bdTrial: Winter wonders

bd tests products that will keep the team safe, snug and sexy during winter.

Skin Physics Bee Venom Anti-Ageing Moisturiser

If it's good enough for ol' Princess Kate, I guess it's good enough for me… As soon as I heard the Duchess of Cambridge recommended the Skin Physics Bee Venom Moisturiser, I snatched it up quicker than a fat kid could snatch up candy. I was a wee bit apprehensive at first, thinking idiotic thoughts like will it sting on application?” *sigh. It did not. As per usual, I was being a silly dinkus and it actually felt beyond amazing upon application - all cooling and smoothing and such. The scent of the prod is very honey-ish and yummy, and I have noticed a difference in the lines on my forehead after only a few days. I'm a very vain creature, so now find myself staring lovingly at my newly-radiant skin in the mirror all day while envisioning myself as the next princess. FYI Harry (or Hazza as you will be lovingly referred to by wifey-to-be-me), I'm single. - Kelly

Olive Leaf Extract

Going into the winter, this is the one product that’s a constant feature on my desk. I discovered the miracle liquid about a year ago and it’s been a true game-changer to my general health ever since. Every time I get a scratchy throat, stuffy nose or even am just feeling a bit low on energy, it’s my instant fix. Giving you a powerful dose of antioxidants that comes from an impressive same day harvest-to-bottle process, this is the one potion that every beauty routine needs daily. - Nat

The True:Home natural wax candle is a quality candle on the market. The thick cardboard box screams luxury, making the product an ideal gift. Once you open the lid to the box, it’s the candle’s fragrance that really blows you away. I received the True:Home Tuscan Blood Orange and Pomelo Fruit fragrance at bdHQ, and it is TO DIE FOR. The fragrance is the perfect blend of sweet and fruity. It’s the perfect daytime blend to diffuse throughout your home and it fills the room with a pleasant flavour that’s not at all overpowering. - Liz

Elkie

The first thing I noticed about the Elkie straightener was the beautiful packaging - equipped with a stand that suctions to surfaces and a hook to coil the power cord. The straightener has a button to adjust the temperature, which is perfect for people who find their hair inclined to get singed by extremely hot hair tools. On the flip side, my hair requires the hottest temperature setting to get a smooth finish, so I appreciated being able to turn the heat right up. I found the Elkie a great tool to get super straight hair or bouncy curls without causing any additional frizz. I would definitely use it again! - Whitney

This colour correction cream features three pigments that allow for various skin conditions to be covered. An apricot pigment targets skin fatigue, a green pigment targets redness, and a white pigment targets white spots. I have a little bit of rosacea, so using this has really decreased the redness coming forward in my skin. White tea extract also acts as an energising property. The cream features sun protection of SPF 15 and is available in four shades - I used Beige Rose. The 123 Perfect CC Cream hydrated my skin while also concealing, plus lasted for 24 hours. - Maddie