Skincare - Eden's Semilla Range.

Looking after your skin and determining a good skincare routine is not enough, if you are not using high quality skincare products, your skin deserves.

Determining your skin type is the best way to get started and setting yourself on the right path to achieving a positive outlook when looking in the mirror and caring for your skin.

What skin type you are, will help you find products that can work to their full potential on your skin whilst also saving you money. Is your skin sensitive, dry to normal or even combination? Once you know what your skin type is, then you can proceed to reach for products that are just right for you. There is no point using a product that states ultra moisturising, if you suffer with over oily skin. Products are labelled a lot better now and state on the front of the packaging which skin type they are suited for, saving a lot of time for the consumer! 

Eden's Semilla offer a skin loving essential range that really is just that, skin loving and essential!

I was lucky enough to be sent two products to try and blog about.

Now i will be honest, i have previously fell in love with their Jojoba Oil that can be used on your hair and skin. I haven't used it on my hair but have used it on my face, after cleansing morning and night i have seen great results. Added moisture with a healthy looking glow and skin so soft and smooth.

Layering products are a great way to achieve your skin goals by adding a serum to your skincare routine followed by a moisturiser. The ingredients in your serum will help take your moisturiser deeper down into the skins layers which results in a better skincare regime.

Eden's Semilla hyaluronic acid serum with active ingredients is perfect to use before any other products are applied to your face. The active ingredients in this serum are Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Retinol, Aloe Vera and Shea Extract which will provide maximum hydration as well as anti-ageing to target dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles.
The natural organic serum is best applied to damp or dry skin and wait for the serum to be fully absorbed before adding any other product to your skin.
The dropper on the bottle is a great tool when applying the serum to your finger tips to then add to your face. The serum is of clear colour and glides over skin with ease. It is also fragrance free, which is great for the sensitive skin types who cant tolerate a fragrant in a face product. 
I was amazed on how quick the serum was absorbed by my skin and i felt no residue left on my skin after application.
My skin feels really moisturised and hydrated with a healthy glow and improved skin tone.

The Vitamin C serum is a powerful blend of natural ingredients to help rejuvenate ageing skin. Packed full of active ingredients which are Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Vitamin E, Ferulic Acid, Rosehip and Jojoba oil. 
The fragrant free rejuvenating serum with anti-ageing properties glides over skin with ease and you only need a little to cover a wide area of skin on your face.
Massage into the area on application and the serum is absorbed in quick time. You can then proceed to apply your other face care products. Using this serum will help your skin look brightened, firmed and restored.

Both serums are available in the sizes 15ml or 30ml and will last you over a month or more, due to only using a small amount on application.
Edens Semilla products are vegan friendly and are free of parabens and sulphates meaning they are produced to the highest levels of manufacturing standards whilst using natural organic ingredients.
Discover natural organic skincare by heading over to Eden's Semilla Range. X Neil.

Kim Kardashian - Perfume

I was really excited to receive this Perfume to review, as i have not previously owned a Kim Kardashian scent but have heard she has a range of scents to her name.
The Pure Honey box plays on the "Honey" theme and expresses itself with gold and yellow hues.
The sleeve over the box features Kim with a picture of the bottle, but on the side of the sleeve and the box, it has textured pictures of bee's and honey cones, adding and playing on the "Bee" theme.
When u take the sleeve off the box it features the KK trademark and Kim Kardashian blazoned on the front with an added picture of a honey bee.

The bottle is stunning with its art deco shape and with the scent being an amber colouring, this will look stunning on anyones shelf or dresser.
There is also a golden bee on the front of the bottle with KK Pure Honey underneath the bee, but you don't have to have this showing as the bottle looks the same from any angle when placed on any surface.
The gold spray head and clear cap help this bottle stand out and be unique from any other bottles in your collection.
The description on the back of pure honey states:
"Pure Honey by Kim Kardashian is an irresistible floral gourmand evoking her endless allure with its intoxicating honey and voluptuous florals. A fragrance as radiant and golden as the woman who created it. Feminine, Enticing, Heavenly... Experience delight of pure honey."

