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Reviews
Successful internet shopping relys on you reading an honest write up as you can not physically 'see' or 'touch' the product you wish to buy. The internet has also become a valuable resource tool to research products before hitting the shops. Here on our Product Review page, you will get the same honesty so you know you are spending those hard earned pennies wisely! All our testers are from the appropriate age ranges with the parents opinion added for good measure where appropriate. If you would like to suggest a product for review or are a manufacturer who would like us to consider your product for this page, don't hesitate to email us at: letstalk@frombumptogrump.co.uk
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NaturVital NaturVital Shampoo for Dry Hair £9.99 Intensive Treatment Serum £29.99 Stockist: www.boots.com
Hoorah! At last we have a hair thinning treatment that's easily available and affordable but with no compromise on results. This makes it a real breakthrough in our book. The shampoo comes in normal, dry, greasy and anti-dandruff, with conditioners too, making it just like buying ordinary hair care but with the added bonus of thicker hair. Our reviewer has ageing hair loss which has caused lack of confidence. She loved the consistency and found a small amount goes a long way. Used in conjunction with the intensive serum, thickness was increased as well as overall condition (our reviewer used dry shampoo). And again, being available on the high street, is a plus point that we can not stress enough. It seems this once overlooked condition is now being taken more seriously.
Bellydance for Weight Loss/Weight Loss Pilates/Weight Loss Cardio Sculpture RRP £12.99 - £14.99 Stockist: Amazon
To lose weight and look good, exercise is a necessity. Acacia make DVDs for the more serious exercise enthusiast who is looking for results at home. What these DVDS combine is the exercise genre with a workout to get your heart rate up, so assisting weight loss. Our favourite? Go on, we're sure you can guess - bellydancing! Dolphina makes it fun and accessible, whilst bearing in mind that results are what it's about.
Vitality Booster Vicks Stockists: High Street and Online Chemists
Tired? Feeling run down? Aren't we all! That lethargic feeling can take over your day and become quite distressing, so this instant fix is very welcome indeed. Where similar products have required water to take, these small and slim sachets can be taken anywhere. Easy to open, simply tip the yummy powder into your mouth and it dissolves in an instant - literally! We felt perked up enough to carry on the day happily and they have become a regular item on our shopping list.
Moxie Stockists: Superdrug
Boudoir chic meets time of the month with the arrival of the Moxie range to the UK. With quite literally, beautiful packaging that you are happy to leave on display. From tampons to sanitary towels to panty liners, there's a wide range to choose from, both in absorbency and colour/design. We love the 1930's feel to these, and can't imagine why we've been missing out for so long!
L A Hair Science Follicle Stimulating Anti Hair Loss Shampoo £ 14.00 Anti Hair Loss Serum £ 24.00 For stockist and mail order call 0870 162 1404
For our reviewer, thinning hair has become an increasing problem as she gets older, to the point that she deems it an embarassment and is very self conscious. Using both products has led to a pretty quick improvement that has pleased her no end. Hair appears thicker and fuller, restoring confidence and self esteem after only a few treatments. How does this work? We only know that for our reviewer, it did, and that is after trying other products on the market. We can be nothing less than well impressed!
Breathe Right Nasal Strips Stockists: www.breatheright.co.uk
Let us just get into perspective the problems before trying this product - husband snores, husband snores so bad he has an operation to help, husband snores more, husband sleeps in seperate room. So here comes Breathe Right Nasal Strips, a nifty little item that opens the air passages (we remember Robbie Fowler plating football in something similar years ago). Night one in the same room- no snoring, Night two same room - no snoring, and so it has continued! Is it a miracle? Is it a marriage, even life saver? Yes to all! Trust us - it works!
Reflosocks Stockists: www.reflotherapies.co.uk
Having had reflexology before and believing in its benefits, the idea of these socks was very appealing! These well thought through socks are designed to stimulate reflexology points on the foot during wear, hence you are having a treatment on the go. They were easy to wear, comfortable (although you will know you are wearing something different!) and had a feel good factor about them, as if when wearing them as you knew you were helping yourself, that made you smile more! Of course, reflexology is an ongoing therapy and we have not had long enough to report long term findings, but have only positive comments to date. Machine washable, cheaper than a treatment and surprisingly stylish, these are definitely a 'step' in the right direction!
