BIOEFFECT EGF Day Serum

BioEffect is one of those brands which excites and intrigues me and to date I have only used two products from the range, the first being the Volcanic Exfoliator and the second being the EGF Day Serum.  BioEffect has an amazing brand story which you can find here and it is one that allows the science to do its magic without being complicated.

BIOEFFECT EGF Day Serum is an advanced anti-ageing serum specially formulated for daytime use and it is one of those products that I have loved using from the very first try.  Designed to restore the skin's moisture balance, it works to smooth the texture of your skin and it works exceptionally well as a makeup base to point that any dry skin you might have on your face doesn't grab your foundation and cling to it.

Also said to promote denser and firmer skin, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and enlarged pores, EGF DAY SERUM delivers multiple anti-ageing benefits. It is enriched with that is referred to as BioEffects innovative key ingredient known as EGF or Epidermal Growth Factor, something I read quite a lot about before using the serum. EGF is a substance which occurs naturally in human skin and it has the ability to increase the rate of cell turnover. However, as we age, the skin slows down its natural production of EGF and begins to lose firmess and elasticity and then when fine lines appear and your skin begins to luck duller. Add to that, again as we age the production of collagen and elastin within the skin's dermal layer also dwindles and as your skin becomes thinner with age, along come the wrinkles. So, using this serum, it is said to be possible to stimulate the natural process of cell renewal and minimise the visible effect of skin ageing.

The serum is suitable for all skin types and it is a really soft gel like formula which you apply after your morning cleanse and before your moisturiser and then it is to be applied to your face and neck. Using the pump action bottle, one pump gives more than enough to complete the task. As soon as it comes into contact with the skin, it immediately absorbs on contact leaving no trace behind, but it does leave your skin feeling so incredibly smooth to the touch. There is no smell to the serum and there is no greasiness or tacky feeling.

What I absolutely love about the serum is how it feels on the skin. I find it to be soothing and smoothing and whilst I am yet to have fine lines and wrinkles, what I do find with this serum is that the hydration and moisturisation levels are amazing not to mention the great makeup base it makes, I almost don't add a primer it is that good. As for my complexion, well I have seen my pores shrink but not disappear and the dryness on one cheek has totally gone for the first time in months and my forehead is a lot less oily mid-afternoon than usual.  So for me, this serum has certainly mad a huge difference to my skin and it causes no irritations or reactions.

Now it is on the pricey side at £110 but it is a magnificent product and one I would definitely consider purchasing.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

FOREO LUNA mini 2 Save the Sea

I love my Foreo skincare devices, not too sure whether there is a name for a group of them, but I have three. I have a big one, a little one and now this super cute Luna Mini Save The Sea. 

FOREO has partnered with GreenWave and SEA LIFE Trust for a second year to launch the LUNA mini 2 Save the Sea Special Edition facial cleansing brush. All of the net proceeds from the sale of this device will go to benefit ocean conservation efforts. This campaign will allow FOREO to continue support for initiatives such as the rehabilitation of endangered sea life and the building of restorative ocean farms to foster wildlife habitats, which I think it just fantastic.

For those who have never seen a Foreo before, they are pretty amazing and the best facial cleansing device I have ever used. The LUNA mini 2 is pretty stylish looking with the little turtles clearly visible in white. Like other Foreo cleansers, this one features 1300 non-abrasive, hygienic, silicone-coated touch-points that are configured into three zones to suit all skin types.  Then there is reverse side for channeling pulsations more directly to cleanse and refresh oilier skin. 

The Foreo cleans impurities from your pores to reduce blemishes and it removes 99.5% of dirt and oil plus makeup residue to leave your skin looking much clearer, brighter and healthier. As you move the device around your face, dead skin cells are cleared away too and this helps with the absorption of your serums, moisturising creams and other skincare products by allowing them to penetrate deep into your skin without having to fight their way through.

