tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75995532480255592842024-02-02T19:15:21.607+00:00Dorothy's Beauty ReportDorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7599553248025559284.post-63077693605453442272012-07-06T12:46:00.002+01:002012-07-06T12:46:45.442+01:00Aunt Dorothy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's raining, its pouring, its summertime. As I raced back home to visit my sister who has recently brought little Leo into the world, I find the only way to keep my hair in check is swept back in a neat ballerina bun, fattened up nicely with a donut ring. So very easy to do and it stays in place all day. </div>Dorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7599553248025559284.post-30773095237123635422012-07-06T12:01:00.001+01:002012-07-06T17:17:51.834+01:00Lacura Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Day Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Really enjoying this day cream from Lacura. I have been using this for over a month now, it's thick and sticky with the consistency of a sun block. Very very good for my dry skin and sets my makeup in place like a dream. Even through to the evening a lovely radiance shines through, so with a dab of blusher I'm positively glowing!.</div>
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Do not, however, get this a-n-y-w-h-e-r-e near your eyes. It's not a gentle cream and I have learnt the hard way that it only takes a tiny amount in the eye area to cause them to stream- for ages. I suffered the misfortune of fighting off a runny eye throughout my morning commute, by the time I reached my office all the makeup on my cheek had dissolved and I was left with the complexion of someone who had been crying for hours - many people asking if I was OK...</div>
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Richmond dwellers should also check out www.petershamnurseries.com for an array of delightfully twee edible florals. I'm in love.<br />
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I am currently in training for the Brighton Marathon next year, I'm also looking to lose weight in the process. So while I am scrutinising my waste line every morning and saying no to chocolate more often than I would like, it is very important I get my diet is rich in nutrients so that I have the energy to train every evening.</div>
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Let me know if you have tried this too, or if you have any other green smoothie recipies that I could try!</div>Dorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7599553248025559284.post-30447569421028673202012-06-20T12:33:00.002+01:002012-06-20T12:34:55.454+01:00Lacura Multi-Intensive Serum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This particular product, the multi intensive serum is what people seen to be raving about the most so I bought two (only £3.49 each). A couple of years ago a blind test was executed on 2000 women to trial various skin products currently on the market in brand-less packaging. Surprisingly this out performed high end creams hands down in their collective opinion and naturally as soon as the results were published, products began to disappear from the shelves. </div>
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For long lasting, skin tightening freshness during cleansing, Face Soap and Clarity by Soap and Glory is a great buy.</div>
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Each kit comes with a tiny pair of slanted tweezers (which I always lose immediately) and two handy application brushes (again. they don't last long before becoming lost). The real pearl in this little oyster is the brow product; a pigmented wax for shaping and a shaded powder for setting.</div>
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I was recently disciplined by a beauty therapist for using exfoliators more than twice a week (sometimes even twice a day). Sometimes, when in pursuit of trying to look after your skin to keep it fresh, clean and healthy you can do more damage than good. When I shared my routine with her and gauged her reaction, I found myself apologising for such carelessness! </div>
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Pukka have kindly blended together an array of herbs including nettle leaf, dandelion root, peppermint leaf, fennel seed, aloe vera and licorice root. All of which boast 'fantastic purifying properties' to help maintain a glowing complexion. I guess the <i>help maintain</i> is the loop hole that gets them out of trouble when disgruntled drinkers try to take them to court if they don't look like Carey Mulligan after three cups, but as a girl who drinks a lot of water throughout the day it's no extra effort for me to add in some herbal qualities.</div>
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This Silky Radiance body lotion combines the celebrated moisture surge of E45 with a very subtle, ethereal shimmer. Glitter sprays and shimmer lotions certainly have their place at parties or holidays however this really is subtle enough to wear anywhere. The shimmer is so fine that even up close, your skin gives the illusion of gleaming radiance rather than a cocktail hour skin bling.</div>
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I have been wearing this since the summer of 2007. It ooooozes strength, power and sex yet maintains a sense of real femininity. Black Orchid is an enchanting blend of black truffle and ylang with bergamot and blackcurrant, it then unravels with notes of lotus wood, patchouli, vetiver, vanilla, balsam and sandalwood.</div>
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This doesn't feel like a serum, in fact the texture is closer to a light facial lotion and since using this I have found an accompanying moisturiser is not necessary.</div>
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The original serum is extracted from a dropper and has a thinner consistency - it often felt like a primer or toner that tightened pores. The bottle eventually ran out and I went onto something else (product hussy) but it wasn't until I returned to Youth Code that I realised how great it is because within a couple of days everything shot straight back into place - velveteen, silky face with added benefits of moisture.</div>
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If you like the dewy, doll-face look then Cha Cha Tint is worth visiting your local Benefit counter for a sample. I have been a fan of their BeneTint in the past (who hasn't?) but have never been too keen on applying a stain to my face. This is mainly because I have quite dry skin and occasionally found that by the time I have worked the tint onto my cheeks the foundation I had laid down previously has been rubbed away.<br />
