Lush Top 5 Products

Of course everyone loves Lush for their bath bombs but I sometimes feel people are so overwhelmed that they tend to stick to the bath products and neglect all the other goodness that Lush has on offer! For that reason, these are my top Lush products not including bath bombs. These are the products I have repurchased again and again!

1. King of Skin

I've heard quite a few people rave about this product, both bloggers and others. This is essentially a solid body butter which you can use in the shower and it makes your skin so soft! This one you'd just have to try for yourself to believe me! It's the most moisturizing product I have ever used!

2. Feeling Younger Skin Tint

This is the perfect highlighter, nothing else I've tried has been as good as this. Mix it with your foundation or moisturizer for a natural glow or use as a highlighter, which is what I tend to do. It's not a product I've heard anyone talk about and I have no idea why!

3. Ocean Salt

I think this product is the first I tried that wasn't a bath bomb and have been using it religiously for a couple of years. The fine sea salt gently exfoliates and the citrusy (that's not a word but should be...) smell is just heaven. It does say this is a body and face scrub but I find it a tad too harsh on my sensitive skin on my face. 

4. Eau Roma Water 

According to Lush this product will "help to calm and reduce redness whilst lavender will balance and soften the skin". But that does not give it justice, it does just that but also using this is so relaxing to use! I think it's probably the lavender but I find it so calming. I've used it before exams to calm my nerves, when I've felt unwell or in the heat to re-hydrate my skin. This is seriously more than just your average toner!

5. American Cream

"A milkshake- thick condition with a strawberries and cream fragrance to leave your hair soft and shiny".  If you are looking for a conditioner that leaves your hair smelling incredible even after you've got out the shower then this is the product you need! Is it sad that sometimes I think something smells really good around here and then realise it's my hair...

What are your favourite Lush products? Let me know in the comments or tweet me @_bowsandbuttons.

Hayley x 

Sk:n Product Review*

 

 "Only Sk:n combines the most clinically effective products and treatments and the best skincare doctors in the UK across a nationwide network of clinics."

 

The battle with my skin never seems to end - whether it's dryness, redness or the problem that many of us will suffer with at some point - acne and spots! I'm always willing to give to new products a try that promise to keep the spots at bay and quickly get rid of them when they make an appearance.

Sk:n Blemish Control Lotion   

The Sk:n blemish control lotion is for those of us suffering from spots, outbreaks and oily blemish-prone skin. Simply after cleansing apply some of the product to the affected areas and also the t-zone if you find this area is prone to getting oily.

I've suffered for spots for as long as I can remember and upon receiving this product was highly skeptical and struggled to see any differences at first. However,  over the last week I've had a terrible break out around my chin area so have religiously applied this every night as a treatment but also as a preventive. I've got to admit, I'm  pretty impressed! The breakout has near enough vanished and I've even been wearing just concealer instead of a full face of foundation which is extremely rare for me! 

  

On looking on their website it helped me make sense of why this product actually works -  Sk:n states Peptide can reduce acne causing bacteria and inflammation and Salicylic acid dissolves oil and debris that clog pores. So together these are the perfect combination for fixing those nasty breakouts!

 Sk:n Vitamin Rich Cleanser for Normal or Combination Skin

 I love a product which does the job and isn't time consuming. Who actually has time every morning and night to do a elaborate skin routine?! To use this product you simply apply it to a cotton pad or use your hands to gently wipe over your skin then wash off with water. This cleanser is packed with vitamins and antioxidants which will ensure your skin is kept glowing and youthful! I did like this cleanser but it's unfortunately not up there with my favourites however I think this is an excellent alternative to using micellar as it actually is nourishing your skin rather than just removing makeup and dirt. 

In my opinion this product would be absolutely perfect to take on holiday as it gently removes makeup, cleanses and also I found it to be very moisturizing. Although, as previously said, it probably won't beat my favourites, one thing I really like about this brand is that they explain what each ingredient does so you can understand what product would best suit your needs.

