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Neutrogena makes some of my favourite masks, particularly their sleeping masks, but their Oil-Free Pink Grapefruit Acne Prone Mask is not one of them. Neutrogena's peel-off masks are difficult & painful to remove. This mask applies as a pink gel, the same colour as the sachet. I've learnt from previous experience not to exceed the 20-minute recommended wear time. When my timer sounded, most areas of the mask had dried, but some wet patches remained. Peeling off the dried mask felt like waxing my face, & resistant patches needed to be scratched away. My skin felt soft after wearing this mask, but it was too bothersome to persist with using it regularly.  Made in Korea.   INGREDIENTS: Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Polyvinyl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Red 4.

I tried Clairol Bold & Bright hair colour in the shade 50 Brown Sugar, expecting a level 5 brown, which is fairly standard across brands. My hair developed much darker than expected, but faded over subsequent shampoos to match the colour on the box. Apart from the usual components of hair colour (instructions, gloves, & a sachet of conditioner), the box also contained a sachet of colour glaze to be used a few weeks after colouring to restore colour vibrancy. The glaze in Brown Sugar was brown-black, but I'm sure lighter colours would contain an appropriately coloured glaze. After the 30-minute developing time, the dye was more difficult to rinse than other colourants: most other dyes lather up with the addition of a little water, & rinse away cleanly, but Bold & Bright was difficult to lather & I needed to use shampoo before the water would run clear. My hair didn't feel as soft as it usually does after colouring, which I consider of little importance; however, my greys remained completely covered until I was due to recolour my roots, which is of vital importance when buying hair colour. REPURCHASE? No, I didn't like the initial darkness & subsequent fade. Made in Mexico.   INGREDIENTS:   PERMANENT COLOUR CREAM: Aqua/Water/Eau, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine, Ammonia, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Sulfate, Ammonium Sulfate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Resorcinol, Sodium Sulfite, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, 2-Methylresorcinol, Steareth-200, Hydroxyethyl-3, 4-Methylenedioxyanline HCl, Ascorbic Acid, m-Aminophenol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene.   ACTIVATOR: Aqua/Water/Eau, Hydrogen Peroxide, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Salicylic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Stannate, Disodium Pyrophosphate, Etidronic Acid.   HYDRASHINE CONDITIONER: Aqua/Water/Eau, Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Malic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, EDTA, Histidine, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sodium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Magnesium Nitrate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Benzoate.   COLOUR BOOST GLAZE: Aqua/Water/Eau, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Steareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Mica, Polyquaternium-37, Potassium Phosphate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Basic Red 76, Hydroxyethyl-2-Nitro-p-Toluene, HC Blue No.16, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, HC Red No. 10, Basic Brown 17, Titanium Dioxide, Benzyl Salicylate, HC Red No.11, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Sorbitan Oleate, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Citric Acid, EDTA.

I bought Eylure Luxe Faux Mink Lashes – Cameo, along with a few other Eylure lashes, from the Beautyheaven Rewards Room using my membership points. These lashes have a soft, fine texture that resembles natural lashes, but their outer edges are so long (approximately 14mm!) that it's obvious I'm wearing falsies. I have other ¾ lashes that are easier to apply than these fiddly Cameo lashes: the bands resist holding their curved shape - both ends tend to poke up; plus, it's difficult to conceal their inner edges along my lash line - thick black eyeliner is a must! These luxe lashes are supposed to last for ten wears, which is double that of other Eylure lashes, & yet the pack only supplies the usual amount of adhesive. The included 1mL bottle of glue is latex-free & vegan-friendly & has a PAO of 6M. (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening product should last, in months, M.) It applies blue-white, so I can see any missed spots, & dries clear: I slather it on thickly, & frequently need to reposition the lashes to make both eyes even, so I doubt I'll get five wears from this one tiny bottle, let alone ten.  Lashes made in Indonesia, adhesive made in Korea.  ADHESIVE INGREDIENTS: Acrylates/ Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer,  Aqua (Water, Eau), Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

I bought a tube of Revlon ColorStay Micro™ Easy Precision Liquid Liner in 301 Blackout from the Beautyheaven Rewards Room using my membership points. While I usually prefer liquid liners with a proper brush applicator with bristles, this rubber-nibbed point is superior to other nibs I've used.   It's so easy to wield that even beginners could achieve perfect precision. The line can range from ultra-fine to wider, depending on the angle & amount of pressure used. I favour a bold wing, & it's simple to attain using this liner. I experienced a small degree of smudging when I applied lashes over this liner; however, it resists smudging under other conditions. Made in Germany. PAO 9M (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening product should last, shown in months, M.) INGREDIENTS: Aqua/Water/Eau, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., VP/VA Copolymer, Poloxamer 407, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hectorite, Laureth-30, Myristyl Lactate, Silica, Simethicone, Steareth-20, Steareth-4, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid. MAY CONTAIN [+/-: Black 2 (CI 77266) [Nano]].

