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Product Review: Botanical Essence No. 1 From Liz Earle
It's no secret that I'm a huge Liz Earle fan. Besides adorning her face, bath and body products, I often turn to her books for at home remedies and advice on essential oils. So when I heard that she was launching her first ever fragrance after three years in development called Botanical Essence No.
Powerhouse Hit the Deck Workout System
Powerhouse Hit the Deck ($20) is a new workout system that you can do "anywhere, anytime, with no fitness equipment needed." It's made up of 35 color-coded cards and an interval timer. Each card has a strength/cardio exercise on it, and its color denotes the exercise's level of difficulty.
Charles Worthington Results Balancing Act Dry Shampoo
I've had a bottle of Charles Worthington Results Balancing Act Dry Shampoo (£4.55) in my closet for some time now, but didn't try it out until last week. Boy am I bummed out that I waited so long — this product is nothing short of a savior in a bottle!
I'll start by telling you how awesome it smells.
Product Review: Sedu Pro Shortie Mini-Styler Iron
I have two new best friends. Their names are PetSugar and Sedu. You see, Pet recently introduced me to Sedu's Pro Shortie Mini Styler Iron ($50), an amazing little flat iron that was free with a $100 purchase she had made on Folica.
Product Review: Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment
A few weeks ago I was introduced to Ojon, a haircare company that specializes in nourishing hair treatments derived from the Ojon palm tree located in the forests of Central America. The tree produces a special oil that is harvested and extracted from its nuts, and when used on your hair, it helps to dramatically improve the condition and texture.
Their star product is the Restorative Hair Treatment (£38) packaged in a tub as a solid substance, however, once it comes in contact with your skin, it liquefies.
Product Review: Bliss Manicure's Best Friend
I've been completely addicted to Manicure's Best Friend from Bliss (on sale now for £7.50) ever since my best friend introduced me this tiny, yet precious cuticle cream a couple of weeks ago. It's been my saving grace for dry, swollen, red cuticles and it's amazing how much it prolongs the life of my manicures — I'm talking three, maybe even four days!
Maybe you don't pick and peel like I do, but after doing dishes and chores regularly, my cuticles tend to become cracked and straggly.
Product Review: HerCut, Made Just For Your Haircut
In an attempt to offer a new twist in the haircare market, HerCut, a line of products tailored to the form and shape of your actual haircut, launches online today. Earlier, most of you said you'd at least give it a try, but as expected, there were some rumblings about whether or not these products could actually work, as they eschew something rather important when it comes to your hairstyle — its texture.
HerCut offers five styling "Catalysts" ($22 each) that pump out a cream on one side and a gel on the other, to complement the foundation of the haircut (think multichambered toothpaste dispensers).
Fragrance Review: Origins Ginger Essence
Have you ever fallen truly, madly and deeply in love with a fragrance? I have a slew of secret weapon scents up my sleeve for various occasions like when I want a guy to notice me, when I want to feel irresistible and when I'm in the mood for some carefree, me time. So when I discovered Ginger Essence from Origins, a fragrance that actually warms your skin, I just had to have it, and I've been wearing it everyday since.
Product Review: Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing System
One of my besties from the states just came for a visit and she brought with her an amazing beauty gadget that I haven't yet seen sold in the UK (thank goodness for overseas shipping). Since I was completely blown away by this electric exfoliator and cleansing contraption, I just had to share it with you! The Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing System ($200 about £120) is a hand held device that you use twice a day to help loosen up to six times the amount of excess dirt, oil and makeup that normal soap and water don't remove.
Product Review: BeautyZZZ Silk Pillowcase
When it comes to "beauty" pillowcases that promise miracles, like the copper-infused pillowcase to reduce wrinkles and acne, or the contoured Anti-Wrinkle Beauty Pillow, do you buy into the hype? I know I'm leery, so when I tried out the BeautyZZZ Silk pH Balance Pillowcase ($47), I took it all with a grain of salt.
The hypoallergenic covering, available at Fred Segal Studio Beauty Mix stores, supposedly aids in preventing dark circles under the eyes, boosts the body's immune system, and helps keep skin and hair hydrated.
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