Wow me Wednesday featuring that's It Alfaparf milano

Hey dolls,
So recently I was lucky enough to receive a parcel from Alfaparf . It was their exciting new shampoo range called that's It blonde ambition. I was very excited to receive product from this range as they are a high end and well respected  brand.I received the blonde ambition shampoo and the treatment mask.

 Now the range says its for blonde hair but it is suitable for any hair colour. First thing i noticed was the fragrance...it smells amazing. The second thing worth noting is that it is purple...deep purple.

 Do not be scared it will not turn your hair purple. What it will do is leave your hair silky smooth and super shiny. The purple tone is to combat any brassiness in the blonde hair.
 Now my hair is dark brown but a few weeks after colouring it (to hide the greys) it starts to loose it shine and go dull and flat. This shampoo really gave my hair amazing shine.My hair was also left silky smooth and very manageable. This is just from the shampoo alone, i shampoo my hair and leave it in for about 3 mins before rinsing out. I also love the fact that it is sulphate and paraben free. I was also sent the that's It blonde ambition  mask. This is not purple but a pearlesent white. It also smells divine. I left this on my hair for 10 mins ( i was shaving my legs ). When i washed it out my hair felt like silk and whilst the shine from the shampoo was amazing the shine following the mask was mirror like. This is because of the light reflecting pearl particles in the products that diffuse light. It also contains ceremide to strenghten the hair.  This means not only does look better it actually is better and stronger.

Now as i said my hair is dark brown and i loved the products,i also gave them to my mum to try out. She has natural salt and pepper hair now (its fab)  so wanted to see how she would get on with it. The night she used it she rang me to tell me how shiny her hair was. She said prior to this shampoo she found it hard to get shine on her hair. She loves it ....so much so she wont give it back lol.
The that's It range can be purchased in selected hair salons.

Tooth whitening with iwhite

Hey guys, so i recently decided i wanted to try out tooth whitening. Like everyone else i wanted to brighten up my smile. I was very kindly sent the iWhite tooth whitening kit by Tom from Conefreys pharmacy to try out.
I had seen other kits on the market where you use a syringe and fill trays etc and  that just seemed like a lot of faff!! I just wanted something quick and easy ..like most people i didnt want anything complicated. The iWhite kit is exactly that,it is simple to use but so effective.

The iWhite kit consists of 10 Pre-filled trays that you just pop in your mouth .Honestly it couldnt be easier. The trays are very comfortable and are flexible not hard plastic so keeping them in your mouth for 20 minutes is no bother at all. All you do is brush your teeth,pop open the trays and pop them in your mouth. I then sat back and watched coronation street while my teeth were whitening lol. After the 20 minutes are up just remove the trays and rinse out your mouth to ensure all the gel is removed. I did brush mine just with water also,to be sure to be sure !!!!One thing to be aware of and it does say it on the box is not to bite on the trays or the gel will ooze out.You dont want to loose any whitening treatment.


Something i really liked about the iWhite brand is that it does not damage your teeth. It  has a highly soluble source of calcium so it actually strenghtens your teeth. Not only will your teeth look better,they will actually be better after treating them.

The iWhite system also gives instant results as it actively removes stains. This was very evident for me as i drink a lot of tea...sometimes black tea so my teeth had gotten quite stained. I was delighted with my results. Now while you do get instant whitening,you can also use the trays over 5 days for even better results. I only used mine for 4 nights,i am keeping one set to use before an event i have in April.

If you are looking for a gentle but effective and affordable tooth whitening kit then I HIGHLY recommend the iWhite tooth whitening kit. The iWhite kit can be bought in pharmacies like Conefreys pharmacy,check out their facebook page  Here. 

Perfectial 6 week trial

Hey guys,
In december I got a PR package which contained a 6 week trial of Perfectil supplements. These are the UK leading supplement for skin,hair and nails. They have been formulated with a range of over 20 micronutrients The dose is just one tablet a day with your main meal. They are suitable for vegetarians and are Gluten Free. This is great as a lot of coeliacs can struggle with hair and nail growth.

 I was excited to try them out to see if they would help my nails which had stopped growing. Now when I was younger I was a nail biter. I thankfully kicked that habit and had lovely nails. Then 2 back to back pregnancies put paid to that. They just stopped growing,no matter what I did. I started these on the first day of January with high hopes of having nice nails by valentines day. I was not disappointed.  My nails started to grow after about 2 and a half week,just a little bit,enough to file!!!! Then they kept on growing...success.Heres how they look after 6 weeks.....

I have to say whilst I am delighted with the results on my nails which was my concern,I didn't notice a change in my skin.
My hair on the other hand (not literally!!!) is growing like a weed. It has grown at a crazy rate way more than I was expecting actually. One thing worth noting,it encourages all hair growth, this is not limited to the hair on your head. You will need an appointment with your waxer! !!!! This I found hilarious,it was a very unexpected result. But seriously it has really grown out my hair...need to pay a visit to the hairdressers now too after a long while of my hair staying the same lenght.  I was very impressed with these and the results on my nails and hair.
If you are struggling to grow your hair or your nails I would definitely say give these a go.
Till next time,
Love Claire xxx

Wow me Wednesday.......Skincode Skincare range

Hey dolls,
So a while back the lovely people at Skincode sent me out at very generous box of products to try out for you guys. If you are not familiar with the brand it is a  Swiss based company. Based on the principle that the skin is an living organ and it's genetic "code"must be respected, the brand provide us with high performance innovative products that I was very excited to try.

The starting point with Skincare is the Essentials range. This targets the daily needs of the skin of both men and women. They are 100% free of fragrance,colours, preservatives making them suitable for even the most sensitive of skins. The entire collection is dermatologically tested and they do not test on animals or use any animal derivatives.
The key ingredient CM-GLUCON is in ALL the products across all ranges, protects the skins natural defences as well as stimulating collagen and elastin production. This is vital for anti aging benefit.
The brand caters for all skintypes, from normal,dry ,dehydrated and oily.

