Beauty In-depth Reviews & Ingredient Analysis (all articles here)

Welcome to the in depth reviews and ingredient analysis!

In this corner of this blog, I go through beauty products in a lot of detail, test their functionality and comment on their ingredients. The purpose of these posts is to give you absolutely all the information you might need and some more, in order to decide whether the products in question are worth your time and cash.

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List of articles:

Makeup

Estée Lauder Illuminating Perfecting Primer – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Illamasque Hydra Veil Rehydrating Gel Primer – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Annabelle Minerals Blush – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Too Faced Born This Way Turn Up The Light Palette -In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Kandi Cosmetics Pre Glow Up Mist – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Too Faced Born This Way The Natural Nudes Eyeshadow Palette – Is it any good?

Tati Beauty Vol1 Eyeshadow Palette – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder – Is it worth the cash?

Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion vs MAC Paint Pot – Which one is best?

Estée Lauder Double Wear vs Rimmel Lasting Matte Foundation – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

MAC COLLECTOR OF THE STARS KIT 2019 – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Great Beauty Gifts – MAC Taste of Stardom Mini Lipstick Kit Starring You 2019 Collection – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

MAC Starlit Lip Bag Starring You – In-depth Product Review and Ingredient Analyses

Too Faced Peach Kiss Lipstics – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

eos shimmer lip balm – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Urban Decay Naked Honey Eyeshadow Palette – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Morphe 35O Nature Glow vs Morphe 35O2 Second Nature. Which one is best?

Morphe 3502 Second Nature Eyeshadow Palette – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Urban Decay Naked Skin Shapeshifter Palette – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Urban Decay Naked Cherry Eyeshadow Palette – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Nyx Liquid Liners – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Three Way Battle of Concealers – Urban Decay Naked Skin vs Stay Naked vs Tarte Shape Tape. Which one is best?

Estée Lauder Double Wear vs Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Cheap Makeup – Kiko SMART Colour Eye Pencils – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Cheap Makeup – Kiko Gossamer Emotion Creamy Lipsticks – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Estée Lauder Double Wear vs the two L’oréal Infallible Foundations – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Cheap Makeup – Kiko SMART Fusion lipsticks – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Doucce Freematic Flexible Palettes – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Nip + Fab Smooth Viper Venom Fix Blurring Shot – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Eyemajic Instant Eyeshadow – Does it give professional eyes in 10 seconds?

Primark PS Matte Lipstick – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Expensive vs Cheap: Estée Lauder Double Wear vs Maybelline Fit Me Foundation – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Estée Lauder by Violette OH NATURELLE! Eyeshadow Palette – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Morphe 350 Nature Glow Eyeshadow Palette – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

This Works In Transit Camera Mask, Moisturiser & Primer vs First Aid Beauty Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturiser – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Estée Lauder Double Wear Wars – Original vs Nude Water Fresh – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Nyx Eyeshadow Palettes – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analysis

Best Foundation Dupe yet? Estée Lauder Double Wear vs Nyx Can’t Stop Won’t Stop vs Nyx Stay Matte – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Estée Lauder Double Wear Liquid vs Powder – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Settling the Controversy – Is the Tarteist Pro Eyeshadow Palette Good or Bad? – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Cheap Makeup – Nip + Fab Eyeshadow Palettes – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analysis

Best Lipsticks for Dry Lips – Clinique Pop Lip Colour and Primer – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Three Way Battle of Foundations: Estée Lauder Double Wear vs Clinique Superbalanced Silk vs Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free. In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Oryza Beauty Lipsticks – In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Showdown: Urban Decay All Nighter vs MAC Prep and Prime Fix+. Are They Both Setting Sprays and Which One is Best? In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

To Run or Not to Run? Urban Decay Born to Run Palette – In-depth Review, Swatches and Ingredient Analysis

Affordable lipsticks of high quality – Avon True Colour Supreme Nourishing Lipstick – In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Paula’s Choice Skincare Resist Anti-Aging Serum Foundation – In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick vs Primark Golden Rose #74. In-Depth Review, Ingredient Analyses and a Chemist’s Verdict. Is it a Dupe?

Battle of the Foundations: Estée Lauder Double Wear VS Tarte Shape Tape Matte Foundation – In Depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Pretty Little Palettes The Sassy One – In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Which Tartelette palette? Amazonian Clay Toasted vs Bloom vs Matte. In depth review, functionality and ingredient lists

Let’s Backtalk. Urban Decay Backtalk Palette and Lipstick. In depth review, functionality and ingredients

Estée Lauder Double Wear vs Primark My Perfect Colour Stay foundation. Ingredient Analysis and a Chemist’s Verdict – Is it a Dupe?

