This is an exfoliating cleanser that doesn’t actually feel like it is exfoliating. By that I mean; it’s soft, there are no sharp or abrasive particles in it that I can feel. This is a major plus for those with sensitive skin that want to exfoliate. By being so gentle and non-abrasive it is really suitable for sensitive skin. At first I though It was not exfoliating at all because of it’s softness, but after using it I did notice that my skin felt smoother and was completely free of dry scaly bits. I’d say this would make it suitable for daily use for any skin type as well. I do like to exfoliate but usually recommend only …

Well, surprise, surprise; a product claiming to be a face lift substitute. Of course no savvy consumer really believes these promises, but even so, the appeal these comparisons can generate is large. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm is not a new product, it has been around for a while and is quite popular too. Of course it doesn’t give you the same results as a face-lift but I have spoken to numerous women who love it, aged in their late 30′s and above so I thought I’d give it a go. Beauty Flash Balm is meant to tighten the skin and provide a ‘lifting’ and firming effect. Although I still have relatively young skin and days when I am tired or …

Wow, am I happy to have stumbled across this. Holistic Hair makes a shampoo and conditioner for dry and damaged hair that has me floored. First off it smells great, like geraniums and rose mainly and it’s not an artificial scent either but one coming from the natural essential oils used. Second, their products are completely free of Sodium Laural Sulfate and all the other chemicals that you find in your average hair care products. Third, it conditions my hair like nothing else I’ve tried. The only thing I can compare the conditioner to in this respect are those extra strength conditioners you get in those home hair dye products like ‘nice n easy’. The conditioner is *amazing* and I …

If you have sensitive or reactive skin you probably know by now that using soap is a big no-no. Fortunately there are lots of soap free washes available on the market to use instead. One of these is Skin Basics Face and Body Wash. It is a soap free and pH balanced wash that I’ve been using for some time with no adverse effects. Unlike most soap free cleansers this one actually foams up which I like a lot. A small amount creates a nice foamy lather and really cleanses the skin effectively. I don’t actually use this on my face however, I stick to using it on my body as a soap replacement as I prefer face cleansers that …

Roseneath Organics make a heap of all natural skin care using lots of different ingredients depending on the type of skin you have, or skin problem you want to target. They make everything from natural head-lice treatment to personal lubricants and of course, skincare! They even make supplements for horses! Pretty cool in my opinion. I’ve been very interested in their range and first off tried their “refresh’ toner and cleanser combined. I’ve never seen a combined toner and cleanser before so was very curious to try it. Refresh is a wipe of cleanser, and is best left on the skin for a little while after application. The toning properties come from the addition of witch-hazel, which has astringent properties …

Skinfood is my favorite brand of the moment, and my favorite BB cream brand so far. I actually have picked up no less than *three* different types of BB cream from them recently. The first I purchased was this Mushroom BB cream for mature skin. Pretty much all BB creams are multi-functional in that they provide SPF and blemish coverage (ie act like a foundation). I am intrigued by them because they are not really like your average foundation. They provide a much heavier and long lasting coverage than most foundations I’ve tried without being caky I think this particular BB cream achieves this by providing good hydration. I think it’s a good one for dry skin of any …

Do not be fooled by the name! This is not pure aloe vera gel. This product contains a host of other ingredients (and yes *some* aloe vera gel) including; Alcohol Denat, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanoiamine, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Benzophenone-4 and even Perfume! Doesn’t sound very natural does it. I foolishly grabbed this after accidentally getting sunburnt thinking that it was simple old pure aloe vera gel. It was the second of two foolish actions; the first of course was getting sunburnt in the first place. If you have sensitive skin that’s not a good idea, and despite slathering on the sunblock in a sweaty humid environment (and with swimming) I ended up getting a moderate sunburn. When …

I’ve been very curious about green tinted products to mask facial redness, although not curious enough to actually try one until recently. I somewhat expected that they would leave me looking like a person with red undertones and green slop lathered on my face. Don’t get me wrong; rosy red skin can be nice, but not so much when it isn’t from a healthy glow but more from eczema and rosacea. I think the key with green toned products is whether or not they blend in to give your skin a natural looking complexion. Il Makiage makes a product called even tones that is not just a green tint for red skin but also comes in four different shades …