bio-oil face cream

Advantages: helps cover scars etc
Disadvantages: none

...I have been using this face cream for quite a well now. I started to use it when i was in a car accident and i have quite a large scar in between my eyes. It's shaped like a backward L. For a year or two i kept putting on loads of make up to cover the scar. But i noticed this face cream and started using it twice a day. The redness in my scar has started to fade. The scar is really not noticeable now. I find the cream very reasonable. It's not too oily and goes on really easy. It has totally given me the confidence to not wear make-up and the scar has totally faded. The cream didn't irritate my skin, it made it feel soft and full of life again. The scar in between my eyes was quite sensitive but it ain't now thanks to Bio-oil. The product is great value for money and you can get it from most stores....

cody0405 15.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Bio-Oil Face Cream

8 hour cream - not really the best thing for your face

Advantages: great if you intend to milk cows
Disadvantages: smell, balmy-thickness, terrible under makeup, better as lip balm

...I know a lot of people will disagree with this review, but having worked for Elizabeth Arden (amongst other beauty houses) I feel that the balm-like thickness, stickyness and smell of the 8 hour cream is probably not the best thing to put on your face for normal everyday use. I have seen it's benefits used in the short-term for severely dry or damaged skin, but for the normal, oily, or sensitive skins, I wouldn't recommend it for continued use. It's lovely for the hands, feet, elbows and other dry skin areas, don't forget that this product spawned from the idea of farmers softening cow udders from becoming chapped from prolonged use, and as most of us don't have faces that go through the rigors of cow udders being milked, it's probably not the best idea to use this on your face everyday if you have normal or sensitive skin as it's far...

ruby_roo 19.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream

The Best Skin Moisturizer

Advantages: quickly absorbs into skin, non greasy, reduces scars, stretchmarks and aging skin, affordable, can find at local pharmacy, only need a small amount, therefore it lasts
Disadvantages: wish it came in bigger bottle

...discomfort and improving the appearance of skin. Bio Oil moisturizes even the driest of skin using vitamin A and vitamin E, which are known for their ability to promte healthy rejuvenation of the skin tissue. It also contains the natural oils, calendula, lavender and rosemary. These have been used for centuries to help maintain healthy skin, leaving your skin smooth and soft. Its uses seem endless. It can be used to replace your current facial moisturizer and can also be used as a hand and cuticle cream, a nourishing after sun treatment and as a skin replenishing bath oil. Unlike most products these days, Bio Oil goes a long way. It is very easy to use. You simply rub it in wherever your skin is dry. It rubs in easily, leaving a soft layer on your skin. This layer is a protective layer, that stops the harms of daily life causeing any...

silverawna 17.10.2002 · Read review
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Rub that cream all over my face!

Advantages: It works!
Disadvantages: It is expensive!

...A while back now I was given this Guinot Gentle Face Exfoliating Cream as a freebie from a friend who was using me as a guinea pig for her work as a beautician, I generally do not go in for all the fancy creams, lotions and potions designed to make us beautiful but what the hell, it was free. Exfoliating is a process that gets rid of dead skin, prevents pores from becoming clogged and generally makes you feel much cleaner than washing with soap and water alone, again this was not something I had really gone in for before now as I have always been fairly happy with my skin but after using this stuff it is something I regularly do now. So does this cream work? Well yeah it seems to, my skin felt very soft and smooth after using this and I could definitely tell the difference myself and the evidence from the before and after swabs...

candy-pink 18.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Guinot Gentle Face Exfoliating Cream (Gommage Grain D'Eclat)

Creme de la mer face cream

Advantages: You see results quickly
Disadvantages: Expensive

...provides a nice base for make up. Some of the reviews have said that its too thick but I haven't found this - as you need to rub the cream on your hand until its gone clear before applying. The scent is inoffensive & very light - I've used creams like decleor before which has a strong scent but personally I don't like that & I don't feel like something with a heavy scent can be good for your skin. If you are looking to get this crème I would suggest going on the crème de la mer website & finding a place which stocks it near you & asking for a sample to use. A sample size should last for at least a week & it'll give you an idea what it can do for your skin as it is a lot of money to pay for a face cream. Failing that then buy a sample on ebay - although not ideal - you'll get a sample for less than £5 and spending that is better than...

shadia 25.02.2007 · Read review
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Review of Creme de la Mer Creme de la Mer Face Cream

