Creams & Treatments

Advantages: Smells gorgeous
Disadvantages: Too expensive

...a little a joke but Clarins is a brand which has been on the marked for a very long time: Jacques Courtin-Clarins opened the first Clarins Institute de Beaute in Paris in 1954. He developed treatments and products using natural botanical ingredients first for the body and then for the face and was the first to use 100% pure plant extracts so their reputation has grown strong through the years everywhere in the world. This product is my favourite ...
...languages and has details of Clarins contacts around the world in case something goes wrong of if you have any feedback. The tub itself is nothing special, the soft plastic it is made of allows an easy squeeze which means you don't have to struggle with it, on it you will find red writing and just a bit of gold, nothing fancy: I suppose it is rather simple but classy. At the end of the day yes, I understand, we do like a bit of bling when we take ... Read review

Advantages: no greasy residue, smells amazing, feels luxurious
Disadvantages: dispensing is messy

I was given a bottle of this oil for my 40th birthday. Given the price it will have to remain a special birthday treat and I don't think I will be buying a replacement when it is finished. It is great on your skin after the bath, really rubs in well with no greasy residue. I particularly like putting it on the my legs after shaving if they feel itchy as it is very sooting. My sister got into when she was pregnant to help prevent strech marks. She ...
...genetic I don't know. It smells absolutely gorgeous, a sort of minty, lemony, herby (no not like a roast chicken) rather than the usual cosmetic floral scent. I don't like to way it dispenses, though. The opening is about 4mm across and you simply pour the oil into your hands. I set a towel on the bed and nestle the open bottle in the folds to prevent is falling over while I quickly apply the oil before it all runs through my fingers. It's a bit ... Read review

Advantages: Lovely rich creamy consistancy
Disadvantages: Clarins have discontinued it

...signs of ageing. This Clarins day cream helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Helps to restore youthful elasticity to the skin. Smoothes dry areas and rough patches on the face. All of these extra firming day creams help to protect against the ageing effects of pollution. Refines the face contour area to enhance the jaw line. These day creams also help the application of makeup to mature skins and increase ...
...rich and great absorbancy. Clarins have chosen to discontinue this cream and I can only find Super Restorative Cream in stores now which I don't find as good. You can still buy it online or from Sainsburys but beware that you are not buying out of date products. It used to sell for over £45 ... Read review

Advantages: Smells Beautiful, Good Moisturising Effect (Apparently), Inexpensive
Disadvantages: Still Pricey, Not Enough Of It

...I have always really liked Hugo Boss fragrances, they range from the delightfully light and fruity to the deep muskier, warmer scent that Deep Red offers. This is no different. The scent can only be described as warm and fuzzy and maintains its fragrance for a good time longer than most of the same style of body lotions. I think that this is a great Winter scent, although I wonder about how nice it will smell in the heat of summer and how long the ...
...(The people at Boss did a bang up job on this one), the tube is a deep red (oddly enough) with a silver cap, giving it a classy and comfortable feel. The bottle for the perfume (I know it's slightly off topic) is a frosted deep red glass which looks spectacular. According to The Blonde, the moisturiser involved is good quality. Naturally it is not as good a specifically designed moisturiser, but they don't have the advantage of as nice a fragrance. ... Read review

Advantages: Hard wearing, blends with the skin, waterproof, comfortable!
Disadvantages: Price

I first heard about compeed while at work. A friend came in, sat down and was raving about them. "Look at this" she said while hitching up her trousers. Not immediatly obvious what I was supposed to be looking at because the compeed plasters blend in with the skin so well. But she was right! Intended to use when blisters have formed on the heel, these plasters are thick and almost like skin itself. Flexible, very sticky and waterproof, so stays ...
...begin to heal. I use compeed if I know I\'m going to wear some shoes that will definitely rub, I pop some compeed on and it does the job wonderfully. Complete comfort and pretty much invisible. These little wonders are also a good idea if you suffer from rubbing while walking or jogging. Hiking boots, while generally padded out by thick walking socks, can still rub on the skin, especially if new. The same predicament applies with trainers. For the ... Read review