MAC Face & Body Foundation

Advantages: (+) doesn't sweat off!! (+) dewy finish, not too sheer (+) practical bottle (+) tonnes of liquid!
Disadvantages: (-) more expensive than face foundation, by about £4

...For reference: NW20 (cool + pink undertones, rosy cheeks), hazel-brown eyes, dark/light brown hair w/platinum slices. I decided to try MAC's face and body foundation after a 2-week holiday and had some slight discolouration on the top half of my chest, around the neck area. I have always had freckles in this area but after this particular holiday, they were looking really obvious; I just wanted a slight cover up for them. A fan of MAC, I decided to ask about this foundation at the counter. The assistant recommended this saying it was perfect for my skin - it was great already and, like I thought, only needed slight coverage. I bought it though was a bit wary at first - it looked really sheer and I regretted buying it because I thought it would make my chest look a bit shiny! However, I eventually tested it (with the smallest...

vcarina88x 22.07.2007 · Read review
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Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist

Advantages: Refreshing and cheaper than a primer.
Disadvantages: None really.

...I bought this product because I was initially looking for a primer to go under my make up to keep my my make up in place all day. When I was at university I was on a Performing Arts course with a lot of practical classes and there was also a lot of time spent in hot and stuffy lecture theatres and classrooms. I found that by the afternoon all my make up had come off except my mascara and I thought it looked scruffy. So I went out to find a primer to keep my make up in place. The only ones I could really find were quite expensive so I went and asked in The Body Shop to ask if they did a primer and the lady said she didn't think so. Later that evening I was double checking on The Body Shop website when I came across this product and I noticed it said 'excellent for fixing make up'. So the next day I went out and bought some. I also noticed...

kernow21 22.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist

Body Shop vitamin c face polish-USE SPARINGLY!!

Advantages: Smells great, exfoliates well, tube will last ages
Disadvantages: Not great for sensitive skin

...I bought this exfoliator as I was going away to work in the Alps for a ski season where it would be mius degrees, harsh winds and my skin would take a battering! I needed a good face scrub to get rid of dead skin so my moisturiser was working at its best. Ive used body shop products for years and find their vitamin c face mask excellent, so decided to try this. Fisrt time i used it I loved the thick texture of lots of small particles and the fab zesty scent! It also left my skin quite soft and my moisturiser went in really well afterwards. I have sensitive skin and got no rash or reaction! However, the second time I used it I used more of the product and found that it felt like it was scratching my skin and my cheeks were quite pink afterwards and felt dryer than before I started. I think the concentration of exfoliating...

fifi89 05.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Body Shop Vitamin C Cleansing Face Polish

The Body Shop Vitamin C Ceansing Face Polish

Advantages: gentle and gret for all skin types
Disadvantages: cant think of any

...The Body Shop Vitamin C Cleansing Face Polish is one of the best exfoliators I have ever used. It is a great product for all skin types and there are other products also in the vitamin C range that compliment this particular one. So why is this product so good carry on reading and you are sure to find out. Vitamin C Vitamin C contains a natural antioxidant that helps protect against the worlds pollutatnts and hectic life schedules, it helps restore the skins suppleness and gives your skin back its natural glow. The Cleansing Polish The polish contains jojoba beads that help to lightly buff away your skins dull cells, and helps to reveal a smoother and more radiant complexion. The product itself is gentle enough to use every day without causing damage to the skin, it does the exact opposite and gives your skin a natural glow...

lawjlove 03.10.2007 · Read review
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Great foundation by Body Shop All in One Face base

Advantages: Great coverage, easy to apply, conceals too.
Disadvantages: No refills available.

...I have been using this foundation/powder for a long time and find it fantastic so I thought I?d share my opinion with you. I?ve never been a huge foundation fan and I can?t bear the feeling of having something on my face and when this was recommended to me years ago I tried it and loved it. It combines a concealer and foundation in one so it covers slight blemishes as well as evening out tone, if I have a small red spot this powder will cover it pretty well. It comes in a round silver flip top compact with the Body Shop logo on, and when you flip open the top the sponge is sitting there on top of a plastic panel. When you remove the sponge and open the plastic panel it has a mirror on the other side and the foundation solid powder. You can apply the powder either dry or wet. I always apply dry, so I just use the sponge to sweep...

starjen 23.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Body Shop All-In-One Base

