(image from Jergens)

About this time last year, Jergens was launched in the UK and I reviewed Extra Softening Body Moisturiser. Since then, the line seems to have been enjoying a good presence in the UK and it has been bringing out more items. Today I am highlighting Total Nourishment Body Moisturiser, which was launched in the UK last month.

The product has a soft creamy texture and spreads well. It feels more emollient than Extra Softening Body Moisturiser, but it still feels relatively lightweight on the skin. It is easily absorbed and the moisture is long-lasting. What I like the most about this moisturiser is that it leaves a velvety, cushiony, and almost powdery finish on the skin. There is no greasy residue.

Some of the main moisturizing ingredients in this product are glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, glycine soja oil, stearic acid, helianthus annuus seed oil (sunflower seed oil), simmondsia chinensis seed oil (jojoba seed oil), and hydrogenated cottonseed oil.

The product does not contain alcohol, mineral oil, or parabens. The only silicone ingredient in this product, cyclopentasiloxane, is far down in the ingredient list.

The product has a fruity scent that is not too sweet. For me, the scent is not subtle but it is not too overpowering either.

Overall this is a well-formulated body moisturizer that moisturizes well and leaves a very pleasant finish on the skin. It should be suitable for a variety of skin types, including drier skin types.

(The product featured in this article is provided by Jergens.)


Other Bodycare Reviews:

Nivea My Silhouette! Gel-Cream

Dove Body Lotions & Body Cream Oil

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Mineral Renewal Body Lotion

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(image from Elizabeth Arden)

Produced by Allergan, Prevage is a premium line of anti-aging skincare products sold via Elizabeth Arden. Today I will be featuring one of the latest additions to the line, Prevage Face Advanced Anti-Aging Serum.

According to Allergan and Elizabeth Arden, the star ingredient of the serum (and of the whole Prevage line) is the antioxidant Idebenone (listed as hydroxydecyl ubiquinoyl dipalmitoyl glycerate in the ingredient list). Also, according to Elizabeth Arden, it is superior to some other antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and coenzyme Q10 and is the most effective antioxidant.

On the other hand, according to Paula Begoun’s review of Prevage Day Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30, idebenone is a good antioxidant but it is not the best or the most potent. (Also, see the entry on idebenone in Paula Begoun’s Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary.)

Prevage Face Advanced Anti-Aging Serum has a lightweight lotion consistency. (It does not have the kind of consistency that many skincare serums have.) It is very spreadable and it feels quite hydrating on the skin. Some of the moisturizing ingredients in this product are butylene glycol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, caprylyl glycol, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, propylene glycol, sodium PCA, trehalose, urea, and phospholipids.

Apart from Idebenone, this product also contains antioxidants such as ergothioneine and dimethylmethoxy chromanol.

The product is alcohol-free.

Overall, this is a decently formulated product with skin-benefiting ingredients. (It is up to individual consumers to decide whether it is worth 155 USD (its retail price in the US).) If you have combination or oily skin, it can be used as a lightweight moisturizer (instead of a serum). If you have normal, dry, or very dry skin, then it can be used as a serum (underneath a moisturizer).

(In the US, Prevage Face Advanced Anti-Aging Serum has replaced Prevage Anti-Aging Treatment. It will be released in the UK in April.)

(The product featured in this article is provided by Elizabeth Arden.)

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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Gentle Line Smoothing Exfoliator

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More Summer 2010 Makeup Releases from YSL

by PJ on Thursday, March 25, 2010

in -YSL, 2010 Summer, makeup

(images from www.joseishi.net/voce,
info from www.joseishi.net/voce &
www.cosme.net)

Here are some more summer 2010 makeup releases from YSL. Notice that some items are exclusive to Asia.

The new items are:

– Ombres 5 Lumières (above, one new variation, limited edition, Asia-exclusive)

– Rouge Pure Shine (one new shade, limited edition)

– Golden Gloss (three new shades, two of which limited editions)

(Cosme.Net lists the two limited-edition Golden Gloss shades as Asia-exclusives.)

Related posts:

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My Personal Take on YSL

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Bodycare Review: Palmer’s Body Butters

by PJ on Saturday, March 20, 2010

in -Palmer's, bodycare

To me, Palmer’s seems to be a relatively low-key brand with a solid following. The Cocoa Butter Formula range is among the brand’s most extensive ranges, and it includes the Cocoa Body Lotion, which is probably one of the brand’s best-selling items. (I will be reviewing it later on.) Today I am highlighting Palmer’s Coconut Body Butter and Cocoa Body Butter.




