Fragrance Reviews

Hi lovelies I hope you are all well. It has been so chilly these last couple of days that it's starting to feel more like Xmas.

I have five products to review for you today so here are my thoughts on them :)

Morrisons Total Confidence Candy Pink Antiperspirant Deodorant ~ 250ml

Up to 24 hours protection against wetness and odour. Alcohol free, PH balanced and dermatologically tested.

This antiperspirant deodorant works well enough for me. This has a soft powdery scent that is quite subtle. I would prefer a lid if I were to travel with it though in case it sprayed in my bag. This was approximately £1.00 which is handy to pick up on my weekly shop.

Morrisons Total Confidence Crystal Waters Antiperspirant Deodorant ~ 250ml

My thoughts are the same about this spray. The only difference is that the scent is more fresh than the Candy Pink.

Morrisions Delight Lasting Fragrance ~ 75ml

A cool and fruity fragrance. Long lasting and dermatologically tested.

I am not a fan of these body sprays from Morrisions. I previously tried the Tantalise scent which I could really smell alcohol in. I could really smell it in this one too. I will therefore not be trying out the other scents in this range. This again was around the £1.00 mark.

Revlon Charlie Essence Perfumed Body Fragrance ~ 50ml

An enchanting creation of zesty fruits, velvet florals and musk.

I received this as part of a gift set from my Mum last January for My Birthday. It had rolled under my unit, but I found it when I was tidying up. I enjoyed using this around Halloween and Bonfire Night as the packaging of the bottle seemed quite fitting. It was an okay spray, but the scent was not as magical as the bottle looks. At the moment you can purchase the single 75ml bottle for 82p at Superdrug, link. 

Roger & Gallet Rose Imaginaire Fresh Fragrant Water ~ 100ml for £32.00

I received this product at the Roger & Gallet Blogger Evening in September 2012. I previously described the scent as 'very delicate and womanly. Lovely for daytime freshness'. This is a very subtle fragrance that to me is somewhere between a perfume and a liquid body spray. I don't think that you could ever over apply this because it is not heavy at all. I have added a link above to Marks & Spencer although it is available from other stockists.

So that's my reviews for today's post. What are your current favourite body fragrances? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

Feeling Fresh

Hello beauties. What have you been up to today? I have three products to review for keeping you body fresh so here goes :)

Left: Nivea Fresh Natural 24 Hour Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, £2.00 for 150ml

I picked this up at a chemist while on my travels. It has a lovely clean and fresh powder room scent. It's gentle formula did not cause irritation after underarm shaving. I would pick this up again.

Centre: Right Guard Women 48 Hour Total Defence 5 Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, £1.00 for 150ml

I picked this up in Poundland and I really like it. It has a very linen fresh scent. The total defence 5 stands for fighting perspiration, preventing odour, long-lasting freshness, instant response formula and triple stain protection. I would use this again.

Right: Morrisons Tantalise Body Spray

This is said to be a delicious and zingy fragrance. This was around the £1.00 mark. I didn't overly enjoy using this product as you could really smell the alcohol in it. There are other scents in this range which I may try, but if they smell of alcohol like this one they won't be favourites of mine.

Have you found any long lasting anti-perspirant deodorants that are clean and fresh smelling as well as less staining? What are your favourite body sprays? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

 

Teeth & Lips

Helllooooooo :) It's me again back with a wee post. I have two products to review for you today that are for everyday use.

Top: Strawberry ChapStick SPF 10, £1.05

This lip salve had a lovely sweet, but not at all sickly strawberry scent. The texture of this product is very balmy. This kept my lips in pretty good condition. I would suggest perhaps keeping this in the fridge during the summer though when you are at home as it tends to melt and get a bit messy. Mine actually broke and fell off about half way through.

