Nu Skin AgeLOC Elements Product Review

Look at how luxurious this box is!!!! JUST LOOK AT IT!!! haha!

White cardboard box , neatly presents 3 items

• ageLOC® Gentle Cleanse & Tone: anti-ageing foaming cleanser and toner
• ageLOC® Radiant Day SPF 22: anti-ageing day-time facial moisturiser with SPF 22
• ageLOC® Transforming Night: anti-ageing night-time facial moisturiser

The first time I purchased this kit was early this year and I have been hooked on it since!! I am currently on my second box and I just love how it works, how great it makes my skin feel and look, and most of all, the fact that it is nearly presented with such good quality material.

Nu Skin has a range called ageLOC which works on your ageing DNA. It doesn't change your DNA or clone you, the clever thing is that the company have top scientists and they have figured out that it is our ageing DNA that makes us age, also factors around us.

ageLOC targets the ageing DNA and change the appearance of ageing such as wrinkles, dark spots, large pores, not only this but also protects our skin from the factors around us such as environment, harmful UV rays, and lack of sleep!

When I first started researching ageLOC I was very a

amazed by the photographic evidence of how flawless and wrinkle-free the users have got since using ageLOC and so I continued to research into it before purchasing. After all, this is going on my face, which is the most sensitive part of my body so I want to make sure I am using top-notch ingredients!

For £144 the kit includes a gentle toner & cleanser in one, day cream and a night cream. You can purchase these separately but it works out cheaper to buy the kit and you can benefit from the whole range at the same time for maximum effects. For me, this kit lasted me for just over 3 months! A little goes a long way!

This kit is my step 1, 2 & 3 for my skin regime. 

I love travelling with the toner & cleanser as it's so light and easy to pack with, I put the night cream into a small pot as the jar is made of heavy glass and I take the tube of day cream as it's so light!

Step 1 & 2:

Cleanse & Tone = I just love how light it is for me to travel with, the product comes out from a pump dispenser and the formula is so soft and sinks straight into my skin! I have sensitive skin therefore I am very sceptical of what I use on my face, this has been luxurious on my skin and I have seen a clear result from using this after a few weeks. (Please note: I have also been using the Galvanic Spa together to get maximum results for my flawless skin).

Firstly, I went my face with warm water to open up the pores ready for the product to work its magic. I then use 1-2 pumps day and night for my face and neck, it just sinks into the skin and makes my skin feel so refreshed and cleansed. I have never used a toner & cleanser in one before, this is definitely magic to me! It definitely purifies my skin! The active ingredients combined make such a difference to my skin. Works with skin's own natural healthy pH, helping it to preserve its natural moisture (promised by Nu Skin) .

This 2 in 1 has lives up to its promise by cleansing, purifying and carefully hydrating my skin. I have problems around my cheeks/nose area where the skin is dry but this addresses it and calms the redness down. Some systems require a separate toner step, the ageLOC does not require you to use a separate cleanser and toner due to the unique active ingredients. I love that!!

When I first started using this toner & cleanser I did have breakouts, my skin wasn't use to the active ingredients of this toner & cleanser. After about 2-3 weeks my skin cleared up, I also used my Galvanic Spa to deep cleanse my epidermis and allowing he dermis to cleanse giving me the flawless skin. 

Step 3:

Moisturise = in the day time I use the day cream which has SPF 22, however, in the hot weather I use the SPF 35 to fully protect my face from the hot sun, when it's not as sunny I use this SPF 22 day cream.

At night, I use the night cream which is so rich and moisturising, it helps my dry/combination skin look and feel luxurious and more plumpy the following morning! 

at night time I use this rich moisturising night cream click here for review. I only use a tiny amount and it sinks into my skin quickly and has a refreshing scent! I apply it in an upward and outward motion, and avoiding the eye area as it's extra sensitive. I wake up to skin that's been looked after whilst I sleep, that's what we all want! It doesn't dry my face or give me any breakouts, that's how I know this cream has done it's job right!