I bought Eylure Fluttery Intense Lashes No. 175, along with a few other Eylure lashes, from the Beautyheaven Rewards Room using my membership points. Unlike other lashes I've tried, these swoop downwards, giving me a sleepy or sad-eyed look - some might use the term bedroom-eyes, but it doesn't flatter me. The outer lashes extend to about 11mm, so I consider them of medium length. The individual lashes are fine, soft & natural-looking, with an ultra-thin band. While they feel lightweight, their downward swoop makes them constantly visible, which I find distracting & annoying. The included 1mL bottle of glue is latex-free & vegan-friendly & has a PAO of 6M. (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening product should last, in months, M.) It applies blue-white, so I can see any missed spots, & dries clear: I slather it on thickly, so I doubt I'll get five wears from this one tiny bottle.  Lashes made in Indonesia, adhesive made in Korea.  ADHESIVE INGREDIENTS: Acrylates/ Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer,  Aqua (Water, Eau), Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

I bought Revlon Colorstay Satin Ink Lipcolor in 007 Partner in Crime from the Beautyheaven Rewards Room using my membership points. The colour glides on with an attractive satin finish, but is not as long-lasting as claimed - it transfers onto cups & glasses, is not kiss-proof & wears off after eating. The strong, creamy vanilla scent is sometimes appealing & at other times distracting, depending on my mood. What deters me from reaching for this lippie more often is the enduring stickiness on my lips, which is a constant annoyance.. I researched Partner in Crime online & it appeared as a nipple pink shade on my PC monitor, but I was disappointed that it was more of a nude hue in real life. To counteract this unflattering shade against my cool, fair complexion, I fill my entire lips using pink lip liner before applying this lipstick. This technique transforms the colour into the exact shade I originally wanted. Made in USA. PAO 24M (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening product should last, shown in months, M.) INGREDIENTS: Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Mica, Polyethylene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Methicone, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Serica Powder/Silk Powder, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol.  MAY CONTAIN [+/-: Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Orange 5 (CI 45370), Red 21 (CI 45380), Red 27 (CI 45410), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)]

I bought Eylure Dramatic Lashes No. 149, along with a few other Eylure lashes, from the Beautyheaven Rewards Room using my membership points. I was dubious about ordering these due to their poor reviews, but these are my favourites among the lashes I ordered.  I love the thick band that deterred the previous reviewers. I initially applied them over my usual black winged liner, but the thickness of the band made eyeliner unnecessary. These densely packed lashes are definitely dramatic, but at 13mm at their maximum length, they're not too daunting to wear. Previous reviewers have commented on the obvious fake look of these lashes, but with my fair complexion & dark hair, I can pull off stark black liquid eyeliner, so these lashes suit my colouring well. The included 1mL bottle of glue is latex-free & vegan-friendly & has a PAO of 6M. (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening product should last, in months, M.) It applies blue-white, so I can see any missed spots, & dries clear: I slather it on thickly, so I doubt I'll get five wears from this one tiny bottle.  Lashes made in Indonesia, adhesive made in Korea.  ADHESIVE INGREDIENTS: Acrylates/ Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer,  Aqua (Water, Eau), Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

I bought a full-sized 200mL tube of Color & Soin Hair Mask from the Beautyheaven Rewards Room using my membership points. This off-white to palest apricot mask has a floral perfume that I'd describe as classy, but may not be to all tastes, & its consistency is so thick that it's difficult to dispense the required amount from the small hole within the flip-top lid. The rich cream spreads through my mid-lengths & ends easily, then I allow it to act on my hair for at least 3 minutes, as directed, before rinsing. It leaves my hair much more manageable & easier to detangle, which is expected for any hair mask, but my hair doesn't look any shinier than usual. While this is a lovely mask, its performance is merely average: I had higher expectations due to the price. Made in France. PAO 12M. (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening product should last, shown in months, M.) INGREDIENTS: Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract*, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract*, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil*, Lecithin, Vegetable Oil, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate. *Ingredients from organic farming.

I bought Nature’s Way Beauty Collagen Shot from the Beautyheaven Rewards Room using my membership points. The box contains ten single-serve 50mL bottles, or a ten-day supply, which is too short a period to detect any visible changes. Each Collage Shot is the colour of weak tea, a little frothy, & murky, like cloudy apple juice. The flavour is called Berry Burst, but I think it tastes more like a mixture of sweetened grape & apple juices, despite having no apple among the ingredients: With my strong sweet tooth, I find them delicious, & look forward to my morning dose. INGREDIENTS:  Each 50ml Shot Contains (Active Ingredients): Hydrolysed Collagen 2.5g, dl-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) 10mg;  (Other Ingredients (Excipients): Acacia, Acerola, Aluminium Sodium Silicate, Citric Acid, Flavour, Grape, Lecithin, Maize Starch, Malic Acid, Purified Water, Starch Sodium Octenyl Succinate, Sucralose, Sucrose.

A full-sized 0.8mL GLAM by Manicare® Glam Xpress Black Adhesive Eyeliner pen was included in the GLAM by Manicare® 72. Ruby-Grace Glam Xpress Adhesive Eyeliner & Lash Kit, which I bought from the Beautyheaven Rewards Room using my membership points. The adhesive black eyeliner has a fine tip, which is easy to wield with precision to apply my usual wing. I experienced a mild stinging in my eyes as I lined my lash line, but this disappeared quickly, without lasting redness. The liner is prone to smudging with a fumbling lash application, but cleans easily using a wet cotton bud.  REPURCHASE? Yes, I'll either repurchase this pen on its own or with another lash kit.  INGREDIENTS: CI 77499, Water (Aqua), Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.