Velvet Lashes: Best skincare

Wednesday, 6 April 2016

Review: The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser

The Body Shop have always been a brand I have liked but never highly rated when it came to the skincare they offered, from Vitamin E to Tea Tree they offered a good variety but nothing that stood out to me or proved to me it was worth the wow factor but all of that changed over the last year or so when my eyes caught sight of positive reviews with the latest launches, so here is my take on the "Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser".

I heard good things about this product and wanted to try it out for myself especially when it claims to boost "dull, tired, grumpy skin" this is something my skin needs urgent help with lately after the arrival of my second child.

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The packaging is simple, clean and appears high end. It has a matte black lid which I like as I feel matte black looks more expensive then the shiny glossy packaging, the packaging is a bright zesty orange reflecting the zesty scent!

The scent is not overpowering at all, instead it has a refreshing orange scent with a hint of a sweet flower hiding amonst the orange, a scent I love to smell in the mornings, it reminds me of being on my Nonnas balcony amonst her orange trees.

I have used this cream non stop since purchasing it, this has been the product that made me fall in love with the brand again, so much so I became a body shop consultant! The cream is a light orange colour, which feels refreshing and light to touch, I use this cream every morning to wake me up which it sure does, I feel refreshed and ready to face the world. The product claims to " refine texture for smoother, softer-feeling skin" what a claim to make! After a week of using this cream I would say my skin is brighter, happier and appears to be smoother with a glow that makes my makeup love my skin!

Have you tried this product before? What are your thoughts?

Alessia

Velvet Lashes

Christmas Gift Guide!

Can you believe its that time of year already! I am so excited as this year my little boy has more of an understanding and his little face makes everything worth while, he wants everything on every advert and even points out when he thinks I would like it!

Here is a gift guide for you all lovely people to browse and get inspired.

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Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Palette £40.

An amazing palette with 15 eyeshadows ranging in colour from the must have brand Urban Decay.

Click here to purchase.

Oribe Gold Lush Christmas Gift Set £89.00.

This super luxurious gift set is perfect for those who love hair products, the packaging is amazing and the products work beautifully.

Click here to purchase.

Cheerz contacted me to chose a Christmas gift set and I chose this 18 magnet set, it comes with 18 fridge magnets with a print of your choice, two gift tags and a pretty presentation box. Such a lovely gift idea that you can create and purchase from the comfort of you phone!

Get £4 off you order with the code ALEBWB

Click here to purchase.

Botanicals Gift Sets. Botanicals are offering various gift sets for each skin type, they kindly sent me this sample of the moisturiser that I am loving, from the Rose and Camellia gift set that includes a 10 ml moisturiser, face cloth, 10 ml anti ageing serum and a 25 gram cleansing melt all in a basket for £35.95. The products are of high quality, winning many prestigious awards.

Click here to purchase.

What is on your wish list?

A xx

Night Time Routine- Products I Use

Night time is one of my favourite times of the day, its the time to unwind relax, light some candles and lather on some must have beauty products. I love the feeling of fresh sheets on the bed, with snug pyjamas and reading a good book.

I have never been amazing at sticking to a skincare routine but have always taken my makeup off as can't stand the feeling or makeup being on whilst sleeping, I just can't relax.

First thing I will do is brush my teeth and use this NSPA Hot Cloth Polish with a hot hand towel or muslin cloth. I apply this on my face and massage it in whilst I soak the cloth in warm/hot water which I then apply to my face to help open up my pores and melt away my makeup, I adore this part of my skin care routine as it helps make me feel relaxed and with the natural oils being released I can unwind and feel like I am in a spa.

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Then I will use a micellar water like this one from Boots, a 3 in 1 cleansing solution from the Botanics range which I use to remove the last traces of makeup. It barely has a scent and leaves me feeling clean and refreshed.

Next I will apply a toner, this is Kueshi, one I got in a Glossybox, it has sweet scent but when applied to the skin it isn't overpowering, the toner doesn't wow me but takes of the last traces of makeup. If anyone can recommend one then let me know as I never know much about good toner products to use.

Finally I will use my ever so loved Garnier Miracle Sleeping Cream. This cream is literally a dream, a little goes a long way, it is creamy, thick and makes my skin feel bouncy and youthful. I can not live without this cream! It makes such a difference to my skin. I would highly recommend this cream, my skin looks so lovely in the morning which I have never had before! I then apply the eye cream from Superdrug, a vitamin e eyecream that doesn't tend to wow me but I didn't know which to go for so opted for the cheaper option, it has no particular scent and sinks into the skin.

