Same Product, Different Scent - Head & Shoulders - Sanfte Pflege (Gentle Care) - Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

This is a anti-dandruff shampoo which, like all of the Head & Shoulders line, works reliably to prevent dandruff.
The only thing that is disappointing is the lavender scent it is meant to have is so faint, you may not even recognise it as lavender scented.
Otherwise, it works great.

Eau Thermale Avène - Eluage - Eye Contour Care

An under eye cream that claims to help with wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles.

The colour is a pale beige and I had to double check it wasn't meant as a tinted moisturiser...It isn't a tinted moisturiser, it is not.

It is thin for an eye cream, what I would expect for a body lotion.

The smell is like a faint sunscreen.

It seems to work pretty well, I'm impressed.

Price: ** no longer sold **
Scent: 2/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

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Shiseido - The Skincare - Multi-Energizing Cream

This is a sample courtesy of Miss Buttons.

I love the packaging! A sample in a glass jar, with a white iridescent lid. 

It has a faint floral scent.

It is almost a waxy balm, but it melts as soon as it hits your skin, making it easy to apply.
I wouldn't call it lightweight, it is a bit heavy but ok for night use.

I do feel that my skin feels good, but it could be because it is acting as a barrier (like Vaseline) rather than a moisturiser or because of its ingredients.

Price: 2/5 ($60 for 50mL)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 4/5


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Elizabeth Arden - Good Night's Sleep - Restoring Cream

This is pale lilac, thin cream (but still thicker than a lotion) that has a very faint herbal and lavender smell.

At first I wasn't sure it was doing much, the first few mornings after use my skin didn't look much different.
However after a week, I have to say, I am impressed.

My skin looks more even, smoother.

If money in no object for you, this may be a skin cream for you.

Price: 1/5 ($78 for 50mL, however I got it on sale)
Scent: 3/5 (not much scent)
Effectiveness: 5/5

Shiseido - The Skincare - Hydro-Nourishing Softener

This clear lotion is surprisingly hydrating.
It keeps skin soft and luminous.

I was really unsure of this product when I first started using it, but don't let it's appearance fool you.

It is like a bottle of good quality sheet mask serum.
It absorbs well and doesn't leave a sticky residue.

Price: 3/5 ($48 for 150ml)
Scent: 4/5 (a faint soapy/floral scent)
Effectiveness: 4.5/5


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Avon - Ageless Accolade - Eye Cream

This is a really thick eye cream which really does make a difference (when you leave it on over night).

It doesn't have a strong scent, vaguely floral.

I have used my entire little jar :(

Price: 2/5 ($24.99 for 15g)
Scent:3/5 
Effectiveness: 5/5

Bianca J Professional - Lip Gloss - Clear

This is your old school sticky lip gloss.

It is high shine and has a faint musk scent.


Price: ***unknown
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 3/5

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8 x 4 - Pure - Perfume Deodorant

An item from the May Glossybox!

First thing, this is just a deodorant and not an antiperspirant.
So you will keep sweating (which I think is the most annoying thing).

It says that it contains no aluminium, but has a bunch of alcohols and hydrocarbons in it.
Don't let the green packaging fool you, this is not "all natural hippy stuff".

So lets pretend that his is just a perfume!

The scent is listed as calla flower, watermelon, and seaweed.
It's like a water-noted, faint watermelon scent which smells ok when you sniff the top of the container.
When you spray it, it goes everywhere, smells worse, and will bother your lungs.
Just use a nice perfume.

Really, this is an all-round waste of resources.

It is also named after a measurement of wood.

*I'll use the rest as an air freshener.
Price: 5/5($2.03 for 150mL)
Scent: 1/5
Effectiveness: 0/5 

Lavera - Heimat Momente - Apfel Shampoo

This is a organic, vegan, silicon-free shampoo.

The scent is like a blend of fake and real apple, and is very subtle.

You need to use quite a bit to get a good lather, but it cleans well.
This isn't one of my favourites, but it works in a pinch.

Price: 3.5/5 ($6.00 for 200mL)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 4/5

John Frieda - Frizz Ease - Wunder Reparatur- Shampoo

This is from the April Glossybox!

It lathers well, cleans well, and has a faint apple scent.

It doesn't leave your hair 'frizzy', but it doesn't leave the hair any smoother than any other decent shampoo.

It is a good shampoo, but you can get the same level of 'frizz-control' from cheaper products.

Price: 1/5 ($18.67 for 250mL)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 3/5

Malin+Goetz - Vitamin E Moisturiser

I got this from an in-flight gift pack, and I can see why it would be good for flights.

It is a thin, very hydrating cream with a faint cinnamon smell.

It is very lightweight, absorbs quickly, and would be a good day cream.

