Monday 9 May 2016

The Green Machines

green beauty products garnier fructis dr bronners magic soap dkny be delicious pixi glow tonic irigins drink up intensive essie absolutely shore boots essentials cucumber ribbands

After my previous pink and blue posts we are now moving onto green! I’m so unimaginative, I hate coming up with the titles for these posts! Anyway, here are my favourite green (or packaged green) products!

Garnier Fructis Strength and Shine Fortifying Shampoo
I have been using this shampoo for years now and when I just want a real good clean it’s still what I reach for! It lathers up well (full of sulphates!) and smells lovely and my hair always feels fresh and clean after using it! I always have one of these to hand! The best thing about it is its £1 in Poundland!

I’ve had this bottle for about two years and it’s still going strong! This is my favourite thing to wash my brushes with (I used to use shampoo) as it’s so lightweight, lathers up well and gives such a good deep clean! It’s a very watery consistency so some product does go down the plughole when you pour it out if you’re not careful but the bottle it massive and it’s lasted me ages!

Boots Essentials Eye Makeup Remover Gel 
While I wouldn’t recommend this as an eye makeup remover if you wear waterproof mascara or heavy eye makeup, it works so well for me as a morning eye cleanse and takes off anything I’ve missed the night before while being cooling and refreshing! It’s so affordable too and really gentle!

I got this in a set of masks last Christmas I think and it’s lasted me such a long time! I use this at least once a week when my skin is feeling a little dehydrated and it feels so luxurious! It works overnight to replace moisture and I find I always wake up with plumper hydrated skin! I’m nearly finished this tube and definitely will replace it! It also smells amazing!  

I’ve gone through a few of these in the past then didn’t bother repurchasing as I couldn’t see much of a difference in my skin. I still don’t, but I may have needed to reach a certain amount to get a free gift or something so of course I filled my basket! I usually use this in the morning if I’m not using Serozinc and I just find it to be a really refreshing step in my routine that helps to wake me up. I love the smell (main ingredients include grape, orange blossom, rose, mint and rosemary) so although it’s not a necessity for me it’s still a product I enjoy using!

This has to be my favourite toner ever! It’s an exfoliating toner that dissolves dead skin cells helping to reveal fresh cells underneath. I find it really gentle and use it daily and its one of very few products that I see a noticeable difference in my skin with! It looks a lot more even, clearer and smoother and I couldn’t be without this now! It also featured in a repurchases post here!

essie absolutely shore swatch pastel green nail polish

Essie Absolutely Shore
Another perfect pastel shade from Essie and one of the the only green shades I have! I actually think this is now discontinued L but it’s described as a “sea foam green with a cream finish”. Again, it’s another nail polish I like to wear when I have a tan as it just makes it look 10x better!

Ribbands
I have become addicted to these bobbles since I first got my hands on them last year! I actually thought these were just Popbands which I also talked about here but they are by a brand called Ribband and I got them in a Selfridges Beauty Box last summer! Just like Popbands they keep my keep my hair secure but don’t pull it too tight and they don’t leave kinks!

This is probably my favourite fragrance and I love layering up the body lotion and the perfume! I actually prefer the original but it was too difficult to photograph so I gave up! The skin hydrating version is meant to moisturise, smooth and brighten the skin which to be honest I haven’t noticed. I do however notice how light and fresh the scent is and it’s also a bit more affordable than the original Be Delicious so handy for popping in your bag for top ups! I think all three versions of the fragrance have featured in my empties over the last year too!

Do you have any of the products I talked about? What’s yours favourite green beauty product?

Danielle xx
                     





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  1. I LOVE that nail varnish! So cute!. Dr Bonnars is my favourite for cleaning brushes too, but it makes me break out so badly :( Took me ages to realise it was that, I was blaming everthing else lol

    And I so love DKNY scents too, I am so tempted by the new summer neon ones, they look amazing!

