Spa Find – Christmas Gift Set Review

SORRY THIS IS SO LATE !!! BEEN SO BUSY LATELY, BUT ENJOY THE POST,

Jess xx

If you guys check my Instagram  and/or Twitter I’m sure you have seen that I won an Instagram giveaway competition! Hosted by Spa Find all I had to do was like and comment on their post (seen below) and follow their account! Simple ! I didn’t think I’d win but I did. Instead of jumping straight into using the new products; I thought I’d review them for you.

But first of all a little bit about them; Spa Find uses dead sea minerals and organic plant extracts to offer a spa experience both in salons, spas, health clubs and at home. Spa Find do not test on animals and their products contain allergen free fragrance, no parabens, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or animal ingredients.

The brand believes that almost all skin conditions/ complaints are partly caused by the lack of a mineral or vitamin in the body. Any imbalances in these minerals/ vitamins can cause a variety of conditions and complaints within the human body.

Spa Find use seven main minerals in their products which helps to rebalance the body. MAGNESIUM is good for anti stress, POTASSIUM and SODIUM are purifying and rehydrating minerals. CALCIUM for its anti ageing benefits, BROMIDE for relaxation, SULPHUR for healing and IODINE for its detoxifying properties.

To find out more about Spa Find, their products, treatments and history click here.

To BUY their products click here or to FIND A STOCKIST near you click here.

Ok here we go……

The gift set that I chose is Amethyst ; their ultimate pamper collection, containing FIVE full size products and priced at £35 but would come to a grand total of £87 if you bought them individually!!! So really worth the money buying them in a gift set. And a really nice present to give for Christmas too (or treat yourself with!)

The gift set contains (pictured above, named left to right) ;

• Heavenly Hydration Foot Care Cream (100ml)
• Heavenly Hydration Mineralizing Body Lotion (400ml)
• Heavenly Hydration Dead Sea Bath Salts (1kg)
• Heavenly Hydration Mineralizing Bath Shower Gel (400ml)
• Heavenly Hydration Hand Care Cream (100ml)

All of the packaging, from the box it came in to the products themselves is beautiful and of high quality. The box for the gift set (pictured below) is a lovely deep purple with a gold peacock feather design; fitted with a black sleeve which details the products and on the back has a handy spa regime description of how to create the perfect spa pamper experience at home.

I have to say the packaging alone screams luxury to me and I have to say it looks nice in the bathroom, and the products leaves it smelling heavenly after use. To ensure a fair review I followed the regime (pictured above) once a week for two weeks. I also used the shower gel, body lotion, hand and foot creams every day.

Spa Regime

The spa regime was brilliant, after using the products individually it was great to be able to create a spa environment at home to pamper myself. Loved the fact that the products all have a similar smell, I would definitely recommend doing the spa regime, and using candles as well, very relaxing !

Heavenly Hydration Foot Care Cream

Wow! I love this foot cream, it’s a thicker consistency than the hand cream and smells more fruity and feels cooling on the skin. It absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a sticky or slippery feeling so I could get dressed and walk on tiled floors straight away, with its mineral age nanoplex  it is a great anti aging product and promises youthful and baby soft feet which I can definitely agree with!

My feet have never felt or looked so soft! It’s deeply nourishing formula ensures to repair cracked heels and deodorises too! Plus you need the tiniest amounts as the product goes a long way! And at £19.36 (individual price) it is a higher end price but it works so I would definitely buy again!

Heavenly Hydration Mineralizing Body Lotion

OMG !! This is by far my favourite product in this set; I used one pump of lotion per limb (leg/ arm) and two pumps for stomach & chest/ and back. The lotion isn’t to heavy and smells divine! After working it in it dried within 30 seconds so I could easily put clothes on afterwards. It didn’t leave a sticky feeling and my sister commented on several different occasions that I smelt amazing! PLUS I had a client ask me what perfume I was wearing!! I had to tell her it was the body lotion as I hadn’t put perfume on that morning!

The smell isn’t strong or overpowering but quite subtle and you can smell it easily if you are close enough to someone. I think I can mainly smell the rose and Cameilia but my sister said it smelt of jasmine. Overall a really good product and for the individual price of £24.35 it is expensive so I think I would only purchase this in a gift/ or Christmas set.

