Review- Dead Sea Spa Magik Pro Cleanser and Toner

I love Skincare and anything new I'm all over it, when I received these two new products I was very excited to open them and start using. They came at the right time really as I had a stinker of a cold and feeling very sorry for myself so ONE they cheered me up and TWO they were perfect for my chapped sore nose (from too much nose blowing) and the my dehydrated forehead from my recent plane ride to Barcelona...

I have tried lots of differnet cleansers and ways to remove my make up and I always go right back to the basics of a creamy cleanser... and the Pro Cleanser fits the bill perfectly. It's creamy, very silky, rich and perfect for sensitive skin. There is no perfumed scent to this just a really fresh and bright smell (can a smell be bright?!).

Both products contain Dead Sea minerals, plant extracts and vitamin E and B5, they contain no parabens either and Dead sea Spa Magik say "they work together to give you visible and immediate results on fine lines, quality of skin and radiance". I most definitely have seem my skin look more radiant since using these.

The cleanser was perfect for my very sore nose and there was next to no stinging which is what I was worried about from other products in the past when having a cold. It removed my make up really well with just a walnut sized amount I applied and massaged it into my face and neck. I like to do a double cleanse and this cleanser really gave my skin a gentle but deep cleanse. It left it looking and feeling fresh, clean and hydrated.

 

The toner... I LOVE the toner. After my double cleanse I poured a little out onto a cotton pad and whizzed it over my face. Toning is such an important step which from being a therapist, I know lots of people seem to forget! The Pro-Toner is very gentle and again is does not have a  over perfumed smell. My poor little chapped nose didn't not sting one bit! My skin felt cool and refreshed after using this and ready for moisturising.

I love the sleek silver and white packaging and I would most definitely clock the shiny silver box sitting on a shelf like a magpie on it's birthday! I think I would have preferred a pump bottle on the cleanser but that's just me being fussy and lazy.

I'm really impressed with this cleansing duo and they have found a definite home right next too my bathroom sink. My skin has become a lot calmer even with a few breakout here and there, I love the fact they are so gentle and they really hydrated my dehydrated skin.

If you wish to try these you can do so by visiting Shop For Spa's BRAND NEW website! and can pick these both up for £13.96 each!!

What is your go to cleanser?
have you tried any Dead Sea Spa Magik products?

Just Hannah
xxx

Latest in Beauty Box- The Glamour Beauty Edit

I have been meaning to post this for a couple of weeks but I never got round to taking the pics, but today, a lazy sunday finally find time!

As a new-ish beauty blogger you would probably be shocked to know that I do not have a beauty box subscription! Oh boy I wish I did I would LOVE beauty goodies dropped on my door mat every month, but one reason and aother I have never took the plunge to do it (I'm meant to be saving, house, wedding and possible holidays!). But when I saw the Latest In Beauty Glamour Beauty Edit crop up on Instagram and Bloglovin I knew I had to have it. One thing I like about it is I know mostly, apart from colours what I'm gonna get, thats the control freak in me I suppose. I will defo be looking our for more of there lovely boxes!

Heres what I got, plus a mini (i mean mini, tiny) review on what I think so far!

Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan BB Skin Perfector

Jezze what a long name for a fake tan! I have not tried this yet but it looks easy to use. It will be good for a quick fix tanning product and I will probably use on my very pale legs! I like the fact it is wash off so will be good for a day/night out.

Velvotan The Original Tanning Mitt

I am a fan of fake tan mitts the are a great way to apply fake tan, they save your from orange palms and streaky tans. I will use this one with the Rimmel Tan above as i have a stack of dirty fake bake mitts tha need a good wash!

Hawaiian Tropic Stain Proctection Ultra Radiance Sun Lotion spf30

This will be perfect for my city break to Barcalona in September! Nice pretty packaging and a super nice holiday scent.

Toni and Guy Volume Plumping Whip

This is just the product for me e the mo as I'm feeling my hair is a little thin and limp, I will def be trying this asap and let you all know what I think of it.

Crabtree and Evelyn Nail Lacquer

Who knew Crabtree and Evelyn did nail polish? I recived the bright red, which is great for all year round and on my next free days off I will try it. I might have prefer the light pink as it's a bit more wearable for my work.

