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Face of Australia Mineral Therapy Illuminator in Angel Flame Ignited My Love For Illuminators

Tine — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:30:50 +0000

I’ll just come out and say it. For years, I’ve never liked using makeup illuminators or highlighters. Bad beauty blogger, right? Blame it on lack of education on my part. I didn’t know how to apply them properly, and when I do try a lot of them out, they gave me shiny skin I don’t like. I already have a very oily T-zone to begin with, and that’s the last thing I need, a disco-ball face.

I’ve had a number of makeovers done at makeup counters, and most of them who used illuminators on my skin just didn’t give me the results I wanted. And since I was such a doofus in using them myself, I steer clear of them. This was until a few months ago, when I received a tube of the Mineral Therapy Illuminator by Face of Australia in the MBBE goodie bag. The one I was given was in Angel Flame.

First thoughts? Aww man. I can’t use this! So it was left in my beauty cupboard until about a few weeks ago that I saw a video by Zoe Foster on how to use illuminators. I tried out her method (to be honest, it’s not a new method. But somehow, the simple video and steps worked for me) with the illuminator. I’ll use her favourite word – what an absolute dingus I was not to use this sooner!

The illuminator is a very light-weight, sheer cream of gold shimmer and peachy-pink undertones. I don’t use it as a blush on its own as I find it too shimmery for that purpose alone. My favourite combination is Illamasqua’s cream blush in Dixie, and then pat a tiny amount of the Angel Flame on the high points of my cheeks, all the way to the temples.

The result? Gorgeous glowy cheeks that don’t scream disco-ball, but look like the picture of good health. It’s a perfect summer look when it’s too hot and I can’t be arsed with bucketloads of makeup on. All I’d have is BB cream, cream blush, the Angel Flame, a light dusting of Guerlain’s Meteorites (another gem I only just discovered), lipgloss, and I’m good to go.

Makeup used: Maybelline BB Mousse, Illamasqua cream blush in Dixie, Face of Australia Mineral Therapy Illuminator in Angel Flame, Guerlain Meteorites Perles Teint Rose and Maybelline Color Sensational lipstick in Mango Diamonds

I can’t believe I’m saying this now, for it’s not something I would have said up to a few weeks ago, but I love, love, love having an illuminator on my skin now

Face of Australia Mineral Therapy Illuminator comes in 4 shades – Angel Mist, Angel Blush, Angel Flame and Angel Glow. It retails at AU$14.95 a pop. For such a big tube of 50ml, this is cheaper than hot chips. I can’t wait to get my hands on the Angel Mist

Are you a fan of illuminators and/or highlighters, or have you not tried one? If you are, what’s your favourite and what else would you recommend to an illuminator n00b like me?

Plump Your Skin and and Soothe Your Senses with Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate

Tine — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:59:37 +0000

Paris B and LeGeeque raved plenty about Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate, so much that I knew I had to check it out. I bought a bottle of the serum just when Kiehl’s dropped their prices, and what an opportune moment it was, because I managed to get this at AU$59 instead of the original price of a whopping AU$99.

Description:
One night. Two drops. Younger-looking skin by morning
99.8% Naturally Derived Ingredients
Paraben-Free
Replenishes skin with moisture, helps to recover radiance by morning

It’s a face oil, and you’d think it’s going to be too oily for oily/combination skin. I was a tad apprehensive in using this because it’s an oil, but it’s a good thing I was wrong. Three drops is all that is needed for the whole face, and there’s barely any greasy residue on the skin. I used another three drops for my neck and decolletage.

So, what did it do for my face? No miracles, no minimising of fine lines and all that, but what it gave my skin is that plump, well-hydrated, boing-boing skin the next morning. You know me, I love skincare products that can give me boing-boing skin . The soothing scent of lavender helps to calm my senses too, after a long day. What I like to do is have 3 drops of the concentrate on my palm, gently pat my palms together, and before I apply it on my skin, I close my eyes, take a slow, deep breath and inhale the calming scent. All the crap of the day seem to disappear at that very moment.

