Neureg spag.Peka Drops

May I present to you more homeopathic bulls**t!

This is an alcohol based tincture and I don't appreciate the alcohol.

This product is supposedly for:
"The fast pace of modern life places large demands on many individuals' mental and physical performance. As a result, it is necessary to help the body overcome mental strain and emotional exhaustion. NEU-regen syrup helps restore proper organ function and energetically balance the performance of the body through gentle regulation. In contrast, drugs such as stimulants and sedatives place even greater demands upon an exhausted body."
Which is all a bunch of baloney.

In addition to mostly alcohol, this bottle of booze was shown google image search pictures of Argentum nitricum, Cinchona officinalis, Conium, Nux vomica, Staphysagria, Avena sativa, Ginseng, Piper methysticum, Argentum nitricum, Cinchona officinalis, Conium, and some sugar.

Of course I do not recommend this product at all.
It won't do anything apart put some stuff in your body that your body just has to get rid off.

Price: 0/5 ($31.12 for 150mL of s**t gin)
Effectiveness: -5/5

The Body Shop - Elderflower Unperfumed Eye Gel

I actually used this as an all over face cream when I went to hospital and it worked really well.
Even though it has alcohol in it, it didn't bother my skin.
I like that it has witch hazel and is lightweight (particularly nice as my room was quite warm).
When put under my eye, it did make that area look happier.

Price: 3/5 ($15 for 15mL)
Scent: 2/5 (nice witch hazel smell, but also an alcohol smell which sucks)
Effectiveness: 4/5

Cussons – Imperial Leather – Antiperspirant Deodorant – Enriched – Jojoba

I got this from the Reject Shop and I believe it to be for an international market.

It smells nice and works well, but also contains alcohol and can thus sting a little.

I can’t find any trace of it online.

Price: **Unknown
Scent: 3/5 (fresh)
Effectiveness: 4/5

8 x 4 - Pure - Perfume Deodorant

An item from the May Glossybox!

First thing, this is just a deodorant and not an antiperspirant.
So you will keep sweating (which I think is the most annoying thing).

It says that it contains no aluminium, but has a bunch of alcohols and hydrocarbons in it.
Don't let the green packaging fool you, this is not "all natural hippy stuff".

So lets pretend that his is just a perfume!

The scent is listed as calla flower, watermelon, and seaweed.
It's like a water-noted, faint watermelon scent which smells ok when you sniff the top of the container.
When you spray it, it goes everywhere, smells worse, and will bother your lungs.
Just use a nice perfume.

Really, this is an all-round waste of resources.

It is also named after a measurement of wood.

*I'll use the rest as an air freshener.
Price: 5/5($2.03 for 150mL)
Scent: 1/5
Effectiveness: 0/5 

Clearasil - Superfruits Refreshing Toner

This is an alcohol-based toner that works really well at removing makeup.
Since it is alcohol-based, it stings quite badly when it gets in your eye.

So many causes of bloodshot eyes and this is the easiest to fix (also the lamest).

Also, you want to follow up this toner with a moisturiser, as it will dry your skin.

The scent (raspberry and cranberry) is SO lovely!
It is almost enough to make me purchase it again.

The packaging is great, it didn't leak at all.

Price: 3/5 ($10.99 for 200mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4/5

Art break - Magic Birthday Potion for D

I have got to the age where I can see the value in gifts that are consumable. I have enough permanent things, and unless it is a very special occasion, I don't need a permanent thing to have to store.
I would rather spend money on an experience, which while temporary, is valuable in the good memories provided.

Part of the beauty of a flower is its temporary nature.

So with that in mind, I took a can of Smirnoff Double Black (a favourite of D's and a vodka mixed drink favoured by youths) and made it a bit more of an experience:

D wants to get smashed (read: intoxicated) at his party, so this should be a great start! XD

So I painted it gold with acrylic, purple acrylic paint for the lettering, then multicoloured gems and glitter finish the piece.

This isn't his only gift, fyi, I ain't being cheap! :p
Just a little something to add to his birthday experience :D