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My hair is pretty curly. Thin, fine and generally dry. Curly hair already feels damaged and dry. Add to the fact that I colour it and it needs all the help it can get. I apply, lather and then rinse the shampoo of the same type. My hair is just past my shoulders and I found a 10c sized amount of conditioner was pretty perfect. Normally I find that conditioner can leave my hair feeling heavy, frizzy and become oily feeling quite quickly. This was different. It was a nice, light conditioner. The product itself is quite thick but it’s light in the way it feels on my hair. After rinsing the shampoo it suggest to apply the conditioner and let sit for a few minutes. After rinsing my hair feels nice and smooth. Conditioner can sometimes feel a bit greasy and almost feels like it needs to be washed off. This wasn’t like that. It almost feels as though I’ve applied a treatment even once my hair is dry. My hair is less frizzy and definitely feels nourished and hydrated. The colour of my hair appears invigorated and fresher. I’m not a big fan of a bottle of this size being a pop top. A pump would be great but that’s the only negative I can find. I’ve been using the Colour Goddess shampoo prior to applying the conditioner so it can be difficult to distinguish which product makes the difference. It’s probably a team effort. The conditioner definitely helped and is a big positive.

My hair is fairly curly, thin and fine. Curly hair is generally quite dehydrated and damaged feeling. Add in that I colour it and it needs a lot of help. The first thing I noticed about the shampoo was the smell. Oh my, it smells like caramel. I already wanted to love it so I was hoping it would perform really well. I wasn’t disappointed. Directions are fairly standard. Apply to damp hair, lather and rinse. I couldn’t find any direction or guide as far as how much to use so it was a bit of a guess. It lathers fairly well and you don’t need too much product. My hair is just past my shoulders and I used about a 20 cent piece amount. When I rinsed the product out I liked that my hair wasn’t left feeling dry or stripped which some products can do. Squeaky clean isn’t good in relation to hair. After a few weeks of using I saw a nice, positive difference in not only the condition but the colour of my hair. My blonde was definitely less dull and a nice clean looking colour. It appeared more invigorated and definitely had less general frizz. The only thing I didn’t really like was the packaging. In a bottle the size of this one I would’ve preferred a pump too versus the pop top.

Thank you to BH and Tresemme for the chance to trial the Shampoo and Conditioner. The conditioner comes in a large pump top bottle. My hair is thin, Fine and really curly. It’s just past my shoulders when it’s curly and a bit longer when it’s straight. It looks okay natural but when I straighten it it’s really obvious how thin and fine it is. So I was really wanting to love this. The bottle is huge and a little goes a long way. I really like that it has a pump top so it’s easy to use and doesn’t need to picked up every use it. It smells great and is a nice thick product. I only used one pump. I used it on my mid lengths and ends. When washing to out it didn’t leave the hair or body feeling ‘greasy/ slimy’ which can sometimes happen with conditioner. It feels like it leaves a residue. So that was good. I took before and after photos of my hair both curly and dry in an attempt to get accurate results. Unfortunately I didn’t really see much of a difference in my hair. It appeared to be slightly more volumised when it was straight so that was ok but apart from that I didn’t see any real difference. I don’t generally use conditioner as it can make my hair fluffy. This didn’t do that and it also didn’t weigh it down either. Overall a decent conditioner but if you’re looking for any real volume or fullness look elsewhere

Thank you to BH and Tresemme for the chance to trial this shampoo and conditioner. My hair is thin and fine but it’s also really curly. It’s fine looking when it’s curly but when I straighten it it looks so fine and limp. The shampoo bottle is huge, so big in fact it doesn’t fit on the shelf in my shower! It’s a a VERY generous size and very affordable. I took some before and after photos so I could accurately tell he difference. Unfortunately though it wasn’t a great deal. Don’t have to pick up the bottle every time. The shampoo smells great and the scent does linger when the hair is dry which I like. It lathers a fair bit and I only needed about 2 pumps for my just past shoulder length hair. My hair was left feeling beautiful and clean without being ‘squeeky’ clean. When used on its own I had no issues with my hair feeling dry which is a great plus as curly hair is difficult to keep hydrated. I like that I can find it in the supermarket and I don’t need to go to a hairdresser or specialty shop to buy it. Having curly hair I only wash my hair 2-3 times a week. I like that my hair didn’t feel yucky or greasy which can sometimes happen.

This product is great. It comes in a glass jar inside a box. The jar feels heavy and looks quite pretty. It looks like it almost has a scalloped pearl design. I like that inside the lid there is a plastic lift out seal. It means that the jar seals just that little bit extra and the product isn’t quite as exposed to the air. My skin is fairly normal it can be dehydrated. I suffer from rosacea and mild acne. I had zero irritation and it didn’t make any of my existing conditions worse. The cream is lovely and thick but smooths and absorbs easily once applied to the skin. It sinks in beautifully and didn’t leave any residue. I love how it smells. It’s so fresh and almost fruity smelling. It’s not strong or overwhelming and The scent disappears shortly after being applied to the skin. My face was left looking amd feeling smooth, firm and glowy. All the things I want in healthy skin.

