The BD team get trialling on a range of products covering everything from make-up to body to hair.
Australis Cream Contour Kit
What do I know about contouring? If I’m going to be honest, nothing other than its connection to the Kardashian Klan and the billion contour-related memes on the internet. I’ve been late to the contour party, largely out of fear that doing it myself will leave my face looking closer to Picasso than Kim, Khloe or Kylie. Thankfully I can bid my fear bye bye with the Australis AC ON TOUR Highlighting and Contouring Kit steps in. The six-shade palette is accompanied by a step-by-step guide to application to help you choose the right shade and sculpt those cheekbones like a pro. - Yelena
Philips HP8372 MoistureProtect Straightener
I honestly can’t remember what the world did to style their hair before the invention of the straightener. I absolutely love using it to change my hairstyle depending on how I’m feeling on any given day. However, as I have fine, dry hair, I’m always afraid I’m going to roast my locks and damage them beyond repair. Enter the Philips HP8372 MoistureProtect Straightener. This versatile hair tool is not like any other straightener that I’ve ever used. It actually monitors the hair’s moisture 30 times per second and will adjust the temperature accordingly, which means I can sit back and relax as the straightener styles my hair and protects it at the same time. Another plus is that, thanks to its curved shape, it’s perfect for creating curls too, so I’m definitely set for this summer’s social scene. What a gem! - Laura
Lush Lip Scrub
Call me vain, but I love my lips. I line them and colour them multiple times everyday. I once read in an article that Angelina Jolie exfoliates her lips with the bristles of her toothbrush at the start and end of each day, so believing that I have lips that rival hers, I’ve adopted her beauty tip. That worked well, until I realised that brushing harder didn’t mean better results. But I discovered the solution after attending LUSH’s Christmas Showcase and had my world rocked by their Santa Lip Scrub. The scrub is all natural and extremely gentle in buffing and preparing my lips for product application. Containing caster sugar, dates and cherries to create a delightfully-edible cola-flavoured little pot of goodness, I found my lips felt smooth, supple and smoochable after using it! - Sophia
ecostore Coconut & Vanilla Body Wash
My skin reacts quite badly to products with sodium laureth sulphate (SLS) in the formula, the ingredient can be drying on my skin. If I’ve used a body wash with it, no matter how luxe and nourishing my cream afterwards is, my skin is left feeling dry. It can sometimes be hard finding a body wash without SLS in it that isn’t too $$, which is why I’m loving the ecostore Coconut & Vanilla Body Wash. Suitable for all skin types, the light, plant-based formulation is free from SLS, cocomidopropyl betaine, cocamide DEA/MEA, synthetic dyes and perfumes. It smells like a holiday, is super nourishing AND costs less than lunch! - Kelly
KEVIN.MURPHY PLUMPING.RINSE and PLUMPING.WASH
Alongside running out of chocolate and wine, an ongoing fear in my life may have to be flat hair. But KEVIN.MURPHY’s PLUMPING.RINSE and PLUMPING.WASH is making sure that my concerns about dull, lank locks are unfounded. The pretty in pink couple (that look just damn adorable in your bathroom as an added bonus) promises to densify your hair. Rice protein, shea butter, and a handful of nutrient-rich amino acids work as a powerhouse to moisturise dry follicles and help to better protect them from the possibility of hair loss. While this pic doesn’t accurately show the magic of this product as I had a keratin treatment last night, I’m excited to use this power couple again come Saturday night - watch out weekend! - Sarah
