Empties / April 2014

Skincare:

Skyn Iceland Glacial Cleansing Cloths: These are the Rolls Royce of wipes. I only use wipes to qiuickly remove my face before the gym, but I nearly felt guilty using these for that purpose… they are too good!

They have a lovely fresh scent, extremely soaked in product and foam up on the skin. They are loaded with product and don’t require rinse afterwards.

I got them on sale, but apparently they retail for £30  - ouch. High end performance AND price; I will keep an eye on them and hopefully I will find them reduced again – I’d love to use them again.

Repurchase: maybe, depending on the price.

 Etat Pur Apigenin [25mg]:  I’ve been using this eye serum for almost a year, it lasted ages; I really enjoyed using it and I think it's a fantastic, working product. My favourite eye serum has always been Elemis Absolute Eye Serum but I have to admit that I haven't been missing it. Apigenin has a thin consistency, non-oily and it doesn’t have any particular scent, either. I think it has helped with my dark circles and I do feel that they are lighter than in the past. The dropper is perfect to get  the required amount of drops, without any waste.

Repurchase: I have just bought a new bottle of the Elemis serum ( to see if I still like it so much) but I will definitely buy the Etat Pur again!

Sarah Chapman Overnight Exfoliant Booster: this is a night serum to resurface the skin and get rid of dead cells. I've been using it twice a week and it does a great job at clearing the skin and doesn't feel harsh or stripping. I like it but I feel it's very similar to the Etat Pur Citric Acid AHA [3000 mg], which I like better - this post has become kinda of Ode to Etat Pur, hehe ;)

Repurchase: probably not.

Bodycare:

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Bust Cream: High duty moisturizer for the chest area. It’s like a butter and pretty thick so I was concerned that it would break me out. Instead, it melts into the skin without leaving any oily residue and it has a delicious cocoa scent. It’s cheap to be a target product and you get a generous amount.

Repurchase: yes.

Taaj Ayurveda Hand Cream: I didn't really like the micellar water from this brand but I definitely agreed more with the hand cream; it feels fresh on the skin, leaves my hands really soft and I love the slightly peppery scent. Great to wake me up in the morning.

Repurchase: yes.

PitRok Crystal Roll-On Deodorant: this wasn't great, to be honest! I like the fragrance - kind of baby powder - and that's about it.

 I'm not a person that sweat a lot and never had any issue in the past of feeling 'moist' in the armpit area - sorry if I'm sharing too much details - but this product didn't keep me dry... and we are talking about winter months; not smelly but felt pretty uncomfortable.

Repurchase: nope.

*****

Congratulations to the winner of my giveaway: Laura Wildman @ Ray of Glitter

Hope you enjoy your prize!!! :)

Birthday Presents 2013

Fossil Link Charm Starter Bracelet in Blue

I'm not a great fan of charm bracelets but I love the chain on this one with the pop of blue enamel - I picked it, btw! ;) I definitely want more, in different colours and pile them on with an oversize watch. 

Jawbone UP
The Jawbone UP is a wristband tracker, that you basically wear all the time and gives you a better insight into your lifestyle. It's a pedometer for a starter, monitors your sleeping pattern and you have the option to set an alarm clock that it's supposed to wake you up at the ideal time. It has an app where you can add extra info, like food/exercise diary and yes, the only thing that it's missing is an heart monitor that could be useful at the gym.
I'm actually pretty excited to give it a go - let me know if you'd be interested in a full review in a few months.

Pull & Bear Pug T-Shirt

My sister knows me well and keeps feeding my pug obsession! I love how regal he looks in the portrait and with a precious gems necklace... hehe Classic! :D

Tiger cute scissors - Romantic Initial Necklace

 Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Kit

I saw this set on offer in Marks&Spencer so I asked my husband to get it for me.

I adore the Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash and my skin's been playing up lately, so I thought it was the perfect time to try more products from the brand. I think it's great value for £14 - I will review the single items, once I have tried them.

Boux Avenue Sunglasses Giraffe Pajamas 

How cheeky looking is tha giraffe? Certainly makes me smile and the material is soooo suuuper soooft!!!

Autumn Giveaway still live here!

Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash

Skyn Iceland is one of the amazing brands that are going to be widely available in the Marks & Spencer Beauty Halls; if your city hasn't got a M&S new beauty hall yet - not to worry as you can buy these products on the website too.

Skyn Iceland's founder - Sarah Kugelman - decided to developed this brand, being affected herself with chronic stressed skin, due to high and busy pace of life.

She traveled to Iceland where, inspired by the calm and pure environment, she took advantage of the unspoiled waters and plants of this land.

She's using therapeutic glacial waters directly from Iceland, that are full of nurturing minerals from volcanic rocks that have been proven to treat many skin ailments as psoriasis and eczema.

These high performance formulations aim to restore the balance of stressed skin, reveling naturally glowing and healthy skin without the use of harsh chemicals.

Glacial Face Wash*

 The cleanser is enriched with Biospheric Complex - glacial water, arctic berries and pure oxygen - the core blend of ingredients of all Skyn Iceland products; this complex replenishes the elements that stress drains out from the skin.

Also,you'll find oat and amino-acid for a extra-gentle cleansing; white willow bark, a natural salicylic acid which provide antibacterial protection, preventing breakouts; cylindrica seed oil, a powerful antioxidant to fight free radicals.

This cleanser presents as a green pearlescent cream; you mix a small amount with some water in the palm of your hand and then massage onto face. It creates a white paste and I find it working very well with the Clarisonic, too.

I, especially, reach for this product when my skin is a bit more oily and hormonal as it provides a deep yet gentle detersion, leaving my face squeaky clean! 

Finally, it has a cooling and refreshing effect - ideal to wake you up in the morning!

Have you had the chance to visit a M&S Beauty Hall...

or try skyn Iceland, yet?

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