Tuesday 27 December 2011

Body Shop Spiced Vanilla Gift Set Review (PART 1)

Hello all you joyous readers! How are you? Today is going to be a review day, and I have a great gift set that I would like to rave about, below. I received this gift set for Christmas from a family member, and boy, I love it so far! I have been alternating each of the products, by using one product and then using the next one. So far I have only used two of them, but keep reading to find out my thoughts. Well, onto today’s post!

The Body Shop is a favorite of mine, as I am always buying products from there. Actually, one of the brushes in my makeup tutorial posts is from the Body Shop. As soon as I saw this wonderful gift set, I was itching to use the products. I believe that this set is limited edition, so it may not be available year round. The full name of the gift set, is the Body Shop Spiced Vanilla Shower Scrub & Moisture Collection. It comes in a gold octagonal clear-lidded tin. 


Inside the tin, you will find four products:
Spiced Vanilla Shower Gel 250 ml
Spiced Vanilla Soap 100g
Spiced Vanilla Body Butter 50 ml
Spiced Vanilla Body Scrub 50 ml



In my opinion, the spiced vanilla scent of the products, embodies the whole spirit of Chirstmas and the winter season. It makes you think of gingerbread houses, the fluffy snow of the first snowfall, and even sleeping in during a snow storm.

The first product I tried, was the shower gel. It gives you a very thick and rich lather, and moisturized my skin very nicely. They give you a good amount of shower gel, which should last about a few months or so, depending on whether you use it every day, or swap it out for a bar of soap once in a while. It did not irritate my skin, as a lot of body washes do, and it left my skin feeling soft and lightly scented.

The second product I had tried, was the body butter. I have not tried a body butter until now, and I have to say that it was a very good first impression. It’s very creamy and smooth, and does have that “buttery consistency”, until you gently apply it on your skin. Again, it smells very wonderful, and moisturized my skin exceptionally well. I felt as if the body butter outdid my regular body moisturizers, which it sure did. I might consider switching over to the Body Shop’s body butters from now on! My skin felt baby soft, and did not get irritated by the scent at all.

Though I have yet to try the remaining two products in the set, I will put an updated post, with my thoughts on the other products in the set. Overall, I would definitely recommend these products to anyone, as I have sensitive skin, and did not have any negative skin reactions to the products. Well, there you go! I hope this partial product review helped some of you readers out! Look out for the second part of this product review. Thank you for reading.



**WARNING- This product does contain nut ingredients, so if you are allergic, please use your own discretion. I just want you all to be safe, ALWAYS read the label.**



Happy Holidays



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Sunday 25 December 2011

It's Christmas :D

Hello my festive readers! How are all of your holidays (if you have them) are going? I've been enjoying my holiday time with my family and friends- and cherishing all the free time I have for doing absolutely nothing when I feel like it.What have you readers been up to? I hope you don't have too much homework to catch up on.  Well, enough writing for now, I are too much turkey and I am starting to feel sleepy. Enjoy the rest of the holiday season, and thank you for reading.

Happy Christmas,

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Tuesday 20 December 2011

Beauty Tips: Fact or Myth?

Hello my fabulous readers! How are all of you? I am currently putting together a few other posts for you guys, as I have not put anything exciting up for a while. This post is something that is based around the age-old debate of what is said to be true, and what is not said to be correct. I hope it makes you think about the tips you have heard over the years. Well, onto today’s post!



 
The field of beauty is constantly evolving and expanding, even as I type. We all go through the process of trial and error until we get what we want out of the experiments. Sometimes, we try to see how well a method will work, and will keep using that method over and over again, to achieve the same results. When satisfactory results are achieved, the information gets passed onto our peers and then becomes the accepted way of doing something. When it comes to beauty advice, the water can get a little muddy, and it can be hard to see past all the rumours and truths flying around. Keep reading below to see a few surprising facts and myths. Just as a reminder, I am not a physician, a registered expert of any kind, or a health professional. So please read and use your own discretion when researching. Well, enjoy!



Tip#1- Fact or Myth?: Use a washcloth on your face to scrub out all the acne-causing bacteria. This will make your face brighter, and acne free.

MYTH- Okay, so for some of your, this is one of the most useless tips you have ever heard about. Others may use this tip daily. The only problem? Scrubbing acne-prone or any type of skin with a washcloth can actually irritate your skin and cause damage to your skin as well. Also, it can make your face dry and red, from all the scrubbing. I know, I made a post about using a washcloth as an exfoliator, but there is a proper way to use it in that way. I remember reading an old beauty book in the library. It was full of tips and tricks, and one that I remember was “scrubbing your face hard with a hot washcloth will make you skin acne free and clear”.  If you really want to try to heal some acne on your face/body, try lathering up your favorite cleanser, and gently gliding your fingers over the specific area. Your fingers should not feel like they are rubbing your skin, you should feel your skin under your fingers, but do not apply a lot of pressure. This may contribute to achieving clear skin, as you may have been irritating your face too much with all the scrubbing.



Tip#2- Fact or Myth?: -All moisturizers are the same, there is  no difference between any of them. Buy any and it should make you skin clear and soft.
MYTH- This is actually untrue, as many moisturizers are built around certain skin types. From experience, I can tell you that not all moisturizers work the same. I once bought a moisturizer meant for dry skin, thinking that it does not really make a difference, but my face began getting small patches of spots on places I do not usually get them, such as my cheeks. I have oily/combination and sensitive skin (if that is even possible) so I now know how to tailor my skin routine to suit my skin.



Tip #3-Fact or Myth?: For many people, toner can be a waste of cash. Skip using this product, it will save you money.
FACT- Toner has been excessively marketed for years, claiming to be a vital part of an individual’s cleaning regimen. A lot of people still buy toner, because advertisements tell consumers that their skin needs it. If you do not use toner, you are not missing anything, though others may argue that your skin may not be completely “clean” without it. If you really want to use a toner, try asking a dermatologist for more information. Also, toners may end up over-drying the skin, as cleansers are more efficient than their predecessors.



Tip#4-Fact or Myth?:You can open and close your pores by using heat/cold.
MYTH- Based on the research I have done (and the biology classes I have taken) your pores do not open and close. They do not have muscle attached to it, so how could it open and close? A lot of companies market products that can open/close your pores. It seems kind of silly to me. It may seem as though a product is affecting the size, but most likely it isn’t. Many reputable mediums over the years have reported that you cannot open and close your pores.



Tip#5-Fact or Myth?: Toothpaste is a good way to get rid of spots on your face, just leave it on overnight and  it be gone the next morning.
MYTH- Using toothpaste on your face, may sound like a good idea, but in reality, it can irritate and temporarily damage your skin, as it can give people rashes on their faces. However, it does work on some people. I wouldn’t recommend it, the chemicals may be too harsh to use on your face. Using it on your teeth or to polish silver is good enough.



Well, there you have it! This post was a bit lengthy, but I will try to make it a bit shorter with more myths/facts next time I do this type of post. If you have any questions, or want to point out any inaccurate information, feel free to contact me through the comments section, twitter, or my Electric Advice page. Stay tuned, as I will have a new post ready for you all soon. Enjoy your holidays, and thank you for reading.


Happy Holidays



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