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  • The Cooling Glow’s Defence Moisturiser

    Body products are one of the easiest things that can be slipped in or out of a body care routine. Unlike some skincare products, you can use something on the body and know straight away whether your skin likes it or not. You can chop and change products without it causing issues to your body. At this moment of time I’m using various different body moisturisers, depending on my mood, including Glow’s Defense Moisturiser. This was included in their July Subscription Box.

    Glow’s Defence Moisturiser
    Why am I using this?

    I fancied a change! It’s very easy to stick to one, trusted body moisturiser for morning and evening use. But it can get boring! Changing up my body care routine using this was what I fancied and I was curious what this product was like anyway, so why not try it out?

    What is this supposed to do?

    Glow’s moisturisers are designed to be highly moisturising but not be too heavy or thick in consistency or on the skin. Ideal for dry skin, and comes in different versions which have different benefits to the skin. Defence is a cooling cream and can help as an insect repellent.

    Packaging

    This comes in a white pot with a screw top lid. Very simple in look, and will sit in any bathroom or bedroom. On a practical level, it means every bit of this moisturiser will be used with zero waste.

    Look & Texture

    Defence Moisturiser is white in colour, glossy, opaque and super smooth. It’s similar in consistency to a standard body lotion but a touch thicker as it’s not as liquid and runny.

    Fragrance

    Minty. Slightly sweet mint which is actually eucalyptus. Refreshing and super cooling but not too much where it smells and feels cold.

    On the skin

    I’m never shy using body moisturisers, I always use WAY too much! You don’t need much, as this rubs in effortlessly and you can feel the instant moisturising action straight away. It’s not heavy on the skin, it’s not oily but richer than many standard moisturisers I’ve used before. My skin afterwards looks healthy and hydrated but not shiny. And it doesn’t feel it either as it sinks in really well and makes the body feel protected. I could throw on my clothes straight away without them sticking to my skin.

    The fragrance of this is long lasting but becomes fainter over time. I love the scent of this on my skin! Especially during the warmer season of Summer because in a strange way it’s quite neutral and fresh and clean.

    Recommeded?

    This is a highly moisturising product which will leave your skin feeling hydrated without feeling weighed down. Slightly cooling on the skin but not cold, and I think this makes a great alternative to the usual body moisturisers and scents available on the market. A great one for the guys to use and/or those that don’t want specific fragrance types e.g floral, woody, fruity etc. It’s a beautiful product that does what it’s designed to do and only costs £6.00 for 110g and comes in three different versions:

    *Detoxify

    *Content

    *Defence

    These can be found on the website here for purchasing.

  • Tesco’s Soleil Sensitive SPF30 Sun Protection Lotion

    Sun creams and lotion aren’t the most interesting or exciting products when it comes to skin and body care, but they are important! They protect our skin from the damage that the sun can cause in the form of sunburn, ageing, dry skin and the more serious health issues such as skin cancer. So I always have one form of sun cream or lotion in my household that we all can use from top to toe. The latest one to sit in our bathroom is Tesco’s Soleil Sensitive SPF30 Fragrance Free Sun Protection Lotion. This cost £3.20 for 200ml.

    Tesco’s Soleil Sensitive SPF30 Fragrance Free Sun Protection Lotion
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this because the previous one we were using wasn’t available, so I needed an alternative. The branded ones were too expensive. It would be a costly mistake to pick one up and find that it didn’t agree with our skin and then have to buy a different one to replace it. So I opted for this at a lower price point. The fact Tesco’s Soleil Sensitive seemed ideal for sensitive skin was exactly what I wanted in regards to applying on my children. So sold!

    What are the key points to this sun protection?

    Tesco’s Soleil Sensitive has a high SPF of 30. It’s fragrance free and actually designed for sensitive skin. It provides both UVA and UVB protection (these are two different forms of radiation which can cause skin damage). This sun lotion is also water resistant. This means that it will still remain effective while the skin is wet e.g due to sweating, swimming, for a certain amount of time before the need to reapply.

    Packaging

    200ml comes in a flip bottomed white tube. It looks very simple and clean in appearance. It’s not flash but it’s practical and looks like a sun protection product.

    Consistency

    White in colour and looks very body lotion like but holds it shape. It’s not runny but liquid enough for application.

    On the skin

    I found the texture of this to be very similar to a standard body lotion, but the more it rubbed into my skin the less ‘silky’ it felt. It really did need to be rubbed in thoroughly, and I found more so if I applied it over another product e.g body lotion. It felt less smooth and a little more resistant to the rubbing in action. Colour wise, it’s important to mention my skin is brown. So I could see this giving my skin a white/almost purple tint to it. But this did disappear once rubbed in but it took a little work to do.

    On my skin, both face and body, it didn’t give a 100% natural look to it colour wise. But if I’m honest I don’t think it was noticeable to anyone else. Around the hair line needed a bit more attention to rub in but overall I had no issues with how this made my skin look. It looked moisturised but not greasy and it felt it too.

    I haven’t noticed any staining on my clothing. No irritation to my already irritated skin (thanks to the heat), and my children have been able to apply it to themselves and they haven’t moaned or look like they’ve colour changed.

    Recommended?

