B. ALL waterproof mascara review

B. ALL waterproof mascara review

I purchased this mascara from superdrug for £9.99 but sometimes its half price.

This mascara is thick and the brush is a bristle type wand.

I didn't think I could go wrong with this mascara I can only use waterproof as my eyes become very irritated with a normal mascara and I had heard good reviews about this one.

My first application was a bit messy it just seemed to go everywhere else but on my lashes.  It was slightly clumpy and thick it took to long to dry and I used many cotton buds to clean the residue that came off my lashes onto the top of my cheeks and eyelids.

After a few attempts I gave up applying mascara shouldn't be this much hassle and the liquid clumps pretty much within a few weeks of opening.

Not recommended get yourself a No7 one as they are far superior in every way.

To B. Or not to B. Beauty product reviews phase 3

B. Beauty products by As Watson. Prices vary

Can be purchased via Super Drug

I am using phase 3 as I am 42 the serum reviewed is phase 2


B. Uplifted 3d lift eye cream

£11.99 get it half price at the minute

Statement about the product

B. Uplifted 3D Lift Eye Cream 15ml

Helps to firm and smooth tired looking eyes instantly

Measureably reduces the appearance of visible and deep wrinkles by an average of 8% in 4 weeks

Avoid contact with eyes

Ingredients

Ingredients:Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Alcohol Denat, Panthenol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Allantoin, Disodium Edta, Glycosphingolipids, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Pca, Sodium Hyaluronate, Urea, Sodium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Trehalose, Tetrapeptide-21, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Malic Acid, Triacetin, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Fructose, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide

Measurements

Size (15) Unit (ML) Height (12) Width (4.3) Depth (3.2)

I found this cream not too thick, it's almost borderline gel feeling when using it,  light milky colour, sinks in ok, drys quick, theres little very little fragrance in the cream.

I purchased two small tubes at 15ml each as they were half price.  I am half way through my second tube and to be honest I haven't noticed anything mind blowing about this product.

It does hydrate but I have saw no improvement in my crows feet or dark circles. Its nice enough that I will finish what I have but won't repurchase I think 2 month using this cream is enough time to give it time to see even a slight improvement which I didn't. 

 

B. Flawless targeted wrinkle filler

 usually £9.99 currently half price

Statement about product

Targeted concentrate that helps to fight wrinkles on two fronts

Instant impact to immediately reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 12%

Avoid contact with eyes

Ingredients

Aqua,Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer,Butylene Glycol,Glycerin,Cyclopentasiloxane,Dimethicone,Cyclohexasiloxane,Vp/Va Copolymer,Polyacrylamide,Alcohol Denat, Methyl Gluceth-20,Phenoxyethanol,C13-14 Isoparaffin,Amodimethicone,Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose,Capryl Glycol,Glycosphingolipids,Hordeum Vulgare Extract,Chlorphenesin,Laureth-7,Caprylyl Glycol,Citric Acid,Sodium Hyaluronate,Tetrapeptide-21

I found this product quite thick again a milky colour with little fragrance.

I dabbed this around my eyes and found it quite hard to rub in as it dried pretty quick. I tried not to put too much on as with the texture being thick I knew less would be more.

the cream was ok like I said it wasn't the easiest to apply and on one eye I was over generous which ended up looking like the skin had a white residue on it.

I also tried this around my mouth as I do now have lines their, it was even harder to blend into my skin

My overall view is my crows feet did look slightly blurred and filled but not enough to make me stock up for a year, however I did use this for 2 months as it states it has long term benefits but im still on the look out for something better.

The price isn't bad but its a small tube of 15ml and doesn't last that long, I am finding I use this on nights out with friends as a bit extra wrinkle coverage but as a daily treatment I don't bother as I do feel it leaves a pale white residue wherever I apply it.

Would be better for 30 odd year olds.

B.Radiant Rejuvenating serum phase 2

£13.99 unless its half price

Product Information

An intense boost for a perfected glowing complexion
Helps to reduce the visable effects of ageing
Avoid contact with eyes

Ingredients

Ingredients: Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Cyclohexasiloxane, Nylon-12, Silica, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Betaine, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 40, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alcohol Denat, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Laureth-7, Allantoin, Disodium Edta, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Methylpropanediol, Glycosphingolipids, Hordeum Vulgare Extract,Peg-8, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Pca, Tocopherol, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Tin Oxide, Decyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Limonene, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Tetrapeptide-21, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinamaldehyde, Geraniol, Citronellol, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Phenethyl Alcohol, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructose, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Urea, CI 77891

Measurements

Size (30) Unit (ML) Height (12) Width (4.5) Depth (3.3)

The first thing about this Serum that scares me is the ingredients why is there so many I may not be a scientist but I've learnt one thing too many things in any kind of beauty product can not be good.

