tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41769603998510771412024-03-13T00:24:18.208+00:00Bianca's Beauty Blog<a href="http://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2004/05/about-me.html">Static Page</a>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.comBlogger862125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-18188858634953667752021-07-24T11:39:00.005+01:002021-07-24T11:39:50.937+01:00TRINNY LONDON Match2Me Experience<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lR1AvwUGN6Y/YPvtyLv8mHI/AAAAAAAAEyo/2SipHzxF2hIrAgrpKJUKYIwV0lAcitfTACLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="210" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lR1AvwUGN6Y/YPvtyLv8mHI/AAAAAAAAEyo/2SipHzxF2hIrAgrpKJUKYIwV0lAcitfTACLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" width="210" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: right;"><i>by Sarah Cross</i></p><p>--What does the promo say?—</p><p>“Say farewell to overwhelming make-up palettes and hello to a personalised stack.”</p><p><b>BFF SPF 30 CREAM SKIN PERFECTOR £35</b></p><p>“The perfect base product; we set out to create one ultimate skin perfector and so BFF SPF 30 Cream was born.”</p><p><b>EYE2EYE EYE SHADE £18</b> </p><p>“A range of moisture-enriched cream-based eye shades and liners, Eye2Eye is the ultimate eye enhancer.”</p><p><b>Lip2Cheek £25</b> </p><p>“A multi-tasking lip and cheek hero that makes your entire complexion come alive.”</p><p><b>Sheer Shimmer £22</b> </p><p>“A real glow-getter, Sheer Shimmer is our little pot of temptation that adds dewy glow and iridescence to anything it touches.”</p><p>--Process— </p><p>Having seen a video on Facebook for a 5-minute make-up routine using TRINNY make-up, I decided to go onto the website to see what I could find using the “Match2Me” procedure. I confess that this is what attracted me the most to TRINNY products - the personal nature of them - and I was not disappointed. I have never seen a make-up company where the products are so beautifully ‘tailored’ to fitso many different types of skin colour. Quite incredible.</p><p>Once on the website, you select your eye colour, hair colour and complexion from a range of colour photos and descriptions. The website then keeps your profile in order to recommend the colour tones in all the different product ranges. When searching through to purchase, the website automatically shows the colours ideally suited to you. The website retains this information for whenever you visit it. (You can also have this profile sent to your email address so that you can keep it for future reference.)</p><p>The profile selection is quite detailed with descriptions about how your skin tans in the sun and there are varying shades for hair colour. For example: for ‘blonde’, you choose from ‘dirty blonde’, ‘dirty cool blonde’, ‘dirty warm blonde’.</p><p>Once you have completed your beauty profile, there are various Stacks to choose from: Softly Smokey, Fresh Face, Statement Lip, Smoky Eye, Starter Stack, Holiday Glow, 5 Min Makeover and Skin First. I chose the 5 Min Makeover, which included a tube of BFF SPF30 Skin perfector cream (Trinny provide an additional pot free so that you can include this in your ‘stack’ should you so wish) and the following stacking pots: Just a Touch foundation concealer, Eye2Eye eye shade, Lip2Cheek blusher/lip colour and Sheer shimmer Lip to Cheek pot of shimmer highlighter.</p><p>If you cannot find what you want in one of the proposed ready-made stacks, the profile also gives you the opportunity to shop via the LookBook: a series of photos and ‘looks’ showing models similar to you, for even more inspiration!</p><p>--Packaging--</p><p>TRINNY products come in a lovely sealable silver bag with the TRINNY logo. This bag is perfect to take away on holiday with you and encourages you to go ‘minimalist’ when travelling. My stack and face cream easily fit into it alongside my mascara and eyebrow brush. Inside the bag you will find silver boxes containing all your chosen products in neat transparent pots with silver lids. Once opened, you can clip your pots together in a stack. A detailed list of your products and what they are is provide with your order, which is extremely useful for remembering which is which, until you have committed it to memory. Made in Italy, the overall result is minimalist, stylish and very good quality.</p><p>However, the pots can be tricky to unscrew if you have greasy fingers from, say, applying moisturiser. </p><p>--Application--</p><p>Although the pots seem quite small, a little really does go a long way. Application is easy with a fingertip and works well for blending but, if you have long nails, you will eventually need to invest in a T-kit brush to get inside your pot. (In fact, I’m thinking of getting one anyway as it prevents contamination of the product and I don’t want it wasted in my nails.) Similarly, I have quite thin lips and so I find it hard to apply the cream to my lips with great accuracy as I am used to lipsticks and brushes. T-kit brush definitely on the cards for this reason too! First I apply BFF SPF30 skin protector. Again, you only need a tiny amount for each side of your face and you can blend this in all over. I then apply Trintron concealer.</p><p>--Appearance—</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HEtXlmQaBWw/YPvr5hVXqEI/AAAAAAAAEyg/eMMnt5toeaorKAxzsnXM2MNXzNUZXVrJACLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="853" height="155" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HEtXlmQaBWw/YPvr5hVXqEI/AAAAAAAAEyg/eMMnt5toeaorKAxzsnXM2MNXzNUZXVrJACLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" width="320" /></a></div>From left to right: ‘Trintron’ concealer, ‘Wisdom’ Eye2Eye, ‘Freddie’ Lip2Cheek and ‘Bunny’ Shimmer. ‘Bunny’ has a slightly different texture to the others, and will possibly run out before the others as a result. The colours are natural, with the Bunny Shimmer adding a little extra sparkle.<p></p><p>--Scent—</p><p>The products do not have a strong scent at all, which is a bonus. The BFF cream is delicately perfumed and very pleasant. Similar French products - where the cream adapts to your skin tone - have a strong and slightly pungent, unpleasant smell, so Trinny wins hands down on this score.</p><p>--Texture and consistency—</p><p>The products are superbly creamy and are easily applied. They are extremely blendable and buildable. You can have a light, almost make-up free look for daytime, or a more accentuated look for evening. Just apply as much or as little as you wish. However, the Lip2Cheek is a little dry for those with already dry lips, especially for those users who are already normally used to using extremely moisturising and hydrating lipsticks. </p><p>--Effects on the skin—</p><p>This makeup helps to create a natural look and provides good coverage just where you need it. You can use it to conceal blemishes or dark shadows, and the concealer can also be used as an eye primer before applying shadow. The multiple shades give options for different looks and enable you to add as much or as little colour as suits the mood or time of day. All the products leave your skin looking moisturised, fresh and slightly shimmery. They are light, so your skin feels as though it can breathe. No clogged pores. And all of this can be achieved in 5 minutes.</p><p>--Value for money--</p><p>The products may seem expensive when you splash out on your first stack but since they last for ages and are of a high quality, they are well worth it. Future expenditure can easily be staggered as you gradually increase your stacks. I will almost certainly be adding to mine. I love the concept and it will be great for travelling. Oh to travel again!!</p><p>--Additional Information—</p><p>Hats off to Trinny for setting up a website so that people like me, living in Europe, can still buy our favourite products without the addition of extortionate customs duties. Even when ordering from abroad, if you order enough (and my 5-Min makeover fitted into this category) delivery is also entirely free! In the dark days after Brexit, this came as a breath of fresh air and was a very pleasant surprise indeed. The company’s website has loads of useful video tutorials and their customer service (e.g. via email) is fast, friendly, helpful and efficient.</p><p>You can even book your own personalised make-up appointment (£25 for 30 minutes, redeemable against product, via Zoom).</p><p><b><i>perfect partners</i></b></p><p>BFF Eye serum concealer £26 </p><p>BFF De-Stress Tinted serum £39</p><p>Miracle Blur £26</p><p>T-Kit 3-in-1 Brush set £28</p><p>The Jubilee Small Travel Bag £24</p>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-62567686544848814662021-05-03T11:26:00.003+01:002021-05-03T11:27:34.124+01:00TAAJ MAHARANI Crème de la reine Anti-âge absolu<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://d3l2xuaxxigj8p.cloudfront.net/img/sld/v-636869096346195742/taaj-produto-sld-8568.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="800" height="104" src="https://d3l2xuaxxigj8p.cloudfront.net/img/sld/v-636869096346195742/taaj-produto-sld-8568.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.48cm; margin-top: 0.79cm; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia;"><span lang="fr-FR"><i>by Sarah Cross</i></span></span></span></p><p style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.48cm; margin-top: 0.79cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia;"><span lang="fr-FR">RRP: €59/£42.60 for 50ml</span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;"><b>--What
does the promo say?—</b></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">“<span style="font-size: small;">Crème
de la Reine” (The Queen’s cream) contains 40 rare, precious and
natural anti-ageing ingredients plus hyaluronic acid, collagen and
elastin. It contains no silicones. An exceptional face cream, it
envelops your skin in a gentle protective veil, leaving a satiny and
comfortable finish. Skin is left visibly younger, plumped up and
revitalised. Firmness and elasticity are restored, wrinkles are
smoothed and the complexion becomes radiant and uniform.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;">The
MAHARANI cream is inspired by the legend of Amrita. </span>The
Amrita is the nectar of immortality of the Hindu gods and goddesses.
It is said that only the MAHARANIS, queens and wives of the
maharajas, held the recipe and poured a few drops into their skin
care to preserve their youth. Recommended
for mature skin."</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;"><b>--Ingredients--</b></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">“<span style="font-size: small;">Developed
in France in partnership with a laboratory in India on the plateaux
of the Himalayas, TAAJ beauty products are made from Himalayan spring
water and extracts of plants and essential oils whose properties are
beneficial to the body. </span>
</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">Himalayan
spring water is the company’s star active ingredient. It is
particularly pure; its pH of 7.3 respects sensitive skin whilst
contributing to enhancing the active ingredients it contains. Its
calcium concentration helps to regulate the body’s own pH. Rich in
Silicium oxide, a molecule that consolidates the structure of
Hyaluronic Acid, Himalayan Spring Water helps to combat ageing skin.
The emulsion formed from this spring water and the associated oils is
therefore more than a simple excipient and is the solid base for all
our skincare products.”</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;"><b>--Company
Philosophy—</b></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;">TAAJ
is the first modern French range of beauty products to be inspired by
the philosophy of AYURVEDA. It has adapted ancestral principles to
the highest standard for international cosmetics. Through its
refined galenics and exquisite fragrances, TAAJ offers high quality
and effective beauty products to women all over the world. </span>
</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">The
website has much information on the ayurvedic philosophy and you can fill in a
questionnaire to ascertain your own ayurvedic ‘profile’ to
determine your ‘dosha’ (biological humors and
psycho-physiological energies described in the Ayurveda) with
associated beauty products, lifestyle and food recommendations.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">80%
of TAAJ products are also certified VEGAN by the Global Vegetarian
Certification Services. The rest of the products contain beeswax or honey
derivatives, which remain close to the principle of veganism because
the beeswax used does not come from ‘domestic’
hives but from wild bee colonies in India.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>--Packaging--</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />TAAJ
products are generally in white or transparent boxes/containers with
the distinctive TAAJ logo in gold lettering. However, the precious
Maharani face cream stands out from the crowd in that it comes in a
rich, royal blue box with gold lettering.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
love the fact that the cardboard box contains all the instructions
and details of the ingredients </span><span style="font-size: small;"><i>printed
on the inside</i></span><span style="font-size: small;">,
rather than additional folded paper inside the box - representing a saving on
packaging. There is also a special card with the legend of ‘Amrita’
printed on it and small colour pictures of all the different
ingredients. In a quality product, it was nice to see that so much
attention had been paid to the detail of the special ingredients. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">The
cream itself is in a cylindrical royal blue pump-action dispenser
with gold lettering and has a gold top encased in a clear cap.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">Whilst
I find this container beautiful, there are two disadvantages. One is
that you cannot tell how much you have used; the only way is through
the diminishing weight of the container in your hands. (Why don’t
the manufacturers leave a thin line section of this type of pump
clear at the back so that you can see when you are reaching the
bottom?) Secondly, because the tube is hard, you cannot cut it in
half, as I do with so many of my beauty products, to scrape out
whatever remains of the cream inside once the pump is no longer
working. I have often found that I can use products for up to two
weeks after the pump no longer works if I can cut the tube open, so I
find myself gazing wistfully at this dispenser when I re-cycle it,
wondering just how much of that precious cream is still lurking
inside.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">Only
a minor disadvantage, though, as I feel the product benefits from
being hermetically sealed in this way.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>--Application--</b></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;">Apply
morning and/or evening to freshly cleansed face and neck.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>--Appearance--</b></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">An
opaque white cream that comes out in a small squiggle on your
fingertip. The amount dispensed with one pump action is just right
for one side of your face and neck. So, two small pumps and you are
done!</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>--Scent—</b></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">Hardly
surprising, with all these amazing ayurvedic ingredients, that this
cream smells totally DIVINE. Aromatherapy in a pot. I would wear
this as a perfume.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>--Texture
and consistency--</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;">Relatively
thick and creamy but fluid enough to spread easily over your face. A
little goes a long way. </span>
</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>--Effects
on the skin—</b></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Blends
in easily and leaves the skin silky smooth. Attenuates fine lines.
