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Pandagirl
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I love my life and am amazed at how much I am enjoying getting older. I never would have believed that being 54 would be something exciting yet it is! I am a huge believer in spreading kindness and being compassionate. I can only work very part time for health reasons and talk openly about living with mental illness as I believe that we need to reduce the shame and fear of telling others we are struggling. I love my career and am thankful that after almost 30 years of working in the mental health field, I am as passionate about it as when I started. I cry easily and feel no shame about this. I have experienced some incredibly painful things in my life and these all have helped shape me into the person I am. Hopefully others see me as kind and caring. :) I have Indian heritage and find it frustrating that so many 'nude'skin products are aimed primarily at people with much lighter skin than mine. This is actually a problem with a lot of skincare and makeup items. So many of the gwp and beauty boxes etc include tanning products or bronzers or other items that are not relevant for darker skinned people. For my age, and definitely in part due to having great family genes, I am often told that I look much younger than I am. However I am starting to notice fine lines in my forehead and around my eyes and dark circles and some patchy skin on my face. I also feel that my hands show my age a lot so always have tubes of handcream with me however am still looking for the perfect one. I am also a lifelong nailbiter which sucks so my nails and cuticles look awful. My hair is going grey at a frustratingly slow pace lol. I wish it was either totally grey or just a tiny bit grey, not this weird in between thing I have going on. I am attempting to let the greys grow out and show more so the hairdresser lightened my hair to match the greys. The only trouble is that I still have some dark hair growing so it looks a bit weird :) I like to emphasise my eyes using eyeliner, mascara and eyeshadows and love the smoky eye. I mostly wear darker browns and blacks but also love a pop of blue eyeshadow to mix things up. And yes, I adore pandas!!!! <3
Age range
40 - 60
Skin Type
Combination
Hair Type
Coarse

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Visible Brightening Night Capsules
Elizabeth Arden

Visible Brightening Night Capsules

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
16 Apr 2022

Wonderful for aging skin

I was curious to trial these brightening and spot correcting cables from Elizabeth Arden as my skin has been noticeably dull and patchy as I hit my 50\'s, I am almost 55. I have never used any of the capsule... Read full review
I was curious to trial these brightening and spot correcting cables from Elizabeth Arden as my skin has been noticeably dull and patchy as I hit my 50's, I am almost 55. I have never used any of the capsule serums available so it was exciting to receive these to review as part of the BH trialteam. I couldn't see if the actual capsules are environmentally friendly and hope they do break down completely over time. The outer box is simple and stylish with the mix of silver and platinum . The instructions were fine for me to read which was brilliant as I now can't read the directions on some items, even with my glasses, because of the font or size. I also like the clear bottle. The instructions say to store it in a cool, dry place so they are on my bedside table rather than the bathroom. The instructions were super simple to understand and follow. The bottle has 60 capsules, enough for 2 months which is great. I have used these as an addition to my skincare routine for 16 days after a delay in receiving them in the post. The serum is extremely light on the skin and absorbs really well. There is no stickiness. It has a light almost floral scent which I liked but may bother those who are sensitive to smell. One capsule was enough to cover my face and neck. After a minute, there is no feeling at all of the product on top of my skin, an annoying issue with some different products I have tried over the years. I feel that if I use this for an entire month I may notice more difference but already can see that my cheeks are a bit less patchy. I have very dark circles under my eyes, possibly made worse by my deep skin colour. I don't feel there has been any significant improvement in these but will continue checking and hopefully remember to give some updates as I continue to use this bottle of 60 capsules. When I look in the mirror, overall my skin looks more even and isn't as dull so that is definitely a win for me and a reason to continue using this in the future, depending on the price point. I am excited to see my skin after 2 months of using these every night and feel that some people could even use them once every few days if their skin issues aren't significant. These literally added only a minute to my nightime skin routine. I would happily use this again.
Coconut Oil Moisture Boost Protein Treatment Pack
Palmer's

Coconut Oil Moisture Boost Protein Treatment Pack

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
22 Mar 2018

food for my hair!

I tried this hair treatment after reading an article on here and am so glad I did. My hair is damaged from being coloured so many times and the hot weather tends to make it even drier and frizzier than... Read full review
I tried this hair treatment after reading an article on here and am so glad I did. My hair is damaged from being coloured so many times and the hot weather tends to make it even drier and frizzier than usual. I have hair a bit below my shoulder and it is quite thick. I possibly would use two packs if my hair was much longer to ensure that I was able to really let my hair soak in all of the goodness. Overall, I have found Palmer products to be surprisingly good despite their low price and this was no exception.
Wellness Body Lotion
Natio

Wellness Body Lotion

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
22 Mar 2018

not enough for my skin

I tried a tester of this in a chemist and based upon how well it absorbed and how my hand looked immediately afterwards, bought the pump pack. I used this day and night for about 2 weeks solid and finally... Read full review
I tried a tester of this in a chemist and based upon how well it absorbed and how my hand looked immediately afterwards, bought the pump pack. I used this day and night for about 2 weeks solid and finally had to give up as it just wasn't moisturising my skin well enough. I have a feeling that for my skin (dry skin, I am 50 and of Indian heritage so have brown skin) I probably would have needed to use it 4 or 5 times a day to receive maximum benefit, which is not realistic. It had a nice scent, the pump bottle is good if you have more than one person using it and want to be hygienic.
Home Scent Spray Mist - Rose Damask
Natio