What I love about the Foreo is not only how easy it is to use but also how quickly you find it becoming part of your skincare routine without having to think about it and it takes no more than a few minutes of your time.  So to use, you should ideally remove all of your make-up as you would with any other cleansing regime and then, ensuring your face is damp, apply your regular cleansing product (I use the Foreo one) directly to your skin and thennhj turn on your Foreo by pressing the button once and then you will feel the slight vibrations in your hand. Then, if you imagine your face is 4 sections - chin, cheeks, forehead and nose, using gentle upward and outward strokes for at least 15 seconds per area, move the Foreo around your face to cleanse and it is also like a mini facial work-out too. You will know when those 15 seconds come to an end as the vibrations momentarily pause and then after one minute the vibrations will pause 3 times in quick succession to signal the end of your cleanse. Then you simply rinse your face, pat dry and apply your regular skincare products.

If you have never owned or used a Foreo device before, but you like your face cleaning brushes, then the Foreo is a worthy investment as far as I am concerned, I absolutely could not be without mine.

Launching 1st July, £99, available from www.foreo.com, Harvey Nichols and Look Fantastic

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Merumaya #Beautyhasnoage Makeup Bag

I am a big fan of Merumaya products, I love how they make my skin feel, how well they work and ultimately the brand itself is pretty special.

MERUMAYA is all about you, feeling fabulous and confident about the way you look, at every age. Maleka, the woman behind the brand explains that a woman in her teens, should not feel vulnerable to peer pressure, to look a certain way or be depressed because her acne makes her feel ugly. A woman in her thirties should not feel the desperation of a ‘sell by date’ for her beauty. A woman in her 50’s does not have to succumb, to anyone else’s opinion, of what is age appropriate beauty. A woman in her 70's+ should still feel beautiful, relevant and her beauty celebrated. #beautyhasnoage is a mission, to unite every woman who ever felt insecure about the way she looks, in support. It’s success relies on all of us supporting each other, in the mission to feel confident about the uniqueness of our individual beauty, at every age.

Behind the brand are some amazing products, some of which I have featured on my blog (here, here and here) and again behind each product are the principles that Maleka uses as a guide:

• Prevent & Perfect skin ageing – the integrative, concept
• Performance - use evidence-based, clinically tested active ingredients, in the same concentrations as they were tested. Load with anti-inflammatories, so that even acne-prone and sensitive skins, can use high-performance, youthful-ageing products.
• Pleasure - over decades we’ve gotten a bit too pious about skincare. I want to delight your senses and the Signature Essence Blend, contains nature identical molecules, of scents that were used in times gone by, to raise confidence and attraction. It provides a unique experience based on your olfactory and limbic system and so, is very personal. It makes you feel fabulous and definitely a step away, from the somewhat boring and safe 'citrus', that is used as a standard because it is inoffensive. Also, the textures of the products are sensual, velvety and silky.
• Practicality - we all want to look youthful for longer but there is no need to spend more of your precious time, in front of the mirror, doing it! I wanted to save you time and make it super easy for you to take care of your skin. An example is our Melting Cleansing Balm™: in a tube, no 'warming' required, melts, milks, easy to remove and saves you at least 45 seconds on each effective, sensorial cleanse.
• Price - I was determined to bring to market, products that can rival any of those in the luxury sector, at a price that meant most customers can afford to use them all the time. This has been the hardest, because I refused to compromise on ingredients and formula. So, I put the money into the product and not packaging or advertising and I am prepared to take a much lower margin for myself, in the hopes that this will grow to be the next big British brand...help spread the word please!
• Patriotism - this is a British brand that is Made in GREAT Britain. I am a London girl and it is important, that we all do our bit to support our own economy and jobs. For me it is spending my money with British businesses that make and supply my products.   All of us can at least give British brands a try and, if they stand up to the test, continue to buy them.
• Personal – I genuinely want you to participate in this brand by communicating directly with us.  I want you to help us evolve, so that we are constantly relevant to youand your needs; so that we create products that genuinely deliver results.  I want you to have a hand in the growth we hope to achieve and humbly ask you, to help us spread the word by recommending products you love, to your friends and family please.

I was kindly sent this #beautyhasnoage makeup bag which is incredibly snazzy and you can get one for yourself too as a reminder!  There is currently a 50% sale on the top products from Merumaya and the bag is free with purchase or you can buy it on its own too.

Have you tried any products from Merumaya and 

do you agree #beautyhasnoage?

