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| Face Products : Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise. Reviews of products by Boots, Boscia, Clarins, Dr Hauschka, Kiehls, Liz Earle and Origins.
Prices correct at time the review published. If date if not given, we recommend that you check before purchasing. Scores are awarded on the basis of quality, price and the opinion of the reviewer, on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent). If you disagree, email on 2patricias@looklovely.net and tell us what your think. =
Clarins Cleansing Milk with Gentian This was on sale for £14 in Boots (December 2007). Tricia: I have treated myself to Clarins cleansing milk for a number of years now. As I am still prone to occasional blackheads and blocked pores, having had a really greasy skin when younger, I use this product which is for combination or oily skin. My skin is quite sensitive and I find this cleansing milk rather soothing. It’s a creamy milk which I apply with cotton wool pads and gently wipe over my face, although Clarins recommend warming the cleanser in the palm of your hand, then placing the hands flat against the face and quickly removing them 5-6 times, followed by removal with a water rinse or tissue. Score 5
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energising Scrub USA price $16.50 for 3.4oz/ Available in UK from www.SpaceNK.co.uk £15 for 100ml. (prices checked June08) Review submitted by Jason Summer is the time when our thoughts linger away from the office or home and to sun and fun. But with all of the activities that occupy our thoughts and our desire to be out in the sun lapping up its bountiful Pat comments: Kiehl’s products for man make great gifts. The packaging is very plain (not girly) and the products are pleasant to use and effective. SCORE: 4
Origins
£14 for 200ml (July 2008) Looks like olive oil, with similar consistency. Wonderful aroma - full of citrus scents. This was sold to me as suitable for combination skin, and I have found it too rich for the oily sections of my face. A look at the Origins website has revealed that this product is really intended for dry or sensitive skin! So: good product, not such good advice. SCORE 3 M
Boots Botanics Skin Brightening Toner £3.99 for 250ml This is an effective product at a budget price (translates to £1.60 for 100 ml). As with most Boots products, it is sometimes available on special offer. The label does warn that this product may increase your sensitivity to the sun, and the possibility of sunburn. Boots Expert Sensitive Gentle Refreshing Toner £2.49 for 100ml With no scent, and a mild formula, this is an ideal product for sensitive skin. Those of you with oily skin may need a slightly more drying product.
Clarins Toning Lotion. Alcohol free with iris for combination or oily skin. This was on sale for £14 in Boots (December 2007). I use this product after cleansing, although personally I find it a little too strong for my eye area and use Clarins eye make up remover for that. It’s refreshing and removes the final traces of residue from the skin. Clarins also sell cleansing milk and toning lotion for normal and dry skin. Score 4/5 Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic £10 for 200ml What a divine smell! This gentle, non-drying formula should suit most skin types. The price is high compared to the Boots products, but those of you who like the Liz Earle range may want to compliment the cleanser with this toner.
 Moisturise This is a light and gentle moisturiser which glides easily onto your skin. I have found in the past that some moisturising products are too heavy for my combination skin and even that they seem to have blocked my pores. This moisturiser is perfect for skin that is prone to oily breakouts and it helps to control shine throughout the day. The sun protection factor is only 15 which may suit some, although these days I would prefer to wear a higher factor throughout spring and summer.  Origins Have a Nice Day £25 for 50ml
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rays, our skin can pay the price…especially our faces.
Clean Energy
label says ‘hypnotic aromas summon the sandman’; the smell reminded me of butter cream icing. I enjoyed using this and thought that my skin looked a bit better. I would purchase this product again. Recommended for dry and combination skins. Origins make Night-A-Mins moisture lotion for sensitive and combination skin, available for the same price as the cream. (published 17 April 2008) 
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