Pretty Head – UK Make Up Reviews

I am only 22 but have started to notice fine lines around my eyes and on my forehead, which both scared and upset me! I decided that now was the time to start tackling the little wrinkles head on, although I do wish that I had started earlier! So I went to Superdrug and spent about an hour looking at all their anti-wrinkle products and finally I settled on Garnier Stop. Garnier claims that the “SPF 15 protects against the sun’s damaging effects, the moisturiser reduces the first signs of ageing, and visible pores and it leaves skin hydrated and smooth”.  I was initially attracted by the fact that this cream was designed to combat the first signs of aging, which I have and I thought that seen as it was summer the SPF 15 would be beneficial. I paid £6.99 for a 50ml pot, which seems to be the average price for this product in shops; of course you could try and get it cheaper on ebay (see links on page).

The pot of cream comes in a square, cardboard box, covered in information about the cream as well as pictures and diagrams. The pot itself is made from orange glass with a white, plastic, screw on lid. Garnier advise you to apply the cream twice a day onto a cleansed face and neck, in circular, massaging motions. The first thing I noticed when I opened the pot was the amazing smell; it smelt mouth wateringly of oranges and it is definitely the nicest smelling moisturiser I have ever come across. After cleansing, I applied the moisturiser as directed to my face and neck, after a few seconds it really started to sting, especially around my eyes! I have quite sensitive skin so I sort of expected this to happen, however I tried it on my dad – a big strong man, and he said that it stung too! Despite this I persevered every day until the cream ran out, as it is said you have to give face creams 6 weeks to see an effect. The stinging did start to subside a little after the first few applications, however I did have to use a different cream around my eye area (one of the places that I hoped this cream would fix) as the pain was so bad.

After 2 and a bit months(when I ran out) there wasn’t any effect on the fine lines and wrinkles on my forehead. Obviously there wasn’t an effect on the ones by my eyes as I had stopped applying the cream there after a few days. Maybe if I had carried on putting it there it would have had an effect, but I am not convinced. My skin did feel a bit more moisturised, but I still suffered from patches of dry skin. Another thing I noticed was that despite how little or how much cream I applied before going to bed, the next morning in the bath or shower as soon as my face got wet it would feel like I was covered in slime! This ‘slime’ was obviously cream that hadn’t been absorbed into my skin and instead just dried onto the surface, but it didn’t matter if I put a tiny bit or a lot on, it still happened! The ‘slime’ then started to peel off when wet, which was really quite disgusting, no wonder it didn’t have an effect on my fine lines if it wasn’t even being absorbed! Needless to say I wouldn’t buy this product again or recommend it to anyone.

Pros: It smells really nice and lasts for over 2 months with regular use.

Cons: It stings even on people who don’t have sensitive skin, it doesn’t work on fine lines and it doesn’t seem to be absorbed into the skin.