Home Scent Spray Mist - Rose Damask

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
22 Mar 2018

cheaper for a reason :(

I love burning essential oils, incense etc and wanted to try something a bit different. I saw this spray and bought it to give it a tey. I used it in a couple of different ways - one, as a... Read full review
I love burning essential oils, incense etc and wanted to try something a bit different. I saw this spray and bought it to give it a tey. I used it in a couple of different ways - one, as a room spray - spraying into the air like an air freshener. Like the previous reviewer, I was disappointed that the scent disappeared quite quickly. I also sprayed it onto some wooden shapes and put them in my underwear drawer and found that the scent lasted quite well this way. The scent it left on my clothes wasn't overpowering which was good. I can't see myself buying this again unfortunately
La Roche-Posay

Micellar Water Ultra for Reactive Skin

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
09 Jul 2017

Leaves my skin feeling so clean and refreshed

Bought from Chemist Warehouse$19.36 for 200ml I am still new to micellar water and bought this last week as I have tried a couple of other La Roche-Posay skin care items and really like them I am 50 and of... Read full review
Bought from Chemist Warehouse
$19.36 for 200ml I am still new to micellar water and bought this last week as I have tried a couple of other La Roche-Posay skin care items and really like them I am 50 and of Indian heritage with skin that is prone to some redness over the cheeks when I use some products. My skin can also be quite drafter cleansing at times so I thought this cleanser for sensitive skin would be great to try I had thought the Garnier micellar water was good however this is much nicer on my skin and is fragrance free which is a bonus Very simple to use and you don't need to much to remove makeup which is nice. No tightness or clogged up feelings with my skin after use and no redness on my cheeks -bonus Pretty sure I will keep this as one of my products to continue using in the future
Signature Facial Moisturiser
Sukin Naturals

Signature Facial Moisturiser

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
30 Jun 2017

Vegan, Australian made and inexpensive

I first tried this when my local pharmacist had a sale on what were already really reasonably priced skincare I love the pump bottle and when finished, wash them out and put other lotions or handwashes etc in them I... Read full review
I first tried this when my local pharmacist had a sale on what were already really reasonably priced skincare I love the pump bottle and when finished, wash them out and put other lotions or handwashes etc in them I was worried at first that this would be too greasy for my skin however I haven't experienced any breakouts or sensitivities to this which is great My hands aren't left feeling greasy after massaging this into your face unlike with some other facial moisturisers I have tried This has been one of my favourites for a few years now.
Dragon’s Blood Ultra Plumping Night Cream
Skin Physics

Dragon’s Blood Ultra Plumping Night Cream

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
28 Jun 2017

Surprisingly pleased with this

I generally would have walked past this range of shopping for a facial moisturiser and headed for a brand I have used in the past. Thankfully, I received this in one of the Priceline skincare bags and even better,it was... Read full review
I generally would have walked past this range of shopping for a facial moisturiser and headed for a brand I have used in the past. Thankfully, I received this in one of the Priceline skincare bags and even better,it was a full size product It is quite expensive however I use just a tiny amount on my skin at night and it feels lovely and fresh afterwards. I have been us this jar for about 5 months, maybe a bit more, and have maybe a week's worth remaining. I do confess that I am not consistent in using moisturiser but would estimate that a jar would last for a minimum of three months I have just turned 50 and whilst I do not have any noticeable wrinkles, I do tend to have skin that needs quite a lot of hydration. The latest Priceline skincare bag has the day moisturiser so I am looking forward to using that.
DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Crème SPF 15
Estée Lauder

DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Crème SPF 15

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
28 Jun 2017

I have been using this for years

I generally use a few different moisturisers for my face, alternating them when I have finished each one I actually first used this a very long time ago because I had run out of moisturiser and went and nicked some... Read full review
I generally use a few different moisturisers for my face, alternating them when I have finished each one I actually first used this a very long time ago because I had run out of moisturiser and went and nicked some from my mum. Pretty much since then, this has been an item at the top of my shopping list I love the scent of it and the lightness and texture of the team. It covers the skin and is absorbed really well with no shininess or greasiness afterwards Great to use under makeup or alone and importantly, has a sun protection factor in it - essential for all of us.
Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil
Sally Hansen

Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
25 Jun 2017

First time trying cuticle oil

I have been using this for about a month now and am seeing a great improvement in how my cuticles and also my nails look -, maybe because they are getting massaged each night?? I have been a nail biter... Read full review
I have been using this for about a month now and am seeing a great improvement in how my cuticles and also my nails look -, maybe because they are getting massaged each night?? I have been a nail biter my entire life and find that I have cut down a lot during one of my common time, which is in the evenings, because once I massage the cuticle oil in, it makes me think twice about biting my nails in case I poison myself or something haha
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