Garnier Moisture Bomb Day and Night Creams

The release of the SkinActive Moisture Bomb Day and Night Creams was one I felt lucky to be able to try. Garnier is one of those brands that always seems to pass me by, doesn't call out my name or capture my attention.  Put me in a room with water features and some amazing packaging and that attention is caught.

The experts at Garnier created Moisture Bomb from the belief that excellent moistursation is fundamental for plump and glowing skin.  Moisture Bomb is designed to recharge and revitalise the skin with moisture whilst also protecting it from external aggressors - think pollution and free radicals.  The inspiration for the range is inspired by Asian Skincare, something that during the last 6 months has really become the 'in thing' with some brands.  Moisture Bomb uses the latest innovations in hydration, with a unique water-break texture which is designed to deliver an intense moisture hit which leaves the skin feel super smooth, moisturised but not at all greasy.

The day cream, which is a 3-in-1 super-hydrating cream with SPF10 (I would like to see this in the 30's) uses a high concentration of glycerin and water with some vitamins and antioxidants - Pomegranate and Amla (Indian Gooseberry) thrown in, to penetrate deep into the skins epidermis to provide what is called a tri-action mechanism which serves to restore, renew and nourish your skin for up to 24 hours!  Now that is a big claim, one which is often thrown about quite freely, but to some extent, I have found it to be almost true with this cream, in so much as it leave my skin feeling soft and moisturised all day, but I am not awake 24/7 and apply a night cream.

With a pump action dispenser, the texture is lightly scented and silky smooth. Once on the skin, it literally begins to absorb before you have to chance to massage it in, but in doing so, there is not one sign of anything greasy left behind and the moisture hit is instant, you can feel the difference immediately and it works well on your hands, though that is not the intended use! Priced around £5.29 for a 50ml tub, you can find it stocked online from places like Lookfantastic or on the Highstreet from Superdrug.

Garnier Moisture Bomb Super-Recharging Night Gel-Cream is described as being a product which works symbolically with your body's natural rest, relaxation and regeneration regime - when you are asleep basically.  Moisture Bomb helps your skin to recharge and recover a healthier more youthful look whilst you sleep. Using a 15% concentration of plant serum (7% for the day cream) to re-plump the look of fine lines and hydrate up to 10 layers (yes TEN) of skin to guarantee up to 72 hours of moisture/hydration.  It contains a potent antioxidant mixture of Vitamin C and Vitamin E, Pomegranate and Amla which again help to protect the skin leaving you wake up to fresh, smooth, plump and healthy looking skin.

I really like the texture of this gel-cream, it is silky smooth and bouncy to the touch and applies like a dream, you only need two small pea sized amounts to cover your entire face and it disappears into the skin incredibly quickly, again leaving no greasy trace behind and no stains on your pillow.  In the morning after using this, my skin always feels amazingly hydrated and nourished.  For me it is a product I will use when my skin needs something a little bit special to work from the inside out because it feels more of a treat than an every day cream, which of course is the intention.  Priced at £7.99 for a 50ml tub, you can find it stocked online from places like Lookfantastic or on the Highstreet from Superdrug.

So two fantastic, purse friendly skin creams from Garnier which you need to try!

Win with John Frieda Frizz Ease

So March is here, it is apparently spring and so far the weather has been pretty awful and April has yet to arrive and bring with it the rain. The rain causes total havoc with my hair and often leaves me rocking the dragged through the hedge backwards look and leaves me with a frizzy mess.

Forever Smooth from John Frieda, uses ground-breaking Frizz Immunity Complex, which deeply penetrates hair fibres to help combat the porosity of frizzy hair, and builds an internal barrier to build frizz immunity with every use. Expertly designed for medium-thick and wavy-curly hair types, but suitable for all levels of frizz, including colour-treated hair.  

With a range which includes six different products, the lovely people over at John Frieda have given me a Frizz Ease, Forever Smooth bundle to giveaway which includes:

• 1x Forever Smooth Shampoo
• 1x Forever Smooth Conditioner
• 1 x 3 Day Straight Semi-Permanent Styling Spray

All you have to do to win, is complete the Rafflecopter below.  It is a UK only giveaway and there are a few mandatory entries which must be completed for your entry to be valid.  If you are under 18, please ensure you have your parents permission to enter, I will need your address.

