Not completely skin perfection results...

Advantages: gives rejuvenated, softer skin
Disadvantages: its doesn't actually clear or prevent spots !

...I recently brought this product, in the hope that it would stop my terrible spot breakouts that I get from time to time. It has a gentle exfoliating formula which is supposed to clear and prevent breakouts. For anyone, suffering from breakouts, this sounds brilliant - you think that this is going to be the answer to your prayers! - Except it isn't that good. It doesn't actually clear or prevent breakouts - in my experience! Good Points about this product: - It rejuvenates and helps make the skin soft - It smells nice! - The formula is gentle (I haven't experienced any irritations from use the product and I have sensitive skin :) - The packaging is easy to use, and is not messy. it comes with a pump and so you can extract the product easily without making a mess. - It acts as a gentle exfoliator - it contains a gentle microbead...

crystal18 15.11.2009 (16.11.2009) · Read review
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Review of Clearasil Stayclear Skin Perfecting Wash

Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion is best 4 Acne-prone/sensitive skin

Advantages: Hydrates my skin without giving the oily feeling, controls oil & minimizes the look of my pores
Disadvantages: It doesn't have a relaxing scent

...light & yet moisturizing. THE EFFECT Most creams/moisturizers give me the oily look & feel a few hours after applying but Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion is different. It doesn't make me feel oily at all. In fact, it gives me the matte finish. Since it controls the oil on my face, it minimizes the look of my pores! If only for that, I totally love this product. It gave me the smooth feeling after just a week of using it. VERDICT I love this product and I will use it again! I'd recommend it to people who usually breakout as a result of heavy creams. Finally a moisturizer that calms skin irritation & hydrates without the greasy feeling. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INGREDIENTS: Water (Aqua), Dicaprylyl Maleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Retinol...

russian_doll 07.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion Oil Free Moisturiser

In A Perfect World this would be a bit cheaper!

Advantages: Smoothes and mattifies skin, great smell, leaves skin glowing
Disadvantages: A bit pricey

...I can be a bit on the obsessive side when it comes to fancy creams and potions for my skin - I own a cupboard full of moisturisers, exfoliators, face masques, all of which I use in the hope that if I look after my skin properly at the grand old age of 25, by the time I reach 40 I'll look as youthful as a 30 year old! I love Origins products and the A Perfect World range really appealed to my anti-aging quest - their tagline is "Banish Youth Offenders long before they cause visible signs of oxidation, deterioration, dehydration" and they focus on prevention rather than cure. The White Tea Skin Guardian is packed with Silver Tip White Tea, an antioxidant which has long been thought to be key to the anti-aging process. The Origins website says "Long, long before the benefits of Silver Tip White Tea were discovered as a miraculous skin...

bubblegum_princess 03.12.2008 · Read review
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Review of Origins A Perfect World White tea skin guardian

Skin's guardian angel

Advantages: Makes skin beautiful - glowing and more even
Disadvantages: Price (but it's worth it)

...Fed up of a face that looked like a pair of saggy y fronts, I decided my face needed a quick fix. Face masks weren't going to cut it this time. My skin looked tired, grey and dull. I'd heard lots of wonderful things about Origins Skin Guardian from friends and members of Ciao. They gushed about how their skin was transformed. As I love Origins products anyway, I went to the counter and grabbed a sample. I ended up buying the 30ml size the day after. This product is a serum that is applied before moisturiser in the morning and evening. It's not intended as a substitute for moisturising but as an additional step towards perfect skin. It is based on white tea, which is meant to be even better for your skin than green tea because is has very high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants tame skin nasties called free radicals, which can...

ring_of_roses 22.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Origins A Perfect World White tea skin guardian

Pricey but perfect skin

Advantages: Softens, smooths and plumps up your skin
Disadvantages: The Price

...colour of soft turquoise. Available in two sizes ? 30 ml and 50 ml. It?s nothing startling, but it?s not too awful to be on display on your dressing table either. ###The Promise### ?Frees your skin of flakiness and roughness, softens fine lines and makes pores seem smaller, less obvious for a smooth seamless feeling - right away. Beneath this instant skin perfection, skin is continuously smoothed for hours after application. With regular use helps eliminate redness that results from wind and temperature change. Helps fade the appearance of dark spots and discolourations over time.?1 Does it live up to its promise. Yes, yes and more yes! I?ve been using this for a couple of months now but from day one I experienced a visible difference in the quality and tone of my skin. I cannot emphasise enough that I really do have...

fantasybeliever 18.05.2004 · Read review
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Review of Estee Lauder Idealist Skin Refinisher

