Glam Glow Mud Mask - Rave Review exfoliator | face | glam glow | leedsbloggermeetup2012 | mask | mud mask | rave love this product | review | when flowers fall | whenflowersfall | xen tan | xentan

Hi, my lovelies!

If you have already read my post about #leedsbloggermeetup2012 then you will know that we were treated to a talk about Xen-Tan by the wonderful Amy. Not only did she tell use about Xen-Tan, but she also introduced us to the wonders of Glam Glow. 

Glam Glow is a mud mask that can be used on all skin types, dry or oily. It tingles when you first apply it and dries and lightens during wear. 

The Mask claims to 'activate moisturising collagen synthesis, provide gentle exfoliation, tighten the skin, shrink the appearance of pores and leave the skin bright and soft.'

The mask contains volcanic rock minerals, natural French sea clay and green tea leaf pieces. 

MY EXPERIENCE

After being given a sample of Glam Glow at the event, I was keen to give it a go. I followed the instructions and jumped in the bath. 

My first impressions were great, the product smells amazing and clean. The consistency is a little gritty, but I'd expect that from something that boasts exfoliating properties, and it applied nicely onto my skin.

I have to admit, I didn't feel the 'tingle' until maybe 5 minutes of wear, but when I did, my lordy did I feel it. The thing is, I didn't find it to be an unbearable kind of tingle, it felt a little stingy but it was kind of satisfying. I guess that's how you know it's working.

After about ten minutes I started to remove the mask, I used a hot cloth from Washi (review coming soon) and worked it in circular motions. At this point I really did feel it was doing good for my skin. The grittyness of the minerals and green tea were still there. 

 It definitely wasn't a half arsed excuse for an exfoliator and I really did get smooth, clear skin that was literally glowing. 

I cannot praise this product enough. I am in love with it. 

Unfortunately the only downside for me is the price. 

The 7ml sample I was given sells on the website for £2.99 (Of which I got one use, I must have a big face. Either that or I applied a thick layer)

The next size up is 15ml and retails for £19.99, being only double the sample size it probably wouldn't go much further.

The 50ml tub sells for a whopping £49.99, now I don't know about you, but that there is pretty much my whole months worth of food shopping. It would be far to painful for me to spend that kind of money on a beauty product, even though I really do love it! (Plus, I think Liam would never forgive me.)

Photo from glamglowmud.co.uk

If you would like to find out more about Glam Glow, or maybe even purchase some for yourself to try, 

visit www.glamglowmud.co.uk

If it wasn't for the price, I would have already have purchased some more.

Have you heard of Glam Glow before?

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Purity Organic Skincare - My new skincare routine! cleanser | exfoliator | face wash | mask | moisturiser | organic | purity | purity organic skincare | rave | review | serum | skincare routine | superdrug | whenflowersfall

Hi my loves!A couple of weeks back I saw a tweet out to bbloggers about trying some products from Purity Skincare. Well, of course I jumped at the chance and contacted them. To my surprise a few days later a huge parcel was delivered to my door containing 6 of their 7 products. I couldn't thank them enough. That night I set to my new routine, starting with the Cleansing lotion and Regenerating Overnight Moisturiser.In the morning I tried out the Facial Exfoliator, facial wash and Anti-aging Moisturiser.Since then I have kept to this routine, adding a couple of uses of the Anti-aging Serum and Mask throughout the week and my skin has never felt softer. I suffer from pretty bad dry skin and since starting this new routine I haven't had an issue at all. My skin is soft and clear and my pores are noticeably cleaner. 
About Purity SkincarePurity Organic Skincare is a British brand based in Devon. The company set out to 'redress the ''elitist'' barrier often associated with organic skincare brands.' Purity Organic Skincare is Ecocert certified, with 98% of the ingredients coming from natural sources and an average of 82% of the ingredients processed from organic farming. The key ingredients include sweet almond oil, coconut, ceramide 3, aloe vera, cranberries, rose, oats and avocados. Products from purity are all suitable for vegetarians, with the exception of the Facial Moisturiser and Regenerating Overnight Moisturiser as these contain additional beeswax.
Where can I purchase Purity Organic Skincare products?In June 2009 Purity launched exclusively in 400 Superdrug stores nationwide, becoming the company's first ever certified organic skincare range. If you don't have a Superdrug store that stocks Purity near you, you can also purchase all of the items featured in this post and the additional seventh item HERE.
Products, Prices and other little details.-Facial Wash 150ml £4.9998% natural; 70% organic-Facial Exfoliator 100ml £5.9998% natural; 89% organic-Facial Moisturiser 50ml £5.9998% nautral; 85% organic-Anti-Aging Moisturiser 50ml £7.9998% natural; 75% organic-Conditioning Cleansing Lotion 150ml £4.9998% natural; 83% organic-Regenerating Overnight Moisturiser 50ml £7.9998% natural; 76% organic-Anti-Aging Serum and Mask 50ml £8.9998% natural; 95% organic
If you guys can get your hands on some of these wonderful products, I promise you that they will change your outlook on the fact that 'organic skincare is expensive.'Purity Organic Skincare will be one brand that I use for a long time. I love the products and I think it's pretty safe to say that the products love my skin.

*These products were kindly sent to me for review. Therefore I did not pay for these items. 

Percy And Reed - Totally TLC Hydrating Mask hair | hydrating hair mask | mask | percy and reed | products | review | selfridges | when flowers fall | whenflowersfall

Hi Lovelies!

I recently purchased Glamour Magazine, mainly because of this months freebie. 

The are offering a choice of four Percy and Reed hair products and I chose the Hydrating mask. I chose this above any of the others due to the fact that my hair is being highlighted soon and I want my hair my the best condition it can be before that happens. 

My initial thought was that this product was very nicely packaged. The sample size received is 100ml, whereas a full size is 175ml, so you do get a good amount of product! A full size tub will set you back £20 and can be purchased at Selfridges.

The hair mask itself smells amazing and this was another bonus for me. 

I followed the instructions on the back of the tube, yet upon drying my hair it felt greasy and a little bit sticky. This is not what I expected from a product that boasts about its ability to 'nourish and strengthen hair, making it soft and more manageable.' I knew that if I didn't rinse my hair well enough this would probably happen, (like it does with a lot of products,) so I made sure to rinse until I could rinse no more. In the shower my hair felt ridiculously clean, but after I couldn't be more disappointed.

I'd like to think that I'd try another Percy and Reed product in the future if the opportunity arose, but I would definitely not spend £20 on this product. 

I have quite thick hair so maybe it would be more suited to someone with finer hair, although it doesn't specify a certain type of hair this should be used on.