If you are like me, you love it when you discover a product that really excites you & more importantly works....
As usual, I've been pretty late with trying out the Pixi Glow Tonic (everyone seems to have tried it before me!); not that I've not wanted to, I have. But, I was just a bit cautious of trying out something new on my skin incase I didn't like it. So, when I found out Marks & Spencer sold travel sizes, I just had to try it! I mean, first of all, who doesn't love cute travel size packaging anyway?!
Ok, the lowdown first...
The Pixi Glow Tonic is an exfoliating toner with 5% glycolic acid, aloe vera & ginseng. It says on the bottle that it evens out your skintone; brightens & clears your complexion & exfoliates to remove skin cells to reveal healthy glowing skin.
It also advises you to use both morning & evening all over your face & neck but avoiding your eye area.
Now, onto my personal review...
As I said before, I like products that excite me & work. The Pixi Glow Tonic does not disappoint!
In fact, WOW!
I have never tried a product that is SO amazing & works from the very first time I have used it!
I was so shocked after I had briefly swept a cotton pad across my face & found so much grime come off my skin when I thought I had adequately cleansed (Yuk!)! Afterwards, my skin felt tingly clean & the texture felt wonderful.
I have noticed a difference in my skin already & I'm so pleased with the result.
I honestly cannot rave about this product enough. I will definitely be purchasing the larger version!
The packaging is very neat & sleek. The pale green lid & label looks slightly retro in a way but looks good on your bathroom shelf.
So, all in all, if you are late or hesitant in picking up the Glow Tonic, please do so! It really is outstanding!
Well done Pixi!
Bee x
I always love trying out foundations and so I thought I would give you my thoughts on my latest one!
When I was a teenager I didn't have the greatest skin and the faint scars that I still have all these years later are a reminder of those days when I would try any product that, a) I could use to hide those horrid spots & b) could afford! And one brand that was always guaranteed to be the most affordable at the time was...Rimmel!
And here we have come full circle. Again, I am trying a foundation by Rimmel. It's called 'Fresher Skin' & I must admit, while it brings back memories of when I first got into makeup, at least I don't need quite as much coverage!
I have seen a review on this foundation on YouTube saying it gives patchy results but I personally think that the lady had very dry skin, so maybe it wasn't the best for her. However, I have combination skin, so was interested to see if it would make a difference on me. I will get into that in a moment, but firstly here's the lowdown on this foundation....
It apparently comes in six shades (I think there was only about four in my local store), it contains aloe vera, chamomile and sea algae and also has an SPF of 15. The size of the product is 25ml and comes in a little cute glass pot, which is very different for Rimmel as they normally have their foundations in tubes. It says on the front that this foundation is breathable, with a natural finish, shine free and doesn't clog pores. It also comes in at a reasonable price of £7.49. (current offer is 2 selected Rimmel products for £10 at Boots)
Now, here's what I think!
On first opening it smells very fresh and clean which must be from the natural ingredients. I've never had that sort of smell from a foundation before (it's more like skincare) and it really is lovely!
After applying the product on the skin it feels as fresh as it smells, it's very lightweight but also buildable if you want a bit more coverage.
It does seem to wear well (it didn't go patchy on me) but if I want it to be extra perfect and not move at all in any natural lines then I just apply a primer underneath.
Rimmel says that it leaves you shine free; well, I never think any foundations are totally perfect. However, I will say I didn't look totally shiny by the end of the day, just maybe a tiny bit on my nose - but nothing that a bit of powder won't fix!
All in all, I think this foundation is really good and good value for money. I think the shade I chose (I went for 103 True Ivory) is pretty close to what I would currently use. And if I did need to adjust I could mix it with another in the range. So, yep, well done Rimmel! A really good product and if I could bottle the fragrance that's in the foundation I would! It definitely does what it says on the 'tin' - it gives you 'Fresher Skin'!
Have you got a foundation that I should try? Let me know!
Bee x
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
So recently, I was gifted some 'Forever Living' products. These contain Aloe Vera which are great for all kinds of problems - dry skin, digestion, etc.
I was given two items. They are Forever Bright Sparkling Aloe Vera Toothgel
The toothgel, as well as containing Aloe Vera, also contain bee propolis. I have read that this has many health benefits too, so I knew straight away I was getting good, natural stuff!
My teeth are a tad on the sensitive side, so I can be a bit choosy with what toothpaste I use. After the first use of this toothgel, I was pleasantly surprised! It tasted really nice, kept my breath fresh & my teeth looked a lot whiter.
After the next couple of uses, my teeth did feel a bit sensitive but I wasn't totally sure if this was down to the toothgel or something else. (Please don't let this put you off - it probably is just my teeth, as they have always been sensitive!) So, since then, I have alternated between this & my regular toothpaste.
As regards to the whitening of my teeth, it did start to make them look a lot whiter, so I think that if you just used this & nothing else, you would have a lot whiter teeth.
Overall, I'm really pleased with this toothgel & knowing that it's full of natural healthy ingredients, is great with me!
Onto the second Aloe Vera item - the lip balm....
This is in a stick formulation & contains jojoba - another great natural ingredient.
I remember getting sunburnt in Spain a few years ago & I had booked a massage at the hotel. The therapist noticed my bright red back & said that jojoba would help calm it down. And she was right! Instantly, the stinging went away & my back was completely soothed. The redness more or less disappeared!
So, like my back, as soon as I applied this lip balm to my lips, they were instantly soothed & moisturised.
Now, as I have mentioned before on my blog, my lips are so dry & I absolutely love a good lip balm. I have many that I rave about & this is no exception! I really do love this! It tastes amazing & really makes my lips soft & supple & feels great. Another great Aloe Vera product.
All in all, I think if I had to repurchase only one of the items, I'd definitely go for the Aloe lips. A brilliant product!
Have you used Aloe Vera? What do you think? Let me know!
Bee x