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    1. Aw no that sucks about it making you break out! They look gorgeous too, I need to smell them! Xx

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  2. Garnier's shampoos are lifesavers, I love them! Great post.

    Anika | anikamay.co.uk

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  3. Great picks Danielle! Garnier shampoos are my faves! I've been wanting to try the Glow Tonic for a while now - it sounds fantastic! And I'm been obsessed with Origins skincare lately - I'll need to give that mask a try!

    She Likes to Shop

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    1. Thanks Laura! I love Glow Tonic, couldn't be without it now and the Origins mask is lovely too! Xx

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  4. i really like the boots gel, so inexpensive yet so refreshing!
    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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  5. I love the look of Essie polish, how annoying its discontinued! I'm definitely going to try to hunt it down though haha. I love Glow tonic - i agree, it is the best toner ever. My favourite green product is Essie mint candy apple xx

    LPage Beauty

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    1. Ah I'm glad you mentioned that, I meant to ask in the post if anyone would reccommend it, will have to check it out! Xx

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  6. That is such gorgeous shade and I wonder why Essie discontinued it? And gosh, I completely forgot about DKNY Be Delicious! It's such a fresh scent and I remember loving it so much years ago.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. I know, it's so muted I love it! DKNY Be Delicious is such a gorgeous scent, I think I'll always have a bottle in my stash! Xx

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  7. I love both the Origins drink up intensive and the Pixi glow tonic! I wasn't going to get the glow tonic at first but they had too much of a good offer to miss out, and just like you after a few days of using it I could already see a difference :)

    Velvet Blush

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    1. Same as me! Such a good toner, I want the giant bottle now! Xx

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  8. I like the idea of your posts, it's something different that I've not seen another blogger do!

    I keep trying to get my hands on Pixi toner but whenever I go to M&S they're always sold out :(

    Cultivation of Jasmin

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    1. Thank you Jas! I'm having the same problem with the Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser at the minute, never in stock either! Xx

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  9. How pretty is that Essie nail polish! Such a subtle mint green! I used love so much that DKNY scent, it's so fresh, yet girly at the same time, I may need to get it again :) x

    Mummy’s Beauty Corner

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  10. I would love to try out the Pixi toner! I've heard so many amazing things about it!

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  11. I love that nail polish, it's such a subtle color! I'm always confused as to whether sulfates are good or bad in shampoo haha

    www.beautyfromkatie.blogspot.com

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    1. I think generally they aren't great haha but my hair seems to agree to this one so what harm can it be doing! Xx

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  12. Interesting products! I love the Pixi Glow Tonic :)

    STYLE VANITY

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  13. nice post
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  14. I love the shade of nail polish!! Ha i have to many similar shades! I also use that shampoo!! <3 lovely post!

    Amelia | http://amelia-g.blogspot.com.au/

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  15. Absolutely Shore is beautiful! I used to use those Fructis products & loved the scent but they left my hair so tangled for some reason! Great post xx

    Beautylymin

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    1. My hair is super tatty anyway so I don't notice a difference! Love the scent! Xx

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  16. This Caudalie spray ♥ I love it
    Nati xx
    www.simplyartdicted.com

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  17. I love that shampoo so much! I love the smell and how it leaves your hair feeling!
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  18. I really wanted to try that Origins Mask so thanks for sharing! I'll need to pick up a bottle to try out for days when my skin feels blah ;)

    --Clarissa @ The View From Here

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  19. I've always wanted to try the Dr. Bronners Magic soup it seems like you can use it about everything!

    Myra, myramyla.com

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    1. Totally! I really need to try the other uses for myself! Xx

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  20. I need that Essie nail paint- I love it!!!

    Charlotte x

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  21. i need to give some of these products a try!!

    http://www.carolinapinglo.com/

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  22. I really love it the IXI makeup but I never tried before the skin care products from PIXI that looks like an excellent product-
    xx

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    1. They really are! I like what I've tried of their makeup too! Xx

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  23. I've had my eye on that dr bonner soap for a while, i like how it has different scents, would definitely be great for washing makeup brushes.

    www.themakeupaficionado.com

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  24. You have a fantastic blog and all the pictures are wonderful! Loved everything!

