Egyptian Magic Multi Use Skin Cream

Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream is one of those products that you need to try, there you go in the first sentence I am already raving about it and to be fair, this is my second tub - it is THAT good.

Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream is described as being 'a phenomenal healing balm with legendary powers due to its unique mixture of all natural ingredients derived only from living plants and organisms'. Having been on the market since 1991, this cream has quite the cult following particularly among the world of celebrities, Supermodels and world famous Makeup Artists and whilst I may not be one myself, I love it just as much as they do. Made in America, the formula is said to be the exact same recipe for cream found in ancient Egyptian tombs. All natural you will see ingredients such as Olive oil, Beeswax, honey, Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly and Bee Propolis. It is 100% natural and contains no additives, GMO, preservatives, fragrances, chemicals or parabens and nor is it tested on animals.

Like most multi-use creams or balms, this one has a multitude and they include:

facial moisturiser, overnight mask, shaving balm, hair mask, sunburn, cuticle softener, sore chapped hands, scar and stretch mark healing treatment, eye cream, ingrowing hairs,  cream for babies, heel and elbow softener, lubricant, massage oil, tattoo aftercare,  eyebrow and hair tamer, makeup primer and a spot treatment. If that doesn't wow you or make you want to rush out and buy it, this magic formula can also be used to treat skin irritations, redness, eczema, and it also works well as a wound and burn relief, the latter I have used it for when I burnt my arm on the cooker, instantly soothing and not a scar left behind.

For me, this cream is more of a balm given its texture. Unlike a cream, this is quite thick when you first dig it out from the tub and as it begins to melt, using your own body heat, the formula then becomes an oil making it easy to dispense and spread.  All you need to remember is that a little goes a very long way and depending on what you are using it for, you can either rub your fingers along the top of the cream whilst it is in the tub, or take some out using your fingers to warm between your palms if you are using it on a big surface area like your arms or legs. 

I love the texture and formula of this magic cream and I love how many uses it has, even more than I am possibly aware of.  It is handy to keep in your bathroom cabinet for when you feel you need that little something extra.  Right now, having spent most of the summer in flipflops my feet need a little TLC and it makes such a lovely foot mask, as well as being great on my legs, which are now hidden behind tights or trousers, to keep the dryness at bay.

You can find Egyptian Magic at Cult Beauty retailing at £25-50 for a 118 ml pot. Also available at LookFantastic, Liberty, Boots, Feel Unique and Naturismo.


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Sleek Cleopatra's Kiss

Sleek highlighting palettes are always exciting. The Solstice Palette (here) I absolutely loved and now Cleopatra's Kiss has come in to claim the its rightful place as the go to palette.  The packaging once again has that wow factor of being gold, bright and shiny and inside, well it is just as amazing.

The palette has 4 different shades with name that are inkeeping with the Ancient Egyptian theme - Sphinx, Delta, Dynasty and Goddess, all as stunning as each other but all completely different. Sphinx and Dynasty are baked highlighters where as Delta and Goddess are creams. Goddess being the one to really stand out for me because it takes on a rose gold hue whereas the other three have bronzed gold tones.

From left to right with the swatches you have Sphynx, Dynasty, Delta and Goddess and there have been so many tutorials and examples on how best to use this palette, so I asked a makeup artist friend of mine how she would use it and her advice was

• Use Sphinx which is the darker of the shades to make your brow-bones glow
• Add shimmer toyour cheekbones using Dynasty which takes on a bronze gold shade 
• The bridge of the nose can be highlighted using Delta which is the palest gold shade
• Finally, use Goddess, the rose gold shade, to enhance your lips with a dusting of Goddess on your cupid’s bow

This  compact also comes with a mirror and a mini powder brush, so using it on the go is perfect and the mirror takes up the entire top section of the palette and is really handy to have. Available now in Superdrug for £9.99 this palette is just amazing and superb value for money.

