Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Gernetic Synchro Duo Sets.
Gernetic made its appearance to the world in 1978 and has gone from strength to strength since. They now hold status as an international brand with products available in 52 countries – isn’t that impressive?
‘A brand that combines natural ingredients and the miracles of science, GERnétic uses specialist molecular nutrients – amino acids, vitamins, proteins and trace elements – small enough in size to penetrate to a cellular level to help promote skin renewal and repair.’ (Gernetic)
For Christmas 2013 they have some amazing duo sets available combining a super product – Synchro with some other best selling creams.
A a special gift this year, with every purchase of Synchro, you get a 30ml specialist product free. I have looked at the combinations and want them all!
‘SYNCHRO 50ml – Balancing cream for dry and normal skin. SYNCHRO stimulates and maintains an optimum level of cellular renewal. As a basic cream for all GERnétic beauty products, it is applied after the majority of other creams and sometimes in combination with them. Its synchronizing action reinforces all other products and accelerates their results.
Combinations available:
IMMUNO 30ml – Restructuring mask
For a total and effective regenerating action, mix it with an equal quantity of the SYNCHRO cream when applying.
VASCO 30ml – Sensitive skin
VASCO is a special beauty care product for sensitive skins, providing comfort and softness by protecting it from outside aggression without altering your natural complexion.
MYO MYOSO 30ml – Intensive smoothing
The action of its phytostimulins reinforces the elasticity of your skin, and smoothes away wrinkles. Apply the cream each morning to relax your lines and give your face a new vigour.
NUCLEA 30ml – Restoring cream
Discover its soothing, penetrating action leaving an immediate feeling of freshness and comfort. Its exceptional regenerating effect stimulates cellular activity and reinforces the defence mechanisms of your skin.
CYTOBI 30ml – Luxurious restoring cream
The ultimate defence against ageing. CYTOBI gives your skin an optimal protection against ageing by providing’ (Gernetic)
Gernetic have something for everyone and with the extra free product this year, I believe it would be hard to find better value if you are shopping for skincare this year.
Synchro 30mls RRP £29.75.
For further information visit www.gernetic.co.uk
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Philips SatinPerfect Deluxe HP6581/00 Wet & Dry Epilator, Shaving Head, Precision Epilator & Tweezers.
Product details:
- Wide head epilator for fast hair removal with optional shaver or trimmer head
- Precision epilator for sensitive areas
- Textured ceramic tweezing discs with hypo-allergenic silver-ion technology remove even short hairs efficiently without tugging the skin
- Includes Active lift and massage attachment to lift flat-lying hairs for easy removal, smart tweezers with integrated light and storage pouch
- Both Deluxe Epilator and Precision Epilator come with fully washable heads and can be used wet or dry
This shaver caught my eye as it looked different to any other shaver I had seen previously. The shape is almost round which was interesting and encouraged me to read about it further.
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The Philips Satin Perfect Epilator is round as it is designed to fit perfectly into your hand – very clever thinking Philips!
They call this the ‘ergonomic grip’, and it does work.
The gift set contains 2 epilators in one. A narrow head attachment can be used to shave underarm/bikini line and an extra wide attachment which can be used on your legs. This allows for super speedy shaving if you are in a rush – and no skin irritation I might add!
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The shaver gives the closest shave ever, and follows the contours of your body perfectly and easily. Used wet or dry, in the shower or the bath, you will have super soft and smooth skin.
An active hair lift attachment works to lift hairs up so even flat hairs cannot escape! This vibrates the skin causing the hairs to lift and also gives a pleasant ‘massage like’ shaving experience.
Also included are a fab pair of tweezers with an integral light which make plucking those stray eye-brow hairs a doddle.
All you need on one gorgeous gift set – also includes a cleaning brush and trimming comb.
The cordless facility allows the shaver to be used for up to 40 minutes after a one hour charge, making this perfect for over- night stays and weekends away.
This really is the ultimate shaving gift set – I have had a good look and there is no better set on the market this Christmas – in my opinion.
An absolute bargain at £149.99
Available from Boots and John Lewis.
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Philips Sensotouch 3D with GyroFlex RQ1275
If you are looking for an extra special gift for your partner or father this Christmas, I can think of no better gift than the new shaver from Philips. The Philips range is vast and the various shavers are explained well online. However, the crème de la crème has got to be the Sensotouch 3D with GyroFlex RQ1275.
