Aquis Charmeuse 2 Layer Ruby Hair Turban Review

If there is one hair product that I could not be without, take away with me, have taken to a hair salon and use every single time I wash my hair - it is the AQUIS towel or turban.

I was first introduced to the Aquis Lisse towel back in 2016, here, and I haven’t used another towel on my hair since that has come even close to be as good as this brand! I have four of them in my collection in different patterns and the latest addition is the AQUIS Charmeuse 2 Layer Turbanin the colour Ruby Red - perfect for the month of February!

The AQUIS’ deluxe Double Layer Hair Turban, described as being a chic ruby hue and it features AQUIS’s proprietary AQUITIEXTM technology which is referred to as being a moisture-wicking fabric which is paired with a super sleek charmeuse outer layer. 

Your hair, if you didn’t know, is at its most vulnerable when it is wet, scientific evidence suggest it loses around 56%* of its strength due to keratin proteins absorbing all the water, so it is important to handle your hair with care and draw as much moisture out as quickly and effectively as possible. The innovative AQUITIEXTM fabric, within this turban, not only cuts drying time by up to 50%, but it also protects the natural integrity of your hair. This essentially means that it helps your hair to reach a damp state quicker where it can begin to regain its strength, ready to be styled as desired.

This silky multi-purpose charmeuse layer, which looks much better than your average bath towel also helps to protect your hair further whilst you sleep - How?, if you haven’t discovered the joys of a silk pillow yet, then this is a pretty good alternative! For dry hair, you can turn this turban inside out when you go to bed and it will help to reduce pillow friction which can cause frizz, breakage and the dreaded bed-head.

As a hair towel, it is incredibly easy to use and it does come with instructions if you have never used one before. It’s simply a case a ensuring the button sits at the nape of your neck, a little twisting and then fastening to loop to fix the turban in place. Then as you finish getting ready, or have other things to be getting on with, allow the towel to work it’s magic and remove once your hair is damp.

Why do I love these products so much? If you are someone to rubs your hair dry with a towel, you will no doubt notice that your hair becomes frizzy, there might be static and tangles and knots are a nightmare to comb through - none of this happens whilst I have used an Aquis Towel/turban. I do still have a few flyaways which tends to be newly grown hair, but there is definitely less breakage and snagging.

This particular product can be found via LookFantastic where it is currently on offer for just £30* and it’s worth every single penny!

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Glossybox - Sing, Dance, Love, Repeat

The February edition of Glossybox arrived a few days ago and as well as the box being just fabulously designed, the theme is not quite what I was expecting. February as we are constantly told is the month of love and Glossybox state that one of their biggest loves is music and that is where the mantra “Sing, Dance, Love, Repeat” for the theme came from - clever right?

Inside this months box you will find five full sized products and the overall value is close to £100, so quite the bargain this month! Each product does have a skincare or makeup theme to it.

First out of the box from Avant Skincare, a brand which is definitely on the high end spectrum with their pricing. The product in question is the Velvet Perfecting Rose Sugar Lip Scrub which has an rrp £58.

This Velvet Perfecting Rose Sugar Lip Scrub is said to be fortified with ingredients such as Rose, Peony and Sweet Almond. Rose works to buff away dead skin cells and impurities to leave your lips feeling reveal soft, smooth and fresh. Peony, which is rich in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and skin-soothing properties, aims to protect lips against free radicals, reducing pigmentation and enhancing lips’ natural glow. Then the inclusion of both Vitamin E, Sweet Almond oil work to keep your lips healthy whilst protecting them from UV radiation damage and helping them look softer, brighter and revitalised.

The second product out of the box comes from NudeStix with the Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm. This product has an rrp £20.

I have the shade Siren which is a deep cherry red shade. Described as being a multipurpose beauty product, it not only works as a tinted lip balm, but can also be used to add a pop of colour to your cheeks. full of ingredients to keep your lips feeling soft and supple, this lip and cheek balm pencil is made with plant oils derived from rapeseed, sunflower, cottonseed and soybean and it is also infused with vitamin E for extra hydration. 

From bubble T Cosmetics is the Peach Bellini Hand cream and it is also full sized and is said to have an rrp £4.99.

This hand cream is described as being packed with the fresh scents of ripe peaches and a touch of bubbles. There is also the addition of Aloe vera extract and ultra-moisturising shea butter to help keep your hands moisturised and nourished. 

From Steve Laurant, a brand I’ve come to know via Glossybox, the fifth product is a Total Repair Lip Mask which has an rrp £5

Described as a mask which brings a burst of hydration to your lips whenever you need some extra love. It instantly soothes lips while reducing the appearance of fine lines with thanks to ingredients such as Irish Moss which is rich in fatty acids and helps to moisturise the skin and rose extract which is high in vitamin C and E so not only does it help to stimulate collagen, it is very moisturising.

The final item in the box is from Glow on 5th with their version of a Rose Gua Sha tool which is said to be worth £10.

