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EssieJ20
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Instant Dry Drops
Revitanail

Instant Dry Drops

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
31 May 2014

I'm not a big fan

While this product is great in theory - particularly at a cheaper price rivalling OPI\'s dry drops, I would not say this is an instant product and I was pretty disappointed by the claims that it was. After my two... Read full review
While this product is great in theory - particularly at a cheaper price rivalling OPI's dry drops, I would not say this is an instant product and I was pretty disappointed by the claims that it was. After my two thin coats of coloured polish (allowing them to almost set) and then applying a top coat, followed 20-30 seconds later by the revitanail drops... my nails still smudged! Also, as I have small hands/finger nails the drops were very messy - dripped and dribbled despite only applying one drop to each nail. It made my fingers and hands quite oily - a positive to this I guess is that it didn't make the skin around my nail bed dry or flakey. It also didn't have the strong smell I find OPI drops to have compared to this. I would probably only use these drops if I was applying one coat of nailpolish or quickly touching up my nails, rather than at the end of my at home manicure, as I really don't think it lives up to the expectations it sets for itself.
Vaseline

Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser - Aloe Soothe

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
08 May 2014

Silky soft, and suitable for sensitive skin!

An intensely moisturising spray that is quickly absorbed, has a pleasant aloe-fresh smell, a travel safe twist cap and a reasonable price tag, I love it! There are only two issues I have - I go through the stuff so... Read full review
An intensely moisturising spray that is quickly absorbed, has a pleasant aloe-fresh smell, a travel safe twist cap and a reasonable price tag, I love it! There are only two issues I have - I go through the stuff so quickly as I apply it at least once a day to my arms and legs, etc; and I hate having to rub it in! I first was hooked on using spray moisturisers when Nutrimetics released their Nutri-Rich line and it won me over because it didn't require me getting my hands 'greasy' by rubbing it in and I could spray it on hard to reach places like my back. Small issues though!
Ultraceuticals

Ultra Clear Purifying Mask

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
22 Feb 2014

Gentle but does the job well!

Short and sweet - I am very very happy with the results from using the purifying mask! A bit pricey but works great on acne, particularly the hormonal type - whiteheads, blind pimples, etc. I am still struggling with the... Read full review
Short and sweet - I am very very happy with the results from using the purifying mask! A bit pricey but works great on acne, particularly the hormonal type - whiteheads, blind pimples, etc. I am still struggling with the occasional break out and monthly hormonal jaw line blind pimples but this has really helped nip the big nasty painful ones in the bud. It is a very gentle mask, doesn't have an unpleasant odour or harsh drying and tightening effect on your face and washes off easily. I pop it on for 15-20 minutes twice a week and follow up with the even skintone serum and normally my nightly moisturiser. Love it!!
Ultraceuticals

Even Skintone Smoothing Serum Mild

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
02 Jan 2014

A product I can NEVER live without

This product, in conjunction with the Ultraceuticals foaming cleanser, exfoliating gel and clear treatment lotion has truly helped clear up my poor blocked pores, blackheads and whiteheads and hormonal cystic acne that I have suffered with for years. I have... Read full review
This product, in conjunction with the Ultraceuticals foaming cleanser, exfoliating gel and clear treatment lotion has truly helped clear up my poor blocked pores, blackheads and whiteheads and hormonal cystic acne that I have suffered with for years. I have noticed a significant improvement in my skin in the month I have been using the mild serum - my skin is less congested, looks brighter and clearer, feels smoother, and my pigmentation which runs from my jawline down my neck is far less noticeable than ever before. I am very satisfied with the even skintone serum in mild, and once I have used the bottle, I will no doubt purchase again but step up a level to the even skintone serum, or the concentrate - based upon the recommendation from my skin consultation. Don't be fooled by the price - $90 is a bit steep but it comes in a dropper bottle and with use once a day (3 drops per application) this should easily last me a year.
Ultraceuticals

Ultra Clear Foaming Cleanser

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
02 Jan 2014

My lifesaving product!!

I cannot recommend Ultraceuticals Clear Foaming Cleanser enough! I purchased this a month ago after having a skin consultation at the Ultraceuticals counter in my local shopping centre, with the promise of it finally helping to kick my acne to... Read full review
I cannot recommend Ultraceuticals Clear Foaming Cleanser enough! I purchased this a month ago after having a skin consultation at the Ultraceuticals counter in my local shopping centre, with the promise of it finally helping to kick my acne to the curb for good. I have to say the first week things got worse before they got better and not only did the feel and texture of the foaming cleanser take a little bit of getting used to but also smell. It has such a strong smell of cloves which might not tickle everyone's fancy as it does take a while to adjust to, but the clove oil really does help kill bacteria, and unclog your pores and in two weeks I barely noticed the smell anymore. My skin feels soft, fresh and soothed after I wash my face (both morning and night, remember to remove makeup first!!) and I am noticing a real change in my skin texture and frequency of breakouts - which have significantly diminished. I am very happy with the extensive list of vitamins, and active ingredients and BHA complex the foaming cleanser is stocked with and how despite it having so many active ingredients it still is a gentle product that is paraben, SLS and mineral oil free. A real winner and worth a shot for the acne-sufferers who like me have felt like they have tried just about everything!
Ultraceuticals

Ultra Clear Treatment Lotion

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
02 Jan 2014

Few criticisms here!

