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Showing posts with label Body. Show all posts

Creightons Argon Body

Pregnancy is a time in your life where you don't just think about you but also about the baby you are carrying.
It is also a time where it is a good idea to treat yourself and keep your body in tip top condition ready for when 
you gvie birth and also to make you feel great. 

Creightons Argon Body range which are sold in Poundland for you guessed it £1 each,
are a range of bargain products that smell and make you feel fab. 

I was sent three of the products from their range: 

- The Shower Cream
- The hand and nail cream
and 
- The body cream 


All of the Argon Body range are infused with Moroccan argon oil which is rich in natural antioxidants
to deeply moisturise and nourish the skin. 

The shower cream foams up easily and only a small amount is needed so that you 
can have a pampered shower experience. 

The Body cream makes your skin feel soft, smooth and moisturised all day long. 

As for the hand and nail cream it moisturises and deep conditions your hands making them 
feel great. 



Derma V10 Body Butter

On Friday I told you about a budget stretch mark oil I have been using. 
Today I am sharing with you a body butter that I am in love with by the same 
lovely brand Derma V10. 

I first came across this body butter well over 6 years ago when I was over at my Nan's 
as it is one of her go to products for keeping your skin moisturised and smelling fab. 

When I moved to Leighton Buzzard I found that our local Wilko sold it and whenever my Nan came over she
would buy a pot or two. I also brought a pot on one occasion and loved it. 

I had actually forgotten all about this body butter as I've been trying out other brands 
for quiet awhile including The Body Shop Body Butters. 
When I was sent this item with a few other goodies I was thrilled as it will get me into using it 
again. 



The Derma V10 Body Butters are just as good as The Body Shop's ones if not better. 
The range comes in 8 wonderful different fragrances so that you can find one to suit you. 

I've found the Coconut Body Butter is thick, creamy and indulgent and glides onto your skin,
keeping you deeply moisturised, nourished and protected.

Its great applied daily after your bath or shower and smells good enough to eat.
I love that I also no longer need to wear perfume as the scent lasts all day long too. 
I am a huge fan especially as this is a great product for feeling a bit of luxury during pregnancy but saving the £s in process. 

Another great thing is the price at £1 for a 220ml pot whats not to love. 

Have you ever tried Derma V10 Body Butters? 

Derma V10 Rescue Oil

Since finding out that I am expecting our first child in December one of the first things I started doing was apply a stretch mark cream daily.

I have faded stretch marks already thanks to weight going up and down in the past which have now faded to a light silvery color which isn't that noticeable luckily. 
Now that I am going to be gaining weight quiet rapidly I am hoping that I wont get them too bad. 

I recently came across Rescue Oil from Derma V10 which is a budget friendly oil which helps to rescue your skin from scar tissue, blemishes, signs of ageing, stretch marks or sun dehydration. 

The oil's amazing formulation of peach kernal and almond oil, sweet primrose and vitamin E has remarkable hydrating effects on your skin and leaves it looking brighter, smoother and visibly healed. 



When using to prevent stretch marks which is my main reason for using the oil. 
It can be used before, during and after pregnancy massaging into skin twice a day. 
It can also be used by being poured into your bath as a fab and luxury bath time treat.

When applying it is best used sparingly so that the oil can soak into your skin quickly and effectively. 
I have found that rescue oil is non greasy and is only lightly fragranced and suitable for sensitive skin. 

Derma Rescue Oil can be found: 

40ml for £1 in Poundland
75ml  for £1.99 in Home bargains, bodycare and savers 
150ml for £2.99 in Bodycare and Wilko

Derma Rescue Lotion ca be found: 
75ml for £1 in Poundland 

Have you ever tried rescue Oil?

The Better Fit Lingerie

When your busty it can be pretty hard to get a good quality bra that looks lovely
but is also comfortable for everyday. 

The better fit stock only the best large cup bras, swimwear and lounge wear from a range of
lingerie designers.

With brands such as Fantasie, Freya , Fauve and Miss Mandalay you are bound to find 
gorgeous lingerie that make you feel comfortable, happy and confident. 
Not only do Large Cup Lingerie provide plus size lingerie and full cup lingerie sizes
but also those harder to find sizes ( 28-40 back sizes and D-K cups).




I picked out the Fantasie Helena Under-wired Balcony Bra, £25. 
The bra is the bestseller for the Helena range, which provides sophistication with practicality.
The beautifully designed bra is adorned in french lace to add feminine touch. 
The bra gives support and control, the unpadded cups are made from three parts and the top cup features intricate floral lace.  The straps are thick and decorated with lacework to the shoulder which adjuster fits over the 
detailing so the straps are fully adjustable. This bra is ideal for everyday use as well as for special occasions hence why its so popular.

I found that the bra is true to size and fits perfectly making me feel comfortable all day. 
The straps are easy to adjust and the bra is a pretty addition to my underwear draw. 



Getting ready for the summer part one: Fitflop ready feet

 With Summer now approaching fast,it's time to get ourselves ready for 
for the warm days that we should hopefully get. 

