A review of my new best friend...Sorry Diego!
I'd never replace you Diego!
I’m being completely honest when I say I always want a quick fix. I eat the wrong food and diet for two days and want results. I sometimes fall asleep with my makeup on and then I’m horrified when my skin suffers. I don’t think I have changed much since my teens and twenties, except that I have noticed that I’m not getting away with it as much.
So last month I came across a gadget called a Magnitone. It claimed to empty out pores and tone your skin. I suppose it was like an electric toothbrush but for the face. Now being the sort of person that wants quick results, I thought I’d give it ago. After all it promised results in just seven days. So I ordered the ‘Full Monty’ Magnitone (after of course convincing my husband that I really needed it in my life and I would definitely use it!) even though it was more expensive than the ‘Barefaced’ Magnitone. I went for this particular model because you could also use it on your body and feet.
Easy to use
When I got it through the post, I was impressed with the packaging and I loved the fact the Magnitone was a bright colour. It really stood out on my dressing table which meant that I would be less likely to misplace it (I have a very annoying habit of losing things). I loved the fact that it had a USB charger meaning that I could use my iphone plug to charge it or just simply plug it into my computer to charge which is great for traveling. Getting the Magnitone through the post made me remember the time when I was 13 and I had four friends stay over. As they were all sitting round the table having breakfast, my mum came along with a parcel she had received, she told us she had ordered a face massager to tone her face. As she was opening the box she informed us the importance of looking after our skin. As mum pulled out her new face massager from the box and started to massage her face, I felt my heart sink and my face turn a beetroot colour. My friends couldn’t stop laughing as my mother rubbed this phallic looking object over her face, while she called us dirty mined! Thankfully the Magnitone looks nothing like that!
I don’t really read instruction booklets and found that the Magnitone was idiot proof. You press a button and off you go! Initially I charged it for 24 hours and decided that I would use it once a day just before bedtime. So I did my usual and washed my face to remove my eye makeup and added some cleanser and used the magnitone (toning setting) and worked around my face and neck, it was so quick it only took a minute and there was a beeper every 20 seconds to remind you to move to the next area of your face and automatically stopped after a minute.
Stands out on my messy dresser
A review of my new best friend...Sorry Diego!
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| I'd never replace you Diego! |
I’m being completely honest when I say I always want a quick fix. I eat the wrong food and diet for two days and want results. I sometimes fall asleep with my makeup on and then I’m horrified when my skin suffers. I don’t think I have changed much since my teens and twenties, except that I have noticed that I’m not getting away with it as much.
So last month I came across a gadget called a Magnitone. It claimed to empty out pores and tone your skin. I suppose it was like an electric toothbrush but for the face. Now being the sort of person that wants quick results, I thought I’d give it ago. After all it promised results in just seven days. So I ordered the ‘Full Monty’ Magnitone (after of course convincing my husband that I really needed it in my life and I would definitely use it!) even though it was more expensive than the ‘Barefaced’ Magnitone. I went for this particular model because you could also use it on your body and feet.
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| Easy to use |
When I got it through the post, I was impressed with the packaging and I loved the fact the Magnitone was a bright colour. It really stood out on my dressing table which meant that I would be less likely to misplace it (I have a very annoying habit of losing things). I loved the fact that it had a USB charger meaning that I could use my iphone plug to charge it or just simply plug it into my computer to charge which is great for traveling. Getting the Magnitone through the post made me remember the time when I was 13 and I had four friends stay over. As they were all sitting round the table having breakfast, my mum came along with a parcel she had received, she told us she had ordered a face massager to tone her face. As she was opening the box she informed us the importance of looking after our skin. As mum pulled out her new face massager from the box and started to massage her face, I felt my heart sink and my face turn a beetroot colour. My friends couldn’t stop laughing as my mother rubbed this phallic looking object over her face, while she called us dirty mined! Thankfully the Magnitone looks nothing like that!
I don’t really read instruction booklets and found that the Magnitone was idiot proof. You press a button and off you go! Initially I charged it for 24 hours and decided that I would use it once a day just before bedtime. So I did my usual and washed my face to remove my eye makeup and added some cleanser and used the magnitone (toning setting) and worked around my face and neck, it was so quick it only took a minute and there was a beeper every 20 seconds to remind you to move to the next area of your face and automatically stopped after a minute.
