B. Pure Micellar water review

B. Pure Micellar water review

I bought this for half price at Superdrug it was £2.49
I think full price of about £5 is a bit too much especially when you can get other good brands for less but I bought two bottles to last me a while.

I keep reading about how these days you should not use soap apparently its to harsh, it drys your skin and knocks your PH balance out of sync.  I'm a bit old fashioned and was brought  up with good old soap and water so there comes a time when you have to listen to the beauty critics and give into the hype.

I purchased Micellar water that I keep hearing so much about and I'm glad I did.


Product Information

B. Pure Micellar Water 150ml

3 in 1 cleanser that dissolves impurities in a single sweep
cleans -tones -refreshes
Avoid direct contact with eyes

Ingredients

Aqua, Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Juice, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium Edta, Methylpropanediol, Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sulfite

Measurements

Size (150) Unit (ML) Height (16.3) Width (3.7) Depth (3.7)

Recyclable

Bottle - plastic.widely recycles. Cap plastic check local recycling



My review

It does worry me slightly that their are a lot of ingredients in this product for something with the name water in it but I'm not a scientist I can only judge on how my skin reacts.

I've only been using this a week since I gave up soap and I did expect my skin after all these years not to react kindly to this sudden change and usually within a few days my skin is happy to show any negative signs.  I use this in the morning I apply quite generously to a cotton wool pad then I sweep it over my entire face then simply pat it dry with a fresh pad if my skin feels damp or because I've used to much Micellar water (I'm still learning).

My skin feels nice and fresh and clean.
Quite simply I'm very impressed and will continue to use this product I cant promise I wouldn't change the brand once it runs out as I'm not faithful when it comes to what is on offer but for now I'm quite happy to continue using this product.

 

Palmers skin therapy oil review

Palmers skin therapy oil review

This product cost about £9.99 but can be bought half price at times 60ml

Product description

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil is an advanced multi- purpose skin perfecting product that can be used all over the body including the face.

This fast absorbing, preservative-free, light-weight ‘dry’ oil is ideal for daily moisturisation and to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dry & damaged skin and uneven skin tone.

A blend of carefully selected botanical oils such as Rosehip, Sesame and Canola Oils together with pure Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E, Skin Therapy Oil is an all-in one skincare solution.

Formulated with the unique Rapidermal Absorption Système for maximum penetration of the epidermal layer allowing our powerful ingredients to deliver targeted benefits.

Skin looks and feels instantly soft and smooth with this unique non-greasy, non-staining formula.
Paraben free.  

How to Use

Apply Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil 3 times a day or as often as desired.

Ingredients

Canola Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone,Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Fragrance

My review

I purchased this as I usually do on a whim, I see something new and have to have it. I didn't need anything but being a typical woman I have to try these things.

Firstly I cant use this on my face, I did try and was met with small pimples breaking out after a few days so I assume it clogs my pores up.  I don't really have sensitive skin so maybe this is too thick to penetrate the skin on my face.

It is greasy but not in a bad way if anything I found it a little hard to rub in I have to mix it with a light lotion.

Its a light orangey oil with a mild fragrance and I have to say is great for the body, I use this on my arms and legs but sparingly as being too generous will cause it to sit on top of the skin more. I do mix it with a light lotion as it massages in better around your legs and butt.

It hasn't improved my stretch marks. But it has improved my cellulite hurahhhhhh its worth it just for that. My legs are smoother and less dimpled.

If you purchase this oil please do try it on your face and let me know if you had better results.

All I can say is excellent for cellulite.

Riemann P20 Spf50 once a day review

Riemann P50 once a day review

Prices vary depending on where you purchase, the cheapest I have managed to get this product for is about £15 from amazon but you can pay up to £25 so shop around.

I was always jealous of my husband being able to wear the P20 and never burn, alas I am too fair to use this lotion and ended up burning after a few hours.  I was delighted when they widened their range to suit more skin types.

Product description

P20 is designed to ensure one application a day is sufficient, keeping the time spent reapplying sun protection to a minimum. Once a day application means a little goes a long way, making P20 more economical than other sun preparations that need to be re-applied regularly during the day.
* An independent laboratory test using human volunteers proved that P20 provides 10 hours of sun protection.

My review

I bought this as I need to use SPF50 but couldn't find anything that covered for 3 hours or more without the need to constantly reapply.

I purchased this as soon as I realised that Riemann had brought out higher SPF products.
The lotion is thicker than the SPF 20 and like a brown syrup.

It takes ages to rub in and sits on the top of the skin for at least 45 mins so I was wary of anything against my skin during this time. My husband did compare me to a chip pan for a while.

If your unlucky like me and have to wear high factors then this is really a good choice, I may not sound like im selling it well but compared to other high factors I have previously bought this is the best option.

It protected my skin for a good 8hrs during very hot weather of nearly 100 degrees. It did finely sink in and once it has you can get on with your day and not worry about being fried alive.

It was a spray bottle but with the lotion being pretty thick I didn't really find this useful.

Also with the weather being so hot beware of it as after 8 hours I could almost feel this wearing off and my skin starting to burn slightly.

I wish they would however make it a thinner lotion that would sink in better but its early days and always room for improvement.

Also don't forget you have to apply this and wait about 15 mins before going out in the sun.

I will definitely buy this again.

