Soap and glory haul

So while I was looking in boots yesterday I came across these soap and glory products and I thought I would buy and see what they were like . Link here .http://www.soapandglory.com/
First I came across a bubble bath
Calm one calm all . Rrp £5.50 500ml
This is a body lotion and bubble bath all in one product .deluxe formula comes with a built-in body lotion plus lemon balm, mallow extracts and moisture-magnetising skin conditioners to smooth you while they soothe you.   Called the pink range original . 
easy to use just run a couple of cap fulls in the bath 

Next up is the foaming fruity body scrub . £8 250ml

Get fresher, smoother and softer skin with fig powder, pumice, peppermint oil, lemonade tree liquid, what ever that may be . orange water-juice and vitamin balls Scented with our new Fruitingo fragrance.i found this very zesty and citrusy not sickly sweet.
This was a bit coarse and not as smooth a scrub that I was used to but I suppose a good standby product.

Next up is face soap and clarity
3 in 1 daily detox vitamin c daily wash .
Rrp £7.00 250ml
A high-tech, gentle non-drying foaming facial wash, formulated with complexion-friendly, easy-rinse surfactants and special Superfruit plum skin brightening complex.
Easy to lather up and very refreshing lovely product

Last up is the wipes . Off your face
25 wipes rrp £ 4.50
Off Your Face cleansing cloth face wipes provide 3-in-1 cleansing, toning and skin smoothing for removing makeup, dirt, oils and dead skin.

Overall there fairly basic products but have a cult younger product following amount younger people .
Glad to of tried them and sampled but they are sickly sweet . I think the fact it was all so pink didn't infuse me .
So do you use these products what do you think , feel .

january detox glossy box 2013

Hello everybody . I've been waiting patiently  for my monthly boxes , and first off is glossybox .
It arrived and I was abit undecided as I've seen some bloggers boxes both different . Then I'd seen on Facebook many wernt happy so thought I'd wait and then decide .

Glossybox uk is available from here . http://www.glossybox.co.uk/  for £10 a month . 

So here's my box , you get 5 products a month sometimes a full size one , or travel size , or sample size , or sachet , and every now and again you get a little gift freebie .

Glossybox detox January 

This month is a little different as we got this new fold out menu as oppose to a card and its better with more information on , also has a little detox piece included .

Inside glossybox detox January 

So first up I got the premae balance rescue face tonique.
A refreshing face toner , mattifies and rejuvenates congested skin , contains lemongrass and sandlewood oil, rose water , strips through dirt without stripping the skin of excess oils .
Really easy to use apply with a cotton pad after cleansing .

Premae skincare balence rescue face tonique

Then we have up is . Monu renu flash relax mask.
A lovely gel which boosts the skin and contains ginseng,magnesium . To help relax the lines away. It also has vitamin c & b5 which helps with the skins moisture balancing it out .also paraban free for sensitive skin users.
ease of use is great - apply all over face aVoiding eyes and mouth area leave on for 5-10 mins then remove with warm water . Use weekly .

monu renu flash relax mask

Vichy normaderm 3in1 cleanser .
An all rounder in that its a multitasker of a product.
This is a really easy and soft foaming gel that can be used as a cleanser, exfoliator,mask,contains clay so a good mask product .
Everyday use apply to set face , rinse of with warm water .
As a mask - apply a thin layer onto the skin leave on for 5 mins then wash off.

vichy normaderm 3in1 cleanser

Next up another mask . Sanctuary spa active reverse thermal transformation mask.
This is a truely instant product with out the Botox jab .its a 2 step mask ,it claims after 4 weeks it shows visable results ,less lines , wrinkles, smoother tighter , glowing skin .
To use smooth the serum liberally over the skin then massage layers of the clay mask over the top to give that warming heated effect,once it feels like its cooled down about 15 minutes , rinse off with water and pat dry .

sanctuary spa active reverse thermal transformation mask

We have next the Jason lips bee healthier.
The Jason brand name means healer in Greek .
This contains therapeutic blends of formulas ,wholesome natural ingredients .contains vitamins e , green tea extract ,organic aloe Vera,Shea butter,sweet almond oil .

jason lips bee healthier balm

Finally a freebie to help is relax and get some sleep . A lovely eye mask .

glossybox uk eye mask

So generally I'm quite happy with this box as its got lots of masks and I will use everything in it . As a detox box I can't see why a lot of people are so annoyed with . But there will always be good boxes and not so good boxes . I'm amazed really January boxes are usually shocking . So did you get the same box as me , or different let me know . What type of products were you expecting in a detox box . I'm sure I will reply to your comments . So ill say good bye for now and see what February's box brings . Feel free to follow my blog thank you .

Lush limited shop haul

Hello everybody I popped into my new local store and grabbed a few things. as i had to return my happy happy joy joy conditioner due to a bad batch it was so runny and it was bubbling away . Well I ended up being given my money refunded as all the ones in store were the same batch and they were like mine . So I thought I would grab some grass shower gel for my son . Unfortunately it makes me sneeze non stop but is lovely and thick .Contains neroli,bergamot ,wheatgrass.seasalt.deep green in colour and oozes fresh summer walks.

Also I discovered that I have neglected to by any dusting powders for years since
Contains cocoa butter and jasmine but not over strong and sinks into the skin quickly.

So I brought some silky underwear it smells so nice but I don't like the new

Idea of putting it in bottles the sprinkler on the drums was far better and less waste full. But it's still very cheap unlike most things that have had huge price increases in lush .

