Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Eau De Parfum

Hi there! Today’s post is about Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Eau De Parfum. This fragrance contains the following notes: clementine, almond blossom and cyclamen (top notes), jasmine, peony and amaryllis (heart notes), and vanilla, amber, benzoin and white musk (base notes).

I have been using Cinéma (and some of its limited summer editions) on and off for years, and I am a big fan. Cinéma is a wonderful blend of vanilla, benzoin, exotic flowers and a touch of citrus, perfect for all seasons and for all occasions. This could be your dream wedding fragrance, you could wear it to the office, or you could wear it for an evening on the sofa, snuggled up to your significant other – anything you can think of. It’s perfect any time and any place.

I love everything about Cinéma. 🥰 And I am glad that I discovered this fragrance many, many years ago. My current 50ml is almost finished, but I will buy another bottle soon, although it looks like the 50ml size is no longer made. However, Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Eau De Parfum is available as 90ml.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum. This is the old packaging – I bought this product at one of the bargain stores. With this one, I don’t remember the price. Normally, I either write it inside the lid of the box, or I take the product photos and save them in a draft, along with the product size and price. This time I did neither.

Anyhoo, this eye serum is supposed to be used as the fourth step of your skin care routine – cleanser, serum, moisturiser, then the eye serum. This eye serum is fragrance-free, fast-absorbing and and non-greasy. The product promises to renew the youthful look of the eye area, to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and to smooth, brighten and exfoliate the skin.

I’ve been using this product once to twice a day since the beginning of the year, and I love it. I said in a previous post that I have been using a bunch of random products over the second half of 2023, so I didn’t take care of specific skin care concerns. I didn’t think that this would show, however, since I started to use 3 different Olay Regenerist poducts, my skin looks and feels much better.

I’ve noticed that this eye serum has helped brighten the area around my eyes, and it seemed to have filled the fine lines which were starting to show. My eye area looks smoother and refreshed – this isn’t something that would have happened naturally this past cold and wet winter. I can only credit the Olay Regenerist products that I am using – the serum, the night cream, and this eye serum. To sum it up, I am absolutely over the moon with this product (and with the other products from the Regenerist range).

If you’re intersted, Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum is available as 15ml. I have done a quick google search, and I found several online sellers who still sell this amazing product for a bargain price.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse

Hi there! Today’s post is about Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse. A little while ago, I picked up a small reduced price Nuxe set with 4 different oils. I have been reluctant to buy any of the full size oils for years as they’re quite expensive, and there was always something more enticing for a fraction of the price at TK Maxx… But when I saw this little set with 4 different small oils (10ml each) at M&S, I thought this was a great way to try the different Nuxe oils. So I bought the set.

I love this little set. It has lived in my bedroom for a while. I had a bunch of other products to use first, and this set always looked cute and fancy, almost too pretty to be opened. But I finally got around to open it, and I chose Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, the brand’s most famous and most popular product, to try first.

I’ve now been using this facial oil for a few months, and I think it’s awesome. I’m using it in many different ways. Sometimes I use it right after cleansing, sometimes I use it on top of my moisturiser or instead of my moisturiser. I also use it before I apply my make-up, to lock in some extra moisture, and to ensure my make-up looks as dewy as possible for as long as possible. Other uses are for dry patches, mainly on my face, but I’ve also used it on my body. I’ve never used this oil for my hair, so that’s one aspect I can’t comment on.

This oil is lovely. It’s a dry oil, so it doesn’t feel greasy. It’s rich, but it’s absorbed into the skin in no time, and it plays well with all my other skin care products and with my foundation. Also, the scent is lovely – it’s warm and tropical. I’ve been using this oil since November and I’m only about one third through the bottle. It’s absolutely insane how much is still left in the bottle!

Based on my experience, I would recommend this product. It’s working really well for me, and I can’t wait to try the other oils from this set. If you’re interested, Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse is available as 30, 50 and 100ml. I have a 10ml size from a set. And I have also seen other sets with 15ml bottles, usually gift or travel sets.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum. This is the old packaging – I bought this serum for £12.99 at a local bargain store (I am 90% certain that it was B&M). I had a day moisturiser from this range before – and I loved it. So why would I not give the matching serum a try?

Alrighty, this serum is meant to be the 2nd step in your skin care routine. You’re supposed to use it between cleansing and moisturising. This serum promises to regenerate the skin’s youthful look, to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and to exfoliate and brighten the skin.

I’ve been using this serum for a month, and I love it. I fell in love with it the first time I used it. This serum has a tightening effect. I could feel it right away, and it was so good! I also found that my skin felt much smoother immediately after applyig the serum. Simply beautiful!

