Musq Cosmetics

This is an update about the MUSQ Cream Cleanser which I’ve just finished using. I still really like the cleanser and I’d be willing to buy it again due to its lighter consistency (compared to other natural creamy cleansers). However, I started to notice that I needed more cotton makeup rounds to remove my makeup compare to other creamy cleansers. I then switched to removing my makeup with a cleansing cloth, and this was much better.

For anyone concerned about scents, the cleanser has a very subtle scent that I barely noticed.

And dammit Lubz, now I’m craving chocolate and don’t think I have any 🙁

I get really flakey at times which isn’t that noticeable until I apply foundation and suddenly there it is, I tend to use my fingers to apply my base as I’m always rushing but I’ll give the sponge a go next time I flake out Lubz.

Dara I also use Modelco Face Base when my skin is crappy as it’s one of those clear, silicone primers that leaves your skin feeling silky and allows foundation to glide on over it, I used to have a very similar product by Inglot too.

What did you think of the consistency and stuff Darasparkle?

I’ve only tested out one satchet so far – the name that was written in marked wiped off so I have no clue which one it was but it was actually too fair for my skin (which never happens) so it’s nice to see they have such a huge range.

I will have to try my other satchet’s this week and see if there is another shade that is more suited to my complexion.

Petal Like always you give us such good detailed feedback!! Do you think the cleanser would work for a good second cleanse after oil cleansing or is it much like an oil cleanser?

oh no Lubz I had a flat out and stressful shift last night so I only just saw this!
How is your skin this morning?

I used the bronzer yesterday and took your hint on board to use a clean brush to blend it ….. much better!

My order has arrived according to tracking and is at the PO Box waiting for pick up 🙂

Great breakdown Petal. I did have a close look (with my 5x magnifying mirror) at my skin once the foundation was on and I didn’t find any flaking, nor did it just sit on the pores. The formula may have changed so please do try it.

Here is my experience with MUSQ products …

MUSQ Face & Body Exfoliant: This felt too harsh for my face but it was great for my body. It isn’t your typical sugar/salt/grain-based scrub. Its texture is more like finely-milled sand. It has a light scent. I usually prefer body scrubs that contain salt or sugar, as the scrubs with crushed seeds don’t do much. I would consider buying this scrub again, but it’s a bit expensive for regular use as a body scrub.

MUSQ Hand Wash Lemon Myrtle and Mandarin: Some natural body/hand washes have a faint scent, but this has a lovely lemon myrtle scent. I couldn’t smell the mandarin. I would not hesitate to buy this again.

MUSQ Cream Cleanser: I use natural-based creamy cleansers from brands such as A’kin, Trilogy, La Mav, Sukin. I’m using this one by MUSQ at the moment, and I really like it due to its slightly lighter consistency. I will probably buy this cleanser again.

Crème Foundation: I bought this three years ago in a shade that’s not on their website called Oyster (it’s probably discontinued). I am not sure whether the foundation I bought is the same formula as what is currently available – the compact is a different colour so take this into consideration. I have pale skin and the palest shade in most ranges is a bit too dark. Oyster was their palest shade at the time, and it is almost ghostly white. I have dry skin and when I look at my face in my magnifying mirror when wearing this foundation, it accentuates every tiny flaky bit on my face that is usually invisible to me. It also pools into the larger pores. I’m thinking about getting a foundation sample again one day to see if the formula is the same.

Oonga, I think I reacted to either the blush or bronzer. I found about 5 hours of wearing it, I got little bumps on the skin. It’s gone down a lot, but still there. Not hormonal bumps either. 🙁