Bottom: Morrisons Total Care Fluoride Whitening Toothpaste

I think this was around the £1.00 mark. This was fine for everyday use, but it was a bit on the pasty side. I didn't notice any whitening benefits from this product, but to be honest I don't think any I have used have ever actually whitened my teeth. I did drop this when I used it a few times and the lid snapped off. A bit of a pain, but it was my fault really.

What are your favourite lip saviours as I do get dry, chapped lips? Also, have you ever found a whitening toothpaste that actually whitens? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

 

Shaved

Hi All and how are we? Today I wanted to talk to you about two rather basic products that are a necessary part of body care life and they are for shaving.

Left: Morrisons Sensitive Aloe Vera Shave Gel, £1.10 for 200ml

This shave gel works really well for shaving and is a very good price. The fact that I can pick it up on my weekly shop is a bonus too. I would buy this again if I needed one at the last minute, but the scent puts me off a little as to me it smells a bit masculine. When I am shaving my legs I want to feel womanly and sexy not masculine in any way.

Superdrug 5 Pack Twin Blade Disposable Ladies Razors With A Lubricating Strip, £1.29

I find these razors really annoying and I will not repurchase them so let me tell you why. They are a bit too sharp and I have nicked myself with them more than I would like. The bit that annoys me most about them though is that the heads on them tend to come off while shaving. This is not good when trying to fish around in the bath for a blade with half shaved legs. Obviously putting the blade back on is not fun with wet hands either. When I tried to put the blade back on one it broke too.

I hope that this has helped some of you by reviewing these two products. Please let me know in the comments below if you enjoy these basic type of reviews as I do try and review everything for you.

Love to you all

 

Personal Hygiene & Feminine Protection

Hi there Beauties. What have you been up to today? Anything fab? Today I want to touch upon the subjects of personal hygiene and feminine protection. 

 

Left: Morrisons Total Confidence 24 Hr Protection Crystal Waters Antiperspirant Deodorant

Up to 24 hours protection against wetness and odour. Alcohol free. 

Shake well, hold about 15cm from underarm and spray. 

On my weekly shop this is another product I picked up to try. This has a fresh scent and works well. I really wish products would start saying 8 hours or more protection for example instead of saying 24 hour protection and in the fine print saying up to 24 hours. I would always shower/bath and reapply before this time, but I just wish we could have a more honest sell. I would buy this again, but this may not be great for those who travel as it does not come with a lid. This was about £1.00 I believe. 

Top Right: Morrisons 16 Ultra Towels Without Wings Regular

Maximum protection with a stay dry cover that draws liquid into the towel's absorbent core, helping to keep you fresh and dry. Individually wrapped. Shaped for comfort.

Peel and remove backing pouch. Press firmly onto briefs. Do not flush down the toilet after use.

Again I believe these were £1.00. These worked well for protection, moulded nicely around the pelvic area and stayed in place. They are a bit larger than my usual sanitary protection, but they are slim and unnoticeable. It would be better if they had a sticker of some sort to seal the wrapper after use. Not ideal, especially if you are not in your own home and would prefer a little more discretion. That being said I would repurchase these if I couldn't get my usual ones which I will speak about next.

Bottom Right: Bodyform 16 Normal Ultra, 99p

Shaped to fit your body. Heart at the front for easy positioning. Dry fast absorption for a dry and comfortable feeling.

I have been picking these up from the 99p Stores for a while now. I am sure you can also pick them up in most places like Boots and Superdrug or a chemist, but I think this is the cheapest place I have found to get them. These work just as well as the above for absorption and protection. They are a little smaller so a slightly better fit. I know most of us don't feel as feminine or good about ourselves when we have our period, but the cute heart on these gives a girly touch and who doesn't want that. These do have a sticker tab which you have to peel off from the new towels wrapper and re-position to wrap your used towel so it's a step up from the above towels. I just wish the stickers were a little bigger and more secure as I'm sure I'm not the only one who has noticed the towel unwrap itself just before you dispose of it or even in the bin. 

