Jurlique Rose Body Cream and Cleansing Cream Review and Photos

Jurlique Rose Bodycare

WHAT'S INSIDE?
There are four products that make up the Jurlique Softening Rose Collection including,
- Jurlique Softening Rose Body Cleansing Cream* (With Rose Gallica) 200ml
- Jurlique Softening Rose Body Cream* (With Rose Gallica) 150ml
- Jurlique Softening Rose Shower Gel* 300ml
- Jurlique Softening Rose Body Lotion* 300ml

WHAT DOES IT DO AND WHO IS IT FOR?
The two newest members to join the rose family are a richer cream formula infused with Rose Gallica and Shea Butter to help moisturise and nourish the skin. This decadent duo not only helps soothe, smooth and soften the skin but it also scents the skin with a subtle rose fragrance that lasts. The Jurlique Softening Rose Cleansing Cream and Body Cream is great for dry skin and they are also paraben, sulphate, silicone and soap free.

PRICE
- Jurlique Softening Rose Body Cleansing Cream (With Rose Gallica) £24
- Jurlique Softening Rose Body Cream (With Rose Gallica) £19
- Jurlique Softening Rose Shower Gel £19
- Jurlique Softening Rose Body Lotion £28

PACKAGING
The new Rose Body Cream duo are both decorated in a stunningly simple rose illustrated tubes.

HOW TO USE
A little goes a long way because of the thick consistency of both, but it's up to you how much you use. I personally love using these a few times a week incorporated into my self-care ritual because they feel and smell so luxurious.

LONGEVITY 
Both have their own individual expiry dates found at the top on the back of the tubes.

WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
UK - Look Fantastic*
BOTH - Beauty Expert*
US - Jurlique.com*

OVERALL THOUGHTS
I am yet to find anything I don't like from Jurlique! Each product is so well thought out and full of decadent and natural ingredients that provide results for an abundance of skincare types and concerns. The two newest rose additions to their Softening Rose Collection are wonderful for anyone who prefers a thicker more decadent formula when it comes to body care. I adore both equally on their own and as a pairing as they have provided my skin with intense hydration and a beautiful, long-lasting scent, plus you do get a generous amount and you don't need much. I have to say these have actually been my go-to skin saviour this Winter throughout all the cold weather and central heating blasts!

Overall the original line up is perfect for everyday use and throughout the Summer months and the thick cream formula is a great add-on to your Winter Bodycare Routine if you're in need of a self-care pamper or something that intensely hydrates if you are prone to dry skin. Ethier way the Jurlique Softening Rose Collection is a wonderful luxury addition to anyone's skincare cupboard or as a gift for someone else.

I award the Jurlique Softening Rose Cleansing Cream and the Jurlique Softening Rose Body Cream a 4.9 out of 5.

*These were sent to me but as always all opinions are my own.

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Sister & Co Activated Charcoal Soap Review and Photos

Sister and Co Charcoal Soap

WHAT'S INSIDE?
- Sister & Co Deep Cleanse Ultimate Detoxifying Soap Bar With Activated Charcoal 100g
SLS and Paraben Free, Vegan, 100% Natural.

WHAT DOES IT DO AND WHO IS IT FOR?
This skin friendly soap is made with porous activated bamboo charcoal and can be used on the face and body. The charcoal helps draw out impurities and toxins from your pores while at the same time leaving your skin feeling smooth, hydrated and soft thanks to its wonderful mix of ingredients including Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil. The soap is aimed at combination, oily or blemish-prone skin.

PRICE
The Activated Charcoal Soap Bar comes in two sizes,
Regular Charcoal Soap Bar (100g) £13
Minature Charcoal Soap Bar (25g) £5

PACKAGING
Not only does this comes boxed, the soap also comes in a convenient cotton pouch.

HOW TO USE
Lather up the soap underwater or use with a damp flannel to either the face or body or both. Watch the video below to see how I use mine.

LONGEVITY
The expiry date can be found on the side of the box.

WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
Sister & Co, Feel Unique* and ASOS*.

OVERALL THOUGHTS
Having not used a soap for years, I was impressed with how much I liked this thanks to it being 100% natural and full of skin-loving ingredients. It also doesn't dry out or strip the skin and it's even gentle enough to use every day.

Sister & Co Deep Cleanse Ultimate Detoxifying Soap Bar 4.8 out of 5

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*This product was sent to me but as always all opinions are my own.

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Glossier Body Hero Oil Wash Review and Glossier Body Hero Daily Perfecting Cream Review

Glossier Body Hero Review

Last year Glossier* launched Body Hero* consisting of the Body Hero Daily Oil Wash and the Body Hero Perfecting Cream. Glossier is all about individuaity, glowing skin and you, and Body Hero is inspired by just that - it's skincare but for the body. So here's everything you need to know about this Hero duo...

Price

The Body Hero Daily Oil* retails for £15 for 250ml of product and the Body Hero Perfecting Cream* retails for £18 for 250ml. You can also purchase the pair together here* for £28 saving £5 which also qualifies you for free delivery too!