Effectively, this kit has been a real good deal for the way my skin has changed, I am very suprised at how flawless it remains! There has been days where I switch up to other products due to me trying to finish off the other products but I have always gone back to this kit. I have highly recommended it to everyone as I love the active ingredients :

• ageLOC® - proprietary Nu Skin® technology that targets arSuperMarkers, the ultimate sources of ageing.
• Pea extract, bamboo extract and glucosamine - a powerful anti-ageing ingredient blend that has been shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and increase cell turnover resulting in visually youthful skin.
• Hexapeptide-2 - reduces the activation of melanin production.
• Hyaluronic acid - a moisturising compound found naturally in the skin. Selected for its capacity to bind and hold moisture to the skin.

ageLOC® Gentle Cleanse & Tone: Water (Aqua), Glycerine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Polysorbate 20, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Salicin, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum),Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tropolone.
Paraben-free.
ageLOC® Radiant Day SPF 22:
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 4%, Octocrylene 2%
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Isohexadecane, Nylon-12, Hydrolysed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Glucosamine HCl, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Hexapeptide- 2, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Salicin, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Polysorbate 80, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tropolone.
Paraben-free.
ageLOC® Transforming Night: Water (Aqua), Glycerine, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sorbitol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glucosamine HCl, Salicin, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Squalane, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Ceramide 3, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.
Paraben-free.

This kit is very suitable for sensitive skin, highly recommended for those who want to get rid of wrinkles, large pores, want flawless, manageable and smooth skin.I have a lot of old scars, redness, rosacea, breakouts every now and then but hardly to be honest. This is the BEST kit I have ever used on my face and I have purchased this more than once before. It's extremely good value for money and the long term results are beyond what I imaged! Ultimate flawless skin that is so much more manageable, not as oily in my T-zone and it has definitely helped me to use less make up and show my natural skin which is matte. Personally for me, it's extremely important to have manageable skin as I model, I find it embarrassing to have bad skin therefore I maintain it well. I have been complimented a lot of times about my skin and how great it looks! My secret is a good skin care regime using the best products on the market!

Pro's:

• presentable box - great for luxurious gift idea
• light and easy to carry, great for travellers
• box and each bottle has expiry date printed
• luxurious feel to the skin
• money back guarantee policy on this kit (please ask your Nu Skin advisor for more details)
• can last you at least a month depending on how much you would use

Con's:

• comes in 1 size only
• SPF cream is only available in SPF 22
• night cream jar is heavy duty glass

Enjoy!!

XOX

AgeLOC kit

Galvanic Spa

** I am a distributor for Nu Skin, this product was purchased with my own money and I have given my most honest opinion, I have not been contacted by the company to give this review in any way. **

Chanel Precision Mousse Exfoliante Purete Product Review

Fancy using a designer brand on your skin! I think it's a wonderful idea that a successful designer has their own line of skin care and make up! I have never owned Chanel garment or accessories before but I have tried a few of their beauty products before.
I wasn't too sure if I would be addicted into buying Chanel's skin care/cosmetics due to the brand and the beautiful packaging, I haven't been hooked but I did go through a phase of wanting to badly purchase everything! haha!! I started to research about the products and decided to try one of their best products, which is this exfoliating mousse cleanser.

I like to try different brands of skin care as well as make up, to experience what they have to offer. I enjoy peoples reviews about what they have tried, there has been a lot of negative reviews about Chanel's skin care due to the price but then again, you don't actually need a lot of the product for the result. If I purchase a luxurious item I try to divide it by 3 (break down price for 3 years) or if it's skin care then break it down by 12  to give me the break down of cost per month.

I love the simple packaging, this is thick plastic abit like the type of packaging for toothpaste. I like how pristine their packaging looks, it looks amazing in my bathroom lol!

The formula is a pearlescent soft creamy-like light mousse, white-grey in colour with a heavy scent of fresh flowers. If you are someone who likes the smell of flowers then you may love this!

This is suitable for oily-combination skin.

I have never used a cleanser that foams up so much! A little bit goes a long way, I have used this on and off for the last 2 years as my skin changes throughout the year due to weather and hormones. I would say, it has lasted me for 2 solid summers!

I use about half of this amount usually

I use a face pad to wash my face as I find it easier to blend onto my skin and can avoid the excess oils from my finger tips! You can purchase these from beauty drug stores in Hong Kong or ebay.com.