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Urban Decay biggest lipstick Launch EVER! #LipstickismyVice

As soon as I saw that Urban Decay was about to release a 100 (yes ONE HUNDRED) new lipsticks, the word excitement doesn't quite cover it and with Ruby Rose as the face of the launch, it was always going to be amazing.

The Vice Collection combines everything from new shades to cult favorites you thought you’d never see again and several shades were inspired by some of the other lip products and even Eyeshadows and Eye Pencils.

Encased inside iconic Urban Decay packaging, vice lipsticks come in a modernized luxed-up version of the original lipstick case. The faceted gunmetal casing with gold base screams luxury and the debossed lettering adds that little some extra. In true Urban Decay style, each lipstick also features an embossed UD.

Each lipstick will cost just £15 and with 100 to choose from there is something for everything whether you like your bold brights, Vampy or subtle neutral shades you will find something and they are available in 6 different finishes, 

• Mega Matte — super intense matte
• Comfort Matte — their creamiest matte
• Cream — the original creamy luxury formula
• Metallized — cream with a high level of pearl pigments
• Sheer — a punch of color, with a sheer, shiny finish
• Sheer Shimmer — slightly transparent finish with floating pearl and a smooth texture

I have five lipsticks from the collection to share with you today and all of them feature in Wende's top 10 picks and I can see why!

714 - was originally released with the Gwen Stefani collection and it is such a stunning shade. With a Mega Matte finish, 714 is bold, it is bright and it is described as being a medium-dark red with warm orange undertones, which sadly does nothing for my complexion, but it is a stunning shade.

Firebird - is a cream finish and is described as being a deep fuchsia. It is definitely a pinkish berry shade and it has cool, blue undertones which works well with my skin tone.  It applies like a dream and there is a fuchsia pearl shade which shows through which I really like along with a very natural sheen.

Big Bang - is a metallized finish and is described as being a bright pink sparkle shade. It is a raspberry pink shade with quite subtle, cool undertones and it has a light pink micro-glitter which reflects amazingly in the light. I don't think I have ever owned a lipstick that looks this glittery, but when the lipstick is applied, it isn't uncomfortable, the glitter doesn't drag or scratch the lips at all, it isn't rough and nor does it look as though you have just covered your lips in glitter, it is just the right amount of noticeable.

BackTalk - is a Comfort Matte finish and is described as being a mauve nude, though it does have a slight pinkish tint to it. It is also a lipstick with cool undertones but with a satin finish and it is one of those shades that everyone can wear. It applies much more smoothly than the other four lipsticks and I adore it.

Pandemonium - is a Mega Matte finish and is a dark, almost red toned purple which has a satin finish.  Again it applies to the lips like an absolute dream and it has a very light shimmer to it and again, this is a shade I wasn't expecting to like at all but I absolutely love it. 

Each lipstick shade has amazing colour pay off, literally like nothing else I have seen. Urban Decay use their propriety Pigment Infusion System which gives the formula its super creamy texture. Add to that there is in the infusion of a butte blend to hydrate, soften and enhance which leaves your lips feeling soft and conditioned. Aloe Vera, Jojoba, Avocado and Babassu oils help to nourish and soften your lips and Illipe Buter provides long lasting moisture with added Vitamin C and E give a hit of antioxident.

So not only do you get a fabulous lipstick, but you get one which looks after your lips whilst you are wearing it and I now need the other 95!.  Not sure which of the 100 lipsticks will suit you? Well there is an Urban Decay app which allows you to try on all the lipsticks to see which one works and which one doesn't and it is a whole lot of fun, bit like Tinder for lipstick!

Have you seen a shade you like the look of?

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

Aquis Lisse-Luxe Hair Towel

Everytime I go to the salon, I am told not to wrap my wet hair in a towel because it can cause friction and frizz and that I should instead use anything but a towel, even a t-shirt is better.  Then I met Aquis, the Lisse Luxe hair towel. The what? Well the description is as follows:

"Lisse Luxe may sound like the name of an ‘exotic’ artiste. But she’s the perfect towel for normal hair. Lisse Luxe also excels at curly hair, fine hair, damaged hair and any hair that needs gentle treatment. New generation Aquitex improves absorbency and comfort. Wraps and tucks easily leaving hands free while hair dries. Dries fast with less friction, to minimize frizz and damage".

