Mother's Day Guest Review: Meet Debbie May and Baby Harry!

Okay, okay so it's not quite Mother's Day yet, but seeing as we're just four days away I thought now's the perfect time to bring you a guest review from mother and baby Debbie May and Harry.

After receiving some baby products a few weeks ago, I thought it'd be a lovely idea to find a new mum to put them to the test. Debbie May aka PinkLilyCat came forward after I'd put the word out on Twitter. Debbue's been mum to little Harry for just 10 months. Here's what she thought of the Beginning Travel Kit for Baby by Mclaren. (approx £20).

Debbie May and little Harry



The Maclaren Beginning Travel Kit for Baby


Debbie says: "Being offered the chance to test out beauty goodies is an opportunity not to miss in my book. I’m a big fan of trying out pretty much every lotion and potion out there and having baby Harry has meant that I can now buy a wider range of products. Woo and indeed hoo!


"So far I’ve come to the conclusion that the reason Johnson’s has such a strong hold on the baby market is for one very simple reason – they’re the best. Not cheap or trendy but the products do exactly what they should and smell divine! So this kit was up against some stiff competition.

"First impressions – the packaging – pretty much the most important aspect of any pricey toiletries I think. And this one isn’t half bad! Cute little round box with a typeface that just screams ‘happy hippy organic natural earth mother’ (yes I got all that from a typeface).

"Second impressions – the products - bath milk, soap, massage oil, talc, nappy cream, room misting spray & a candle. Yes you read that correctly, a ‘celebration candle’. Now call me crazy but I’m not mad keen on the combination of my 10 month old baby and a naked flame... I’ll be testing that one out at MY bath time I think...

"On to the other actually usable products then, starting with the ‘cocooning massage oil’. Now I have to admit that I gave up massaging Harry when he was about 6 months old as I hate how slippery it made him and was terrified of dropping him! This massage oil was really slimy and didn’t absorb well at all. It was also heavily perfumed with lavender, mandarin & geranium which made me a little nervous about applying it directly to his skin. However, I have to admit that he seemed to enjoy it. I, on the other hand, didn’t. I just found it quite messy to use and it got everywhere. Carrying him into the bath afterwards was a nerve wracking experience!

"The bath I filled with the ‘calming bath milk’ and sadly this was a disappointment as it just didn’t smell of anything. Not a hint. It simply made the water cloudy. Boo.

"The ‘soothing delicate soap’ however was a hit. Hurrah! It foamed up nicely, smelt delightful and was kind to his skin. This one’s a keeper.

"Next out the box was the ‘absorbing dusting powder’ (that’s talc to you and me). This one’s my favourite. It has a great scent and consistency and all in a genuinely nifty little bottle that would be ideal to transport.

"The following day I tested out ‘protecting nappy change balm’ which despite my reservations turned out to be fantastic. I’m not a fan of using creams on the nappy area unless it’s necessary but I have to admit that this absorbed brilliantly and didn’t create any irritation.

"Last but not least we have the ‘comforting room mist’. I had the bright idea of using this after changing a smelly nappy in the hope that it would neutralise the stench. It didn’t. In fact the combination of lavender, chamomile and baby poo was enough to make me nauseous, and I’ve been changing these bad boys for 10 months now! However, in fairness if you use the spray just before bedtime it’s pleasant enough and may just aid sleep in a restless wee one.

Ultimately the Beginning Travel Set for Baby is a bit of a mixed bag but as the good outweighs the not so good I’d be happy to recommend it. However I’m still resolutely a Johnson’s girl. For now...

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!"

Like Tea?

A good cuppa can really cheer you up; it's medicinal even.

So I was chuffed to bits when PG Tips got in touch to ask whether their brand new range of tea bags could feature in my infamous Stash It Or Trash It posts.

But I thought tea deserved much better than that, which is why I'm setting up my very own A Lauren to Herself panel of tea testers.

Before having to cut out tea due to heath reasons (sob) I was a massive fan of the stuff. I'd quite happily have one with breakfast, one with dinner, one with tea and about half a dozen cups in between!

I know it's hardly beauty related (or fashion or music, for that matter) but tea is something most of us enjoy daily. Heck, we probably even enjoy one while blogging!

Want to be a tea tester?

