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shu uemura Fresh Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing Oil Review & Photos

shu uemura Fresh Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing Oil Review & Photos

shu uemura Fresh Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing Oil ($67.00 for 15.2 fl. oz.) is designed for combination to oily skin types as a cleansing oil that "effectively remove[s] make-up and ipurities ... while maintaining the skin's necessary moisture...

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Olay Fresh Effects Bead Me Up Exfoliating Cleanser Review & Photos

Olay Fresh Effects Bead Me Up Exfoliating Cleanser Review & Photos

Olay Fresh Effects Bead Me Up Exfoliating Cleanser ($7.99 for 6.5 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a foaming cleanser that contains microbeads to "gently purify and lift away dirt ... [and] softly scrub your skin." A couple of weeks ago, I grabbed this...

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Bioelements Ray Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Review & Photos

Bioelements Ray Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Review & Photos

Bioelements Ray Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen ($42.00 for 4 fl. oz.) is described as a "hydrating broad spectrum SPF 30 moisturizer to protect skin." It contains several active ingredients so that there is protection from both UVA and...

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MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator

MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator

Finally Permanent: MAC Volcanic Ash

MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator ($28.00 for 3.4 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a "foaming, cleansing, and exfoliating scrub" that combines volcanic ash with sugar crystals that is supposed to "leave skin feeling soft and comfortable clean."...

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Lancome Bienfait Multi-vital SPF 30 Sunscreen Cream Review

Lancome Bienfait Multi-vital SPF 30 Sunscreen Cream Review

Just Hydration -- by Lancome

Lancome Bienfait Multi-vital SPF 30 Sunscreen Cream ($45.00 for 1.70 oz.) is supposed to have 24-hour hydration with a greaseless formula and contains SPF 30. For sun protection, the active ingredients are Avobenzone 3.0%...

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NARS Skin Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer Review

NARS Skin Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer Review

Lightweight, Quick-Absorbing - Better for Oily Skin Types

NARS Skin Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer ($58.00 for 1.8 oz.) is described as a "aqua-rich gel-cream that hydrates, revitalizes, and fortifies the skin." It's supposed to improve water...

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NARS Gentle Cream Cleanser Review

NARS Gentle Cream Cleanser Review

A Truly Gentle Cleanser

NARS Gentle Cream Cleanser ($29.00 for 4.2 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a "gentle, non-drying cream cleanser with a luxurious lather designed to pamper the skin while washing away makeup and surface impurities." NARS says it is best for normal, dry, and...

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Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Creme SPF 15 Review

Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Creme SPF 15 Review

Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Creme SPF 15

Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Creme SPF 15 ($35.00 for 1.7 oz.) is designed for daily use to "protect against UV rays and environmental aggressors." It's supposed to moisture and yield "healthy, radiant results" without leaving any residue behind. The brand says the...

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Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster Review

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster Review

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster ($48.00 for 1.0 oz.) is described as "a high-potency vitamin C complex that prevents and corrects signs of aging while promoting brightness." It contains 10% vitamin C. This is supposed to firm, smooth, feel...

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Eve Lom Morning Time Cleanser

Eve Lom Morning Time Cleanser

Eve Lom Morning Time Cleanser

Eve Lom Morning Time Cleanser ($60.00 for 125ml) is a quicker, almost like a lightweight, version of Eve Lom's signature Cleanser, which I reviewed earlier here. Unlike the original, this one doesn't require such a regimented cleansing routine: you don't need to rinse...

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