Heavenly Hydration Dead Sea Bath Salts

First of all they are only £7.96 for a massive 1kg bag (individually priced) !!! These are amazing !!! It says two handfuls per bath on the bag for relaxation and toning purposes but I went for two heaped tea spoons and I have to say the bath smelt divine!

I love that it also gives you directions for concentrated use and for aching or cracked hand and feet. PLUS you can reheat the solution for hands/ feet for up to two weeks and use everyday which is ideal so you aren’t steaming through product everyday! The only con to this was finding somewhere to store and reheat the water but it did work really well!

The water goes sort of silky and softer but I have to say as part of the spa regime I loved this! I have also used them separately for hand/foot soaks and this just creates a spa like treatment at home. I usually soak them and then do a manicure/ pedicure as well as use the lotion and foot/hand cream to really deeply nourish my skin!

Really helped some small patches of eczema on my back and wrists after just one bath, and with using the body lotion and hand/foot creams I noticed a dramatic difference in my skin in a week!

So easy to use with a re-sealable pouch so no worries when it comes to spilling them. I would say that the bottom of the bath is slippery after use so if you are having a shower the following morning just give the bath a rinse down. Other than that a perfect price and product!

Heavenly Hydration Mineralizing Bath Shower Gel

OMG this smells amazing ! If you don’t believe me you just have to try this, foams up really well with little effort and water. I would say that it doesn’t smell like anything else I have used and this made it a very unique product to use in a daily routine. Lovely deep blue colour and actually nourishes skin instead of drying it out like your general soaps do, very refreshing scent. A bit expensive at £18.90 but worth the price as I still have over half a bottle left and its good for your skin !

Heavenly Hydration Hand Care Cream

Okay expensive at £17.00 but I am nowhere near half way through the tube, because of the richness of the product I haven’t needed to use as much as I normally would with a hand cream. I’ve generally been using about a five pence piece size whereas I would normally go for a ten pence piece. A MASSIVE PRO FOR ME it helped to combat my eczema that I get, soothed the general itchiness as well as helped the dry and flaky patches. PLUS anti aging benefits also. A good all-rounder.

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Overall great products from Spa Find, would definitely buy again for myself or as a gift for others. Would most likely buy the gifts sets as they save you so much money than buying them individually. I am looking forward to trying more of their products in the future.

I would definitely advise you to check out their instagram account (@spafind) as they host their FREEBIE FRIDAY competitions, you guessed it every Friday. Plus you can check out their amazing products and learn more about them as a brand. Don’t forget to check their website for more information and follow the links throughout this post direct to the products.

Finally I would like to finally say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to Spa Find for gifting me this incredible gift set and for introducing me to a new product range !!!

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Dermalogica Skin Treatment Facial

I finally treated myself to a Dermalogica facial ! Now I have had them before and do use the products at work and in my own skincare routine; so I know a fair amount about the products. But its been forever since I re-evaluated what I was using on my skin and actually treated myself to some much needed ‘down time’. This last month has been a bit crazy for me and my family (and my skin was definitely NOT behaving) and I wanted to just take some time out and chill., switch off and recuperate.

This is my experience receiving a Dermalogica Skin Treatment Facial at a new salon that I haven’t been to before. I wanted to go in completely blind and for my therapist to also be unaware of my status as a Beauty Therapist. So I did not let on about my job, experiences or what products I already use.

Basically I wanted to test myself to make sure that I hadn’t gotten comfortable with my skincare routine and also test the skin therapist and check that she knew what she was doing and what she was recommending me was correct.

 

The Steps to a Healthier Skin Future

• Booking – I decided to ring a local salon and book a facial. I acted ignorant to what I needed and allowed the receptionist to ask questions on my skin and my current needs from “Have you had a facial recently?” to “Do you suffer from acne prone skin?” to “Are you a lady of mature age?” etc. The receptionist quickly ascertained which of their facial treatments would be best suited to my ‘skincare goals/ needs’ I then chose a day and time and all was set.

 

• Arrival – The receptionist who I spoke when booking the appointment advised me to arrive 15 minutes before my treatment time to complete a consultation, so I arrived early. I was offered a glass of water and a comfortable seat to sit in. The receptionist then came over and offered me the consultation sheet on a clipboard and explained what and how I needed to complete it.