DHC Deep Cleasning Oil

This is one of the reason why boughts this box, i have been wanting to try an oil cleaser for a while. I have used a couple of times and I'm pleased with it. Full review to come.

Illamasqua Glamore Lipstick

I have been on the look out for a new nude lipstick for a while and being SO indecisive I can never choose when I'm shopping so end up leaving the shop empty handed! I'm made up with the colour I recived it's called rosepout, it's not too pale and it's not too dark and it feel super soft and silky on my lips, result!

Magnifibers Brush-on False Lashes

I'm not a fan of false eye lashes they are just too delicate and fussy for me to put on! These may be the answer but i'm not holding my breath as the reviews i have seen don't seem that great!

You might have noticed one thing missing...as I have been sooooo impressed by the following blusher it seems to have already sneaked pride of place in my muji draw.

Bourjour Cream Blush 01

I do not normally get on with cream products with my oily skin but this my friends... is amazing. The colour is so nice not uber bright and it's so wearable for work. Full review to come.

Have you bought the Glamour Beauty Edit?

What Beauty Box subscribtion do you have?

Just Hannah

Face Mask #003

This could possibly be my favourite face mask ever...

Dead Sea Spa Magik are the high street sister brand of my beloved Spa Find Skincare, you can buy these in shops like Holland and Barrett and even some Tesco's. The idea of the products are the same, they are jam packed with minerals to help improve all skin conditions. 

The mask is descibed as "Detoxifying peel off facial mask to dramatically improve skin texture, leaving it feeling soft, refreshed and youthful" 

The pack contains one use, it contains a sachet of power that you mix with water and a spatula for you to mix with. As soon as you mix the mask apply it to your skin straight away. It is best I find, to wipe over the skin with some toner on cotton wool just to make sure all product is removed from the skin, the mask goes on so much better. You will find the mask is pretty cold when you apply it to the skin and has a seaside-y smell (nice?!), this is all the magical marine algi in it. The first few times you use this mask it is quite tricky to apply, I like to start on the fore head and work down, or of you have a handy assistant like a mum or sister or friend try lying down and they apply it for you. I also find if you use a little less water it has a thicker consistency and therefore easier to apply. 

After being on for 20ish minutes the mask would have set onto your face so all you need to do is gently loosen the edges and peel off in one! I love the feeling of removing this mask, it feels like your skin is being reborn! I love the way my skin looks and feels after using it. It feels so much brighter and more refreshed. It also feels pumped up and tighter, in a good, toned way!

 

Have your tried this mask? Or any other Dead Sea Spa Magik Products?

 

Empties #002

Sorry for the lack of post my lovelies, time has just run away from me and I couldn't find the time to get round to blog :( do you ever find you have all the ideas for post but not enough time to write them? I have a week off now so hopefully time to catch up and get organised!

Anyway back to the empties! Here is what I have used up recently...

Spa Find Heavenly Hydration Foot Cream- (This is actually the old packaging it's in a nicer light blue tube now!) This time of year foot cream always come out of the cupboard, I suppose they should be used all the time but I think everyone gets paranoid about the dreaded crusty feet in flip flop look and desperately rushes out to buy some foot cream! I quite like this foot cream, it keeps my feet nice and soft, I use foot creams mostly at night as I hate the slippy feeling you get with some, but this one drys to a matte kinda finish so know need to worry about that! 

Fake Bake Bronzy Babe Bronzer- It feels like this bronzer has taken years to use up, which is a good thing might I add! I have bought this Fake Bake bronzer a few times mainly from beauty trade shows as I think it retails at about £15 and I think that is pretty pricey for a standard bronzer! What I love about it is the colour, I find it to be a really nice colour that isn't too dark. 

Clinique Anti-blemish Foundation 01- This is my holy grail foundation and to be honest I'm to scared to try anything else! The colour is perfect for me and that's the thing I struggle with as I'm normally soooo pale! Even with tan on I shove some more bronzer on. The coverage is good over any blemishes plus it's build-able. After applying with my buffing buff I set with Soap and Glory's One Heck Of Blott and I really find I stay matte free for a very good while. I seem to work in the hottest place alive and since using with the power it really stays on and I don't look like a shinny beacon! Even though it's £24 I think it is defo worth it if you have an oily/ blemish prone skin, I LOVE IT!

