Superdrug #UnlockAW14 event

superdrug unlockaw14

Being in Superdrug for me is like being in a candy shop: they have soooo many brands and cover so much in the beauty, skincare and health area that is impossible to walk away! Their event was no different, all parts of Superdrug were well represented and I love discovering all the launches.

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Review: Balance Me Radiance Face Oil

balance me radiance oil

Due to the nature of my skin, I never thought of incorporation an oil in my routine – that was before I came across the Balance Me Radiance Face Oil.

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UK magazine freebies

clinique chubby stick in woppin' watermelon

I always feel very excited when I can feel a freebie in the plastic wrapping of Glamour upon seeing it in my postbox, so when I opened my August edition, delivered on Friday, I was very happy to see a mini Clinique Chubby Stick as a freebie – I feel very content when a useful, interesting or untried free gift comes along.

This August a few magazines are bring out great free gifts with purchase, which are a fantastic value for money – and they have already hit the newsagents!

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Review: Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask

liz earle brightening treatment maskWho doesn’t like to treat themselves to a good face mask? It is a bit indulgent but not enough to make you fell guilty!

I use another mask from Liz Earle before and love it, so was really looking forward to trying the Brightening Treatment Mask.

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Simple Kind City Skin campaign

simple city skin Simple, the sensitive skin experts, have come up with a great campaign to raise awareness of skin as part of a whole and how we often neglect the effects of external agents that can affect the way our skin looks. Especially when you live in the city, susceptible to pollution and added stress from a fast-paced life. Continue reading

Review: Liz Earle Orange Flower and Chamomile Cleanse & Polish Limited Edition

liz earle orange and chamomile cleanse & polish No secret that Liz Earle’s Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser is my favourite cleanser – since I discovered it, I haven’t looked back. Don’t just take my word for it – recently, this cleanser celebrated more than 100 beauty awards!!!

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Review: Derma Forte ScarMed from Farmaline

farmalineOh, we all love French pharmacy products, no? Oui, we do! So Farmaline lends a helping hand on getting those brands over to your doorstep.

Their staples are hard to find French skincare and beauty products – they have an awful lot of them, together a very comprehensive selection of European brands. I got Scarmed, a silicon scar cream from Derma Forte, which is actually a Dutch company.

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Product review: B. Rescued Energising Balm

b. rescued energising balm

Let’s get one thing straight: I’ve never been a great fan of anything that is called a balm. I blame that on my beauty pet hate: the BB creams.

So along came the B. Rescued Energising Balm – to break my skepticism – I mainly tried as it has “energised” on the name, and let’s face it, most mornings I need some energy. And I was pleasantly surprised.

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Product review: Balance Me Natural Protection Moisturiser SPF 25

natural protection moisturiser spf 25

I was familiar with Balance Me, but I will admit I didn’t really know the extent of their range or the natural goodness of their products. Good thing they had a lovely skin analysis event at their concession at Debenhams Oxford Street and I got to not only have my skin analysed but also find out about their products and try a few!

Balance Me has recently launched their Natural Protection Moisturiser, which has SPF25, just in time for the warmer (we hope) season.

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