 

• Consultation – At first I was a little daunted by the size of the consultation, a little bigger than an A4 piece of paper and double sided. But I have to say it was very detailed and definitely allowed the therapist to understand what I use on my skin, my stress levels, medications, and what I expected from the treatment etc. I think this for me is one of the best features of a Dermalogica Skin Treatment (Along with its products and skin mapping, but I’ll get to that a little later on).

 

• Treatment – Upon completion of my consultation my therapist Emma White* took me through to the treatment room (5 MINUTES EARLY!), it was a warm, calm and tranquil environment. With dim lighting and relaxing ‘spa’ music and comfy bedding and seating areas it was truly heaven. Emma* then spoke through the consultation with me, asking in more detail certain questions such as ‘What products do you use?” , “How often do you use these?” “Does anything trigger your spotty outbreaks?” etc. She allowed me to change in private and I got on the bed having removed my top and bra and covering myself with the towel provided. When she came back she washed her hands and then explained which of the products she would be using to benefit my skin after a very detailed Dermalogica Skin Mapping. She explained that she would not be using the steamer on this occasion as she wanted to address the outbreak I was currently experiencing. She used a deep exfoliation to really deep clean my skins surface, and products from the Medibac Range. She then applied the face masque she allowed me relax alone in the room for around 10 minutes, something that I was taught never to do with a client. (What if they started to have a reaction to a product? what if they fell of the bed etc.) However I have to say this time alone did relax me and I assume that Emma had gone to collect samples and write my prescription of products, and aftercare advice in this time. The treatment itself was relaxing, the pressure points and lymphatic drainage she used on my face and scalp was divine. My skin felt amazing afterwards with a red healthy glow. Emma* left me to re-dress and then told me to meet her downstairs to go through the treatment aftercare advice and product optionsOverall this Dermalogica Skin Treatment was very relaxing and very informative, for an hour its £39.00 so not cheap and if you want a scalp, arm or back massage (Dermalogica Touch Therapy) with it its an extra £10.oo for an additional 15mins. Although I did go in earlier than my treatment time and finished 10 minutes after the original finish time so I did get a longer treatment than I had paid for (This could be because I was a new client?). A great treatment, I’ve since rebooked a facial with Emma* but am still looking at other salons in the area.
• Aftercare Advice – Emma* had a glass of lemon water waiting for me a comfy chair with a hot water bottle on to keep me warm, she then went through my skin mapping sheet, advised me on how to use my current skincare and what would be beneficial to add in. Emma was very happy to show me the products but did not in any way force me to buy them or become pushy, she offered me samples and took my payment and then asked if I wanted to rebook.

Overall a really great treatment and experience, at £39.00 for an hour its not cheap however.

I have since rebooked with Emma for another skin treatment as well as reflexology, manicure and pedicure.

J 😊

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*Names changed for confidentiality purposes.

 

 

Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque Review !

Dermalogica is a brand that I love, my main skincare routine contains a lot of their products and I recently had a Dermalogica Skin Treatment Facial were the skin therapist recommended that I tired the Sebum Clearing Masque.

But more about that treatment next week!

My Dermalogica skin therapist  recommended that I used the sebum clearing masque on my breakout areas not because I am oily but because the ‘oil absorbing clays help clear and prevent breakouts’ and the ingredient Salicylic acid ‘stimulates natural exfoliation to clear pore congestion’.

My Dermalogica skin therapist recommended how and when to use so I quickly followed her instructions when I had a massive hormonal breakout on my chin!!!

The breakout mainly consisted of deep set spots! The ones that ache all the time! And are filled with pus and are disgusting to look at!!  🙁

I persevered and didn’t squeeze them ! (Go Jess!!!)

I applied the mask (just on the breakout area, I used a different mask everywhere else!) which is white in colour and smells slightly clinical. After applying it I experienced a mild warming sensation but after about six minutes changed to a cool tingling. I left the masque on for the prescribed ten minutes and the edges of the masque had started to dry but the mask was easily removed with warm water and sponges.

After removal my skin felt tighter, cool and very refreshed ! Immediately I noticed a difference the redness had calmed and some of the pus had dissipated from the spots !

I then used multi active toner and skin smoothing cream and intensive eye repair; the next morning I was pleasantly surprised to find that my skin was clearer and no new spots had arrived. The spots no longer had any yellow pus and only ached a small amount. The redness had gone down dramatically and I could cover them easily with concealer and foundation!

