Here’s a quick peek:

More of Duffy and Nivea after the fold.

I love that the spread is so different from the usual beauty ads I’ve seen on magazines. It definitely made them NIVEA products look perfect for glamourous and fun women.

Who here uses Nivea? I’ll let you in on a secret. I’m currently testing out one from the Nivea Visage line. Going on one week now. I’ll let you know about it soon!

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NIVEA VISAGE
Refreshing Water Cleansing Gel

NIVEA VISAGE Refreshing Water Cleansing Gel with innovative HydroBalance-System provides normal and mixed skin with gentle cleansing and purifying care without drying. (Source: NIVEA)

• Selectively removes dirt and excess sebum while it respects skin’s own lipids.
• Enriched with specially selected moisturisers, it gently removes sebum and other skin impurities.

I’ve slightly been having problems with my skin breaking out lately. Nothing too serious, most are easily repairable but I’m not used to it. I don’t breakout this easily. This brings me to wonder if any of the products I’ve been using are suspect. First on the list is my current facial wash. I even thought that I’ve been exfoliating too much hence my dry rough skin along the jawline. I actually bought the one without the microbeads to give my skin a bit of a break. Just to be clear, though, it’s not that I’m not satisfied with Neutrogena cuz I am. I’m happy with how the product fares during washing. The beads actually helps exfoliate (unlike some facial scrubs I’ve used in the past) and not merely an illusion of it.

Going back. I decided to switch to a different facial wash for a bit, just to check if it is the facial wash’s fault or something else. It’s just a process of elimintation, is what I’m I’m doing. Heh.

At face value, I’m quite excited to try out this Cool Refreshing Water Cleansing Gel from Nivea Visage. I absolutely love the packaging. It does make me think it IS cool and refreshing. And the blue gel does remind me of water, which also triggers thoughts of skin hydration.

Suggested Application:
Apply mornings and evenings, a little amount of the Cleansing Gel on your moist face.
Massage gently in small upward circles and rinse off with lukewarm water.
Finally, apply your usual toner then your Day or Night product.

The mention of the “massage gently in small upward circles” bit reminded me of the Double Cleansing Face Care tip I featured here last year. I reckon it really does help to set a particular way of cleaning the face. More effective, it seems.

Scent-wise, it’s subdued. It’s not overpowering to the point that it’ll make you think that you’re washing your face with perfume. But, yea, it does have a scent, a bit Talc-ish and smells clean.

Fine print: Skin compatibility dermatologically tested.

It says on the front that it’s soap-free and it’s for normal to combination skin. This is good since I have a combination skin. Hehe.

Anyway, I’m looking forward to giving this product a go. I’ll post the full review as soon as testing’s over. Gawd. With all the products I have on my review queue, I’m worried that my skin will soon wrinkle up like a prune. Ack. I reckon I shouldn’t have went on a beauty shopping spree. Argh.

Photo© 2008 Sasha Manuel

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NIVEA SUN Oil Spray offers protection for deeply tanned skin acclimatised to the sun. It’s caring formula with jojoba oil helps to support the skin’s natural moisture level, leaving it feeling smooth and supple.

* UVA/UVB filter system
* water resistant formula
* vitamin E

Dermatologically approved.

Ever since I embraced my *golden* colour (hehe), I’ve always loved to keep it sun-kissed and bronzed. However, work will pile up and keeping myself indoors most of the time will take its toll. My skin tone will lose its vibrancy. I know there are products that will fake my tan but the idea just doesn’t sit well with me. If I don’t have the time to lie down and get it, I wouldn’t bother faking it. Not that my skin is all that fair anyway, though it will turn into this dull-ish tone. Ah, well. I still find the idea a bit silly.

So far, twas my time in Australia that allowed me to get the best tan ever. This is probably due to us frequenting the beach — me sun bathing most of the time, the water’s too darn cold anyway — AND we even went to Boracay when we went back home to spend the holidays. Note, this was between September – May, skipped the summer month of December. Not exactly too summer-y, don’t you agree? Hehe.

Anyway, I’ve worked on getting the same beautiful colour particularly during the summer season (here in my country, of course). And since it’s closing in esp with all the beach plans and summer trips, I’m reminded of this great tanning companion the Nivea Sun Oil Spray. It has been a personal favourite.

Now that I can almost taste all that summer can bring, I’m so looking forward to tanning and what not. Yay for summer!

Fine print: Does not provide protection to already burnt skin. Avoid intensive midday sun (between 11am -3pm). Avoid contact with the eyes.

I recommend that you use a sunscreen if it’s getting too close to midday and you’re still out under the sun.

Available in Nivea.co.uk and I bought mine about a year ago in Treats, Petron Gas Station, SLEX. Hehe.

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NIVEA SUN Moisturising Sun Sprays combine NIVEA SUN’s advanced protection expertise with all the care of NIVEA for soft, protected skin.

* immediate protection from UV rays
* enhanced UVA/UVB filter system
* deep and long lasting moisturisation
* water resistant
* vitamin E to help combat free radicals & premature skin ageing

Dermatologically approved.

On the day I went and photographed few of the temples found in the Angkor region in Cambodia, I’m thankful that I had put on sun block esp when it got to mid-day. Even when I was under the shade, I can still feel the heat scorching my skin. The weather felt so dry and hot PLUS there were areas wherein twas dusty. Sun wasn’t all too friendly then. Heh.

I had packed with me the Nivea Sun Moisturising Sun Spray. Apart from the easy grip bottle, application is really easy. I’ve always loved sprays. Hehe. Sure, it was a bit bulky in my bag but I sacrificed size over usability and efficiency, not to mention, it being effective, too.

One thing I’d learned about applying sunscreen or sun block is that you do need to apply generous amounts on certain areas of the skin that are prone to sun burn since it’s more exposed or you have history of skin getting burnt easily. AND you do need to re-apply it frequently but will depend on the length of time that your skin will be exposed.

Fine print: Shake well before use. Avoid contact with eyes.

Dear beauties, I do advise that you protect your skin at all times. When it comes to sun exposure, we can never be too careful.

Available at Nivea.co.uk and I bought mine from First Aid, Greenbelt 3, Makati City.

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