Recently, I was asked to test out some Aloe Vera products by 'Forever'. I'd already been gifted a couple of products from this brand (see my reviews here) & so, I was very interested to see what else this 'wonder plant' could come up with! I was given a huge basket of goodies & this is what I managed to try out in the space of time I was given....
Here goes....
Aloe-Jojoba Shampoo & Conditioning Rinse
I have to say, I was a bit skeptical as to if this would leave my hair looking any good. I'm very fussy with what goes on my hair & having had a few problems with my hair in the past, I wasn't sure if I would like this.
Well, I was wrong!
The shampoo lathered up really well & the conditioning rinse had a great consistency.
The end result? It made my hair feel soft, shiny & very bouncy - I could almost see myself in a L'oreal advert!
Try them! You maybe pleasantly surprised!
Aloe MSM Gel
I do suffer from time to time with a bad back & I've used MSM in the past, so I thought I'd give this a try. Now, I don't know if my back is too bad or I didn't give this enough of a go. It went on fine but not sure I got too much relief. I think maybe if I had had longer, it might have made a difference.
Aloe Lotion & Aloe Moisturising Lotion
To be honest, I couldn't tell much of a difference between these two but they both did a very good job.
I have very dry hands, so applying these lotions, really moisturised them well, leaving them super soft.
Very pleased!
Forever Aloe Scrub
Used this Aloe scrub in the shower. I always use a facial scrub while I'm conditioning my hair. If I leave it in the shower, it keeps me up to date with my exfoliating routine.
This scrub did leave my skin feeling very soft & super clean.
The only drawback was....I really didn't like the smell! But, if you can get over that, definitely go for this. It does make your skin feel very clean.
Aloe Hand & Face Soap
Well, I started this review with one of my favourites out of this Aloe Vera bundle & now I'm ending with another favourite!
I absolutely loved this!
It reminded me of a liquid soap my mum used to use on me as a child. I don't know the name of it, but it was very 'pearly' & 'shimmery' & lathered up really well. And this does exactly the same!
I'm not sure I would use this on my face, but it felt lovely on my hands & again, they felt very soft.
So, if I was going to purchase any of these products, it would definitely be between the hair products & the hand & face soap.
Have you tried any Forever Aloe Vera products? What were your thoughts? I'd love to know!
Bee x
We are into August, but here is my favourites from last month...
A Tattoo From Maybelline...
How could I not include Color Tattoos from Maybelline? I reviewed them in my last blog post here & if you read it (I hope so!), you will know that I absolutely loved them! They make your eyes look amazing with hardly any effort.
Definite winner!
Rimmel Lippie...
Now, I love a good nude lipstick, but I have to be careful, as if I go too pale with my colouring, I could look like what you would find on a mortuary slab! So, its all about getting the right shade.
I tend to stick to the pinky 'my lips but better' nudes but this time I went for a beige peachy '1960's' tone & I came across one from Rimmel in the Kate Moss collection. And I must say Ms Moss picked very well with her range & number 43 seemed the perfect shade for me. It's a really lovely colour, as I've already said & goes on very well & lasts quite a while. A lovely creamy feeling & smells gorgeous - like sweets! A great price point too at only £5.49 - whats not to love?
A Bit Of Sunshine From Olay...
So, I know I just said in my Rimmel lipstick review that I am a tad on the pale side, but I have been trying to get a bit of glow back in my face. I know we're experiencing a bit of sun this summer in England but I haven't been on away on holiday yet, so I've had no time to 'full on' sunbathe, so I have to resort to the fake variety! And this is where my next favourite comes in. It's Everyday Sunshine by Olay. It's an oldie but definitely a goodie! I reach for it every summer without fail!
The shade I currently have is light (if I'm tanned I go for 'deep' to emphasize my tan) & it's great to give your skin a bit of a warm up & glow.
It contains SPF15 which is a plus too - its so important to protect your skin! It glides on easy, feels wonderful on your skin & just smells of holiday!
I will always love this! More than just a moisturiser!
Forever Soft Lips...
I have reviewed this before (see here), so I won't go on but just to say it is still going strong & I love it!
It's the Forever Aloe Lips with Jojoba which was gifted to me.
With Aloe Vera, Beeswax & Jojoba, it keeps my lips super soft. It's perfect & that is why it had to be included as a favourite this month - I just keep reaching for it!
And finally....
Brightening My Eyes With Origins
In a fairly recent beauty box, I received a little 5ml sample of Origins Ginzing eye cream.
I love beauty boxes - they are packed full of mini samples of beauty items you probably always wanted to try but don't want to fork out for the full size product incase you don't like it! So this gives you a great opportunity to test them out.
So, back to the eye cream. I'd always wanted to try the Origins Ginzing range but wondered if I wouldn't like it. Well, this eye cream didn't really disappoint.
As it says on the packaging - it is refreshing on the skin. It also promises to brighten & depuff. The skin around my eyes isn't really puffy but is very dark & this cream did brighten it up a bit. I do think that if I got the full size product & used it over a longer period of time, I would definitely notice a difference.
I will say though, that it does feel wonderful on my skin & really does wake up my eyes in the morning!
A lovely product.
So, what did you love in July? Have you tried any of these items before? I'd love to know!
Bee x