Overall this product has really impressed me, I liked that I didn’t need lots of the product and that you can also use it as an on the spot treatment!! The only downside is the smell for me although not overpowering it is strong which may put some people off.

And at £41.25 for 75ml it is a little pricy but if it works it’s work paying ! (Click the link on the price to purchase!)

J 🙂

I have NOT been paid to review this product, all views are my own honest opinion.

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40 Beauty Questions!!!

I saw this on The Glam Surge blog (click here to read!) and found it really interesting so here is mine! I hope you enjoy! If you have any further questions please just comment below!

S K I N C A R E 

How many times do you wash your face a day? 

It depends. Always ONCE in the morning with Dermalogica’s Essential Cleansing Solution.

At night ONCE, if I haven’t got makeup on.

And anywhere up to THREE ‘cleanses’ if I am wearing makeup. One to break down the makeup using a oil to cleanse (I use Pre Cleanse Dermalogica). Two to remove makeup ( I use Special Cleansing Gel Dermalogica)  And three to ensure nothing is left behind and to replenish dry skin and maintain moisture levels (I use Essential Cleansing Solution Dermalogica) !

What skin type do you have? 

Typically it’s dry, I sometimes get eczema when I’m stressed. And at that time of the month I do get a bit of an oily T-Zone. .

What is your current facial wash?

My cleanser is Dermalogica’s  Pre Cleanse which breaks down makeup and Essential Cleansing Solution. (Click here to read about my current skincare routine!!!)

Do you exfoliate ?

Yes, once a week.

 What brand do you use?

Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub.

What moisturiser do you use?

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream

Do you have freckles?

Nope

Do you use eye cream?

Yes Dermalogica Intensive Eye Repair

Do you or did you have acne prone skin? 

As a teen I had regular teenage spots nothing as bad as diagnosed acne though, and now I get regular outbreaks around the time of my monthly cycle.

Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

No but I used clearasil which is like the UK version. It doesn’t work, just dries your skin out more.
M A K E U P 

What foundation do you use? 
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer. In shade 0.5 Breeze.

How about concealer?

It’ll depend either No7 Match Made Concealer in shade Calico or Clinique Airbrush Concealer in shade Fair.

Do you know your undertone color? 

Cool !!! I’m basically transparent!

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

Look great but I haven’t got a good level of patience to apply them.

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months? 
Yes! But who is going to spend £10+ on a mascara and throw it away after 3 months? We aren’t made of money! As long as you don’t share it, pump the bottle or use it after an eye infection your all good by my books. You’ll know if it’s off. If it goes really clumpy and it’s smell changes!

What brand of mascara do you use? 
No 7 Exceptional Definition

Sephora or MAC? 

Neither we don’t have Sephora in the uk. And I cannot stand the service you get in MAC !

Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

No

What makeup tools do you use in make up application? 

Not that many actually. A foundation brush (I love the Ciara Daly Hero Brush), multiple eye brushes, eyebrow comb, contour and cheek brushes.

Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes?

Only if I wear eyeshadow

For the face? 

Yes ! Either Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer or Avon MagiX Prime and Set Spray !

What is your favourite eyeshadow (colour or shade)?

Any from the Urban Decay Naked Palette

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? 

Neither. Again I haven’t got the patience to master it. Plus I’m to much of a perfectionist to ever have it right!

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil? 

Never, but a mascara wand is a whole other story.

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows? 

I prefer set powders, pigment is just too messy.

Do you use mineral makeup? 

No but I used to!

What is your favourite lipstick? 

Don’t particularly use lipstick that often.

How about lipgloss? 

It’s Rimmel Stay Glossy Lip Gloss in shade Orange Your Life !

What is your favourite blush to use?

It’s in a Sculpting Palette by Tropic Skincare in shade option Coral Blush.

Do you buy your makeup on eBay?

No!!! (You don’t know how long they’ve had it !! )

Do you like drugstore makeup?

Yes.

Do you go to CCO’s? (Cosmetic Company Outlets)

No

Did you ever consider taking makeup classes?

I’m a beauty therapist but we only did a make up unit, nothing fancy. It consisted of applying green/ blue eyeshadow, applying mascara without poking your classmates eye out and wearing foundation two shades to dark. I’m naturally really pale so just imagine that !

