Renewal Lash Serum – L’Oreal

Posted by dulwichmum on Tue 31 August 2010

Name of product: Renewal Lash Serum – L’Oreal

Price: £10.99 each

The blurb: This is the long awaited and much talked about “L’Oreal Renewal Lash Serum enriched with Arginine and Centella for a nourishing lash boost. Lashes feel fortified, look renewed

Developed by L’Oréal laboratories following 3 years of lash research, the Renewal Lash Serum has an intensive formula enriched with Arginine and Centella. Lashes feel fortified and nourished

The professional applicator is designed with a rounded end to treat the lash line whilst the curved edge is tailored to coat the length of the lashes from root to tip”

First impressions: The tube looks very much like a clear mascara although the wand differs in shape and size. The packaging is simple but it comes with no instructions for use, which is a shame. This product is easy to apply but I had to check out the L’Oreal site for the brief explanation of what the product sets out to achieve

Ease of Use: The online instructions state that the product should be applied both morning and night. For the best effects use the rounded tip of applicator to treat the lash line then sweeping the wand along the length of lashes from root to tip. I found that the best application was achieved by dotting the tip of the applicator along the roots of the upper lashes and then running the wand from root to tip. The serum dries quickly and after a minute it is possible to dive into your normal beauty routine and add lashings of mascara for that fluttery eyed goddess look (admires own reflection in compact mirror)

Pros: Having used the product for a month I was actually overjoyed as my lashes seem to be thicker and fuller than they were previously and appeared to be falling out less frequently. Over the few weeks that followed, my lashes did maintain their healthy and thicker look, making my eyes appear even more stunning that normal – I know, I know, modesty is not my strong point (smirk). My lashes are fluttering gorgeous and feel nourished, as though they have been doused with a truly glorious conditioning treatment (bats eyelashes)

Cons: The main con, aside from the fact that I am so busy looking at myself in shop windows and almost falling over my Jimmy Choo’s (what’s new I hear you moan) is that I have not noticed any lengthening of my lashes although the thickening effect is not to be sniffed at

Value for money:. This is a good value product. It is effective and definitely leaves lashes looking fuller (whether this is because it acts as a base for mascara or it really does prevent lashes from shedding, therefore causing fuller lashes is not for me to judge…whatever it does it does it well!

Dulwichmum verdict: As it was not the startling effect that every girl dreams of but I am more than happy with the results (even I have to be a little realistic at times)

Stockists: Available to view the range at l’oreal-paris.co.uk and to buy at all good high street stores

(1 votes, average: 3 out of 5)

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 New Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Eye Recovery Complex – Estee Lauder

Posted by dulwichmum on Mon 30 August 2010

Name of product: New Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Eye Recovery Complex – Estee Lauder

Price: £35 for 15 mls

The blurb: “All the proven repair of our #1 Serum. This silky serum-gel helps dramatically reduce the look of every key sign of ageing around the fragile eye area: fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles, dryness and uneven skintone. Because skin around your eyes is about 4X thinner than anywhere else on your face, it’s more vulnerable to environmental damage. It is also where you’ll see the signs of ageing to be the most exaggerated.

Our exclusive Chronolux™ Technology helps skin optimise its natural repair processes to reduce the look of the fine lines and wrinkles that can appear first around your eyes. The damaging effects of daily UV light, smoke, pollution and even emotional stress can accelerate every key visible sign of ageing. This exclusive formula with its powerful AGT Repair Technology repairs the appearance of past damage caused by every one of these major assaults

It keeps the entire eye area looking fresher, more rested and revitalised. Creates the optimal environment to keep your eyes looking younger, healthy and radiant. Hyaluronic acid helps skin lock in moisture and strengthen its protective moisture barrier. Powerful anti-oxidants help neutralise environmentally generated free radicals before they can cause future damage. Plus, high levels of soothing anti-irritants and targeted technologies help reduce the look of dark circles, puffiness and crepiness for brighter, smoother skin around the eyes

Give your eyes a younger-looking future”

First impressions: Neat upmarket looking little bottle, similar to the container for the original ANR eye cream container, but with a gold stripe around the cap

Ease of Use: Bottle easy to open and serum goes on smoothly. Apply every AM and PM on clean skin. Simply apply 3 tiny dots around each eye. Gently pat into skin. Pleasant silky texture and no eye or skin irritation

The entire range of Estee lauder ANR products are legendry. They never disappoint

Pros: New ANR eye cream is a terrific texture under eye make-up for day wear. The skin around my eyes felt more even and supple with a reduction in dryness and dark circles. My eyes looked and felt brighter. I am hooked (bats eyelashes)!

Cons: No obvious drawbacks or problems

Value for money:. 5/5 a little goes a long way so it is good value for money

Dulwichmum verdict:

Stockists: Online at esteelauder.co.uk and at all good department stores

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