Ibert: Angélique

Advantages: A relaxing smell
Disadvantages: Hard to apply, expensive and didn't do anything for my dry skin!

...I sometimes get quite dry skin. I saw this 'Angelique Night Balm' on the Decleor website which is for dry/very dry skin and thought I would give it a go. I have tried quite a lot of Decleor products before and have loved them, so I thought it might be the same with this. The jar comes in two different sizes which are both available from the 'Decleor' website. The sizes are 15ml which costs £28, and 30ml which costs £48. There are quite a lot of online shops that sell Decleor products though, so it is likely that you will be able to find them for cheaper. The jar bottom part of the jar is made of frosted glass, and the screw top lid is made of plastic. Once you open the lid, there is a white plastic cover to protect the balm, which easily lifts on and off. The balm itself is yellow in colour and is like a really solid, hard... Read review

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Advantages: Still rather unique
Disadvantages: Sounds quite similar to modern pop

...A while back Angelique Kidjo played a concert in Warsaw and one of my students was raving about her as she said she met and spoke to her fans individually after the concert for a considerable time and makes beautiful music. I'd actually never heard of her but realised that I actually had one of her cd's as part of a larger package I had bought for resale. Aye by Angelique Kidjo is supposedly said to be her best album and it was released in 1994 on the Fontana Island label. I was pretty disappointed, it wasn't what I expected at all. I expected a modernised version of West African roots music but found that this artist from Benin had more in common to today's crap pop than pop at its best and there was not enough of the African sound for my liking. This I blame on the US and UK producers who clearly made it sound more poppy... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Excellent quality product, gentle and fantastic for very dry and eczema prone skin
Disadvantages: High cost

...Having had problems with facial eczema for many years, just finding a product that doesn't make the problem any worse is hard enough but in the Decleor Angelique Night Balm I have found one that actually improves my skin. In desperation, I went for a Decleor facial six months ago and have never looked back. The calming, soothing effects of their formulations, coupled with the high quality essential oils and natural ingredients make these products well-worth the money in my opinion. The Angelique Night Balm costs around £24.50 for a 15ml pot. However, the product is supplied with a plastic spatula and only the smallest amount is needed. It goes a very long way when warmed between the fingertips and applied. The balm itself initially looks a bit greasy and with very dry skin I was worried about the product sinking in. It is... Read review

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