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Lush Bubble Bars in General
by Fiona415
Lush has made a huge impact over the past couple of years and I have yet to go into my local lush store and see it quite. The shops products are made in store and specialise in using natural products! All the products feel asif they have been personally made for you as on every pre packaged product it has a picture of the person in the ... shop that has made it and when the product will go out of date ( this is down tote natural products used in it). I think this is a lovely touch and you feel like your getting a real quality product.
The bubble bars are brightly coloured chunks of what can only bbe described as solid bubble bath, that feels like slightly dried clay. They are around the size of the palm of your hand.
The idea is to crumble between a quater or less (dependig how much bubbles and colour you want in the bath) underneath a running tap, I think putting it under the hot tap works best.
The colour of the bubble bar will run into the water to make it a pretty colour and the bubbles produced are the best I've seen out of anyy other bubble bath solution. It realy looks Like the over the top relaxing bubble baths you see in films that you think is impossible to recreate!
The smells are delicious and strong but not overpowering, my favourite is the comforter which is int the picture with the pink and White colours and smells lush!
The bubble bars will last amour a month/month and a half before they dry out too much so if your buying it for special occasion relaxation bath times then it's a little pointless as you have a limetted time to use it's , so you'd just have to pamper yourself with it more regularly! ( something I don't think is a bad factor!)
The products can be a little on the expensive side seen as the have a shelf date but for the quality of the product or as an every now and then treat, I don't think £4.50 is too bad!!
A little tip if lush is just a teat for yourself is to go into the shop after Christmas or valentines day as because they make special packages of stuff for these occasions, if they don't sell they will go out of date so they often reduce them all to half price so you can pick up a lot of stuff for a real bargan!
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Converse
by JoannaRR
I do like Converse shoes, I own three pairs of hi-tops. They go with a lot of outfits and generally they last a decent amount of time.
Beware of the wearing heels though. After asking a few people, I know I'm not the only one experiencing this problem. After owning my second pair for about 6 months, a huge hole had worn in the ... fabric on the heel inside the shoe - not what I'd expect from a 'quality' brand after 6 months. This also happened to my third pair. I thought it was the way I walked that caused it but a few other people I've spoken to have experienced the same thing.
I do love my Converse, they're very comfortable and so versatile. I'd also point out the the outside of the shoe wears very well, but I just think that for £37 I'd expect them to last a bit longer than 6 months, especially when I don't wear them to death.
There's a huge choice of colours now, and a few different styles. I prefer the hi-tops as I find them more comfortable because they feel more secure. The lower styles are very low at the back which I don't really like.
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Clearasil in General
by rubarbandginger
*~The claim~*
'The clear, fast-absorbing formula penetrates deep into the pore to effectively fight the spot at its source, before it appears! It also helps clear existing spots by visibly reducing redness and spot size.'
*~So what is it~ *
The Clearasil spot blocker looks like a pen. It's made of a clear ... plastic and has the Clearasil label around it. On one end there is a twist top and the other end is capped end. When you take off the cap the spot blocker is shaped like a pen, one end slanted for precision application of the gel product.
The gel comes out of the slanted end once the opposite end has been twisted. The gel has a really strong chemical smell which might be due to the Salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is the active ingredient which is what is supposed to bust those spots.
This can also be found in many other non-Clearasil products and also prescription creams and gels such as those for eczema, corns, psoriasis and acne scarring - Not a pretty thought! Clearasil state that the salicylic acid is supposed to reduce redness and inflammation and stopping those pimples in their tracks.
*~Benefits of Use~*
Clearasil state that the benefits of use are as follows;
Helps to stop spots before they become visible.
It helps to clear existing acne by reducing overall redness and size.
The Clearasil blocker pen is designed to be precise and portable.
The Clearasil spot blocker pen is scientifically and dermatologically tested.
*~Directions of use~*
1. Ensure that the new product has not been opened.
2. Take off the lid and turn the end.
3. When you see the clear gel coming out of the slanted end, apply it directly to your spots and pimples.
4. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and leave to dry.
5. Apply the opposite end until you see the clear gel coming out of the slanted end. Press the slanted end directly onto your spot or pimples and apply a thin layer of gel.
6. Apply 1 to 3 times per day.
7. Re-apply the lid when you're finished using the pen to stop the gel from drying out
*~My Opinion~*
I purchased this from Poundland for, you guessed £1. I have a love for skin care and keeping my face looking fresh and healthy but I do break out in spots around my time of the month. I thought I would give it a go as Clearasil have a good name and great reviews.
I first tried this out as soon as I got home, after twisting the end a few times I applied the gel to the spots on my chin and forehead. It stung quite a bit but as they say 'no pain, no gain'. I reapplied this at bedtime as the directions state that it's best to use this twice a day. The next day my spots where angry and red but I gave it the benefit of the doubt and kept on using the pen day and night.
After 1 week nothing had happened and my spots kept breaking out and were still red, my skin stung every time I applied this gel and I noticed after two weeks of continuous use that my skin was becoming dry and sore where I had applied the gel. I started moisturising the sore dry patches of skin while maintaining the directions of use as I wanted to at least give the product four full weeks of use before placing a final judgement on it.After three weeks my skin was no better and my dry patches where still sore and where still dry, the patches actually felt like my skin had become chapped.
After four weeks I had really had enough of this product , my pimples had spread, I grew a very painful boil on both my cheeks and forehead, the type that are under the skin and where placed exactly under the worse areas of dry skin, this is something I have never suffered from.
Once the month was up I purchased a cotton muslin cloth and stuck to water and the muslin for cleansing as using any other product was painful. After three days of using water and the muslin my skin started to improve, after two weeks my skin was nearly back to full health.
Overall, this definitely is not a miracle product and I'm not sure that it actually done anything to help my spots, it never stopped them in their tracks, reduced redness or helped them heal faster as Clearasil claims and if anything it made my skin painfully sore and dry. I'm just glad that I only paid £1 as I have since seen this at £6.85 in other shops.
I'll leave it up to you if you want to try but please consider all reviews before doing so. The active ingredient is salicylic acid. The name of the ingredient says a lot and matches up with the smell of the gel as it really does smell acidic. Natural options may take longer but at least it won't strip away the natural oils as this product does and won't back fire on your skin.
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