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The Manicare Air Cushion Sponge Duo contains two soft and fluffy makeup sponges; a mini one and a larger, regular-sized one. The larger sponge is ideal for applying liquid and cream foundations and loose or pressed powders. Both sponges have a ribbon at the back where you can place your finger to make it easier to hold. This also makes it easy to use the sponge to quickly apply makeup or touch up powder, without it slipping. I have only used both sponges to apply loose and pressed powders as I prefer to use egg-shaped sponges to apply foundation. The Manicare air cushion sponges are soft, lightweight, and ideal for applying powder as they give smooth, even application. The smaller sponge is ideal for use under and around the eyes, and the cushiony feel doesn't irritate the delicate skin around my eyes. Both sponges are easy to clean in warm soapy water and they dry quickly too.

The Manicare Brow Grooming Kit contains a pair of compact-sized scissors with a small detachable eyebrow comb and a mini spoolie brush. I was pleased to receive this brow grooming kit to try, as I find my eyebrows can get a bit unruly and they need a slight trim occasionally. This kit is small but easy to use, so it's also ideal for your makeup bag too. The scissors are slanted and the small comb attachment makes it easy to brush eyebrows down or up to trim hairs evenly. I prefer using the scissors without the comb as I find the spoolie brush more practical. The spoolie has a slanted design and is ideal for shaping and styling eyebrows. This kit is easy to clean with warm soapy water or you can gently wipe the scissors and spoolie with a damp cloth.

The Manicare Nasal Fuzz Remover contains three lightweight plastic dual-sided nasal hair removal tools. This is not a product I would use as it's not something I need, but I think the product has a convenient and easy-to-use design. I have tried using this product and it's hard to say how effective it is as I think it would be best for anyone with long, visible nasal hairs. However, it's great that the blades are covered so you don't accidentally cut yourself trying to trim nasal hairs. The handle is also easy to hold and it's easy to gently rotate the nasal hair remover to trim hairs without pain or discomfort. The dual-sided design makes it convenient to also gently clean inside the nose before trimming visible hairs. The product is easy to clean with warm soapy water and it would be ideal for traveling given the compact size.

This body balm comes in a small 30g jar but is very rich and concentrated. It has a thick, solid consistency and you need to warm it up in your hands before applying it to your body, so it absorbs better. It has an aromatic scent and takes some time to fully absorb into the skin. It can feel greasy if I use too much but is great to use on dry, irritated skin. I have used this body balm on my hands, cuticles, knees, elbows, and heels and it has been effective in smoothing and reducing my dry, flaky skin. I think it’s a good multipurpose balm that would be ideal for dry to very skin, as it provides nourishing, lasting moisture.

This NS Hand and Nail Cream has a lightweight and hydrating formula that absorbs well, without feeling sticky, heavy, or greasy. I don't find it rich enough for my dry, chapped hands, although it does leave them feeling slightly softer and smoother. It has a floral/rose fragrance, which I find quite pleasant. It also contains vitamin B5 which helps condition the nails and cuticles too. I think this is a good basic hand cream if you're after a lighter formula, and it would be ideal in the Summer months when you don't want to use rich, heavy hand creams.

The Dermal Therapy Hand Balm is a nourishing and deeply moisturising hand cream that softens and smooths my hands well and also softens my cuticles too. This hand balm comes in a compact-sized tube, but as it's quite concentrated, I only need a small amount each time I use it. It has a fresh, clean scent, that's not too strong. My hands are often very dry and irritated due to the frequent use of alcohol-based hand rubs, and this product has helped leave them much softer and smoother since I've started using it daily for 2 weeks. It's an affordable and effective hand cream for dry to very dry skin.

The Dermal Therapy Lip Balm Enriched with Manuka Honey is a great nourishing and hydrating lip balm, that softens and smooths my dry, chapped lips well. The 10g tube is convenient for my handbag so I can reapply it during the day as needed, without it being messy to use. I don't often use lip balms with petroleum or lanolin, as I find natural plant-based ones work best for me. However, this one has been great in moisturising my lips, which have been extra dry after the Winter months. This balm has a lovely, natural manuka honey scent, which isn't too overpowering. I also apply a generous amount of this lip balm overnight and wake up with silky, smooth lips in the morning.

This Hemptuary Hemp Infused Moisturiser comes in a generous-sized tube (100g) and it has a rich, nourishing formula without being too greasy. It contains natural ingredients and has an aromatic, herbal lemongrass scent. The scent is refreshing and uplifting, but I find it too strong to use on my face, as it can be irritating. This moisturiser does leave my skin feeling very soft and hydrated, and it works great as a hand cream too, as it leaves my hands feeling silky smooth. This is a good, natural everyday moisturiser that would be ideal for normal to dry skin types.

I received the shade N4 Medium of this Natural Mineral Cover Blemish Control Foundation at the Best in Beauty Marketplace event, and unfortunately, it ended up being too dark for my complexion. I actually like the texture and finish of this foundation, but N4 looks too orange on me. This loose powder foundation has a light yet pigmented formula and it blends onto my skin well with a kabuki brush and it provides natural buildable coverage. It contains salicylic acid given that it's for blemish-prone skin, but I didn't find it irritated or dried out my skin at all. I am pleased that this foundation contains all-natural ingredients, which is always a bonus.

I received the shade 4N Silky Beige at the Best In Beauty Marketplace Event, which turned out to be too dark for my complexion, given that there was limited time for colour matching at the event. This foundation contains mostly natural ingredients and it glides on my skin pretty well. However, it looks very orange on my skin, particularly after a few hours and it ends up also looking greasy as it contains quite a lot of plant oils. I think this product would be better for anyone looking for natural coverage and a foundation that's also very hydrating and moisturising. I generally prefer a slightly more matte finish and a longer-wearing formula.