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Rodial Glamotox SPF 18
Apart from the SPF, this moisturizer uses butyl methoxybenzoylmethane to protect the skin from harmful UVA rays. In terms of sun protection, this is an ideal daytime moisturizer to be used alone after cleansing and before makeup.
It has a rich lotion consistency but it is easy to apply. The skin feels very conditioned and moisturized.
It absorbs relatively well, although it does leave some visible shine. But it shouldn’t be a concern if you are a regular foundation wearer, and the product grabs (powder) foundation very well.
This is a suitable daytime moisturizer for people with dry or very dry skin. For me, it is a competent moisturizer for colder days in winter to help my powder foundation stay longer.
(Rodial Glamotox Night)(image from www.rodial.co.uk)
This nighttime moisturizer comes in the form of clear oil, thanks to a variety of plant oils such as sesame seed oil, green tea seed oil, wheat germ oil, rose hip oil, soybean oil, apricot kernel oil, and sunflower seed oil. They are all considered to be good and non-irritating moisturizing agents. Green tea seed oil and rose hip oil also have anti-oxidant properties.
If you are familiar with DHC’s Olive Virgin Oil, Glamotox Night has a very similar oily texture. Because the majority of the ingredients are oils, this moisturizer has a very occlusive quality and is not ideal for people with oily skin. Just like DHC’s Olive Virgin Oil, this is best applied at the end of your nighttime skincare routine to seal in the moisture (if you happen to need something occlusive like this).
I see this as a multi-purposed product. Apart from being used on the face (for people with very dry skin), it can be used as a cuticle oil or added to a hand cream to boost up the level of emolliency. It can also moisturize very dry areas like elbows and knees.
Common traits of Rodial Glamotox SPF 18 and Glamotox Night:
– Both feature ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, a kind of Vitamin C ester, as an anti-oxidant. – Both use orange flower oil, rosa damascena oil, and grapefruit peel oil as fragrances. Even though they are towards the end of the ingredient list, they might still be potentially irritating for some people.– Both are paraben-free but do contain other preservatives.
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RMK Cleansing Oil N
Rose & Co. Apothecary Rose Petal Salve
Olay Complete Care Night Enriched Cream
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