Skincare

balance Me Rose Otto Body Balm

- Vicki 6 Comments
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rose otto body balm

I think I’ve found my Autumn / Winter body product. This balance Me rose otto body balm* is hydrating and perfect for those areas that need a little more moisture / TLC during the colder months. You only need a small amount, but you need to warm it up in between your hands, so it is easier to work into your skin. I like to put it on after a bath, it smells so relaxing. This balm melts into the skin and leaves it very soft, smooth, very hydrated and not at all greasy.

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The almond oil and shea butter give your skin a double whammy of moisture and leave it looking healthy and feeling so smooth.

I can see this tub lasting me throughout the winter, as I’ve not even put a dent in it, even though I have been using it 2–3 times a week for a couple of months.

rose otto balm

If you’re looking for something lighter on your skin than a body butter or even as an alternative some nights this body balm is perfect and if you like rose scented products then this is a must for your winter skincare stash.

balance Me rose otto body balm £20 for 170ml

What body products do you like or switch up in the colder months?

Products marked with a * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However, if I do, the reviews are 100% my own.

Hand Products

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Hand Care Products

I suffer from quite dry hands and if I don’t make a real effort my cuticles get flaky too, especially in the winter months and so I promised myself that this year I would take better care of them and I thought I would show you some of the products I’ve been using over the past few weeks.

Bath & Body Works Island Nectar Pocket Bac – This is me trying to hold on to summer, well the smell of it at least. This has a really fruity scent. It reminds me of sipping cocktails on the beach. I always have hand sanitiser on my bedside table and put it on before applying hand cream. These are really handy and I hope that Bath & Body Works open a store in the UK soon.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream* – I use this if my cuticles are particularly dry or need a little TLC. This is so nourishing and helps cracked skin. It performs overnight miracles. I do use it on my lips too, its a wonder products it really is.

balance Me Rose Otto Hand Cream* – This has such a calming scent and its perfect for before bed. I massage it in to my hands and it leaves them very soft and not at all greasy. The cream is very light and easily absorbed its is just lovely and very soothing for sensitive skin

Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme – This is quite the cult product, Ive had this tin for a couple of years now and it hardly looks like I have used it. This lemon butter lasts forever. Mine will need replacing soon as it is starting to dry out but this is another product that smells lovely. If you like citrus scents then you will like this. I use this all the time and take it when I fly too and my nails get very dry. I have this tin sat on my desk and use it after I wash my hands just to make sure my cuticles don’t dry out.

Avon Cuticle Conditioner – I use this when I take my nail polish off to really hydrate and condition my cuticles. I brush it around my nail and over my cuticles. It dries quickly and seems to be helping keep my cuticles in good condition.

Avon Pearl Shine – Not really a product for hand care but on those days I don’t want to wear a colour on my nails but want them to look healthy, I use this. It leaves them with a pearly shine thats really subtle and pretty. It looks nicer than just wearing clear polish.

What do you use to keep your hand looking hydrated and moisturised?

Products marked with an * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However if I do the reviews are 100% my own.

UD De-Slick Setting Spray

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UD De Slick

Since entering my 30’s my skin changed and is now oily combination, this was quite a shock as all through my 20’s i had normal skin, so combating the oily has become daily focus. I tend to use Rimmel Stay Matte powder but this would never last me all day with out needing to be re applied. I wanted something a little more heavy duty especially for a night out or a really long day.

Urban Decay de-slick setting spray

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So when I went along to the Urban Decay counter in August to hear all about their new Revolution Lipstick releases (which are beautiful), I got talking to the sales lady and she spoke very highly of this de – slick makeup setting spray which is targeted at oil control.  I needed no convincing and bought the full size bottle. I have been using it for well over a month now and can report that this spray is very very very very good! I used to think that my Mac Fix + kept my makeup on all day, what was I thinking?! This Urban Decay offering is the bees knees and really does keep my makeup in place and the oil at bay.

When using this spray my T Zone isn’t shiny, nor does my blush slip off after a few hours wear. I often spray a little on after moisturiser and before my foundation just for an added step / barrier for the oil them I spray a little over my finished face and voila I’m ready. I am no longer checking in the mirror every hour to see if my makeup is looking OK and I am confident that this spray does a great job. I really can’t tell you how much I love this product.

If you suffer from oily skin what do you use to keep it in check? Have you tried this Urban Decay de-slick Setting Spray?

Urban Decay de-slick setting spray – £19.50 for 118ml

ESPA Bergamot and Jasmine Hand Wash

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ESPA Hand Wash

ESPA Hand Wash

I have to admit I do like a nice hand wash & hand cream in my bathrooms, it’s just a little bit of luxury. This ESPA Hand Wash* is beautiful and a perfect Autumn / Winter scent. My husband keeps pinching it for his bathroom. This hand wash is deeply fragranced with Bergamot, Jasmine & A Hint Of Cedar Wood. It smells masculine and musky.

I would wear this as a perfume it is that nice. The scent does linger on your hands for quite a while after. The liquid soap is quite a thick liquid and the pump dispenses enough product with just one pump. I suffer from quite dry hands and I find this hand wash doesn’t dry them out. I wouldn’t say that I found it gentle on my skin but it is by no means drying or harsh.

If you like quite strongly fragranced hand washes then you will love this. I like the sleek packaging too & the pump is good. I am enjoying using this (a lot).

This product is paraben and SLS free. Available from ESPA online £18 for 250ml

*I bought this product from ESPA using a giftcard I received an event. The review is 100% my own and I was not asked or expected to review this product.