Brunette Beauty

Packaging: Flat, wide & thin squeeze tube. Opaque white tube with an orange twist off cap that corresponds to elements on the tube, with fine text. The nib is 2mm and a perfect size to control product. The plastic tube makes it portable and travel friendly. Smell/Taste: Zinc. Colour: #30 Light to Medium - medium beige with very warm undertones that almost makes this orange. Matte finish with sheer coverage. Available in 5 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is very thin, smooth lotion. It feels lightweight on the skin. It's applied easily with fingers, brush or beauty sponge and takes no effort to blend into the skin. It is removed with a basic makeup wipe. This does contain Mircoclear technology with acne medication which is Salicylic Acid. The purpose is to fight acne whilst providing coverage to disguise them to not make the situation worse. It's non greasy, doesn't oxidise, fade in patches or cause any irritations or white cast in flash ph...

Packaging: Heavy, round, plan sized jar. The bottom is a tinted blue thick acrylic with white text and stubby fat metallic lid in the same colour. There is a plastic product stopper that is removable. This is one of those products where the thicker outer acrylic packaging deceives at how much product you get as you can see the inner tube through it. Smell/Taste: Fresh and invigorating. Colour: Clear light blue with blue pearl beads. Formula/ Texture: This is a very thin, smooth gel with small beads. It is very lightweight on the face, applies and absorbs easily. A little bit goes a long way. I liken this to be a cheaper alternative to the GlamGlow hydrating mask. It really sinks into your skin and provides intense and long lasting hydration!! Initially too much product does leave the skin feeling slightly tacky but nothing else surrounding this. Containing a progressive release system which vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, olive extract and iconic material. ...

Packaging: Orange plastic square with a reusable sticky opening tab. It has element of blue and black in the text. Defiantly very portable. Smell: Floral x alcohol. Colour: N/A. Formula/ Texture: These are a saturated thick cloth. They glide easy over the face with no tugging. My eyes can get sensitive and I've had no stinging using these over my eyes. It hasn't caused my skin to breakout which is good as this is oil free. The size of the wipe is standard and easy to have in the palm of your hand to use. The saturation of each wipe means that there's enough product to remove all your makeup, even the long wearing formulas. I haven't tried this on any waterproof makeup. I love how you can run it over your face a few times and there's enough product on the wipe, it really does extend the use. The efficiently and effectiveness that this is at removing makeup is amazing. These are the best affordable drugstore wipes I have tired. ...

Packaging: Slim light blue squeeze tube with sliver cap. The cap screws off the reveal the metal roller ball applicator. It does look like it sits a little low in the tube but it doesn't affect the product from coming out. Smell/Taste: Citrus. Colour: Clear. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin and smooth gel. It's very lightweight and easily absorbed into the skin. The roller ball is easy and gentle on the delicate under eye skin. The ball itself doesn't sit too far in the tube that it catches on the skin either. Once applied it leaves a refreshing and cooling effect. Coupled with the citrus scent has an awakening effect. This area also feels instantly hydrated thanks to the hyaluronic acid in the formula. It's great preparation for makeup and doesn't aper the natural finish to the skin. Citrus acid helps to brighten the skin while olive extract and ionic mineral complex claim to visibly reduce fine lines and created a more firmer ...

Packaging: Oval plastic clear bottle with light grey pump and white and grey accents. The pump is easy to use but due to the larger opening it does dispense the right to perfect amount of product depending if you pump all the way down. I like how you can see how much product is remaining. Smell/Taste: Clean soap. Colour: Sheer blue. Formula/ Texture: This is a thick, smooth gel. It is easily dispensed from the pump but if pumped to fast it does leave behind a string of gel from the opening to where you dispensed it. I do like how this is non comedogenic and dermatologist tested. It does foam up well with little product. This is the first cleanser I have tried from memory that isn't oil free. This is a Alpha and Beta Hydroxy formula. This does increase the skins sensitivity to the sun so extra precaution has to be used which I've never experienced. This means that it penetrates both the skins surface but into the pores. It does also contain sali...

Packaging: Purple plastic squeeze tube with a clear cap. Like with most squeeze tubes the nozzle can get messy. Smell: Unique flowery fragrance that I can't quite put my finger on, although it's calming. Colour: White opaque. Texture/ Formula: Creamy and thicker than usual liquid. It's velvety between the fingers and feels more moisturising and nourishing than it does cleansing. It's easy to apply front the tube with fingers and remove with water. It hans't broken me out or given me any type of skin irritation. It's oil free. Because of it's creamy consistency, I don't feel as though it foams up adequately. It doesn't give me that invigorating clean feel as other products. It does a good job of removing makeup but felt as though as a film was left on my face. I did use another cleanser after this for a double cleanse. From the formula I think most skin types will enjoy this as I didn't have tight...

Packaging: Plastic squeeze tube with the top half of the tube. The hole where the scrub is dispensed from is decent sized. Durable packaging that is also easy to see how much product is remaining. Also it can be cut open to scoop out remaining product. Smell: Fresh, citrus. Colour: Pale orange scrub with orange microbeads. Texture/ Formula: Thick scrub with fine tiny microbeads. It's not too harsh or irritating on the skin but a gentle scrub. It's easy to apply from the tube wit fingers and remove. Does contain an acne medication of salicylic acid. I do feel as though my skin is clean and fresh. My skin felt a bit tighter after use but not dry where it needed moisturising. I defiantly feel as though my skin has been exfoliated. It's good for oily skin as it's oil-free. I didn't have any breakouts or irritation. The gentle formula will be suited for those with sensitive skin. Available: From Price...