I initially have sensitive skin and this tends to harm my skin in the winter time. I feel that it washes my natural oils out so I only use it in the hot season wherever I am. It helps to wash away the excess oil and always gives my face that squeaky clean feeling, it even squeaks!

I use to have that feeling every time I used the creamy cleanser, it makes my skin feel slightly tight and shiny which I don't like but it depends what you want from a cleanser. For me, I don't like irritated skin before and after using any skin products, this let me down in this respect. When we sleep, our skin dehydrates, I feel that I need to use a rich night cream to retain the hydration on my face, this cleanser makes me feel like my skin's natural oils has been washed away and it becomes flaky especially in the colder seasons.

After using it, my make up is not all removed, my skin feels tight and sometimes red, it feels refreshed and smells nice too!


I wash my face twice a day, morning and night before bed. I use the same cleanser and I change my whole regime products every season or if my skin is irritated from anything I use. I have learnt to understand which products to use and when. I hate having irritated skin, especially because my skin is sensitive and a combination of normal-dry.

Did you know that poor skin care can lead to early signs of ageing? You are more prone to fine lines, dull complexion, large open pores, wrinkles, and deep scar tissues? I can guarantee you will be screaming for help when you need to have clear skin for the next big occasion! Remember: prevention is better than cure! Treat it now rather than later!

I use this mousse cleanser as step 1 in my beauty skin care regime, then I tone, cleanse and moisturise.

Step 1 is important as it helps to wash away excess oils, deep clean the epidermis. Using a good quality cleanser can repair itself at night and that is why it works the hardest whilst you sleep!


The exfoliating beads are small and help to make the skin glow as it gets rid of dead skin cells which hang over your face, the naked eye can see this. It ensures your face is fully cleansed and gives it that fresh squeaky feel!This would really benefit those who have large open pores as it really deep cleanses inside those pores and prevents black heads.
I apply this to my soft face pad and exfoliating this in a circular motion to help get rid of dead skin cells and remove my make up and dirt from the epidermis.

check out this article on why not having clean skin before bed is bad for you? Takes just 3 minutes of your time before bed can make SUCH a difference!

For £38.00 there is 150ml / 5 fl. oz of product which doesn't sound like a lot but in actual fact you only need to use a little bit as it foams up a lot. 
Available at any Chanel counter in department stores or online.
The consistency is thick, but smooth and foamy when it becomes wet, it glides softly onto the skin and exfoliates at the same time. There isn't much exfoliating beads which is good as it isn't too harmful for the skin, especially sensitive skin.

 Ingredients benefits:

TULIP TREE EXTRACT, selected for its anti-pollution effect.

The Tulip Tree has been planted in cities worldwide in an effort to help de-pollute the air. The tree’s shiny green leaves are covered with a protective wax that traps pollutants, which are then washed away when it rains. CHANEL PRÉCISION Cleansers and Toners utilize Tulip Tree Extract to remove impurities caused by pollution and protect the integrity of skin’s natural defense barriers. This helps to prevent free radical damage, which can lead to premature aging.

BIOGLUCANE boosts the cleansing action of Tulip Tree Extract and helps balance the skin without stripping its natural barrier, heightening the depolluting power of each formula in the collection.


This is suitable for those who travel a lot , because there are a lot of dirt collected into the pores and this product would help to cleanse effectively!
 
Pro's:

• scent smells great
• clean feeling
• soft formula
• bottle stands upright which means gravity will let the product drop down
• exfoliating beads helps to deep clean in the open pores
• glamorous packaging
• definitely is 'rich-foaming' formula

Con's:

• squeaky clean sound on the face after using it
• strips away my natural oils way too much, my skin becomes irritated especially in the colder seasons
•  doesn't remove every trace of my make up, I still have to use my cleansing cream and toner afterwards
• makes my skin feel tight, needing a rich moisturiser afterwards to calm the redness
• comes in one size only

I have enjoyed using this product more in the summer time than the winter, just because my skin needs that extra TLC during colder seasons. I don't feel that my skin benefits as much as I thought it would and I wouldn't purchase it again. I would recommend it to my beauties who like soft foaming cleansers with a luxurious feel on their skin. It's a great gift idea or a treat for their skin care regime.
To me, it just hasn't lived up to it's expectations , hence why I have used it on and off for 2 years now.

