Lesley on October favourites

Hey guys,

I always seem to do my favourite posts in the middle of the month! Last month i tended to use my old favourites. Here are my three October favourites... Note * i lost all of this blog post after working on it for over an hour so i was pissssssed!*

Benefit Speed Brow Quick Set - 3g, £12.00

This is a product i reviewed and compared it to MAC a couple months ago HERE. I've been using it so much for day time looks without anything under it, or over Browzings, I've nearly finished now and will miss it dearly. I do really like it as it's not tinted and looks natural. However,  I'm going to buy a clear one next as if i apply too much to my eyebrows it looks only what can be described as when you put PVA glue on your finger and it dries and then you peel it off (anyone else used to do that as a child?) So yeah that's not a good look to have peeling eyebrows!

Debhenhams are having a 10% off and Speed Brow is available for £10.80 with free delivery if you have a beauty card  HERE.

V05 Miracle concentrate Elixir with Argon Oil - 50mls £4.99

I got this from Boots with the 3 for 2 offer along with other V05 beauties. I have seen many reviews raving about it and i wanted to know what the fuss was about...  i can tell you this is certainly is something to be fussed over! Argon Oil is from the Moroccan Argon tree and is known for being extremely rich in Vitamin E and anti oxidants, which fights free radicals. As it is a leave-in treatment i use it when my hair is wet after washing it and style it as usual, or as an overnight treatment when the ends of my hair is really dry. Also i use it on dry hair for a little pick-me-up when its feeling dull. The light formula leaves my hair so shiny and in good condition. I also love the pipette top with the bright pink handle: it is so good for controlling the amount you want. I only use a 50p size amount because it is so potent and if i use more than that my hair will be greasy the next day. I love this product and it is fast becoming my favourite hair product beside Boots Curl Creme. I think after this is finished i want to buy pure Argon Oil to see if its any different without the added ingredients.

Devon Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) 1 litre -  £11.35

This is a very non-makeup post and more like a health post. I wanted something that would build up my immune system: i get awful colds and sicknesses at least once a month. I was researching products online and saw this on Amazon. I read in reviews that only does it help your immune system it also aids with weight loss, cellulite, acne, allergies, fatigue with exercise, sore throats, arthritis and high cholesterol (sounds like a miracle drink right?!) 

In fact, I've had an awful dry throat that kept me awake all of Saturday night and after drinking a glass of this my symptoms dramatically improved. I drank this most of September and October and didn't get sick. Although i didn't lose any weight, i found myself craving for less sugary foods and was fuller for longer. I've now started to slack and only drink it once a week if that ( i MUST get back into the habit of drinking it!) It can also be given to animals to make their coat shiny and help with flea and bites.

The bottle states: 

" Our traditional Devon Natural Cider Vinegar is made from only freshly crushed whole apples, grown and hand picked on the edge of Eurozz then allowed to mature. Our traditional apple cider Vinegar is natural and contains no additives. There are no insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, preservatives or any other additives whatsoever.

This is a natural and un-filtered, un-processed product and is cloudy containing many particles, minerals and living enzymes known as "the mother." The presence of the mother shows that the best part of the apples have not been damaged or destroyed by processing.

Take three dessertspoons of ACV in warm water three times a day at meal times. Never use hot water. Shake well before each use. ACV does not require a use by date and will continue to mature over time and to increase the mother store in light, other wise in a cool dark place."

"The mother," is such an important part of the ACV because it is where most of the beneficial properties come from. It has a high potassium content and contains living bacteria which fights off toxins. In the bottle you will see the cobweb like features of the mother, which looks a bit gross in the cup but i ignore it and you can't feel it in your mouth or anything like that.

I use three dessert spoons often in a mug or glass

 

i boil the kettle only until it is warm (10 seconds maybe) never use hot or boiled water

 

The taste takes a couple days of getting used to. At first i didn't like to drink a warm drink tasting of just vinegar but after i got used to it i was actually craving my next one! However, I  hate the strong vinegary smell but its something I've also become used to over time.

I bought the 1 litre bottle and finished that within a few weeks so bought a 5 litre for around £35.00 and have been using that to restock the 1 litre bottle, which is handy as i don't have to carry a huge bottle around with me if I'm travelling! I bought the ACV online as opposed to a supermarket because many commercial ACVs are pasteurised and unfiltered and contain chemicals.

Bobby's health shop also donates all their profits and products to helping children with cancer which is fantastic as you know the money is going towards a great cause.