Oh, this stuff is good. Anyone with rough, congested, acne-prone or lumpy skin should try it out. The AHA’s (alpha hydroxy acids) in this product work to gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. After using for a while the skin appears (and feels) smoother and clearer. Some types of AHA ingredients are derived from citrus, as is the case here. The Enzyme Cleansing Gel contains Grapefruit extract and papaya extract which are citrus acid AHAs. AHA can also be glycolic and lactic acid. They all can contribute to reduction of fine lines and improving the general quality of the skin, reducing inflammation and blotchyness and by promoting healthier more robust skin. Unfortunately though, AHA are not generally recommended …

I haven’t posted for quite some time because I’ve been sticking with the products I know work for me. Most of them still work great but recent hormonal changes have produced new skin issues and I’ve needed to find products that aren’t just good for sensitive, combination skin but are also targeted to heal and fix skin problems. This has lead me to a skincare line I stumbled upon by fortuitous accident. One of my favourite places for perfume and cosmetics in Australia is Mecca cosmetics. I logged in recently to update my info and found that they have something called a ‘Ultimate Beauty Edit’ which is a ‘recommended for you’ type list of stuff based on what you’ve purchased …

Another great Avene cream for extra sensitive skin types that I’m surprised I haven’t reviewed yet. This is a reliable cream that I have been using for years for extra dry, eczema afflicted skin. I recently took advantage of the strong AU dollar and bought some more recently from the Pharamundi amazon store here at a much better price that you find in Australian priceline stores and with a fairly cheap delivery fee too; international delivery is one thing that can negate the benefits of purchasing skincare overseas, but in this case it’s not a problem. I can vouch for the quality of the cream as it was the same old cream I have always used, really good at …

I’ve reviewed the Toleriane riche cream for dry skin previously and thought I’d add a review for the Toleriane lotion for normal-combinaiton skins that I have been using as well. I always use either of these toleriane creams in conjunction with the Cicaplast healing gel whenever I have an eczema break out because they never, ever cause even the slightest bit of irritation for me and the Cicalplast is almost as good as steroid creams at healing eczema. Basically my review for the riche version holds here, except I use the Toleriane riche cream when my skin is extra dry and the lotion for combination skin when it is on the oily side. This is usually a summer/winter …

Super balanced is a line of foundations by Clinique that are good for combination skins. The line has been going for many years and has had a few different incarnations, the most recent being the introduction of a mineral power version. The super balanced name comes from it’s purported ability of to provide liquid foundation cover and oil absorption where needed. It also comes in an oil free formula, which makes it suitable for use on rosacea or eczema prone skin which can be irritated by oils.
I remember trying the clinique superbalanced make up range way back when, I can’t remember which year exactly but it was quite a while ago. I used a compact with a refillable solid cake …