This cream is medium thickness and rubs in pretty well, the fragrance is very mild.

I used this as a starting point in my beauty regime it rubs into the face well and does not irritate the skin. What I do not like about certain creams/ serums is the chalky feeling left on your fingers which may or may not have something to do with parabens which leads me to think theres nothing natural about this serum but I could be wrong.

My opinion is if it works then I probably don't care what's in it as its all about the result.  Not a great attitude but when your fighting old age you get like that otherwise why would women queue up for the latest antiwrinkle creams.

 Alas I wasn't impressed I did use this for several months and saw no difference its nice enough but I saw no improvements in my wrinkles and it didn't firm up my face in anyway.

Wouldn't repurchase maybe better for 20 odd year olds.

 

Nice and easy age defy or a lie review

Nice and easy age defy medium brown 5

This was a hefty £7.00 well I thought it was pricey

Here's what the advertising says

Product description

Nice’n Easy AgeDefy 3 step hair colour system helps turn back time. Beyond colouring. Age Defying.

1- Before - Age Defy Smoothing Pre-Treatment: Our Age Defy Smoothing Pre-Treatment softens coarse, resistant grey hair so colour gets in smoothly.

2- During - Age Defy Colour Crème: Our permanent Colour Crème gives you up to 8 weeks of long lasting colour, and 100% grey coverage.

3- After - Pantene Pro-V™ ColourSeal™ Conditioning Therapy: With the power of Pantene Pro-V™, the special conditioning therapy helps restore every strand to reveal stunningly soft, smooth, and manageable hair.

Sounds good ?

Alas I did not like this product at all.  Maybe at 42 I'm too young for it ha ha.

I applied this exactly as per instructions, like most other dyes it was fairly easy to do.

I left dye on my hair the time specified.

Once washed off and conditioner applied and rinsed the problems started.

My hair was hard to comb through and felt like it had a coating on it

Once blow dried it was coarse brittle and very very dry.

For weeks my hair felt awful and I had to buy a big tub of conditioning hair mask and leave it on for at least five minutes every time I washed my hair.

Eventually I had to get 4 inches off my coarse brittle dry hair, before it felt like my normal hair.

I do suffer slightly more than average hair fall but this doubled.

I do not have any illnesses or conditions my hair was medium thickness long and in pretty good condition.

The only one thing I can say is it did cover my grey.

Awful product please beware.

JML magic minerals review

JML Magic minerals - Jerome Alexander 

RRP £19.99 but Wilkinsons get it for £9.99

This product contains a black mascara which I can not comment on as I can only use waterproof mascara otherwise my eyes explode (ok maybe exaggerating slightly but they do get very irritated.)

This is what JML say

Mineral Magic is the secret to complete complexion perfection! This incredible mineral foundation and concealer is made with built-in colour correctors that mask and even out imperfections to give you radiant, beautiful-looking skin!

Mineral Magic is so light and ultra-fine it won’t even feel like you’re wearing make-up! The translucent foundation matches your skin tone in moments while four mineral shades combine to cover imperfections and give you a stunning flawless complexion:

• Pink - Brightens pale complexions
• Mint - Dulls redness and conceals skin discoloration
• Lavender - Camouflages yellow and pallid skin
• Yellow - Coverage for your under and over eye areas

Includes Professional Stubby Brush.

Sounds good?  Are you thinking I've heard this all before.  Then look again as this does exactly what it says on the tin. 

My opinion
It gives great coverage bearing in mind if your face Is scarred or you have rosacea then maybe this will not be for you.  I have a mixture of normal to dry skin with a quite clear fair complexion.

After moisturising well leave your face to settle for about ten minutes or more before applying the powder. Brush on lightly then gradually build up if needed, it's great as an extra bit of concealer too.       

This powder sits well on the skin doesn't clump around the nose or  facial wrinkles if you have any.

This powder is as good or even better than dearer overrated brands that we all waste our money on.

