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Beauty & Health Products from Chemist UK

March 21, 2017 By in Beauty, Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , 38 Comments

You all know how I am so into caring for my skin properly, now that I am in my 30s. I shared some skincare tips for over 30s

some days ago, and it was well received, so I thought to share some beauty and health products I have been trying lately, thanks to Chemist UK. These products are also great ideas to include in a hamper as a gift for Mother’s Day.

 


 

 

Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Refining Moisture Cream Complex

This Elizabeth Arden cream provides moisture and a barrier to prevent moisture loss.

PROS

  1. It does what it says on the pack; provides moisture, which is what my skin needs.
  2. It has a lovely light fragrance.
  3. I love the pretty packaging.
  4. It is so affordable on Chemist UK website, currently retails at £12.99 only.
  5. It feels great on the skin.
  6. I can see a visible difference on my face and neck. It looks and feels soft and smooth.

 

 

CONS

None.

I recommend this Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Refining Moisture Cream Complex a 110%. It is great for my skin.

 

Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Balm

This soothing balm is clinically proven to help support skin’s own regeneration process and is designed for very dry, sensitive or even cracked skin.

 

PROS

  1. It does not contain any colourants, fragrances or preservatives.
  2. It moisturises the skin beautifully.
  3. It is very good for dry, flaky, sore skin.
  4. It heals skin flare ups or irritation very quickly. I have used this soothing balm on my skin and my children’s skin as well, and it is great. It clears up various skin issues.
  5. It is great for sensitive skin.
  6. It currently retails for £7.65 only for a 40ml on Chemist UK Website.

 

 

CONS

None.

I love this Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Balm so much, I could shout from the rooftops about it. It is definitely one of the best skincare inventions ever!

 

Paul Smith Extreme Eau de Toilette

This Paul Smith Extreme Eau de Toilette feature fruity notes of Italian mandarin and blackcurrant mixed with freesia as top notes. For the heart notes, Paul Smith uses entire blackcurrant branches, softened by heliotrope and violet. The final notes come from amber and musk with the resonances of sandalwood and cedar.

 

PROS

  1. I adore the packaging. I think the bottle is really cute.
  2. It is quite affordable; it currently retails at £15.99 for a 30ml bottle on Chemist UK.
  3. I love the fresh fragrance.

 

 

CONS

  1. The fragrance is not as long-lasting as I would want it too, but I guess that is usually the case with Eau de Toilette perfumes.

I would recommend this fragrance and I would buy again. It is a soft fresh scent, great for summer days.

 

Max Factor Creme Puff Pressed Translucent Powder

This Max Factor Translucent Powder is great for a fresher base, on top of your foundation, or even as an all in one make-up.

 

PROS

  1. It is great for all skin tones.
  2. It is a multi tasking makeup product – can be used as alone over moisturiser, on top of your foundation, and as an all in one make-up.
  3. I love the compact packaging, so easy to pop in a handbag.
  4. It looks amazing on my face. I love the flawless matte look.
  5. It provides excellent coverage.
  6. It is very affordable, currently retails on Chemist UK at £5.39.

 

 

 

CONS

None.

This is a fabulous pressed powder for all skin tones. I will buy it again.

 

Nature Aid Chewable Vitamin C

I had a bad flu earlier this year, and I have had a cold a few times already this year, so I know I need to work on my immunity. I have been searching for the right Vitamin C supplement to take for some weeks, so when I came across this Nature Aid Chewable Vitamin C, I knew I had to try it.

 

PROS

  1. It is free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives.
  2. It is lactose, yeast & gluten-free.
  3. It can be chewed or sucked. You only need 1 or 2 day.
  4. It is sugar-free.
  5. It tastes good.
  6. It is affordable at £5.06 for a pack of 100 tablets.

 

 

 

CONS

None.

This is a great Vitamin C supplement.

 

Dove Original Deodorant

This need no introduction….

 

PROS

  1. I love the fresh scent.
  2. It leaves my underarms smelling nice and sweat free for many hours.
  3. It is gentle on the skin, no sting.
  4. It is very affordable on the Chemist UK Website for £2.35.
  5. It leaves no white marks.

