SKIN-tastic: La Roche Posay Ultra Micellar Water for Dry/Reactive Skin

La Roche Posay’s Ultra Micellar Water for Dry/Reactive Skin
Photo by Melissa F. Arditti

La Roche Posay’s Ultra Micellar Water for Dry/Reactive Skin is probably the best product out there on the market right now due to its gentle formula. I #gotitfree from ChickAdvisor for providing an honest product review.

This is a great makeup remover. After soaking a cotton pad (you may need a couple of them if you’re removing a full face of makeup) with the Micellar Water, you can definitely see the amount of makeup that comes off right away without using much pressure at all. My skin was left feeling very refreshed, hydrated and moisturized, probably because of the high amount of glycerin. It also felt so soft and smooth, almost as if I did an exfoliating mask. I'm not really sure about the anti-redness claim since my complexion is naturally rosy at times, but I did notice a reduction in that awkward tightness feel, which was positive.

400 ML seems like a generous amount and not badly priced. You can also opt out for smaller sizes which would be great if you’re travelling. The only extra cost would be the cotton pads. I would have liked if this product could be used like a cleanser with my hands, but a small price to pay for an effective makeup remover like this one.

I’ve been using this all week long and it seems to be working very well. I would say this is a great addition to my skincare routine. I wouldn't toss out my cleanser just yet though because on the days where I don't wear a lot of makeup, I wouldn't reach for the Micellar Water, as I think it is more suitable for the purpose of what it states as a "makeup remover."

Cosmetics Review: Katy Kat Collection Collab With CoverGirl

Well I had the opportunity to be a BzzAgent for the new and exciting Katy Kat Collection, which was a collaboration with one of the top rated make-up lines; CoverGirl, and artist Katy Perry. These are the goodies I received in the mail!

I chose the following 2:

Kitty Purry lipstick:

Pros:

• Packaging is very simplistic
• Good amount of product
• Lipstick lid snaps shut and stays in place after usage - hurray, no mess in my purse!
• Light scent, but not overpowering
• Creamy texture with the shea butter
• Price is reasonable at $10.99
• Glides on lips easily with a demi-matte finish that is rather natural looking

Cons:

• The colour looks a bit different from the swatches online. Much lighter pink colour.
• You need to apply fairly often since the colour really fades over the course of a day

Katy Kat Mascara  - Perry Blue

Pros:

• Wand is a good size and offers a comfortable grip
• Easy to apply product
• Volumizes lashes to some extent
• Doesn't clump or flake even in humid conditions (we've certainly had a hot & humid summer!)
• Understated with little flecks of blue tint throughout my lashes (the other black mascaras in the collection might have shown up more bold, but I wanted to test out electric blue!)
• Non-irritating after removing with eye makeup remover (at least for me, others may react differently, so just be cautious!)

Cons:

• Not as dramatic as expected. Several coats needed to really get that "electric" blue to stand out. Probably best with a thick layer of eye liner as well for a bolder look.
• After a while, your lashes do feel a bit stiff.

Overall I enjoyed trying out these products. I would probably prefer a black mascara as that usually gives a more intense look to my eye without having to use any eye liner at all. The lipstick at first I didn't like because I felt it was too light but I received a lot of compliments and so the colour started to grow on me!  I guess I could layer on another colour and see how that looks too.

Thanks Bzzagent for another fun campaign! :)


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