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Fushi Argan & Amalaki Shampoo And Conditioner Review

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Fushi Argan & Amalaki Shampoo is a gorgeous smelling herbal shampoo.

Fushi Argan & Amalaki shampoo and conditioner Review

Here is what Fushi say: ‘A hair reviving Ayurvedic herb rich shampoo blended with Argan and Camellia oil to boost lustre, shine and strength to the hair. This innovative botanical blend contains Argan oil, Camellia oil and Brahmi herb extract to revive and restore hair to a lustrous shine and bounce. While uniquely combined with Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry) and Biotin to help replenish dry hair and scalp and promote hair health. Amalaki is known for its rich source of vitamin C and helps to keep the hair follicles strong and nourish the hair from the roots. While Brahmi and the renowned Argan and Camelia oils are is known for their wonderful hair rejuvenating properties. Fragranced with the Tahitian Gardenia, to leave your hair feeling fresh and fragrant. For the complete treatment experience use with Argan & Amalaki Herbal conditioner.’

This amazing shampoo for permed hair and conditioner make hair soft, smooth and shiny. It leaves hair hydrated. The smell is not only gorgeous but is also relaxing. It doesn’t weigh hair down and revives dull hair too. We like.

Fushi Argan & Amalaki Shampoo and Conditioner are available here.

Yves Rocher Rouge Brillance Vegetale Lipstick Review

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I love lipstick but always have to wear lip balm too. Not so with these amazing 100% cherry oil lipsticks which are also rich in Omega 6 and 9.

This is what they say: “The Yves Rocher Research Institute has selected cherry oil for lipstick, because of its extraordinary power to shine and refract light. It is also rich in Omega 6 and 9, natural sources of protection and nutrition.”

These are amazing lipsticks. They are natural, made by an environmentally-friendly brand and come in 18 beautiful colours. You don’t even need to add a lip balm to your beauty routine.

The two I tried were Rose Grenadine and Iris Mauve. You can see how beautiful the colours are below.

Yves Rocher Rouge Brillance Vegetale Lipstick Review

They look beautiful on and are really good to lips, acting more like a beauty product than makeup. I am a fan. They are expensive but I will indulge if I want to treat myself.

Comes in 12 shades inspired by nature, £18 at www.yves-rocher.co.uk

Available now.

Frost Mascara Special

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We reviewed four inexpensive mascaras, because looking great doesn’t always have to be expensive.

mascara reviewGeorge Volume Lash Mascara

This was a little runny the first time we used it but afterwards was fine. The one we tried wasn’t waterproof and by the end of the day we had panda eyes. It only costs £3.50 and is good for the price. Available from ASDA

2True Pro WOW Mascara

This mascara is not just excellent for the price, but is just excellent full stop. The waterproof version was on Watchdog for being good. We tried the non-waterproof one. It gives supercharged volume and an amazing WOW effect. It doesn’t clump or flake. Good stuff.  Available from Superdrug for only £3.

Pur Big Look Extreme Mascara Waterproof

This mascara is very different. It is made with Argan Oil, a revolutionary ingredient, loaded with lash-loving omega fatty acids, vitamin E and antioxidant. It says it has a clump-resistant wand but when we put it on the first time it was quite clumpy and awkward. It is waterproof but doesn’t seem smudge-proof when you first put it on. It is fine after a while though, so just don’t touch your eyes.

George Volume Lash

This is a brilliant mascara. It only costs about £2.50 and it is as good as very expensive mascara brands. It coats mascara from root to tip and gives great volume. It is clump free and very black. We’re a fan.

 

 

Frost’s Night Time Beauty Special

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We have reviewed some more amazing night-time beauty products, including a luxury candle that can be used on the skin when it is melted down. Pretty cool. Read on and let us know what you think.

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Champneys Spa Facial Skin Resurfacing Mask

 

Champneys says: ‘This has natural fruit acids of Bilberry and Sugar Cane, skin appears radiant and renewed whilst an intense blend of Salicylic Acid and Vitamin E leaves fine lines appearing visibly smoother. Enriched with Shea butter and Jojoba Oil to leave skin feeling soft and smoother.’

 

This mask is great for gentle skin resurfacing. This smells nice too. It has AHA in it but is gentle on skin. Good stuff that makes skin more radiant.

