Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Pevonia Power Repair Skincare.
I am fast becoming addicted to a wonderful and very impressive skincare – Pevonia. If it’s good enough for celebrates like Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Matthew McConaughey, Cameron Diaz, Rachel Weisz, Eva Mendes and Jodie Kidd its good enough for me!
Everything about Pevonia is pretty amazing and the more I learn the more I love this fabulous skincare range. The recent success achieved by the Power Repair line is so impressive. This range was awarded Highly Commended in the Anti-Ageing Range category in the Natural Health Beauty Awards 2014.
I prefer a natural skincare being all too aware of the chemicals and nasty ingredients in many ‘top’ brands. I found natural moisturizers fairly easy to source but anti-aging natural skincare is more difficult to come by. Pevonia has filled the ‘gap’ for me. Offering skincare which is both 100% natural and anti-aging, the Power repair line delivers results you will have to see to believe. I have been using this range for 2 months and simply love what I see when I look in the mirror! My skin has a glow even when I am 100% make-up free! I am astounded, why plaster on the layers of primer, make-up, bronzer and blusher to give your skin a ‘false’ glow when Power Repair can give you a natural healthy glow without make-up? The texture of the Intensifier is so exquisite, sinking into my skin instantly and leaving a velvet finish. No more dry patches or uneven skin tone!
The natural ingredients found in Power Repair stimulate the skin, sculpting and firming giving an overall ‘lifting’ experience. My dull skin has gone and I look and feel 10 years younger! Lines and wrinkles are less visible and my skin feels firm and plump. The most noticeable difference has got to be my ‘glow’ and I love the confidence I have now, without wearing make-up.
I have been using the complete Power Repair range – Hydrating Cleanser and Toner (RRP £32), Intensifier (RRP £60) and Marine Collagen Cream (RRP £65). Consider this cream as an investment in yourself. You will save money as you will definitely not need a primer or as much make-up. I adore this range and will continue to use it. I have tried dozens and dozens of anti-aging and natural skincare creams and this is the first one to tick all the boxes for me.
Pevonia products and spa treatments are free from alcohol, parabens, mineral oil, lanolin, PABA, urea, formaldehyde, synthetic dyes and artificial fragrances; all packaging is recyclable and Pevonia is committed to cruelty-free skincare.
Environmentally friendly and natural, Pevonia is well deserving of its many awards and I am sure the range will continue to take the world of cosmetics by storm.
For further information visit www.pevonia.co.uk
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty, Teenage Gifts
Pevonia Lumafirm Body Moisturiser Firm & Glow.
Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Matthew McConaughey, Cameron Diaz, Rachel Weisz, Eva Mendes and Jodie Kidd.
Impressive celebrity list, isn’t it? I adore Eva Mendes – she always looks so perfect and I am so in love with Matthew McConaughey! However, I didn’t pick this list of gorgeous people out of thin air, they each have one very interesting fact in common. They all choose Pevonia as their skincare product!
I have always had an interest in skincare, purchasing my first facial moisturiser when I was sweet 16. After a few years I became more concerned with the ingredients, and not the fancy packaging. I am all too aware of the many ‘nasties’ found in so many skincare products – artificial ingredients, petro chemicals, parabens, etc. However, I always seemed to have to choose between having the latest anti-aging ingredient in my cream along with a few ‘not so nice’ chemicals or selecting a natural product with not as many anti-aging properties. This need not be so with Pevonia.
Pevonia skincare is available from selected spas and also online. They offer an impressive list of anti-aging solutions which are naturally based. I was so excited when I first discovered Pevonia and have used the Micro-Retinol range and found the quality and results to be nothing less than amazing.
The latest in the range is the Lumafirm Body Firm & Glow Moisturiser. Why bother with various body lotions with tints and colours concealing our imperfections when we could have the ‘real thing’ on show? Lumafirm WILL give you the skin you so desire. After just over 3 weeks of use I have noticed a glow to my skin. I am absolutely delighted. The first few days of warmer weather has been and gone but I hope to be back in my shorts before long. I know I needn’t panic or rush for the sun shimmering cosmetics, my legs look great, thanks to Pevonia!
Aside from the superb results, I can rest assured I am applying a naturally based cream to my skin – 26 natural ingredients to be specific! Skin appears instantly brighter and more luminous and the results last and last.