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

I’ve got it down to a fine art, but eyeliner and lipstick is a big no no for me !

Name a makeup crime that you hate. 

It’s got to be Oompa Loompa foundation!!!  When your face doesn’t match the shade of your neck!

Do you like colourful shades of makeup (lipstick, eyeshadow) or neutral ones?

Neutrals are just right for me, the boldest I go for is gold (and that’s blended with the browns !) On other people though it looks great! I like to keep my make up ‘safe’.

Which celebrity always has great makeup? 

Adele, Jennifer Lawrence or Beyoncé !

If you could leave the house using just ONE makeup item, what would you use?

Foundation

Could you ever leave the house without makeup on?

I do it all the time and then regret it instantly when I see someone I know!! I’m not ashamed of my skin but makeup gives you confidence and a good skin day makes you shine!

Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

From above the bridge of my nose yes, anything south of that is hit and miss!

In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

Budget – Barry M / No7

Splurge – Clinique/ Urban Decay

What do you think of makeup? 

It’s something that I could live without if my skin was amazing, but I know it gives confidence to so many people and myself so I’ll keep buying it !

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J   xx

My Skincare Routine

Hi guys ! Back again I see. So this week I’ll be talking about my skincare routine and what products I use.

If you haven’t read my skincare story click here and give that a read first. It explains a little bit of my history and how my skin has got to where it is today.

Sitting comfortably? Then let’s begin.

Okay so it might sound ridiculous but I kinda love cleansing my face! Especially to get rid of any makeup I’ve had on for the day. When I’ve been at work all day and listened to clients stories of their lives; some happy and some sad. It’s kind of a way for me to strip myself back and just become me again. The me when I’m not at work.

I mean I’ve had clients in for facials and they’ve broken down because a pet has died or a woman for a bikini wax whose sister is cheating on her boyfriend and she feels guilty for not telling him, but feels loyalty to her sister! I get told all sorts of things! I’m basically a therapist as well. Taking off my makeup is a way to remove all those things that I’ve had in some small way experienced with them.

The routine started off simple, but it’s evolved and grown from simply cleaning and moisturising.

My Daily Skincare Routine:

• Cleanse
• Tone
• Moisturise
• Eye Cream

Both morning and night I follow this routine, I will generally use the same products each day but I will sometimes use samples that I have been given at work, or what I have gotten from magazines.

My Weekly Skincare Routine:

• Exfoliating once or twice a week depending on what my skin needs
• Use a mask to target different issues. I will multi-mask (use two or more masks at once to get the best results) if needed.

I ensure to remove dead skin cells at least once a week, if I didn’t I would basically be using my moisturiser for no reason. What is the point in moisturising already dry and dead skin cells when you can have fresh regenerated ones from underneath !

My Miscellaneous Skincare Routine:

• Have a facial at least once every 4 months (I basically do my own every day so I don’t need them as often, but I always recommend a facial every 4 -6 weeks to clients!)
• Clean my face sponges and replace regularly so that bacteria, dirt and makeup doesn’t build up over time (This can cause spots, eye infections etc.)
• Clean my make up brushes every day with a sanitising spray to prevent spot causing bacteria from building up on the brushes
• Deep clean make up brushes once a week to really get the ingrained make up and bacteria off them !

I do these ‘extra bits’ because it ensures that I keep my tools/equipment as sterile and as clean as possible, using dirty tools and make up applicators can make spots worse !

Now yes this may seem a lot, but it is truly worth it. My skin has never been as good as it is now and it also helps to plan for the future. After all the quicker you start to look after your skin the less wrinkles you’ll have when you get older, BONUS !!! (Check out this article if you don’t believe me!)

Our skin is the largest organ in the body; cleansing ensures that make up, dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria are removed. And when using certain products cleansing can also help to fight the first signs of ageing, adult acne, rosacea, redness and many more… It’s all about finding a routine that works for you.

I always try new products, mainly because its part of my job to know what’s on the market and what works and what doesn’t. But I love trying new things, especially if I find a new product that I simply cannot live without! But listed below are my staple products that I return to again and again.