My dry skin loves it.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>--Value
for money--</b></span><br /></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Compared
to some face creams on the market this is at the top of the range but
is, I feel, well worth the money for the quality of the product and
the research and care that has gone into producing it. I started
using my first tube just after Christmas and I am still using it,
morning and night, at the beginning of May.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />
</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: small;">--</span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>perfect
partners--</b></i></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">HUILE
DELHICIEUSE 100ml 22.40€</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">EAU
MICELLAIRE 500ml 13.20€</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;"><span lang="fr-FR">EAU
MICELLAIRE PEAUX SENSIBLES 500ml 14.50€</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;"><span lang="fr-FR">LE
REGARD DE REINE eye and lip contour cream 44.90€</span></span></p>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-28130910194077696362020-11-29T17:44:00.003+00:002020-11-29T17:44:20.264+00:00Gelpop On-The-Go Hand Sanitiser<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b0495_0c94b55fa6d4463fbb643c9cd4006e2b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_332,h_332,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/8b0495_0c94b55fa6d4463fbb643c9cd4006e2b~mv2.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="332" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b0495_0c94b55fa6d4463fbb643c9cd4006e2b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_332,h_332,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/8b0495_0c94b55fa6d4463fbb643c9cd4006e2b~mv2.webp" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">RRP: £14.99, with refills available for £2.99</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--What does the promo say?--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">"<span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">GELPOP is made out of sustainable silicone and has a convient clip-on device that easily attaches to your backpack, purse, buggy or more. </span><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Designed in London, UK. </span><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">"Cool, Clean and Colorful describe our first 5 GELPOP models!” </span><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">GELPOP is a socially conscious, clean company that aims to reduce the use of handwipes and other pollutants as it provides refills for the pocket holders. </span><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Our GELPOP GEL can be sold separately and kills 99.9% of germs. </span><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Our GELPOP GEL is fragrance free and has a light texture to dry quickly and to use as often as you need. It includes natural aloe vera preventing dry hands for you and your little ones."</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Packaging--</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The designs look professional and are made of sustainable silicone. They are fun as well and offer something for everyone: I would choose the sleek black 'Gentleman' design for my husband, and my mother bought the cat for my son as well as the blue skiing one for herself. In short, they will go with any fashion taste and reflect any interest. The holder is substantial, even a little bit weighty, for the amount of gel it delivers. Nevertheless, it's quite compact, and could be clipped to a changing bag, golf bag...or ski kit! Its flip-top lid is practical as well.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Application--</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The gel bottle offers controlled dispensation. One drop on the hands is enough. Rub into skin like normal. Overall, an easy product to use.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Appearance--</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The gel is clear regardless of which outer design you choose. No visible residue is left on the skin.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Scent--</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The product is technically fragrance free, but this just means nothing artificial has been added - if anything, though, the fragrance is slightly powdery. This, however, does not cause any problems, as the scent is not strong and does not have a powerful smell of alcohol. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Texture and consistency--</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The gel absorbs very quickly, so that hands immediately feel dry, creating an impressive result.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Effects on the skin--</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-family: georgia;">Hands are immediately clean, and do not feel dried out.</span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-family: georgia;">--Value for money--</span></p><p><span style="color: #373b4d; font-family: georgia;">This product seems expensive initially, but you are paying for the convenience - it is great for being out and about, and will not be easily lost. It's always readily to hand, so is perfect for those who are busy or always losing things thanks to it being clipped to a visible place. One drop of product covers the front and back of both hands, so one bottle will last a long time. You could also always refill the bottle with your own gel if you prefer after the initial purchase. Overall, a great value product that fills a gap in the market and makes an excellent stocking filler too.</span></p>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-65048803755517576042020-11-28T21:50:00.001+00:002020-11-28T21:50:56.608+00:00Payot Uni Skin Perles des Rêves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.payot.com/medium/W1siZiIsIjIwMTgvMDgvMjkvNzkzMm00N3J0dl91bmlfc2tpbl9wZXJsZXNfZGVzX3JldmVzX3YyXzIuanBnIl0sWyJwIiwidGh1bWIiLCI5NDB4OTQwPiJdXQ/uni-skin-perles-des-reves-v2-2.jpg?sha=0570c401a5094b7b" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://www.payot.com/medium/W1siZiIsIjIwMTgvMDgvMjkvNzkzMm00N3J0dl91bmlfc2tpbl9wZXJsZXNfZGVzX3JldmVzX3YyXzIuanBnIl0sWyJwIiwidGh1bWIiLCI5NDB4OTQwPiJdXQ/uni-skin-perles-des-reves-v2-2.jpg?sha=0570c401a5094b7b" width="200" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">RRP: £54 for 38g</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--What does the promo say?--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">"<span style="background-color: white;">The latest addition to the Uni Skin perfecting routine, Perles des Rêves offers your skin just what it needs to ensure a more even, brighter complexion in the morning. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Its pearls enriched with shea butter melt on the skin, enveloping it with infinite softness. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Used night after night, your skin will look more beautiful, softer and more harmonious."</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Packaging--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The jar is elegant and ergonomically designed, with the opaque glass jar beautifully displaying the pearls. The Payot logo is minimalist and unobtrusive. The white lid is a screw top, but it has no place for the opaque white spatula to sit or slot in, which seems inconvenient. The spatula itself is a good size. There's also a cover once the lid has been removed, to protect the pearls. This is easily pulled off when you need to use the product, but sits securely when not in use, so that you can travel with this product with confidence.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Application--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Payot website instructs, "<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;">In the evening, use the spatula to collect a pearl, then melt it in the palm of your hand. Apply to the face and neck after thorough cleansing." Unfortunately, I didn't read this prior to use and don't remember it being indicated on the silver cardboard box that encased all of the above. So I took four pearls (as that was the amount that seemed to sit comfortably on the spatula). This was probably too much - but I am not sure that only one pearl would cut it either (more of which below).</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Appearance--</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The white pearls are gorgeous to look at and have the sheen that you would expect as well. When warmed in your hands, they melt and coalesce to create something resembling a more traditional face cream that we would be familiar with. Once rubbed into the skin, no visible residue is left.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Scent--</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A more heavily perfumed scent than I would normally choose for a face cream, proving quite botanical thanks to the various plant and flower extracts that are included. However, this soon settles down and doesn't feel too intrusive once the cream has been rubbed in, though it is still detectable. I actually quite liked this in the end as it made the bedtime routine feel more ritualistic.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Texture and consistency--</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">As mentioned, four pearls was probably too many. This amount moisturised my face and neck generously this evening. However, I feel like one pearl would not do my full face, let alone my neck. So I will definitely be trying 2 or 3 pearls next time and seeing what works for me and my skin. This was perhaps exacerbated by the fact that I felt that the pearls, even once melted, had quite a thick texture and were not easy to rub into the skin compared to other face creams I have tried. This lack of smoothness perhaps detracts from the overall experience. The cream sat somewhat stickily on the skin for a while after applying it. While, as a night cream, we could argue that this does not matter as it has plenty of time to absorb, I have used other night creams that sink into the skin more easily than this one does.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Effects on the skin--</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This product promises a more uniform complexion, more nourished skin, and increased radiance. It may well be purely cosmetic (thanks to the product's literal pearlescence) but I suspect the product's slightly shimmery effect does indeed make the complexion appear more uniform and radiant, thanks to the effects of light-reflecting particles. Whether this is indicative of any deeper changes perhaps remains to be seen. Similarly, it promises to be "anti dark spot", meaning that ironically, for a product to fulfil its preventative aims, <a href="http://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/cosmetics-contemplations-its-just.html">nothing should happen</a> - so it's difficult to tell whether dark spots might have developed even if I had not used this product. However, I strongly suspect that increased nourishment is possible with this product thanks to its luxurious thickness and high-quality ingredients - and a higher percentage of users reported seeing this effect than increased uniformity (according to the statistics on Payot's website).</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Value for money--</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Payot is a prestigious brand and so I was pleased to pick up this jar in my local TK Maxx for a mere £12.99. As a result, I would definitely be interested in trying more from the Uni Skin range (or indeed even their Pâte Grise anti-blemish range). Different websites and shops seem to be offering it at a range of different prices at the moment, so definitely shop around online and near you for the best deal. However, I am not sure if I would pay the full £50+ for a jar, just because I typically wouldn't spend this much on moisturiser anyway. More objectively, it's a luxurious product in terms of texture and scent which many will find a pleasure to use - and it's a visual treat as well. More to the point, I genuinely believe it does nourish the skin - so it will tick many people's boxes and would make a beautiful gift this Christmas.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">perfect partners</span></i></b></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Uni Skin Masque Magnétique, £38</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Uni Skin Mousse Velours, £36</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Uni Skin CC Cream, £41</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Uni Skin Concentré Perles, £82</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Uni Skin Yeux et Lèvres, £45</span></span></p>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-14503350420645791172020-11-23T20:09:00.004+00:002020-11-23T20:11:33.967+00:00 Soin des lèvres au Lait de Jument de Camargue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://laitdejumentdecamargue.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/levres-lait-de-jument.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://laitdejumentdecamargue.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/levres-lait-de-jument.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">RRP: 8€</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--What does the promo say?—</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Moisturisation and protection guaranteed with our SOIN DES LEVRES! This lip balm is so rich that it will quickly repair and protect your lips from the effects of the cold and the sun. Good for cracked and sore lips, it is rich in moisturising ingredients such as shea butter and beeswax, which reinforce the qualities of Camargue mare’s milk. It nourishes, softens and protects your lips to the maximum. It does not contain a UV filter and is a natural product containing no chemical ingredients. (Any conservation agents used have been approved by Ecocert.) Suitable for daily use."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Ingredients--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Shea butter, grapeseed oil, beeswax, aloe vera, jojoba oil, argan oil, lemon essential oil. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Packaging--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The SOIN DES LEVRES comes in a standard lipstick format. It has a paper wrap- around label with discreet logo of a horse’s head, the Camargue cross, the name of the product in black and green lettering and an attractive picture of mares in the Camargue.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Application--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Apply like a lipstick, to top and bottom lip, and rub lips together to smooth the product in thoroughly.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Appearance--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The SOIN DES LEVRES is a solid creamy-yellow stick.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Scent—</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The scent on this is very faint indeed, which I prefer to other lip balms I have used. You are not left with a strong taste on your lips. It feels completely natural.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Texture and consistency--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The texture is quite solid and hard. I have a feeling that it will last longer than most sticks of this type because it doesn’t ‘melt away’ or wear down quickly as some do.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Effects on the lips —</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">My lips feel instantly hydrated and the effect lasts a long time. A bonus: I also apply it around the contours of my lips to reduce the fine lines and it works a treat. Used before going to bed, it keeps my lips moisturised all through the night.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Value for money--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Very good value for the quality of the product and the fact that it will last a long time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">perfect partners</span></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2020/11/creme-de-soin-visage-au-lait-de-jument.html">CRÈME DE SOIN VISAGE (Face cream) 30€</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">LAIT DEMAQUILLANT (Make-up remover), from €9</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">CRÈME PEAU SECHE ET SENSIBLE (Cream for dry and sensitive skin), from €9</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">SAVON AU LAIT DE JUMENT NATUREL ET HYDRATANT (Natural moisturising mare’s milk soap), from €2</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">CRÈME POUR LES MAINS (Hand cream), 11.90€ </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">CRÈME POUR LES PIEDS (Foot cream), 11.90€</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">COMPLEMENTS ALIMENTAIRES (dietary supplement capsules), 29.90€ </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://laitdejumentdecamargue.fr/">https://laitdejumentdecamargue.fr/</a></span></p>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-38925271612121243262020-11-23T19:58:00.001+00:002020-11-23T19:58:13.208+00:00Lee Stafford Coco Loco with Agave Blow and Go 11-in-1 Lotion<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.leestafford.