I was extremely excited yesterday when I received a Boots Smooth Skin iPulse which had been sent for me to review.I am more than happy to shave my legs but my bikini line is another matter altogether. I can wax it myself but it is so time consuming and there is no way I can deal with getting my loolaa out to be waxed in public- no ta!
For anyone who hasn’t heard of Boots Smooth Skin or iPulse, it’s basically a system which uses an intense light to deliver heat down the hair shaft to destroy the follicle and stop the hair growing any more. It says you will get “permanent hair reduction” after 6-12 weeks of weekly use. IPL works best on fair skin with dark hair because the heat is absorbed by pigment and melanin (it’ll burn darker skin). The hair needs to be shaved or trimmed immediately before treatment to increase the chance of the heat reaching the hair follicle and you also need to slather on a thick layer of the gel on any areas where you will be using the machine, presumably to prevent burning. You use the system once a week for 6-12 weeks and basically stop when the hair has gone. I tried it for the first time on my bikini line yesterday and it was pretty quick and simple, layer of gel, switch it on, zap each section once, switch off and rinse, job done!
So I will be keeping you girlies update on whether this actually works. Matt wants me to remove his back hair as well so I will try and take some before and after shots. Nobody tell Matt’s builder mates or I am sure that he will have a few choice nicknames on site lol!
Next I found a new shop (ooo) Oliver Bonas has opened recently in St James’ in London so I popped in and picked up a few bits.
This Gorgeous Belt was only £15
Butterfly tealights set of 6 only £3.49
Oliver Bonas was choc full of trinkets and lovely clothes and acessories, I will definitely go back them for some mugs which said “Keep Calm and Keep On Shopping”, some gorgeous scented candles and a lovely navy blue studded handbag. I would recommend everyone go there if they haven’t already it was like a treasure trove!
I did a little http://www.zuneta.com/ haul this week and one thing I love from the haul is the New ID Ice Pop highlighter