It’s time to get down and get rid of the dirt on your face. Check out these fabulous products I found to help you scrub, buff, exfoliate and clean up for silky smooth, sexy skin.
1. Clinique Turnaround facial mask
RP: R375.00
The Claim – Joining the renowned Clinique Turnaround franchise to help deliver brighter, more radiant skin is the new Clinique Turnaround instant facial. It works to improve the overall quality of skin by diminishing dullness and flaking, minimizing fine lines and improving skin tone.
My Verdict – I’m a huge fan of products that can multi task, that’s why I love the new formula Turnaround mask from Clinique. It’s just like a mini, five-minute facial in a tube. The pampering mask leaves my skin feeling smoother, while the exfoliating treatment helps remove dead skin cells for a more glowing complexion.
The Clinique Turnaround Facial Mask launched nationwide in January 2009.
2. Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains for Face
The Claim – A true skincare innovation. These luxurious grains can be mixed with any Bobbi Brown cleanser or water to create a fully customized, gentle exfoliator for the face. Comes in a glass bottle with pour top for easy use.
My Verdict - What I like most about this product is that it can be used to exfoliate on its own or mixed in with your regular cleanser. Which means you can cleanse and exfoliate in one go, without changing your cleanser.
The tiny buffing grains smell pleasant and don’t harm or scratch my skin. I suffer with a somewhat sensitive skin, so this is huge plus for me. I really like the pour top applicator, which is great because it prevents the grains from getting wet and the end result is a radiant, glowing complexion.
4. Yardley Oatmeal Facial Scrub
The Claim – Water Lily Flower extracts for soothing and de-stressing. Aloe Gel and Shea Butter to aid in providing healing regenerating actions. Zea Mays, a gentle scrub agent cleanses the skin and leaves it perfectly soft.
My Review - A great product to help cleanse and exfoliate the skin in one. The gentle grains don’t irritate the skin and leave my face feeling fresh and squeaky clean.
4. Yardley Oatmeal Facial Scrub
The Claim – A dermatologically tested product with soft micro beads that invigorate and stimulate for a smooth complexion. Contains Oat flour – to absorb excess oil and maintain and optimal sebum production and Allantoin – to help stimulate the cellular renewing process.
My Verdict – Quite impressive for a more affordable facial scrub, this product provides a gentle exfoliation to help brighten and enhance the skin. It has a lovely fresh smell and works well as a multi-purpose cleanser.
The soft microbeads don’t cause irritation and the best thing about this one is that it’s suitable for all skin types, only the application directions differ.
5. Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads
The Claim – Convenient oil-free pads remove eye makeup in one easy step with no mess. Botanical blend of aloe, cucumber and green tea nourishes lashes and delicate skin. Your lashes will feel soft and beautifully conditioned. Perfect for contact lens wearers. Great for waterproof mascara!
My Verdict – These eye make-up remover pads are simply fabulous. They work really well to remove eye makeup, taking off even the most stubborn of mascaras. They are simple to use, mess free and a must have for every bathroom cabinet.
6. Almay Oil-Free Makeup Remover Towelettes
The Claim – Soft, pre-moistened towelettes instantly lift away all traces of makeup, dirt and oil in one easy step. Conditions, hydrates and soothes skin without irritation. Botanical blend of aloe, cucumber and green tea nourishes skin as it gently lifts away even waterproof or long wearing makeup. Leaves no greasy residue, so there’s no need to rinse.
My Verdict – I love these makeup remover towels, as they are simple to use and there is virtually no mess, so there is no excuse for not removing your makeup. Another great thing about these is they are travel-friendly and wont leak all over your travel bags. So, when you head out on holiday or jet set for a business trip, these work brilliantly as a mess free makeup remover and double up as a cleanser.
In addition to the convenience of these towels, they really do work well and leave your skin feeling fresh and clean.
The bobby brown product is just what i was looking for! Living here in the cold, i found its better to mix your own products, using oils like virgin coconut, vitamin e, etc. This added to a milky enriching cleanser will be fantastic.
I am not sure if you heard but there is a website called Strawberry
http://www.strawberrynet.com/country.aspx which sells all facial and make up brands at a good price, shipped for free anywhere in the world!
I have ordered from them twice and they are the real thing – Bobbi brown is one of the brands stocked there!
Mzansi, its fabulous stuff, you’ll love it!
I checked out strawberry.net, doesn’t have sa in the countries ;-(
Dimi,
Look on the left of the country page, there is a drop down menu with all the countries on it. I went onto the SA site. Once on the site, you need to opt for prices to be quotes in ZAR. There is perhaps a R5.00 or R10.00 difference in price from what you would pay at your local store. Not really worth the effort.
Thanks, Great artikel… Think i try one or tow of the produckts. best From Denmark, Billigvoks Id Voks