Soap & Glory Mantrap Lipstick

We all love Soap & Glory, and we all love lipstick, so what a great combination of the two! I'm already a huge fan of the lipgloss, Soap & Glory are the only lipgloss that i use, so while my love for lipstick is increasing, i wanted to try out there Sexy Mother Pucker Lipstick for £9 in the shade Mantrap. What a name huh.

The first thing i love about this product is the design. The lipstick is in a thick plain black case which just screams elegance. The colour is a divine red, but not over the top or bright, subtle but just the right shade to give your lips that ommft of hottness.
The formula is very creamy with a silky smooth texture that glides onto your lips for a flattering finish. The colour last alot longer than most lipstick brands i know, and leaves your lips looking glossy without drying out. There isn't much more i can say about this lipstick, a quick review other than it's a elegant long wearing smooth lipstick at an affordable price. I just wish they had more colours to choose from.

Soap & Glory Heaven Part 1

CALLING ALL SOAP & GLORY LOVERS. THOSE NEW TO SOAP & GLORY AND THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW WHAT SOAP AND GLORY IS. I'M ABOUT TO OPEN UP THE CLOUDS AND BRING YOU UP TO SOAP & GLORY HEAVEN.

It's safe to say i have too much Soap & Glory products. What i'm showing you today isn't half of what i own, but from birthday to christmas presents i've managed to get quite a collection.

'Butter Yourself Moisture Lotion'

'Daily Smooth Body Butter'

'Butter Yourself'

I'm going to start this two part special by reviewing three different type's of moisturisers / butters. All three produce the same results just with some subtle difference's. The first one is a 'Moisture Lotion' in the form of a pump. Then there's 'Daily Smooth Body Butter', and then 'Butter Yourself'. All three have the same effect of having a quick fix moto for dry and irritated skin, and i've found overall that my skin is generally alot more hydrated as i frequently suffered from dry skin. Moisture Lotion is my favourite for smell. It reminds me of being on holiday with a strong fruit and exotic smell to it. Second would be Butter Yourself. As soon as you take off the lid you get hit with a smell of pure yumminess. Butter Yourself also has the least consistency where as Butter Yourself Moisture Lotion and Daily Smooth Body Butter have a thick and heavier lotion formula.

The direction's are to use the Moisture Lotion on damp skin, the same technique as Butter Yourself so that it can sink into the skin. Daily Smooth Butter Lotion however, is an everyday body butter which i would recommend the most for dry skin. Yes the other two work. But because it is an everyday lotion and just generally from experience from using all three, i found that the Daily Smooth Body Butter worked the best on my dry skin. The other two products added that extra moisture to the skin helping even more with creating a dry free zone and my skin soft to touch. The only real critique i have is with the Moisture Lotion bottle's pump. I think it's a great idea and much easier to use. But realistically, it would take a couple of pumps before anything came out, and once i had used a quarter of the bottle it became even harder to get the lotion out. But maybe i have a dodgy pump. Anyone else had this issue?

All three of these products are worth the money. My two main questions i ask myself when using a product is, do they work? And can you tell a difference? The answer to both is yes. They all do what they are made for, i suppose it just depends on what method is right for you with when you use your moisturiser.

I hope you enjoyed a look into Soap & Glory heaven. Part 2 coming soon.

March Favourites

Where has march gone?? It doesn't seem like 2 seconds since it was christmas and now here we are. I've been abit slack with my blog posts so i'm hoping to pick things up and post more regularly. I really enjoy sharing with you guys and hearing your opinions on the products i write about. So here we are, MY MARCH FAVOURITE'S.

First thing i'm going to talk about is the, Clinique Moisture Surge Intense. I'm a sufferer of dry skin, so using the correct products are essential for me otherwise my skin will get to the stage where my make-up cracks, flake's, and generally, looks a mess! Which is exactly what was happening. I'm not going to lie, i was embarrassed and didn't feel comfortable. So i went to the Clinique counter in Debenhems and splashed out on a high priced product. It cost me around £38. After one day i could already see a big difference after applying my make-up. The lady said it was a quick fix and she was right, it is a quick fix moisturiser that doesn't necessarily cure dry skin in the long run, but added to your routine will keep it at bay. I've now been using it for a couple of weeks and it's my absolute favourite. My make-up looks smooth through-out the day, my skin feels smooth and looks healthy. There isn't really much of a smell so no problems there either. Although this product would be more than i'd normally pay for a product, i'd definitely say after my experience seeing it work while i was struggling with dry skin make's this my top march favourite.

 Tea Tree Toner Tab from Lush. Costing only £1 and another product i'd highly recommend if you struggle with blackheads. It's a simple small product that you pop into boiling hot water, either in your sink or a bowl, and hover your face over so that your skin in-hails the steam. I did this for roughly around 10 minutes. I didn't really see a difference straight after i had used it, but the next day.. wowza. Is the word i'm going to use. I seem to have alot of problems with my skin, and yes blackheads is one of them, i have them everywhere i'm shamefully going to admit. So when i noticed the next day the results i had to look twice. Ofc it didn't clear them up completely, especially with not as many as i have. But it definitely 100% helped and made my skin look so much more healthier. I especially could tell a difference with my right cheek where my pores are smaller and my chin. The only area that i didn't really notice a difference was my nose.