Braun 5580 Silk Epil X'elle Body and Face

Advantages: Easy to use, versatile
Disadvantages: Ingrowing hairs

...I was bought the Braun 5580 by my husband for Christmas (it was on my list)!! Normally retails for about £60 and was bought from Boots. I've been using it religiously for the past 2 months....probably about 4 times a week. I use it on my underarms, legs (upper and lower) and bikini line. I have also used it on my upper lip and my husbands chin. This proved too painful for both of us and we've not done it again....so, although you do get an attachment that enables you to use it on your face, you have to have a very high pain threshold to be able to do so. I've always shaved and occasionally have everything waxed, usually when we're going away on holiday or for a special occasion. I shave my legs and underarms everyday and my bikini line every other day (I find it gets stubbly otherwise)...not an attractive look! The Braun...

rotty64 09.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Braun 5580 SILK-ÉPIL X'elle Body+face EAS

My face is worth protecting

Advantages: smells nice, not greasy, quick drying, Helps third world countires
Disadvantages: Pricey, Only available in body shops which could be tricky

...For the past couple of Christmases I have received loads of miniature health and Beauty products. This trend was started by my girlfriend as a gentle hint to look after myself better. Each time I think that I will never use them. As anyone who read my Body shop face scrub review will know I always receive face scrub but another one of the usual suspects is a moisturiser and hence how I know of the Body Shops face protector. Many of the other moisturises are quite a thin based product that you pour a little bit on your finger and it runs down the sink before you try and put it on your face. Body Shop?s face protector is a nice thick texture and there is danger of this happening. The product contains Cocoa butter, Sesame oil and also numerous Vitamins. The Cocoa is the key moisturising ingredient that the product contains which melts...

mtpatton 11.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of The Body Shop For Men Face Protector

Bronzed Face to match the Bronzed body

Advantages: It leaves you with a natural glow
Disadvantages: Costs loads!

...CLARINS SELF TANNING FACE LOTION VERY HIGH PROTECTION The actual product is a lotion but not a cream and the tube is thinner and harder plastic but there is no section for the lotion. Well, as my previous opinion about Clarins Body Tanning spray, its no use having a tanned body and a white face! I prefer to have a separate tanning lotion for my face, as the skin on the face is more delicate than the body and I do not want to end up with a reaction! Clarins face lotion is a bronzer for the face. At this time of year I could do with a bronze as I hate having skin as white as milk. Clarins face lotion is the best as it is easy to apply and sets in easily. The body spray mentioned in my previous opinion comes in a 150ml sized bottle. For about £12.50 you get a 50ml sized bottle of the face lotion. Although this is quite...

Sweetiesarahjane 01.04.2002 · Read review
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Review of Clarins Self Tanning Face Cream

Vitamin E face mist

Advantages: see text
Disadvantages: see text

...This product is containted in a pretty pink bottle and can be purchased from body shop. The price may seem a little steep but some may think its worth it - completely depends on your personal opinion - its £6.85 for 100ml. I purchased this product due to reviews on the body shop website about "instant moisturisation" and personally, I cant quite see what all the hype is about. It contains vitamin E which everyone knows is exceptional for the skin and its healing processes and blah blah but personally i think youre better off using a cream - at least you know where the cream's been applied! It also contains rosewater which is meant to be soothing for the skin, I just think this makes it smell really nice to be honest. It smells nice yes, but to be honest, I havent actually noticed any change in my skin, nor any difference...

kmtitch666 16.07.2009 · Read review
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Body Shop All in One Face Base

Advantages: Lasts for up to 6 months, not cakey, kind to skin, stylish case, blends quite well
Disadvantages: few shades, not very affective on dark circles, possibly no refills, sponge cracks after a while

...Body Shop All in One Face Base, which is a combined foundation and powder, has been my foundation for 2 years now, it costs £11.50 but lasts me up to 6 months and I use it almost everyday, so it's very good value for money. It used to come with re-fills, but at my body shop I haven't seen any for a good few months, but this may not be the case for larger stores. If I remember correctly refills cost around £8.50. It comes in a stylish silver round case, (which is an improvement on the old packaging),with a mirror which is detatchable and a make up sponge. ****************** It comes in shades 02 to 06, these colours are shown on their website (http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk search under make up & face) and are very accurate compared to the actual colour of the makeup. It gives me good coverage and even though it's a powder base...

LadyStardust91 29.12.2007 · Read review
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