Slimthru Stockists: Boots, Tesco, Morrisons, Superdrug and other major pharmacies
With so many people battling constantly to lose weight, here is yet another product that can help. The idea with Slimthru is that it fills you up, hence you eat less, so the science part is straight forward and the theory exactly what successful weight loss is about. The small milk style cartons contain Palm And Oat Oil Emulsion and it can be drunk on its own, put in a drink or mixed with other food stuffs. We preferred the solo route simply as there is a slight taste and greasy texture (albeit slight) but no pain no gain. There is no doubt this filled us up, and the all natural ingredients are a refreshing change to dodgy pills. We have tested for a week so can not make claims long term, but based on what we've tried, these certainly do as they say - add the right amount of will power, and you just could be on your way to long term weight loss.
Clinique
Happy EDP 50ml Stockists: www.beautycounterdirect.co.uk
If perfume names are designed to portray the fragrance within, then the simplicity of this name says it all, whilst understating the effect. 'Happy' makes you very happy, in fact, ecstatic! The long lasting scent lifts your mood with its freshness, and a definite floral vibe that lacks subtlety and rightly so. If you want a perfume that you will be 'happy' to return to again and again, without every tiring, this is perfect. And why pay full price when Beauty Counter Direct only know how to discount items?
Bronnley - Lemon & Neroli Eau Fraiche/Bath & Shower Gel/Soap Stockists: www.Bronnley.co.uk
The smell of lemon is one of the freshest, cleanest smells there is. Bronnley have taken this and produced a range of truly gorgeous smelling items that will brighten your day. Eau Fraiche is an addictively light fragrance that keeps its scent all day long, whilst being perfect to refresh your day with a quick spray. Trust me, I have searched for something similar for years and now I have found it, I won't let it go! The Shower & Bath Gel is not only beautifully presented, but luxuriously thick, leaving your skin soft and fragrant, as well as the bathroom too. And the generously sized lemon shaped soap is quick to lather and light in use, perfect for leaving out for others to admire. With lots of other Bronnley products and fragrances available too, I will certainly be trying more soon.
Lepicol Stockists: www.lepicol.com
Lepicol is marketed as much more than a fibre product, as it helps balance the bacteria in the bowel too. When added to a drink twice a day, the effects are pretty much immediate but gentle. After two days, we certainly felt less bloated and more relaxed about the whole digestive process. It did work for us, so we can't imagine it wouldn't for you, but at the very least, it is worth a try if you suffer from any type of bowel problem.
Benefiber Stockists: www.benefiber.com
With modern diets often lacking in fibre, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome a modern disease, extra fibre in the diet could benefit a lot of us. After taking fibre supplements before, they can be thick and set before your eyes. Benfiber is different in that you don't have to drink it, it doesn't solidify, and you can add it to food as it has no flavour. All this, and it does the job too!
Bio-Cleanse Stockists: www.hollandandbarrett.com
Detox is serious business at the moment and there are lots of products out there. Here is one that certainly had some effect on us. Two tablets three times a day ensured we noticed a difference, and there was no urgency or discomfort throughout the process. We even noticed a difference after the first two tablets, a sure sign that they were working for us. We would definitely purchase these ourselves.
Too Faced Cosmetics Stockists: www.beautycounterdirect.co.uk
With packaging this good, it is almost irrelevant how the good the cosmetics are! With a luxuriously embossed exterior, these palettes would grace any boudoir, so here’s hoping the contents live up to the high expectations we already have. Hoorah – the print theme continues inside, but what first grabbed us was the generous mirror that meant you could see the full face. And with a palette containing 3 striking eyeshadows, 3 matching and super tasty lip glosses and a blusher, this is the business. A handbag essential, we’d be getting this out without using just to impress!
