New Maybelline Dream Flawless Foundation

I'll start off with the good things about the New Maybelline Dream Flawless Foundation. It is a medium coverage foundation that does leave your skin almost pore free without clogging. It covered up my imperfections and left my skin looking smooth with yes, a flawless finish. It did leave my forehead a little dry, but i do have dry skin anyway. The foundation latest for most of the day and left my skin feeling light with little need to top up. It is also great for sensitive skin for no irritation after application. My skin generally looked alot healthier and clear after using this foundation. For a price of £8.99, it is a great if your looking for a good natural coverage.

Now, as much as i love the fact that this foundation covered up my pores and left my skin looking in great condition. I not be purchasing it again. The new application stick and the size of the bottle left me feeling.. baffled. I may seem harsh but i think it's pointless and caused me more hassle than it would if it was a pump. I found it would add more time onto the application of my make-up and although this isnt a big deal, when your in a rush for work and your having to dab the stick into the bottle 3-4 times the time adds up. I also found because of the bottle size it didn't last me as long as my previous foundations which are around the same price with near the same results. If you can get past the applicator then it is a very good high street foundation, and anyone with large pores i would recommend to try it, but i just couldn't agree with it.

Review : Dirty Works Hot Cloth Cleanser

I wasn't looking for a new face cleanser as i'm happy with the one i'm using. But after seeing this in Sainsburys in the sale range for £1.75 instead of £7!! I had get it. You all should know by now that i love my bargains.

First thing that i love about this product is the design. It's what caught my eye in the first place. I just think the yellow colours over the blue make everything pop out along with the different styled fonts making it all girly and cute. I'm a sucker for a good design but i love art. I did take a interactive media course but enough of that and onto the most important reason.. DOES IT WORK? The answer.. yes. If a product works is one of my main MUST'S at the minute otherwise...i'll move on.

The cleanser is a basic white colour and smells alot like shampoo. But don't worry, once applied to your face it smells lovely! Not too strong or overpowering. I washed the cleanser off with the free muslin cloth that you get inside the box, you get two! It was soft on my face and came off easily without any real effort or scrubbing. It is claimed to reveal ' fresh, RADIANT skin' , and to ' Lift away dirt and excess oil', which is exactly what it did! I have blackheads which are a constant struggle for me, but after once of using this my face looked clean, bright, no red marks and generally alot healthier and most of all CLEAR. I have sensitive skin and find with some cleanser's they break me out. This wasn't an issue, but it does claim to be suitable for all skin type's.

For the original price of £7. It's a bloody good buy and i'd pay more for a product like this.

Thanks for reading! I hope you liked my review. xo

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 : January GlossyBox

It's that time again. GLOSSYBOX. Everytime i get my parcel i immediate rip! yes... rip! open the box with excitement. This month's box is probably going to be one of my favourites. Not only did i get 5 full sized products, but all the items i got were exactly the kind of products i use, and needed.

Here's what i got :

Jelly Pong Pong 

All Over Glow 

Full Size : £10 for 15g

GlossyBox send Jelly Pong Pong products frequently, so i'm not new to the brand. I love there mascara, so i was happy to see another products of there's to try out. The All Over glow is an oil-free illuminating gel that highlights the cheeks and brow bone. The gel is a dark brown colour with a glittery effect. Once applied on skin, it leaves a shimmering effect left by the glitter as well as a shine. Now, i'm not a huge fan of glitter products unless i'm applying it to my toes, but this product is very subtle so the shine is more noticeable than the actually left over glitter. Something i'm obviously happy about. 

Naked Lips

Organic Lip Balm Superfruits

Yummy. Is the first word that comes to mind with this product. It smells delicious! Glides smoothly onto the lips, leaving a nice natural shine. I love it. And everyone needs to get one of these.

MeMeMe

Eye Line Pencil In Clay

Full Size £4

MeMeMe is again, another frequent product from the GlossyBox and one that i've had a love, hate relationship with. I'm glad that GlossyBox sent me a brown eye liner pencil and not black. I don't use black, so this was a bonus point on there part. The product is the same typical size of any other eye liner with a smooth textured body, which just makes the handling of the product more comfortable. It is a very soft eye pencil, probably the softest i've ever used, but this isn't a problem as i much prefer soft pencils anyway. It glides on really easy and if your wanting a smudge effect you can also smudge it easy too.

Kueshi Natural & Pleasant Cosmetics

Revitalising Face Toner

Revitalising Face Toner doesn't smell like your typical toner, it actually smells SO GOOD! Not bland or strong. It smells like... shampoo. A fruity shampoo. It is your typical toner, urging that it'l make the skin smoother, controls shine in oil prone area's, leaving the skin feeling heathy, fresh and clean. I haven't used this product yet, but the smell has won me over, which must say alot if one whiff and i'm already hooked.

Nicka K New York

Colorluxe Powder Blush

My favourite from this months GlossyBox is the Colorluxe Powder Blush. I'm in need of a blush, so it must be magic that GlossyBox knew this. I lovelovelove how you apply it. On the top of the product there is an already attached soft, powered puff applicator making it very easy apply without any mess. There is also a mirror on top of the lid, so as i like to say, it can be a  ' blush as you go ' product. It isn't an over powdering colour, leaving your cheeks with a natural blush effect with no shine or sparkles. My perfect kind of blush, very matte. 

