Showing posts with label Soap and Glory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Soap and Glory. Show all posts

SKINCARE : IN-SHOWER BODY MOISTURISERS


Hey lovelies. If you are anything like me and lazy when it comes to applying body moisturisers daily then I could have the perfect solution for you.



This was given to me in a gift set for my birthday, but I have linked to Superdrug above where this product is currently reduced. This has a lovely creamy honey scent that moisturises the skin really well. I have used a few of the Nivea In-Shower body moisturisers and love them. They are so easy to use and add moisture quickly all over your body. Just use your usual shower wash. Then apply this to wet skin and rinse off.


This product is applied to wet skin in the shower and then you rinse it off. It does say you can follow with body cream, but I didn't find I needed to unless I perhaps shaved my legs that day and wanted to add extra moisture. The scent is fantastic with pistachio, almond, and sweet vanilla.

I love both of these brands for lots of products. I do think I like the Nivea In-Shower Body Moisturisers more as I find they moisturise my skin deeper and for longer.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN USING IN-SHOWER BODY MOISTURISERS AS THEY WILL MAKE THE FLOOR OF YOUR SHOWER/BATHTUB SLIPPERY ESPECIALLY IF YOU APPLY TOO MUCH!! SO TREAD CAREFULLY AND CLEAN UP AFTERWARDS :)

In the comments below please leave your favourite time saving products for us busy lovelies!



Love to you all



Vicky xx

FANCY AN ORANGEASM?


Ello ello beauties. This is my final post for today as I have been on a bit of roll reviewing all of my empties. This post includes body washes and a massage oil.



I received this product in a gift set for my birthday here. The pink beads in this shower gel are not harsh at all and instead the mixture turns into a lovely sliky soft foaming gel. My skin felt lovely after using this and the scent is beautifully floral in a very light way.


I received this product in the SWEET TREATS GLOSSYBOX. The ginger lemongrass and orange essential oils in this product really awakens the senses, but also relaxes you at the same time. It's great at nourishing and softening the skin. It can be used in the bath or shower, but I shared it with my boyfriend as a back massgae oil and it worked great at putting me into a relaxed trance.


This came in the gift set Mum bought me for Xmas. I really enjoyed the zesty scent of this body wash. It's a great reviver for the senses with fresh green mandarin, sicilian lemon and sweet orange peel oils. It certainly did put a smile on my face every day ;)

So let me in on your current favourite body washes and massage oils in the comments below.



Love to you all



Vicky xx

BODY SCRUBS


Hey there loves. I have a couple of body exfoliator reviews in this post so I will crack on and let you know my thoughts.



I received this from my Mum at Xmas in the massive Soap & Glory gift box. Straight off the bat I have to say I love this product. The scent is just incredible. So citrus and sweet. I love scattering my products around the bath ready for use after my soak so this resting near the top of my head while I bathe is just heavenly. This scent in a candle would sell out fast I'm sure. The scrub itself is made up with main ingredients of brown sugar, sweet lime, almond oil and macadamia grains. Not only does it slough away dead skin it also moisturises deeply because of the oil at the same time. I would definitely use this again. I really want to try out other products in the sugar crush range now.


My tube looks different to the new packaging linked above, but I think the product is the same. This was sent to me with a magazine subscription ages ago. I found this a little harsh on my face as the granules are on the larger side so I decided to use it on my body and voila it was a great body scrub. So just remember lovelies. There is usually another way to use beauty products if you don't want to waste your pennies!

Let me know your favourite body scrubs in the comments below.



Love to you all



Vicky xx

SKINCARE: 4 FACE PRODUCT REVIEWS


Hey lovelies and Happy Easter weekend to you all. I hope you are all enjoying the long weekend and of course nibbling on some chocolate :)

Today I have four face products to review for you so I will get straight into it.



I received these pads for Xmas and I have to say they were very handy because of their size and shape. They are perfect for removing eye make-up. I have linked above to slightly different ones from Wilko as I can't find these, but I am sure they are pretty much the same.


These face cloths were lovely to use. They have a textured type of cloth for a very gentle exfoliation making removing dirt and make-up a little easier. They smell amazing. I think it must be the peach and goji berry extracts. These came in the bumper gift box that I received for Xmas.


