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Slendertox Tea

I tried Slendertox tea and if you are determined to detox then this is your answer.  A word of warning though is that it does act as a laxative, so it’s best to use the tea only on weekends where the wc is nearby!

The tea must be taken as a detox and not a method to lose weight. So the tea or shake needs to be taken with a controlled diet and exercise as is normal when one wants to lose weight.

The tea is herbal and tastes ok, so this is a plus.  I had a 28 day supply, but because I work I didn’t take all the 28 days.  This consisted of 14 days of daily teas and 14 days to be taken at night.

I am not a fan of tea, but I don’t mind some mint or green tea once in a while. It wasn’t hard drinking the tea, but this does upset the stomach, but this is understandable.

To be honest as I am not a tea person, Slendertox tea is just not for me.  I would prefer to eat healthily and exercise for natural weight loss.

The shake however, wasn’t bad as it can be mixed with juice etc, so overall I preferred this to the tea.

Has anyone else tried slendertox?

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5 Zip Mini MAC from Rebecca Minkoff

I wanted to introduce my love to my fairly newly used Rebecca Minkoff bag. Rebecca Minkoff is a New York designer and her bags are popular with many people not just in the US, but in the UK too. Rebecca Minkoff bags come in a variety of ranges and colours, but the most popular are the Mini Mac’s.

The one I have is the 5 Zip Mini MAC. It is a great going out bag. It’s small, but you can fit surprisingly a lot into it. I recently used it on a day out to the Drayton Manor theme park, as seen below.

 

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I particularly like the zip designs on the front and the gold hardware on the bottom, zips and chain. The leather is well made which means that the bag is robust and long lasting and a must-have in anyones bag collection!

I bought my Rebecca Minkoff from a great lady called Melissa on The Little Black Book Of Style website. I wanted to give her an endorsement, however, sadly she has decided to close her website. It’s sad as Rebecca Minkoff isn’t readily available.

The bag comes with the added bonus of extra tassels that are on the zips, which will be great for wear and tear.

It’s a great looking bag which will make a perfect accessory to any outfit!

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Sebamed Clear Face

Sebamed quite kindly sent me a few samples (quite a lot actually) of their Clear Face range.  I tried their toner, facial soap and clear skin gel. I tried all three for a period of 28 days. The reassuring thing about this range is that it has low ph levels of 5.5, which will suit even those with sensitive skin.

The toner felt like it cleansed and was soothing, especially when my skin was irritated. The clear skin gel has a really nice consistency and made my skin feel smooth and hydrated. I think this would make an excellent primer too, just before foundation. The clear gel is also a must to use regularly to keep the skin moisturised and spots at bay.

The soap was also great and is really long lasting.  It isn’t too drying, plus it is non greasy as are the other products.

I recently used a cleansing system where a few spots came to the surface, so I was really lucky to have Sebamed to the rescue! My skin recovered with regular use of the products.

I was very glad to have tried Sebamed and will definitely be buying the products again, especially the Clear Skin Gel.

Hope you enjoyed this blog! You can buy your own here – Happy Shopping.

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Amena Pearl Daisy

I love this You Tuber, she is called Amena and her channel on YouTube is not only fun, informative but also inspiring. Her hoojabs (head scarves) are amazing and she is just so beautiful!

She also has a her own online shop called Pearl Daisy. I just love the daisy chains she wears in her videos that I was inspired to take a look and choose a daisy chain or two. In this case I chose three, which I gave to my sister, sister in law and the one shown on the picture for myself.

It is just so beautiful and would make any outfit or hand that little bit better and of course blingy!

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Just one thing to note; as these hand daisy’s are so popular it means that the one I am wearing may no longer be available, but there are more to choose from – just check out her site: http://pearl-daisy.com.

Tootles! 😉 (An Amena Goodbye).

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Magnitone Lucid – Hot or Not? Plus Readers Bonus!

So I was lucky enough to be able to do a review* on the new Magnitone Lucid cleansing and exfoliating brush and when it came in the mail, I was very excited to try it out as soon as I got it!

Before we get into the review I wanted to thank Bloggers Love for giving me the opportunity to speak to Magnitone on an event that they held in London for Bloggers Fashion Week and again via a Twitter online BHTwitterParty event. I am therefore so delighted to have this opportunity to test the Magnitone Lucid.

You too can now try the Magnitone Lucid with my special 20% discount code for you, my readers: Afshan20

Follow this link: po.st/TjNmMb to get your discount on the Magnitone Lucid, which will change the way your skin looks and feels!

Magnitone Lucid is a unique system that allows the skin to be cleansed, while using your favourite cleanser and the Lucid brush. This system consists of a brush with pulsing bristles powered by Active Electromagnetic, that helps to rid skin of trapped dirt, while cleansing it and exfoliating the skin.

