Afflictedbeauty
Member Since: August 25, 2019Reviews
John Frieda Defy Grey Brunette Blending Shampoo
I loved this shampoo aswell I'm glad I tried it along with the conditioner. It's like dying your hair without all the hastle and mess ! I will definitely be buying this in the future and would recommend to anyone who dyes Thier hair for greys. It... +
I loved this shampoo aswell I'm glad I tried it along with the conditioner. It's like dying your hair without all the hastle and mess ! I will definitely be buying this in the future and would recommend to anyone who dyes Thier hair for greys. It adds lovely rich brunette tones , lots of shine and leaves the hair smooth and manageable.
#gotitfree
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John Frieda Defy Grey Brunette Blending Conditioner
I really love this conditioner ! It has worked wonders on my hair that is dyed and growing out, plus lots of little silver/white hairs. I would say that I did notice that after the first use where my hair had grown out I could see a difference that... +
I really love this conditioner ! It has worked wonders on my hair that is dyed and growing out, plus lots of little silver/white hairs. I would say that I did notice that after the first use where my hair had grown out I could see a difference that it had blended in better than before, the Grey's not so much. After the second wash my Grey's were starting to blend in a little aswell. I would say maybe by my 5th wash they were well blended and I would be happy to not dye my hair! #gotitfree -
John Frieda Defy Grey Brunette Blending Blow Dry Foam
I did enjoy this product as part of a regime along with the shampoo and conditioner. I feel like they work great as a trio but I'm unsure how this would work alone. It is a nice blow dry mousse and gives my hair a nice volume and shine. However like... +
I did enjoy this product as part of a regime along with the shampoo and conditioner. I feel like they work great as a trio but I'm unsure how this would work alone. It is a nice blow dry mousse and gives my hair a nice volume and shine. However like I say I'm not sure how well this would work at fading Grey's as a solo product so would recommend using it as part of a regime . -
Manefit Honey sheet mask
I know I look funny 😂 This mask was a real pain in the bum to apply mainly due to the little sheet that is attached to the mask , to aid application. It actually had the opposite effect and I struggled to get it off and position the mask. Once... +
I know I look funny 😂 This mask was a real pain in the bum to apply mainly due to the little sheet that is attached to the mask , to aid application. It actually had the opposite effect and I struggled to get it off and position the mask. Once it's on it does fit well to the face , if anything a little wide . It smells like home brewed beer to me!
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I kept this on for the recommended 20 mins and was happy with the results. It does leave the skin feeling ok , it didn't feel stripped at all. My pores were noticeably refined too so I might actually try this again despite the issues. I do have a couple of small pimples today though so I will look out for that if I try again, if I break out a little after using again I will discontinue it.
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Maybe I didn't cleanse my face well enough before using. Let this serve as a reminder to thoroughly cleanse before using face masks. You don't want to cause spots like I did 🙄
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Beauty Pro Eye Therapy eye mask
Firstly I cleansed my skin as per instructions before applying the eye masks. The eye pads have a cotton like backing and greenish gel on the skin side. They are super easy to apply, just be careful not to apply them too close to the eyes. It says... +
Firstly I cleansed my skin as per instructions before applying the eye masks. The eye pads have a cotton like backing and greenish gel on the skin side. They are super easy to apply, just be careful not to apply them too close to the eyes.
It says to wear them for 15 – 20 mins before removing, I probably left them on for 25 minutes. They do feel tight on the skin when wearing but still comfortable enough. After about ten minutes of wear they did start to feel tighter on the skin.
After removing the eye gels my under eye was left moisturised and with much less noticeable dark circles. So I would say that they definitely do the job and price wise they are pretty reasonable at 3 pairs for £4.95.
Ultimately I would buy them again and would only knock one star off for the tightness .
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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Bomb cosmetics honey bee bath bomb
I recently decided to branch out from lush and try one of the other popular bath bomb companies. In a quest to find more affordable ones , Lush has definitely increased Thier pricing over the past year or so. I settled on trying a bomb Cosmetic’s... +
I recently decided to branch out from lush and try one of the other popular bath bomb companies. In a quest to find more affordable ones , Lush has definitely increased Thier pricing over the past year or so. I settled on trying a bomb Cosmetic’s bath bomb, here’s a little information about the company.