Another way to even better, boing-boing skin, is a recipe Paris B shared when she blogged about the Midnight Recovery Concentrate, and that is to mix it with Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair. I thought it was a brilliant idea, because this gave the serum an extra oomph, and I can see and feel the difference on my skin the very next morning. I call it “extra radiance and boing-boing-ness” . I used 2 drops of the Kiehl’s concentrate and 2 drops of the Estee Lauder serum, mix them on my palm, and apply. My skin loves it.

For the drop in price to AU$59 for 30ml, I think this is excellent value for a serum that not only smells absolutely heavenly, but works fantastically on my skin. Since I only use a maximum of 6 drops per time, alternate evenings (I find this less heavy on my combination skin, compared to using it daily), this will last me a very long time. In fact, it looks as though I barely used the serum, and I bought it mid last year.

What I like about it: Dropper makes using the serum more hygienic, soothing scent of lavender, makes the skin plump and glowy the next day.

What I do not like about it: Nothing

Maybelline Pure.BB Mineral Instant Skin Smoother 8-in-1 BB Mousse

Tine — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:30:06 +0000

When I was in Malaysia, I tweeted about a BB cream that I purchased, and Tina asked me if Maybelline’s BB mousse was available in Malaysia as she saw it in Taiwan a while back. It was available at Watsons and Guardian pharmacies, and I did not hesitate to pick one up to try.

Description:
Weightless mousse technology, instantly creates beautiful skin and minimizes pores
Lasting oil control
Anti-dull, and more translucent skin
Non-oily, and longer lasting results
Good for sensitive skin types

I’ve used a number of BB creams, but I’ve never used on that came in the form of a mousse.

You have to be very careful when squirting the mousse out of the can, because a single squirt can produce a lot of product. You’ll also notice the change in the colour about 10 seconds after the mousse is out of the can. When the mousse is first out of the can, it’s very light brown. In a few seconds, the colour darkens. This is where it gets interesting because the true shade of the mousse is not the initial colour, but when it darkens slightly with warm undertones.

I’m not sure as to why the colour changes, but my hypothesis is that it has something to do with the compressed air in the can. It creates a lot of air bubbles in the mousse, and once the mousse is out of the can, those air bubbles on the surface subsides and you’re left with the actual colour of the mousse. I’m not sure if this is due to oxidation of the product, so if you know more, please let us know in the comments as to why the colour changes in the mousse.

Mousse right out of the can

Mousse after 10 seconds

The mousse is indeed very light in texture, and applies matte when it goes on the skin. Most BB creams I’m used to applies dewy and slightly moist on the skin, so this is a pleasant change. In fact, I don’t even need to dust a light layer of loose powder over the BB mousse, like I usually do for all my other BB creams.

If I’m not mistaken, there were only 2 shades available, and I selected the lighter shade. It was actually lighter than my skintone, so when I first applied it on my skin, it made my face look a tad pale. However, after an hour, the shade seemed to have adjusted itself to my skin and I no longer looked washed out. I have no idea how that happened

Coverage-wise, I’d say this mousse is a medium to almost full. It covers slight imperfections like skin discolouration and hyper-pigmentation well without making the skin appear cakey. In fact, I find it to be more of a foundation than most BB creams I’m used to.

So, how does one apply this thingamabob? Squirt on the face and hope for the best? I wish What I did was control-squirt the tiniest amount possible (which always ends up to be the size of a golf ball) on the back of my hand, blend with my fingers, and then apply on the skin. I find it easier to work with fingers than a makeup brush.

I’ve been using the BB mousse for weeks now, and I’m happy to say I really like it. The matte application is good for oily/combination skin, and the SPF is also an added bonus (although I always apply a layer of separate sunscreen regardless). Again, no loose powder was needed with this BB cream/mousse. The mousse lasted on my skin for at least 8 hours with barely any fading. In fact, I thought it looked better on the skin as time went by as the skin looked more natural and less “made up”.

