Thursday 11 April 2013

March Favourites, Empties and Misses!

Bonjour!

It's that time again ... got me some favourites, got me some empties and unfortunately a couple of  'hit and misses' ...




Bare Minerals Warmth - you can't tell from the pic but this is my tiny pot of Bare Minerals Warmth and it's practically empty (have a larger one waiting in the wings though!). Love this and really need to get a full review sorted - it adds colour to my face without any 'orange factor' going on!

The Body Shop Moringa Body Mist - I can't stop spraying this - addicted is the word. I'm useless at describing fragrance but this a heady - intoxicating in a good way - floral scent which lingers and I've used it copiously over the past few weeks when it's been so cold and miserable to cheer myself up! If anyone remembers the old 'Impulse' ads where the bloke passes out at the girls doorway - then I'm that girl ...!

Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator and Intensive Nourishing Treatment Mask - a couple of old favourites - the Exfoliator I use twice a week and  is super-gentle but effective in bidding goodbye to those dead skin cells - helps brighten and smooth. The Mask is a night-time treat and for plumping and soothing de-hydrated, grey tired skin - just did a full review here.

Alpha H Absolute Eye Complex - one of my go-to eye products in the morning - really wakes up the eye area - finished it earlier this month and luckily had another to open - full review here.

L'Oreal Elvive Full Restore 5 60 Second Saviour - coming to the end of this tube - it didn't transform my hair in 60 seconds, but did an 'ok' job after having been left on for 10/15 mins or so. I wasn't wowed by it though and think it's been replaced by a different masque in the L'Oreal range anyway.

Tresemme 24 Hour Sky High Plumping Powder - finished this little bottle (been re-purchasing this for quite a while) - can't seem to do without plumping powders these days for extra lift and oomph. I know some people hate the feel of this type of product in their hair but it doesn't bother me. I've just bought a new version from Tresemme try.

L'Occitane Limited Edition Ylang Ylang Hand Cream - a pressie from my mum almost finished - have had it in my handbag to use on the go and it's lasted ages as it's very concentrated - smells wonderful like all other L'Occitane products I've tried.

Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara - unfortunately a 'miss' for me - I know this is loved by many but it just didn't do anything for me certainly no volume, just a bit of definition - and I couldn't get on with the 'spoon brush' - just felt too flimsy for me to work with. Never mind.

Soap and Glory Peaches and Clean Deep Cleansing Milk - another 'miss' - shame - I've heard many good things about this product. I actually bought and first used it last year when my skin was really playing up - hoping it would help but I just didn't see any noticeable improvement - I put it away and forgot about it until recently when I ran out of Elemis Cleansing Gel. Thought I'd try and use it up as my morning face wash but again - I just didn't get it, no brighter complexion or improvement in pore appearance etc - I like the smell of the peaches but maybe it's better for a younger/oilier skin?

Couldn't let this month's faves go by without this lot ...


Mum cooked Easter Sunday dinner, Anglo-Indian style, with hot mince curry and rice with dhal and fried meatballs and potatoes - oh and some poppadoms! Very tasty it was too and exceedingly stuffed we all were afterwards! Centre pic is of Mum's Easter cake - not a traditional simnel but the inside was choc and vanilla rainbow cake with stacks of choc fudge icing on the top and vanilla buttercream round the sides. It's mums birthday soon and I'll have to attempt to make a cake for her but as you can see there's going to be a fair bit of pressure involved ...!

So that's this month's little lot - what did you stuff your face with over Easter?

Jen x

27 comments:

  1. ha ha I think I am more interested in the food than the beauty products for once! What a delicious feast!

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    1. Yep I don't blame you Sharron - it was delicious indeed! xx

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  2. I love the moringa smell so that spray would be right up my street! And love the look of these meatballs :)

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    1. Me too Gaelle - I'm truly addicted to it! My hubby ate too many meatballs and was so stuffed afterwards - serves him right! xx

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    1. Thanks Sandra - my mum is a fantastic cook - as you can see! xx

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  4. That food - Oh my! Makes me drool. I hear you on the mascara ! X

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    1. I know Claire - Mum's sunday dinners always have me drooling! Shame about the mascara - I had high hopes for it xx

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  5. Have you used any of the other Alpha H stuff and if you have, do you rate it?

    And I could eat the curry and the meatballs but not the cake - I'm not actually that much of a chocolate fiend but the rest, you can feed me!

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    1. I've used the Alpha H Balancing Cleanser - didn't see a huge amount of 'balancing' going on at the time - but it was quite a 'nice' creamy, gentle everyday cleanser. Also the standard Liquid Gold for a while - I didn't like the stingy feeling on my skin and felt it was a bit harsh for me - also didn't see anything wonderful happening so I gave up with it - and sent it back to QVC for a refund!

      I have a huge appetite for savoury/spicy food but also a ridiculous sweet tooth - I'm just an all round glutton! x

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  6. Ah I had heard good things about peaches and clean. May give it a miss! Cake looks delish, I may have to sneak a bit of the little's one's easter egg... x

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    1. Me too Sam - just not for me - you never know until you try I guess! The cake was marvellous - my mum makes a mean cake! xx

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  7. Yummm that food looks delish! There's a body shop body mist I really like too after spraying it in the shop but not sure which scent it is :S

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    1. It was Mez - wish I could cook like my mum - I need more working practice! Love the Moringa Mist - it's now one of my all time favourites! xx

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  8. That Easter cake looks amazing!! xx

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  9. OMG - I'm salivating looking at the food pictures! Knew I shouldn't have looked when I was so hungry. Good luck with the cake making - it's easy if I can do it! I failed Home Ec in school!! Loved all the reviews also - great to get an honest opinion. Bare Minerals are on my to-do list...you've reminded me. Have a good Sunday, Ax

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  10. Sorry Avril! I'll try with the cake but it won't be anything to write home about! Had a good Sunday thanks - hope you have too! xx

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  11. I'm a big fan of Liz Earle's Gentle Exfoliator, it's amazing stuff! Also agree about the S&G cleansing milk - tried it a couple of months ago and didn't do anything for me either :( P.S All that food looks so yummy! x

    Evelyn @ We Were Raised By Wolves

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    1. Thanks Evelyn - the food was fab! Shame about the S&G isn't it? xx

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  12. I was loving the look of all the beauty products and then I got to the food pics Oh My - can your Mum adopt me? ha ha. That hot mince curry looks to.die.for. nom nom nom x

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    1. I know - we've been spoiled rotter! Will have to get the recipe and do a post! x

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    2. Would love to have the recipe, so please do a post on it! x

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  13. That curry literally had my mouth watering! Yum!
    I like the Tresemme Plumping Powder too, it does the job although I do find it a little bit sticky and I definitely can't get away without washing my hair the next day.
    Have a nice weekend!
    Mel xx

    melswallofmirrors.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I know - Mum's curries always have my mouth watering Mel! I love the plumping powder but have to go easy with it - otherwise - as you say the hair is far too product laden! Hope you've had a good weekend! xx

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  14. I really want to try that liz earle mask. Have you tried maybelline colossal volume mascara. It's one of my all time favourites. I really love peaches and cream. I do have oily skin though. M xx

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  15. Such a shame about the face-wash - really wanted to like it! I have Maybelline Colossal in my stash as yet to open! xx

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