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Tried and tested: Timeless Truth Travel Mask, JimJams chocolate spreads, Lilash serum

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This week I would like to start with a review of a great travel mask I tried on my flight to Warsaw recently. As some of you know, I am obsessed with trying new products that help me to make my skin look radiant and fresh. I do not like flying at the best of times and I normally have a glass of Prosecco (or two) before I get on the plane so as a result my skin normally looks dull and tired when I land due to loss of hydration and the cabin Air-condition that sucks out any hydration from my skin… When I saw this mask I was intrigued and as I normally sleep (after my Proseccos) I wanted to try it. We all know the rules: drink plenty of water and slather on the moisturiser in-flight. But now all you need is a Timeless Truth Sheet Travel Pack.

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This mask set is a 3-in-1 system designed with the busy traveller in mind and is split into 3 sections:

Section 1 – Make up remover – Oil based

Section 2 – Deep clean – Water based

Section 3 – Hydra fibre moisturiser mask

The Hydra Fibre sheet mask from section 3 acts as a barrier to the skin, penetrating and sealing the moisturising, nourishing ingredients deep into the skin, whilst adding that layer of protection from the dry air.

Results:

The mask should be applied for 20min but I ended up sleeping in it for almost an hour. When I landed my skin felt soft, hydrated and my complexion was glowing. I was impressed and will definitely get this masks for any future flights.

Website:

The Travel mask is currently on offer (£13 for a set of 2) and you can order it from:

https://ttmasks.co.uk/product/summer-madness-travel-packs/

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Secondly, I need to tell you about my latest food discovery. I love Nutella but I was concerned with the amount of calories I was consuming on my pre-wedding diet. I decided to try some JimJam chocolate spreads. JimJams are the award winning creators of a range of reduced sugar jams and chocolate spreads. Mother Kellie Bath wanted something healthier for her children so, with her husband Kevin, she launched a range of healthier spreads.

Their Chocolate spreads contain 83% less sugar than others, and their jams boast a high fruit content with 35% less sugar than competitors.

In addition, their Hazelnut Chocolate Spread and Blackcurrant Jam have already won Great Taste Awards.

I decided to try JimJams 83% Less Sugar Milk Chocolate Spread  and JimJams 83% Less Sugar Hazelnut Chocolate Spread. They were simply delicious and provided me with a healthier and less calorific alternative to Nutella.

Website:

You can read a bit more about these spreads on JimJams website:

http://jimjams-spreads.co.uk/

If you wish to purchase them and try them for yourself them they are available from the Tescos, Holland & Barret, Ocado amongst some other retailers.

Price:

JimJams chocolate spreads are very affordable and cost £2.59 for a 350g jars.

What’s more, today, I am starting my 90-days trial of the Lilash serum. I have read so many great reviews of this product so I decided to give it a go and commit myself to applying it every day for a period of 90 days. The results of this eyelash treatment that I saw on Lilash website were simply amazing. The before and after pictures as well as some testimonials convinced me to try it.

The 3 months eyelash treatment costs £60.79 so I will let you know if this eyelash serum works and share some before and after photos with you so that you can make an informed judgement and decide whether or not it is worth to invest your money in this product.

If you wish to read about the serum then you should visit Lilash website:

http://www.lilash.com/shop/

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I hope that you enjoyed reading this review.

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Pauline

Tried and tested: Paul Mitchell Color repair haircare, Help: Beautify skin supplement

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This week I would like to tell you about Paul Mitchell’s Color Repair range and Help: Beautify Skin Supplement.

To start with, some of you might remember, I recently tried Paul Mitchell’s extra body range and I loved it. Just a couple of weeks ago I finally sorted out my hair before the wedding so when I had my blond highlights done, it was a no-brainer and I decided to try this range. All products were tested by an established, independent third-party laboratory.

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I ordered a three-step system that promised:

  • To Keep the vibrant colour for up to 9 weeks;
  • To Prevent thermal damage by 86%;
  • 88% less hair breakage;
  • To add 59% more shine.

The products that were included in the three-step system and should be used together to get the desired results are:

Step One: Paul Mitchell’s ULTIMATE COLOR REPAIR SHAMPOO

It is a gentle shampoo based on a blend of natural extracts that protects, replenishes and helps repair colour-treated hair.

Step Two: Paul Mitchell’s ULTIMATE COLOR REPAIR CONDITIONER

This amazing conditioner contains some powerful antioxidants provides UV protection to help prevent colour fade and damage.

After using Paul Mitchell’s shampoo and conditioner my hair is always soft, hydrated, shiny and manageable.

