REVIEW: Superdrug Konjac Sponge

Out the box

Name: Dehydrated Facial Konjac Sponge by Superdrug 

Price: £1.99 for one. 

Quick Review: A super gentle way to physically exfoliate, with best results when used consistently with a cleanser.

REVIEW: Simple Kind to Skin Refreshing Facial Wash Gel

Name: Refreshing Facial Wash Gel by Simple

Price: £3.25 for 150ml, but Simple is widely accessible in supermarkets and pharmacies, with regular promotions. 

Quick review: A gentle but effective facial cleanser with no sulfates and low foam.

REVIEW: Cien Anti-Age Hand Cream

 Name: Anti-Age Hand Cream (125ml) by Cien

Price: (I forgot!) Under £2, purchased instore at Lidl.

Quick Review: Cheap and cheerful, this is an okay hand cream for some instant moisturising with SPF protection. However it's heavily fragranced, and has no long term effect. 

REVIEW: Avène Micellar Lotion and Hydrance Optimale UV Light SPF 20 Protective Hydrating Cream

Two mini reviews for two mini products sent for free. If you create an account and do the Avène Skin Diagnosis test (here), you get a personalised recommendation of a suggested skincare routine with their products. In addition, you get samples of the recommended products sent to your address.

My results (dehydrated oily skin) showed a recommended 4-step routine consisting of:

1.  (Cleanser) Micellar Lotion

1. (Toner) Thermal Water Spray

1. (Day Moisturiser) Hydrance Optimale UV Light SPF 20 Protective Hydrating Cream

1. (Overnight Moisturiser) Hydrance Optimale Light Hydrating Cream

I was sent samples of the Micellar Lotion, and the Hydrance Optimal UV cream.

Full reviews after the jump!

REVIEW: Freederm Oil Free Perfecting Moisturiser

  
Name:Oil Free Perfecting Moisturiser by Freederm (50ml)

Price: £6.49, purchased during a "Better Than Half Off" offer at Superdrug, so paid £3.24 for the full sized product.

Quick Review: Great moisturising properties, but too heavy for normal-oily skin.

REVIEW: Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Pads (x60)

Name: Glycolic Fix Exfoliating Facial Pads (60 pads) by Nip + Fab

Price: Retails at £12.95, purchased instore at Superdrug during a "better than half off Nip + Fab" offer. Paid £6.47 for a full sized item.

QUICK REVIEW: Good product with a few issues, great product to dip your toe in using AHAs (chemical exfoliant). Must use with sunscreen. Easily found on the high street and online, and Superdrug would have offers on Nip +  Fab every few months or so.

Note: contains 2.8% Glycolic Acid

In depth review after the jump

Coming this month...

 

I'm still feeling my way around this beauty blogging thing, and am introducing makeup reviews, scheduled to post every Wednesday. This month, I will be reviewing:

• Collection Gothic Glam Lipstick in 1 Seduction
• GOSH Eye Brow Kit
• EcoTools Six Piece Starter Set
• EX1 Pure Crushed Mineral Powder Foundation in M300.

Skincare products are still scheduled for every Monday, and this month I will be reviewing:

• Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Pads
• Freederm Oil Free Perfecting Moisturiser
• Avéne Samples (received from their online Skin Diagnosis)
• Cien Anti-Age Hand Cream

Photos are still a work in progress, but my main focus is getting this blogging business consistent, and improvements will come. 

Either way I'm excited. Reviewing products is an excellent way to shop my stash.

REVIEW: Boots Soltan Once Face Moisturising Suncare Cream SPF30 (50ml)

Should've probably put something there for scale. This comfortably fits in your hand.

Name: Once Face Moisturising Suncare Cream SPF30 by Boots.

QUICK REVIEW: Probably better suited to pale dry skin. Greasy, white cast and sits on top of my skin. The search for my perfect sunscreen continues.

In-depth review after the jump:

REVIEW: Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Ultra-Light Spot Treatment Moisturiser (40 ml)

Name: Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Ultra-Light Spot Treatment Moisturiser by Neutrogena.

QUICK REVIEW: Excellent, affordable and widely accessible BHA that isn't drying.  

In-depth review after the jump.