For further information visit www.pevonia.co.uk and be sure to have a look at the other lumafirm products. The list of awards this company have won is so impressive. It is so great to know there is a skincare brand on the market which delivers exceptional results without compromising on quality and safety.
RRP £65 for 150 mls.
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty, Teenage Gifts
Artisan Spa ‘Authentic Mermaid’ Soap and Lip Balm.
This is a site I have added to my favourites! The Artisan Spa is a dream come true to a girl like me – I am so passionate about luxury skincare WITHOUT ‘nasties’ added. By ‘nasties’ I mean SLS, SLE, parabens, alcohol, synthetic fragrances and artificial colourants. Products without these ingredients are very hard to find and I am so pleased to tell you that you will find some of these companies on Pampered Presents.
The Artisan Spa is my newest, and very impressive, discovery. The products are made in the UK which can only be a good thing for our economy. The retail brand ‘Authentic Mermaid’ is growing in demand and the number of awards it has won is ever increasing as well.
Inspired by the sea, this brand has some really great soaps and skincare products well worth purchasing. Offering only luxurious natural ‘kind to skin’ products, Authentic Mermaid’s range includes lip balms, soaps, bath froths and salt body scrubs.
I have sampled the glycerine soap and some lip balm.
Citrus Luxury Soap, RRP £5.95
‘100% natural glycerine soap, enhanced with golden jojoba oil and a final flourish of natural sea salt. A spa bar to nourish and cleanse the skin while uplifting and awakening the mind and spirit. The essential oil in this fantastic citrus soap bar was inspired by mediteranean citrus fruit blossom and the unmistakeable sweet tartness of freshly cut yellow freesia. This blend includes Grapefruit, Orange, Litsea and Bergamot, with amber notes of Cedarwood and Patchouli to uplift and awaken the mind and spirit’ (Artisan Spa)
This is a really lovely smelling soap which seems to last and last. I am using mine for the past 2 weeks and it still does not appear to be any smaller in size!
The soap has a delicious citrus smell – one of my favourite scents. The lather produced is smooth and bubbly and leaves skin super soft and super smelling too. Spa salts are embedded in this soap to nourish and soften skin, this gives a lovely smooth sensation – not rough like an defoliator. The glycerine base lets this soap offer moisturising properties as well as acting as a cleanser.
Plain & Simple Lip Balm, RRP £3.95
My 8 year old daughter is really fond of this lip balm. She would have really dry lips no matter whatever the weather. She seems to suffer as much during the winter as in the summer months. She has tried all make and types of solutions and is now using an Artisan Spa lipbalm from the ‘Plain’ range.
This range contains no scents so perfect for children.
‘Award winning lip elixir from The Authentic Mermaid, designed to protect, soften, moisturise, soothe and nourish the most sensitive lips
All natural including Organic Bees Wax, Spring Set Honey, Nourishing Oils, Vanilla and Sweet Orange essential oils.
- A fantastic natural product from the Award winning designers at The Artisan Spa
- Platinum Award Winner of Janey Lee Grace’s Imperfectly Natural ‘Best luxury Spa range’ 2012
- Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skins
- Only natural’ (Artisan Spa)
So, no artificial anything, not tested on animals and suitable for all skin types – why would you not check out these products! They are just as amazing as they sound.
Artisan Spa will cater for hotels which require both large and small orders as well as selling on Amazon individually.
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Pevonia Micro-Retinol Skincare.
The search for an anti-aging product without ‘nasty’ ingredients ends here, with Pevonia.
Pevonia has taken retinol to another level introducing a complete skincare range with micro-retinol. This range suits those who wish to delay the first signs of aging and also those who have visible signs of aging they wish to diminish and prevent from developing further.
‘Pevonia Spa Clinica® PRO Micro-Retinol makes it extremely easy for the skin to immediately absorb the high concentration of actives and visibly repairing ingredients within each product’s result-driven formula. This means that the product line was precisely crafted to penetrate quickly and reach the deeper layers of the skin. A vitaminic infusion of Vitamins C and E, works in synergy to stabilise and optimise the Micro-Retinol delivery, maintaining the potency of the formula intact for optimum benefits and amazing visible results.’ (Pevonia)
This range really is worth a try. I have always been on the lookout for good quality natural products and found the market limited. However, I am so impressed with this range and love the emphasis on preventing further aging to the skin and reducing the signs already appearing.