 

 

CONS

None.

It is a fabulous deodorant. I have it used over and over again!

 

All these products and many more can be found on the Chemist UK website (link above). It is a great online store for skincare, toiletries, health and wellbeing products, and it is very easy to search for products on the website.

What do you think of these products? Have you used any of these before? I think the products are fabulous for a Mother’s Day hamper gift. Do you agree?

 

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A Song for Mama

March 19, 2017 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , 44 Comments

Hey guys. Happy Sunday. Mother’s Day is in a week, and in preparation for the special day, I have partnered with Songfinch, a company that creates original songs based on our customers’ stories for them to share as unique and meaningful gifts, to write a special song for my Mum, as a special gift for Mother’s Day.

 

 

I was eager to work with Songfinch on a song for mama. I love music a lot, and so does my mum, so giving the gift of music was an opportunity I grabbed with both hands.

I was very impressed with the level of service I got from Songfinch. The process was easy and very straight forward. I filled out a questionnaire on Songfinch’s website, and the song writers got to work with information I provided, and I got my very own song for my mum in 5 days. It was really that simple.

The title of the song I got is ‘Pure Gold’, and that if I was asked to describe my mother in 2 words, those are the words I would use.

 

 

 

The song hit all the right points, and I felt like I was the one who wrote the song, because I could relate to the lyrics.

Some of the lyrics that touched me the most are –

 

Early mornings

Later nights

Working hard every day

To give us the finest things in life

 

8 little feet

To follow you around

And you always had enough to feed

4 hungry little mouths

 

You raised us up

All on your own

With a grace and strength

I can only hope to know

 

I think the songwriters did a great job with this song. We are so in love with it!

You can give the gift of music to your mother this Mother’s Day, I can’t think of a better gift than music.

If you like this gift idea, I have a $20 promo code for you –  FASHIONPOLICE

Thanks for reading, commenting and sharing.

 

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World Glaucoma Week

March 15, 2017 By in True Stories Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , 26 Comments

If you have been reading Fashion and Style Police for a while now, you would know all about my outfit posts, and how much I love having my sunglasses on. Apart from the fact that I believe sunglasses are so stylish, and have the power to give an outfit the ‘WOW’ factor, I also like to have them on because it stops me from squirting and blinking endlessly.

 

 

For those who do not know, I am short-sighted, and have been for many years. I was diagnosed very early in life which was great. I was struggling to read what was written on the board at school, and all members of my immediate family were short-sighted so it was a no brainer really. I was introduced to the world of spectacles, which I hated, but they made my life easier, so I had to get on with it until contact lenses came around, and I became old enough to manage them.

I now wear contact lenses which I prefer, but I still find myself falling back on my glasses every now and again.

My experience with my eye sight has made me appreciate the little things many people take for granted, like just being able to read and see clearly with any help. That’s why I encourage everyone to get their eyes checked regularly, especially parents and their children who may need kids glasses from an early age.

 

 

This week is World Glaucoma Week, and it has got me thinking a lot more about my eye health, and the many people I know affected by Glaucoma. Many of us tend to take the health of our eyes for granted, I know I do. I always have to be reminded to book my yearly routine eye checks, and most times, I take these eye checks for granted. I consider them just ‘routine’, but these ‘routine’ checks can save sight, can save lives!

In support of World Glaucoma Week 2017, NRS Healthcare has put together an informative guide, infographic and interview, to raise awareness around glaucoma in support of World Glaucoma Week 2017.

 

 

Here are 5 facts you need to know about Glaucoma –

  • Glaucoma is an eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain, becomes damaged. It can lead to loss of vision if not detected and treated early on.
  • Glaucoma is a common condition, but 1 in 2 people are unaware they have this condition at first because it has no symptoms in the early stages.
  • It can affect people of all ages, including babies and young children.
  • Regular eye tests are very important as an eye test can detect Glaucoma.
  • Without treatment, it can lead to blindness.

 

Are you or anyone you know affected by Glaucoma? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below, and please remember to share this as well to help raise some awareness. Thank you.

 

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