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10 February 2024
PRODUCT REVIEW: LANCÔME EAU MICELLAIRE, BI-FACIL EYE MAKEUP REMOVER AND TONIQUE COMFORT - FRENCH LUXURY SKINCARE YOU NEED IN YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE
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8 June 2019
PRODUCT REVIEW: MARY KAY SKINCARE FAVOURITES
One brand that I find is totally underrated is Mary Kay. The products are only sold online or through consultants, which perhaps is a reason, but even so, the brand has so many amazing products. So today I am going to do a rundown on some of my favourite Mary Kay Skincare products..
9 October 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: ESSENTIALS FROM NIVEA INCL NIVEA CREME, MICELLAR AND DEODORANTS
This was before the time of the cheap air fares and duty free shopping, but each summer, my family and I would drive the couple of hours south to cross the German border, and shop in the large supermarkets there, on our way south on our summer holiday. And one of the products we always stocked up on, was the Nivea Creme, which came in huge blue aluminium tins. Don't get me wrong, we could purchase these in Denmark, but just not that big, and they cost a lot more. We used it on everything.
The dry hands after a day in the garden, a thick layer on to the feet before putting on socks for an intensive foot treatment, or in the 80's I used to use it to calm down frizz and give my 80's perm a new life with intense moisture between washes.
It can be used as a face moisturiser too, but it is a little too intense for my combination skin prone to breakouts, but I do like using it on my body, and in particularly knees, elbows and feet, if its extra dry, especially during winter.
This thick creme was first introduced back in 1911 and has since then become a cult classic. And no wonder, as it really is amazing. I always have a jar handy, as it is such a great multi tasker. The creme is made using the world’s first stable oil-in-water cream created by pharmacist and owner of Beiersdorf, Dr.Oscar Troplowitz, and leading dermatologist, Professor Paul Gerson Unna, following their discovery of a new kind of emulsifier, called “Eucerit”. Together with chemist Dr. Isaac Lifschutz. In addition to Eucerit, the Crème also contains glycerine and a little citric acid, fragranced with rose and lily of the valley oils, which gives it a lovely subtle floral scent. An amazing cream that should be a stable in any beauty cabinet.
But as years have passed, Nivea has launched new products, which are equally amazing. This includes their deodorants, which include the Nivea Invisible for Black and White Fresh Aerosol Spray and Roll-on deodorants. These deodorants have a unique formula that helps prevent those dreaded yellow deodorant and sweat stains from developing on your white clothes, and those annoying white powdery deodorant marks on your black clothes.
The deodorant has a new technology that works by using aluminium salts to dissolve white residue in an emulsion, masked with oil, to form a protection and barrier around the textile fibres, before staining from sweat and deodorant can stick to the fabric, to make them easier to remove in the wash. At the same time the deodorant is very gentle on the skin, and offers a 48-hour protection against both odour and perspiration,
The deodorants have a powdery fresh scent from notes of bergamot, white tea and sandalwood, which lingers on the skin throughout the day, while still being so subtle that the scent wont clash with your perfume, and it really does leave me feeling fresh smelling and protected throughout the day. The deodorant is available in both an aerosol and a roll-on version, but I prefer to use a roll-on, but that's just personal preference. But overall, I really love these deodorants as they care and protect both me and my clothes!
For the skin, I am also currently enjoying the Nivea Daily Essentials Caring Micellar Water. This gentle miceallar water has tiny surface active agent molecules or micelles that are suspended in water, and when you apply the product to a cotton pad and wipe it over your face, the micelles break and help to pull dirt, grime and oil off the surface of the skin, and thereby gently removes all makeup, dirt and excess serum.
It feels gentle and lovely on my skin, and with a cotton pad, it easily removes my makeup, through I do feel it struggles a little when I'm wearing particularly long-wearing or waterproof makeup, but generally I feel that's the case for most micellar waters.
The Nivea Daily Essentials Caring Micellar Water has been enriched with Vitamin E, and it helps care for the skin and moisturise it, leaving it feeling soft and smooth, while also helping to alleviate the signs of sensitive skin including redness, tightness and dryness. I also love that it is made free from parabens and colours and it is fragrance free too.
This is a great micellar water, and the fact that it is now available in an even bigger size, makes it even more affordable than ever!
Nivea Creme - RRP: $4.20 / 60ml, $7.99 / 150ml
Nivea Invisible for Black & White Fresh Aerosol - RRP: $6.59 / 250ml
Nivea Invisible for Black & White Fresh Roll-On - RRP: $3.79
Nivea Daily Essentials Caring Micellar Water - RRP: $11.99 / 400ml
Available nationally from supermarkets, variety stores, Priceline selected pharmacies
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This is a great micellar water, and the fact that it is now available in an even bigger size, makes it even more affordable than ever!
Nivea Creme - RRP: $4.20 / 60ml, $7.99 / 150ml
Nivea Invisible for Black & White Fresh Aerosol - RRP: $6.59 / 250ml
Nivea Invisible for Black & White Fresh Roll-On - RRP: $3.79
Nivea Daily Essentials Caring Micellar Water - RRP: $11.99 / 400ml
Available nationally from supermarkets, variety stores, Priceline selected pharmacies
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22 September 2016
PRODUCT REVIEW: ELEMIS JAPANESE CAMELLIA BODY OIL BLEND, MAXIMUM MOISTURE DAY CREAM AND WHITE FLOWERS EYE AND LIP MAKEUP REMOVER
Today I'd like to put focus on a couple of products from Elemis that I've been enjoying lately…
Let's start with the Elemis Maximum Moisture Day Cream. This day cream is loaded with unique desert plants including myrothamnus and tamarind, which are known to for their adaptation to extreme climatic fluctuations while they are also rich in anti-oxidants. It also contains African Baobab tree, saw palmetto berries and black poplar bud, which are all rich in trace elements and vitamins to help keep the skin hydrated and energised.
The cream bears the name ‘maximum moisture’ which initially did concern me, as my combination skin is prone to breakouts, and too rich products often make it congested and break out, but I had no need to worry as the cream has the consistency of a light fluid that absorbs instantly into the skin without any greasiness. And in spite of this light formulation, it is still very moisturising, using the ingredients to adapt to the skin's needs to leave it moisturised, smooth and soft all day long. As it is so light, and non-greasy, it is also perfect to use under makeup during the day. The only negative can be that it comes without SPF, but personally I actually prefer that, as I do have days where I don't venture outside (I know, its bad, but in my defence, I have been trying to protect a sick baby from the cold weather this winter), and when I do go out, I don't mind having to add a SPF on top. The cream has the most divine gentle floral scent that you'll instantly fall in love with.
Then there's the Elemis White Flowers Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover. This bi-phase make-up remover is so efficient that it quickly removes all eye and lip makeup, including otherwise stubborn waterproof mascara and eyeliner, as well as those long-wearing lipsticks, and all without the need to rub at the sensitive eye area. The eye-makeup remover has an ever so subtle scent, but it still so gentle that it doesn’t irritate your eyes, even my very sensitive eyes. It is one of the most efficient eye makeup removers I've ever tried, and I love the fact that it has also been enriched with white peony extract to hydrate and white tea to cool, soothe and refresh and that it also helps condition the lashes.
For the body I am loving the Elemis Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend. The aromatherapy oil is the ultimate multi-tasking product, suitable for absolutely everything from caring for your nails and cuticles, to taming and adding moisture to hair and scalp and keep your skin soft and moisturised, and not to forget, it may help reduce the appearance of scars and assist in the prevention of stretch marks – and as it is free from chemical nasties and contains no parabens, SLS or SLES, DEA, mineral oil, artificial colours or silicones, it is perfectly suitable for use during pregnancy too, so I did use it as a pampering treatment during my last treatment, and loved it so much that I had to get myself a new bottle when I ran out. The Body Oil has the most gorgeous scent from the camellia, and the lightweight oil absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving it so incredibly soft and with a nice sheen. And as I love the scent so much, I do enjoy using it as a cuticle oil too, so I can smell it on my hands, and when I’m done, I simply smooth any remaining oil over my hair to tame any frizz and give my hair a moisture boost too. It comes in a beautiful red glass bottle that looks stunning in the bathroom, and it has a small spout allowing you to get just the amount of oil without any wastage. Just beautiful!
Elemis Maximum Moisture Day Cream - RRP: $83 / 50ml
Elemis White Flowers Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover - RRP: $49 / 125ml
Elemis Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend - RRP: $62 / 100ml
Available from Skincare Store, RY and FacialCo
Let's start with the Elemis Maximum Moisture Day Cream. This day cream is loaded with unique desert plants including myrothamnus and tamarind, which are known to for their adaptation to extreme climatic fluctuations while they are also rich in anti-oxidants. It also contains African Baobab tree, saw palmetto berries and black poplar bud, which are all rich in trace elements and vitamins to help keep the skin hydrated and energised.
The cream bears the name ‘maximum moisture’ which initially did concern me, as my combination skin is prone to breakouts, and too rich products often make it congested and break out, but I had no need to worry as the cream has the consistency of a light fluid that absorbs instantly into the skin without any greasiness. And in spite of this light formulation, it is still very moisturising, using the ingredients to adapt to the skin's needs to leave it moisturised, smooth and soft all day long. As it is so light, and non-greasy, it is also perfect to use under makeup during the day. The only negative can be that it comes without SPF, but personally I actually prefer that, as I do have days where I don't venture outside (I know, its bad, but in my defence, I have been trying to protect a sick baby from the cold weather this winter), and when I do go out, I don't mind having to add a SPF on top. The cream has the most divine gentle floral scent that you'll instantly fall in love with.
Then there's the Elemis White Flowers Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover. This bi-phase make-up remover is so efficient that it quickly removes all eye and lip makeup, including otherwise stubborn waterproof mascara and eyeliner, as well as those long-wearing lipsticks, and all without the need to rub at the sensitive eye area. The eye-makeup remover has an ever so subtle scent, but it still so gentle that it doesn’t irritate your eyes, even my very sensitive eyes. It is one of the most efficient eye makeup removers I've ever tried, and I love the fact that it has also been enriched with white peony extract to hydrate and white tea to cool, soothe and refresh and that it also helps condition the lashes.
For the body I am loving the Elemis Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend. The aromatherapy oil is the ultimate multi-tasking product, suitable for absolutely everything from caring for your nails and cuticles, to taming and adding moisture to hair and scalp and keep your skin soft and moisturised, and not to forget, it may help reduce the appearance of scars and assist in the prevention of stretch marks – and as it is free from chemical nasties and contains no parabens, SLS or SLES, DEA, mineral oil, artificial colours or silicones, it is perfectly suitable for use during pregnancy too, so I did use it as a pampering treatment during my last treatment, and loved it so much that I had to get myself a new bottle when I ran out. The Body Oil has the most gorgeous scent from the camellia, and the lightweight oil absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving it so incredibly soft and with a nice sheen. And as I love the scent so much, I do enjoy using it as a cuticle oil too, so I can smell it on my hands, and when I’m done, I simply smooth any remaining oil over my hair to tame any frizz and give my hair a moisture boost too. It comes in a beautiful red glass bottle that looks stunning in the bathroom, and it has a small spout allowing you to get just the amount of oil without any wastage. Just beautiful!
Elemis Maximum Moisture Day Cream - RRP: $83 / 50ml
Elemis White Flowers Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover - RRP: $49 / 125ml
Elemis Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend - RRP: $62 / 100ml
Available from Skincare Store, RY and FacialCo
* Some products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
15 February 2016
PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE
The brand Paula’s Choice has been around for quite some
time, but only just recently launched in Australia. Here are my thoughts on the
All Bases Covered Foundation, Brow-Defining Cream Duo, Maximum Impact Mascara
and the Gentle Touch Makeup Remover;
What They Say:
All Bases Covered Foundation: This
lightweight, creamy foundation offers light to medium coverage, evens out skin
tone and protects.
RRP: $30 (30ml) – Available from Paula’s Choice
Brow-Defining Cream Duo: Show off those brows like never
before. With two mixable shades, you can create your perfect eyebrow colour for
fuller, thicker-looking, smudge-proof brows.
RRP: $31 – Available from Paula’s Choice
Illicit Lash Maximum Impact Mascara: I’m shutting my eyes on clumpy
lashes. Sweep this smudge proof mascara on with the specially designed rubber
brush for long, beautifully separated lashes.
RRP: $21 – Available from Paula’s Choice
Gentle Touch Makeup Remover: Give old makeup the rub, without
the scrub. This dual-phase solution takes off even waterproof mascara quickly
and gently. Reduces puffiness too.
RRP: $20 (127ml) – Available from Paula’s Choice
What I Say:
I’ve heard a lot about Paula’s Choice products from overseas
bloggers, but never had a chance to try any of the products myself. So when the
products launched in Australia and I was offered to trial a selection of their
products, I happily accepted. 
