Soap and Glory: Hand Maid

As you know, I'm currently working night shifts in a supermarket. Yep. 9pm until 7am. It's not great, and my hands get COVERED in filth and various substances, including jam, chutney, syrup, juice etc. So when I saw HAND MAID in Boots, I HAD to get it.

Here are the reasons why you must buy Hand Maid:
* It smells GREAT!
* It dries really quickly
* It's travel sized, perfect for handbags and pockets
* IT'S ONLY £2.50!
* And the biggie: it KILLS 99% of known bacteria.

Hand Maid is an anti-bacterial cleansing gel, and it smells absolutely gorgeous. I really like that it comes with a flip top rather than having a lid you have to push down.

I love the size of Hand Maid: it's easy enough to slip into your pocket or handbag, and I carry mine around in my jacket pocket so I can use it whilst on the shop floor - it's really handy! It means if I have an accidental spillage I don't need to waste time going to the loos, I can just have a little squirt of HAND MAID and my hands feel fresh again.

The gel represents the Soap & Glory brand perfectly: it's PINK. And it smells good, as I've already mentioned. It has a summery grapefruit scent, and it's definitely one of the best anti-bacterial gels I've used. I say Hand Maid is a gel, but it certainly doesn't feel like one when you rub it in - it seems to almost evaporate from your hands, so you don't get that nasty, sticky feeling afterwards. It's like you've just washed your hands, really! Soap & Glory weren't kidding with the description that it is quick dry, easy to use!

Hand Maid doesn't dry your hands out, which I think is great, and the best thing about it of course is that it kills bacteria. I don't have to worry about all nasty germs lurking on all my surfaces: I just call my Hand Maid and the bacteria scurry away. This product is a must-have for anyone, and at £2.50 it isn't going to break the bank. Get down to Boots and get YOUR Hand Maid - she's waiting for you!

Hand Maid is available from Boots, £2.50.

Soap & Glory: Feel Good Factor

I promised the girls over on the Soap & Glory Facebook page that I'd review Feel Good Factor and Hand Maid (coming shortly!). I bought this about a week and a half ago and it cost me £8 - normal price is £12, so I'm glad I bought it whilst there was an offer on! It's worth the £12 price tag though, so don't let it deter you from buying it!

Now, let's get to why I LOVE this product!

* It smells fantastic.
* It absorbs really quickly!
* It doesn't feel greasy on your skin
* It doesn't make your skin shiny!
* IT HAS SPF 25!

If you can't tell already, I do actually love this product. I tend to use a lot of product when it comes to moiturisers with SPF, but this is fantastic - I really don't need to use a lot. The consistency is light and it spreads easily without dripping everywhere. Of course, you do need to keep reapplying it which could be a pain if you've got makeup on, but I say less is more - let your skin breathe, ladies! (If you're a guy this may or may not apply to you...)

And the SPF is GREAT. Most SPF facial moisturisers come with a maximum of SPF 15, so it's nice to have something a bit higher. What I really love about S&G is that they actually LISTEN to their customers and what the customers want. It's great!

In the past I haven't got along with SPF products for the face. I used to spray suncream on it for higher protection but to be honest, it made my face sticky, greasy, shiny, and red: I was allergic to it. Since using Feel Good Factor I haven't had ANY of these problems, so as a sensitive-skin user I give this product a HUGE thumbs up! I knew S&G wouldn't let me down ;-)

If you've tried Feel Good Factor, let me know what you think!

Feel Good Factor is available at Boots, £12

A Cup of Smiles - Blog Relaunch

Hi guys, how are you? I've decided to revamp the blog and make it a little easier on the eye. I've opted for a fairly plain layout, and I've added/removed some gadgets. Let me know what your thoughts are!

As for the name, I wanted something that reflected my personality more: A Cup of Smiles seems perfect! Remember you can now find me at http://cupofsmiles.blogspot.com, and not Butter Up!

Watch this space because I have a few blog posts lined up, including a couple of concerts I've been to AND a new addition to our family - Logan.

See you soon!
A x

BLOG RELAUNCH

Hi guys! Hope you're all doing well. I'm going to be re-launching the blog soon with a new design and (maybe) a new name. I'll be back soon with more reviews - including my review of the Katy Perry concert at Capital FM Arena.

See you soon! ♥