KEY POINTS:
1 Innoxa SkinBalance Triple Action Oil-Free Foaming Gel Wash
$25 for 200ml
So this is $25 but for Innoxa's new SkinBalance we can break the bank. Its motto has been "first do no harm" since its creation in France in the 1920s. It has never been tested on
animals and has now been reformulated and packaged. There are seven lines each catering for specific skin concerns. This is for combination and oily skin, it gently controls excess oil and clears pores. The apple and orange fruit waters, cucumber and witch hazel help soothe skin also.
From selected department stores and pharmacies.
2 Garnier Skin Naturals Clean Sensitive 2 in 1 Make-up Dissolver
$11.99 for 200ml
Sensitive skin has special needs. This dissolver of makeup isn't perfumed and doesn't contain alcohol. Good start. It also deals to waterproof make-up and has been designed so that there's no need for rubbing - never a good idea with any skin, least of all sensitive. And it even helps refresh skin.
From selected variety and department stores, supermarkets and pharmacies.
3 Olay Regenerist Thermal Skin Polisher
$19.99 for 125ml
Regenerist relies on an amino-peptide complex to help revitalise and regenerate the appearance of the skin. This self-heating (love that feeling of warmth) exfolilating and cleansing polisher can be used every day. Mini-peel here we come.
From selected supermarkets and pharmacies.
4 Nivea Visage Triple Action Soy Plus Anti-Ageing Night Care
$19.95 for 50ml
Visage is for 50+ women who "want to look as young as they feel". So this night cream helps prevent pigmentation and, thanks to the rich soy proteins present, helps stimulate skin renewal and its ability to retain moisture. All of which should help skin to feel firmer and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
From selected supermarkets, department stores, pharmacies.
5 Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes
$13.53 for 25 towelettes
Cleansing wipes are a godsend. They make the lazy who are not well disposed to taking off makeup before bed that much more likely to do so. These are efficient at removing the remains of the day - waterproof mascara included.
From selected supermarkets, pharmacies and Farmers stores.