    Compared to my previous sun protection (Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced), this was more hard work to rub into the skin. It didn’t feel as glossy on the skin and also Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive has a more moisturising feel and look on the skin. But for what this is, the size, the price point, the effectiveness (performs fine while out in the sun) it does the job. If you’re looking for a budget sun protection lotion it’s worthwhile considering. And this can be used for all of the family. But be prepared to put your hands to work a little bit, especially if your colouring isn’t light!

    A very affordable sun protection product that is decent in quality.

  • July’s Round Up, What Products Did I Use?

    July. You are nearly over. Was this a good month? It was a busy month with the school year coming to an end and the constant weather changes made this month challenging. But I did enjoy using a selection of products over this time period because each one was so different. So what did I use in the month of July?

    Products I used in July
    Treacle Moon’s Sweet Berry Kisses Bath Salts

    Oh I’ve missed Treacle Moon’s bath salts! I was so pleased to see them in Boots because I haven’t seen or used these in such a long time! A foaming, fragrant and affordable bath treat which is great to use regularly or give to someone as part of a gift. One day I hope they release their salts in a bigger size so I can enjoy them daily.

    Treacle Moon’s Sweet Berry Kisses Bath Salts
    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter

    This was included in Glow’s March Subscription Box. Body butters are such a luxurious body moisturiser, and Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter is no exception. It melts like a dream, protective and moisturising and the smell is incredible! One of my favourite body butters I’ve ever used.

    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter
    Primark’s PS Love Opal Crush Eau de Toilette

    A budget friendly fragrance, good presentation and smells really nice. But Primark’s PS Love Opal Crush Eau de Toilette could have been a little more stronger in scent with better longevity. Still a good purchase for those who don’t like strong scents or to give to a pre/teen.

    Primark’s PS Love Opal Crush Eau de Toilette
    I Heart Revolution’s Chocolate Lip Scrub

    A fun product, smells and tastes amazing (don’t eat it!), but not my personal favourite because I’m not a lip scrub fan. I Heart Revolution’s Chocolate Lip Scrub is good for those who maybe are on the younger side and like cute packaging and scents. But I think there will be better lip scrubs out their on the market if used to help exfoliate and moisture the lips.

    I Heart Revolution’s Chocolate Lip Scrub
    Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil

    There’s not much you can buy for 69p, but Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil was a brilliant buy! Great size, naturally fragrant, light weight but very moisturising. 69p well spent!

    Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil
    Wild Deodorants

    A new brand and a new product for me is Wild’s deodorants. Sustainable packaging, contains natural ingredients, smells great and kept me fresh for hours.

    Wild travel sized deodorants

    So with another month drawing to a close I’m excited to see what products pop up in my stash in the month of August!

  • Good For Dry Skin? Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil

    One of the quickest and easiest way to keep the skin on the body in tip top condition is using some form of body moisturiser. We all have our likes and dislikes when it comes to which one we use and what type. One that I don’t think gets much attention is the body oil. It’s not my go to moisturiser but I’m always open minded to using one. My latest body care purchase actually is an oil. I’ve just slipped into my body care routine Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil bought from Home Bargains. For 125ml this cost a bargain busting 69p!

    Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this because it looked like an interesting product. After reading the ingredients on the packaging they all seemed geared towards moisturising which is a must. How it was presented came across quite wholesome and natural. Great size and the price was so low it was definitely worth buying!

    What is this supposed to do?

    Safa‘s Skin Therapy Oil is designed to moisturise the skin especially skin that is dry. It can also help improve the look and texture of marks including stretch marks and can be used on the body and face.

    Packaging

    125ml of oil comes in a plain, clear plastic bottle with a screw top lid. It looks quite similar to other oils that are aimed at dealing with scars and general imperfections on the skin. This comes boxed and definitely looks like it belongs in a health shop among natural products. It’s not the most glamorous looking presentation but it’s appealing in a holistic type of way.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients include Sunflower oil, Sweet Almond oil, Rosemary oil, Grapeseed oil, Soy Bean oil, Lavender oil and Calendula oil.

    Fragrance

    This has an aromatherapy type fragrance to it but it’s not strong and punchy. It’s quite relaxing in scent thanks to lavender being the prominent fragrance I can smell.

    Consistency

    This is quite a liquid oil. It’s not thick and very loose but colour wise looks very typical for what it is. It’s not particularly sticky and not heavy either.

    On the skin

    Although you can use this on the face and the body I use this just on my body. I’m quite generous with the amount I use so I probably use too much. But it glides over the skin easily and perfect if you want a quick application. The fragrance is there but it’s not distracting and strong. The oil gives my body a glow to it. A healthy, natural looking sheen rather than a greasy and oily appearance. It looks and feels moisturised without being tacky and I can put my clothes on pretty much straight away. This moisturisation lasts a good amount of time so using morning and evening is enough.

    My skin really likes this. It hasn’t irritated my already irritated patches of skin (which I was afraid of). In fact, it soothed it to a degree. If I really wanted to I could layer up and use a body lotion as well but there is no need as this does it’s job very well.

    Recomended?

    I can’t comment on how this deals with the look of marks because I haven’t used it long enough. But what it does as a moisturiser it does well. It’s one of those oils that isn’t messy to apply, quick to use, not greasy and lightweight compared to others on the market. If you like herbal/aromatherapy type scents you would like how this smells. This is a nice product which comes in a generous size, decent ingredients, sinks in well and is only 69p! So recommended 100%!