I can’t recall the exact amount I paid for this in Malaysia, but it definitely isn’t over RM50. I wish Maybelline Australia would sell this here, because I think if you like the Aussie version of the Garnier BB cream, you’ll like the Maybelline BB mousse.

What I like about it: Matte BB cream, which I think works better for those with oily/combination skin.

What I do not like about it: Only 2 shades available, not available in Australia

Battle The Heat and Humidity with Naruko Narcissus Defense BB Sunscreen SPF50

Tine — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:23:34 +0000

During my holiday in Malaysia, the weather was exceptionally hot and humid. The humidity wrecked havoc on my hair, and it feels as though each time I step out of the shower, I needed to go back in. In terms of skincare, I could only use the barest amount, as little layering as possible, without feeling as though my face would melt off.

For my sunscreen and tinted moisturiser needs, I looked no further than Naruko’s Narcissus Defense BB Sunscreen.

Description:
This BB sunscreen uses state of art sun shield – Suncat to provide SPF50 sun protection. A revolutionary color diffuser evens skin tone and leaves flawless skin condition all day long. It is a perfect solution to conceal, treat and protect.

I’m assuming that when Naruko named this BB Sunscreen, they meant that it’s a BB cream with sunscreen (I could be wrong. You know how Asian naming can be ). The BB cream is light in texture and suits my skin tone perfectly. Do bear in mind though, that the high SPF of 50 stated on the product is not an Australian SPF standard.

So how does this differ from the Total Defense BB Cream Essence which I reviewed earlier?

In terms of scent, they smell the same.
The BB Sunscreen is slightly lighter in texture compared to the BB Cream Essence.
As the name would have it, the BB Sunscreen contains a high SPF of 50 whereas the BB Cream Essence does not contain any sunscreen.

If you have oily/combination skin and am looking for a high-SPF, yet light, oil-free and without any white cast sunscreen that gives a light to medium coverage, then I highly recommend the BB Sunscreen. I used this every day in Malaysia without any problems. It evened out my skin tone, and with a light dusting of MAC’s Studio Fix powder foundation, I was ready for the day. The high humidity and heat didn’t make me feel as though my makeup was melting off my face.

This has become a fast favourite of mine, and my tube’s almost finished too. Repurchase? Absolutely!

Naruko’s BB Sunscreen SPF50 retails at RM49 for 30ml (approximately AU$16) and is available at Watsons pharmacies in Malaysia. It is also available at Sasa.com (at the time of writing, it’s currently not available on Sasa.com. However, I have seen it stocked on the website, and I think the product should be relisted fairly soon) and the official Naruko website.

What I like about it: Light texture, great for hot and humid environments, high SPF

What I do not like about it: It’s only available in 1 shade

PS:This BB sunscreen is part of my New Year Giveaway!

Aveeno Active Naturals Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser

Tine — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:30:31 +0000

After trying Aveeno’s Cream Cleanser, which I really liked, it was time to move on to their Foaming Cleanser. I was hoping that it would be as good as the cream cleanser. Did it deliver?

Description:
This light, fast absorbing cleanser is specifically designed for dry, sensitive skin and provides UVA/UVB protection. Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Cleanser includes skin calming feverfew, a natural ingredient related to chamomile. The formula works to visibly reduce the appearance of redness and soothe dry, sensitive skin.

This cleanser is a simple foaming one. It does not strip my combination skin or leave it feeling dry and tight. It actually reminded me a little of Cetaphil, if Cetaphil ever comes out with a foaming cleanser, that is. It cleansed my skin adequately like Cetaphil, but definitely not enough if you have a full face of makeup on, because this Aveeno one is not able to fully remove dirt and gunk.

One thing about the cleanser is that one pump of the product just didn’t cut it for me, because it seemed as the only thing that came out of the pump was foam. A few pumps were needed in order to feel as though I’ve cleansed my skin properly (even after double cleansing).