When I was reading about this online I just couldn’t wait for my hubby to put it to the test. He shaves at varying stages – sometimes every morning, sometimes every week and he even grows a beard occasionally so he was the perfect ‘guinae pig’! ‘Movember’ even allowed him to test the beard trimmer!
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Philips claim this is their most advanced shaver:
“GyroFlex 3D contour-following heads adjust seamlessly to every curve of your face, minimising pressure and irritation on your skin.
The Aquatec wet and dry seal lets you choose how you prefer to shave. You can get a comfortable dry shave or a refreshing wet shave using a shaving gel or foam for extra skin comfort.
The unique skin-friendly precision trimmer system is built to avoid unnecessary skin contact. Easy to use for perfect moustache and sideburn trimming.
Get a close shave that minimises skin irritation. The shaving head has three specialised tracks, slots for normal hair, channels for long or flat laying hair and holes for the shortest stubble on your face.
The low-friction SkinGlide shaving surface slides smoothly along your skin for a close, easy shave.
The easy-grip shaver handle has an ergonomic grip with anti-slip coating, ensuring close control for an extra-precision shave.
The dual-blade system built into our electric shaver lifts hairs to cut comfortably below skin level for a closer shave.
Skin friendly click-on Beard Styler to experience more facial styles: for anything from a 0.5 mm three-day beard to a 5 mm short beard; Rounded tips and adjustable comb to prevent skin irritation.” (Philips)
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My husband loved the fact that he could now shave in the shower. This was quicker and much cleaner – all the hair goes down the plug and not around the sink for me to clean up! He also found the shaver to be very smooth. It left no skin irritation and gave a very close shave. The shape of the shaver also made for an easy grip and therefore an easy shave.
The beard trimmer was great and this clicked onto the head of the shaver easily. The 5 settings let him choose between short and neat or a little bit longer and more ‘man like’ – or so he thought!
This shaver was well and truly tested and it definitely is a keeper – I don’t think hubby will ever use another shaver. Philips will never let you down, what you see is what you get. The quality of the products are unbeatable.
Choose Philips this Christmas and give your man the ultimate shaver – the Senso Touch 3D.
Available from boots and www.amazon.co.uk RRP £166.65
Health and Beauty
Grahams Natural Skincare.
We’re great fans of Grahams natural skincare products here at Pampered Presents and are delighted to have the opportunity to try more of these wonderful products.
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Calendulis Plus Cream 50g
This is a light, non-greasy super absorbent moisturiser specially formulated for those with sensitive skin and those suffering from conditions such as Eczema or Psoriasis. As I have a little boy who suffers from eczema, he was the natural choice to test this cream on and I am pleased to say that the results are excellent. This cream absorbs into the skin quickly, useful when you’re trying to apply it on a reluctant 4 year old with much more important things to do. It also contains Propolis and Manuka honey, which both have anti-inflammatory properties. Most importantly, from the very first application, I have noticed the redness fading from the affected areas. My son also seems to be scratching less, which will help the skin to heal also.
RRP £16.95
Kids Eczema Cream 75g
Grahams also make a cream which is specifically formulated for use on children and babies. It provides soothing relief from eczema, dermatitis and other skin irritations. This is a water based cream containing oatmeal which has been proven to help eczema sufferers. It also contains shea butter, olive oil and vitamin E and it is light and easily absorbed. My sister has used it on her baby’s nappy rash with great success. I have also tried this cream on mu sons’ eczema and am happy to report that it has the same benefits as the Calendulis Plus Cream.
RRP £21.99
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Grahams Natural Bath Oil 250ml
I was delighted to receive a bottle of this oil as it has 100% natural oil ingredients. I find it difficult to get a bath product that doesn’t dry the skin so I couldn’t wait to try this. This bath oil has a beautiful natural oily scent and contains manuka oil, apricot kernel oil and almond oil. The unbelievable thing is that your skin feels soft and freshly moisturised after having a bath. Grahams Natural Bath Oil can also be applied directly to the skin and can be used for cradle cap on babies. I have also used this wonderful oil on my feet to keep my feet soft and moisturised thus avoiding unsightly cracked heels and dry hard skin. It really is an all-rounder and no house should be without it.
