Review: Tesco Vitamin E skincare range

This is just a really simple review on some products I'm currently using from the Tesco Vitamin E range. I ordered the wipes in with our online shop as i was running low, most of the branded wipes seem to bring me out in spots so i thought I'd try these. After using them i was impressed and so purchased the moisturising lotion and face scrub to try out.

I've done some mini reviews in case anyone else would like to try them out.

Tesco say 'this range has been enriched with Vitamin E for its antioxident, protecting and conditioning properties to care for your skin.'

Face wipes
+ Total bargain, 25 wipes in a pack for 48p.
+ Nice sized wipes, not too huge or small.
+ Gets lots of dirt off(does anyone else find it satisfying seeing how much dirt comes off?!)
+ Smell fresh and clean.
+ Pack stays sealed when you close it properly so the wipes don't dry out.
+ Skin feels clean after use and they don't dry my skin out or leave me greasy.

- Packaging is very basic.
- They don't remove very heavy eye make up(I've never found a wipe that does remove it all though)

Moisturising lotion
+ Another bargain 72p for 150ml.
+ Very light cream which is good for my oily t-zone.
+ A little goes a long way!
+ Sinks in quickly leaving soft skin.
+ A good base for make up.

- Probably to light for those with drier skin or as the weather gets colder/windier.
- No SPF
- No pretty packaging.

Face scrub
+ You guessed it, another bargain! 60p for 150ml.
+ Not too harsh.
+ I used with my scrublet to work into my skin and it was perfect for this.

- I found it a bit runny.
- Not as scrubby as i would like, was ok with my scrublet but probably not on its own.
- Again no pretty packaging.

Overall i'm happy with what i tried and for the prices you aren't losing anything if you don't like them.

The range has quite a few products apart from the ones I've tried they also do a facial wash, cleanser, toner, night cream, eye make up remover and hand cream all for less then £1. I think i might try the night cream and will be stocking up on the wipes for when baby is here for speed and ease!

In my dreams...

Nicholas Kirkwood Platform heels £585 from Browns

I love Kirkwood shoes, they are quirky, fun and sexy.

The purple colour of these is gorgeous.

xxx

Bump update

I can't remember the last bump photo that i posted so i've put my last 3 on this post. I'm soo huge now, i can't wait to get this baby out!

I've had a love/hate relationship with pregnancy, hated the sickness at the start, loved the middle part but now i'm near the end i'm so uncomfortable and tire so easily! I'm 34 weeks now, so 6 weeks to go. Everyone keeps saying they think he'll be earlier as he's measuring big and i've had some signs that labour is impending! I'd be happy for him to be come in about 3 weeks when he is officially all cooked and ready for the world.

I tried my pre pregnancy jeans(yes i do own one pair of jeans!) on last week and i can still get them on and done up underneath my bump so that pleased me! Anyway enough waffling heres the photos.

32 weeks

33 weeks

34 weeks- i look sooo huge here!

Hope everyone had a fab weekend xxx

Outfit, 2 nails of the day and a thank you!

Bit of a catch up post really.

Firstly a quick outfit post.

Cranberry velvet dress-Primark, Black opaques, Black and cream pumps-La Redoute

Pearl initial bracelet-Topshop

2 nails of the day next!

Firstly Chanel's Rose Insolent so pretty, will be gorgeous come Spring/Summer

and Models Own Grace Green, i looooooooooooove this, perfect for the Autumn weather

Finally, i would like to say a massive thank you to the lovely Eleanor from Pretty Much Penniless who sent me these gorgeous dolls. They are too cute.
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Normal service is resumed

Yay i have fully up and running internet again. Its funny how muich you miss something when its not there.

I don't have much news to report really, still very much pregnant! Phil is out tonight on what will probably be his last big night out before baby is born so i'm home watching Strictly and X Factor enjoying the delights of practice contractions.