Now my hair is shoulder length, I have a lot of it and am prone to frizz and fly-a-aways and this is partly because my hair is how it is, but partly because I have always used a towel to dry my hair.  So was the towel causing the frizz and friction and would the Aquis Lisse Luxe make any difference?

The Aquis Lisse-Luxe is said to be the hair rehab program my hair has been waiting for, I have been using it every time I have washed my hair, washing it too and it is amazing. When your hair is wet, it is delicate and you will have been told many times not to over brush it, don't rub it dry and treat it carefully because you can cause damage, frizz and even breakage. Aquis uses an innovative fabric which gently wraps your hair, improves absorbency of the water and by not rubbing your hair you cause less friction which means less frizz. What's more, since using this Aquis towel, ive noticed my hair dries in half the time it used too and my hair is much smoother once dry and there was no need to add any extra products to calm my frizz because it had all but disappeared. So the answer to both of the questions I posed above is simply - YES.

Washing the towel every week has not made any difference in how it works with my hair and having now used it for the last few months, I am just incredibly impressed.  If you think this could be the hair care solution for you, then you can get your Aquis Lisse-Luxe right here in a range of different colours.

Generously Sized at 50 X 107CM

DHC Bubble Foaming Mesh

I am pretty obsessed with Japanese skin care, there is just something about the ethos, the routines, the ingredients and the claims that just grab me and DHC is one of those brands I cannot get enough of, it is often quirky, kooky but you just know it is going to wow you. DHC have appeared on my blog before when it came to these Cotton Wool Swabs and honestly it is such a fabulous idea, I don't know why I had never thought of doing it for myself.

So meet the latest innovation that I am just wowed by and it is The Bubble Foaming Mesh! Yes I did say Mesh but not just any mesh as you might have guessed. I am sure many of us love to use a facial cleanser or three and never quite get enough foam (even if it is a foaming one) to do that little something extra when we use it. Well this DHC Foaming Mesh will transform any of you facial cleanser into a super foam, giving you the very most and very best out of your cleanser and it allows you to use much less product meaning it lasts much longer. How? Well the mesh creates twice as much foam than your hands and it is so simple to use. 

All you need to do is simply wet the mesh netting, I always use warm water, then you apply your cleanser onto the fabric, as you would do to the palms of your hands, only this time, hold the blue ring in your fingers so the netting faces upwards and it creates an opening. Then rub the mesh between the palms of your hands and watch the lather begin to form, then, whilst holding that ring again with one hand, use the other to gently squeeze out the foam and it is here that you will see that there is twice as much foam than you would normally get from the same amount of product. I have included a video below so you can see it for yourself.

What a love about this invention is that it is so simple, easy to use and does what it claims it will do and all for just £2, yes £2! You can use it with any given cleanser or wash that you would normally use, it doesn't have to be one from DHC, though I do love the DHC Face Wash Powder which will have it's own review coming shortly and all DHC skincare products are fragrance-free, paraben-free and suitable for sensitive skin.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

Buddy Body Scrub - Your Friend With Benefits

Right now I am obsessed with body scrubs that a little bit different - Coffee, Tea and Activated Charcoal to name but a few. So when Buddy Scrub arrived through my letter box, I was quite curious as it isn't a brand I have come across before and I practically dived straight in. 

The packaging is quite plain but totally practical as it is resealable and everything you need to know about it and what it is can be seen before your very eyes. You will also, like I did, end up chuckling at the description and just as you go to open the packaging, this:

"Carefully rip off my top then its time to get down and dirty"

"I'll start by getting you undressed and slowly exfoliate your skin with my sea salt and sugar"

The Buddy scrub is made of Raw Cacao Powder which is packed full of vitamin C and works to nourish and protect the skin. Raw Cacao is also said to help increase the blood flow to the skin, leave it feeling hydrated and it can help to reduce stretch marks. Alongside the Raw Cacao Powder is brown sugar and Sea Salt and they work to exfoliate and remove dry dead skin cells which leave your skin feeling amazingly clean and incredibly smooth to the touch. As there is Sea Salt, take care when you do use this on your skin (also suitable for the face if you so wish) because it can be quite abrasive if you apply too much pressure. Further ingredients include Coconut oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Orange essential Oil and Vitamin E and they all come together to nourish, moisturise and hydrate your skin.

