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Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser

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Review: Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser SPF 15 Currently half price at £7.29 LINK When ever I see and use Olay it always reminds me of when I was little and used to sneak into my mums room and use her pretty pink bottle of oil of Olay moisturiser, I still remember the amazing smell of the lotion from the pink bottle.  I have been using this...

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Avene Hydrance Intense Serum

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Review: Avene Hydrance Intense Serum  30ml for £18 Going into the Autumn months hydration becomes very important as it gets cold outside and we have the central heating on at home. I find going into the colder months my skin becomes dehydrated and started to look dull.  I have used some very expensive serums before which have cost around the £100 mark or more, this...

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Pantene Pro-V Micellar Purify and Nourish

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Review: Pantene Pro-V Micellar Purify and Nourish Shampoo and Conditioners I last remember using Pantene during my teens to early twenties, but when I tried this range from Pantene the smell of the shampoo and conditioner bought back those memories and reminded me of just how great Pantene was and I don't know why I stopped using it! So Pantene have came out...

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September Empties

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September Empties I find it difficult to use up products because I'm always trying new products, so I have a lot of half full bottles of products. However, when I actually finish something it is very satisfying and it means I like it and enjoyed using it. I have got through 5 products so here are some short reviews on them and links to in depth...

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Lancome Le Teint Particulier Custom Made Foundation

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My experience of Lancome Custom made Foundation at Harrods This is a new concept that Lancome have started in the UK exclusively at Harrods. This has become very popular and you have to call to book an appointment at the Lancome counter at Harrods. I booked an appointment and was very excited as I find it difficult to find an exact match for...

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Rodial Super Acids Exfoliating Pads

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Review: Rodial Super Acids Exfoliating Pads (50 pads) 50 pads for £45, but currently £19 for 50 pads - LINK I have been using these as apart of my nighttime skin care routine for about a year now and they have made a massive difference to the appearance of my skin, its texture and the appearance of pores. I love the convenience of...

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Darphin 8 Flower Nectar Oil Cream

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Review: Darphin 8 Flower Nectar Oil Cream £65 for 30ml- LINK If you want a luxurious night cream/oil this is what you need to treat yourself to, it does exactly what it say on the tin. If you are afraid of using an oil on your skin, this is a great alternative as it feels like a cream but has the benefits of...

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Rodial Super Acids SPF 30

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Review: Rodial Super Acids X-treme Dark Spot Sun Filter SPF 30- LINK  A good SPF is really difficult to find, specially for darker skin tones as they always leave a white cast over the skin, which makes you look slightly grey. I came across this during one of my many visits to Space NK and now I can't stop using it! This product has...

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Dr Dennis Gross Eye Cream with Retinol

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Review: Dr Dennis Gross Eye Cream with Retinol £56 for 15ml- LINK  I have been using this eye cream religiously for just over 6 months now and can say it is truly amazing, this includes 3/4 months of hardly any sleep due to having a baby! It has viably brightened my eye area and also helped with the circles, which I now have...

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Dr Dennis Gross Eye Serum with Retinol

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Review: Dr Dennis Gross Eye Serum £56 for 15ml- LINK  I've always tried to use something on my eye lids from the age of around 25, as I have hooded eye lids. My mum also has hooded eye lids and I have seen hers get heavier over the year. I obviously get my hooded eye lids from my mum, after seeing hers get...

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Zelens Power D Treatment Drops

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Review: Zelens Power D Treatment Drops £110 for 30ml- LINK  I recently bought the Cult Beauty Box by Caroline Hirons, who is a great skin care specialist. This box is such great value for money, included all products recommended by Caroline and this was one of them.  This oil/serum has some amazing ingredients; Vitamin D, Omega 3, 6 and many more beneficial ingredients. These ingredients are great for...

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Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray

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Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray  Available in three sizes  50ml great for taking on the plane 150ml and 300ml  I can't believe how many different uses this spray has! It's truely amazing! Read on to see what I use it for..... I was first introduced to this when I had laser hair removal. I found it extremely useful to take down the redness...

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Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF 45

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Review: Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF 45 £78 for 40ml  When people ask me if I could only have one skin care product what would it be? I always answer with SPF! I think sun protection is the most important part of any skin care regime as the sun is what causes most of the damage to our skin such as pigmentation and ageing.  This...

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Estee Lauder Double wear Foundation

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Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Available in 44 shades, 30ml for £31- LINK I love a full coverage, long lasting foundation for days where I know I will be going out after work or when I have all day events. This foundation is all of that in a bottle! I get a lot hyper pigmentation around my upper lip area and find this foundation...

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Lottie London Slay All Day Liquid Lipstick

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Lottie London Slay All Day Liquid Lipstick  I've really got into liquid lipsticks recently, as they are easy to apply and stay on for hours, without having to top up every 30 minutes. After using both high end and drug store liquid lipsticks you can really tell the difference, some are really drying and crumble off and some feel light weight and moisturising.  After...

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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish

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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish I love painting my nails, but how annoying is it when they chip the next day and you have to take everything off and repaint base coat, colour and top coat. I would love to visit a salon every few weeks to get gels put on my nails, but with two kids its difficult to find the hour that it...

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Morning Skincare Routine

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Morning Skincare Routine I had a baby a month ago so my hormones are going a bit crazy, but sticking to this skincare  routine has made sure that my skin has stayed clear with no break outs yet. I have normal skin, with some oiliness down the t zone at times. I do sometimes get breakouts when I am due for time of...

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Aurelia Botanical Cream Deodorant

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Review: Aurelia Botanical Cream Deodorant   Aurelia Botanical Cream Deodorant £18 for 50g I received a 5g sample of this deodorant and have been using it everyday for about a week or so. At first I was a bit sceptical about using a cream deodorant and thought it might get messy. However after giving this a go I can say I'm really impressed. ...

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How To Make Your Own Mint Flavoured Coconut Oil Pulling Chews

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How to make your own mint flavoured coconut oil pulling chews Oil Pulling is done by taking a small amount of coconut oil and swishing it in your mouth for 10-20 minutes and then spitting it out. You use the oil in its natural form and it will start to melt as you swish it in your mouth. I would start with 10 minutes and...

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