Garnier Moisture Match 'Shine Be Gone' Review

I was on the hunt for a new moituriser, but wasn't quite ready to make the plunge & get an 'expensive' one. I saw the adverts for these a few months back & was rather intrigued to try them out, as they claimed to have a different formula for every skin type. The range consists of: Goodbye Dry (dry/very dry skin), Protect and Glow (normal skin), Start Afresh (normal/dry skin), Wake Me Up (dull skin) & Shine Be Gone (combination/oily skin). As I have very greasy/shiny skin, particularly on my T-zone, I opted for the Shine Be Gone formula. 

I do agree that the formula is lighter than moisturisers aimed at dry skin, and although I wouldn't say it makes me any more oily, nor would I claim it helps to reduce my oily skin. The cream feels really light and fresh when I apply it to my skin, but I wish it were more mattifying! Once I've applied my makeup, it usually won't last much more than a couple of hours max before I need to powder my nose and forehead. Even with the aid of a setting powder and fixing spray does very little in my fight against the dreaded shine. But ho-hum, I hold on for the day when I find the product that stops my oily skin breaking through, but until then I will try to be strong. 

I don't want to 'diss' this product too much, but Garnier claim that this cream 'mattifies to help reduce shine and leaves your skin looking more unified'. I'm afraid this claim, for me in particular, fell short of its promises. I will continue to use it as I don't hate it, but a repurchase is not likely. I think I need to bite the bullet and invest in a better quality *cough- more expensive* moisturiser next time. All I know is, it needs to mattify this face of mine!

If you have any recommendations for a good moisturiser for oily skin, please leave a comment below & let me know - I'd be happy to try it out!

Nivea In-Shower Body Moisturiser Review

You'd be right in thinking I'm a little late on the uptake in reviewing this product, but with my exams and moving back home from uni for the summer, I think I can endorse the phrase 'better late than never!' I've used this in quite a few showers now and I can safely say I really like it! I don't suffer with dry skin, but in the summer months, particularly when I shave my legs more frequently, I do get the odd dry patch of skin. I will also hold my hands up and say I'm rather lazy with the application of traditional moisturisers, so this seemed like the perfect idea!

The instructions on the back of the bottle are listed above, but in basic terms, this acts like a hair conditioner - only for the skin! I picked this up for £2.50 in Asda (for 250ml), so it was very reasonable! I'm sure the price will change slightly as this was introductory, but I highly doubt it's ever going to break the bank!

Although I don't have particularly dry skin, I did opt for the dry skin version, simply because I thought it would be more effective on those dry areas. The smell is typical of Nivea products, with almond oil, so I would say it was pretty unoffensive. It's so quick and easy to use & the results are evident straight away. My skin felt smoother and softer even when I hopped out of the shower and dried off. This product will definitely be my go-to product for days when I simply cannot be bothered to spend an extra 5-10 minutes post-shower smothering myself in moisturiser. I do still treat myself to a body butter or something alike every once in a while though!

Have you tried the Nivea In-Shower Body Moisturiser? Do you think it does what it claims to do? Are you as lazy as I am in terms of full body moisturising? Leave me a comment and let me know your opinions!

Ta-ta for now!