I bought a tube of Garnier Nude Effect BB Cream, even though I wasn’t really a huge fan of the last Garnier BB Cream I used, which was their Anti-Ageing BB Cream, back in July 2016. I found the Anti-Ageing one to be very greasy on my naturally oily skin, so I was very hesitant…
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Sugar Baby Bronze Bombshell
I bought two 200ml tubes of Sugar Baby Bronze Bombshell Gradual Tan Moisturiser when I spotted them on a two-for-one sale. I’d never used Sugar Baby’s Gradual Tan Moisturiser before, but I had used Sugar Baby SunBelievable Self Tanning Mousse, and enjoyed using that. I thought I’d give these a go, seeing as I was…
Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser
I bought a tube of Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser after being really wowed by Olay’s 7-in-One moisturiser. Olay’s Total Effects Foaming Cleanser is packaged in a 100g silver and black squeeze tube. The back of the tube says, “Helps remove excess oil, gets rid of dirt, removes make-up. Gentle on skin, doesn’t over dry….
Macadamia Shower Gel
Nature Box Macadamia Oil Shower Gel is packaged in a 385ml dark yellow 25% recycled plastic flip top bottle. The shower gel has a pleasantly sweet, almost fruity yet slightly nutty smell. The scent is described on their website as being “oriental”, with bergamot, macadamia and almond making up the top notes. Tonka, coconut milk and…
Citrus Body Butter
A 70ml metal tub of Sea & Clay’s Citrus Body Butter was the Day 24 gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar. Upon opening the tub, I saw the luxurious looking thick, pale orange body butter and couldn’t wait to scoop some out and apply it to my dry legs. The scent of citrus…
Evolu Ultimate Goodness Hand Cream
A travel sized 60ml tube of Evolu Ultimate Goodness Hand Cream was the Day 16 gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar. Packaged in a dark burgundy plastic squeeze tube with a transparent flip top lid, this gorgeously scented white hand cream contains a blend of Monoi (Tahitian gardenia) that acts as a moisture-binding…
Manicurist, Nail Technician or Podiatrist?
What is the difference between a manicurist, nail technician and podiatrist? Are they different? Why can’t you do what a podiatrist does? These are some of the many questions I have been asked over the years. So, what is the difference? Well, a manicurist works with your natural nails. They don’t repair broken nails and…
Brightening Face Mist
A full sized 200ml spray bottle of By Nature Brightening Face Mist was the Day 25 gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar, and has got to be one of my favorite products out of that box! By Nature’s Brightening Face Mist is described as a refreshing radiance boosting “energizing toner” that is infused…
Linden Leaves Radiant Exfoliating Wash
A full sized 55ml tube of Linden Leaves Radiant Exfoliating Wash was the Day 22 gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar. The cardboard box is printed with vegetable inks and is 100% recyclable. The clear plastic tube inside is also recyclable, and it holds the grainy peach coloured gel wash. The exfoliating granules…
Glow Lab Facial Moisturiser
A full sized 100ml tube of Glow Lab Facial Moisturiser was the Day 18 gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar. Glow Lab’s Facial Moisturiser is packaged in a cream coloured soft plastic squeeze tube, with a black flip top lid. The moisturiser contains “scientifically blended botanicals to quench the skin, providing long-lasting hydration and…
Fizzy Foot Soak from Butterfly Party Soap Studio
A sample sachet of Butterfly Party’s Fizzy Foot Soak was the Day 14 gift in the 2019 Beautiful Surprises Advent Calendar. I received a sample of “Sea Salt & Lotus Blossom” which was an off-white or pale yellow coloured Epsom Salt based foot soak. I used a bucket and added about a handful of the…
Dr Lewinn’s Ultra R4 Collagen Mask
Dr Lewinn’s Ultra R4 Collagen Firming Face Mask is a luxurious gel-like sheet mask that uses Bio-Cellulose technology, which means the mask acts like a second skin and is supposed to adhere better to the face. This mask promises to be loaded with a highly potent Collagen infused serum to instantly hydrate, plump and restore…