Which skincare products do you use and recommend?

A xx

My Current Favourite Body Moisturisers

Not that we are getting particularly hot weather but the UK is still having warm days, so for some reason I tend to moisturise more the warmer it is, why I don't know! So here are my current favourites.

Vaseline Spray and Go

Vaseline spray and go is an easy go to moisturiser, it comes in three scents one being cocoa that I am currently using but am yet to try the other two. The difference this product and others that I use is that it is a spray product, so you literally spray, rub in and go a must have for busy days! The product is easy to rub in, it has a subtle scent and keeps your body hydrated, this has to be my must have moisturiser for your collection.

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Victoria Secrets Coconut Passion Moisturiser

Want to smell delicious all day? Then this is for you! A thick creamy product that leaves you smelling like a tropical island! I always get compliments when I wear this product, it is so luxurious and smells amazing! The cream isn't that hard to work into the skin considering the thick consistency, it leaves you feeling super hydrated all day and a little goes a long way.

Body Shop Papaya Body Butter

As you can see this has the old Body Shop packaging, I have a few like this that I am trying to use up so I rediscovered this gem and oh my what a gem it is! Such a gorgeous refreshing fruity scent that lingers on the skin, as always the Body Shop know how to produce a moisturiser, they always get it just right. It lasts all day and night, the scent lasts all day and the product is easy to work with.

Original Source Skin Quench Moisturiser

This moisturiser has a refreshing fragrance that isn't overpowering, it is a light formula that can at times take a while to sink into the skin but it leaves the skin feeling fresh and moisturised with natural oils. It is a great throw in your bag tube to use on the go.

So these are my current favourite body moisturiser, what are yours?

A xx

Skincare Samples....Nominoe, Laura Mercier, Liz Earle and Elemis reviews

Skincare samples, got to love them! Here are my views on the following samples sent to me via beauty boxes.

Nominoe Foaming Cleanser.

This product is my all time favourite cleanser, my skin loved this! Unfortunately I can only find this on Amazon for £17.00 for this exact 50 ml size which has made me very sad as this is a product available in france! The gentle cleanser has a pump to help you pump the foam out with ease, it has a very light gentle scent and a little goes a long way, two pumps would do my face. Apply the product to damp skin, massage in and then rinse off and you will see your makeup disappear, my skin felt so soft and appeared clear and plump. This is honestly one I would recommend to everyone! This product contains Gorse, Artichoke, Buckwheat and Broom.

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish.

This ever so famous cleanser has become a name known to all. It is known for using naturally active ingredients, the cleanse and polish contains rosemary, chamomile, cocoa butter and eucalyptus essential oil. You apply this cream product to dry skin and massage gently then with hot water and a muslin cloth you wipe the product and all your makeup away, the heat is meant to open up your pores and then the muslin cloth can take out all the dirt and grime. I do love this product the fact that it uses natural ingredients is something I am becoming more interested in. The scent is like walking into a room full of essential oils, such a lovely but not strong scent. Check out QVC that do good deals on this whole range.

Elemis Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser.

This anti-ageing cleanser is from the luxury brand Elemis. This is described as a deep cleansing cream, with a scientifically proven formula. It contains Moringa seed peptide, Great Burdock, Noni and Assai fruit which are known for their anti-oxidant qualities. You apply this onto dry skin and massage in until it warms gently then leave for a minute and it is meant to dissolve your makeup. I have to say I wasn't overly impressed, it didn't warm on my skin and when I removed the product it left a slight oily residue which I wasn't keen on I prefer the feeling of fresh and clean but this made me feel like I had to wash it again.

Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Face Polish.

This was the first product I had ever tried from the highend brand Laura Mercier. This was a product I was excited to use and it certainly did not disappoint. You place a small amount, pea size was enough for me, onto the face and massage then rinse with water. The face polish exfoliated my skin so well that I saw it instantly looking brighter, it wasn't rough or harsh so my skin felt super soft after. The polish smells so lovely like peaches! I really want to repurchase this and hope to in the near future! Grab this if you can!

Have you tried these? What are your thoughts? Any recommendations for me?

A xx