A quick tip girls is that if you use the end of a loo roll place your used towel wrapped as normal inside the cardboard insert, fold in half and put into the waste to be sure that it won't open and cause embarrassment.

I hope this didn't make any of you feel awkward. I have never thought about discussing sanitary protection before, but let's face it most of us women have to deal with periods every month and guys know that we do so why not find the best protection for you during that rubbish time.

What are the best products you have found for protecting against body odour? Are there any feminine protection or hygiene products that you can recommend? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

Body Beauty: Bathe, Scent & Moisturise

Ello, ello all. Welcome back to Beautiful Addictions. Today I have three reviews for you of products for the body.

Left: Morrisons Creme Bath Orchid White 

Pour under warm running water to create a bath full of bubbles. Use within 24 months of opening.

I have already reviewed the shower creme of this range here. This has the same baby soft type of scent as that. It's very clean and pure. I believe this was less than £1.00 for 1 litre. Myself and my fella both use this and it has lasted us ages. It's good to know it's guy friendly too so it saves buying two separate bottles if you share. This actually produces a good amount of bubbles too. I have already bought another one of these and will do so again.

Centre: Revlon Charlie Red Perfumed Body Fragrance, Currently 84p for 75ml

Hold can 15cm from the body and spray.

My Mum bought me this in a set of four sprays for my birthday, Link. Mine is a 50ml can, but you can purchase the 75ml size from Superdrug shown in the link above. I usually wear body spray rather than perfume if I am just at home for the day so it's always good to try new ones. I remember being given a Charlie perfume when I was very young and I'm sure it featured some red in the design so I didn't have very high hopes for this one as I found the perfume too old for me. I know I am much older now, but that memory still made me feel like this may be a more mature scent. I was however nicely surprised as the mix of flowers and spicy fruits are pleasing. It's not expensive so if it's not for you it shouldn't be too much of a disappointment. 

Right: Keep Clean And Moisturise Luxury Body Lotion Pomegranate Noir, 99p for 250ml

Pump into hands and lather over your body.

I picked up this range in the 99p Stores, Link. I described this scent in that post as a 'very light scent that is soft, yet a little musky at the same time'. I would still have to agree with that. It's very creamy and a thick formula that feels great on the skin. More of a body butter than a lotion I would say. The cream itself I love, but the packaging doesn't work so well. I am not very good usually at getting these pump designs initially to pop up ready for use so the fella was called in and sorted it. About a third of the way into the bottle the cream seemed almost too thick to pass up the tube. I had to keep unscrewing the pump, swirling the cream around and using it from there. Eventually I went to the swirl and scoop method to get the product out as the pumps dispenser fell off. I could put it back on, but it just seemed easier to do it this way. Overall I still really like the cream. If you can find another pump to fit the bottle that might work better then this would be fab. I may just have a dodgy one, but I have the other scents to try and will let you know.

I have tried a few of Morrisions beauty products now, but which ones do you recommend? Have you got a favourite body fragrance that you think I might like? Have you found any bargains in the 99p Stores? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

 

Bathroom Bodycare

Hi Everyone. Are you feeling happy today? I hope you are. I have a few products to tell you about that I have been using in the bathroom so here we go :)

Left: Morrisons Shave Gel, 200ml

For those of you that are new to my blog I usually do my weekly shop in Morrisons and sometimes pick up beauty products along the way. They have great everyday basics and this is my latest product of the bunch I have tried. This is suitable for sensitive skin and dermatologically tested. The product itself is a green gel that lathers into a nice creamy texture perfect to prep the skin for shaving. I think this was about £1.00 so it's great value. The only thing is try not to push down too much on the dispenser as too much product comes out and gets wasted. Other than that it's great and one that I already have repurchased. It contains aloe and has a subtle, clean scent.

Centre: Superdrug Essentials 10 Disposable Twin Blade Razors (One Shown Only), 99p

These have a fixed head and a lubricant strip which I hadn't noticed until writing this review if I'm honest. These are absolutely brilliant and fantastic value. They give a great close shave, but they are sharp and I have nicked myself a couple of times from not being careful so that's my fault. I have already repurchased these and will do so again.