My Holy Grail of Skincare Products:

• Eye Make-Up Remover Lotion – Boots Essentials (£1.50 each or 3 for £3.00 across the range)
• Pre Cleanse – Dermalogica (£34.35 for 150ml)
• Essential Cleansing Solution – Dermalogica (£49.00 for 500ml)
• Balancing Lavender Toner – Elemis (£22.50 for 200ml)
• Skin Prep Scrub – Dermalogica (£28.50 for 75ml)
• Skin Smoothing Cream – Dermalogica ( £47.70 for 100ml)
• Herbal Lavender Repair Mask – Elemis (£31.00)
• Radiance Face Mask – Balance Me (£18.00)

 

Check out Dermalogica here !

 Check out Elemis here !

Check out Boots here !

Check out Balance Me here !

YES I KNOW ITS AN EXPENSIVE HABIT !! (£210.05) But I did not start out on the higher end products, I started on Boots, then Simple etc. I worked my way up and found what worked for me and trust me it was worth the money (Plus I get 20% Dermalogica at work !), and they last for ever ! With the higher end more professional skincare brands a little product goes a long way. They roughly last me anywhere between 8-12 months !!! Plus I ask for a lot of this stuff for birthdays and Christmas so I wont be buying it constantly, the thing is I know it works, it works for me its worth the money !

Thanks for reading this far STAY TUNED next week for another post !

J

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My Skincare Story

Okay buckle yourself in, get some snacks and get comfy this is going to be a long one.

I’ll start at the beginning, (where else would I start?) I had normal skin, fresh faced, rosy cheeks and dark eyelashes to frame everything off, no problems as such.

Then it hit. Puberty. Yep that really slapped me in the face. And slap me in the face it did; spots, redness, dry patches and eczema really topped it off! Using soap and water to wash my face really didn’t help, plus brands like clearasil really dried out my skin and caused more spots to form !!!

Now would you credit it that I can’t find any photos of me at that really awful stage (trust me it’s better this way you wouldn’t want to see them anyway) around eighteen my skin had slowed down with the teenage spots and just replaced them with hormonal spots. However the redness, dryness and eczema was still a persistent problem.

My Skin aged 17/18

 

My skin aged 18/19

 

Aged eighteen I started a beauty therapy course and started taking my skincare routine seriously. I took the time to cleanse, tone and moisturise everyday and then exfoliate and use a mask to combat my concerns once a week.

My skin aged 20

 

My skin aged 22

 

Now my skin is a a whole different story ! I still get the occasional spots from stress and hormones but other than that my skin is clear. Don’t get me wrong it took time with the routine, eating healthier and ensuring I got plenty of sleep, but eventually its paid off.

I have still got some scarring from the spots but with makeup it’s easy to cover up; and I am using regular treatments and products designed to reduce redness. My eczema seems to have now travelled to my hands and legs and doesn’t appear on my face unless I am seriously stressed (*touches wood) !!!

All in all using the correct products and following a routine has really helped combat my skin concerns!

STAY TUNED next week for a post on my current skincare routine !

J x

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Tropic Skincare Party !

Hi all, I told you that I’d get something up on Thursday didn’t I?

Just last week my cousin hosted a Tropic Skincare Party and I thought i’d just give you a little write up about the experience I had.

But first of all…

 

At just fifteen Susan Ma (founder of Tropic)  was in her mother’s kitchen making the products and later selling them at Greenwich Market, London.

‘The Apprentice’ 2010 contestant then went on to prove her business to Lord Alan Sugar. She put forward her vision for a vegan friendly, all natural and cruelty free skincare and makeup brand and later became a 50/50 partner with Lord Alan Sugar! The company has grown from strength to strength and offers ‘pamper experiences’ at people’s homes. I’m imaging something like the Virgin Vie parties that used to happen (Is Virgin Vie still a thing?)
The range consists of makeup, skin and body care which all come with a 30 day money back guarantee – something not many beauty/skincare brands offer!

The Party Experience…

To start the night the host, let’s call her Sue* introduced herself and explained why she had started to host the Tropic parties. She was very bubbly and friendly and explained what products she would be talking through with us. She asked each of us our names and generally welcomed everyone to the evening.

She explained the history of the company which I had already looked at online. To begin she used my cousin to demo a mini facial on using the cleansing products from the range. Whilst doing this Sue* then went around the room with the product to each guest and applied a small trial amount to the back of our hands. This allowed us to feel and smell the products; as well as feel the benefits the products gave.