I love how the serum sinks into the skin and that it works well with all my other products without balling up. If only all products were like this!  😀

I’ve also noticed a more even skin tone again. Whilst my face has shades of beige, grey, pink and brown, it is a lot more beige and grey lately. I am pale, and beige and grey are just what my skin looks like. There is hardly any pink now. Yay! Less irritation and fewer spots! And there is a lot less brown too. I have melasma, and the brown patches on my forehead, between my nose and lips and elsewhere on my face are quite the contrast to my pale skin. But this serum (and a bunch of other Olay Regenerist products which I am using at the moment) helped a lot and evened out my skin tone again! Amazing stuff!

Based on my experience, I would not hesitate to recommend this serum. It’s one of my favourite products, and I will buy it again! Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum is available as 50ml. The current price is £34, but over the past 2 weeks, I’ve seen it for half price (Sainsbury’s with Nectar Card) and on a BOGOF offer (Superdrug). So keep your eyes peeled for special offers!

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free – Herbal Essences Petal Soft Rose Scent Hair Mask

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Herbal Essences Petal Soft Rose Scent Hair Mask. I am using the matching shampoo and conditioner at the moment, so it’s the perfect time to also give this hair mask a try. Read on to see if it’s any good. 😀

I’ve been using this hair mask 1-2 times a week for the past 3 weeks, and I am very happy with it. It’s really easy to use. After you’ve washed your hair, use it instead of a conditioner. Leave it on for 5 minutes, then rinse, and that’s already it. This hair mask makes my hair feel super soft, and I love it.

Unfortunately, I don’t care for the rose fragrance. If you love rose scented-products, you will most likely love this. However, I would have preferred a different fragrance. Having known the original pink Herbal Essences fragrance, this one is a huuuge disappointment in comparison – but this is just my opinion. Having said this, I will still use and repurchase this hair mask. It’s that good that I will simply have to make peace with the rose fragrance.

I would definitely recommend this hair mask. Herbal Essences Petal Soft Rose Scent Hair Mask is available as 300ml and 500ml. The 300ml is £3.75 at Poundland and Asda, whilst the 500ml is priced between £7.50 and £10.99. Obviously, without any significant special offer on the big tub, buying the smaller tub is by far the best deal.

Also, this product is certified vegan and cruelty-free (by PETA)! ♥

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free – Herbal Essences Petal Soft Rose Scent Shampoo & Conditioner

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Herbal Essences Petal Soft Rose Scent Shampoo & Conditioner hair care combo. When I saw these at Poundland, I thought, OMG, are the originals back? Then I took a sniff from the bottle, only to be majorly disappointed. However, this combo had the look of the original line, and I thought maybe these products are similar in quality, so I bought them.

Fast forward 3 weeks… Herbal Essences Petal Soft Rose Scent Shampoo is great. I wash my hair every morning, and I am happy to report that the shampoo feels cleansing, yet not stripping. It has a beautiful gel formula, and this is simply a great quality shampoo. The rose scent is… probably quite nice if you love rose scents. I am not in love with it. However, despite the rose scent, the shampoo is actually amazing, very similar to the original Herbal Essences, and I will buy it again. PS: My husband agrees that the shampoo is very cleansing, and he loves using it after a sweaty workout. Amazing stuff!

Herbal Essences Petal Soft Rose Scent Conditioner is fantastic too. Again, I have to deduct imaginary points for the rose scent which I am not a fan of. However, I guess lots of people will like it. The conditioner itself has a lovely formula. Also quite similar to the original Herbal Essences conditioner, although it feels a bit less thick. Anyhoo, this conditioner does have the same out-of-this-world detangling powers as the original Herbal Essences conditioner, and I know I will buy it again.

Despite the rose scent, this is my favourite new hair care combo in years. I think the last time I was so excited about a shampoo and conditioner was when I tried Aussie Mega for the first time about 5 or so years ago. Before that, it was the reintroduction of the original Herbal Essences about 10 or so years ago. 😀

If you are interested, Herbal Essences Petal Soft Rose Scent Shampoo & Conditioner are available as 250ml and 200ml, respectively. I paid £2.50 each (Poundland). There are also bigger sizes available at the drugstores and supermarkets now (350ml for the shampoo and 250ml for the conditioner). These bigger bottles are £6 each, but I’ve also seen them at Superdrug, Sainsbury’s and Tesco for £2.99 / £3. Also, these products are certified vegan and cruelty-free (by PETA). ♥

I bought a few more colours/scents from this new collection already, Lavender from Superdrug (£2.99 each for the bigger sizes) and Orange and Aloe from Sainsbury’s (£3 each for the bigger sizes), and I picked up the smaller bottles for the Argan Oil products from Poundland as well. I also got my hands on the hair mask… the next few months will be very interesting hair-care wise! 😀

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Palmolive Naturals Almond & Milk Shower Cream, Palmolive Naturals Black Orchid & Moisturising Milk Shower Milk

Hi there! Today’s post is about 2 of my all-time favourite shower gels – Palmolive Naturals Almond & Milk Shower Cream and Palmolive Naturals Black Orchid & Moisturising Milk Shower Milk.

