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I received the nude by nature Natural Mineral cover in Light/Medium skin tone at the natural beauty month event and am completely happy with this product. I have used mineral powders before in various brands and it all comes down to preparing your skin beforehand. Firstly, I make sure my skin is feeling as moisturised as possible, and it is recommended to use a good primer before applying the powder. I did not use a primer but as my skin was feeling silky smooth, this was not an issue for me. Though I have a couple of blemishes on my face, I was impressed that the application did smooth out my complection satisfactorily for a light daily application of make up. Follow the recommended instructions by tipping a small amount of powder into the lid, then dip the brush in the powder, turn upside down so the powder can fall into the brush then apply in circular strokes to the face until the desired cover is reached. This will be easy if your skin is smooth. Following this process I applied some blush and eye makeup and had a very natural face which lasted the full day. This will not provide a full cover but if you have good skin then this product does give a great complexion and this is the only reason I only gave 4 stars.

I purchased the John Frieda Violet Crush for blondes purple conditioner from the Rewards Room as this is one product that I usually use on my fine blonde hair. My hair is naturally blonde but with grey coming through and as a result I do home colouring to cover the grey. It is important to use a good purple shampoo and conditioner to help assist in ensuring the hair does not get brassy and I have found this product is something that certainly helps. After using the shampoo and rinsing my hair thoroughly I apply a generous quantity of conditioner to the ends of my long hair, combing it through carefully then I add a bit more to the crown and comb that through, ensuring all my hair has been conditioned. I thoroughly rinse the hair and it is left lovely and soft.

I received the Jergen's Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturiser as part of the 2021 Best in Beauty Awards Trial Team. This moisturiser comes in a large 221 ml tube with a flip top and this makes it very easy to use and apply just enough moisturiser as needed. The moisturiser is of a very light consistency and spreads very easily over the skin. There is a definite tropical scent which is quite pleasant but also dissipates very quickly. The skin is hydrated very well upon application and after using it there is a noticeable golden glow developing even after the first application. Further applications appear to enrich this glow. This product is recommended for fair to medium skin tones and I fall into that category but if you have darker skin then this glow may not be evident. It also claims to have a firming effect but I have not noticed any definite firming even after using for several days. This may occur after a longer period of use. My skin does feel better moisturised and has a very natural golden glow developing after using this moisturiser for several days.

I purchased the nude by nature Allure Defining Mascara 01 Black from the Rewards Room. Having used many nude by nature products I was expecting a good product and for me I was not disappointed. As my lashes are quite light and fine, using this mascara definitely defined my lashes, gave them body and overall provided a very satisfactory result and more than pleased with the finish. The mascara is in a lovely gold tube and when the wand is removed it is very tight which would remove excess mascara loading onto the wand. I found it very easy to use and would be happy to purchase this again.

I purchased the John Frieda Violet Crush for blondes intense purple shampoo from the Rewards Room as this is one product that I do use for my fine blonde hair which I colour at home to cover the grey that is now coming through my otherwise natural blonde hair. The purple shampoo does help eliminate the brassiness that sometimes occurs when doing home colouring for blonde hair. The shampoo comes out purple in a fine stream and easy to squeeze from the plastic tube so there is not too much wastage if you are careful. My hair is quite long and I need to apply a bit more to ensure all areas are lathered. The shampoo does lather very well and it is necessary to rinse very carefully to ensure it is all washed out before applying conditioner.

I purchased the Max Factor Lipfinity 24 HRS in 070 Spicy in a duo pack containing Step 1 Lip Colour + Step 2 Top Coat. Unfortunately these items were not in the correct position in the duo box when I received it from Rewards Room. I did apply them in the correct order but as the Lipfinity Lip Colour is very moist and quite a rich colour and consistency there was too much applied to my lips initially. It was difficult to tidy up the lips as the colour is intense and definite. Applying the top coat only made matters worse and I ended up with messy looking lips. I would suggest trying this product on a day you are not venturing out as the colour is intense and needs to be applied with great care. As a result I have not been game to retry using this on its own but will update if I do have better luck.

I purchased the Lipfinity Top Coat as part of the Max Factor Lipfinity 24 Hrs duo pack in 070 Spicy. This was offered in the Rewards Room and when I received the pack there are 2 products marked Step 1 Lip Colour + Step 2 Top Coat. Within the pack the items were incorrectly contained so applying them in the wrong order provided a terrible result with very messy lips. Using the Top Coat alone does leave the lips feeling very moist and hydrated but I would not recommend using the lip colour in conjunction with the top coat at all due to the messy finish. The lip colour is in a moist wand which is very rich and once applied the colour is definite and not easy to fix if you make a mistake. Also it is too moist to add the top coat as it is designed. The lips are left feeling very moist without any greasy feeling if you only use this product.

I recently purchased La Nuit Tresor L'eau de Parfum by Lancome as I had just run out of my regular Tresor fragrance. This parfum is more subtle than the original Tresor but I can only describe it as delicious. A complete stranger walked past me and came back and commented how lovely I smelt and asked what fragrance I was wearing. That is how you know a fragrance works for you. It is more expensive than the regular Tresor. The bottle shape is different too with a pointy base so It has to sit sideways, unless you just keep it in the box. I purchased my 75 ml from Chemist Warehouse when it was on special and am loving it completely.

I was thrilled to be trialling the Elizabeth Arden Visible Brightening Spot Correcting Night Capsules for Beauty Heaven as I have previously trialled other Elizabeth Arden capsules. Using these grey capsules is very easy and the required dose for covering the entire face is contained in one single dose. It is so easy, just twist the top and squeeze the serum onto palm of your hand then apply all over the face, avoiding the eye area. The serum glides on so smoothly, feels absolutely luxurious when applied and there is sufficient to even blend on the neck area. I also used what was on my hands for the back of my hands too, not wanting to waste a single drop. Since starting this product my skin has improved in general appearance unbelievably. I had a blemish from a biopsy many years ago and even this has blended in. My pores are noticeably diminished, my age spots appear to have faded to a degree and overall my skin appears so much younger. A very definite visible improvement is evident. My skin appears to be glowing much more since I started using these amazing capsules and will definitely be continuing to use them. I also feel that my skin has found new elasticity and feels more firm even though this is not a claim make for the product. The grey capsules are in a clear plastic container which is easy to open and only one capsule is needed and used at night after thoroughly cleansing the face.

I received the L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Serum as part of the trial team. This serum is much thicker than other serums and only two or three drops are required to apply on a clean face and neck as the richness of the serum allows it to spread very easily. There is a very distinct essence to this yellow serum but it dissipates very quickly when applied to the skin. The serum is recommended to be used both in the morning and evening on clean skin and then normal routine is applied. In the first two weeks of the trial I only used the serum and did notice a great improvement in the quality of my skin and after another two weeks and using moisturiser as well I have noticed my fine lines have decreased. The deeper lines still appear but not as prominent but that is due to my mature age. The bottle is opaque so it is difficult to see how much is left. The dropper only seems to allow collection of two or three drops which is sufficient. Only the fragrance and the inability to see how much product is left has reduced my point score from 5 stars. A great addition to the Age Perfect range of products for the more mature users.