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| Stands out on my messy dresser |
Results
After the first couple of uses my face definitely felt smoother, after one week my pores on my nose and chin were definitely much smaller. The real test came when I saw my mum. My mum (also my backbone and my critical friend) took one look at me and said “your skin looks good, what are you using? Whatever it is I want one!”. I was pleasantly shocked as my mum normally tells me that I need to look after my skin and is the first person to point out if she doesn’t like what I’m wearing, if I look bloated, etc (she has a way with words).
It’s been two weeks since I have started using the magnitone , its only added one minute to my bedtime routine and my husband is impressed that I’m still using it. I love it and just like I won’t be going back to using a normal tooth brush, I won’t be giving up my Magnitone…It's a great investment for a busy mum.
No...We are not going back!
After the first couple of uses my face definitely felt smoother, after one week my pores on my nose and chin were definitely much smaller. The real test came when I saw my mum. My mum (also my backbone and my critical friend) took one look at me and said “your skin looks good, what are you using? Whatever it is I want one!”. I was pleasantly shocked as my mum normally tells me that I need to look after my skin and is the first person to point out if she doesn’t like what I’m wearing, if I look bloated, etc (she has a way with words).
It’s been two weeks since I have started using the magnitone , its only added one minute to my bedtime routine and my husband is impressed that I’m still using it. I love it and just like I won’t be going back to using a normal tooth brush, I won’t be giving up my Magnitone…It's a great investment for a busy mum.
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| No...We are not going back! |
Things to remember when using the Magnitone…
1. you only need to use it once a day. Night is better as it’s when you have the most grime on your face!
2. Don’t press hard on your face just glide in circular motions. Remember you are not scrubbing your face.
3. Wash the head after each use
4. Replace the head every three months
5. Don’t use it on your eye area.
6. It’s waterproof
1. you only need to use it once a day. Night is better as it’s when you have the most grime on your face!
2. Don’t press hard on your face just glide in circular motions. Remember you are not scrubbing your face.
3. Wash the head after each use
4. Replace the head every three months
5. Don’t use it on your eye area.
6. It’s waterproof
What makes the Magnitone special?
Unlike many similar looking products on the market the Magnitone doesn’t work like them (a scrubber). It uses a combination of pulsed vibrations and sonic oscillations that wobbles the dirt out of the pores, tones and boosts micro-circulation (Magnitone.co.uk).
Unlike many similar looking products on the market the Magnitone doesn’t work like them (a scrubber). It uses a combination of pulsed vibrations and sonic oscillations that wobbles the dirt out of the pores, tones and boosts micro-circulation (Magnitone.co.uk).
Even though I love my Magnitone, if I could improve it I would...
1. have a light that would come on to notify me if I’m pressing too hard on my skin/face, just like I have on my electric toothbrush, when I add too much pressure on my teeth a red light comes on.
2. have it come in red, the barefaced Magnitones come in many different colours. The Full Monty only comes in grey or teal. I love strong colours especially red…
If you have any questions about the magnitone, just send me an e-mail and remember also eating well is key to looking good!
I need to remember to get one for my mum before she comes over and nicks mine!
Speak soon,
Minoushe xxx
P.s If Magnitone is reading this please send me a red one!
Review: Viridian skin repair oil
So I'm 30 weeks pregnant and to be honest I feel like a hippo. I can feel my belly getting bigger and bigger, which is great in a way because it means the little guy in there is growing. However one thing comes to mind is stretch marks!
Stretch marks affect a lot of people (men and women). Before I had my son I was lucky enough to have never suffered from them, however within the last few days of my pregnancy they appeared all over my tummy. I'll be honest I didn't take it well. I tried creams, lasers and even wanted a tummy tuck (which I was told I wasn't a suitable candidate for). At the time I just obsessed with them and wished that I had tried to prevent them. 7 years later they have really faded and I'm paranoid about them returning. I have met many people that have been bothered by stretch marks and I suppose many of us don't think about preventing them until we get them.
Just over four weeks ago I was given the opportunity to review a few products by Viridian.
One product in particular really stood out and that was the "Ultimate Beauty Skin Repair Oil". I thought this is definitely worth a go and was also safe to use when pregnant. I read the instructions, the oil was to be applied morning and night. Initially I thought this was going to be messy, but the oil came in a bottle with a pump, which meant that I could dispense it without making a mess. So I started in the evening after my shower. I was so pleasantly surprised that when I applied the oil it was absorbed into my skin straight away and I could wear my clothes almost immediately, which was proving very handy in the morning! I didn't need tons of it either and as I applied it the annoying itch I had on belly disappeared, It was soothing and actually helped my sleep.