RRP £17.50
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For further information visit www.grahamsskincare.co.uk
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Murad Christmas Gift Sets.
If you are looking for a great value gift set this Christmas, look no further than the new Christmas range from Murad. They have 5 new skincare sets, and each one is exceptional value.
Real Radiance gift set is priced at £42.50 and the contents are worth £98! This is an especially good set, containing four high performing products which are ‘designed to boost radiance, hydrate and fight free radical damage. It’s perfect for anyone in need of a radiance boost.’ (Murad)
I have used the Intensive-C Radiance Peel and love it. This set contains a full size Intensive-C peel worth £49.50. This super mask has made a huge impact on the market, appearing in magazines and winning awards such as the 2012 Shape beauty award!
The Intensive – C radiance peel is intended to act as an environmental shield. It also dramatically reverses ageing on the skin – always a good thing! It gently exfoliates and accelerates the turnover of damaged cells, leaving a radiant glow. It will reduce pigmentation, restoring clarity to your complexion and simply revealing younger looking skin.
Other items in the kit include Essential-C Eye Cream, Essential-C Day Moisture and Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture.
I love that Murad products are paraben, sulphate and synthetic fragrance free, so no nasty chemicals on your skin. Another major plus – Murad test on people, not animals!
A superb gift for pampering your mum this Christmas.
Other gifts sets available include Perfect Balance
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Ultimate Hydration
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Complete Renewal
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Available from www.murad.co.uk Have a look online, these sets are absolutely gorgeous and brilliant value.
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Bronnley Soap, Handwash and Hand and Nail Cream.
When I think of Christmas shopping I immediately think of Bronnley, they have some of the nicest fragranced toiletries ever. They use the finest natural ingredients and essential oils to create luxury items you will love to give and receive.
I always turn to them for teacher’s presents as they are brilliant value and they look a lot more expensive than they really are! This is great when you have a lot of people you like to buy a nice gift for.
I have recently tried a few pieces including a lovely Lime and Bergamot soap. This is a great buy as a pressie as it is in the shape of a lime! Children love this sort of thing and this would be lovely with some hand wash or lotion as a special gift.
Bronnley’s soaps are triple milled and last much longer than your average soap. The Lime soap:
‘A beautifully refreshing Lime & Bergamot triple milled soap, enriched with Linden extract, Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil to help gently cleanse and fragrance the skin.’ (Bronnley) RRP £3.50
I am using products from the Royal Horticultural Society range in my bathroom at present. Its lovely when a friend uses your bathroom and comments on your handwash and lotion! I always have nice goodies for people to try and love a good quality handwash and lotion myself also.
The Rose handwash is gorgeous:
‘The lovely and enduring fragrance of the Rose is blended with Melissa extract and Shea Butter to create a luxuriously fragrant, cleansing soap; triple milled for extra refinement.’ (Bronnley) RRP £8.75
This leaves a delicate hint of white musk on your hands – one of my favourite scents.
To follow the handwash, I have the Hibiscus Hand and nail Cream. This rich luxurious cream lasts and lasts without giving your hands a greasy feeling. This also contains vitamin E and Mallow with toning and moisturising benefits.
Watch this space… Bronnley have some super gift sets for Christmas and I am sure you will be adding them to your ‘wish list’.
For further information visit www.bronnley.co.uk
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Jamela 24K Gold Collagen Facial Masks.
Gold, don’t we all wish for some gold in our stocking this Christmas? Gold also has a fantastic hydrating effect on our skin and Jamela have used this quality to produce the most luxurious skincare masks ever – 24K Gold Collagen Facial Masks.
Endorsed by celebs, these are a firm favourite with winning spas and salons countrywide.
‘These luxurious, unique masks have been proven to increase the skin’s moisture saturation level by up to 92%. With the added convenience of being a one piece gel sheet, no mess, no mixing no cracking, just place the cool refreshing gel mask on your face, smooth it down, and relax while the nutrients do their work, for a minimum of 30 minutes. The nutrients are absorbed 10 times faster than a traditional face mask, as the body temperature slowly dissolves the mask.’ (Jamela)
These 100% natural masks are the perfect gift for your ‘someone special’ this Christmas or even as a treat for yourself. Enriched with natural botanical ingredients and without synthetic fragrances or preservatives, these will be the ultimate luxury skincare item on everyone’s ‘wish list’ this year.
