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Big red inflamed spots and How I get rid of them / Lactic acid peel 20% / Clear Zit Acne Treatment cream [Benzoyl Peroxide] / Quinoderm 10 [Benzoyl Peroxide, Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulphate] / Flucinar [Fluocinolone acetonide] / Tretinoin Gel USP 0.1%

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This is the lists of products that I use to calm down red inflamed spot in a short time period (as fast as it is possible): Lactic acid peel 20% I apply it with a cotton swab directly on to a spot before I go to bed. I tend to leave it on for as long as I possibly can. I prefer lactic acid because it is not as harsh as salicylic acid. It doesn't provoke any burning sensations or hurt. This is why I can use it several days straight applying directly on to a spot. It calms down the inflammation and makes the spot to disappear. The next morning it will appear smaller (less inflamed).   Clear Zit Acne Treatment cream / 10% Benzoyl Peroxide  It is a thick white cream that disappear when applied. It absorbs very fast. The downside is that it contains parabens. Works great especially if you have never used it before. Within the years your skin can get used to it and the effect will be less noticeable but it still works great for me.  Quinoderm 10 / Benzoyl Per

shampoo / hair care / Avalon Organics shampoo shine YLANG YLANG / Nourishing Lavender / Deep Moisturizing shampoo

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It comes in plastic bottle (number 1) of 325ml.  The scent is very nice and natural. I like it a lot. It has a sweet floral a bit spicy scent. Nothing overpowering but it does stay on your hair for a while. The consistency is nothing much to show it is a clear liquid gel. My hair are light brown (non dyed) and thin. It gets oily very fast so I have to wash it every day otherwise I will end up loosing a lot of hair. The oils from my hair will also cause me to break out . The water in England is pretty hard so it took me a while till I managed to find a shampoo that would suit my needs. My hair adores this shampoo it makes it soft (not heavy), shiny and stronger. I have also noticed that there is less hair on the brush each morning.  I also use Nourishing Lavender:  This one has a very nice lavender scent. Very refreshing. Great for oily scalp and hair. Since I like to switch from one to the other I usually have several bottles opened in my bathroom.  Deep

Lioele Blooming Shimmer Pearl Base

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It almost has no scent what is a huge plus.  It has a light lotion texture. Not greasy. It works great as a highlighter. Not glittery. It gives nice pearly fine shimmer glow. Blends easily. Absorbs fast. Moisturising. No oil control. It doesn't look cheap on the skin. It gives subtle pink shimmering effect.    Mostly it is suitable for people that have dry or dry/normal skin type and don't have large pores. Also it will look gorgeous on fair/ light skin with pink undertone. People with oily skin (and yellow undertone) can also use it as a highlighter for the face but in this case it should be powdered so the excess moisture/lotion is absorbed . It can exaggerate the pores or any imperfection that you may have.  I will finish my samples but I am not going to repurchase just because it doesn't fit in my make-up routine (matte face/ oil free/ no shine). P.S. I like how it looks on my lips and I will use it as a body highlighter. Ingredients:

innisfree MINERAL SHIMMERING BASE

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It comes in a tube of 40ml. It almost has no scent at all (That is great!). It is a very light herbal scent I would say. The consistency is like a lotion (light and thin). Blends easily and absorbs well into the skin. It has a fine pink shimmer and gives pearl glow to the skin. It has moisturising properties. No oil control. It won't help your make-up last longer. But it can be use it as a body glow/ highlighter (here and there not all over the body). It doesn't look cheap on the skin. Mostly it is suitable for people that have dry or dry/normal skin type and don't have large pores. Also it will look gorgeous on fair/ light skin with pink undertone.  People with oily skin (and yellow undertone) can also use it as a highlighter for the face but in this case it should be powdered so the excess moisture/lotion is absorbed .  I am not using it as a base and I would avoid using it when I need my make-up last long . It can exaggerate the pores or any i

MISSHA M B.B BOOMER, innisfree MINERAL SHIMMERING BASE, Lioele Blooming Shimmer Pearl Base

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MISSHA M B.B BOOMER It comes in a 40ml tube. It has a light powdery scent. No SPF.  It has a light cream (not thick) consistency that absorbs fast into the skin. No oil control but it is moisturising. It can make your skin look greasy if you have an oily skin type. It has fine pink shimmer and gives pearly glow to a face. It won't help your make-up last all day. I don't think it is suitable as a primer. Mostly it is suitable for people that have dry or dry/normal skin type and don't have large pores. Also it will look gorgeous on fair/ light skin with pink undertone. But it can be used by people with yellow skin undertone as a highlighter (on the cheek bones). However if you have acne/ open pores it can make pores appear larger. Another way to apply it would be as a body glow. It gives long lasting shimmering effect that doesn't look cheap. I don't think I am going to repurchase it. Ingredients : Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexa

ASDM Beverly Hills Glycolic Acid Complex

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Unboxing: It comes in a plastic container of 60ml. Usage:  It almost has no scent what is good in my opinion. It is a reach thick cream but not heavy. High quality. It applies easily and absorbs fast. It has a very beautiful bright natural yellow colour as you can see. After my first application (next morning after) I have received a compliment that my skin looks good (maybe it was only a coincidence). But my skin did look different. My skin tone looked more even and it felt soft, smooth. I really like the effect it has on my skin after I use this cream. It's a peeling type cream I would say. I will keep using it.