Beauty ¦ The skincare routine

I'm pretty sure I've never actually done a skincare routine on my blog as I've never really stuck to a routine ever. However in the past couple of months I've been religiously using skincare and I've found it has made a massive difference to my skin. So today I thought I'd show you the products I've really been loving and using religiously.

Cleanser - Una Brennan Vitamin C cleansing oil.

This is my second bottle of this stuff and I am definitely going to buy a new bottle when I am finished with this one. I am a religious wearer of Benefit They're real and this takes it off no problem. I absolutely love the scent however the one thing I hate is the packaging. This is no way travel friendly packaging as it leaks everywhere other than that though I really love it.

Exfoliating - Nip and Fab Glycolic fix daily cleansing pads.

My skin is usually pretty good with everything however it really hates actual physical exfoliators they make my skin red raw. However I do feel that my skin needs a little exfoliation. I am honestly 100% converted to chemical exfoliators these pads make my skin look so glowy and leave it feeling very clean but not stripped. These are also super affordable considering what you can end up paying for chemical exfoliators (I'm looking at you Liquid gold)

Toning - Liz Earle Instant boost skin tonic spritz.

This one is probably a little bit of an unnecessary step in my routine however I just love giving my face a quick spritz. This has a really lovely scent and feels really lovely and cooling on the skin.

Treatment - La roche posay Effaclar duo.

I have no idea why it took me so long to try this. Everyone says how brilliant it is for clearing up acne and acne scaring and I can honestly say that it has worked wonders for me. I had very heavy acne scaring on my cheeks and chin and it has really helped to fade it massively. I've also found that since starting using it I haven't had a proper breakout and overall my skin has just been much clearer.

Moisturiser -  Embroyolisse Lait creme concentrate.

I gave this a go as Pixiwoo are always talking about it and I completely see why. It's an incredibly hydrating moisturiser without being heavy. It works so beautifully under makeup but I also love using it at night. It also doesn't irritate my eczema which a lot of moisturisers do.

Oil - Perricone MD Chia serum.

Oh my lord this little bottle is pricey but so lovely at the same time. I must admit I've had this bottle since way before Christmas and it's still got about 1/3 of the product left. I feel like this is the other product that has made the most obvious difference to my skin. It is such a beautiful oil which has not only helped with my dehydrated skin but I've also found that it has really helped with reducing breakouts.


I'd love to know what skincare products you guys love!



Beauty ¦ Skincare saviours

 

Recently I've had a little bit of a skincare overhaul and it's done my skin the world of good so today I thought I would share with you the two products that I have been absolutely loving in this past month.

 

I was using the Alpha H liquid gold however I found it was a little bit to harsh for my skin and it was leaving it a little red so I decided to give the Nip and fab Glycolic fix daily pads and I have found that they are much less harsh on the skin and I've found that they have been leaving my skin really glowy and I thing the have definitely contributed to reducing the amount of blemishes I have.

 

The other product is the La Roche posay effaclar duo +, this was something that I've been meaning to try for months and months as it's something that so many people talk about. I wasn't sure wether it would dry my skin out as I find a lot of blemish treatments can leave my already dry skin even drier however I've found that not only does this help reduce my blemishes but I've also found it was hydrating enough not to massivly dry out my skin.

 

 

So that is my current favourite skincare products. I'd love to know what skincare products you have been using recently.



Beauty ¦ October favourites

So October is over and it's basically Christmas. Today's it's time for my October favourites. This month I've been turning to some old favourites as I didn't buy much at the start of the month.

 

Starting of with the only non-beauty product in this months favourites I have the Muji Berry tart candle. This smells so beautiful, it's sweet however it isn't over powering and sickly. I've also found that it has burnt so cleanly (candles that burn unevenly are one of my pet hates) For £3.50 I didn't expect the quality and I really wished I'd picked up more scents.

I really love Revlon as a brand in general and the Primer, shadow and sparkle palette in the shade Metropolitan is no exception. The lid shade reminds me a lot of Mac patina shadow and the glitter is absolutely stunning. The shades in here are all well pigmented and blendable and have a good 6 hours wear without primer and a good 9 with primer.

 

Gosh's CC cream is something I can only use when I'm tanned as I have it in a pretty dark shade. Every time I wear it I absolutely love it. The formula is incredibly hydrating so it doesn't cling to any dry patches. It leaves the skin looking glowing and healthy as well as natural without compromising on coverage. On a good skin day I can easily wear this with no concealer.

