Review: Sudocrem Moisturising and Sunscreen Mousses

I'll be up-front and tell you - I like Sudocrem, it is the nappy cream of choice in this house and in fact the kids call it Mummy's magic cream as it is used for all skin aliments, grazes and rashes.  If I am not sure what is wrong with one of the kids then Sudocrem is the way to go, as I know that it won't cause any harm.  But 9 times out of 10 the kids wake up the next morning after using it and whatever was wrong is either healed or well on the way to being better.

When I heard that Sudocrem had two new products on the market I was eager to test them out with the kids and I can happily tell you, they are good.

The first one we tried was the kids and babies moisturising mousse.  This retails at £8.99 for a 150ml can of mousse and you really do only need a small amount. A golf ball sized ball of mousse was able to do the full bodies of both my 5 year old twins after the bath and they loved the fun of rubbing it in themselves.

Straight after their skin was slightly tacky but the mousse soon dried in and it really does feel as if the skin is smoother to the touch.  There is no smell to the mousse, making it perfect for young children and babies.  There are also no colours, fragrances, parabens or other preservatives. The formulation of the mousse is gentle and hypoallergenic which is great for us as Miss E can suffer with eczema at times.

The Mousse contains ProDerm® technology, which forms a highly effective moisturising and protective layer just below the surface of the skin.

Next up we tried out the Sudocrem sunscreen mousse, which is SPF 50 with a UVA 4* rating, just perfect as all my kids are fair skinned and thus it is important for us to use high factor protection. I normally find with high factor creams that they are thicker and more sticky and thus a  bit of a pain to apply to the kids.  Not so with this mousse, it is still light and fluffy and goes on well, it gives good coverage and dries in fast.

As with the moisturising mousse it is 'nasties' free and has the ProDerm® technology too. The instructions advised me to reapply 2 or 3 times during the day and to especially reapply after swimming or towel drying.  I used it on a 31 degree day out at the kids farm and none of the children had any sign of prolonged exposure to the sun when I showered them that night, so I consider that a big success.

The sunscreen mouse again comes in a 150ml can and it retails for £14.99, which is pretty comparable with other high factor sunscreens. I think the moisturing mouse is a tad expensive at £8.99 a can but it is really nice and I would be tempted if I saw it on special one day.

Both products can be bought from Boots or other good retailers.

Centre Parcs Competition with Sudocrem's Bruce the Moose

Also, I just thought I would make you aware too, Sudocrem have a fun competition running over the summer which could lead to you winning a £1000 Centre Parcs family break. Sounds good, yes? 

Take a peek at their Facebook page, like it and then Click on the 'Bruce on Tour application', register your details and complete the sentence “I am going to take Bruce The Sudocrem Moose to.....”.  Make it fun, make it original, and you could be one of the lucky 100 who will receive a Bruce the Mousse toy. Close date for this first stage is 13th August 2012.

If you are lucky enough to be one of the 100 selected to receive a Bruce the Moose, you then need to take Bruce with you on your travels and upload a funny, inspiring, entertaining (delete as appropriate) picture to their facebook page. A shortlist of 5 will be selected and then 1 lucky winner will gain the Centre Parcs holiday and the 4 runners up will receive a family day pass to Chessington World of Adventures. Close date for this stage is 19th September 2012.

Go on then, what are you waiting for....  go and join in!


Disclosure:  I received the two mousses for the purposes of this review, I have not been instructed what to write and I remain honest.

Review of Nip & Fab Tummy Fix

I see the words Tummy Fix and I think yes please, but the type I am after is sadly not available in a tube!  Given the size of my tummy and my lack of body vanity I decided that it would be better to offer my tube of Nip & Fab Tummy Fix to my friend Fiona to trial and review for me.....  so over to Fiona.

Nip & Fab describe their products as instant beauty fixes made simple, which sounds good.  The Tummy Fix 'Ab' sculpting gel is sold as a product that will help to firm the appearance of the abdominal area and reduce girth.  I had my last baby about 2 years ago and whilst I have lost the baby weight and been exercising I have never yet been able to get my tummy back to pre-baby shape, so I was really pleased that Michelle offered me this product to trial.

I have now been using the Tummy Fix gel twice a day for two weeks and I have to say I am pleased with the results. The slight sagginess that I have suffered with since my pregnancies has visibly lifted and tightened in just this short amount of time.  I might even think about wearing a bikini later on this year if my tummy continues to firm up. I do not think there has been a reduction in girth but as a size 10 this was not my aim anyway, I just wanted a tighter tum again and I have got definite signs of this happening.

There has been much meda-hype about the Nip & Fab Tummy Fix and Boots even sold out last year when it was launched. The 100ml retails for £19.25 and I think that is good value and I will continue to use it as my confidence has been boasted in the tummy area.

