Asda Exotic Tropical dry shampoo review

Hi Beauts.

There's only one hair product that I have to have in my cupboard at all times, and that's dry shampoo. 

I have tried a few but found that nothing works as well as Batiste (my favourite has to be the tropical scent) However, one morning when I was running late I reached into my cupboard only to find it wasn't there!! 

After work I popped into a few shops in town only to find clearly every woman on the planet was having the same dilemma and everywhere was sold out. So I legged it into Asda and spotted that they had their very own range of dry shampoos for only £1.00, and they had a tropical scent called 'Exotic tropical'. 

I figured, for £1.00 if it doesn't work then it doesn't work and I'll go back to good old Batiste. 

I left my hair an extra day before washing it so I could give this a try and have to say, I'm super impressed with the results!! 

The first thing that I checked off my list is the smell. It is fruity but I'd say more on the sweet fruity side of the scale, and genuinely smells good enough to eat (not something I'd recommend!) Next to get a big tick was the consistency. I've tried a few dry shampoos that have actually been wet and not a powder, which to me kind of defeats the purpose of a dry shampoo right? This one is most definitely a powder and not as white as I was expecting which is an added bonus.

 The biggest test was whether or not it actually made my hair look freah as a daisy, and that it did. I sprayed a little on my roots, left it for around 30 seconds then rubbed it into my hair (I always rub it in as oppose to brushing it) and what do you know, my hair looked freshly washed! 

My hair smelt great, looked clean and didn't have a white powdery residue.

This gets a massive 10 out of 10 for me, and I think it's taken over Batiste!!! There are more scents which I will absolutely be trying out, I do tgink this tropical one will still be my fave though. 

This is available from most Asda stores, and for £1.00 you get 150ml - bargain!! 

What's your favourite dry shampoo? 

Stacey x

Nspa oil free moisture gel

Hi Beauts.

I don't think I need to mention how much I'm obsessed with the brand Nspa. I love their face products and their shower gels, and can't be without them.

The newest item to make it to my favourites is their oil free moisture gel.

I've tried many moisturisers over the years that are aimed at combatting or controlling oily skin, and although I have liked some, it's difficult to find any that work and that are cruelty free.

I picked up this moisture gel from asda a little while back whilst they had a 3 for £10.00 offer on, and have been using and loving it for the past 3 weeks.

I'd say this is a lightweight liquid based formula so is perfect as a base for foundation. I use two pumps for my whole face each morning, and it definitely keeps any excess oil at bay throughout the day. Like I mentioned earlier, this a great make up base. My skin is left really soft which helps my make up glide on and look flawless. I also love that this comes with a pump, as this allows me to control the amount of product I use.

The product is a pink colour, however once applied to the skin it is transparent. It also has a slight scent to it but it isn't overpowering, it's more of a fresh scent that a lot of the Nspa products smell like.

Something that sold me big time was how fast this absorbed into my skin. Getting up at 5:30 each morning means I don't have all that much time to get ready, so this is perfect. I apply this, brush my teeth and by the time that's done, I'm ready to apply my foundation.

All in all, if you have oily skin I'd absolutely recommend giving this a whirl. I promise you won't regret it.

Previous Nspa reviews:

Hot cloth polish

Deep hydrating facial oil

Melting cleansing gel

What are your favourite Nspa products?

Stacey x

Nspa Melting cleansing gel review

Hi Beauts.

After using a few products from the brand Nspa, and loving them, I couldn't wait to try out more.
One thing that I had on my wish list for the longest time was their melting cleansing gel.

If I'm honest, before reading a few beauty reviews on this cleanser, I had never heard of a melting cleanser before. So obviously I had to pick this up and give it a whirl. 

As with all Nspa products, this has a number printed on the label, indicating which step of the skin care routine it should be used. 1 is cleanse, 2 is exfoliate, 3 is treat and 4 is moisturise. This melting cleansing gel is number 1 in the routine.