Battle of the top 2 concealers – Urban Decay Naked Skin vs Tarte Shape Tape – A chemist’s verdict and ingredient analysis

Battle of the Urban Decay Concealers – Naked Skin vs All Nighter – In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Marc Jacobs Beauty Matte Highliner Influenster VoxBox – Unboxing, Review and Ingredient Analysis

Not all primers are equal. Too Faced Primed and Peachy Cooling Matte Skin Perfecting Primer VS This Works In Transit Camera Mask, Moisturiser & Primer.

Too Faced Peaches and Cream Collection – Reviews and Swatches

Battle of the Peaches – Too Faced Sweet Peach vs Too Faced Just Peachy Mattes

Three way battle of foundations: Estée Lauder Double Wear vs Too Faced Peach Perfect vs Too Faced Born this Way.

Battle of the Foundations: Estée Lauder Double Wear VS Revlon Color Stay. A chemist’s verdict on whether it is a true dupe.

Urban Decay Primers – The Old vs the 4 New! Reviews, Ingredient Analyses and a Chemist’s Verdict.

Part II: Chemical X-ray – Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick Colour Queen B – What is inside and what does it do?

Part I: Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipsticks – Swatches and Reviews. A chemist’s view on why some colours work better than others.

Too Faced Summer Collection 2017 – Natural Love Eye Shadow Palette and Love Light Highlighters – Reviews and Swatches !

Urban Decay Naked Heat Eye Shadow Palette and Lipsticks! Swatches and Reviews on National Lipstick day!

 

 

Face skincare

Tarte Mermaid Skin Serum – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Lip Oil Balm – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

MAC Lip Scrubtious – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

NAOBAY Illuminating Micellar Water – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Paula’s Choice Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Elemis Superfood Fascial Wash – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Estée Lauder DayWear vs DayWear Matte. Which one is best?

Great Skincare Addons – Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

L’oréal Age Perfect Cleansing Wipes – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

The Nip + Fab Dragon’s Blood Fix Plumping Serum – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Burt’s and Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes with Cotton Extract – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

This Works Morning Expert Hyaluronic Acid – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

B. Pure Sensitive Micellar Cleansing Wipes vs Superdrug Cleansing Sensitive Facial Wipes – Which ones are best?

Garnier Skin Active Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Vivo Per Lei Laboratories Collagen Booster Eye Serum – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Paula’s Choice Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator – Indepth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Pixi Tonics – Which one is best?

Pixi Toners Part E: Pixi Milky Tonic – In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Pixi Toners Part D: Pixi Vitamin C Tonic – In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Vivo Vitamin C + Amino Acid Night Repair Cream – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Pixi Toners Part C: Pixi Rose Tonic – In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Pixi Toners Part B: Pixi Glow Tonic – In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

How to Enhance your Beauty Products and Reduce your Cosmetic Waste with Hydrapuff while Having Fun

Pixi Toners Part A: Pixi Retinol Tonic – In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Garnier Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Part C: Clinique iD Range, Best Moisturiser-Cartridge Combinations and Overall Thoughts

Part B: Clinique iD Range – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses of the Cartridges

Part A: Clinique iD Range – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses of the Moisturising Bases

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

GlamGlow Gravity Mud Treatment Face Mask – In-dept Review and Ingredient Analysis

INCredible Jelly Shot Lip Quencher – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Capsules – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Paula’s Choice Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturiser – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Great skincare addons – Paula’s Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner – In-depth review and Ingredient Analysis

Best Cleanser To Use With Your Electric Face Brush – Lancôme Gel Éclat – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Can you smooth out lines and wrinkles? Nip + Fab Viper Venom Frown Fix – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Nourishing Priming Sprays – Urban Decay B6 Vitamin Infused Complexion Prep Priming Spray vs MAC Prep and Prime Fix+ – In-depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Best Exfoliating Products – The Nip + Fab Exfoliate Glycolic Fix Day and Night Pads In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analyses – Do you really need both?