Palmolive Naturals Almond & Milk Shower Cream is THE one shower gel that I’ve loved the longest – I started to use it as a teen some time in the 90s! And this shower gel has the most beautiful sweet and milky fragrance. It smells somewhat of almond, but it’s 10 levels above any other almond-scented body product. This shower is… heaven!

Palmolive Naturals Black Orchid & Moisturising Milk Shower Milk is wonderful too. It smells dark, velvety and sensual. Absolutely gorgeous! I’m sad that this is the last bottle in my stash. I wish I had a few more because this beauty has been discontinued. 😦

Palmolive Naturals Almond & Milk Shower Cream and Palmolive Naturals Black Orchid & Moisturising Milk Shower Milk are available as 250ml each. If you come across these shower gels at some discount store, get them while you still can! I can’t imagine that anyone would not love these. 😀

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Diesel Fuel For Life Unlimited Body Lotion & Eau De Parfum

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Diesel Fuel For Life Unlimited Body Lotion & Eau De Parfum gift set. I dug it up from my stash the other day, and I was delighted to find it. I used to love Diesel Fuel For Life Unlimited – I went through several bottles 10+ years ago. Memories of a much different time in my life…

Alrighty, let’s look at the products. Diesel Fuel For Life Unlimited Eau De Parfum has the following notes: lemon, mandarin, guava and peach (top notes), licorice, jasmine, tuberose, aloe vera and lily (heart notes), and sandalowood, cedar and musk (base notes).

This fragrance is simply divine! It starts off with fresh and sunny citruses. After a few minutes the citruses have disappeared, and the fragrance smells spicy and warm – with a lot of licorice and a touch of musk, kissed by sandalwood. Gorgeous!

The body lotion is lovely too! It smells just as good as the fragrance, and it’s a beautifully scented base for the EdP. I find the body lotion to be hydrating and easy to use – it’s not too runny, and it sinks right into the skin. This is a quality body lotion! I’m enjoying it very much!

I still love these products all these years later. It’s a shame that this fragrance has been discontinued. I believe it was only ever meant as a limited edition – although I never understood why you’d have “unlimited” in the name of a limited edition fragrance.

Anyhoo… Diesel Fuel For Life Unlimited Body Lotion is available as 200ml and Diesel Fuel For Life Unlimited Eau De Parfum is available as 50ml. These items now sell for stupid money online – I would never pay that much. So I’ll just enjoy these products for as long as they last (and I’ll give myself a pat on the back for hoarding fragrances and fragrance gift sets).

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

2022 Favourites (Skin Care, Hair Care, Eyes, Lips, Fragrances)

Hi there! Today’s post is about my favourite products in 2022. Only the best of the best! Let’s take a look!

Scinic Sparkling Pore Toner

This is one of the best toners I’ve ever used. 😍

Agent Provocateur Fatale Intense Eau De Parfum

Fatale Intense is like a lighter version of Thierry Mugler’s Angel. 😇

Jil Sander Simply Elixir Eau De Parfum & Rich Body Cream

Simply Elixir was a very successful blind buy. It’s like a lady’s version of Dior Fahrenheit! 🌡

Oriflame Mirage Eau De Parfum

Mirage is one of the most beautiful and unique fragrance I’ve ever had the pleasure of smelling. It’s the Moira Rose of fragrances. 😍

Yves Saint Laurent Elle Limited Edition 2011, Yves Saint Laurent Elle Limited Edition 2012

I love YSL’s limited editions of Elle! 🗼

Superdrug Naturally Radiant Moisturising Facial Oil

Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Facial Oil is a skin care super hero! 💗

Pantene Pro-V Miracles Grow Strong Biotin + Bamboo Shampoo & Conditioner

These Pantene hair care products are some of my all-time favourite shampoo and conditioner combos. 😍

Antonio Banderas Her Secret Temptation Eau De Toilette

Her Secret Temptation is another amazing Antonio Banderas fragrance. Wow! 💗

Boots Live + Be Woodland Whisper Whipped Body Cream

This whipped body cream is one of the best body moisturisers I’ve used over the past year (or more). Insanely beautiful fragrance, perfect formula. 😍

Marks & Spencer Lip Balm
Prada Infusion De Fleur D’Oranger Eau De Parfum

This M&S lip balm is one of the best lip products I’ve ever used. Incredible stuff. 😍
Prada’s orange flower fragrance is my favourite Prada fragrance. I hope they’ll relaunch it so I can repurchase this gem! 💗