Right: Simple Kind To Skin Invigorating Shower Gel, £2.09 for 250ml

I received this product as a Xmas gift. There is no perfume or colour in this product. The Simple products I have previously used are as the name suggests simple. They never seem to have much of an odour or harsh feeling so are probably used most by sensitive skins. I like the smell of the mint in this, but when I actually used it I didn't notice the mint fragrance much in the shower. When using the end of the product it was pretty hard to get it all out and I do hate product waste so perhaps the packaging is something they could look into.

So that's my reviews for today. What are your favourite shaving products? Do you like Morrisons basics? Do you have any Simple product favourites? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

 

Mixed Product Reviews #5

Hi there my Beauty Addicted Lovelies. I hope you had a fine weekend. I didn't get up to much really which was nice in a way. I have been collecting up the packaging from products I have used up to let you know what my thoughts are on them so here they are :)

Left To Right:

Clinique Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser, £14.40 for 150ml or $19.50 for 5 oz

For dry, combination, oily and normal skin types. Effectively removes makeup and sunscreen prior to skin cleansing. Skin feels moist, clean, and fresh. 

Thoroughly wet hands and face. Squeeze a pea sized dot onto palm and work into a rich lather. Massage over face avoiding eye area. Rinse off and follow with 3-Step Skin Care System.

I won this product in a charity raffle at work. This doesn't have a distinctive scent. It felt fine to use on the skin. It did help to clean my skin and remove make-up, but there were just a few traces left when I rinsed this off so I used either make-up remover or face wipes as I would do anyway. There are beads in this, but I didn't really feel like they exfoliated my skin or anything as they weren't abrasive and I believe just got washed away.

Morrisons Pack Of 2 Toothbrushes (One Shown), 20p for two

I thought I would include this toothbrush as these were such great value. Usually I use an electric toothbrush, but if I ever run out of replacement heads I sometimes use a regular toothbrush as an in between. While in Morrisons I picked up this pack of two toothbrushes as for 20p I thought I'd give them a go. These have lasted so well. The bristles are sturdy, but not too harsh when brushing and there is no fall out.

Max Factor Ageless Elixir 2 in 1 Foundation + Serum (Light Ivory 40) SPF15, £12.18 or $21.95

Ageless Elixir foundation simultaneously helps to protect against the ageing effects of the sun, keeping skin moisturised and protected to help you look and feel your best. The secret to the foundation’s innovation is in the well-blended, ‘elixir’ formula, which helps to:

1. Deliver instant medium to high coverage – through Ageless Elixir's specially treated pigments that reflect light. 

2. Improve skin tone by protecting and hydrating via the moisturising skincare formula.

I was previously sent this product for free which I reviewed here in the shade Natural 50. The shade Light Ivory 40 I purchased myself as I felt light I could do with a lighter shade which you can see in this post here. My thoughts are the same as my original review, but I think this shade suits my skin tone better.

Blink + Go Long Lasting Black Mascara, £12.95

I received this product in my December 2011 GlossyBox where you can find all information about this product.

I found this to be good for how deep the black was, but a little clumpy. It made my lashes look a bit thicker because of the clumping, but I prefer a more separated look.

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Morrisons Handwash Pearl, Less than £1.00 for 500ml

I have picked up this product many times on my weekly shop and it does what it's meant to. It has barely any scent which is soft and clean. I think this is around 60p which is such a value product and one which I will continue to repurchase.

Decleor Aromessence Spa Relax, £21.51 for 100ml

Aromessence Spa Relax is a pure concentrate of essential oils carefully formulated to bring you serenity and well-being. This light, yet luxurious oil works in perfect harmony with your skin to envelop your body with an intensly soothing sensation, soothe and ease away tension, relax your mind due to the potent olfactory benefits of its essential oils (Somalian Myrrh and Incense, Indian Sandalwood) and soften your skin and leave it silky smooth. Made in France.