I saw this as I was glancing down the aisle and coming out of a breakout phase and being left with what I believe are acne marks, I thought that it wouldn't hurt to try even if they were slightly less noticeable. Packaging: Small squeeze tube that is 2/3 clear plastic and 1/3 coloured plastic which is good as it provides an indicator of how much product is left. It is easy to store as the size of the tube is pretty small. It comes with a clear screw cap that can be fidly. Smell: Weak alcohol that isn't overpowering but still isn't pleasant. Colour: Very light orange. Texture/ Formula: Gel consistency that is slightly runny and wet. It feels non-greasy and is easily absorbed and applied.  It hasn't stained or bleached any clothes, towels or pillows. Please keep in mind that I have combination skin type. I've had no irritation or dryness whilst using this. I have used it both morning and night under makeup with no problems....

Packaging: The towelettes come in a flexible purple plastic pack with an re-sealable sticky opening, that can dry out the towelettes if not sealed properly after each use. Smell: Nice florally. This specific variety have a unique calming fragrance that helps unwind and prepare the body for sleep. Colour: The towelettes are white, which helps in knowing what area of the towelette is clean. However the actual cleanser thats on the towelette is a clear liquid. Texture/ Formula: The cloth is a decent square size (19 x 18.5 cm), with a decent thickness to them. They are very gentle on the skin and feel soft, I don't feel as though the towelette is unnecessary pulling at my face. The remover itself is ophthalmologist and dermalogical tested meaning that it won't and doesn't sting the eyes or cause any irritation. It's alcohol free and allergy tested which is a big win in my books because this means that it wont dry out the skin a...

I saw this and thought it was a neat idea and wondered how well it worked on heavy eye makeup. Packaging: Clear hard plastic bottle tinted a blue colour with a goldish brown screw off lid. The spout is large with no stopper but placing a cotton ball over this does deliver adequate amount of product. Smell: Faint aloe vera. Colour: Clear liquid. The blue colour is the tinted colour in the plastic container. Texture/ Formula: 100% Oil-free which on my eyes is no concern but is good to have in a makeup remover none the less. It also has aloe and cucumber extracts that soothe the skin. Non-greasy but leaves a slight residue that is easily removed with a cleanser. No burning or irritation to my eyes. Theres absolutely no pulling or tugging on the eye. Yes it does remove heavy and dark makeup with ease. I soak a cotton ball and press it on my eye and leave it there for 15 secs to breakdown the makeup then pull it across my eye. It does ...

I wanted a moisturiser that had an SPF in it for summer so I knew I had that UV protection when I was spending more time out in the sun. Since I've had no troubles with Neutrogena & this is one of their new products, It was worth a try.    Packaging: The tube is in an oval shape with a screw off lid to reveal a control pour spout. Smell: Tad aloholic and floral. Colour: White, although it looks like a sunscreen and moisturiser mixed together. Goes on sheer. Texture/ Formula: The is a lot more runny in consistency than a normal moisturiser. It feels lightweight on the skin and non-greasy. It contains Helioplex which makes the liquid flexible and able to move with the face and not feel like a mask. It is easy to apply with fingers. It has an SPF 30+ which includes a broad spectrum of UVB & UVA, meaning it's blocking out most if not all of the harmful sun's rays. The formula of the moisturiser also contains vitamin A, C & E. ...

My makeup wasn't staying on as long as I hoped. So I knew I needed a primer and this one by Neutrogena which doubles as a moisturiser was the one I could readily find. Packaging: Its a clear-sih tube that has a matte finish to it. It's a squeeze tube with the lid being at the bottom of the container. Like I've mentioned before I like these products because it's hygienic as bacteria can get inside the tube only gel can come out. Second thing is that the product automatically falls to the bottle of the bottle making it easier to reach the last of the product when it's near the end. Smell: Fresh clean linen smell. Colour: It has a combination of green and blue.  Texture/Formula: This gel rubs in easy, is ultra-light and non-greasy. Not only is it oil-free it leaves my skin feeling fresh and soft all day. I have no breakouts or irritation. It provides a velvety finish that primes the skin for makeup. This is the only reason why I got it. On that n...

Just a few things that I wanted for so long and they were on sale!! Australis  Makeup Finishing Spritz I wanted this to set my makeup. To see if it does make a difference. $15 on sale for $11.46 Manicare Crystal Nail File Arghh Im so sick of those normal emery boards as they loose their harshness very quickly for me and then my nails don't get a good file after a few months. Anyway I thought a nail file like this one which never looses its grainy texture on the nails. $16 on sale for $13.16. Neutrogena Healthy Defense Moisturiser with SPF 30 I needed a new moisturiser and Neutrogena works well for me. I want to be anti-aging and future focused and I know that applying sunscreen daily not only helps prevent wrinkles but also helps lower the risk of sunburn and cancer. I feel that normal sunscreen is too thick, smelly and sticky for me and that this moisturiser would be a good way of combining the two so that it's one less step but it doesn't become...