Before using the Viridian Skin Repair Oil, I was using coconut oil which was really messy and wasn't getting absorbed into my skin as well. I next looked at the ingredients and did a bit of research and found that the Viridian oil contained 'Rosehip fruit oil'. Rosehip oil contains a natural derivative of vitamin A which is safe to use during pregnancy. The more research I did about this stuff the more I found out it was hailed as a beauty miracle. It renews damaged skin and fights wrinkles and stretch marks. It's seems to be the beauty secret to the likes of Kate Middleton, Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow. So if it's good enough for them it's definitely good enough for us!
It's been a crazy few weeks for me, dealing with a poorly child and getting my house ready to be attacked by builders and living in a dusty house without any ceilings. Most of my beauty rituals have gone out of the window but I have religiously stuck to applying the oil to my belly. I haven't given up mainly because the relief I have been getting from my belly itchiness, how soft my belly has felt and the ease and the lack of mess in applying the oil.
I love the fact that Viridian is Organic and made without the use of synthetic fragrances or colourings and is an ethical company. I also love the fact that a little of the Skin Repair Oil goes a long way.
I have been using the oil for just over four weeks now and I'm still stretch mark free even though I have exploded! My Bump is huge. I must admit I'm very fussy with my creams and on my face I use Creme de la Mer. I am a cream snob so for me personally I have been very impressed with the oil and will continue go use it after pregnancy.
Viridian Ultimate Beauty Skin Repair Oil costs £15.76 for 100ml
If you have any questions about Viridian skin repair oil, pregnancy or stretch marks, just Tweet or e-mail me!
Speak soon,
Minoushe xx
To Roller Lash or To Roller Not?
I was quite excited yesterday as I got my copy of ELLE with a free sample of Benefit's 'Roller Lash' mascara and couldn't wait till I tried it.
1. have a light that would come on to notify me if I’m pressing too hard on my skin/face, just like I have on my electric toothbrush, when I add too much pressure on my teeth a red light comes on.
2. have it come in red, the barefaced Magnitones come in many different colours. The Full Monty only comes in grey or teal. I love strong colours especially red…
If you have any questions about the magnitone, just send me an e-mail and remember also eating well is key to looking good!
I need to remember to get one for my mum before she comes over and nicks mine!
Speak soon,
Minoushe xxx
P.s If Magnitone is reading this please send me a red one!
Review: Viridian skin repair oil
So I'm 30 weeks pregnant and to be honest I feel like a hippo. I can feel my belly getting bigger and bigger, which is great in a way because it means the little guy in there is growing. However one thing comes to mind is stretch marks!
One product in particular really stood out and that was the "Ultimate Beauty Skin Repair Oil". I thought this is definitely worth a go and was also safe to use when pregnant. I read the instructions, the oil was to be applied morning and night. Initially I thought this was going to be messy, but the oil came in a bottle with a pump, which meant that I could dispense it without making a mess. So I started in the evening after my shower. I was so pleasantly surprised that when I applied the oil it was absorbed into my skin straight away and I could wear my clothes almost immediately, which was proving very handy in the morning! I didn't need tons of it either and as I applied it the annoying itch I had on belly disappeared, It was soothing and actually helped my sleep.
I love the fact that Viridian is Organic and made without the use of synthetic fragrances or colourings and is an ethical company. I also love the fact that a little of the Skin Repair Oil goes a long way.
I have been using the oil for just over four weeks now and I'm still stretch mark free even though I have exploded! My Bump is huge. I must admit I'm very fussy with my creams and on my face I use Creme de la Mer. I am a cream snob so for me personally I have been very impressed with the oil and will continue go use it after pregnancy.
Viridian Ultimate Beauty Skin Repair Oil costs £15.76 for 100ml
If you have any questions about Viridian skin repair oil, pregnancy or stretch marks, just Tweet or e-mail me!
Speak soon,
Minoushe xx
To Roller Lash or To Roller Not?
I adore make-up because it makes me feel better regardless if I'm having a bad hair day or a fat day. I adore Benefit's 'They're Real' mascara simply because I love the volume it gives my lashes, it doesn't crumble or leave residue on my face. Many have asked me about what I use and if I had to leave the house with only one make-up item on, it would definitely be my mascara! So this morning I put my face on and instead of using 'They're Real' I used 'Roller Lash'. The brush was good and instantly I could see a difference. My lashes were definitely longer. However I preferred the volume that 'They're real' gave me.
I'm quite happy using 'Roller Lash' till my sample runs out but when I next head to my nearest Benefit counter I'll be buying my trusted old friend 'They're Real'.
