Review: REN Clean Skincare Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial

I received a sample size REN Clean Skincare Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial in a 2020 Advent and finally got round to using it.

The full size version costs £34 for 75g. The mask is packaged in a squeeze tube so it is hygienic, easy to pack for travel etc. The mask includes ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) to  help brighten the skin and help protection against the effects of pollution, Frankincense Oil to help soothe and calm the skin and silica, copper and magnesium to boost the skin’s radiance and brightness whilst combating the look of skin fatigue. Designed as a revitalising mask for all skin types, the 1 Minute Facial is supposed to be used three times a week. It is a water activated skin treatment designed for those who live in the city Whose skin is damaged by pollution. The mask is designed to be applied over cleansed skin. The product is applied to the face/neck with your fingers and massaged in. Then dampen fingers and massage the area again to activate vitamin C. Leave for 1 minute and then wash off. The facial is supposed to transform and revitalise dull, grey skin,  targeting signs of stress, increase skin radiance, reduce the look of wrinkles by 15%, leaving skin looking firm, toned and smoothed, reducing and minimising the look of skin imperfections. The product is dermatologically tested and is hypoallergenic. 

The mask has tiny granules which gently exfoliate the skin. The mask feels very thick and almost vaselinely/greasy to the touch and smells like liquorice. Looking at the before and after photo, my skin looked grey, dull and stressed in the first picture and much brighter and radiant in the ‘After’ second one. The spot on my forehead is not as noticeable and the skin around it is not flaky and looks more moisturised. Overall my skin looks more hydrated, less stressed and irritated and imperfections are less noticeable. I have a nice post facial glow which I like. I have very sensitive skin and didn’t have any more breakouts than usual after using this product and did not experience any irritation after using it. 

I like this mask. To get the full effect you do need to use it three times a week but as it only takes a minute I can fit it into my routine very easily!

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own 

Review: Disneystore Chip n Dale Halloween Soft Toy Play Set

 

The Chip n Dale Halloween Soft Toy Set consists of a soft pumpkin, Chip and of course Dale. The set is available at ShopDisney and ShopDisney U.K. (£16). 

 

The pumpkin measures 16x18x17cm and Chip n Dale peer out of it. They are all soft toys but the chipmunks are stitched into the pumpkin which is a shame as lots now play could be had if they were attached with Velcro. It, however, should be easy to remove them abs they are only secured with a few stitches in their heads and feet. The pumpkin is personalisable (£2.95). The set feels and looks very soft and luxurious as well as cute and brings an autumnal, Halloweenish yet fun Disney vibe into a miserable wet Autumn 2021.

I purchased the item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own. 

Review: Erstwilder Trick-or-Sweet Care Bear Enamel Pin

 

Erstwilder Official recently launched their second Care Bear collaboration consisting of brooches, pins, scarfs and necklaces. The pins are the most affordable items in the collection- £9.99 each. The pins are metal and enamel. The fastening is a heart shaped rubberised  cover. The Erstwilder logo is embossed on the  back of the pin. The pin itself measures  35x27mm and comes on a Care bear/Erstwilder card. 

These lapel pins are instantly recognisable and make a great small gift. The trick or sweet bear is adorable and I love the little pumpkin on his tummy! 

I purchased this and several other Care Bear items directly from Erstwilder in Australia and their customer service was exemplary, I cannot recommend them enough. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own z

Review: Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter

 

I have used Bite Beauty Lip Mask and Lip Balm for several years but they have been recently discontinued due to Bite Beauty reformulating their lines to adhere to vegan principles. My lips get dehydrated and start peeling very quickly as a side effect of long term medication so finding a lip balm that works is important to me. As I was searching for a new lip balm I found the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter (£15). Made with Cupuacu (which is related to the cacao tree) the lip butter supposedly  smells “good enough to eat”. The Cupuacu fruit is combined with coconut oil and açai oil to create a lip butter which is creamy, velvety, smooth and richly hydrating. What have I got to lose (apart from £15) whilst on the search for hydrated lips?

I purchased my lip butter from Feel Unique so I could collect my points. When I opened it I immediately smelt a sweet, cocoa fragrance, that did smell good enough to eat. 

         

The lip butter did feel smooth and creamy when I applied it to my lips. They did feel moisturised at first but would that moisturising effect last? I found that it did. I don’t need to reapply throughout the day, which in someways was a shame as I enjoyed the fragrance of the butter which wore off before I needed to reapply. The butter left a nice sheen to my lips, making them look healthy and hydrated. 

I would repurchase the lip butter. It did rehydrate and moisturise my lips, without needing to reapply during the day. Most lip balms can’t cope with my desert dry fentanyl affected lips! 

I purchased the item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own 

Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Tealight Holder

 I’m not really a Halloween person but I thought this Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Tealight  Holder was so cute when I saw it on ShopDisneyUK. 

 The tealight holder is made from ceramic/dolomite and much larger/heavier than I thought it would be (I never checked the dimensions). It measures 14(H)cmx12cm and has a cut out Mickey Mouse face. It has 3D ears and Boo emblazoned on the back of the holder.  The lid must be removed when burning a tealight (I used a battery one so didn’t need to). It is made exclusively for Walt Disney World and Ship Disney. 

I purchased the item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own.

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Bohemarie Jewellery, Crystals for Success Set

 

I purchased the Crystals for Success gift set from Bohemarie Jewellery via Etsy (she also has her own website Bohemarie.com). The stones by themselves cost £16 and with the selenite bowl £33. I bought the stones and bowls as I purchased them for their visual rather than their magical properties (although if I finally had some success in life that would be great).

The stones are rough pyrite, clear crystal, bloodstone, malachite and tigers eye. The stones are packed into a Bohemarie gift bag. The stones are just the right size - they fit in the palm of my hand and feel very tactile. There is also a card which outlines the stones properties. The selenite bowl and wand are beautiful and they almost glow in the sun. The wand is supposed to cleanse and recharge the stones and as someone who knows absolutely nothing about this I am finding it interesting to read about the stones properties and how they can be cleansed and recharged. 

I would purchase stones and gift sets from Bohemarie Jewellery in the future. The customer service was great and the items were well priced and great quality. 

I purchased these items myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own.

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