Hi Divas

We are in the heart of Winter in South Africa and of course, I had to make a few adjustments to my skin care routine. I have been using the Neutrogena Hydro Boost range for a year now and have been enjoying the gel cream moisturizer and micellar water the most. I recently saw that they have expanded their range adding serums and sheet masks which is super exciting. I decided to purchase both a long with the hydrating lotion as I have been using it since last year but never reviewed it.  The Hydro Boost line contains Hyaluronic Acid which is a vital component naturally found in our skin. It draws moisture from our surroundings and locks it into our skin barrier thus keeping the epidermis well hydrated, supple and firm. When we add hyaluronic acid into our skin care, we are aiding our skin in retaining moisture and keeping it healthy and youthful. Hyaluronic acid is known to prevent wrinkles and tired dull skin. Now I am definitely not getting any younger and I need all the help I can get to prevent premature ageing and saggy sad skin.


Neutrogena Hydro Boost Capsule-in-Serum Supercharged Booster
When I saw this serum in store, I was eager to buy it. I have been searching for a good and affordable serum for a while now and I definitely found it. The product is described as being a booster serum, meaning it is giving your skin an extra push and enhancement in hydration. The word supercharged also used, means to give your skin the added energy and vitality which tired and dull skin lack. The serum contains Niacinamide (my favourite skincare ingredient), Hyaluronic Acid as well as micro bead capsules which contain revitalising vitamin E and antioxidants. The capsules are crushed and the benefits are released when you pump the serum out. Therefore, the potency of the capsules remain and their effectiveness are not lost within the serum over time. Your skin receives all the maximum nutrients and benefits in every single application thus making it a booster product. The serum has a light weight silky smooth texture. It melts wonderfully into the skin and leaves no unwanted residue behind. It is not sticky or too thick and can be worn under any moisturiser as it blends great with any product. After using this, the skin is left feeling very soft, hydrated and plump. There is a slight scent to it which is found in the other Hydro boost products as well. It's a clean fragrance and not over powering at all. The serum is packaged in a plastic bottle with a pump and comes in 30 ml. I wish the booster came in a 50 ml as I use this twice a day in the morning and night. I therefore can run out of this product fairly quickly.


Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield Hydrating Lotion SPF25
 Even though it is Winter time in my city Cape Town, I still need to wear SPF every single day whenever I step outside my house. It may be cold with icy winds but the sun still shines on most days. The City Shield Hydrating Lotion has honestly been one of my favourite moisturizers to date. It contains hyaluronic acid to help retain moisture and keep my skin supple on those dry chilly days. What makes this even more wonderful is that it contains agents which protects the skin from harmful pollution and free radicals. The active sun protection, prevents sun damage from UVB and UVA rays. Not only are you moisturising your skin but you are shielding your epidermis from further damage. You are preventing signs of premature ageing such as wrinkles and sun spots and pigmentation problems. The lotion comes in a 50 ml squeeze tube which is great as the product won't get contaminated like when it is packaged in a jar. The texture of the cream is soft and smooth. It is light in consistency and blends easily on the face. It gives a very moisturising feeling and look to the skin. It truly uplifts dull and tired skin making it more vibrant. What I love the most about this cream is that it is a perfect base for makeup. Any foundation blends effortlessly on top of it. It gives your face a silky texture and any products you apply on top blends like a dream. The moisturiser lasts well throughout the day and my skin looks and feels radiant and supple. 


As you can see in the photo above both products have a light weight texture but work great in giving ample moisture. They are not thick and do not feel heavy on the skin. They both work well together and on their own. They melt into the skin and leave the face looking uplifted, energized and radiant. Since they both have a light texture, they are great for all skin types. All oily, normal, dry and combination skin will benefit from the Hydro Boost line. I particularly love it as I have combination skin and tend to get dry around my forehead and mouth area. These give just enough moisture where my skin feels comfortable and not too heavy. If you have very dry skin the serum may not be as effective for you. The lotion is a top-grade product and I recommend it to all skin types. It does contain fragrance so do be aware if you are sensitive to scents. Nevertheless, this is a great affordable range to add to your skin care routine as it can be used day or night and in all four seasons.


