Monday, 21 October 2013
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Kate Sommerville's Exfolikate
QUESTION:
What is duller than a conversation with Paris Hilton?
ANSWER:
Your skin if you don't exfoliate, or in this case ekfolikate.
Tried and tested on myself and several others, the results are in on this partially manual, partially chemical exfoliater.
The Promise:
*smooth & soften skin
*deep clean
*brighten complexion
*hydrate skin
The Pure Truth:
OK I always have a wee bit of a issue with manual exfoliaters. Generally speaking I tend to avoid them like the plague.
Often the beads in them are not smoothly rounded and are way too large to be scrubbing them back and forth across your skin. They can cause small invisible tears which as you can imagine is not the desired effect we would like for our skin. (Picture a figure skater slicing small grooves in the ice.)
That being said the beads in Exfolikate are micro beads and supported in a rich emollient base. Also you are instructed to massage into skin for a short amount of time before leaving the acids to do most of the work.
This green paste is packed with pretty much everything you could ask for in an exfoliator. It's got salicylic, pumpkin, aloe, retinol, e&c. It causes a slight warmth after application but most should be able to tolerate it. If not Kate has introduced a gentler formulation.
The Bottom Line:
I suffered from some serious sticker shock with this exfoliater. Although I enjoyed the look and feel it imparted to skin, especially for mature women and men, I am not sure I can justify the splurge for this one. Despite the yummy gingerbread-esque smell I shall resist repurchasing.
If cash isn't an issue than this one could move it to your bathroom cupboard and make friends with your creams and cleansers quite nicely.
Rating:
Although it does an excellent job it is not unique enough for me to fork over the moola.
At 85$ for a very small 2 oz tube or 175$ for a small 5 oz's I fully expect this exfoliater to not only scrub my face but my floors too.
What is duller than a conversation with Paris Hilton?
ANSWER:
Your skin if you don't exfoliate, or in this case ekfolikate.
Tried and tested on myself and several others, the results are in on this partially manual, partially chemical exfoliater.
The Promise:
*smooth & soften skin
*deep clean
*brighten complexion
*hydrate skin
The Pure Truth:
OK I always have a wee bit of a issue with manual exfoliaters. Generally speaking I tend to avoid them like the plague.
Often the beads in them are not smoothly rounded and are way too large to be scrubbing them back and forth across your skin. They can cause small invisible tears which as you can imagine is not the desired effect we would like for our skin. (Picture a figure skater slicing small grooves in the ice.)
That being said the beads in Exfolikate are micro beads and supported in a rich emollient base. Also you are instructed to massage into skin for a short amount of time before leaving the acids to do most of the work.
This green paste is packed with pretty much everything you could ask for in an exfoliator. It's got salicylic, pumpkin, aloe, retinol, e&c. It causes a slight warmth after application but most should be able to tolerate it. If not Kate has introduced a gentler formulation.
The Bottom Line:
I suffered from some serious sticker shock with this exfoliater. Although I enjoyed the look and feel it imparted to skin, especially for mature women and men, I am not sure I can justify the splurge for this one. Despite the yummy gingerbread-esque smell I shall resist repurchasing.
If cash isn't an issue than this one could move it to your bathroom cupboard and make friends with your creams and cleansers quite nicely.
Rating:
Although it does an excellent job it is not unique enough for me to fork over the moola.
At 85$ for a very small 2 oz tube or 175$ for a small 5 oz's I fully expect this exfoliater to not only scrub my face but my floors too.
3 out of 5
NEXT REVIEW:
PHILOSOPHY PURITY FACE WASH
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Monday, 14 October 2013
L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Cream
The theory behind this moisturizer is based on the longevity of the Mediterranean Immortelle flower.
Friday, 11 October 2013
MAKE -UP FOREVER FACE & BODY
I have experimented with a litany of foundations over the years for both personal & professional
use as a make-up artist.
On the constant search for that holy grail of foundations this one was definitely added to my "must try" bucket list.
Here's what I found out.
THE PROMISE:
-Water resistant
-Ultra-light
-Natural finish
-Water-based
THE PURE TRUTH:
This foundation is extremely easy to apply.
Put it on with a brush, sponge, fingers or your big toe it really doesn't seem to matter. You can apply this in a very light manner for a natural smooth finish or layer it for more coverage without having it look cakey.
Good for mature skin it's lightweight texture won't sit in your lines shocking everyone when you are in direct sunlight.
I gotta admit I don't love it if you are on the oily side even though this is a water based gel formulation. I found it accentuated larger pores and required more work to "push" it in the skin.
As for the body I don't love that either. For covering large areas like legs or arms I would still have to go with MAC here.
THE BOTTOM LINE:
Thank goodness they have a pump dispenser now, but a glass bottle?
Ugg. A pain for artists to lug around heavy bottles, and pray you don't drop it. (My poor toes).
However they have a really diverse colour range and the coverage is very natural looking and feeling.
RATING:
Well this one didn't morph my "face & body" like it was hoping it would. I do not look like Meghan Fox as I unrealistically dream my make-up purchases will transform me into. But I am pretty happy with the natural coverage and how light it feels on my skin.
use as a make-up artist.
On the constant search for that holy grail of foundations this one was definitely added to my "must try" bucket list.
Here's what I found out.
THE PROMISE:
-Water resistant
-Ultra-light
-Natural finish
-Water-based
THE PURE TRUTH:
This foundation is extremely easy to apply.
Put it on with a brush, sponge, fingers or your big toe it really doesn't seem to matter. You can apply this in a very light manner for a natural smooth finish or layer it for more coverage without having it look cakey.
Good for mature skin it's lightweight texture won't sit in your lines shocking everyone when you are in direct sunlight.
I gotta admit I don't love it if you are on the oily side even though this is a water based gel formulation. I found it accentuated larger pores and required more work to "push" it in the skin.
As for the body I don't love that either. For covering large areas like legs or arms I would still have to go with MAC here.
THE BOTTOM LINE:
Thank goodness they have a pump dispenser now, but a glass bottle?
Ugg. A pain for artists to lug around heavy bottles, and pray you don't drop it. (My poor toes).
However they have a really diverse colour range and the coverage is very natural looking and feeling.
RATING:
Well this one didn't morph my "face & body" like it was hoping it would. I do not look like Meghan Fox as I unrealistically dream my make-up purchases will transform me into. But I am pretty happy with the natural coverage and how light it feels on my skin.
3.5 hearts out of 5
Got a product you would like a review on?
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Thursday, 10 October 2013
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Monday, 7 October 2013
Sunday, 6 October 2013
Saturday, 5 October 2013
BB Creams- To BB or Not to BB
What is all the hype
about BB creams?
What are they and why are they (allegedly) so special?
What are they and why are they (allegedly) so special?
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