Being off tea myself, I've so far enlisted the help of two tea testers - my fella (Daryl) and my work colleague (Matt). They're both big tea fans and jumped at the chance to be involved.

So how can you join in the festivities?

I have one box of tea (The Delicate One - See pic) yet to be snapped up and wing its way to one lucky A Lauren to Herself subscriber.

If you'd like to take part in this fun tea panel (see a cheesy mug shut of yourself on my blog and give me a mini review) as well as enjoy 80 (yes that's 80!), cups of tea for NOWT,  simply comment this post and tell me why you're mental for tea.

E.G: "I'm off my tree for tea because...."

I'm giving you until tomorrow evening (7pm) to prepare your tea related comments.

Go on it'll be a larf.

Tea-riffic!

Fancy Rubbing a Human Placenta on Your Face?

No, thought not!

But that's near enough what Jennifer Lopez has been up to. The actress and singer recently revealed that she has two placenta facials every week. The treatment involves applying a cream or gel - made up of human placenta tissue - to the face. What's more, it's also been reported to cost J Lo a whopping £700 a week.

Jo Lo. Perfect skin? But at a price...(Pic: Google)

So, what's it all about then?

Initially introduced by Russan scientists, the 'treatment' involves applying products to the face that contain human placenta tissue.

Gagging yet?

The benefits are supposed to be endless. Human placenta is high in protein and minerals, whilst also having concentrations of the amino acid glycine - which is said to give skin a healthier and younger appearance.

But J Lo isn't the only fan of this unique beauty treatment - Madonna and Reese Witherspoon have also tried it it.

The treatment undergoes a normal cleansing and exfoliation regime, followed by the placenta product in the form of a mask, cream or gel massaged into the skin. As well as promoting healthy, younger skin, the facial is also recommended for those with sun damage or acne.

This surely begs the question, how far are we willing to go to look good?

We all have body hang ups we'd love to be rid of; so just how many of us can firmly hold their hands up and say they haven't been intrigued by bizarre new treatments to hit the beauty market.

Would you try this? Or have you trialled any other bizarre treatments which are also said to have great effects? Don't be shy....

Poor Zooey!

In a month that sees the very first non airbrushed make-up ad surface, the folk at Rimmel do quite the opposite and butcher poor Zooey Deschanel's face in their latest advert.

First we had Make Up For Ever's refreshing ad campaign; four separate ads featuring four women taking self-portraits of themselves on their mobiles to advertise the brand's HD line.

You can see a more detailed post over on Fee's blog. Thank you Fee!

But in Rimmel's latest advert it appears that poor Zooey Deschanel's face has been distorted to the extreme - to the extent that the brand has actually made her look worse.

I'll let the two ad campaigns speak for themselves, but what I will say is hats off to Make Up For Ever. At last, a 'real' portrayal of how make-up can enhance one's looks.

Rimmel, on the other hand....

First up, Make Up For Ever....

It appears that Zooey's lips have been distorted here. And here's an image of the 'real' Zooey...

Which ad do you prefer? Do I even need to ask?

Love Lauren x

Stash it or Trash It? Miners Spring Nail Polish Collection

Don't know the concept behind my Stash it or Trash It (SIOTI) feature yet? Simply read my first post here.

The latest brand to be put under the dreaded SIOTI spotlight is independent make-up house, Miners Cosmetics.

For the second time in as many months, Miners is under the microscope. The brand unfortunately made it into my Trash It pile after I reviewed its Voluptu Mascara.

That's not to say Miners isn't worth a look. The brand offers some incredibly good products at pretty reasonable prices. Miners fashion matte lipsticks and tinted lip balms, for instance, are well worth the cash.

So, how will Miners' new spring nail polishes fare?

First off, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the nail polishes' add campaign. Along with five new shades I received a postcard-esque press release with the words: Wish you were here....

The postcard went on: "Miners have been on holiday. We felt bad we couldn't take you with us so we decided to bottle and bring the sunshine to you."

Lovely stuff. This really made me feel summery, which I suppose is exactly what the PR team at Miners was going for.

So what did I think of the products?

At just £2.99 each, these are quite reasonable. The colours really are stunning too, with names like Laguna Love, Moroccan Mint and Bermuda Blue.

Makes you want to book a holiday, doesn't it?