The All Bases Covered Foundation is a foundation that is
designed for dry to very dry skin, and I have to say here that technically it
is not the right fit for my combination skin. However, I still like this
lightweight foundation that absorbs quickly into my skin and gives it a nice
dewy finish and a natural look. It is easy to apply and blend with your
fingers, and it has a good coverage, covering minor pigmentation and redness,
leaving my skin looking more even. The coverage can easily be built up to
medium with an extra layer on the required areas. However, with increasing
pigmentation (not helped by being pregnant) and some old acne scars, I do feel
I still need to use a concealer to cover these areas, as well as darker circles
under my eyes.
The foundation can supposedly be used on its own, without using
a serum and moisturiser prior, but I have to say that even with my combination
skin, I wouldn’t skip my daily moisturiser. The foundation also has a mineral
based UVA/UVB SPF 25 to protect skin from the sun’s damaging rays.
The All Bases Covered Foundation doesn’t seem to make my skin break out,
and lasts fairly well on my skin without settling into fine lines, although I
do need to ‘powder’ my nose and t-zone area by the afternoon – but again, I
think that is mainly due to my combination skin, so I am sure it would stay put
better on the normal to dry skin types as it is intended.
The Brow-Defining Duo is a cream duo intended to be used to
fill in sparse brows and make them look fuller and more defined. To be honest,
I haven’t always used brow products, but years of over-plucking means that my
brows now are thinner than I like them to be, so brow products are not a part
of my daily routine too. The Brow-Defining Duo comes with two shades, a lighter
and a darker shade as well as a double-ended brush with an angled brush in one
end and a small spoolie in the other. The angled brush is perfect to use to apply
the cream definer, and you can either use the shades individually or combined
for the perfect colour match. Here after you use the spoolie to help shape and
brush the brows into place.
The Brow-Defining Duo is easy to use – although I do admit
to using a ‘mascara-style’ brow product on the days where I’m in a hurry – but
in saying that I do like the more refined results that this duo gives my brows.
The cream seems to have a bit of wax included too, so your brows stay in place
all day, as well as the colour of course stays put too, without running or
smearing. 
The cute little compact also comes with a small mirror so
you can apply, or touch up on the go if you like. The only other thing I could
have wished was included would be a small brow stencil, which would have been
very handy for a brow novice like me!
Next is the Illicit Lash Maximum Impact Mascara. I have very
sensitive eyes that easily gets irritated and water, so in general I tend to
wear waterproof mascaras to avoid the panda look occurring during the day. The
Illicit Lash Maximum Impact Mascara isn’t waterproof, but claims to be smudge
proof, which I can vouch for as it did stay put even after my eyes had been
watering. It has a large flexible rubber brush that makes it easy to reach and
coat every single lash, even the smallest of lashes in the corners of your
eyes, and it nicely separates and defines the lashes without any clumps. I also
like that it keeps the lashes feeling soft, unlike many other mascaras. 2-3
coats of this mascara gives your lashes a nice look, with both volume and
length and a touch of curl, but I wouldn’t go as far as to call it Maximum
Impact as the name of the mascara suggest – however, still, it is a great
mascara for every day wear, and it doesn’t irritate my eyes and stays put all
day with is a great bonus.
Finally, the Gentle Touch Makeup Remover is a dual-phase
makeup remover that you shake before use, and then apply to a cotton ball
before removing your makeup. It claims to easily remove even waterproof mascara
quickly and gently, as well as reduce puffiness! I did find that it was
struggling a little removing a waterproof mascara, and that I had to go over it
a few times for my lashes to be completely clean, but in saying that, it easily
and in just one swipe removed the Illicit Lash Maximum Impact Mascara and the
Brow-Defining Duo. I am also not really sure about it reducing puffiness around
the eyes, but I also don’t really expect a makeup remover to be able to do so,
rather something I’d expect from an eye cream! However all in all, I do like
this makeup remover. It is quite gentle, and doesn’t irritate or sting in my
eyes, and doesn’t leave my eye area feeling greasy or sticky. 
All in all I am enjoying these products from Paula’s Choice.
They are all of a high quality and at the same time very reasonably priced. The
standout product for me is definitely the Brow-Defining Duo, which I am really
enjoying, although in saying that, I do enjoy the other products as well. So I
certainly wouldn’t mind adding a few more makeup products to my collection, and
particularly love the look of the Blush Palette and the Nude Eyeshadow Palette…
Have you ever tried any of the products from Paula’s Choice?
Any recommendations?
* Some products may have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
5 December 2015
XMAS GIFT IDEA: CLINIQUE KICK UP THE VOLUME GIFT SET
My love affair with Clinique started many decades ago, where it was the first high end brand that I spend my hard earned and limited cash on. Since then, I’ve continued to love their products, and have many favourites amongst the huge product range – but a few times a year when the limited edition gift sets comes out, you can get some amazing value sets, including this Kick Up The Volume Gift set which is available exclusively from Sephora and Mecca.
The gift set includes a full size High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara, - and that’s one product from Clinique that I’m particularly fond of, as even with my sensitive eyes I’ve never had any issues with my eyes getting irritated using the mascaras. And they never to fail to impress either.
The kit also includes a full sized Cream Shaper Crayon for Eyes in black diamond which has a tiny hint or shimmer. This eye liner has such a lovely soft consistency that you do not drag or pull the sensitive eye area, yet it stays put all day without smudging or fading.
Finally, the kit also includes a deluxe sample size with 30ml of the Take the Day Off Makeup Remover which quickly and easily removes all makeup from eyes, lashes and lids, even waterproof and long wearing, all in just a swipe or two – no need to wake up in the morning with panda eyes.
The Kick Up the Volume Gift set is limited edition only available in the lead up to Xmas. It retails at the amazing price of $38, and as you’d normally pay the $38 for the mascara along and you hence get the eye liner and the makeup remover absolutely free, it couldn’t be better value!! Definitely a winner under the Xmas tree!
Available from Clinique Online, and Sephora
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The gift set includes a full size High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara, - and that’s one product from Clinique that I’m particularly fond of, as even with my sensitive eyes I’ve never had any issues with my eyes getting irritated using the mascaras. And they never to fail to impress either.
The kit also includes a full sized Cream Shaper Crayon for Eyes in black diamond which has a tiny hint or shimmer. This eye liner has such a lovely soft consistency that you do not drag or pull the sensitive eye area, yet it stays put all day without smudging or fading.
Finally, the kit also includes a deluxe sample size with 30ml of the Take the Day Off Makeup Remover which quickly and easily removes all makeup from eyes, lashes and lids, even waterproof and long wearing, all in just a swipe or two – no need to wake up in the morning with panda eyes.