Its my mums 60th birthday today, its strange when your parents get to big milestones. I never think of her as being a whole 60 years old! She is one stylish mummy! I got her a gorgeous bracelet and embarrassed her in public by presenting her with this subtle balloon.

I've been buying a few bits this week. I got this gorgeous lambswool/angora mix dress from Oasis, i love it, leopard print is my favourite, i can wear it now and after bumpy is here due to the shape.

Also grabbed a few boring bits from Boots

Had a mini Lush haul

Got this gorgeous Models Own polish in Grace Green, i've wanting a Khaki nail polish so thats one thing off my wishlist!
Then i popped into town this week and got these newbies to my collection for £5. I love the bows and they have lovely chunky heels.

I've got a few posts lined up for this week to make up for my time away. Look of for nails of the day, outfits of the day and a skincare review. I've also got some updated bump photos, i don't think i can get much bigger without bursting now!

Ohhh i'm sooo looking forward to reasing through everyones blogs now! xxxx

Recipe- Italian Rice with Chickem

I thought i'd do a quick post with this recipe as its mine and Phils current favourite. Its really easy and tastes gorgeous. This makes enough for 2 generous portions.

You'll need
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets diced
1 red onion , cut into 8 wedges or smaller if you prefer
1 garlic clove chopped
100g long grain rice
400g chopped tomatoes
300ml chicken stock

Turn your oven on to heat up at 200C

Heat the oil in a large pan, add your chicken and cook for a few minutes until it goes golden, then remove it from the pan and set aside(i just pop it onto a plate)

Add the onions into the pan and cook for a few minutes until it starts to brown and then add in the garlic and cook for a further minute. Now add and stir in the rice, the tomatoes, the chicken stock and the chicken that had been set aside.

Now turn the heat up and bring the pan to the boil. Now transfer to an ovenproof dish, pop into the oven for 20 minutes uncovered.

Season to taste before you serve.

If you like you can add chopped peppers into this recipe by adding them at the same time as the onions, they'd make it lovely and bright but sadly Phil doesn't like peppers so i forgo them!

Sorry sorry sorry

I'm being a bad blogger! I'm in the middle of changing Internet Providers and its not going smoothly, i'll be back in a few days xx

Nail of the day

I love deep dark colours as the weather changes.

Revlons Plum Nights was in loads of magazines last year and i was lucky enough to be able to find it in a local Boots.

For some reason i can't leave comments on peoples blogs, i had this before and it worked again after a few days so hopefully it will this time!

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Make up storage

I decided to have a massive clear out of my make up box this week, ts still full but i did throw loads away, honestly!

Before putting away

And.... after! I love my make up box, its one of the most handy things i've ever bought

MAC shadows(2 deep) Barry M dusts and my most used lippies

Mascaras and liquid liners, pencil liners, more eyeshadows that get used regularly and my favourite lipglosses(yes i love Chanel lipgloss!)

Other make up thats not used much, then my brushes, then at the bottom, concealers, foundations, blushers etc
I noticed that alot of the things i threw out were Avon products that i'd ordered and never ended up using or didn't get on with. I like Avon for certain things but think i'll refrain from their make up for now!
xx

A couple of buys

You may have noticed i've not been buying much for myself lately, babies are bloody expensive! Its actually been really good for me and i've been getting much more wear out of the things i have already.

On Friday i went to Leeds(and got soaked) to get some last bits for my hospital bag and also a present for a secret stork i am taking part in on a baby site. While there i managed to pick up a couple of small bits for me!

I love this hat, its soooo me, i put it on straight away a you can tell by the rain on it!

The bow has little pearls on it
I also treated myself to a nail polish, its a new one from Chanel called Rose Insolent

Its not as bright at it looks here, watch out for a nail of the day with it soon!

Lastly i got this fab heart shaped silicon baking tin, i can't wait to use it.

I had my most recent midwife appointment on Friday, everything is good, but bump is measuring between 3 and 4 weeks bigger then average! He's either going to be early or huge!!

Hope you've all been having fab weekends xx