Neal's Yard Remedies Rehydrating Rose Daily Moisture

For a while I have felt that it was time to update my beauty routine and so have have been on the lookout for a new moisturiser.  I came across this full size product 45ml (worth £12!) of Neal's Yard Remedies Rehydrating Rose Daily Moisture free with April's issue of Marie Claire.

I really liked the floral scent, it felt luxurious and creamy but not too thick when applied. It absorbed into my skin quickly and left my it feeling soft and refreshed with no stickiness atall.

My skin felt silky-smooth in the morning but one of the first things I noticed was how much it had evened my complexion - after just one application!

It's also a good base for my foundation, it didn't interfere with the application of my make-up and it kept my skin hydrated for the whole day but it does leave my skin feeling a bit tight and not as moisturised as it is refreshed.

It also has no mineral oils

No synthetic fragrances or colours

No parabens

No silicones

No phthalates

'Nurtures and replenishes normal skin.  Hydrating 'hundred petalled' and damask rose with calendula, starflower and hyaluronic acid help revitalise and keep skin in perfect balance'

I was a bit wary of trying anything new on my face as my skin has been behaving itself relatively well, despite all these pregnancy hormones! Luckily, I have had no breakouts or skin problems...so why change it when it works then? Well, me being me, I was getting bored with my usual beauty routine and having never tried any Neal's Yard Remedies products before, I have to say it was a bit of a gamble! ..But I'm so glad I took the risk. I've finally managed to find a daily moisturiser that instantly refreshes and feels pampering and keeps my skin feeling soft. It contains organic ingredients and is free from nasty chemicals and the price isn't too bad either at £12 for 45ml. The only downside for me is that I like my moisturisers to contain an SPF protection aswell but the good news is there are moisturisers from their range available with added SPF protection!

Check out their full range of pampering products at www.nealsyardremedies.com. I am particularly excited about their Mother & Baby range and will definately be trying out some more of their products.

They are currently giving 20% off to Marie Claire readers.  To claim your discount enter the code MC2012 at the checkout... but be quick the offer is only valid until 4th April 2012!

Which Neal's Yard Remedies products have you tried and would recommend?

April Wishlist!

NYX Nail Polish Mint Green £4.50

I have never tried NYX polishes before so I don't know much about them, I came across these in River Island and instantly fell in love with the colour! It's perfect for Spring, pastels will be huge this season and it's all about pistachio/mint green.  They also have other pastel colours available in yellow, pink and lavender...I might just buy them all!

YSL 'Voile de Blush' Gel Blush £28

I am in love with the new make-up collection from YSL it's bursting with colour and so pretty! I'm glad I noticed these gel blushes, my skin is lacking radiance at the moment (my 'pregnancy glow' seems to be non-existent!) and it sounds just like what I need to get some colour back in my cheeks! AND they are water-based and free from parabens/nasty chemicals! These get the thumbs up from me!

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter £7.99

I have wanted to try these since I'd heard about them and now that they're finally released in the UK, I still haven't been lucky enough to find a store that actually has them in stock! I've read some mixed reviews on these but I love lip balms and butters and have so many in my collection! I like that it claims to boost lip moisture by 156% and there's also a good selection of colours to try, as well as the not-too-hefty price tag - whats not to like?

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow! £24.50

This is getting rave reviews and I will be rushing down to my nearest Benefit counter to try it as soon as I can!  It ticks all the boxes as far as a foundation goes - light to medium coverage, oil-free, SPF protection, hydrating benefits, light-diffusing properties - the list goes on! I'm a big fan of You Rebel, Benefit's tinted moisturiser with SPF15, which has just so happened to run out this week...perfect timing!

Body Shop Chocomania Body Butter £12.50
Body Shop Body Butter has always been a a firm favourite of mine but I have been trying other brands lately to see what else is out there.  I am intrigued by the new Chocomania range, it sounds amazing...chocolate and body butter- two of my favourite things! I will definitely be trying this and Body Shop are offering 50% off at the moment so you can get 200ml for £6.25...I'm off to order some!

Which of these products have you tried?

Spring 2012 Nail Polish Trends

Orange

Bright orange nails are huge this season and bring a certain retro feel with it. I love uplifting, modern brights and CND in Electric Orange is one of my favourites.

Pastels

Pastel shades have transformed from fun and youthful into a chic and sophisticated high-fashion look.  Go for creamy opaque shades for nails that will stand out.  I predict pistachios, soft lilacs and buttery yellows are set to be a big deal.  I love Orly in Lemonade a creamy pastel yellow and Essie in Navigate Her a gorgeous light pastel green...these colours just scream spring!

Blue 

Blue polishes are set to be huge and this is one trend that I can see carrying on through summer and into Autumn. Experiment with different hues – turquoise, navy and baby blue.  I'll be trying out Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer, On The Beach.  I can't wait to paint my nails with this colour!

Nudes 

Making a return this spring is the classic nude nail.  My clients are loving this look at the moment and with the right shade suited to your skin tone it can flatter your skin and elongate fingers...what's not to love?! Try Orly in Prelude To A Kiss.

Glitters

The glitter craze is continuing and is still proving to be popular with my clients. One that is catching everyone's eye is Nicki Minaj by O.P.I in Save Me. I love it too, the 3D holographic look adds excitement and is a variation for Spring.

 

 

Fuchsia 

Hot pink and fuchsia take on light pink and cotton candy colours this season. Flashbulb Fuchsia by O.P.I Nail Lacquer is perfect, the blue shimmering undertones adds dimension to this colour and looks flattering on fair and warmer skin tones.  This is my go-to colour and I always receive lots of compliments, i'm wearing it on my toes right now!

Will you be trying any of these nail polish trends for Spring 2012?

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