radox citrus shower gels

Radox recently set a blogger challenge with the theme of moments that uplift, energise and revive you to coincide with their new launch of zesty shower gels. I love blogger challenges as you all probably know by now, not the ones that have loads of terms and are only after the free advertising but the ones where brands really try to engage bloggers and get them to put their thinking caps on. I always think they make for the most interesting blog posts and so here we have my latest attempt. I took a trip to the Norfolk broads recently and whilst I was planning what to pack I realised what could ever be a more reviving experience than splashing your feet in the water after a long day on a boat in humid weather so took along the new shower gels for the trip. I also set up a jug of citrus fruit infused iced water and made friends with a swan who very kindly posed perfectly behind the shower gels, if all of that doesn't show of a zesty moment I don't know what does!

The shower gels are all certainly zesty indeed and are sure to awaken any morning zombie and to kickstart your day, the Revive (mandarin & lemongrass) and Uplifting (pink grapefruit & basil) versions are both I enjoy using but I'm not so keen on the scent of Energise (key lime & peppermint) but I think it will prove most popular for Men.

All of the Radox citrus shower gels are currently reduced to just £1 each on the Boots website.

radox fresh and fruity shower gels

I always get excited by new launches from Radox, even though they aren't a luxury brand I love to try out what's new. Today's post gives a little insight into their new Fresh & Fruity range, consisting of two shower creams and one shower gel. My personal favourite of the range is Cherry Blast but I do recommend getting your hands on the whole range as they are a bargain at just £1.99 each.

BERRY BURST 

"If you live life in the fast lane why not indulge in Berry Burst: Scrub up in your shower with this sumptuous shower gel containing berries and milk. It's bursting full of energy so you will be feeling fully charged and ready to face the day with a spring in your step."

COCONUT KISS

"For girls who like to chill and un-wind why not try Coconut Kiss: Why stop dreaming when you get out of bed in the morning? This blissful shower gel containing coconut and milk has a deliciously Caribbean scent that will allow you to calmly daydream into your very own world of paradise with super soft skin."

CHERRY BLAST

"For girly girls who like to feel gorgeous all day long then use Cherry Blast: This cherry-licious shower gel containing juicy cherries, milk and citrus oils has a sweet, tantalizing fragrance that will invigorate your senses and energize you in the morning as well as leaving your skin feeling soft and smooth so you can feel gorgeous whatever the day throws at you."

RADOX FRESH AND FRUITY SHOWER GEL - £1.99

radox spa range

I went along to a PR event recently and was shown the new Spa range by Radox. I was told how they have gone for a luxury feel with the range but still kept the prices really affordable. With the cold weather I think it's the perfect time to stock up on some relaxing bubble baths especially at £2.21 a go.

Soothe Bath Soak

''This delicate blend of milk, natural fig and delicate neroli oil will caress your skin, leaving you feeling completely soothed as you sit back and relax in your bath.''

Rejuvenate Bath Soak

''Contains jasmine to revive your weary mind, while green tea and orange oil combines to leave your skin feeling soft and completely rejuvenated.''

Condition Bath Soak

''This luxuriously thick and rich conditioning bath soak contains a blend of honey, milk and almond oil, leaving your body feeling soft, conditioned and completely comforted, perfect for a long weekend unwind.''

Radiant Shower Scrub

''The silky blend of scrub particles, caring fig extract and delicate neroli oil will lift and remove dull skin cells and leave you feeling soft, silky and radiant.''

Enrich Shower Cream

''The exotic blend of coconut oil, hibiscus and frangipani flowers will leave your skin feeling pampered and completely nourished from top to toe.''

Condition Shower Cream

''The blend of honey, milk and almond oil develops into a thick and creamy lather, leaving your skin feeling soft, smooth and completely conditioned.

Purify Shower Cream

''Expertly blended with white clay, milk and lavandin oil to effectively cleanse and remove impurities,  leaving your skin fresh and glowing like you've just walked out of a Spa!''

