Fran Cousans - Beauty & Wellness

I've been trying the daily essentials protein powder recently and I have to say I'm impressed. Normally vegan powders don't keep my hunger at bay for more than 90 minutes so I was pleasantly surprised when I wasn't screaming for my morning snack after 3 hours. Chocolate is definitely a winner for me, it tastes great and kept my sweet tooth at bay (which is saying something).

Sadly it isn't perfect, the unflavoured version didn't take other flavours as well as I'd hoped and left quite a synthetic aftertaste. I'd also like to see less sugar being used too, but as a supplement to a balanced lifestyle it's definitely a net positive. More...

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I can't fault the Arbonne foundation I have been using - it is the perfect consistency for anyone with combination skin. I often have problems with foundation where it dries out my skin, but the cover and quality lasted throughout the day! You also need a very little amount for a smooth coverage, so great value for money. I've also been using the mascara - great texture which doesn't clump and the brush allows you to separate each lash. Overall very impressed! More...

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I'm so thankful for the samples sent by the awesome Fran.

I couldn't wait to try. I have heard good things about airbonne so was excited to open my package. I wasn't disappointed. After a week of applying the intensive renewal serum which is now favourite, my skin looks super radiant. Whilst the eye cream tingled a little on first application my eyes felt moisturised and skin tone looked better as well.
I wasn't a big fan of the energy fizz sticks but liked the daily protein boost, I seemed to have more energy. Would defo recommend these products. Thank you so much. nafisa x More...

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I'd been using a mascara which gave my lashes volume but made my eyes incredibly itchy, so Fran sent me a sample of the It's A Long Story Mascara.

I would usually go for a fat bristle wand, to give volume rather than length and the Arbonne mascara is rubber. However, after a couple of coats, it gave me the volume I wanted without any clumps. It also stayed looking good all day (and sometimes into the morning when I was being lazy...)

Best of all, my eyes haven't been itchy, even wearing contact lenses. I'd recommend this to those with sensitive eyes. (I'll no longer "Get The London Look")

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I have been using the Arbonne Clear Future range (sample size) for the past week and can honestly say I'm impressed. I've really enjoyed using the cleanser, toner and moisturiser which have left my skin feeling fresh, a lot less patchy and kept spots at bay.

The primer is one of the best I've tried and held my makeup well throughout the day. The appropriately named 'it's a long story' mascara easily coats each lash with the brush also separating them nicely.

Fran is incredibly knowledgeable about these products and in speaking to her it's so clear and that she loves using them and I can definitely see why x More...

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Fran was kind enough to send me a sample of the 'It's a Long Story' mascara. I really liked this mascara. It's very easy to apply as it glides on effortlessly, unlike other mascaras I've tried. There's no clumps either which is great. It also had a great lengthening effect on my lashes which I am always grateful for. My only criticism is that it wasn't fully waterproof, which is really just a personal preference. But other than that, I loved it! More...

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Fran sent me 3 samples to try (thanks!). Here's my review -

Arbonne Makeup Primer:
I really liked the primer - it was smooth and helped even out my skin tone before I applied the foundation. It wasn't too shiny of greasy which I find some primers can be.

Arbonne Perfecting Liquid Foundation SPF 15:
The foundation went into my face really evenly and stayed in place. The colour was slightly darker than my usual foundation so I think a lighter shade would've worked better but I did like the look of it (with a holiday tan it would be perfect!). However, it's nice to know that you are putting something natural on your face and not full of chemicals which is definitely a plus!

Arbonne It's A Long Story Mascara:
The mascara gave my lashes a good length, however I didn't find that it gave my lashes as much volume as I would like (just a personal preference). It stayed on well and in place.

I will definitely buy some products in the near future. Thanks Fran! x More...

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I have been so impressed by the Arbonne product range that Fran has recommended for my dry skin, which is very prone to redness. I have been using the RE9 Advanced skin care for the last week, and i have been wowed with how already there is such a change in my skin. I have firstly been surprised by how far the products go. Using just a 5p sized amount goes a long way for each product, which is a refreshing change! One of the stand outs in the RE9 Advanced range would be the intensive renewal serum, this made my skin feel dewy and hydrated, without looking greasy and feeling heavy like other serums have in the past. If you are struggling with dry, dull looking skin i would recommend this range.

I also have used the Arbonne make up primer, which is perfect for prepping skin as it is so lightweight and helped even out some of the imperfections in my skin. I also tested the Perfecting Liquid foundation in "Buff" which i found to be very enriching for the skin, and did settle the natural redness in my skin, however i do prefer a heavier coverage,but i would say if you wanted to find a foundation that is natural and moisturising this would be a great choice.