I was given a couple of samples of this at The Anti-Ageing Health & Beauty Show and let me tell you a little of this product goes a long way. You only need a pea sized amount each time. This exfoliating face gel is so easy and satisfying to use. Simply massage into a dry face and neck with fingers for about 1 minute and rinse off with water. As you exfoliate you will see the dead skin rolling up into little beads. I tend to soak a flannel in warm water and wipe it over my skin to remove any residue. Your skin does not feel sore afterwards as it's so mild. It is also meant to be great for blackhead sufferers and those prone to blemishes. I used this twice a week. Each time my skin felt clean, fresh, more radiant and so soft. I think this is a prefect product for sensitive skin.


I received this product as a pr sample for a previous blog post shown here. This is a lovely lightweight moisturiser that smooths into the skin easily giving a really soft and supple texture to the skin. It is meant to be for combination skin. Mine is pretty much just dry, but it worked perfectly for me.

So that's my face product reviews. I hope you found something here useful. Let me know your current favourite face products in the comments below.



Love to you all



Vicky xx

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 :)













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
















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

Images not my own.



Love to you all



Vicky xx

SOAP & GLORY BARGAIN BUCKET

Hey loves and welcome to Beautiful Addictions. For those of you who haven't already picked it up Soap & Glory have their spectacular bargain bucket of treats available for you released today!!


Costing just £29 for over £75 worth of products!

So what's inside the box designed by Hattie Stewart?











BONUS DRAWSTRING BAG

This is now sold out online and although the box came in 2 designs the version shown above is the only one left in stock.

So run to Boots stores now lovelies and grab this treat to gift someone this Xmas. You could even split some of the products up to gift separately or why not indulge yourself with the whole box ;)

For any family or friends stuck on what to buy me this Xmas please run to Boots for this now. I mean right now go on. Stop what you are doing and get it for me PLEASE :) XXXXXXXXXXX

Do let me know below if you have this already or plan to in the comments below.

Image not my own.



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.



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.


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.


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




Soap & Glory Limited Edition Deal!

Hey there beauties. Xmas is so quickly approaching and I have done hardly any shopping, whoops! I am sure that I will be hitting the shops this weekend to get better organised. I find it so hard to resist buying things for myself when I am shopping for others and this deal I am going to tell you about may be on your wish list too.


Soap & Glory have a mega fab deal that comes out every Xmas and this year they have done it once again. This fabulous limited edition Jonathan Saunders bag contains 9 Soap & Glory products. Because this gift set has been reduced from £60 down to £27 that works out at £3 per product plus the bag!

Products Included:



Body Wash

Body Cream

Foot Mask

Hand Cream

Face Cleanser

Super Volume Mascara

Body Buffer

Body Lotion

Lip Plumping Gloss

Toiletry Bag

You could purchase this gift set with friends or family if there are particular products that each of you favour too.

To grab this deal before it sells out hurry along to your nearest Boots store or purchase from boots.com

Will you be taking part in this amazing deal? Let me know your favourite items from this gift set with reasons why in the comments below.



Love to you all

Facial Skincare: Balance Me And Soap & Glory

Hello lovelies. I hope you are doing great as always. Today I wanted to do a mini review of two facial skincare products I have tried out recently. 


Left: balance Me. daily essentials cleanse and smooth face balm, £4.00 for 15ml or £20.00 for 125ml

I received this product in my April JolieBox last year where you can see my first impressions. This product is aimed at normal to dry/sensitive skins. I have used this with and without a muslin cloth in the shower. I do love the scent of it. It's very natural and soothing. There are fine granules of oatmeal in it, so nothing harsh at all. This is a 100% natural oil-based cleansing balm. It feels nice to apply and I think sensitive skins may appreciate this because it feels comfortable on the skin. I would however say that it comes out average in the cleansing balms I have tried out so far. It has lasted for many uses though.

Right: Soap & Glory Make Yourself Youthful Rejuvenating Face Serum, £16.00 for 46ml or $28.99

I am a fan already of Soap & Glory products so I thought why not give this serum a try. This product is an Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible Award Winner. It is said to help re-energise tired skin, smooth surface imperfections, refine pores, recalibrate uneven skin tone, brighten, tone and tighten, while acting as a light-medium nightly moisturiser.

