Saturday 2 November 2013

October Favourites



HealGel Eye
It's so easy to forget about using an eye cream because sometimes you can't ever be sure that it's having a positive effect. I think that this is the only eye product that has actually made a lasting visible difference to my under eye area. It's a hydrating gel featuring arnica & hyaluronic acid. It feels very refreshing & manages to effectively reduce puffiness as well as discolouration. It also provides a smooth canvas for my concealer by firming up that whole area. It's great for both day & night so you're definitely getting your money's worth. I'm actually remembering to use an eye product every day without fail now because this really works! Full review here.

Estelle & Thild Lily Detox Mask
I don't really have large pores but I still can't get enough of this face mask! The product is a thick yellow cream that never sets on the face. It uses lactic acid & natural bentonite clay to remove every trace of gunk from your skin. It gets to work in just 5 minutes & it has such a noticeable effect on pores & blemishes. It reduces inflammtion & gives the skin a matte airbrushed appearance. It makes my skin feel so lovely & soft too. Anyone with oily or blemish-prone skin should give this a go. It is fantastic! Estelle & Thild are definitely a skincare brand to keep your eye on. Full review here.

Clarins HydraQuench Lotion SPF 15
I recently finished off my tub of Origins Make A Difference Plus+ Rejuvenating Moisturiser. As much as I loved that moisturiser, I felt like trying something new. I use lots of acids on my face so SPF is now an everyday must-have. I decided to go for this Clarins offering and I have to say I really love this moisturiser! The HydraQuench range is ideal for anyone with dehydrated skin. The products feature an exclusive hyaluronic acid complex that replenishes the skin's moisture levels & reduces future moisture loss. There's a different version for every skin type & this one is for people with normal to combination skin. It's a thin white lotion that absorbs very quickly and leaves my face feeling perfectly balanced. It also uses katafray bark, pomegranate extract & alpine willow herb to limit dehydration, tighten pores and regulate shine & sebum production. My makeup sits so nicely on top of this & I no longer need to use Hydraluron because this already contains hyaluronic acid. I've never found a better day moisturiser for combination skin & I thoroughly recommend trying this product.

Vosene Shampoo
I needed a strong clarifying shampoo to help fade my blue hair disaster and this has been working really well for me. It has a slightly odd menthol scent which isn't entirely pleasant but you can't smell it on your hair at all. It uses salicylic acid to cleanse the scalp & hair so it's working to strip the dye as well as excess oils. Therefore you do need a good conditioner afterwards or you'll end up with a dry wreck on your head. I'd recommend this to fade your hair colour rather than a bleach bath though, it's far less damaging.

Organic Surge 2-Minute Moisture Mask
To counteract the effects of the Vosene shampoo I've been relying on this Organic Surge hair mask. This lovely thick mask uses coconut oil & plant extracts to restore the condition of your hair & give it an intense hit of hydration. I love how soft, shiny & silky it makes my hair. Plus it gets to work incredibly quickly. It's about 1000x better than Aussie 3 Minute Miracle, that stuff never did anything for my hair even when it wasn't bleached! My hair loves this mask so it's currently on 'forever repurchase' status. Full review here.


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13 comments:

  1. I've heard some really good things on Organic Surge products, but I haven't tried anything from them! The mask sounds great :)xo

    http://901lovely.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. Vosene is my go to shampoo for hair disasters! xx

    www.erinjaine.blogspot.com

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  3. I,m going to have to buy the deep conditioner now...as it sounds so amazebombs. ps.I liked the blue hair colour on you (and nor I am not just saying that) x

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  4. HealGel is just fantastic isn't it, I am really loving it x

    Beautyqueenuk xx

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  5. I have never heard oof any of these products before, I think my inner goddess may be trying some out

    Emily
    www.beautybyemily.co.uk

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  6. The detox mask sounds so lovely, definitely off to have a look at that brand now! xo

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  7. I've heard amazing things about the Organic Surge mask, I might have to try it! x

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  8. I have heard so many good things about the Clarins HydraQuench Lotion, I really want to try it.
    http://www.letstalkbeauty.co.uk/

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  9. I think this is a great post and I enjoyed reading it. I also love your unusual, creative blog name. It caught my eye :)

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  10. I'm going to look into the Clarins range, my skin is so dehydrated now.

    Beth @ BethBlogsBeauty
    xx

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  11. I've never tried most of these but they look really iteresting, especially the face and hair masks! Thanks very much, great post x

    Claire | AgentSmyth

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  12. I picked up some of the same Vosene last week after deciding my hair could do with a good clarifying shampoo, and it seems to have done the trick. It had started getting dirty within a day or so of washing, and usually I only wash it twice a week so I knew I had to do something! The smell isn't so bad I don't think, the bonus of course is that after you've rinsed your hair off you can't smell it at all xx

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  13. Lovely favourites as always! HealGel Eye is such an amazing product!

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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