Olay everyday sunshine light review

Olay everyday sunshine light review

The price of this varies depending where you get it from it ranges from £5 on offer to £10 rrp

Product description

Olay Complete Everyday Sunshine Face is a unique daily facial moisturiser which combines a sunless tanner with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF15 protection and skin pampering Vitamin E to give your face a beautiful sun-kissed glow AND help fight the ageing effects of sun exposure. Olay's innovative moisturising self-tanning formula with a touch of DHA (Dihydroxyacetone) reacts with the upper layers of skin creating golden pigments to give you a natural and healthy looking tan. Daily application allows a sun-kissed glow to build up over time while Olay's nourishing moisturisers constantly hydrate the skin to avoid streaking.

My view

I have to say hand on heart I cannot live without this product, I simply love everything about it.

If you like a fake tan to scream TAN! then this is not for you as its very subtle gradual and light, its a yellow cream that sinks into your face really well.

I apply this at  night although you can apply in the morning as it contains SPF15 so that's a bonus.

I only apply this about 3 times a week as I feel with my skin being so pale I would start to look a bit orange and unnatural.

It smells nice too doesn't leave any unwanted after smell like some gradual tans do.

I did find after one application I had a bit of colour and no streaking.

This cream is for people wanting a hint of sunshine.  Its moisturises and also the next day I felt my face was firmer and more plumped out.

Well worth a try.

Also available in dark.

Malin+Goetz lip moisturizer review

Malin+Goetz lip moisturizer review

I found this little gem by accident on a recent road trip.

It was free in a magazine and I can never resist free gifts.

The prices vary for full size but there are websites on Google which sell the full size for about £10 and believe me its worth every penny.

On first impressions I thought theres no way I'm going to use this its going to end up in the back of my beauty draw with other unwanted lotions and potions. 

It comes out a clear greasy looking gel which put me off but I was desperate after burning my lips in the sun a few days earlier I had nothing to use to stop the peeling and dryness.

It went on like a gloss was tasteless which isn't a bad thing as then you don't want to lick it every few seconds.

It stays on really well I only had to apply it a few times that day.  The following day my lips were virtually back to normal.

Very impressed I don't think I will ever not have a tube of this in my bag.

Garnier miracle eye cream review

Garnier miracle eye cream review

£12.99 from various chemists/supermarkets

Product description

The self-adjusting formula transforms on contact with the skin, releasing micro-encapsulated pigments.
Miracle Eye Cream is Garnier's 1st Anti-Ageing and Skin Transforming Eye Care that reduces the appearance of signs of fatigue, dark circles and signs of ageing on 1st contact with the skin around the eye.
INSTANTLY: SKIN LOOKS AWAKEN
Our 1st self-adjusting formula transforms on contact with the skin releasing micro-encapsulated pigments, to instantly reduce signs of fatigue and dark circles:
• Skin looks awaken and illuminated.
• Skin feels smoother
• Visibly signs of fatigue appear reduced.
Your eye area looks as if transformed.
EVERYDAY: ANTI-AGEING ACTION
A highly concentrated anti-ageing complex helps reduce the appearance of signs of ageing:
• Visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and loss of firmness.
• Skin feels firmer as if more toned.
INNOVATION - 9 PATENTS granted in Europe
Suitable to all skin tyoes and tones. Tested worldwide.
Key active ingredients:
• Hyluronic Acid
• Pro-retinol
• Ginger extract
• Vitamin E & B5
• Firming peptides
• Argan protein

How to Use

Miracle Eye Cream should be applied onto the skin around the eye.
For better skin comfort Miracle eye cream should be applied onto clean skin or to skin prepared with a facial serum.
Suitable for all skin types and skin tones.

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, OCTOCRYLENE, DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE, PTFE, ALCOHOL DENAT., DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/ STEARETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, MANNITOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL EXTRACT, DIMETHICONOL, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PANTHENOL, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL LINOLEATE, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA , LAURETH-7, ZEA MAYS STARCH / CORN STARCH, CARBOMER, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT / GINGER ROOT EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, SILICA [NANO] / SILICA, HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRAL, [+/- MAY CONTAIN: CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES]

My opinion

I have heard some really negative reviews about this product but personally I have found this cream to suit my fair complexion.

It is of medium consistency and it was lightly fragranced which might put people off.  The texture is nice, it is white when it comes out but turns to a skin colour when applied to the skin.

The trick to this is not to apply it like an eye cream as this will end up with you looking like orange panda eyes.  I found using a light eye cream first, then applying this very sparingly on a cotton bud and dab it around the eye socket wiping away any access.

Its probably mis sold as it would be better as a concealer, I find it impossible for products to adjust exactly to our skin colours as we are all too different and too many variations of skin types.

I will still continue to use it as it gives great coverage on dark circles.

Quickies Deodorant wipes review

Quickies Deodorant wipes review

Pack of 12 £1.50 to £1.99

I purchased this product as a last minute buy for my holiday.  Im not saying I dont perspire but when I am in a sunny climate of 100 degrees then my body doesn't cope well!!

they are small enough to carry in your bag and very handy to have even if you just need to clean your hands.

I first used these a few days into my holiday when I was having a really sweaty hot day.

I popped to the toilet to try these out, they smell really nice and are not soggy or sticky.

In total they are a life saver and I never leave the house without them.

You may be thinking are these not just another way of selling wet wipes?

These wipes have deodorant ingredients in them and do help prevent further perspiring.

I would highly recommend.