 

 

I wasn't expecting much from the Ps love lip liner in 09 however I'm so impressed. It's a stunning mauvey browny pink shade which works nicely under nude lipsticks to darken them a little. It isn't a chalky liner and although it's not moisturizing it doesn't feel like it is drying my lips out either. For £1 I definitely need to go and pick up more shades.

 

Soap and glory thick and fast is a very different mascara for me. If you read my blog regularly you will know that I am a huge fan of Benefit They're real which offers pretty dramatic lashes. In comparison this mascara is a lot mor natural however I've been really enjoying wearing it on a day to day basis. The formula is also pretty nice and leaves the lashes nicely separated and lengthened, however just a side note it is definitely not cry proof!

 

Finally for my October favourites I have the Perricone MD Chia serum. This is something I would have never purchased myself as it's so god damn expensive however I have fallen in love with it. It's helped clear up the dry sin on my face and bar larger breakouts around that time of the month my spots have cleared u considerably. I've also found it's really helped combat my oily nose. A little side note despite the fact that it's expensive I've been using this bottle for about two months and I'm not even a quarter of the way down yet so a little definitely goes a long way.

 

 

 



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Beauty ¦ Maple holistics skincare

When I was contacted by the lovely people over at maple holistics I was super excited to be offered some of their skincare to try. I've been loving skincare at the moment so I was very excited to give these a go!

The first product I received was the Ancient clay facial mask*, which is a mixture of three different types if clay. French green clay, Bentonite clay and Fullers earth. Each of these add different properties to the mask. The French green clay is meant remove impurities and stimulate blood flow. The Bentonite clay has oil absorbing properties and is said to remove acne inducing toxins and finally the Fullers earth helps to reduce acne scars, blemishes and blackheads.

This mask is on of the strangest masks I've tried. It's actually a powder which you mix with water to form a paste. I thought this was going to put me off using it however I was so impressed by the results I don't mind it despite the fact that it is a little bit of a pain. I've found that this mask has definitely cleared my skin a little and I've also found that it has reduced the amount of scaring on my face to.  

Next up we have the Vitamin C anti aging serum* obviously I cannot comment on the anti aging properties but I have been really enjoying using this serum. It feels very hydrating on the skin but it's also very lightweight meaning it's perfect for using under makeup as well as at night. I've found that it has also added a little more radiance to my skin and reduced some of my scaring and redness. Overall I think if I had to pick a favourite product out of the three it would be this one.

The final product I received was the Pomegranate natural lip balm* So to start it off this smells absolutely amazing and it tastes pretty great too. The pomegranate scent isn't to synthetic like some lip balm scents can be. I actually really like the lip balm as well. I was a little dubious as since trying Nuxe Reve De Meil I haven't really got on with any other lip balm. This one isn't super hydrating but for day to day use it's perfect. It feels nice and light on the lips and lipstick applies well over it without being changed in terms of texture or finish.

You can purchase maple holistics products from their website, these products  where provide for review purposes however all opinions are my own.

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Beauty ¦ August Favourites

This months favourites are pretty limited, if you read my everyday makeup post on Wednesday (Here if you didn't) You will be aware that I haven't been wearing a lot of makeup this recently as it's either been too hot or I just haven't needed to as I'm not at school at the moment. So without further ado lets get on with the favourites.

 

 

Eucerin Factor 50 Facial SPF for combination/oily skin

 

I have never actually used a facial SPF as I'm super lazy but when I won a load of Eucerin suncare in a giveaway I decided it was about time as I gave one a go. This one is no way near greasy which is one of the things I was terrified of. Despite the fact that my skin hasn't been as oily as it usually is throughout the summer I haven't found this has dried out my skin.

 



Catrice Illuminating blush - I am nuts about you

 

This is something that Theresa bought me over from Germany and I absolutely love it. It's the perfect mixture of bronze and peach with a slight golden shimmer running through it. It leaves a gorgeous peachy sheen on the skin which adds lots of glow to the face. I think I'm much more likely to use this in the summer as I fell it's not going to work as well when my skin is pale.

 

Maybelline Brow satin pencil - Dark brown

 

I've been looking for a brow pencil that's a little cheaper than my favourite Benefit Brow pencil. This isn't quite as wet however I do really love it. The pencil is a nice grey toned brown shade and it leaves my brows a little lighter than I usually have them which I've been really enjoying. I'm not a big fan of the weird sponge and powder end as I don't find it really does anything.