When smelling each of these products Sue* explained that different people will be able to smell different ingredients that the products have; from lemon, cherry, shea, cucumber and citrus there was always something each of us smelt differently. Being able to smell and feel the products before potentially buying them was a big plus for me!

Sue* went through each of the products she had in the collection from the foot spa to the deluxe collection to make up and body care; there was so much to look at, feel and smell !

At the end of the product demos and questions, Sue* then explained that there wasn’t any pressure to buy anything and that she was plenty happy that we had shared the experience with her.

Although Sue* was enthusiastic about the products I think she did need a little more training and background knowledge of the products and their ingredients. Instead of Sue* saying that the products had “really good things in them” it would have been more beneficial if she had known just a couple of the ingredients; this would have shown more knowledge and professionalism with the products.

Before we left we were advised that if we wanted to place an order that we would need to fill in a order form which Sue* helped us individually fill out. My cousin was the last to place her order; as the host she would get 15% of the final total sales to use against products for free!!! I do feel that this is the main lure and attraction of hosting a party to begin with as many people and clients I know are not aware of the amount of products that are not cruelty free.

 

I bought the body smooth refreshing polish (£24.00), sculpting palette in coral blush (£24.00) and the organic nail nectar (£8.00). I will be doing a review of these products in the coming weeks once I’ve had chance to use them. I would say that the price is mid range but for the quality and the cruelty free and vegan friendly products they are worth paying extra for if you want to support the ethics of the company.

Overall I think that the party was a good experience and I have mentioned the company to my family, friends and clients and they seemed interested. the ethics of the company is definitely  something that I will be looking out for in other companies and brands. It makes you so much more aware of what goes into skincare, body care and make up products.

STAY TUNED for a review of the products that I bought at the party within the coming weeks. And if you are interested in Tropic just click here and go visit their site !

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J

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*The name of the party host was changed for confidentiality purposes.

The beginning…

Okay,

Its nice to be able to write again, I’ve always liked the freedom that writing and reading gives me.

The only problem is; I’m not sure what to post first ?!?!?!?!

Im thinking an About me post? But is that to clichéd?

Or do I just jump straight in and drop something like a how to or what to expect from a… page?

I don’t know! I’m just rambling now.

I think I’m going to try and make the posts a regular occurrence and schedule one every Thursday. And then just do additional ones every now and again if I see fit (like this one!) 

Stay tuned and something will be up next Thursday ! 

J

xxx

 

Back again?

Hi everyone, I’m back and now have the freedom to use this blog as a creative outlet.

Previously this blog was used as a means of assessment criteria for my HND course which I will now be graduating from in November 😊 !

I’ve had to wait for the examining board to mark everything so that explains the silence from me and the lack of posts; as of late.

I want to take this blog in a different route compared to your general beauty bloggers. Yes I might do certain posts like reviews or how to’s etc. But I want this blog to be more than that.

I’ve had some ideas of things to address from what to expect from a massage to how to act in a spa environment to Q&A’s on skincare and spa and many more…

If you have any suggestions for posts or any questions just comment below and I will get back to you ASAP !

Thanks

J

It’s nearly over…

This academic year is coming to an end and the end of this blog; I have completed many different tasks in order to complete my action plan however before the action plan I discounted some tasks from my SWOT analysis because of time and commitment restrictions these included:

• Completing the Dermalogica Training – Unfortunately I did not have the time to be able to complete this training due to work and university commitments; however once this academic year is finished I will be completing the training as I will have the time and resources to do so. I feel that when I have completed this training I will be able to offer a deeper breadth of knowledge to myself and therefore offer greater knowledge and expertise to my customers

• Completing Hot Stone Massage – Regrettably I also did not have the time to be able to attend a hot stone workshop at college. I did look into this option but again the sessions clashed with my work and other personal commitments ;  I will hopefully be able to attend these sessions when the new level 3’s start in September. I feel that if I can offer this treatment it will greatly improve my skills and offer new opportunities to my customers.

I believe that once I have completed these tasks I will overall be more knowledgeable and determined to succeed in other aspects of my career; gaining this experience is the first step to my progression in the beauty and spa industry.

Signing off…. J

xx