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MareeB

About Me I'm so happy to have been a member all these years! This is truly my happy place. And I'm loving the luxury of BR trials and beauty boxes.

Overall rating:
5.0/5
24th October, 2023
Lush Sakura Bath Bomb Review
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My Favourite Bath Bomb

I adore this bath bomb, it is a beautiful colour and smells devine. I have excema and when it flares up I will get one of these bombs because it helps moisturize so well. I get no itching, flaking or redness from it and I see a massive difference in my skin. When your excema is bad you loose a lot of confidence because you know others can see your skin, Sakura gives my skin back it's moisture and helps me soak the bad vibes away.

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MareeB

It does look like a disembodied eye though!

Overall rating:
4.3/5
25th June, 2024
Lush Rose Jam shower Gel Review
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Rose jam lush

I don't detect vanilla in this just yummy sweet roses smells like classic rose oil. I love how this has the argan oil and the nice rich colour of the product. The scent is great because it is like a little Luxury perfumed product and you don't need alot. I've not tried many lush products and it was long ago when I tried this but it was memorable and makes me more interested in finding out more about the brand and products they have. I don't like the packaging label for some reason but the product itself is yummy but if your some one who things roses are an old lady smell don't get this because it's definitely a classic rose scent. I'm supposed there is vanilla as I didn't smell anything. I would use again it's lovely and rich

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MareeB

I didn't love it. Lush seems to have slowed down? I guess most places have though :(

Overall rating:
4.0/5
24th March, 2024
A Beauty-Full Christmas 2023 - REPAIR
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Highlight Of My Year

I have been getting these every year as they are released for the holiday season. Always good value for money, usually includes a bonus item or two and free shipping. Best Christmas present for a beauty lover such as myself.

This box was another goodie. Introduction to new products, new lines and a good range of items. Especially love the perfume samples that are included.

Look forward to purchasing the 2024 box!! (Hopefully there is another release this year!)

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MareeB

I loved the perfume samples too, as they were especially lovely perfumes!

Overall rating:
5.0/5
3rd April, 2024
SugarBaby Dream Cream Face Cream
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Absolutely loved it!

The smell, the feel of the product, amazing. It was hydrating but not oily. I used this product day and night

Tips: You don't need much, just the tip of your finger dipped in the moisturizer is enough for a whole face

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MareeB

mmmmm the scent is divine!

Overall rating:
5.0/5
21st October, 2022
NIVEA Cream
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One of my all time favourites!

You honestly can’t beat these old time classics. There’s a reason they’re still around. I have super dry skin at especially at winter when my skins feeling extra thirsty I use this on my face. I also have times when I’ve tried prescription retinoids for anti aging that absolutely thrash my skin and this is the best thing to help with hydration and keeping the moisture in. It’s also handy to keep a small tin in your purse to use as a hand cream. It’s a very heavy product so I wouldn’t advise for oily acne prone skin but if you suffer from dryness this is just such a great simple product. Also if you’re ever able to get your hands on the German version I’ve heard it’s the absolute bees knees and compatible to a luxe brand moisturiser.

Tips: Add a few drops of rose hip oils for the ultimate dry skin saviour!

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MareeB

Great tip, I've never thought of adding oil :)

Overall rating:
5.0/5
25th November, 2023
FRULASKIN Superfood 2 in 1 Exfoliator & Mask
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FRULASKIN Superfood 2 in 1 Exfoliator & Mask

I love masks! And a multi purpose mask is just amazing. This is a relatively new brand, and a New Zealand brand (yay) which you can find in your supermarket and if you are lucky it will be on special! It is a mask as well as an exfoliate! So you get a deep cleanse and exfoliation as well. This is lightly scented and leaves your skin so soft and feeling amazing. I will definitely be recommending it to my friends and will be buying this again. It is simply lovely.

Tips: Team this up with another product from the same range

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MareeB

I agree Kim. I forgot to add the soft skin to my review, because it does make my skin soft, and I LOVE the scent!

