Sunday 12 May 2013

JET SET SUNDRIES


I recently went on a weekend city break with my better half to one of the world's capital fashion destinations - Milan.

So, it was the perfect opportunity to try some new travel sized toiletries and make-up to blend in with locals, while not going over my 100ml hand-baggage allowance...





Natural Empathy from Crystal Spring:

I took the best of British over to Italy with this UK-made luxury vegan range.
Natural Empathy boast no hidden "nasties" with their entire range free from parabens, SLS, alcohol and phthalates, to name but a few.

Rich in organic plant extracts, I was sure the travel sized bottles of shower gel and hand lotion I took away with me would not irritate my sensitive skin.
The bottles come in cute 30ml sizes, just right for suitcases and hand luggage!

The company claim their blend of 13 organic essential oils means the products are not either "girly" or "blokey" smelling and I would tend to agree, they were fairly unisex with a herbal, woody scent.

The hand lotion was great for the trip away, as I suffer with really dry skin and it was just so easy to carry this little bottle about in my bag while I was away all day sightseeing.  The cream had a pleasant smell and sank into my skin very easily with no greasy residue.

I also tried the unscented Travel Crystal Deodorant and the Travel Natural Deodorant Spray.

These handy pocket-sized products helped keep me fresh in the Lombardy heat of the day and with no scent usually associated with deodorant products, it didn't interfere with my perfume.

The Great British Travel Sized; hand wash, hand lotion, shower gel, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner are all priced at just £3.50 each and can be bought HERE



A 20ml Salt of the Earth unscented unisex deodorant spray is priced at just £3 and can be bought HERE while the travel sized Crystal Deodorant is just £2.58 and is available HERE


Check out this whole range of great vegan products, which haven't been tested on animals either by visiting the Crystal Spring website by clicking here




COLLIN: RESULTIME:


What was in my suitcase:
Regenerating Collagen Gel, Immediate Hydration Mask, Micellar Radiance Cleansing Water and Hydrating Tinted Cream.


This skincare range is pretty popular and has been featured in top style publications, such as Vogue, Grazia, Prima and Brides Magazines.


A favourite of celebrity make-up artists such as Daniel Sandler, Sarah Brock, Chase Aston and Sara Raeburn and loved by celebrities such as Pixiwoo, Jessica Biel and Sheridan Smith.
Loved by celebrity facialist, Arezoo Kaviani, whose clients include Daniel Craig, Cameron Diaz and Gwyneth Paltrow.

With so many ringing endorsements, I was quite excited to try this range of products.  



Regenerating Collagen Gel perfect for the family on holiday to soothe sunburn and will help repair scar tissue. Using our patented ingredient, Vectorised Micro-Collagen, alongside 14 key skin molecules, it smoothes, plumps, hydrates, firms, repairs and can be used on hands, face and body.


I found this to be a light, pleasant smelling and quickly absorbed gel. It wasn't greasy on my skin but was very hydrating all the same, very handy for the warm dry weather and my dry hands problem.

Immediate Hydration Mask this refreshing and thirst-quenching mask works in minutes. Offering an intense surge of moisture that soothes feelings of skin tightness, hydrates and plumps the skin, and pores and fine lines are reduced. Perfect for sun-drenched, dehydrated skin.




I used this for a wee pick-me-up when I got home. It really helped sooth my skin and tightness I sometimes suffer thanks to dry skin patches.












Micellar Radiance Cleansing Water removes make-up, cleanses, tones, exfoliates, hydrates and brightens in one step, leaving the skin clean and bursting with radiance. This means less space in your case, so it’s perfect for holidays.

A make-up remover, cleanser, exfoliater and toner, this cleansing water saved sooo much space while we were away. A very handy product.









Hydrating Tinted Cream tinted with extra-luminous mineral pigments to unify the complexion, offers a burst of radiance and up to eight hours of hydration, leaving it soft, natural and even. Perfect for summer-ready skin!


I used the Golden tint under my foundation, replacing my usual moisturiser, after I had been awake since 3am to get to the airport for a very early flight.  I think it helped perk me up pre make-up...

All these products can be bought by visiting here and a list of stockists near you is also available on this sight by simply imputing your postcode or town.


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