Elemis Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules

This Winter I have been using either a serum or facial oil to give my skin that extra moisture boost that it needs and hopefully injecting some much needed anti-ageing benefits!

Elemis say 

Elemis Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules contain pure Moringa Oil with its unique anti-ageing properties to dramatically renew skin elasticity and skin youthfulness. Anti-Oxidants physically repair the visible signs of ageing and counteract the damaging effects of pollution by sweeping clean your network of skin cells, ridding it of harmful toxins.

Use one pink Rose capsule in the morning to stimulate micro circulation and vitality. Follow in the evening with one green Lavender capsule to repair the skin and encourage a peaceful night's sleep.

My thoughts

This pot contained a 7 day supply of the Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules. Green capsules to be applied at night, pink capsules first thing in the morning. Now this is what I like..no guess work involved, simple instructions and the amount already worked out for you. Fuss free skincare at its best. 

Both the rose and lavender scents were pleasant and actually I am sure my sleep was improved during this time..My skin looked bright and rested (not at all oily) and felt nice and soft. I didn't witness any dramatic change in my skin in 7 days as really I would think that you would have to use this product for at least 30 days before reaping any real benefit.

Elemis Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules costs £62 for a 30 day supply.

*Part of a Christmas Gift Set

Love For - L'Occitane Almond Delicious Paste - Review

The delectable Almond Shower Oil was my introduction to the L'Occitane brand and what an introduction it was, the product became my Holy Grail bathing product and since then I have never looked back. I am a huge fan of the brand and its fantastic products.

I have been using the Almond Delicious Paste recently and have been suitable impressed with this very apt product... Delicious it most certainly is!

L'Occitane say

This delicious blend of almond butter and almond oil, infused with crushed almond shells and sugar crystals, offers a gentle, yet effective, exfoliation of the entire body. Skin is left smooth and soft, delicately fragranced with the crunchy note of fresh almond.

This product is free from: synthetic colorants, mineral oils, animal ingredients, parabens, phenoxyethanol, phtalates, silicone, triclosan, formol or formaldehyde, EDTA, BHA, BHT.


My thoughts 

A gorgeously buttery textured almond exfoliator that contains enough grit to be effective without feeling scratchy. The perfect gentle exfoliator that leaves skin wonderfully moisturised, soft and smooth with a scent that smells good enough to eat.

Seriously good.

L'Occitane Almond Delicious Paste costs £27 for 200ml

*The sample size pictured was included in a Christmas Gift Set

Sample Sachet Sunday - Organic Surge Tropical Bergamot Body Lotion

After a shower I dug out this sachet of Organic Surge Tropical Bergamot Body Lotion to try out and actually found that I had two which was fortunate as one sachet was only enough to do half my body.

Organic Surge say

For All Skin Types

Tropical Bergamot Body Lotion is super-hydrating and quickly absorbed to protect from dryness and irritation. Skin-conditioning shea butter and glycerine leave skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturised. Enriched with organic bergamot and sweet orange essential oils,

My thoughts

I am a huge fan of Organic Surge, I have liked every product that I have tried from them and I am happy to report that the Tropical Bergamot Body Lotion lives up to its claims. It smells wonderful, the orange scent is subtle and appealing. As it is a lotion it is fairly runny in consistency but absorbs quickly so that you can dress pretty much straight after application. The scent doesn't last but my skin was left feeling soft 17 hours later.

If you are looking for affordable skincare that doesn't contain parabens, SLS, artificial colourants and fragrants I strongly recommend you give this range a try.

Organic Surge Tropical Bergamot Body Lotion costs £5.99 for 200ml.

For more details visit www.organicsurge.com

Perfume Sample Saturday - Lolita Lempicka Si Lolita Review

Si Lolita de Lolita Lempicka , the Scent of Happiness. The secret spicy freshness of Sweet Pea.

Top notes of Pink Peppercorn, Mandarin and Bergamot.
Heart notes of Wallflower, Sweet Pea and Heliotrope.
Base notes of Elemi Gum, Amber, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.