Thank you so much for reading!
Hope you found the review helpful.
Divalicious Kisses
Xxxx

Neutrogena Hydro Boost

 Skin Care Range 

Review

Hi Divas

We are currently in the heart of Winter in South Africa. Cape Town has been wet, windy and quite chilly. I had to switch up my skin care routine to adapt to the change of season. I have combination skin which gets oily in the t-zone area. During the colder months, my forehead and the skin around my mouth can become dry and sometimes flaky. Changing your trusty skin care routine can be a daunting task as finding the right products to work for you at an affordable price point can be difficult. I decided to give Neutrogena a chance as the claims were quite promising and the prices were super inexpensive. I too was drawn to the striking blue packaging in the store. There is something about the colour blue that eludes to moisture and refreshing skin. The Neutrogena Hydro Boost range consists of 7 products all aimed at boosting hydration. I shall be reviewing four products from the range. Each product contains Hyaluronic Acid which is the key ingredient in the Hydro Boost products. It aids the skin in holding moisture thus keeping it hydrated and healthy looking. Hyaluronic Acid is naturally found in our skin. I love the concept of using these types of ingredients helping increasing our moisture barrier. On to the reviews!

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser Facial Wipes

I hardly ever use cleansing wipes unless I really have to. I find them rather wasteful. What drew me most to these wipes are that they can remove waterproof mascara and the toughest makeup while giving moisture to the face. Some makeup wipes contain high levels of alcohol and can be pretty drying on the skin. Waterproof mascara is very difficult to remove therefore I was interested to see if these wipes would get the job done. The wipes are quite silky in texture and smell amazingly fresh and slightly sweet. They contain a cleansing lotion which removes makeup effectively. They remove all traces of makeup and waterproof mascara without stripping the skin of moisture. These cleansing wipes are extremely moisturizing. It feels like you already applied a cream after you use it. They do not leave an unwanted residue but they do give moisturisation. The only con I have with these wipes are the quantity. There are 25 wipes in a packet but the average cleansing wipes come in 30 to 40's in a packet. These are pricier than your normal cleansing wipes too. I therefore feel that even though they work amazingly well, they are not economical in the long run.

 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser Water Gel

The cleansing gel is packaged in a 200ml pump bottle. I find the quantity quite generous for the price. I therefore feel it is a good budget purchase as you get more product for your coins. The cleansing gel is a little runny in texture. It lathers well with water and removes dirt from the face. It feels refreshing on the skin and does not leave any residue or a tight and dry feeling afterwards. One pump is enough to cleanse your whole face, unless you are wearing a full face of makeup, you would have to double cleanse and go in with a second pump. This is a good every day cleanser but it is not effective enough to remove heavy makeup or thoroughly cleanse pores. If you are someone who is looking for an affordable refreshing cleanser and you don't wear a lot of makeup then this would be lovely for you. I on the other hand, need something more potent to thoroughly cleanse my face and pores as I wear makeup every day. 

 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser Micellar Water

This is one of my favourite products from the whole range. I was really surprised at how well it worked as this was my first time using micellar water. Micellar water is similar to a toner. It contains oil molecules that attract and draw out dirt from your pores. It dissolves and removes dirt while leaving your moisture levels intact. This is unlike normal cleansers that strip moisture from the skin. What I love most about this micellar water is that I don't have to rinse or cleanse my face again. It does a wonderful job in removing any traces of makeup and excess dirt. It is gentle on the skin and feels so light and refreshing. I would definitely purchase this again. The product comes in a 200ml plastic bottle and it would last you a long time as a little goes a long way. 

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

This is my absolute favourite product from the Hydro Boost line. It totally deserves a big gold star. There are two creams in the range but the water gel variant is the ultimate winner. I have used the gel cream targeted to dry skin but it does not come close to this one, therefore I am not reviewing it here. The cream comes in a standard 50ml tub. It has a soft light creamy texture that melts into the skin. It locks in any serums and essences which you have applied before the last step. The cream is truly hydrating and keeps in moisture despite its light consistency. It lasts well throughout the night and I do not wake up with a dehydrated face nor an over oily face either. My skin looks plump, smooth and refreshed in the morning. I sometimes mix it into my daily SPF moisturiser in the mornings too, when I feel I need a little extra love and care. It blends well with other cosmetics and makeup products. I would definitely purchase this again when I run out. It's a good quality and effective low budget moisturising cream.