Step Three: Paul Mitchell’s ULTIMATE COLOR REPAIR TRIPLE RESCUE

The last step of Paul Michell’s ritual is a dual-phase spray protects against excessive heat that can damage colour-treated hair and lead to dull, faded strands. This amazing product protects against excessive heat that can damage color-treated hair and conditions it with Quinoa Color Repair complex.

Verdict:

My hair never looked glossier and healthier. I am delighted with the results I achieved with the products from Paul Mitchell’s Color Repair range. I would recommend them to anyone especially if you are planning to have your hair coloured anytime soon then you should definitely try Paul Mitchell’s three-step hair-ritual. I am already looking forward to trying some styling products from his range.

Secondly, I would like to tell you about ‘help: beautify skin’-a daily jelly supplement for skin from Works with water.

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I was certain that I wanted to try this supplement when I read about its formula and the effects I could expect. As all the brides do, I wanted to look my best during the wedding so I got 2 boxes consisting of 14 sachets (10g each). When I started taking the supplement, I was getting married in a less than 3 weeks so I took 2 sachets per day in the run-up to the wedding to give my skin a boost of nutrition. The jellies are really tasty and have a delicious apple flavour. They can be eaten straight from the packet or popped into the fridge and then eaten chilled. They are formulated to help achieve a healthy, glowing complexion from the inside out.

The formula of ‘help: beautify skin’ consist of patented blend: PravenAGE™ and contains CoEnzymeQ10, Marine collagen, Resveratrol, Aloe Vera and Vitamin C. All of these natural ingredients are proven to deliver visible anti-ageing skin benefits.

Verdict:

You can judge the results for yourself nevertheless on my wedding day my skin looked radiant, fresh and the small lines I had under my eyes appeared visibly reduced. Help: beautify skin is a great supplement if you wish to get a plumper, more rejuvenated skin and a younger looking, healthy complexion.

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Website:

You can order it directly from company’s website or from one of its stockist such as Amazon.co.uk, Lookfantastic, HQHair, BeautyExpert:

http://www.workswithwater.com/products/

Price:

£22.94 for a box of 14 sachets.

I hope you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline

 

Tried and tested: Zuzka Beauty, CB12 White

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Are you a Natural Beauty? Are you looking for some pure, fresh, handmade cosmetics that look and feel great? Have you heard of Zuzka Beauty yet?

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I recently had an opportunity to try 2 products from Zuzka beauty range and would like to share some feedback on them with you. Firstly, they look very girly-I love pink so Zuzka’s beauty packaging was a big hit with me. I have normal to combination skin so I decided to try:

· Zuzka Beauty Deep Pore Exfoliating Mask (£24.99 for 50ml)

It is a nice exfoliating and deep-pore cleansing clay mask. Its formula is rich in minerals, micro algae particles as well as organic tea tree so it is great to re-balance combination skin. I applied it for 20 minutes and when it dried I washed it off with some warm water. My skin was baby-soft and looked very fresh and glowing. At the same time, the mask also tightened my pores which seemed slightly less visible. I would recommend it to anyone who has a problematic, combination skin.

· Zuzka Beauty Organic Precious Oil for Oily/Problematic Skin (£18 for 30ml)

Zuzka’s Beauty Oil is a best-selling organic oil specifically created for oily and problematic skin.  I used this oil as a part of my night-time skincare routine, instead of my regular Elemis serum. Its formula contains calendula, soya and jojoba oils that are blended with organic essential oils including lavender, tea tree & lemongrass so it is great for oily as well as combination skin.What I liked the most about it was that this oil doesn’t leave oily residue on my skin. It was absorbed quickly and left my skin looking glowing and soft. It costs only £18 and you only need to use 2-4 drops on your skin so it should last for at least one month.

You can purchase both products from Zuzka’s beauty website:

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Another product, that I came across recently is CB12 White Mouthwash. I’ve been using it twice daily (morning & evening) for slightly over 2 weeks now. The product already gave me, whiter and more confident smile. I like how fresh my mouth feels after using it.

The product has 3 aims:

·         To whiten the teeth – CB12 White helps whiten teeth in 2 weeks by dissolving stains and discolouration from the teeth.

·         To freshen the breath – CB12 White includes the patented formula of the CB12 mouth rinses and thereby gives pleasant breath for 12 hours.

·         To protect against the formation of new stains when used on a daily basis.

It is an easy to use, whitening mouth wash that is also non-abrasive and  it strengthens the enamel as it contains fluoride .