I like the pump design of this product as just enough serum is dispensed out and the packaging itself I find very appealing as it looks youthful like the product portrays itself to be. This bottle has lasted ages and I do like how it feels on my skin, but then I like the texture of pretty much all serums. It's creamy and smooth and feels light. It does give my skin a nice glow, but once my make-up is applied that gets covered up so I only really get the benefit of that when I am at home with no make-up on. Because of it's brightening effect it does make me feel glowy and rejuvenated, if not a little more youthful. It does feel smooth on my skin however I wouldn't say it smooths over imperfections. My skin tone and pores do not look dramatically different and I don't feel any toning or tightening effect. Again I think this is a nice product as in it's an average out of the face serums I have tested. 

What are your favourite facial skincare products? Any from balance Me. or Soap & Glory? 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

 

Mixed Product Reviews #1

Hi Lovelies. I have been having a little think and rather than showing you all of my 'Empties' I am just going to show you the products that I haven't reviewed before otherwise I feel like I am boring you by showing you the same products again and again. So here are my reviews :)








Left To Right:

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, Various prices in link

This product I received as part of a gift set from my boyfriend. It came with a muslin cloth that I intend to keep and re-use. The muslin cloth is washable. I have the pump bottle, but you can buy this in a tube form. The way to use this product is to massage one or two pumps over the face and neck. Then warm the muslin cloth in warm water, squeeze the excess water out and gently wipe over the face and neck. Repeat as necessary and follow with your usual skincare routine. This is said to 'swiftly remove all traces of face and eye make up, even stubborn mascara'. Now I would say this pretty much does that for me, but for some reason mascara is something really hard for me to remove no matter what I use. I do enjoy this product though and would certainly recommend it. The cream itself combined with the muslin cloth smooth over the skin nicely. When I first used this I was a bit scared as I thought the cloth might be too abrasive for my skin, but I use it every day which is something I would never do with the usual facial exfoliators as my skin just can't take it. My skin does feel very refreshed and clean using this product so if you are on the lookout for a great cleanser/make-up remover check this out.

Rodial Glamoxy Snake Serum, £127.00 for 25ml

I received this product in my September GlossyBox. This felt like a nice serum to use, but I did not notice the 'freeze-like effect' that this product claims. I really didn't want to look like I had had a surgical procedure so I was quite relieved, but I think this product does not justify the price at all.

Yon-Ka Pamplemousse Protective and Vitalizing Cream Normal to Oily Skin, $38.75 for 1.7oz

I received this product in my June JolieBox. This is meant for normal to oily skin whereas mine is dry, but it did work fine. It has quite a zesty scent to it.

Pure Revitalising Daily Moisturiser, £1.00 for 200ml

I have used this for a while. It's cheap and cheerful and does a good enough job for £1.00. I have used this as a body moisturiser also when I ran out. It has a nice creamy scent.







Left To Right:

Sure Women Long Lasting Protection Clear Aqua Crystal 48 Hour Active Anti-Perspirant,
£1.29 for 150ml

I bought this at my local Tesco garage when I ran out of anti-perspirant, but it's actually quite nice. I would have preferred the can to have more feminine colours, but the scent of this product is feminine. I can not comment on the 48 Hour claim as I wash before 48 hours is up, ha ha.

Pink Disposable Razor, 99p for loads at 99p Stores

I bought this razor as part of a pack of about 30 which I thought for 99p I should give a try. Let me tell you that this was just awful. I am always up for a bargain, but this thing was beyond useless. I went over and over and over my legs with this thing. I felt like I was wasting my time and I pretty much was. This barely removed any hairs. It's pink, but that's all I like about it.

Blue Disposable Razor, Price unknown

I picked these up almost straight after trying the pink razor above. I got this blue razor as part of a pack of about 4-6 razors from the Co-Op. I think these were about £7.00 for the pack. There were no razors that looked like women's in there so I think this is meant for a man, but it actually works really well. The head pivots slightly to manoeuvre around the contours of your body easily. Are men's razors better perhaps?

Macleans Ice Whitening Gel Toothpaste, £2.13 for 100ml

This was a refreshing toothpaste, but I didn't notice the whitening effects and I hate screw tops.