 

Phyto Secret De Nuit Intense Hydration Regenerating Night Cream

 

We all know night creams are great for the face, but we often neglect our hair. But this Phyto Secret De Nuit is hassle-free with great results. It is silicone and paraben free and is hydrating and regenerating. It is suitable for all hair types. Contains natural and botanical origin active ingredients, it is a complete concentration that regenerates and protects the hair to leave it de-tangled without residue. You can leave it on overnight and as long as you use the proper amount, you won’t even have to wash your hair in the morning. Great stuff.

 

Phyto Secret de Nuit Intense Hydration Regenerating Night Cream is available here.

 

Champneys Age Excellence Ultimate Repair Night Cream

 

This is a replenishing night cream, rich in exotic purple orchid and sweet liquorice which overnight, hydrates the skin and leaves it looking brighter on waking. Used with Champneys 24 Carat Gold Serum, its triple-firming complex helps lift, tone and restores elasticity, so fine lines and wrinkles are significantly reduced and your skin is left looking firmer and full of radiance.

The is a thick and rich cream. This emollient has a gorgeous scent. This cream goes on easily and you only need to use a little. This cream really moisturises and leaves skin looking radiant and well-rested.

 

Champneys Age Excellence Ultimate Repair Night Cream is available here

 

NSpa Night Repair Cream

 

NSpa say: ‘Apply before bed and let this rich and soothing cocktail of active ingredients nourish and strengthen your skin while you sleep. The cream contains ceramides to help repair skin and a combination of ginseng, natural vitamin E and sweet almond oil to replenish a tired complexion.’

This is a good night cream and is also good for sensitive skin. This contains ceramides which help skin recover from daily stresses and then boosts cell restoration while you sleep. It leaves skin looking healthier and more radiant when you wake.

 

Champneys Spa Facial Replenishing Moisture Mask

 

Champneys says: ‘This intensely revitalising mask with nourishing essential oils of rose and chamomile and comforting aloe vera to rescue dry, dehydrated, stressed skin leaving it, beautifully soft fresh and radiant.’
This mask leaves skin soft and hydrated. It is great for oily skin. It leaves no residue and it smells incredible. It leaves skin looking instantly better, alive and hydrated. Brilliant mask.

 

Champneys Spa Facial Replenishing Moisture Mask is available here.

 

Janjira Art of Siam Therapy Massage Candle

 

This amazing luxury Therapy Massage Candle melts down in to an oil you can pour out and use on your skin. Is a paraben free candle and is made of soybean and coconut oil which makes it kind to skin and contains uplifting notes of grapefruit, tangerine and rhubarb. It helps you unwind and is soothing. A brilliant, original idea, brilliantly executed.

 

What is your favourite night time beauty product?

 

 

Summer Beauty Picks

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We have tested a few beauty products that are perfect for summer.

Rococo Chichi have a new range of natural shea hair butters. They can be used as pre-wash conditioner, as a treatment before blow drying or as sun after care treatment to help your hair back to its healthy, lustrous and hydrated state. They are free from chemicals, preservatives, parabens, SLS, artificial colours and perfumes. We tried the…

Rosemary Whipped Shea Hair Butter (100ml) £7.95
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A great natural shea butter, Rocco Chichi’s nourishing rosemary whipped shea hair butter stimulates the scalp, and softens, fortifies and revitalises lacklustre hair. Naturally scented with rosemary scented oil, Rocco Chichi’s Rosemary Whipped Shea Hair Butter increases the circulation to the scalp and is therefore effective for promoting hair growth; just perfect for those who want flowing hair that smells divine.

This smells amazing and was a good hair butter. It is handmade and softened dry hair. I would just use a little to stop hair looking greasy.

Unscented Whipped Shea Hair Butter (100ml) £7.95
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This luxurious moisturising Rococo Chichi’s Unscented Whipped Shea Hair Butter wave’s goodbye to split ends. Perfect as a pre-wash conditioner; just massage well into your dry hair and scalp and leave on from anywhere between twenty minutes to an entire night, shampoo as usual, and hey presto beautiful looking hair.

This is good for split ends. Leaves hair looking better and split ends less noticeable.

