Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Eventone BB Cream

Orange and Oily

Admittedly, I usually don't buy BB creams. But I wanted something light for outdoor sun protection that I didn't have to worry about streaking. The good news: this BB cream doesn't streak. The bad news: this BB cream leaves an orange, oily cast over your skin. I'm somewhat pale, so I bought in the "Fair/Light" tone. The product comes out much too dark for that shade, and also leaves an odd orange streakiness on the face. Additionally, the product is noticeably oily, even if you have dry skin. It's as if you dipped your fingers in olive oil and rubbed it all over your face. This was my first Palmer's product, and given its horrible performance, also my last.

January 20, 2015

Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub

Exfoliating, but noteven slighly mattifying

"Long-last shine control." "Controls shine for 8 hours." Nope. I'll cut to the chase: this product does not do what it says. I use it as part of my morning routine, and honestly, my face looks even more oily than it initially did after applying this product. While I appreciate the tiny exfoliating beads, a feature I wish more soaps, body washes, and facial cleansers contained, this product simply does not serve its advertised purpose. I realize that not all skin types are the same and will obviously react to products differently, but I will companies would actually test to make sure their cleansers are at least partially effective. Especially when it concerns oil-reducing products, which can be difficult to obtain at a drug store price. To be honest, I've never been of Neutrogena's products. I often find that either I don't like the product itself, such as their chemically harsh facial washes, or that the products are not effective and there are better options at a lower price. For me, this scrub is the latest in a long line of disappointments from Neutrogena.

January 20, 2015