Beauty Tips For Body Care
I haven't used any of these products myself; information was obtained by running ingredients lists through SkinCarisma and checking out purchasers' reviews. I was looking into these products to see whether I was interested in anything and thought I'd share my findings here.General thoughts: Definitely geared towards younger (teenage, maybe early-20s) skin but there are many products that I think would suit any skin type. Lots of great ingredients here, but no percentages of the actives are given, or pH levels. They advertise the line as being paraben-free, phthalate-free, sulfate-free, dye-free, and vegan. The line is free of synthetic fragrance as well but quite a few products contain various plant extracts and oils which give off smells (many of the reviews mention the products' scents; the theme of the line seems to be cucumber, rose, and lavender). They're very liberal with inclusion of many types of plant extracts, so if there's anything you know you're sensitive to, check the ingredients for it. Prices seem pretty good, more so for some products than for others; in general it's more pricey than the typical drugstore stuff but not unreasonably so given the ingredients and formulations on offer. At the time of writing this, everything on the brand website is sold out, however you may be able to find it in stock at Ulta.Magic Micellar Cleansing Gel – Looks quite bland, no ingredients stand out as common irritants or triggers, and it's the only product that contains no plant oils/extracts. I like the idea of a micellar gel, to reduce the waste caused by cotton pads that are typically used with micellar water. However reviews are a bit mixed as to whether this is effective at removing all traces of makeup.Clean Magic Face Wash – Creamy, non-foaming, sulfate-free formula. Contains a blend of AHAs as well as willow bark extract, but I'm not sure what the product's pH is so can't say whether they'll be effective. They tout the inclusion of ferulic acid, which is an interesting ingredient, but I believe it's most beneficial as a topical rather than a rinse-off. It is also purported to have oil-controlling properties from a few of its plant extracts. Plenty of moisturizing and soothing ingredients. If you use heavy or waterproof makeup this will likely not be enough to remove it all. Ingredient warnings: a handful of fungal acne triggers, a smidge of hydroxycitronellol (fragrance, common allergen).Get That Grime Face Scrub – Uses ivory palm seed powder as its physical exfoliant. I couldn't find much info about this ingredient; it's described as a "moderately abrasive exfoliant" and one source said they're "hard but smooth." This sounds like a good candidate for a physical exfoliant as long as it's used gently. Sulfate-free and non-foaming, contains a few moisturizing and soothing ingredients. Ingredient warnings: a few fungal acne triggers.Mind Glowing Peel-Off Mask – Charcoal-based mask with witch hazel extract and lavender oil. Contains some moisturizing ingredients as well. Ingredient warnings: mica (often unethically mined with child labour), linalool (common allergen).One-Swipe Glow Wipe Treatment Pads – Contains a blend of AHAs as well as witch hazel and willow bark extract, however pH and percentages of actives are unknown. Willow bark is what salicylic acid (BHA) is derived from, and there is some evidence to indicate that willow bark extract has similar properties as full-on salicylic acid, but it's not conclusive. Contains some soothing ingredients like aloe and green tea extract to balance the irritating exfoliants, but again, without knowing the percentages of the actives, it's hard to say whether you'll find this stuff irritating or effective or both or neither! Pretty pricey (US$16) for the amount (30 pads). Ingredient warnings: a bit of alcohol, a bit of polysorbate 20 (fungal acne trigger), small amounts of various natural fragrances that are common irritants/allergens.Swimming Under The Eyes Gel Pads – Advertises its coconut fruit extract and sodium hyaluronate as moisturizing ingredients. Also contains niacinamide, and likely a good amount as it's the third ingredient. Seems expensive at first glance but works out to US$1.13 per pair of pads, which is not bad. Ingredient warnings: contains fungal acne triggers castor seed oil and polyglyceryl-10 laurate.Look Alive Eye Balm – The product description doesn't really mention anti-aging, since this line is targeted towards younger folks, but it's got some anti-aging powerhouses. Contains antioxidants, three tripeptide blends, vitamin C (SAP), copper, vitamin E, and gluconolactone (something that I've never heard of before which is apparently both an antioxidant and a gently exfoliating PHA!). Has several moisturizing ingredients, and also some interesting packaging that includes a bulbous metal applicator tip to cool the skin. Ingredient warnings: several comedogenes and many fungal acne triggers (however many people find these to be less of an issue in the eye area).Dreamy Dew Moisturizer – Reviews describe it as thick yet light-feeling with a dewy finish and cucumber/rose scent. Contains willow bark extract, but without knowing its concentration and the pH it's hard to say whether any acne-fighting benefits will be found. Contains lots of soothing and moisturizing ingredients including panthenol and allantoin. No SPF so best used at night or for extra daytime hydration under a sunscreen. Ingredient warnings: significant amounts of stearic acid (comedogene, FA trigger) and glyceryl stearate (FA trigger), small amounts of citronellol and hydroxycitronellol (fragrances, common allergens).Glow Yeah Lip Oil – Uses jojoba seed oil, african mango butter, shea butter, and vitamin E to moisturize. Includes occlusive ingredients to seal in moisture. Claims to be colourless on the lips despite a visible red tint to the oil (achieved with artificial colouring agents). Reviews indicate that it leaves a glossy and non-sticky finish. Some reviews say it's long lasting and others say it dissipates in as little as 30 minutes – maybe it comes down to personal habits such as licking of lips and eating/drinking. On the pricey side (US$14). Ingredient warnings: includes a couple of fungal acne triggers, which many people will find is not an issue for the lips, however it's easy for the product to migrate off the lips and onto surrounding skin. Also I find that this same type of yeast can cause irritation and sores in the corner of the mouth if you're not careful with your lip products.Zero Chill Face Mist – Couple of soothing and moisturizing ingredients. Reviews indicate that it smells of roses and the spritzer produces a fine, gentle mist. Ingredient warnings: small amount of polysorbate 20 (fungal acne trigger), small amounts of various natural fragrances that are common irritants/allergens.
Girls Blog 2015
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