Beauty products that actually work

[pengaleng]

Did you find something?

I've now paid attention and my eyebrows are still there 24 hours later.

theres some shit called dipbrow by anastasia beverly hills, but over here if you can find an INGLOT shop (one at stratfield iirc) they do a brow gel pomade, which is basically the same thing, theres like 12 different shades, it's really good shit. requires a practise first for skills and the trick is to use the tiniest amount on your brush cus it's REALLY pigmented.

if you think inglot is some weird brand then I've seen wayne goss and lisa eldridge use their products in tutorials/reviews etc

I've got some shit called wunderbrow, which is basically waterproof smudge proof eyebrows but it's really tricky to use, the brush on it aint good

 

[Ms T]

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue is a really glowy nice tinted moisturiser.

 

[Plumdaff]

My report back on the Superdrug Hydrating serum - for under two quid (or under three quid at full price) it's pretty good. My no 1 is still the Vichy Aqualia serum but this is a very good stand in for times when I can't be that spendy.

 

[little_legs]

I need some help. I'd like to try a face moisturizer with a high SPF, can anyone recommend a product they have tried and liked? and did not get skin irritation? Thank you! Ms T ?

 

[moose]

This stuff is great, not easy to get offline and a tad expensive, but good for delicate skin.
Daily Skin Defence SPF 45

 

[Ms T]

I need some help. I'd like to try a face moisturizer with a high SPF, can anyone recommend a product they have tried and liked? and did not get skin irritation? Thank you! Ms T ?

I would use moisturiser then SPF. I like La Roche Posay facial sunscreen.

 

[Geri]

I need some help. I'd like to try a face moisturizer with a high SPF, can anyone recommend a product they have tried and liked? and did not get skin irritation? Thank you! Ms T ?

Well, it depends what you call high. I use Nivea Visage Light Daily Moisturising Creme, which is SPF15. Unless you are planning to lie on a beach, it is more than enough. I have sensitive skin and it doesn't irritate at all.

 

[izz]

I use this Make Yourself Youthful™<br>Sunshield Superfluid™ SPF50+

 

[Rebelda]

I would use moisturiser then SPF. I like La Roche Posay facial sunscreen.

This. I use a plain moisturiser followed by a 'once a day' suncream in summer. SPF moisturisers give me spots and make my eyes sting.

 

[gaijingirl]

Well I bought Janina one the recommendation of pengaleng - only been using it since Wednesday and today my mum asked if my teeth are all my own... Which was both and . Also what passes for a compliment in my family.

I also got the other two step one which I'll try out when Janina is finished for comparison. Both were on special offer at Boots.

 

[pengaleng]

see I told you it's epic toothpaste

 

[little_legs]

Many thanks to moose Ms T Geri izz for suggestions

I ended up getting Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily Defense SPF 50 which I put on top of the moisturizer. Next time though I'll just get a Nivea sunscreen which I'll slap on top of the moisturizer.

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

Many thanks to moose Ms T Geri izz for suggestions

I ended up getting Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily Defense SPF 50 which I put on top of the moisturizer. Next time though I'll just get a Nivea sunscreen which I'll slap on top of the moisturizer.

I'd be interested to hear how you get on with that. I bought their bb cream last summer because it had a high spf and had a sensitivity flare up AND spots
I am looking for a high spf face thing as my face burns/goes pink easily in the sun and of course my freckles come out in force (which X is not so bad but probably a sign I need more than the regular spf15 or 25 or whatever the standard one is.

 

[little_legs]

I'd be interested to hear how you get on with that. I bought their bb cream last summer because it had a high spf and had a sensitivity flare up AND spots
I am looking for a high spf face thing as my face burns/goes pink easily in the sun and of course my freckles come out in force (which X is not so bad but probably a sign I need more than the regular spf15 or 25 or whatever the standard one is.

It makes me look 3 shades paler and it dries the skin. So now I basically put some of that Kiel's, a drop of Clinique BB and lots of Embryolisse in the cup of my palm, mix it, rub my hands and apply the mixture on my face, wash hands with soap and go to work.

