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.

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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

Mixed Product Reviews #3

Hi there you Beauty Addicts. I hope you are having a fab weekend. I'm feeling all sorry for myself as I am not well :( I have a bad throat and cough and feel like death. Oh well enough of the drama let me get into my post to take my mind off of it. Today I have many mixed product reviews for you.

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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 80 Handy Wipes Orange Scented, £1.00

I picked these up in Poundland. I think they were in the baby section. I always go there now rather than the beauty section as you get 80 wipes for just £1.00 rather than the 20-30 wipes I usually get in the ones aimed at beauty.

This Works Clean Skin Daily Wash

I received this in my January Feelunique Beauty Box. I really enjoyed using this facial cleanser because of the scent. It felt like I was giving myself a relaxing facial each time I used it. It was a pretty good cleanser at removing make-up, but not every last trace. This was £18.00 for 150ml at the time I received it, but I'm not sure if it is still available anymore. I think it may have been discontinued or may now be the Gentle Cleanser?

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Moisture Mist Hydrating Spray, Various prices/sizes

I received this in my July GlossyBox. After cleansing I would spray this on as refreshing pick me up. I used it on sun burnt areas earlier in the year also to cool them down. Check out the link above for this product or alternatively have a look on Ebay or Amazon as I have seen it on those sites for various prices.

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm, £25.50 for 100ml

I received this in my November 2011 Feelunique Beauty Box. This also came with the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Dual Action Professional Cleansing Cloth which I intend to keep and re-use as it can be washed. It looks like a white flannel. This combined with the face wash mentioned above was just a lovely combination. I love the packaging of this product. It looks expensive and classy. This did last me quite a while. The texture is like a smooth balmy paste. It's a lot more pleasant than it sounds. The scent is amazing. I see that on the John Lewis website there is a starter kit for just £32.00 that includes the balm and a cloth as well as 3 other treats. This may be a nice gift for someone this Xmas or even yourself.

Possibility Lemon Cheesecake Ultra Rich Shower Gel, Shampoo & Bubble Bath

At the time this was on offer in Savers for £1.00 so I snapped it up. I managed to snap the lid when I dropped it in the shower, doh! This was okay, but it has a slight medicinal scent to it. I will attempt to make the lemon cheesecake recipe on the front of the bottle and for those of you that want to also here is a close up.

Possibility Peppermint Ice Cream Ultra Rich Shower Gel, Shampoo & Bubble Bath

I bought this at the same time so I got this from Savers for £1.00 also. This one I really liked. It was so refreshing and uplifting. I would definitely pick this one up again. Here is a close up of the recipe on this one.

Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil, £14.28 for 100ml

I received this in my July 2011 GlossyBox. This product did not appeal to me from the start due to it's medicinal appearance. This is something at first glance I would expect to pick up in a pharmacy, not at a beauty counter. After a bath I applied this all over my body and lets just say if you tried to give me a hug you would probably have slipped right off me. This is definitely of an oil consistency. I thought this might sink into my skin after a while, but five hours later it still felt greasy on my skin. I could not do this to myself again so I resorted to using it as a massage oil as I hate wasting products. The scent is okay, but I'm not a massive fan. This ones a miss for me.

Aveeno Skin Relief Shea Butter Moisturising Lotion, £2.99 for 200ml

I think I got this free sample in a magazine. This lotion felt nice to apply and sank into my skin very easily.

Elizabeth's Daughter The Daily Moisturiser For Face and Body SPF15, £17.50 for 100ml

I received this free sample at Glow Bluewater when I attended the Vitality Boutique. This was also a nice cream to use on both my face and body that again sank into my skin nicely.

Alison Claire Remarkable Bio-Natural Beauty Mango Body Butter, £15.00 for 200ml

I received this product in my November GlossyBox. I love, love, love this product. The scent is just adorable. I made my fella smell me whenever I applied this if he was around. I smelt like a sweet and that's a good thing :) I actually got excited to apply this because of the amazing scent. I did go through this rather quickly as I tend to do a full body moisturise twice a day. I love the pump design. I only wish it came with a pump on the full size 200ml version. 

Rose & Co Apothecary Rose Petal Salve, £5.00 for 20g

I received this in my October 2011 Boudoir Prive Box. This tin has lasted me absolutely ages. I have used other lips balms in between, but this I would say I have had around 7-8 months use out of. This always felt nice to apply, but it didn't resolve my dry, flaky lips. Mine are unruly though and nothing seems to work on them. The vintage tin is so cute and has the rose scent to match. I think this could be a sweet stocking filler for crimbo.

Colgate Advanced White Fluoride Toothpaste, £1.27 for 100ml

This toothpaste was fresher and more minty than the standard Colgate that I don't like because I think it lacks that fresh feeling. I did not notice whiter teeth in 14 days.

Oral B 3D White Brilliance Radiant Mint Fluoride Toothpaste, £2.49 for 75ml

This was fine to use, but again no whitening brilliance. I also hate screw top toothpaste as it ends up bouncing around my bathroom because I am forever dropping it.