Spa Find Exquisite Eyes Cooling Eye Cleanser-  I seem to have used up a lot of eye cleansers recently, I think I am wanting to be kind to my eye lashes! The Spa Find Eye Cleanser is pretty good stuff, it takes off eye make up but I find mascara quite stubborn to remove with it but it could just be the mascara I am using at the mo. It has a lovely kind of citrus-y smell which is also kind to your eyes! 

 

Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash- This shower gel was never ending! First off I love the packaging it's just so cool! It was a standard shower gel and foamed up really well but the smell was just really strange! I don't really know how to describe it, if you have used it you will understand... it wasn't a cleaning product lemon smell it just had a hint of lemon... it was strange, I wasn't that keen on it at all! 

Clinique Take The Day Off Eye Make Up Remover- This is one of the best eye make up removers I have used, I love it! It literally dissolves your eye make up in a few seconds, know need for lots of rubbing. It is pretty pricey for an eye make up remover but I do buy if I want to splash out or I need to get a skincare product to receive the Clinique bonus! I use it more when I am wearing a lot if eye make up or have been on a night out and feeling lazy. 

Hope you enjoyed this post, what have you been using up recently? 

Magic Growth Potion For Eye Lashes

So for the past week I have been using Lash Essence Gold, which is an eyelash serum. I have been noticing my lashes seem quite weak and thin at the mo. I havn't had eye lash extensions but I think being stressed and run down takes it toll on your body. 

My friend recommended me this as she used it when she picked off all her eyelashes when removing her eyelash extensions! Once they grow back she still used it and said her lashes were so much thicker. She really raved about it so it was work a try! 

It's described online as 

"The miracle growth for lashes and brows! With its blend of natural herbs Lash Essence Gold is an essential aftercare that encourages increased blood circulation and provides essential nutrients to the hair follicles. Promotes rapid hair growth within the eyelashes and brows and conditions the natural lash while the extension is growing out."

I have used it am and pm after my cleansing routine, and I have noticed a small difference, well I think so... lol!

I will be keeping you posted with this and see if it has made any difference! Fingers crossed! 

Have you used this product? 

What else do you suggest that's good for lash growth? 

Just Hannah xxx

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Clearing Gel - Review

 

 

Well I'm a sucker for a magical cure for spots... isn't any twenty something with oily/combination skin? I bought this when I went to New York as my skin was being particularly annoying at the time! Why is it when you have a special occasion coming up or going away and you know you will be photographed a lot your skin decided 'Hey I know! Let's give her 10 million spots at one time?'... God help me at my wedding!!!

 

I have used the Anti-Blemish Solutions range (called Acne Solutions in the US) before but when I started working for Spa Find I swapped to them and I actually like them more, they feel much more gentle on my skin but still get the job done. But any way I digress! I love the packaging of Clinique it looks clinical and professional and as if it would get the job done. 

 

I like to use this product after I have cleansed and toned. The first think I noticed about this product was the smell. It smells SO strong, kind of a methyl smell and it almost brings a tear to my eye!  I use a small per area so cheeks, chin, nose and forehead and I rub it in. As it is a gel you have to move fast, as it almost sets onto your skin as soon as you put it on there! It feels pretty tight on your skin so I like to apply my current moisturiser  or night cream as soon as I'm done rubbing it in, them my face feels soooo much better!

 

Despite the tight feeling and the strong smell I do really like this product. In the morning my skin feels less oily and my blemishes look reduced. I have been using it for a while and I do think you use quite per use, so maybe its good for when you have an extreme case. I think you can use it as a 'on the spot' treatment but my fave for this is Spa Find's Perfect Purity Spot Treatment you can see my review on that here. I like to use both on my skin at night for a double action approach and I really notice a difference to my skin!

 

Have you used this Product?

What are your fave products for Oily skin?

 

 

 

 
 

Empties #001

Kelly at Along Came Kelly got me hooked on these posts so I thought why not do one myself. I like the way you do a little review on each product but not a great big massive one!

Just a note there are a lot of my beloved Spa Find Products here!