The scent opens up with a lovely note of pure honey then settles down to a floral bed, with a hint of vanilla and musk.

It is not overly sweet nor sickly sweet, but a lovely soft and warm inviting aroma that will have u smelling your wrist in wonder!
Pure Honey is a very unique scent that is really different and sets itself apart from the same generic "Sugar Bomb" celebrity scent you can buy.
The scent sits close to the skin but you will be reminded of its presence throughout the day or when u choose to use it.
A beautiful, unique scent, that will transport you outside with the sun shining from its aroma of pure honey. X Neil.

Jenna Jameson - Perfume

Whilst scouting through the perfume section online i came across this red luxurious bottle with cute heart charms around the golden detailing of the bottle.
I was surprised to read that Heartbreaker by Jenna, is in fact, the actual Jenna Jameson and was released in 2009.
I really like the bottle, as you don't really see the red bottle design in the market of scents and was eager to smell what the scent is actually like, so i purchased!
Now being a fan of Jenna's .... Jenna appeared on celebrity big brother in the UK and showed why she is a like-able, unique character with a great sense of humour. 

Heartbreaker, the scent, is created with allures of rose petals mixed with raspberry champagne whilst the heart of the scent brings night blossoming jasmine and magnolia. The base involves sandalwood, tonka beans and amber making heartbreaker a sexy sensual eau de parfum.

On first spray your senses are heightened by the huge burst of the rose petals and bubbling raspberry champagne, whilst the romantic jasmine and magnolia bring floral appeal to the mix. Sandalwood and amber bring depth to heartbreaker whilst the tonka beans bring a powdery vanilla that will have u smelling your wrist, over and over again.
Heartbreaker is a very intimate & unique Eau De Parfum and will stand out beautifully in your collection and from your usual daily fragrance. 
The scent lasts around 6-8 hours and generally sits close to your skin but will gently remind you, your wearing it throughout the day. 
This soft floral with that hint of fruit mixed with added warmth but sweet undertones, makes heartbreaker a must have for any fragrance wearer! 
You can even take the heart charms off and use as a keyring! X Neil.

Mens Suit - Infinity - The Coolest You Can Own.

One of the most clothing pieces owned by a man is the mens suit. Your dad, brother or even your grandad owns one, bringing the suit out from its residing place on special occasions such as weddings or any family gatherings that are taking place.
Recent and on going fashion trends has seen the suit be the forefront of making a statement in everyday casual wear, let alone formal wear, for the business types that wear their suit with pride to the office and work.

Every one has an active day filled with work errands combined with travel to and from places that can leave your suit looking less then sharp, when you put it on at the start of the day. Now there is an answer for all the suit wearers that will be able to wear a suit that can face any challenges thrown at them.
Introducing the Infinity Suit that offers greater protection from crushing and creasing and with its innovative open weave that absorbs excess water, your be left feeling cool and comfortable anytime you wear this super suit!

TM Lewin even shot a campaign with a free runner wearing the Infinity Suit across London and the results showed just how resilient the suit performed, isn't this suit just perfect and a one of a kind for menswear! The suit wearer is looking for style, comfort and wearability and the Infinity Suit performs outstandingly well in all these categories. Available in navy & charcoal colour whilst being available in slim and regular fit, make room in your wardrobe and take your suit style to the coolest level you can own.  X Neil. 

Vera Wang Perfume

I'm always on the look out to discover new scents whether they have just been released or have been on the scent market for sometime.

I was browsing online and came across the Vera Wang Fragrances and what caught my attention was how stunning the bottles are, that hold each signature scent.
Ive never owned nor tested a Vera Wang perfume before so was really excited when i purchased the Rock Princess Eau De Toilette.

What caught my attention was how different and unique the bottle is, from all the others in my collection. The dark heart shaped bottle which fits perfectly in your hand, to the crackle effect on the front, gives this bottle a mysterious aura before you have even made a judgement about the scent.
The added touch of elegance and luxury shining from the metal bling ring that sits around the neck of the sprayer and also the metal royal crown that sits to protect that spray head, both can be took off and worn as a fashion statement whilst your rocking the rock princess scent.
Rock Princess debuted in the scent market in 2009 and is labelled to be a limited fragrance that shows a rebellious side of a princess with its dark, floral and fruity attitude.