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  25. I've said it before, I'll say it again...I love these coloured posts :) I am so glad I'm not the only one who doesn't see any results of Caudalie Beauty Elixir lol! xxx

    Sal | UmmBaby Beauty

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    1. Thanks Sal! Yeah but it does feel lovely so I will continue to be sucked in! Xx

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  26. I love Dr Bronners soap for cleaning my makeup brushes, definitely need to stock up again soon and I might pick up this green tea version next x

    Beauty with charm | Benefit Cheekathon Giveaway

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  27. I really love these colour posts, so creative!

    That Origins mask is so good, it really does hydrate my skin!

    The Makeup Directory

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  28. I loooove teh DKNY green be delicious fragrance and tbh I thought I was the only one lol. Everyone else seems to think it smells too fruity but I love it! The pixi glow tonic is also a staple for me :)

    Mili | Sharmtoaster

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    1. Two great products! Ones I think I will always repurchase! Xx

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  29. I haven't used Fructis in yearsssss! I used to love it, so I'll definitely have to check out my local pound shop xx

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  30. These products look absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
    http://fashion-soup.com/

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  31. Love these products! Thanks for sharing!
    Love,
    Kisses and hugs from www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

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  32. Thinking about it green isn't as pretty as the pink or blue products! Haha! Pixi glow is so popular!
    Charlotte // www.charlottespicks.com

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  33. I'm desperate to try out Pixi's Glow Tonic! Everyone keeps saying how amazing it is and my skin's just been looking so dull lately. I'm so sad that Absolutely Shore has been discontinued, it's such a pretty colour and definitely one I haven't seen that often! I'm going to go on a hunt for a dupe! :)

    Becki, xo
    www.beautyandthebrunette.co.uk

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    1. Yay yay! Let me know if you find one! Pixi Glow Tonic is great for getting rid of dullness! Xx

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  34. The nail polish looks divine and I would love to get my hands on the Glow Tonic, but it seems to always be out of stock. Awesome selection!

    xo
    www.carinavardie.com

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  35. I'd love to try these out!!

    Adi xx
    www.fancycorrectitude.com

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  36. Such a cute post, I love the Garnier Fructis range!

    Makeup Monster

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  37. Great products!! Thanks for sharing

    Happy Friday Doll! Kisses,
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  38. I NEEED to try Glow Tonic! x
    britishmermaid.blogspot.co.uk

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  39. Loved the Essie nail polish!!
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    Dora www.bangsbang.com

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  40. Really want to try the Origins masks, heard so much about them. Would love to try the Pixi glow tonic too! That Essie shade is beaut! x

    Tamz | http://www.throughneweyesx.com

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    1. Thanks Tamzin! The Origins masks are great! I couldn't be without Pixi Glow Tonic now! Xx

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  41. Great choices and that essie nail polish looks like a keeper!

    Stephanie | www.stephykeung.com

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  42. I love Boots makeup remover products - I always use their face wipes! X

    ♡ itsjessiejane ♡

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  43. I love these posts of yours Danielle! It's great how packaging colours, brings together so many different and great products. I am a huge fan of the Pixi Glow Tonic too, I used it up so quickly. I need to repurchase another bottle asap. I love the DKNY Be Delicious scent too, its so crisp and fresh. Also the fact that it smells like a real apple as well is just amazing.:D

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    1. Thank you! It's one of my favourite perfumes! Perfect for this time of year too! Xx

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  44. That essie polish is gorgeous. Such a pretty color. And Pixi glow tonic is definitely worth all the hype.

    Sam || Beautydetour

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  45. I love the origins drink up mask!

    http://claresloves.blogspot.com/

    (I'm also doing a giveaway right now too!)

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