Thea Organic Enriched Skincare Age Revival Uplifting Face Creme
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We liked this creme, it smelt nice and left skin looking healthy. The 15ml tester we used was not enough to conclude whether it would leave a lasting difference to skin but it is rich, 100% natural and has no chemicals. This British beauty brand left a positive impressions on us. Here is what they say:

Firm your skin and reduce wrinkles with this indulgently rich, smooth and easily absorbed unity of age-defying natural ingredients that feed moisture and nutrients deep in to the skin, restoring elasticity and stimulating circulation. With 78% high performance organic ingredients, this creme targets areas that are prone to premature ageing such as the cheeks, forehead and neck

The result: firmer, plumper, softer skin with a healthy radiance.

Organic Aloe Juice attracts & seals in moisture, encourages new skin cells to grow & enhances circulation.

Organic Coconut, Jojoba & Avocado Oils highly nutritious & hydrating, deeply penetrate, balance & moisturise, plump the skin & clean pores.

Organic Rooibos Tea powerful antioxidant slows down the aging process by purifying & regenerating the skin, protecting from free radicals.

DMAE a B vitamin derivative proven to reduce sagging on the face & neck & stimulates cell growth.

MSM organic sulphur, essential to the health of skin cells. Helps repair, replace & strengthen mature skin, reducing wrinkles.

Sweet Basil Essential Oil removes excess oil, moisturises & rebalances the skin

Lavender Essential Oil balances skin tone, hydrates & purifies.

Fresh Ginger Essential Oil stimulates circulation & revives mature skin.

Vitamin E one of the best anti-aging vitamins. Protects, repairs & feeds mature skin with a naturally occurring SPF of 6.

Buy their products here.

The Bakewell Soap Company May Chang Multi Purpose Balm
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This is a handy multipurpose balm. It is uplifting and has a great zesty lemon citrus smell. The lemon smell is quite strong but I like it. It is made fresh with naturally antiseptic and anti-inflammatory oils that help clear oily skin. It is a soft balm that melts into skin. Very handy and really works. Here is what they say:

An all-natural balm for hands, nails, lips and body with soothing Hemp, Walnut and uplifting May Chang Essential oils.

Commended by the experts at the ‘Free From Awards’, a bright and uplifting natural balm with zesty lemon notes. Naturally antiseptic and anti-inflammatory and rich in replenishing Vitamin E. This multi-purpose balm has been specifically formulated for oily skin.

Contains Hemp and Walnut oils rich in Omega 3 – essential for healthy skin and nails. This pocket-sized balm is perfect to use on the go!

Petrolatum and Parabens free. None of our products are tested on animals. Each product is made in accordance with our Environmental Quality Mark accreditation.
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Sweet Almond Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Beeswax, Hemp Oil, Walnut Oil, Pure May Chang essential oil, Roman Chamomile Essential Oil, natural vitamin E.
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Available from notonthehighstreet.com

DenTek Floss Picks Case

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These are great and handy. Flossing makes a huge difference to the teeth. The cases are perfect for traveling or just popping in your bag. Floss picks are also so much easier than actual dental floss. They come in different colours too.

Available from Boots or Amazon.

What are your summer beauty essentials?

Millie Mackintosh Reveals Beauty Secret To The Perfect Pins

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Her perfectly toned and tanned pins have dominated the fashion and beauty headlines since starring in hit TV show Made in Chelsea.

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This weekend Millie Mackintosh revealed the £8.99 leg make up behind her gorgeous glow that keep her perfect pins looking flawless; Cocoa Brown’s Lovely Legs.

Millie wrote as she was getting ready for her evening; “Getting ready for tonight @CocoaBrownTan #LovelyLegs #LegsMakeUp #BestTan”.

Cocoa Brown Lovely Legs is online at www.superdrug.com and in UK Superdrug stores nationwide.

BackBliss Lotion & Cream Applicator Review | Summer Picks

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I am double-jointed and can reach every part of my back. This is a rare skill however and my doctor does tell me off for ‘overstretching’. So to stop annoying him, and for those without freakish joints, we thought we would review the Backbliss Lotion & Cream Applicator. A great beauty pick for summer.

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The BackBliss Lotion Applicator is a device to help you apply sun lotion, cream or after sun to that awkward middle part your back to keep your back protected in and out of the sun. When Caroline Wagstaff, 55 the product’s inventor from Windsor, Berkshire, appeared on the BBC2 show Dragons’ Den the Dragons thought BackBliss was ingenious!

