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Fashion and Style Police Reviews No 7 & Björk & Berries

September 10, 2018 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , 13 Comments

I am always popping into our local Boots store for one thing or the another. I go in there with a list of items I need and usually with more than I planned to buy. During one of my numerous pop ins, I came across No 7 Essential Moisture Day Cream and decided to try it.

 

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I have been using this Day Cream for weeks now and I am very happy I found it on that day. Here are my thoughts on this product.

 

PROS
  1. This Day Cream is great for normal and dry skin types.
  2. No 7 Essential Moisture Day Cream moisturises the skin perfectly, leaving it looking supple all day.
  3. It can serve as a great makeup primer.
  4. I like the fact that it has a light texture, does not clog the pores and is easily absorbed into the skin.
  5. It is quite affordable at £9.50 for a 50ml jar.

 

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CONS

None.

 

I love this No 7 Essential Moisture Day Cream a lot. And I can see myself using it for many years to come. It is a lovely moisturiser that does the work beautiful.

 

Björk & Berries Moonflower Eau de Parfum

I have used Björk & Berries perfume before and I really liked it. So I was super thrilled when I got this lovely Björk & Berries Moonflower perfume. The first Björk & Berries perfume I used was the White Forest which was lovely. So to think this Moonflower is even better tells you how amazing the fragrance is.

 

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Björk & Berries Moonflower Eau de Parfum was launched earlier this year for men and women. It currently retails for about £71 for a 50ml bottle.

 

Fragrance Notes
Top Notes

Fig leaf, Candied fruits, Peach.

Heart Notes

Rose, Carnation, Clove.

Base Notes

Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Musk.

 

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Here are my thoughts on this fragrance –

 

PROS
  1. I love the divine fragrance. It is fruity, floral and refreshing.
  2. The bottle looks pretty on my dressing table.
  3. It is very long-lasting. It stays on all day.
  4. This fragrance is a great night-time perfume but I also wear it in the day.

 

CONS

None.

 

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What do you think of these products? Have you tried any of them before?

Fashion and Style Police Reviews Yardley & Imperial Leather

August 29, 2018 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , 28 Comments

On this review post, I am sharing my thoughts on the Yardley & Imperial Leather Products I have tried recently. Starting with the Yardley product, I was in need of a new hand cream so I opted for the Yardley English Lavender Nourishing Hand Cream. This hand cream is light and easily absorbed. It contains floral extracts, shea butter and moisturising oils that leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and delicately fragranced.

 

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PROS
  1. This hand cream has a fresh light fragrance.
  2. It is easily absorbing into the hands.
  3. It leaves the hands feeling soft and smooth.
  4. Yardley English Lavender Hand Cream uses 95% naturally derived ingredients.
  5. This hand cream is free from parabens.
  6. It is quote affordable at only £3.99 for a 100ml tube.
  7. I like the practical packaging.

 

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CONS

None.

 

I really like this hand cream. It nourishes my hands and leaves them smelling really good. I will be using this hand cream again, especially in the cooler months when my hands get really dry.

 

 

Imperial Leather Shower Gels

I recently stocked my bathroom cabinet with Imperial Leather Uplifting Cherry Blossom & Peony and Awakening Mango and Papaya Shower Gels. I was attracted to the bright packaging, and as a shower gel lover, I had to try them.

 

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PROS
  1. The bright packaging caught my eye. I love it.
  2. Both shower gels smell amazing. They leave the skin very clean and smelling good.
  3. I like the texture of shower gels on my skin. The rich creamy lather is great.
  4. These shower gels are very affordable at £1 each.
  5. They are suitable for all skin types.

 

CONS

None.

 

I love these imperial Leather Uplifting Cherry Blossom & Peony and Awakening Mango and Papaya Shower Gels. They do the work perfectly.

 

What do you think of these skincare products? Have you tried any of them before? Please sound off in the comments section below.

Thanks for reading.

 

 

Skincare Changes in Your 30s and How to Deal with Them

August 27, 2018 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , 11 Comments

I’m sure you must have noticed that your skin is a lot different from it was in your 20s. In your 20s your skin was brighter and definitely more youthful. But as the years go by, the environment and hormonal changes can take a toll on your skin. And that may lead to various skincare changes.

You can combat the changes in your skin with the right skincare routine. Here are some skincare changes you should take note of in your 30s and how to deal with them.

 

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Your face is not as smooth as it used to be

When you’re in your 30s you’ll notice more wrinkles on your forehead, crow’s feet at the corner of your eyes and smile lines near your mouth. The reason is that as you grow older the rate at which your cells turnover slows down. Your skin doesn’t recover as fast as it used to.

 

Solution #1: Moisturize with sunscreen daily

The wrinkles and fine lines are all a sign of premature ageing and nothing beats wrinkles and fine lines as moisturizer. Wrinkles and fine lines are aggravated with exposure to the sun.

Apply sunscreen every day especially before you step out of the house. Make sure that you use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or above. For better results, you can incorporate skincare products that contain retinol. Retinol helps to increase the production of collagen and improve cell turnover. This will help with your wrinkles and fine lines.

 

Your skin is has a dull appearance

Since your cells’ turnover is slower in your 30s it takes a longer time for new cells to show up on the surface. The dead skin cells hide the new skin cells and that makes your skin look dull.

 

Solution #2: Exfoliate regularly

Exfoliation will help you to get rid of the dead skin cells and reveal the new skin cells. Once the dead skin cells are out of the way, your skin will be brighter and your skin will begin to glow.

There are many healthy exfoliating scrubs out there. But you need to remember to be gentle on your skin. Don’t exfoliate your skin every day, instead restrict it to only 2 or 3 times a week. That will reduce the possibility of irritating your skin.

 

Your skin starts to break out with cystic acne

Remember when you were a teen and you battled with acne and you longed to be an adult so that you’ll never have to deal with acne again? Sadly, acne never goes away. And in your 30s they turn into cystic acne.

As you grow older, your skin gets less resilient to acne and so it takes a longer time for your acne to disappear.

 

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Solution #3: Make acne treatment part of your daily skincare routine

Your skin gets dryer as you age. This makes your skin prone to inflammation and irritation. To keep your acne in check, you have to fight your acne daily with products that contain anti-inflammatory properties. Whether you use a cream, cleanser or toner, make sure that it has anti-inflammatory properties that will combat any sign of acne.

 

Are you dealing with any skincare changes?

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