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As the name suggests this a very creamy and gentle cleanser that would suit all skin types. This cleanser comes in a pump which is super handy however I feel that sometimes using the pump leads me to using much more product than I normally would. I have never travelled with this product so I cannot comment on if it might leak or not as pump packs are prone to do. The scent is not what you expect, it is not something that I would associate with a creamy product. I personally think it smells quite bland and almost powdery in smell. Just as the name suggests this a super creamy cleanser. It feels lovely and silky on the skin and afterwards leaves skin feeling hydrated. It is moisturising and clears up my oily T zone but not is not stripping in any way. I don't have any problems with acne or breakouts but I feel like this cleanser might not have enough 'oomf' to control big and regular breakouts. I also think this would be good for sensitive skin as it is so gentle. In terms of removing makeup it doesn't get every bit off, I use a separate product to remove my makeup and use this after to purely cleanse. No matter what your skin type, if you are looking for a creamy cleanser (particularly for sensitive skin) I would recommend this. It is very reasonably priced and a great place to start your skincare if you are not sure what you need.

This was the first aerosol sunscreen I have ever tried and I loved the ease of it. It made doing your own sunscreen application easier in all the hard to get places. The scent was lovely and the high SPF was an added bonus. I took this travelling and was worried that it might leak after being opened, happily it did not leak even once. The lid can be locked closed so it cannot accidentally be pressed down. The can is a lovely bright yellow which makes it easy to find at the bottom of a beach bag! At the top the can has a slight indentation which is great for grip after it starts getting slippery. My one concern with a spray sunscreen is that it seems to get used up very quickly and there will always be some wastage while spraying. I used an entire can over my two week holiday (used by two people and at least once a day) which I do think is reasonably similar to a tube of thick sunscreen. At first I was concerned that a spray sunscreen wouldn't provide thick enough coverage to give adequate sun protection. I used it every day while on my holiday and did not once get burnt. I would spray the sunscreen on and then rub it in. I did reapply after 5 or so hours as I am very UV conscious. I quite liked the spray to also put a little bit in the part of my hair which often gets burnt. The scent of the sunscreen is not the normal sunscreen smell but slightly sweeter which I liked. I thoroughly enjoyed using this sunscreen and would recommend it for someone who doesn't always have a friend to help them do their back or if you have children and need a quick application! It worked very well, is reasonably priced, smells great and is so easy to use.

This is one of my all-time favourite mascaras. It checks all my boxes- tubular, lengthening, volumising, holds a curl and never smudges! I used this mascara regularly and I used almost every last smidge of product before it dried out. The packaging is smart and sexy with a silver cap and dark grey shimmer tube. The brush is quite slim and made of fibres. The brush is easy to manoeuvre and allows for precise application on both top and bottom lashes. It coats every lash easily and evenly. The formula is amazing and has never failed me. My lashes look longer, thicker and hold a curl for several hours. I never get any fallout during the day, its waterproof and it lasts through humid weather. It is long wearing due to the tubular formula however it is important to remember that there is a different way to remove this. If you use regular makeup remover and rub, you are going to have a bad time. You must use warm water and wiggle the formula off the lashes between your thumb and index finger. If you are finding this hard then you just need warmer water and more wiggling. It should come off in little wormies which is very satisfying. If you are interested in a tubular mascara, I would 100% recommend this one. I think a tubular mascara should be a part of everyone's makeup kit as long as you are aware how to remove it. It is a staple product in my routine and I much prefer it to regular mascara as it is kinder on my eyes to remove.

When I first got these I thought I would love them (such a great idea) but I was thoroughly disappointed. I suffered through the whole pack as I really wanted to like them but just couldn't. The packaging is great, the seal was firm and didn't dry out the pads. The pads have a very faint alcohol scent and weren't irritating on my sensitive skin. They are strong enough that they don't shed or pull apart but thin enough to be convenient and purse sized. Everything about this product seemed great, however they just didn't work for me. I found I had to scrub and scrub to get my eye makeup off, let alone waterproof mascara. I thought the slight embossed texture on them would be excellent at removing makeup but I found it to be scratchy. Even after holding the pad on my eye for 30 sec to loosen any makeup, I still had to rub to remove it all. Overall, I had high hopes for these wipes but they didn't work for me. If you frequently use large makeup wipes to remove your eye makeup, I would still suggest giving these a try. In theory they are a great product but I personally prefer something more delicate for my eye area.