These needed a few coats to get a decent pigmentation but the colours were beautiful.

So, are these polishes one for my stash it pile or are they headed straight for the bin?

Neither!

I've got far too many nail polishes as it is, so as they're so lovely I've cheated a bit. I've sending them straight to May and Clare - two fellow bloggers who've set up a charity blog sale in aid of the Japan disaster.  I hope Miners don't mind!

Head on over to Clare and May's newly created blog and hit the 'subscribe' button - the girls will be uploading loads of lovely goodies soon.

Keep an eye on my blog over the next few days for the chance to be involved with more guest reviews, as well as the opportunity to bag some great prizes.

Love Lauren x

Peeling Good!

After reading countless rave reviews about Origins' Brighter By Nature High Potency Peel Pads, I was intrigued to try the product for myself. But did I really want to shell out £29?

After a little 'umming and ahhing' I eventually parted with the cash after reading this blog post by fellow blogger Jo.

It's not often I fork out for expensive skin care products - Cetaphil is my biggest splurge at about £8 a jar! But I had a good feeling about these pads, which act as a very mild glycolic peel.

Here's the product blurb:

"In one swift-step, Origins clinically-proven fruit-acid complex including Blueberry, Goji Berry and Grape Seed Extract helps peel away dead, damaged surface skin that can age your appearance. Helps uncover more youthful smoothness and radiance. There's no redness or irritation. Added benefit: used regularly the appearance of uneven skin tone and discolourations appear reduced. Skin looks fresher, clearer, brighter, more luminous - naturally. "

It all sounds very promising doesn't it. And with 40 pads for £29 I didn't think it was too bad going, considering most reviews recommended using these just once a week. The tub suggested using twice a week, but even then you'd get 20 full weeks of treatment for your moulah.

So what do I think?

I've been using the pads once a week for the past 4 weeks. And while I can't say I've seen a massive difference, I have noticed that my skin looks fresher and brighter and make-up is certainly easier to apply after use. I've found that these are great to use before a night out, as the product makes for a smooth base when applying foundation, as well as giving the skin a healthy glow.

I gently sweep a pad over my face after removing my make up and cleansing. One thing I would say is that there's a really overpowering chemical smell, as opposed to the mild fruity scent I was expecting.

I'm not completely sold as yet but I'm only four weeks into this new skin care regime. At least I don't have to exfoliate for the time being!

Are you a fan of Origins? Do you exfoliate as often as you should?

Japan Tsunami & Earthquake Appeal: Can You Help?

Moved by the devastating Japan tsunami and earthquake disaster, fellow blogger Clare (who has been unable to contact a close Japanese friend after hearing the tragic news) has teamed up with May of May Loves MakeUp to hold a charity blog sale.

How can you help? The girls are looking for volunteers to help them spread the word of their sale via blog posts or tweets, or by donating much-needed charity sale gifts.

Simply email CharityBlogSale@bigbeautyblog.com or tweet Clare @BigBeautyBlog or May @maylovesmakeup

Thank you.

And the Stash It Or Trash It Winner Is....

Thanks to everyone who entered my last-minute giveaway.

The winner of the Stash it or Trash it loot is..... Sylvieee!

Congratulations Sylvieee. To everyone else, thanks for commenting and keep an eye out for the items I save up for my next Trash It pile.

Ta ta for now!

The Trash It Pile: Part 1 - Your Chance to Win this Loot!

Anyone who's been following my Stash it or Trash it blog feature -whereby I try and test a product and decide whether I want to keep it or bin it - will be aware that I said I'd gather up my cosmetic trash and offer it up as a prize.

Admittedly, some of these products have been tried once or twice but it's better they go to a loving home than in the bin. And as they say, one lady's trash could well be another lady's treasure. As far as using the mascaras goes, you may want to use your own applicator, as the Mayebelline one has been tried but the Miners one is brand new.

You'll win:

St Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mist

Garnier Pure A Daily Treatment Moisturiser

Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara

Miners Voluptu Lash Mascara (brown)

Avon Color Trend Cream Blush in Powder Pink

Avon Tiger Eyes Eyeshadow Palette

Elf blush in Tickled Pink

So I'm offering these products (and a few more I've added in for good measure) to one subscriber.
How can you get your hands on this lot then?