Bomb Cosmetic’s is an English company based in Dorset. They claim to be 100% handmade and natural. They are cruelty free, vegan friendly and use bio degradable glitters. I can’t seem to find how long they have been running but I’m sure they have been around for at least 10 years. Anyways down to the task at hand testing the bath bomb.
The bath bomb fizzed for around 2 minutes after popping into the bath, which is ok for me although I know some people just live for the fizz 😆
The water turned a bright green/yellow colour with little blobs of essential oils floating on top along with lots of glitter specs.
There isn’t a strong scent at all certainly not a honey scent which I would have expected from the name. The scent is more of a fresh floral scent, from research I have read that some seem to be a honey scent and others the floral . Which in my opinion isn’t ideal I prefer consistency and to know what to expect when purchasing something.
Positives
The water does feel moisturising due to the cocoa and she butter
The bath bomb design, name and idea is cute.
It does significantly change the colour of the water and fizzes for a reasonable amount of time.
Cons
Doesn’t have much of a scent , definitely not honey scented . Apparently this is variable 😑
It did leave some glitter on the tub which needs to be cleaned pretty soon after getting out of the bath or it’s harder to remove.
So although there are some positives to this product I ultimately wouldn’t buy again as when I buy a bath bomb a big part of the experience for me is the scent. I will definitely try a different bomb from Thier range though as they have soo many to choose from.
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BOOTS CHARCOAL & willowbark FACE MASK
On the Boots.com website this face mask seems to have very mixed reviews. A lot of people have issue with how tingly/burning the mask feels on Thier skin. I personally only experienced a mild tingling or cooling effect. So if you have sensetive skin... +
On the Boots.com website this face mask seems to have very mixed reviews. A lot of people have issue with how tingly/burning the mask feels on Thier skin. I personally only experienced a mild tingling or cooling effect. So if you have sensetive skin this might not be the mask for you.
Anyway upon opening the sachet there is a lot of liquid in this mask, it was literally dripping. The sheet mask is a little thicker than most of the other ones that I have tried from other brands previously. It is a little big for my face, maybe I have a smaller face than average ? 🤷
The part that lays between the bottom of your nose and the upper lip is far too chunky for my face , which was a little irritating.
So I applied the mask and headed for my bath, it feels like it is slipping down my face from the minute I put it on. As soon as I applied the mask I felt the tingling sensation, which for me wasn’t unpleasant and had a cooling effect . It says on the sachet to keep the mask on for around 15 mins . I did this but was constantly having to readjust the mask due to it slipping down my skin, particularly the part under my nose. For this reason alone I probably wouldn’t use this mask again, you definitely wouldn’t be able to get on with anything while using this.
The results after removing the mask are noticeable, my skin is much smoother to the touch. There is a lot of serum left after removing, which I massaged into my face and neck.
Overall it does give noticeable results but is a pain in the 🍑 while wearing. If you have a larger face than I do though and don’t have sensitive skin I would definitely recommend trying it out for yourself.
At £2.50 it’s a very affordable option for a sheet mask that does garner results.
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Olay Regenerist Whip Facial Moisturizer
I can honestly say i absolutely love this cream and was so happy to have been able to try this product as part of a trial as I probably wouldn’t have tried it otherwise. The formula is fantastic, very light on the skin, almost like a hybrid... +
I can honestly say i absolutely love this cream and was so happy to have been able to try this product as part of a trial as I probably wouldn’t have tried it otherwise. The formula is fantastic, very light on the skin, almost like a hybrid between a cream and a gel. Once applied to the face it immediately transforms into a liquid that glides effortlessly over the skin and sinks in super quick .
I found it to be an excellent primer, reducing pores and creating a smooth base for makeup. After using for a few weeks now I have noticed a reduction of fine lines on my forehead and would 100% recommend trying it out for yourself.
After using this for a few months daily in the morning there is still about a months use left so excellent value. I didn’t use this at night but you can use this as a night cream aswell. If you used day and night I would estimate you would get about two months use from one tub. I love this mainly as a makeup primer to be honest and if I buy this in the future I would use it for this purpose as a dual product.
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