Review: Boots Anti-Blister Stick

 Product retails for £3.89 (Boots)

"Boots Pharmaceuticals Anti Blister Stick instantly protects your feet from friction and chafing."-Online product description

Blisters.. They just ruin a night out, right? Having an amazing night dancing your feet off and next thing you know you're struggling to walk to find a seat because those new shoes have torn your poor feet apart!! I used to experience exactly that  every time I would go out. I especially hate it when I have shoes that stain easily. Not only are my feet in agony but my brand new shoes are stained red. Awful!!

I have tried all the plasters and they either fall off or they just don't work at all. Plus, you don't want some ugly plaster showing on your foot all night, right? I needed to find something and I needed it fast! 

On one of my little outings to my local Boots I came across this little beauty. I know it looks like nothing and when I first picked it up I thought I was in for disappointment once again, but never the less I picked it up to give it a try.

I have used this little stick of magic since the start of summer 2012 and I have never looked back. IT'S FLAWLESS! I just don't understand how some stick of a waxy substance can stop that awful rubbing that used to always ruin my night. 

I rub the stick on the areas that rub in the shoes I am going to be wearing or where I usually get blisters. I then put my shoes and head straight to the dance floor without the slightest worry that I am going to be in agony in the next 10 minutes!! It's bloody amazing!! Just to be safe I either chuck it in one of my friends handbags or I pop it in my pocket just in case I need to re-apply sometime during the night. Just to be safe I nearly always end up re-applying it when I am sitting down or running to the toilet.

Since I have been using it I haven't had a blister since!! Fabulous!! This is just one of those products that puts a smile on my face!!

The only little problem I have is with the packaging. Now this might just be with the one I purchased but I am going to mention it anyways. The little thing that pushes the wax out has broken and I haven't used it that much, so it's a struggle to get it out to use. Actually gutted!! I have tried other brands (Compeed, Dr Scholl's etc) and I have never had this problem before, so I am assuming I just had the unlucky pick. But, if you don't want to risk it I would recommend picking up another brand just in case this is a common problem with the Boots own make anti-blister stick.

I have also had a little look around online and I am not the only one who thinks this product is the bees knees! I have seen many reviews on several websites saying that this is a must have product!

Honestly, if you are one of those poor people who get blisters all the time and you're still looking for a solution I would highly recommend this. Once you've got it I can guarantee you won't look back and it will be added to your 'Can't live without' list.

Thanks for reading guys! I know this will be your foots knight in shining armor! 
Best wishes,
Luke. XOX

Disclaimer: I have not been paid to promote this product, it's completely my personal opinion and I purchased this product myself.

Recommendation: Garnier Moisture Match Moisturiser

 Product retails for £5.99 (Boots)

"Garnier’s first ever whipped formula for a uniquely cooling texture.

With Aquakeep technology, Shine be gone is blended with super-absorbent micro-spheres to deliver a mattifying effect that lasts all day.

Just a little of the cooling sorbet texture goes a long way and is immediately absorbed leaving skin non-greasy and looking perfectly mattified.
Green Tea extract, known for its powerful antioxidant and detoxifying properties protects the skin whilst leaving it looking beautifully smooth and matte."- Online product description.

I first purchased this product at the start of April this year. I was in desperate need of a new moisturiser and come across this little gem when doing a little retail therapy.

My skin is sensitive/oily/combination/a pain and it really hates me! When ever it has the chance to develop a break out, you can almost guarantee it will and finding a product that works well with it is VERY hard.

To get straight to the point, I absolutely love this moisturiser!! It works really well with my skin and leaves it feeling silky soft. Fabulous! 

I use this product after I wash my face with my daily face wash both morning and night. I apply it to my dry face and neck with my finger tips, ensuring it is all absorbed. This is exactly how the box says you're supposed to use the product and they ensure you it is safe to use twice daily.

I find this product to leave my skin feeling soft an nourished each time I use it. However, I wouldn't say it lasts for 24 hours, like it states on the box. I could easily say it will last for 14 hours of the day, depending on the weather. I have found on colder days it doesn't leave my skin feeling as soft and nourished for so long, but that's understandable. 

After using this product my skin does look nicely mattified, but this wouldn't eliminate the use of a mattifying powder. I find that for my skin I could use another product to make it a little more matte looking, but for a drug store moisturiser this isn't too bad itself.

This moisturiser is extremely fast absorbing and doesn't leave a residue on the surface of the skin. If I was wearing one, I would take my hat off to Garnier for that! I find with a lot of moisturisers I have used, they can often leave a residue on my skin because they haven't fully absorbed. What a pain! 

I have also found this product to have a refreshing, cooling effect on the skin. It is perfect in the morning and gives your skin that awakening boost it probably needs.

The texture of this particular moisturisers is a medium thickness cream. I have been told that some of the other moisturisers from this range are slightly thicker or slightly thinner, depending on the skin type. I really enjoy the thickness of this moisturiser and find it works well with my skin.

IT HASN'T CAUSED ME TO BREAK OUT!! YAYAYAY!! Finally, I have found a moisturiser that doesn't irritate my skin. This makes me one very happy person! Amazing! 

In the Garnier Moisture Match range there is currently 5 different moisturisers to match different skin types. I have talked about the 'Combination to oily skin mattifying fresh cream' throughout this post but I have heard some good reviews about the rest.

I hope this has helped you on your moisturiser hunt and I hope, if you try it, it works just as wonderful.

Best wishes,
Luke! XOX

Disclaimer: I have not been paid to promote this product, it's completely my personal opinion and as I said above I purchased this product myself.