Wednesday 26 June 2013

Review: Cetaphil Skin Restoring Body Moisturizer



Hi everyone! Applying moisturizing lotion or cream is a default routine for me, because my feet, legs and hands will become dry. This time I wanted to give a try to this Cetaphil moisturizing lotion. I received a free sample last week and applied it on my hands. If you know me, you should know I am forever complaining about how I never have enough moisture in my skin but now I do. In fact, instead of using the 20 other products I only need these two.


The Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream is a non-greasy cream formula that is excellent for the hands, feet, elbows and knees or anywhere that requires intensive moisturizing If you have dry or extremely dry skin I recommend this. The formula is creamy yet light on the skin. The skin absorbs it instantly and it disappears without a trace of product on your skin whilst still leaving skin silky smooth. It has no fragrance whatsoever making it suitable for those with really sensitive skin. On top of all that, it has not broken me out at all. As the packaging states, all Cetaphil products are non-comedogenic, that is, they do not clog pores. The only downside to this product is the wast due to the pump dispenser.


I can't believe I've never tried this stuff before now! How many years of flawless skin have I missed out on? Besides the fact that it suits my skin's needs perfectly, other advantages are the fact that it comes in a huge amount for a reasonable price. In the 3 months of use, I still have about 3/4 of my pump bottle left--amazing value. I also love the fact that this is available at nearly every drugstore, grocery store, and mass retailer in my area. I see a long and loyal relationship with this product in my future.


Sunday 23 June 2013

Review: Yum! Spread



Hello my beauties!

I was really looking forward to this particular Bzz campaign! I have always been a fan of soft cheeses - normally I opt for supermarket own brands and indulge a little when Philadelphia is on offer! So this was a perfect campaign for my taste buds.

I used my free sample of the garlic&herb soft cheese spread as soon as i recieved it. . The packaging is black and contrasts so much in comparison to other products on the shelf! I found this very appealing on first impressions - they look smart, sleek and like high end products. As soon as I arrived home I was eager to try the soft cheese - it certainly didn't disappoint! On removing the lid, the product had a foil seal to keep in the freshness, which I expected as similar products are packaged in this way. The cheese itself is soft and smooth texture. It spreads lovely and tastes delicious! If you are a fan of garlic then don't be shy! I'm using any excuse to put a bit of it on every meal now..! I personally spread a thin layer on a crispbread for a healthier snack :) I will definitely be buying more YUM products in future.



Sunday 9 June 2013

Review: Emoji Micro Pedi




I am one of those people that completely forgets about my feet and then I am utterly horrified once summer comes. And I am not alone!


The Emjoi Micro Pedi is my new best friend! It is the easiest and most effective way to get baby soft feet. Emjoi’s Micro Pedi has a micro-mineral roller that is extremely effective at removing rough, dry skin compared to a pumice stone. My feet have been really rough and hard lately so I was excited to see if it actually works. I put two batteries into the slots, and put the roller again my dry skin. I gently moved the Micro Pedi up and down my foot against my dry skin. After just one use I noticed the difference in the look of my skin. The amount of dead skin that came off my feet shocked me. When I felt them, they were so soft. I started using it daily in the evenings After a week of use, I have noticed the appearance of my dry skin looks so much better. The Micro Pedi has definitely improved my skin on my feet, they feel (and look) normal again.Another plus was no pain at all. It just created a tickling sensation - as I have ticklish feet. It has been three days since I last used it and my feet are still very soft and smooth!! Sorry Ped Egg you are being replaced. :)


So ladies, get out and start taking care of yourfeet! Your shoes & boyfriends will thank you for it! If you use it, comment below and tell me what you think.

Saturday 8 June 2013

Review: Veet Easy Wax




Well ladies, summer is on the horizon. This calls for two things: The perfect beach body and smooth bronzed Legs.

