Beauty Product Reviews | Page 2
Didn't Break Me Out.
When I used this last summer, not only was it stinking hot causing me to end up sweating from time to time, I also had quite oily and acne prone skin. I found despite the conditions that it never broke me out (even when I slept in it!) and wouldn't slip off too much from the sweat and humidity.
I really liked the formula of this foundation, especially that the one that was recommended to me as it had a yellow base, perfect for my half Filipino skin. In addition I found it quite easy to work with and easy to apply with clean hands if I was short of time, it also blends really well. I will more than likely go back to using this foundation again this summer.
Where'd My Eyeliner Go?
I've found the most effective way of using this product is getting a cotton pad getting some product on the pad so it's damp and then placing it on my eye for a little bit allowing it to soak in and then with one firm swipe moving from the inner to the out of my eyeball area wiping it off.
Doing that I generally get all my eye-shadow and eye-liner off im one go, it still takes me a bit to get my mascara off but with a few gentle little rubs I manage to get it right off.
I always have it handy dandy when I'm trying to pretend I'm fantastic at make up and go for a nice winged liner. Safe to say, Neutrogena's Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover is sitting right next to me with a cotton bud for any mistakes.
Where'd My Eyeliner Go?
I've found the most effective way of using this product is getting a cotton pad getting some product on the pad so it's damp and then placing it on my eye for a little bit allowing it to soak in and then with one firm swipe moving from the inner to the out of my eyeball area wiping it off.
Doing that I generally get all my eye-shadow and eye-liner off im one go, it still takes me a bit to get my mascara off but with a few gentle little rubs I manage to get it right off.
I always have it handy dandy when I'm trying to pretend I'm fantastic at make up and go for a nice winged liner. Safe to say, Neutrogena's Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover is sitting right next to me with a cotton bud for any mistakes.
Calming.
I really enjoyed using this product, but when thinking about it, I was paying $1.20, for each use of one pad, which I think it's just a little extreme and my beauty therapist recommended that I used it morning and night after using the AVEDA Outer Peace Foaming Cleanser. So it's a lot of money and the claim that it instantly unclogs pores, simply isn't true, however I did feel a slight tingle after the product in the pads started soaking in. I definitely love how soft my skin feels after using them though. Because I realised how expensive it was for me to continue using twice daily, I only use it when I feel as though my skin needs a nice deep cleanse, so after cleaning your face with your favourite cleanser and then rubbing this on your face in small circular motions after something physically intense that leaves your face feeling a little gross, is a great way to calm and clean the skin.
Definitely Do Your Research First.
Worse Than Before I begged to get this as a Christmas gift last year, turns out I ended with worse skin than I had before. I though I was going to gain a whole load of confidence using this product, instead it made my skin a lot worse and dried it out and caused my skin to be inflamed even after I stopped using it, more than likely from the Benzoyl Peroxide. Furthermore, when I initially received it, there was a lot of hype at my high school with other people who had problem skin and they ended up jumping the bandwagon and purchasing this product with their own money. Those others also had a bad experience with ProActiv, which make me really remorseful because If I had started using it they probably wouldn't have either. I remained on course will all instructions for 6 months to no avail and I sincerely regret using this product. This product is practically, trying to bleach your skin and all the advertising says that it works for all different types of problem skin when it simply does not.
If you have not only acne prone skin but sensitive skin as well, I'd recommend staying away from products such as this that contain witch-hazel or alcohol as is strips the skin of moisture.
If you're still interesting in purchasing this product, I received a reply from a Proactiv Representative which entails the following: We estimate that over 85% of people with mild to moderate skin problems see an improvement by using Proactiv over 6-8 weeks – so we’re disappointed to hear that this wasn’t your experience. You’re right - some people do find that Proactiv can cause some redness and drying – in this situation we usually recommend that people reduce how often they use Proactiv from twice a day down to once a day, or even to every second day. Using a non comedogenic moisturiser can also help - and we always recommend that people carry out a patch test (as described in the Proactiv kit) before using the 3 Step System to make sure that it’s suitable for their skin. Other Proactiv products that contain Salicylic Acid rather than Benzoyl Peroxide may be better for people with more sensitive skin, such as Proactiv’s Deep Cleansing Wash, for instance. Failing you may want to seek the help of a health professional.