Both body butters are very emollient and are suitable for areas that require extra moisture. The Coconut Body Butter has a slightly thicker consistency, but both are more or less equally moisturizing. What I particularly like about these two body butters is that they sink into the skin quite easily and that they leave very little greasy residue. The skin feels soft, nourished, and velvety, and it looks semi-matte (with little oily sheen).

The Coconut Body Butter contains moisturizing agents such as urea, isopropyl palmitate, shea butter, propylene glycol, glycerin, coconut oil, cocoa seed butter, mineral oil, mango seed butter, and sweet almond oil. The Cocoa Body Butter contains moisturizing agents such as urea, propylene glycol, isopropyl palmitate, cocoa seed butter, and mineral oil.

The Coconut Body Butter has a fresh coconut milk scent while the cocoa scent in the Cocoa Body Butter is warm with a touch of smokiness that I find surprisingly appealing.

Overall, these two body butters are a pleasure to use. While I like both, I marginally prefer the Cocoa Body Butter. It is slightly easier to spread and I really like the warmth in the scent of the product.

Palmer’s Body Butters are also available in Shea Body Butter and Olive Body Butter.

(The products featured in this review are provided by Palmer’s.)

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Dove Body Butters

Neutrogena Deep Moisture

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YSL Summer 2010 Releases

by PJ on Friday, March 19, 2010

in -YSL, 2010 Summer, makeup

(images/info from www.cosme.net)

YSL will renew the eyeshadow single range by releasing Ombre Solo N, which will be available in 10 shades.

Also, YSL will release several limited-edition summer 2010 items in Japan on April 16th. They will be exclusively available in Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo and Hankyu Umeda Flagship Store in Osaka. The items are:

– Terre Saharienne


– Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow (2 new shades)

– Mascara Aquarésistant (in #7 Blue Lagoon, re-release)

– La Laque (2 new shades)


Updated on March 25th 2010: See more items here.

Related posts on YSL:

Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

Fall 2009 Makeup Collection

Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils

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Lunasol will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 14th. The collection continues the theme of Scenic Purification, and the new items include:

– Nature Color Eyes (2 new variations)
– Shining Water Eyes (2 new shades)
– Full Glamour Lips G (2 new shades)
– Full Glamour Gloss N (2 new shades)
– Nail Finish (3 new shades)
– Modeling Face Color (1 shade)
– Control Makeup Base (SPF 25, PA++, with gold-toned pearly shimmer)

(Modeling Face Color)


All the items in this collection are limited editions.

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(images/info from www.cosme.net)

Sofina‘s Aube Couture will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on April 13th. The collection includes:

– Designing Premium Rouge (above, 4 new shades)

– Designing Mascara (1 shade)

Related posts:

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(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Addiction will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on April 23rd. The collection features:

– Limited Compact Le Mépris* (above, with two eyeshadows and a blusher)

– Eyeshadow (1 new shade)

– Eyeliner Pencil (1 new shade)

– Lipstick (1 new shade)

– Lip Gloss (1 new shade)

– Blush (1 new shade)

All the items in this collection are limited editions.

(*I am guessing that the name Le Mépris is based on the 1963 French film Le Mépris (Contempt), starring Brigitte Bardot. Have a look at the movie poster, which might possibly be part of the inspiration of the palette.)

Related posts on Addiction:

New Japanese Beauty Brand: Addiction

Spring 2010 Collection

Product Swatch Galore

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(images from www.cosme.net,
info from www.cosme.net
& www.joseishi.net/voce)

Elégance will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on April 18th. The collection includes:

– Glam Up Gloss (above, 7 shades)

– Lasting Color Mascara (5 shades)

– Lasting Eyeliner (5 shades)

Also, on May 18th*, Elégance will release two limited-edition bodycare items:

– Body Makeup Milk (SPF 15, PA+, with a watery consistency and pearly shimmer)

– Fragrance Body Powder (with shimmer)



(*According to Cosme.Net, the release date of the two bodycare items is April 18th.)

Related posts:

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Elégance Makeup Collection Revamp

Japanese Cosmetics Focus: Elégance

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On May 23rd in Japan, Ayura will release Aura Feel Oriental Gel Nails. Three limited-edition sets will be available, and each set will include three nail colors and a nail art sheet.

Related posts on Ayura:

Ayura 15th Anniversary Memories Coffret

Spring 2010 Collection

Night Harmonition

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