The wax refill is designed to be used on both legs and arms.In the kit you get; the electrical roll-on, a docking station, plug adapter and cord, the 50ml wax refill and cleaning wipes and strips. It is so ridiculously easy to put everything together! To use this waxing machine, you need to heat it up. The recommended time is 20 minutes however I found myself waiting around 45 as the

 roller would not budge. It was warm and the cute pink color made it easy for me to see where I have applied the wax. It's important to apply the wax in the direction of hair growth, so from the knee to the ankle. Keeping the strip parallel to the skin and pulling back rather than up is important too, to avoid unnecessarily damaging the skin. The biggest advantage for me is that it didn't irritate my skin, I suffer dry and sensitive skin and waxing usually makes them quite itchy and can damage the skin so I was really surprised that my legs were silky smooth, there was next to no redness . The only problem with the product is there are not enough strips. Yes, you can repurchase them however there is a lot of wax in here, and 12 strips isn't enough!




The Veet website says that the starter kit comes with "12 reusable and washable fabric strips" except that the instruction leaflet contained within the kit says in capital letters "THIS WAX CANNOT BE RINSED OFF WITH WATER" so, somewhere down the line, something has gotten lost in translation! The Easy Wax retails for £29.99, but is almost always on offer at half price, and using the code EASYWAX4 on Amazon gives a 50% discount. So ladies, what do you think? Did you get the Easy Wax to work for you? Are you a rip the hairs out or shave them off kind of girl?


Friday 7 June 2013

Review: Urban Decay Blow Lip Plumper



All the celebrities is sporting the plump lips look for the summer, however, not everyone was blessed with gorgeous plump lips so what's a girl to do?


While browsing Amazon one day for lip plumpers, I stumbled across one of my favorite makeup brands, Urban Decay. Urban Decay is an amazing brand which has gorgeous makeup products that give you that bold and beautiful looks. The Urban Decay Blow Lip Plumper features a long tube that comes with wand applicator for easy application. I wasn't sure what to expect when I first tried the product, especially with the claimed numbing sensation rather than most lip glosses which usually give a tingling sensation. I used the wand and applied generously around my lips. It took a few minutes to feeling the numbing sensation, but it definitely starts to numb your lips and you will certainly feel it. The brush picked up almost nothing. I had to dip it in two or three times to get enough to coat my lips.As for plumper and fuller lips, I didn't notice any change. Another downside is that you may find yourself re-applying often since the gloss wears off in a few hours.

Overall, I would rate the Urban Decay Blow Lip Plumper a 2/5. It's a lip plumper that will help you avoid a burning sensation. I have to apply too much for too little of an effect

Review: W7 Lip Plumping Gloss



Hello My Bella's

Recently I Have been obsessed with getting those big perfect kissable lips so I have a whole draw full of lip plumping promises. Recently I found this beauty steal for only £1.99 online.

There are a lot of glosses that can leave your lips feeling sticky and irritate them leaving you no choice other than to wipe it off and start all over again. The W7 Kiss Me Lip Plumping gloss feels more like a moisturizing balm with the glossy beautiful sheen without the thick consistency many other lip glosses tend to have. I like the packaging. It has a thin smooth consistency which makes it easy to apply to your lips. The thing I love most about this is that it doesn't have a strong tingling when you put it on which can sometimes be irritating.


Now to the question you've all been wondering…does it actually plump your lip? Well... No! They didn't look any fuller at all. It did stay on for hours though and gave my lips an amazing sexy shine, so if you want fuller Angelina Jolie lips, I would go for something different but if you want a nice lip-gloss which leaves your lips looking shiny and kissable (and at only 1,99), this cute little tube is great.


Thursday 6 June 2013

Review: Moroccan Argan Oil





Hey dolls! So Recently I've become a totally obsessed with oils recently. Something which is an absolute staple in my haircare routine is argan and moroccon oil. They really do make the world of difference to your hair, leaving it sleek, shiny and in all round better condition.

It's not an overly greasy formula and has the same effect on my hair higher end brands do. It works best on wet hair. . The oil itself softens the cuticles of the hair due to the added keratin which leaves it feeling silky soft and easy to style. I'm not usually a fan of freshly washed hair when it comes to styling as I find it quite unmanageable but after using this it leaves a nice enough consistency to style as normal.

I'm really impressed by this little gem. I'll definitely repurchase this time and time again . You need the smallest amount to cover the mid lengths and ends of the hair, so this will last a good while. Have you tried this oil? What did you think of this?