new beauty products

Recently purchased these beauty items, and I'm quite enjoying them so here are short reviews to read :

The Body Shop Almond Hand & Nail Cream 

Packaging: 7/10

really nice and handy, and can fit into your bag/purse so it's great for on the go. Only down side is that the metal squeezy tube pushes the product out a bit when you open it so you get a bit more than what you want, but I guess the good side to this tube is that you can get your money's worth by being able to get down to the very last bit. 

Texture: almost gel-like but creamy, feels refreshing

Fragrance: smells quite strongly of almonds and nuts

Price: quite expensive for 30mL, it retails at $9.95 for this size or you can get a larger one for $17.95 

Performance: 7.85/10

very moisturising on the hands. My hands are noticeably softer 

The product: 6.5/10 

Looks like a harsh rating but it's a good hand cream, definitely really nice for dry skin but there are better ones on the market for a lower price. 

Perfect Potion soothe cleansing gel 

Packaging: 6.5/10 

Meh, it's okay, made out of plastic bottle but it's sturdy. Looks a bit cheap, but don't judge the product by its cover! ;) 

Texture: soft gel, very little to medium foaming 

Fragrance: strong herbal and essential oils scent, but I find this really invigorating in the morning, some may dislike this 

Price: expensive. This small bottle cost $29.95. 

Performance: 7.65/10

cleanses skin quite well, leaves bit of a tacky feeling after. The scent is really refreshing but it does linger on the skin after cleansing. But definitely does the job and doesn't break me out which is a plus. 

The product: 7/10

Very good but considering the price it can do better, I'll still been the scout for another one. 

Perfect Potion geranium moisturising emulsion

Packaging: 7.5/10 

Although it's made out of plastic, it's really sturdy and the pump makes controlling the amount of product that comes out very easy. 

Texture: gel-like consistency 

Fragrance: a bit strange. Like herbal and essential oils scent but mixed with a really strange artificial cream smell. Those with a sharp gag reflex like me will need to hold their breath. 

Price: again quite expensive $29.95 

Performance: 8/10

This is really really good. I only use it in the morning to help control oil but also deeply moisturise, and layer a light moisturiser on top. After two weeks of use, there has been a significant difference in the texture and feel of my skin, it feels softer and smoother and more 'plump'. Hasn't broken me out at all, and I'll definitely continue to repurchase this. 

Loreal ELVIVE Extraordinary Oil 

Packaging: 8/10 

Feels expensive, it's pretty heavy and encased in a heavy fake-glass bottle.

Texture: heavy oil, but once spread out it's silky smooth and weightless, feels like it melts into your hands and hair 

Fragrance: pleasant subtle nutty smell 

Price: not bad since this bottle will last ages as you only need threes drops or more for the whole length of hair depending how long your hair is

Performance: 8.25/10

Makes your hair heavenly silky and soft. Feels lightweight and doesn't weigh your hair down at all. Super versatile, I find it best to use after your hair dries as a styling conditioner. 

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Have a good one xo