The Olay Niacinamide Serum comes in a metallic green box with a silver front. The front is clearly Olay and has a picture of the bottle on it. The bottle itself is a generous 30ml and comes in a sturdy pearlescent bottle with a silver lid. Built into the lid is an auto- dropper dispenser. My skin is normal. It can be dehydrated. It also gets temperamental at the change of seasons which thankfully is not now. I am prone to rosacea and mild acne. Sometimes new products that are quite rich can make the rosacea and acne worse. I got lucky this time and only had a few tiny spots on my chin. Having never knowingly used Niacinamide before I was unsure as to how my skin would react. I’m pleasantly surprised and had no adverse reactions and it had no increase on the issues I already have. On the bottle is instructions on how to use the dropper and how much product to use. It suggests using 2 pumps twice a day. I myself found 2 pumps to be too much. 1 pump was enough for my face and my neck. It’s recommended to Cleanse, Essence Water, Super Serum the Moisturise. I personally don’t use an Essence water but after I cleanse I do use a clarifying lotion. I then followed it with the Super serum an eye cream at night and my day/ night moisturiser and sunscreen as directed. The product itself is a slightly thick, pearlescent serum. It be lightly scented which I normally don’t like in skincare products as I find if each different product is scented it can be too much. This one though is subtle and a gentle floral type scent that is quite pleasant. It doesn’t hang around or linger for too long but every now and then I can notice the scent. The directions say that when twisting the lid the product is drawn into the dropper. You then press a silver button in the lid to dispense it onto your face or hand. Using the dropper I chose to apply it straight to my face. I put product on my cheeks, nose, forehead chin and neck. It applies really nicely and has a silky smooth texture. It absorbs fairly quickly and doesn’t leave any residue. The skin is left feeling nice, smooth and no sticky feeling. In my night time routine I would apply my eye cream after the serum. Let that sit and absorb and then apply my moisturiser. The serum didn’t hinder the absorption of the moisturiser and it was readily absorbed as normal. After using for a few weeks my skin was soft, smooth, more even and had a lovely glow to it. I’m not sure if I’ll continue to use after I finish the bottle I have. It works nicely but it’s also a bit on the pricey side. I might consider grabbing it on special but I’ll see if my results continue to improve with continued use first.

Thanks to BH and Olay for the chance to try the Vitamin C + Dragon Fruit scrub. It comes in a generously sized 125ml tube. It smells delicious and fruity although the dragon fruit I’ve had before didn’t really have much of a scent. My skin is normal but can be dehydrated so I’m always on the lookout for a good exfoliator that is nice and gentle but effective. I also suffer from acne and rosacea which I’m pleased to say we’re not negatively impacted by he product. The scrub is a thick gel with exfoliating particles in it. It’s not super gritty so it feels relatively gentle on the skin when you’re using it. The directions say to massage onto wet face and rinse. It doesn’t specify if you should use it before, after or instead of a cleanser or how often you should use it. I used it in my routine a few times a week in place of my cleanser. I then followed with my normal skincare which is a Clarifying lotion, serum, eye cream and moisturiser. I chose to use it at night and I woke up with beautifully smooth, glowing skin. I’m sure it could be used in the morning but that was how I chose to use it. When applying I squeezed it onto my finger tips and dotted it on my cheeks, chin, nose and forehead. I hen gently massaged it into my face before rinsing with warms water. My skin felt nice and smooth straight after and had a nice healthy glow to it which is always nice. I did find that the products I applied after rinsing the scrub off absorbed better than normal. I really enjoyed using it and it made a nice fruity Addition to my routine. I will continue to use it after the trial. It’s quite affordable for such a generous size and I will be repurchasing when this one runs out.

Thank you so much to BH and Olay for the chance to trial this 2 step product. My skin is normal but can be dehydrated. I also suffer from mild acne and also rosacea. Normally at the change of seasons my skin can be temperamental. Thank goodness though for the start of summer it’s been behaving. It can be difficult finding products that do the job of cleaning and refining my skin. Normally the ones that are strong enough tend to irritate my skin. Both steps come in the same box. Step 1 is a scrub that has a beautiful orange citrus scent and colour. It doesn’t feel like all that much until you actually apply it. It says to use a quarter sized amount. I had to google what the size of a quarter was. I was a little more conservative with mine. I ended up using the size of a small grape/ large pea and generously dotted It on my forehead, chin, cheeks and nose. I then spread it all over my face. It’s very gritty and almost feels a little dry once you start massaging it o to your face. It says to use it on dry skin but I also tried it with damp skin and both worked ok. I did as directed and massaged in to skin for up to 1 minute. You then apply a generous of step 2 AHA Peel activator. Step 2 is a gel type liquid that is clear. I didn’t notice any real scent with it. I guess it might be too much fragrance combined with how strongly step 1 smells. Once you apply step 2 you massage it into your skin. It says that there is a gentle warming sensation which there is. It’s not unpleasant though. It also says the formulas will combine to create a white foam. Mine did turn a little lighter in colour but for me there was no foam. You then massage Until the resurfacing crystals dissolve for up to 1 minute. I did notice that if I wasn’t generous enough with step 2 the crystals didn’t dissolve very well and it was still quite gritty when I rinsed my face with warm water. On the packaging and the container it doesn’t say where in your skincare routine you should use it. If it wasn’t for the BH email I would’ve had no idea. It’s suggested that you use it after a light cleansing. I think ‘light’ is the most important word. Once you try step 1 it’s easy to see and understand that a normal cleanse might make it all seem a bit too much/ full on. It says that you can use it twice a week. I guess it’s up to the individual. For my skin I think once a week would be more than enough. It also doesn’t say if there are any serum ingredients or products that you should or shouldn’t use after you’ve rinsed your face clean. I followed mine with a clarifying lotion, a serum, eye cream and left it at that to relax until just before bed time when I added a gentle moisturiser. When I very first tried it I kept the rest of my routine simple with just a light moisturiser afterwards. Once I knew how my skin reacted (or didn’t react) to the 2 steps I added my serum etc. I found that my skin was nicer in he morning when I used the rest of my skincare and moisturiser after washing my face. Directly after rinsing the products off my skin was pink but not irritated. It also looked fresh and was so lovely and smooth. The following day I noticed that my skin still felt lovely and soft. It was also clear and my pores seemed a little smaller. I’m very pleased to say that there was no irritation whatsoever and it didn’t make my acne or rosacea worse. Having the active ingredients of AHA I was concerned it might be too strong. I had nothing to worry about though. As long as I was vigilant with my sunscreen during the day I was good. I would recommend it to family and friends. It looks like the price is normally around $55.00 On the box it states that there is enough product for up to 8 weeks when being used twice a week. I think I’d wait until it’s on sale.

Thank you so much to Beautyheaven and Skin Physics for the opportunity to try the Dragon’s Blood Deep Wrinkle Filler. I have been noticing more visible signs of ageing and this was a great way to get on top of them. The product comes in the iconic Skin Physics silver box with mostly black and red writing. The product itself comes in a slightly pearlescent red upside down tube (It sits on its lid.) With a silver screw off lid. Under the lid is a silver, metal feel ‘cooling applicator.’ The cream is pale pink and is a nice light texture. It spreads easily and smoothly, leaving the skin soft, smooth and glowing. I started by washing my face with cleanser and a clarifying lotion. Then I applied the product. As directed I used it both morning and night. I then followed it with my SPF, moisturiser or a night cream. I used it on my forehead, around my eyes and spread it towards my temples and a little onto my cheek bones where my wrinkles are spreading to. I also used it on my chin. Although not suggested I used it on some deep lines I have on my neck. The applicator tip has a small hole in the middle of it for dispensing the product. I found it easier to dot the product on then used the applicator to smooth it into the skin. I tried squeezing the product while spreading but I ended up using too much liquid and it was awkward. I let it fully absorb before moisturising and finishing my routine. It says on the box that the formula “quickly absorbs into the skin to instantly create a cushion-like effect, plumping heavy wrinkles and and sealing them at the surface, for a smoother makeup application. I tried using under makeup both with and without primer. It was better than bare skin when just using the product with my Liquid foundation straight over the top. I won’t be throwing away my primer just yet though. Within about half an hour of applying the product my skin was nice and smooth, lightly firmed and looked great. With continued use I noticed my lines and wrinkles started to be less visible and definitely improved. I think with long term use the results would continue to improve, not to the point of them disappearing completely but definitely smoother and less visible. I would definitely recommend it to family and friends. I think I will continue to use the Deep Wrinkle Filler. It’s available at Priceline and they always have sales on skincare items so I can stock up.

Thank you to Beautyheaven and Minenssey for the chance to try the product Lip Spa. Before trying this product I'd heard of but never tried the brand Minenssey before. When I read 'Lip Spa' I really had no idea what to expect. When the product arrived it was in a very classy, quality looking matte dark grey box with the brand in a lighter grey. The product itself is in a generous 12ml tube with a screw top lid. I like that the lid is a screw top so its not going to just pop off if it's in your pocket or bag. When you remove the lid the top of the tube is angled with a small hole hole in the middle for dispensing the product. Very clean and easy to use. I tried both applying straight from the tube to my lips and also using squeezing a bit onto a finger to then apply to my lips. Applying straight from the tube to the lips is the easiest and most hygienic way if your the only one using it. When squeezing the product out, its a clear gel that smell absolutely amazing and of lemon myrtle. I seem to suffer from permanently dry lips which seems especially bad through Summer and the change of seasons. Ive tried many different lip products before both balms and creams. in wind up sticks, in a pot or from a tube. Nothing has ever really seemed to give any long term relief. It all seems to help for a little bit but not as much as I'd hoped. I had no such issues with this though. It seemed to keep my lips hydrated and nourished even after the product had won off. I'm not sure if its a balm, it feels like a gel type texture. It applies very easily and leaves lips feeling silky and smooth but not slimy. It does absorb a little but not so much that you feel you need to reapply constantly. It does feel so nice that you'll want to though. I was very pleased with this product and would have no problems recommending it.