This body butter was a part of a gift set that looked absolutely gorgeous but was not as good as I was expecting. The packaging is gorgeous. It comes in a clear plastic tub with a bronzey orange lid that looks very sophisticated. The screw top lid reminds me of a mason jar and gives it a slightly rustic effect. The clear tub is great as you can see how much is remaining, which is helpful as it is quite a large tub. The formula is a rich, thick cream that is very moisturising but also took a while to sink into the skin. It was easy to spread around but sometimes I would be left with a slightly greasy residue while it was still sinking in. Unfortunately I hated the scent of this body butter. I found it to be quite off-putting. At first it seemed like it should smell amazing but it was just too sweet or perfumed for me. Someone suggested to me it was the addition of olive leaf in the formula but I couldn't pinpoint this exactly. I used this body butter after showering to moisturise my dry skin. It was nourishing but a bit rich for my skin. I would recommend this for super dry skin but not for simply maintaining healthy skin. The cream does what it claims to do by nourishing the skin and leaving it feeling smooth and soft. Overall, if you like the scent this is a great body butter. It is very moisturising and great for dry skin. I am not sure that it evened skin tone but that is not a skin concern of mine. It is great value for such a large tub so if you like the smell and have very dry skin, I would say give this a go!

I was eager to try this as a sweaty betty struggler but unfortunately it was not for me. I tried the aerosol version as I find these easier for on the go and I hadn't had spray deodorant for such a long time. Perhaps the roll on version could be better? The aerosol can is mostly white which looks quite fresh and clean. I liked the finger grip on top of the spray button as it meant I never accidentally sprayed in the wrong direction. The spray wasn't too powerful or too weak, it was just the right strength. The formula was a fine white mist that didn't leave any white residue on my clothing. The scent was surprisingly pleasant in comparison too many other deodorant brands. It is a fresh clean scent that isn't over powering or too generically obvious deodorant. I really liked this scent compared to many other aerosols I have tried. I am a very sweaty betty type of person and wasn't expecting 48hr as it claims but I was expecting more. I'm not sure how the formula differentiates between 'cold stress' sweat and 'warm busy lady' sweat but as I have more of the latter it wasn't as effective as I thought it would be. I found it to be as good as your basic deodorant but I definitely need something stronger. If cold sweat is your only issue perhaps this would be perfect for you (however I still question 48hr protection). The scent is lovely, it doesn't leave any white marks and it has a great spray top. If you are a heavy sweating person I would recommend something more.

As a hard core dry shampoo addict and already a Batiste fan, I knew this dry shampoo wouldn't disappoint! I love the packaging, the scent and the formula. The packaging is super adorable, I love the cherry pattern all over it. It's bright, fun and is a cute pop of colour on my bathroom bench. The pop top lid is very secure and isn't going to be falling off during travel. The nozzle is great and it sprays out fast, almost blasting out. It is quite a big size compared to other brands of dry shampoo which means you won't be running out anytime soon. The Batiste formula of dry shampoos is tried and true. Make sure to give the can a little shake to get the best spray. A fine white powder sprays out of the can and quickly soaks up any greasiness. After leaving it for a minute or two and massaging in, there is never any residue left visible on my brunette hair. The scent is lovely, not overpowering and will last for a few hours in your hair. I was surprised that I liked the scent as I don't generally like cherry scents. I like the scented dry shampoos but if you are uncertain, have a sniff under the cap at the store. While I always hold my breath when spraying any dry shampoo because I don't think it is good to breathe it in, the slightly sweet scent is a nice addition to the product. I use this dry shampoo regularly to increase the days between washing my hair. It absolutely reinvigorates my hair, changing it from lifeless and greasy to clean looking and feeling with extra bounce. I spray it into my roots all over, flipping my head multiple ways to get good coverage. I leave it for a few minutes so that it can work its magic the best! I like to massage/rub it in with my fingertips to make sure there is no visible residue left over. To give my hair a bit of body and grit immediately after washing I like to lightly spray a bit into the roots and mid lengths, and then tousle my hair to work it in. It does exactly what it claims, leaving my hair feeling fresh and clean. Overall, I love this dry shampoo. It smells good, it works amazingly, looks cute, is inexpensive and comes in a large can. It is a staple product in my routine. I would recommend this to everyone, it would suit all hair types and colours. I don't know anyone who has been disappointed with Batiste dry shampoos, give it go and you won't know how you lived without dry shampoo!