Lovely packaging and brush is excellent quality. Well worth the purchase.

veinwave not so brainwave review

VEINWAVE
bought through groupon as a treat for myself often advertised £49 3 sessions

So what is veinwave -
VeinWave works by a process called microthermocoagulation, which involves directing very high-frequency microwaves via a very fine probe into each vein. The probe penetrates the skin just a few thousandths of a millimetre. It heats the vein and destroys it and the blood within the vein (which gives it its dark colour) is gradually absorbed into the surrounding tissue and so the vein is no longer visible. The treatment is permanent, very quick and, according to patient testimonials, almost painless, similar to a flicking of the skin or having a hair pulled out. Sometimes there may be some reddening of the skin immediately after the treatment but this fades within a couple of  days.

I purchased a block of three from groupon for £49, i got my first treatment a week later at a well known salon i dont want to name it as this is about the treatment and not slagging off a salon.

My first impression was no skin test but i insisted on one and went back a few days later.  Ok the treatment feels like little pin pricks as they insert the needle/probe just under the skin it isnt majorly painfull just uncomfortable for about 15 mins.

The woman who did this treatment was nice and did keep checking my face under a magnifying glass so she was througher. 

My face was very red and hot on my chin and around my nose where the treatment was done as i will always be unlucky with thread veins around my face.

My husband commented on how i looked like i had tiny holes  on my face but this was expected and i wasnt too concerned. A day after treatment my face was no longer red but my pores where in a bit of a state and little pin head scabs were starting to develop. I was disapointed that it took 3wks to heal and i had to buy quite a thick foundation to cover the little marks.

The result was rubbish and two of my little veins were worse I wasnt impressed.

Second session pretty much the same but i did comment and say i didnt see any improvements the beauticion said it doesnt always work fully on first treatment why?? Didnt really get a explanation. She did turn the machine to a stronger setting.

I came out very red faced with more pin pricks and needle like scratchs not very nice.

The redness took 3 days and the rest nearly 4 weeks bit of a nightmare had dry scabby skin, had to wear the thick foundation again, i was also asked a few times at work if i had a skin condition.

4wks later my veins as small as they were exactly the same. Pores took another 4 wks to fully return to normal so two months of awful skin.  

I never went back for final treatment as after two i saw absolutely no change and the two veins i mentioned earlier were worse. 

seven months later the veins faded to what they were before treatment no worse or better.

PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY THIS TREATMENT IT DOES NOT WORK.

Review vo5 Miracle Concentrate Elixir with Argan Oil 50ml

Vo5 Miracle Concentrate Elixir with Argan Oil 50ml

You can purchase this cute little bottle for just over a fiver.

What it claims to do-

Vo5 Miracle Concentrate Elixir with Argan Oil - been searching for that wonder product that will sort all of your hair woes?

Vo5 unserstands the damage we do to our hair through everyday washing, brushing, colouring and styling. This is why Vo5 has made this wonder product with Argan Oil, known to be:

• High in vitamin E
• Rich in anti-oxidants to help fight againest free-radicals
• Hydrating and deeply conditioning

Ok so what did i think about this

First thing is its oil and you have to use a little as it goes a long way, the lid is a dropper so you control the amount you put on your hair.  It smells lovely too.

I towel dried my hair then added about 4 drops and gently rubbed it through my hair.  I dried as normal.

First impressions great, hair was fresh, soft and bouncy and smelled devine.  But half way through

the day the dry parts of my hair mainly underneath felt dry again.  The next day my hair felt a tad greasy.

I used this 3 wks changing the amount i used unfortunately more oil was better but the next day my hair was very lank.

I stopped using it and went onto loreals extrodinary oil. Check out that review on my blog.

My hair is straight, average not thick or thin but quite dry on the ends and underneath due to straightening.

Wouldnt buy again

Toni & Guy classic shine gloss serum 30ml

Toni & Guy shine gloss serum 30ml £7.19

Another ridiculously over priced product by Toni & Guy I mean really £7.19 what's going on I would think anything more than £4 is pushing it.

This product smells nice, clear gel like texture that you rub in where and when needed, it didn't leave my hair greasy so that was a bonus but it wasn't anything special. 

Product information was-
Lightweight formula helps control frizz and flyways with ultra-smooth shine and alignment.
Rub 2-3 pumps of serum between palms and work through lengths and ends of dry hair avoiding the roots.
Use after blow-drying to seal cuticles.


It doesn't contain anything to protect against heat usage which im a big fan of Im sticking to the v05 smoothly does it as it does a better job and it contains heat defence oh and its cheaper at about £4.