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You Beauty Box: October

This month You Beauty Box is titled the Changing Seasons and this edit is a compilation of powerful new season saviours that promise to leave you feeling refreshed and energised. After last months box being a bit of a letdown, I had high hopes for this one as soon as I saw the contents that I could choose from.

As ever there are always treats inside the box and this time there are three within the box and the first comes from 7th Heaven who used to go by the name of Montagne Jeunesse and there is a Soften Glove Masque which is infused with ultra-moisturising rose flower and shea butter to banish dry hands, so I am looking forward to giving these a try.  The other sachet is a pair of sock masques which are infused with Shea Butter and Almond Oil to nourish dry skin and help repair cracked heels along with Peppermint and Soyabean to freshen and rehydrate your feet.  Both treatments are easy to use with instructions on the back of the packet.  Priced at £2.99 each I am hoping these are a real bargain.

The second treat is a voucher for a company called Everdine. Everdine is a subscription box service of gourmet yet clean meals delivered to your home on fortnightly basis. We believe in clean eating and shun artificial flavours and processed foods. We focus on the positive goodness of the best ingredients. We think eating clean should not compromise the delight. Our chefs trained in Michelin-starred restaurants and keen on creating delicious and clean dishes that will surprise you and won’t be harmful for your wallet. Your time is precious for us. Our meal plans are delivered every other week and contains curated selection of exciting and wholesome heat-to-eat meals which can be ready in less than 10 minutes. Having looked at the online menu, there is an impressive list of food to choose from and it is something I think about trying, just so I can see how good it really is.

Aromatherapy Associates Revive Body Gel - Now this is a full size 200ml tube which has an RRP £35. The first thing you notice about this gel is the amazing aroma before it is even removed from any packaging, it is just absolutely divine, the kind of scent you get from entering a spa. The description which accompanies the gel says "Experience the refreshing and invigorating powers of grapefruit, rosemary and juniper to even out skin tone and texture and to maintain a healthy microcirculation. Massage into your skin each day, focusing on areas of concern, like hips, thighs, stomach, ankles and feet". 

Also included as an ingredient is Eucalyptus Oil, which has added benefits for sing this, more so because I have just had the onset of a cold coming, this is perfect for helping clear the sinuses making breathing that much easier.

Foreo Day Cleanser is my second choice and again this is a full sized bottle at 100ml thus giving it an RRP £25. Anyone who reads my blog will know what a fan I am of the Foreo cleanser tools and I also like this cleanser too. Designed to awaken and protect, the creamy yoghurt like texture turns into a foam that works to lift away dirt, makeup and impurities from the skin with 95% natural origin ingredients.

Formulated specially to complement the T-Sonic™ pulsations of the LUNA™ device, the cleanser works in tandem with the vibrations to enhance performance; actives are stimulated and absorption is maximised for deeper delivery. Its blend of bergamot and mandarin extracts (rich in vitamin C and essential antioxidants) leave skin feeling refreshed and purified, whilst its dose of apricot oil and pressed probiotics nourish, moisturise and protect. Pores are targeted and a deep penetrative cleanse is achieved. Skin feels clean, protected and radiant.

Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Face Lifting Soft Cream comes in a sample size 15ml tub and has an RRP £14. New from Caudalie, this intensely nourishing day cream has a really lightweight ‘soufflé’ texture which melts within seconds helping to replenish precious moisture and diminish signs of crêpey-ness, fine lines and sagging.

Described as being 'Deeply penetrative', this cream has a patented combination of Vine Resveratrol and micro-hyaluronic acid, two of the most powerful anti-ageing ingredients, it leaves the skin smooth, plump and re-defined. The addition of ‘soft focus’ mattifying powders then create a flawless base for make up – priming skin and blurring visibility of imperfections.

So there you have the October You Beauty Box and I think there is an interesting mixture of products and I am happy with my choices at £8.95. What do you think?

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise