November 16, 2008
Is anyone else obsessed with Cult Beauty?? I can’t stop trawling through their products and adding to my long shopping list. I’m lucky in that I rarely need to actually buy many products due to my job, yet with Cult Beauty I just can’t stop myself.
I recently treated myself to a Kirst McLeod Clarifying Clay Exfoliator and Sophyto Deep Pore Foaming Cleanser - both of which I love and will tell you all about soon!
I’m super jealous of the whole CB team - I’ve been a fan of their blog for a long time and now I’m hooked on the site, a huge congratulations to them on their massive success.
November 16, 2008
One of the best skincare ranges I have ever tried is from Karin Herzog. Their tasty chocolate products not only smell delish, they work wonders on my skin. Consisting of a balmy cleanser, silky moisturiser and oxygen pumping treatment this trio of cocoa beauty treats is a must-try if you feel like you’re not getting enough from your everyday skincare routine.
The cleanser is oil based and melts makeup really easily, it is also very gentle and doesn’t over power the skin. I like to remove it with a muslin cloth so I get a bit of exfoliating in on the action too. The comfort cream works well with cleanser, sinking nicely into the skin and giving a great base for makeup. Of course, it all smells like chocolatey heaven too - a great pick me up in the morning!
The best product by far though is the Choco 2 Treatment Cream. As well as cocoa it contains 2% oxygen, vitamins E, C, and D, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sesame and avocado oils. After a week or two of use my skin was noticeably improved. My blemishes had diminished massively and my skin just feels damn good - comfortable, clear and clean.
The products aren’t cheap - a set of all three 50ml products will set you back £110.00, but you get what you pay for and although the packages are small they are surprisingly long lasting. A definite recommendation from yours truly.
November 11, 2008
I’ve been flu-ridden for quite a few days now. Last week I woke up to a painful and scratchy throat and I quickly progressed into a feverish mess. A couple of things have been getting me through my symptoms.
Firstly, Throat Coolers are my new bff. Seriously. When you have a high temperature and your throat feels like you have swallowed barbed wire you can’t get better than these babies. The ice sticks are vitamin C and honey supplements which really ease painful throats as well as giving some mild relief when you’re horribly hot and sweaty. The added menthol helps clear out the stuffy senses too - fab! Just pop them in the freezer and away you go.
Secondly, Olbas Oil Lozenges are lovely and soothing. They don’t pack quite as big of a punch as the rest of the Olbas Oil range but they are sharp enough to relieve a slightly stuffy nose. I find they really come in to use when I get that nagging feeling in my chest which threatens an episode of unstoppable coughing. Sucking on one of these seems to repel it!
November 9, 2008
Well it has been 4 weeks since my last post so a big apologies to all of you! I have got a new job working at spire.com and have had a whirlwind month trying to settle in. But now I’m back and I have LOADS of wonderful reviews for you and, as I missed chocolate week, a tonne of them are on a particularly sweet theme.
Stay tune this week for some awesome products!
October 2, 2008
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Ginvera Marvel Gel is truly incredible. I have never used anything like it and I wanted to share with you the benefits of this little wonder.
The green gel comes in a teeny tube for £15 but that’s OK - you only need a tiny bit for it to work its magic. The gel is an exfoliater with a big difference. Simply rub the lime-green gunk into the face and soon you’ll notice a flaky paste forming.
This paste is a build up of dead skin which the Marvel Gel has picked up… which is gross but great! When the gel has dried up simply wash away the flakes and any residue and you’re good to go.
Skin is incredibly soft and smooth and much more receptive to moisturiser.
Marvel Gel is particularly good for skin which is prone to the occasional pimple or for suffers of milia, whiteheads and blackheads. My white heads have been significantly reduced since I began using this product just a few days ago, and acne scars have been lightened.
This product really lives up to its name, it has turned my skin into a real marvel and now I can’t live without it.
September 30, 2008
I’m always praising wipe off toners. I love the refreshing, super clean feeling I gain from sliding a toner-soaked cotton ball over my face after cleansing. Now I have a new toner love… Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner.
Firstly, the range is organic so all you natural skincare lovers can tick that box! Secondly, the fragrance is to die for. A very light rose aroma.
Now, rose scents are flooding my bathroom. I can’t get enough of it, so stick some rose in skincare and I’m in heaven. This toner is off to a good start.
But what about results? Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner has the versatility which a wipe off toner doesn’t. Apply it after cleansing, after moisturising, to the face or to the body. I’ve been using it everyday after applying makeup. Not only does it set my foundation but it softens and blends a made-up face. What’s more you can pop it in your handbag and use it to freshen up during the day, without disturbing your make-up.
If you are prone to getting hot in the night then you need this - keep it by your bedside table for a mid-night cool down.