I am really thankful for Fran's help and advice and I look forward to getting more information about the Arbonne range, and to achieving happier and healthier skin! More...

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Fran offered me the opportunity to trial a range of the Arbonne 'Calm' skincare products.

Firstly, I tried the Gentle Daily Cleanser, which I was very excited about as it claimed to remove all of my facial make-up. I was pleasantly surprised that it did exactly that! My skin felt clean and fresh, and with using such a small amount of the product it lasts for such a long time, making it fantastic value for money!

I also had a sample of the Soothing Facial Serum, which works in conjunction with the cleanser, hydrating the skin. I absolutely loved this!! My skin felt revitalised, and my usual dry skin felt soft and moisturised. It wasn't greasy like so many of these serums are, plus it evens out any fine lines us girls may have!

Lastly, I tried the Gentle Daily Moisturiser in the calm range. It was lightweight and absorbed quickly into my skin, again not leaving that greasy feel which is so common among some other brands. This was perfect for a refresh in the morning and before bed, and not only did my skin feel smoother, it looked smoother too!

I cannot recommend this range enough, and the personal touch Fran provides tops off the experience. These products are ethical, fantastic value for money due to the little amount of each which is needed, and high quality. More...

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Fran kindly invited me to trial some Arbonne products in the RE9 range and I’m very glad she did!

I loved the cleanser, I was amazed that just one small squirt went so far – the bottle must last for months! So many facial cleansers leave my skin feeling tight but not this one; my face felt clean and fresh and not the slightest bit dry. The cleanser is strong enough to take off waterproof mascara, but so gentle that there is no stinging at all; it didn’t leave my eyes feeling cloudy or weepy either, like so many eye make-up removers can.
The toner was cooling and refreshing and left my skin feeling revitalised, you can tell when using the products that that they are made with natural products that are good for your skin.
The serum was lovely to use and it made me feel very pampered – again just a small amount went a long, long way. It absorbed nicely into my skin without feeling greasy at all, but it didn’t disappear altogether either and left a nice dewy glow. It complimented the moisturiser that followed, without feeling heavy.
The daytime, SPF20 moisturiser was fantastic – I really enjoyed using this product. I spend a lot of time outside and found it protected my skin well. A lot of moisturisers don’t have this level of cover, or if they do they are heavy and sticky. This product went on beautifully – a pea-sized amount went a long way – and absorbed into my skin without any stickiness. I could also use it close to my eyes without ending up with streaming eyes.
The night time moisturiser was lovely and cooling after using the cleaner and toner. It absorbed nicely without leaving my skin feeling tacky. All the products have a lovely scent and feel luxurious, I would definitely recommend that anyone wanting good quality, ethical products that actually work to contact Fran! More...

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I was delighted to get some free samples through the pOST!
My favourite products was the moisturiser and CC cream which was an amazing colour match for me all very natural and didn’t irritate my skin and last long thank u fran

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When Fran sent me some Arbonne goodies, I was quite sceptical at first as I have a few brands that I use regularly and am loyal too. However, the 'It's a long story' mascara really stood out for me; I tend to get quite oily eyelids and there has yet to be a mascara that doesn't print onto my upper eyelids after a few hours... until now! I would definitely consider buying the 'It's a long story' mascara.
I also very much liked the other products that Fran sent. The CC cream seemed quite thick and I was worried that it would look a bit mask-like, but it went on smoothly and didn't look patchy at all. The cleanser was effective in removing my eye makeup, but wasn't irritating and the moisturiser was nice and creamy. More...

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Just finished using some lovely samples courtesy of Fran. Despite being mini, these products go a long way. The mascara was smudge and clump free and stayed in place for my whole working day, a great bonus after 9 hours. The Calm Cleanser and Moisturiser felt lovely on my skin and I really did only need to use a pea-sized amount. Prices are higher than I might usually pay, but probably worth it when they last for so long. Great products. More...

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Fran sent me some samples of skin care products and make up. Like many I am pretty loyal to certain products, but always happy to give things a go and maybe discover something new. I am also a bit sensitive to some product so thought it would be a good way to see how I get on, before potentially purchasing. The skin care (Face cleanser, serum and moisturiser) were all lovely, I particularly liked the serum as I have quite irritable skin and the silky texture relieved tight, dry skin. The foundation was a good colour and went on nicely, I just prefer a little bit more coverage but I am pretty fussy about that! The mascara was also really good and went on quickly and easily without clumping. I would definitely say these products are ideal for someone with a bit of a sensitive complexion. More...

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