1.) Dead Sea Spa Magik Hair Magik Serum
I love love love this multi functional product. Is it a conditioner? a hair mask? or a styling product? In fact its all of the above... and more! I use this mostly as a styling product. I have naturally wavy/frizzy hair and when I want it curly and to stay curly this is my go to product. Before roughly drying my hair with a hair dryer I put some hair oil and some hair serum though the length of it, Then I clip it up until its more or less dried. It leaves my hair soft and shine and the waves stay all day! It's not sticky or crunchy either (like a mousse, yuk!) it's fab!

2.) Benefit- It's Potent eye cream
You can see my full review here. I'm so in love with this brightening eye cream. Its so rich and creamy and really sorted out my dark circles. A little bit goes along way! I have recommended it to my blogger best friend Hannah at A Hot Mess and she also loves it!

3.) Sanex Sensitive deodorant-
I always change my deodorant, I'm not fussy as along as it doesn't smell awful and isn't too harsh. This one was great as my under arms can be a little sensitive.

4.) Spa Find Balanced Beauty Stabilizing Moisturiser
This is one of my fave moisturisers. I love it all year round and especially in the summer as it has an spf of 23 in it which is pretty high for a face cream. On that note is does NOT feel greasy at all, perfect for holidays. 

5.) Spa Find Sculpted Silhouette Gel Exfoliant    
This is part of Spa Finds AMAZING Sculpted Silhouette range, more posts on this to come! But for the mean time this is the exfoliant from the range. It's quick and easy to use in the shower and the tiny grains polish your skin perfectly. I find it best to mix it with a little bit of water before you apply it as it moves a bit better over your skin.

Well that was Empties list number one I'm sure I have many more to come with my obsession with products growing by the minute! 

Do you enjoy these kind of posts?
See Ya
Just Hannah xxx

Face Mask #002

A few months ago a good friend went off traveling for 8 weeks, (lucky thing) she stopped off in New-Zealand for a few weeks and picked me up this fab pressie! 

 

 

It contains Active Manuka Honey which is apperently well known for it's healing properties. As my skin was breaking out a bit last week I took this opportunity to use this mask as my skin needed some magical healing!

 

It is a clay based mask (my fave) but so different to ones I had used in the past, this one was so thick! The pack contained two sachets (one for another time yay) and I reckon you can get two fave masks out of one sachet! After using my fingers to apply the mask over my face I laid back and relaxed. At first I could smell a hint of honey in the mask but that soon disappeared.

Once I removed the mask my skin felt noticeably much softer and refined and the blemishes looked calmer (yay).

What is your go to face mask?
How often do you do one? I try to one once a week (when I'm not too busy!)

Catch you later,

Just Hannah

Face Mask #001

I know when my skin needs a face mask it seems to feel clogged up, I get those annoying little under the skin spots and my make up never goes on right! Action needed! So tonight as we speak I'm sporting a very attractive face mask, I personally love clay based face masks I LOVE the tightening feeling like it is really working and the thicker the better!

I ALWAYS ALWAYS scrub my skin before using a mask.  You want to work on fresh new skin so having a quick scrub beforehand works wonders. I love Spa Find Sea Sand Scrub as it is quick easy and feels like it's working. You can mix it with a creamy cleanser or use with water and what's great about it is the fact you can make it as coarse as you like. Use more cleanser/water if you have a sensitive skin or less cleanser/water if you wanted a deeper cleanse. You only need a pea size amount so one pot lasts you ages! It's fab as you can use it on your body and feet as well! I like to use this about once  a week.

My mask of choice today is another Spa Find Fave! It's their Balanced Beauty Stabilizing Mud Mask. After patting on some of my Spa Find Calmit Extract (another fave) I applied this mask with my fingers all over my face. I find it so deep cleansing and brightening, my skin feel refreshed, cleaner and my blemishes seem reduced after using.

Both this and the Sea Sand Scrub come in lovely glass pots that look very high end on you bathroom shelves but not at the high end prices! This mud mask is £18 and the scrub is £16.50!

I have quite a few masks to use at the mo so look out for the reviews! I got some samples of the GlamGo masks which I'm quite excited to use!  What are you go to masks??

Catch you later

Just Hannah xxx

T is for...

So I have decided to do a sort of A-Z of beauty! I'm not doing any order at all to keep you on your toes so keep an eye out! 

