Showing posts with label moisturising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label moisturising. Show all posts
Saturday, 18 November 2017
Mary Kay Cosmetics
I have been sent some products from Mary Kay Cosmetics to try out this week, this is a brand that I have not heard of before, but I was excited to try them once I had a look into it.
They very kindly sent me 3 items: The first been a body lotion, a lipstick and a moisturising gel
From their website:
TimeWise Body™ Smooth-Action™ Cellulite Gel Cream
177ml
Price £30.00
A cellulite solution so effective, nine out of 10 women liked what they saw in the mirror.*
After two weeks, nine out of 10 women said their skin felt smoother.
After three weeks, this product was clinically shown to improve the appearance of cellulite and skin firmness.
After nine weeks, 87% of women said it dramatically reduced the look of cellulite.
This was a lovely feeling moisturiser, I tried it on my legs. It did make them feel really smooth and supple. It was a bit sticky for a while but did absorb fairly quickly. It also has a lovely scent. I always prefer moisturisers
Mary Kay® True Dimensions™ Lipstick
3.3 g
Wild About Pink (Satin)
Dangerously smooth and delightfully tempting, this lip-loving lipstick provides colour-infused luxury for your lips in 17 head-turning shades.
Buttery-smooth-feeling formula melts onto lips, instantly drenching them in moisture and locking it in.
Infused with advanced skin care ingredients, the formula smooths fine lines and helps lips look fuller.
Just a push of the clear, click-button top releases pure, radiant colour from its ultrastylish case.
First of all I love the packaging of this lipstick its so cool, it took me a while to figure it out to be honest, you push it from the bottom then the lipstick slides out, Its really neat packaging. As for the colour its lovely just not quite to my taste it is a little bright for me. The formula however is lovely its not drying on the lips but still stays put really well.
Botanical Effects® Moisturizing Gel
85 g
Price £18.00
This lightweight, quick-absorbing gel provides optimal moisturization to any skin type, leaving it looking healthy.
Contains antioxidant-packed dragon fruit extract to help fight skin-damaging free radicals.
Also features aloe extract for an added boost of antioxidants.
Lightweight formula does not feel greasy nor does it leave a residue, yet it moisturizes for 12 hours.
Skin feels soft, smooth and fresh without any dry feeling.
Oil-free and won’t clog pores.
This moisturizing gel does not feel greasy and yet it moisturizes my skin for 12 hours. I love how it makes my skin feels soft, smooth and fresh without any dry feeling.
You can find Mary Kay's products HERE
Em x
Saturday, 17 June 2017
Pixi Peel and Polish
The Peel & Polish is a resurfacing concentrate mask. It contains 6% lactic acid, witch hazel water, panax ginseng root extract, papaya extra, sugar cane, sugar maple extract, cucumber fruit extract, orange fruit extract, lemon fruit extract, and vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract.
You can use this 2-3 times a week, for 5 minutes each time. It is slightly grainy, which I like but isn't to harsh on my face, so you can use this as an exfoliator by gently massaging this into your skin
Because of the grainy texture, I found this to be hard to spread on the skin as a mask. I was surprised to find that it didn’t tingle too much, I could feel it was there and it made my skin feel very clean and almost tight. As I was rinsing this off. My skin was left feeling smoother, and looking brighter. My skin was so soft!
Again I love the packaging from Pixi, they always have the cutest packaging, it looks so sleek and girly! It also dispenses really well, as this product is quite runny, it did think that it could get quite messy but it is fine in this tube
Em x
Saturday, 6 May 2017
Pixi Glow Getters
I received some more items from the lovely people at Pixi, this time it was skincare. I have heard so many good things about the Glow Tonic it seems to be everywhere at the moment so I was excited to receive that to try. There is also the Glow Tonic To Go, which really excited me, as I am lazy when it comes to skincare and nearly always go for the easiest option, so these pre-soaked pads were appealing to me! Finally there was the Glow Mud cleanser. I have used mud masks and cleansers in the past but never something that combined the two, so I was excited to try this.
I love the idea of these pads as I have already said I am all for the easy option but I think these are also great for travelling. I have only used all of these items once so far. I will be trying to make more of an effort with my skincare especially in the evenings.