The Kick Up the Volume Gift set is limited edition only available in the lead up to Xmas. It retails at the amazing price of $38, and as you’d normally pay the $38 for the mascara along and you hence get the eye liner and the makeup remover absolutely free, it couldn’t be better value!! Definitely a winner under the Xmas tree!
Available from Clinique Online, and Sephora
* Some products may have been kindly provided for editorial consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy, and reviews are 100% honest and based on personal opinion and experience. Note that The Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter is not a professional or expert, so please do not substitute these opinions as professional advice. Also note, this post may contain affiliate links, which means you pay no extra, but I get a small commission fee if you click through and buy something. And if so, thank you much for your supporting the running costs of my blog. xx
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27 September 2013
Product Review: Lust Have It – September Box...and October Teaser..
Yesterday I came home from being out to find a lovely surprise
waiting for me at the front door – the September Lust Have It Box. This was
completely unexpected, I reviewed the June and July boxes, so I had not
expected to be reviewing any further boxes, so imagine my surprise when I
spotted it there. Here are my thoughts of the contents of the *September Lust
Have It Box, and read on for a teaser of what you’ll find in the October box..
What I Say:
Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover – Sample 29ml (RRP: $22/110ml)
Have you signed up to any monthly beauty subscription boxes? Thinking of trying the Lust Have It Box and getting a selection of new beauty products to try delivered to your door every month?
Each month the Lust Have It box includes 5 or 6 hand-picked beauty
samples worth $60+ delivered to your door for only $19.95/mnth. Some of the
brands you can expect to trial include: Benefit, Shiseido, Kerastase,
Glasshouse and Laura Mercier to name a few.
What They Say:
"Lust Have It boxes
regularly contains products worth $60+ for only $19.95/month! Monthly
box filled with 5 to 6 premium beauty samples. Delivered to your home
or work each month for you to try."
RRP: Lust Have It Box (monthly) RRP: $19.95, Eco Box
(quarterly) RRP: $29.95 – but if you use my unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout you can get $5 off your first box from Lust Have It. - Available from Lust Have It.
What I Say:
As per pervious months, the September box pretty pale blue
and beige floral printed box, with a magnetic closure, making it perfect for
reusing to store other small items such as sachet samples, jewellery etc.
The September Lust Have It July box is using ‘Spring Fling’
as its theme, although I am not quite sure that I find the items in the box
particularly spring minded, but anyway, this is what was in the September Lust
Have It Box;
Wotnot Natural Organic Facial Wipes – Sample pack with 5 wipes (RRP:
$7.95/25 wipes)
I know that facial wipes are all the hype at the moment, but I still don't use them very often, only when I am so tired and wearing no makeup, do I find they are handy, but for removing my makeup I still prefer a cleanser and water!! Except for when I once a year when I embark on
the long haul flights to Europe to visit my family, then they are so handy for
easily cleaning my face mid-flight. In saying that, I am loving using the
WotNot Facial Wipes as well as the WotNot Baby wipes, and the fact that the wipes are organic and free from
chemical nasties, and so this small sample pack will certainly be handy for the
handbag.
Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover – Sample 29ml (RRP: $22/110ml)
L'Oreal Base Magique
Primer – Sample 5ml – (RRP: $29.95/15ml)
I actually only
recently started using primers, and have no idea how I can have been living
under a rock for so long and not realising what a difference it makes in the
staying power and look of my makeup on my combination skin. But I already have
this in a full size, - but I like it, so I don’t mind this small sample, as it
will be great for travelling, and at least an attempt in packing a little more
lightly!
L'Oreal Nude Magique BB Cream, shade medium – Sachet sample 1ml (RRP:
$26.95/30)
I already have a full sized tube of this BB cream, in this exact shade.
It provides a light coverage, and although I prefer a slightly better covering
cream, I do like using it on casual days.
Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel – Sample 10ml (RRP: $29.95/500ml)
I think I am about the last person to get onto the Bioderma train having
not yet tried any of their products, and as I have heard so many good reviews I
am very excited to be trialling this one. 
This cream claims to
help appearance and development of imperfections, and as I do get the odd
breakout, especially on the t-zone area, and even more so during the warmer
months, I will be looking forward to trying this one out. And again, not having
tried any products from Bioderma, I am excited about the inclusion of this one.
BAJI Skincare
Super-Nutri Rescue Eye Serum – Full Size (RRP: $39 /15ml)
I have never heard
of this brand before, but excited about it after reading that it is an
Australian brand that were possible uses certified organic ingredients, and the
products are free from parabens, SLS’s and petrochemicals. The pump bottle
looks classy and luxurious, so I cant wait to try this anti-ageing eye cream. 
Lust Have It Synthetic Precision Pencil Brush – Full Size (RRP: $15)
I have already got
a handful of eye shadow brushes, but a girl can never too many, so I am excited
about this one too! 
TOM Organic Cotton Tampons – Sample x two tampons (RRP: $7.99/16 tampons)
While these are a supposed to be a bonus sample, I am not really that
excited about these – yeah, it is one of those necessities that I hate spending money on, and I do like that
they are free from chemicals and made from certified organic materials. But
currently still breastfeeding my little boy, these will be put away for later
use. 
Overall, like the
previous boxes I have received, I feel that this box contains a nice selection
and variety of products – although I have already tried the two L’Oreal samples
so they don’t really excite me that much – but if you haven’t tried these
products, they are great. The Eyeshadow brush will come in handy, and being new
to Bioderma I am excited to finally get to trial some of their products, so I
can tick those of my bucket list.
In terms of value, the
inclusion of the BAJI eyecream is worth almost twice the box and enough to get
me excited, so again, all the smaller samples are again just bonus items in my
eyes, although as I have tried the L’Oreal samples and I wont be using the TOM
Tampons for a while (but of course LHI couldn’t know that), I would obviously have
preferred another selection of samples, which would in turn have made the box
feel more valuable.
Lust Have It October
Box Teaser…
As something new, Lust Have It has included a card with a
teaser for the October box, promising that it will contain a full size INIKA
Cosmetics product in every box….That is another brand that I am yet to try, so
I do like the sound of that..
And by the way,
have you checked out Lust Have It’s new online magazine Lustre….if not, you can
see it here.
Discount Offer
Have you signed up to any monthly beauty subscription boxes? Thinking of trying the Lust Have It Box and getting a selection of new beauty products to try delivered to your door every month?
For more
information, check out the Lust Have It website.
And if you use my
unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website, you are
eligible for $5 off your first box from Lust Have It, and at the same time you’ll
also be supporting Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter, as I will get a few dollars
too if someone subscribes using this code.
