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I wear IZ Face + Body Sunscreen to my neck & décolletage or all over if going swimming, but I prefer to wear IZ tinted daywear on my face. I have a fair, moley complexion & both parents have had multiple skin cancers, so I'm careful to apply sunscreen every day, year-round. The hard plastic bottle has a pump dispenser, & the lid snaps on firmly. This sunscreen applies with a white cast that takes some rubbing to dissipate. Annoyingly, after rubbing it in, the cream collects in a crease between my neck & collarbone, leaving a white line. I usually hate the suffocating feeling of heavy products on my skin; & while IZ does feel heavy, curiously, it doesn't bother me: I hate the feeling of sunlight on my skin even more, so I prefer physical sunscreens as they minimise the sensation of direct sunlight. Invisible Zinc is AUSTRALIAN MADE using patented Australian sunscreen technology! (According to pack) The full ingredients aren't listed. Active ingredient: Zinc Oxide 27% w/w. Preservatives: Caprylyl Glycol 1, 2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol. No Titanium Dioxide.

Dermal Therapy™ Very Dry Skin Cream is an extremely thick, white cream that disappears into my skin without leaving a greasy residue. Despite including parfum (perfume) in the ingredients, the scent is so mild it's barely detectable. I have just finished a 250g tub, which lasted over a year since I seldom suffer from dry skin. The cream instantly moisturises my feet & elbows. A light application of cream is sufficient to soothe my hands & legs when they become dry in winter. I've loved every product I've tried from Dermal Therapy, & love that it's made in Australia. INGREDIENTS: Water, Urea, Lanolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-20 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Decyl Oleate, Mineral Oil, Glycerine, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Panthenol, Aloe Vera Gel, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Arginine.

These Manicare Travel Tubes have an 89mL capacity: a prime number! - It's odd that they didn't round it up to 90mL. I like to pack light, so all my toiletries get decanted into travel-sized containers. The flip-top caps screw off to reveal a large opening of approximately 17mm, which is plenty of room to pour from a large shampoo bottle, for example, or to insert a bottle brush to clean when empty. I cannot vouch for how well the sticker labels withstand getting wet in the shower, as I prefer to label with permanent marker, which I later clean off with eucalyptus oil on a cotton ball. The twelve stickers are for cleanser, sunscreen, body lotion, hand cream washing powder, washing liquid, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, face cleanser, moisturiser & toner. I mostly use these tubes for shampoo, conditioner or sunscreen. Sometimes, to minimise my luggage, I'll revert to a cheap 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner - my hair can tolerate that if it's only for a few days. These travel tubes are superior to the Manicare travel bottles, which I continue to use. I strongly recommend these! Product of China.

I usually favour physical sunscreens, but Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer® Face Lotion SPF50 has such good reviews I was tempted to try it. The lotion dried quickly to a matte finish that felt weightless on my skin - like wearing nothing! The downside of this weightless feel was that I was more conscious of the sensation of sunlight on my skin than when wearing physical sunscreen - & I HATE the feeling of sunlight on my skin. My skin is not sensitive but is highly blemish-prone - unfortunately, this sunscreen was a zit-trigger for me. I upped my usual double-cleanse to a triple-cleanse to combat my breakouts. I understand how Neutrogena Ultra Sheer can be a Holy Grail sunscreen for many, but it's not for me. I love that this was MADE IN AUSTRALIA as I'm trying to buy Aussie-made more often.

I've recently repurchased Maybelline Color Sensation Loaded Bolds in 835 Sapphire Siren, which you'd expect to be blue, but it's a vivid purple colour with a bluish tinge. The pigmentation is rich & the endurance is better than average, but it leaves a ring on glasses & mugs, & I need to reapply after eating. This lippy has a creamy feel; however, I'm not prone to dry lips. The semi-transparent case is dark blue, but the 835 Sapphire Siren sticker on the base of the tube has a bold purple background, indicative of the actual lipstick shade. My teeth are reasonably white, but some shades of purple make them appear yellowish: Sapphire Siren emphasises their whiteness. Made in U.S.A.

