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I was pretty excited when I saw the Batiste stall at the recent Natural Beauty event. It's a brand I've heard great things about and have been keen to try for a long time. Out of the three scents, this smelled the best is the one for fine hair. I only wash my hair once or twice a week so seemed a great product for me to use between washes. Since I wanted to see if it made much of a difference, I waited a whole week to try it. Well, it's very easy to use so great for anyone who hasn't used a dry shampoo before. It's said to remove excess oil but my scalp and roots don't get that oily so I can't comment on that regard. The scent fades pretty quickly. I don't have a lot of hair but it did seem to give my hair a slight lift. My hair is also dark and leaves no residue when it dries.

This is a great size to keep in your bag. It's handy to use on your heels and elbows. I've even used it on a wrinkle on my neck which seems to get a bit red sometimes. I've been fortunate enough to use several items from Plunketts and together with the Heel Balm, these have been my favourites so far. I like that it's a cortisone-free treatment and you can use this up to 3 times a day although I haven't used it more than once a day if I need to. I find the scent quite pleasant. It smells a little artificial and contains several essential oils.

I love using leave-in products because it's less of a hassle and easier to add a treatment like this to your mid-length to ends before going to bed. Thankfully, I don't have the split ends I used to when I used to perm my hair as a teen but since my ends are pretty dry, it's a handy treatment I can use to keep my ends healthier between haircuts. In the morning, my hair feels more moisturised. The scent is a little unusual. It contains Nangai oil and a combination of other ingredients like avocado, green tea and sacha inchi oils. It's like I'm stepping out of a tropical rainforest or something.

This is a nice complement to the matching body wash from Etch & Ethos. The packaging is made from 50% recycled milk bottles and comes with larger refills so you don't need to buy more than one pump. Botanical Bloom has a light floral scent which I chose over the citrus one because the latter seemed more like a summer preference. The lotion is slightly tacky from the glycerin and oil components and the reason I took a star off. It's a pretty small pump though so would be great for travel or testing the scent before investing in the larger refill. I'm wondering if the pump fits the 1L refill bottle though since I normally buy the larger sizes.

It's always nice to switch up your body wash now and then, so I was excited to see a new brand from Ego Pharmaceuticals. You may be familiar with their QV and Azclear products. The packaging is made from 50% recycled milk bottles and comes with larger refills so you don't need to buy more than one pump. Botanical Bloom has a light floral scent which I chose over the citrus one because the latter seemed more like a summer preference. It's a pretty small pump though so would be great for travel or testing the scent before investing in the larger refill. I'm wondering if the pump fits the 1L refill bottle though since I normally buy the larger sizes.

I started using this product mostly for the Azelaic Acid for my more stubborn hyperpigmentation. As a tyrosinase inhibitor, it's just one of the ingredients I use to combat my dark marks. The formula is more elegant than the cheaper cream from Azclear and does not pill like the latter. You don't need to use a lot, just a pea-sized amount which is mostly focused on my cheeks and bridge of the nose where my sun spots appear. It can be used twice a day but I tend to use it once or every second day since I switch it up with other tyrosinase inhibitors.

Azelaic Acid is an ingredient I've incorporated into my routine to combat my hyperpigmentation. It has the highest percentage of Azelaic Acid I've found for an OTC product and is certainly affordable. The formulation is smooth when applied but tends to pill over time so I only use it at night under a moisturiser. In terms of pigmentation, it won't result in any major changes but is just one of the Tyrosinase Inhibitors I use each day for stubborn pigmentation. I won't be using this one long term as I feel there are other more elegant formulations out there with a lower percentage.

I just turned 50 this year so I'm always happy to try new products that can maintain or improve the condition of my skin, hair and nails. My skincare is already great but when it comes to inner health, sometimes I need a little boost. This powder has no real taste or smell so it's kind of a no-brainer adding it to your drinks although it works better in a more viscous solution like a smoothie. I found when adding it to a herbal tea or other clear liquid, I usually ended up with a clump at the bottom of the cup. In terms of results, I haven't really noticed a change in my skin because my skincare is already great but I have noticed a lot of baby hairs growing around my hairline and my nails seem stronger - they certainly aren't chipping as much these last few weeks, especially with all this handwashing. I'm always a fan of products offering pre/probiotic components so it's nice to have another option when I have an upset stomach.

As someone who only eats two meals a day, I was really interested in this plant-based trial since I often eat my first meal around lunchtime. This trial had the added benefit of helping me shed a few pounds and although that would have been a nice bonus, I was more interested in using these to supplement my diet. As a content creator, I am often working for hours on end without any food breaks or in the middle of a time-sensitive task so finding something that will leave me fuller for longer - and no sweet cravings - was awesome. This trial consisted of two flavours - vanilla and chocolate which I used in mostly shake or smoothie bowl form, although they are versatile enough that you can add them to slices and other edible snacks. If you're after a subtle chocolate shake, this definitely fits the bill. On cold mornings, I would opt for a hot chocolate using various plant milk to give me a thicker consistency. I even introduced some new ingredients (hemp and chia), as well as a lot of fruit variations to break up the monotony. The vanilla shake tasted more like a dessert since it had a much stronger flavour compared to the chocolate. In some ways, it was more fun to add different ingredients to this one as I opted for more fruit and oat varieties or even salt and pear or citrus to balance the stronger vanilla base. On the other hand, I got a little carried away playing with all these different combos and found myself buying a lot of milk, seeds and coconut water in bulk. This is pretty much the opposite of taking a replacement shake to lose weight but for me, I liked having a nutritious way to keep me satiated for longer, especially during my recording sessions. The shaker made it easy to whip up one of these in the morning but as it got colder and wanted to play with more ingredients, I ordered a NutriBullet to appease my inner science geek. The shaker also comes with an agitator and two separate compartments, so if you want to take it on the go, you have a compartment for both your protein powder and other tablets/supplements.

Although this is a lighter formulation of their other Skin Food product, I still wasn't much of a fan. I don't normally use natural or oil heavy products and found this light cream still pretty heavy for my skin. On the plus side, it was a lot more pleasant to use than their other Skin Food but still not something I would ordinarily buy apart from trialling this product for the Glosscar Award. The flip tube was easy to use and suits a lighter product like this.