A beauty blogger presents....reviews, swatches, updates and more!

Friday, 13 July 2012

Bodyshop Buriti baby towel!

Hello!

Recently I have been enjoying going to the bodyshop as they have revamped their stores and partially their image. They have come out with quite a few goodies that are new! Having said that this towel is part of an older range of their products called 'Buriti Baby'. Now don't laugh but it is a line aimed for toddlers ;p however I have found they are gentle and perfect for baby soft skin. I bought this towel after reading a book about curly hair care, mentioning that it is better to use a microfibre towel for drying hair  since its far more gentle. What I really love is that it has a microfibre side but also a normal cotton side. You get the best of both worlds! Also has the cutest bird embroidery on one edge <3


Sunday, 8 July 2012

Review: L'Occitaine Almond shower oil

So far this is my favourite L'occitaine find! It is a cleansing shower oil and leaves the softest post shower skin ever. I found it to be great after using a body scrub as it replenishes the exfoliated skin fantastically. I didn't like the scent too much in store but after using it I realised the smell blossoms after it comes in contact with water! Its a luxurious shower treat and I definitely recommend this to everyone :)



Sunday, 24 June 2012

New Health Supplement Regime

Recently I started taking some other supplements alongside my vitamin C tabs, they are not medically related and I wanted to try them out to see if they helped my body in general. So I had a mini Iherb.com and Holland & Barrett trip...

Vitamin C chewy tablets
Sea kelp tablets
Natures plus papaya enzyme chewables



Tuesday, 19 June 2012

May - June 2012 Favourites

Hey guys seems like its been a while since I have uploaded a favourites post...but here it is in its full summer glory!! I have been loving these products in the build up to my favourite season...

Design Line Olive oil leave in conditioner - Smells clean and fresh, works well for when I want to leave my hair curly. The best part about it is its texture...smooth, creamy yet almost like a serum cream!

Clinique Chubby stick in Pudgy Peony - This product is as cute as its name, a lovely raspberry shade with a moisturising formula. Lovely even to put on without using a mirror.

Lush skin drink facial moisturiser - Fabulous for dry flaky skin! I especially enjoy it as a night cream, however definitely not for those of you who have oily skin types as it is a heavy duty moisturiser.

Lanes Health tea tree and witch hazel cream - MY FAVOURITE acne product up to date, it stings but clears up the redness by the time I wake up in the morning! LOVE IT.

ELF blushed and bronzing powder duo - lovely soft blush of a coral shade and perfectly blendable bronzer, a great kit for everyday and on the go application. Nice packaging too :)



Friday, 6 April 2012

HAUL: Bath time and hand care

This was a small yet useful haul! I spent the day with a lovely friend of mine and also got some great stuff.
My new found love for lounging around in comfy bathrobes - sorted by this Yves Delorme (Paris) bath robe. Thought it was a spa appropriate colour, a lovely pastel/mint green with large pockets to warm up with. The best thing is the material, a towel fabric which is great for drying off in after relaxing showers.




Bronnley Lime and Bergamot conditioning hand cream - It had an interesting serum like texture with a scent that I just loved instantly. Sort of like a zesty woody smell. It mentions that it is a hand cream but I have used it on my body so far and enjoyed it just as much.



Herbacin Wuta Kamille + Glycerine hand cream - I bought this for my hand bag since especially in the colder months I tend to get dry bits between my fingers and my hands in general. Its a lovely thick moussey texture that soaks in fast and it has a gently almost baby like smell :)

Review : Nuxe Huile prodigieuse



I have really enjoyed using this Product it makes my hair soft and manageable without weighing it down and making it look greasy...an unappealing look we all try hard to avoid haha I received the sample size version in a glossy box and it's lasted me ages and I've barely made a dent in it. It is an oil meant for face body or hair, I particularly recommend it for your legs it leaves them soft, smelling good and with that hint of golden shimmer! I have seen the full size available in spaceynk which is a delight since its relatively easy to access in the uk or online. Recommended !

Review: Oliva pure olive oil soap

This was purchased at a local health food store and has turned out to be a great facial soap for my dry skin. Most soap bars strip moisture from my skin, however this left my skin strangely soft! It has a clean yet olive like scent and the downside is that it does sting your eyes and so cannot be used as eye make up remover. I keep it in my shower caddy and use it in the morning to cleanse my face. I wish this soap came in a liquid form, it would be easier to travel with. Packaging was cute and simple, not the most eye catching but got the message across.