Dove - Original - Anti-Perspirant - Roll On

This is another package calling itself an 'Anti-Transpirant'. Is it a European thing? Can I put it on a plant? Only time will tell I guess.

This deodorant makes the Dove claim to be 1/4 moisturising cream. 
It didn't really make a noticeable difference to me, and I think it was more valuable to your skin that it doesn't contain alcohol.

I don't think I agree with it's claim that it lasts for 48 hours, but it was effective for 24 hours and worked well.

It smells very soapy and clean and it isn't too strong, scent-wise.

Price: 5/5 ($2.58 for 50mL)
Scent: 4.5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

The Face Shop - Mango Seed - Silk Moisturizing Facial Butter

'Butter' is the right term for this!
A wonderful thick cream :D

It has a green, clean, slightly mango scent that is really quite pleasant. 


Price: 2.5/5 ($42.00 for 50mL)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5

Neutrogena - Hydro Boost - Water Gel - Moisturiser 

I got this as a sample in a Bellabox.

It is a translucent, hydrating cream which is very lightweight.
While it is hydrating, it is no more so than the average sheet mask.

The smell is faint, clean, and fresh.
I was glad to feel that this wasn't too gelatinous (which would open it up to easy pilling).

I don't feel it gives 24 hr slow release moisture like it claims to do. 

Price: 4/5 ($24.99 for 50g)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 3/5

The Body Shop - Moisture White - Shiso Overnight Triple Boost Serum

I got this on sale because they are changing/ they changed the packaging.

I applied it at night, after cleansing but before moisturising.
It was lightweight, absorbed quickly, has a very slight shimmer, and has a clean/ fresh scent.

And you KNOW how I feel about shimmer!

My skin was RADIANT after using this for a week!
Noticeably radiant!
I used it leading up to going overseas (so I felt like a damn queen!)


Price: 2/5 (RRP $49.95 for 30mL, now Drops of Light serum)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Lacura - Organic Argan Oil For Nourishment Night Cream

Yay cruddy photo!

Another Aldi product!

This is a very heavy cream. I started using it in the summer and that was a bad idea. 
It was so heavy on my skin it made me sweat.
So if you want to use this, use it in winter!

It has a clean, kind of clinical, slightly nutty scent.
It really didn't absorb well, it felt almost more like a barrier cream than a moisturiser.

The packaging is nice though, it feels sturdy and has a cool 'double wall' look.

Price: 5/5 ($8-ish for 50mL)
Scent: 1/5
Effectiveness: 1/5

Mitchum - Women Clinical - Oxygen Odor Control - Pure Fresh

I'll let you in on a little secret, if you want your antiperspirant to work at its best, put it on at night (after your shower, just before bed). It gives the active ingredients time to soak into the skin and deactivate the sweat glands. You don't need fancy 'clinical' protection antiperspirant.

That being said, I will now review this product like it was any other antiperspirant (which it is).

The many small holes which allow the product through are well dispersed over the top and allow an even spread of product. The packaging winds up easily and the design of the packet is sleek and visually pleasing. (feeling the metallic green-pale green and white, very tennis) The scent is fresh and clean (and non-offensive). 

As far as reducing sweat (and thus odour), it works well and I had minimal/no break through sweating.

Price: 2/5 ($12.95 for 45g)
Scent: 3.5/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5

Bioré - Pore Unclogging Scrub

This contains those stupid plastic beads which do exfoliate, but also build up in the environment.

This is Captain Pollution, for those of you who didn't watch 'Captain Planet'

Aside from this massive negative, this product worked pretty darn well.
It didn't lather (because it is a scrubs, and scrubs often don't), but gave a good clean (I used it with my Avon Clarisonic knock-off) and left my face feeling fresh and not shredded.

It contains 2.0% salicylic acid, which helps prevent pimples and smells fresh and soapy.

The only real negative was when I occasionally got one of the little beads in my eye (but that is probably more user error than the product's fault)

What it feels like

"I don't want to hurt the Earth with tiny, immortal plastic beads" Solution:

Just add some sugar or salt granules to your favourite face soap!

Price: 4/5 (rrp $9.99 for 141g)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 4/5

Bory ChoiZone - Wrinkle Repair Serum

Whelp, the only image I could find of this product was off another blog...

Bory Wrinkle Repair Serum comes from Korea, I got mine from a Memebox :D

You put it on before moisturising to help repair fine lines and wrinkles. 

Do I think it made much of a difference in reducing fine lines? Probably not.

Did I like it? Yes! The extra moisture and care made my skin one happy little bean.

The formula doesn't pill and soaks in quickly. The scent is very mild and clean, very pleasing.

The only negative being it can be hard to get.

'Availability' Solution:

Drops of youth from the Body Shop, baby!

Price: ??? Who knows ???

Scent: 2.5/5

Effectiveness: 4/5

Nivea Daily Essentials Rich Moisturising Day Cream

This is a rich face cream, which I worry may be a bit heavy for daytime, which I used as a night cream. It has an SPF 15 (which does butt-all in this ozone-torn land) but this sunscreen element it did not upset my skin, which is a plus for those with sensitive skin. 

It has a nice, clean scent which is non-offensive.

I will note that each morning though after use my face-skin looked kind of haggard... this isn't necessarily the creams fault because I think my face just needs something more moisturising/hydrating.

Price: 4/5
Odour: 4/5
Effectiveness: 1/5 (didn't work great for me)