Garnier Ultimate Blends Silky Smoother Duo

I'm very fickle when it comes to hair care- rarely loyal to any brand or product but recently I've repurchased this duo for the wonders it did to my hair. Its the Garnier Ultimate Blends Silky Smoother shampoo and conditioner which were released to the market last year. So last year I was preparing my hair for my mums wedding, I was growing it out and lightening it so I could have it styled for the big day as her bridesmaid. I was having a terrible time with knotty lengths and brittle ends and I needed a nourishing product that didn't weigh my hair down. I bought this pair on a whim as a new release that claimed to do everything I needed.

 'Creamy, blissfully fragranced Shampoo blended with Madagascan Vanilla milk and Brazilian Papaya extracts, leaves hair clean, manageable and feeling revitalised'  

It worked wonders for me - I could pass my tangle tamer straight through my hair and it was silky smooth despite being regularly colour treated. And come the big day, my hair was healthy and shiny and ready to be put up just as I'd planned.

 Now, almost a year on, I spotted them on offer - full size bottles for £1.94 each and had to have another go! Now bare in mind I have only had one hair cut since the wedding last July, and that was in October but I think my hair is looking pretty silky and smooth if you ask me! This is after one use of the product (I lather, rinse, repeat then leave the conditioner on for a minute or two) and simply blow dried with my paddle brush! I'm impressed Garnier!

Have you tried any of the Ultimate Blends range? What's your favourite?

My Skin Saviours

I have seriously struggled with my skin over the winter period. I usually struggle with makeup sitting nicely due to the constant changes between central heating and the cold outside but this winter period has seen serious cystic acne type spots - not seen on me since my teens! My chin and around my mouth and even along my jaw has been congested and sore with under skin spots  - I was at a loss at what to try and solve it! I jumped straight for salicylic/hyaluronic products but I feel they did nothing for me except dry out my skin as I saw no improvements at all.

My conclusion was to just go back to basic simple skincare and just nourish my skin - it was sore, scarred and uneven. I turned to my favourite range in Boots and a no frills moisturiser and after 2 weeks my skin is reaping the benefits!

Boots Botanics Ultra Calm Skin Relief Serum 30ml £8.99

This product lives up to its name entirely. I quietly gets to work on soothing the skin but in a no frills way - it has no particular scent or stand out feature, it just promises to reduce skin sensitivity within two weeks. The product is scientifically proven to work, containing calming marshmallow and redness reducing liquorice and linden flower. I wasn't expecting miracles as it is a fairly  budget product but it has truly stunned me! I have no active blemishes, no dry patches and I think my scarring is reduced - I wish I took before and after photos just to show how well its worked! It also comes in a super handy tube with a pump so you get measured uses. I like to use 2 pumps currently to generously cover my face and neck.

Boots Simply Sensitive Hydrating Moisturiser 125ml £2.79

I've always bypassed this range of skincare as it seemed too basic and maybe not very effective - it reminded me of my early teens just getting into basic skincare of the cucumber scrub & moisturiser! But I continued on my theme of sensitive skin to calm my troublesome areas - and for £2.79 it wasn't breaking the bank and it would be handy to have about 'just incase'. But again I am so happy I chose this moisturiser! I apply it after the serum and my skin drinks it up both morning and night. It contains soothing aloe vera which has really benefitted my skin, hydrating it to a lovely soft and smooth texture.

All in all, my makeup is sitting a whole lot nicer, and lasting longer. My face isn't sore from all the brewing spots and blemishes. And I haven't spent a fortune on beauty products!

I urge you to try these products if you've been suffering with similar problems!

You can find these products in your local Boots or online.

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A Little Collection Love!

I know we're all guilty of perusing the make-up stands when we should be doing our grocery shop at Tesco! I crept off to our massive 'beauty hall' at my local Tesco before the boyfriend noticed! I did have a bit of purpose for it i will say! I've been after another Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer as my local Boots' stores have all had empty shelves or damaged products *sad face*.. So as you can imagine my delight at a 3 for 2 offer on Collection products!

So here's my top picks from the Collection brand! Of course every girls staple product is the Lasting Perfection Concealer - it does everything it says on the tin! Its ideal over blemishes as well as under the eyes for dark circles. I struggle with dry skin over my blemishes but this doesn't draw any attention to it at all which i love.

I've hear all kinds of good news about this palette! It claims to be a dupe for the Naked palettes - i chose the Nude Uncovered - Naked Bronze Palette as i'm a complete sucker for bronzed looks; i have blue eyes and bronze shimmery shades enhance them so nicely. The packaging is sleek cardboard with a magnetic closure - but i think this is perfect for the price of £3.99!!! If there's nothing i can't stand its cheap plastic packaging that shatters or falls off! I'm really excited to give this palette a go and thoroughly review it for you!

Finally, Collection Cream Puff lip cream in Cotton Candy. I'm new to this product but again i've heard stellar reviews of this product! Its super pigmented and a delicious texture on first application. it also smells lovely! I'll keep you posted on how i get on with this one! Oh.. it was a steal at £2.99 (i might have to go back and pick up the other shades!!)