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John Frieda Overnight Miracles Repair & Renew Hair Lotion
This smoothing lotion is meant to be used overnight on dry hair. It has a light sandalwood and lavender scent that is mild and relaxing. I was worried of not liking the scent but it is very pleasant, not overpowering and doesn’t linger too long... +
This smoothing lotion is meant to be used overnight on dry hair. It has a light sandalwood and lavender scent that is mild and relaxing. I was worried of not liking the scent but it is very pleasant, not overpowering and doesn’t linger too long. It makes hair very soft and smooth and prevents hair from getting tangled. -
John Frieda Frizz Ease All-in-1 Extra Strength Serum
It is a lightweight serum that has a faint fragrance which does not linger. One pump is more than enough for long hair when damp. If dry you need even a smaller amount. It helps prevent frizz when used on damp hair and smooths flyaways easily.
It is a lightweight serum that has a faint fragrance which does not linger. One pump is more than enough for long hair when damp. If dry you need even a smaller amount. It helps prevent frizz when used on damp hair and smooths flyaways easily. -
Superdrug Vitamin E Body Cream
The Superdrug Vitamin E Body Cream with Moonstone Extract claims to offer 12 hour moisturisation while defending skin against environmental damage thanks to it being high in antioxidants. It also contains a "skin conditioning multivitamin complex"... +
The Superdrug Vitamin E Body Cream with Moonstone Extract claims to offer 12 hour moisturisation while defending skin against environmental damage thanks to it being high in antioxidants. It also contains a "skin conditioning multivitamin complex" comprised of Vitamins A, B5, F and H, as well as horse chestnut extract to care for dry skin.
The first time I used it the scent was very overpowering and I didn't enjoy it, however it has mellowed down, so it's fine. The consistency is not too thick and it is not greasy feeling at all, but it leaves my skin feeling soft and almost velvety. The effect seems to last over the promised 12 hours, which is nice.
I like the lilac accents and lid on the packaging, the long lasting moisturisation and softness and the fact that it contains not just vitamin E but also an extra 4 other vitamins for extra skin benefits. Not sure if the Moonstone extract has any real skincare benefits but as I'm interested in crystals I thought it was an interesting addition to the formula.
This version was a limited edition, but they constantly come up with new versions. I would love to try the Vitamin E Body Cream with lavender to see if it would help me fall asleep at night.
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Lush Lashes Lengthening Mascara
LUSH Lashes Lengthening Mascara is a "cruelty-free and volumising jet black mascara with natural lash conditioning ingredients to deliver long-lasting volume, separation and luscious lengths". This mascara is definitely jet-black, I like how the... +
LUSH Lashes Lengthening Mascara is a "cruelty-free and volumising jet black mascara with natural lash conditioning ingredients to deliver long-lasting volume, separation and luscious lengths".
This mascara is definitely jet-black, I like how the brush prevents application from becoming clumpy, plus it has great hold. As my lashes are naturally quite dark I didn't really see any extreme lengthening, however I liked the natural look and how long lasting it is.
Something I noticed is that because of the hold it provides, my lashes felt a bit stiff at the end of the day and it was a bit painful removing it - a similar feeling to letting your hair down after wearing it up all day, if you know what I mean.
If you are looking for a long lasting, truly black mascara that is lengthening but still natural looking then I would recommend the Lush Lashes Lengthening Mascara.
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No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Eye Cream
This eye cream mentions that it "visibly improves deep lines & wrinkles, for younger looking skin in just 2 weeks". It contains Matrixyl 3000 Plus, which is a peptide to target deep lines and wrinkles, and also contains other great ingredients such... +
This eye cream mentions that it "visibly improves deep lines & wrinkles, for younger looking skin in just 2 weeks". It contains Matrixyl 3000 Plus, which is a peptide to target deep lines and wrinkles, and also contains other great ingredients such as Shea butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Hydrolized rice protein, Ginseng root extract and Alfalfa extact. It also mentions that it can visibly improve dark shadows and puffiness.
I like the lightweight texture of this eye cream, as well as the light tint it has, which can help disguise the look of dark circles. It mentions that it can be used morning and evening however I didn't feel very comfortable using it at night as it is a tinted product.
What I didn't like about this product was that I actually reacted to it on more than one occasion, I stopped using it for days and then tried it again so it was definitely this eye cream. I don't know if it reacted with some other product like my daily moisturiser with SPF, but once it was just my eye watering that made my eyelid itch and after scratching it I realised it felt weird. When I checked in the mirror there was a massive bump where it was swollen, red and itchy, so unfortunately after having reacted to it at least twice I won't be using it again :(
The worst thing is that on the packaging it states that it is hypo-allergenic, and I don't really consider myself to have sensitive skin, ha!
If you are looking for a lightweight tinted eye cream with peptides then I would recommend you try the No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Eye Cream.
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E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo
The E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo is perfume free and hypoallergenic, and it's designed to provide relief and gentle cleansing for dry, itchy and flaky scalps, while protecting hair and giving it body and shine. This product contains glycerin and panthenol... +
The E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo is perfume free and hypoallergenic, and it's designed to provide relief and gentle cleansing for dry, itchy and flaky scalps, while protecting hair and giving it body and shine.
This product contains glycerin and panthenol to soften and hydrate the scalp and hair, as well as climbazole, which is a topical antifungal ingredient commonly used to treat dandruff and eczema.
After using the E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo for a few weeks I can say that it does work, it reduces the flakes and itching on my scalp without drying it or my hair out. It doesn't really lather but cleanses well, it has a medium thick texture that feels like a lotion, and it just has a plain moisturiser smell.
What I also like about it is that it has made my hair less greasy and it stays clean for longer between washes, so I can finally go an extra day without washing it instead of having to do it every other day as I had been because other products made my hair greasy.
I would definitely recommend this shampoo if you are suffering with a dry, itchy or flaky scalp, and also if your hair gets greasy too soon after washing.
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Garnier SkinActive Rose Water Micellar Water All-In-1 + Hydrating
The Garnier Micellar Rose Water is designed for dull and sensitive skin, and promises to remove makeup, cleanse and add glow thanks to the use of Rose Water in the formula. As any other micellar water, it does not need rinsing off but I will still... +
The Garnier Micellar Rose Water is designed for dull and sensitive skin, and promises to remove makeup, cleanse and add glow thanks to the use of Rose Water in the formula. As any other micellar water, it does not need rinsing off but I will still rinse any product off my eyelids and proceed to use my face cleanser.
At the end of the day I use the Garnier Micellar Rose Water to remove dirt, oil and the day's skincare products and it lightly cleanses without making my skin feel dry or tight, however I wouldn't rely on this as my only cleanser.
If I have been wearing makeup during the day I will use this micellar water to remove my eye makeup and any powder or tinted products I may have used on my eyes and face. It is gentle and does remove my eye makeup very effectively.
What I was most excited about was the scent, but that left me a bit disappointed as it is not as fresh and beautiful as I expected, it still smells of roses but rather a more powdery version, however it does not put me off using it or buying it again in the future.
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