BODY CARE PRODUCTS

Hi lovelies. How has your week been? I had work as usual, enjoyed pancakes on Tuesday, went to London on Friday which included a bit of Primark shopping (haul to come) and other chores which I won't bore you with.

I have a few body care products to share mini reviews of with you so here they are :)

These shower products were Xmas gifts as were the razors. I know you can get the shower products in the 99p Store.

Cussons Pure Creamy Shower Cream

This was a lovely cream shower product with a very softening feel and the clean scent of Aloe Vera. It really left a calming and pure scent on the skin.

Cussons Pure Zesty Lemon Burst Shower Gel

This was a nice fruity blend that I enjoyed using, but I didn't notice the scent linger on the skin after showering.

BIC PURE3 LADY DISPOSABLE TRIPLE BLADE X 4

I forgot to keep the razors, but you can see them in the link above. For disposable razors these were actually not bad quality. The handles were sturdy and curved making them quite easy to use for a smooth shave. They are at a reduced price in the link above.

IMPULSE ROCK & LOVE BODY FRAGRANCE

I have said it before and I will say it again I love Impulse body fragrances. They are great value as they last ages. They come in a massive variety of great scents and mist the perfect amount of product. The twist lock cap and their size are just ace if you wanted to pop them in your handbag too. This one is scented with Amber & Orange Blossom. It's really fresh and fruity. It is signed by the Loveable Rogues and was sent to me by the Impulse team. This is also reduced in the link above.

So that's my reviews folks. Let me know your current favourite body products in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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BEAUTY FAVES 2014

Hello my lovelies. I thought it would be good to remind myself and share with you my favourite beauty products of 2014. Here they are with links to reviews so that you can see why I loved them :)

MAX FACTOR SKIN LUMINIZER FOUNDATION

REVIEW

FCUK CONNECT FOR HER EAU DE TOILETTE

REVIEW

VASELINE SPRAY & GO BODY MOISTURISER COCOA RADIANT

REVIEW

IMPULSE BODY FRAGRANCE SWEET SMILE

REVIEW

I love loads of the fragrances in this range, but this was my fave for 2014.

NIVEA POWDER TOUCH ANTI-PERSPIRANT DEODORANT

REVIEW

NIVEA SUN PROTECT & REFRESH INVISIBLE COOLING MIST

REVIEW

SOAP & GLORY GLAD HAIR DAY SHAMPOO

REVIEW

PURE EXFOLIATING COMPLETE CLEANSING WIPES

REVIEW

CRYSTAL CLEAR LIFT AWAY THE YEARS

REVIEW

Let me know your favourite beauty products from 2014 in the comments below.

Images not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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BURT'S BEES DEEP PORE SCRUB & IMPULSE BODY FRAGRANCE

Hi sweeties. I have two product reviews rolled into one post here so I hope you enjoy :)

BURT'S BEES PEACH & WILLOWBARK DEEP PORE SCRUB

My Mum gave me this sample and I finally got around to using it. The aim of this product is to exfoliate, polish and smooth out the complexion, while also removing dirt and oil for a clean feeling.

In the shower I massaged this into my wet face twice a week. Now I have to say that had this not been given to me I wouldn't have picked it up. I am not a fan of the Burt's Bees products I have tried so far because of the scent. This product was no exception, but I will say it did work. The scent I only noticed on application so I persevered and I was pleasantly surprised. My skin felt so clean and renewed. Definitely smooth and polished. This is currently at a reduced price on the Feelunique website linked above.

IMPULSE SWEET SMILE PEAR & JASMINE BODY FRAGRANCE

I think I picked this up in the 99p Store. I am such a fan of Impulse body fragrances as they are compact, but last for ages. There is such a wide selection of scents for every mood. The click and twist lid is perfect for travel and they are so affordable. This scent is amazing and I would certainly buy it again. It's fruity, soft, floral and woody all at the same time. A perfectly uplifting and calming scent that makes me feel balanced, clean and fresh. This is currently 98p from Superdrug linked above.

I would love to know your favourite face scrubs and body fragrances in the comments below with reasons why.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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SKINCARE, TANNING & FRAGRANCE

Hi lovelies it's good to know you are here. I have 4 product mini reviews for you all for your body.

MITCHELL AND PEACH BODY CREAM

I received this product in my March Beauty Blossom GlossyBox where you can find full product information. This was not a heavy cream and did absorb into the skin easily. The scent I like, but don't love.

OUTDOOR GIRL SUMMER LEGS TAN IN A CAN LIGHT/MEDIUM

I think I picked this up in a 99p Store in the hope that I might be lucky to find a product similar to the Sally Hansen airbrush legs product that so many people like, but I have not tried. As expected however I didn't like the look of the shade. I tested a patch on my leg and it looked like a yellowy orange tone. At least it wasn't expensive though. This does however come in a shade of medium/deep so perhaps that's a better tone for those with a darker complexion.

