17 February 2013 / No.7, PRODUCT REVIEW, SKINCARE
No.7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Water || REVIEW
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I'm pretty sure that many of you will have heard of and are familiar with the all so raved about Bioderma micellar water and how it is effective and gentle to remove your make-up. However, it is quite difficult to get hold of that product so i have found a kind of alternative to it which is readily available here in the UK. You may or may not have heard of this, but i only discovered this on the shelves when i was browsing around to pick something to use my No.7 voucher on.
This solution is for Normal/Oily skin which sounds near enough perfect for my combination oily skin so i picked this up right away because the price wasn't too high and after the voucher, it was only £4 which was a complete bargain in my opinion. As much of a packaging adoring freak i am, i was drawn to this product by its clear simplistic plastic bottle that has an all so convenient pump with it to dispense product hygienically and effortlessly! The bottle is plastic too which is both lightweight and practical for my journeys and travels and the cap twists to open and lock which is handy to reduce to chances of any spillages and accidents. The product itself is basically very light as if it was just normal water that removes make-up and doesn't leave any residue at all. I am very impressed with this product because it removed my foundation very well and left my skin feeling very soft and supple to touch after.
One thing you must remember is that the cap dispenses the product out with a bit of force so be careful with it otherwise it would go everywhere but the amount it dispenses in one pump is an adequate amount and i find that using 2 pumps is enough for my whole face. Also, never try using this product for the eyes although it may work for you but when i did, it stung my eyes a bit and i had to quickly rinse the product off.
Overall, very great product to remove make-up quickly and effortlessly without being too harsh on the skin. Inexpensive and a great alternative to the hard to get hold of Bioderma. When i finish this bottle, i will be re-purchasing this.
What is your favourite cleanser?
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9 February 2013 / E.L.F, foundation, MAKE UP, PRODUCT REVIEW
E.L.F Flawless Finish Foundation || REVIEW
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When i qualified as a make-up artist, which was around June last year, i was excited to start on my kit and this was when E.L.F came out with this Flawless foundation range and i just couldn't resist. I picked the two lightest shade because the swatches of the colours online made them look quite natural and more universal. Well, when it came, i added them to my collection and i know as bad as it sounds, i forgot about them and they just sat in my drawer hidden away.
Recently, i returned home from university back to my hometime for a night out with my friends and silly me, i forgot to bring my beloved Lancome Teint idole ultra foundation back home, and in a panic i started digging in my drawers hoping to find something that could save me from going out barefaced and this was when i rediscovered the ELF foundation.
I quite like the look of the frosted bottle, although you have to be careful when choosing the shade because the glass distorts the actual colour but allows you to observe how much product remains in the bottle. I was so lucky in the sense that the shade 'porcelain' is a perfect match for me and it had a pleasant clean fresh scent to it. The foundation itself was quite thick but easily blended out and it also delivered a medium to full coverage. The finish was very dewy actually but i used a loose powder on top due to the nature of my oily skin.
I would say that the foundation lasted fairly well on my skin which i was quite surprised about because it initially seemed so dewy looking. One thing which you definitely have to be aware of is it's high SPF properties which gave quite abit of flashback in photos you take during the night. I am aware that my Lancome foundation has high SPF too, but it always photographs very nicely, but this ELF foundation just makes me look a tad too light in colour compared with usual.
For the price of this foundation, i would recommend this for the daytime wear. Longevity is good and there is a nice range of colours to choose from. Another downside to this is that it is only available online which makes it difficult to pick a perfect shade for you therefore i recommend you looking at swatches on the internet.
E.L.F flawless finish foundation - £6.75
Have you tried E.L.F products?
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3 February 2013 / PRODUCT REVIEW, Shu uemura, SKINCARE
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime beauty cleansing oil REVIEW
"Targets 8 skin concerns in one single step. Most advanced cleanser yet using 8 botanical origin oils to provide 8 outstanding skincare benefits:
Skin feels smoother 94%
Skin feels moisturised 92%
Skin looks more radiant 90%
Skin looks refined 92%
Skin looks revitalized 85%
Skin appears more translucent 90%
Skin looks more Supple 92%
Skin feels nourished 90%
* Consumer test on 49 Asian women using this twice a day"
150ml - £34
450ml - £68
I love the simplistic packaging that is always achieved for the packaging of Shu uemura products. I purchased this when i was in Hong Kong because i have always wanted to try out their cleansing oils and this particular one was new on the shelves and i was drawn to it's claims and benefits. There are two sizes and i opted for the smaller choice because i didn't want to invest in a product that doesn't work for me. I use this product twice a day followed by my usual skincare that i use regularly.
First thoughts are that 3-4 pumps which is recommended would be too much product. I use only 1 pump which is enough in my opinion as the product spreads quite easily. I apply this all over my dry face and give it a good rub in. Eventually, i gradually add water which makes the product turn into a nice milky consistency and makes me feel that the make-up and dirt on my face is thoroughly washed off. What i like about this is how it left my skin feeling. My skin not only feel cleansed, but it felt soft, supple and nourished. This is so gentle that it didn't aggrevate my sensitive skin and although this is an oil, it did not make my oily skin any more oilier or clog my pores.