Amazing face cream

Advantages: Good for dry/sensitive skin
Disadvantages: Quite expensive

...My wife uses this moisturiser and she says it is amazing! Some of her friends have found the creme quite rich but she has dry/sensitive skin and Creme De La Mer has been fantastic in sorting it out. The only downside is the price tag although it does last about 3 months and she says it is definitely worth the money. My wife also started using one of their serums as well which then made the creme last longer and the serum makes smaller amounts of the creme soak in better to dry skin. You can also buy the creme in bigger 60ml pots which does help make it a bit cheaper if it's something you would use all the time. And of you really love it you can spend about £800 on the litre sized pot which saves 400 overall - although we've personally stuck to the smaller pots!...

nemo54321 30.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Creme de la Mer Creme de la Mer Face Cream

Avon Basics Face Cream

Advantages: It feels soft, smooth and refreshing!
Disadvantages: It makes you seem paler! :(

...I bought this face cream when there was an offer in my Avon catalogue, buy one get two free. I thought this was a bargain as one 200ml tub of this Rich Moisture Face Cream only cost £1.49. When I first put some on I was in heaven, it made my skin feel so smooth and soft. I loved everything about this luxurious face cream, even the smell was gorgeous. I continued to put some on at least once every day... until... ... I went on holiday, I didn't take the face cream with me, but when I came back (and had a lovely glowing tan) I decided to start using the face cream again. When I applied some I remembered how soft it left your skin, this is where I found my disadvantage, the face cream made my face seem pale and my tan seemed faded. I washed it off immediately, and now I can't use it because I want to keep my radiant tan! I...

Rine 12.06.2003 · Read review
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Review of Avon Basics Rich Moisture Face Cream

Astral cream, a heavenly moisturiser

Advantages: An excellent moisturiser
Disadvantages: None

...and on supermarket and chemist shelves nowadays are so much more sophisticated. Astral and Nivea have been lifelong favourites of mine, both creams are affordable and effective. When you open the tub of Astral cream and remove the inner foil lid the perfumed cream smells really strong. The perfume is a favourite smell of mine but those with sensitive skin may think that the cream would be far too strong for them. Astral cream is pure white and thickly whipped. As you load your fingertips with the cream you will notice that it is quite greasy, I have dry skin so this appeals to me. During the colder weather I always seem to end up with rough skin on my elbows and knees but a few applications of Astral soon smooths it out. I not only use Astral as a moisturiser but I use it to remove my make up too, it certainly isn't expensive so you don't feel...

Sarahjh1 21.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Astral Rich Moisturising Cream

Bio-Oil: Good Replacement for a Night Cream!

Advantages: Unique product, useful for many skin problems, feels good
Disadvantages: Expensive, a bit greasy, results vary for each person

...helped a little with scars, a lot with dry skin/lips/cuticles, but not so much for uneven skin or blemishes (and the other things haven't been a problem for me... yet). I believe that results differ from person to person (see below). - CAN BE USED ALL OVER: This is safe for use on the face and body, and also during pregnancy, when stretch marks can be a problem. *DISADVANTAGES* - PRICE: This product is expensive, there's no getting round it, and it rarely seems to be on special offer. However, I have found that you can buy a giant 120ml size in Costco for only £10.99, so if you are able to shop there then that's sorted! If not, however, remember that a little does goes a long way with this product, and if you're using it instead of a night cream, it's likely to either cost the same or be even cheaper! - DIFFERENT RESULTS FOR DIFFERENT...

sakura_latte 13.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Bio-Oil Face Cream

All in one miracle cream!

Advantages: many products in 1, saves money, rubs in easily
Disadvantages: expensive on the high street

...MIRACLE CREAM I started using the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream because of all the fantastic reviews it had, and I must say it fulfilled all of the expectations I had plus more. It truly is a miracle cream and is affordable. Being the well known brand of Elizabeth Arden you can find it in most department stores and high street stores such as Boots however I would recommend buying it online as you will find it?s a lot cheaper. On the CheapSmells website you can buy a 50ml tube for £11.90, I have seen it not online for prices in excess of £20 so you are definitely better off buying online. You can get the 8 hour face cream in sizes 30ml and 50ml. You can also get the miracle hand cream in 75ml. The cream itself is mainly used as a skin protectant and can help with problems such as dry, flaky skin. But the miracle with this cream is that...

chinky_boy123 25.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream