Vichy Purete Thermale Review

I started writing this post when I was feeling a bit sick. However, I ended up being quiet sick with just a common cold. But you know how a simple cold can leave you helpless. Now I am feeling much better and I think I am fully recovered:)

I wear makeup on a regular basis, and it is not because I don't feel confident, it is just because I love makeup.

A good makeup remover is a must for me.

I remember using Vichy products way back and I used to love them! They were my 1st ever proper skincare range. So, a while back I decided to try some products again and seeing that I needed a new cleanser and toner I decided to try these out.

I think I saw this compared to the much raved about Bioderma product which I have never used. Vichy products are made up of their famous Thermal Water which is essentially water with a lot of good and rare minerals which occur naturally in their spring water in the village of Vichy in France.

I use this product to remove most of my makeup. I say most of my makeup because I like to use an oil cleanser for my waterproof eyeliner and mascara as it is much easier to remove. Having said that, it removes all of the makeup which is great! It has a watery consistency and makes it perfect for all skin types. It doesn't dry the face up and it is very gentle on the face with no fragrances or anything.

For more information check the Vichy facebook page and Vichy website. I will definately repurchase this product and I strongly suggest it even as a normal cleanser for everyday use!

xoxoxo

Pocalocca

MAC Cleanse Off Oil Review

When I went to London for IMATS in June (which I am desperately to go again and I am missing London a lot!) I obviously had to visit MAC. I mean who goes to London and is a makeup and beauty fanatic and doesnt go to MAC? Not me!

Side note- you can see what  I bought here:

I struggle with makeup removers. Especially with waterproof ones. I use water proof mascaras although the one I am using which is the Maybelline Rocket Volume Express mascara is not a waterproof one, I sometimes swear at trying to remove it.

So, I decided to try the MAC Cleanse of Oil. I think there is one for sensitive skin however, I use the normal one.

Oil. This is a word that is scary to a lot of people. However, if this product is used right it should not be a problem.

Just one pump is enough for one eye. I mainly use this to remove my eye makeup. I just use a separate cleanser and makeup remover for the rest of the face.

I like to let the cotton pad with the oil gently pressed on the closed eye so as to melt the eye makeup. Then I like to gently and slowly (no tugging or pulling!!!!) I begin to move the cotton pad in circular motions. I keep doing this until all of the mascara is dissolved.

Now. You will end up with a big black eye of dissolved mascara and eyeliner (especially black!). The most important is that the mascara is removed.

When all my eye makeup is 'gone' I move to my face makeup remover or a makeup remover wipe and take of the rest of my face makeup and then I turn to remove the 'black eye'.

Last but not least I use my daily cleanser and followed by scrub or whatever I am using after wards.

Bottom line. This product is a lifesaver for me and although I cannot buy MAC in Malta I am determined to get it in one way or another!

xoxoxo

Pocalocca