I like to remove all of my eye make up with a make up remover first, as this does say to avoid contact with eyes. Once all of my eye make up is removed, I wet my finger tips, apply a small amount of the gel to them and then apply in circular motions on my face.
This definitely melts away all of the days make up and leaves not a trace behind. I always double cleanse, using the Nspa hot cloth polish afterwards, and there's literally nothing left behind to be removed. It is such a quick and easy product to use, and comes in handy on those nights where you can't be bothered to take off your make up but know you have to.

This has such a strange consistency. It starts off as a gel in the tube, then when rubbed together turns into a milk and once rinsed away it feels like an oil - strange but amazing.

I have to say, Nspa has well and truly stolen my heart when it comes to skin care. I refuse to use anything else!!

What are your favourite products from the brand?

Stacey x

Nspa Deep hydrating facial oil

Hi Beauts.

Today I wanted to talk (and rave) to you all about a product I never thought I'd slap on my face, the Nspa deep hydrating facial oil. The reason I never thought I'd use it is because I have oily skin, and the thought of applying an oil to my face made me run for the hills.

I only ever use products that mattify my skin, but I was yet to find a night cream that I felt was actually doing some good. So, after a lot of research (and advice from some lovelies on twitter) I decided a facial oil was my best bet. Asda had a 2 for £8.00 on Nspa products so I thought it would be the perfect time to try out their facial oil as I was already buying their hot cloth cleanser.

I used this twice, and knew then that this was a product that I would be repurchasing again and again. The first thing I shall get out of the way is, this in no way made my skin feel or look any oilier than it was before using it. Obviously I looked like I'd dipped my face in a frying pan after applying it, joke, I just had a shiny face but there was and hasn't been any excess oil.

 I use this at night before bed as my night time 'moisturiser' and have to say, I notice a big difference in the appearance of my skin when I wake up. My skin looks more even toned and radiant, and feels so soft. I apply three drops onto the palms of my hands and pat it onto my face, bringing whatever is left down my neck. I've also noticed the scarring on my chin has started to fade gradually too!

If you're looking for a night time moisturiser, I'd say give this a go! No matter what your skin type I guarantee you'll love this stuff. I can't wait to remove my make up on an evening now!!

What are your favourite products from Nspa?

Stacey x

Nspa Hot cloth polish

Hi Beauts.

As face washes go, I've never been too fussed about which one I put in my basket. I did always try to reach for ones aimed at oily skin, however there's never been one that really stood out to me. 

As you may know, I no longer buy products that have been tested on animals so the hunt was on for a new cruelty free face wash. 

One thing I've always heard great things about is the Nspa hot cloth polish, so I decided it was time to give it a bash. 

Asda had a 2 for £8.00 offer on so I picked up the deep hydrating facial oil too (review coming soon) I've tried the Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser about 2 years ago and must be the only person that really didn't like it because it broke me out. However because this was on offer and I really wanted to love a hot cloth cleanser (I think they're a fab idea) I picked this one up. 

If you're unsure as to what a hot cloth cleanser/polish is, it's basically a cream (Sometimes a gel or oil I think too) that you apply to a dry face, rub into your skin then run a muslin cloth under hot water and wipe away the product. I didn't know until I started using this one from Nspa that you're actually supposed to remove your make up and then do this step, maybe that's where I was going wrong the first time around?

I use one pump of this every evening (after removing my make up) and it leaves my skin so smooth, fresh feeling and brighter looking. And unlike the Liz Earle this didn't break me out. It has a slight scent to it which doesn't bother me, but for those of you who don't like scented products it isn't too off putting. 

For £7.00 you get 150ml of product and a muslin cloth, hello bargain, and I'm pretty sure asda often have a 2 for £8.00 on Nspa products. I've been using this now for around 2 weeks and have to say I won't be using any other product, my skin is in amazing condition now.

Have you tried this yet?

Stacey x