SEPHORA POWDER BRUSH

Sephora PRO Round Powder Brush #60

Pros:

Large size

Nice finish

Cons:

Hard bristles

Expensive

Would Repurchase:

No

Recommended for:

Those with non-sensitive skin

 I bought this brush for US$48 (equivalent to AU$51.56 today) from Sephora when I was in New York, to replace my powder brush which was getting a bit old. I didn't use or unwrap it until I got home, to avoid it getting damaged or dirty. The tester in the shop felt soft on my hand when I tried it out, but I was disappointed to find, when I used it, it was quite harsh on my face. It does pick up enough product, and it does a good job at blending, leaving a nice finish, however, for the price I paid, I was expecting higher quality.

As you can see, the tips of the bristles are already slightly frayed. A shame, as I've been using it for less than a month, three to four times a week. I would definitely not recommend this brush for those with even slightly sensitive skin. I've kept soldering on with it, because of the price, but I have been going back to using my old brush if my skin is having a bad day. I'd recommend saving your money, and forking out for a more quality powder brush.

NIVEA IN-SHOWER MOISTURISER

Normal to dry skin

I'm sure we've all seen the TV advertising for this product. I was intrigued, but dubious. I picked some up at the supermarket last week, and have been using it almost every day since.
I will firstly say, do not apply it to skin that's not prone to dryness. The first time I used it, I applied it all over my body, and felt sticky for half an hour afterwards. The next day, I tried it just on my legs, which have been dry from swimming in a chlorine pool daily, and it was so hydrating, and easy to use. It's really as simple as the package says. Simply wash with your usual shower gel, rinse, then use the moisturiser the in the same way. This product is also incredibly affordable, at $4.00 to $5.00, depending on your local supermarket or pharmacy.