I wouldn't recommend 'Roller Lash' if you have thin lashes but if you have short straight lashes it's a definite must. A few hours later and it hasn't crumbled or left a residue on my face.I think you are either 'They're Real' kinda girl or a 'Roller Lash' kinda girl! I know what I am...
Love,
Minoushe xx
Can swishing some oil in your mouth whiten your teeth? The art of 'Oil Pulling'
So last week I had a nasty cold and I was feeling sorry for myself. My skin was dry, my lips were cracked, my nose was a tap and I was coughing so much that I was developing a six pack (I wish)...I am an absolute drama queen when I get ill and I just resented having to spend time in bed.
While in bed I had been researching something called "oil pulling" I’d heard about it before from my wise mother but at the time I sort of thought 'Yeah O.K.’ But now with my eating habits starting to take a toll on my teeth, I thought I better give it a go.
What is Oil Pulling?
It's basically putting a tablespoon of oil in your mouth on an empty stomach and swishing it around your mouth for 10 - 20 minutes. The toxins attach themselves to the oil to get rid of the bacteria in the mouth. After the swishing you MUST spit out the oil otherwise you will be swallowing all the toxins (Yuck)!
What oil should be used?
Well people can use olive, sesame or vegetable oil etc but the best stuff to use is coconut oil as it does not stain the teeth and has antibacterial qualities. So I decided I was going to stick to using coconut oil.
What are the benefits to oil pulling?
The claims are somewhat unbelievable! I'm a rather cynical person and I don't really believe things unless I see proof...the claims are:
1. whitens teeth
2. Reduces tooth cavities and eradicates bad breath
3.Reduces headaches
4.keeps the skin clear
5. Increases Energy
6. Detoxes the body
And it continues!
I have been very lucky to have straight white teeth and I only have one filling. However recently I've noticed my tea and cappuccino drinking habits have slightly stained my teeth and unfortunately I also have an incredibly sweet tooth. So if this oil pulling business means that my teeth are whiter and my trips to the dentists don't involve any drills then I'm going to keep going with it.
First thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything. Note that for those15 minutes you won't be able to talk so it's best to warn everyone about it...this is great for my hubby as it means that I'm silent for the first 15 minutes of the day. Make sure when you are done with the swishing you dispose of it in the bin, not in the sink otherwise you can clog up your drains. Ok so after the swishing is done, rinse out your mouth and brush your teeth and voila!!
A bit of advice
Swish when you are doing something else there is nothing worse than standing by the clock and thinking...I've done 2 minutes now, only 13 to go. While I have been swishing I have had a shower, made breakfast or made my son's packed lunch.
If you find that you have over filled your mouth, spit some out, don't suffer or swallow any!
Coconut oil is a solid so when you put it in your mouth, it will start melting so don't bother trying to melt it before hand.
Initially putting the oil in your mouth will feel really weird but stick with it.
Don't over swish, trust me you will get mouth ache! 15 minutes is a long time!
Where can you get coconut oil from?
Health stores and some supermarkets stock the oil now. I love the stuff I use it in my cooking for my hair and body I'm a fan! I've included a few links where you can buy it from.
Initially putting the oil in your mouth will feel really weird but stick with it.
Don't over swish, trust me you will get mouth ache! 15 minutes is a long time!
Where can you get coconut oil from?
Health stores and some supermarkets stock the oil now. I love the stuff I use it in my cooking for my hair and body I'm a fan! I've included a few links where you can buy it from.
While researching I found this company called "coco white" (link) and they do flavoured coconut oil in sachets for oil pulling. I haven't tried it myself but if you have please let me know what you think. It's obviously far dearer then buying a jar from Holland and Barrett or Tesco but it is portioned out and flavoured.
Results
After the first time, I saw a bit of a difference my teeth felt cleaner and looked a little whiter.
Results
After the first time, I saw a bit of a difference my teeth felt cleaner and looked a little whiter.
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I have been swishing for about a week now and I think it has made a difference to the appearance of my teeth. My teeth don’t seem to get that fuzzy yucky film on them and they are definitely whiter. As for the other claims, I really can’t say that I have more energy etc. What I do like it that I'm not putting any chemicals on my teeth to whiten them and my teeth feel nice and clean even first thing in the morning.
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| After* |
Will I continue with it? Yes, definitely, however it is time consuming and I found that some sites recommended oil swishing twice a day. To be honest I will stick to oil swishing every other day.
Let me know what you think and if you have oil swished before.
Places to buy coconut oil:
Tesco
Holland and Barrett
Amazon
Love, Minoushe xx
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