Fenjal
We have surely all heard of Fenjal, but as we have never used it, we were intrigued as to what it was like. With fresh looking packaging and a distinctively fresh smell, we were very impressed by how easy the products were to use. Pump dispensers that give the right amount, lids that stay put, something that you don’t always get. The hydrating body lotion absorbed like a dream with no greasiness, and the fragrance lasted and lasted. With the shower oil, all the same could be said, and skin stayed super soft for hours. Yes, we’re pleasantly surprised at Fenjal, and if you like that just washed smell and truly soft and smooth skin, don’t pass these products by.
RRP: £0.99
As a child, my Mum used to frighten me in face masks that cracked and zombified. My kids are a lot luckier, with a new wave of face masks that make Mummy look a lot better in general. The chocolate mud masque not only smells yummy, but left my skin feeling wow! Apart from appreciating 15 minutes of proper relaxation, the softness of my skin left me feeling better about myself for days. All of that for 99p? A bargain!
Nad’s
Here is a natural solution to the problem of unwanted hair. Hair removal can be a complicated affair, especially when it comes to achieving long term results. Nad’s Natural Hair Removal Gel tub is great for the legs, bikini line and underarms. Unlike others, there’s no heating here. The gel goes on smoothly and without the dramatic skin tightening that waxing can bring. Of course, removing hair from the root is never pain free, but we found this not as cruel by a long chalk. The facial wand is a real favourite for us – the gel can be applied in a precise manner, and removing eyebrow hair gave a much better result than years of plucking ever did.
Palmolive Pure Cashmere exfoliating
shower scrub RRP: £3.49
Shower gels come and go, and there is plenty of choice out there, but sometimes you come across one that makes you go ‘Wow!’. This certainly did that, making us undoubtedly feel different. We loved the fact that although it was a scrub, it was gentle and left no tell tale bits on the skin once clothed. Also, as something that softened the skin very well indeed, it managed to sneak in a refreshing feeling too. This is a very clever shower scrub indeed, and we firmly recommend you give it a whirl.
De Tuinen Snail Gel Stockists: Holland & Barrett 0870 6066605
OK, it might sound a bit odd, but we are addicted! Just a little of this tightened like nothing else and the effects were incredibly long lasting! It says fragrance free, but it just had the slightest pleasant cosmetic smell that made you forget what it was made of. But this isn’t just for beauty, as It can be used to help with scars, age spots and stretch marks too. We love it!
YSX Rapid Action Solutions Forever Spot
Free £15.95
There are times when you demand a little but more from your beauty products, and look to get proper results quick. This is where YSX come into play, offering solutions to the problems that really matter. The packaging alone gives you confidence – no fancy patterns are necessary here. We loved the Ultimate Pout Gel, which instantly gave our lips fullness and colour. ‘Forever Spot Free’ was easy to use and avoided that dried out, tight feeling. Based on these alone, we are keen to try more products, at last having hope that products can do as they promise. With Stretch Mark cream next, the one we'd love to test is Forever Hair Free - a product that helps to combat regrowth too!
Goji Berries £4.49 for 150g www.creative-nature.co.uk Goji Juice £15.95 for 473ml www.superfooduk.com
Have you heard of Goji yet? This super food is crammed full of everything that those in the know rave about – proteins, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins…and we are talking incredible amounts of each. Celebs love it, and you can have it to. The berry form is slightly sweet and pleasant enough, especially considering the benefits. The juice is similar – you are not expected to drink glasses full, but 1 -3 fluid ounces daily, making it very easy on the palate. We are as excited about this as everybody else is, and are keen to reap the health benefits.
SensiShield toothpaste Periproducts Stockists: Boots, John Bell & Croyden, www.pharmacy2u.co.uk, www.dso.co.uk and independent pharmacies and dentists RRP: £5.95 for a 50ml tube
Without giving our ages away, when you get to a certain age, it starts to show with your teeth. Sensitivity is a huge problem that can dominate every Sensishield is one of those wonder products that leave you wondering how they work, whilst knowing they do. By actually re-calcifying the tooth surface, your teeth will become not only less sensitive, but also look and feel younger! Of course, all of this comes with all the benefits of every day toothpastes, so you really are giving them all they could possibly need.