Do I like it enough to repurchase? Meh. I don’t really like it, but I don’t hate it. If it’s on sale, I might pick one up if I’m running out of cleansers. I just didn’t like it enough to go “oh yes, this is one heck of a cleanser”. You know what I mean?

Aveeno Active Naturals Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser retails at AU$13.99 for 177ml and is available at leading pharmacies and supermarkets nationwide.

What I like about it: It does not strip the skin, does not make my skin dry and tight. Cleanses adequately.

What I do not like about it: A number of pumps are needed (for me, at least), per application, making it a bit of a waste of product.

Note: This product was provided for consideration.

Biore Cleansing Oil Has Become A Fast Favourite

Tine — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:50:26 +0000

I bought the Biore Cleansing Oil in January when I had a 4-week holiday in Malaysia but only started using it a few weeks ago. In fact, it was only when I started culling my stash of beauty products in order to store the ones I received at the ABBW, that I realised I’ve completely forgotten about this!

I find the cleansing oil slightly thicker in consistency in comparison to Dermalogica’s Precleanse. I reckon the texture is somewhat similar to Shu Uemura’s Cleansing Oil. However, I highly prefer this to Shu Uemura’s because this feels gentler on the skin, and smells heaps better.

What I like about this is that this is a high-quality cleansing oil at a very reasonable price. It removes my makeup well (even with full-coverage foundation) without stripping the skin and leaving it dry. I’ve even massaged this over the eyelids, and it didn’t sting my eyes. Plus it smells like green apples. Win, win and win.

I can’t remember exactly how much I paid for it, but I think it retails at around RM27 (approximately AU$9). I’m afraid it’s not available in Australia at the moment, which is such a shame. Although I suppose if it IS available here, it’ll probably retail well over AU$10. I’ll be sure to get me another bottle of this when I’m back in Malaysia at the end of the month

Are you a cleansing oil fan too? What’s your favourite?

Endota Glycolic Polishing Mask

Tine — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve only started dabbling with beauty products with glycolic acid three months ago. After my Clear+Brilliant laser treatment, I was given a bottle of glycolic facial cleanser to help my skin along. Unfortunately, that stung like a mother, and I had to stop using it.

A couple of months ago, at an event celebrating the launch of glycolic treatments at Endota Spa, I was kindly given a tube of their latest product, which was the Glycolic Polishing Mask.

To be honest, I was apprehensive in trying it out, which was why I only started using it a few weeks ago.

Description:
Endota Spa glycolic polishing mask is a deep cleansing, moisturising, and non-drying mask that gently removes dead skin cells to leave your skin radiant. It contains shea butter and aloe vera to nourish and rebalance the skin, while clays in the formula work to absorb impurities and control excess oil. The mask also contains tiny spherical beads made of jojoba oil for an effective and gentle exfoliation.

The texture of the mask is similar to many exfoliating clay-based masks in the market. It’s thick, grainy and smells heavily of essential oils.

I’m glad to report that although this mask contains glycolic acid, it didn’t sting my skin at all. It exfoliated my skin well without leaving it dry and tight. The next morning, I would wake up with cheeks smooth as a baby’s bottom.

I use this twice a week, and I can already see the difference in my skin that regular exfoliating scrub doesn’t give me. My skin is smoother; more importantly the smoothness lasts longer. The scrub can also be used as a mask. All I had to do was leave it on my face for 10-15 minutes, let the mask harden a little, and then cleanse it off.

I’m very happy about the scrub if not for the one thing that makes me think twice in repurchasing, and that’s the price. Seventy bucks for a scrub is quite hefty. Also, the scent can be quite strong for some.

An interesting fact: this polishing mask contains frankincense and myrrh. The stuff the Three Wise Men brought to Jesus when He was born. I’m using the stuff Jesus was given! Ahem. Right. Moving on

Endota Spa Glycolic Polishing Mask retails at AU$70 for 100ml and is available at Endota Spa salons.

What I like about it: Doesn’t sting my skin, skin smoothness from the physical exfoliant lasts longer than conventional scrubs.