If you have never used a Gua Sha tool before, it’s quite straightforward to use. It’s job is to help contour the face and neck, enhancing your features and resulting in a more youthful complexion. It also helps to flush out the lymphatic drainage which increases blood flow and circulation, both of which are essential for radiant, vibrant skin! For me, I don’t particularly like this tool for Glow on 5th, it’s made from plastic and does f have the same feel or effect that my Rose Quartz Gua Sha tool does, which is a shame.

So there you have this months box. Again, I do like the theme, it’s fun and I also love that there is a mixture of brands and of course whether you like skincare or makeup, there is the offering of both within this box.

As you will all know, Glossybox is a beauty box subscription service and it costs as little as £11 per month here*. If you have followed the Glossybox journey over the past year, then you will know that most boxes sell out super quickly, so I expect this one to do just that.

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Valentines Day 'Love Gift' with ECooking

Valentines day is on the horizon and over the next week, I am going to be sharing some amazing ideas to buy for the loved one in your life, even if it is yourself! Today is the turn of ECooking, a brand you will have seen featured on my blog a few times now because they are amazing and for Valentines Day, this Limited Edition the 'Love Gift' is a delight.

ECooking, if you are yet to discover them, are Denmark's fastest growing skincare brand and The 'Love Gift' contains two of Ecooking's bodycare essentials; a nourishing Shower Gel and luxurious Body Lotion and all for just £29 (rrp £44.50) and the come packaged in a recyclable box making them easier to gift.

The Shower Gel, which is designed to cleanse both the hair and skin, if you choose, the two-in-one body wash is gentle enough to use that it doesn't leave your skin feeling stripped of moisture.  

Ideal for all skin types, this product is enriched with a cocktail of organic and natural raw ingredients, it utilises the properties of Glycerin, Organic Aloe Vera and Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, which come together to gently eliminate dirt and impurities thus leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated, and if you so please, your hair looking shiny and healthy. It smells absolutely incredible too with the fresh scent of Orange, Lavender and Rose which lingers on the skin.

To compliment the Shower Gel, is  the luxurious Body Lotion, which is quite the product. 

Described as being a conditioning formula which enriches the skin with both softening and firming properties, it helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite while leaving the body feeling silky-smooth to touch.

Again, ideal for all skin types, this lotion is infused with two hero ingredients for the skin - Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide, both of which are known for their moisturising properties, with Hyaluronic Acid helping to work in the deeper layers of the skin and Niacinamide which helps to improve signs of cellulite, age spots and pigmentation. Added to that is the inclusion of Shea Butter, Argan Oil, Glycerin and Aloe Vera which also work to keep your skin hydrated and moisturised. As with the Shower Gel, this Lotion has the scent notes of Jasmine, Grapefruit and Orange Blossom which is just a delightful combination as it is both floral and fruity to give a fresh clean fragrance to linger on the skin.

This set, which will be available at both ecooking.com and Look Fantastic* is priced at £29

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CULT BEAUTY THE SELF CARE GOODY BAG 2021

When it comes to goody bags, Cult Beauty have some really impressive offerings and this The Self Care edit* is really calling my name, here is why?

This Cult Beauty goody bag is worth a massive £320 and in keeping with a lot of brands themes right it, it is all about self care and taking time for yourself, something we all definitely do need to be doing! 

Inside this goody bag, there is a total of 23 products from brands such as Augustinus Bader, Aveda, Drunk Elephant, Goop, REN and the impressively there is also a full size Sarah Chapman The Facialift tool which is worth £30.

CONTENTS

• REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Milk 50ml
• Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment Hair Oil 2ml
• Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi Shower Cream 50ml
• Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich 20ml
• Sarah Chapman The Facialift Tool
• NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Shine Clarifying Scalp Scrub 44 g
• Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray 15ml
• Spacemasks– Spacemask (1 x mask)
• Patchology Moodpatch Keep Smiling (1 x mask)
• HUM Nutrition 3 Day Glow Sweet Glow Gummies Pack (6 x gummies)
• 111Skin Y Theorem Day Cream NAC Y2 15ml
• Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform 5ml
• Healist Good Night Drops Discovery Size 200mg CBD 5ml
• Pause Well-Aging Complete Face Serum 5ml
• Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum 10ml
• Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment 25ml
• Augustinus Bader Face Oil Deluxe 2.2ml
• Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath 7.9ml in shade Peachy Plump FULL SIZE
• Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum 7ml
• Malin + Goetz Grapefruit Face Cleanser 10ml
• Cult Beauty Dual Sided Face Cloth (1 cloth)
• Verso Night Cream 15ml
• Goop 15% Glycolic Acid Overnight Glow Peel (1 x treatment)

You can’t help but admit that this is one super goody bag and to get your hands on it, it is free if you spend £170 across the Cult Beauty Website and use the code SELFCARE21* when you check out.

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