I own SinfulColors Shimmer Nail Polish in the colour 931 - See You Soon. At first glance, it could be mistaken for black, but a blue sheen with tiny blue shimmery particles becomes visible under bright light. The bottle looks like micro glitter, yet the polish applies smoothly & is removed as easily as cream nail polish. See You Soon is not one of the listed colours above: I'm sure there are WAY more than 8 colours available. REPURCHASE? Yes. I own heaps of SinfulColors shimmer & glitter nail polishes & I'll continue to buy more. The shimmer & glitters are my favourites. Made in USA.

I'm a big fan of liquid eyeliner & only bought Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in 006 Deep Blue because it was in a discount bin at Priceline. I usually dislike pencil eyeliners as they can feel harsh on my eyelids, but this is one of the softest pencils I've used. Despite its soft texture, it's not crumbly, & I can use it repeatedly before it needs sharpening. If I apply eyeliner too soon after sunscreen, it becomes difficult to get an opaque wing. (I apply sunscreen as close to my eyes as I can.) If I've left a good half-hour after applying sunscreen, this pencil gives a solid, opaque line. By the end of the day, the colour remains intact, provided I haven't rubbed my eyes. It is easy to remove without excessive rubbing. REPURCHASE? Yes. As far as pencil eyeliners go, this is one of the best. Made in France. PAO 30M. (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening that product should last, shown in months, M.)

This thick white creme has a pleasant, slightly fruity, creamy scent, which disappears when dry. I've tried using it on my waist-length hair before being plaited. It made plaiting very difficult because the strands tangled as I plaited them, but when I unplaited my hair, the ends were crunchy, but the curl held very well. I've also used it to tame my mid-lengths & ends after towel-drying. Combing through my hair seemed to make it straighter than usual. I scrunched afterwards, but my wavy hair still seemed to have less wave than usual. My hair looked more controlled than usual, so there was a benefit. I'd describe the look & feel of my hair as being similar to when I use mousse. Brushing out was tricky, but it worked. REPURCHASE? No, mousse gives my wavy hair more curl. MADE IN AUSTRALIA! INGREDIENTS: Aqua, Glycerin, PVP, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isohexadecane, PEG/PPG-15/15 Acetate Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate, Glyceryl Oleate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, PEG/PPG-15/15 Copolymer, Panthenol, DMDM Hydantoin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Quaternium-80, Benzophenone-4, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, PVM/MA Copolymer, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone.

Do women still sleep with their hair in rollers? I bought my Lady Jayne Slumber Net for a different purpose. After a period of sickbed confinement due to migraines, I awoke with my past waist-length hair tangled into a single dreadlock. I customarily plait my hair for bed, but any uneven tug on my scalp can aggravate a migraine, so I unconsciously pull my hair free. After many months, I have almost untangled the mess, but sleeping throughout this detangling process has had challenges - I'm an unusually restless sleeper! I plait any free strands & pop this slumber net on top, followed by my handmade satin sleeping bonnet. Zero points for style, haha! But it's practical. The slumber net is so effective that I bought a second one to keep as a spare; yet after wearing the first net to bed nightly for many months, the elastic still retains a strong hold: The spare is there for when I need it.

I have The Kind Collective Hero Brow Gel 2-in-1 in Medium Brown. The shade suits my level 6 ash-brown hair well. The gel formula sets my brows in place without sweating or smudging; however, it sometimes appears dry by the end of the day - although I'm yet to experience any flakiness. I don't wear makeup daily - just a few times a week when I go out. Nevertheless, I have noticed a modest increase in new brow growth. That was unexpected as I overplucked in the '90s & I have Hashimoto's (thyroid) disease, which inhibits brow growth, so I consider any new growth a bonus. The applicator wand has a weird ball shape, which I didn't have much faith in, so I had planned to use a separate spoolie. Surprisingly, the applicator works a treat at depositing the perfect amount of product & brushing it through evenly. DEFINITE REPURCHASE! Made in Australia! PAO 12M. Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening product should last, shown in months, M. INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Mica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Cera, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Pullulan, Shorea Robusta Resin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Kaolin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Trehalose, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil. May contain: CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).