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Clever or Just Plain Crass? Risque Branding in Cosmetics
I know it’s 2014 and I know I’m pretty crass myself ( I am Australian after all!) but I want to know what you think about the influx of increasingly sexual product names and ad campaigns adopted by a vast amount of beauty brands. Personally, I can see the funny side and I totally appreciate a cheesy pun (I’m looking at you Soap and Glory) but I can also appreciate how marketing strategies can put consumers off just as easily as they can drive product sales. For instance, my mum saw my newly purchased tube of S&G ‘Glow Job’ the other day and let out a little tut and it got…
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Clever or Just Plain Crass? Risque Branding in Cosmetics
I know it’s 2014 and I know I’m pretty crass myself ( I am Australian after all!) but I want to know what you think about the influx of increasingly sexual product names and ad campaigns adopted by a vast amount of beauty brands. Personally, I can see the funny side and I totally appreciate a cheesy pun (I’m looking at you Soap and Glory) but I can also appreciate how marketing strategies can put consumers off just as easily as they can drive product sales. For instance, my mum saw my newly purchased tube of S&G ‘Glow Job’ the other day and let out a little tut and it got…
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Avene Soothing Hydrating Serum Review
The Avene Soothing Hydrating Serum* is my first foray into Avene as a brand and going on first impressions alone, I think it’s probably a good introduction to the cult French Pharmacy skincare brand. Developed for sensitive skin, this serum contains a high concentration of Avene Thermal Spring Water (which is available to buy as a spray) and therefore is extremely soothing and anti-irritating. The serum features a patented liposome delivery system that basically means that the concentrated thermal spring water is released slowly to keep skin hydrated for longer. Not bad. The Soothing Hydrating Serum also contains Glycerin which is known for its intense moisturising and comforting properties. In…
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L'Oreal Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation Review
The L’Oreal Nude Magique Eau De Teint is not exactly a new product but I only got it myself very recently (thank you Boots 3 for 2) so thought I’d put forward my two cents. The Eau De Teint is touted as a feather light foundation that feels as light and fresh as water and instantly fuses with the skin blending seamlessly to leave a silky, second skin effect. The foundation has been compared to Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion thanks to the unique oil formula that sort of evaporates, leaving a veil of pigment on the skin. The application technique for Eau De Teint is pretty unusual too as it’s advised that you tip a little…
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L'Oreal Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation Review
The L’Oreal Nude Magique Eau De Teint is not exactly a new product but I only got it myself very recently (thank you Boots 3 for 2) so thought I’d put forward my two cents. The Eau De Teint is touted as a feather light foundation that feels as light and fresh as water and instantly fuses with the skin blending seamlessly to leave a silky, second skin effect. The foundation has been compared to Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion thanks to the unique oil formula that sort of evaporates, leaving a veil of pigment on the skin. The application technique for Eau De Teint is pretty unusual too as it’s advised that you tip a little…
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Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Review
Micellar water is a must have for many people these days and I myself have been converted by the universally loved Bioderma Sensibio H20 cleansing water. As a fan of Sensibio H20, I was curious about the new Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water so I played it against my beloved Bioderma to see how it faired. I figured the best test for the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water would be to task it with the removal of my eye make up. I soaked a cotton pad with the water and gently pressed it over closed eyes before wiping it away. …
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Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Review
Micellar water is a must have for many people these days and I myself have been converted by the universally loved Bioderma Sensibio H20 cleansing water. As a fan of Sensibio H20, I was curious about the new Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water so I played it against my beloved Bioderma to see how it faired. I figured the best test for the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water would be to task it with the removal of my eye make up. I soaked a cotton pad with the water and gently pressed it over closed eyes before wiping it away. …
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Heavily Discounted Fake Tan at Superdrug
So something ridiculous just happened. I was having a quick look in Superdrug tonight and came across a load of fake tan products with some very puzzling price tags. At first I spotted the L’Oreal Sublime Bronze One Day Tinted Gel for Face priced at £1.25. I took it to the counter and asked if it was a mistake so the shop assistant scanned it and then informed that it was a mistake and it’s actually 50 PENCE. That’s right ladies and gentleman – 50p for a product that usually retails for £12.99. I haven’t tried it yet but at 50p it won’t be a complete tragedy if I don’t…
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Heavily Discounted Fake Tan at Superdrug
So something ridiculous just happened. I was having a quick look in Superdrug tonight and came across a load of fake tan products with some very puzzling price tags. At first I spotted the L’Oreal Sublime Bronze One Day Tinted Gel for Face priced at £1.25. I took it to the counter and asked if it was a mistake so the shop assistant scanned it and then informed that it was a mistake and it’s actually 50 PENCE. That’s right ladies and gentleman – 50p for a product that usually retails for £12.99. I haven’t tried it yet but at 50p it won’t be a complete tragedy if I don’t…
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Raw Gaia MSM Beauty Cream
First things first – if I could try everything by Raw Gaia I would. When I recently logged onto the website I spent a good hour just swooning over every single product! I’ve had my hands on the MSM Beauty Cream since last Saturday and I’ve found myself dipping into the pot a good few times a day just to pat a little bit extra on my face or massage it into my hands. MSM Beauty Cream is essentially a brilliant organic cacao butter based moisturiser with added skin-loving bits and MSM. Formed naturally as a by-product of algae, MSM stands for Methyl-Sulphonyl-Methane, a ‘nutritional sulphur’ that is commonly used…