‘Sun care has improved enormously over the years but it is still difficult to get all this good stuff in the right places’ says Caroline.

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Now anyone planning to enjoy the sun here in the UK or abroad can easily and regularly apply SPF to their backs to protect themselves from the suns harmful UV rays and get a safe and healthy suntan.

Applying stuff to your back is difficult even if you are on holiday with someone else. Your partner, friend or colleague is not always willing to cream your back, they are not always by your side, they often do it begrudgingly or simply not very well. Sometimes you just don’t want to ask them again!

Why BackBliss?

Compact and lightweight, easy to use – take it to the beach, salon, pool or gym

Fun, funky and functional! – Available in blue or charcoal (and pink, purple and clear!)

Hundreds of uses – self tan, sun and after sun creams, body lotions and butters, moisturising cream, medical treatments and ointments.

No wastage! Patented pad material doesn’t absorb lots of lotion – only use the amount you need.

Hygienic Replacement Pads – are washable and long lasting.

Ergonomically tested – BackBliss’s patented design perfectly moulds the contours of your back

RRP Single Pack £11.99, Double pack £19.99.

Some genuine customer reviews

Just what I needed for my holiday. I cannot believe I hadn’t thought to search for this product before. I was able to apply my sun tan lotion (and after sun) easily all holiday.

Gemma Cairns

I wish I had discovered BackBliss ages ago. I’ve had difficulty for a few years due to a stiff shoulder and I hated asking my grumpy husband to rub moisturiser on my back.

This device is a fantastic solution if, like me, you need to regularly apply prescription creams to your back. I shall also use it for sun lotion.

So what did we think?

It really works. It stops you straining or hurting a muscle or having someone you don’t like rub cream into your back. It is also good if you have an itch. It comes with a suction hook which you can attach to the shower and the packaging is handy for traveling. It also comes with a spare pad. This is a very good invention and ideal for people with bad backs too. A highly recommended summer pick. Good stuff.

 

 

Fushi Virgin Marula Oil Review

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I fell in love with facial oils last year after being sent some to review. I never thought I would like putting oil on my face; it would be too slick and greasy. But it actually makes a huge difference and is lighter than some moisturisers. Another benefit is that you tend to massage it in rather than just put it on, which also makes a huge difference to skin.

 

Fushi Virgin Marula Oil

Facial oils tend to be natural too, and Fushi Virgin Marula Oil is so natural that you can actually eat it. Perfect for sensitive skin and for those who are sick of putting chemicals on their face.

 

Fushi have a large African oil range, all of which are perfect for protecting and reviving skin and hair from the damages caused by the summer sun and the environment.

 

Fushi Virgin Marula Oil Review

With a higher antioxidant level than Argan oil, Marula Oil works in two ways to help fight the ageing process; protecting the skin against damaging free radicals and also visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

 

Marula oil is often known in Africa as a “miracle oil,” Marula Oil has been revered among African women for hundreds of years for its powerful moisturising and anti-aging benefits. This prized oil is extracted from the fruit kernels of the Marula tree from Kenya. Marula oil deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin and is quite unique due to its super rich content of fatty acids, vitamins C and E. Marula oil is thought to have a richer content of antioxidants than even Argan oil. It is ideal to use to protect the skin from aging, for fine lines and crows feet. A light non greasy oil, Marula oil is absorbed easily and is the perfect anti aging night oil for the face and neck area. It is most effective at protecting the skin from those damaging free radicals that accelerate aging.

 

It says it is perfect for mature skin types but I am in my twenties and I still love it. I don’t have any wrinkles yet but I have noticed some enlarged pores and a few fine lines forming. After using the marula oil I have noticed a significant difference. Even my fiance remarks that I am ‘glowing’. It is also great for dry skin as it really hydrates.

 

The smell isn’t great but it is bearable and doesn’t linger for too long and a little of the oil goes a long way. I don’t use this during the day as it leaves the face shiny and I am just not sure it would work but it is my current night oil of choice. I love it and it is organic, cold-pressed and fairtrade. Sigh, I’m in love.

 

You can buy it from the Fushi site.