If that wasn't a good enough description, then here is the cheeky one from Buddy Scrub which is on the back of the packet and the one I found myself giggling too:

I’m a body scrub so let’s start by getting you undressed and softly exfoliating your dry skin with my sea salt and brown sugar.

Then I’ll start to nourish your body with my raw cacao powder and coconut oil, which will do wonders for you.

I will further enrich your skin with my sweet almond oil and grape seed oil to keep you feeling soft and cleansed into the night.

I’ll reach all parts of your body and have you feeling amazing with essential vitamins and minerals.

All that I ask in return, is that you make use of my skills once or twice a week.

This scrub is designed to be used once or twice a week depending on much you feel your skin is in need of a good scrubbing. To use it, you need to ensure your skin is wet skin, so being in the shower is ideal, then you will need to rub approximately 1-2 handfuls all over your body and again, if you have areas which are in need of a little more concentration than others, you can change how much pressure you apply when using. I always massage the scrub onto and then off my skin using circular motions and I tend to start from my shoulders working down to my ankles, so anything that is gross and has been removed falls off. Once you have finished you simply wash it off and again if you so wish, you can use your flannel, sponge or Muslin cloth to ensure you haven't missed a bit. After using this scrub, not only does it leave your skin feeling just absolutely incredible, you'll find it hard to not want to lick yourself because it has this most amazing chocolaty orange scent to it - but obviously it isn't edible!

This scrub helps with dry skin, blemishes, eczema, psoriasis, stretch marks, cellulite, and scaring! It is also an all natural, cruelty free and vegan friendly all for just £15.

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Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Toothbrush | Pink Edition

This is my third and final Oral Hygiene product from Philips and it is their Sonicare DiamondClean Electric Toothbrush, Pink Edition. Previous reviews of the Sonicare Airflosser and Sonicare TongueCare+ have opened my eyes up to have lacking my routine was, but not anymore.

I made the switch to an electric toothbrush a long time ago because I prefer the feeling after using one and this Sonicare Toothbrush is the best one I have tried yet!

Designed specifically with women in mind, Philips introduced the Pink Edition to improve their oral hygiene routine and compliment their personal style and if it is pink, I want it basically. Philips research shows that 99.7% of all adults believe a smile is an important social asset and with that in mind, this toothbrush was developed and is able to remove 100% more stains versus a manual toothbrush and whiten teeth within one week. 

Inside the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Toothbrush box you get; your Sonicare DiamondClean Toothbrush, a travel charging case, a charging glass (which is so very cool), a USB travel charger and a mains plug along with an instruction and warranty booklet. So it is nice to have everything you need within the box, without having to go and purchase extras in order to use your product.

This Toothbrush has a very impressive set of features and specifications which includies five different cleaning modes;

• Clean – for exceptional everyday cleaning 
• Gum Care – gently massages the gums 
• Polish – brighten and polish your teeth 
• Sensitive – gentle teeth and gum cleaning and 
• White – removes surface stains

Add to that, the Sonicare DiamondClean Toothbrush: 

• Removes up to 7 times more plaque from those hard to reach places than a manual toothbrush and 
• Improves gum health in just two weeks - This Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush provides optimal cleaning between teeth and along the gumline for improved gum health in just two weeks.
• Whitens teeth more than 2x better than a manual toothbrush in just 1 week and it removes up to 100% more stains for whiter teeth in just 1 week. 
• The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean brush head has diamond shaped bristles to effectively yet gently remove surface stains and scrape away plaque and therefore removes stain build up from coffee, tea, red wine, cigarettes and tobacco in just 1 week. 
• 30 seconds interval timer which indicates when you have completed each quadrant of your mouth and signals for you to move on, resulting in more consistent cleaning throughout your mouth.

