Jealous Sweets review

http://www.thejealouslife.com

Its always hard to find gluten, vegan and vegetarian sweet's. I saw Jealous sweets with the beautiful packaging, plus the care given to produce a quality product. I love chewy sweet's, so wanted to see if the flavour also texture is similar to a competitor. 

About: 

Everyone loves to be given something precious, a thing of beauty to be admired. We’ve created a range of mouth wateringly moreish treats to tantalise your tastebuds, all our Jealous Sweets are beautifully crafted and like jewels they’re irresistible.

- Vegetarian

- Vegan

- Gluten-Free

- No Artificial Colours or Flavours

- No Alcohol

- Yummy

Devour our Jealous Sweets. Others will be envious, even jealous, of those who have experienced the irresistible. Give our Jealous Sweets and they’ll be appreciated far more than boring toiletries, chocolate or flowers but be prepared to be slightly jealous when they won’t share their gift with you. All our Jealous Sweets are 100% vegetarian, gluten free, full of natural fruit juices and free from artificial colours and flavours. There are nine different jewel boxes in our range, all created for those with an eye for something special.

- Sour bean's 

They say - Squintingly sour beans to awaken all the senses. Super when you need to sharpen up your wits.

These bean's (typical size of a jelly bean) have a slight shell on the outside,it is not hardened and easily chewable. I chewed and let the sweet disolve in my mouth, to see the intensity of flavour within my mouth. When chewed the flavour is sour, sharp and disolves with no aftertaste or "sour burn" as i call it. When i had it dissolve and suck on it, definitely without question  it lasted longer and the sour flavour was throughout. I only had around 5-6 bean's as i felt my sweet tooth satisfied with this, im not sure if it is an ingredient that just made it passed or simply its natural. It certainly mean's you can enjoy the packet more then once and not feel like you will demolish the packet. 

- During a family day at my home, I passed out some sour bean's and asked the opinion's. Everyone liked the initial sour hit that comes if you bit or suck the sweet. The ones that chewed were asking for more as they were morish.  They were very impressed they were vegan(they are strict vegan), said it was impossible to find chewy sweets for vegan's or they are costly. All loved the Sour bean's that tried them and felt the packet would last a good few sitting's. 

- Tropical wonder 

They say - Life’s a beach, so liven up dull moments with a cocktail of succulent, tropical goodness.

Now if ever there was a set of sweets that had myself and family near raving about, it was these babies. The texture is a little thicker then a normal jellied sweet, which meant it lasted longer. The taste was unreal, especially on the pineapple shaped sweet, it was juicy, exotic and vibrant with flavour.  When you consider how many sweet's you do get in a pack, it really work's out to good value. Especially if your looking to get more naturally made quality, that will give you everything you need to beat that sweet craving. They are so rich in flavour that you dont feel the need to eat a whole pack in one go, I just had 4 or so and felt quite happy to wrap the rest back up. 

I would happily purchase more from the range as they are great value from a point of flavour quality, texture and amount. It's probably the only packet of sweets ive happily put down, due to being satisfied my sweet craving was met and not because I felt sick etc. So that was a big eye opener as ive never experienced that before. Majorly positive experience as I will often have post sweet guilt, yet these sweet's I feel will give me the sweet craving I need. 

* The view's are also blind tasting, I did with family member's to obtain there unbiased opinion's. 

Nourish - Toning body shimmer

Nourish website

Nourish is a brand I was introduced to last year and fell in love with. There naturally made, inspired products were a joy to use. So for summer there is a new release, to enhance your skin. A body product, that will make your skin radiate and glow. 

They say : 
Infused with golden resins of frankincense and myrrh plus super-hydrating hyaluronic acid and light reflecting particles, this unique iridescent shimmer locks in moisture and imparts a natural, golden glow.

Our new Golden Glow Toning Body Shimmer provides an indulgent treat for skin that firms, tones and gives a year round, sun-kissed radiance. Combined with a nutrient rich phyto-active marine extract, tone the skin, firming and boosting suppleness. With super-hydrating hyaluronic acid and tripeptides to stimulate the production of collagen, skin feels smoother, softer and has a refined, fresh appearance. 

Toning body Shimmer

Bottle packaged with pump, to dispense a very airy and whipped consistency. On initial inspection, a golden shimmer based cream is what you see. On application into the skin you'll find a little goes a long way. The amount you apply can be light for a hint of a glow or apply heavier for that golden dewy sheen. 

The golden shimmer is so versitile, to be applied to the neck, body etc. Any area thats highlighted will become beautifully defined, especially the decleotage area. This product would look amazing with a tan. You could use to make skin look less dull, if you'd like a little life added to your complexion. The uses are endless. It does also include a marine extract to help with toning of the skin. 

