Saturday, 30 July 2011

Slim Wear Leg Wear

Soap & Glory Slimwear


I think most women have a 'thing' about their legs, we yearn for that perfectly smooth, cellulite free, toned legs. I have decided that I am on a mission to find an amazing potion that will do all of the above, i know, i know, what I am looking for is a miracle, but I am definitely going to find the closest thing to it. My first purchase on the quest to find happiness for my legs, was Soap & Glory Slimwear Slenderizing Body Balm. Being a big fan of a lot of Soap & Glory products, I snapped this up the minute i saw it, very well priced at €14 in Boots. 

Here's how Soap & Glory describe this product.
" An amazing puff-draining, triple action peptide balm that targets problematic 'orange peel' areas and firms, contours, smoothes and reduces the appearance of cellulite." And I absolutley love this qoute "At Soap & Glory, we believe women - and whenever possible their thighs - should stand 'firm'."

I bought this 4 weeks ago, and I have been using it every morning since. It's such a fab product to use, I love how it's a nice thick gel and has a lovely menthol smell, and it instantly cools the skin when applied. Within the first day i noticed a difference, the skin on my thighs was definitely smoother and i did definitely see a reduction in puffiness (which is a massive bonus post pregnancy). After 4 weeks of use, I can say that the biggest result is in the texture of my skin, it's really smooth and soft, there is definitely an improvement in the lines on my legs, I didnt feel much firming action though, but im really happy with the results that I did get. A little tip I would recommend if your going to brave to bear your legs on a day or night out, is use the Soap & Glory 'Flake Away' scrub first with an exfoliating mitt, and then apply your SlimWear, you get instant results of smoothness and firmness, so you can show off your lovely legs.

Have any of you guys tried this product, or have you got a favourite miracle potion for your legs??

Jenny xx

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Andrew Barton S.O.S Help Me! While You Sleep Extreme Repair mask


A couple of weeks ago, I was waiting for a prescription in my local pharmacy, so as I was having a browse around I came across a little sachet of Andrew Barton Twice A Week Conditioner, I find it hard to find a conditioner that suits my hair, I find a lot of them can weigh my hair down and it needs to be washed again the next day, but this promised to be a weightless conditioner. It was the perfect way for me to try a new conditioner, without me having to invest in a big bottle that i may never use again, and it was 99c. I never knew Andrew Barton had his own range, most of you will know him as the resident hairdresser on the UK programme "10 years younger", but he has also been awarded hairdresser of the year in Britain for the 9th consecutive year, so I had high hopes for this product. After washing my hair, I left the conditioner in for about 3 minutes. The results were brilliant, my hair was soft and silky, no fly away hairs and my hair still felt lovely and light. I was so impressed with the results, that I went out and bought the S.O.S Hair repair mask.

My hair is a bit damaged from bad haircuts and bad dye jobs from even worse hairdressers. Again, Im always a bit wary of hair masks as they also seem to leave my hair feeling very heavy, and over moisturised. But because I was so impressed with the conditioner, I picked up the hair mask the next time I was in the pharmacy. This is what the Andrew Barton S.O.S Help me! While You Sleep Extreme Repair Mask, promised to do. "Wake up to incredibly conditioned hair! Whilst you sleep, this magic beauty mask helps repair dry locks with its blend of transformational ingredients. Your Hair will love you for it." The ingredients are Shea Butter, Pro Vitamin B, Brazil Nut Oil, and Avocado. It smelled so beautiful, it smelled like a holiday!! Which is exactly what my hair needed. After washing my hair and towel drying it, I applied an amount that was about half the size of the palm of my hand, from the roots of my hair, right down to the tips, and combed it through. The texture of it was really light, and very easy to just run through my hair.


So, I tied my hair back, and went to bed. The next morning, I rinsed the mask out of my hair, and unlike most hair masks it was so easy and quick to wash out. I blow dried my hair, and I have never seen my hair look better after a D.I.Y blowdry, I looked like I had been to the salon and had my hair coloured and cut. My split ends were smoothed, my hair was shining and my roots looked lifted. Absolutely the best possible result I could have hoped for. I have finally found a hair mask that suits my hair, and found a brand that I so far have been so impressed with. Downside is, I dont know anywhere else in the ROI that stocks these products and my local pharmacy does not stock the full range. It is available up north in Asda, and at the moment they have a great offer of 2 products for £6, so those of you lucky to have Asda close by, I would definitely recommend for you to try this. Next time I take a trip up North I will definitely be stocking up on some more treats from this range!! Have you tried anything from this range, and whats your favourite hair care?? Xx





Wednesday, 6 July 2011

A Fresh Start



So, if you are a regular to my blog you will have noticed that it resembles NOTHING of its former self. I decided it needed a complete makeover. The past 2 months in my life have been a massive change, in an amazing way, and since I have had my little girl, I have not had time to blog much. Now, Im glad to say I have finally settled into a routine with her, which means I now have time to do what I love, blog about my favourite indulgences in the world of Beauty!!

So what do you think of the new layout?? Yay or Nay?? Jenny xx

Saturday, 2 July 2011

Rimmel Natural Bronzer


Summers here, or actually no hang on a minute, the Irish summer is here, which means very little sun and the occasional 20 rain showers in a day. So with the lack of sun, but the want to still have that nice bronzed look, we unfortunately depend on Fake tan for the body (my favourite of the moment will be in a following post), and to give that sunkissed look to the face, a good Bronzer. I love me ole bronzers, I really do, I could have and do have 3 on the go at any time. A bronzer for me is something I will shell out the cash for if I really like it. BUT, I have a pet peeve about my bronzers, there has to be very little or preferably no shimmer in it AT ALL.

I wanted to try a new bronzer, something that would give nice natural colour, with an spf and something that wouldnt break the bank. Browsing the aisles in Boots the other day, I stopped at Rimmel to pick up an eyeliner, and I spotted this Natural Bronzer, the name described what i was looking for. Added bonus it had an SPF (only an 8, but I wear an SPF every day anyway), and it was only €6.95!!! I picked the colour number 22 Sun Bronze, nice natural colour, and fab matte finish.


Goes on really nicely, and is so easy to blend for shading etc. Very impressed with my new bronzer, and am delighted to say have been complimented on my beautiful bronzed glow (all thanks to Rimmel)!!!

(its obviously not this dark, but for the purpose of the photo i had to layer it )


Have you tried this product? And whats your favourite bronzer? xx