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The second Cetaphil cleanser

Cetaphil’s original Gentle Skin Cleanser has been one of my favourites for a long time. The only reason I don’t use it every day is because it doesn’t remove makeup as quickly as some other cleansers.
 
Recently Cetaphil added a second cleanser to their range, the Oily Skin Cleanser (pictured). After a few months of trialing [...]

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Brush cleaner aware

I know many people that use baby shampoo to clean their makeup brushes instead of brush cleaner. Which do you use?
While baby shampoo is a much cheaper alternative and the more popular choice, it’s essential to point out that it only does half the job of a brush cleaner.
Some people think they’re interchangeable [...]

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A small matter of milia

It’s during this time of the year, more than any other, that I’m prone to milia and see it on a lot of clients. Have you ever had it?
 
Milia are the technical term for whiteheads and are the result of clogged pores. It’s no surprise that our pores are challenged, with the increasing humidity and [...]

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The Cleanser Part 3: my picks

For clean, make-up free skin, here are my favourite cleansers:
 
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. RRP is less than $7 for 250ml. Click HERE for my earlier comments which still hold true.
 
Olay Definity and Neutrogena cream cleansers. Both are excellent products and retail for just under $20. Unless you have very dry skin, neither should leave your skin [...]

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The Cleanser Part 2: what are your priorities?

Choosing a cleanser is as much about priorities as it is about price.
 
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
 
Are you convenience focused? Face wipes are great for when you’re time poor: backstage, emergencies or holidays. However in the long run, using them every day is an expensive option. Many of them can also [...]

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The Cleanser Part 1: setting expectations…

How much do we expect from our cleanser?
 
Even the basic supermarket cleanser seems to be offering an array of added benefits. Most skincare lines have one, and the ingredient list seems to vary as much as the RRP. Cleansers claim not only clean our skin and remove make-up, but also include ingredients to tone, refine [...]

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