XOX

Nu Skin SPF 35 Face & Body Cream Product Review

  Finding the right product for your skin is just as important as knowing how much SPF we need to cover our skin before it becomes damaged. Not many people care and not so many understand about the products they are using. I like to read and understand the ingredients of every product that goes on my skin, especially when it comes to sun protection on my face.

Now that it is summer time, I always use a higher sun factor. All year round I use at least SPF 15, summer time I have SPF 35 minimum. I try not to sit out in the sun for too long as I can burn easily and have tan marks all over my body (which can last for quite a few months), and also my dark spots can grow bigger. 

Our tissue cells can become cancerous and before you see the signs, it is too late to cure. That is what I am afraid of - knowing I cannot turn back time to un-do my mistakes therefore I use at least SPF 15 on my face/skin every single day, even in the winter time when it is dark. There are harmful UVA and UVB rays that damage our skin and they are invisible. UVA rays go deep into the dermis, and the UVB rays hit the surface of the dermis! When we use SPF , the rays reflect from it and protect the epidermis (the surface of the skin).

It certainly is very difficult to find a higher SPF 20 for the face in the market! You cannot just use your regular sun tan lotion for your face purely because your face needs more TLC as it is damaged every single day that you are living, yes, even when you cannot see the sun. The harmful UVA and UVB rays are constantly circulating around us, we don't see them but our skin feels the pain.

By using SPF 35, it means it protects your skin 35 times more than your usual time before you get burnt. For instance, it takes about 10 minutes for my skin to become burnt without SPF, so if I use SPF 35, it would make me last in the sun for 350 minutes (almost 6 hours) before I burn and complain lolz. 

I use SPF 15 on my face in the winter and cover up the rest of my body, even though I am indoors most of the time, I am protecting my skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays up to 15 times before it causes my skin any problems. Just because you cannot see the damage straight away, it doesn't mean there are no problems, later on you will see the effects, whether it is freckles, dark spots or redness to the skin.

People with light eyes or hair, who sunburn easily or do not tan have an increased risk of skin cancer and also malignant melanoma is almost twice as common in young women (up to age 34) as in young men, but more men die from it. (cancerresearch.co.uk). I have always believed that protection is better than cure, it only takes a minute to apply the sun factor on. 

When we go abroad on holiday or on a long weekend break, we apply sun lotion, so why not when you are back home? What difference does it make?

For some people, cost is always the main issue but in actual fact, it costs more for health care and the inconvenience of pain. There is a choice of long term damage VS costs, I would rather chose paying that little bit more to prevent worsening health. 

For some people, they have allergies to SPF products, that can be discussed with your dermatologist of experts of products. There are always product email address and websites to give you information about their products. 

 When it comes to lotion for my face or body, I look for these main things:

• cost
• ingredients
• benefits
• SPF
• consistency
• scent 

I discovered Nu Skin and their products this year when I found the Galvanic Spa Machine and understanding what it did to my skin. I was very suprised to see there was an SPF 35 lotion for the face as well as the body and I bought it straight away!

I was super excited to try the product on myself as I had read a few testimonials on how great the product was and the active ingredients.

Active Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)  (7.0%), Titanium Dioxide (4.264%), Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) (3.0%)

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), Isononyl Isononanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hexyl Laurate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Equisetum Hiemale Leaf/Stem Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Algae Extract, Yeast Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin.
*Sealastin

open lid at the bottom of the tube makes sure you get all your product out

For £19, there is 100ml/3.4fl. oz of the product in the tube. The product stays upright which means when it comes to the end of using up the cream, gravity lets the product come out of the tube downwards. I love it when products come out at the bottom of the bottom rather than the top, it's such a hassle to use up all of the products! We all fight to use up everything - don't deny it! lolz! 

The flip top cap is very easy to open and usually by now the caps snap off but I have used this over 10 times and had no problems with it!