Today I'm starting with T

T...T...ttt.... Is for...TONER

From working as a Beauty Therapist I know that a lot of people forget this step in their cleansing routine! But it is in fact one of the more important ones and finding the right toner for you can improve your skin dramatically! 

The thing is when we use water or products on our skin it's disrupts your skins pH balance. This can make our skin more oily and no one wants that, By toning it restores your skins pH balance quickly and effectively. 

If you have a dry or sensitive skin use a toner with out alcohol in like Spa Find Renewed Radiance Toning spray.

 

If you have a more oily or combination skin use Spa Find Balanced Beauty Toner. 

Toners are also really great to refresh your skin and to remove the studded last remaining scraps of make up! I think it's amazing after double cleansing your face that you can still have a little bits of make up still on! You can also use a light spritz of toner from a distance over your face to set your make up! 

I really love the smell of Dermalogica's Multi-active toner and from the high street you cant go wrong with Simples Kind to skin toner.

Hope you enjoyed this post, I am looking forward to do more!

Just Hannah xxx

 

I Heart my Konjac Sponge...

... Well that's a phase I never thought I would say!!! 

HUH? I hear you say, until a few days before Christmas I had no idea what a Konjac sponge was either!!! But then my life changed... (This could totally be a movie couldn't it?) 

Well in fact to your amazement  Konjac is a JAPANESE POTATOE! The Japanese have been using it in beauty treatments for years to gently exfoliate and cleanse the skin. It's bursting full of minerals and vitamins to help brighten and improve your skin. Plus it's sustainable so good for the environment as well (double woo!) 

I'm using the Spa Find Red Velvet Konjac Sponge and have done since Christmas! I was luckily enough to try it out for a few months before it hit the shelves and all I can say is WOW! My skin has never looked or felt as good!

The sponge itself will gently but effectively exfoliate your skin while the red clay in it will rejuvenate. I feel it really works deep down and after one use I was amazed at how soft my face felt! I use it every morning and sometimes at night with a cleanser or face wash. It can even remove water-based make up. 

My skin feels more refined, cleaner and looks brighter and more radiant so much so I could probably brave leaving the house with no make up on! Also I have found my liquid foundation sits SO much nicer on my skin once I have used the sponge before hand.

I recommend this sponge to anyone! It's so easy to fit into your cleansing routine  it's not another product to sit with the rest of the ones, if you get me, as you use it with something that you use already. It's quick, easy and efficient!  I think I will be using it for many years to come!

Omg I sound like I'm writing a speech for parliament! VOTE KONJAC SPONGE FOR PRIMINSTER ! But I suppose it proves how strongly I love it! 

Also Happy Valentines day, that was my valentines related post! I better show my boyfriend some love and attention as it seems I'm having a love affair with a potato/sponge! If it wasn't for him (Russ not the sponge) encouraging me and helping me I would not have this little blog and my 100 followers on bloglovin so thank you baby I love you millions! (Cringe!) 

I'm looking forward to a nice meal this evening cooked by the boy himself and a lovely little relax curled up together on the soft after a busy week! What are you up to this Valentines day?

Bye for now

Just Hannah

Review- Mud, Mud, Marvelous Mud

So here I'm going to review a few more of my beloved Spa Find products! One for your hair and for your skin!

 

 

 

The 1st is Spa Find's Heavenly Hydration Hair and Body Mud. This product was once called scalp mud but has been new and improved with a much nicer allegen free fragrance! Before the product smelt well how can I put this...a little earthy... Although I like this, as it shows there hasn't been much added to the product it now smells much much nicer and more luxurious!  

You can use it as a conditioner and as a more intensive hair mask. After using, my hair felt so much more hydrated and manageable and omg it felt so SOFT! I washed my hair then applied the product all over (but focus more on the length of my hair). I then twisted it up into a hair turban and left for about 20 mins while I had the face mask I will tell you about in a mo on! 

It's a lovely product to use to bring the spa into your home, at £19.50 (click here) I will use it once or twice a week as a treat for my hair but as you only use a small amount of the product it will last quite along time. 

While my hair mask was on I cleansed, exfoliated and then applied some serum to my face, I then applied Spa Finds Black Mud For Face and Body. This mask is great for any skin type apart from really sensitive skin as it's is very simulating. 

