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Moonlight Mel

Cruelty-Free Beauty, Plant based Food & Lifestyle Blogger

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Dying my hair pink with Colour Freedom Magenta Dream

April 7, 2021      16 Comments

If you follow me on Instagram you might have noticed I dyed my hair with Colour Freedom Pink Pizzaz a couple of months ago. When I dyed my hair pink it went down so well! Even though I loved the pink pizzaz, I fancied a little bit of a change mainly because didn’t stay vibrant very long. I decided to go for a deeper pink so that’s I got Colour Freedom Magenta Dream.

It’s not the first time I have used Colour Freedom over the years, they have been a brand I have come back to many times! The best things about them are that they are Cruelty-free, Vegan and very affordable. They have a nice variety of bright colours to choose from but my favourites as you might guess is the pinks!

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Simple at-home UTI testing with TestCard

March 19, 2021      6 Comments

Simple at-home UTI testing with TestCard
You get two tests in the pack, which makes it more value for money.

*Sponsored post, products sent. All my thoughts on the product are my own and unbiased*

Simple at-home UTI testing with TestCard

Over the years my blog has constantly changed and with that change, I would say it’s grown with me as a person. So that’s why I can open up more with everyone as I feel like it’s ok and at the end of the day, life is for living and you never know you might share life experiences with others.

So with that being said, that brings me to today’s blog post. UTIs! I know it’s not really spoken about freely but I thought it would be great to be open with you all and share the subject. I have tried TestCard (UTI) Urinary Tract Infection self-testing strips and used their app.

Common symptoms of UTIs are as follows

  • An intense burning while urinating
  • Unusual smelling urine
  • Pain in the lower back

I have had  UTIs previously, and it definitely wasn’t pleasant! I used to be so embarrassed to get treatment. We need to get past the embarrassment because UTIs are incredibly common, even if you’re not sexually active.

Getting tested can be a right pain at times because getting an appointment can sometimes take longer and going right now is a bit harder because of Covid-19. Finding out about TestCard has been wonderful as they are a great way to get instant results at home for an affordable price.

TestCard unrine self test kit
Testcard comes in an envelope that can easily fit a letterbox.

When it comes to UTIs (Urinary Tract Infection) I have heard so many myths about how they happen and remedies.

One myth I have heard is that drinking cranberry juice can reduce getting UTIs but the fact is that it’s only a placebo effect and it’s simply not true. I got told this and I’m glad I know this now because cranberry juice is so damn sour for me LOL!

Another thing is that UTIs can happen for a multitude of reasons and it’s not always intercourse that causes it even though it can be a contributing factor. For some people, they can be recurrent and sometimes they have no symptoms at all.

Myths and Facts

  • Fact: Some people are just prone to recurring UTIs, men can also get them!
  • Fact: Symptoms can vary, some people have no symptoms at all, however, common symptoms include pain when urinating or/and burning.
  • Myth: They are not caused by poor hygiene, sometimes they are just unavoidable.
  • Myth: Cranberry juice will reduce chances is a total myth, I was shocked by this as I was advised by a lot of older family members.
testcard app
The simple to use app can be downloaded at the apple store or android.

Anyway, onto the TestCard.

TestCard is a self testing kit in which you order online

They send you an envelope with two self-testing strips. Inside the envelope, it tells you the instructions on where to download the app. I used the Apple store to download the free app.

How to use

(First Step) Before you get started make sure you have a clean container to collect urine. Then simply tear open a sachet and hold the strip by the top and scan the QR code so the app knows which test you are using.

(Second Step ) To take the test simply dip the test in the urine to the max wet sign briefly.

(Third Step) While holding the testing strip simply scan the QR code to match up with the blue guidelines on the screen.

(Fourth Step) It takes about a minute to get your results on the screen. Depending on your result you can share results with a health professional.

testcard test strip
The testcard strip. Simply hold at the hold here and dip till the max wet sign.

My final thoughts on TestCard is that they are bloody brilliant! I have never taken a test at the comfort of my own home before but wow what a difference. It was more relaxing for me to take the test and I wasn’t rushing around.

The test is very simple to use and the app is perfect and easy to use. Getting the results almost instantly brought a huge relief to me. I will 100% use them again if I ever feel like I may have a UTI.

Of course, consult with your health professional if you feel the need because at the end of the day, only you know your body.