At-Home Collection Easy 4-Step Protocol includes:
1)Micro-Retinol™ Essential Foaming Cleanser
This delightful high performing foaming gel with Retinol is hydrosoluble so it cleanses gently yet thoroughly leaving skin smoother, with a more even tone. Use AM and PM.
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- Hyaluronic Acid – retains moisture
- Retinol (Micro) – enhances skin cellular performance; improves fine lines and wrinkles
- Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) – promotes healthy collagen formation
2)Micro-Retinol™ Essential Toner
Alcohol-free, this Retinol rich toner completes the cleansing process and prepares the skin for further treatment. Use AM and PM after Micro-Retinol™ Essential Foaming Cleanser.
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- Hyaluronic Acid – retains moisture
- Aloe – soothes, replenishes, and moisturises
- Retinol (Micro) – enhances skin cellular performance; improves fine lines and wrinkles
3)Micro-Retinol™ Essential Serum
Powerfully formulated, this bio-microemulsified gel works deep within to smooth wrinkles while visibly lightening and deeply moisturising the skin. Use PM before Micro-Retinol™ Essential Moisturizer.
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- Retinol (Micro) – enhances skin cellular performance; improves fine lines and wrinkles
- Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) – promotes healthy collagen formation
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E) – protects cell membranes from free radical damage and nourishes skin
4)Micro-Retinol™ Essential Moisturizer
Exceptionally high-performing, this triphase, homogenised resurfacing and anti-aging moisturizer penetrates deeply to smooth wrinkles while resurfacing and brightening the skin. Use AM and PM.
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- Marine Collagen – anti-ageing; retains moisture
- Marine Elastin – anti-ageing; protects skin’s surface
- Retinol (Micro) – enhances skin cellular performance; improves fine lines and wrinkles (Pevonia)
Feel free to search the web and high streets, I am 100% sure you will not find a skincare range to equal Pevonia.
The cleanser and toners leave the skin smooth and soft even before adding the serum and moisturiser. I noticed my make-up had added staying power as well. I was pleased this new range I had discovered seamed to suit my skin very well. Lines were less pronounced after the first application, as my skin was more effectively hydrated. The moisturiser left my skin soft and smooth yet not greasy. The serum was fantastic with its resulting ‘velvet’ skin feel that I loved so much! I can’t wait to see what Pevonia introduce us to next! A brilliant range of skincare with natural ingredients and a resulting low carbon footprint.
For further information visit www.pevonia.co.uk
Products start at RRP £35.
Health and Beauty, Pampered Foods
LighterLifeFAST at Superdrug.
I have to raise my hand and admit I have tried every diet under the sun. Truth is, I just adore food, in particular sugary food which is not good! The health benefits of staying within an acceptable weight and not exceeding your recommended BMI are well researched and documented. Even with this knowledge, most of us find it extremely difficult to find a diet plan and stick to it for more that half a day. My diets always start first thing in the am and by lunchtime I crave my chocolate bar. Discovering LighterLifeFAST has helped with my sugar craving as I can continue on a diet plan while having delicious chocolate bars which do not taste like dry wafers – like some others do. 
With LighterLifeFAST you can have 4 ‘portions’ daily. These range from spaghetti bolognaise, vegetable soup, pasta, and various chocolate/toffee bars. These are pre-packed and easy to make up. They are even easier to eat! The banana shake is yummy. 
LighterLifeFAST food packs contain all we need to keep fit and healthy while encouraging weight loss as well. With 28 vitamins and minerals in every portion, I was not left craving certain foods as a result of lack of certain key vitamins and minerals. The packs are priced at around £8.49 and £8.99 and available exclusively from Superdrug stores. There are over 800 stores in the UK and Ireland nationwide or shop at www.superdrug.com For further information visit http://www.lighterlifefast.com/
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Elle Macpherson Aromatherapy Foot Spa.
Give your mum the ultimate gift this Mother’s Day! The Elle Macpherson Aromatherapy Foot Spa.
This is a foot spa like no other, with every add-on you could possibly imagine. Suitable for all foot sizes, this spa is shear heaven, accommodating feet up to a size 12 UK so it is more than suitable for all the family, if mum is willing to share!