This heel treatment is a fast way to smooth and silky heels. I have a bit of dryness from wearing heels, thongs and a few nasty blisters in the same spot. My man had extremely dry heels with big cracks in them. This heel balm worked for both of us and left us with lovely smooth feet. It comes in cardboard packaging and inside there is an adorable little tube. This tube is very compact and is great for travelling. The lid is a screw top lid which means that there is no possibility of leakage. The product is sealed on the inside and I found this difficult to remove, it would be nice if it had a little tab to pull on. The balm is a thick white cream with a very faint lanolin/cream smell. It is easily massaged into the skin and doesn't leave any greasiness or residue behind. We used it once a day, at night time after showering. I found that after two days my heels not dry at all and my calloused/ dry skin was well on the mend. I probably only used a 10 cent coin amount for each foot. After 4 days my man had no more cracks. They were still visible where they had been but they were no longer dry and scaly. He used more than I did, about a 20 cent coin sized amount for each foot. We found it to more effective to do after showering at night so we could go to bed without worrying about putting on shoes and it could work its magic. In winter I would wear socks after putting it on to help it work even better. To maintain my smooth feet I will probably alternate between a foot cream and this heel balm. The Dermal Therapy Heel Balm is quite inexpensive for a product with guaranteed results. The tube is small and cute but would last a long time even with regular use. I would recommend this to anyone with super dry and cracked heels, as it such a fast acting product.

Overall I liked this product, however as a first time tanner the packaging caused me some stress! It comes in a small blue tube with a flip top cap. The cap is very secure and has a strong 'click', so you need not worry about leakage. The directions were to apply to clean skin, in circular motions and to reapply every 3-4 days. As a never before tanner this caused me great duress as I was unsure of whether it was an instant or gradual tanner, if it needed to be washed off or what the colour might be! It seemed to be gradual but the instructions weren't clear, so I gave it a go preparing for oompa loompa city. The formula is a rich white creamy that is easily spreadable. I found it hard to apply in circular motion on the face as my features kept getting in the way so I applied it like my normal moisturiser with extra blending. I used about a 10 cent coin sized amount of product so this tube will last for approximately ever. It smells like sunscreen and coconuts had a baby, which fades quickly after application. I would prefer all coconut smell as Pure Tan do this scent very well in their gradual tanner. It has SPF 15 which is good but I always apply a facial sunscreen every day anyway. The next day I woke up to a subtly tanned face that was much more matching to my fake tanned body. As a pale person I was worried that this would be too dark for my colouring. It was slightly darker than I was expecting for one application but still very natural looking. Being pale I found I only had to reapply every 5-6 days to maintain the colour. I love the idea of a facial tanner as because I don't apply a full face of makeup every day, I need my face to match my body! I like the product and very much like the end result when used in conjunction with fake tan but I personally think the package could be clearer for those who are not seasoned tanners. It is great value and I would recommend this to anyone interested in fake tanning looking for a guaranteed natural finish.

This gradual tanner is so gorgeous on the skin and smells absolutely heavenly! It comes in a large blue tube that is the colour of tropical holidays. The cap is very secure and has a strong 'click', so you know if you have closed it properly/no worries about leakage. The formula is a rich, white cream that sinks into the skin. My skin felt moisturised and fresh, not sticky at all. This gradual tan can be used as both a gradual tanner and as a tan extender. I like how it is versatile depending on how urgent my tanning needs are. I found this was great as a tan extender, I used it every second day to prolong my tan and used a body butter occasionally in between. As a gradual tanner for use every day, I found that for pale skin tones 5 days of application was my preferred glowing shade. I used it as directed, massaging it into clean skin after a shower and made sure to wash my hands afterwards. I liked that it had SPF in it but this was not a sell factor for me as I will always wear a higher SPF sunscreen on top while at the beach/out in the sun. The smell was what sold me on this product 100%. It smells like fresh coconut which is absolutely divine, not artificial at all. I would walk around smelling like a Bounty, loving myself silly. The smell is strong during application (where I would inhale as much as could!) and became very subtle after about an hour and then faded away. Purely based on the smell, I will never use another gradual tanner again. There was no icky tan smell, only pure, organic, extra virgin coconuts! As a very pale person I loved how being a gradual tan I had more control over the colour. The colour was a natural bronze that was not orangey at all and did not go streaky. Based on how was much used over 5 days, I would predict that I could get at least 6 full gradual tans from pale out of a full tube. Thank you to BH for giving this to me as a part of a discovery team, I will absolutely be purchasing this when I run out- if only to smell like a foolproof bronzey gorgeous glowing Bounty bar again!