Today’s Saturday Samples are a quick look at Estee Lauder’s new BB Crème and Nicky Clarke’s Volume Shampoo and Conditioner
Estee Lauder BB Crème SPF35
You have probably seen reviews of this already on other blogs so I will keep this fairly brief.
This
is the newest offering to the array of BB creams available within the
UK market and at £32, it is one of the most expensive too. As I am sure
you are aware, BB creams are meant to provide a halfway house between a
tinted moisturiser and a foundation. They generally give a light-medium
coverage, moisturising properties and include an SPF as standard.
Estee
Lauder’s BB Crème is only available in two shades, light and medium and
the light is not particularly light so those with a fair skin may find
it too dark. I found it quite thick to spread, especially
over my dry areas of skin. I would say it gives a fairly light coverage
though as it sheers out quite a bit. It also smells fairly strongly of
watermelons which is fine if they are to your liking but it is rather
pungent if you are not a huge fan!
Quick Verdict
Its
good to see BB Creams becoming more widely spread within the UK and I
have no doubt that there will be many people who find this works
fabulously for them. For me, it is a little too thick and unforgiving
on my combination skin, especially my dry patches. The price for a
full-sized tube is also way too high, comparable with a high-end
foundation.
Nicky Clarke Volume Shampoo and Conditioner
As someone with fine, coloured hair, I am always looking to add more volume to my locks and I don't always feel like tipping my head upside down at 6am whilst using the hairdryer in order to achieve volume!
This shampoo and conditioner are fairly lightweight to use, and leave my hair feeling clean and easy to manage without any flyaways. I managed to get 4 washes out of these sachets (I had two each of the shampoo and conditioner) so I felt as though I gave them a fairly good test over the past week. Whilst I didn't see any major volume improvement, my hair didn't feel limp either, so I felt this did a reasonably good job.
Quick Verdict
If you have fine hair, this shampoo and conditioner are a good option to try. They will not give you major volume (only a good blow-dry and / or some heavy-duty volumising products can achieve this) but they will stop your hair looking lank and give some much-needed body.
Have you tried either of these products?
Have you tried any good BB creams?