There are several extras that set this light years ahead of other foot spas, one being the pedicure attachments. Fine and coarse pumice stones gently remove old and tough skin from your feet. This is brilliant and delivers excellent results. I like to make this the beginning of my foot treatment. The massage is to follow. While soaking your feet in gorgeous warm bubbly water, 4 interchangeable massage rollers work your feet and relax your body. Various massage functions can be selected – Hydro massage, Vibration massage, Magnetic Therapy, Aromatherapy and Light. I was so impressed with this and love the Hydro massage along with the aromatherapy.
The spa includes an aromatherapy mist diff user so you can sit back, enjoy your massage and relax while breathing the smell of frangipane aroma oil. Unlike my previous foot spa, the Elle Macpherson Aromatherapy Spa has an angled base so you do not have to sit bolt upright to achieve the full benefits of the massage. I can relax on my sofa and enjoy the spa experience in a comfortable position.
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To top it off, LED mood lighting can be selected in a choice of 2 colours. This is just fantastic and I couldn’t recommend this foot spa more.
This is simply the best foot spa on the market and I would be delighted to receive this for Mother’s Day.
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Available from www.amazon.co.uk RRP £74.99
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty, Pampered Foods, Teenage Gifts
Revive Active.
January began with a boost for me as I was introduced to a new anti-aging health supplement called Revive Active. I have been taking one sachet daily and I feel fabulous, this is definitely a keeper!
With over 26 ingredients all carefully thought out and researched, Revive Active works to boost everyone’s immunity and energy levels and, very importantly, helps fight off aging.
‘Key ingredients include Coenzyme Q10 (Co Q10), L-Arginine, L-Citrulline, L-Carnitine, Magnesium as well as Vitamin K2’ (Revive Active)
I take my Revive Active every morning. The sachet contains powered ingredients which can be mixed into a glass of water or juice. I prefer mixing with water and this tastes perfectly OK, it makes a very refreshing orange and mango flavoured drink.
If you feel your system is in need of a ‘boost’, try Revive Active for one month and you will be an impressed as I am.
Revive Active ‘is endorsed by leading medical professionals, nutritionists and naturopaths, including leading celebrity Nutritionist Vicky Edgson. With over 15 years’ experience running private nutritional therapy clinics in London and the author of several well-respected books on best-practice nutrition, Vicki Edgson has been working with Revive Active almost since its inception and is a self-professed supporter of the product, often recommending it to her patients’ (Revive Active)
Revive Active is caffeine and sugar free. Available from www.reviveactive.co.uk with free delivery to Uk and Ireland.
RRP £59.85 for one month supply, discounts available on website with multiple purchases.
Health and Beauty, Pampered Foods
Superdrug Health – Vitamins.
Superdrug, my first port of call when I need day to day essentials. There are over 800 stores in the UK and Ireland over 200 of these stores have pharmacies on site.
At a Superdrug store and online you will find a range of vitamins from well known brands. Multibionta, Seven Seas and Bassets vitamins can all be found at Superdrug. I have recently tried some of the Superdrug own branded vitamins.
These tend to be much cheaper than the other brands but several of them contain exactly the same ingredients. It was therefore a bit of a ‘no-brainer’ for me to choose Superdrug own brand as value for money rates highly when I am choosing products.
For example, if you are looking for a great ‘all rounder’ family multivitamin, Superdrug A-Z Chewable Multivitamin and Minerals has got to be unbeatable value for £2.99!!
This supplement is ‘specially formulated to provide a balance of multivitamins and minerals to help maintain overall good health and nutritional balance’ (Superdrug)
I have tried to coax my kids into taking supplements for years and they have never agreed on the same one until now. Thankfully I seem to have found the perfect multivitamin as even my 6 year old doesn’t complain when taking this every morning – Superdrug’s ACDE Jellies.
These contain all your little ones need to stay healthy and fit so they can get up to all the mischief they enjoy so much.
‘Vitamin D is needed for normal growth and development of bones in children.
Vitamins A & C contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin E is an anti oxidant that contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress’ (Superdrug)
Moving from vitamins to another necessity, toothpaste! This is another instance where Superdrug performed very well. The childrens toothpaste for ages 2-6 yrs caught my eye as there was a lovely big crocodile on the front with super looking teeth.
This is the sole reason my son lets me brush his teeth now – I told him this was the toothpaste crocodiles use! I have to admit I was being ‘clever’ at first, but this really worked!