So the first of my getting ready for summer posts I am going to show you how to get your
feet flipflop ready. 

For quite a few months now I have been living in boots and am pretty sure that you have been too. 
So when it comes to making me feet flipflop ready one of the first things I do is 
put them in a bowl of lovely warm water with some bubbles and sit back and relax. 
I would love a foot spa but at the moment I just use a regular spare washing up bowl. 

I then apply a good foot scrub such as Green People's sugar scrub which smooths and 
polishes my feet, getting rid of any dry skin. 
The Green people's sugar scrub leaves me feet feeling silky and soft 
while gently exfoliating and allowing moisturisers to penetrate more effectively. 


I then  dry my feet making sure I get in between my toes and then 
make sure my nails are nice and tidy and apply hard as nails coat
onto them to make them a little shiny and make sure they don't break as easily.
I then massage a body butter into my feet such as Green People's body butter
which is also an emergency repair balm so can be used all over the body.
The body butter is also a great non petroleum alternative to Vaseline. 



What products do you use? 

Betrousse Absolutely Fabulous Box

 Last week I was excited to receive the new Betrousse Beauty Box. 
I have spent the last couple of days trying out the products that was in this lovely box. 
You can buy the box here for £19 however the contents of the box are worth a whopping £119. 

As you can see the items are as usual wrapped in lovely pink tissue paper. 
I love receiving beauty products from brands I've not heard of or 
never tried so it was fab to see such a lovely range
of items. 

The box contains the following Items: 
- Duck Island Shampoo 
- Organic Surge facial wash
- Spa Find Inch-wrap firming gel
 -Leor facial exfoliate creme 
- Helenere 24 hour cream 
- Helenere Intensive Serum 


Helenere Intensive Serum
The Intensive Serum, £32 for 15ml is my least favourite item in the box. 
This is because in general I'm not that keen on face Serum's. 
I did however give the Serum a try and did find my skin to 
feel smooth and soft after applying and I did like that it 
is suitable for all skin types. 
The Serum has a complex of Edelweiss extract and
prevents a loss of moisture in your skin and is ideal for day/night nourishment. 


Helenere 24 hour Cream
The 24 hour cream retails at £30 for 30ml and is a moisturising cream 
with protective properties based on a pure and exclusive complex of extract of Edelweiss. 
The 24 hour cream leaves skin feeling fresh and enhances make up. 
I applied this after giving myself a mini facial over the weekend and 
found that it absorbs into your skin pretty fast leaving it smooth and soft. 

Duck Island Sensuous Shampoo
The Duck Island Sensuous Shampoo, £14.98 for 250ml is a luxury product
that I found from reading on other bloggers posts is used in some hotel chains. 
I love the cute little duck on the packaging and that it is in a pump bottle
which for me is a plus when it comes to high end products. 
The shampoo has such a lovely and refreshing scent and is easy to 
lather, after use my hair felt lovely and silky smooth.


Organic Surge Pure and Clean Facial Wash
The product I was most looking forward to using! 
The Organic Surge facial wash, £5.49 for 200ml 
is brand I have heard of but never tried before. 
I use a facial wash every day so was very happy to try out this one
that is new to me. 
The facial wash has 100% natural foaming action which rinses away
make up and impurities without stripping your skin of its natural moisture. 
I love this product, it smells so fresh and kept my skin so silky soft
and I can from time to time suffer from sensitive skin so it's 
really ideal for me. 

Spa Find Sculpted Silhouette Inch-wrap Firming Gel
I was also very excited about this product.
The Inch-wrap firming gel, £25.30 for 250ml contains a Iso-Slim Complex, a combination of natural slimming and fat-burning agents Caffeine, Carnitine and Spirulina,
 blended with Soy Isoflavones skin is tightened and lifted,
 and cellulite is visibly reduced with the aid of natural Ivy Extract, Dead Sea Minerals
 and Hyaluronic Acid, known as the key to the fountain of youth.
The gel has a pleasant scent and absorbs into your skin pretty quickly
 and has loads of benefits I have mainly tried this on my thighs but
am going to give this a go on my tummy area and arms too. 

Leor Facial Exfoliate Creme
A product I had mixed thoughts on before trying. 
The Facial exfoliate creme £11 for 100gr contains smooth pumice to 
gently exfoliate your face and neck area by removing dead skin cells. 
Before using I thought it maybe will turn out to be just another facial exfoliate 
but I liked that it is lavender scented. 
After use well my opinion is different, after use my skin felt so
smooth and fresh and I generally felt very relaxed due to the 
lovely lavender scent.  It's a product that is ideal when I 
have my weekly facial/pamper sessions as it makes me feel so
relaxed and makes my skin feel so good. 

Review: Magnitone Pulsar Daily Cleansing and Toning System

The Magnitone Pulsar is a NEW must have skincare gadget! 
The Magnitone Pulsar is designed with Active Electromagnetic Technology 
 to help you to achieve a noticeable younger, smoother and fresher feeling skin. 

It's different from anything else on the market as it has 4 innovative cleansing modes
that allow you to focus on areas of your face and body. 

