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Gariner Youthful Radiance Anti-Dark Circles Roll-on

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Packaging: The concealer comes in a hard tube with a screw off white cap revealing a metal rollerball that massages the under when used and gives a cooling effect against the skin. Smell: Moisturiser and sunscreen which is very faint if you smell really hard. Colour: Fair to medium - peach undertones. Medium coverage with a matte finish. Medium to dark - beige with orange undertones. Medium coverage with a matte finish. Available in 2 shades. I would recommend to go a shade lighter than you think as the product tends to oxidise and turn a little darker. Texture/ Formula: Smooth, think concealer, with enough setting time to blend the product in. The formula contains caffeine to stimulate the under eye area and lemon essence known for it's clarifying purposes. It is also opthalmologically and dermatologically tested, so it shouldn't affect sensitive eyes. This is a 2 in 1 pr...

Nair Easiwax Mini Wax Strips

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These were a free gift with purchase and if that wasn't so I wouldn't go out of my way to get these or try them out as waxing isn't my preferred method of hair removal. Packaging: The strips come in a small slim box. The strips themselves are pictured below and the wax sits in between to plastic sheets. Smell: Nil. Colour: Faint yellow. Texture/ Formula: Not sure what to mention here other than that the strips are 3.5cm x 7.5cm and contain chamomile extract. They are easy to use, just really have to make sure to warm the wax strip between your hands to warm the wax up otherwise the wax won't have any stickiness to it. There is also 2 remove wax residue after care wipes included. Precise strips that can be cut further to fit a smaller area. Long lasting in terms of hair re-growth. There is no stinging or the wax had a string hold and ripped off skin. Nair reckons to ...

Vaseline Healthy Hand & Nail Conditioning Hand Lotion

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Packaging: Pink squeeze tube. The packaging is opaque which isn't my favourite but it's durable and can be cut to get the remainder product. With this particular tube if I held it to the light I could see where the product lay and if I wanted to mark on the outside of the tube. Smell: Kinda flowery. Colour: Pinky white. Texture/ Formula: Very runny for a lotion and because of that I ended up with more product than I needed which wasn't that big of a drama as I rubbed the excess into my legs but still wasn't preferred. As it leaned on the runnier side, it was easily absorbed and non-greasy so much so that I had to double check I put hand cream on. The formula of this lotion has keratin for nail strengthening properties of which I did notice my nails to not be as weak even a few days after application and vitamin E. The tube indicates that you'll have 30% stronger nails and likew...

Revitanail Nourishing Oil

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Packaging: Glass square bottle with a brush applicator built in to the handle, similar to a nail polish. Smell: Herbal- but more lavender. Colour: Yellow in the bottle but when you go to apply it to your cuticles it's just a clear oil. Texture/ Formula: Obviously it's an oil but it is easily absorbed into the cuticles when massaged in for roughly a minute. It is non-greasy so you don't leave grease marks on things, assuming that the oil has been rubbed in properly. Now I don't have overly dry nails or cuticles or even a problem with them, but after one application of this nourishing oil to my cuticles, they did feel nourished and I felt as though they would be nourished for a while. Oddly enough my cuticles looked more presentable like that of hand models for nail polish brands. I don't feel that the oil is removed when the hands touch water next either. I have f...

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...