The mask helps to increases circulation there for leaving you skin fresher and clearer. I love using it for a deep cleanse as the mask sets you really feel it working! After leaving on for about 20 mins  remove,I recommend showering this mask off as your flannel or face cloth would be ruined from the black colour! Once removed my skin instantly felt softer and more refined! The pot is £30  (click here) but it is pretty big and again you only need a small amount for your face, you can use this on your body as well for the same effect!

 I will probably use this mask every couple of weeks as I have a few other face masks I love too! (For another post?!)

How often do you use face masks?

 

What are your go to ones? 

My blog has turned a little more to skincare at the moment but it never was gonna be just a beauty blog! I know a lot about skincare probably because I'm a beauty therapist andI am enjoying sharing my knowledge!  

I feel I'm still learning a lot about make up, yeah I can apply my own and it looks nice but is it really good enough?! 

Just Hannah is about the whole of my life and what makes me...well... me!!

I hope you are enjoying my blog and the different kind of posts! 

Bye for now...

Just Hannah xxxx

My Life Saver Product...

I think we all have one product we always go to in a skin related emergency! Some people worry about dry and flakey skin others oiliness...My 'emergency' is normally one thing... Spots and blemishes! Being 23 I have grown out the majority of them but normally I have at least one or one that's just healing! Sometimes I can feel when one is erupting and it can feel huge!! 
 

'Bad skin' can hit at any away I have seen a few clients coming to me with it in there 40's. But I'm going to let you into my secret weapon against spots...

Spa Find Perfect Purity Dermabalence Spot Treatment!

 

I have personally never used a spot cream/stick/'zapper' that concentrates on the spot itself that's is as good as this!

The product really dries out the spot or blemish and draws out the impurities. I really find that after using it they are less obvious and feel and look so much better, I also find it great in blocked pores or areas that are generally congested.

The smell of the product is not the best (but it's not too horrible!) but that's because it's made from sulphur, camphor and menthol oil... but hey it all natural and it means there are no added 'nasties' in there to make it smell good its all natural and from the earth! 

The product it's self comes in a little bottle with a stopper, always keep the stopper in there because otherwise it will dry out. To use you just need to give it a good shake and remove the lid (and stopper), use a cotton bud and dip it into the bottle, then dab it on the spot! It even works on those pestey ones that just form a big lump and don't come to anything! I use the product before bed as I find it has better results because it has more time to work, but you can use it in the day and then brush off the excess product. 

 

This miracle product is only £11.60 and the bottle lasts for ages (as you only use a little amount) Get it here! 

Hope you are enjoying my blog, it's one month old today and I have reached 30 followers on Bloglovin!! Thank you so much for reading and enjoying my blog!

Just Hannah xxxxx

I Heart Spa Find Calmit Serum...

One skin care product I couldn't live without is my Spa Find Calmit Serum!! If I could bath my skin in it, I really would!! 

                       

Spa Find is the skin care company I work for and I'm not being biased the products are amazing!  I will be raving on here about them so be prepared! The Calmit Serum is my favourite (if I had to pick just one) from there skin care ranges. 

It's brilliant for a normal to combination skin, but especially for those who are concerned about signs of ageing! Even at 23 I use anti-aging products and I have done for a few years, this is so important, the younger you start the better! It contains Padina Pavonica which is a marine brown algae. It's in a lot of 'expensive' high-end brands (Calmit is ALOT CHEAPER!)  and it's seen as a real player in the battle for anti ageing! 

I use this every night and sometimes in the morning under my moisturiser. I love the fact it's water based so it's not heavy at all on your skin. This is what always used to worry me about a serum, that it would make my skin even more oily etc but this really doesn't! Also what I love love love about Calmit Serum is that it will calm the angriest of spots!!! I use this product more when it's 'the time if the month' and I find it really helps! 

It's £26 for 50ml and lasts me ages! You only need one pump into the palm of your hand and then pat and rub into your face and neck I then wait a minute or so then I apply my moisturiser or night cream! 

                         

I really love this product and I feel it has improved my skin dramatically! I would recommend it to anyone!

Well that's enough chit chat on for now! Sorry about my passion of skin care products I could talk about them all day!

Happy weekend

Just Hannah