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and has been
reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
9 May 2013
Product Review: Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover
Having always struggled with a skin that easily breaks out,
the use of a good cleanser can make all the difference in keeping breakout at
bay. Here are my thoughts on the *Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup
Remover;
RRP: $14.99
(177ml) – Available from Priceline, Pharmacies, Department Stores, and
Supermarkets.
I have previously reviewed the Neutrogena Naturals Lip Balm from the same range, if you've missed my review, you can see it here.
Do you like the sound of the Neutrogena Neutrals range….well, check back soon, as you will have the chance to win some of the products from the range…
What They Say:
"Completely cleans
skin and removes makeup in one step without stripping skin’s natural moisture. This
Peruvian Tara seed bionutrient rich cleanser is clinically proven to soften
skin naturally. Developed for gentle eye area".
What I Say:
I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised when I learned
that a 'main-stream' drugstore company,
such as Neutrogena were launching their Naturals skincare range – that is
right, the new Neutrogena Naturals Range has been developed with an average of 95% natural ingredients – and in
fact, the lip balm has been made using 100% natural ingredient, and without
using sulfates, parabens, dyes, and phthalates. How good is that!! I have previously reviewed the Neutrogena Naturals Lip Balm from the same range, if you've missed my review, you can see it here.
The Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover is made from 84% naturally derived ingredients, which includes coconut
oil, Peruvian Tara Seed , guan bean, as well as Vitamins A and B, and complex
sugars. These ingredients are to remove makeup in one step, while leaving the skin
soft, and not strip it for moisture. It is a gentle formula, also intended to
be used around the sensitive eye area.
The Fresh
Cleansing + Makeup Remover comes in a square frosted plastic bottle, with an
easy to use pump. In line with the natural philosophy of the range, the bottle
is also made from 50% post consumer recycled materials.
On the back of the bottle all ingredients are clearly
listed, along with their source. The non-natural ingredients (making the
remaining 16% of the ingredients) are also listed, with a note that these are ‘essential
to blend the product together and maintain effectiveness.” Unfortunately
fragrance is also on this list, and as that surely is not an 'essential'
ingredient, I do find it a shame that it is not also fragrance free!
The actual
cleanser is white pearlescent and has creamy consistency. It has a lovely fresh
fruity-apple scent, which I really love, also in spite of it actually being quite
strong.
The cleanser
is quite concentrated and just one pump is more than sufficient to get to froth
up sufficiently to massage over my face to remove my makeup – including long-wearing
makeup which is usually a bit tough to remove. But in saying that, it does
struggle removing my waterproof mascara, and leaves me looking panda-eyed.
I have very
sensitive eyes that easily get irritated and water, and in spite of the
cleanser also being recommended for use around the eye area, I must admit that I
do not enjoy using it around my eye area – and as it doesn’t remove my
waterproof mascara anyway, I also much prefer to use a specific eye makeup
remover.
The cleanser
rinses off easily, leaving my skin feel soft and without being stripped for moisture.
Apart from the
cleanser not removing waterproof mascara, and being a bit harsh around the eye
area, it is a great all-in-one cleanser at a great price.
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it
has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Do you like the sound of the Neutrogena Neutrals range….well, check back soon, as you will have the chance to win some of the products from the range…
But until then, don’t forget to enter my two giveaways –
details and links on top right of this page….
What do you think of the Neutrogena Neutrals range of
products? What is your favourite makeup remover? And are you concerned with
chemical nasties, including parabens in your beauty products?
7 May 2013
Product Review: The Jojoba Company Starter Pack
Since being pregnant, I have taken an increasing interest in more natural skincare products, and have, where possible, tried to avoid those filled with too many chemicals. Getting pregnant took a lot of time and a lot of heart ache (which you can read about here), so naturally, during my I have wanted to ensure that I’ve only been using products which cannot harm my little baby boy. Here are my thoughts on the *Jojoba Company Starter Pack;
What They Say:
"An introduction to our range with some of our favourites".
RRP: $59.95 – Available from select retailers, pharmacies and online stockists
What I Say:
A while ago I reviewed the Jojoba Oil from the Jojoba Company, (you can see my review here, as well as here ), and I absolutely loved it – so of course I had big hopes for the rest of the product range as well.
The Starter pack includes a selection of the bestselling Jojoba Company products including Bead Facial Cleanser, Absolute Serum, CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum, Hydrating Day Cream, Intense Overnight Renewal Cream, 100% Natural Makeup Remover and 100% Natural Australian Jojoba.
All the products are natural and free from chemical nasties, which means that the products do not contain parabens, sulphates, silicones, petrochemicals, phthalates, mineral oil, harmful chemicals or detergents, paraffin, DEA, artificial fragrances or colours! Of course they are not tested on animals either. How good does that sound!
Some of the samples in the starter pack are a little small, so obviously I’ve only been able to use them a few times, but still I will do my very best to let you know my thoughts.
100% Natural Australian Jojoba , 30ml
“Powerful natural moisturiser, wrinkle smoother, anti-aging, soothes the appearance of skin, hair, scalp, hand and cuticle conditioner. 100% Natural.”
Again, I have reviewed this wonder product before (you can see the review here), so I will not go into too much depth again. But in my opinion, this is the key wonder product from the Jojoba company, as it is such a brilliant multi-tasking product. It can be used as a moisturiser, to tame flyaway hairs, to soften dry cuticles and nails, you name it, this product does it all.
Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser, 20ml
“A deep penetrating balanced cleanser enriched with jojoba beads that release intensely nourishing esters and gently exfoliate. Vitamin C rich quandong, aloe vera and Vitamin E deeply cleanse without stripping skin of its natural oils. Jojoba’s natural cleansing and moisturising properties leave the skin clean, soft and luxuriously hydrated. 98% Natural.”
The cleanser has just the right amount of beads give the skin a nice exfoliating. Not too much and not too little. It is very gentle, so it can be used daily, and consequently I think this is also perfectly suited to those with sensitive skin types.
Unlike other facial scrubs, it doesn’t leave the skin dry and tight, but rather it feels very clean, soft and very moisturised.
It has a natural yet gentle scent, no doubt coming from the essential oils in the cleanser, which includes Ylang Ylang, Rosa Damascena and Cedarwood Bark.
Jojoba Absolute Serum, 3ml
The Absolute Serum “helps reduce the visible signs of lines and wrinkles and firm up the appearance of slackened skin naturally. The di-peptide carnosine in conjunction with hyaluronic acid and silymarin, a potent antioxidant from milk thistle, work together to aid collagen production and refine skin smoothness and expression lines. Skin is relaxed, less lined, intensely re-plumped and visibly smoothed. 97% Natural.”