What I do not like about it: Scent is quite strong, pricey for a scrub.

Kiehls Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream – A Watery Goo?

Tine — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I first heard about this moisturiser from Paris B. She raved about it, and I obviously had to have it. At a Kiehls Beauty Bloggers’ event in May, I excitedly asked if this moisturiser was available in Australia. Unfortunately, at that time, it wasn’t.

When the Ultra Facial Oil-Free range finally made its way to Australia, I jumped at the chance to try it out.

Description:
This Oil-Free Gel Cream deeply hydrates and conditions skin, while providing long-lasting moisture. The non-greasy formula is specifically formulated for normal to oily skin needs and traps moisture to visibly reduce the appearance of oil, leaving skin looking more balanced. It contains Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Antarcticine and Cucumber. Oil-Free, Paraben-Free, Silicone-Free

Ingredients:
Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Biossacharide Gum-1, Panthenol, Cucumis Sativus Juice/Cucumber Fruit Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Crosspolymer Fmla 685478/11 Code F.I.L. D45072/1

What surprised me about this moisturiser was how watery it is. It’s the lightest moisturiser I’ve ever come across. To be honest, it reminded me a little of the starchy water I used for paper mache when I was a wee child. I thought it would be similar in consistency to Clinique’s Moisture Surge, but the latter is actually a lot thicker.

Unfortunately, this did not work for me. Given its watery consistency, it doesn’t have enough slip. It feels like a very watered down gel facial cleanser. It doesn’t absorb onto the skin, but just sits there wondering what to do.

I badly wanted to like this moisturiser as it’s supposed to be very suitable for oily/combination skin, but I just couldn’t. It’s such a pity because this moisturiser received a lot of positive reviews but I couldn’t find anything I like about it

Kiehls Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream retails at AU$34 for 50ml and is available at Kiehls counters and stores nationwide.

What I like about it: Nothing

What I do not like about it: Too watery for my liking, doesn’t absorb as well as I’d like it to.

Note: This product was provided for consideration. Sucks that there was nothing I liked about it even though I really thought I would.

Radiant Skin With Estee Lauder’s Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator

Tine — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:29:41 +0000

Estee Lauder serums intrigue me. They really do. In the midst of the mumbo-jumbo of ingredients which most of them I can’t comprehend, they still manage to do an excellent job in creating very good, hydrating serums that make my skin go “oh darling where have you been all my life?!”

Today, I’m going to talk about a serum from Estee Lauder that has managed to make my skin say that. Well, if my skin really could talk, it would say “Estee Lauder was one hell of a woman. Now go have a drink of water because I’m parched“.

I’m talking about Estee Lauder’s Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator.

Description:
Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator is an intensive, yet gentle oil-free serum. It instantly illuminates skintone and reduces redness for radiant, more even-looking skin. The serum’s Triple-Optic Technology is comprised of an advanced blend of optics which provides skin with a brighter, more luminous look from the very first application..
Soft focus optics smooth the appearance of skin’s surface to blur the look of imperfections and shadows.
Color-correcting optics help neutralise the look of redness and discolouration for more natural-looking, even skintone.
Brightening optics increase surface reflectance to provide skin with a naturally brighter, more illuminated look.

Ingredients:
Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Propanediol, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Petrolatum, Butylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract, Gellidiela Acerosa (Algae) Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Selaginella Tamariscina (Spike Moss) Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Juice, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Algae Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Gentiana Lutea (Gentian) Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile), Yeast Extract, Cholesterol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Linolenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Caffeine, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Sucrose, Squalene, Phytosterols, Lactoperoxidase, Polysorbate 40, Glucose Oxidase, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Jojoba Alcohol, Isopropyl Jojobate, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Glucose, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Polysilicone-11, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 80, Tromethamine, PEG-8, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocotrienols, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Pinanediol, Camphanediol, Potassium Sulfate, Laureth-12, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triolein, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Cyclodextrin, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride, Silica, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol.
May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Carmine, Bismuth Oxychloride, Yellow 5

Good lord, would you take a look at that list of ingredients?!

