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Darphin Skin Mat Balancing Serum
It’s not often you come across a treatment serum designed to treat the concern of oily skin. Normally serums are designed for ageing, brightness, pores etc but this is purely to combat excess oil and shine whilst helping to tighten those pores. The photo above, with the product on the back of my hand, isn’t…
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Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner
Like many in the UK, I’m fairly new to Bioderma products and also like many, the Bioderma Micelle Solution Micellar Water was the first product I tried and fell in love with. The Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner is a lightweight serum designed to shrink pores and reduce excess surface oil and shine. With lashings of…
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Sampar First Hand Cream
Last weekend Sampar officially launched here in the UK. Hurrah! Sampar Glamour Shot is the product that initially brought me to the brand (you need this in your life) and with every new addition to my Sampar collection, I’ve not yet ceased to be impressed. Sampar First Hand Cream is a great anti-ageing handcream that…
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L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Moisture Mask
You may have caught my review from a few weeks back covering the core products of the L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Collection, and now I’m here with the fabulous brightening and hydrating mask. The power behind the range is the Immortelle essential oil extract which has been scientifically documented in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology…
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Deliplus Stylius Espuma Extra Fuerte Styling Mousse
If you follow me on Twitter or Google+ then you’ll have seen me ranting and raving about my 0,80€ hair mousse. Well here it is, the Deliplus Stylius Espuma Styling Mousse from Mercadona supermarkets in Spain. The product is endorsed by renowned, Valencian hair stylist, Tono Sanmartín; famous for his larger than life styles and…
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The Body Shop Brazil Nut: It’s Back
Finally! This was the one discontinuation a few years ago by The Body Shop that truly broke my heart, but it’s back… Back with a vengeance. The range is bigger than ever and there’s still more to come. It’s like sugar, vanilla, nuts, caramel and toffee rolled into one but it’s certainly not at all…
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LUSH Ocean Salt Facial Scrub
I continue to be more and more impressed by facial skincare from LUSH, a brand I only ever revered for bath and body care. After the sadly limited edition Buche de Noël Solid Cleanser from last Christmas and now this, I’m becoming a bit of a convert to say the least. I’ve said it once,…
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REN Clarifying Toning Lotion
A great new product from REN and finally, a great natural and effective alternative to one of my favourite products in the world. It feels completely neutral on the skin but leaves it feeling smooth and ready for moisture. Designed for a combination to combination/oily skin type, this gentle chemical exfoliator uses a natural form…
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4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit
New for 2013 is the first formlation variation of the classic 4711 formula since 4711 Nouveu Cologne. Despite it’s ‘pinkness’, its a very light, unisex fragrance that will wear well during any hot summer weather. 4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit comes in a stunning 170ml, textured glass bottle. It’s solid to hold and…
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Nivea Men Invisible For Black & White Deodorant
It was only the other morning as I was using this, I realised “Why on earth have I never featured it on the site?” It is without a doubt, the best deodorant I’ve discovered and I’ve certainly used many. Boys smell. Fact. Particularly if underarm hair isn’t kept well trimmed and well scrubbed but men…
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