Beauty
Boxes Stockists: www.beauty-boxes.com
Now we will admit to loving a nice vanity case, and so Beauty boxes is sheer heaven to us. We were thrilled to review the “Zarrin” – 3 of the lushest beauty boxes we could hope to find, especially within such an affordable budget. With a super soft lining, the obligatory elasticated pouch and generous mirror, we would be proud to take these anywhere. And, of course, they’re lockable. Even better, Beauty Boxes aren’t just about beauty, as there are laptop cases, iPod cases and so much more!
Acriflex cooling burns gel Thornton & Ross RRP: £3.99 for 30g
As someone with a tendency to burn easily, I have tried a few burn aids, and am always ultra keen to try something new. Where this impressed, was firstly ease of application. Sprays tend to sometimes miss the mark and are hard to use if you have burnt your natural hand, and this was also less greasy than some others. This cools, soothes, adds moisture and also helps to kill bacteria, doing everything necessary in one application. I also liked that it could be used from age 2, so making it a first aid kit essential. Remember, buying it after you’ve just had a burn is too late.
Seven
Seas joint care range RRP: various
Pout
Cosmetics Stockists: www.beautycounterdirect.co.uk
On the off chance you don’t know, Pout cosmetics were an enormous cult hit, sadly missed when they closed their UK shop. With boudoir style packaging that you don’t want to disturb, and ideas beyond their time, you can now rediscover why celebrities couldn’t get enough of them. Vibrant colours which stay, cosmetics that fulfil their promises and a choice that can’t fail to satisfy, we can’t praise Pout enough. Of course, as always at BeautyCounterDirect, paying full price is not an option. We can’t praise them enough either!
*New* Sure for Women roll-on RRP: £1.69
At last! You can apply roll on without that drying out, dragging feeling. We have used this, as with all reviews, and it works. You will notice a difference. Of course, as it’s Sure, you know it’s going to protect and keep you dry, and it’s super gentle too.
*New* Sure for Women Skin Care anti-perspirant
RRP: £2.49 150ml £2.99 250ml £1.88 roll on
There are now three new variations to choose from when shopping for Sure – Nutritive, Neutral and Calming. Nutritive helps the skin’s condition, Neutral is great for sensitive skin and our favourite, Calming, helps with irritated skin (no more shave accident ouch!). This increase in range shows a company looking to provide us with choice, and that is a very welcome move.
Lumene RRP: various
Have you heard of Lumene yet? If you haven’t, be prepared for it to transform your beauty regime. Reasonably priced products, luxurious packaging and a range as wide as you’ll ever get make this Finnish brand sensational in our book. We were ecstatic to try their ‘Time Freeze’ range, produced with the 40+ woman in mind. For a start, in a world where 30+ and 50+ dominate, it was great to find a more targeted range. The products look superior for the outside in, and the selection is incredibly well thought through. Our absolute favourite was the ‘Instant Lift Serum’ – for a fresh, even look in literally seconds, simply apply – that’s it! With lots more ranges catering for not only differing ages but also skin types, you are bound to find something to become addicted to! Lumene is available online at Boots now - click here
Aqua Ban herbal www.aquaban.co.uk www.aquaban.o.ukStockists: Pharmacies and local health food shops nationwide RRP: £3.49
If you suffer from water retention, here’s a natural way to help alleviate the problem. The easy to swallow tablets definitely bring results, great for pre menstrual bloating and easing that tight clothing feeling. We were pleasantly surprised that we felt a difference, meaning that the same could be true for you!