The only negative aspect is its price tag-it costs £15 for a 250 ml bottle which is considerably more than what I normally pay for a mouthwash. On the other hand, the results I achieved in only 2 weeks were better than with my regular mouthwash so it might be worth investing a bit more if you wish to achieve a noticeable result. It can be purchased from Boots.

For more information you could visit CB12 website:

http://www.cb12.co.uk/products/new-cb12-white-mouthwash-information/

Hope you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline

 

Tried and Tested: Jojoba Oil, Stir it Slim & Deluxe Collagen supplement

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Starting from this week, I will be reviewing new products I’ve tried & tested during the previous weeks. Keep your eyes peeled for some great buys.

This week, I would like to tell you about these 3 products:

  • 100% Pure Jojoba Oil from Eden Semilla
  • Stir It Slim in Latte flavour from Forza
  • Regime London Deluxe Collagen supplements

Firstly, let me tell you about Eden’s Semilla’s Jojoba Oil. It is a fairly new brand and product that is rich in vitamins and minerals so you can use it from head to toe. I use oils on my face and hair so I decided to give it a go as it was advertised as a 3 in 1 oil  for Skin, Hair & Nails.

Name: The name is Spanish and means Eden’s Seed.

So, did I like it?:  Yes, definitely.

Fragrance: The Eden’s Semilla’s Jojoba Oil has a delicate fragrance. Some natural products can have quite a strong fragrance but not this one- the scent of Eden’s Semilla’s Jojoba Oil is very subtle.

Texture, use and benefits: Eden’s Semilla’s Jojoba Oil has a rich but non-greasy, silky texture so I use it as a serum under my night cream (1 drop is enough for my full face). I like the fact that the oil is 100% natural, pure and organic as I am sure that I am not putting anything harmful on my body. The benefits of using the oil are visible straight away. After each application, my skin looks smooth, has supple texture and a lovely radiant glow. In addition, I use Eden’s Semilla’s Jojoba Oil as a treatment on my hair. I normally apply 5-10 drops all over my hair in the evening. When I wash my hair in the morning, it looks smooth and healthy. Correspondingly, it seems like a great product for split ends so I use it daily to keep my hair in good shape.

Size: 60ml bottle which should last for at least 1 month of regular use.

Price: Great value as it only costs £16.95. At the moment, Amazon.co.uk has it on offer now for only £10.95. :https://www.amazon.co.uk/100%25-Pure-Jojoba-Oil-Moisturiser/dp/B01E7L9ZNU/ref=sr_1_225_s_it?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1468313339&sr=1-225&keywords=jojoba+oil

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Secondly, I would like to tell you about Stir It Slim. I tried this meal-replacement shake in Latte flavour but there are 3 flavours to choose from: Hot Chocolate, Caramel Latte and Latte. Stir it Slim is a convenient hot meal replacement drink that has been designed to support safe and healthy weight loss. It is very tasty and high in protein. What’s more, it contains 22 different vitamins and minerals and only has 204 calories per individual serving.

Pack size: 3 or 7 sachets.

I tried a smaller pack as I wasn’t sure if I will like it. The Stir It Slim hot shake is delicious so I will definitely need to get some more.

Price: £4.99 for a pack containing 3 sachets or £24.99 for a pack containing 7 sachets.

You can buy it directly from Forza’a website:

https://www.forzasupplements.co.uk/cat/stir-it-slim

 

Lastly (this week), let me tell you about Regime London Deluxe Collagen supplement. If you read my blog regularly then you will probably know that I am getting married very soon. I normally use collagen supplements once or twice a year and decided to try Regine Deluxe Collagen before my big day. I went for a box of 120 Capsules which should last for a month as it is advised to have 2 capsules in the morning and 2 capsules in the evening.

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The formula of Regime London Deluxe Collagen uses Peptan collagen, which has been shown to support the elasticity of the skin and help to fight against the visible signs of skin ageing. A recent study on the benefits of Peptan® showed that it can help to enhance skin beauty, maintain skin elasticity and help to fight against the visible signs of skin ageing.

What’s more,  Regime London Deluxe Collagen contains Vitamin C which is a natural antioxidant that supports normal collagen formation in the body. This contributes to the normal function of skin, teeth, bones, gums, cartilage and blood vessels.

I’ve been using it for slightly over a week and can already see an improvement in my skin condition-it looks more radiant, plump and small lines under my eyes seem less visible.

Price:

You can get it from Superdrug stores and it costs £21.99 for a box of 120 Capsules. Currently, you can also benefit from 3 for 2 offer on vitamins and minerals in Superdrug stores nationwide 🙂

Hope you enjoyed reading this ‘Tried & Tested’ review!

Next week I will aim to review some hair-care products.

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Pauline