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Before starting the trial, I was already a bit hesitant about using this moisturiser, as I am very reluctant to use anything but my usual facial skincare routine. I have broken capillaries on my face and I really do need to use a specialised facial moisturiser which manages this condition. Nonetheless, I decided to try the Glow Lab Facial Moisturiser for the purpose of this trial. As expected, it wasn't cooling or soothing enough for my skin, but that it just because it isn't designed for broken capillaries. But, as mentioned, I my skin needs a specialised product, so unfortunately, this facial cream was not suitable for me. It has a nice texture and subtle fragrance and I would imagine that it would be more suitable for a slightly mature but normal skin as it contains Vitamin E. I like that this moisturiser contains natural plant oils (macadamia, rosehip and shea) as well as various essential oils.

I used these strips twice during the trial period. I do tend to get a lot of stubborn blackheads on my nose but try to manage these by exfoliating twice a week. After using the Biore Pore Strip as directed, it did remove some of the stubborn blackheads from my nose, particularly from the bridge. I think I need to optimise my technique of applying the strip to my nose, in that I found it didn’t stick that well to the sides of my nose and hence didn’t remove as many blackheads there. But this is probably something that can be improved with repeated use. Overall, the strips were easy to use and I like that they take only 10 minutes to dry. I would recommend these strips if you tend to get a lot of blackheads on your nose and are short on time as they don’t take too long to work.

The Dermal Therapy Sensitive Skin Lotion is a great, fragrance free, gentle moisturising lotion for the body that can be used on a daily basis, ideally after showering. The consistency is just right, not too runny or thick (I usually find that other fragrance free body lotions are too thin or runny). I also felt that it cooled and soothed my skin after showering. I can imagine this lotion is great for sensitive skins and would even use it on my 5 year old son. I would definitely purchase this for future use and recommend it to others, especially those with sensitive skins. The only minor issue was that the pump on the bottle didn’t work properly so I had to remove the whole cap and pump to get the product out. Other than that, I was extremely happy with this moisturiser and would happily purchase it again for future use.

As the tube says, the Du'it Tough Hands Fragrance Free gel cream is truly industrial strength hand repair. This product has a thick gel-like consistency and is very much a treatment cream. Whilst my hands have been a bit dry to due winter weather and central heating, they are not cracked or extremely dry. Initially, I was using this twice a day but felt that it was too heavy for me. Once a day was enough to keep my hands soft. Although, I think if you are someone who has to wash your hands several times a day due to your work, this would be a great treatment cream, as it would both moisturise, soothe and repair your skin. Once the product dries, it is not greasy which would be a must if you use your hands a lot! I recommend this for daily use if you have extremely dry hands or less frequently if using as a treatment product.

I love this brush. Not only does it feel great to use, but I can brush my hair without the brush getting caught on tangles. I have noticeably fewer tangles and knots in my hair which is reasonably long (below shoulder length). This is important to me as I am conscious of breaking or pulling out any hair due to tugging on knots (this has become especially important to me after having my son, as my hair thickness is not what it used to be). I feel like the brush does massage my scalp somehow, I actually enjoy using it! I also think my hair feels less frizzy, as perhaps the oils in my scalp are being distributed along the lengths of my hair? I’m not sure if this is the reason, but my hair does feel smoother. I would definitely recommend this brush, especially to those who are trying to avoid losing hair due to breakage.

I’ve used the regular Dermal Lip Therapy Lip Balm before and was happy to use this Pawpaw enriched version. It hydrated, softened and smoothed my lips immediately, without being greasy or sticky. It is a great every day lip balm and I like the subtle pawpaw flavour/scent. I kept the tube on my kitchen bench so that it was within easy reach and reapplied a few times a day. The tube tip is slanted and very smooth and easy to glide over the lips. The lip balm is also very easy to squeeze out of the tube, unlike some other lip balms. I would recommend this lip balm to anyone who likes a not greasy product that they can reapply several times a day. I would certainly use it again. I also like that this lip balm is Australian made & owned – that’s not so easy to find nowadays!

I tried this exfoliating skin brightener twice during the trial period. The gel was easy to distribute over my face and although the instructions cautioned that sensitive skins may need to rinse off the product after a minute, I didn’t feel any unpleasant sensation, so I was able to leave it on without any problems. I expected my skin to feel smoother the next day (as it does when I use my usual exfoliating serum which contains an AHA) but the smoothing effect was only slightly noticeable. I wasn’t sure if it had a brightening effect on my skin, but to be honest I think I’d have to use it for a longer period to really be able to tell. I’d recommend this product to others if they want to try an exfoliant which has an active ingredient (glycolic acid) but which is not too harsh on more sensitive skins.

I used this moisturiser all over my body every second day during the trial period. I loved the creamy but non-greasy consistency and the coconutty/buttery smell. It was easy to distribute all over my body and not too thick or too runny. I like the tube with a flip-top cap, very easy to open. It made my skin feel very soft, hydrated, smoother and a little bit firmer. I’m not sure about the colour/glow effect, as the weather has been cool and I’ve been wearing pants and long sleeves on most days –I think I’d notice if it was giving my skin a glow if the weather was warmer and I was wearing more baring clothes. I really do like this product and will continue to use it into spring and summer as I’ll be able to better notice the glow effect then. I’d recommend it to others and would buy it to use in future.

The product came as 2 creams in one jar, the lilac cream is ‘revolumise’ and the white cream is ‘resculpt’. I thought it very practical that both creams were contained in one jar as this saves on both packaging and space on my bathroom vanity unit. I very much appreciated the product guide that came with the creams which showed where on the face to apply each cream. I applied the creams morning and night in an upward motion. The product had a fresh, neutral smell, reminiscent of other Clinique creams I have used in the past. The creams were beautifully rich and yet not greasy. My skin felt wonderfully soft and hydrated after I’d used the products. My skin is prone to redness (I have broken capillaries) but after using the creams my skin felt soothed. I think my skin looked less red and more hydrated after using these products, but it didn’t revolumise my skin as much as I’d hoped. That being said, I’ve experienced significant volume loss particularly in my cheeks in my mid-forties, so it is a big ask to expect a cream to fix that. I would say that up until I was in my early forties, these creams would have given my skin a fresh hydrated look, so I would definitely recommend trying them. I was pleasantly surprised at the level of hydration and softness that the creams provided, as I have used other Clinique moisturisers in the past and found that they didn’t provide enough hydration for my skin. I have combination skin, but in recent years have found that I need to use a richer moisturiser, especially in winter. Overall, I recommend the product especially if your skin is still only in the early stages of volume loss.

I received the Maybelline New York Color Sensational Made for All Lipstick in shades Plum for me and Mauve for me. The Mauve shade is a versatile nude shade suited to daytime wear and suited to those with fairer complexions. While I liked the shade, I felt it was a bit pale for my lips which are naturally high in pigment. But I would happliy wear it mixed with a darker shade. The Plum shade is a bright pinkish red which I would describe as more of a bright cherry than plum. It is really pretty and brightened my face with a pop of colour. It can be worn for evening or also for daytime if you are into a bold lip (which I am). To me it felt like the Mauve shade had a thicker, creamier consistency whereas the Plum was thinner, more like a stain. Or possibly that was because I layered more of the Mauve shade on, in attempt to make it darker. Both left my lips feeling moisturised and had a subtle creamy, vanilla-like fragrance.