So in conclusion, I can say the new Nourish addition is beautiful. This is the perfect product,for adding some beautiful contours to the skin. It's micro-shimmers do not irritate and it absorbs very well. You only need a little product so this will last a fair while. 

Nourish Skincare - Protect Mini Kit Review

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Nourish is a vegan and impressive range of skincare, inspired by mother nature herself.
Cleanse, Tone and moisturising steps matched with your core skin type.
Then the nurturing step of adding concentrated peptides will have you skin shouting "Hoorah"
 with summer somewhat wanting to burst through the sky, all our skins are a little confused plus dehydrated and not enjoying this period of the year. So now you get your skin radiant with hydration and balance. Plus its vegan and Nature friendly.

Nourish Nature and Nurture

Our skin is a dynamic organ, not simply a surface, but an active interface between our outside world and our inside world, affected every day by both internal and external influences. The way our skin reacts to those influences, how it looks and ages, is most influenced by two factors: core skin type and lifestyle. So we have designed Nourish, a natural, anti-ageing skincare range that is perfect for daily skin care needs (Nature), but also helps you optimise your skin's health around the life you lead (Nurture).

Nourish Mini Kit - Nourish protect for Dry skin types 

So going by the above statement from the company website we can see here the 4 Core types they cater too. Within in each type there will be a range of products best suited to you skin plus help restore its balance and health. We all lead busy lives and the environmental changes around us can have a massive impact on how we should go about treating certain complaints.

So the 4 Skin types and ranges they do are
Dry skin - Nourish Protect
Normal - Nourish Radiance
Sensitive skin - Nourish relax
Combination skin - Nourish Balance

Our Nourish Protect Skin Hero: Vitamin C

As one of nature's most effective antioxidants, Vitamin C helps protect the skin's structural proteins, collagen and elastin, from free-radical damage, ensuring your skin is firm, supple and resilient. Protect features a vitamin-rich extract from fresh, organic Sicilian lemons, bursting with goodness and vitality.

So with this in mind they offered me the Nourish Protect skincare system in a mini kit as pictured above to trial. If your only needing a particular product, you feel you need for your daily routine you can also buy them separately. So I'm of the Dry skin category and that means I'm Nourish Protect. Thats one of the beautiful things about these kits, as now i know once summer and the weather generally rises a few degrees, i notice my skins not as difficult to control. The mini kits are beautiful and so well presented. They encompass the vegan and natural ethos of the company so well with its design. Its very arty without being over the top on the front, plus the labels are straight and too the point of what its for and will do. I like that the nourish logo is simple plus the Protect range it has almost a citrusy smell.

Nourish Protect Mini Kit contents 

So the Nourish protect range is made up of Carrot extract, Omega Shea butter and Vitamin E, Now it also says these ingredients act as natural anti-aging to soften the skin and help prevent further dehydration taking place. So the First step is Cleansing lotion which is made up of gentle emollients, packed full of water and lemon extract, which is why i could smell the citrus scent. Plus essential oils and also sunflower oils and orange scents too. Now this cleanser is lovely, i used it on a damp wipe and it really does break down the oils and hidden nasties on the skin you may have missed. Then i just take a cold cotton pad and lightly sweep my face again to remove any residue, not that i could feel any but its whats advised in the directions.

Cleanser

Then the next step is Toning with the Protect cooling Toning mist. Now toner closes the pores helps the prevention of build-up, Again with a citrus smell this light mist leaves an even coverage, i found one spray sufficient enough as the pump is very good. It really does find the contour of the face for that even layer of product. Now its to balance pH and for the preparation for moisturiser  and serums. I use this in the morning and night time regimes. As i find it very refreshing and it really wakes me up, plus seems to make my "eye bags" less prominent , Again similar ingredients to the cleanser.

Cooling Toning Mist 

Here we move onto the Moisturiser which seems to be a very popular product indeed. Packed with Rose-hip, Orange and mandarin oils, this signature blend they say is full of natural anti-oxidents and will help protect the skin. Now i would say this is a really light cream and really all these products absorb so well and quickly into the skin. Im loving the scents of them all, as with some natural products i do find the scent a little over bearing. Then i cant enjoy the whole process of just unwinding down. So if your the same and want subtle scent then try these products as they are brilliantly balanced in scent too. I smell like a fresh lemon in hot water. Really lovely scents plus fresh and calming.

Nourish Moisture Protect 

So finally in the Mini kit we have the Protect Replenishing peptide serum, which is again packed full of natural oils. It says its the perfect hydrator leaving the skin feeling nourished and protected. Now this is universal to all skin types. With the reason being that it retextures the skin and then gives it a rejuvenated look. Plus can be used as a protecting primer. Now i really like this Serum as you need 1 pump then i rub my fingers together and smoothed over the skin. Now it does spread really well and also i used a downward motion like all the primers i use to get a even finish. Now it does say apply a small amount to fingertip then dot around the face like you would apply foundation. Plus in hindsight i did think i maybe used a little too much with a full pump. So now that i know it should be used more sparingly so my makeup does not slide all over the place.