The toothpaste helps fight plaque and decay and is suitable for children with just the correct amount of fluoride. Very well priced at 59p!
Visit your local Superdrug or shop online for an unbeatable range of vitamins and other essentials at a great price.
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Sensuality Massage Oil from Natural Thinking.
‘High Quality Ingredients brought directly to you, ethical, quality, affordability’ (Natural Thinking)
Imagine a ‘perfect’ massage oil which does exactly what massage oils should. I present you with Sensuality Massage oil from Natural Thinking!
Combining the aphrodisiac effects of sandalwood with Sweet Almond, Ylang Ylang and Rose Absolute, this oil is the ultimate in luxurious relaxation.
Create your perfect state of mind this Valentine’s Day with a massage oil from Natural Thinking. They have a vast range of aromatherapy oils and highlight the Sensuality Massage oil as an ideal Valentine’s gift. I couldn’t agree more, the oil smells divine and feels gorgeous on the skin. It can be used as a massage or bath oil and comes in a delicate little aluminium bottle 100mls retailing for £10.80.
As far as aromatherapy oils go, the range from Natural Thinking is rather exclusive as the oils are sourced ethically and naturally from various countries. This is a great company to purchase from and to follow. They have a firm work ethos, aiming to sustain the environment and ensuring workers get a fair price for their products.
Choosing natural skincare is one of the most important decisions you make, just as important as choosing natural foods! 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our bloodstream. Think before you splurge out on various lotions and potions filled with preservatives, artificial scents, parabens, etc. It is much better to be selective when choosing your skincare essentials. Choose products which do not have a negative impact on the environment or on your body such as those from Natural Thinking.
Have a look at the website www.naturalthinking.co.uk for further information and products.
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty, Teenage Gifts
Green People for Valentine’s Day
Green People are a company that specialise in organic skin and body care products. Their products are made as naturally as possible with no harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances. I have been using their products for some time now and always find them to be very effective.
I have recently had the pleasure of trying out some of the new gift sets for Valentine’s Day – Valentine’s Red For Her – ‘Organic Lifestyle’, which contains a 50ml tube of Vitamin Fix and a 10ml tube of Rejuvenating Eye Cream.
Vitamin Fix is a rich moisturising face cream for all skin types. It contains a mix of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants including Avocado Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Green Tea extract. It is a light non-greasy moisturiser which applies smoothly and is quickly absorbed into the skin. I have extremely sensitive skin and find it difficult to get a moisturiser which does not give me an attack of pimples. I am pleased to say that this fabulous cream not only leaves my skin pimple free but my face feels wonderfully soft and moisturised.
Rejuvenating Eye Cream is simply exactly what it says on the tube! This rich cream expertly softens lines around the eyes and soaks completely into the skin. It is perfect for under your make-up with its non-greasy formulae. The moisturising benefits last all day, and make-up will not sink into lines making them even more evident – I know this as a fact! Maybe it is the added benefit of essential fatty acids that make this cream so effective. I adore this eye cream, I have been using it for years and will continue to do so.
This is a great gift set, containing what I can say are 2 of the best skin care products I have ever tried. It would make a lovely gift for your other half this Valentine’s Day. RRP £15.00
The Age Defy Gift Set would also make for a brilliant Valentine’s Day gift. I have this on my wish list!
‘A collection of youth boosting skincare essentials
Hydrate & Renew Serum (5ml) – uniquely blended to deliver amazing rejuvenating, balancing and regenerating properties directly to the skin.
Cell Enrich Facial Oil (5ml) – a powerful blend of active ingredients work in synergy to deliver skin clarity and brilliance for a more youthful complexion.
24 Hour Brightening (5ml) – an active-packed, high-potency natural moisturiser offering superior skin nourishment. This revolutionary organic product also actively reduces skin pigmentation and age spots when used daily.’ (Green People)
Green People products are not tested on animals and never contain:Sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate, parabens, lanolin, phthalates, propylene glycol, alcohol (ethyl alcohol, ethanol), harsh foaming agents, synthetic fragrances, irritating emulsifiers, PABA-sunscreen, petrochemicals, colourants, urea, DEA, TEA or PEGs.
In my opinion, Green People are one of the most trusted skincare suppliers on the market. You can relax and not stress about ingredients, just place your trust in Green People.
For more information visit www.greenpeople.co.uk