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

Schwarzkopf - 3 Wetter Taft Pump- Haarspray Classic Extra Stark

This is a hair spray that comes as a pump spray.

The pump instead of an aerosol keeps it from spreading too far in the air and stinking up the house. It is also better for the environment.

It holds really well and does not disappoint.

Price: 4/5 ($4.64 for 150mL)
Scent: 2.5 (normal hairspray stink)
Effectiveness: 5/5

Lacura Beauty - Nagellackentferner Mit Acetone (Nail Polish Remover With Acetone)

This is your basic nail polish remover with acetone, except the bottle has a press-dispenser.
You just press down on the applicator with a cotton pad/ball and the remover goes onto the cotton.
This removes the risk of spilling it everywhere.

It works well like acetone nail polish removers do.

Price: 3/5 ($6.10 for 200mL)
Effectiveness: 5/5
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Thompson's - One-A-Day - St John's Wort - 400mg

This is a herbal remedy for depression which acts like an antidepressant (so not to be taken with prescribed antidepressants).
It causes an increase in serotonin in the old think tank.

I like this for when I'm not on prescription antidepressants but need something just for a day or two to help me feel better.

They are medium sized, dark brown tablets that have no taste and are easy to take.

They work really well for me and I can feel my mood lift after taking them.
If I take them the night before I feel good the next day.

It takes about two weeks to be out of your system once you stop taking it.
~10% left after one week and ~1% left after two weeks.
I really like that I don't get withdrawal symptoms when I stop them.

These are a temporary fix, if you need a long term solution then talk to your doctor.

Don't use this if TTC (trying to conceive), pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Something interesting I read about it is that it can make it hard for a sperm to enter an egg, so definitely not a TTC friendly herb.
It can also negatively affect sperm quality.

Price: 2/5 ($38.95 for 60 tablets)
Scent: 2.5/5 (tasteless)
Effectiveness: 5/5
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Cien - Men - Rasierschaum Fresh - Shaving Foam

For men... nah, for me!

How I feel about marketing telling me they are only for one gender.

This is a shaving foam that works pretty well.

It has a mild generic 'male cologne' scent which isn't too unpleasant.
It isn't irritating, which is also super important.

Price: 5/5 (~$2 for 300mL)
Scent: 2.5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Mum - Dry - Anti-Perspirant - Cool Pink

I picked out this antiperspirant because my mum used to use it and I wanted to travel back in my olfactory memories, kinda lame I know, but scent is a powerful memory trigger.

However my journey though time went wrong because the scent has since been changed.
It doesn't smell like it did, back in the day when it was in a glass container.

This is the old one I remember:

I could not find a single photo of this online! 

Bring back crystal pink!

The scent is pleasant though, powder and floral.
It's a medium strength scent but isn't overbearing.
'Cool pink' is a surprisingly good description of the scent, at least to my synesthesia having butt.

As an antiperspirant it works really well, no breakthrough sweat.

Price: 5/5 ($3.29 for 50mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

The Body Shop - Oils of Life - Intensely Revitalizing Sleeping Cream

This is called 'Intensely Revitalizing' and I think that is quite fitting.
My skin was a little rough before using this and one week later it looks plumper and smoother.
I love this!

It contains black cumin oil, rosehip oil, and camellia oil, and has a herbal scent that is not overpowering.
It is a thick cream that absorbs quickly (~5 minutes) but it does leave a residue, which acts as a barrier overnight.

It is a bit expensive but if you are looking for a cruelty-free night cream that works, give it a try!

Price: 2.5/5 ($51.70 for 80mL)
Scent: 4.5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Tea Gschwendner - Himbeerblätter (Raspberry Leaf)

I read that raspberry leaf tea can help with PMS (I get flashes of blinding rage that are not externally provoked) so I thought I'd give it a shot.

This organic tea tastes herbal, faintly sweet, and is very refreshing. 

I drank one cup a day.

Note that while this tea is popular to aid conception, you should stop drinking it as soon as you find out you are pregnant.
You can start again at 38 weeks if you like, it may help with labour.
Of course, talk you your OBGYN about it before you start using it.

First cycle and period on it: 
Not much pain/cramps, was late by 2 days, but that may be because this tea has been known to extend the Luteal phase.
(Not pregnant, I checked).
It only hurt right as my period started, which is good.
It was a normal for me length.

Second cycle and period on it:
I'm not sure if it is the tea but my pimples, while less, are bigger and take longer to fade.
(***This is not due to the tea, after stopping the tea this is still happening. My body is just becoming extra sexy.)
Also, I have what feels like will be a freaking sty! I've never had a sty before.
*Swollen eyelid went down without becoming a sty! :D
Again, this could be because of other things in my system.
It started on the day I expected and with minimal cramps before and with the period. 
The worst was some moderate cramps exactly as my period started and then on day 4.
No irrational anger.
Day 4 and 5 were just spotting (but it was heavy enough the other days that I'm not too worried by this).

