April 'Recent Buys'

Cotton Wool Pads - Wilkinson 70p each

I don't like spending a lot of money on things that are gonna end up in the bin after, I find that these cotton pads are great and very cheap, I prefer them over the ones from 99p store and from Primark.

Sanctuary Daily Spa Escape Youth Boosting Body Moisture Serum - Boots £8.50
Haven't tried this yet, bought it as it doesn't contain parabens or any petrochemicals.

Naked Skin Up Tone Girl - Amazon £4.59
I bought this as it doesn't contain any parabens or alcohol, which I always avoid in a toner.

Sen Detox Detoxifying Body Cream Scrub - Cheap Smells £4.95
So glad I came across this brand as they use all natural ingredients and it's super affordable can't wait to try this out.

Sen Weight Control Capsicum Firming Body Butter - Amazon £8.64

Another firming lotion but I go through them so quickly.

Boots Hand & Nail Cream - Boots £1.32

I bought it to keep in my hand bag and again it's paraben free and contains no petrochemicals.

Barry M Lip Liner in No.2 - Superdrug £2.99

I don't usually wear colour on my lips so this should be interesting.

Zero Noodles - Holland & Barrett £1.99

This was a kinda weird purchase this month, as I don't eat pasta, noodles etc and don't really like it, I think because it only has 4 calories, contains no wheat, no sugar and no gluten, I thought I would try it out... I was thinking I would probably add it into a stir-fry to bulk it up without adding any extra calories.

Naturya Wheatgrass Powder - Amazon £7.99
I was thinking about growing and juicing my own wheatgrass as I have read so many benefits, but too be honest I don't have the time or patience, I think this is the next best thing to the real thing.
It's a fine green powder which can be added to a smoothie or taken as a shot mixed with water or a juice. I prefer taking it in a shot mixed with juice and this stuff is amazing, (not the taste but the benefits) so amazing that I will be posting a full detailed review of it soon.

CD Sports Whey Protein Isolate Neutral - Amazon £16.50

There are sooo many protein powders on the market, most of them include a lot of artificial sweeteners which I really don't want to be drinking everyday, I bought this as it is just pure whey protein isolate so I know exactly what is going into my body.

Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Wash - Product Review

This is one of those products that I keep re-purchasing because I know it works and I know it's good. I must have been around 18 when I started getting into skincare and this was the first face wash I bought. At the time I had a really bad experience with Freederm Gel and left my skin really dry and flakey. Since then I have tried other face wash's but none of them work as well as this does.

I would describe my skin as combination to dry more than combination to oily but I do get oily around my nose. I have never had a big problem with spots but do have blackheads, slight redness and dryness to the skin and this definitely helps.

I use this in the morning and in the evening. I also like using it in the shower as the steam and heat opens the pores and you can really feel it working. It feels cooling and tingly in a minty way and it doesn't leave your skin feeling dry or tight afterwards, it feels quite refreshed.

The Packaging
The face wash comes in a 150ml tube and is sold at £3.49. On the front it says 
Clean & Clear 
deep action cream wash
oil-free
cleans down to the pores for really clear skin

The back of the packaging reads;
Clean & Clear
deep action cream wash
Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Wash cleans deep down to effectively remove dirt, oil and impurities without clogging pores, and contains a special ingredient to help prevent spots and breakouts.  The tingling sensation tells you your skin has been thoroughly cleaned, leaving it cool, refreshed and really clear.

DIRECTIONS: Smooth the cream wash over wet face, especially massaging into area where excess oil builds up. Rinse thoroughly with water. Use daily as part of your Clean & Clear routine for skin that's really clean, clear and under control.

CAUTION: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, immediately flush with water. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops. Keep out of reach of children.

INGREDIENTS: Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Steareth-21, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, BHT, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool.

I love the fact that this product is PARABEN FREE because I feel as thought a lot of drugstore skincare contains this.

I will continue to use this face wash but still continue to find another one so I am able to alternate between the two.