One of the best things about this toothbrush is the Dual Charging System - Charger glass which can also be used to rinse your mouth after brushing and a charging case which connects to your laptop by a USB or via a wall connection or your laptop, so as well as being big enough to carry your toothbrush handle and two brush heads, you have an all in one system making it handy for those people who regularly travel, for your holidays, long weekends away or just because. While the case is big enough to fit everything in, it isn't bulky and won't take up that much room in your luggage, infact it is quite sleek considering.

The handle of this toothbrush whilst being pink, it is matte pink with a rubberised coating to help with gripping and with an LED Display which shows each of the cleaning modes alongside the battery and power icons. Once it is fully charged, the toothbrush should give you at least 3 weeks of brushing. When I used this brush for the first few times, I decided to go with the Sensitive Mode as I was a little unsure as to how my mouth would react to something that does 31,000 strokes per minute, yes that is thirty one thousand, which is just incredible. The brush head is slightly smaller than my last toothbrush and the diamond shaped bristles are different to ones I have been used too. These bristles gently and effectively reach deep between teeth and along the gum line without scraping the gum and making them bleed.

If you haven't realised already, I absolutely love this toothbrush, it is like nothing I have tried before and that clean feeling having used it is just as good, if not better than that feeling of leaving the dentist. The brush doesn't just clean, it cleanses, it polishes and leaves my mouth feeling incredible. I also love that there are five different modes of use which is incredible and depending upon your need, there will be something for you. I usually opt between polish and sensitive depending upon my mood, but I have tried each mode. It is quite a pricey investment at £250 but it does so much more than any other toothbrush that I have owned and tried and if pink isn't for you, then there are other colour options available, which I think is a great idea!

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

ASOS EXCLUSIVE - NARS LAGUNA BRONZER & HIGHLIGHTING KIT.

NARS is one of those brands I don't buy and use enough of, yet whenever I am in a department store I cannot help but swatch the lipsticks and blushers or touch the amazing packaging. This stunning kit comes from ASOS and it arrives in it's own little bag, with a full sized Laguna bronzer and liquid Super Orgasm illuminator and retails for just £28!  

NARS Laguna Bronzer is described as being a bronzing Powder which creates a natural looking glow which enhances or creates the look of tanned skin. It is a medium-dark tan brown shade with warm, orange-yellow undertones and a golden shimmer-sheen finish and works really well with my pale skin-tone without making me look like I have a dirty mark on my cheek, yes some bronzers do that.  

If you like Benefit Hoola (yes I do) then Laguna is for me, much lighter on application despite looking quite dark and the little golden flecks add that little something extra.

The Super Orgasm Illuminator is described as being a peachy pink with gold glitter and It is a medium, warm-toned pink with added gold glitter. What I love about this product is that it is quite versatile, you can use it to highlight, you can mix it with your foundation or your tinted moisturiser but you only need a small amount because the texture is quite runny and you don't need to blind people when in direct sunlight.

I am a tad obsessed with this illuminator and I use a teeny amount within my foundation on days where I feel I need a bit of light and lift and I use alone as a highlighter on my cheekbones.

This little kit is exclusive to ASOS and you can find it HERE

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise stated.

PHILIPS SONICARE TONGUECARE+

Over the past few months I have been lucky enough to trial a range of Philips Sonicare products (Airflosser) and today I am sharing with you the Philips Sonicare TongueCare+. I have only ever used a tongue cleaner which I have had on the back of my manual toothbrushes and have never really found them all that effective, so to have a tool that is designed to clean your tongue intrigued me.

The Philips Sonicare TongueCare+ contains a tongue brush as well as a special BreathRx spray which instantly transforms your Sonicare electric toothbrush into a powerful breath solution, and it is clinically proven to provide a longer lasting fresh breath in just 60 seconds and it costs just £16 which I happen to think is a bargain. Infact this TongueCare+ fits onto any Sonicare click-on system handles.

Having done their research, Philips recognises that a toothbrush alone cannot eliminate all bad breath bacteria and Up to 80% of bad breath comes from odour-producing bacteria that accumulate and hide deep within the porous surface of your tongue. So, the TongueCare+ combines three powerful components that work together to form an advanced fresh-breath solution.

1. Click on Tongue Brush - The innovative tongue brush, with its 240 MicroBristles, contours to the tongue to clean away bad breath bacteria below the surface. 