Simply comment below and I'll pick a winner by the end of the day (Sunday).

Get commenting and good luck!

Stash it or Trash It? Raiyia Body Treatment Mask & Maybelline's The Falsies

It's been a few weeks since I last wrote a Stash it or Trash it (SIOTI) post. So without further ado, here's my latest instalment.

Today we have two products in the SIOTI spotlight....

The first is a skin care item...the Raiyia Body Treatment Mask (pictured below). The second is Maybelline's The Falsies Volum' Express mascara. So which product will I stash (add to my collection for regular use) or trash (bin it, say so long, wave ta ta to)?

Read on to find out....

First up, the body mask.

Here's the product blurb:

"Our 97% natural  Raiyia No6 Bergamot, Ginger and Cocoa Butter Body Treatment Mask (£30) sends you on a sensory journey to the citrus groves and spice trail. Evocative fragrances of Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin, Mate, Rosemary, Petitgrain, Ginger, Nutmeg and Anis awaken and uplift your mood whilst bestowing their many therapeutic benefits."

So far, so luxurious. But does the product live up to its claims?

First off, the product smelled divine; good enough to eat, in fact.

A gorgeous pampering treat, the mask was extremely moisturising and is best used before a shower or bath. After applying, I fastened a towel around my chest and relaxed for 15 minutes (as directed) while the ingredients got to work. Afterwards I jumped in the bath to 'let the product melt away' before moisturising.

My skin really did feel super soft after the treatment.

Is it worth the £30 price tag? For me, no. I'd much rather spend the money on something else, but it was definitely luxurious and made a really nice (and welcome!) treat. It's also a great idea for Mother's Day (April 3rd) and can be purchased from Harrods, Fortnum and Mason and John Lewis. For now, I'll be adding this to my Stash It pile and I can't wait to use it again.

So how did the Maybelline Mascara fare in the Stash it or Trash it spotlight?

Here's what the product claims to do:

"The Falsies Mascara delivers a false lash look; giving you a full set of voluminous, bold, fanned out lashes and the appearance of no gaps from any angle.

The Pro-Keratin and Fibre enriched formula is designed to deliver immediate results, distributing volume and visible intensity to your lashes. The patented ‘Spoon’ shaped brush helps fan lashes out."

I'm a massive fan of Maybelline's Volum' Express mascara (the one in the yellow tube) In fact, I can't rave about it enough. For its relatively cheap (about £6) price tag, it really does a fantastic job. I'm lucky to have naturally long lashes anyway but I always receive compliments when I wear this mascara. Someone even noticed how long my lower lashes looked when I this popular mascara. So it's fair to say I had high hopes for the Falsies Volum' Express mascara.

Perhaps my expectations were set too high, but this was a HUGE let down for me.

It's pricier than Volum' Express (at around £8) and did nothing but clump my lashes and give that dreaded spidery-effect. Yuk. It was also an absolute pain to remove. So disappointed!

So you've guessed it! This is most definitely one for the 'Trash it' pile.

But as I said in a previous post, I'll be collecting all my Trash it products together (which already includes a Miners mascara and Avon eyeshadow palette) and offering them in a prize draw (with a few other goodies I haven't yet got round to trying) to my subscribers.

Keep your eyes peeled!

What have you tried and loved recently? Or have any products let you down?

FTC Disclaimer: The Raiyia Body Treatment Mask was sent to me for review, while I paid for the Maybelline Mascara with my own pennies. I'm not affiliated with either company, neither have I been paid to do this post. All opinions are my own and 100% honest, as always.

Missed Out on the Naked Palette?

Hop on over to the House of Fraser website quick sharp! The site has just got a batch in, but be quick! There'll already be selling like the proverbial hot cake.

Fancy Being An Aussie Angel?

If you're part of the blogging community you've no doubt heard all about how fun it is to be an Aussie Angel.

If, on the other hand, you know nothing about this exciting blogging collective, head straight to the brand's website to be enlightened.

In a nutshell, around 100 UK bloggers (myself included) are lucky enough to be invited to regular Aussie events, which have ranged from exciting blogging markets, to girls' nights in and fun filled fairy nights in London! Basically, you WANT to be a part of this!

The Aussie PR folk put their all into organising brilliant FREE events where you'll not only meet tons of fellow bloggers but you really will have a night(s) to remember.

