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Does It Dupe? Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick vs Mecca Max Off Duty Contour Stick Review

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As much as I love shopping at the beauty wonderland that is Mecca, my wallet can't say the same. Only once in a while will I splurge on a higher-end product, and then the guilt of overspending compels me to find a more affordable alternative. This is how I ended up with these two contour sticks - the Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick (WA) in shade Biscuit  and Mecca Max Off Duty Contour Stick (MM) in shade Medium .   Claims  WA Sculpts and defines cheekbones Natural, satin finish that blends and builds seamlessly Contains kaolin clay to absorb excess oil, reduce shine and helps formula stay in place MM Buildable, longwearing colour Silky, cream texture Packaging  WA - Heavy, metallic case. Twist to unveil the product. MM - Light, plastic case. Twist to reveal.  Ingredients  WA - Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Synthetic Wax, Polymethyl Methacrylate, S...

BARR Cera Intensive Barrier Toner Review

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Claims Cera Intensive Barrier Toner is a skin barrier moisturizing toner with Ceramide and Panthenol to nourish and hydrate dry skin. Formulated with Centella Asiatica Extract and Green Tea Leaf Extract to help soothe sensitive skin.  Soothing (Centella, Green Tea) + Barrier Care (Ceramide)  Fragrance & Essential Oil Free  Luxurious Texture for Korean Glass Skin ( sourced from their website ) Packaging  Simple plastic bottle with a flip top lid.  Ingredients  ( sourced from their website ) Aqua/Water, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Panthenol, Betaine, Buytlene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Carbomer, Ceramide NP, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl...

Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser Review

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Hope you've all been well since 2020 happened and continues to spoil 2021. I don't know what your experience has been like depending on which part of the world you are. In Melbourne we're in our fourth lockdown and I've long lost interest in iso-baking and exercise, so what better impetus to resume blogging again? It coincided with the release of Klairs newest product, their Gentle Black Facial Cleanser which Wishtrend kindly provided for review.  Claims & Ingredients Low pH cleanser that removes impurities and doesn't leave the skin feeling dry. It's a foam cleanser meant to be safe for sensitive skin and contains truffle, blackberry, nigella sativa seed and soybean extracts for better hydration. I'm far from an expert on ingredients and don't know how much of these extracts are needed to be effective, or if they're even necessary (let me know your thoughts or knowledge!)  I chucked the details on CosDNA and it came up with a good safety profile...

Benton Tea Tree Cleansing Water Review

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Disclaimer : This product was provided by Benton for review purposes. Any links marked with an asterisk * is an affiliate link which means I earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Any money generated goes back towards the blog and other products so I can continue reviewing them. These conditions do not affect my opinion of the item. Yoohoo Benton is back with another product! This time it's a cleansing water, and with this new addition the only product that they're missing now is a cleansing oil that I hope isn't too far away~ Cleansing waters are an essential part of my AM routine since they save a lot of time and are a far less messy ordeal than properly cleansing my face. This latest release boasts the following: Claims - Naturally derived mild cleansing water infused with tea tree leaf water and oil made in Korea - Refreshing & calming effect on tired skin while mildly cleansing - Revitalises irritated, stressed-out skin with ...

Benton Dear My Best Friend Bar Review

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I confess, I am terrible with body cleansing. I'm the type to jump in the shower, douse myself with water and cleanse only my face. The rest of my body however, goes unloved by the saintly textures of a cleanser due to pure laziness, so this is a review opportunity I was excited for because a) it's Benton, they make great shiz and b) now I was forced to up my hygiene standards. Claims A natural soap for both body and face. It's made with a vegetable oil base and various botanical ingredients which enable moisturising cleansing. The BF bar helps blemished skin by removing dead skin cells and excessive sebum. It is suitable for dry skin because of its moisturising vegetable oil base and its other ingredients make it suitable for sensitive skin. Packaging  I don't understand the themes of Benton packaging, it all sort of keeps changing up. The style of this reminds me of a treasure map with the yellowed edges. Anyway, the soap comes in plastic packaging a...

BLACKPINK Moonshot Face Perfection Balm Cushion

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This review has been sitting for ages in my draft queue, I'm so sorry it's taken me this long to upload it, but I've only just been able to get a bit of time to write this considering it's exam period. Forgive me dear reader :P Claims This is a balm foundation cushion that melts into the skin. It's supposed to provide high coverage, moisture and a glowy skin finish. The netting helps provide light and even product distribution. Ingredients Moonshot recently revamped their global website and their English version of the site is currently Error 404-ing me so this was the best I could do for ingredients. Credits to the person who submitted this at CosDna ! Shades, Coverage & Finish 3 shades are available. Shade 101 and 201 are lighter, cooler shades. I bought shade 301, the darkest, and warm shade.The cushion provides light-medium coverage that is buildable to a medium. The finish is extremely glowy and moisturising. ...