Monday, 3 October 2016

Kelo-cote Advanced Formula Scar Gel


I have disturbed sleep quite a lot. 
I have nightmares. 
I kick in my sleep (sorry darling Hades, my poor babycat). 
I scratch/stab myself with my nails.
I have been known to talk, to moan, and to let out bloodcurdling screams.
And if you try to wake me, I have been known to punch people. (that isn't me, it's sleepy moz, a different version of me)


A particularly clever friend of mine once woke me with a feather on a stick.

*If you have any suggestions to stop/reduce the nightmares, let me know!

This post arose from me stabbing myself in my sleep.

A while ago I stabbed my chest with a nail whilst asleep and it scarred.
I usually don't mind scars too much, but this one is red and raised.
It is unsightly.

So I looked up recommended scar treatment products and found Kelo-cote Advanced Formula Scar Gel.
It is high in silicon and forms a breathable, protective barrier over the skin.
It has no scent and dries quickly.
It is recommended to apply it twice a day.

So here is the before:


Bottom right is not a bit of nipple, it is my finger holding my top, sorry lads/ladies!

And after a month of use:


See, not a nipple! Also, the lower mark is a sexy, sexy pimple.

Verdict: It isn't a dramatic difference, but I'm going to keep going with it, because there is some improvement.

Price: 1/5 ($38.42 for 6g)
Scent: 2.5/5 (no scent)
Effectiveness: 2.5/5

Sunday, 2 October 2016

Head & Shoulders - Clean & Balanced - Shampoo


I got this because I had a bit of dandruff and I thought it was the cooling one.

It worked really well for the dandruff, lathered well, and cleaned well.

My only gripe is it smells like FAKE APPLE!!! WHY?! :'(

Price: 1.5/5 ($12.49 for 400mL)
Scent: 1/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Saturday, 1 October 2016

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

Friday, 30 September 2016

Same Product, Different Scent - The Body Shop - Body Sorbet - Pink Grapefruit


Has a strong acidic, grapefruit scent which is quite pleasant and fresh.
It, again, falls short with its pilling formula.

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Sudoku - This Is What I Do (directed at PU2)

Ok, PU2, I know you don't like sudoku. You do crosswords (which I can't do).
But I think you will enjoy sudoku once you know how to solve it.



You already know the basic idea, that all the squares need the numbers 1-9 without repetition.
Each line must also have the numbers 1-9 without repeating.

The following methods are what I use to solve sudoku puzzles.
These are not the be all and end all, and you can probably find better methods online, but this is me telling you a little bit of how I think.

1: Look for obvious number placements. First I go through each number individually and look in each line and box if there is only one place that number can go. This is particularly useful for easier sudoku puzzles when there are more numbers filled in and when there are many of one number already filled in.


3 can only go in the top row without clashing.

2: Try to fill up each line. Some lines (both horizontal and vertical) will have more numbers already filled in than others. Go along the lines and see if there are any spots that certain numbers have to go.

The only number left to be added to this row is 3.

3: Try to fill up each 3x3 box. This is like the lines, but gives you a different frame of reference. 

The only number left to go in the highlighted box is 3.

4: Cycle through steps 1-3 a few times, filling in as much as you can.

5: Write all possible numbers in superscript in each space. As you fill this in, you will see places that numbers have to go that you may not have deduced before. Cross numbers out as they are ruled out as possible solutions.

Filling in the possibilities shows that 7 can only go in one spot.

And that should lead you to a solved puzzle!

Good luck PU2!

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

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

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

The Body Shop - Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion

This is a sweet peppermint scented lotion that smells so divine!

This can be used on places other than just the feet and is a great cooling lotion for summer.

It is a moderately thin lotion and absorbs so well.

My only wish is that it i purchased the bigger bottle. <3

If you love peppermint, this is a must-have!

Price: 2/5 ($17.95 for 250mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5