Origins A perfect world white tea skin guardian

Advantages: Gives you lovely smooth, fresh looking skin
Disadvantages: None

...I'm nearly 40 and have always had pretty good skin but over the last 6months or so i've started to look....well a bit knackered really! I love reading product reviews as i can't afford to make mistakes with cosmetics etc so bought this product based on previous reviews. I'm not easily impressed but i LOVE this stuff! It smells lovely and fresh not overpowering. I put it on over moisturiser as i'd already done that when postie arrived( i got it cheap on e-bay! 15ml for £10.51 inc p&p, 30ml costs about £26 so quite a saving!) The packaging is quite simple but i think its whats inside that counts. Even after the first application my skin looked instantly smoother and my foundation looked fresh and better than usual. I can't see any thing wrong with this product, and you only need a small amount so i can see it lasting ages. The price...

sreet68 28.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Origins A Perfect World White tea skin guardian

Ge ready for perfect skin

Advantages: Sorts out problem skin, leaves you with a soft face
Disadvantages: The cost!!!

...*Introduction* I decided to buy this product after a recommendation from a friend who swears by it. I am 20 and I have combination skin which is prone to redness around the nose, dry patches on my forehead, blackheads on my nose and occasional spots and dry patches on the rest of my face. I bought Estee Lauder Idealist Skin Refinisher on ebay for £30, in a gift box which also contained Micro D, Deep Thermal Refinisher and Refinishing Eye Serum. The product promises to renew your skin leaving it soft and smooth to touch by 'freeing the skin of flakiness and roughness, softening fine lines and making pores seem smaller', by getting rid of all the dead skin cells that build up on your face. You are meant to apply the product every morning and evening, after you cleanse but before you moisturise. *Price and Packaging* I find...

CezaWeza 14.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Estee Lauder Idealist Skin Refinisher

3 steps to perfect skin!

Advantages: You do get perfect skin
Disadvantages: Skin can dry out if used too much.

...is pretty strong. Because it's an oily skin formula, it is definetly not suited for normal skin or anything dryer. But myself having combination skin, I think it works well, because even though my skin on the cheeks can get dry with continual rubbing, i don't have to leave it on that long and can concentrate on the oilier regions such as the T-zone, and that creates the perfect balance and leaves my skin fresh and comfortable. Again, it's good to get the balance and timing of how much product you want for how long on which parts of your face, so leaving it on too long leads to tightness, dryness, and even dandruffy flakes on the surface of the skin(!). So with strong formulas like this oily skin one, you need some time to adjust to it, and make a set routine. -DIRECTIONS- Press the pump to dispense the needed amount. Lather...

April_Angel 19.04.2008 · Read review
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Review of Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Oily Skin

Estee Lauder. Such lovely smooth skin!

Advantages: Really hydrates the skin, feels nice, has an spf
Disadvantages: A bit pricey!

...since I am still quite young still doesn't seem to be a problem for me, but it is called 'Future Perfect' so maybe it means my skin will be absolutely wonderful forever if I keep using it! The moisturiser does not irritate my skin or make it sensitive in the slightest. The cream also has an SPF of 15 which is great since I tend not to consciously put on SPF unless its sun cream in summer, so this is a great way to get some extra protection for your skin. I like the fact that this face cream has a good long shelf life. It is to be used within 24 months of being opened, so if you don't use it everyday or misplace it you are safe in the knowledge that it won't go out of date for a while. The directions of use are to apply to the face in the mornings and evenings after cleansing. I generally just apply it at night though since I...

ivytoad 23.01.2008 (02.12.2008) · Read review
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Review of Estee Lauder Future Perfect Anti-Wrinkle Radiance Cream SPF 15 (Dry Skin)

Almost 3 steps to perfect skin

Advantages: It works
Disadvantages: the price the moisturizer

...I'll admit I love lotions and potions for your skin, but when it comes to actually cleansing it using some greasy runny cleanser than a stinging tonerthat never really appealed so in all honesty good old soap and water ruled the day! So when I heard about Clinique's 3 step cleansing system it intrigued me as it seemed alot easier. However the price didn't so I put it to the back of my mind till I found myself prosing the goodies on offer in Macy's as you do! Given that Clinique is a sister company of the US cosmetic manufacturer Estee Lauder you'd expect their range to be slightly cheaper over in the US. However I wasn't expecting it to be that cheap! I was lucky to be able to purchase a trial size version of the 3 steps system for just over $23. The moisturizer in my pack retails for $20 normally as this is not a trial size. Prior to...

jo1l 08.06.2003 (28.02.2004) · Read review
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Review of Clinique 3 Step Skin Care