The brush normally retails at £69.99, but with my discount code Afshan20, you are bagging yourself a bargain! From my research this is much more competitive than other brands.

I took the 7-day better and clearer skin challenge. Here is my diary and findings:

Day 1, I have just started using the Lucid brush today and start by taking off all my makeup. Adding my Murad Cleanser onto the brush and focusing on areas of my face. Another positive about the Lucid brush is that it alerts you with an alarm on the time needed on the particular area that you are working on. So far so good. I can feel that the brush is penetrating into my skin and I like the way the pulses feel.

Day 2, Be prepared for a full cleanse meaning a few breakouts may occur, but that’s a good thing; it means that the impurities are coming out.

Day 3, I can see visible results of where my skin looks better, shinier (I suffer from dry skin) and more vibrant. Plus I like the way my skin feels after a thorough cleanse with the brush.

Day 4, Now that I am used to how the cleanse system works, I am finding it easier and faster to use. Today I cleansed sections of my face fast, not concentrating on an area at a time but on the mass area. This is ok too, as sometimes time can be limited.

Day 5, I now have a real idea and knack of how the Lucid works. It is rather enjoyable to use as the pulses are soothing and I can feel that the dirt is being lifted. I can also visibly see that my blackheads look improved and my pores are less visible.

Day 6, shows that my skin is brighter. I do have a few slight spots, but these don’t really bother me as it’s understandable that if the skin is cleansed then it will be obvious that the impurities will come to the surface.

Here is a picture taken on the first day (left side) of using the Lucid and day 7 on the right. The picture on the right may be a bit dark, but you can see that my skin looks visibly better and without any spots.

So to the conclusion – does my skin feel better? Is it hot or not? The simple answer is – YES, my skin feels fresher and smoother. I have also noticed that my foundation glides on better and my pores are much less visible which is very pleasing.

The Magnitone Lucid is very easy to use and the brush can be fitted also with relative ease. Note that the brush needs to be charged for 24 hours before the first use. The small charger connects to the front through the use of a magnet, this can then be plugged in and charged in the mains. The Lucid also comes with an International 2 pin connector, which is ideal when going abroad. It is also fully waterproof so that it can be used in the shower and thus time saving, especially in the morning when in a rush to get to work.

Another great thing about the Lucid is that it is very travel friendly and of course as mentioned the two pin helps when on holiday. For a gal like me who loves to travel, it is a Godsend!


I am overall very pleased and satisfied with my Magnitone Lucid and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to look after his or her skin with minimal fuss.

What are you waiting for? Click here to buy yours >

 

*Disclaimer: I did receive the Lucid free but be rest assured I will only provide an honest opinion of the product and a true account of the results.
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Free Sunshine from L’OCCITANE – 5 piece gift set

My husband alerted me to this great offer advertised on HotUKDeals and I thought it was too good to be true. I wasn’t paying that much attention but I clicked on the form and entered a store where I could collect the free box that was advertised.

The email came pretty quickly despite the 24-hour disclaimer. I went into the Richmond store and low and behold they had the box!

I must say that I am rather impressed with this freebie. The contents are really good for something that is free and a very good idea from L’Occitane for adding VIB customers to their database.

The box called Welcome to Provence comes with the following products:

  • A mini hand cream which is 10ml called Fleurs de Censier in Cherry Blossom
  • Another mini but this time a foot cream which is 10ml called Peaux Pieds
  • A 30ml Verbena shower gel and a 30ml Verbena body lotion
  • A 25g soap with Verbana leaves.

All products smell devine. Verbena has a very citrus lemony smell. I am very pleased. 🙂

Click here to get yours!

Just a note that some stores may have run out of stock. I hope this doesn’t happen to you, as it is very disappointing. Happy shopping and hope you all that apply get your free box!

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April Favourites

April was a brilliant month. At the end of March it was my birthday and April marked my husband’s.

It’s fun planning a birthday. So many things to think about. Family, cake, venue and having a fun time! At the event I wore and ate some of my favourite things this month.

Here’s a few pictures!

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I wore some of my favourite buys this month. The dress was from H&M and the bag Next. Full picture below. I am loving fringing at the moment and what better way to wear this trend but in a classic suede leather handbag.

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The party was held in a restaurant called Yumn Brasserie in South Croydon, which was really nice. The decor was very classy and the food nice. I ordered Masala Lamb Shank which was great and for desert we had a yummy fresh fruit and cream cake from Cake Box in Tooting. Just look at that cake, you can just see that it’ll taste too good!

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A few cocktails were had.

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Another April favourite was the necklace I wore from Marks & Spencer; it’s rather big and a great statement piece.

All in all it was a great month. What were your April favourites?