Available from www.jamelaskincare.com and http://www.amazon.co.uk/ at £49.50 for a box of 5 masks.
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
B F Aromatherapy Mood Food range.
I adore this company! BF Aromatherapy make the most gorgeous natural products I have ever used. They use essential oils and other natural ingredients, ‘Essential oils are the single most important component of our products and we choose these oils wisely, selecting only oils that are truly beneficial and that work synergistically together to provide the most powerful, therapeutic effects. Unlike many brands we work with nature, as nature intended, using only 100% pure, unadulterated essential oils.’ (BF Aromatherapy)
I love shopping for skincare goodies and with BF Aromatherapy, you will not have to check the label for silicons, parabens and synthetic fragrances – they simply do not use these in their products.
For Christmas 2013 they are recommending the ‘Mood Food range of products and they look, feel and smell so luxurious. These products contain mood-enhancing essential oils which smell heavenly, sooth our stresses and help us relax after a hard day shopping for Christmas presents!
I have selected a few of the products to entice you to visit the website.
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Feeling Good Bath and Shower Gel: Sweet Orange refreshes, Ylang Ylang soothes and moisturises and Clary sage revitalises. With the addition of geranium, well known for its action on balancing our emotions, this simply couldn’t get any better!
RRP £10 for 200mls.
http://www.bfaromatherapy.com/product.php/2/feeling-good-bath-shower-gel-200ml
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Feeling Peachy Body Lotion: This body lotion is an impressive 97% organic! It hydrates with Sunflower Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Vitamin E and Carrot Oil. Again, Orange essential oil is added to refresh and Benzoin and Frankincense to relax and rejuvenate our skin.
RRP £14 for 200mls
http://www.bfaromatherapy.com/product.php/3/feeling-peachy-body-lotion-200ml
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Last but not least – my favourite! Happiness bath Salts: Dead Sea salt, Lavender, Bergamot, Benzoin, Ylang Ylang and Petitgrain give the ultimate bathing experience – all you need is hot water and you will be soothed to ‘happiness’!
RRP £12 for 300g
All 3 products are available to purchase online at www.bfaromatherapy.com
Have a look at the website. It is user friendly and there are some wonderful Christmas gift ideas.
Health and Beauty
Gel Shiatsu 2 in 1 Back and Shoulder Massage Chair.
The new love of my life!! Read on – this chair will do for you what no therapist ever could!
I have had physio in the past and because of increasing costs and the fact that the sessions only lasted 15 minutes, I reasoned with myself – why not try a massage chair?
When you compare this chair to the cost of a few sessions with a physio, it is in no way expensive.
The Gel Shiatsu 2 in 1 back and shoulder massager is, without a doubt, the most wonderful invention on the planet. I adore this chair and have declared it as ‘mine’ within our household.
I ‘slipped a disc’ earlier this year and this chair works well for me.
Unique Technogel imitates quite well the actual manual massage of a therapist. Muscles are soothed and relaxed, both back and shoulders. Tension is released with the deep kneading shiatsu massage and this is absolutely brilliant. Part of my backache was related to muscle spasm and this chair has put an end to that! The massage also has a rolling mechanism to give the ultimate relaxation feeling with width adjustment stretches.
Anyone even thinking about investing in a Shiatsu Gel Massager – do it! Christmas in nearly upon us, be good to yourselves, or do what I do – buy it for your partner – but it is really for you!
Available from Amazon and other online retailers RRP £249.99
Health and Beauty
Deep Heat Odourless Back Heat Patch
I just had to add these into my ‘Health and Beauty’ category – I have always been a fan and found Deep Heat worked well and have been so impressed with the patches now too. Designed especially for back pain, they are twice the size of the regular patches.
Available in a pack of 2 for only £4.47, these are just what you need if you suffer from backache. After a long day I used to find relief in a hot bath but I believe these to be just as effective.
The warming relief lasts for up to 8 hours and works well for joint pain, aches and stiffness as well as backache. Activated charcoal and iron within the patches react with air when opened and gives a lovely soothing heat sensation to the skin. This is just perfect when my back is tired and aches. With no associated side effects compared to analgesia tablets, I would never be without these patches – highly recommended.
Available from most major retailers, RRP £4.47 for 2 patches.