Product Review

Designer Brands Twist 'n' Go, instant nail polish remover 

 

 

Believe me I know how hard it can be to find a good nail polish remover. I spent years actively avoiding getting a manicure because I didn't want to go through the horrible process of scrubbing my nails with some remover on a cotton ball. I'd be sitting there scratching and scrubbing my nails for over half an hour. It used to drive me mental. Also not very good for the health of you nails to be constantly be scrubbing them with harsh cotton and cloths.

When I went browsing around at my local chemist warehouse store I stumbled upon a different kind of nail polish remover. It was an Instant polish remover that was supposed to be gentle on the nails and remove even the thickest polish with ease in simply a few seconds. All you had to do it said was dip your nails in the padded bottle and twist and the foam would remove all polish instantly. 

Now me being the sceptic that I am almost walked away but some part of me was curious. Curiosity is an annoying trait of mine that more often than not leads to bad things as I'm sure many people can relate to. It's especially unkind for me in trying new products but my curiosity got the best of me this time, or I should probably say once again as this isn't the first time that's happened.

 

 

 

 

So I bit the bullet and made the purchase and let me tell you I am so glad that I did. The second I got home I decided to test it out and gave myself a quick and messy manicure and waited for it to dry. Then to remove it I did as instructed and dipped my finger in and twisted it around on the padded inside of the remover bottle When I lifted my finger out I could not believe it, the polish was completely gone in only a few seconds. Even better the remover actually left my nail and finger feeling soft and moisturised. I discovered that was because the remover is formulated with royal jelly, vitamins C & E, Aloe Vera and Green Tea. So it's a good formulation to keep the nails healthy and it doesn't smell to bad either. Well it's never great to take a big whiff of nail polish remover but if you do it accidentally when removing polish as I have done more than once; at least with this polish the smell doesn't leave you coughing from the toxic chemicals. 

 

So in conclusion I'd definitely recommend this nail polish remover. It has worked wonders for my manicure regime. I now love getting a manicure knowing I won't have to worry about scrubbing and damaging my nails when I try to remove the polish. 

I'll give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I loved it. You can pick it up from your local pharmacy or beauty store or online at: www.chemistwarehouse. com

Travel Diary – The Cataract George Launceston Tasmania

 

 Travel Diary- The Cataract George

 Kings Bridge

 

 

I will be writing a travel diary for every place I visit; combining my love of writing, photography and travel on this blog. I will also add photo diaries so you guys can see all my pics. This will be different from my normal travel section, something more personal to give readers more insights into my thoughts and personal experiences. I will have more information in the travel section about the destination and facts and little history and info if you are interested. This is my first travel diary I hope you all enjoy and maybe get some inspiration to travel and explore some unique and different places. The world is a big place and I am a firm believer that we need to see as much of it as possibly to truly live. I believe that people who never explore or travel are missing out on everything that the world has to offer thankfully I am not one of them.  

Peacock

My visit to this wonder of natural beauty was a real treat. I decided to take the more scenic entrance via Kings Bridge. It’s a bit of a walk compared to the easy drive in way but it was totally worth it also good exercise. So I was strolling along with my camera looking like a complete tourist; there were plenty of them around all with their cameras out just like me. The people I met here were very warm and kind all very welcoming to everyone they encountered. Walking along the path I noticed a crowd huddled around a fence overlooking the cliffs and the water. Being the nosy person that I am I simply could not resist having a look and what I saw absolutely delighted me. There were two seals splashing about in the water very near us and lazing about on the rocks. I discovered from a very chatty local that apparently it’s a very rare sight to see a seal here; though they do occasionally come into the George in search of the abundance of food on the water. The photographer in me took over at this point and I snapped I don’t how many shots before finally leaving the seals after about half an hour. After the long walk I was totally hungry so I stopped for a bite to eat at the kiosk I was longing for a meat pie; I have to say it was delicious. As I was eating a peacock decided to come over and try to eat my lunch, though unamused at my lunch almost getting stolen by a bird it was quite funny. After lunch I was off to the swinging bridge. Being not a big fan of heights I was a bit edgy to say the least but I took the plunge and took the first steps onto the bridge my legs were shaking as I looked out over the edge to the rushing rocks and water below. That was a bad move on my part as I was about half way across a bunch of young kids came running and yes I mean actually running across the bridge like they were running around their own backyard. The bridge was rocking as they made their way across I hung onto the sides of the bridge tightly as they passed me; afraid that the bridge would snap. May seem stupid but it looks like a very old bridge and was certainly not meant to be ran across by a group of moronic kids.

After finally making it to the other side I breathed a sigh of relief though I quite enjoyed it after those kids were gone. Then I made my way down to the heart of the George, the sounds of peacocks and wonderful wildlife combined with rushing water and just plain serenity filled my ears. I found a nice spot to sit close to the water that gave me full views of the bridge and the water and surrounding cliffs. It was so peaceful that I just sat there for a while taking in the stunning views with my eyes as well as my camera. The heat of the day had started to settle in so I headed up to the George café to get a nice ice-cream, the swimming pool was packed with people trying to cool off and the barbecue and playground was filled with kids and families. The Cataract George really is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world and spending the day here it is easy to see why.

Seal on rocks

The ice cream seemed to have given me some more courage so I decided to face my fear of heights again and take a ride on the chair lift. The chair lift at the George is the longest single span chairlift in the world. It’s not very expensive to ride either it only cost me $15 to go alone. There is only room for two adults and I noticed a lot of couples snuggling up on the chair lifts, it’s quite a romantic ride though I was going it alone. It was exhilarating, the wind blew through my hair as I glided slowly high above the George; close to the trees and the cliffs, the sounds of the water rushing below. It was a little bumpy at times and there is only a single bar over your chest to hold you in which had me a little edgy at times but honestly I loved it and could not resist going back for another ride. As I made my way out I spotted a beautiful animal hiding up in the bush and got another great shot then made my way out of the beautiful George and back to the city.

Chair Lift

Truthfully I would have loved to have stayed there all day it is a truly beautiful natural wonder. The trip also helped me to slightly overcome my fear of heights as I took my fears head on with the bridge and the chairlift. Okay so I didn’t completely overcome my fear of heights if I’m being honest that will probably never happen but I didn’t let my fears stop me from doing wondrous things that if I had been too much of a wuss to try I would have really missed out on great adventures.

If you haven’t been to The Cataract George in Launceston yet then I suggest you get on it ASAP. It is a beautiful place that has a little something for everyone and your time there is bound to create lasting memories that you will cherish forever just as it did for me.