Pearl Drops Instant White www.instantwhite.co.uk Stockists: Boots and Superdrug RRP: £6.99
Denti-Brush Periproducts Stockists: Independent pharmacies, dentists and Boots RRP: £3.29 for 6
Nowadays, dental care at home is more important than ever, with time invested at home, hopefully leading to a smaller bill at the dentist. However hard you brush, it is impossible to remove the bits hidden inbetween with an ordinary sized toothbrush. The Denti-Brush removed plaque and food debris and is easy to use. Available in different sizes, they are great for all the family. We especially liked the fact that with the plastic cap, you can have one with you at all times, ideal for when you’re away from home and can’t get that annoying bit of food out.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Skin Protectant
Cream 50ml Stockists: www.beautycounterdirect.co.uk
This is a magical beauty cream that no household should be without. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is a moisturiser, as this goes way beyond. Officially labelled as good for soothing minor skin irritations, chapping, peeling, flaking due to minor burns, sunburn, windburn, scrapes, abrasions and cracked lips (as if that’s not enough), we have tried it to ease scarring too. It lasts forever, but if it does eventually run out, you will immediately get another. Buy it, love it, be amazed. RRP £20.00, available for FromBumptoGrump readers for £11.50 when they quote code BTG29. More than 40% saving on RRP! Click here
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Nux Vom RRP £4.60 for 84 pillules (30c strength)
Ahh, this is a wonderful little product in every way! The packaging is a mini marvel with easy to use dispenser, ideal as these tablets are as little as they come. Nux Vom has loads of uses – indigestion, headache, anxiety – surely something for everybody. The tablets are the easiest things to take ever and with no after taste. We love these!!
Bausch & Lomb’s Ocuvite Lutein RRP: £7.49 Stockists: Boots and independent pharmacies
Eye health is often overlooked despite the fact we are putting our eyes under more strain than ever before. Computers and TVs are often watched almost continually and that, coupled with a lack of time to cook from scratch, can mean missing out on vitamins needed for good eye health. Ocuvite is easy to take daily and can easily become part of your daily routine.
Lancôme
Juicy Tubes Stockists: www.beautycounterdirect.co.uk
Beauty Counter Direct have an incredible knack of getting must have products at very must have discounted prices, and yet again, have brought us a corker! Juicy Tubes are a celeb and beauty magazine favourite, and we can see why! This glossiest of lip glosses has a lot of things others don’t – depth of colour (no almost clear here), sparkle and shine, and a consistency that makes it dreamy to apply as well as making it mega long lasting! With a massive 41% off rrp at Beauty Counter Direct at the moment, click here for a head turning pout.
Yves
Saint Laurent Touché Eclat Stockists: www.beautycounterdirect.co.uk
We have wanted to try this product for years. Everywhere you turn there are superstars, models and everyday folk raving about it. So is it as good as the hype? Touche Eclat comes in a classy gold tube, ideal for the handbag, and you will want this with you all the time! The highlighter gives instant brightness to the face, but we love it most under the eyes where the easy to use brush covers dark shadows in a second. Naturally, quality items cost, unless you visit www.beautycounterdirect.co.uk . Presently with 34% off rrp, this must have is now even better!
Nelsons Hypercal cream /Burns cream /Tea Tree
cream Stockists: Boots, Holland&Barrett, selected Lloyds pharmacies and all good independent health food and pharmacy stores. Mail order 0207 495 2404
If you like your products natural and your first aid both effective and quick acting, here’s your answer. We have used all these products and they work amazing fast and with superb results. They even smell like they work! A little goes a long way with no greasiness and we will be using these long after review samples are gone!
New<id cosmetics I<shadow Powder eye shadow duo -
Shimmy-Shimmy Stockists: 0870 870 1299
If you’re a cosmetics junkie
like we are, you’ll understand that excited feeling when you find
a fabby new product. This eye shadow duo is tummy turning – everything
we would look for in an eyeshadow is here. Firstly, the contemporary packaging
and logo ooze quality from the start. Open up, and you then find a mirror
that at last, you can actually use! Follow that with two dome shaped eyeshadows
full of shimmer that shows, add a double ended applicator, and there you
have it – make up heaven. We are converted and can’t wait
to see more!
Profile Tens RRP £129.95 Manufacturer: 'Bodyclock' Stockists: 0500 220 061
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