On Your Skin: Drunk Elephant’s Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser Review

I’ve been dying to try the Drunk Elephant range for a long time now but it is not an affordable brand so I’ve been waiting for the right time. After completing my essays, I figured I deserved a reward and popped to Space NK to purchase the Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser (£29).

The large pot of cleanser comes equipped with a small, magnetic scoop that attaches to the lid to reduce chances of losing it. I think this is a great idea, given that it is way too easy to lose these little accompaniments that make the product much easier to use. The box also contains Bamboo Booster, an exfoliant made from bamboo and charcoal that can be added to the cleanser a few times a week to remove dead skin cells. DE don’t recommend using the booster if you have a retinol product in your skincare regime, as it can be too much for the skin.

I love the way this product works. This innovative oil to milk cleanser is applied to dry skin, massaged over makeup and then activated with water, before rinsing off with a damp cloth. Makeup just melts over your face and it is so satisfying to wipe it all off with a warm flannel. You don’t need much of the balm to effectively remove makeup from your entire face. Full of virgin marula oil and kiwi-strawberry seeds, Slaai is free from the ‘suspicious six’ ingredients that can be damaging to skin and replaces them with these more natural products. One thing that I was concerned about, despite the lack of harmful ingredients, was the potential for the product to sting your eyes when using it to remove eye makeup. Whilst it doesn’t hurt per se, it isn’t comfortable when the product accidentally goes in your eyes. This isn’t a major issue and is similar to getting micellar water in your eyes so I wouldn’t stop using this product due to this fact.

Overall, I can see why this product has received so much traction on social media. It is satisfying to use, soothing on skin and value for money. I mentioned earlier that DE isn’t a cheap brand but at £29, a little goes a long way so you do get your money’s worth. I really enjoy using this product and look forward to trying more of the DE range!

Bristol: Planetarium Nights

Bristol is such a vibrant and buzzing city and there is so much to do everywhere. A few weeks ago, I decided to try out one such wonderful Bristol attraction at the We The Curious Planetarium. Planetarium Nights run every Thursday and provide the chance to explore the solar system using cutting-edge technology in a purpose-built Planetarium.

I opted for the ‘Solar System Odyssey 3D’ that started at 7pm. You can grab a drink at the bar before heading into the Planetarium if you want to add some extra crazy sensations to the experience, but I’m not sure I’d recommend it if you have a tendency to get motion sickness!

The Planetarium Night was a great experience. Guided by Pilot Paul, we were whizzed through a sightseeing tour of the solar system and given the chance to tailor the experience by calling out a place to visit or choosing the type of adventure to embark on. Exploring incredible phenomenons including Solar Flares, the Aurora Borealis, Lava Domes, the Rose, Ice Ridges, the Eternal Light, Asteroid Belt and Meteor Showers, we were given a thorough but digestible insight into some of these astronomical occurrences. 45 minutes of flying through space in a 3D Planetarium was an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend going if you get the chance.

For £8.50/£7.50 (concession), the Planetarium Nights are very reasonable for an evening adventure and you can definitely make the most of the tasty restaurant surrounding Millenium Square in Bristol.