Pro's:

• suitable for face and body - it hasn't irritated my face at all and I have very sensitive skin. 
• bottle is stood upright
• only need a little bit for the face and neck - a little goes a long way!
• water resistant and allows up to 80 minutes of uninterrupted water play before you should apply
• packaging does not melt in the sun - I have before had the tubes melt due to the heat which isn't good for the products as it can be cancerous
• does not stain clothes
• suitable for children over 6 months old so it can be used for the whole family
• does not make the skin oily even out in the sun

Con's:

• Just available in 1 size only
• the highest SPF available is just the 35 
• there is a slight refreshing scent to this product but it wears off once it is soaked into the skin

I apply this as a base after my skin care regime in the morning, then my make up over. It hasn't caused my skin to become dry or oily, which is an important factor as it can make the skin look too unhealthy and cause break outs as well as the make up to smudge. I also use my moisture mist spray over my face to set my make up.

There are active ingredients which make this product unique:

•  Mentha piperita (peppermint leaf extract) - a skin-soothing extract that helps reduce skin sensitivity and promotes a feeling of well-being.
• Green tea extracts (Tēgreen97®) - a proprietary extract of green tea catechins, which are powerful antioxidants that scavenge cell-damaging free radicals.
• SeaLastin - helps protect the skin’s support structures, promoting healthy collagen and elastin levels for skin suppleness.
• Heat shock proteins - a unique technology that enhances the skin’s ability to protect against heat and UV stress, ensuring optimum cellular health.

I use this as my 3rd step to my face regime in the morning (tone, cleanse then moisturise)

I use a small amount to cover my face then massage it gently into my neck in an upwards and outwards motion, this lets gravity make my face become more uplifted. As we grow old, we grow south!!










From the first use of this lotion, I have found that the product has been thick to start with, then it is absorbed into the skin easily and not caused it to become oily. It soaks in within 1-2 minutes and with it's unique cooling effect from the peppermint extract, it gives me the confidence that my skin is going to be protected for at least 5 hours in the sun!

Even though in the UK we don't get much sun, I ensure I use a higher SPF on a sunny day to save myself from re-applying the lotion. I try not to sit out in the sun for too long as I burn, my skin becomes red and then tan.
If I was to sunbathe properly then I would reapply every 60-80 minutes to maximise the coverage and still tan at the same time.

After about 35 circular motions of massaging the product onto my hands, it sets and looks like this in less than 30 seconds

I have experienced SPF lotions stains the clothes, especially when I am on holiday and my white clothes have streaks in and cannot wash out unless it is bleached! I am pretty sure a lot of you guys have experienced that too which is a complete waste of money on the garments! You go on holiday, go home with a tan but ruined garments!

I have not experienced any complains from my clothes so far, even when I have applied this to my arms, shoulders, neck and feet. It was such a suprise for me which made me enjoy using it even more!!

I work mainly indoors but when I am outdoors especially when I have a day of photoshooting, I always apply this to my face and body to ensure my skin is fully protected from the harmful rays. I hardly re-apply unless I am in the direct sun for longer than half hour, it's so handy to carry in my bag as the tube is not that heavy.

If you are looking for an SPF lotion which has major benefits for you and your family then check it out on www.nuskin.com , they ship world wide!

XOX

  ** I am a distributor for Nu Skin, this product was purchased with my own money and I have given my most honest opinion, I have not been contacted by the company to give this review in any way. **

What Is Night Cream?!

Not everyone understands the use of night cream or heard of night cream - I was one of them until I was about 22 years old. The price would put me off and there are so many options in terms of brands in every single drug store, I didn't know if a night cream was even necessary? Now I know and I want to share with you why it is important to use one!

I use to think that by applying a thicker layer of a moisturiser would do the trick, or perhaps just applying some after sun on it each night would help protect my face from the harmful UV rays my skin has been getting from the day time. I then went on to research about what night creams can offer me and decided if it was really necessary? I soon bought night cream and just used it waiting for good results, some worked and  unfortunately some didn't. I broke up in spots, acne, skin was more oily and some patches were still dry. Annoying, because I thought all night creams would make the skin become its best it can!! obviously not.

which night cream should I go for next? 

I enjoy using night cream because it really looks after my skin when I sleep, research shows that, "night time is the optimal time to maximise existing natural processes that occur in your skin. It is more receptive to ingredients that will help restore and revitalise its appearance. " (Dr. H. Maes, Ph.D, Vice President of Global Research & Development at Estée Lauder)
  
When you sleep, your skin becomes dehydrated, we sweat (even if we don't see it) which is very important because your cells enter a state called Osmotic Shock and they may die. We need to make sure our skin is hydrated with the right products so we don't wake up to dry patches or flaky skin. NO matter how much oily products you add to the skin, it wont solve the dry patches. Applying a night cream can help your skin to be replenished and hydrated and do the hard work whilst we dream away.....