So how do you get involved?

This spring Aussie are giving current Aussie Angels the chance to let 10 lucky community members be part of the Aussie Angel activity Wooohooooo!

 If you win you'll join Aussie and the fellow Angels on the Luschiously Light journey.

All you need to do is answer the question (below)  in the form of a blog post on your own blog. Then simply tweet the link to @yummyhair, letting the Aussie team know where to find your post.

Winners will be chosen by the Uncover Aussie team based on the most creative response that reflects the Aussie spirit. This means videos, pictures, stories or even songs can be your blog post entry – just as long as you answer the question.

And the question is....

“Put a spring in your spring! Tell us, how would you lighten up your life? #AussieLight”

The competition is open until Midnight on Sunday, March 20.

For full Ts & Cs, pop over to Uncover Aussie.

Good luck everyone! I really hope a A Lauren to Herself reader gets the opportunity to be involved in this. You won't regret it!

I'll leave you with some photos of past Aussie events and treats to get you into the spirit....

Guest Review: Witch Anti-Blemish Skin Clearing Primer

It was a very welcome surprise when I received a bag stuffed with Witch Skin Care products a few weeks ago. My skin's been up and down of late and the collection (which includes on-the-spot blemish gels and the brand's full make-up line) was very gratefully accepted. However, there were a few things amongst the extremely generous stash that I knew I wouldn't use - this Skin Clearing Primer, for one.

Thankfully, the lovely Alexia offered to review said product here on my blog. Having tried the primer for a few days, Alexia promptly got back to me with her thoughts.

Without further ado, here's Alexia's review:

Review of Witch Anti Blemish Skin Clearing Primer by Alexia

"There has been a lot of raving about Witch's new skincare products so I was very excited to try out their new Anti blemish skin clearing primer!

 It claims to:

"Prepare the skin for foundation, allowing for a smooth and even application whilst creating an invisible shield to protect your skin from make up which can cause or aggravate spots"

It is also fragrance and oil-free and dermatologically tested and contains witch hazel extract. It comes in a cute (and hygienic!) pump bottle. The primer itself is a thick white gel. I thought one pump would be ok for the whole face but it turns out you only need a tiny amount or else your face will look oily as it's quite a thick formula.

---PROS---

* It did keep my face oil free! My skin (especially my t-zone) tends to get very oily throughout the day even with long lasting foundations or powder but this kept my face nice and matte.

* It did help my foundation go on smoother! My foundation blended a lot easier and had a smooth finish.

* Nice packaging (I prefer pumps as they tend to be more hygienic and it's quite lightweight which means it's great for travelling!)

---CONS---

* It's quite a thick primer, meaning it's very easy to apply too much, which can make your skin look quite oily. I recommend starting off with a little and then build it up!

Overall? It's quite a good little primer! I didn't see a huge difference for helping with spots but I do think it's quite good at preventing make-up related breakouts and I think it's good if you have oily skin like me (just make sure you don't apply too much!)

Thanks to Lauren for sending me the primer to try and hope you guys enjoyed my guest review."

A big thank you to Alexia for writing this very thorough review. Has anyone else tried the Witch skin care line what do you think?

Don't forget to keep an eye out on A Lauren to Herself for more guest reviewing opportunities.

Could You Go Make-Up Free for a Day?

24th March is National No Make-Up Day and the Vitality Show - the UK's largest fitness and beauty event is encouraging women to go without slap for 24 hours.

Could you do it?

I'll be honest, I'm terrified at the mere thought of it.

In a recent survey by the show's organisers, it was revealed that 80% of men prefer their partners without make-up, although only 10% of women believe them!

According to this fun survey, the top five celebs who should be passed a make-up removing wipe are:

1. Katie Price (61%)
2. Lady Gaga (29%)
3. Cheryl Cole (28%)
4. Christina Aguelira (26%)
5. Jessie Wallace (25%)

Who do you think overdoes it on the make-up front?
 
Here's some make-up free celeb pics* to inspire you into ditching the bag of slap on March 24th and going au naturale
 
 

 

Thought I'd squeeze Marilyn Manson in there!

I'm even considering posting a make-up free photo of myself here on the blog on the day. Anyone want to join me? Perhaps I'll do a Make Up Hall of Fame. Email me your make-up free pics to laurenholden6gmail.com if you're up for it!
 