I suffer from hormonal cystic acne on my forehead and around my jaw/chin/mouth area. I also regularly suffer from whiteheads and blackheads that seem hard to budge, and I have tried just about every moisturiser, lotion and serum to soothe... Read full review
I suffer from hormonal cystic acne on my forehead and around my jaw/chin/mouth area. I also regularly suffer from whiteheads and blackheads that seem hard to budge, and I have tried just about every moisturiser, lotion and serum to soothe my skin day and night and not aggravate them any further. I have only been using the Ultraceuticals clear treatment lotion for close to a month but I am very very very impressed with the results I have seen so far. My skin is fresh and healthy looking, my blackheads are smaller and slowly clearing up, my active blemishes are healing quicker than normal and I find my skin is generally less oily and is suffering less breakouts all around. A standout product in my book! The only criticism I have is the 'matte finish' claim - the product when applied feels a bit sticky and tacky for a while until it is absorbed and while it soaks into the skin rather quickly I don't feel as though it gives a matte finish for my skin tone (Oily-combination). NB: I am also using this product in conjunction with the Ultra Clear Foaming Cleanser, and the Even Skintone Serum (Mild).
Ultraceuticals

Ultra Gentle Exfoliating Gel

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
02 Jan 2014

One of the best exfoliators I have ever used!!

I would never go back to a simple mechanical exfoliating gel/scrub after having used this dynamic combo of both chemical and mechanical exfoliants. After using this gel for about 2 weeks I have barely used any of the product (I... Read full review
I would never go back to a simple mechanical exfoliating gel/scrub after having used this dynamic combo of both chemical and mechanical exfoliants. After using this gel for about 2 weeks I have barely used any of the product (I use it about three times a week of an evening), and while it has a rather expensive price tag attached to it, it is very much worth every penny. My skin is smooth, clear and incredibly soft. As other reviewers have suggested however it does have a very unusual scent, but this is easily overlooked because this product is one of the good ones that actually does its job.
Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup
Clinique

Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
04 Jun 2013

Natural look, ong lasting, matte and medium coverage!

Before taking the plunge to switch back to a liquid after being obsessed with powders for so long, I tested out a sample size of the Anti-Blemish solution from my close by Clinique stall in the shopping centre. I had... Read full review
Before taking the plunge to switch back to a liquid after being obsessed with powders for so long, I tested out a sample size of the Anti-Blemish solution from my close by Clinique stall in the shopping centre. I had tried it on in store but was not happy with the results and wished to try at home during my own routine.. SO GLAD I DID! This is such a beautiful foundation to wear, it lets your skin breathe, but appears light and fresh on the skin with a matte finish. Looks so natural, and effortlessly covers up bumbs and redness (I regularly break out in hives all over my face and neck and this really does the trick to cover them up!!), and has a pleasant gentle smell that is barely noticable if you are sensitive to fragrances. It actually does more good than harm, which can't be said about too many foundations, especially liquids. Safe to say I have purchased the full size product and am thus far extremely happy with the results. Just a side note, the colour alabaster blends perfectly into my now very fair winter skin, for those who are worried about colour matching, and a little bit of the foundation goes quite a long way, especially when applied with a foundation brush (which I would recommend!). I also find with my rather oily and pimple prone skin this foundation does help to treat my problem areas of oiliness and outbreaks, its quite soothing and gentle on the skin and really doesn't look or feel to tacky, even when applying Would highly recommend! Only cons are the plastic bottle (who thought of that?!) and the advertising as 'full coverage', when I would describe it as more of a medium natural coverage and I found this a bit deceptive when purchasing... but I would purchase again!!
Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20
Elizabeth Arden

Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
19 Apr 2013

Soft but sheer

I have been looking for a new mineral makeup since my moisturiser really clashed with the last one and it sat really tacky and on top of my skin - it just looked horrid. I was recommended in Myer to... Read full review
I have been looking for a new mineral makeup since my moisturiser really clashed with the last one and it sat really tacky and on top of my skin - it just looked horrid. I was recommended in Myer to try this one, and while I do love the colour, how soft and gentle it is on the skin and the fact that it is probably the best one to date I have used, it is extremely sheer!! I can't stress how sheer this product is. I have to literally build it up and twist the grinder at least twice to get the coverage that I like, and I have to separately conceal my blemishes. I'm not sure how long this product will last because it is my first time using it, but I am reallly pleased with the result, but unsure if I would pay $68 again or buy something else. It is 20+ spf though which I also enjoy. What I would highly recommend is the brush kit with the makeup. OH MY GOD THE BRUSH KIT!!! It is amazing. The best brush I have ever used, and I will never EVER purchase another powder brush for my face that is not this one. It even comes with a mini collapsable brush to put inside the compact. One more thing to note on the compact too - be careful with it! I had mine in my handbag (and I had owned the compact for approx 3-4 days), and the hinge somehow came loose and I have lost the screw!
St. Ives

Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
17 Mar 2013

Worth the money you pay, but limited results

A product true to what it states - fresh skin invigorating scrub, with a strong scent of apricots and a grainy texture to exfoliating the nasties off your skin. I tried this during high school, as I did a number... Read full review
A product true to what it states - fresh skin invigorating scrub, with a strong scent of apricots and a grainy texture to exfoliating the nasties off your skin. I tried this during high school, as I did a number of other 'deep cleansing' products, and while it worked really well for my sister, who had normal skin... only occasional and very minimal breakouts, it did NOTHING to my poor oily, acne prone skin. I'd really only suggest this to people who have normal skin, not oily or acne prone as it wont do anything to budge the acne/pimples or clarify the oily t-zone.
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