Review: The Body Shop Hemp Moisture High Balm

Hemp Moisture High Balm- £1

Hello, it's Dee here. Today I want to share my thoughts on this amazing product that have helped my skin survive this winter! (Note:I am not really sure on the "correct" format on writing a review so  do let me know whether you like this format or prefer another way for this information to be presented.)

Texture: To describe it quite simply, the texture is similar to when vaseline but this has a thicker texture.

Smell: It has quite a bizarre unpleasant smell which I eventually got used to. I can't really pinpoint the scent this relates to but if you have the chance to check it out instore, do have a whiff of it.

Price: At a mere pound, you really do not have much to lose. It's definitely worth a try.

Advantages: Awesome price so get it whilst you still can because I think it's being discontinued. It's also the most moisturising product I've ever own that works on my face, hands and body. Yes it's multi-purpose! Just another note, I do have very sensitive skin and my skin haven't reacted badly to this, at all. Furthermore, I used this on the eczema patches on my arm and saw a massive improvement within a week of using it daily. 

Disadvantages: The oiliness of the product makes it a better product to use during night time rather than in daytime. Also, as I had mentioned before, the smell might take some time to get used to..

Overall thoughts: I absolutely LOVE this product. Although there are a few bad points about it, but this isn't anything major and the best thing about this product is how much it has helped reduce my eczema. In the winter, I also get this awkward patch of dry skin in my T-zone area and I have used a lot of products but nothing seems to work to moisturise that area until I used this product on it. Boy, it's that good. I do use this product on my face, body and even my nails to help moisturise the cuticles.:D I am actually quite sad that they've discontinued this product because it has been such a staple product in my skincare routine nowadays. (I did stock up on a few extra tins.;) ) 

NOTE: These opinions are based on my own personal experience so what might have worked for my skin may not work for everyone else.

Preview: BB Cream Reviews

Sorry about the slow pace atm guys, who knew blogging was so time consuming! But anyways we have a really exciting list of BB creams to review for you throughout the next few weeks! These are some that i've bought over the last couple of months, find out which ones surive British weather and the ones which don't..

From Left to Right:

• SKIN79 - Super Blemish Balm
• SKINFOOD - Red Orange Jelly BB 
• Dr.Jart+ - BB Beauty Balm
• THE BODY SHOP- All-in-one BB cream
• Lioele -Triple the Solution BB cream

WHICH ONE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE FIRST?

REVIEW: BarryM Gelly Hi-Shine in Blueberry

Guess what folks?! Barry M is having a 3FOR2 Offer at Boots & Superdrug!

I decided to grasp this opportunity to buy their new 'Gelly Hi-shine' nail varnish for you guys as well as get my favourite glitter varnish and a 'mint green' colour to compare it with. 

Barry M's nail varnish come in a vast range of colours and cool effects! My favourite at the moment is the 'yellow topaz' glitter varnish.The glitter chunks are huge and it takes only about 2 coats to cover your whole nail in sparkly glitter! Another time for that later as the star of the show today is my new Blueberry Gelly. This new nail varnish is supposed to give an 'extra glossy finish'.

Names are 'Blueberry','Mint Green' and 'Yellow Topaz'

 The Gelly Nail Varnish has an individual top like all the 'nail effects' nail varnishes in their range.

 ^ So this is after the first cover of paint, Both nail varnishes are rather runny though the blueberry looks pretty fine with just one coat, whereas the mint colour looks pretty bad. * The instructions say to put on a basecoat before you apply the nail varnish.I forgot!

After Coat number 2! (Yes, I don't moisturize my hands (>,<))

The finished look! No top coat.

* I tried the Gelly nail varnish again but with my NailsInc basecoat and only one coat of nail varnish was needed! I must read the tiny instructions more often.

THOUGHTS out of 5 compared to 'Mint Green' 

Drying speed:3/5 

This is not a fast drying nail varnish, its not slooow though.In the early stages just after application, it looks quite matte, so I touch it.I was wrong (-.-) You need to give it as least 3mins before you start using your hands, i'd say it was just a tad faster than the 'mint green'.                        

Shininess: 1/5

 Compared to the mint nail varnish, I wouldn't say there was any extra shininess going on. They are both equally shiny, since this is what the gelly nail varnish was made for. I'd say this was a bit of a fail.

  

Thickness:4/5

 I think what makes this nail varnish better than the normal stuff is that its thicker, so less streaky application, and it makes the nail look solid and strong!

Price: 3/5

The Gelly Nail Varnish is £3.99 and the Mint is £2.99. That £1 extra isn't for the shine, but it could be for the thickness. I guess you save more if you apply 1 coat rather than 2, so the nail varnish lasts for longer.

Altogether I think its a good nail varnish, its true to its colour on the bottle, you only need 1 coat with a basecoat. Its really easy to take off with nail varnish remover, doesn't stain your nail without the basecoat and its quite difficult to pick off! 

Tell us what you think down in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you! :D

Akikik