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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser

21 May
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser

I recently tried out a sample of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser – a quick-lathering cleansing foam that claims to thoroughly remove impurities and visibly reduces excess oil on skin’s surface, while leaving skin looking more balanced. The cleanser claims to be gentle enough for sensitive skin and to clean skin without over-drying. Whatever… This [...]

L’oreal Lash Architect 4D Mascara

20 May
L'oreal Lash Architect 4D Mascara

L’oreal Lash Architect 4D Black Laquer Mascara comes in a nice, futuristic-looking tube and claims to build “captivating lashes with each and every brush stroke by providing volume, length, texture and curl”. Apparently the formula contains exceptionally long, rigid 4mm nylon fibres (the same material that false eyelashes are made from) that will build volume, mould & [...]

Maybelline The Rocket Mascara

17 May
Maybelline The Rocket Mascara

Maybelline The Rocket Mascara is the latest in the Volum’ Express range of mascaras.  It has a patented ‘Supersonic Brush’ (a brush faster than the speed of sound, this I must see…) with micro bristles that promises to deliver explosive, beautiful lashes that are 8 times bigger, smoother & more even. I usually take Maybelline’s ads with [...]