2. BreathRx Tongue Spray - This specially formulated tongue spray kills 99% of the germs that cause bad breath (according to lab studies) and neutralises lingering odours. The spray coats the tongue and keeps it lubricated for a gentle cleaning experience and the cool mint flavour leaves your mouth fresh and clean.

3. Sonic Power - TongueCare+ is the only tongue cleaner that uses Philips Sonicare power, driving the bacteria-killing ingredients of the BreathRX spray deeper into the pores of the tongue. Generating 31 000 vibrations per minute to break up food debris, clean and remove any bacteria build up and clean deep into the grooves of the tongue to deliver a thorough clean.

Given my last attempts with a tongue cleaner on the back of my toothbrush making me gag, I didn't expect too much from this, but boy was I wrong. The rubber bristles are very short and flexible making them totally different to those on the back of a toothbrush because these bristles are much more gentle and whilst I did gag the first few times of using it, as you become used to it, you gag less, so to speak and there is no discomfort and it doesn't feel as weird or strange as it sounds.

The BreathRX spray is one of those products that you think will be an unneccesary edition, but actually I much prefer it to mouthwash and it does make that clean feel much more noticeable.  It does have quite a strong scent and the cooling mint flavour adds to that feeling of cleanliness and fresh feeling and it actually doesn't taste too bad.

As I have said, I wasn't too sure I needed to have a tongue cleaner in my life, that was until this one, for me it is something more than a gimmick and is infact an integral part of my oral hygiene and it takes just up just one minute, it is one of those products that you didn't know you needed until you had it and if like me, you are obsessed with ensuring your oral hygiene is as good as it can be, then this will be an amazing purchase for £16, the improvement in my own mouth freshness is amazing and that feeling of cleanliness lasts so much longer.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

My Summer Bronzer Wishlist

The Summer Edit from John Lewis has a real pick of products to choose from when it comes to skincare, sun care and bronzers. From brands such as NARS, Nuxe, James Read, MAC, Tom Ford, Dior, Vita Liberata, Urban Decay and Benefit to name just a few, there is plenty to splash the cash on.

Summertime make-up is always quite exciting with the bold and bright colours to tempt you, but one item I always look forward to buying is a new bronzer, I am as pale as pale can be for 99% of the year, so as soon as I do get a smattering of colour to my cheeks, it means new makeup and in particular a bronzer.  John Lewis have some amazing ones out there and these are my current wishlist five which are tempting me to cash in my vouchers!

Bobbi Brown Nude Glow Collection Brightening Finish Powder, Bronze: A brightening pick-me-up for skin-this all-over powder instantly illuminates and gives skin a healthy-looking glow and unlike the rest of the products I have chosen, it has something which makes it stand out because It is infused with a skin-brightening blend of mulberry, grape and scutellaria extracts, as well as sodium hyaluronate to help keep skin fresh and smooth looking! Priced at £42.


Diorskin Nude Air Glow Powder, 001 Fresh Tan: a luminous powder as weightless and beneficial as a breath of fresh air that revives and illuminates the complexion's original colour and lets the skin breathe for a continuously healthy glow. Beautifully packaged and priced at £39.

Crème de la Mer The Bronzing Powder, 01: This velvet-to-the-touch pressed powder creates a look of glimmering sun-kissed glow all year round. Harmonious illuminating and bronze shades also work perfectly to highlight and contour. Beautifully designed and priced at £70 it is at the very high end of the spectrum.

Guerlain Terracotta Pause d'Eté Limited Edition Bronzing Powder Duo: the combination of the best-selling Terracotta shade 03, which naturally warms all complexions, and the it-colour for summer, a pink with a slight gold shimmer, to illuminate the tan. What sells it to me is the packaging because it uses luxurious, environmentally sound wooden pack (using wood from PEFC approved sustainably managed forests) and contains a wide mirror, but it does cost £50!

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Cheeky Bronze: A luxurious velvet-soft powder with high-frost metallic finish. Found inside the usual MAC packaging, so nothing over the top to instantly make you want to pick it up, but it is just stunning and is priced at £24

From those featured there is something for every budget with purse friendly MAC to Guerlain and Crème de la Mer for the higher end of the spectrum. 

Which bronzer do you currently use?

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