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This toner comes in a plastic bottle with a sturdy flip-top cap (would be comfortable taking this in a suitcase and no spillages here). The toner itself is a clear liquid. It has a mild fragrance and I could smell the chamomile more than anything else (unfortunately for me, I'm not a huge chamomile fan although it was not overpowering). I experienced a very mild tingly sensation on application, but no redness or irritation. It seemed to compliment other skincare products that I was using at the time and my skin looked clearer and brighter when using.

I've been trying to move away from aerosol and chemical-based deodorants and so thought that I would give this more natural product a try. The stick deodorant comes in a nondescript, natural looking tube with a screw lid. The actual deodorant requires some twisting and I found the mechanism a little stiff. It has a pleasant, fresh odour that isn't overpowering and disappointingly, doesn't really last. I found that I had to press quite hard into the armpit to feel as though I had applied any product. Although I wasn't noticeably sweaty (I assume because the product was working), the odour that came from me after the course of a hot day was really not pleasant and made me quite self-conscious (let's not even talk about after I've been for a run!!). Unfortunately, this hasn't convinced me that I can confidently switch to a more natural underarm product.

Essie nail polishes come in a wide range of colours. I'm a big fan of red colours - particularly those in a darker hue - and it was great to see so many versions of red to choose from. The Essie polishes come in a sturdy glass bottle with a good-quality brush that doesn't shed. The polish was liquidy enough to distribute evenly across the nail and provided a great cover without appearing clumpy. I found that two coats was enough to create the desired effect, although did find that it didn't last for too long without chipping. Unfortunately, I was only able to use this a few times before it got dropped on my living room floor, and although the glass bottle seems sturdy enough, if didn't withstand a fall from height unfortunately! Thankfully, it did clean off with nail polish remover

This hand cream comes in a sturdy tube with a flip-top cap at the bottom. The cap is solid enough to stand the tube on which is helpful in distributing the product, particularly towards the end. The hand cream is thick and white in consistency. It has a beautiful fragrance that lingers for a little while after application. Although on the thicker side, this cream absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a greasy residue. It's fantastic that this product has UV protection built in, as this can often be part of the body that gets missed in that regard. Also a bonus point for being so reasonably priced.

This cleanser comes in an elegant-looking silver and purple container with a plastic pump to distribute the product. It looks great on your bathroom shelf (although one downside is that it is impossible to see how much product you have left). The pump only distributes a very small amount, so I found that I needed around 4 pumps to get enough to cover my face. The cleanser is white and unfortunately, has a fragrance that I found to be very unpleasant. This cleanser doesn't create a foam and I found myself rubbing it and distributing it around my face. It does say that you can let it sit for a little if you want. I didn't really notice any change to the appearance of my skin and so probably wouldn't use again.

I absolutely love this product as an idea and was really looking forward to using a product that can both curl and straighten my hair. It looks fantastic and I was really excited to add this to my styling tool collection (and hoping to replace some others!). Unfortunately, I found the move between the different functions a little clunky. Although the plastic guards lock in place, I found that they felt a little insecure and I spent a lot of time adjusting with that in mind. I found that when used as a straightener, the plates didn’t quite fit together and so took quite a few passes to get the desired effect, so sadly won’t be replacing my usual straightener.

This facial roller feels weighty in the hand and made of good quality materials. It has a lengthy shaft that makes it easy to hold and maneuver around your face. I've never really used a facial roller like this before, so I have no point of comparison, however the balls felt a little big to me - I found it hard to use around the eye area (my most problematic zone) effectively due to the size...it feels like it was potentially designed by a man using the proportions of a male face! I've been using this every couple of days alongside a serum. Although there seems to be a slight effect on the appearance of my skin to begin with, unfortunately does not seem to last for long. But overall, relaxing and pleasant to use - particularly on the neck and jaw area.

This 4-in-1 product comes in a generous-sized tube with a decent sized applicator that can easily apply the desired amount around the face. I went with the medium-light colour with the lighter concealer option, and found that this suited my skin tone beautifully and easily blended in. I did, however, find this product a little sticky which I found a little uncomfortable to begin with. Also, as a 4-in-1, it felt like this was trying to do too many things at one, and as a consequence didn't really do much at all for me - wasn't really a highlighter, nor a foundation and didn't really impact the appearance of my skin tone. Although I wanted to love this product, this one wasn't for me unfortunately.

The hardest part about using this product was remembering to apply to dry skin! Such a change from my usual habit of wetting my face first before applying cleansing gels. This oil comes in a generous-sized bottle with a plastic pump. One pump provided enough product for my whole face. After applying, the oil creates a milky texture that works to remove make-up and impurities from the face. Despite the oily texture, I found that it washed off easily. I did find that it wasn't fully effective in removing all of my make-up residue, but otherwise feels like a luxurious clean for the face.

This hair serum comes in a small, sleek bottle with a pump top lid that can be locked into place for travel. The directions on the back are pretty clear about not using too much of the product, and my experience in the past with these hair serums is that too much can easily push hair into greasy territory, so I was careful to head the warning! As I have quite frizzy and unmanageable hair in general, I used this product on my hair when it was damp and after styling. It has a subtle and pleasant fragrance that doesn't stick around for long. The serum is clear and I used 1.5 pumps for my thick, shoulder-length hair when damp. It felt like this perhaps isn't quite enough, however my hair seemed to be somewhat less intense with fewer fly aways. Once styled, I used half a pump in the dry/ damaged areas that are prone to frizz. Overall, my hair looked well-tamed and remained styled for the day.