Category Archives: skin care

Vichy Idealia smoothing and illuminating cream

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I’ve been using a fabulous new face cream range from Vichy for the last couple of months – Vichy Idealia smoothing and illuminating cream. And I have to say  it’s definitely now a permanent fixture of my beauty regime. I’ve got fairly normal balanced skin, but have found as I’ve got older ... Read More »

Deep Heat Muscle Rescue cream & bath soak

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When I think of Deep Heat, I’m reminded of that strong smell usually associated with sporting injuries! I was surprised to see some new products from Deep Heat that are designed to help to relieve daily stress and muscle tension and provide warming relief. The range is called Deep Heat ... Read More »

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Intense Repair range

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With this cold weather not letting up and my skin taking a beating through rain, snow, sleet and cold – I’ve needed a really good body lotion to keep my skin soft. I’ve found a good option in the new Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Intense Repair range. It’s perfect as it ... Read More »

Nivea Pure & Natural Skincare Range

Nivea Pure & Natural Skin Care range

If you’re after a cheap-as-chips but lovely natural skincare range, take a peek at the Nivea Pure & Natural range. It contains at least 95% ingredients from natural origin and are free from parabens, silicones, artificial colorants and mineral oils, with all the active ingredients organically grown and certified. There ... Read More »

My five favourite things… organic cleansers

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I’ve been using more and more organic and natural beauty products lately, and have definitely come to realise that organic or natural doesn’t have to mean ‘doesn’t work’ when it comes to beauty products. Here are five fantastic organic cleansers I’ve tried recently. 1. Weleda One-Step Cleanser & Toner Weleda ... Read More »

NIVEA lip butters

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I got a lovely wee package of three of the NIVEA lip butters today – lovely creamy, moisturising balms. I am very fussy with lip balm and these ones definitely make the cut! There three NIVEA lip butters I tested are: Vanilla & Macadamia lip butter – a rich creamy ... Read More »

Lip care for New Year’s eve – with Nivea #DareToKiss

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With New Year’s eve just around the corner, hopefully your party outfit is sorted, your hair rollers are geared up and your show stopping make-up is at the ready. And with all that preparation, you want to ensure you have a fab time with your friends and hopefully end the ... Read More »

Astral All Over Moisturiser

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Astral All Over Body Moisturiser is a classic beauty product and is still going strong after many years. It’s recently undergone clinical trials to show its hydration and nourishing qualities. As well as being a really cost-effective cream, Astral can be used as make-up remover, after sun as well as a body lotion. Despite it ... Read More »

Piz Buin Tan & Protect Accelerating Oil Spray

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Piz Buin have launched a range of tanning oils - Piz Buin Tan & Protect Accelerating Oil Spray. I’ve had some samples of this for a couple of months and finally got the chance to give it a whirl a couple of weeks ago on holiday in Tenerife. Tan & ... Read More »

MADBeauty Russian Doll Range

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MADBeauty have recently added some new products to their Russian Dolls collection. The range of beauty gifts now includes hand creams, mirrors, lip gloss, tissues and tweezers – all encased in the ever so kitsch Russian Matrioshka style packaging. I’ve tested out the hand cream which is available in 3 different ... Read More »

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