Aveeno Clear Complexions Foaming Cleanser

I think this is my fifth bottle... I have no idea why I haven't reviewed this before. Lets see I started using this when I was about 14. I really like this for the gentle cleansing action it provides. Now I WILL NOT call this a foaming cleanser, while the dispenser does dispense the cleanser as a foam, the foam doesn't  last. AT ALL. The foam may last a couple of seconds at most.

This product contains the BHA known as salicylic acid. There's also; Butylene glycol, citric acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium EDTA, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, fragrance, glycerine, glycine soja (soybean protein), PEG-16 soy streol, PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, polysorbate 20, sodium benzoate, sodium C14-C16 olefin sulfonate, sorbitol, water, xanthan gum.

Its strange that this product claims to be 'soap-free', but still contains glycerin, which is a form of soap.

This cleanser is Oil-free, Noncomedogenic, Soap-free, and Hypoallergenic.

This cleanser is the first of two that I use in my regime and it cleans pretty well, especially when mixed with pearl powder. I'm okay with the scent and it doesn't bother my super sensitive skin. I believe it does prevent breakouts, but you have to leave it on for about five min, as it is a chemical exfoliant. It's a bit drying, so I recommend using a moisturizer after washing your face, which you should do anyway. After cleansing, my face does feel a bit tight, but again moisturizing will help. I don't support the claim that this evens skin tone. Overall, I give this 7 out of 10.

Review: Disana Muslin Facial Cloths

I recently ordered this from ebay, my seller was schoopanella_oznz... Great seller definitely worth checking out!!!! Originally, I wasn't going to do a review on these, but they actually work really well!!! I bought this three pack for about eight dollars minus shipping. These cloths work amazingly!!! Even after using them once, my skin is smoother, softer, and the rest of my acne is clearing up!! I first learned about Muslin cloths from Klaire de Lys... she's amazing and I also recommend her. This link is to her blog, but she also has a youtube. I've been using these for about a week, little less, and their 100% cotton. I hand wash mine, but the package says they can be machine washed ans tumbled dry on low heat. To use these cloths, you simply wet the cloth, wipe your face to wet it, apply your cleaner, NOT EXFOLIATOR!!! These cloths exfoliate your skin naturally! Then wash you face as usual. 10 out of 10.

All Natural Facial Scrubs that You can make at Home!

What you will need:
An Exfoliant: This will be your base.

An Exfoliant can be:(If you can't find these products around your home, you can be sure to find them at your local whole foods store or even in your grocery store.)
Jojoba beads/grains
Coffee Grounds
Finely ground Coconut Shell
Finely ground Pearls... this is great because it adds calcium!
Finely ground Activated Charcoal
Granulated Sugar
Sea Salt... table salt works too, but I prefer iodized sea salt.
Very, Very fine, clean sand... this one I wouldn't recommend... there is just too much that can go wrong and it can be too abrasive.

Exfoliation can also be accomplished through hydration! None of these are a substitute for drinking water, so be sure you drink plenty!
You can use:
Vitamin E oil
Olive oil.... astringent as well...
Sweet Almond oil... astringent
Apricot Kernel oil... astringent
Jojoba oil
Liquid Lanolin... I wouldn't recommend this one, especially if you are allergic to wool or sheep products, it can also be thick and clog pores.
Oatmeal.
Wheat Germ.

Now you will need a binding agent; the oils listed above will work, but if you want something that will: moisturize, soften, cleanse, brighten, or fight acne, then I would try adding one of these products:

Moisturizing:
Honey
Milk
Yogurt
Any oil... though I wouldn't recommend baby oil or mineral oil.
Shea Butter
Coco Butter

Brightening:
Apple Cider Vinegar
Honey
Lemon... any acid fruit really.
Buttermilk
Green Tea
Red Wine
Coco powder
Sake

Cleansing:
Honey
Lemon
Apple Cider Vinegar
Green Tea
Sake
Coco powder

Acne fighting:
Tea Tree Oil
Any astringent oil
Lemon... any acid fruit as long as your skin can tolerate it.
Apple Cider Vinegar... don't use white vinegar... this is too harsh for your skin.
Witchhazel
Sake

Softening:
Any oil
Honey natural
Milk
Yogurt
Shea Butter

So now you can mix these ingredients, pretty much in any combination that you prefer. Just add enough liquid/oil to lubricate the exfoliant and the skin. If you have extra product, just put it into a jar, place in your refrigerator, and be sure to use it within two weeks!

Review: Mario Badescu Acne Repair Kit

1. Drying Cream - ALL skin Types. 3 Stars. I don't have a use for this product, so, for me, its a waste of money. The smell is chemically, but not unpleasant, it just smells like they were trying to cover up the sulfur. It can be used day or night, but if you use it during the night, then your not using the other two products, which I think work better. If you use it during the day, then you smell like sulfur, which can bother the other people around you.
   
2. Buffering Lotion: C,O> combination/oily skin types. 7 Stars. I don't know if this product works or not, I haven't seen much of a change in my skin since I've been using it alone, but on the bottle it does say that it takes about three applications for results to be noticeable. A 1 oz bottle costs 17.00.
   
3. Drying Lotion - ALL skin types. 10 Stars! I love this product. I think it works the best out of the entire acne system. Use it every other night if using it with the Buffering Lotion, otherwise you skin might become extremely dry and flaky! When I first got this product I would wear it on top of the Buffering Lotion, and it made my skin so dry that every time I moved my face the top layer of skin would crack, this wasn't painful, but it was embarrassing. The 1 oz bottle alone costs 17.00, but the Acne Repair Kit costs 46.00.