It is vital we find the right products to use at the right time, to obtain maximum results and feel confident about our skin. When we use the wrong products that don't work with our skin, we develop a reaction to our skin, telling us it's not agreeing to our skin, such as a rash, spots, redness.

Of course, we need to be fully hydrated during the day, sleeping the correct amount of hours, having a balanced diet and protecting our skin day and night, otherwise we end up with flaky, fatigued, unhealthy looking skin which can cause you to have aged premature skin and difficult to manage.

make up free skin, ready for bed....

"The skin regenerates three times faster at night than during the day," explains Julia Fauchet, trainer at Lancôme. Cellular renovation activity reaches a peak between the hours of 2am and 4am. The skin recuperates more effectively during this time, thus the importance of boosting this high reparative activity.
I find it difficult to keep my body clock in sync as I do day and night shifts, but I always ensure I am using my night cream when I sleep so I let the product do the hard work whilst I am resting.
I always apply night cream at least half hour before I sleep as it absorbs better.
If you are not sure which night cream to use then check out the ingredients and ask what it offers you in terms of it's promise.
I recommend alcohol free creams and ones with natural ingredients such as aloe vera or vitmain E.

 XOX

Fashion Friday: Crop Tops With Skirts

Ever see a cropped top you like but afraid to buy because you dont have to confidence to wear it and show off your tummy or abs? I do!!! *hands up in he air* I dont have good abs or anything to show so I hide it, but a good way to wear the crop tops is to wear something that you can pull up like high waisted shorts, jeans, trousers or skirts.

I love wearing skirts, I think they are so versatile either you can dress up or dress down, crop tops or tucked in tops or even let the tops hang over the skirts.

Top - New Look
Skirt - Forever 21
Belt - Primark

If you have a mid length skirt or a skirt similar to this, it's worth changing the style by pulling it up to the waist and matching it with a short top , it's totally up to you if you want to show some of your stomach, then attach a thin belt. This gives the illusion of a more defined figure.



I have mega wide hips so it's difficult for me to find skirts to fit me on the hips, I buy skirts that have elastic at the top and holes for belts. This can give the illusion of a more defined figure without looking like you just ate 10 pies and be comfortable on the stomach. As you can see from the picture on the right, my hips are where my hands are and they are so wide, the top of the skirt just sits nicely above it.


This whole outfit was less than £20 bought from high street shops which is very versatile and affordable. You could always mix n match with other items in your wardrobe.

I like a splash of color for skirts as you can change the outfit style by using different colours and patterns.

I find that this style helps to define my figure a bit more and it's comfortable as I don't show of your tummy, especially if it's not flat.

So if you're looking to team up your skirts and tops then try this style =]


Have fun guys

XOX

Artisan Chocolates Review

 My ultimate favourite chocolate brand in the UK is Artisan Du Chocolat and have been since the first time I tried their couture chocolates in 2011.

Couture Box 20 Pieces £17.00

I love how soft the chocolates are on my tongue and how smooth they are when they blend together with the intense flavours.

There are 38 couture chocolates with various types of flavours such as fruits, flowers, herbs, spices, nuts & seeds all different patterns and textures. There are also discs, truffles and pearls in various flavours and fantastic ideas for gifts.



I got this box for my birthday from my Best Friends and I had 20 pieces (to myself lol) filled with various flavours.

I love how pristine the box is and the chocolate patterns! 

I love Artisan because I love the presentation of the boxes, the chocolate pieces and the way they taste. They don't taste like any other chocolate and the quality is just amazing!
I really enjoy eating hand made chocolates, they give me the satisfaction of a very rewarding effort in each solid piece. To me, the presentation and quality is very important in good chocolates, otherwise why else would I pay such a money for an enjoyment?

From the moment the box is opened, there is already a clear high quality sticker on the front for the paper to be sealed together.
I got so excited to open them up!



BTW, I have never bought these for myself before as I always buy them for someone else hence why the total excitement I got!