I have no idea where I got this. It was either a present or a free gift with purchase from somewhere. This really does have a relaxing scent. Just smelling it makes me feel at ease. My fella and I use it for back massages. It's so soothing and makes you want to sleep.

Keep Clean And Shower Luxury Shower Gel Pomegranate Noir, 99p for 250ml

I picked up a few of these in various scents from the 99p Stores which you can see here. In that initial impressions post I describe this scent as 'soft, yet a little musky at the same time'. I really like it and I have picked up a few more already in case they stop selling it. My only fail with this is I wish it had a pump dispenser like the creams.

So that's all the mixed product reviews until I collect up some more for you. I hope you found this post helpful. Have you found any product discoveries that you now can't live without? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

Mixed Product Reviews #4

Hey there my special Beauty Addicts. I hope you are all doing well and don't have the January blues or anything. I have a post for you today including lots of mixed product reviews so I will get straight into it.

Left To Right:

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, From £4.50 or $26.42 on amazon.com

I received this product in my August 2012 GlossyBox. Initially I wasn't sure if I liked the idea of a facial oil, but I have to say I really like this product. As advised I massaged this into my face and neck with dry hands and then washed it off in the shower. It did not make my skin feel greasy at all. Just clean and smooth on the surface. My skin is dry though so I am not sure how oily skins would find this works for them. I would totally recommend this product as top cleanser.

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, £29.48 for 75g

I received this in my November 2012 GlossyBox. I had heard so many people raving about this product that I hoped I wouldn't be disappointed with it and I certainly wasn't. I love this product. The rice bran granules are so fine that they do not irritate my skin which usually becomes sensitive if I exfoliate my face more than twice a week. Being that this is a daily facial exfoliant I was a bit concerned, but I wanted to see how it worked so I used it every day after using the cleansing oil shown above. I shook the product into my hand and with a little water made a fine granulated paste which I massaged all over my face and neck in circular motions. This product I would certinly recommend to determine deeply cleansed and smooth skin. The combination of the cleanisng oil and this daily exfoliant made my skin squeaky clean literally every day.

Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Day Cream Normal To Dry Skin, Currently £2.99 for 75ml

I needed a face moisturiser and wanted to try something new. As Superdrug have some great products in their Essentials range I thought I would give this a try. This product has lasted me such a long time and for the price of currently £2.99 I would certainly recommend giving it a go. It feels so smooth on the skin and lovely to apply. A little goes a long way with this product and it has SPF 15. It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. This product also comes in a pot for Normal To Combination Skin. There is a night cream and other products in this range which I will look into picking up.

Elizabeth's Daughter The Purifying Mask, £18.99 for 100ml

I was given this sample for free at the Vitality Boutique, Bluewater in September 2012. This is a lightly muddy looking mask. I don't really have much to say about this product as I didn't really feel any benefit from using it. It is recommended to use once or twice a week and I only had one use out of this so if anyone has used it regularly and can give more information please leave your comments below.

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Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Fluoride Toothpaste, Various prices

I was also given this sample at the above mentioned event. Every once in a while my teeth can become sensitive, but because they were not particularly sensitve when I was using this product I can't really say if it works for that reason. If you have sensitive teeth and have tried this please leave your thoughts below. If you Google this there are many links to various prices.

Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain Forever Pink, £16.50 or $28.35

I received this product in my February 2012 JolieBox. I didn't try this on my cheeks as I don't think I would like the feel of it there. As it is meant to change colour I didn't really want to use it there either. It was a nice tinted balm to use on my lips, but I accidently squished it in the lid when I forgot to screw it down so I used it up by scooping it out with a cotton bud, whoops :)

E.L.F. Studio Translucent Matifying Powder, £3.75 or $3.00

This product I have reviewed in my previous post here.

