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Garnier Bodytonic Sugar Scrub

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Packaging: Squeeze tube with half yellow opaque and half clear plastic. I can physically see how much product is left and not just judging by weight. As this scrub is thicker and grainer, a little bit of product can be get clogged around the nozzle. These are durable products that are also able to be cut open to use remaining product. Smell: Citrus & apple extract which is also known as a stimulating agent. Goodness I loooove  the smell of this is soo refreshing and awakening and just very pleasant. Colour: Yellow grain scrub with orangey-red beads. Texture/ Formula: It's thick and grainy in consistency with sugar particles. It's a little goopy but still easy to apply and remove. I feel that a good handful of product is needed for the entire body which means the product isn't really going a long way. Gariner do recommend usage of 3 times a week, so the tube will last you a month. No...

Gariner Pure 3in1 Wash, Scrub & Mask

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I'm on the hunt for a face mask. A nice one that gets deep done into pores and is also good for oily skin but won't leave my face feeling tight afterwards. I have no idea why I was drawn to this product, maybe because Gariner was 3 for the price of 2 at Priceline? Packaging: Plastic squeeze tube with frosted lid. The only negative I have is again the opaque packaging as I can't see how much is left. It is durable and it can be cut open to get remaining product. Smell: Clay with a hint of zinc/ citrus. Colour: White-ish grey with blue beads. Texture/ Formula: Thick with little clumps which is partly due to the clay. It's easy to apply with fingers and you can defiantly feel it on the face. It's also easy to remove.  I did notice a mattyifying finish after using it as well as my skin feeling fresh and clean. However it does get a little tight afterwards and I hav...

Vaseline Coca Butter Deep Conditioning Body Lotion

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Packaging: This is the largest size available in the range and comes with a pump which is why I got it. The other sizes have a cap lid in a squeeze bottle. The colour of the packaging coordinates with the fragrance of the lotion and in this case is a golden brown with a deep brown lid. Smell: Tad like chocolate probably because of the coca but still amazing! Colour: Flat brownish/yellowish. Texture/ Formula: Normal thicker liquid lotion consistency. It goes on sheer and doesn't add a tint to the body. It's non-greasy and is easily absorbed into the skin which is a massive plus for me. It has good stuff in it like cocoa butter and vitamin E. My skin looks smooth and feels nourished and moisturised which is the whole point I think in using a body lotion. Anyway the cocoa butter is meant to help skin tone which isn't a concern for me but I haven't really paid attention t...

Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Restorative Styling Oil

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Packaging: Frosted brown tint solid plastic bottle with a maroon pump dispenser which gets out oil quickly and controlled. Smell: Pleasant slight flower smell. Colour: Clear with a slight brown tint. Texture/ Formula: It's a very runny and smooth texture that applies easily and doesn't leave any residue or on the hands nor does this transfer to clothes or your pillow. My hair felt so nice, smooth and restored! Not a greasy feeling but just that nice and luxurious and the ends of my hair feel stronger. I really like how it makes my hair so much healthier!! Not only that it makes my hair shine and smooth. I've also noticed that it cuts the drying time of wet hair too. A really good styling oil that can also be used on dry hair sparingly to tame fly aways. Available: From Priceline, selected hair salons and stores for $27 for 100ml.

St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Scrub Blemish Fighting for Oily/Blemish Prone Skin

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Packaging: Squeeze tube with opaque packaging which annoys me because I have to judge how much is left by feel and not with my eyes. The opening is larger then normal but dispenses adequate product. Smell: Apricot and lavender. Colour: Peachy white cream with obvious brown grains. Texture/ Formula: It's a gritty, thick cream. It's not harsh like sand feels rubbing against you at the beach. it's easy to apply with your fingers and remove with water. Being gritty, the grains do stick to your face so they just need an extra bit of water to get off. My skin feels fresh, clean, soft and looks brighter and unclogged!! Defiantly scrubs and lifts dead skin cells. I do feel as though this scrub is getting deep down into my pores without any irritation to my skin. I thought it would be too harsh and it's not, it doesn't hurt my skin. While the grains are thick, the scrub has an effect...