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Bee Good NectaPerfecta Beautifying Mask

When the Bee Good NectaPerfecta Beautifying Mask landed on my door mat, initially I had no idea it was from the amazing people at Bee Good, it looks totally different to what I had expected. That said, the words 4-in-1 product pricked my ears, more so because I am all for a multi-purpose product. 

Inside this little pot, is a deliciously scented product which is not only suitable for all skin types, it is ideal for addressing a challenged complexion, brightening and revitalising ageing skin and rehydrating dry skin. The balm itseld smells just absolutely divine and it is a combination of British Wildflower Honey and something Citrusy, in this case it is 5 natural alpha hydroxy fruit acids from orange, lemon and bilberry. 

I have used this balm as a lip balm and because I have had a bad cold, on the skin around my nose to help prevent tissue soreness from the constant nose blowing and it works really well.  Other uses include:

• Facial Complexion Booster: There are a few ways you can use it. Firstly as a flash facial which is great if you are in a rush and need a quick fix. Simply apply for 60 seconds and then remove with a warm cloth. Equally if you have 5-10 minutes spare or even longer, then use as above and it is said to refine, hydrate and visibly improve skin suppleness whilst actively targeting the signs of ageing.
• Weekly Scalp Treatment: This is next on my list to try as it claims to gently remove dead skin cells to help visibly hydrate and deliver moisture to the parched skin.  To use, warm a small amount in your palms and then apply to your scalp, massaging as you do so.  Leave for up to 10 minutes and then rise with warm water.
• Hand Rescue Remedy: To add moisture and to hydrate hands and curticles. You can also use this as an overnight hand treatment.
• SOS Mask: Or as Bee Good put it 'Dry or Challenged Areas' which include elbows, knees and feet to soften and gently remove dead skin cells.  Again, simply massage into these areas, remove ot leave overnight but remove with a warm cloth.  If using on the bottom of your feet, take extra care when walking! 

This balm is turning out to be something that I never thought it would be and it is one of those products you didnt really know you needed until you had it try. A full size (100ml) is £39.50 and for a limited time you can pick up a 15ml trial size with any order over a £10 direct from Bee Good and QVC.s

Queen Tea Cosmetics - The Morning Cuppa Detox Box

Queen Tea is a range of fresh and natural skin food inspired by Afternoon Tea. Tea is our main skin lovin’ ingredient, tea has been so many amazing benefits for your skin. 

I was kindly sent the Morning Cuppa Detox Box which came so beautifully wrapped that I didn't want to open it.  However inside was a very pretty decorated box which helpfully detailed what the product was and even better, clear instructions on how to use it - sadly, this is a tea you cannot drink but it is 100% natural, Vegan friendly and not tested on animals.

Inside the box are two 'tea bags' which you put into the bath.  I always ensure there are a few inches of water within the bath before I put anything into my water.  Once the water is run, pop the tea bag into the water which helps to release the fresh de-congesting blend which is designed to uplift your spirits. Inside the tea bag are Dead Sea Salt, Epsom Salts, Rose Pink Petals, Orange Peel, Lemon Balm, Peppermint Essential Oil and Lemon Essential Oil and as soon as you immerse one of the bags into the bath, the scent really does come alive and not only does it literally shake you awake and make you more alert but if you have a cold and need something to help you breathe, these are just brilliant at doing just that.  The peppermint oil, though present, is not too overly powerful that your eyes weep, it is just the right amount.

To make the bathing experience even more special and knowing Cleopatra bathed in milk (yes from an ass but that is mere detail) there is a brown sachet called 'Mini Milk', which is again not for drinking, but a clever inclusion for that perfect imaginery brew!  Inside the bag is Non Fat Dry Milk Powder, Oat and Cocoa Butter and it is designed to soften, nourish and moisturise your skin. You can use it with one the tea bags or on its own and it does exactly what it says it will do.  All you need is 1-2 tablespoons of the Milk powder into your bath water, mix the water and the powder around and carefully climb in, taking care because the cocoa butter can make things a bit slippy. On the skin however, the feeling is just amazing and when dried, my skin is so soft and smooth, it is as though ive used an entire tub of body butter.

You can purchase this delightful box for just £10 here or if you prefer, you can buy the items individually along with many other options to choose from.  So whether you want to relax, wake yourself up or need something to soothe your aches and pains, Queen Tea has something waiting for you to try and in my opinion, I need everything!