mypure Comvita Active Lifting Serum Review

As a mypure blogger I was lucky enough to try out the new Comvita Anti-Ageing Replenishing Body Lotion  here 

Myself and my skin love it, its soothing, makes my skin feel youthful and soft. So I was keen to see what Comvita could do for my face, in the beauty stakes I may not have launched a 1000 ships as Helen of Troy was famed for, hardly even a tugboat if truth be told!

 However the features I do have I want to keep at their best.

So I asked if i could try the Comvita Active Lifting Serum

 Said to be a powerful serum to visibly tighten and firm your beautiful skin.  

The goodness of nature is concentrated here in this powerful serum designed to tackle the first signs of aging on your skin. It contains Comvita®’s clinically researched HUNI®XA Manuka honey, proven to support your skin's natural elasticity and help delay the signs of ageing.

There it is, that miracle of the buzzing world of bees Manuka, I have found eating it drinking it and putting it on my skin all improves my health and skin.

The serum is so much better than I imagined in application and texture. i have tried several serums over the years and they can be very heavy, a little greasy and because of the Manuka I was expecting a thick honeyish feel to the serum.

Surprisingly I was totally wrong its very light in scent and texture, so so easy to apply. It absorbs almost on contact and it here is the best bit. It visibly does tighten, I saw it straight away and I could feel it too.

I have taken to using way before I moisturise or make up just to give it a head start. This serum for anti aging and firming has to be in my all time top products.

Red micro algae extract improves skin hydration, tone and smoothness. It is supported by a powerhouse combination of Macadamia oil, Myrrh extract and Keratin protein to moisturise, smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and promote skin firmness. Mamaku extract from the native New Zealand black tree fern is added for its traditional soothing qualities. Your skin will feel instantly firmer!

Suitable for normal to dry skin types.
£40.00

http://www.mypure.co.uk

Back to School with Mrs Crimble’s

Back to School with Mrs Crimble’s and I would happily go off to school with all of the Mrs Crimble's products I've tried so far.

I recently tried the very tasty Choc macaroons then the choc Orange Macaroon aptly named 'dot coms'.

http://given-to-distracting-others.blogspot.com/2011/01/mrs-crimbles-mini-choc-orange-macaroons.html

These are perfect for your back to schoolers and sure to bring a smile at lunch on that first hard day back.

Mrs Crimble's kindly sent me their Double Choc Brownies and as I discovered with the large Choc Macaroons (Review Here) that again these brownies too, are light and so soft and moist, amazing when you learn they are also gluten free so no need for a gluten intolerant child to miss out on tasty treats at school.

I am not glten intolerant and I buy the macaroons regularly now, adding the brownies to the list as well.

The Cheese Bites make a lovely alternative to crisps for me and they are so cheesy and crisp.

From a Mini Choc Orange Macaroon to Cheese Bites, Mrs Crimble’s makes all sorts of treats that are guaranteed to liven up a lunchbox

  Getting rid of all the boring old wheat flour helps to make their products taste better than any mainstream alternatives. 

The Cheese Bites, for example, contain a whopping 48% real cheese and because they are baked and not fried they have a totally natural super-cheesy taste and are still light as a feather. 

Jam Coconut Rings, Double Choc Brownies and Britain’s best-selling macaroons are just a few of Mrs Crimble’s other gluten free goodies that prove that: Lunchbox + Mrs Crimble’s = Yummy!

Radox Smoothies

I love new Radox products, it means a chance to indulge myself and relax, as you may have read in one of my previous reviews as a child Radox Salts were always in my Granny's bathroom, when I felt a little cold after coming home from school, maybe just when it was a winters day and I needed that little bit extra comfort she would pour in those soothing salts and I would wallow in hot water, toe up the cold tap and dream of childhood things.

Radox moved on as I have, I dare not put my toe up the tap as it possibly would become stuck fast!! Seriously thought the latest shower and bath products relax me but remind me of hot sultry days, and food...yes food.