Rock Princess features:
White Peach, Red Raspberry, Bergamot, Heliotrope,
Vintage Rose, Night Blossoming Jasmine, Lilly, Cashmere, Musk, 
Iris & Creamy Coconut.

Rock Princess ticks every box that you maybe be wanting from a fragrance by it being sweet and fruity with woody and musky undertones. Add a touch of white floral and powdery senses then rock princess is a perfect concoction that is inoffensive. 
I was really surprised on how well this lasted throughout the day, by it being an Eau De Toilette, they tend to fade quicker and require a few more sprays during the day for you to experience the scent again. The scent lasted on me at least eight hours and even then you can still detect it sitting close on your skin. 
What is great about this scent is all the notes work really well together, so you are not getting a scent that has one or two domineering notes, but you are getting a harmonising unique scent that is suitable for any season or occasion. 
Unique Bottle, Unique Scent! X Neil.

Ladival - Sun Protection - Protect Your Skin

Is your sun protection brand protecting your skin from the broad spectrum of rays from the sun? Most sun protection brands only protect you from UVA and UVB rays but fail to protect you from the Infrared-A rays that can penetrate the skin deeper causing cellular-level damage which leads to short and long term skin damage. 
The effects from this damage can include premature skin ageing, decreased skin elasticity, increased wrinkling and importantly, damage to the skin's DNA that can also impact your long-term health. Skin cancer is the fastest growing of the top ten cancers in the UK, so protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun is something that is really important and easy, to introduce to your skincare routine.

Ladival Sun Protection is the latest revolution in sun care and the first mainstream brand to protect your skin against harmful Infrared-A rays as well as the UVA and UVB sun rays. Choosing a sunscreen that includes Infrared-A protection, you are protecting your your skin four times more from the sun's damaging rays.

Ladival has a wide range to suit everyone, Lotions to sprays that have SPF'S from 15, 30 to 50 as well as a kids range so you can protect the whole family. Ladival products are free from perfume, colourants, preservatives and emulsifiers which make them suitable for the sensitive and eczema skin sufferers as well as those who suffer from sun allergies and prickly heat. Ladival also has a unique, non-greasy formula that offers immediate protection and is water resistant, great for at the beach and swimming.

Got burnt by the sun???
Ladival DNA Repair After Sun is the only product in the UK to contain photolyase enzyme, a special ingredient which supports the natural regeneration process for sundamaged skin through a photoactivation mechanism.
When skin is exposed to the sun it creates a reaction within our cells and as a result, the rate at which we produce melanin increases, hence a tan.
The purpose of this is to help protect against the damage from UV-B rays. If we have too much sun, the protective mechanism is overwhelmed and the skin releases chemicals to protect the area from further damage and this is known to us as sunburn. The skin becomes hot, red and painful and at a cellular level the DNA is damaged and the DNA strands become bonded together. If the body cannot repair the damage, this is the basis of skin damage and the effects are skin laxity, wrinkles and pigmentary changes. 
How does Ladival DNA Repair After Sun help? Photolyase enzyme is found naturally in the blue-green algae Anacystis nidulans. Ladival DNA Repair After Sun harnesses the natural power of this enzyme and uses it to help repair DNA damage, restoring structure and reducing the development of sun damaged cells. This supports the skin’s natural regeneration process. Restoration of damaged DNA results in better protection for skin against the long-term effects of UV-B.
Directions for use: 
• Apply to clean dry skin 
• Repeat several times if required 
• Use on an ongoing daily basis like you would a moisturiser to ensure that your skin remains nurtured • To ensure that the photolyase enzymes can take optimum effect, wait 30 minutes before applying any oily skin care products to treated skin area.