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I waited hopefully for a day when Benefit would create a slightly creamer alternative and perhaps even in a squeezy tube to make it more portable but then Origins launched Pinch Your Cheeks and I converted that instead.<br />
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Cha Cha Tint has recently won me back; the product contained within their nail varnish packaging is still very fluid but much creamier and I find the shade adorable. It's the only coral with a pinky tone that I have seen on the market so far which is great for me because the colour works well with my pale complexion / dark hair. It also looks fantastic over a whisper of bronzer.<br />
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When I pair Cha Cha Tint with an orange-based red lipstick I feel like my whole face is transformed. It seems to bring out different colours in my eyes and takes on a whole glow of its own. Needless to say this is a great pick me up for tired, hungover skin. <br />
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Summer's here! And it's time for me to find ways to make every morning feel like a day at the beach lies ahead, even if I'm heading to the office.<br />
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Garnier have a new body lotion on the market in a range of 5 fragrances. The promise is this gives your skin an intensive hit of moisture for 7 days, the small print is you must apply this twice a day for four weeks before you can really benefit from the magic '7 days.'<br />
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Thanks Garnier, I mean, seriously? Do you expect us all to be so disciplined that we would apply body lotion twice a day, every day for 4 weeks? I don't know about you but I just don't have the time for such a rigorous, twice daily, full body moisturising regime. I imagine if I did this, by body would be so saturated with product I would need a week to get it out of my system. I understand they are after a level of loyalty from their customers but in my opinion it's a bit of an ask.<br />
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I'm not saying this is a bad product, in fact it's quite the opposite. I have chosen their mango offering as I value the fatty acid content that this could bring. On first application post morning shower I found the consistency very light but really nourishing as it sunk into my skin within a few short minutes. It smells great too (mango just yells summertime) and half way through the day my whole body still feels plumped and well hydrated. I have fairly dry skin and don't foresee the need to apply more later in the day but I see this as a good thing...<br />
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I'm definately going to bump this into my summer rotaion of lotions as I think it's a little cracker. I was also really surprised at the cost too as prices start at £3.Dorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7599553248025559284.post-35666924379279507702012-05-23T14:12:00.001+01:002012-05-23T14:13:30.622+01:00Crussh Fat Burner SmoothieThis is my second Fat Burner smoothie of the week.<br />
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I instantly recoil from anything that promises to burn fat as I think its usually a bit faddy but in this fresh wind of summer weather I was drawn to the content of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, banana, apple juice *pauses for breath* probiotic yogurt and a 'fat burner booster' (a little shot of something extra with natural supplements to help metabolise fats and convert them into energy including guarana, green tea and inositol).<br />
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One word or warning is to keep a small bottle of water handy to swill around your mouth after use as it is riddled with berry pips!Dorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7599553248025559284.post-21766361262833855062012-05-20T18:23:00.000+01:002012-05-20T18:23:09.355+01:00Chin chin!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not sure whether it's because the Diamond Jubilee weekend is just a couple of corners away, or whether it's a Sunday and I have no hangover. I don't think it really matters because I have decided that today, for no good reason, it's a day to crack open the prosecco and sip the bubbles from my favourite Babycham glass. <br />
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After a dull day in Asda (stocking up on prosecco) this makes me feel like Joan Collins.Dorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7599553248025559284.post-25558752967577603002012-05-17T14:04:00.000+01:002012-06-20T12:08:13.856+01:00BaByliss Thermo Ceramic Rollers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Like a lot of girls out there, I have a bit of an obsession with Kate Middleton and her beautiful, glossy, thoroughbred mane. Over the last 18 months I have seen my hairstyle choices migrate from poker straight right angles to the root boosted, bouncy look I'm currently sporting today. So it's out with the straighteners and in with the wide barrelled tongs and heated rollers.</div>
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BaByliss seems to have become the official styling partner for all of my Middleton-esque needs, due to their affordability, easy access from most Boots stores and excellent reviews online I now have around five different styling appliances. This post is an homage to the Thermo Ceramic heated rollers.</div>
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As a novice to heated rollers I found them an excellent companion; they are very easy to use and I can usually wrap up all of my (long, thick, unruly) hair within 10 minutes. For this picture I simply blow-dried my hair (head upside-down for maximum volume) before applying and left in for just 20 minutes. </div>
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I usually need a LOT of hairspray to set the curls in place for any length of time but this is mainly due to the thickness and weight of my hair, however the excitement I get when unwinding the rollers to find glamorous, unsinged, naturally bouncy waves is akin to finding all you ever wanted for Christmas at the bottom of your tree.</div>
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Inspired by a feature on Serna Linley in the June issue of Tatler I have been driven to distraction by the idea of lavender:<br />
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"My home smells of lavender; we grow masses of the stuff in France, so it's everywhere - under our pillows, in the bath, on the fire... You can even flavour ice-cream with it."<br />
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As a young girl, my sister and I would be packed off to our grandparents to spend the summer holidays, both gardens boasting huge lavender hedges which I adored. I loved the way the bright flowers would attract bees and would be so happy to sit by them reading my books. My first ever fragrance was a sprig of lavender rubbed on my wrists and behind my ears, so throughout my life this scent holds a very powerful nostalgic attachment.<br />