Overall I'd say that you should definitely try a few of the products out, they all smell amazing and work really well and at the cheap price of £2.21 you can't go wrong. Radox Spa range is available to purchase nationwide in Tesco, Sainsbury's and selected supermarkets with a RRP of £2.21 for both the shower and bath range.

summer favourites

Over the Summer I've found lots of great products perfect for the hot weather (cough) and I thought I'd share them all with you guys. I've done a fair few mini reviews down below so as not to clog the post up too much I just briefly mentioned most products.

Radox Hand Gel - £1.35, Transformulas Teeth Whitening Pen - £29.99, Environ Mositurising Toner, Sun Shots - £9.95 Ciate Cuticle Oil £10, Acqua D'alfresco Anti-Bug Bite Fragrance - £30 (pack of 4), Muard Pomegranate Lip Protector - £12.00, Optrex Eyedew Dazzling Eye Drops - £4.49, Thalgo Energizing Cream - £33.20, Avene Eau Thermale Protection Spray - £15.98, Liz Earle Foot Spritzer - £7.50.

Summer isn't the same without a bright lipstick or two and over the years I've found a load of favourites that I even wear to the beach on holiday.

Mac Impassioned - Nars Heat Wave - Mac St Germain - Mac Show Orchid - Illamasqua Blaze - Mac Morange
 

Nars multiples are a must have for Summer in my opinion, the give your cheeks a lovely glow that goes perfect with a tan. Given they are a tad pricey but on average a stick will last you about 5 years so definitely a great investment.

Nars Tuomota Multiple and Nars Orgasm Multiple - £29.00

If you aren't a fan of cream blush products then the Rituals Sunglow compacts are a perfect alternative for a hint of shimmer, and the bronze colour will take you through to Autumn with the warm shades of coral.

Sunglow Bronze and Sunglow Pink - £22.90

Tinted moisturisers are also a must as no one wants to be faffing around with foundation in hot weather. If you are after great coverage then the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer is perfect for that but to give your skin a quick glow then Ahava light foundation or Witch anti-blemish tinted moisturiser are also great options.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser - £33, Ahava Light Foundation - £18.75, Witch Tinted Moisturiser - £5.99

I've also been loving the new Nars Illumintaors for the past few months patted onto my cheeks in the daytime. Click here for an in depth review.

Nars Laguna & Copacabana Illuminator - £21.50 each

A good moisturiser is another essential in the Summer months as the sunshine can really dry out your skin but equally you don't want anything too heavy on making it feel greasy. On my holiday in Greece I used the Thalgo Energizing Cream every day and swear by it. The cream is lightweight and sinks straight into the skin and has a lovely refreshing scent. Up to +52% hydration one hour after application, sounds good to me!

Thalgo Energizing Cream - £33.20

Obviously you can't go on holiday without sun cream and I personally never go lower than a factor 20 to protect my skin properly. Sun shots are a great idea if you are going away on any trips while abroad or to pop in your handbag on a hot day in England, a lot easier than carrying a big bottle around with you.

Sun shots - £9.95

Hair wise I always find my hair goes frizzy and can be such a pain to maintain in the hot months, Fekkai Silky Straight Serum is absolutely amazing for that problem and doesn't feel like the usual sticky serums as it's high quality it sinks straight into my hair. The Beach Waves spray also by Fekkai creates beautiful beachy waves, but unfortunately they both come with a hefty price tag. At the other end of the price scale there is Batiste Dry Shampoo which I'm sure you've all tried and know about but I found it great after a day at the beach to refresh my hair.

Fekkai Beach Waves - £20, Fekkai Silky Straight Serum - £20, Batiste Mini Dry Shampoo - £1.25

While keeping my suitcase weight in mind I decided to take the Orly mini polishes with me as the size makes them ideal for travelling. They launched in larger Boots stores not long ago now and come in loads of different shades including bright Summer colours.

Orly Mini Polishes - £5 from Boots

And finally after that essay of a blog post last but not least is Strobe Cream by Mac. If I could recommend that you get one thing for beautiful glowing skin then it would definitely be this product. You can either mix it with foundation to create a tinted moisturiser or just apply it straight to your cheek bones. The forumla also comes in a liquid version if you like to steer away from cream products.

Mac Strobe Cream - £12

Hope you're all loving the gorgeous weather xo