Review: Dove Creme Mousse

The world has gone a bit mousse mad hasn't it? But why? What’s so great about a "mousse" is it another marketing scam? (Oh you can hear the inner marketer in me coming out!) 

A beautiful pearlescent crème formula, unlike any other, transforms into a lush lather allowing our highest concentration of NutriumMoisture™ to nourish skin deep down* for more beautiful skin. For best results use everyday. *surface layers of skin

Above is what is written on the back of this product. 

Dose it create a "lush lather"? 

oh yes it dose! Compared to a standard body wash (pft so last year) you get so much more out of the product. You don't even need to use that much and it managed to cover your silky smooth skin all over. Pure utter shower luxury here lads.  

Dose it "nourish skin deep down"? 

I did put Dove to the test and I stopped using my body lotion (I know, cardinal sin right?) My skin feels the exact same way as it would with using a lotion, which is a thumbs up for this mousse.

So this lil baby dose exactly what it says on the tin but what about other aspects? 

Well smell wise, it’s on the standard smell scale. Its not amazing but it has that generic clean smell you often get with body washes. Which means that if the man in your life decides to have a cheeky try he wont come out smelling like "girl".

When I was asked to write about this product* I envisioned the constancy of the mousse to be light and fluffy. It’s slightly heavy and slightly stiff, this actually helps the product to slid on smoothly to the skin. Yes it is definitely a body wash that we are not yet fully accustomed to in how it acts on the skin but the results are amazing. 

So overall you can expect your skin to be clean and moisturised and to enjoy the luxurious feel that the mousse creates. It has brought the bathing experience up to a whole new level.

And now the big big question would I purchase this beaut? 

Why yes, yes I would, it dose everything on the tin and more. Also the RRP of only €4.07 is very nice price for a product that creates a more luxurious bathing experience. 

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November Wish List

Yup November, that weird time of year, just after Halloween and just before Christmas (yes i did say it!) where you really don't know what to do with yourself.

Black is definitely the theme of this post by the looks of it. 

Top: The Top

Shape wise its not very attractive. What it has going for it is the sleeves that conveniently cover bingo wings and it can be worn in bother A/W and S/S

Hat: The Hat

I have been obsessing over this hat for quite some time. I really see it as being a staple for the next few seasons at least.

Dress: That Dress

A black dress... now not the black dress, but how wrong can you go with a black dress. I love the detail on the back. There is plenty of movement in the skirt which means that it skims neatly over the stomach and hips and shows off that lovely waist.

Bag: That Bag

Since my current bag has seen better days, my eyes conveniently feel upon this beaut, now its not much to look at but view the link and you will see it from every angle. I adore how it opens like the old style doctors brief case.


Anything here take your fancy? Whats your November wish list? 

Noom dieting app for android.

When I  upgraded to an android phone I decided to look at the apps that where on offer (I would like to note I had to down grade so the screen shots could be dated)

I didn't intend to look for anything that would help with dieting but it intrigued me and it was free so why not!

I have to say I am happy I did download Noom as I am actually losing weight! Shock horror I know!

So why is this wonder app so great?

Its not harmful, instead it aims to show you how to lead a healthy life.

When you first install it, it asks you to record your Age, Sex, Weight, and target weight. Once that's all done it gives you more information about the app, such all the different challenges you will have to do each day, logging your breakfast or how much veg you have eaten throughout the day. It also encourages you to do some exercise three times a week.

It has a huge physiological impact as you have to log in each item of your meal, don't worry its not a pain or having to log in the exact calories. What it does is it puts food into three different categories’, Green, Amber, and Red. This encourages you to make minor changes. I now drink green tea and instead of full fat milk I now use soy. They are small changes but have a huge impact.

This app is full of happy encouragement. From each weigh in to when you do some exercise. 

In regards to exercise you realize that every movement is exercise. Even give the house a quick hoover! In this screen shot the Noom coach is encouraging me to walk around the house during ad brakes. 

What I don't like about Noom?

I don't like how the coach wants you to do a weight in every second day - I would prefer if it was once a week as you can go up and down for no real reason.

I don't like the forms. I find some of the people on them to be just plain nasty. There is also a lot of talk of teenagers with eating disorders that should not on it full stop! I also think that there are too many young teenagers on 12 or 13 thinking that they are overweight.

Over all

I love it. The down sides are not so bad and it encourages you to make life changes instead of temporary. Since I had to downgrade the message that Noom wants to teach you and food and diet really stuck with me which is a huge singe of how great this app really is. 

Do you have this app? how did it go for you? Has this encouraged you to try out this app?