HOW TO WRITE A GOOD REVIEW pt. 4
Here is part 4
So sorry that it took so long! I'm in vacation right now but i figured out that the deadline for the Skin1004 is soon and this might be very useful now...
This is not as good and I want it to be. So sorry
Anyway here are a few vocab/ expressions that you might find useful!
.. / .. = synonyms
.. || .. = opposite
▪︎... = negative
C L A I M S
What I often do is citation from the product or what the brand says
There are way to many to mention but here are the most common (I guess)
• Clear your skin
• Repairing and restoring skin barrier
• Reducing Redness & acne
• Removing dead skin cells and impurities
• Anti Aging effects
H I G H L I G H T S
•Key ingredients
W H O?
suitable for/ recommend for
• Dry / Oily/ Normal skin type
•All skin types
•acne prone / sensitive
•Only who are experienced (for retinol/bhas/...)
•For mature skin
•dehydrated skin
•Not pregnancy safe
W H E N?
•can be used in the AM & PM
•only in the PM due to increased sensitivity in the AM
T E X T U R E
•watery/ runny
•very liquid
•slick
•viscous
•gel like
•bubbly texture
•foam
•jelly texture
•occlusive
•light || thicker consistency
•lightweight || heavyweight
▪︎tacky/ sticky feeling
•absorbs fast /quickly /easily
▪︎absorbs slowly
▪︎sits on the face
•spread easily
S C E N T
•no noticeable scent
•strong scent / fragrance
•flowery scent
•herbal scent
•subtle scent
•a hint of (eg. coconut, honey, ...)
>>dissipate quick/slow
• additional fragrance
▪︎no additional fragrance
P R I C E
•affordable
•budget friendly
•great value for money
•expensive
•costly
•accessible worldwide || only in
P A C K A G I N G
•glass bottle
•(clear) plastic bottle
•tube
•sturdy
>APPLICATORS
•dropper
•L shape dropper
•(airless) pump
•travel friendly
U S A G E
Used it
•in the AM/PM
•a few drops/ () drops
• () pumps
• after / before (certain products)
E X P E R I E N C E
>>Words to describe your SKIN after usage
• smooth / soft
• plump
• nourish/ rich
• even
• glowy
• acne free
• refreshing / renewed
• matt
• clean
• healthy
• brighter
• restore skin barrier
• less/not inflamed
▪︎purging
▪︎irritated
▪︎itchy
▪︎tight
▪︎greasy
▪︎break out
▪︎dry
▪︎sticky
>>Words to describe the effect of the PRODUCT
• hydrating
• moisturizering
• calming / soothing
• cool down
• effective
• gentle
• non stripping
• oil balancing
• unclogs pores
• barrier friendly
• beginner friendly (for BHAs/Retinol,...)
• brightening effects
• healing / soothing properties
▪︎irritating
▪︎burning
▪︎stinging sensation
▪︎tingling
▪︎pilling
▪︎harsh
▪︎too mild
R E S U L T S
•to deliver results
•immediately
•in the long run
•short/ long term results
•skin has improved
▪︎to trigger my acne
▪︎ to worsen ...
▪︎barrier being compromised
I'm updating this list when I'm back! Thank you for staying with me :)