How it works is, you chose what size you would like, either 4, 12, 20, 30, 56, or 99 pieces of the Couture Chocolates and then you chose which pieces of chocolates you would like. There is also the choice of a 20 piece pick & mix box where the staff just pick random ones for you but of course you can tell them which flavours you want to avoid. They are very helpful to match your criteria.

The staff are always very approachable and give very detailed recommendations. They know exactly what ingredients are in the chocolates and very respectful of your decisions. Good customer service is important, especially for a high quality chocolate company.

Artisan Du Chocolat is only available exclusively in Birmingham Selfridges, London Selfridges, London Borough Market, Manchester Trafford Centre Selfridges, Notting Hill Store, Chelsea Store. Click here for the store details.
They are freshly made, and can taste this in each of their products.

I highly recommend this as a gift idea for people you love, for chocolate lovers this is very ideal! I hope you all enjoy them just as much as I do every single time I eat them!

Barry M Black and White Crackles Croc Nail Effect Product Review

Ever heard or seen the crackles effect on nails? It looks complicated but I can assure you it actually isn't!

I got to be honest here, I don't often paint my nails as I work in a hospital and due to infection control - we aren't allowed to.

I use to love decorating my nails and creating alsorts of patterns and making them look pretty, but now I can't! I can only paint my toe nails, which I hardly get to show them off to as I am in tights and shoes most of the year!

When I go paint my nails I like to make sure they are a statement piece for any outfit/looks.

I first discovered crackles from Barry M which is a UK company which specialises in alsorts of colours and popular for their dazzling colours and types of polishes! They also do lip liners, lipsticks, glosses and eye shadows!

You don't have to spend alot of money on the base colour, I got mine for less than £2, the croc effect polish was £3.99 and it will last you for atleast the use of 40 nails!

Here is an old video I did for the polish....

To achieve the nail crackles pattern, it is very simple.
Here is how to achieve the look:

• file the nails to square/round tip
• buffer and smooth the surface of your nails
• apply a decent coat of white polish and wait for it to dry
• carefully apply the black crackles polish over the white (tip: for bigger crackles, don't go over the same place more than once otherwise the crackles will be smaller)
• wait for the magic to happen as it dries
• apply a generous amount of clear polish over to secure the polish on your nails

It is that simple!!

Pro's:

• amazing effect and can feel the texture on the nails
• very detailed and all the patterns are different
• easy to achieve with just 1 coat on each nail
• don't stain the nails
• there are a few different colours available for the crackles
• different choice of patterns but limited in stores
• affordable price from drugstores such as Superdrug , Boots 

Con's:

• for those who have wide nails like me, I need to carefully use the side of the brush to apply on the side of my nails, which would sometimes end up on the skin and the nails have smaller crackles in some places (but still look pretty!!)
• defiantly need a top coat of clear polish otherwise the patterns would rip off after a few days

Perfect for a quick look and easy to do! Impress yourself and others around you by using the croc effect polish!

You can purchase the croc effects polish from big stores of Boots, or online at the Barry M site or trusted ebay sellers

XOX

Schwarzkopf got2b Heat Spray Product Review

I quite like using Schwarzkopf products for my hair, it feels soft and more manageable. I have tried the shampoos, conditioners, and volumising sprays for my hair, they all have strong scents to it, some pleasant, some too strong for me.
I don't often had problems with my hair, it's hardly oily/greasy, dry or tangles, the only problems I have is that the hair goes lighter in the sun and also I have split ends as I am growing it out. I do trim it every few months myself and maintain it's length as best as I can.

I air dry my hair majority of the time, my Grannies and mom always tells me not to air dry it as it can give you headaches, I have always done it as a kid and I don't suffer from headaches. I have some friends who have got to blow dry it straight away and they say they get headaches if they don't but for me, it's quite the opposite.

I blow dry my hair if I am in a rush to go out or go to bed. I really really dislike blow drying it because it dries my hair out and it takes me about 25-30 minutes to blow dry it as it is so long, I also try to give it a break every 5 minutes to let the hair cool down. I also try using the cool air option but it makes my face so cold and I feel too tired from it lolz so I try to avoid it!

