Product Review: Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or

Claims
95% of the ingredients of this dry oil are of natural origin, and it does not contain any preservatives. Six plant oils (Borage, St. John's Wort, Sweet Almond, Camellia, Hazelnut and Macadamia) and vitamin E moisturise your face, body and hair which are left feeling soft and silky. Using this oil on your legs will create a "silk stocking" effect. Also, the product will blur any blemishes thanks to the golden particles. You can also mix this oil with your moisturiser or foundation to brighten your complexion and create an iridescent finish. Alternatively, you can also add a hint of the oil on your cheekbones. Suitable for all skin and hair types.

My experience
In my opinion, this dry oil is absolutely amazing. It keeps all its promises and leaves a subtle golden shimmer wherever you apply it, and your skin/hair feels soft and silky thanks to the precious oils. I have fond memories using this during the summer. The good thing is that you can also use this during the winter. On top of this, its scent is fabulous. It smells sexy and feminine, and above all, natural. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is not too impatient with skin care (even if it is a dry oil, you do need to wait a bit till it absorbs). The only downside is its price, which is very expensive. There are two formats, 50ml which cost £21, and 100ml which cost £34.

Product Review: Nuxe Crème Fraîche de Beauté Light Combination Sensitive Skins

Claims
This face cream should be a light textured, 24-hour moisturiser especially designed for combination skin. Your skin is supposed to feel fresh, soft and matt throughout the day.

My opinion
I was not impressed at all with this face cream. Firstly, I think it is overpriced (£25 for 50ml). Secondly, it feels uncomfortable and sticky on my skin. Thirdly, I did not like the scent which I thought was very artificial. The only advantage would be that it moisturises your skin. All in all, I do not recommend this product.

Product Review: Boots Essential Hairspray Maximum Hold Unperfumed vs. L'Oréal Elnett Satin Hairspray

My opinion
The winning product of this test has been the L'Oréal Elnett Satin Hairspray. The Boots hairspray has not been satisfactory as it did not hold my hair in place. Furthermore, although it says "unperfumed", I still thought there was a strong smell to it, and not a pleasant one. The L'Oréal Elnett Satin Hairspray I chose is supposed to be adapted to the needs of coloured hair. I am not sure how this works but in any case, it did the job and held my hair in place throughout the evening. Furthermore, it protects your hair from humidity. All in all, the L'Oréal Elnett Satin Hairspray is definitely worth the extra money you pay.

Product Review: Dermatological E45 Moisturising Lotion

Advantages

This product is perfume-free, hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested, allergy screened and especially suitable for dry and sensitive skin. You can use it to moisturise your body, face and hands, and it is suitable for the whole family including babies. I like skincare products which are straightforward. Especially when travelling, I think it's great to be able to bring one product and you're sorted. Furthermore, the formula is non greasy and easily absorbed for a light feel on your skin. It is also good value for money.

Disadvantages

The only thing I can mention is that it contains petrolatum and parabens, which I'm not a big fan of.

Conclusion

In spite of the disadvantages, I would recommend this product to anyone who has sensitive skin given the many advantages.

Product Review: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser (for all skin types)

Advantages

This product does exactly what it claims: it cleanses gently without over-drying or stripping skin of its natural oils. The formula itself already feels gentle and very smooth, and I sincerely believe it is suitable for all skin types, including oily skin. The product is ph-balanced and was tested for safety and gentleness.

Disadvantages

The scent is a bit "clinical" if you see what I mean, but this is often the case with ph-balanced products and doesn't really bother me personally. However, the price may be more of an issue. At $10 for 75ml, the cleanser is not exactly cheap. However, especially if you have sensitive skin and are looking for a gentle cleanser, this may be your product in spite of the price.

BEST Non-Oily/Comedogenic Sunscreens: 3 Products Compared

There are not many non-greasy sunscreens on the market, which is why I have been looking for the perfect product for quite a while. I have oily/combination skin so I'm always searching for non-oily and non-comedogenic products for my face. This is a review on 3 such products.

1) Solait SPF 50 Mattifying Face Sun Fluid, Superdrug

Advantages

This product has a high SPF which is great. Also, it is small (50 ml) so you can easily bring it with you when travelling. In addition, it does not dry out my skin. Plus, it has not been tested on animals. Finally, the price is good (around £3).

Disadvantages

This product does not feel as light as it claims. In fact, the texture of the cream is quite heavy. Also, I did not think it was particularly mattifying.

2) La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Extreme Face Fluid SPF 50

Advantages

This product is perfume- and paraben-free, water resistant and non-comedogenic. In addition, it offers a high SPF protection. Finally, it is even suitable for the most sensitive skin.

Disadvantages

The disadvantage is that this product feels a bit too heavy on my skin. Also, the price is too high for what you get (£16.50 for only 50 ml).

3) Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunscreen SPF 70

Advantages

This product is amazing - I have finally found THE product for my skin. You barely feel you have cream on your face, this lightweight formula was exactly what I was looking for. It absorbs instantly and provides a non-shiny finish. Also, it offers high SPF protection. Finally, it is waterproof, sweatproof, non-comedogenic, oil-free and PABA free.

Disadvantages

The only downside is the price: $12.49 for 40ml is more on the expensive side, however I believe that this quality product is worth the price.

Product Review: Onsen Pure A- Peel Skin Renewal Facial Peel

Advantages
The packaging of this product is very attractive. You have to twist the top part to be able to use it. Using it once per week, it is supposed to last for 2 years. I cannot guarantee this because I have not used it for such a long time yet.

Disadvantages
This product is totally overpriced ($129.95) for the results. Thank God I did not spend that sort of money on it. My friend and I were virtually ambushed by a salesperson in a big UK shopping centre. I really despise these selling techniques, making pedestrians feel obliged to buy something. The salesperson gave us a paper and we "won" a free treatment. The salesperson showed us how the product works on the back of my hand. She was trying to manipulate me into buying the product. I could have walked away, but my friend was quite impressed by the result and wanted to buy it so we bought two for £30, a "special offer just for us because she liked us". Even at £15 each, this product is far too expensive. Firstly, I think it works better on the back of my hand as on my face. Maybe this is because the directions on the product do not seem to be correct, but even when I tried it like the salesperson did, it did not work that well. Secondly, the cheapest scrub you can find would give the same results, and is definitely easier to use. There is nothing special about this product and I do not recommend it.