 These products do contain fragrance and have no anti-ageing benefits. These are the only true cons from the range for me. Over all I am very impressed with the Hydro Boost line. I recommend it to anyone who suffers from dry skin and looking for something more cost effective. These products have kept my skin moisturised and healthy through this chilly weather. Have you tried any of these products? Do let me know below. I hope this review was helpful. I have been using these products for more than two months now and feel I could give an honest intensive review. Sensing lots of love.

Divalicious Kisses

Xxxx

Clarins Daily Energizer

Cleansing Gel & Energizer Cream Review

Hello gorgeous Divas!

This week I am bringing to you a skincare review. These products are my ride or die holy grail skincare gems. I discovered them a few years back and am still using them today. I did a review on them long ago but I really don't think I did the products justice, hence I am doing an updated review.  Firstly, I want to say that I adore Clarins skin care products. They are really amazing in moisturising and treating my skin. Their products never give me any problems and they always feel super luxurious on my face. The Daily Energizer range are products that are targeted to women in their 20's but really anyone can use them. They just don't contain the anti wrinkle ingredients that the other ranges have. Not to give my age away but I ain't no spring chicken. I really need to start investing in some great skincare to prevent my face from forming the dreaded wrinkles. The range specialises in creating radiant and youthful skin. It aims to get rid of dull and tired skin so that your natural youthful glow shines through. There are four products in this range and I will be reviewing two of them.

 Clarins Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel

This is my favourite facial cleanser of life. I haven't tried a product that could match this one yet. The cleansing gel comes packaged in a 75ml squeeze tube. It is quite small for a cleansing gel size as most cleansers come in a 150 ml. The size of the product is it's only downside as I really wish it came in a bigger tube with more product. The gel has a lovely smooth texture that is squeezed easily out of the bottle and lathers to a foam on the face. It contains moringa extract which is well known to purify skin by removing free radicals (harmful molecules that affect the skin) and pollution that have accumulated on your face throughout the day. The antioxidants in moringa extracts reduces free radicals which makes your skin to appear more youthful and radiant. The gel removes all dirt and makeup thoroulghy without stripping the skin of moisture or burning the eyes. It is such a gentle product and can be used by those who suffer from sensitive skin. A little goes a long way and the tiniest amount lathers to a foam. It has an exceptional  feminine light and floral scent as well. It is very uplifting and leaves your face smelling amazing. I could seriously smell that scent all day. I wish the scent came packaged in a candle.

Clarins Daily Energizer Cream
There are two creams in this range. A cream gel and a deeper cream consistency. I chose the latter cream as I felt the cream gel formula was not moisturising enough for my combination skin. The cream is packaged in a 30ml glass jar. Again, the size of the packaging is it's downfall as I wish it came in 50 ml instead. It would have been perfect if it was packaged in a tube and not a glass jar, which would make it easier to travel with. They came out with a 50 ml tube in the cream but sadly that was a limited edition product. Sad! Anyway let's explore the goodness inside. Upon opening the jar the cream as a similar scent to the cleansing gel with a tad more floral notes. It smells wonderful and the scent lingers on the face after you apply the cream.

The product contains Vitamin C and Turmeric. We all know how amazing those two ingredients are in helping promote healthy looking complexions. Vitamin C is great for it's anti ageing properties as it encourages collagen production and creating brighter skin tone by reducing dark spots. Turmeric has been used by most asian cultures for centuries on the skin. This spice is known as the OG (Original Gangster) in being a herbal remedy as well as treating acne scars, treatment of wrinkles, reducing dark pigmentation and just being overall awesome for the face. With these two ingredients you cannot go wrong with this Clarins cream. I like to use it at night as it does not contain SPF. I wake up to brighter and radiant smooth skin in the morning. It absorbs well and does not leave an oily residue on the skin. You can wear this during the day under your makeup as well. Be sure to add a foundation with an SPF if you do.




I really love this range and would continue to buy it along with other anti wrinkle products which I need to invest in. Hope you find this review helpful.


Thank you for reading!
Xxxx