POND'S INSTITUTE EYE CONTOUR CREAM

Hello again today my loves. I have a review post for you this time of a fab product that was sent to me for free by Neville McCarthy to test and review for you.

POND'S INSTITUTE EYE CONTOUR CREAM ~ RRP £7.99

Pond's have rebranded themselves as Pond's Institute. This Eye Contour Cream which is suitable for all skin types is fragrance free. With vitamins A, E and B5 it conditions the delicate skin around the eye area to hydrate and reduce puffiness while smoothing out the skin.

I apply this morning and night after cleansing and moisturising. Gently smoothing and massaging it in under my eyes and at the outer corners.

My thoughts:

I have suffered with very puffy eyes as long as I can remember. I can have plenty of sleep, take care of my skin, eat and drink well and still wake up looking like I have had a very heavy night. After using this product every day twice a day for 2 weeks I have not had a puffy eye since. I have been loving this product and would say that it is a puffy eye saviour. Totally worth the price as no other eye cream has done for me what this product does. My skin around my eye area feels and looks much more smoothed out.

Available at Boots, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Superdrug and Lloyds.

I have seen some rebranded Pond's/Pond's Institute products online, but the full range should be available mid-May.

What are your favourite Pond's/Pond's Institute products? Let me know with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

Melvita Apicosma Extra-Rich Hand Cream

Hey beautiful. Yep I'm talking to you. I am back with another post today, but this time a review.

Melvita Apicosma Extra-Rich Hand Cream ~ £18.00 for 150ml

This 3-Honey-Complex has been designed to repair, revitalise and nourish dry and damaged hands. Leaving skin supple and comfortable instantly. Dry and delicate skin are due to a lack of nutrients, a weakened skin barrier, a lack of vitality and oxygenation. Now for the science bit. The 3-Honey-Complex replenishes lost nutrients thickening the dermal and epidermal layers and activates angiogenesis. This formula treats the dry skin issue preventing it from returning rather than just soothing it for a while when applied.

My thoughts:

I actually think there is something to the 3-Honey-Complex basis of this hand cream. When applied daily I found that I did not have dry hands at all no matter how much washing up or other duties I performed. This cream does not sink into the hands straight away, but I tend to apply it when I have time to let it soak in. It is more expensive than other hand creams, but this is a big tube so it works out at a reasonable price. I must admit I am not over struck on the scent. I am not sure if it's the royal jelly as I have never tried a product with royal jelly in it. It's not awful as about 10 mins after applying it I don't really notice it anyway. For those who suffer with dry, splitting, cracking hands I would say this is certainly worth a try.

Melvita products are also available at Wholefoods & John Lewis stores.

Thanks to Neville McCarthy for sending this to me for free to test and review.

What are your favourite Melvita products and why? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

Melvita Argan Oil

Hi loves. I have a product review for you today of the Melvita Argan Oil. This was sent to me for free to review.

Melvita relaunched a selection of their beauty oils on the 17th January 2014 and I have been testing out the Argan Oil.

Product information:

Argan trees grow exclusively along the Moroccan coastline, in the regions of Essaouira and Agadir. The nuts from these trees yield an oil that is exceptionally rich in essential fatty acids and sterols. For centuries, it has been renowned for its repairing properties.

Unroasted argan oil is a true beauty secret held by Berber women. It is also traditionally used to massage joints and to care for the nails and hair.

Melvita Argan Oil

First cold-pressing organic oil.

Colourant and preservative-free.

No chemical solvent.

Intransigeant quality inspection.

High level of active principles.

Controlled extraction process.

Certified Ecocert Fair Trade (EFT).

Melvita's Argan Oil has 100% concentration to ensure maximum benefits. No other oils or fragrances are added and it is not diluted. Melvita Argan Oil provides the user with healthy, supple skin that is protected, softened and moisturised. This anti-ageing oil is suitable for all skin types, but especially ideal for dry, damaged, fragile skin.

Application: 

Apply to face or body, massaging gently to penetrate the skin. Apply to irritated areas to soothe the burning sensation.

My thoughts:

I have been loving using oils a lot more recently on both my face and body. I did however use this mostly on my body. My skin felt very smooth, supple and nourished from using this product. I do like the simplistic pump glass bottle packaging as it adds to that 100% pure, organic image. I do think I would prefer however a spray bottle. It's not a problem with the pump I just think that change would make application a little easier and quicker as you could spritz it all over then just rub it in. There was no greasy feeling with this product. Just smoother, healthy looking skin. I thoroughly enjoyed using this oil.

 Melvita Argan Oil ~ £22.00 for 50ml

There are many relaunched oils available from Melvita. If you have a skin concern or just love to nourish yourself to feel at your best why not check out this link to see which Melvita oils will cater to your skincare needs.

The Melvita range is also available at Whole Foods, selected John Lewis stores and online, BeautyMART at Harvey Nichols and feelunique.com

I hope you have enjoyed this review. Please let me know your favourite oils along with how you use them in the comments below.

Love to you all