Packaging
I think Glossier have it down to a T when it comes to packaging and the body hero duo is no exception. The shower oil comes with a convenient pump and the body lotion is housed in a hygienic tube.

Application
Body Hero Oil Wash - The body oil is blended with 7 beautiful oils including, Grapeseed, Orange Blossom Neroli Blend and Coconut to name but a few. You can find the full list of ingredients here*. It's also paraben, soap and cruelty-free, as well as vegan, hypoallergenic, gynaecologist and dermatologist tested.

I particularly love this kind of oil to milk formula because they are wonderfully efficient and moisturising at the same time. Oil body washes also don't lather up like a conventional shower gel would, but don't be put off as an oil formula is much more conditioning, nourishing and kind to the skin overall compared to a regular shower gel or foam.

Upon application, the oil wash turns from a silky oil into a moisturising milk and honestly it's such a pleasure to use each morning as it feels so luxurious and moisturising on the body, plus it smells oh so divine like it's a spa day every day!

I find two pumps is sufficient for the whole body.

Body Hero Lotion - The lotion also has a fantastic mix of ingredients including the Orange Blossom Neroli Blend, Prickly Pear Extract and Cactus Flower Extract to moisturise as well as Light-Reflecting Particles to give you a beautiful subtle glow. As per the Oil Wash, this is also cruelty and paraben free, hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested.

Upon application the consistency is much like a thick butter, that doesn't feel oily or sticky whatsoever. The lotion for me felt super smooth to the touch and sunk into the skin more or less straight away. This also compliments the shower oil so beautifully with the same Orange Blossom Neroli scent.

Afterwards, my skin felt super hydrated and I could notice a beautiful subtle pink sheen and a tiny bit of sparkle that glistened in the sunlight. I say subtle as it is exactly that. I could only really notice it when my skin was in bright and direct sunlight.

Overall the more I've used this pair over time the more I've noticed how soft my skin has become, which is always a bonus!

Longevity
The beautiful scent doesn't last all day, however, I definitely recommend layering the Body Oil, Body Cream and even the Glossier You Perfume* which I have reviewed here, for maximum longevity.

Both products have a 12-month shelf life.

Overall Thoughts
I'm in love! The Body Hero duo for me is everything that Glossier stands for, glowy skin, simplicity and performance. As you guys know I have reviewed a few Glossier products now which you can check out here and for me, Glossier are very sure of who they are as a brand and who their customer is and stands for. You can tell that every product they release is well thought out, tested and priced right and everything is always simple, easy to use and suited to anyone and everyone.

The Body Hero duo is a wonderful addition to the Glossier line but if I had to choose I would say the Daily Oil Wash is definitely my favourite, however, I do like how both the cream and oil work well together as a perfect pairing. Price wise I would take the plunge and save yourself £5 and the delivery charge with the duo so that you can really experience their body line as a whole.

So if you love kind to the skin body products that smell divine and help your skin stay hydrated, glowy and soft then this could be the duo for you!

I award the Glossier Body Hero Daily Oil Wash a 4.8 out of 5 and the Glossier Body Hero Daily Perfecting Cream a 4.7 out of 5.

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Soap and Glory The Righteous Butter Diamond Edition Review & Photos

Soap and Glory The Righteous Butter

I've recently become a massive fan of the Soap and Glory Righteous Butter after listening to the Beauty Talk Podcast Episode 9 all about Bodycare, I think these girls made me want to buy everything and anything Soap & Glory! Yes I know I think I am probably the last one to The Righteuos Butter party, but hey better late than never!

Now if you watched any of my videos you'll know my holy grail body butters are the ones from the Body Shop, but these seem to get more expensive by the minute and I was desperate to find something that performed the same that was better value for money. The Soap and Glory Body Butter's are a great alternative as you get a generous 300ml of product for £10 and the newest edition to the butter family is the exciting Diamond Edition! So here's an overview on this rather sparkly new butter.

This butter actually retails for only £8 at the moment for the same amount of product as the original. The packaging is everything, as it's covered in a holographic wrapping, which for me makes it twice as more appealing! You also have a chance to win a real diamond, £5,000 cash or some Soap & Glory products too, all you need to do is rub off the top label at the bottom of the pot and visit the Soap & Glory Diamond Link here to see what you have won.

Although this is hard to see in the tub, this butter has a gorgeous silver based fine sparkle to it, which once applied to the skin makes your skin dazzle, especially in the direct sunlight. This also sinks into the skin more or less straight away leaving your skin feeling super smooth and soft. So if your a sparkly magpie just like me, then you'll adore this diamond edition butter!

Rimmel In Shower Self Tan Review and Photos

Rimmel In-Shower Self Tan

Self Tanning is one for my favourite past times, as it always makes me feel complete when I have a nice glow to my skin. Of course fake tanning is the safest option, but with so many different types on the market it can be a mind field out there.

