Gatineau Aquamemory Moisture Replenish Eye Roll-on

Evening all!  You may wonder why I'm posting this on a Friday night?  There's an 'important football match' on the box - need I say more?!

Anyway - just wanted to tell you about one of my favourite eye care products.  My mum very kindly gave me this little gem last summer to take on holiday and I've used it ever since!  I often have de-hydrated skin - particularly round the eyes - and this really helps. 

"One of France's premium beauty brands, Gatineau is acknowledged by industry experts for its expertise and use of cutting-edge technology.

Gatineau combines science and nature to achieve the very best results for your skin, harnessing plant and marine extracts and the most innovative biotechnology to create its skincare ranges."

The Gatineau Aquamemory Range is, as the name suggests, all about hydration, particularly important around the delicate eye area.  It can be applied under or over make-up.  I use this every morning either on it's own or for an extra boost together with another eye product and also sometimes re-apply in the day if I feel puffiness round the eye area.  The rollerball has an instant 'cooling' effect and as long as you don't squeeze the tube too much, dispenses just the right amount of product so you don't overuse - the tube lasts for ages (always a good thing!).  I then just gently pat the fluid round the orbital bone and it sinks in really easily and feels great!

"...this ultra-fresh fluid is paraben and silicone-free and was specially formulated to help to hydrate and smooth the delicate skin of the eye contour."

Gatineau products are available from various online beauty retailers such as Feel Unique and Salon Skincare  and there are also sometimes special offers at QVC - such as the Gatineau Aqaumemory Eye Roll-On Duo and the Gatineau Lip & Eye Care Duo (that looks like one to watch!).

Ah well - back to listening to 'give over ref!' and 'don't you give it away now you great donkey!' and 'other things' I can't repeat on here!  And it's only half time ...


Jenny x

Jergens Naturals Offer!

So if you've just read the last post on my hand creams you may be wondering 'What's Going On?' - as sung by the late/great Marvin Gaye.  If you haven't then don't worry about it!

Anyway - couldn't resist picking these up from Boots last week as they were half price!

They're both easily absorbed.  Both smell good, the Extra Softening smells 'creamy', whereas the Ultra Hydrating has a much fresher scent.  These are pretty light in texture and although maybe not rich enough for my 'extra dry hand days' - they're fine for normal-ish hand days (if that makes sense)!

As you can (almost) see - loads of natural ingredients inside - 95 and 96% .

At £1.27 each for 75ml with the current offer I can afford to slap it on and Get It On!

 

Sorry couldn't resist!

Jenny x  

Hand Cream Horde!

Ok - I know this is going to look ridiculous but I have loads of hand creams and here's my stash - is this normal or do most of us own this many?  I'd be interested to hear!

As we know, the appearance of our hands shows our age and all that, my hands look like they belong to someone much older! Their condition can range from pretty dry (on a good day), to sore, chapped and eczema prone.  The fact that I'm an avid hand washer is not helped by the seemingly unending cold weather (in May!!), a Cavalier King Charles spaniel and two guinea pigs! And I know that we should apply our hand cream as often as possible throughout the day, but sometimes - between domestic chores - there just isn't chance!     

I've used loads of different hand creams and obviously have my favourites, which I'll try and post on at some stage.

Here's one of them nearly empty!

Jenny x

Liz Earle Make Up!

Launching 8th May so not long to go now!!!

Liz Earle TV - Colour Press Launch 

Just can't wait .........!

Jen x

Sunday Dinner Anglo-Indian Style!

This week's 'Sunday Dinner' was Mum's Pork Vindaloo curry and rice (with peas, as you can see). It was superb!

This is not the 'in your face' (if you'll pardon the expression!) red-hot vindaloo that you sometimes get in restaurants.  Mum is a 'subtle' cook and somehow manages to create extremely aromatic dishes without overdoing the 'chilli hot' factor. 

I must try and get some recipes together at some stage - however, in the meantime, for a taste of the culinary experience take a look at my brother's blog here -  Gourmet Gorman. 

Enjoy! x