No7 Lift & Luminate Foundation SPF 15 (Porcelain), £16.50

In the link above is No7's Lift & Luminate Foundation, but the bottle design has changed and I'm not sure if they have changed the formula so I can only tell you my thoughts on the product I have tried. This was a great everyday foundation. It was so easy to apply and gave a light/medium coverage. It did not feel heavy at all on my skin. I could wear this as a tinted moisturiser with one layer or build it up to two layers for a medium foundation coverage. I would not say that my skin felt more lifted as there was no tightening effect for me.

Superdrug Nail Polish Remover Acetone Formula, £1.09 for 250ml

This product is such great value. I prefer acetone polish removers as they can remove stubborn nail polish, especially glitters more easily. There is also a 50ml size for 79p.

Elegant Touch Vitamin E Rapid Dry Nail Spray, £2.79

I have been using this for years and I need to get some more. This is a simple spray that mists over your nails to help them dry quicker. It is said to dry nail polish in 60 seconds and although it dries them very quickly I would still be careful when digging around in your handbag or washing the dishes etc. A great alternative for speed when a top coat is just too much effort. So that I don't worry about smudging my nail art I use this so that no smearing occurs :)

Roger & Gallet Creme Sublime Bois D'Orange SPF 15 Hands & Nails Cream, £7.20 for 75ml

This was given to me for free at a Roger & Gallet PR event, Link. This product has a creamy, citrusy scent to it. This was a nice cream to use. It's weird how the design on the Roger & Gallet logo has gone a bit smudgy though.

So that's everything for these mixed reviews. I hope you found something informative in this post. What products have you been loving or loathing and why? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

 

Mixed Product Reviews #2

Hey Everyone I hope you are having a good Friday. I have just been cleaning the house and fending off wasps. Yep you heard me right. We thought we had killed off the wasps nests in the loft, but I discovered a couple more flying around the house today and I am not happy as I'm a wimp and usually get my fella to get them. Alas he is at work so I went to McDonald's to use their loo as there is a lively one in the bathroom. It gave me an excuse to treat myself to a naughty lunch, but I would rather the wasps were gone :(

Anyway enough of me boring you with my wasp tales and onto today's post. I have some mixed product reviews for you of things I have used up in October so here we go.

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Boots Time Delay Anti-Ageing Wrinkle Reduce Daily Serum, £8.85 for 50ml

This product says it was £13.27 so I'm not sure if it is only £8.85 for a period of time. I applied this after cleansing and toning my face and neck. I like the way this feels when I apply it to my skin. It has a smooth creamy gel consistency, but is not at all sticky. I have to say that I have not noticed any difference to the fine lines and wrinkles around my face though. It claims to reduce the appearance of pores and smooth lines in just 4 weeks, but this did not happen for me.

Guess Seductive EDT, Various links and prices

This came with the body cream that I purchased from asos some time ago. This is a very sexy and seductive fragrance. I lost the tag/trinket that hangs at the top of the bottle, but you can see it in the link above.

NYX Cosmetics Round Lipstick (Iris), £2.99 or $2.99

For some reason the lipstick snapped off of mine into the lid after I had used about a third of it. I might still try and scoop out the remains to use it with a cotton bud.

Sorry for the poor quality of this photo, but I just couldn't get the camera to focus properly. I would describe this shade as a honey beige nude. It's very creamy and lasts quite well on my lips. I am a very big fan of NYX Cosmetics Round Lipsticks.  I think they are such good value and quality for the price you pay. This is the first one that has ever broken for me so it hasn't turned me off of them at all. There are so many shades to choose from that I know everyone could find something they would like.

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Soap & Glory Scrub 'Em And Leave 'Em Body Buff With Babassu Oil & Sea Salt, £7.50 for 300ml or $18.00 for 10.1 oz

I love the smell of this. It's warming, sexy, girly and comforting. This felt nice to apply as it exfoliated well without being too harsh. I received this as part of a Xmas gift set last year.

Possibility Vanilla Creme Brulee Ultra Rich Shower Gel, Shampoo & Bubble Bath

I picked this up back in July with three other scents from this range. I got mine in Savers where at the time they had these for £1.00 each of 525ml of product. If you Google this product many deals will appear. The scent of this will definitely appeal to vanilla lovers. It is nice, but I find it a little sickly if I use a lot of it. I think it's great value though. I love the idea of the recipe on the bottle, but Creme Brulee does not appeal to me. If you would like to try the recipe however here is a close up.

Superdrug 48 Hour Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Cotton Alcohol Free

I can't remember how much this was and I can't find it on the website, but the men's version is £1.49 for 250ml so I'm guessing it's about the same price. This has a pleasant smell and is great value. The only downside to this product is that once you use it for the first time it probably won't be great to take travelling as there is no lid to it so I imagine it could spray onto your luggage.

Soap & Glory The Daily Smooth Amazingly-Effective Dry Skin Formula Body Butter With Rosehip Seed Oil And Cocoa Butter, £2.50 for 50ml

To try the size I have see the link above. I received this in a gift set last Xmas. I have been using this for a quick spot of moisturisation wherever needed rather than full body moisturising which is why it has lasted quite a while.  A small plum-sized splodge is said to be all that's needed for your whole body though. This appears to have the same scent as the body scrub mentioned above so of course it's yummy. 

 

 So that's everything. Please excuse the change in text at the end of this post as Blogger is playing up. I hope you found these reviews helpful. Which products have you tried out recently and what are your thoughts on them? Let me know in the comments below. 

 

 Love to you all