little white truths

Full review here. This is the first Bioderma product that I've liked, and I liked it a lot. Indeed, it's one of those products that I've liked more and more the longer I've used it. It's a blue coloured gel that cleans well and smells great, and this little 15ml sample size has lasted me for ages so the full sized product would be good value. Few cleansers clean as well as this one does: I really notice how fresh my face feels after using it. Purchase? Yes.

Asap Ultimate Hydration

Full review here. This was a gift with purchase and I'm so glad I received it. It smells divine, feels velvety on the skin and it's super rich so my dry skin loves it. It plumps my skin and all but removes the appearance of my fine lines, plus it leaves my skin so smooth that it's a great base for applying makeup. It's quite a heavy cream so some people mightn't like to apply it every day, but I'm more than happy to - especially in the cooler months when my skin is more dry. Purchase? Yes.


Suki Balancing Day Lotion, Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser and Suki Concentrated Clarifying Toner

I've reviewed the day lotion here, the cleanser here and the toner here. In short, the cleanser became an HG product for me from the first moment I used it; and the toner and lotion aren't designed for my dry skin but I think they're great products and they helped clear up my blemishes in less than two weeks. The only thing I don't like about the lotion and toner is the smell - it's pungent and hurts my nose a bit. The cleanser, however, is to die for and the lemon scent is delicious. Repurchase? Yes to all three (especially the cleanser), but I'd probably buy the dry skin versions of the other two.


Urban Skincare Co Chill Out Bath Bomb and Detoxifying Bath Salts

I've reviewed the bath bomb here and the bath salts here. In sum, I was hoping to love these products because it's been ages since I've been able to have a bath (we don't have one at home) but unfortunately I didn't get much enjoyment from using these. They didn't smell wonderful or add anything different to the experience of having a bath. Foo! I love other Urban Skincare products, but these didn't hit the mark. Purchase? No.


Aveda Dry Remedy Daily Moisturising Oil

I've received so many samples of this product over the years that I was able to write a full review (see here). While I do like it, there's no way I'd pay $40 for the full size - even though it would no doubt last a long time - because I'm not prepared to spend lots of money on haircare and never have been. Plus this has a really strong ginger scent that lingers on my hair and interferes with my perfume, and that to me is a reason not to buy it. Purchase? No.

Nars Makeup Removing Water

I received two samples of this one and they've been handy to travel with, but the product isn't something I would buy because I don't have the dough to spend $38 on makeup remover - especially one that I get through as quickly as I do this one. It's a nice product though and it does the job, so don't discount it if you're happy to fork out the cash. It's free of soap, oil and alcohol, and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. Purchase? No.

Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick in Grace

Full review here. This was a gift with purchase and my husband loved the colour on me so much (he loves nudes and hates brights) that he wanted to buy it for me, but would you believe it, I said no?!?! The reason being that I'm not happy to spend $39 on a lipstick when I can buy ones that perform better from Shanghai Suzy or Sportsgirl for a fraction of the price. While this one feels lovely and looks beautiful on, it doesn't stay put so I don't think it's worth the outlay. Purchase? No.

Urban Skincare Co Daily Hand & Body Cleanser

Sudocrem

I've included this here because while we were away, I used it for the first time as a mask. I'd seen online that it's great for targeting pimples and other skin irritations, and does a lot towards soothing redness. From my brief experience with the product, I think that's true and I can see why many use it as an overnight mask to manage blemishes. I have a big tub of this that we use for my daughter, so I might keep using it and write a full review once I have more idea of how it performs. Purchase (for myself)? Maybe.

Urban Skincare Co Body Bar with Ginger Root

As you may know, I'm not a soap person but my husband is, so I always give him the soaps I receive in subscription boxes: he's more than happy with that arrangement! I also use those soaps so I can say something about them in these posts, since I know that many lasses love a good soap product. Happily this is a nice one and it lathers and cleans well. We've been storing one of these Urban Skincare ones in the bathroom and I'd recommend it if you're a soap person: it does the job well and it's a pleasure to use. Plus I love Urban Skincare's packaging and we're happy to display the products in the bathroom. Purchase? Maybe for my husband.



Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray

I've been through four of these now since I received so many in subscription boxes. Unfortunately I don't think it's a great product and I'm glad to see the back of it. It claims to last up to 16 hours and describes itself as an 'ultra fine long wear makeup setting spray'. I found that it doesn't hydrate well, and it definitely doesn't last as long as claimed. Plus it's not worth the price tag. Purchase? No.

In sum

What a truckload of products I managed to finish off in the space of ten days! Still, as mentioned I did take away products that were either heading towards being finished, or smaller in size so there wasn't a lot of product to get through. The best items in the bunch are the Suki products (mainly the exfoliating cleanser), the Asap cream and the Bioderma cleanser.

I should have a good few more empties by the end of this month since I didn't quite finish a number of products while we were away, but they should be done by the end of June. My beauty stores are looking a lot less overwhelming these days (thanks largely to my spending ban and now the low-buy that I'm on), so that's a plus. I had way too much stuff for a while there!