A nourishing, mattifying day cream with SPF – Paula’s Choice RESIST Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defence Broad Spectrum SPF30 – In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Cheaper and Better Than Your Lip Balm? Check out the Oryza Dewy Glow Skin Beauty Balm In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Paula’s Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment – In-Depth Review, Ingredient Analysis and a Chemist’s Verdict

Estée Lauder Lip Conditioner – In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

SPF Protection for Lips – Mega Battle: Carmex VS Maybelline VS Nivea VS Blistex – In depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Paula’s Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 – In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Skin Kissed Vitamin C Serum – In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules – In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Best day creams for oily skin – Estée Lauder Daywear Matte vs Omorovicza Balancing Moisturiser. In Depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II Serum – In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Dr Botanicals Duo Moisturiser Pomegranate Noir Indulgence Cream – A Chemist’s Verdict: In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis.

Dr Botanicals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil Review – Performance and Ingredient Analysis

Simple Kind to Skin Moisturiser – Review and ingredient analysis

 

Bodycare

Living Proof Restore Shampoo & Conditioner – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Dermalex Eczema Treatment Cream – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Maria Nila True Soft Shampoo & Conditioner – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Palmer’s Coconut Oil Hand Cream – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

The Staple of Body Moisturisers – Paula’s Choice Daily Replenishing Body Cream – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Jorgobé Hand Cream – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Affordable skincare – Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Cream vs Body Lotion – In-Depth Reviews and Ingredient Analyses

Comparison: The Chemistry Brand Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate Gel VS Hyaluronic Acid Body Mist. Which one should you get?

The Chemistry Brand Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate – In-Depth Review, Ingredient Analysis and a Chemist’s Verdict

Mio Future Proof Active Body Butter – In-Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Hand Chemistry Hyaluronic Acid Body Mist – In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

The Chemistry Brand – Pro-Repair, Anti-Ageing Skincare for Hands. Does it Work?

iMantara Products By Thai Square Spa – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Elsa’s Natural Deodorant Stick in Scent Ocean – A Chemist’s Verdict: In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis.

 

 

Haircare & Styling

Monu Spa Bergamot & Orange Shampoo and Jojoba & Lemon Conditioner – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Percy & Reed Hair Volumising Mousse – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Schwarzkopf got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Hair Spray – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Percy & Reed Eau My Goodness Shine & Fragrance Spray – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Percy & Reed Wonder Wash Shampoo and Conditioner – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Percy & Reed Session Hold Hairspray – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Conditioning Shampoo and Repairing Conditioner – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Redken Extreme Shampoo & Conditioner – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Redken Heatcure Hair Mask – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

The Klip Shop and SOLIDU Solid Shampoo with Rosemary and Mint – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

The Klip Shop and the Revlon Professional Daily Normal to Thick Hair Care Line – In Depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

 

 

Other

Hoposo Blackhead Vacuum – Does it work?

B. Makeup Brush Cleanser – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Bioré Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

The Amly Botanical Alchemy Beauty Sleep Silver Rich Face Mist – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Glamoriser Instant Autocurler – Does it work?

Estée Lauder Little Box. Big Day – Unboxing and Product Reviews

Rimmel Super Gel Nail Varnish Series – Does it really last 14 days?

Battle of the Beauty Boxes – Conclusions from the 2018 Unboxing and Reviews on Birchbox, Glossybox, Look Fantastic and Cohorted

A chemist’s favourite beauty products – the Bonds of Beauty 2018 awards!

Look Fantastic and Glossybox Beauty Advent Calendars 2018 – Contents and Verdict

Nivea Makeup Cleansing Wipes – In-depth Review and Ingredient Analyses

Let’s talk beauty advent calendars 2018 – Look Fantastic vs Glossybox vs others

Enhance your Skincare with Korean Beauty Secrets – Jinmee Hydrapuff Super Absorbent Skincare Sheets

Real Techniques Makeup Sponges – Are the different colours and shapes just gimmicks?

Misfit Cosmetics Wake Up Your Skin and Face Wipes – In Depth Review and Ingredient Analysis

Prima Lash In Depth Review – Synthetic vs Mink vs Human Hair. Which is Best?

Battle of the makeup sponges – Beauty Blender vs Real Techniques vs B.

Sephora Targeted Eye Makeup Remover Swabs – Review and Ingredient Analysis

A chemist’s favourite beauty products – the Bonds of Beauty 2017 awards!

Estèe Lauder Blockbuster 2017 Limited Edition Collection

Let’s Talk Beauty Advent Calendars 2017. Look Fantastic vs Estée Lauder And others.