I was sent two of the latest  Radox products, firstly Radox Island Indulgence,

It's described as an irresistible blend of exotic fruits. A creamy blend of vibrant passion fruit, sumptuous papaya and superfoods like aronia berries Island Indulgence is bursting with energy, and promises to indulge your senses and leave you feeling cared for this summer.

It makes me hungry its a rich sharp sweet tangy smoothie, the consistency is very creamy and it is full of little seeds. It is akin to slathering on your favourite fruits and I like this idea, the smell is gorgeous and I'm not alone. The whole family commented on the scent.

This new Radox Shower Smoothie is unique, having been named by ultimate Shower Smoothies Fan, Marina Berry. In August 2010, the nation’s favourite bathing brand launched a once in a lifetime competition to choose the name of Radox’s new Shower Smoothies variant.

The prize: the ultimate beauty accolade - their full name printed on the new bottle and a luxury holiday for two to the Caribbean.

Radox received a staggering 5,600 entries with ideas submitted from as far as Dubai. Three names were eventually shortlisted by a panel of beauty industry experts and in September Radox put the final decision in the hands of their Facebook fans by allowing them to vote for their favourite name on Radox’s Facebook page, crowning Marina Berry’s Island Indulgence the winner.

Island Indulgence  joins Soul Soother, Tropical Tranquillity and Spirit Booster. Available Available in Supermarkets and retails at £2.79.

Radox Bath Smoothies

Ladies, relax and unwind in a luxurious tub of fruity bubbles! Again I'm not sure whether to sink below the bubbles or get a spoon and add to my morning cereal.
Seriously they do smell that good and the bottles to say 'Don't drink me'

the cream gives a good amount of bubbles and as I lay in it feeling pampered and peckish, I'm pleased to say there is an abundance of foam and my skin is left feeling smooth, moisturised and pampered.

Following on from the success of the delicious Radox Shower Smoothies range, Britain’s favourite bathing brand* brings you a new bath time treat with the launch of Radox Bath Smoothies.

Radox Bath Smoothies has taken the natural ingredients found in the Radox Shower Smoothies, and blended them into a luxurious, smooth cream designed to deliver a sumptuous bathing experience that will leave you smelling good enough to eat!

Choose from three tantalising variants based on the original Shower Smoothies range; Spirit Booster, Soul Soother and Tropical Tranquillity and create your own perfect bath time!

Product Information

Spirit Booster is a rich and creamy mix of yogurt, cranberry and elderberry, to boost body and mind.

Tropical Tranquillity is a divine combination of coconut, crushed almonds and myrrh to indulge the senses.

Soul Soother incorporates chamomile, blackcurrant and cranberry to calm the mind.

Available from Boots, Superdrug and selected Supermarkets.

RRP £2.99

Apple Ambrosia Muffins

I recently reviewed the Ambrosia Custard Coated flakes and as you read or can do here

http://given-to-distracting-others.blogspot.com/2011/05/ambrosia-custard-coated-flakes-review.html

our family adored them, I would love to see these in large grab bags Ambrosia please.

Now I love them straight from the bag, but as a bit of a cake lover too the recipe Ambrosia sent me makes for an exciting combination, now will I be able to resisit the urge to nibble my way through them while the rest of the ingredients are being measured?

Muffins
250g wholemeal self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground mixed spice
85g light muscovado sugar
100g Ambrosia Custard Coated Apple Flakes
125g tub low-fat yogurt
125ml skimmed milk
3 tbsp sunflower oil
1 egg , lightly beaten

Icing

·         200g icing sugar

·         3 tbsps apple juice

Prep Time:       15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Makes:             12-14 muffins

Method

1.     Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a muffin tin with paper cases.

2.     Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and mixed spice into a mixing bowl, then stir in the sugar and fruit flakes.

3.     Mix the yoghurt, milk, oil and egg together separately, then slowly add to the dry mix and gently fold in until combined.