Last year came the release of the in-shower self tanner from St Tropez and although this intrigued me, I couldn't justify the price tag if this new, innovative product didn't work out for me. Thankfully Rimmel have come out with a more affordable option, so I thought I would give it a go and share my thoughts on this interesting concept.

Price
This retails for £9.99 for 200ml, but this can be found in Superdrug on offer for £6.59 for a limited time only.

Packaging
The packaging is lovely, bright and eye-catching. it's also a great size for a all over fake tanner. This is also packaged in a squeezy tube for easy application.

Application
At first this seemed like a very bizarre way to apply your fake tan, but the idea is you shower with your normal shower gel and then you apply the tanner while in the shower. It's then advised to gently rinse your skin, step out and gently pat yourself dry. I did exfoliate and moisturise the day before to prep my skin.

At first, this serum like tanner felt as though I was rubbing a kind of grease or oil into my skin and I did think how on earth is this going to take effect! But the lotion instantly sunk in and when I went to rinse the remainder off, the water just glided off where I had applied it. Surprisingly the self tanner dried quite quickly after I had patted myself dry and I was able to step into my pj's without any problems, but don't forget to wash the palms of your hands to avoid any fake tan mishaps after you get out the shower. This also left a lovely fresh, perfumed smell on my skin.

It does mentions that the colour develops within a few hours, but I would recommend doing this at night to give it a nice amount of time for it to develop properly. It also does say that this may stain your clothing, so again this is better to do in the evening.

The next day I showered and moisturised as normal and discovered I had quite a pleasant glow to my skin. But this was only a glow, so if your after instant darker results, I don't think this could be for you. One thing that did stand out the most for me the next day, was the smell. Gone was the lovely perfumed smell and in it's place the good old biscuity scent, which ended up lingering for the whole day, even after I had showered.

I ended up applying two coats of the tanner to my legs to see how deep the colour would get, as I do think this is more of a gradual tanning product. The results were not to my liking as I feel I looked slightly orange, so I do think one application was enough for me to achieve the shade I was happy with.

Longevity
With the two layers of tan, this lasted just under a week which was good going and I guess you could reapply this after the 3rd or 4th day to top up your tan. But I would recommend trying out two applications first just in case the colour isn't for you.

Overall Thoughts
Overall the Rimmel In-Shower Self Tanner did work great and defiantly gave me a lovely glow initially, but I do think anymore applications and it tends to look a little less natural. I also found that because of the in shower application process you couldn't customise how much colour you applied to certain areas, especially the parts that tend to take to self tanner more, like the knees, feet, hands and elbows.

This tanner for me is a great convenient, gradual self tanner, if your a mum and you don't have time to fake tan usually, but you do like to pamper yourself now and again.This is also perfect if you have a special occasion to go to and you've ran out of time to go through the whole fake tanning process a few days before. But if your after a deep, dark instant tan, then this may not be for you.

 

I award the Rimmel In-Shower Self Tan 3.8 out of 5

Soap and Glory The Firminator Review and Photos

Soap & Glory The Firminator Targeted Arm Firming & Toning Formula

Soap and Glory are famous for their eye catching packaging and wide selection of uniquely named make-up, skincare and body products. I'm always a sucker for unique products that target certain areas of the body, so when I discovered they had a lovely looking firming & toning product especially for the arms I had to try it, here's my thoughts.

What are your favourite products from Soap & Glory, I'd love to know!? Leave me a comment down below or tweet me.

Price
The Firminator Targeted Arm Firming & Toning Formula retails for £12 for a 125ml of product. I actually think this is excellent value for money, considering this is such a unique item from the drugstore.

Packaging
As you know I'm a pushover when it comes to eye-catching packaging, especially if it has a great title and an enticing description on the box. The Firminator is packaged in an attention-grabbing silver box, with a detailed explanation of what it contains and how it works.

Application
The Firminator has a gel like formula with tiny grains embedded in the gel that help smooth the skin, it also contains Kukui Nut Oil, French-Algae and Caffeine to target the arm area, as well as having a strong menthol, fresh smell. On the box it is recommended you squeeze a small amount out and rub well onto the top part of your arms until completely rubbed in. After application the gel like formula leaves a nice, cooling, tingling sensation, which apparently shows it's working it's magic, it is advised that you wash your hands after application though, because of the tingling ingredients.

Overall Thoughts
I loved The Firminator as it's not often you see such a unique product in the drugstore for such an affordable price. The formula itself was a pleasure to use and I really enjoyed the tingling sensation it gave to my arms, as it really felt like it was doing something. Although I didn't think this made a drastic difference in firming my arms, they did feel smoother and softer. Overall The Firminator is a great addition to anyone's body care routine, so if your counting down to a Wedding or holiday, or your arms always feel grainy and rough, then this could be the perfect product for you.

I award the Soap & Glory The Firminator Targeted Arm Firming and Toning Formula 4.7 out of 5