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Possibility Raspberry Pavlova Ultra Rich Shower Gel, Shampoo & Bubble Bath

I picked this up last year in Savers when they had it on a deal for £1.00. This product smells sweet like berry pastel sweets. That's the only way I can describe it. This is the last of the four from this range that I picked up.

Here is the recipe if you want to give it a go. They had this on the New Look website for £1.00, but it is now out of stock so I'm not sure if you can still pick up this product, sorry.

Molton Brown Warming Eucalyptus Bath & Shower Therapy, Various Places to buy for approx £18 or $30

I was given this sample when I picked up some products in store for my Mum while Xmas shopping. I was given this sample by the assistant that served me as she said it would relax me. I must have looked stressed while Xmas shopping or something, ha ha. I only used this in the shower, but this does have a gorgeously soothing and relaxing aroma. I could imagine it any spa. I have never bought anything from Molton Brown for myself or been given it as a present, but I would like to try some as they do really nice products. They do this Travel Size Bath & Shower Gel Set which I think would be good for trying out their scents.

Morrisons Shower Creme Orchid White

I don't remember the exact price of this I'm afraid, but I'm sure it was less than £1.00 for 400ml of product. The smell is that baby type smell. Very pure. I would pick this up again.

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Anatomicals Don't Just Clean It Woman, Scrub It Body Scrub, £2.99

I received this product in my October 2012 GlossyBox. I still find this product name funny to read. This was an okay body exfoliator. The scent is fruity and uplfiting.

Ted Baker Bodywear Gentle Body Scrub, Various Prices

This I believe I received in a gift set Xmas 2011. Again this was an okay body scrub. The scent is a lot more subtle. I would suggest searching on Google for this one.

Superdrug Body & Hand Lotion, Currently £1.39 for 375ml

There were 3 or 4 scents of this product when I picked this up. It is not named by scent so I will just say the red one. This has a very creamy and soft scent. The cream itself feels gorgeous. I would defintely pick this product up again. Such great value as it lasts ages.

That's all the products I have used up lately folks. I will keep trying out more and let you know how I get on with them. Which proudcts have you been loving and loathing? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

Pumpkin Playtime

Hi Beauties. It's nearly Monday already wow. Here is something that will hopefully brighten up my working week next week. I noticed that Morrisons are selling pumpkins very cheaply at the moment. I bought two for £1.00 each. The larger ones are £2.00 each. I bought two as I wanted one for work and one for at home. I asked my work colleagues if they wanted to get the smaller ones for our desks to see what designs people would come up with just for fun. So here are mine .....

I used nail polishes, glitters, glitter eyeliner, star stickers and nail art pens for this pumpkin.

With this pumpkin I just cut out the top with a sharp knife on a slant so the top doesn't fall in. I scooped out the insides & cut out the face. I lit a tea light candle inside.

I'm not sure which one I will take to work. Probably the glitter one as I can't light the candle at work.

Have you been creative with pumpkins or anything else for Halloween. If so, link your creations in the comments below.




Love to you all

All Juiced Up

Ello Lovelies. Are you having a good Sunday? I'm having a bit of a chill today. Looks like the weather is going to be good for the next few days which makes me smile. As it has been so warm I have been craving cold drinks and when I was in Morrisons on Friday I picked up these beauties.

When I saw these dilute juice drinks I just couldn't resist. They are usually 79p each, but these were on an offer of 2 for £1.20. That's just 60p per bottle. I like the apple & strawberry squash, but the raspberry ripple squash is a winner for me. It tastes great, but I think I love it more because it makes me feel like a child if I'm honest :) These bottles are 1 litre each and contain just 4 calories in a diluted 250ml serving. There are no artificial colours or flavours and no added sugar. I try to be good when I can so I don't feel guilty when drinking this as it's better than when I drink loads of fizzy drinks or pure juices. There are many other flavours in this range if these don't take your fancy. 

Have you tried any of the other flavours from this range? Any likes/dislikes?

Love to you all