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Coco-loco-with-agave-colour-blow-and-go.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="160" src="https://www.leestafford.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Coco-loco-with-agave-colour-blow-and-go.png" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /> RRP: £6.99</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--What does the promo say?--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">"<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">This moisturising Genius Lotion is packed full of coconutty goodness. And now blended with Agave Essence for added moisture, movement and shine. The tropical tube does at least 11 things including helping to repair damaged hair and strengthen it.</span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 25px; text-align: center; width: 547.594px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;">Conditions, Nourishes & Smooths</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;">Protects from heat styling</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;">Shields against humidity and protects against colour fade</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;">Improves combability</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;">Softens and enhances shine</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;">New tropical Coconut and Agave fragrance"</li></span></ul><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Packaging--</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The light pink colour scheme clearly identifies this product as part of the Coco Loco range and gives an elegant and feminine impression, accentuated by the gold lettering. The coconut imagery makes the main ingredient central and the 11 benefits are identified concisely on the packaging as well. The flip-top tube makes for practical use on a day-to-day basis.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Application--</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Smooth liberally over towel-dried hair, then dry and style as normal.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Appearance--</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">A bright white lotion which leaves no visible residue on the skin or hair.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Scent--</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Beautifully coconutty, but perhaps not terribly nuanced.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Texture and consistency--</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Incredibly smooth and combs through hair easily.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Effects on the hair--</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hair feels volumised and smoothed, with frizz being minimised. The conditioning effects are immediately apparent and over time hair is undoubtedly strengthened. Blonde hair also appears more luminous and wavy hair is tamed sufficiently between washes without having to fight to brush it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Value for money--</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">One tube provides many uses, and the effect of just one use is confidence-boosting and stress-reducing. Hair has volume and shine without frizz, and this effect lasts for days to tame and straighten hair. While I was sent mine for free by Lee Stafford's PR, I would shell out my hard-earned on this without a shadow of a doubt. An indulgent treat that makes managing your hair easier.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">perfect partners</span></i></b></div><div><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Shampoo, £1.99-£10.99 (50ml, 250ml, 600ml)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Conditioner, £1.99-£10.99 (50ml, 250ml, 600ml)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hairspray, £5.99 (250ml)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mousse, £5.99 (200ml)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Moisture Mist, £6.99 (150ml)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Dry Shampoo, £4.99 (200ml)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Heat Protection Mist, £5.99 (150ml)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Blow & Go 11-in-1 Lotion, £6.99 (100ml)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Colour & Damage Defender, £4.99 (100ml)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="http://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2020/09/lee-stafford-coco-loco-with-agave-shine.html">Mask, from £1.99 (20ml)</a></span></p></div>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-8177633240562346582020-11-16T19:31:00.062+00:002020-11-23T20:10:20.508+00:00 Crème de soin visage au Lait de Jument de Camargue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://laitdejumentdecamargue.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/soin-creme-visage-lait-de-jument.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://laitdejumentdecamargue.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/soin-creme-visage-lait-de-jument.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: right;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">by Sarah CROSS</span></i></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">RRP: 30€</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--What does the promo say?—</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">“Let nature take care of you thanks to the legendary qualities of Camargue mare’s milk. The magical effect of mare’s milk remains an enigma for scientists; however its healing properties are indeed real. It has been shown in the past that drinking mare’s milk cured certain illnesses and that the face and skin looked younger and more beautiful as a result. This discovery led to the development of cosmetics using mare’s milk as it seemed clear that external application would also have a beneficial effect on the skin. Mare’s milk in the form of creams and soaps is therefore particularly suited to problem skin and helps to make it look more beautiful. All our beauty products are natural and handmade. This product is more like a beauty serum than a face cream as it is made from 40% mare’s milk (the highest percentage in our range of products). It leaves your skin feeling sensationally soft and provides all-day protection. It’s non-allergenic and kind to the skin. Its neutral pH means that it is suitable for all skin types: dry, sensitive, greasy or combination skin. Mare’s milk also helps combat skin problems such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, allergies and itchy skin.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Ingredients-- </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mare’s milk, hordeum vulgare, calendula officinalis, chamomilla recutita and rosa centifolia plant extracts, organic lavender essential oil, organic geranium essential oil</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Packaging--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The CRÈME DE SOIN VISAGE comes in an opaque white pump-action dispenser. It has a paper wrap-around label with discreet logo of a horse’s head, the Camargue cross, the name of the product in black and green lettering and an attractive picture of mares in the Camargue. It looks clean and minimalist. The sealed container keeps the product inside clean and stops it from drying out.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Application--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Simply press down the pump once and the nozzle dispenses a small dose of cream to massage into your face. A little goes a long way. I find that two squirts, one in each hand, do my entire face and neck. The cream is easily absorbed into the skin without leaving any oil or residue behind.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Appearance--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">CRÈME DE SOIN VISAGE is an opaque, liquid moisturising serum and is milky white.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Scent—</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Sold as ‘natural’, the cream has no distinct or over-powering scent but smells clean, sweet and vaguely floral. It is a pleasant smell to have close to your nostrils and all over your face.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Texture and consistency--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The texture is that of a serum, a thickish liquid that comes out of the dispenser easily.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Effects on the skin—</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">I have quite dry skin so I really appreciated the consistency of this serum. Once applied, it was quickly absorbed and left no oily or greasy traces. My skin just seemed to drink it in. The appearance of fine lines was reduced and my skin looked glowing and healthy.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Value for money--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Initially I thought the container quite small for 30 euros; however, I was quite astonished at how long it lasted. Applied both morning and night, the tube lasted ten whole weeks! I am really enjoying using these products and, since I live near the Camargue, I am very happy to be supporting a small local business that has a love and passion for animals and for creating natural beauty products. Have a feeling I will be using these products for some time to come. Watch this space for more reviews.</span></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">perfect partners</span></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">LAIT DEMAQUILLANT (Make-up remover), from €9</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">CRÈME PEAU SECHE ET SENSIBLE (Cream for dry and sensitive skin), from €9</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">SAVON AU LAIT DE JUMENT NATUREL ET HYDRATANT (Natural moisturising mare’s milk soap), from €2</span></p><p><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2020/11/soin-des-levres-au-lait-de-jument-de.html"><span style="font-family: georgia;">SOIN DES LÈVRES, €8</span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">CRÈME POUR LES MAINS (Hand cream), 11.90€ </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">CRÈME POUR LES PIEDS (Foot cream), 11.90€</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">COMPLEMENTS ALIMENTAIRES (dietary supplement capsules), 29.90€ </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><a href="https://laitdejumentdecamargue.fr/"><span style="font-family: georgia;">https://laitdejumentdecamargue.fr/</span></a></p>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-18105412789287284722020-10-01T19:13:00.007+01:002020-10-01T19:13:46.356+01:00You'd better check yourself: Estée Lauder Breast Cancer Campaign 2020<div class="separator"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UgNpJJIRyS0/X3Yb-Ru6I6I/AAAAAAAAEKo/o8l91K3psPIAZUZ0cGGmXqbhBpWTAweAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s948/image001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="948" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UgNpJJIRyS0/X3Yb-Ru6I6I/AAAAAAAAEKo/o8l91K3psPIAZUZ0cGGmXqbhBpWTAweAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/image001.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Perhaps unsurprisingly, thanks to Covid, comes the alarming news that not only is the winter set to bring a perfect storm in terms of mental health, but just as seriously, nearly half of women in the UK are now less likely to share their breast cancer concerns.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">One in five women have deprioritised their breast health; this rises to 1 in 4 for those under the age of 45. GP surgery closures during the pandemic have already made it more difficult to visit a doctor; this is despite the fact that a fifth of under-45s are unlikely to visit, even if they have noticed a change in their breasts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Covid-19 pandemic has made two-thirds of women feel less connected and more isolated. But the good news is that the vast majority want to unite in the face of breast cancer.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">A step towards this can be taken by saving a date in your diary: on </span><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; color: #222222;">Wednesday 21<sup style="box-sizing: content-box;">st</sup> October, 2020 at 7pm UK time</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">, The Est</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">ée Lauder Companies UK & Ireland are looking to host the largest ever self-check via Zoom with special guests including Global Ambassador Elizabeth Hurley and Dr Zoe Williams. This has been organised in the hope of bringing people together and encouraging everyone to be breast aware.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you can't make the self-check, you can also support the campaign by buying classic beauty products - purchases of the following products in October result in a donation to help fight breast cancer:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ukbeautyclub.com/image/cache/cache/1001-2000/1964/main/3fbe-aveda%20pink%20hand%20cream%201-0-1-0-8-1-350x350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" src="https://www.ukbeautyclub.com/image/cache/cache/1001-2000/1964/main/3fbe-aveda%20pink%20hand%20cream%201-0-1-0-8-1-350x350.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">• AVEDA – Hand Relief Moisturising Creme with Cherry Almond Aroma ($5 per purchase) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">• BOBBI BROWN – Luxe Matt Lip Color Duo (100% RRP minus VAT)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">• DARPHIN – INTRAL Redness Relief Soothing Serum (20% RRP minus VAT)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">• ESTÉE LAUDER – Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex (20% of RRP minus VAT)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">• GLAMGLOW – Bubblesheet Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Mask (20% of RRP minus VAT)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">• JO MALONE – Peony & Blush Suede 100ml Cologne (£20 per purchase in the UK and €25 per purchase in Ireland)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">• LA MER – Crème de la Mer Moisturising Cream 15ml (50% of RRP minus VAT)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">• ORIGINS – Blooming Lip Duo (100% of RRP)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Details of how you can support the campaign this year, download our self-check leaflet and access the live self-check are at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.elcompanies.co.uk/en-GB/our-commitments/the-breast-cancer-campaign&source=gmail&ust=1601660199737000&usg=AFQjCNEdj9YlUpiH3rdhQ-KvqvpftyFXVQ" href="https://www.elcompanies.co.uk/en-GB/our-commitments/the-breast-cancer-campaign" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">https://www.elcompanies.co.uk/<wbr style="box-sizing: content-box;"></wbr>en-GB/our-commitments/the-<wbr style="box-sizing: content-box;"></wbr>breast-cancer-campaign</a></span></p>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-19486208979576147532020-09-01T19:20:00.057+01:002020-11-23T19:58:50.104+00:00Lee Stafford Coco Loco with Agave Shine Mask<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.leestafford.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/coco-loco-with-agave-shine-mask-product.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://www.leestafford.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/coco-loco-with-agave-shine-mask-product.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">RRP: £7.99 for 200ml (20ml travel version £1.99)</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--What does the promo say?--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">"<span style="background-color: white;">An Intensive Treatment designed to bring hair back to life. This moisturising Coconut Mask with Hydrolyzed Milk Protein and Agave essence, works to reduce protein loss, strengthen hair and prevent breakage. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Moisturising, strengthening, smoothing. Enhances shine. N</span><span style="background-color: white;">ew tropical Coconut and Agave fragrance."</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Packaging--</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mine arrived from Lee Stafford's PR in a neat little 20ml sachet, which is perfect for travel. For at home use, you can buy a whole pot of the stuff with a practical screw-top lid. Both capitalise on the range's pale pink colour scheme and position images of the product's key ingredients prominently. The "Coco Loco" element of the logo is embossed onto the packaging in shiny gold letters, adding a further luxurious feel.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Application--</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Smooth through wet hair after shampooing. Use around 20mls-worth through your entire head of hair, smoothing it through to the end. Leave in for 5 minutes and then rinse thoroughly; you can also follow up with conditioner if you like, but I didn't find it was necessary.