Hello Kitty Bubble Gum Mouthwash, 90p for 237ml

I love this product. My Mum bought this for me and I just love using it. It does taste like bubble gum, it's pink, it's Hello Kitty, it makes me feel like a child. WIN, WIN, WIN :) I picked up another bottle yesterday. This is sugar and alcohol free.







Left To Right:

Soap & Glory Clean On Me Creamy Moisture Shower Gel,
£5.50 for 500ml

In the link above it's shown as a clarifying rather than moisture shower gel. It looks like the same product, but please let me know if you know different. I received this as part of a gift set for Xmas. I really like pump design. It's especially handy in the shower. It has that classic soap and glory creamy scent. You can find this in various links on Ebay in travel sizes too.

Roger & Gallet Fleur d'Osmanthus Foaming Shower Honey, £9.99 for 250ml

This was given to me for free when I attended the Roger & Gallet Blogger Evening. This is a very fresh and comforting scent. It feels lovely on the skin. I did get through this really quickly though, but I do apply wash products quite liberally.


Roger & Gallet Bois D'Orange Refreshing Fragrant Bath & Shower Gel, $23.00 for 8.4oz or £10.80 for 250ml

This was given to me for free at the same event mentioned above. This is really nice and citrusy. It feels nice on the skin, but again I seemed to get through it very quickly. I tried this in both the shower and bath.

Champneys Moisture Miracle Skin Comforting Bath Milk, £8.00 for 300ml

The bottle looks different in the link above, but I believe it to be the same product. This was given to me by a friend. This has that really baby soft, creamy feel and scent to it. Just lovely.








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Guess Seductive Body Cream, £14.30 for 200ml or £20.80 with a 30ml EDT

I bought this for myself ages ago along with the EDT that I am still using. I purchased my gift set from asos in the January sales. I love this scent. It's sexy and seductive without being in your face. It was a nice cream too.

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter Body Lotion, £10.00 for 500ml or 16.2oz or $20.00

This I received as part of the same gift set that the shower gel mentioned above was in last Xmas. I have used the body butter version of this and they both have that adorable, classic Soap & Glory scent. I prefer the lotion as it I find it much nicer to use this pump design rather than digging my finger nails into a tub of product. The only bad thing is when it neared the end I had to use the pump to scoop it out as the pump wasn't picking up the product.

Pure Fiji Exotic Bath and Body Oil, £24.50 for 236ml or $19.95

I received this product in my April JolieBox. I'm not a massive fan of oils on the body usually, but I do love a good back massage and so I would get my fella to use this on me for that purpose (minds out of the gutter people)! I adore the scent of this and I think my fella does too. It is a holiday in a bottle.

Roger & Gallet Bois D'Orange Moisturizing Refreshing Fragrant Body Lotion, £11.50 for 200ml or $24.90

I received this product for free at the Roger & Gallet Blogger Evening. This was a lovely cream to use and has the same scent as the Bath & Shower Gel mentioned above. I can't believe how quickly I used up these Roger & Gallet products.








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Morrisons Approx 200 Cotton Buds, Price unknown

I'm sorry I can't remember how much these were, but they were really cheap. I'm always a bit wary of using cheap cotton buds in my ears in case the bud comes off. It has happened to me once and it freaked me out. These however were fine for that purpose and for make-up touch ups.

Primark Beauty Nail Polish Remover Wipes (25 Pads), £1.00 for 3 tubs I think?

I received these for Xmas and I think they came in a pack of three tubs. They do a pretty good job of removing the average nail polish, but they don't do so well with glitter. I'm not much of a fan of how oily they are. The pads are quite thin though and easy to fold which is good for cleaning up the edges after painting on my manicure.

Barry M Nail Paint 244 Holograms, £2.75 for 10ml

I have had this nail paint for a long, long time and alas I went to use it the other day and it's all dried up :( I love the multi-coloured hexograms in this product. They are perfect to add sparkle to any nail colour.



So that's the lot. I hope you prefer me showing you only products you haven't seen on my blog before in my monthly reviews. As you can see there are still plenty of products to show you.



What have you loved and loathed of late? Let me know in the comments below.




Love to you all


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