Got a terrible migrane girls, can barely see a thing. So no new posts for now whilst I take a nap and sleep it off tonight. Bear with me, I’ve got some gorgeous goodies to show you. A couple of Hedex and Berroca will sort me out for tomorrow!
If you don’t want to get too wrinkly, said the Prune to the Pineapple, then stay out of the sun!
Alas, no one has ever said that to me, not a prune or a pineapple because I live in England, and a rain sodden part of the country too. Sun would be a fine thing.
Nevertheless, friends I have from the sunnier climes are quite religious with SPF. Indeed, in Asia, the UV Milk is a popular addition to the daily skincare routine.
So I’ve decided that I need protection. We all need some protection. Don’t let any boy tell you different.
So I got this – Biore UV Moist Face Milk:
I actually wanted the Sofina UV Cut Milk but it was too expensive. Just sayin’.
They say:
Superior lightweight UV block for face, Moisturising Formula. Offers SPF50+/ PA+++, also an ideal moisturising makeup base, it prevents skin from drying due to UV rays and air-conditioning to keep skin smooth and supple.
The Biore UV range comes in three variations, Moist (purple lid), Perfect (white lid) and Bright Face (Pink Lid). I got moist because of my dry skin.
The key thing about these UV ‘milks’ is that they are far lighter in texture than the SPF’s we are used to in England. The texture is mega light despite offering a ridiculously high level of protection.
When I used to get sun cream it left a white slick on the skin – and I’m talking fairly costly brands too, still quite haven’t got the daily facial sunscreen just right.
Now, you have to shake this stuff before it comes out of the bottle to get the water/oil amalgamation (that must be in my top 5 of favourite words) to bind together.
One thing I’m not too fond of with these UV milks is that I find they are a little shimmery when first applied to the skin. This does settle and it does go under make up, but even so, its not ideal.
Another downside (and this is the case with a lot of UV Milks) is the inclusion of alcohol - this makes the product dry faster on the skin. Its present in quite a lot of Japanese products but its not ideal if you are dry already.
The texture: [click to read more…]
I am always on the look out for new shampoo and conditioners to care for my dry hair and sensitive scalp. Aromatherapy Associates caught my eye because it looks like something a posh hotel in Soho would have….or something.
Even that brown in the logo is posh.
So I picked up the Balance Shampoo and Conditioner from the Brand Alley Sale (it was about £4 each) with free shipping.
They Say:
* Gentle, mild shampoo with pure with ylang ylang, geranium and patchouli essential oils.
* Keeps the scalp in good condition.
* Essential oils have traditionally been used in hair care for hundreds of years.
* Suitable for all hair types, particularly on a normal to oily scalp.
So I love the packaging – its gorge, and apparently the aromatherapy side of it should look after my scalp.
However I look at the Shampoo and ingredient number two is Sodium Laureth Sulfate – its mildly irritating on me. Not too happy about that.
This stuff at normal retail prices is £12.25 for 200ml so not a very cheap shampoo and conditioner… [click to read more…]
I am thinking of creating a Blog Sale page on the blog. As you know occasionally I have blog sales to keep my stash under check. Usually these post disappear into a confusing pile of mush so I was thinking of transferring things that aren’t sold on the day to page on its own and adding odd items as they come up to it. This way people can browse randomly without the pressure of just one big blog sale at a fixed time?
Yay or Nay?
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