So long joliebox uk hello birchbox uk

So 2 months ago I said that joliebox had gone down hill with the sachets , and that birchbox was gonna take over in January . I was right we just been told . But what I would like to know is we pay more over here than say USA . So my question is are we going to have better consistency of boxes or as I fear we will not . When I first contacted them when they first merged they said it was to introduce the European products to USA . And as we all were asking if that meant we too could be getting the likes of nars and the like it was put across as NO .
So I feel we are maybe going to get the raw end of this deal while if you look at what birchbox USA have had in boxes since the merge are slightly better .
also are we going to see the boxes more and more likely like glossybox as birchbox have 4-5 different variants of boxes a month . I do hope not .
so how do you all feel about them being birchbox uk .
I think proof will tell and we all blog about them upon receiving .
Thank you reading and feel free to comment I would also like your views on birchbox boxes if you are outside the uk please.
Tell me why birchbox are the top of the boxes and if your views have changed . I would love to see test tube boxes set up in the uk .

Notd

Hello everybody Just a little post to show you all my currant love of Stonehenge by nails inc .
I love it the blue is one of the best , I can't wait for the denim range to get released. I also prefer nails inc as it lasts and I don't seem to have chips appear . This photo is with just one coat . I also got Cornwall in the feather range in blue but don't seem to wear it as much wrong time of year . Any way here are my nails of the day

my little nails inc haul in store

hello everybody .
so today i popped into fenwicks  to see if i could grab another polish as I've got one but need a back you know how it is anyway ,
So today I got another blue concrete polish Stonehenge £12

Next up grabbed some polish remover am impressed with these . £6.95

Next I got a lovely new magnetic star polish in the west end lovely deep purple £13

and finally got my green polish bruton mews . I've been looking for just the right shade of green I think I'm there unless any of you could suggest a deep green for me to try. £11

And of course another free gift , but seriously could we have some different boxes now

hotel chocolat cocoa Juvenate beauty spa range

hello everyone, so i thought i would do you a little blog about hotel chocolates new beauty range.
i had an email via my tasting club introducing there fabulous new range .
i popped into Canterbury and thought i would see if they had any,they did and i had a good sample of the products and brought a couple to start .
so cocoa juvenate is a range to each formulate a product to protect,renew,enliven,and uplift.the invigorating scents evoking the refreshing tang of a freshly cut cocoa pod. so not all the cocoa is reserved for there chocolate they now use for there spa and beauty products.
so

  

revive hand and body lotion £18.00 340ml
steal a moment each day to protect and treat your skin ,
made with hand picked premium ingredient's organic west Indian cocoa butter,babussa and mango seed oil
i found this drying and it is over scented by cocoa butter.

next up the revive body oil (for all you argon oil lovers)£25.00 100ml.
sublimely sleek skin,is guaranteed this is a rich body oil that nourishes and sculpts.
use generously into dry skin the green coffee oil helps eliminate toxins in the skin.
made with premium ingredients organic west Indian cocoa butter,Moroccan argon oil, green coffee oil,used to help ,smooth,sculpt the silhouette.
i quite liked this as it feels thicker than normal oils and does blend in worked better on damp skin so never felt greasy.

 revive body butter,£20.00 185ml
scrumptious deep nourishing
premium ingredient's are organic west country cocoa butter,,morroccan argan oil to help nourish,soften,smooth skin.smooth generously over skin.
it felt like butter being rubbed over the skin ,the smell of cocoa butter was strong and it wasn't that easy to smooth into skin.

revive hand cream £18.00 100ml.
hard working hands need to remain youthful,soft,protected.this is a super rich cream that easily absorbs so no slippy fingers.
unfortunately i trialled for 3 days and found very drying on my hands.
premium ingredients are organic west Indian cocoa butter,Shea butter, mango seed oil, honey,bear berry extract to help smooth ,it smelled nice the honey came through and a kind of sweetness helped cover the cocoa butter smell.

revive candle £30.00 200g
inspired by the cocoa juvenile spa,set among the cocoa groves of rabot estate,saint Lucia.an invigorating scent very uplifting and enlivening fusion,bergamot,green tea,citrus notes,with jasmine ,neroli,rose,
this is lovely but i have one on order i just feel the price is trying to compete with others on the market and many are a better product .will see once i burn it compared to cold in store.

revive hand and body wash £18.00 340 ml
this is a rich bubbly lather body wash,leaves the skin scented with an aroma of fresh cocoa pods.
premium products are cocoa extract,honey,cane sugar,
use on damp skin and massage in ,
this felt really creamy once lathered on but the lingering after scent  wasn't there for long unfortunately.

revive body polish,£20.00 185ml.
body exfoliates will buff dull skin,leaving it smooth,soft,radiant,
made with premium  ingredients  organic west Indian cocoa butter,cocoa shell granules,cane sugar.
massage into damp skin to buff away dull tired skin.always massage in the direction of the heart. to encourage circulation and blood flow.
 i liked this the scrubbiness was just right  and left the skin tight bit firm.

revive lip balm.£7.00 8ml
this little pot of magic is a guardian angel for your skin,deep nourishing,protecting,softening,your lips
premium ingredient's include organic west Indian cocoa butter,Shea butter,sunflower oil,vitamin e,

uses lips ,elbows,knees,heels,cuticles.
so a general body all rounder balm nothing different from any other balms ,

all in all i found this to be very over powering in cocoa butter but some like the balm and candle and body scrub are fairy certain will be a good buy .price wise they are as other companies,
if any of you out there thought it might smell of chocolate you will sadly be disappointed I'm afraid .he shop has had people ask if it is flavoured .hotel chocolate also do not send you samples to review but myself and the manager inshore had a good go and as i fought some of the products and ordered the candle she gave me sample sachets so i could use for a couple of days and review in my own home ,sachets are 5ml size so feel free to ask in store.

so i hope this have given you a little insight into the range. have any of you brought any of this range tell me what you think.

thank you for reading .