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Appearance--</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A pale pink lotion which leaves no visible residue on the hair.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Scent--</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">As promised, very coconutty, and as such immediately evocative of summer holidays, without going full suntan lotion on you.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Texture and consistency--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Sumptuously thick without being lumpy, and smooths through hair easily, without sliding out during the treatment time. Conversely, when you want to wash it out, this is not tricky at all, with no sticky residue.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Effects on the hair--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hair definitely felt softer and fluffier, and visibly voluminised and shinier. Does everything it promises! I also found I could go longer between hair washes (always a blessing when you have longer hair) when using this product.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">--Value for money--</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The large pot of this contains 200ml, or approximately 10 uses. This comes to 79p a use - definitely worth your dosh. While the single-use sachets are more expensive than this, they're great for pimping your hairdo while travelling, and I would still thoroughly recommend them as an affordable treat that has the desired effect. Lee Stafford...the boy done good.</span></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">perfect partners*</span></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Shampoo, £1.99-£10.99 (50ml, 250ml, 600ml)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Conditioner, £1.99-£10.99 (50ml, 250ml, 600ml)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hairspray, £5.99 (250ml)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mousse, £5.99 (200ml)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Moisture Mist, £6.99 (150ml)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Dry Shampoo, £4.99 (200ml)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Heat Protection Mist, £5.99 (150ml)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2020/11/lee-stafford-coco-loco-with-agave-blow.html">Blow & Go 11-in-1 Lotion, £6.99 (100ml)</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Colour & Damage Defender, £4.99 (100ml)</span></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">*at the time of writing, use code NATIONALHAIRDAY at www.leestafford.com to get 15% off!</span></i></b></p>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-38739456524352253902020-07-29T20:10:00.001+01:002020-10-01T20:10:56.721+01:00Mooncup celebrates real users<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fill-your-pants.com/user/products/large/IMG_0002_1(5).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://www.fill-your-pants.com/user/products/large/IMG_0002_1(5).JPG" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span face=""Roboto Slab", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face=""Roboto Slab", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;">I have no shame in saying that I am a complete Mooncup evangelist - so am more than happy to shout its name from the rooftops as it turns 18 and launches its #RealMooncupUser campaign.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333;" /><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333;" /><span face=""Roboto Slab", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;">In its virtual ‘word of mouth’ campaign, hundreds of real Mooncup users have come forward with their diverse stories, celebrating 18 years of the Mooncup menstrual cup, and its impact in smashing menstrual taboos. These stories have been compiled into a series of videos to showcase women's real experiences.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I started using a menstrual cup myself a few years ago now - definitely for a few years already before having my son in 2018. As such, I've used it both before and after vaginal birth, and can recommend it in both cases. Convenient, comfortable, lower cost, better for the environment, no dryness, no risk of TSS (toxic shock syndrome), and a chance to know your own body better. What is there to lose?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I can't deny I had anxiety about using a Mooncup before actually starting to do so. I had heard horror stories about people being unable to remove them. And just what do you do when you're out and about, in a toilet without a sink? Happily, these concerns are all completely surmountable or even just completely unfounded.<br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333;" /><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333;" /><span face=""Roboto Slab", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;">Mooncup Director Kath Clements said; “We’ve had an overwhelming response to our shout out to our community to share their experiences as part of the #RealMooncupUser campaign. It’s been such a privilege to hear from so many, telling it like it is, without shame. The success of the Mooncup® has always been driven by word of mouth recommendations, and these days even more are choosing to take control of their bodies and make the switch to a positive, ethical one-off purchase. Many have told us that it feels empowering, all the more so with growing awareness of the environment, and our social and cultural structures.”</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333;" /><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333;" /><span face=""Roboto Slab", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;">You can watch all the stories <a href="https://www.mooncup.co.uk/blog/what-kind-of-person-uses-a-mooncup/">on the Mooncup blog</a>, </span><span face=""Roboto Slab", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;">where the 6 women talk about first periods, menstrual cup folds, first Mooncup impressions, and what they love about the Mooncup. You can also catch them on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/mooncupltd/">Youtube</a></span><span face=""Roboto Slab", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;">.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333;" /><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333;" />I'm a huge advocate of being more open about bodily processes and how we handle them. I guess being a huge proponent of hypnobirthing - as well as having taught sex education to teenagers - made me a fairly ideal candidate for Mooncup use. But ultimately if we overcome our traditional British reticence and talk more about our bodies, our overall health will improve - and I think Mooncup users have experienced this first-hand, and so naturally want to share their stories so you can find out more too.</span></div>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-15502041501074390062020-06-25T13:23:00.002+01:002020-06-25T19:06:57.351+01:00Review: Aromatherapy Associates 1-2-1 Consultation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After a long hiatus (where theoretically I should have had more time for blogging thanks to lockdown...), Bianca's Beauty Blog is BACK, and it's all thanks to Aromatherapy Associates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The salon I normally go to for manicures and pedicures uses their oils for massage and other therapies. As a result, my husband bought me one of the full-size bath oils for Christmas. It's so incredibly aromatic, moisturising and a joy to use, but I still wasn't sure if I was using it properly or to its fullest (I am quite new to aromatherapy, having only really become interested in it when preparing for the birth of my son in 2018).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So now that salons and spas are closed thanks to lockdowns around the world, wellness and self-care brands like Aromatherapy Associates have drawn upon the valuable resource of their education staff - who would normally do workshops in spas - to carry out group and one-to-one consultations online. Amazingly, these are all free and easy to book online via their website. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In preparation for mine, I purchased the kit pictured above - <a href="https://www.aromatherapyassociates.com/miniature-bath-shower-oil-collection.html">the Discovery Bath and Shower Oil Collection</a>*. It contains 10 dinky bottles covering the brand's mainstays, including the Revive oil whose full-size version I'm currently using in the bath. At £28 - already reduced from £40 - it's a really good value set, and if you can get your mitts on a discount code, so much the better (10% and 15% off coupons are readily available online). You don't have to buy any Aromatherapy Associates products in advance of your consultation, but I found it was helpful to have the oils alongside me so I could smell them as we were talking about them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My consultant, Amy, was right on time for our Zoom call and was patient, professional and friendly throughout. She was telling me that thanks to the coronavirus lockdowns, people are doing a lot more self-care at home, but if they're beginners, don't necessarily know how to use the products to their best advantage and to help them with their individual needs. This explains why there's been a great uptick in demand not just for these types of wellness products but also for the consultations - which will definitely continue throughout the summer now that (sadly) spas and salons are not permitted to reopen on July 4th as they had hoped.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Those signing up for these consultations - whether beginners or old hands - will not be disappointed. I had emailed in my concerns beforehand (mainly about my migraines and insomnia - both chronic problems which come and go) so we were able to get straight to these for a focused discussion. Amy was able to recommend specific products for each concern, whether in the classic oil form or in rollerball format. The recommendations also bore in mind the type of treatment needed (though she takes care to emphasise that this is indeed not a medical consultation and should only ever be regarded as complementary therapy). Got a migraine and want to take a bath? The classic bottles of oil are for you - especially their Lavender and Peppermint Support blend. Wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep? The rollerball of their De-stress Mind or Deep Relax is best for immediate application.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Amy was able to advise me about the best way to use the bath oil to really enhance my experience. In short, rubbing it onto the chest and stomach before getting into the bath allows for longer-lasting effects than just inhalation; a little can also be sprinkled over the surface of the bath water once you have run the bath for optimal therapeutic effects (pouring it into the running water just dilutes it, apparently, making it less effective).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We were also able to discuss how the Support Breathe oil can be put into a bowl of hot water in a bedroom at night to open up the airways if you have a cold; this can even be done for babies, which is great news for me next time my son has a cold (remember that you should not apply essential oils directly to babies' skin).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Furthermore, we didn't just discuss the different types of insomnia I experience, and the types of oil that might be best for them (if thoughts are racing, De-Stress Mind will be the most effective blend, whereas if your mind is just empty apart from "I'M AWAKE", Deep Relax might be more helpful), but also the possible causes of my insomnia and migraines, and their potential links to other conditions (such as the hormonal condition polycystic ovary syndrome, and hyperhydrosis). In addition, we briefly talked about the problems that she, I and others have been experiencing during the pandemic and how this has fuelled the use of self-care products generally, with people hoping to alleviate their anxieties in this way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All of this took place in a mere half an hour - an amazingly effective and enlightening use of time. Furthermore, it was swiftly followed up by an email from Amy with all of her recommendations in writing. These came with instructions for each ritual (e.g. "apply directly to temples/area of migraine") as well as benefits (such as "to ease migraines and cool down the body"). The email also came with a 15% discount code - a nice little bonus, I think we'll all agree!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall, the pandemic has made many people reassess their priorities, whether it's going back to an old hobby or trying something new, going for a complete career change, or just deciding that now's the time to take even better care of yourself. These online consultations will help so many people (including the shielding vulnerable who may not feel comfortable enough to go out even when restrictions are eased) and Aromatherapy Associates should be so proud of their innovation in this regard. My next stop in my shower? De-Stress Muscle, after my (socially-distanced) swim tomorrow. Aaaaaand relaaaaaaax.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">* contains 3ml of each of the following essential oil blends: Deep Relax, Light Relax, Inner Strength, Revive Morning, Revive Evening, Support Breathe, Support Equilibrium, Support Lavender & Peppermint, De-Stress Muscle, De-Stress Mind</span></i>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-68017015730573458272019-12-27T19:00:00.002+00:002019-12-27T19:00:29.169+00:00Cindy Joseph BOOM CALM<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">RRP: $44 for 4oz</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--What does the promo say?—</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“BOOM CALM is designed for extreme weather. It gently soothes, nourishes and restores your skin’s natural radiance after you spend time in the sun, wind or harsh temperatures. You’re left with beautifully restored, hydrated skin that feels cool (and soft) to the touch. This lightweight liquid moisturizer delivers a powerful blend of Aloe Vera Gel, essential oils and all-natural ingredients to soothe your skin from head to toe, leaving you calm and cool. Boom Calm enriches your skin with vitamins, minerals, natural enzymes, fatty acids and other nutrients to replace any dryness with beautifully soft, glowing skin."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Packaging--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As with all BOOM products, presentation is minimalist and clean-looking, with white being the prominent colour. BOOM CALM comes in the same type of bottle as BOOM CLEAN and BOOM SCRUB with a lid that flips up to dispense the product through a small nozzle. The logo is a cool green. The bottle is opaque so you cannot see how much is left whilst using it, although the decreasing weight of the bottle gives you a fairly good idea. Remember to unscrew the lid and remove the seal before trying to squeeze the product out through the nozzle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Application--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Simply massage this lightweight, liquid moisturizer into any area of your skin that needs soothing. It’s quick-drying and is easily absorbed into your skin without leaving any oil or residue behind. You can use this full-body moisturizer from head to toe to replace any dryness with beautifully hydrated, glowing skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Appearance--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">BOOM CALM is an opaque liquid moisturiser and is a pale yellow colour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Scent—</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">BOOM CALM smells divine. The most pervading smell is that of geranium oil, which is extremely pleasant to have close to your nostrils and all over your face. Geranium oil is well known for reducing redness and calming skin. The scent is calming in itself and feels like an aromatherapy session. Very pleasant at bedtime!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Texture and consistency--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The texture is thinner than Boom’s other moisturisers, probably because of the addition of so many essential oils. It resembles a serum in consistency and comes out of the tube very easily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Effects on the skin—</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the purposes of this review I used BOOM CALM on my face only as, testing it through the autumn, this was the part of my body most exposed to weather conditions at this time of year. (South of France: sun still quite hot but often very windy.) As with all BOOM products, a little goes a long way. My BOOM CALM arrived when I had just got back from a very windy autumn walk so I decided to use it straight away…and particularly across my sensitive lips. It worked well. There is an immediate sensation of coolness on application. At this time of year, I would recommend this product especially for winter sun and skiing holidays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Value for money--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was given BOOM CALM free to trial for Bianca’s Blog (Thank you, BOOM!). At $44 for 4oz, this may seem an expensive product but as so little is used it lasts ages, especially if you are only using it on your face, as I did. I am finding that the combination of BOOM products on my skin has definitely improved the texture and quality of my skin tone so I would continue to purchase this for myself. With the gradual addition of its new products, BOOM is now providing for all your make-up and cleansing/moisturising needs. Am definitely a BOOM convert. Shipping from America needs to be added to the cost, so sometimes it is worth placing a bulk order with other BOOM products to increase value for money. International flat rate shipping charge costs $30 and it takes between 7 – 15 </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">working days to arrive. Be sure to select this flat shipping rate option, or you may be faced with additional customs charges when your package arrives. My products took eight working days to get from America to my home in the South of France.</span><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">perfect partners</span></b></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2017/09/cindy-joseph-boomstick-trio.html">BOOMSTICK GLO</a>, $28 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2017/09/cindy-joseph-boomstick-trio.html">BOOMSTICK COLOR</a>, $28</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2017/09/cindy-joseph-boomstick-trio.html">BOOMSTICK GLIMMER</a>, $28</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2017/11/cindy-joseph-boomsilk.html">BOOM SILK moisturiser</a>, from $29</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2017/12/cindy-joseph-boom-cotton.html">BOOM COTTON moisturiser</a>, from $36</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2018/06/cindy-joseph-boom-nectar.html">BOOM NECTAR skin serum</a>, from $58</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2018/09/cindy-joseph-boom-clean.html">BOOM CLEAN</a>, from $34</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2018/10/cindy-joseph-boom-scrub.html">BOOM SCRUB</a>, $48</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2018/02/boom-mask.html">BOOM MASK</a>, $42</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>by Sarah Cross</i></span></div>
BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-6362782006851561672019-11-24T19:34:00.002+00:002019-11-24T19:34:58.913+00:00Lush Toothy Tabs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/lush/image/upload/s--R_Vs2XOL--/c_fill,h_340,w_340/v1/products/secondary/2015/11/Miles_of_smiles_web.png?itok=js0JM0KQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="340" height="320" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/lush/image/upload/s--R_Vs2XOL--/c_fill,h_340,w_340/v1/products/secondary/2015/11/Miles_of_smiles_web.png?itok=js0JM0KQ" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">RRP: £6.50 for 50g (around 100 tabs)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--What does the promo say?--</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Keep your mouth in mint condition. Cleansing kaolin and a triple whammy of minty goodness ensure this solid toothpaste will freshen up your mouth and make your teeth sparkle." </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">--Packaging--</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">These used to come in a cardboard box. Sadly now, though, they come in a plastic bottle. At least this bottle is recyclable - so you can either throw it into the recycling bin at home (unlike a normal toothpaste tube) or take it into a Lush store for recycling (recycle 5 in one shot and you get a free product). It was really this environmental factor that led me to switch from traditional toothpaste. The monochrome label is unisex and minimalist and so should appeal to all. The travel advantage is also obvious: the bottle is much smaller than any toothpaste tube and the tabs clearly don't count towards your liquid allowance when flying.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">--Usage--</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"For intensely icy airwaves," the website instructs, "simply nibble one between your teeth and start brushing." This really is as simple as it sounds (although I went in with some trepidation). </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">--Appearance--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">This depends on the flavour you choose. Limelight is green with yellow streaked through, Boom! is black, and the two I went for - Dirty and Miles Of Smiles - are white. Not feeling quite brave enough to try the former, the latter two are more like traditional toothpastes in appearance, dissolving quickly in the mouth to create a white foam.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Scent and taste--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Miles of Smiles is a really very minty concoction whose aftertaste lasts hours. As a result, I tend to use this in the morning, switching to Dirty in the evening, which is mint and neroli flavoured, and slightly milder as a result. It's an unusual combination, but taste-wise really works for me (although I've read reviews by others who disliked it - so it's definitely personal and you should definitely have a sniff in the shop before buying). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Texture and consistency--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">These tabs are based on kaolin (clay) and bicarbonate of soda, leading to a chalky texture. This is fine and doesn't take long to get used to: the tabs are small, so break down quickly upon chewing and with the addition of water, the chalkiness giving way to a smooth, fine foam. However, I have found that the binding elements of kaolin and bicarb do tend to gel with any excess saliva in the mouth overnight, leading to yucky strings of white gel populating in my mouth that I then have to scrape out. Yep. Lovely. BUT other reviews don't suggest that this happens to other people. So I'd recommend trying it first before discounting the possibility.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Effects on the teeth--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Teeth feel clean after use and the flavourings make breath feel fresh for hours. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Value for money--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">At £6.50 a pop this isn't cheap - especially if it turns out not to be for you. As for myself, I really wanted to like this product as I so loved the concept. However, the mouth residue is not something I can live with long-term, which is such a shame. Once my 2 bottles are finished, I'll be looking for other toothpaste alternatives.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>perfect partner</i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>Mouthwash Tabs, £6.50*</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>*available in 3 flavours: clove & mint, mint, and lemon</i></span></span>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-71027087211646095182019-11-20T19:20:00.002+00:002019-11-20T19:20:29.881+00:00ByKathryn Padstow Rocks Perfume<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">RRP: £35 for 15ml</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--What does the promo say?--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"P<span style="background-color: white;">ADSTOW ROCKS is our Get Out Of Town perfume: Fresh and fragrant, inspired by coastal walks, feel the stress simply melt away. And breathe! </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">BYKATHRYN has partnered with Surfing England and some of Team England’s top female athletes as they set their sights on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics . The partnership is underlined by the fresh ocean vibes of PADSTOW ROCKS perfume. A perfect fit for the surfer girls and for the effortlessly cool, laid back woman who takes each day in her stride & goes with the flow.</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Designed to be carried with you PADSTOW ROCKS comes in a hand luggage sized 15ml perfume spray bottle in colourful eye catching packaging so your perfume stays fresh and uplifting."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Packaging--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The orange box in which the perfume comes is vibrant and modern, emblazoned with the name of the perfume in bold white lettering. A beach scene is watermarked in the background, giving every impression of the sand being soaked in this scent at sunset. This colour scheme is reversed on the bottle itself, with orange lettering taking pride of place on a transparent glass spray bottle, enhanced by a gold-effect cap.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Application--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Spray onto pulse points behind the ears, on the wrists, and at the neck. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Appearance--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The transparent liquid leaves no visible residue on the skin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Scent--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The promotional materials promise "ocean vibes" and there's a definite saltiness at the heart of this perfume that makes it truly unique. While in some ways, as with the brand's other perfume (Petrolhead), it's still more masculine than I would like (thanks to the cedarwood base), this would be my preferred choice from the brand. As someone who enjoys light, sparkly fragrances ordinarily, this fragrance is definitely lifted by the citrus head notes. Over the day it develops into a subtle yet sharp finish.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Longevity--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">A powerful perfume that lasts all day.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Value for money--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">It's actually quite unusual to find a perfume in this 15ml travel format - so to compare prices I had to look for perfumes retailing at around £70 for the more standard 30ml. This leads us to brands such as Michael Kors, Giorgio Armani, Clinique, and one of my all-time favourites: M Micallef. All of which are far more widely known than ByKathryn. But that's inevitable for a new brand and with luck will change over time. Quality-wise, what the brand offers is undisputed, and as such worth the money. What I'm mainly hoping for is that their next scent will be more in my usual territory: something light, floral, sparkly and sweet. Third time lucky?</span></span>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-48991898259192281372019-10-29T08:40:00.000+00:002019-10-30T15:07:13.835+00:00FutureYou Super Vitamin D with K2+<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://images.ctfassets.net/xgxzphz0cmir/1BbSFKJ23VhXijXi5008Dj/aad66a820b57dd7ad9ae6b616be44ac3/Vitamin-K2-capsules.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/xgxzphz0cmir/1BbSFKJ23VhXijXi5008Dj/aad66a820b57dd7ad9ae6b616be44ac3/Vitamin-K2-capsules.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">RRP: <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">£19 for a 28-day supply</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">--What does the promo say?--</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">"</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f;">Super Vitamin D with K2+ combines 25µg (micrograms) of vitamin D with 180 µg of vitamin K2 in the form of menaquinone-7 (MK-7).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The body produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, hence why it is regularly referred to as the sunshine vitamin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Vitamin D contributes to musculoskeletal health. It allows calcium and phosphorus to be absorbed normally, contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, and plays a role in the maintenance of normal teeth. It also contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system, maintenance of normal muscle function and contributes to normal blood calcium levels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Vitamin K2 works together with vitamin D3 to mobilise calcium from the blood vessels into the bones, maintaining bone health. Vitamin K2 is found in particularly high concentrations in fermented foods. These include sauerkraut, hard cheese and natto, a traditional Japanese dish made with fermented soybeans.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The vitamin K2 included in Super Vitamin D with K2+ has been the subject of 19 research studies, highlighting the importance of vitamin K2 in bone and cardiovascular health."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--Packaging--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The yoga pose on the outer cardboard box evokes both relaxation and strength, and as such, good health. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The capsules come in traditional plastic and foil blister packaging, and the foil is clearly labelled with days of the week to help you remember to take the capsules regularly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--Usage--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Take one capsule per day, swallowing it whole with liquid. I usually take mine at the start of the day with breakfast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--Appearance--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The capsules are an off-white colour, leaving no visible residue in the mouth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--Scent--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Nothing discernible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--Texture and consistency--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While most of the benefits of vitamin K2 are not immediately visible (such as its positive impact on heart health and bone density), it's also starting to be hailed as a beauty supplement due to its healing properties. As a result, my habitually acneic skin definitely seemed clearer while I took this supplement, with the vitamin healing existing spots more quickly and preventing new ones from appearing. Skin also seemed less red and more 'glowing' - so I was definitely impressed by my 28-day supply (sent to me by FutureYou - thank you!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's also posited that K2 has anti-ageing properties, although of course the irony is that if this is working in this way, then nothing will happen - so in the short term, I won't be able to tell if it's really doing this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At 67p a day, it's up to you if you think this is worth it. For me, it is. The cost also goes down when you subscribe and save (<span style="color: #222222;">£15 a month, or 53p a day) - arguably a small price to pay for both the internal and external benefits of vitamin K2.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><a href="http://www.futureyouhealth.com/">www.futureyouhealth.com</a></span></span></div>
BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-77235214801977633192019-09-29T18:58:00.001+01:002019-09-29T18:58:50.255+01:00Should teenage girls wear makeup?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I try to read a variety of media, and while the Times and Financial Times are mainstays, I also read the Guardian regularly, and from time to time reactivate a free trial of the Telegraph. In the latter, I recently read Annabel Jones' <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/make-up/should-teenage-girls-wear-make-up-think-fine-daughters-biggest">'Should teenage girls wear makeup? I think it's fine - and here's why' -</a> and I tend to agree with her.<br />
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I started playing with makeup in the pre-teen years: when I was 11 or 12.<br />
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Puberty is starting younger and younger - I started my periods a month after my twelfth birthday and developed acne at the age of 10. This is also now happening to even younger girls, due to environmental factors such as diet. So if you do have acne, it's natural that your self-confidence would feel dented - and even though I do see the argument of letting the skin get some air (and even as an adult ensure I have at least two makeup-free days a week), I also think a bit of concealer does more good than harm (especially if, like I was, you are also bullied). This is one of the first points made by the Telegraph's beauty editor also.<br />
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I would probably just go for a lighter mineral concealer, rather than the cheap stick foundations and concealers that I used to slather on, which were quite thick and cakey. <a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/">ELF</a> does good affordable ones that will cover blemishes while allowing skin to breathe.<br />
