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Thank you to Beautyheaven for allowing me to use and review the Nivea Naturally Good Anti Age Day Cream. I used this in conjunction with the Night Cream. The cream comes in a white pot (and I love how the pot colour distinguishes which cream to use morning or night). The pots are flat and stackable, which make them handy for dressers with limited space. The cream itself had a nice texture and was neither too thin or too thick. The aroma was light, but I must admit I missed the traditional 'Nivea' fragrance that I was used to! The cream applied to the skin very easily, but didn't absorb as well as expected. It left a tacky feel. I felt like I had to wait a long time before applying makeup, so the cream wouldn't interfere with the foundation. The cream was effective at moisturising my skin and making it feel nice. However I did not see any improvement in fine lines or wrinkes or skin tone. Maybe this result would come with longer extended use. Overall it is a good affordable moisturiser from a well-respected brand!

Thank you to Beautyheaven for allowing me to use and review the Nivea Naturally Good Anti Age Night Cream. I used this in conjunction with the Day Cream. The cream comes in a dark blue pot (and I love how the pot colour distinguishes which cream to use morning or night). The pots are flat and stackable, which make them handy for dressers with limited space. The cream itself had a nice texture and was neither too thin or too thick. The aroma was light, but I must admit I missed the traditional 'Nivea' fragrance that I was used to! The cream applied to the skin very easily, but didn't absorb as well as expected. I felt like I had to wait a long time before going to bed, so the cream wouldn't rub off onto my pillow. The cream was effective at moisturising my skin and making it feel nice. However I did not see any improvement in fine lines or wrinkes or skin tone. Maybe this result would come with longer extended use. Overall it is a good affordable moisturiser from a well-respected brand!

Thank you for inviting me to trial and review the Harmony My Beauty oral powder. I began consuming this on 10 August, until today 20 September. The product comes in nice simple packaging, which looks a little bit glam with the gold lid and gold text. The powder is fine, and is pale pink in colour. Upon opening, the initial smell is a mix of both berries AND fishiness, which is a little strange! Initially I tried the powder in a cup of hot coffee. This was not good. There was a very slight taste of fishiness, which was not overly unpleasant. However the aroma was horrible, very strong smell of fishiness. I tried a few more drink options, but none were really successful. My solution was to mix the powder into yogurt. I opted for natural yogurt, combined with fruit and/or granola. In this way, there was no aroma at all, and no taste at all. Perfect for me! The dose on the pack says "1 teaspoon", but this can vary from day to day depending on how much you spoon out. I would recommend a little standard-measure plastic scoop be placed into the tub, to ensure a consistent dose each day. In terms of effectiveness, I have seen no discernible change in my skin or hair or nails. During the period of the trial, I have been in isolation/lockdown due to Covid19. As I have been stuck at home, by default my hair has rested (via less use of the hairdryer), my skin has rested (via much less use of makeup) and my nails have rested (via much less use of nail polish). Even with all these factors, there has been no evident change. I believe the My Beauty treatment is for the long-term, and effects will be seen with continued use.

Thank you for inviting me to review the Clinique Smart Clinical Duo. This is a dual-cream product that comes within the same package. I loved the modern package with the silver lid and the fact that I only have to deal with one tub instead of two! Product 1 was Revolumize - a purple coloured thick structured cream. This is intended to plump and retexturize the skin, and is used on the forehead, cheeks, laugh lines, and generally where lines need to be filled out. Product 2 was Resculpt - a white coloured thin looser cream. This is intended to lift, contour and firm the skin, and is used on the chin, jowls, neck and décolletage. Both creams had a light pleasant fragrance and both were easily applied with the fingertips. They both absorbed equally well into the skin and I only had to use a little of each. The accompanying leaflet with facial image was very handy to know where to apply each cream! Of the two, my favourite was Revolumize. After application, I felt an immediate tightening of the skin and could 'feel' that it was there. After consistent use, I have seen a difference in the fine lines of my forehead. My laugh lines at the side of my mouth are deeper and there has not been a visible change yet. The Resculpt cream felt like any other ordinary moisturiser. There was no particular tightening sensation and I have not seen a visible difference in the areas applied.... although I must admit there were less wrinkles there to begin with. My only issue with this Duo is the respective quantities of the creams. The white one will definitely finish way before the purple one, and I would recommend that Clinique change the ratio of the tub to include more white and less purple within the same packaging.

Thank you for inviting me to trial and review the Clairol Root Touch-Up spray. I selected and received the Dark Blonde shade. The product is in a spray format, with a very thin black plastic nozzle that allows you to target the exact area that needs attention. The spray can itself is a great size and would easily fit into a medium-sized handbag. My hair is dyed blonde so this Dark Blonde shade worked perfectly for me. I used the spray on completely dry hair, and mainly just around the hairline (on the forehead and around the ears). It worked so effectively and coloured my grey/white hairs in a very natural fashion. The spray is fine and dry - I did not need any 'drying' time at all. The spray has no fragrance at all and is not greasy or sticky. It covered my grey/white hairs with ease and did not come off until I washed my hair again in the next shower. The spray did not cause me any redness or irritation.

Thank you for inviting me to trial and review the Nivea Hyaluron Cellular Filler. The cream comes in a compact modern-looking tub with a silver and white lid and the recognisable Nivea blue. Upon opening the lid and peeling off the protective seal, I could smell the familiar Nivea fragrance... this was nice and light and not at all overpowering. The cream is thick in texture but not greasy. I used a small amount (less than a pea) for my whole face and neck and this was adequate. The cream is thick but absorbs really well into the skin. It does take a few seconds to dry properly but then it almost acts as a primer. I love that there is an SPF in it too. I sometimes wore foundation over the cream, and there was no discernible difference. You could not notice a difference in my makeup, which is fantastic. After using the cream on a daily basis for a month, I can see that my skin is looking a little plumper, but not as much as I had hoped. I still have fine lines and I hope that with further regular use, I will notice more of a difference both in the firmness of my skin and in the lines.

Thank you for inviting me to trial and review the Nude By Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick. The shade I received was 06 Dusky Nude. The lipstick comes in a stylish rose gold cylinder with a brilliant magnetic snap-on lid. The full length of the lipstick is normal. The lipstick looked quite dark in the tube but actually upon application it appeared significantly lighter on the lips as it was a little translucent (which is appropriate since it is in the "nude" range of colours). The texture is soft and creamy and it slides on very easily. I love how the colour does not bleed. As this is not a permanent dry matte product, the lipstick stayed on for a few hours only. I needed to reapply it after eating, but that was not a problem. The lipstick has a very light pleasant scent. There was no redness or irritation on my lips after use. My lips felt soft and hydrated and protected.

Thank you for inviting me to trial and review the Nude by Nature Moisture Infusion Lipgloss. The shade I received was 03 Coral Blush. The lip gloss comes in a long sleek glass tube, which is clear so you can see how much is left on the inside. The lid is rose gold, and of course includes the applicator sponge which is a regular size. The gloss itself applies very easily and is super shiny. There is enough of a tint that you can wear it alone. I love how the product is not 'sticky' like other lip glosses - this one seems to stay better on the lips and look more natural. The gloss stayed on for hours, but I did have to reapply it after eating. I also used the lip gloss over regular lipstick. It glided on easily and did not smudge the lipstick underneath. It gave a gorgeous highlight to my lips and actually helped the lipstick stay on for a longer time than it normally would! The gloss did not make my lips appear more plump, however it did make them soft and hydrated. This gloss would be perfect for lip protection in both the warm and cold months.

Thank you for inviting me to trial and review the Nude By Nature Essential Collection Professional Brush Set. I have not owned professional brushes before, just cheaper versions purchased in discount chemists, and so I was very pleased with this set! The set consists of a kabuki brush, powder brush, concealer brush, eye shadow brush, eye blending brush, eye definer brush and lip brush. The brushes are housed in a black oval-shaped case with rose gold zipper, and these colours match the brushes too. I love how the case has elastic sections to avoid the brushes rubbing against each other! Each brush has its use printed on it, which makes it ideal for non-professionals like me lol. The bristles themselves were super soft to touch yet firm enough to hold their shape and not fray. The bristles were wonderful at holding and applying the makeup particles. I cannot make any judgement as to the longevity of the brushes - this would have to be reviewed after constant washing. As the bristles are synthetic fibres, I believe the quality would last for a very long time.

Thank you for inviting me to review the Du'It Tough Hands For Her skin repair cream. I am honestly blown away by the results of this hand cream! It is the first time in my life that I have seen an immediate result on my skin after application! The cream comes in a standard tube with flip-top lid. It is a good size, and is perfect for carrying around in a handbag or work satchel. The cream has the consistency of an opaque jelly (similar to Vaseline, but not as thick) and absorbs into the skin immediately. It is not oily or greasy, but does leave a very light 'sticky' feeling on the skin. Not much is required... a little goes a long way. The fragrance of the cream is quite difficult to describe - it has sort of a medical smell but it is not at all overpowering. I personally do not have dry, rough or calloused skin, as I work in an office environment and my hands are somewhat protected from the elements. However I do have dehydrated skin that is ageing, and I can see fine lines and wrinkles on my hands. This skin repair cream actually improved my skin and made it look younger, in just 3 days! Even after the first application, my skin felt plumper and softer and more supple. I can actually see a significant reduction in the fine lines on my hand skin.