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Recently I have been frustrated by the musty, vintage smell on clothes and scarves that have been packed away in my wardrobe and not aired for more than a few weeks and was distraught to find my cashmere cardigan has been nibbled at my moths. So this afternoon I have decided to take action.<br />
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While I don't have a field in Provence handy, I do have ample window box and balcony space in my little Wapping flat, so it's goodbye useless geraniums and hello lovely lavender. I'm planning to harvest bunches of it to fragrance my wardrobe and knicker draw, sprinkle some in my bath and generally marvel at the wonderful colours.Dorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7599553248025559284.post-54963924223785789072012-05-12T14:11:00.002+01:002012-06-11T14:57:54.424+01:00Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Even for me, a dry skinned lady, I find the consistency of Benefit's Total Moisture Facial Cream very thick. Too thick for during the day but as a night cream, Benefit really gives results</div>
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Last summer I got chatting to one of the ladies on the Benefit counter in Selfridges just as the range was being launched. She kindly gave a me quick demo of some of the key products (including this one) which was great to try out before making any purchase decisions. I ended up buying everything she tested on me, especially this cream as it was the last one in stock.</div>
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What is great about this cream is that even though it provides amazing moisture, it is also very gentle and contains no anti-aging ingredients which makes it suitable for young skin. </div>
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I alternate night creams throughout the week; at the moment it's Benefit about twice a week and Simple every other night. I do this because I find the plumped up effect this cream provides the morning after diminishes a little if used every day, if used the night before a party or big day, this cream really lays the foundations of a well nourished, hydrated complexion.</div>Dorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7599553248025559284.post-30868362813429409872012-05-12T13:06:00.000+01:002012-05-12T13:07:07.389+01:00Sanctuary Spa Therapist's Secret Facial Oil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I stock up on this facial oil so much (Sanctuary products are often 3for2 at Boots stores) that I forget how many bottles I actually have. While rooting through some boxes in my bedroom cabinet this morning I found 2 unopened bottles I had no idea were there. Bonus!<br />
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I was initially drawn to this oil by the scent when applied to the back of my hand in the shop. It's very rich and bares that signature fragrance that Sanctuary products are known for. <br />
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It's part of their youth boosting range and aims to offer super-charged plumping effect. I apply it after cleansing and often use in tandem with a moisturiser. What I like about this product the most is the way it shines through my makeup which leaves highlighting brands redundant. It locks in moisture throughout the day and works well to prevent my foundation from caking and exposing expression lines. It is also gentle enough to apply around the eye area which is great because crows feet are instantly diminished. It really does feel like I'm having a facial at home and I love it. It is very easy however to use up a bottle in just a couple of weeks so I have had to ration the amount I use but this is a great facial oil; I've been using it regularly for just over a year and have noticed long term effects in better levels of skin hydration and a more evened tone.Dorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7599553248025559284.post-4512787648950959412012-05-12T12:43:00.001+01:002012-05-12T13:09:46.356+01:00Tiger Balm; a busy girl's best friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The smell of Tiger Balm always reminds me of airports. As a nervous flyer, a dab of balm on my temples calms me down better than anything else I've tried, including alcohol so it's always by my side prior to take off. <br />
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I've had tiger balm in my makeup bag for longer than I can remember. A plucky little devil when combatting headaches and stress, a great decongestant and super on stressed muscles. I do a lot of running outdoors which often means very sore legs so when applied to tired areas it really helps with my movement and the scent is much more discrete than Deep Heat.<br />
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Today it is earning its keep by freezing out my post prosecco headache. Ahhhh...Dorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7599553248025559284.post-89011557667113799712012-05-12T12:10:00.000+01:002012-05-12T12:10:00.980+01:00First Aid Beauty: Gentle Body Wash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This morning's Saturday morning shower is accompanied by a cute body wash by First Aid Beauty. I received this reduced size from Glossybox a couple of months ago and thought I would give it a try today.<br />
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The design of this bottle screams gentle, sensitive, good for you, fragrance free, safe, etc etc. To be honest I rarely get excited about a shower experience that promises nothing in the lines of intoxicating herbal vapors, I don't think something like this would compel me to make a purchase, in fact the only interesting thing about this body wash is the retro design and of course the words "antioxidant booster."<br />
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This is however, a very capable and hydrating cleanser and for those with sensitive skin it is most definitely a product that is worthy of a place on your bathroom shelf. The consistency this much like a facial cleanser, a pale cream that doesn't lather up but glides onto the skin effortlessly. There was absolutely no irritation to the skin on my legs while shaving either, plus it hydrated my skin enough to skip lotion after.<br />
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I will be using the rest of my bottle for post-gym showers as I think my skin will appreciate this most when it has been overworked and stressed with perspiration.Dorothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15584266438507743119noreply@blogger.com0