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Review: Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Cleanser

One for oily skin and/or acne prones… The #1 dermatologist recommended acne-fighting cleanser-Neutrogena® Oil-Free Acne Wash now comes with an uplifting blast of pink grapefruit! With maximum strength Salicylic Acid acne medicine boosted by MicroClear® technology, Neutrogena® Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash powerfully treats and helps prevent breakouts—even blackheads. This unique formula contains [...]

What is an oil cleanser?

What are they? A replacement for traditional cleansers, cleansing oils are a massive hit in asian countries because of their ability to deep clean the skin. Western brands have recently caught on to this trend in a big way with many of them beginning to release their own cleansing oils. How do they work? The [...]

Review: Murad T-Zone Pore Refining Gel

I’m a huge fan of the Murad T-Zone Pore Refining Gel, a very simple solution to a lot of problems!   Skip the shine and pore congestion. This patented gel normalises oil production while gently dissolving dull, dry skin cells and pore-clogging impurities to help maintain healthy, glowing skin. Along with skin repairing/soothing ingredients like [...]

ESPA Dual Action Shavemud & Skinscrub

Your morning shave’s about to get a little more fancy… I recently had the opportunity to put a few products from the ESPA range to the test. ESPA is a luxury spa range that has a brilliant skincare line including a solid Men’s selection. Before I begin with reviews, i’ll say that right off the [...]

Review: Ole Henriksen Blemish Attack Mask

Right, i’ve got the flu and i’m feeling pretty sorry for myself so here’s a speedy review of a brill product! Ole Henriksen Blemish Attack Purifying Mask minimises breakouts and reduces excess surface oil with calming botanicals. Suitable for oily to blemish-prone skin and this reparative anti-inflammatory mask is paraben-free. Featuring salicylic acid, zinc and [...]

Review: Urban Decay De-Slick in a Tube

Spring’s here! That means the return of dreaded greasy, shiny skin. As with most oil-control products, the female market has this area wrapped up so here’s something from Urban Decay that i’ve been loving recently… De-Slick in a Tube provides oil control and oil-absorbing action in an easy-to-use formula. The gel is completely color-neutral, so [...]

Review – Illamasqua Matt Primer

Nobody wants shiny skin and that’s probably why there are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of oil control products on the market at the moment. So where to start? Well one of my all-time favourites is Illamasqua’s Matt Primer – it’s lightweight, runny and controls oil exceptionally well. Developed by makeup artists (don’t worry, it’s [...]

Speed Reviews #2

No intro needed this time, let’s get right to it! Today we’re talking shaving, sunscreen, moisturisers and masques… First up is the very clever, Eyre Biobotanics Deep Cleansing Mineral Mud Mask. It’s a dual-chambered facial mask; one half a de-clogging mud mask and the other half a deeply hydrating one. Most people don’t have dry [...]

Highly recommended – La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo

So a few weeks ago I came across an amazing product that’s pretty much a must-try for a broad range of skin-types and issues. It’s called Effaclar Duo by the french skincare brand La Roche Posay: EFFACLAR DUO is a complete skincare solution that combines 4 active ingredients to act on the 2 major signs [...]

Oily skin that feels dry or tight?

Oily yet dehydrated skin isn’t something you hear of that often but it’s quite a common skincare problem. If your skin looks shiny/oily but feels very tight when you move your mouth or raise your eyebrows; chances are you have oily skin that’s dehydrated. Oftentimes it feels like your skin is dry but has a [...]

Review – Proactiv Sheer Finish Mattifying Gel

Today’s review is going to be short and sweet – if you’re looking for a good portable mattifier, read on.I’ve also added a little bit on how to use mattifying gels like this one and a useful bonus tip to keep your skin matte for longer! The Proactiv Sheer Finish Mattifying Gel is basically a [...]