L'OREAL GENTLE MAKE UP REMOVER EYE {REVIEW}

As a beauty blogger I should be trying new products on a regular basis, 

but occasionally when you "hit" on a product that you really enjoy its difficult to move on in search of something different or better.

 A couple of years ago I stumbled across the Express Eye Make-Up Remover by the French brand Yves Rocher and having tried so many eye make up removers over the years, 

I instantly knew this was perfect for me. 

To read my review

Yves Rocher Express Eye Make-Up Remover

Unfortunately I have been forced to try another remover for my eye make-up and the reason I say "forced" is because I had no choice, as it was a desperation move. 

After several weeks of visiting the Yves Rocher counter in Woolworths Gateway 

they still were out of stock...Off to Truworths I trot to find the same "out of Stock" situation. Now this could be a result of poor planning by either the store cosmetic buyers or by the importers of Yves Rocher South Africa, but either way, I went off to Clicks to find a reasonably priced temporary replacement and that's how I ended up with the L'Oreal Gentle Eye Make -Up Remover.

L'Oreal Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover EYE

For me it was ticking all the boxes on paper as it was:

Reasonably priced R95 for 125mls

Suitable for Sensitive Eyes

Opthamologically tested

Bi Phase Lotion

Enriched with Allantoine

I think you can tell from the tone of this post that the worst is still to come, as I have several issues with the product and its packaging:

• This is a warning to any one who uses it for the first time, don't hold onto the body of the plastic bottle...(like one would normally do), as the flip lid is not easy to grip onto when you want to open, hence you end up squeezing the bottle, when the air is released,and guess what.....out shoots the product, which didn't go down too well with me, as there was quite a bit of wastage. I suppose on the positive side, it goes to prove that its a good product to travel with, as there is no chance of any leakage.

• In my thirty odd years in the business I have never ever seen such a large hole for the product to come out of...and no matter how much I tried to control the amount of product I dispensed onto the cotton wool pad, it always resulted in too much. At this rate of wastage this product will not last me a month, which makes it rather an expensive product.

• I found the effectiveness of the product to be poor and considering I do not wear excessive eye make-up...this is a huge fail for me.

So all things considered, I feel simply "ripped off" with this product, so Woolworths please hear my plea and order stock of the Yves Rocher Express Eye Make-Up Remover for your Gateway store, just so I don't have to endure this useless product any more.

L'Oreal is available at Clicks countrywide.

CLARINS INSTANT LIGHT COMPLEXION PERFECTOR {REVIEW}

Clarins in my opinion have definitely captured the market when it comes to creating products that enhance the skin by using light reflecting and smoothing technology,which every mature women embraces and I am no exception.

 Simply explained - with age the skin loses its ability to reflect the light due to the lack of smoothness (caused by the change in texture,lines and wrinkles) 

A smoother skin reflects the light better and makes our skin appear more radiant and younger.
(This is one of the reasons why it is so important to exfoliate weekly in order to keep the skin smooth) 

Clarins have several "Instant light and smooth perfecting" products.

I have used Clarins Éclat Minute - Instant Light Complexion Perfector for a couple of years now and for me it certainly adds much needed radiance to my skin. 

This lightweight, protective fluid smoothes and illuminates my skin and has been a handy addition to my beauty regime. 

Only a small amount is needed and its suitable for all women and skin types.

It's a multi functional product ,as it can be used under your normal foundation or mixed in with your foundation to help fix your make-up. 

It can be used alone, which is my favourite method, as it illuminates my skin allowing me to go "sans" foundation on those relaxed and easy days.

You can even apply "post" foundation to enhance your make-up or to just to highlight above the cheek and brow areas.

Another bonus for me is that Instant Light Complexion Perfector is also a protective skin care, thanks to Clarins Anti-Pollution Complex which protects against free radicals and environmental aggressions.

I give this little "treasure" of a product a big thumbs up.. 
Thank you Clarins and may you long continue to do R&D into these types of light and smooth enhancing products. I for one appreciate all the help I can get.

Clarins Instant Light Eye Perfecting

More reviews on products from Clarins light perfecting range, will follow soon.

Other reviews on Clarins products:

Clarins Instant Concealer Review

Clarins 3 Dot Liner Review

Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Radiance

Clarins BB Skin Perfecting Cream Review

Clarins Home Fragrance Collection

Clarins Hydraquench Tinted Moisturizer

New From Clarins

30ml

R335

Available from Clarins stockists around South Africa 

Order Online

www.clarins.co.za

CLARINS 3 DOT LINER {REVIEW}

I was sent the press release on this product some time ago and it immediately grabbed my attention, even though there are a couple of houses around with a similar type product..

I wanted to try this one from Clarins.

Unfortunately liquid eye liners and me aren't the best of friends, as liquid liners need a steady hand and a smooth wrinkle free eyelid in order to create that wonderful line, both of which I don't have,so eye pencils have always been my eyeliner of choice for many years. 

Following it's hugely successful launch, as a limited edition last year, the 3 Dot Liner is now a permanant product, much to the happiness of many. 

Clarins 3 Dot Liner

After a delay with the official launch date in South Africa I finally got my hands on this Clarins 3-Dot liner and as you can see from the picture above its comes as a sleek pen with a 3 pronged dot applicator. The idea is to dot the pen along the line of the eye lashes filling in between and creating a line of black that accentuates the eye, whilst giving the lashes a volumising effect.

It looks as easy as joining the dots, but was it as easy to master as it looked....initially I would say no, but as with most things in life "practice makes perfect" and whilst I am not yet perfect at using the 3-Dot liner I am becoming more proficient with each application. 

I am right handed and the application on my left eye is pretty good whilst my right always proves to be a little problematic with a few dots being higher than the rest. 

(Being in my 50's the skin on my eyelid isn't smooth making it more challenging than if my skin was in its 20's and 30's) 

This liner is a "stayer" as once applied it doesn't go anywhere until its time to remove.

Only available in Black at the moment and it is a "True" Black, I would love to see Clarins bring out the 3-Dot Liner in a black/grey or even a dark brown, which would be a little softer and more flattering for the more mature user like 

Moi.

I have a couple of helpful tips with regard to using the 3-Dot liner:

1. It will take a while to master application, so don't be discouraged, as practice will pay off.

2. Hold the pen at right angles to the eyelash line otherwise you end up with splodges of black rather than precise, small dots creating the line.

3. The thickness of the line, with practice, can be changed according to the way you angle the pen.

4. Have a Qtip dipped in eye make-up remover close at hand, as you will need it to quickly remove any messes made with the liner.(The liner fast drying on the skin making it difficult to remedy any errors)

5. Don't try to remove or smooth the line with your finger, as you will end up with panda eyes, which I did on several occasions.

6. Apply before your mascara or any eyeshadow as this enables you to see clearly your lash line.

7. Even though this product is not waterproof, I used my normal eye make-up remover to remove, it did require a soak and a few swipes with the cotton wool to remove.

I  really am enjoying my new found hobby of joining the black dots every morning and sadly I don't see a place for my eye pencils anymore....

So if you recognise some of the same problems with using liquid/pencil eyeliners then 

the Clarins 3 Dot Liner could just be your saviour.

Available from selected:

R250

www.woolworths.co.za
www.edgars.co.za
www.truworths.co.za
www.foschini.co.za