 

[Vintage Paw]

Well, the Avene stuff I previously said irritated me doesn't now. In fact I'm about to buy a second lot of the gel cleanser and the moisturiser that is slightly green. I wouldn't go as far as to say "it actually works" but it doesn't make me horribly red and hot and irritated so for me that means it 'works.'

 

[moonsi til]

I bought Body Shop Vitamin E daycream SPF15, nightoil & nightcream, it was 3 for 2 but still came to £30, then I had a £5 off so I bought the Vitamin E cleanser which is £10. My current thing is not using wipes but proper cleanser. I tried the oil cleanser from No7 but it was too oily! A mission to get it off. But so far so good with new regime. Next week I will be near a Lush so will get a Brazened Honey face mask.

 

[Ms T]

Never use wipes!

 

[such and such]

I've been using Simple's micellar water, it's pretty good.

 

[pengaleng]

Never use wipes!

this! never take make up off with wipes, your face wont be clean!

well...

actually you can use wipes, but only to get surface make up off, you still need to do a proper cleanse, you should be double cleansing after a full face of make up for an entire day imo

Ruth Crilley on youtube has her 'a model recommends' channel, she's pretty spot on but does kinda review high end shit, Lisa Eldridge has some good videos on skincare also

 

[8115]

Also don't use wipes because they create so much waste, I'm pretty sure they are not biodegradable.

 

[Ms T]

this! never take make up off with wipes, your face wont be clean!

well...

actually you can use wipes, but only to get surface make up off, you still need to do a proper cleanse, you should be double cleansing after a full face of make up for an entire day imo

Ruth Crilley on youtube has her 'a model recommends' channel, she's pretty spot on but does kinda review high end shit, Lisa Eldridge has some good videos on skincare also

Also Caroline Hirons. Wipes are full of alcohol which dries out your skin. Micellar water also doesn't really get your skin properly clean. Fine for camping but not for everyday use.

I like the Body Shop's camomile cleansing butter and the Rose cleanser from Uma Brennan at Boots. Superdrug's hot cloth cleanser is also quite good.

 

[Ms T]

also oil is good, especially at night.

 

[moose]

I used the much-praised Superdrug serum the other night, and it stung and burned my face, and left me with a raw patch round the eye that looked like Id been punched. Did I do something wrong?

 

[Plumdaff]

I used the much-praised Superdrug serum the other night, and it stung and burned my face, and left me with a raw patch round the eye that looked like Id been punched. Did I do something wrong?

Poor you, something must be irritating your skin. I've been using it most mornings with no sensitivity, although I've found it just okay rather than the astonishing product a lot of the reviews claim it to be.

 

[Ms T]

Poor you, something must be irritating your skin. I've been using it most mornings with no sensitivity, although I've found it just okay rather than the astonishing product a lot of the reviews claim it to be.

I prefer it to the more spendy Vichy Aqualia. Which is handy.

 

[ElizabethofYork]

I use Elemis cleansing balm, which I really love. Followed by Elemis Serum and Elemis Marine Cream. I started using them a couple of years ago and they've made a massive difference to my skin.

 

[izz]

lemon. on spotty middle-aged skin. the darling woman that does my facials said "Take your makeup off when you get home then rub all over your face with a slice of lemon, night cream over the top at bedtime". And she was right . Takes all the redness down and kinda makes them give up

 

[Plumdaff]

I've been trying out the Nip and Tuck Exfoliating Pads and they're not for me, my skin's too dry. I do have a nearly full tub of them I'd be happy to post to someone though.

 

[gaijingirl]

I've been trying out the Nip and Tuck Exfoliating Pads and they're not for me, my skin's too dry. I do have a nearly full tub of them I'd be happy to post to someone though.

I'd like to try them if you really don't mind posting them.

 

[oryx]

Phil Smith hair conditioners - you can get them on offer for £2 in Sainsbury's and they're the best I can remember using (prefer them to Organix and Aussie, which are twice the price).