This is a Glow Tonic – described as an ‘exfoliating facial glow tonic’. It is said to help tone, firm and tighten the skin. Whilst removing dead skin cells for healthier looking skin. It’s suitable for all skin types and is alcohol free. So basically – it’s an exfoliating toner – so it removes dead skin via exfoliating chemicals rather than by scrubby bits.
Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser contains 5% glycolic acid and acts to deeply clean skin and reveal a smoother, softer complexion. It also contains moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and avocado oil!
Pixi’s Glow Mud Cleanser formula is very light. This a smooth cleanser that isn’t grainy so, it is more of a chemical exfoliating formula rather than a physical one. It doesn’t lather up. I personally didn’t feel like it worked great at removing makeup but it is a product that works well as a follow up treatment cleanser of sorts. If you double cleanse, this might be a great secondary cleanser to use or one to use on an already clean face as I didn’t feel like it broke down makeup very well.
I have to say I didn't notice much of a difference straight away, my face felt clean and almost tight but I do have to regularly use moisturiser as I do have dry skin. However I did notice after a few uses my skin looked a lot smoother and my makeup did seem to have a nicer finish
Em x
Saturday, 8 April 2017
Swis Clinic Skincare
Lately I seem to have become a little bit obsessed with skincare lately. I'm love trying new products because I feel so much better when I have clear skin. I think skincare products are my favorite to try. I'm excited to be talking about these products from Swiss Clinic..
This product basically a facial tool that you can use at home, I love finding products that feel like they belong in a spa but I can easily use them in the comfort of my home, I don't have the time or the funds to regularly make spa trips. So many people talk about this online so I had to give it a go for myself.
This treatment consists of two products, in combination they stimulate collagen production. I was told years ago that the best way to stop ageing is to prevent it. This helps to reduce skin lines, wrinkle and scars. It's meant to help the skin become tighter and softer as well as reducing enlarged pores.
At first, when I saw the skin roller it did look a bit scary! But it was actually surprising not that bad. It does take some getting used to and I was slowly building up the courage to use it a little harder. You don't need to apply a lot of pressure to get a good result.
The serum that you apply after has an instant cooling effect it really did feel lovely and fresh on the skin. I would say that the roller made my skin feel hot rather than sore, but the serum felt lovely. It left my skin feeling really nice and hydrated without feeling sticky
I have been using this now for a good couple of months and I have noticed a difference, I never really had really bad skin really but this has definitely has helped with some of my blemishes and pores.
You can find these items HERE
Em x
Saturday, 1 April 2017
Hempz Haircare
I have been trying out some hair care from, Hempz over the last few weeks, I love trying out new hair care products as I feel that mixing things up with my hair care does seem to make more of a positive difference to my hair.
It's a thick formula you don't need much but you do gotta put in a little work to get a good lather, but it does really leave your hair feeling very clean! Its definitely worth the effort This plus the separate conditioner makes my hair feel great so far. It makes my natural waves look nice and feel soft even with my color treated hair. It made it more manageable which is something that I always want out of a conditioner especially
The scent is lovely and fresh and does last a long time
The only criticism I have if any is that the bottle is kinda hard to squeeze every last drop out, but its not the end of the world the shampoo and the conditioner over all are both lovely products
You can find their products HERE
Saturday, 4 February 2017
Transformulars Skincare
I have been trying to concentrate more on my skincare lately as I have got a little lazy to say the least!
I am always on the lookout to try new products, the lovely people at Transfomulas sent me these items to try out, and I was mega excited to see the what the results were!
The items are really well packaged and do give that high end look, each is in a cardboard outer packaging, the products themselves are in a really sturdy plastic metallic container. The Hydration Gold I particularly like you twist the top and this pushes the pump nozzle up which I think is a nice touch. Both the other items have what I would describe as a lip gloss want applicator, which I think is a great precise way to be able to apply the product.
They sent me these 3 items the first been their LineFiller, now I really don't have a problem I would say with wrinkles just yet, but as they say prevention is better than cure so I am keen on trying products that can help in any way. They also sent their Hydration Gold, which states it is an anti aging cream. The final item is the Eye-Lightening treatment. My eye area has probably always been my worst area, a mix of me wearing my contacts so messing with my eyes a lot and not getting enough sleep are the main contributing factors.
