Olay Total Effects Touch of Foundation

Day moisturiser with a touch of foundation. If you have a good skin, with no discoloration, large pores or acne why using a foundation all the time? I used to have spots and a bit of an acne when I was younger. Now my skin looks far more better than it used to. I think I'm used to use foundation all the time but the summer is here and I thought why not give it a try some tinted moisturiser. I bought two. One is origins VitaZing and I will do separate review on it. Second one is Olay cream with a touch of Max Factor foundation. Very good product. Protects your skin (SPF 15), it's anti-ageing  (good for 30+) and on the top of it even out your skin. It's like a tinted moisturiser but has got a bit more coverage in it (will cover some light discoloration or small spots). If you have got good skin it's perfect for summer and even for colder days as it's got quite rich formula. It's the only tinted moisturiser with a bit of a coverage I ever used. If you heard about any other ones with nice coverage please leave a comment.



Colour: Medium (I have got quite fair skin)

Rating: 4 (Good)

Price: £20 in Boots

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Refresher Spray

I love dry shampoo. I think washing and drying your hair to much damage them. Because I have got quite greasy hair I would have to wash them everyday. This product helps me to avoid it. I know they say you should wash your hair everyday if you need to,but I strongly believe it's not so good either for your hair or your scalp. So what can I say about Volume Refresher. It absorbs oil and it gives your hair a body during the day. For example when you are planning to go out but don't have a time to wash and blow dry your hair this product is a MUST! Not only it works as a dry shampoo but also gives you a volume. The only minus is that it leaves a bit of a white marks on your hair. You can just brush it out.



Rating: 4 (Good) because of white marks 

otherwise very good product

Price: around £6 in Boots

Vichy Purete Thermale Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser

I used to use Vichy products when I was younger. Most of the products I used were really good. This product I bought last week as I remember how I used to like it. It's a bit pricey £11 but very nice to use. Takes off all my make up. Cleans my face properly leaving it fresh and feel nice. Transforming from cream to a mousse/gel mousse (I love mousses). I wash my face and eyes with it and it doesn't irritate them. More for combination to oily skin rather than very dry but it is formulated also for sensitive skin as it's said on the tube.



Rating: 4 (Good)

Price: £11 in Boots

VIE Radiance Perfection Foundation and Blush Gloss

Radiance Perfection Hydrating Foundation. Light foundation which leaves skin hydrated and glow. I would say medium coverage. Doesn't stay on my combination skin and needs retouching after 2 to 3 hours. Shouldn't really use anything radiance on my combination skin (with tendency to glow anyway) but I got it as a gift. For me average foundation with quite a bit of a price £15. In 4 different shades. I use Soft Beige one which is perfect for my skin.

Blush Gloss. Transforming Lip & Cheek Tint. Clever product the more you put on, the deepest colour you will get (from light pink to medium red). I use it only for lips as I have got combination skin so don't wont anything glow on my already glowy skin :-).



Rating: Blush Gloss 5 (Very Good)

Radiance Perfection Foundation 3 (Average)

Price: £10 Blush Gloss and £15 Foundation 

Available at http://www.vieathome.com/

Lee Stafford Blow Dry Wonder Spray

I only bought this product as it reduces time it takes to blow dry your hair. As I have got thick hair sometimes it is a nightmare to dry them quickly. This product really does the job. I was surprised it did take me less time to dry my hair. I find some products that they longer the time you dry your hair and if you have got thick ones like me you know what I'm talking about. How to use it? Just spray on towel dry hair and style as usual. It helps detangle hair too. Protects your hair against the heat and it holds your hair after drying. It's not gonna replace your hair spray when you go out but it's great for everyday use. 200ml bottle. Definitely will buy it again.



Rating: 5 (Very Good)

Price: £6.19 (Boots)



Rainforest Radiance Shampoo and Conditioner by The Body Shop

Rainforest Radiance Shampoo and conditioner for coloured hair. Contain pracaxi oil, bilberry extract and linseed oil with no silicones, no sulphates, no colourants and no parabens. Definitely eco-friendly product. Lovely smell, moisturises your hair and protects shine. You should mixed a bit of a shampoo or conditioner with some water before using. Foaming up really well and cleanses your hair properly. Big bottles 400 ml so will last long. Very good every day product for a really nice price. Will buy it again.



Rating: 5 (Very Good)

Price: £2 for shampoo and £2 for conditioner.

Vaseline Cocoa Butter Vitalising Gel Body Oil

Contains cocoa butter fragrance, brazilian nut and almond oils. I wanted to buy this product for quite long as I usually use body creams or lotions. I like the smell but unfortunately it's not the best product for normal skin as mine. It's very grasy, heavy and my skin doesn't absorb it very well. Good if you have got very dry skin. I use it now for my hair as a hair mask or any dry patches on my skin eg.elbows. But really it's the last time I bought it. I like other Vaseline products but this one is just not for me.

Rating: 3 (Average)

Price: around £5 Boots or Superdrug

DeoDry Dry-Effect Deodorant by The Body Shop

I usually use Sure 48h Deodorant but thought I will have a change. And I made a mistake. This Deodorant just didn't do anything for me. First of all it's a clear stick so doesn't leave any marks (which is probably the only plus). Available in 3 different scents and also as a Roll-On version. I have got the one in Chilled & Breezy. Doesn't contain aluminium salts. Anyway this product protected me from sweating maybe for an hour or two. After few hours I was just smelling and sweating the same as I wouldn't use anything. Left my clothes smelling and me embarrassed at work. A very BIG NO!



Chilled & Breezy

Rating: 1 (Don't Recommend)

Price: £ 2.50

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Thickening Blow Dry Lotion


I bought this product as my hair gets longer and becoming really flat. It's a thickening lotion but I don't really need my hair to be thicker all I need is some volume.How to use it? Just spray the product on towel dry hair concentrating on roots (that's what I do) and section of your hair that really needs volume and style as usual. I style my hair using either big round brush or with  Tresemme Salon Professional Volume Styler (I will do seperate review on this product). What can I say. It's a really good product. Maybe it won't make your hair double the size but it does exactly what it says. Last at least a day with my thick hair which is good comparing to other products. Lifts your roots and it's very easy to use. Unfortunately I cannot say anything about thickening effect this product does. It's not very pricey as you can get usually 3 John Frieda product for a £10 as an offer in Boots, Superdrug or even in Tesco.

Rating: 4 (Good)

Price: £5.79 in Boots,