Hello lovelies,

Today's review has been over 6 months in the making and after all this time I'm ready to tell you what I think about SpaRitual Cuti-Clean Cuticle & Stain Remover. I got a bottle of Cuti-Clean gifted by the Czech SpaRitual distributors last November when I visited their salon in Brno for a chat and a SpaRitual pedicure. I wasn't obligated to write about the product but it ended up being my go-to cuticle remover for the past 6 months and I like to show you products that I like.

About

SpaRitual Cuti-Clean Cuticle & Stain Remover softens the cuticles and removes stains and dead tissue. It works great for pedicures as well and it is vegan, free of synthetic dyes, fragrances, preservatives, parabens, petrochemicals and is biodegradable.

Directions

Shake or roll before using. Apply to cuticles and gently push them back with an orangewood stick or cuticle pusher. To remove stains, saturate cotton and dab area until stain disappears. Do not leave on nails for more than 5 minutes as it can soften nails too much. Wash off with warm water straight after. CAUTION: Do not use on sensitive skin and very thin nails.

I usually put a small drop in the middle of my cuticle area (Eponychium) and then spread it around the nail and about a 1 mm onto the nail to cover the dead skin (cuticle) stuck to the nail plate. Cuticle removers are usually very effective and shouldn't stay on nails for long so as soon as I finish putting the product on the last nail (one hand at a time!) I go back to the first nail and start pushing the skin back and removing the cuticles. First I use an orangewood stick or hoof stick and then I go in gently with a metal pusher and make sure the nails are nice and clean. Once the first hand is finished I wash off the remover with warm water and scrub the nails and underneath them with a nail brush. Towel dry and do the other hand ;)

I like to test hand and nail care products for a while, not just once or twice so that I can give you a good feedback on the product. As I've mentioned above, SpaRitual Cuti-Clean has become my go-to cuticle remover since I got it. It comes in a 15ml frosted glass bottle (yes please!) with a glass dropper for easy and precise application. The product itself has gel-like consistency which has to be spread around the nails but on the other hand it stays where you put it and doesn't drip off the nail like liquid removers.

Does it work?

Yes, it does. I found it to be working very fast and effective. It dissolves the dead skin well and it also removes light staining where it's been applied. The cuticle removing is much more effective than the stain removing part. It seems to be working to some degree - light staining is removed easily but bright pink or blue/green staining is only lightened, not removed completely. So all in all, I really like this cuticle remover because it works great for me.

SpaRitual Cuti-Clean is available at Sparitual UK, SpaRitual US and SpaRitual Czech Republic.

Have a lovely day! Lucie x

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Hello lovelies,

I haven't done a hand care product review for a while so I'll tell you about Aromatherapy Associates Renewing Rose Hand Cream which I've been testing for a while.

"This deeply nourishing, non-greasy hand cream contains sea daffodil to help reduce the appearance of blemishes such as age spots and essential omega 6 to soften hands and support the skin’s natural ability to regenerate. Uplifting oils of rose and geranium are combined with passion flower to soothe dry skin and keep your hands smooth and hydrated."

My first impressions of the hand cream were mainly positive - the cream feels lightweight yet very nourishing, easy to spread but I personally am not fan of rose scented products (which I realise is very subjective). So if you like rose scents you'll absolutely love this hand cream! I have been testing it cream for a while and I can tell you that I definitely could feel the difference between cheaper hand cream and the Aromatherapy Rose Hand Cream. This hand cream feels luxurious and my hands felt really smooth and not greasy afterwards. If not for the scent I would comfortably call it the best hand cream I've tried so far.

The hand cream comes in burgundy box with gold logo which is a very nice touch and a white tub which holds generous 75ml. It retails for £23 and is available at their website, Feelunique, at Aromatherapy Associates Boutique & Treatment Rooms (5 Montpelier Street, London SW7 1EX) and at the spas and hotels carrying this brand.

I've also received The Weekender beauty bag to try so I'll share it with you too. It is a nice set of products for a weekend out, particularly if your weekend will involve sport. Here's how the bag and products in it look:

This set of travel-sized products contains:

De-Stress Muscle Gel (40 ml) - "Experience the warming and easing powers of rosemary, black pepper, lavender and ginger to de-stress your body after spending too long in one position or after too much physical activity. Apply generously and massage into overworked joints and muscles as often as necessary."  - The gel was very effective for my tense neck and shoulder muscles and I liked the formula too. It was easy spread and massage in and it wasn't sticky like some other gels.

Renewing Rose Body Cream (40 ml) - "Experience the deeply moisturising and conditioning powers of rose, geranium, shea butter and evening primrose for a rich and luxurious daily treat." - The rose scent is not that strong with this cream so I was quite comfortable with it. The cream is nice and absorbed fast and my skin felt nicely moisturised.

Renewing Rose Body Wash (40 ml) - "Experience the hydrating and uplifting powers of rose, geranium and camomile to leave your skin gently cleansed and beautifully fragranced." - I found the body wash scent quite calming thanks to the camomile so it's perfect for evening showers. It was nice to use the formula wasn't drying to my skin like most products.

Revive Body Gel (40 ml) - "Experience the refreshing and invigorating powers of grapefruit, rosemary and juniper to even-out skin tone and texture and to maintain a healthy micro-circulation. Massage into your skin each day, focusing on areas of concern, like hips, thighs, stomach, ankles and feet." - This gel is like a kick of freshness, indeed very invigorating! I haven't been using long enough to judge the toning properties but it left my skin feeling refreshed and nice. It also didn't leave a sticky residue.

All these product come in a cosmetic bag with "bright, exotic, vibrant, limited design that is inspired by the essence of essential oils in the Revive collection, capturing the positive ambiance that is influenced by ingredients such as pink grapefruit, juniper berry and geranium." The cosmetic bag has the following dimensions:

Length - 19.3cm

Width - 11cm

Height - 10.2cm

The Weekender set launches on 1st June and will be available at the Aromatherapy Associates' website and at Aromatherapy Associates Boutique & Treatment Rooms (5 Montpelier Street, London SW7 1EX). You can find all the other cosmetic bags here. This set will retail for £24.

Have you tried Aromatherapy Associates products yet? Lucie x

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