Replenishing Peptide Serum 


So what do i think, well I love the Mini kit as its got a gentle, natural selection of products that i have fallen in love with especially the cleanser and the Serum. I cannot see the serum lasting me too long as i always use a primer, plus i would apply a little dot before bed to just keep my cheeks nicely hydrated.
The moisturiser is really good and absorbs well but when it comes to moisturisers i have to use them for ages and see noticeable difference. So i can say my skin is softer and it really has opened my eyes to the cleanser, as i own a tool to help cleanse my face. I don't like using it each night as it would just break me out from over-use. So this cleanser i can see the left over makeup and just nasties i thought i had removed. Plus it freshens you up in the morning combined with the mist.
So out of the whole kit i would repurchase the Mist toner, cleanser and most defiantly the serum. Its an affordable brand too, so i would defiantly repurchase the full sized items. Im forever needing primer plus this doubles as serum, The mist i think i could use as a cheaper version of a Fix plus (will be trying  that duo to see ) to close my pores again before makeup application, then poor cleanser would be called for to remove all this mess i create in look-book posts, so there is my rational to having full sized items.
So thank you nourish.

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Furless - Purple Power brush set and Punk pink brushes

Furless cosmetics is a Australian brand which offers mineral cosmetics and makeup brushes, they are completely vegan and cruelty free.

So you may say why choose Furless ? 

Well for starters, synthetic makeup brushes are superior to animal fur brushes, and here are the reasons why:

• Synthetic bristles don't need to be sterilised like animal hair does, making our brushes more hygienic and hypoallergenic
• Synthetic brushes don't dry out like animal fur does
• Because Furless brushes don't dry out, they don't become coarse and scratchy like animal fur does
• Furless brushes last FAR longer than animal fur
• Synthetic fibres are FAR softer than animal fur
• Due to advancements in technology, the bristles in our Furless brushes have been crimped to mimic animal hair, to pickup and hold powders like fur does. The argument that synthetic hair does not hold powder is no longer valid
• There is no need for animal involvement whatsoever
• All our products are 100% vegan and Halal friendly

So shall we see if these claims are true, when i first saw Furless cosmetics i found that i was really attracted to the Makeup brushes as they were so beautiful with the Pink Punk and Purple power set being the ones i was most drawn too.

I really do try to buy synthetic brushes at all times as i find the cream foundations i use just apply easier and well I always want to know my products are cruelty free.

So on the day my parcel arrived this is what met me fresh from the envelope.

The lovely zebra tissue paper with the Furless logo sticker gave it a lovely sense of being fun plus a company who cared about what first impression is made, even a simple thing can make the experience of a company all the more special.

So i live in the UK and i did not expect these brushes for at least 2 weeks but however a week to the day of ordering they arrived, plus with the shipping being at a flat rate it was especially speedy.

Purple power brush set, Punk pink brushes, Mineral samples, Pro blending brush

Now i have opened the parcel and under the tissue paper was this amazing purple case which housed my Purple power brush set which i will explain more in a moment, but i must say the Punk pink brushes which i purchased. That being the Blush brush, Powder brush and flat top buffer brush.

Now ive used these the first day they came as they are so soft, too explain it would be pointless but i can only describe them as near too the old powder puffs you used to get. Now i know and i expected some fall out or dye to run as with synthetic brushes you may find this. I have washed these plus wiped etc and no dye has come away.

The handle has the Furless logo embossed plus they are really sturdy and perfect size to make application of your products comfortable and precise. I found that my powders would sit on the brush, apply really well and even plus also not hold any excess or clog up. A simple wipe and i can reuse them again before i need to wash them as i do with all my brushes at the end of the week to disinfect them.

They are really impressive brushes.

Purple power set 

The purple power set includes 

Large Powder brush

Angled contour brush

Foundation brush

Angled fluffy Eyeshadow blending brush

Fluffy eyeshadow brush

Angled liner brush

Small eyeshadow/concealer brush

Lip brush

So i bought this set thinking wow the purple is unique and i really did like the fact there was a lot of face brushes and what i consider essential eye brushes. 

I really do love these brushes and can see them lasting a really long time, the same as I've said above applies to these brushes and I'm so happy that i purchased them. I would defiantly repurchase again and they offer regular sales and discounts on there Facebook page. Which i find is great as i will prefer to buy in bulk to warrant the shipping charge.

Have you heard of Furless cosmetics or do you own any of there brushes ?