The serum claims to decrease frown lines by 24%, decrease crow’s feet by 27% and increase skin firmness by 19.5% after 4 weeks of treatment. But of course with such a small sample, there is no way that I can test this claim.
According to the box it is recommended to use the Absolute serum in the morning under the Hydrating Day Cream. This is a very small sample, but as it is very concentrated, not much is needed, so I still managed to get about a weeks worth of use out of the small tube. Always worried that intensive serums are going to make my combination break out, I am happy to say that has so far not been the case.
The serum is a clear/white light gel which absorbs quickly into my skin, so it is instantly ready to for the moisturiser. It leaves my skin soft, moisturised and plump. And without any greasy residue, so it works perfectly under makeup as well. When I take my makeup off at night, my skin still feels soft, and very moisturised, almost as if I have just removed a moisture mask, so it has clearly done its wonders underneath my makeup during the day.
Unlike the other products, the Absolute Serum has a slightly stronger and spicy scent, than the Jojoba Oil and the Bead Cleanser, possibly due to it containing kakadu plum fruit extract, ginseng root extract, lilly pilly fruit extract, and the bitter orange flower oil. But as I know these are natural ingredients, it doesn’t not bother me at all, and besides, the scent quickly fades once the serum has absorbed into the skin.
CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum, 3ml
“This naturally potent CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum works to energise and revitalise the appearance of skin. Co enzyme Q10 works in a synergistic way with Vitamin E to boost the antioxidant capacity of this serum, helping to maintain a healthy, younger looking complexion. This serum is ideal to help protect skin against the signs of premature aging. 97% Natural.”
This serum s to be used at night under the Intense Overnight Renewal Cream, and it claims to help with the prevention of fine lines and wrinkles, but as this is another of the smaller samples, unfortunately I cannot put this claim to the test.
The clear serum absorbs quickly into the skin, and leaves it feeling nice and refreshed no doubt due to it containing soothing Aloe Vera and green tea meant to reduce puffiness. And again, it doesn’t leave my skin feeling greasy.
Like the Absolute Serum, the CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum is very concentrated, so in spite of being a very small sample, I still manage to have sufficient serum to last me for a week.
It has a nice but gentle refreshing natural scent, (again probably from the Aloe Vera, and the green tea).
Hydrating Day Cream 30ml
“High performance anti-aging moisturiser enriched with green tea and olive leaf extracts, skin calming chamomile, beta glucan, Vitamins B & E and skin firming Siberian Ginseng to supplement the deep moisturising properties of jojoba. 95% Natural.”
This is one of the more generous samples in the pack, so it gives a good opportunity to use it for a while.
The Day Cream comes in a small glass bottle, with a handy pump, which I really like, as it makes it easy to use.
In spite of being called a cream, it is a very light, almost watery, so I think the name lotion is more fitting. It is very concentrated so you only need to use a little for the full face, two small pumps is more than sufficient. It absorbs instantly, and leaves my skin moisturised and soft to touch, with no greasiness in sight. With the serum underneath, it works well at keeping my skin well moisturised. And it seems to stop my skin from getting greasy during the day too, but in saying that, we are also heading towards winter, where my skin automatically does get a little drier.
Again, it has a natural scent, which although it does fade as the cream has absorbed into the skin, it does linger around for a while. The only negative about this day cream is that it unfortunately do not contain any SPF, which I do find is very necessary under the harsh Australian sun.
Intense Overnight Renewal Cream, 20ml
“A restorative, luxurious cream with concentrated powerful natural active ingredients to encourage skin renewal. Antioxidants including Vitamin E, CoQ10 and green tea protect skin from drying effects of the environment, while beta glucan, argan oil and wild yam nourish and hydrate. Marine collagen, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin A reduce the appearance of wrinkles and plump skin. 97% Natural".
This is another generous sample, so again, a great opportunity to give a good test-run.
This cream is very concentrated, and only a little is needed. Due to being so concentrated, I did find that it takes a little while for it to absorb into the skin. But it does leave my skin soft, moisturise, and looking plumb. But unfortunately the next morning, my skin is looking and feeling a little greasy and a bit congested, so the combination of the CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum and the Intense Overnight Renewal Cream is simply too much for my combination skin, so I consequently stopped using it out of fear it would make my skin break out. So in spite of being recommended for all skin types, I do think it is more suitable for those with more dry skin.
100% Natural Makeup Remover, 30ml
“A 100% natural jojoba based makeup remover enriched with a nutrient rich blend of natural fruit oils, kiwi, passionfruit, blood orange, musk melon, cranberry and pink grapefruit which also work as natural AHAs to gently remove dead skin cells. It will effectively remove all traces of makeup, leaving your skin clean, deeply hydrated, soft and smooth. 100% Natural.”
This is another decent sized sample in the box, which come in the same style frosted glass pump bottle as the Hydrating Day Cream. Simple and stylish, and easy to use.
Having very sensitive eyes that easily water, I always wear long wearing eye makeup, including mostly waterproff mascara, so this was going to put this makeup remover to the test. But just a few pumps onto a cotton ball and wiped over my eye makeup, and it was gone. No rubbing or tearing needed, and no stinging in my eyes!! Afterwards my eye area is left feeling a little greasy, but as I always double cleanse my full face with a facial wash (as also recommended by The Jojoba Company) after removing my eye makeup, it quickly got rid of any oily residue.
Unlike the rest of the products in the starter pack, the makeup remover has a nice and fruity scent, from the natural fruit oils from among others the kiwi, passionfruit, melon, and pink grapefruit used in the product.
All in all, this is a fantastic starter pack as it contains a little bit of everything, with some larger samples as well, so it will give you a very good idea of the product range, and give you a chance to see if they work with your skin type. I also love the fact that the box gives very detailed description of all the products, and explains how to use the products as well. I already loved the Jojoba Oil, but can now also add the Makeup Remover, the Hydrating Day Cream and the Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser to my favourites! So natural products, yet so efficient, what’s not to love!
* Products were kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Have you tried any of the products from the Jojoba Company before? If so, what did you think? Do you use natural skincare products?
"An introduction to our range with some of our favourites".
RRP: $59.95 – Available from select retailers, pharmacies and online stockists
What I Say:
A while ago I reviewed the Jojoba Oil from the Jojoba Company, (you can see my review here, as well as here ), and I absolutely loved it – so of course I had big hopes for the rest of the product range as well.
The Starter pack includes a selection of the bestselling Jojoba Company products including Bead Facial Cleanser, Absolute Serum, CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum, Hydrating Day Cream, Intense Overnight Renewal Cream, 100% Natural Makeup Remover and 100% Natural Australian Jojoba.
