Face Creams & Treatments

Is it a cream, is it a mousse? No it's skin protectant...

Advantages: Soothes very dry skin
Disadvantages: Can be greasy

I have to say that I wrote this review just because this product kind of took me by surprise. This was given to me (a trial size) by a friend and I stupidly made the assumption it was a moisturiser. When I looked at the tube it said 'skin protectant' and no more. On further inspection on the back I realised that with a trial size, added to the fact that my friend didn't give me the box, confused me further. I unscrewed the cap from the white tube ...
...Slowly a bronzed coloured substance came out that to be honest looked more like lip balm than cream. I then jumped on the internet and found that this product is meant to soothe, restore, calm and help relieve chapped, cracked or dry skin. Soothes roughness, redness and minor skin irritations. I realised that with one of the ingredients being petrolatum it was no wonder it looked like lip balm. It also has added vitamin E which is always a good ingredient. ...

KathEv 20.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream

Love this!

Advantages: Makes your skin feel refreshed and radiant. Can be applied over make up for quick pick me up.
Disadvantages: Bit expensive

I bought a sample size version of this from ebay for 99p as I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Although it is very expensive and not exactly an essential I think it is a great product, and definitely one that will be a regular on my xmas list! It is recommended that you apply it with finger tips either under or over make up. I mainly use it as a pick me up/refresher before reapplying make up to go out for the evening and I do notice an ...
...The main effect is the way it makes your skin feel - refreshed, soft and moisturised, and the smell is lovely too. I work long hours starting early in the morning, and it has been very useful for giving my skin an extra boost when the early starts are taking their toll and my skin is feeling tired and dull! It also doesn't interfere with your make up if you apply it carefully so it is great for making you feel like you've splashed your face with ...

wabatha 07.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

Made No Difference

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Ineffective, Requires long term application, leaves skin slimy

Having like so many others I bought this product after reading its fantastic claims and somewhat mixed reviews and all I can say is IT DONT WORK!!. Now let me tell you why, I have a small red mark on face (telangiectasis) and got this to help with it. I used it for 8 months (following the instructions) and after all the time it made absolutely no difference. So if you’re considering purchasing this take the manufactures claims with a pinch ...
...positive thing that can be said about it is that it you can use it as a moisturiser (although I found it somewhat slimy). As a final note: after further research it seems that there is no cream or product that has been proven to effectively remove unsightly veins etc.. and the only effective methods are laser surgery and the likes. ...

Trent1717 14.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Skin Doctors Vein Away Plus

Bio-Oil...WOW

Advantages: gets rid of stretch marks and celulite.
Disadvantages: can stain clothes

Bio-oil My new best friend, I truly believe this is the best oil I have ever used. I have used many creams ranging in price, but this is on the cheap end of the market and works wonders. I personally use it every where and put it on after I get out of the shower or bath and it dries into your skin. It not only leaves a clean refreshing glow, but also got rid of my celulite....seriously no joke, whilst I was having the baby i used it and afterwards ...
...gets rid of those marks. Another useful thing is to put it on your face, underneth your makeup so that it gives your face a glow. The only issue I have with the oil is that you need to keep it away from your clothes, so please wait for it to dry before you put any clothes on. ...

princesschichi 18.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Bio-Oil Face Cream

Skin Doctor's Gamma Hydroxy Forte

Advantages: It really does what it claims!
Disadvantages: It's a bit pricey

...am 34 with rather oily skin and the occasional breakout. According to what I read on the net, this cream was originally designed to treat acne scarring, but it proved to also reduce fine lines and improve skintone. In short: I love this cream. My skin has gotten very smooth and I rarely have breakouts anymore. My sunspots have nearly gone too. I do find that if I do not use the cream for a few days my skin returns to it's old state, so beware, ...
...and leaves my skin feeling smooth and soft. I use it at night, as it tends to make my oily skin a bit shiny. The smell is quite unique. I like it, it's rather herbal. My husband (who loves the smell) says it reminds him of pipe tobacco. Okaaay. The cream also comes in Forte. It's recommended that you use the original cream for a few months before switching to the Forte, but I started using the Forte straight away. I have noticed no side effects, ...

MiriamOz 29.05.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Skin Doctors Gamma Hydroxy Skin Resurfacing Cream