Before I get into where I was, let me start by apologizing for my disappearance. At first, it was due to tests and exams but as time went on, a boatload of laziness also mounted on.
A quick update on the products I had been using back then;
The moisturizer was the first to run out and I did buy another as I had said I would in one of my previous blog posts, however when the face wash ran out, I didn't replace it 🙈 "why?" you may ask... Well, at that point I felt that my pimple scars had lightened up a bit compared to when I started using the products and I decided to switch to much cheaper (Garnier Even and Matte) products.
I thought that I had successfully weakened the scars and it would be easier for an "even skin tone" product to do the job, so I went for the Even and Matte products since they were/are from the same brand and I figured hey they'll just continue where the ProActive left off. They were also and still are, much cheaper 🤫
PRODUCTS PURCHASED
Well, I bought the entire range which consists of;
PRODUCTS PURCHASED
Well, I bought the entire range which consists of;
- Even & Matte Gentle Clarifying Foam
- Even & Matte Instant Radiance Scrub
- Even & Matte Soft Smoothing Toner
- Even & Matte Ideal Complexion Daily Cream
APPEARANCE OF CONTENTS
- Even & Matte Gentle Clarifying Foam
This products' texture is silky smooth and cream in color. If foams up in contact with water, feels good on the face and easy to wash off.
- Even & Matte Instant Radiance Scrub
The scrub is a transparent yellow color with small orange granules.
- Even & Matte Soft Smoothing Toner
The milkiest of toners I've ever come across, this product is white in color and has a creamy consistency compared to other toners. It's cold to the touch and requires you to use cotton pads for application, a given. However, you can also use cotton balls or cotton wool, depending on preference.
- Even & Matte Ideal Complexion Daily Cream
The complexion cream differs depending on whether it's for oily or normal skin. The one for normal skin is lighter and is a pale pinkish color, whereas the cream for oily skin is thicker and appears white in color.
REVIEW:
I won't lie, the products did do their job but, I think it's my skin that's the problem. As much as my marks were clearing up, some remained and I had to stop using the products because the complexion cream felt too bulky on my face and would dry out before I could finish applying it into my skin, leaving me with partly white eyebrows... Let's be honest, that's not everyone's favorite look. Most of us prefer a moisturized and supple look to ashy grey.
I believed I used the products for a good 3 months... And since the Garnier Pure Active range had done its bit lightening the marks... Using these products helped lighten them more. However, the marks were not completely removed.
I did experience increased confidence
after the first month of use but the quick drying of the complexion cream was getting to me and application was a hassle. I am almost always in a rush so this was fairly daunting.
The rest of the products felt good on the skin, I won't lie. The toner did feel a bit weird though and one could never really figure out how much to use because if you are like me, you're used to thin watery toners as opposed to the "I'll sit on your cotton pad" thick milky types... it took some getting used to. But overall, I would use those products again with the exception of the complexion cremes.
I will most certainly update you guys on the products I've used since then although I am without pictures and the works ... and yes, I'm still battling with acne marks (just an update) but they are much better than those you've seen on my previous blog posts.
Lots of love
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