Thursday, 4 August 2016

REVIEW: Lacura Skin Science - Caviar Power - Serum Concentrate

Where to buy: ALDI
Price: $29.99
ML: 50ML
Recommended age groups: 45+
Made in: Germany from local and imported ingredients 

Description: Cell renewal & regenerate.
 A concentrated formula that also includes anti-ageing ceramides to help combat moisture loss. 
Intensive moisturiser that provides long lasting lifting and firming effect. 
Each unique black gel-like pearl contains a concentrated formula that also includes anti-ageing ceramides to help combat moisture loss.



My personal opinion:
This serum is aimed for more mature skin, but I got crappy skin already and I loved the look of the product so I brought it for $19.99 (it was on sale). And this is the first time I saw the product in my local Aldi, so I had to get it. It smells very flowery when it gets pumped out, but the scent disappears very quickly. I gave this product to my mum because it's aimed towards her age more - and she likes it which is surprising because she normally does not like trying new products (she has sensitive skin).

Pros - based on what my mum's opinion: 
❥ Moisturising
❥ Absorbs fast 
❥ Firming effect


Cons - based on my mum's opinion:
✖  Price is a bit on the high side for an Aldi product - especially when you don't know if it's going to be good or not.
✖ It says to use Serum first then followed with the Caviar Power Day or Night Cream, which we don't have it in our local Aldi, which is a shame. 
✖ Night Cream from Aldi can do just as well as the Serum (cheaper too)

Mum's verdict:
6/10 

REVIEW: Lacura Essentials - Daily Face SPF 16: Anti Wrinkle Q10

Where to buy: ALDI
Price: $3.99
ML: 75ML
Recommended age groups: N/A
Made in: Germany
Description: Lacura Daily face SPF 15 and Coenzymes Q10 helps support cell regeneration, improves skin firmness and reduces existing wrinkles. It contains Grapeseed Oil and Pro Vitamin B5 to support moisture, leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth. The additional benefit of Vitamin E and UVA/UVB filter system also help counteract premature ageing by protecting the skin from sun damage. If used, regularly, Lacura Daily Face Q10 with SPF 15 optimises skin structure and helps reduce the depth of wrinkles. For radiant and beautiful skin - everyday!


My personal opinion:
I like this cream a lot, like come on, it's anti - ageing + sunscreen + non greasy = win for me. 
I don't like greasy sun screen since I can feel my pores clogging and with my combination skin + acne prone skin is a big no no.

Pros: 
❥ Moisturising
❥ Smells flowery - not overbearing
❥ Non - greasy
❥ Absorbs fast - and easy to rub into skin, unlike most sunscreen
❥ Ideal as a make up base (it even says that on the back of the tube)

Cons:
✖  SPF 15 doesn't protect much. 



My verdict:
9/10

REVIEW: Lacura Essentials - Daily Face SPF 15 (Sensitive Skin Q10)

Where to buy: ALDI
Price: $3.99
ML: 75ML
Recommended age groups: N/A
Made in: Germany
Description: Lacura Daily face SPF 15 with Q10 for sensitive skin is a light and gentle formulation with no fragrance added. It contains anti-wrinkle Coenzymes Q10, Allantion and Almond Oil to help improve skin elasticity whiles providing deep moisturisation. The addition of SPF 15 helps protect skin against premature ageing. It is quickly absorbed, leaving skin smooth and hydrated.


My personal opinion:
I like it because of the non-greasy texture, but I wouldn't say that I love it. But yes, it absorbs fast, it contains SPF 15, which might not be that great for people that enjoys going out under the sun a lot. 
Sorry for the ugly looking picture, it's because I put it in my handbag, so please excuse the scratches - I use it has a hand cream instead.

Pros: 
❥ Fragrance free
❥ Non - greasy
❥ Absorbs fast
❥ Moisturising
❥ Ideal as a make up base (it even says that on the back of the tube).

Cons:
✖  I wish the SPF is a bit higher - but what you pay is what you get.



My verdict:
7/10

Saturday, 23 July 2016

REVIEW: Lacura Skin Science - Renew Expert Night Cream (Mimox X Wrinkle Filling)

Where to buy: ALDI
Price: $9.99
ML: 50ML
Recommended age groups: 30 - 50
Made in: Germany from local and imported ingredients  
Description: Lacura Skin Expert offers you highly effective anti-ageing skin care for day and night.



My personal opinion:
Same as the day cream, I brought this because I thought it was for my age group. But this cream is quite nice, I will be buying it again, once I hit 30 years old.
 