If you aren't TTC (trying to concieve), this may be really good for you to manage PMS.

Price: 3/5 ($5.81 for 40g)
Taste: 4/5
Effectivess: 5/5

Rexona - Women - Classic Dry

This works well and prevents breakthrough sweating.

It didn't upset my skin.

The scent is a muted purple florals and lavender scent, which is quite pleasant.

Price: 5/5 ($4.20 for 50mL)
Scent: 4.5/5
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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Ultrasun - Face - SPF 30

This is from Glossybox and I love it!

It isn't too thick, doesn't feel too greasy on, and works really well to prevent sunburn.

It is water resistant which is awesome.

It also contains antioxidants and Ectoine (a bacterial product that is meant to stabilize cellular structures and protect skin from environmental stresses).

Price: 1/5 (~$36 for 50mL)
Scent: 2.5/5 (no real scent)
Effectiveness: 5/5

Shiseido - White Lucent - Brightening Moisturising Emulsion

I quite liked this, the sample even came in a glass bottle, which was really nice.

The scent it faint and almost soapy, but not unpleasant.
It leaves the skin looking really nice.

If I had the money for this I would buy it again.

Price: 1/5 (~$90 for 74mL)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 4/5

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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

Cussons – Imperial Leather – Antiperspirant Deodorant – Enriched – Jojoba

I got this from the Reject Shop and I believe it to be for an international market.

It smells nice and works well, but also contains alcohol and can thus sting a little.

I can’t find any trace of it online.

Price: **Unknown
Scent: 3/5 (fresh)
Effectiveness: 4/5

Kat Von D - Metal Crush - Eye Shadow - Iggy

This is the perfect shade of green!
Not too blue, or yellow, or light, or dark.
Just perfect!

Over the Chella highlighter pencil.

The packaging is also super sleek and doesn't pop open randomly in your bag.

When I apply it with a brush, it doesn't crease (which is a rarity for me) :D

I toyed with the idea of buying this for so long, I am so glad I did!
It makes me so happy! :D

Price: 2/5 ($30 for 2.8g)
New Name: Bastet
Effectiveness: 5/5

Bioderma - Sensibio H2O - Micelle Solution

This is a standard micelle solution but works wonderfully.

It has no real fragrance, doesn't sting the eyes, and doesn't irritate the skin.

Makeup comes up so quickly and easily with this.

If you need a makeup remover irrespective of monetary cost, consider this gentle yet effective product.

Price: 1/5 ($42.99 for 500mL)
Scent: 2.5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Pharmacy Choice - Expectorant Mucolytic - Chesty Cough - Cough Syrup

If you have bacteria-ridden mucus in your lungs (green junk), and expectorant can help get it out.

Expectorant - cough it up (a medicine which promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages, used to treat coughs).

Mucolytic - breaks up the mucus so it's easier to move.

This one contains guaiphenesin (100mg per 5mL) and bromhexine hydrochloride (3mg per 5mL).

The guaiphenesin is your expectorant and the bromhexine hydrochloride is your mucolytic.

The guaiphenesin will also make medicines like paracetamol have a greater effect.

Even when you get over the counter medication, do check with the pharmacist for any drug interactions with other things you may be on.
I was told to take less than the full adult dose if I intend to also take Seretide.
Knowledge is power.

The flavour is listed as strawberry and vanilla... strawberry and vanilla my butt!
Like all cough syrup, it tastes like misery.

Half an hour after taking it, I cough up some mucus and feel less terrible.

Price: 4/5 ($9.95 for 200mL)
Scent: 1/5 
Effectiveness: 4/5

Palmolive - Oil Infusions - Body Moisturiser - Citrus with Jojoba Oil

I love the brown coloured bottle of this, it suites the label design so well!
It's such a shame the pump doesn't allow full use of the product in the bottle.

I was disappointed that it smelled more of jojoba oil than citrus. 

It absorbs well, is of a 'cream' thickness, and is great at moisturising the skin.

I would recommend trying it. 

Price: 5/5 ($9.99 for 400mL)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 4/5

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

Cinta - Colour Highlight Shampoo - Auburn

My sister (the good one) gave this to me as it wouldn't work on her hair. She has thick, straight locks. I have fine, super absorbent, crazy hair. I think you can already guess, this worked perfectly for me. XD

My sister VS Me

This shampoo can be used two ways. As a colour supporting shampoo or as a dye, the difference is how long you leave it in your hair.

The colourant is henna, so if you have and allergy be warned.

It smells soapy and not unpleasant.As a shampoo, it cleaned well and had a good lather.

Overall, this was a pretty good product (for me).

Price: 2/5 ($9.99 for 250mL)
Scent: 2.5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5