4.     Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases (about one table spoon per case) then bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and firm to touch.

5.     Once the muffins are cool, mix together the apple juice and icing sugar to ice the muffins.

Ecover sponsor WWF Blue Mile Event

WWF to host major event in its 50th anniversary year

2011 is WWF’s 50th anniversary year, and to mark the occasion it is hosting a major event to encourage Londoners to swim for 1 mile to raise money for the world’s leading conservation organisation.

The flagship event – called the Blue Mile – will help raise vital funds to protect our rivers and seas.

Taking place at on Sunday 4 September 2011 at Stoke Newington’s West Reservoir Centre, the event will also allow people who don’t want to swim the option to kayak or stand up paddle board, whilst the more adventurous have the opportunity to complete the ‘Triple Challenge’ and sign up for all three. 

To find out more and to register for the Blue Mile visit wwf.org.uk/bluemile or call 02392 312008. You can also request a fundraising pack and get training tips and advice.

Organic entrepreneur, Jo Wood, who took part in BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing is getting active this year by donning a wet suit to prepare to take part in the London event with her son Tyrone. She said:

“Our beautiful blue planet is being threatened.  Marine and freshwater habitats are being challenged, every day, by the serious issues of pollution and climate change.  WWF’s Blue Mile is the perfect opportunity for us to take on a challenge ourselves and enjoy our seas, rivers, lakes and waterways whilst doing something pretty unique to help preserve them.”

The official sponsor, Ecover, has previously worked with WWF to help raise awareness of the natural environment and has a solid environmental programme. With global projects specifically aimed at water conservation, Ecover is committed to making sure their products have a minimum impact on our marine and freshwater environments.

My All Grow’d Up Cup Winners

This innovative cup that cleverly encourages your child to get their own drink, then return the beaker to the holder for a rewarding elephant noise is so adorable and for four lucky winners you are going to find that out very soon.

Thanks to all of you who entered and if you want to buy your little Miss or Mr Independent one see here  at www.happyhollydaisy.com , or inTesco, Amazon, Toys R Us, Halfords, Boots.com

For the winners who will get one cup of varying colours

see below the envelope.

Winners picked using the random number generator at Psychic Science.

Snow_Bunny aka @pandcands

emy aka @emymc

mamapook aka @pooklexiandbump

GrapeVine aka @janesgrapevine

Congratulations

Please let me have your details within seven days my email is under the About Me and photo.

Other giveaway running

Five winners will receive two fab Tanatomical products.

Enter here.

http://given-to-distracting-others.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-tanatomicals-review-and-giveaway-50.html

Gordon Ramsay Slow Cooker & Tagine

I love my latest Gordon Ramsay appliance. This one makes life less complicated and rather more exotic. I use  my slow cooker a lot especially when we are all eating together, but occasionally there is just Chris and I and the new Slow Cooker and Tagine is not only smaller, but very attractive on the table.

The first thing that appeals to me is its ability to brown my food first, I know many people just have a throw it all in approach, but Home Economics teachers drummed into me the need and reasons to seal and brown meat so I always do.

Once you have done this then all there is to do is decide on tagine or slow cook, for this review I went with the tagine as I was cooking the Blackface Mutton for another review.

Its very sturdy and I found being low down on the kitchen counter made it easy to use.

I love the tagine, it looks traditional, as I am loving the Moroccan cooking at the moment this is perfect to use and to serve at the table.

The sun may not be out but we can still enjoy a hot and spicy dish.

Just to give you the info on what you will get, sizes etc.

• Capacity 1.5 litres.


• Includes ceramic tagine lid, glass lid, removable control probe.


• 4 settings.


• Cool touch body.


• Dishwasher safe glass lid.


• Bowl can be used to both sear and slow cook.


• Wide rimmed bowl with cool touch handles.


• Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.

Stockists include Argos
Slow Cooker & Tagine RRP is £39.99