Price: 1/5 ($70.00 for 118mL, about 17 applications)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 4/5

The Face Shop - Chia Seed - No Shine Intense Hydrating Cream

I got this cream from (the nice, not Melbourne Central) Face Shop as a sample.

It is quite a thin cream, with no strong scent (vauge chia).

As far as 'no shine', no simple cream could do that for me, my skin is 90% oil.

But it hydrates well and would be a nice, light day cream.

Price: 2/5 ($40 for 50mL)
Scent: 2.5/5
Effectiveness: 3/5

Jericho - Hand & Body Lotion

This is a lotion with 'Dead Sea Minerals', a popular beauty product ingredient.

The scent is mildly marine and faint.

It develops a 'watery' feel when you rub it in, like most lotions do, which I personally don't like. 
It makes me feel like is less effective.

After applied, a slight greasy residue stays on the surface of the skin.

This is not a magic product, but if you have it, it wont upset delicate skin.

Price: 2/5 ($29.95 for 150mL)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 2/5

Masquerade! - Dr. Jart+ - Wrinkless Solution

Aeroplane mask!

This is a two-part face mask (upper and lower face) made of a thermosensitive cellulose gel sheet.
It had both a front and backing sheet and a faint floral scent.

Confidence - Fresh Wipes

Yes, this is a review of what is essentially baby wipes.
I picked these up at Aldi and used them to remove my makeup.

But what makes these notable is they come with a proper lid!!!

Now, the lid on my packet came off over time, but it is a step in the right direction.

The packaging claims that you can flush them down the toilet, but I personally advise against that.
Unfortunately, I used them all before I thought to test how they disintegrate in water.

An easy way to test if they break down sufficiently. A cloudy jar is your window to not needing to call a plumber.

They are lightly scented, non-irritating, and work well to remove makeup.

Price: 5/5 ($2.49 for 40 wipes)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 4/5

The Body Shop - Drops of Light - Pure Healthy Brightening Serum

This is like water! 
It isn't sticky or viscous.
It absorbs so quickly and has a soft, subtle green scent.

Because it is so subtle, you almost think it may just be water.
But my skin is brighter and more evenly toned.

The packaging is really nice.
The glass bottle gives it a good weight, the glass dropper is great and the all white packaging is a nice presentation.

Price: 2/5 ($49.95 for 30mL)
Scent: 4.5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Burt's Bees - Lipstick - 501 Blush Basin

This product immediately intrigued me when it was released.
I always wanted to try something from Burt's Bees but don't really like lip balms.

The colour intensity is moderate (not full coverage, but close enough), the formula goes on smoothly, lasts at least 4 hours, and is moisturising.
It has a satin finish and faint floral scent.

I'll rename this shade 'Nakie'

It can do that weird thing that beeswax can do when it experiences temperature changes and forms hard beads of wax. The emulsion in it can be broken and I'm not sure how to reverse it without taking the lipstick out of the container.

Swatch and fitbit!

The packaging does feel a little flimsy, but it doesn't break and any ascetic issue can be forgiven since the packaging is recyclable.
Although I must say I LOVE the hexagons on the cap <3 The little beehive motif is adorable.

This isn't the best formula I have used, but is a nice option if you want a more environmentally friendly option.

Price:  2/5 ($19.95 for 3.4g)
Scent: 3/5 (faint floral scent)
Effectiveness: 4/5

Revlon - Ultra HD - Matte Lipcolour - Love

This is my go-to colour to wear at work. 
(It may seem a bit bold for work, but trust me, it really works)

This is a true fire-engine red, not too blue or orange.
It isn't what I would call a true matte as it keeps some shine.
I'd call it a satin.

Science Fiction, Double Feature!

It has a really good colour intensity, lasts at least 6 hours (with eating), isn't drying, and does stain a little. 
(Which I like, I always want to hide my blue lips. I don't have anaemia, my lips are just often blue)

A swatch!

Just know that the container is a bit frosted, so the shade that goes on your lips doesn't look like it does from the bottle.

It also has a faint vanilla cake smell, which is nice!

Price: 3/5 ($23.95 for 5.9mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 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 - Lip & Cheek Stain - Pink Hibiscus 001

Initially I wasn't impressed with this, but to be fair I still had lip balm remnants on my lips when I first tried this.
This is very much water based and you need clean lips if you want this to absorb at all. 

It gives a sheer pink tint to the lips. 
Here is a very direct comparison:

And a swatch:

The scent is very faint, sweet and floral.

Now that I know how to use it, I quite like it.

But would I buy it again, probably not (I have lipsticks that stain better).

Price: 1/5 (RRP $24.95 for 7.2mL)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 3.5/5