TestCard (UTI) Urinary Tract Infections Test strips cost a super affordable £12 and even have FREE delivery.

Check out their website below 

https://testcard.com/products/utitest

Use my code MEL10 to get 10% off of your first order

Trying out ‘Huel’ Ready-to-Drink – An affordable meal in a bottle

March 14, 2021      22 Comments

Before I start this post I would like to state I am not on a liquid diet. I just like trying out vegetarian/vegan protein drinks to make sure I get the most out of what I eat in a day, especially when time is not on your side haha! Huel Ready-to-drink is part of my balanced diet.

I have seen Huel nutrition floating around social media for a while now but it’s only recently that I decided to give one of their products a try. I went shopping the other day in Sainsbury’s for vegetarian goodies when I noticed this drink near the milk aisle. Huel ready-to-drink complete meals, containing 26 essential vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, protein, fat, fibre and phytonutrients.

If you have read my blog or followed my social media then you would have seen that I have lost 40lb in Lockdown. All of this done without restricting my diet and keeping myself active. Very simple. Check out my post on how to keep fit during lockdown.

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My Favourite Skincare Products of 2020 – What a year!

February 8, 2021      36 Comments

We are well into 2021 now but lets take a little look back to 2020.

2020 has to be one of the most trying years not just for Scotland but most of the world. I have not seen my family in over a year now and on top of that my routine has been completely changed because of the three lockdowns we have had. Since routines have changed so has my skincare routine. The main reasons being the everyday use of face masks, putting on harsh hand sanitiser and not forgetting just the stress of lockdown.

I have had to adjust my skincare regime a lot since lockdown started as I have noticed my skin is more sensitive and dry. My hands are drier because of using hand sanitiser more often and my face tends to get acne from wearing a face mask. This year has been a whirlwind for my skin, so adapting my skincare was a must.

my favourite skincare products of 2020
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The Best Classic Red Lipsticks

January 29, 2021      19 Comments

For me, red lipstick is such a classic and ‘go well’ with any style accessory. Whether its matte, satin or gloss, red works wonderfully with any of these products.

I only started wearing classic red lipsticks in my mid-twenties as I never found one that suited me. Now I have reached thirty, I know which retro lipsticks I love after a lot of searching. I like to switch them up whenever I feel like I want a change.

Whenever I think of classic red lipsticks, people who come to mind for me has to be Marilyn Monroe, Rhianna, Gwen Stefani and Tim Curry.

Check out the post to see which classic reds made it on my list..

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Doisy & Dam ‘Vegan and Palm Oil Free Chocolate’ Review

January 24, 2021      23 Comments

doisy and dam review

This post contains PR/gifted items, no paid content. All opinions are my own

I am a huge fan of chocolate and have it most days. I have tried Doisy & Dam Ballers before so I couldn’t wait to try more chocolates from their range.

Their chocolates are palm oil-free, natural ingredients and ethically sourced cocoa. They have many varieties to choose from. I got four different to try.

I got the following to try out. D&Ds, Diddies, Nuttercups and Coconut chocolate bar.

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I've heard of probiotics in food but its the first I've heard of probiotics in food but its the first I've seen it in skincare ( I'm aware I might be late to the party with this 😂) 

(gifted) This is the new @antipodesskincare Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream 🌱
The cream is made with good bacteria and hyaluronic acid for calm, hydrated, healthy-looking skin. It smells gorgeous and feels very refreshing on the skin. I've used it for a few weeks now and I love applying it before bed as it feels cool to apply and over time helps skin feel hydrated. 
It's 100% natural origin and vegan friendly 🌱
Have you tried this yet? 

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It’s Thursday already!? Today is so sunny and I It’s Thursday already!? Today is so sunny and I love it. 
I didn’t have this for Iftar last night but I thought I’d share this anyways! This is tofu Katsu curry with avocado maki and I got it from @kokushiglasgow 🌱 
They have plenty of vegan options and il be going back for sure whenever I feel the need for a takeaway 😋

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Its Thursday already? This week has been quick 🙃
We had a great Easter weekend but wow it flew by lol. Anyways It’s been a while since I last did a Smokey eye makeup look and I’m loving it! Defiantly going to do it more often 🖤
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Thinking about how much Easter chocolate I’m goi Thinking about how much Easter chocolate I’m going to eat today 😋
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