Apparently this miraculous difference is caused by a substance called Armashape which will sculpt and promote elasticity, here is what they say about it -

“a highly effective combination of fat burning actives to refine body contours such as waist, thighs, buttocks, and hips. The active substances are caffeine and synephrine. Both ingredients activate the breakdown of lipids in fat cells of the adipose tissue (body fat).“

Also included is bitter orange to smooth and firm and Lecithin to soften and hydrate.  It is pretty impressive stuff!  The Nip & Fab range also includes some other products I might just have to check out now, such as Leg Fix and Bust Fix Plumping Treatment, now doesn't that sounds irresistible?

This is a review and that means Michelle was sent the Nip & Fab Tummy Fix gel free of charge for the purpose of writing this review post.  No-one instructed us what to write and this is an honest opinion.

Meaningful Beauty Skin Care Review & Giveaway

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to trial and review a set of facial skincare products from the Meaningful Beauty range by Cindy Crawford, Yes that Cindy Crawford!  Now we all know she looks amazing, she will be 45 in 2 days and looks like this with no make up

and I am 37 and look like this without mine

OK, in turns of skin I am actually quite lucky, as someone who has never (yes I really mean never, I know I am committing a cardinal sin) used any kind of moisturiser of skin care regime I am doing well but look at those bags and when I finally do lose some weight then who knows how saggy and liney my skin may be.  So now is the time to start using some products and see if I can delay nature's course just a little bit.

I have been using the Meaningful beauty products for about 3 weeks now and I really like them.  Not only is the packaging simplistic but elegant the actual smell and feel of the products is really lovely.  I saw the small sizes (mine is a trial kit) and I thought they would last just a few days but I am 3 weeks in and have hardly used any product at all, a small amount certainly does the job and seems to go a long way.

Skin Softening Cleanser - is fragrance free and comes in a superb container which means there are no spills or messy edges. It feels like silk on the skin and once applied and gently massaged in, you wash it off with a face cloth.  I normally use wipes to remove my make up and this did a far superior job.  One night I even did my normal with the wipe and then used the cleanser after and I could still see it has removed extra grime, so it results in a very fresh and clean face.

Daily Moisturise SPF 8 - This light but creamy moisturiser was lovely, as mentioned a small amount goes a long way. It did not feel too heavy on my skin and I was able to apply my make up practically immediately as it was not wet or sticky. My skin definitely had a smoother and less liney appearance after using this for a couple of weeks.  I also like the fact there is a built in SPF, you know, in case the UK ever does receive any sun!

Eye Creme - I have used this a few times but to be honest I forget! I do not know if it has made a difference or not. I tell you what I was pleased with, I did get a bit in my eye on one day and it did not sting at all, so it is nice to know the products are gentle.

Facial Masque -  I love the smell of this and could happily use it every day, however it just recommended for twice a week, so being a good girl that is what I did.  After this masque my face felt really tight and fresh, I could definitely see after using it the first couple of times that my skin started to expel all the bad bits as the spots come and went but now it is a case of maintaining rather than exfoliating.

I think I have done well for a novice, trying out these four products and sticking to my regime using them every day.  I will definitely stick with this now and when my products run out I can buy some more from the Meaningful Beauty website. The products range between £13.99 for a 50ml facial masque to £17.99 for a 30ml Moisturiser.  Considering the small amount you need I am happy to pay that price.

There are other products in the range such as Night Fluide (moisturiser), Glowing serum, Decollete and neck creme and Pore refining toner but I did not trial these out.

Giveaway

So you have read the review, are you now interested to try some products for yourself?  Yes, great I have a giveaway for you!

One lucky winner will receive a 50ml Facial Masque worth £13.99 and also a 14g Decollete and neck creme, 5ml Glowing serum and 15ml Night Fluide.


To Enter

• Subscribe to this blog by google friends, email or RSS - all the widgets are on the right.
• If you would like a second entry, then please do like my facebook page! and leave a comment to tell me.
• For a final entry (max of 3) you can tweet '#Win Meaningful Beauty Products from @michelletwinmum 's #giveaway http://tinyurl.com/5raehno'

Terms and Conditions

• The giveaway will close at 12 noon Saturday 5 March 2011
• The winner will be contacted within 3 days of this giveaway closing
• The giveaway is open to those in the UK and Ireland
• The winner will be chosen by random number generator
• There is no cash or prize alternative
• Your Facial Masque will be sent direct from the PR, the other products will come direct from me.

Good Luck!

This is a review, I was provided with a Meaningful Beauty trial kit for free for the purposes of undertaking this review.  This review is honest and I was not instructed what to write or how to write this review.

Congratulations to @ericahughes.  You are the lucky winner.  Please email or DM me on twitter your postal address.  Thanks, Mich x