I will definitely repurchase the full sized version of this when it is finished although i have noticed that the product does get used up quite quickly and everyday pump after pump, i see the products dissapearing right before my very eyes. In my opinion, the price for this product is really worth it for it's benefits and the way in which it makes your skin feels. I am not saying that i would agree with the claims made, but i do reckon it changed the condition of my skin making it feel much more replenished and hydrated. A bit thumbs up to Shu uemura for this product and i am very excited to try out the other skincare products by them!
8 January 2013 / eyeliner, MAKE UP, PRODUCT REVIEW, rimmel
Goodbye High-end...Hello Drugstore!
What i loved about them was how creamy they were in consistency and it was very pigmented when applying to the eyes, especially along the waterline. It can be smudged easily to create a smokey eye, or left to dry swiftly for a long lasting eyeliner which lasts for the whole day. Both these products i cannot fault for what they do so therefore the last couple of years, i always thought that they were the best invention ever and i wouldn't know what to do without them! However, the beauty of the product does come with a hefty price tag which although i am happily willing to pay, i would like to find something similar but for a smaller price tag.
Running low on my pencil(s) i headed into boots to find a waterproof eyeliner pencil because it was essential for my watery eyes. I picked up the 'Rimmel Scandaleyes waterproof Kohl Kajal eyeliner' because it was probably the only one that promised to be waterproof that i can find and rimmel was a brand that i had faith in. The price was reasonable and i was just excited that i managed to buy a 'make-do' eyeliner for the time being because i needed one so badly, as using a tiny little pencil was so difficult and made me spend more time doing my make-up.
When i used it, i was amazed and shocked at the same time! The formulation was just as creamy and pigmented as the YSL and UD one. At this point, i realised i have truly found something amazing in the drugstore and i know that it will be my new holy grail product in my make-up collection. If you are a fan of the creamy eyeliners, i urge you to try this one out and i know that i will be heading back to Rimmel stands to purchase more colours soon.
7 January 2013 / HAIR, L'oreal, PRODUCT REVIEW
L'Oréal ELVIVE: Extraordinary OIL || REVIEW
I have been using this for nearly 2 weeks now and I believe that I have tired it enough to give a reliable and honest review. The product smells lovely and clean so it was enjoyable to apply onto my hair every morning after shower! However, the consistency of the oil was very liquidy and I feel that I have to use more product to get the benefits that I wanted compared the much thicker hair oils that I have tried like the tresemme and vo5 one.
I usually apply on only the ends of my hair as i find that they are the driest and my hair goes greasy pretty quickly so none is added to the top of my hair! I can honestly tell you that the price drop was definitely for a good reason.....the hair oil does absolutely nothing to my hair. I thought initially that it gave long term results rather than instant as I do not feel that the product improved the condition of my hair in any way, nor did it make my hair feel softer.
The oil just made my hair feel clumpy at the ends when I dry my hair after and even using a smaller amount, it still did the same thing. I can even say that this product made the ends of my hair more knotty compared with not using it and I cannot understand why this product is such a fail because I love some of the L'oreal hair products like their shampoos and conditioners.
What is your favourite hair oil?
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3 January 2013 / fragrance, Gucci, Jeffrey Campbell, Lancome, Laura Mercier, MAKE UP, origins, Perfumes, SKINCARE, Thierry Mugler., urban decay
~ Christmas Goodies | 2012 ~
Lancome Douceur cleansing duo (Clenaser & Toner) 400ml Each - £40 from Debenhams
Origins clear improvement active charcoal mask 100ml - £20 from boots
Lancome juicy tubes ( shade 19) - £7.50 from Debenhams
Laura Mercier mineral powder SPF 15 in Tender Rose - £31 from selfridges
Laura Mercier foundation primer 50ml - £28 from selfridges
Naked urban decay basics - £20 from Debenhams *Gift for a friend*
Kate spade card holder - £39 RRP £69 - westfield white city
Jeffrey Campbell Lita - £62 RRP 129 - Sole
Gucci Premiere 50ml eu de parfum gift set - present from boyfriend
Gucci by gucci perfume purse spray - £49 from Gucci
Thierry Mugler perfume miniature collection 5ml each- £23.60 RRP £32
I hope everybody has had a lovely christmas and i wish you all the best for the year 2013!
What did you purchase this christmas?
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4 December 2012
Yes...Another mini haul
I took full advantage of the ASOS 20% off offer and spent it on these 3 things which i love and have been using constantly ever since i recieved them. I've always wanted the NARS albatross highlighting powder but i find that it is too expensive therefore when it was 20% off, i caved in and purchased it. I know that i haven't been blogging as frequently these days, but it is because i am busy with placements and usually quite tired. I will hopefully try and spend a little bit more time on my blog after a couple weeks when i am settled into my hospital settings :) Hope you guys are enjoying your christmas shopping and the layering up in the cold weather hehe!
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TED BAKER make-up bag
NARS - Albatross
ILLAMASQUA - Sob
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