Revlon Custom Eyes 020 Naturally Glamorous

I love this eye palette so much! The quality of the eyeshadows is insane! 😍

Lancôme Hypnôse

Hypnôse is a cult classic and an incredibly beautiful fragrance. I love it! 💗

Ekél Natural Clean Peeling Gel Rice Bran

This is Ekél’s best peeling gel. Awesome stuff! 💗

MakeUp Revolution Redemption Palette Romantic Smoked

Wow, what an eye palette! This one was a wonderful surprise! 😍

Marks & Spencer Spiced Bergamot Eau De Toilette

M&S did an amazing job with this budget Light Blue-style fragrance. No, it’s not a dupe for Light Blue, but it’s the same type of fresh and summery citrus fragrance. 😍

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Summer Eau Fraîche
Nip + Fab Renew Retinol Fix Tonic Extreme

Armani Code Summer was a wonderful summer surprise. 🌞
Nip + Fab’s retinol toner is simply magical. 😍

Aussie Mega Shampoo & Conditioner

Aussie Mega is truly mega! An all-time favourite hair care combo. 💗

Yves Rocher Un Matin Au Jardin Cerisier En Fleurs Eau De Toilette
Salvador Dali Dalissime Eau De Toilette

Yves Rocher’s Cerisier En Fleurs fragrance was another lovely summer surprise. 🌞
Dalissime is one of my all-time favourite fragrances. I’ve been buying it since the 90s! 😍

Olay Regenerist 3 Point Super Age-Defying Cream

This Olay moisturiser is simply stellar! I love it! 💗

Botanical Lab Neem Leaf + Salicylic Acid Anti-Blemish Gentle Face Wash
Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Toning Mist With Turmeric

This Botanical Lab face wash is one of the best face washes I’ve ever used. 😍
Neutrogena’s face mist with turmeric is a new skin care favourite. 💗

Ramer Sponges Cleansing Shammy For Sensitive Skin

This Shammy by Ramer Sponges is one of the best things I’ve ever bought. It’s that good that I bought 6 more already. These should last me for a long time – but I would always stock up on these. 💗

Marks & Spencer Water Jasmine Eau De Toilette

This fragrance is one of my favourites. It’similar to Light Blue (no, they’re not the same), and it’s refreshing and has this happy aura… I love it! 😍

Superdrug Revive Hair Care Collagen Shampoo & Conditioner

Superdrug did a fabulous job with these brilliant vegan collagen hair care products. 😍

Nuxe Rêve de Miel Eau Savoureuse Parfumante / Delectable Fragrant Water
Poundland #6 Vit C Toner

Rêve de Miel is one of my new favourite fragrances. I wish I had tried it sooner! 💗
Poundland’s Vit C Toner is an amazing skin care product. I love using it. 😍

Superdrug Extracts Banana 3 In 1 Hair Mask

Another amazing surprise find – I’m still enjoying this banana hair mask from Superdrug. 💗

Olay Anti-Wrinkle Firm & Lift Day Cream With SPF 15

Olay products have served me so well over the years, and this lovely face cream is no exception. I love it! 💗

I Love… Chocolate Truffle Nourishing Body Butter
Kenzo Amour Eau De Parfum

OMG, this Chocolate Truffle Body Butter is out of this world. LOVE! 😍
And what can I say about Kenzo Amour? It’s one of the most beautiful fragrances ever. 11 stars don’t do it justice. 💗

And this is it for the year! I hope you love some of these awesome products too – and if you don’t know them, I hope you’ll give them a try. Thanks for stopping by again today. Have a happy and healthy 2023! 🥳🥳🥳

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Revisiting Old Favourites – I Love… Chocolate Truffle Nourishing Body Butter

Hi there! Today’s post is about this I Love… Chocolate Truffle Nourishing Body Butter. This is an old favourite, so when these body butters hit the shelves of the local discount stores, I stocked up. I mean, we all know that a lot of the products that can be found at Home Bargains, B&M Bargains, etc are end of line items which have already been discontinued. So when your favourite product makes an appearance there, and it’s 80% off… well, this is your last chance!

I’ve rediscovered this body butter in my stash. And I started to use it immediately. And OMG – I love it! This body butter smells like chocolate ice cream. Proper chocolate ice cream. Whenever I use it, it fills the room with the most amazing chocolate ice cream fragrance. Even my husband loves the fragrance so much that he’s using this body butter as a hand cream.

I also love how nourishing this body butter is. It’s taken care of all the dry patches that the other moisturiser I’m using at the moment just isn’t nourishing enough for. And despite the rich formula, this body butter is quick and easy to massage into the skin, and it’s absorbed in my time.

What’s not to love? I Love… Chocolate Truffle Nourishing Body Butter is (or was) available as 200ml. Fortunately, I have a few more of these. However, I would hope that I Love… will bring this gem back. None of their current products tickle my fancy, so I hope that the brand can revive the Chocolate Truffle and the Raspberry & Blackberry collections. Fingers crossed!

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