FTC Disclaimer: This post has not been sponsored. As ever, I've included it as I thought it'd be something my subscribers would be interested in. My opinions are 100% honest and my own.

* Pics sourced from Google

Pucker Up and Save Pounds at ASOS with Diet Coke!

Fancy saving some serious moulah on your next online shop at ASOS.com?
ASOS has teamed up with Diet Coke to give you the chance to bag some great money off prizes!

Sporting a lip print design and some fantastic ASOS offers, the Diet Coke Kiss Can has its own unique code, which can unlock either £100, £20 or £10 at ASOS or £5 of your next purchase of £20 or more on the site.

ASOS have also launched their own style search - calling for people to upload pictures of their best street style look to www.asos.com/streetstylestar to be in with a chance of getting up in lights on Coke's world famous Piccadilly Sign in London.

Are you going to enter?
FTC Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored by ASOS or Coke, I just thought it'd be something my subscribers would be interested in. The PR company behind this did offer to send me some Coke but I'm trying to cut back. Sob.

Dee's Help: Clear Skin Challenge: Week 3!

So my lovely guest reviewer Dee is now on her penultimate week of her four week course of Help: Clear Skin.

A sufferer of back and facial acne, Dee has tried everything. She's been taking the skin care supplement for the last few weeks and here's her regular update and photo.

Dee says:

"I've now used Help: Clear Skin for three weeks. There is a little improvement from last week. The spots are smaller, and I've had no painful lumps return, which is really good. There still are no new spots, so I think it's working well to prevent new ones from forming. One week to go!"

I'm really pleased Dee's getting on well with this product. Has anyone else tried Help: Clear Skin?

Dee's back at the end of week 3

Sick of Skincare Posts Yet?

No?

Here's another then...

A couple of months ago I was invited to a blogging event hosted by the people behind the Witch skincare brand. And while the team came up with a really unique way to put their products to the test (see The Style PA's blog post to find out how) I was unable to take a full week off work to head down to London to join in the fun. Groan.

Netherless, the kind folk at Witch were nice enough to send me a (totally unexpected) bag brimming with Witch products, including not just the brand's skincare line (cleansers etc), but some additions to the make-up line too.

With three shades of blemish-fighting tinted moisturiser, face powder and a medicated concealer, the collection really does include everything you'll need to target oily skin. And the really good news is it's an affordable selection, too!

So here's part one of my Witch Skin care reviews (there was so many products I had to split it up....)

I've always had problem skin and used Witch regularly as a teenager. But thankfully these days I don't get quite as many blemishes as I did back then. When I do, however, I've been whipping out this nifty little stick from Witch. Priced at just £2.75 (on the Boots website at least), this handy blemish figting stick has really come in er...handy! Suitable for use on clean skin or underneath make-up it's a blue lip balm-esque product minus the lip balm texture. Swiping onto the skin clear it delivers a fresh, tingly sensation and really helps to calm down angry blemishes. A real winner!

Next up is the Witch Blemish pen. This is probably better used at night as once on the skin it appears bright blue. With similar properties to the Blemish Stick, this is another well priced little product from Witch - at £5.10 (Boots.com - I promise this is not an advert for Boot) I''m not sure how it differs from the blemish stick, as both seem to have a similar same effect.

 Here's what the Witch site has to say anyway:

"The NEW Witch Blemish Pen is THE handbag must-have miracle for beating breakouts! Easy and convenient to use with a gel formulation and brush applicator, simply apply the medicated gel to blemishes as often as required and allow the natural witch hazel to do its work!"

If you fancy trying Witch I noticed it's currently on a 3 for 2 offer on Boots.com (Honestly, I promise I don't work for Boots!)

Keep your eyes peeled for more Witch reviews on A Lauren to Herself.

Have you tried Witch? What are your thoughts?

Coming up on A Lauren to Herself...

* Read Dee's weekly update in  her Help: Clear Skin challenge

* Guest skin care reviews from some A Lauren to Herself readers

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FTC Disclaimer: I was sent these Witch products for review consideration. I have not been paid to submit this review, neither am I affiliated with the brand - or Boots.com! My opinions are my own and 100% honest, as always.