The pleasantly cooling hydrodispersion gel formula provides relief for taut feeling skin and alleviates sun-related reddening. The formula contains dexpanthenol and vitamin E to provide additional skin soothing and nurturing benefits. Suitable for regular use, the non-greasy formula is quickly absorbed without leaving a sticky residue, so you can get dressed shortly after application. It contains no perfume, oils or emulsifiers, so is even suitable for use on sensitive skin. The DNA-restoring action of photolyase has been scientifically proven by the University of Dusseldorf.1 Consultant dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall says 
“Previously we have always focused on the prevention of sun damage by protecting the skin with light-reflective sun screens, UV absorbing chemicals and antioxidants to ‘mop up’ free radical damage caused by sun exposure. Once the skin had been exposed, conventional after sun products could only soothe and cool the skin. Ladival’s DNA-Repair After Sun uses a topical enzyme that can start to protect the skin after exposure by enhancing the skin’s natural repair process. Studies are showing some benefit to the topical application of various repair enzymes including photolyases. Further research is being conducted but they appear to have a protective effect from the damage caused by sun exposure. This may well have important implications for protection against sun ageing.” 

I was sent the lotion and spray, both of which are non-greasy and suitable for the sensitive skin.
The lotion which is an SPF 15 is of medium consistency and really easy to apply from the squeezy bottle. 
The lotion which is non-scented spreads easily over any area your applying it to and is absorbed really quickly, leaving skin soft and moisturised.
The spray which is a SPF 30 is so easy to apply and handy when your on the go and need a quick application of sun protection. Its the same colour and consistency as the lotion and is easily absorbed when applied to the skin. Both formulas are non-greasy and i felt no residue or product build up on my skin when using these. Some sun protection lotions or sprays can make you feel uncomfortable due to them being over-greasy and make your skin feel sticky. 
Directions of both:
• Shake well before use.
• Apply liberally before exposure to the sun.
• Re-apply regularly, especially after going in the water.
• Protect babies and small children from direct sunlight.
• Use clothing and sun protection with a high sun protection factor (SPF).
Both these products were great on application and felt of high quality, skin loving care, during the day like i had used a luxury moisturiser!
If your wanting to see what products will suit you or your whole family, head on over to check out the whole Ladival Range.
Find out more about Infrared-A Rays, knowledge is power!
Enjoy those sunny days! X Neil.

Tropical Blend - Superfood Shake - NutriPlan

Looking to nourish your body with vitamins and minerals? 
NutriPlan offer Superfood Shakes that can easily be added to your favourite juice or water.
NutriPlan offer many flavours with each one offering different health benefits that your wanting to achieve with your own health. 
The whole range can help with certain issues you might be experiencing and those key points are:
*Lose weight and reduce food cravings with plant based nutrition.

*Detoxify and cleanse with natural detoxifiers such as the spirulina which can be found in the Superfood shake.

*Healthy, natural energy with the help from Guarana fruit which doesn't give you the jitters like coffee can.

*Enrich skin and hair with antioxidant-rich fruits which are packed full with beta-carotene and vitamins.

*Improve digestion with high fibre fruits and plants like Kale found in the Superfood shake.

*Balance blood-sugar levels and reduce cholesterol with nutritious fruits and vegetables like Avocado and Broccoli.

The Superfood shakes are a great way to add nutrients and vitamins into your routine just by adding to your favourite drink, great if you don't or cant take the tablet form.
I was sent the Tropical Blend Shake with 3 exotic fruits that are 
Acai Berry, Passion Fruit & Guarana.
Acai Berry is packed full of its antioxidants and omega 6 & 9 fatty acids that help keep your skin and hair healthy!
Passion fruit is high in vitamin c helping you ward of any colds and also helps strengthen your hair.
Guarana is a natural energy booster which will leave you with a much needed energy boost when you need it!
I tried the Tropical Blend with water and juice and it mixed really well, being a powder, and tasted really lovely. 
You only need a teaspoon a day as that is the recommended dosage stated on the side of the colourful tin.
You can now look your best from within and have an energy boost to start your day!
Available in 7 or 14 day supply and suitable for vegans and vegetarians, the Superfood Shakes are a great way to be used in addition to a balanced and healthy lifestyle!       X Neil.