A little BALANCE

I've heard mami talk about "botox' and something about people sticking needles into their face?!

OUUUUUCHHHHHHH! Why would anyone want to do that? I've had needles stuck into my arms and legs and let me tell you, IT HURTS!

I realise now it's a grown up thing because I've never heard any of my friends talk about it.

Anyway, I'm telling you this because mami was sent a new beauty range to try called BALANCE that helps get rid of the lines on her face and they call it "botox in a bottle" minus the needles of course. 

One of the products from the range.

This one has snake venom in it!

 

I sat down with mami and here's what she had to say about it:

Mami, tell me what you have been trying?

It's a range of face creams and serums called BALANCE. Like you said it has been referred to as "botox in a bottle" and it helps gives us adults younger looking skin.

Is it true people stick needles in their faces? 

Yes, they do. But this helps with wrinkles that adults get and helps smooth them out. You don't have any, so don't worry.

Oh good! So what is BALANCE made with?

Okay, don't be scared, but the Wrinkle Serum, which is my favourite has snake-like venom that helps reduce the lines on the face.

What? SNAKES?? Oh mami, what are you doing?

Ha ha, don't worry mi amor, it's okay. It is not really a snake. It is only a little bit but helps us mamas look nicer.

OK phewww! You scared me a little bit. So, then what do you think of it all?

It is actually very affordable!  I was impressed with the price because you can get the entire range for £29.99

(that includes the wrinkle serum, the wrinkle filler, the day cream, the night cream, and eye cream).

It comes with a routine to follow and if you are not happy they offer a 60 day guarantee. I have only been using it a short time, but they feel good and the skin feels firmer.

So you do have lines and wrinkles on your face?

Ummmm, well, yes I do. Quite a few. But don't tell everyone that. That's between you and me, off the record. Sometimes mami's need a little bit of help, that's all.

Ok mami, I won't (he he). So where can people buy the snake stuff that helps the lines on your face?

Well, you have to order it online through their website http://www.balancecosmetics.co.uk/. I have to say I am very happy with products so far and I am going to continue to use them. I even recommend it to abuelita (She really needs it!)

Well there you have it! I've known mami to do and try some crazy things in her life, but this has got to be one of the strangest.

But I still do love her.

Ready, set, ARBONNE

I told you mami and I had lots of gifts this month. In two weeks we have had 3 competitions and we are not stopping yet!

This week, mami is giving away an Arbonne RE9 Advanced travel set worth £115!

When mami was asked to review Arbonne's pure Swiss botanical skincare range by Diane Ellis who is a Personal Stylist and Independent Consultant with Arbonne she of course took the task very seriously. She is a pro after all.

So sit back and check out the video to see what mami thinks of Arbonne and make sure to follow the rules to win.



You can also pop over to http://www.dianeellis.co.uk/ and click on "Diane Recommends" to obtain a 20% discount on all products. You can also email diane@dianeellis.co.uk for more info on the amazing Arbonne range. You won't be sorry!

And if you are a man like me, and you don't really care much for this stuff, why not read about my day at the Discover Dogs Show? But I do have a Baby Arbonne giveaway coming soon, so stay tuned!

Competition closes on Friday the 3rd of December

(You must do all 4 to be eligible, UK only)

1. Follow our blog on Google Connect or RSS
2. Follow mami on twitter @verybusymama
3. Follow Diane Ellis on twitter @dianeellisstyle
4. Answer mami's question in the video
5. Leave a comment with your answer and tell us you have done 1-3

Extra: You can tweet:

I entered to win Arbonne Skincare Travel Set with @verybusymama @dianeellisstyle and you can too http://bit.ly/cnHpQp

¡Buena suerte!

Congratulations to @kahanka

Mami tried it! Lubatti Dreamy Night Cream

Clearly I am not the expert when it comes to the stuff mami puts on her face. The only creams I know are nappy creams and that slimy baby cream mami sometimes rubs on my arms and legs. Yuck! I don't like it at all!

So when Lubatti contacted me about mami trying out some of their products, I thought "Why not? Mami deserves it and she loves that stuff".

And she really does. I have seen first hand how she paints her face in the mornings and although I am asleep at night, daddy has told me all about her night time "routine".

It involves taking off the colours from her face and lots of cream! Come to think of it, I have never seen daddy do any of this, so I won't either.

I sat down with mami and she told me what she thought about the Lubatti Mango and Avocado Dreamy Night Cream  (two of my favourite foods by the way!)

Hola mami! Tell my readers a little bit about Lubatti Skincare

Hola mi amor. Well, Lubatti Skincare Collection is an exclusive range of luxury skincare products by Tracey Malone, who is Jo Malone's sister. You may not understand it all, but don't worry, all your mummy friends will!

What stuff have you been putting on your face?

The "stuff" you refer to is the Mango and Avocado Dreamy Night Cream. And let me just say, it really is dreamy. It makes your face feel soft and silky and gives it a tighter feel. Very important!

How is it different from the other stuff you use?
Well, for starters it is good for all skin types. I have sensitive skin and it has not irritated or made it itcty. Secondly, it is a thick but smooth moisturiser - many other creams tend to stay on surface of the skin and dry too quickly.

What are the special ingredients?
It has avocado oil which is naturally high in vitamins and helps soften your skin. Then there is mango fruit juice which has lots of vitamins and will leave the skin soft and silky smooth. And shea butter, which is also an excellent moisturiser for the skin. I know this may sound yummy, but you can't eat this cream.

Anything else you want mums to know?
It is priced higher than your average moisturiser, but that is because it is a luxury item. Everyone needs a little luxury in their lives and this one is just perfect! I love how smooth my skin feels and the smell is not overpowering like other lotions and creams. It is very subtle and delicate - it is just right.

What do you recommend then?
I suggest mamas add Lubatti to their Birthday and Christmas list. They definitely won't be sorry, and there is an entire range of luxurious skincare and gift sets. It really does make you feel like a VIP Mama! I have some other products I am using too, but I will tell you more about them next week.

So there you have it, mami and her creams. Her face really does smell nice - I should know she is always smothering me in kisses!

I will be back next week when we talk Sparkling Eye Gel. This should be interesting!