Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore and Shine:Daily Facial Scrub and Wash Review

Dear Readers,

The humid summer weather makes my skin look as greasy as the Jeddawi favourite fried chicken-Al-Baik.  The excess oil clogs up my pores and lo and behold we have an ugly break-out right before the Eid/weddings/party *insert public occasion of choice* and not only that it often leaves behind ghastly annoying scars- which have to be camouflaged by makeup under the artful (mis)direction of famous makeup artists. 

This summer I was looking for a face wash suitable for  my combination acne-prone sensitive skin- to avoid the above described scenario, no easy task I tell you. 

Therefore, I was very pleased when *I was received these Neutrogena face washes  to try out* previously I had tried and fallen in love with Neutrogena's Oil Free Facial Wipes and Lip Balm so I was excited to give these new products a go.

Neutrogena's face washes from the their Visibly Clear range ideal of you are have blemish prone oily/combination skin type. Dry skin types that tend to get oily in the humid summer months will also find this product useful.

I always like to use the products for a reasonable amount of time before posting a review. In this case I used the facial washes in the hot and humid summer months (August and September) and so with further ado on to the reviews.

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore and Shine Daily Scrub

First up is the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore and Shine Daily Scrub, which won the Cosmopolitan Award for best facial scrub in 2013!

What it claims to do: 

Helps tighten pores: with its exfoliating micro-beads and salicylic acid, it cleanses deep down to unclog pores for visibly refined-looking skin.

Pros: 

• I have sensitive skin and this scrub can be used daily without irritating the skin or causing breakouts, or over drying, it is very gentle and the micro beads feel great on your skin. 
• Has bright energising scent of lime and tangerine- very uplifting to wash your face in the morning.

Cons: 

• I'm in the habit of using something a bit stronger, like St. Ives Apricot Scrub for sensitive skin used a couple of times a week, or a DIY sugar scrub, so after having used it daily for a few weeks, I have to say that it is not my fave. I felt it didn't clean my skin enough or maybe it was too gentle?! However,  I would advise you to try it out as everyone's skin is different and I know some people love it.

Micro beads in action

Pro tip: 

If after massaging the scrub onto your face, leave it on for a while while you brush your teeth, then rinse after your finish brushing your teeth- you will find it works extra time and leaves your skin oh so soft!.

Rating: 

Although it did not irritate my sensitive skin I felt it was not strong enough of a scrub..might be just me so I have to give it a 3 out of 5.

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore and Shine Daily Wash

My favourite was the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore and Shine Daily Wash, it is a gel wash which you use twice a day.

Squeaky clean skin with the Neutrogena Visibly clear pore and shine daily wash

What it claims to do: 

Helps unclog pores: the formula cleanses deep down for visibly refined-looking skin.

Pros: 

• I usually use it in the morning, and then after working out later in the day and I absolutely love it. It is a great dupe for Dermalogica's anti-bac gel wash and I really feel it deep cleans and mattifies the skin without over-drying it. I noticed a clear difference in my skin, it looked smoother and non-greasy. 
• It also brings any painful under-skin pimples to a head faster and also shrinks them faster. 
• Like the facial scrub it has a zingy citrus fragrance the lime and tangerine perfect to energise you in the morning.

Pro tip: 

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore and Shine Daily Wash is also great for cleaning makeup brushes, esp useful for declogging foundation brushes leaving them clean and soft and smelling lovely. I have found that if you use other cleaning products to clean the brush and there is any residue of the cleaning agent left  it can irritate your skin. However, the  Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore and Shine Daily Wash is great it causes no problems as it perfectly gentle on your skin.

Rating:

I love products that multi-task therefore Neutrogena's Visibly Clear Pore and Shine Daily Wash is here to stay as part of my skin-care regimen and I give it 4.5 out of 5. 

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Toni and Guy Salon Review Jeddah

Dear Readers,

As many of you know, (I use many loosely), I've recently changed the url address of my blog, and unfortunately Google seems to have forgotten that I exist. On the plus point, I'm getting less spam traffic, but I'm not getting any real visitors either- no sense of elation can be attained from my stats/audience tab. Any ideas on how to remedy the situation?
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Anyway, on to the salon review.

I'm not a high maintenance gal, although the idea of regular visits to the spa and salon may excite me in theory I'm not a regular customer- I'm not sure why- I guess because I have rather sensitive skin I don't relish the experience as much as other people. Recently, I felt was time to get my act together and get  (I hate to admit it) a much- needed facial. I'm a comparatively regular customer of Zouari Salon and Spa of french fame; but I decided to mix things up a bit and leave my comfort zone and finally try out Britsh brand of Toni and Guy.

I have sensitive acne prone skin , so I called them up and asked which service/facial would they recommend, and the receptionist had the aesthetician call me back and she reccommended the deep cleansing facial before trying out any other treatments.

I showed up for my appointment a bit early, and the receptionist was polite and friendly after preparing the receipt she took my abaya and replaced it with a Tony and Guy robe. I was told to go the second floor and wait, and I took a fe magazines upstairs to browse. The spa area was quiet, as the 2 rooms had customers inside, the lounge.cafeteria was brightly decorated in red and white.
But there was no one in the cafeteria to take your order, or offer you with refreshments.
There was silence except from the sound idle staff laughing and talking from a staff room.

Once it was my turn the aesthetician, asked my about skin type, and skin care routine, and when was my last facial. She was very polite and friendly, and fluent in English. For me that is a big deal, because I don't quite feel comfortable with trusting my skin/hair with someone who may misunderstand what I say or more importantly feel about what they are doing to me!

She had a very  soft soothing touch, and after she put on one of the masks and left me for twenty minutes, I think I dozed off  for a bit.

After, the facial I definitely felt a difference my skin glowed and I looked fresher and the overall texture of my skin seemd to have improved.

Toni and Guy use Dermalogica and Vichy products which are the best in my opinion.

In comparision with Zouari, I like the ambience of the Zouari spa more, they have a bigger area more natural light, very relaxing atmoshphere: far eastern inspired spa music flute accompanied sounds of trickling streams, and their signature aromatic oil burned in diffusers spotted throught the floor. An employee is always at hand to ask for refreshments, and they usually serve complimentary drinks while you wait.
The place permeates a sense of pampering luxury.

I liked the language skills of Toni and Guy employees better, the receptionists, and the aesthetician spoke fluent English, and the esthetician, IMHO seemed to be better-skilled. Like I said before, she had a very soft touch, the extractions didn't hurt, and I have sensitive skin I usualy have tears coming out of my eyes-another reason to dread a salon visit!

Would I be going again- Yes, because of the aesthetician- if she goes I go!


Having said that, I wouldn't completely forsake Zouari-  returning maybe for a relaxing foot massage or something.