It is a very comprehensive brand with products individually formulated for each skin type. The textures are beautiful. The product sinks into the skin and gave me a gorgeous base on which I could apply my make up.
The essentials range was my starting point with the brand and i was very impressed.
I used the Protective Day Cream which really locks in moisture and deeply hydrates the skin. As I said a beautiful base for makeup.

I also used the Regenerating Night Cream,this works on improving skin elasticity and minimising wrinkles. In the morning my skin felt beautifully soft and supple.



From here I moved on to the Exclusive range. This is high end luxury orientated, revolutionary cellular skincare line designed to address the specific needs of mature skin. The Exclusive products are comprised of a peptide complex and a biologically active collagen booster which improves the skins structure.

I used the Exclusive Cellular Anti aging Cream and i freaking loved it. Seriously this feels like velvet on the skin....I wish they would bring this out for the whole body!!!!! This cream also contains Dermaxyl which smooths out wrinkles,vitamins C and E and Shea butter. It is luxury in a jar.

To complement the day cream I also used the Cellular Night Refine and Repair. This is amazing,seriously it is the only night cream i ever want to use. It is designed to help aging skin to look rejuvenated,smoother,brighter and younger. It contains a special peeling peptide to mimic the cell renewal of a much younger skin. It also contains Urea,Hyaluronic acid,Lactic acid, Vitamins A and E and Shea butter.

I also used the Exclusive Cellular Perfect Skin Capsules. These little guys are suitable for all skin types. I used them at night under the refine and repair cream. Each capsule contains a silky serum which protects the skin from free radical damage and improves skin elasticity. The skin is left feeling super soft and glowing.Extra ingredients include Phospholipids, Hydraulic acid,Ginseng root extract, Centella Asiatica and evening primrose extract.

I was so so impressed with this brand. It is the first brand that I have seen visible results on my deep forehead wrinkles. I am in my mid/late 30's but have very deep forehead lines. This is a result of grimacing for months on end in pain after a horrendous car accident in in my early 20's. I have tried so many creams in the hope of diminishing  these lines and i really feel this is the range to do it. After just a few nights the difference was massive, even my hubby noticed( and that's saying something!!!) I highly highly recommend this range..please check it out.

Till next time,

Love Claire xxx

SoSue Nail Polish

Hey guys,
Before Christmas i was very kindly sent some nail polish by SoSue range. This is the range brought out by super blogger Suzanne Jackson. I hadn't tried the range before so was very excited to try it out. I was sent out a gorgeous red, very festively named "Rudolph's Mistress" along with a fab silver called" Silver Lining" and the top coat.

I must say i was very impressed with these polishes. They are a gel effect polish so they do last that bit longer on the nails. They do say up to  seven days wear , I did not get that. Now i must be honest I have 2 smallies so my hands are in and out of water about 150 times a day. I am also mildly OCD about washing my hands so no range lasts on me for a crazy amount of time. That being said I got 4 days each time I wore these polishes which is very good for me.

I absolutely loved the red shade,everything about it from the name (Rudolph's mistress) to the sparkly glitter finish.  It is stunning worn alone on all nails ( does need a few coats if wearing alone. or as a accent nail with solid red polish on the rest of the nails. It is not a very gritty Polish which I liked. It has smooth glitter particles which gives a much classier finish. I must say I preferred this shade as a topper over a basic red as it really pops.

The second shade i was sent was a rich silver called "Silver lining ". It can be hard to get a silver Polish that doesn't go grey when it dries but this delivers. It stays a gorgeous molten metal shade that again is classy not cheap looking like some "silver" polishes.

The top coat also impressed, and I must confess I also used it over other brands of nail polish and it did increase the longevity of wear by a day or two on those brands. It gives a gorgeous glossy finish to the nails and because its a gel finish it is thicker its like a coat of armour for your nails.

I had seen some negative reviews so was dying to try the range for myself,and I  have to say I was  impressed.
I think how long it lasts on you depends on your nail bed, if it's oily or not..mine obviously is not!!!

Till next time,
Love Claire xxx

Disguise thinning hair with Viviscal Fibres!!!

Hey guys , so today I have something a little bit different.

Before Christmas i was very kindly sent a box of viviscal hair fibres to try out for you. I hadn't heard of them before,never knew there was anything like it even on the market. What they are is basically fibres that you sprinkle on your hair to instantly give the appearance of fuller hair. Now obviously I'm not in danger of going bald just yet,but what I do have is a very white scalp and brown  hair. This can sometimes ruin the look of a hairdo. I found these fibres brilliant for disguising that obvious white line.

I also asked a friend of mine with dark hair to try it out (we were going out on out Christmas night...without the kids!!!!!!) She was absolutely blown away by them. She recently  had her third child and a lot of her hair had fallen out. She won't mind me saying this but she had a bit of a bald patch on one side that she was very aware of . When I sprinkled the fibres on and rubbed them into her hair it was amazing,the bald was completely disguised. She was worried if it would last the night because of course it was raining (can't remember which fecking storm it was that night) but her hair stayed perfect.

We were both very impressed by this tub of "dust " as my hubby called it. Men huh!!!! How long before he could especially looking for them once he spots a bit of head peaking through his hair. These fibres are of course suitable for men and women. The fibres come in a range of shades so there is something for everyone,even grey. The packaging is very unisex,it's a no fuss application,and it lasts until you shampoo it out. If you or someone you know has a bald patch on thinning hair I would definitely recommend this product.
Viviscal is available from pharmacies nationwide.

Love Claire x