IMPULSE SECRET SMILE BODY SPRAY

This was another Impulse body spray that I loved. I picked this up in the 99p Store, but it's currently reduced to 98p at Superdrug in the link above. It's a soft floral scent with an uplifting fruitiness of green apple and raspberry.

IMPULSE VANILLA KISSES BODY SPRAY

I was very kindly sent 2 of these cans by Impulse to try and I am still using it. Sometimes I find vanilla scented products a bit too sweet for my taste. This is a little too sweet when I first spray it. Think like creamy butter icing. However once it settles on my skin it changes into a more musky, feminine scent that is not overpowering. This is also reduced to 98p at Superdrug at the moment.

I hope you have enjoyed these body product reviews. Any body cream, tanning or fragrance recommendations please leave in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

FRAGRANCE & PROTECTION

Hi sweeties. I am going to finish off with this post today. I have two body spray products to review for you.

SURE WOMEN CRYSTAL INVISIBLE AQUA AEROSOL ANTI-PERSPIRANT DEODORANT COMPRESSED

I think I picked this up in my local Tesco for £1.00 at the time. At the moment you can buy 3 for £5.00. This is the first compressed spray I have used. This product did protect me well, but it made me cough every time I sprayed it. I tried using a lesser amount than I would usually spray as it was compressed so I thought I won't need as much, but it still made me cough. The scent was okay, but a little masculine for me. Still fresh though.

IMPULSE INTO GLAMOUR BODY SPRAY

Superdrug currently have this selling for 98p. I picked mine up in the 99p Store. I do like Impulse body sprays as I am sure you have seen in previous reviews. The mist and fragrance are just enough to leave you lovely and scented. The twist lids work well and there are so many aromas to choose from. I am not normally a fan of vanilla, but I bought this in a rush. Described as a subtle exotic scent I would have to agree. It's subtle, sexy and day or night appropriate.

Please let me know your favourite anti-perspirant deodorants and body sprays in the comments below? Also are you a fan of the new compressed products?

Love to you all

Vicky xx

FACE, HAIR & BODY REVIEWS: DERMALOGICA, SOAP & GLORY AND IMPULSE

Hello again for my last post of today. I have three products in this review post for you so I will crack on and tell you about them.

DERMALOGICA CLEAR START BREAKOUT CLEARING FOAMING WASH

I was sent a great package of products from the Dermalogica Clear Start line by a PR company around Xmas time. This is the first one that I have used up. You can use this product on your face and body to clear dead skin cells, dirt and excess oils that clog pores and cause breakouts. So for those of you looking to reduce any breakouts that you may already have and lessen the chance of future breakouts this may be worth a try. I don't have trouble with a lot of blemishes, but I did enjoy using this product. The scent is very clean and fresh, not medicated at all. The gel formula foams up nicely leaving thoroughly fresh and refreshed skin.

SOAP & GLORY GLAD HAIR DAY SHAMPOO

This was part of a Xmas gift set. Designed for use on all hair types this no build up formula is meant to gloss, smooth, moisturise, repair and strengthen your hair. This product was a winner for me. The scent is that of the classic Soap & Glory. Very fruity and soft all in one. So what did it do for my hair? I did the two wash process that I do every time I wash my hair to ensure all products are removed. Even after the first wash my hair feels so much thicker in the shower. The scent is amazing and the pink liquid formula works wonders in expanding my hair strands. I would definitely pick this up in the future after using up my other products. Such great value for a 250ml tube.

IMPULSE TRUE LOVE BODY FRAGRANCE

I picked this up in the 99p Store, but they currently have this on the Superdrug website for 99p which I have linked above. With notes of freesias, muguet and amber this fragrance is gorgeous. It's a very fresh and beautiful floral scent which I would definitely pick up again.

So what have been your favourite face washes, shampoos and body sprays at the moment? Let me know with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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Xmas Gifts To Me

Hey everyone. I am sorry that it has been a while since I posted on Beautiful Addictions, but I hope you forgive me. I had to pick up Xmas gifts all the way up to Xmas Eve while feeling a little rough and then we were out visiting as well as having family and friends over like most of you I'm sure. So today I thought it would be cool to show you my Xmas gifts that I love, but there is one that I am so excited about :)

My SONY NEX 5T camera is amazing. I have been lusting after a new camera for so long, but never really had enough money to buy one of this standard. My man however stepped up and bought this for me as a Xmas/birthday present as my birthday is in January. I did get a bit emotional lets just say. I was also given a memory card from his family later that day which almost set me off again. I have been trying to learn all the parts of the camera so please bear with me while I try to improve. I am figuring out the video too as I am going to attempt uploading YouTube videos in 2014 :) This photo was taken with my Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS15 camera. It has served me well so far (thanks Mum) and it will still come in handy I'm sure because it is so compact and takes pretty good photos. I would totally recommend it if you are new to blogging or just want something simple to use that takes good quality photos.

My Mum bought this cake stand which I thought would be fun to display most of my presents on. Beauty treats galore!

