Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45

Lives up to the hype

The sun is not my friend, and I have the photo damage to prove it. So finding a product with an adequate SPF proved difficult. Not only is my skin incredibly pale, but it's also oily and acne-prone. Most products I tried broke me out immediately. And being vain as I am, I chucked them at the first sign of a serious breakout and went without. Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch sunblock does not irritate my skin, though if I get it too close to my eyes, they will begin to water. I've also found it provides a nice base for me to apply my foundation. Hours after application, my foundation isn't running, and my face isn't an oil slick. Although this product is not a true sun block-- there is no such product-- the level of protection it provides leaves me feeling safe to go out in the sun. I give it the highest rating.

December 11, 2009

Aveda Botanical Kinetics Purifying Creme Cleanser

Gentle Cleanser

Even though I have oily skin, this gentle cleanser removed oil, dirt and other impurities from my skin with ease. And it smells great too! Just two pumps provide enough cleanser to adequately cleanse my face. I leave it on for about a minute, and then use tepid water to remove the product. This cleanser is similar to cetaphil is look and feel. It does not strip my skin, nor does it leave make-up on towel after drying off my face. Another bonus is Aveda is environmentally friendly,both in the way they package their products, and the ingredients they use. None of their products compromise the integrity of the skin.

June 3, 2008