Palmer's Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil vs Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil

I've heard that Palmer's Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil is the best thing for your skin ever. Apparently it works wonders on wrinkles and takes a few years off. Isn't that what everyone dreams of once they turn 35? I bought this in Australia for AU$19.99 at Woolworth's, so there's nothing gourmet or special about it, I was however told that you can't find it in Singapore. I refused to believe it. So I went on a hunt, just for the benefit of you fellow Singaporeans.

First let me tell you that I have used this oil for a month, once in the morning under my makeup and once before I sleep. It feels nice, not oily. You only have to use 3 drops max to cover your whole face, you might like to put it on your neck as well. I personally have not seen any difference but I think a month might be too short of a time. It feels and smells nice and when I wake up, my skin isn't dehydrated or oily, which means it's balancing my skins natural oils well. I'm also very lazy so I use it in place of my moisturiser. I'm thinking I'll give the entire bottle a try before I come to any conclusions. Maybe some of you who have tried and tested this can comment so that others can have more information. I do have very sensitive skin and I must say that this oil feels light and doesn't irritate my skin, even right after a facial when my skin feels raw and really can't handle a lot of things.

Anyways, on my hunt I found Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil for face. It boasts to do the same things as the Palmer's Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil and so I had to compare.

These are the similarities:

- Both claim to improve the appearance of fine lines/wrinkles, dark spots/pigmentation and aging skin.

- Both have these ingredients: Cocoa Butter, Vitamin C & E, Retinol, Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Apricot Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Argan Oil, Sunflower Oil

Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil has these oils that aren't present in the Skin Therapy Oil:  Maracuja Oil

Skin Therapy Oil has these oils that aren't present in Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil:  Rosehip Oil, Camelina Oil

Maracuja oil has anti-flammatory and healing properties and can assist in repairing any skin damage you may have like acne, signs of aging or signs of excessive tanning. Pretty similar use as Rosehip oil with is frequently used to heal scarring and photo-aging. Camelina oil is always known to restore the skin's natural nutrients, increases firmness, blocks UV rays and combats pigmentation.

Although these two products are not identical, I think for people who can't get their hands on one or the other, they can be substituted. Buying either I imagine would produce the same effects and results on your skin. So there! If you're in Australia, you can get the Palmer's Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil and if you're in Singapore, you can get Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil for Face. 

Benefit You Rebel Lite

My makeup parcel has arrived... yipee! One of the products that I had purchased from Benefit was You Rebel Lite.  It's a tinted moisturizer with SPF 15, Aloe, Vitamins A and E.  I had previously purchased You Rebel once and couldn't use it coz I found the colour too dark for my skin tone. 

 

SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating is a measure of the fraction of sunburn producing UV rays blocked, in this product there's SPF 15.  Aloe is good for soothing and moisturising the skin, Vitamin A is known for anti-aging properties and Vitamin E will help the skin fight free radicals.

Today I got to use it and I am very happy with it.  I applied moisturizer before applying You Rebel Lite, for the sole purpose to ensuring my skin is well moisturized and hydrated.  A big mistake when applying makeup, so I have learned through the years of bad makeup, is that less is more.  I very carefully squeezed about 0.5cm of You Rebel Lite onto my finger and dabbed it all over my face, blending after.  I'm super lazy so I just used my fingers throughout.  I'm sure it'll probably go on more evenly with a foundation brush, or so they say.

The very first thing I did notice was how well the colour suited my skin.  It was like it wasn't there!  The coverage for blemishes and scars was moderate.  I don't expect it to be able to erase my scars 100%, but I think it did a pretty good job.  The consistency is thick-ish, maybe slightly thicker than toothpaste.  So it's still easily spreadable and at the same time, providing pretty decent coverage.  After that I applied a light layer of Hello Flawless! in Petal (Never Settle) and I'm out the door, this is at 8am.

The next thing I noticed at 4pm today was that my skin felt considerably less oily.  I have quite oily skin, depending on the weather, time of month, etc.  But as compared to yesterday where I only applied moisturizer and Hello Flawless!, my skin is not greasy.  It does not make any sense to me -  putting on more moisturiser to make your skin drier.  It is however fact, that your skin is oily because it's trying to compensate for the lack thereof.  Technically speaking, your skin is oily because it's actually dry.  Weird but true.  So those of you who have oily skin, remember to moisturise!

This can be used in place of a foundation if you want something that's really light weight.  My conclusion is that You Rebel Lite is a fantastic buy, for only US$25 direct from Benefit's website!

If you'd like to read my review on Hello Flawless, click here!