Review: Astral All Over Moisturizer (Original) + DIY Tinted Moisturizer

Hello....

Sorry for neglecting this blog for a while, but now I'm back with a lot of review!! My first review of the day is Astral All Over Moisturizer Original and this moisturizer was sent to me for review purposes but I promise you it will be an honest review

What is Astral Moisturizer?

Astral is an amazing moisturizer, proven in double blind trials to be very hydrating, it is also incredibly versatile. It is an iconic beauty product that really works – its unchanged in its formula since it was created in the 1950s, and is perfect for all ages.Astral cream doesn't contain any 'miracle' ingredients - whatever they are. The label doesn't make any exotic claims. And the formula hasn't ever needed to change. Because the truth is, Astral really does work without these things.

The rich, protective formulation of Astral Original cream is the same simple but very effective one it's always been, with the same main ingredients:
Lanolin is a rich natural moisturiser which binds water to itself, locking moisture in while still allowing the skin to breathe. It's naturally hypoallergenic and easily absorbed.
Glycerine attracts water into the epidermis, increasing its moisture content. It's thought of as having a Natural Moisturising Factor for smoother-looking skin.
Together, these renowned moisturisers give your skin the nourishment it needs and help protect it by keeping essential moisture in. You can feel it working hours after you've applied it.
Astral is dermatologically tested and is not tested on animals.


Astral has created a natural celebrity following of genuine fans, including the Joanna Lumley, Patsy Kensit, Jesy Nelson from Little Mix, Nikki Sanderson from Hollyoaks, Emma Thompson, Kate Beckinsale, Shingai Shoniwa from the Noisettes, Sam Faiers from TOWIE to name a few! This moisturizer is also rated 4.7 in Makeup Alley!!!

How to Use Astral?

Astral is a very versatile moisturizer and has a lot of function such as:

• Facial moisturizer
• Night cream
• Clear lip balm
• Removes make up
• Acts as a primer
• Hand cream
• Part of a home manicure/pedicure routine
• Prevent/relieve the discomfort of cracked heels
• Help prevent rough skin on feet
• Stop legs from drying out after shaving
• Prolong a tan
• After-sun Cream
• Stop tights from sticking to clothing/reduce static
• Highlight your legs with a shine for a night out/for the beach
• Give shine to elongate the length of a neck and much more!

Onto the review then......

The moisturizer was sent directly by the PR from London so it took more than a month to reach my place and I have to get it at the postal office. Oh before I continue a quick info on my skin condition in case you're a first time reader. I have a normal-oily combination skin, it's quite sensitive and acne prone. Yeah I know... This kind of skin condition is really tricky. I can't moisturize too much because it'll break me out but if I don't moisturize enough it's gonna feel dry #sigh.

Price?

• 50 ml = £ 1.52 around IDR 20,000
• 200 ml = £ 4.28 around IDR 85,000
• 500 ml = £ 8.16 around IDR 160,000

Variant:

Original and Light

Packaging:

The one that I got is the 50 ml and it's in a blue plastic pot with a protective foil inside to prevent spilling and of course for hygiene. Peel the foil first before using it #Duh.... But even without the foil the lid closes really well so even if I take it for travel it won't spill.

The Moisturizer:
The product looks like a white creamy whipped cream and it has a light scent to it. At first I thought it's gonna feel really creamy and greasy but it's not.

Astral Moisturizer felt really nice and soft when it's applied on my skin without any greasy feeling at all!! It has a slightly dewy finish (not greasy!) but after it absorbs well it leave my skin feeling nice and soft. Because this is very moisturizing just a pea size is enough for me so just a 50 ml tub goes a really long way and I got two!! YAY!! Here's how I use mine:

• I use a pea size for day moisturizer
• Use a nice amount for a night cream and makes my skin really soft and hydrated in the morning. No breakout and clogged pore too!!
• I use a very tiny amount for a lip balm. Makes my lips nice and soft before applying lipstick.
• Moisturize my dry elbow. For some reason my elbow always feels dry and flaky, slap on this baby and you have a nice smooth elbow.
• Moisturize my dry and cracked heel.
• I use it a bit to "condition" my eyelash.
• As a makeup base for a longer lasting makeup

There are more use for this all over moisturizer and I'm curious on how I remove makeup with it but I don't wanna waste is so I haven't tried it yet.

 What I Like:
- highly moisturizing
- no breakout and clogged pore
- easy to spread
- nice light scent
- not greasy
- a little goes a long way
- affordable
- very versatile and multi-purpose

What I Don't Like:
- it's in a tub so maybe there's a hygiene issue but I always keep my hand clean before using it anyway


Where to Buy?

www.boots.com 
www.superdrug.com

Don't close this page just yet because now I'm gonna share you on how to make the most out of your moisturizer! If you feel that a foundation is too heavy and you want something lighter like a bb cream but you just can't find a suitable bb cream you can make your own DIY Tinted Moisturizer!!

What You Need:
- Foundation
- Mixing Pallette (or your hand)
- Moisturizer
- Brush/Spatula

1. Add a small amount of moisturizer or your usual amount of moisturizer (I use Astral All Over Moisturier).
2. Add a dot of foundation or the amount that you usually use for your face but slightly less.
3. Mix the two ingredients and voila!! Tinted Moisturizer!!

I usually use this with foundation or bb cream (depends on how much coverage I want) and this method also reduce my makeup time because I don't have to wait after I apply moisturizer. Toodles.....