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I also used to love messing around with nail varnishes with my cousin, and would argue that such experiences are good for bonding - though this is also an argument for cheap clothes and nail polishes, as well as plenty of nail varnish remover, as chances are it will go everywhere! I didn't have a particular favourite brand, but used to go for the classics that pervade the aisles at Boots and Superdrug - Maybelline, 17, and so on. I was mainly about the colours, rather than brands, and especially all about the glitter, for which Barry M is a good choice. It also teaches you about science - namely, not to use nail varnish remover to clean up accidentally spilled nail polish from the top of a plastic TV casing...<br />
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Experimenting with eyeshadows - especially pink glittery ones - was another favourite pursuit, and as well as being just plain fun, helps you to see what colours suit you so that you can develop a sophisticated style long-term. I wouldn't be so keen on pink glittery eyeshadows now, but would go for dark purples, blues, browns, metallics or even greens to highlight my grey eyes.<br />
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This argument is even more persuasive when it comes to foundation. While young skin doesn't specifically need it, there are plenty of lighter foundations available, as well as tinted moisturisers, and even BB creams, which didn't exist when I was an adolescent but are a great option for teen skin, not just for breathability but also their other functions (such as SPF). I wouldn't recommend cheaper options in this case - even now, I'd say investing in the base is everything so as to not damage your skin. Furthermore, more expensive brands tend to have a wider range of shades available, meaning you have a greater chance of a good-looking result. It's perhaps more important and higher-stakes than you might think to get this right at a young-ish age - I went for my first job interview when I was 15, and who wants to go with a massive tide mark along the jaw line because the shade isn't right? It's a good lesson for young people too: if you want to wear makeup, then look professional. While quite a few of the cheaper high street brands have upped their game since I was trying out foundations for the first time, most still have their 'palest' shade pitched either too dark or too orange - so I would recommend trading up. Try <a href="https://www.lilylolo.co.uk/">Lily Lolo</a> for mineral foundations that are kind to acneic skin.<br />
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Even though I started wearing makeup at a young age, I'm forever grateful to my (otherwise strict!) parents for their laissez-faire attitudes regarding this. Annabel Jones mentions in her article about picking your battles and not restricting the amount or type of makeup your teen wears - and I tend to agree, as doing the opposite would only breed resentment. It's something your teen has to work out for themselves - and, as I have mentioned above, in their own time (and plenty of it).<br />
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As she also mentions, good skincare routines and products are vital too. Steer clear of the cheap and artificial as far as possible - brands like <a href="https://uk.lush.com/">Lush</a>, <a href="https://zaomakeup.com/">Zao</a>, <a href="https://www.beautywell.co.uk/">Couleur Caramel</a>, and <a href="https://www.ecco-verde.co.uk/lamazuna">Lamazuna</a> are environmentally friendly too. Conversely, don't be afraid to seek prescription products if really needed for teen skin conditions.<br />
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Annabel Jones' most important comment though, is that makeup is about enhancing - not disguising - who you really are. And that, for teenage girls who may be feeling more insecure by the day, is crucial.BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-47191062984642638022019-08-31T18:24:00.000+01:002019-09-28T18:34:37.728+01:00Yes to COCONUT Ultra-hydrating moisturising coconut oil stick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">RRP: £9.99</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--What does the promo say?--</span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-f379dc27-7fff-bd3c-fe8c-216948da6d84"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“Yes to going (coco) nuts for coconut oil and this first ever, do-it-all moisturising miracle in a stick, which is a clean, easy, mess-free way to apply it. It can be used on the face, body or anywhere you need extra hydration. It has a non-greasy texture and melts on contact with the skin. Consider this your holy grail of head-to-toe hydration, especially when on-the-go.” </span></span></span><br />
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<span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Packaging--</span></span></span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-94b691ec-7fff-b383-73f8-bdc62db71145"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The product is in a wide stick dispenser, with a clear, screwtop lid and a twist-up mechanism at the bottom. Of course, as with so many beauty products these days, it is a ‘single-use plastic’ and needs to be recycled. Attractive and eye-catching, it has a brown and white label with golden coconuts on it and a wide gold band around the lid. Full instructions can be found on the back of the label. The advantage of a moisturiser in a stick is that no matter how much of the product is used, the stick will always stand neatly in your bathroom, unlike tubes which tend to topple over when nearly empty. It is also a handy travel size and would fit into your handbag if you wanted to re-moisturise during the day whilst at work. As on all Yes To packaging, "</span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Literally, front and centre on all our products you’ll find our seal showing each and every product contains at least 95% NATURAL INGREDIENTS." (See their mission statement on their website for more!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Designed to be mess-free, this way of applying moisturiser is unique and highly successful. You simply swipe it across the areas you wish to moisturise. I found that one swipe the length of my arm enabled me to moisturise virtually my entire arm (I do have quite thin arms though!). The product spreads even further once you have applied it. It is definitely a clean and mess-free way to apply moisturiser as you do not have to rub it in if you do not wish to.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Appearance--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A thick, opaque, creamy-looking solid stick. Once on, i</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">t leaves your skin with a wonderful silky shimmer after application. It looks great on tanned legs too. A finishing touch for going out on a summer evening. </span></span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-273837b9-7fff-f555-bb4f-a32ac22bc9cc"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Delicious and unmistakable. Great if you like coconuts! Reminiscent of suntan lotion - though others may find it overpowering and sweet. </span></span></span></div>
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<span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Texture and consistency--</span></span></span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-933310e7-7fff-b8fd-afcc-dd5bf6e6ba61"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The texture is thick and creamy. Silky on application and non-greasy, as promised.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Effects on the skin--</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This moisturiser is a WOW for dry skin. Lines and dryness disappear completely. Some people may find it rather too shiny and thick on the face but on the body it is just what dry skin needs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Compared to other products on the market, Yes To products are extremely well-priced. You need to bear in mind, though, that you probably need to buy these sticks more frequently than you would buy a large tube or pot of moisturiser, especially if you are using it over your entire face and body - m</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">y satisfaction with the quality of this product has meant that I am already on my second stick.</span></span></div>
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">perfect partners</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes to Coconut 2-step lip kit, £4.99</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes to Coconut Ultra-hydrating paper mask, £2.99</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes to Coconut Ultra-hydrating Micellar cleansing water, £6.99</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes to Coconut naturally smoothing lip balm, £3.79</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes to Coconuts Coconut oil cleansing balm, £9.99</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes to Coconuts Energising Coffee 2-in-1 scrub and cleanser stick, £9.99</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes to Coconuts Energising Coffee super eye mask, £2.99</span></i></span></div>
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BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-63313904662215432222019-08-17T18:14:00.001+01:002019-08-17T18:14:07.098+01:00Petrolhead by ByKathryn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">RRP: £35 for 15ml</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--What does the promo say?--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"<span style="background-color: white;">Our PETROLHEAD perfume packs a punch and empowers you to Write Your Own Rules: Fearless and modern, vivaciously bold. Live life on your terms!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Jo Polley, racing driver, is our PETROLHEAD perfume Ambassador. </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">We are so excited to be headline sponsor for her Mini 7 S Class for the 2019 racing season. Jo simply embodies our PETROLHEAD vibe.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Designed to be taken with you PETROLHEAD comes in a hand luggage sized 15ml perfume spray bottle in colourful eye catching packaging to keep your perfume at peak performance."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Packaging--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I received a 2ml sample/travel size from ByKathryn's PR - thanks for your generosity! So mine took the form of a glass tube around the size of my pinky, with a spray top, and encased in a paper sleeve decorated with an iridescent oil design. Very attractive by all accounts that gives a good impression of the brand's packaging overall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Application--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spritz onto pulse points such as behind the ears, onto the wrists and - one random one I heard lately - behind your knees. You can also spray the air and then step into the fragrance so that it spreads more evenly over your hair and clothes for an overall effect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Appearance--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The liquid appears mildly yellow in the bottle, but leaves no visible residue on skin or clothes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Scent--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The notes on ByKathryn's website describe this fragrance as having citrus in the top notes, jasmine and woody scents at its heart, and a spicy, almost oriental base. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love jasmine (it appears in some of my favourite perfumes) but I felt it to be overridden by the woody notes (the website says conifer), making this fragrance a little too masculine for my taste.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would describe this perfume as leathery and smoky - definitely great for making a unique first impression and without doubt living up to the product description: fearless, bold, vivacious and modern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Longevity--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Despite the fragrance not being truly what I would normally go for (preferring fresher, sparklier scents), I was genuinely impressed by the staying power of this one, compared to many other lesser-quality perfumes whose scents fade away much more quickly over the course of the day. I could still smell this on myself by the end of the morning and I am told it was still detectable by the time I went to bed at night as well - so I would say it lasts at least 12 hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Value for money--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This was a little tricky to compare as 15ml isn't actually a usual perfume bottle size; most are available in 30ml, 50ml, and 100ml bottles. So comparing to bottles that are around £70 for 30ml, or £110 for 50ml (as opposed to ByKathryn's £35 for 15ml), this is priced equally to high-end brands such as Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ralph Lauren. I would argue that this is worth it for the quality of fragrance provided, even if I myself would not choose the Petrolhead variant. I would certainly be interested in testing ByKathryn's other fragrance in future, named Padstow Rocks, which promises a more floral scent (accented by citrus notes), and which I think I would prefer. In short, ByKathryn is definitely a brand worthy of your time and money - especially as there are options available for every budget (see below).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Travel Lite Minis, £5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Petrolhead Perfume Sachet, £6.50</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mini Perfume Gift Set, £7</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Luxury Perfume Gift Set, £65</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Write Your Own Rules accessories pouch, £16.50</span></div>
BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-82697437501262099222019-07-18T13:45:00.000+01:002019-07-18T13:45:00.758+01:00Kalme Skincare Basic Kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">RRP: 39.95GBP</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--What does the promo say?--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"<span style="color: #34495e; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Basic KALME Skin Care Kit</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #34495e;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #34495e;">contains the Kalme Day Defence SPF25, Kalme Night Cream and Kalme Cleanser.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <span style="font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Kalme Range</span> is a combination of unique skin care innovations to reduce redness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Five separate actives work together to nourish, repair and protect you skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Derma Sensitive </span>is a natural active from young caper buds. Scientifically shown to create clear and uniform skin tone. It also reduces skin's reactivity and increases feelings of skin comfort and suppleness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A broad sprectrum Sun Filter SPF25 </span>with UVA & UVB coverage</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">24 hour moisturisation</span> from a natural plant active keeps your skin supple and comfortable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A<span style="font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> super antioxidant</span> active neutralises free radicals and lowers the oxidative stress on your skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Perilla seed extract </span>is a naturally rich source of skin beneifical Omega 3 and Alpha Linolenic Acids."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Packaging--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The green and white packaging reflects its botanical content and the flip top lids are generally practical. However, the day cream is quite runny and often seeps into the lid, so consider storing upside down. Long-term I'd also like to see the recyclability credentials of this packaging increasing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Application and usage--</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Suggested regimen for the Kalme skincare pack:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">AM:</span> Cleanse with the Kalme Cleanser do not rinse off with water.( If using) first apply Undercoat then the Day Defence SPF25 to whole face, or just Day Defence on its own. If using then apply Kalme Chameleon Concealer to whole face rubbing in gently until the required tone match is achieved. Additional cosmetics can then be applied if required.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">PM:</span> Cleanse with the Kalme Cleanser do not rinse off with water.( If using) first apply Undercoat then apply Night Repair Cream, or just the Night Repair Cream on its own."\</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is all very easy to do. It also works fine if you use a damp flannel or muslin to remove the cream cleanser.