All the products are natural and free from chemical nasties, which means that the products do not contain parabens, sulphates, silicones, petrochemicals, phthalates, mineral oil, harmful chemicals or detergents, paraffin, DEA, artificial fragrances or colours! Of course they are not tested on animals either. How good does that sound!
Some of the samples in the starter pack are a little small, so obviously I’ve only been able to use them a few times, but still I will do my very best to let you know my thoughts.
100% Natural Australian Jojoba , 30ml
“Powerful natural moisturiser, wrinkle smoother, anti-aging, soothes the appearance of skin, hair, scalp, hand and cuticle conditioner. 100% Natural.”
Again, I have reviewed this wonder product before (you can see the review here), so I will not go into too much depth again. But in my opinion, this is the key wonder product from the Jojoba company, as it is such a brilliant multi-tasking product. It can be used as a moisturiser, to tame flyaway hairs, to soften dry cuticles and nails, you name it, this product does it all.
Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser, 20ml
“A deep penetrating balanced cleanser enriched with jojoba beads that release intensely nourishing esters and gently exfoliate. Vitamin C rich quandong, aloe vera and Vitamin E deeply cleanse without stripping skin of its natural oils. Jojoba’s natural cleansing and moisturising properties leave the skin clean, soft and luxuriously hydrated. 98% Natural.”
The cleanser has just the right amount of beads give the skin a nice exfoliating. Not too much and not too little. It is very gentle, so it can be used daily, and consequently I think this is also perfectly suited to those with sensitive skin types.
Unlike other facial scrubs, it doesn’t leave the skin dry and tight, but rather it feels very clean, soft and very moisturised.
It has a natural yet gentle scent, no doubt coming from the essential oils in the cleanser, which includes Ylang Ylang, Rosa Damascena and Cedarwood Bark.
Jojoba Absolute Serum, 3ml
The Absolute Serum “helps reduce the visible signs of lines and wrinkles and firm up the appearance of slackened skin naturally. The di-peptide carnosine in conjunction with hyaluronic acid and silymarin, a potent antioxidant from milk thistle, work together to aid collagen production and refine skin smoothness and expression lines. Skin is relaxed, less lined, intensely re-plumped and visibly smoothed. 97% Natural.”
The serum claims to decrease frown lines by 24%, decrease crow’s feet by 27% and increase skin firmness by 19.5% after 4 weeks of treatment. But of course with such a small sample, there is no way that I can test this claim.
According to the box it is recommended to use the Absolute serum in the morning under the Hydrating Day Cream. This is a very small sample, but as it is very concentrated, not much is needed, so I still managed to get about a weeks worth of use out of the small tube. Always worried that intensive serums are going to make my combination break out, I am happy to say that has so far not been the case.
The serum is a clear/white light gel which absorbs quickly into my skin, so it is instantly ready to for the moisturiser. It leaves my skin soft, moisturised and plump. And without any greasy residue, so it works perfectly under makeup as well. When I take my makeup off at night, my skin still feels soft, and very moisturised, almost as if I have just removed a moisture mask, so it has clearly done its wonders underneath my makeup during the day.
Unlike the other products, the Absolute Serum has a slightly stronger and spicy scent, than the Jojoba Oil and the Bead Cleanser, possibly due to it containing kakadu plum fruit extract, ginseng root extract, lilly pilly fruit extract, and the bitter orange flower oil. But as I know these are natural ingredients, it doesn’t not bother me at all, and besides, the scent quickly fades once the serum has absorbed into the skin.
CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum, 3ml
“This naturally potent CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum works to energise and revitalise the appearance of skin. Co enzyme Q10 works in a synergistic way with Vitamin E to boost the antioxidant capacity of this serum, helping to maintain a healthy, younger looking complexion. This serum is ideal to help protect skin against the signs of premature aging. 97% Natural.”
This serum s to be used at night under the Intense Overnight Renewal Cream, and it claims to help with the prevention of fine lines and wrinkles, but as this is another of the smaller samples, unfortunately I cannot put this claim to the test.
The clear serum absorbs quickly into the skin, and leaves it feeling nice and refreshed no doubt due to it containing soothing Aloe Vera and green tea meant to reduce puffiness. And again, it doesn’t leave my skin feeling greasy.
Like the Absolute Serum, the CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum is very concentrated, so in spite of being a very small sample, I still manage to have sufficient serum to last me for a week.
It has a nice but gentle refreshing natural scent, (again probably from the Aloe Vera, and the green tea).
Hydrating Day Cream 30ml
“High performance anti-aging moisturiser enriched with green tea and olive leaf extracts, skin calming chamomile, beta glucan, Vitamins B & E and skin firming Siberian Ginseng to supplement the deep moisturising properties of jojoba. 95% Natural.”
This is one of the more generous samples in the pack, so it gives a good opportunity to use it for a while.
The Day Cream comes in a small glass bottle, with a handy pump, which I really like, as it makes it easy to use.
In spite of being called a cream, it is a very light, almost watery, so I think the name lotion is more fitting. It is very concentrated so you only need to use a little for the full face, two small pumps is more than sufficient. It absorbs instantly, and leaves my skin moisturised and soft to touch, with no greasiness in sight. With the serum underneath, it works well at keeping my skin well moisturised. And it seems to stop my skin from getting greasy during the day too, but in saying that, we are also heading towards winter, where my skin automatically does get a little drier.
Again, it has a natural scent, which although it does fade as the cream has absorbed into the skin, it does linger around for a while. The only negative about this day cream is that it unfortunately do not contain any SPF, which I do find is very necessary under the harsh Australian sun.
Intense Overnight Renewal Cream, 20ml
“A restorative, luxurious cream with concentrated powerful natural active ingredients to encourage skin renewal. Antioxidants including Vitamin E, CoQ10 and green tea protect skin from drying effects of the environment, while beta glucan, argan oil and wild yam nourish and hydrate. Marine collagen, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin A reduce the appearance of wrinkles and plump skin. 97% Natural".
This is another generous sample, so again, a great opportunity to give a good test-run.
This cream is very concentrated, and only a little is needed. Due to being so concentrated, I did find that it takes a little while for it to absorb into the skin. But it does leave my skin soft, moisturise, and looking plumb. But unfortunately the next morning, my skin is looking and feeling a little greasy and a bit congested, so the combination of the CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum and the Intense Overnight Renewal Cream is simply too much for my combination skin, so I consequently stopped using it out of fear it would make my skin break out. So in spite of being recommended for all skin types, I do think it is more suitable for those with more dry skin.