The Four settings to choose from are: 

   - PulseLift Massage  
to stimulate the skin to improve blood circulation in stubborn areas whilst cleansing

- Exfoliate
to help with the removal of dry and dead skin cells perfect on your arms and legs
to keep them silky smooth

- Sensitive 
for delicate, damaged or irritated skin after hair removal 

and

- Deep Clean
for regular daily make-up removal and deep-pore cleansing to achieve a softer tighter and purified feeling skin. 


Here are the 10 amazing benefits you can see after using for 7 days:

- More effective deep cleansing and removal of impurities
- Can help increase collagen level in skin
- Softer, smoother and clearer looking skin tone
- Firmer, tighter feeling skin texture
- Can help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Noticeable increase in blood circulation to the skin
- Helps reduce appearance of visible pores
- Gentle exfoliation of dry skin for silkier arms and legs
- Helps reduce razor rash and irritation after hair removal
- Enhanced moisture and nutrient absorption of your regular skin products (SPF, self-tan, moisturisers)




The Magnitone Pulsar is so easy to use and with a quick recharge time
that lasts up to 3 weeks I can see why its going to be a popular device. 
I love that its waterproof so can be used in the bath or shower! 
I found that after using for a few days my skin does feel so much smoother
and more refreshed making me feel more confident.
It works wonders after I have shaved my legs as I am prone to my skin
being sensitive so shaving tends to leave me with itchy skin. 


The Magnitone Pulsar retails at £129 but is currently on 
offer at £65. 
It is recommended that you replace the brush heads every 8-12 weeks 
The Active Clean and Sensitive replacement brushes retail at £15.99 (2 pack)
and the Body Cleanse brush heads (2 pack) is £11.99. 

The Magnitone Pulsar is avaible at large boots stores nationwide and online. 

A prefect beauty gift this Christmas!



Review: Christmas With The Body Shop

I am sure most of you would have heard of The Body Shop. 
The Body Shop believe that beauty comes from the heart and not just a pretty face. 
All products are made with love and care and one of the big things I love
about The Body Shop is that they don't test on animals and that all of their products
are 100% Vegetarian. 

I first brought skincare and make up items from The Body Shop back in 2003 when I was 13 
and my Nan had taken me to have one of their make up classes and brought me 
a range of their make up and skincare products as my 13th birthday gift! 

I have been a huge fan of The Body Shop ever since and even more 
exciting is their Christmas range! 




The lovely PR company for The Body Shop sent me a few of their fab
Christmas products and I am very excited to show them to you! 

First up is the Ginger Manicure and Moisture Duo, £6. 
This is fab gift for your secret Santa or as a stocking filler! 
The spicy and ginger scented cream makes hands feel festive and smooth. 

Secondly I received the Festive Handcream Trio, £12.
A fab set of mini 30ml hand creams that are Cranberry, Vanilla and Ginger  
scented. A fab treat if you don't know which scent to choose from. 
  

Last of all to vamp up your look for a Christmas party, for Christmas day
or even as a gift their is this gorgeous eye palette, £15. 
The smoky eye palette is back with an all new twist of colour! 
It includes 4 all on trend eye shadows and 2 mini eye shadow brushes,
so that you can touch up on the go. 
They are limited edition sets and come in two different shades
01 Smoky Brown 
and
02 Smoky Plum. 

I was sent the lovely Smoky Brown set. 

Pros:
- A great range of Christmas Products for a range of prices. 
- Not tested on animals
- Lovely Christmassy scents

Cons: 
- Some people who are on a tight budget may find that the products are a bit too pricey

Overall: 
A great range of Christmas products that make fab gifts and stocking fillers
they would make a fab treat ! 







Slendertone Premium Abs first impressions

First of all I will start by saying that I wasn't asked to do this post 
and that it is of my own accord.

I recently won the Slendertone Premium Ads and it arrived speedy fast
and I gave it a go for the first time yesterday. 

In the box you will find 
- A belt that will fit up to a 44 inch waist 
- A set of three pads 
- a mains adapter
-  a storage bag 
- Information booklet 
- a plug in handset that controls the handset and it's intensity .


So it was rather easy to set up; you have to charge the battery for 3 hours 
before you can give it a go, which can be a rather bit of a pain. 

The booklet tells you where you put the pads on the belt 
but just so you know the large pad goes in the middle of the 
belt so it goes over your navel, the other two small
pads go on your left and right. 

Once you have it all plugged on its very simple to use
and to select the program and intensity level/s. 

Now once you have the program on for my first go it felt 
a little tickle-y but I could feel it kinda working. 
It is recommended that you have it on intensity 15 or over for your first go.
I found 15 to be too low but 40 was a bit too high so I had it on about 35 which was great 
for me for the first time. 

Once having used the belt I certainly felt as if it was working as I felt a little achy. 
It wasn't a major achy feeling and I felt like I hadn't done a major workout 
but something was going on there. 

I am looking forward to trying out the 30 day challenge I'm not sure
how it will go but I feel it would take a few months to really see a difference.