Fist I will talk about the line filler, this is a clear liquid almost like a serum, I thinks that's how I would describe it. It goes on really well and isn't greasy. It felt cooling as I put it onto my skin like a something that was minty? As it dried my skin did feel slightly tighter, nothing uncomfortable, I concentrated this on my smile lines and my forehead. This could be used around the eye area, but I wanted to try the specific eye cream for that.
The Hydration cream has to be my favourite, it does have quiet a strong but pleasant smell. It is a pale gold color and again goes on really well, I found it to almost have a shimmer to it which left my skin glowing! It is perfect to wear under foundation. This was how I wore it and it gave a lovely glowy finish. It made my makeup last well, and left my skin feeling soft.
The final item is the Eye Lightening cream, I found this to feel very much like the LineFiller, again with the cooling sensation. I have noticed a difference around my eye area. I feel that my concealer is also going on better. It does seem to make my eye area brighter.
You can find these items HERE
Em x
Saturday, 17 December 2016
Sebamed Skincare
I have always had sensitive skin, that is very prone to eczema. There are a lot of products where even though they smell incredible they don't always agree with my skin especially my face. So i am always really choosy with my skincare especially facial products.
When I heard about Sebamed I was interested in taking a look at their products, their products all have a lower ph value which means that it is less drying and irritating to sensitive skin which is perfect for me
These were the products they they very kindly sent me, I have been using them for a couple of weeks to get a better feel for them.
The item I have got the most use out of has to be the lip balm this time of year is awful for my lips they dry out so easily so have been keeping this in my bag and it has been working wonders. It doesn't smell or taste of anything really, its just moisturising and stops me getting chapped lips in this cold weather.
The next item is the anti dry day defence cream. I have been using this as a base under my foundation for my day to day wear. It has been working great it keeps my skin moisturised but doesn't leave my skin too greasy and my makeup sliding off!! Again it doesn't have a scent to it really would say its similar smell to aqueous cream really.
The final product is the cleansing bar, I have normally stayed away from bars of soap, but was eager to try this from Sebamed, and again it left my skin feeling really clean but at the same time hydrated? If that makes any sense! It was great to use.
I am going to have a look into more of their products, you can check out more of their products here:
Saturday, 23 July 2016
Eden's Semilla Jojoba Oil review and discounts!!
What is says:
100% Pure Jojoba Oil – 60ml – Certified ORGANIC – Best Natural Oil Moisturiser for Radiant Looking Skin, Silky Smooth Hair and Strong Nails – Ideal For Sensitive Skin – All Round Protection Day & Night – Cold Pressed & Unrefined
I had wanted to try a different oil mostly for my hair I wanted something that wasn't going to weigh down my hair but still help control the frizz. So I was excited to try this. I used a few drops in the palm of my hand after washing and towel drying my hair. I massaged this in from the nape of my neck now as I don't feel I need any kind of product near my roots. My hair is down to the small of my back so I used it on the length of my hair.
The dropper made it easy to dispense the product as some oils before have got messy when I have had to pour them out, the dropper made this a lot easier and cleaner!
I dried my hair as normal it instantly felt softer and more manageable I am looking forward to trying this a few times to see the results but so far I am very impressed with this oil on my hair.
I have also tried a small amount of this oil on my T-Zone before bed. I don't like using products that are too moisturising before doing my makeup as I don't like the feel of it all day. Using this before bed though made a massive difference to my skin in the morning it was glowing. It made applying my makeup much easier. It didn't block my pores and it doesn't have a really strong fragrance which is good for a face product for me as I don't like them to be too scented and this can trigger my eczema this was brilliant and I think it actually helped to moisturise my normally dry skin
You can purchase this oil from here:
https://www.edenssemilla.com/
You can also get a 1 time 50% off your purchase from Amazon using the codes below:
OSEUK50 - Rosehip Oil
HASEUK50 - HA Serum
VITCUK50 - Vitamin C Serum
JOJOUK50 - Jojoba Oil
Em x
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