Thursday, May 17, 2012

title pic Boo Boo Miracle oil

Posted by dulwichmum on Fri 25 November 2011

Name of product: Boo Boo Miracle oil

Price: £15.99 for 100mls

The blurb: “Our Miracle Oil really is our ultimate hero product! Not only is it wonderful at preventing and reducing the appearance of stretch marks its fab for restoring suppleness, soothing irritated dry patches and treating uneven, scarred skin. Try our insider-tips to get the most out of your wonder oil!

Apply Miracle Oil all over damp skin when you step out of the shower or bath. Your skin will be warm and pores will be open making it absorb ultra-quickly and deeply

Get double the benefit by applying Soft & Creamy Body Smoother immediately after Miracle Oil, it’ll seal in the moisture and leave you with the silkiest skin ever!

Lots of Miracle Oil’s pregnant fans swear by its ability to keep morning sickness at bay thanks to its 100% natural lemon and ginger extract, pop a little onto pulse points and breathe in deeply when queasiness strikes!
P.S It’s the lemon and mandarin extract that stops pesky insect bites too – make sure you rub plenty on during the evenings when on holiday and we’re pretty sure you’ll get less unwanted nibbles than usual!

We source ingredients used in tried and tested remedies and traditions such as Ginkgo Biloba from the oldest species of tree and Argan Oil, one of the rarest oils in the world and combine them with botanical extracts to create UK-made products with modern benefits. Boo Boo treats, nurtures, soothes and makes even the most stressed-out skin feel soft, smooth, moisturised and special

We make sure we use the highest quality ingredients possible. We refuse to include any harsh ingredients in our products so when we say Hooray, we’ve banned the baddies we mean:

No Parabens
No Petrochemicals
No Sulphates
No Synthetic colours
No Triethanolamine (TEA)
No Diethanolamine (DEA)
No PEGs

Even though our products are packed with kind ingredients, as with all baby toiletries we recommend you do a small patch test first. Ooh, and it goes without saying we don’t believe in testing on our furry friends”

I asked my lovely friend Shannon to review these products for me

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First impressions: Fantastic packaging (but I freely admit I’m a not-so-secret girly girl and love anything pink). Looks a bit vintage – I could imagine them in a 1950s bathroom. Love it…. Right, now, will they live up to their promises…? Well, both do on smell – gorgeous, fresh but gentle citrus fragrance, which for some reason reminds me of childhood holidays in the South of France. I’m loving them even before I’ve used them!

Ease of Use: As usual, Boo Boo products are a delight to apply – the oil goes on really well and surprisingly doesn’t feel at all greasy on, just very soft. Still smells fab too.

Pros: This product fits in perfectly with my vintage style bathroom! It is easy to apply, smells wonderful, feels even better, and above all seems to be living up to its promises (despite my scepticism that any lotions can really lift boobs or banish marks!) The miracle oil appears to be reducing the darker pigment I developed on my tummy in pregnancy. Can’t comment on its efficacy on stretch marks I’m afraid, because I was lucky and avoided those

Cons: Like the baby massage oil, the Miracle Oil would be improved by a flip-cap – not because I’m worried about baby swallowing this one – you don’t think I let him in my bathroom do you? Just because I’ve had to fish this one from behind the sink a few times where it’s rolled!

Value for money: I have found the two products I have reviewed from this range are well worth the money – they are achieving effects that more expensive creams and spa treatments haven’t! Will definitely be buying the gift set for a currently pregnant chum…

Dulwichmum verdict: ★★★★★

Stockists: Online at Boobooshop.com

title pic Yes to Tomatoes Mini Tomato Treats

Posted by dulwichmum on Thu 24 November 2011

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Name of product: Yes to Tomatoes Mini Tomato Treats

Price: £10.20 for 158 mls of product

The blurb: “It could be the weekend, or simply time to reward yourself with a well-deserved night out. Spoil yourself with Yes To Tomatoes ‘Mini Tomato Treats’, a handpicked selection of goodies, to help you look your ‘natural best

Mini Tomato Treats Kit contains:

• Tomatoes Shampoo (60ml Bottle)
• Tomatoes Conditioner (60ml Bottle)
• Tomatoes Facial Mask (20ml Jar)
• Tomatoes Facial Hydrating Cream (18 ml tube)

First impressions: This Mini Tomato Treat set would make a superb present as it contains a variety of products, perfect for a home facial

I love how handy these products sizes are – they are all under 100ml which is ideal for air travel in your hand luggage or taking with you on a weekend or business trip

The box presents the products beautifully and the sweet “Yes to Tomatoes” red packaging makes it look distinctive – I see this range as appealing to the younger, teen market

Ease of Use: Just open the front flap of the box to reveal the products inside. Each product is a cute, mini version of the full size design and it states the directions of use on each label

Pros: The mini gift set is a treat for anyone in need of a pamper and caters for both your hair and face! The “Yes to Tomatoes” range are an excellent brand using organic fruits, vegetables and minerals. This mini set makes it possible to sample a few of their products without spending too much money

Cons: Absolutely none! This is a really nice range

Value for money: Pretty good value for money as you can enjoy four different products for just over £10!

Dulwichmum verdict: ★★★★★

Stockists: Yes to Tomatoes is available online via Victoriahealth.com

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