Make up product time! And it's the Soap & Glory Solar Powder. This bronzer is great if your just starting out with make-up. I love the design and the size of the product as it fits perfectly in your make-up bag. I have been using this for a couple of months now and it still has alot more use to go before i hit the bottom. So for £11 it sure does last a while.

The colour's are light, subtle once applied to the skin which you can build up if your wanting a deeper bronze to your face. I mainly like this product as it isn't heavy on the skin and it add's just the right amount of bronze to the face to give it that extra lift and shine. The left side is matte where the light right side has abit of sparkle to it. This doesn't show much once applied, i wouldn't use it if that was the chase as any type of glitter, sparkly product on my face is a huge no no for me. So if your ofc, a girl! Starting out with make-up wanting a light, high street bronzer the Soap & Glory range is the right choice.

Now for my none make-up skin care products. The Kilner range seems to be the new 'IT' product to have, and... i finally have one! The glass cup has a screw on lid with a flower design and a hole specifically for a straw. Theses are the cutest glass cups i have seen and i think they are just perfect for summer, on the go or in the garden with friends. I especially like the design of the handle, as it makes it ofc, easier to walk around the house with if you have slippery hands. So if you don't own one of these glasses, GET ONE.

Last of all is this cutest of all cute's owl! Made out of tin and roughly around 8 inches, it appears to be hand-made and has that rough look about it. There is nothing more to say other than it's adorable! I think it's going to make a fun looking ornament around the house and would even work as a garden fixture. There are other designs such as a duck and different shaped owl's. Unfortunately i haven't got a direct link to where you can buy these. I went to Skegness and brought the owl with my tickets in the arcade. The only information i have is that it was from ShudeHill Giftware. But why not use this owl as a perfect excuse for a day out. Trust me, it's worth it. 

Thanks again for reading my post! Let me know what you think of all the products.

Review : SEXY MOTHER PUCKER : Soap & Glory

When going out, i find i prefer to wear lipgloss rather than lipstick, or i mix the two together and put lipgloss ontop on my lipstick. I just love how lipgloss can enhance your lips and the shine effect they give, bringing all the attention to your lips.

I chose to buy two lip glosses from the Soap & Glory, Sexy Mother Pucker range, priced at £9. I brought the Pink Appricot, which as well as the shine, gives your lips a touch of colour, and the Candy Gloss which is a pure sparkly gloss which i use on-top of my lipstick. 

The Pink Appricot is a colour i prefer to wear on it's own and my favourite from the two. The touch of colour is just enough to add that little bit of an extra natural pink tint to your lips. I like the natural look, so this lipgloss was a perfect buy for me as it didn't turn out too bright.

Candy Floss is again a very natural, but clear gloss with the tiniest tint of colour which i use on-top of my lipstick. It add's that little bit of extra to your lips whilst i found enhancing the lipsticks colour. It has little bits of glitter which aren't in your face, but are just enough to bring out even more shine and a glimmer effect once the light hits.

Both LipGloss's have a tingling sensation after a few seconds of applying. I think this is a love hate situation. At first i didn't like the tingeing sensation, i found it too strong and weird. But i now love this effect and it makes me think something magically is happening on my lips.

There easy to apply, with a very thick, sticky consistency. I would of liked the product not to be as sticky or of a heavy texture, but this is something that hasn't put me off the product. I also find i do have to keep re-applying as it does quickly fade, but again, i still love this gloss and it does the job.

They also SMELL GREAT! Not sweet, but a pleasant bearable smell.

Has anybody tried out any other colours?

Soap & Glory : Fab Pore Facial Peel

Soap & Glory. One of my favourite brands and 'The Fab Pore Facial Peel is one of the main reasons why. Originally priced at £10, it is now down to £6.67 and stating on the boots website ' Once its gone, its gone'. Which i'm presuming means that this product will no longer be available. Maybe i'm outdated, so although i LOVE this product, and i will explain to you why, i am more than keen to try out there other , 'The Fab Pore 2 in 1'. But i still urge you to try this out whilst it is at an reduced price. GRAB A BARGAIN.

This product can be used as a 5 minutes quick facial mask or left on for 15 minutes for a deep clean. I tend to leave it on for 15 minutes to get the full effects of the product. It targets pores, spot prone and problem skin. I have very sensitive skin, and products that include beads can make my skin worse than it already is and leave me with break outs. So when i opened the tub to find blue looking beads i was optimistic. The product was thick, smooth and soft! - including the beads! They didn't irritate or scratch my skin like other harsh facial masks can. It glides on your skin, not leaving your skin feeling tight or hard. There isn't a smell to the product either, which when its on your face i guess thats a good thing, just incase you don't like the smell and have to put up with it for 15 minutes.

It is very easy to wash off, leaving my skin feeling moisturised, soft, and looking generally healthier. I found after each wash my problem pores are dramatically reduced which is one of the main reasons i started using this mask. So if your like me and are prone to blackhead i would highly recommend this product. It has so many extras and great results. It really does do what it says on the tin.