Overall rating:
5.0/5
7th December, 2023
Alpine Silk Organice Collagen Creme

I was excited to get to trial this product as I have not used a Collagen Creme before. The packaging is not something that appeals to me as a beauty product and I would never have picked this up at a store, but I am glad I've had the opportunity to trial it as it is a wonderful product. The consistency of the creme is quite thick but it feels so lovely and is really easy to apply and absorbs fairly quickly. The fragrance is a bit strange but not unpleasing and disappears once applied. I don't apply my makeup straight away, I give it a few minutes to let it absorb into my skin first. My makeup then applies well over the top. I've used my fingers for application as you don't need a lot of the product which makes this product incredibly good value for a product that is organic and also has collagen. I have sensitive skin and have had no issues with blemishes or any reactions at all to the product. My legs which suffer from dryness over the winter are looking great since I started using this product. I would recommend Alpine Silk to anyone looking to rehydrate their skin ready for Summer as it's great value for money and I'm really impressed with the results.

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Pat17

This does sound worth a try.Lanolin was big in my Mum's day

MareeB

Thanks, great review. I'm keen to try it.

Overall rating:
1.0/5
15th November, 2023
Cetaphil Cetaphil UVA UVB Defence SPF 50+
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Not a fan

I'm really not liking this stuff. It leaves a slight white caste, which is okay I can deal with that being a really pale person anyway, but the heavy feeling of this on my skin is something else. My skin always looks super shiny and oily when wearing this. It doesn't dry down or absorb into my skin like I would expect, and I feel like I want to wash it off within a couple of hours (if not straight away because of the feel of it).

A few times I've attempted to wear foundation over it, I waited a good half-hour to 45 minutes before trying to apply make-up, but everything either pilled or would not stay put at all. Each time i tried troubleshooting it, leaving out steps of my skincare or certain products, but no matter what nothing helped it look decent.

This is my "at-home-not-going-anywhere-or-seeing-anyone" SPF for now. I'll finish the tube because I paid for it, so I'm not wasting it, but the weight an feel of it just isn't good for me at all.

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MareeB

Great review, thanks. I'm not attracted by their packaging anyway.

Overall rating:
4.7/5
8th October, 2023
Essano Beauty Sleep Cloud Night Cream
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Lovely Product

Lovely Cream to put on just before bed. So soft and indulgent. Honestly makes me feels very special and relaxed using this product.

Also comes in a cute jar and smells very nice. Talking about it makes me want to get more!

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Pat17

I Love the name "sleep cloud" MMM!!

MareeB

Thanks, I'm looking forward to trying it. Essano's products keep getting better and better.

charlottebrunt2435

sounds lovely

Pat17

It sounds so nice.

Overall rating:
5.0/5
12th July, 2023
Liquid Gold

Thanks BR babes for another awesome trial opportunity - this was one I was absolutely stoked to be able to join!!

I've always been a Dr Lewinn's fan and used to be obsessed with their skincare line. I've recently moved to Environ so I was really excited to see how these shots went and whether I'd rediscover that love for Dr L.

These shots come in packs of 10 - small glass bottles with a screw cap lid. The flavour is cloudy apple, and it's true to taste - it really does look like concentrated apple juice, and is the most delicious mid-morning drink. I tried them with normal water, on their own and in a smoothie, but by far my favourite way was added to sparkling water. There were a couple of days I forgot to take it and had it late evening, so I found having it with morning tea gave me the routine to remember to have it daily, and it quickly became something I really looked forward to.

So the main thing - results. I haven't noticed any improvement in my hair or nails, but I have always had incredibly thin nails and bleached hair so I'm not surprised. But the skin changes - oh wow!!! A week ago I had a facial appointment with my usual therapist and she commented on how amazing my skin was looking. I've noticed a subtle plumping of the skin, it just looks bouncier but the most noticeable change is that my nasolabial folds are both so much less pronounced, it really is astonishing! (I wish I had taken before and after pics)

While the price point is a little high, a bit of searching found them for around $50 at Chemist Warehouse so if I swap it out for my daily coffee, then I'm no worse off and will have better skin for it.

Dr Lewinn's - I am officially back

Tips: The 2 times I remembered in the evenings to take it, it went perfectly with sparkling water, ice and a cheeky shot of gin :)

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MareeB

That's a very good point about swapping it out for our daily coffee!

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