                                                                   

                                                                          Goodjob GlossyBox!

My Favourite Mascara

Mascara. Mascara. All Hale Mascara. Being one of my favourite type's of beauty products, i have tried quite a few different brands, big headed, small headed mascara's but i am at the minute loving the BADgal Lash Mascara by benefit. Priced at £17.50 for the full size, i managed to get the full size and the travel size kit at half price in the christmas sales, Another Bargain!

The head of the mascara is longer rather than being stumpy. When i took the end out from the tube i had no problem with any access. I've had the problem with some brands that i have to wipe off stringy bits, which, i suppose isn't a big deal. The stick of the product is fairly long and can be awkcrud if you have a small face, but i've managed to make it work.

I applied two layers to my upper lashes, and left my bottom lashes natural. It DEFINITELY made them longer after applying another coat. You could actually see the transformation with each stroke (BONUS POINT TO BADgal MASCARA).  I wouldn't say it gave my lashes much.. VOOM. But if your like me and like the natural look then this is the mascara to go.

I know there are quite a few loving the, they're real!, mascara also from benefit. But i'm one of the few that will never use it again. Maybe i had a dodgy bottle, but it was as stringy as melted cheese, just no no.

                                        

Thanks for reading! What's your favourite mascara?

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?

OCTOBER GLOSSYBOX : POP ART EDITION

It's that time again.. the arrival of the mystery GlossyBox for £10 on a pay monthly plan. I've been on and off GlossyBox for the last couple of months. I start my plan and then end up cancelling to save money, but then i see other reviews and end up subscribing again. I can't stay away.

This month, the Glossybox has a Pop Art theme and said to be of value for £50. I couldn't be more excited! Coming from an creative art background, i was more excited about the box than the actual products. I'm very impressed by the quality, and i'm already planning some creative DIY to hang the box on my wall. Let me know if you want pictures to follow.

This month the box consisted of 4 full size products. A nice surprise as i normally get on average 2. They are the Ciate Nail Vanish, Full size priced at £9. So Susan Mascara, £14.95, LipLift Peel, $12.95 and the Nuxe face mask £19.50.

The two sample products were a miniature perfume from Yves rocher and the Rimmel London BB Cream which... i have actually been wanting to try, so i was delighted by this. GlossyBox must have known!

I'm definitely most excited to get the So Susan Mascara, Ciate Nail Vanish and the Perfume. 

Ciate Nail Vanish is always good quality, gliding on smooth and lasts a while. The cute little bow on the bottle gives it that little bit extra effort and more appealing to use. I always love getting new nail vanish as it doesn't get wasted. I don't own a white one either so this will make a good edition to my collection. 

So Susan mascara, well, we can never have too many mascaras. I've had a couple of things from So Susan sent by GlossyBox and i mostly like there mascaras. They do the job of enhancing your eye lashes and it stays on for most of the day. I also find i don't get the typical panda eyes which seem to be my biggest problem when it comes to mascaras. Although i like So Susan, i find it difficult to get hold of there products as they always seem to be sold out.

I also love getting mini perfume samples. I don't always get the chance to try new perfume smells so having little samples sent to me makes it easier to try before i buy online. When i first applied the perfume, it was a very strong, sweet distinct smell, but now that it has settle i really like it. After 10 minutes the strong smell had faded and it's much more suttle . I'd say it's an every day go to work perfume rather than a want to be noticed perfume. The normal sized perfume is priced at £33 for 30ml which i think is a reasonable price. The bottle is pretty basic, but it does the job and is easy to apply.

I'm impressed by the LipLift Peel by Etre Belle. I first applied it without reading the back thinking it was a lip moisturiser and was really confused to why it had granules in the texture and immediately wiped it off ( Silly Me ). Now that i've used to product PROPERLY, i was not expecting the results that i got.  I have quite rough, cracked lips with dead skin. You could say i have nightmare lips. Immediately after using this product, i could see a huge difference AND with only one use. My lips look healthier and the dead skin has gone. They also feel softer and made applying my lip balm smoother.

I had seen the Lush Lip scrubs but i didn't fully understand there purpose. Now that i have tried this product i'll be converting to try out different products for my lips.

Great October Box GlossyBox!

I FINALLY HAVE ONE! And at a bargain price : Urban Decay Naked palette 3

I FINALLY HAVE ONE ! Urban Decay Naked palette 3. Originally priced at £37 , this would have been the most expensive palette i'd of brought. So before i payed for a product that i think should be at least under £30 to make it reasonable, i wanted to see if i could find a bargain and turned to ebay. I mean.. who doesn't love a good bargain.

I came across a brand new palette for... £19 ! But ofc, there is always a catch. The palettes were factory seconds. This didn't bother me though, i would be saving £18 for a product which could or could not have visible flaws. Lucky for me... my product looks perfect ! BONUS. Not a dent on the tin, all the colour are in clean smooth condition, even the cardboard box was sleek with no dents.

I've only had chance to try out a few of the colours, but so far my favourite has been the burnout pink. It's a very beautiful, natural colour,  and i've found the heavier and more visible you want it, the more you need to apply. I'm so far very happy with my palette, and can't wait to try out the other colours.
               

Hope your enjoying my blog xo