100% Natural Makeup Remover, 30ml
“A 100% natural jojoba based makeup remover enriched with a nutrient rich blend of natural fruit oils, kiwi, passionfruit, blood orange, musk melon, cranberry and pink grapefruit which also work as natural AHAs to gently remove dead skin cells. It will effectively remove all traces of makeup, leaving your skin clean, deeply hydrated, soft and smooth. 100% Natural.”
This is another decent sized sample in the box, which come in the same style frosted glass pump bottle as the Hydrating Day Cream. Simple and stylish, and easy to use.
Having very sensitive eyes that easily water, I always wear long wearing eye makeup, including mostly waterproff mascara, so this was going to put this makeup remover to the test. But just a few pumps onto a cotton ball and wiped over my eye makeup, and it was gone. No rubbing or tearing needed, and no stinging in my eyes!! Afterwards my eye area is left feeling a little greasy, but as I always double cleanse my full face with a facial wash (as also recommended by The Jojoba Company) after removing my eye makeup, it quickly got rid of any oily residue.
Unlike the rest of the products in the starter pack, the makeup remover has a nice and fruity scent, from the natural fruit oils from among others the kiwi, passionfruit, melon, and pink grapefruit used in the product.
All in all, this is a fantastic starter pack as it contains a little bit of everything, with some larger samples as well, so it will give you a very good idea of the product range, and give you a chance to see if they work with your skin type. I also love the fact that the box gives very detailed description of all the products, and explains how to use the products as well. I already loved the Jojoba Oil, but can now also add the Makeup Remover, the Hydrating Day Cream and the Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser to my favourites! So natural products, yet so efficient, what’s not to love!
* Products were kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Have you tried any of the products from the Jojoba Company before? If so, what did you think? Do you use natural skincare products?
10 March 2013
Product Review: Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Make-Up Remover
I always wear makeup, but as I sadly have very sensitive eyes which easily water, I tend to always wear long-wearing makeup, as not to mention waterproof mascaras, to make sure it stays put. But when it comes time to remove the makeup, it is often a struggle, so finding an effective eye makeup remove can be difficult. Here are my thoughts on the *Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Make-Up Remover;
What They Say:
This 100% oil-free liquid activates when shaken to gently whisk away even waterproof eye make-up without any tugging, pulling or stinging. Your skin is left feeling clean and fresh with no oily residue. Aloe and Cucumber extracts soothe skin.
RRP: $10.99 (112ml) – Available from Priceline, supermarkets and select Pharmacies.
What I Say:
The Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Make-Up Remover claims to gently remove even waterproof eye makeup without tugging. That sounds good to me, as always wearing waterproof mascara I need a gentle that can easily be removed without pulling and tugging at my eyes, (and consequently putting tear and wear on the eye area, and not to mention risking pulling out lashes as you go!).
The Eye Make-Up Remover separates into an oily layer and a watery layer, so you have to give it a good shake before use.
I've found that the easiest and most effective way of using is, is getting a cotton pad getting some product on the pad so it's damp and then placing it on my eye for a few seconds to allow it to soak in, and then with one wipe moving from the inner to the outer of my eye area wiping off my makeup.
And it really easily removes all my eye makeup, including waterproof mascara, and long-lasting cream eyeliner and cream Eyeshadow without the need to tug or rub at the eye area. And it is perfect for removing those long-lasting lipsticks too!
In spite of my sensitive eyes, and I'm happy to say this remover doesn't irritate my eyes – there is no stinging, watering or irritation or my eyes.
The Eye Makeup Remover claims to be oil-free, however it does leaves a small amount of oily residue. Some may not like that, and I guess it is an issue as Neutrogena is claiming that it is oil-free - however this isn't a problem for me as I always wash my face with a face wash afterwards which gets rid of this oily residue.
The Eye Makeup Remover has a very gentle scent, which is a little chemical and smells a little artificial, however as it is very weak scent, and it is far from overpowering, it doesn’t bother me, as well as it wouldn’t stop me from buying the product again.
The Eye Makeup Remover comes in a simple see-through bottle made from hard plastic. It has a screw lid, which does make it easy to use – however, as the opening of the bottle is rather large, it can be a little difficult to control the amount that comes out.
All in all, this is a very effective, and not to mention very affordable makeup remover, so what's there not to love about it? I will definitely continue using it, as well as purchase it again in the future!
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Have you tried this eye makeup remover from Neutrogena? What’s your favourite eye makeup remover for removing waterproof and long lasting makeup?
What They Say:
This 100% oil-free liquid activates when shaken to gently whisk away even waterproof eye make-up without any tugging, pulling or stinging. Your skin is left feeling clean and fresh with no oily residue. Aloe and Cucumber extracts soothe skin.
RRP: $10.99 (112ml) – Available from Priceline, supermarkets and select Pharmacies.
What I Say:
The Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Make-Up Remover claims to gently remove even waterproof eye makeup without tugging. That sounds good to me, as always wearing waterproof mascara I need a gentle that can easily be removed without pulling and tugging at my eyes, (and consequently putting tear and wear on the eye area, and not to mention risking pulling out lashes as you go!).
The Eye Make-Up Remover separates into an oily layer and a watery layer, so you have to give it a good shake before use.
I've found that the easiest and most effective way of using is, is getting a cotton pad getting some product on the pad so it's damp and then placing it on my eye for a few seconds to allow it to soak in, and then with one wipe moving from the inner to the outer of my eye area wiping off my makeup.
And it really easily removes all my eye makeup, including waterproof mascara, and long-lasting cream eyeliner and cream Eyeshadow without the need to tug or rub at the eye area. And it is perfect for removing those long-lasting lipsticks too!
In spite of my sensitive eyes, and I'm happy to say this remover doesn't irritate my eyes – there is no stinging, watering or irritation or my eyes.
The Eye Makeup Remover claims to be oil-free, however it does leaves a small amount of oily residue. Some may not like that, and I guess it is an issue as Neutrogena is claiming that it is oil-free - however this isn't a problem for me as I always wash my face with a face wash afterwards which gets rid of this oily residue.
The Eye Makeup Remover has a very gentle scent, which is a little chemical and smells a little artificial, however as it is very weak scent, and it is far from overpowering, it doesn’t bother me, as well as it wouldn’t stop me from buying the product again.
The Eye Makeup Remover comes in a simple see-through bottle made from hard plastic. It has a screw lid, which does make it easy to use – however, as the opening of the bottle is rather large, it can be a little difficult to control the amount that comes out.
All in all, this is a very effective, and not to mention very affordable makeup remover, so what's there not to love about it? I will definitely continue using it, as well as purchase it again in the future!
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Have you tried this eye makeup remover from Neutrogena? What’s your favourite eye makeup remover for removing waterproof and long lasting makeup?
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