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
I must admit, I'm a bit of a sucker for cute packaging! It always pulls me in! And when Garnier released their new miracle creams, I really fancied trying them out - I mean, they must be good with packaging that great, right?
Ok, so first up, Garnier's Miracle Wake Up Cream (currently on offer for £8.66 instead of it's usual £12.99) - I received this in a beauty box, which was great. I couldn't wait to try it out.
This 'wake up' cream promises to be anti-aging, fighting wrinkles & providing hydration for 24hours. I applied it first thing in the morning before my make-up & wow! It really does seem to give you an instant boost (apart from my dark circles, which seem to be a constant work in progress to get rid of or minimise!) - it made me look a lot brighter, gave me a lovely moisturised feel without feeling tacky or greasy. It really did wake up my skin.
I've used this for several weeks now & I'm still very much satisfied.
Now, onto Garnier's Miracle Sleeping Cream (this again is currently on offer too) - this also promises to be anti-aging, hydrating, firming & has the lovely ingredients of jojoba & lavender.
Ok, so the jury is still out on this one!
I had been happily applying my wake up cream every morning for a few weeks & fancied a new night cream, so I thought I would try the 'sleep cream' to complete the new 'miracle' set!
I apply this of course, last thing at night. And, I must admit, although it smells quite nice, it does feel a bit greasy. I know night creams do tend to be thicker than day creams, but as I have combination skin, I was concerned that I may come out in spots. My skin at this time of year does tend to go more dry than oily, so I did think a bit of extra hydration would help.
Now, I'm not totally sure but since I started using the sleep cream, I have had the odd spot! I'm prepared to keep going with this cream though, as I do love the wake up cream, which had made a difference initially with my skin. However, I'm still unsure as to what the sleep cream is actually doing!
My skin does feel more healthier but as I have said, with the odd spot! So, as I say, the jury is still out on the sleep cream!
What do you think? Have you tried either of these? I'd love to know!
Bee x