My thoughts

Fresh, fruity and spicy! This is a floral oriental scent that begins very peppery with the citrus really bursting through trying to gain attention. As the day goes on it becomes a bright and yet delicate floral before it fades revealing base notes which are warm and ever so slightly masculine.

The bottle design is so pretty, a four leaf clover outlined in gold. Tied on the neck a fashionable black and white polka dot scarf!

This scent did make me feel happy when I was wearing it but I won't be going on to purchase a full size bottle as it is not quite me..

Si Lolita de Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum costs £35 for 30ml

Nails Of The Day - Chanel Le Vernis Quartz 525

Chanel Le Vernis 525 Quartz what a beauty you are.

It really comes alive when under the lights, glistening in a most marvellous manner. Multi faceted, I have admired gold, green and silver coming through depending on the angle that it catches the light. This is a gorgeous blend of silver (almost frosty) and warm champagne beige, that is anything but boring.

I applied 4 coats but you can get away with 3 to achieve opacity. I then added pink diamontes straight down the nail and finished with a top coat.

I wouldn't normally post a photo with such flashback but this was the only one that shows just how shimmery and bubbly (think champagne) Quartz is. Love.

What do you think? 

Benefit Sun Beam - Review

I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't apply some kind of radiance booster or highlighter on my face, I just adore the glow that illuminates from me when the sun catches it. With the days being mostly grey at the moment I couldn't resist using some "sunshine in a bottle" to give me a bit of a boost and brighten up the dull days...

Benefit Sun Beam

Benefit says 

This golden bronze highlighter gives you a natural, sun-kissed radiance. Dot & blend over makeup on to cheek & brow bones for a bronzed glow that complements all skintones. It’s liquid sunshine in a bottle!

My thoughts

Two dabs from the nail polish like brush applicator, blended on the tops of the cheeks provides a beautiful natural golden and glowy sheen to my skin. A perfect warm shade that delivers on its promise. A great highlighter that is even better in the Summer. One of my faves. Benefit really know how to produce perfect highlighters.

Tip - use this before applying powder as the liquid will remove the powder.

Benefit Sun Beam costs £18.50

My Hair Loves-Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Shampoo and Daily Treatment

Styling my hair is the bane of my life, I love the end result but getting there seems like a mammoth task. The reason for this is that I have med/long thick, porous hair that stays wet for what feels like an eternity. By the time it has dried I have long given up wanting to do anything with it. Even when using a hairdryer it can take anything up to 30 minutes to get completely dry.

So, imagine my delight in finding products that claims to reduce drying and styling time that really work!

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Shampoo and Daily Treatment - Smoothing Collection

Claims 

Daily Shampoo

Cleanses and smoothes hair. Makes rebellious locks softer and more manageable. Helps reduce drying time and speed up styling.Our exclusive Super Skinny® Complex displaces water and helps to constrict the hair for a smoother surface. Mild surfactants cleanse without stripping or plumping hair. Colour-safe formula.

Daily Treatment 

Helps to smooth and soften strands. Helps repair and prevent damage. Speeds up drying and styling to get you out the door faster. Our exclusive Super Skinny® Complex smoothes and softens hair and provides easy slip and wet combing. Heat-activated conditioners and thermal protectants help repair and prevent surface damage.

My thoughts

I love the fresh smell of both the shampoo and treatment, like apples. This combination has done wonders for my hair, smooths and softens it. I find it so easy to brush my hair through, I rarely have knots now. Where before drying my hair could take up to 30 mins, now it takes just 10 mins. Perfect products for soft, smooth, manageable hair. I am hugely impressed and my hair looks healthier.

As the gift pack also included the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum I have been using this alongside the shampoo and treatment, applying it before styling. It has a great smell and leaves hair feeling lovely and soft, shiny and not at all greasy looking.

I am a fan of the Super Skinny Range.

This smoothing set cost £25 for 2 x 300ml bottles and the 25ml serum which was all part of a Christmas Gift Set.

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Shampoo - £10.75 (300ml)
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment - £13.25 (300ml)
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum - £17.25 (150ml)

Purchase a limited edition Bonus Bag (selected salons only) and get the Shampoo and Treatment for just £19.95 plus 5% of the RRP will be donated to charity - for more details click here 

*PR Sample