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This is the much raved-about Dr. Feelgood, from Benefit.

Product Description:
This is a new idea for smooth, silky, matte skin. It's dr. feelgood - our complexion miracle worker! This colorless, weightless balm goes on bare skin or glides over makeup to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores while soaking up excess oil. Enriched with Vitamins A, C and E, dr. feelgood is just what the doctor ordered for beautiful, healthy skin!

Tips and tricks: Using the sponge provided, pat and smooth dr. feelgood on your face, giving special attention to any areas with fine lines or enlarged pores. Continue to use throughout the day for quick and flawless touch ups.

My review:
I tried this on yesterday, on its own, after using my normal moisturiser. The sponge is difficult to take out, wedged as it is in the tin, separated from the balm with a thin paper with daisy flower design. The first thing that struck me was the color of the balm. Yellow, almost like liquified chicken jiuce instead of milky white as portrayed in ads.

And then, the smell. Gosh. What lemony citrus smell?? This thing smells like varnish. I thought it had gone bad and asked the seller and a friend who is using it for clarification. Nope, it is apparently normal.

So used the sponge and dabbed some onto my face. It left an oily film that stays on throughout the day. None of that matifying effect promised. Not that I like matifying; my skin is dry around the cheeks area and thus I generally prefer to have a dewy effect in my foundation etc. But this is just too slicky. Felt like a kuali (fryiwing wok)-face the whole day. And upon application, I felt mini stinging sensation, which signalled that I may be sensitive to the chemical in Dr. Feelgood. I read a few reviews that said the same: allergic reaction. Thank God nothing happened when I left it on the whole day.

Verdict: I would not spend on this if I do not have a face that's as dry as Sahara. Thankfully I got this cheaper than usual online. Clever marketing, but disappointing product.

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