Olay Wet Cleansing Cloths

The sensitive skin version of these are good!

I bought the sensitive skin version of these cloths twice--they are very nice, and I would use them at night. They were effective at taking off eye and face makeup (although it did help if I did an initial wash and rinse with something else first), and they were gentle enough to use around the eye without stinging (although the rubbing and stretching of the skin worried me as it's not good). They did leave your skin feeling good, and not dry, or extra sensitive. I have dry, sensitive skin, and these cloths were just great. I only stopped using because, well, for the price, you don't get much. I would even cut them in half, but when you get to the last few, they tend to dry out a little. I also felt that after a long summer day these didn't clean as effectively as a regular cleanser would, so I switched. That's just me, it's not like I have proof that they weren't as effective or anything!

October 9, 2011

L'Oreal Paris Go 360 Clean

Not good for dry and sensitive skin

I got the apricot (orange rubber scrubber thingy) kind, and initially, I just wanted it for the scrubber, lol, but I started using the product, thinking a scrub might help with my dry, getting a few pimples, skin (boy was I wrong and so uninformed at the time). The product itself was ok, up until winter. My skin would be outrageously dry in the day after using this in the morning. It also stings your eyes if it gets close/in it. I immediately stopped using it last spring when it was still cold and I got red splotches on my chin and cheeks (not acne) because my skin was so dry and becoming sensitive to the product (I think I also rubbed too hard with the scrubber to get some of the dry skin off, adding to the result). I looked ridiculous for a week and a half while my skin recovered on its own. After that, I gave the rest of the bottle away, because this product, for my skin at least, was not a good match--I needed something gentle.

October 9, 2011

L'Oreal Paris Ideal Skin Genesis Pore Minimizing Gel Cleanser

Not good for dry skin

This is definitely better than the 360 products for dry skin, but I found this to make my skin tight and feel dry immediately after using. I don't think it has a lot of SLS in it as it doesn't lathers much, but it really stings horribly if it gets into or close to the eyes (good luck trying to take off eye makeup with it, ouch). I now have a more gentle cleanser that does not! This also does nothing for your pores. Wish I would have studied up on this before purchasing, because I thought it would (no cleanser really will, womp womp). The bottle does last forever though, I will give it that, as a little goes a long way, and the fragrance is pleasant, but remember fragrance itself (natural or synthetic) is an irritant. I also found when wearing a full face of makeup I had to wash it twice. Once, to get the makeup off, then rinse, then another to get the makeup remnants.

October 9, 2011

L'Oreal Paris Translucide Naturally Luminous Loose Powder

A powder that looks good on dry skin!

I have extremely dry, sensitive skin, let me just put that out there. I got this product because I initially was looking into concealers for under the eyes, and reading Paula Begoun's book and site, found some recommended L'Oreal Paris products, but since the current sale was "Buy one, get one half off," and I had a ton of coupons, I looked for something else she recommended by L'Oreal Paris, and I found this gem. I was hesitant at first, due to my dry skin, and most foundations (liquid and powder) just accentuate it and look horrible on my super pale skin. I like to go without makeup, but I dislike how my moisturizer makes my skin look greasy (because it's thick), and this totally fixes it. It looks matte, and there is no obvious sign you are wearing powder--your skin is soft, no dry patches, no color lines/changes. It's great for any type of skin (no issues or sensitivity from me) and looks good! Just what I wanted!

October 9, 2011

Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - Sensitive

Great product for normal/sensitive skin

I used the sensitive skin spf 30 version of this product. I liked it, but for my very dry skin it was not thick/moisturizing enough. Over the summer, though, this alone was very good, although the previous comments about it running in the eyes and stinging are true, and the fact that you can NOT get the last 10% or so out without digging your fingers in there (which can spread bacteria). I think someone with normal, sensitive skin would find this product to be great, and perhaps those with oily skin (although I even found it to be a bit greasy in the T-Zone), but I found with my dry skin, little dry patches or areas (especially around a pimple) would still be dry, and I would have to put another moisturizer/lotion over it, even after reapplying the Olay in the same spot again. The sunscreen part of this product is great; I would work out in the blazing sun in the garden over the summer with this on and my super pale skin never was burnt once (can't say that for the rest of my body though!). Even if the product had been on for a while! I also found using this underneath a liquid foundation/concealer/and loose translucent powder created dry patches, or just didn't blend well. I liked that it was fragrance free, and because I am pale it did not leave a whitish cast on me (or I just didn't see it!). Overall a great product, but better for those with normal sensitive skin, not dry sensitive skin.

October 9, 2011

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream - Night

Wonderful!

I use the Healthy Skin Night (not the intensive one) and I absolutely love it. I have extremely dry, sensitive, pale skin. I did a lot of research this past spring, using this and other sites to find products that would be best for my skin type and for the few very fine forehead wrinkles I began to notice. Although no product can truly reverse aging, this product does make the skin look more smooth (even around the eyes, I notice no stinging or sensitivity) and one bonus I didn't even notice the first time I purchased this product, only after going without any night cream for a while: it made the blackheads on my nose totally disappear. You can't even see them anymore. My pores look great! I was recently thinking of getting a facial with extractions for those ALONE and only recently noticed, "Hey, where did they go?!" I then read that retinol products can do that, and this one does! The tube lasts a long time, protects the retinol, and the price is reasonable. Even Paula Begoun in her famous book rates this highly (I found that out after purchasing it, too). The forehead wrinkles haven't diminished any--but my skin looks and feels much smoother, even around the thin skin under my eyes, and the blackheads on the nose are gone, so I think it does its job. It does not hurt, sting, or create red splotches on my sensitive skin. I also have very dry skin, and when I used it on my cheeks it created dry patches. I stopped using it there and instead would put a bit of Eucerin Daily Replenishing lotion on it (and over the Neutrogena cream closer to my chin) and it fixed and now prevents those patches. I haven't noticed any other areas of the face drying out due to the product. Overall, it doesn't change my feelings about the product. If you are young and looking into a preventive beauty routine--I can't recommend this product enough. Don't waste your money with expensive creams, this is just as good!!

October 9, 2011