More beauty with a little Hello Kitty in the mix.

Vouchers and money never go out of fashion right!

Some home decor and note books for blogging.

Beauty essentials

My amazing Katy Perry Killer Queen fragrance that I have wanted since I received a sample in my GlossyBox, a snuggly hat and an American Eagle Outfitters t-shirt that was bought for me in New York.

Yummy chocolate and gloves to scrub the dishes as well as myself.

Apologies for the composition of this photo, but it was only meant to be a test shot. I just thought you might want to see my tree :)

So that is all of my lovely presents. I have my secret Santa present to collect when I return to work on Monday as I took some last minute time off to get things prepared in time for Xmas.

I hope you all had a great time and that you are still in good spirits. If you have any photography and/or camera tips I would be most grateful if you could leave them in the comments below.

Do any of you have New Years Eve plans? If yes, let me know also what you are getting up to.

Love to you all

4 Body Care Products From Boots & 99p Stores

Hey there beauts and happy Sunday to you. What have you been up to this weekend? Enjoying the fashion at London Fashion Weekend or the beauty at Olympia Beauty perhaps?  

Today I have a few product reviews for you for the body.

Left To Right:

Boots 24 Hour Protection Unfragranced Anti-Perspirant

I believe this was around £1.00 for 250ml. This alcohol free item worked well as an anti-perspirant. If you are not into scented products then this could be for you.

Impulse Loving Words Body Fragrance 75ml

I picked this up in the 99p Store. This was a really nice mixture of a fruity yet floral aroma. I like the twist tops on the Impulse cans as you don't lose the lid and the spray is not accidentally used if in your bag.

Boots Shower Cream 250ml

I believe this was less than £1.00. This had a lovely baby soft, creamy scent and the product felt nice on the skin. I am not a fan of shower washes with handle designs though as I always find that product is hard to get out of there and so some gets wasted.

Keep Clean And Moisturise Luxury Body Lotion Vanilla And Anise 250ml

This was another 99p Store purchase. Here is my original post from the range that I picked up. In those first impressions I said that the anise must give it an edge as the vanilla scent was not too sickly for me. I find some vanilla scents too overpowering, but this really is not. It smells much more expensive than 99p. The cream is lovely and thick, but the pump does stop retrieving product just over half way through the bottle. I find that pumps and thick creams always seem to end up doing this.

These are some great products for everyday use that I would certainly repurchase, especially due to their inexpensive cost.

I could not add links in this post as I could not find them on the Boots and 99p Store websites sorry.

Have you found any bargains from Boots own range or in the 99p Stores? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

My Xmas Presents: Part 1

Hey Beauties. It's so cold today. Errands are run. Glad I am indoors now. I hope you are all well. I got so many lovely presents for Xmas that I can't wait to show you, but I am having to do it in two parts as half are at my house and the other half at my other half's. These are presents from my lovely Mum and friends.

 

If you haven't guessed already I am a massive Hello Kitty fan. I am so excited that I have some lovely items from the Hello Kitty Liberty Collection, but of course all of it is fab. I actually received two of the toothbrushes. I am using one at my other half's house though. I will be using the mug, plate and bowl at work. I ate the chocolate buttons with some yoghurt last night, yum yum :)

I absolutely loved the Gorgeous By Gok Wan products that I received last Xmas so I'm really pleased that this collection was released again this year. The Sweet Snuggles products smell so edible. I love the little spatula with the Raspberry Bath Salts. So cute :) I also got some great essentials here and some fab eyelashes.

I had a bath yesterday using my Planet Spa Thailand Lotus Flower Bath Petals. They smell nice enough, but the real kick I get from these is that they make my bath look pretty. They do foam up pretty well and dissolve in the water so no cleaning up afterwards :)

I love all things warming as I hate being cold more than anything else in the world so these Sweet Snuggles Cosy Socks and this heatable elephant are very welcome gifts. Mum buys me a calender every year which I always look forward to as I'm an organised freak. This make-up palette I might leave at work as it's so slim it won't take up much room in my desk drawer. I have always liked candles so the tea light holders and the heart lantern I will use a lot. I told my friend about this gorgeous clutch when I spotted it in a couple of magazines and she picked it up for me :)

Mum bought me this beauty case/trolley. She obviously thinks I take my blogging very seriously, ha ha ;) It is really cool as it has various compartments, splits in half and it's pink! As I mentioned it's a trolley with an extendable handle. It does also come with a strap to attach to the top half (not shown) and it can be locked to keep my goodies safe.

 

As I mentioned this is just part 1 of my Xmas presents. I will hopefully show you part 2 next week as I'm not at home to take the photos. As you can imagine I did not want to look up the prices of my gifts as I don't want to offend the people who bought them for me. A massive thank you to Mum and my friends for all the gifts shown here and to everyone else who bought gifts for me. I promise to show them off soon :)

What wonderful things did you give or receive for Xmas? I hope you had a lovely festive period.

Love to you all