I use heat protecting hair sprays to protect my hair from using heat appliances and prevent having more split ends and also so the hair does not dry out as quick. I also spray the hair spray before I head out into the sun (if we get any that is). The last thing I want after being in the sun, is my hair to break or burn.
If I use my GHD's to curl my hair or hair curlers, I always make sure I thoroughly spray my hair with heat protecting spray. Just imagine using 180-260oC heat on the hair without protector? You can smell the hair burning and the hair actually is falling apart!!!

I bought the Schwarzkopf got2b Guardian Angel to try as it was advertised everywhere!! I love the bottle shape, the pretty design, I couldn't wait to have it in my bathroom lol.

For aboutt £4.10 you get 200ml of the product which lasted me about 2 months which is quite cheap over the period of about 8 weeks. I have long hair which means I tend to use hair products quicker than others with shorter hair. I use about 5-6 spritz of spray each time on my hair from top to bottom.

If you are like me, who love playing with the hair then protecting it is also an important task, especially when
The product comes out from a pump spray at the top, I don't favour this pump because the product comes out unevenly. I use the spray after I wash it, when my hair is wet, I spray it on my hair then I use my fingers to distribute it evenly as possible.




Pro's:

• cute design bottle
• budget friendly

Con's:

• the product does not disperse evenly from the pump
• made my hair feel abit sticky
• the smell is very strong even after the hair is dried
• made my hair feel damaged further
• not available in all supermarkets or drug stores

This product claims to protect the hair up to 220oC, am not sure how much of this I can believe as I have seen and felt the results on my own hair. If I use my GHD's or hair curlers then it is set to 220oC maximum so this is a great spray to use if it really does protect the hair up to 220oC.
I won't be purchasing this product again, I could see that it damaged my hair even more. My hair would feel and look a lot dryer than if I didn't use it, and it damages my hair which defeats the object of using it.

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Cream Wash Product Review

I was super excited to try this Neutrogena face wash! The fact that it had grapefruit in and it was pink really excited me and I couldn't wait to go home, finish my current face wash and start using this one!

I first discovered Neutrogena when I was a late teenager and I can still remember my first product from the brand was one face wash to help with my pores, and it was brilliant! It made my skin feel refresh and clean, also squeaky!

Alot of supermarkets and drug stores sell Neutrogena but not this range. I found this range at Boots so every time I ran out of the cleanser, I knew exactly where to go.

I have tried the whole Neutrogena range for my face and this one is my favourite product!

For £4.49 there is 150ml of the product, which lasts me about 3 months when I use it day and night.
I love the smell as it smells of grapefruit, I love how soft it feels on my skin, it foams up nicely and sits gently on my skin.
The cleanser is not too watery, it's like a silky thick liquid. I make sure my face is wet with warm water, I then put this to my face wash brush and it all over my face every morning and before bed.


It promises to:

• fight against spots and blackheads

My skin is not acne-prone fortunately, it's combination-dry and very sensitive when its cold. I have large pores and black heads on my nose area. After using this, my pores felt cleansed, and my black heads are less visible, definitely made a difference to my black heads.
I also have redness around my nose area due to hormones, this cleanser has helped to calm it down slightly as they are not as bright.


Ingredients include:

[PR-009722] : Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Polysorbate 60, Steareth-21, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Cetyl Lactate, Stearyl Alcohol, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Menthol, Xanthan Gum, Myristyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Glycolic acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Benzalkonium Chloride, Parfum, CI 16035.

The fact that this product contained alcohol put me off, I don't like to use alcohol based products on my skin, especially my skin as it dries it out so much and can make the skin age quicker.

Pro's:

You can stand the tube on the lid

• refreshing feeling on my face
• gentle formula
• great for super sensitive skin like mine!
• the lid is at the bottom of the tube which means you will get majority of the product from the bottle as you can stand it on the flat bottom lid.

Con's:

• skin has patches of dry skin afterwards sometimes
• sometimes it makes my skin feel like it's striped the natural oils away therefore my skin squeaks when I rub it
• my cheeks feel really tight
• does not eliminate make up effectively 
• contains alcohol

I did enjoy using this cleanser, mainly in the summer time due to it's refreshing smell and feeling afterwards. I purchased this about 3 times before, sometimes the drug stores do special promotions so that is why I pick them up.