The serum is a lightweight, oil-free lotion that smells of oranges. That won me over right away. Mmmm… If you take a closer look at the serum, you’ll notice that there are shimmering bits in the lotion. Estee Lauder calls it light-reflecting particles. The skeptic in me simply calls it mica.

As the serum contains mica, titanium dioxide, etc, I only use this during the day under makeup. Even so, it’s enough to give me quick results on the skin. I love using this as a primer to my foundation. I find that foundation tends to “hold on” to my skin better with this serum.

I’ve noticed that my skin looks brighter and more radiant after using the serum. My skintone, especially at the tops of the cheeks where my freckles are, appear more even and blotch-free. Even with just tinted moisturiser with SPF over this is enough to make my skin look good without the need for makeup.

As I only use this during the day and in tiny amounts, this bottle is going to last me a long time. So after calculating cost-per-use for a year, it’s not very expensive for something that could give me fresh, radiant skin.

So, with the brown bottle at night, and this in the morning, my skin’s pretty much set for a good time with Estee Lauder. As Jamie Oliver puts it, happy days

Estee Lauder’s Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator retails at AU$105 for 30ml and AU$150 for 50ml and is available at Estee Lauder counters nationwide.

What I like about it: Gives me bright and radiant skin, especially when my skin’s not cooperating, a good primer for makeup

What I do not like about it: Pricey, as all Estee Lauder serums are.

Note: This product was provided for consideration. I would have gladly bought this on my own. Only when there’s a good gift-with-purchase, of course

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Moisturizing Cream Cleanser For Sensitive Skin

Tine — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:12:17 +0000

The last time I reviewed a cleanser by Aveeno, which I think was the Positively Radiant Cleanser, I wasn’t impressed by it at all. When I was sent the Ultra-Calming Moisturizing Cream Cleanser by the folks at Aveeno, I’ll admit I was skeptical. Would this work? Or would I be disappointed in yet another cleansing product by Aveeno?

Description:
This gentle, soap-free, creamy cleanser, enriched with skin moisturisers for dry and sensitive skin lifts away dirt, oil and makeup. With an extract of Feverfew, a natural ingredient related to Chamomile known for its soothing properties, your sensitive skin will look and feel its healthy best.

This cleanser comes from the Ultra-Calming range. It came in good time too as when I was about to start using the product, my skin started acting out again, screaming from sensitivity. I needed something that would calm it down short of using Cetaphil, and this cleanser did.

The star ingredient in this cleanser is feverfew, which is a traditional medicinal herb related to sunflowers and chrysanthemums. According to Skincare-News.com, feverfew helps the skin in reducing inflammation associated with acne and rosacea. It also minimises sunburn-induced redness, and lowers shaving irritation.

Source: Livestrong.com

However, there are certain people who should avoid feverfew, and they are women who are pregnant or nursing, or anyone who is allergic to chamomile, yarrow or ragweed because of the similarity in the plants, lest they also cause an allergic reaction. According to the ingredients of the cleanser, it appears that the concentration of feverfew may not be significant enough to cause a reaction. Still, it’s best to consult your doctor or avoid it altogether if you’re unsure.

Apart from that, as I have none of the above issues with feverfew, I do like the cleanser. It reminded me of Trilogy’s Age Proof Active Enzyme Cleansing Cream, which I reviewed not too long ago. It’s nice and creamy, and it felt very good on the skin. It cleansed my skin well without stripping it, it did not leave my skin feeling tight and dry. Best of all? It’s a lot cheaper too

Well, Aveeno, you’ve managed to make me eat my hat, you cleverclogs.

Aveeno’s Ultra-Calming Moisturizing Cream Cleanser retails at AU$13.99 for 141g and is available at Priceline and selected pharmacies nationwide.

What I like about it: Affordable cream cleanser, cleans skin well.

What I do not like about it: Nothing