Overview

 

 Having never tried any products from Sk:n, these products have made me intrigued about their other products! I've definitely got my eyes on their anti redness cream! And in case you didn't know, Sk:n also offer skin treatments for a range of skin issues... if you'd like to find out more click here!

Hayley x 

Face B4 review*

"The UK's most effective daily cleansing foam & after-cleansing serum" 

- Face B4

 I'm always interested to try new skin care, especially products that claim they are going to banish my bad skin away and make my face spot free! However, I am always skeptical of the claims brands make and whether they actually work. Since my early teens I've suffered with spots and at the age of 21 although they're not as bad as they used to be I am still prone to a lot of break outs!

"A combined cleanser and toner which helps clean pores and reduce excess oil."

I tried out the Face B4 face wash and serum, the first thing that stood out to me is that these products are antibacterial! The thought that this would reduce the bacteria on my skin, possibly responsible for making my skin spotty, was extremely intriguing!

"FaceB4’s unique dual-action blending system contains a patented ultra biocidal complex including Salicylic Acid that helps to remove impurities, so spots, blemishes and redness are reduced."

  
To be honest I was not a fan of the cleanser. Supposedly fragrance free, I thought it had a weird smell about it! The foam also didn't have the nicest feeling on the skin and did cause stinginess, but do bare in mind my skin is slightly sensitive! I stuck at using this morning and evening, however, it seemed to have little effect.

On the other hand, the serum I enjoyed using a lot more! It definitely was fragrance free and I think it did help my skin. Not necessarily in reducing spots but on the whole making a difference to how it looks and its smoothness.

  These products didn't work for me and I didn't really enjoy using the products. Although I would love to be able to reduce my spots and breakouts I prefer skin care which is more pampering and relaxing. I much prefer the Liz Earle skin care which although isn't aimed at combination/oily skin I find calms my skin much more effectively and is around the same price!

I wouldn't say this product isn't worth the money and I wouldn't say don't try it just because I haven't enjoyed using it! It may be that my bad skin is due to stress whereas other bad skin is caused by bacteria which I can see these products doing wonders for due to their antibacterial ingredients. If you are interested in the concept, definitely check out reviews on their website!

 Anti bacterial Face Wash - £14.99 

Anti bacterial serum - £9.99

Do you suffer with bad skin? What products would your recommend? If you're interested in Face B4 check out their website for more information!

Hayley x

First Impressions: LUSH Ultraband Facial Cleanser

On my recent trip  to LUSH (see my Mini LUSH Haul post) I purchased the Ultrabland facial cleanser. I've been trying to find some new skincare products as my eczema prone skin has been playing up recently so I need something less harsh on my skin, the micellar water I was using has dried out the skin around my eyes. I'd seen quite a few positive reviews about this product so thought it was worth a try!

Ultrabland is a gentle cleanser and which contains almond oil, rose water, beeswax and honey (read the full list of description here on the LUSH website). I haven't been using this product long enough to say for definite if I'll repurchase but so far so good!

  PROS:

-Very gentle on the skin.

-Leaves my skin feeling very soft and fresh.

-Soothes my eczema and dry patches.

-Easy to apply and wash off (I usually apply then wipe off with a damp cotton wool pad then use my Eau Roma Water).

    

CONS:

- It does feels slightly greasy on the skin (but it is described oily so I'm not sure what I was expecting- duh!) but doesn't leave skin feeling oily at all once washed off!

-This product smells a bit weird in the pot (however, you kind of get over the smell once it's on your face and it could be a lot worse! A lot of people say it doesn't really smell of anything, so maybe it's just me!

OVERALL:

I really like this product so far and am using it daily as part of my night time skin routine, I can't be so sure if I'll repurchase just yet as I'm not sure if this is definitely the cleanser for me but so long as it doesn't cause any breakouts on make my skin any worse then I would consider continuing to use this! I'm also worried about how long it will last me, it wasn't particularly cheap but if it takes a few months for me to use up then I can justify it!

Have you tried this cleanser? If so what did you think? Let me know in the comments below!

Hayley x