Pros: 
❥ Fine lines reduced 
❥ It actually last quite long 
❥ Smells nice
❥Thin consistency
❥ Very nice glass packaging  
  
Cons:
✖  Slightly more greasy than the Lacura Renew Night Cream Q10.


My verdict:
8/10

Review: Lacura Skin Science - Renew Expert Day Cream (Mimox X Wrinkle Filling)

Where to buy: ALDI
Price: $9.99
ML: 50ML
Recommended age groups: 30 - 50
Made in: Germany from local and imported ingredients  
Description: Lacura Skin Expert offers you highly effective anti-ageing skin care for day and night.


My personal opinion:
I brought this cream because I thought it was the right age group for me because of the color (red packaging). Turns out the recommended age group for this cream is 30+  and I'm 26. No wonder it broke me out, since it's much richer.
 

Pros:
❥ Smells nice
❥ SPF 15
❥ Very nice glass packaging  
  
Cons:
✖  Does not absorb
✖ Thick consistency 
✖ Product discoloration while it's still in the jar
Broke me out - but that's my fault for not reading the recommended age group.

My verdict:
3/10

REVIEW: Lacura Skin Science - Renew Night Cream Q10 Plus

Where to buy: ALDI
Price: $7.99
ML: 50ML
Recommended age groups:
Mid 20s – mid 30s
 
Made in: Germany from local and imported ingredients  
Description: LACURA Renew Night Cream Q10 Plus is formulated with retinol complex, avocado lipids and coenzyme Q10 to help provide a protective anti wrinkle system while you sleep.

My personal opinion:
I found favorite night cream of all time after years of wasting $$$. 
 
Pros:
❥ Cheap
❥ Absorbs quickly
❥ Does not break me out
❥ Reduced my fine lines
❥ Thin consistency, easy to apply
❥ Smells nice
  
Cons:
✖ I can't think of anything bad, if I want to be really fussy, then it will have to be the packaging, because like most night creams - finger dunking.
 

My verdict:
10/10

REVIEW: Lacura Skin Science - Renew Face Day Cream Q10 Plus

Where to buy: ALDI
Price: $7.99
ML: 50ML
Recommended age groups:
Mid 20s – mid 30s
 
Made in: Germany from local and imported ingredients  
Description: Lacura Renew Day Cream Q10 Plus is formulated with a peptide complex, UV filters and coenzyme Q10 to help provide a protective anti wrinkle system everyday.

My personal opinion:
I'm not sure if it works or not. 
Because I don't like thick creams especially on my face, they should have swapped it the other way around with the night cream, which has a much thinner consistency. So therefore, I haven't used this cream as much, I used it mostly for my hands.
 
Pros:
❥ Cheap
❥ Does not break me out
❥ SPF
❥ Smells nice
  
Cons:
✖ It does not absorb
✖ Thick consistency, feels like I'm going to get wrinkles from trying to rub it in.

My verdict:
4/10

REVIEW: Lacura Skin Science - Revive Night Elixir

Where to buy: ALDI
Price: $9.99
ML: 30ML
Recommended age groups:
Mid 20s – mid 50s
Made in: Germany from local and imported ingredients
Description: Inspired by methods from dermatological practice, the highly effective LACURA Night Elixir is based on innovative and powerful ingredients which help improve skin renewal.

My personal opinion:
Not a fan, it says “Anti-Ageing” but I guess I do feel a lot younger with all these acne popping up from using it. I feel like a teenager again..but not in a good way.

Pros:
❥ Cheap

Cons:
✖ Breaks me out – acne prone people, beware
✖ Clogs my pores
✖ Not a fan of the smell
✖ The dropper is awkward to use

My verdict:
2/10

REVIEW: Lacura Skin Science – Revive Hyaluronic Gel

Where to buy: ALDI
Price: $9.99
ML: 30ML
Recommended age groups: 
Mid 20s – mid 50s
Made in: Germany from local and imported ingredients
Description: Lacura Hyaluronic Gel is an innovative formula developed using the latest anti-ageing scientific findings

My personal opinion:
This gel is amazing, at first I was sceptical because $10 is still money, but it actually works very well for my acne prone/combination skin – I use it before I put on moisturizer and I can feel the magic begin.

Pros:
❥ Cheap
❥ Fine lines less pronounced
❥ Keeps your skin hydrated
❥ Face looks smoother
❥ You can feel it working – the watery sensation, people with dry skin may feel slightly taut once applied

Cons:
✖The dropper is awkward to use, since you have to press down on it.

My verdict:
9/10