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Vanilla Fragrant Hand Cream from Roger &Gallet

Yes,  another Roger &Gallet review but tables have turned and this one is a fairly positive review for the brand. It concerns their moisturising protective fragrant hand cream –in Vanilla. I only have good things to say about this lovely skin softener. Beautiful,beautiful,beautiful. But then I always have loved vanilla scented . . . →Read More:Vanilla Fragrant Hand Cream from Roger &Gallet

Thierry Mugler Alien Shower Gel

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I was recently lucky enough to get my hands on a Thierry Mugler Alien shower gel sample. This little tester came in the form of a gorgeous deep purple sachet,adorned with the elegant white Thierry Mugler logo.

The shower gel has a strong,sweet scent as soon as you open . . . →Read More:Thierry Mugler Alien Shower Gel

Roger & Gallet Pamplemousse Moisturiser

The Roger &Gallet Paris Pink Grapefruit moisturising body lotion looks every bit the charming Parisian beauty product. With its elegant white bottle and graceful,calm enducing pastel coloured design,we’d tend to belive that this moisturiser could work wonders for the skin. It is gently fragranced with pink grapefruit extracts and nourishes skin with . . . →Read More:Roger & Gallet Pamplemousse Moisturiser

Aloe Soothing Moisturiser from Jergens Naturals

Lovely,  lovely,  lovely. Which is not what I can say for my Roger &Gallet moisturiser review coming soon.

Jergens Naturals’Aloe Soothing moisturiser with cucumber and eucalyptus extracts is a delight to the skin. It is cool,refreshing and absorbs extremely easily. This particular cream is an all over body moisturiser so I use . . . →Read More:Aloe Soothing Moisturiser from Jergens Naturals

Fantastic-O-Meter from Jergens Naturals

An interesting concept I came accross recently…

To celebrate the launch of the Feel Fantastic Skin Experience,Jergens Naturals have come up ith their very own Fantastic-O-Meter! A fun little tool,the Jergens®Naturals®:Fantastic-O-Meter lets you rate the six key areas of your life to give you an idea of how . . . →Read More:Fantastic-O-Meter from Jergens Naturals

Mitchum Roll On Deodorant

Mitchum has been a favourite deodorant of mine since I went travelling,almost 4 years ago now. Out all day,wandering,sightseeing and touring means you need an antiperspriant which is going to last,and not one you need to keep applying every couple of hours.

Mitchum is owned by Revlon and,like the make-up, . . . →Read More:Mitchum Roll On Deodorant

NEW:Dove Indulgent Nourishment Shea Body Lotion

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I’m currently trying out the NEW (as boldly stated on the packaging) Shea Butter body lotion from Dove. As most of us know,moisturising our skin is now just a daily beauty ritual we undertake to avoid circles,bags,dry skin and the ageing process in general. Most of the time we do . . . →Read More:NEW:Dove Indulgent Nourishment Shea Body Lotion

Ice Cream Flavoured Lip Balm

This tiny tot of a tub was given to me as part of a birthday present alongside another seemingly delicious flavour –Mint Choc Chip. Ice Cream flavoured lip balm (or “baume à lèvres aux saveurs de glace”as it also states on the pint-sized tub –very artisanal then).

I began with the Tutti . . . →Read More:Ice Cream Flavoured Lip Balm

Sourced from the Ande’s Natural Ingredients,Could Rosehip Oil be Chile’s Newest Beauty Sensation?

Some of you may have seen my previous little post on the Rio Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Oil which is the newest beauty product to hit the cosmetics market. The oil claims to rid skin of scars and blemishes including stretch marks,sun damage and dry skin. The oil is pure and unscented and as the . . . →Read More:Sourced from the Ande’s Natural Ingredients,Could Rosehip Oil be Chile’s Newest Beauty Sensation?

Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Oil for Scars and Blemishes

I’ve been sent a sample of Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip Oil which I’m currently trying out –they say to use the oil 2-3 times daily to help fade scars and blemishes including,redness,stretch marks,dry skin and crow’s feet amongst others. You can check out the Rosa Mosqueta site here for more info.

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Chanvre Hemp Seed Oil Hand Protector

This post has been a long time in coming as it’s about one of my long-term favourite beauty products –The Body Shop’s Hemp Hand Protector hand cream. Made with Hemp seed oil and beeswax it’s naturally designed to soften your hands.

I was first bought it as a gift from my sister a couple . . . →Read More:Chanvre Hemp Seed Oil Hand Protector

Davidoff Cool Water Woman Body Lotion 50ml

I’ve decided to try and weigh up the positives against the negatives on this one. Cool Water for women has never been amongst my favourite perfumes yet I seem to always seem to have a constant supply stashed in my perfume cupboard. However,I am of mixed opinion on this mini sized body lotion…here’s why:

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Dove Beauty Hand Cream Review

Hands starting to crack and itch already? Mine certainly are. I tried to perpare earlier this year for the pain that is cracked skin on dry hands by using my hand cream well before November. Obviously I didn’t prepare hard enough.

Dove’s Beauty Hand Cream is one I’ve been testing out over a couple of . . . →Read More:Dove Beauty Hand Cream Review

Look After Your Skin with a Hydrozyme ‘illuminating’ Facial Spa Treatment

If Christmas shopping is making your hair stand on end right now and proving far more than stressful than you were hoping for,pamper yourself with a spa treatment. Stress can have a harming effect on the skin so make sure every now and again you treat your skin.

The Hydrozyme illuminating facial is one . . . →Read More:Look After Your Skin with a Hydrozyme ‘illuminating’ Facial Spa Treatment

A Christmas Wishlist for Those in Need of An Idea…or Five

Christmas Wishes

My mum always asks me what I want for Christmas way too long before I can even get my head around the fact that summer is over and winter/Christmas are fast on the approach. My reply? “Nothing”. Usually I’m stuck for ideas or do,seriously,not feel like I’m in need of . . . →Read More:A Christmas Wishlist for Those in Need of An Idea…or Five