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Appearance--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All three products are white lotions of varying thicknesses. None leave a visible residue on the face.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Scent--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All smell fresh and natural.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Texture and consistency--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The cleanser is very thick, creamy and luxurious, whereas the day defence feels more like a very runny sunscreen. The night repair cream is somewhere in between, feeling more like a normal moisturiser. None are greasy or sticky and the moisturisers absorb well, leaving no residue. The night cream and cleanser especially feel luxurious to use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Effects on the skin--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Redness is dramatically reduced, as promised, and I also saw an improvement in my acne. However, I felt like the day defence dried out my skin too much, especially on my neck, so I ended up using an alternative day cream to rectify this. The cleanser also removes makeup effectively (I cleansed twice in order to achieve this), and I love that the day cream contains SPF25 (I can confirm that I did not get sunburnt while out and about with this on!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Value for money--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Individually this amounts to just over 13GBP per product, which seems reasonable. This is a significant reduction compared to actually buying the products on their own online (they retail at 14.95GBP-19.95GBP). So the bundle of products is definitely the way forward if you want a complete regimen. I also think it's worth the money in terms of the effectiveness of the cleanser and night cream - though for myself I would give the day cream a miss. Nonetheless, I would recommend the range for anyone with sensitive skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chameleon Concealer SPF20, 19.95GBP</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kalme Skin Care Kit (Full Range), 52.95GBP*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kalme Undercoat, 9.95GBP</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Day Defence Cream+SPF30, 19.95**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*contains all the products from the basic kit plus the concealer - representing a saving of 6.95GBP.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">**note that this differs from the SPF25 cream included in the basic and full kits</span></div>
BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-71126336482486553122019-07-14T14:59:00.001+01:002019-07-15T18:37:56.064+01:00FutureYou Vitamin Supplements<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://images.ctfassets.net/xgxzphz0cmir/1201Vz4QebfHJQGrKhag8Q/3a731900af4a877a055097bb80afa344/Co-enzyme-Q10.jpg?h=250" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/xgxzphz0cmir/1201Vz4QebfHJQGrKhag8Q/3a731900af4a877a055097bb80afa344/Co-enzyme-Q10.jpg?h=250" /></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Products tested: Co-Enzyme Q10+; Vitamin B Complex+; Vitamin D+; Vitamin K2+; Cranberry+</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">RRP: from £9 for 28 tablets (1 month's supply)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--What does the promo say?--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Our range of natural health supplements are scientifically proven to deliver more of what your body needs. We carry out research to create the highest quality supplements with proven absorption and clinical benefit.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Company has close ties with Cambridge University and Addenbrooke's Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">FutureYou's product development is supported by a high-profile medical board including, among others, Professor Alf Lindberg, former head of R&D at Wyeth and Aventis and former member of the Nobel Committee and Secretary of the Medical Prize; Dr Nicholas Shenker, a consultant rheumatologist and expert in chronic pain syndromes at Addenbrooke's Hospital; Mr Peter Kirkpatrick BSc MBCHB MSc FRCS, a leading Cambridge University vascular neurosurgeon and Michael Heinrich, Head of University College London's centre for Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy."</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Individual product descriptions can be read at www.futureyouhealth.com .</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">--Packaging--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All of the vitamins come in compact boxes containing 28 tablets each, in standard foil and plastic casings, making them practical for travel. The tablets are each individually labelled with days of the week on the foil that houses them, making you more likely to remember to take them each day. The images on the boxes clearly illustrate the capsules' content and/or their benefits, using relaxing ideas that evoke both relaxation and good health.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--Usage instructions--</span></div>
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<a href="https://images.ctfassets.net/xgxzphz0cmir/kzXIJBQVGvGhsGxtqzqkd/b7acf013bb0ce53a47950eca82580858/Vitamin-D.jpg?h=250" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/xgxzphz0cmir/kzXIJBQVGvGhsGxtqzqkd/b7acf013bb0ce53a47950eca82580858/Vitamin-D.jpg?h=250" /></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Take one pill per day in all cases.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--Appearance--</span></div>
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<a href="https://images.ctfassets.net/xgxzphz0cmir/kzXIJBQVGvGhsGxtqzqkd/b7acf013bb0ce53a47950eca82580858/Vitamin-D.jpg?h=250" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The fact of the pills coming in different colours is something that can be useful if you are taking more than one type (as you can see from the above, I was taking 5 during my one-month trial, thanks to the kindness of FutureYou's PR department). However, some might find the Day-Glo colours a bit disturbing in some cases: the Vitamin B Complex+, for example, is bright blue. However, they leave no visible residue in the mouth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--Scent and taste--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">None detectable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Only mildly plasticky on the tongue - but as you swallow them whole with water, this metric is less </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">relevant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--Effects--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Addressing each of the supplements in turn:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The Co-Enzyme Q10+</b> has anti-ageing benefits, acting as a strong antioxidant. Your ability to produce this enzyme decreases with age - so to fight the free radicals that cause visible signs of ageing, this is a pretty good one to be putting into your body. Long-term, Q10 (also known as ubiquinone) has also been proved to combat Parkinson's disease, certain forms of cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure, leading to health as well as beauty benefits. <a href="https://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/cosmetics-contemplations-its-just.html">The paradox</a> of anti-ageing products is that if they're working, then nothing should happen. However, I did receive one compliment on my skin while using this product, which is encouraging. The <b style="background-color: transparent;">Vitamin K2+ </b><span style="background-color: transparent;">is also important for anti-ageing.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As well as the anti-ageing benefits outlined above, the <b>Cranberry+</b> capsules have naturally moisturising qualities (by boosting collagen production thanks to a perfect balance of fatty acids: omega 3, 6 and 9), as well as containing enzymes that control excess sebum production. The high levels of vitamins A and C can promote healthy hair, increasing lustrousness and growth. All this could explain why I also received a compliment on my hair during this trial, as well as noticing a visible clearing of my acne.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The <b>Vitamin B Complex+ </b>contains a range of B vitamins which bring a whole host of benefits, including those mentioned above. Vitamin B7, biotin, also strengthens hair and nails. I mainly noticed a strenghthening of the nails during the trial period, with them growing more quickly than usual and seeming less weak overall. B12 also helps with this. In addition, B-vitamins reduce skin redness, which is something that I noticed occurring during the trial.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Finally, while I was testing the capsules, I got about my third cold in 6 weeks. This I attribute to a perfect storm of going from being at home with my baby for 6 months to returning to work in a school environment (where approximately 1 million children have touched *everything* before you), undertaking a course of sleep restriction therapy, going on a calorie-restricted diet, and my little boy bringing home all kinds of awful from the crèche. So what impressed me was that I got over this third cold MUCH more quickly than the previous two. While this could be down to a number of factors, I also can't ignore that I was taking the <b>Vitamin D+</b>; vitamin D is well-known to help fight disease. It also repairs skin damage faster, and as I'm a person who bruises easily, and whose bruises usually take a long time to fade, I noticed, too, that one recent one cleared up much more quickly than usual.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">--Value for money--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The one-time purchase prices are as follows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Co-Enzyme Q10+, £12 (28 days' supply; 42p per day)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cranberry+, £14 (56 days' supply; 25p per day)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Vitamin B Complex+, £9 (84 days' supply; 10p per day)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Vitamin D+, £12.50 (84 days' supply; 14p per day)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Vitamin K2+, £19 (28 days' supply; 67p per day)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As you can see, prices vary wildly. Value-wise, I'd be inclined to go for the K2+ myself if purchasing these again with my own money, as it covers many of the same benefits as the Co-Enzyme Q10+ and the Cranberry+ , as well as providing a host of health advantages, for less money overall. I would also consider the B and D packages at times where I noticed weakness that I needed to repair quickly, or times where I thought I might be more vulnerable (such as going into winter).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However, there are ways to save on whichever FutureYou vitamins interest you, either via their Subscribe & Save method, which gives you a discount for signing up for regular deliveries long-term, or by buying one of their bundles. (The Women's Health bundle, for example, costs £44 on a one-time basis and £35 on the subscribe & save package, whereas buying all of the supplements it contains individually would cost you a total of £62.50.) What I would really love to see is a beauty or anti-ageing bundle that would include maximum value for all the vitamins I trialled. FutureYou are doing great work producing high-quality supplements that I would definitely recommend.</span></div>
BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-4438401157054507362019-06-30T11:23:00.004+01:002019-06-30T11:23:58.254+01:00Bioglan Beauty Collagen Effervescent Tablets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">RRP: £8.99 for 20 tablets (10 days' supply)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--What does the promo say?--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Bioglan Beauty Collagen Effervescent is specially formulated with readily absorbed hydrolysed Marine Collagen plus carefully selected vitamins and minerals to help support the maintenance of healthy looking hair, skin & nails. Each effervescent provides 500mg of Marine Collagen in a delicious berry drink. Just add 1 tablet to a glass of water or your water bottle to provide a good top up of Collagen levels. Bioglan uses Type I Collagen, which is the most abundant form of Collagen found in the body and the type found in hair, skin and nails. Biotin & Selenium contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. Vitamin C contributes to normal Collagen formation for the normal function of skin. Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails."</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Packaging--</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The hot pink and navy blue combination against the white background is really eye-catching; the lid also opens easily when you pull, but closes securely when needed. Long-term, though, I'd like to see the company moving away from plastic packaging, for all the obvious environmental reasons.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Usage--</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dissolve 2 tablets per day in cold water, and drink. This is easy to do. I have one with breakfast and another as a refreshing afternoon cooler (perfect for the current hot weather!).</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Appearance--</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The tablets are pink and create a pleasing pink fizzy drink that leaves no visible residue on teeth etc.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Taste--</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As promised, the berry flavour of the tablets is really very pleasant, making taking these no hardship.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Texture and consistency--</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The tablets are a little powdery but fizz away completely in the water to create a carbonated-style drink.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Effects--</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">This product promises to improve hair, skin and nails. I definitely got a compliment about the condition of my skin while taking these (and while not changing anything else) - so I'd definitely say it works on this front, and that was while taking only one tablet per day. So taking the recommended 2 tablets per day would show even more dramatic results. When I trialled <a href="http://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2019/01/bioglan-beauty-collagen-gummies.html">the gummies from the same range</a>, by comparison, I took the maximum dose and saw significant strengthening of my nails during that time. I cannot say I've seen drastic results regarding my hair - but then again, as mentioned, I wasn't taking the maximum dose, so this is hardly a fair assessment. Again, in my review of the gummies, a greater effect was seen when using the product exactly as recommended.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">--Value for money--</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Much of what I wrote on the review of the gummies remains valid here. Happily, the effervescent tablets are slightly better value for money, at 89p per day when taking the maximum dose (compared to a staggering £1.58 per day for the maximum dose of the gummies). So if I was going to continue, it would likely be with the effervescent tablets: they are easy and pleasant to take, and produce clear results. Would recommend.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bioglan Beauty Collagen tablets, £22.99 </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><a href="http://biancasbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2019/01/bioglan-beauty-collagen-gummies.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bioglan Beauty Collagen gummies, £8.99</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bioglan Beauty Collagen powder, £29.99</span></span></div>
BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-88859222676185650692019-05-31T11:34:00.000+01:002019-06-30T17:52:28.725+01:00Skin Doctors Exfoliating Crystals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">RRP: £18.99/100ml</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--What does the promo say?--</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Skin Doctors</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">present the</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Exfoliating Crystals</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">; a refining scrub that utilises microencapsulated beads to deliver a powerful exfoliating action, without scratching or damaging skin. Working to buff away dead and dull skin cells, the advanced crystals minimise the appearance of visible pores, wrinkles, pigmentation and uneven skin tone, revealing brighter, smoother results.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Infused with Melaleuca Alternifolia (Australian Tea Tree Oil), known for its anti-bacterial properties, its formula helps treat infections, acne and blemishes so you can experience visibly improved, refreshed and clearer skin with every use. Skin is left radiant and velvety soft. Suitable for use on the face and body."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Packaging--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The monochrome scheme, with a discreet band of silver above the lid, is both sophisticated and unisex. The flip-top lid is practical and easy to use. However, for obvious environmental reasons, it would be appreciated to see the brand moving away from plastic packaging in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Application--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cleanse the face thoroughly and pat dry before rubbing a small amount of the product over the skin. Dust off the crystals with a dry face cloth. Rinse the area thoroughly and then pat dry again. Use 1-2 times a week. All very straightforward.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Appearance--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A white paste/lotion with barely detectable white granular particles. It is emphasised on the Skin Doctors website that these are *not* microbeads (without telling us what they in fact *are*).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Scent--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The tea tree oil is subtly detectable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Texture and consistency--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Satisfyingly scrubby while still feeling moisturising.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Effects on the skin--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mattifying and calming in the immediate instance, while improving complexion long term and giving a brightening effect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Value for money--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At £18.99 a pop this is in line with other premium brands such as Ren, Clarins, Clinique and Kiehls, and quality-wise compares well with them, producing clear results. Would recommend.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">pH Balancing Cleanser, £12.99</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Gamma Hydroxy, £41.99</span></i></div>
BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-79600909917034575022019-04-29T18:40:00.002+01:002019-04-29T18:40:41.132+01:00Poppy Sloane Tres Chic Mascara Reformulated<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">RRP: £15</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--What does the promo say?--</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"We have listened! We have now made this more <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">volumising</strong>, whilst retaining all the great features of the original formulation, and it is now <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">vegan</strong> too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This smudge proof mascara is fantastic for its waterproof, flake proof and smear proof qualities. Completely coating and tubing your lashes, this mascara is super stylish – there are no fibres as bamboo has been added to give extra volume and avoid a mess with the added bonus of being anti-microbial – good for eye health. It is easily removed with plenty of water and a little bit of friction. No special makeup removers are required and it’s best not to use makeup wipes or cotton wool/pads – just water and your fingers or a flannel.</span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Want to open up your eyes? Tres Chic mascara lengthens and <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">volumises </strong>with a great curling and lifting effect with fantastic lash definition</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This waterproof mascara is made entirely in the UK. It is not tested on animals and is now completely <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">vegan </strong></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The water resistant formula repels water, sweat and tears</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sensitive eyes? This mascara is hypoallergenic and free from parabens, palm oil, bismuth, lead, mercury and phthalates. As no harsh makeup removers are required it’s great if you have sensitive skin or eyes. It’s actually best not to even use makeup wipes or cotton wool/pads – just water and your fingers or a flannel. Perfect if you like swimming or wear contact lenses</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The pigment that we use is based on an ingenious coating technology which feels unique. We offer an innovative formula based on selected raw materials which are especially suited for sensitive skin."</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Packaging--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The look of this is really sleek and modern thanks to its black and silver colour scheme. However, I would perhaps prefer the tube to be made of bamboo so as to be more in keeping with modern sensitivities regarding the biodegradability of packaging - or, at least, to have more information about whether or not this tube is recyclable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Application--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's noted on the website that you can apply this product just like a normal mascara. They recommend building up layers quickly so that increased volume can be achieved before the mascara fully sets on your lashes. To avoid clumping, I usually apply one layer on the top lashes, then one layer on the bottom lashes, before going back to the top lashes and then finally repeating along the bottom - rather than repeatedly building up layers on one set of lashes before moving on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's also recommended that you don't use any primers or lotions before applying the mascara, as it needs a dry clean surface in order to properly set.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Appearance--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Increased length and volume is promised and delivered. The fact of it being available in black only suits me as my lashes are already very dark - but people with much paler lashes might wish for it to be available in lighter brown shades (which hopefully will be along in the near future).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Texture and consistency--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I mentioned earlier about avoiding clumps - but the application technique described above is something I do as a general rule, with all brands of mascara. It may not be strictly necessary with this one as the formulation is extremely smooth, making it easy to apply.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Longevity--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This mascara definitely delivers when it comes to its waterproof qualities. I used it while swimming and even rubbed my eyes, but it didn't come off - a sheer testament to its powers and highly impressive compared to many of the flakier, heavier waterproof mascaras on the market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Again, as promised, this is easy to remove when desired, according to your chosen method, or even just with slight pressure and normal water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Value for money--</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This brand compares favourably to other high-end favourites in this price bracket, including butter LONDON and Dr Hauschka. The thought put into the ethics and quality of the product is obvious and it does exactly what it promises, performing well in the pool. Would definitely recommend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bamboo Cleansing Cloth, £5</span></div>
BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-79447324236828293532019-04-16T21:28:00.002+01:002019-04-16T21:28:34.496+01:00Neurocosmetics: the future of skincare?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With the rising trends of veganism and plastic reduction, UK-based luxury vegan skincare brand <a href="https://www.vidaforyou.com/">Vida For You</a> looks like it could be a good shout. Made with sustainable, ethically-sourced, and cruelty-free ingredients (including no parabens and no gluten), it's focused on by-products of food production and inspired by the Mediterranean. The packaging is also eco-friendly, as it's fully recyclable and plastic-free. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So far, so millennial.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But in a truly modern twist, Vida For You also claims to be part of the neurocosmetics revolution.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To a non-scientist like me (and I suspect many makeup fans), this can be tricky to get one's head around. So a little bit of Googlerummaging comes up with this:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Vida For You is of course not the only neurocosmetic range (although I suspect they might be among the first to also be vegan). <a href="https://www.aoskincare.com/blogs/news/ever-heard-of-neurocosmetics-you-will">AO Skincare</a> makes clear links on their page between emotional stress and the effect of this on the skin - and how their neurocosmetic approach can "ensure skin stays healthy and youthful for longer." <a href="http://www.taiva.eu/en/why">Taiva</a> is also currently using patented neurocosmetic formulations such as Neuraguard and Neutrazen, which allegedly stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, soothe irritated skin, and protect skin from UV light.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333;">But the first mention I found of neurocosmetics comes to us all the way from 2013. The researchers - <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236240531_Natural_Ingredient_for_advanced_neurocosmetics">Morganti et al</a> -</span><span style="color: #333333;"> emphasise the nano element of neurocosmetics - namely, their ability to penetrate multiple skin layers. They also provide handy background information, such as the basis of neurocosmetics not just in traditional Chinese medicine, but also in our nervous, immune, cutaneous and endocrine systems. Of course, our brain communicates with our skin, via the activity of various peptide-signals, in order to cause mitosis (cell generation) and apoptosis (cell degeneration). We've all heard of penta-peptides thanks to various skincare adverts, so this is all starting to sound familiar - and more than mere flimflammery. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Nanoparticles of substances such as hyaluronic acid (yep, you've heard of that one too) present in neurocosmetics help to neutralise negative environmental signals (such as UVA/UVB). It appears that "brain and skin may be influenced by ingredients that activate many processes of cellular protection and regeneration, slowing down or stopping the premature cell apoptosis".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333;">Two years after the appearance of this research, Gabrielle Moro and Pierre-Yves Morvan gave a <a href="https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Product-innovations/NEUROCOSMETIC-The-New-Science-of-Aging">webinar</a> further linking the ageing of neurons to the ageing of the skin. Further to this, also in 2015, industry expert Belinda Carli <a href="https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2015/10/15/Will-neuro-cosmetics-be-the-next-big-trend">commented</a> on the increasing use of "feel good" chemicals that then "prolong cell life and/or regulate inflammatory responses" - promoting the idea of skin wellness, and tying in well to Vida For You's idea of enhancing the healthy</span><span style="color: #333333;"> appearance of the skin, while reducing fine lines and combating sensitive skin issues.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333;">Vida For You's products claim to</span><span style="color: #333333;"> use ingredients that can stimulate the brain/skin signal exchange, which are also known as pattern-referred adaptogens. These adaptogens can affect the skin and respond to external stress and pressure by increasing internal protective forces, stimulating the immune system, and having a positive effect on the wellbeing and health of the user.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333;" /><span style="color: #333333;">Founder Eddy Emilio said: “The mind-body connection is not a new philosophy and the relationship between emotions and skin reaction has been recognised for decades. The key to this exchange is neurotransmitters and the messages sent between the skin and the brain, so by activating or reducing this action our products are able to directly influence skin behaviour. </span><span style="color: #333333;">Consumers will see dramatic differences in the overall wellness of their skin, including reduced sensitivities, wrinkle reduction and an overall rejuvenated glow, while bringing back their natural balance to help ensure skin stays healthy and younger for longer.”</span></span><a href="http://naturalawakeningsokc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/skin-wellness-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://naturalawakeningsokc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/skin-wellness-1.jpg" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="517" height="130" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In short, it sounds like this could be just what the current generation is looking for: ecological, ethical and effective skincare that meets individual needs, and all via veganism.</span>BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176960399851077141.post-25563633093106012962019-04-07T10:55:00.001+01:002019-04-07T10:55:30.633+01:00Lush Beak Street Shower Bomb<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">RRP: £2.75</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--What does the promo say?--</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"This luxurious Easter treat will sing a serenade to the senses thanks to its sweet and spicy scent. Take a sniff (and a selfie) before stepping into the shower and allowing this indulgent shower bomb to foam up in the palm of your hands. Sweep the custard-coloured foam all over your skin to lavish in the moreish fragrance of buttery popcorn while maize flour gently exfoliates. You’ll be in beak condition in no time."</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Packaging--</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In typical Lush style, this is minimal. Mine came in a brown paper bag.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rub over wet skin while showering to create a glorious foam!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Appearance--</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This limited-edition shower bomb, made especially for Easter, is called Beak Street, thanks to being shaped and coloured like an Easter chick's beak. Its vibrant yellow-orange pyramid breaks down into a bright foam on contact with water. No visible residue is left on the skin.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While described as akin to popcorn in the promotional materials, I found that there was a citrus element too, which is more in keeping with the "sweet and spicy" description. I chose it because it seemed to have a lively and refreshing fragrance - perfect for waking you up in the morning or for that post-gym shower. I was not disappointed.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Texture and consistency--</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The foam is luxurious and plentiful, making for a real treat. However, it also has a gently exfoliating element thanks to the maize and flour starch that the shower bomb also contains.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Effects on the skin--</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Skin felt moisturised and exfoliated. I'd say that's a win.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">--Value for money--</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your £2.75 gives you a generous shower's worth of foam. If you are careful (and have a tin in which to store the remains) you could be more conservative and make it last two showers. This makes it definitely a lot more expensive compared to a normal shower gel; we are definitely in treat territory here. However, it's cheaper than a bath bomb, and overall represents a smart move from Lush: in these times of increased environmental concern, it's worth promoting showers over baths, and proving that the former can be as luxurious an experience as the latter. As I love the scent, I'm hoping they will transfer it to other products available for longer-term purchase once Easter has passed - and in the meantime, I look forward to trying other shower bombs too.</span><br />
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Other shower bombs available (all at the same price): Karma, Sleepy, Strawberry Hill, Koyaanisqatsi, Not Sleepy<br />
Shower Body Conditioners, from £8.50<br />
Naked Shower Gels, £8.95<br />
Shower Jellies, from £8.95<br />
Shower Gels, from £5.95<br />
Carrot Shower Oil, £4.95<br />
Oaty Creamy Dreamy Shower Cream, £12.95BiancaPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04701757541161509783noreply@blogger.com0