 



Maybelline Super stay better skin concealer

 

I mentioned this in my post last Sunday (Here if you fancy a read) I've been on a little bit of a concealer obsession at the moment. This one is high coverage without being cakey and it covers blemishes brilliantly. It reminds me of a more hydrating version of the Collection lasting perfection concealer. The only thing I would say is that the shade is a little too dark for me and sadly I don't think I'm going to be able to use it when I don't have a tan.

 

 



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Beauty ¦ The King and Queen of the balms

I'm not sure that I have ever repurchased a lip balm in my life but this one has completely changed the game. The minute I hit the bottom of the pot I panicked ordered another tub off feel unique almost straightaway.

 



When I first tried it I just wasn't sure whether it would live up to the hype however a whole pot of the stuff later and I'm hooked. It's a very thick balm which leaves the lips with a semi matte finish rather than that usual glossy look when you've first applied lip balm. This works really nicely under any lipstick however it does tend to make the formula sheerer if you have to much left on the lips when you put your lip product on.

 



One of the things I love about this balm is how nourishing it. It leaves lips feeling smoother and just a teeny bit more plumped. Despite it's thick texture it doesn't feel heavy on the lips and is perfectly comfortable to wear all day on the lips. It doesn't leave a white cast like some heavier lip balms can so it's fab for wearing on it's own on super low key makeup days. Something I do have to mention is the smell which I personally love however some people might not be a fan as it is pretty strong. It smells like chocolate oranges which for me is an absolute dream!

 

 

Overall if you suffer from super dry and flaky lips I would highly recommend this balm. It isn't the cheapest however it is worth every penny!

 



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Beauty ¦ July favourites

So it's the end of July which means one thing! It's monthly favourites time. I'm not going to say how fast time is going but wow! I've got quite a mixed bag this month so I'm going to get on and talk you through each product.

 

Soap and glory heel genius -

 

This isn't one of those products which I would have gone out and picked up from boots however I found it at the bottom of my big box of beauty products after receiving it in the big Soap and glory set at Christmas. However since it's meant to be summer I decided I should probably take a bit more care of my feet. This has made them super soft and it smells like peppermint.

 

Yankee Orange splash -

 

This was a gift off my lovely friend after I did her prom makeup and I absolutely love it. It's not quite as intense as some of Yankee's other fruity scents which I like as I find sometimes when burning them in my bedroom with the door shut it can get a little intense. This is really citrus-y but still lovely and sweet. I urge you all to go and smell it!

 

Maybelline colour tattoo in Permanent taupe -

 

I've actually been using this in my brows this month. I've been finding that some of my brow products seem to be a little too warm for me at the moment. I'm not sure whether this is because my skin is a little more tanned than usual. This is a super cool toned medium brown so I decided to give it a go in my brows and I really like it. They are lighter than I'm used to but the shade matches my hair colour well.

 



 

Topshop lip velvet in Blood orange -

 

This was one of those random no research purchases to make my feel unique order over £10 so I could get free shipping. This is the most amazing orange toned red which dries matte on the lips. In terms of lasting power it's not quite as long lasting as the Bourjois rouge edition velvets however it does last well over the 6 hour mark. The only thing I find is that if you apply a layer that is too thick it can look really strange and it begins to fall into the lines of the lips.

 

Rimmel Rita Ora nail polish in Neon fest -

 

I think this may be one of the brightest nail polishes I own. It's a neon medium pink shade and I absolutely love it. The formula is lovely to paint with and it dries pretty quickly or a normal nail polish. I get around 3 days wear out of it before it starts to chip but for me that's no problem as I change my polish so often.

 

Superfacialists Vitamin C cleansing oil -

 

I am really loving cleansing oils at the moment and this one is no exception. Once again it smells like oranges (I sense a theme in this favourites) It removes makeup really well even stubborn mascara like They're real. It leaves the face feeling clean but not stripped.

 

 

Schwarzkopf got2b Beach matt sat spray -

 

In the past couple of months I've been really embracing my natural wavy mane and this I brilliant on the days when it needs a little help. I find a lot of salt sprays leave the hair sticky or crispy which I'm pretty sure is something no one wants. This bottle has a really fine spray meaning that it doesn't collect in patches in the hair and it dispenses the product really evenly. If you've got crazy wild hair like mine and you want to enhance the natural wave in it I'd highly recommend this.

 

 



Beauty ¦ May favourites

 

 So you know it's the end of may, (incoming blogger cliché) where has this year gone. I've actually got a mixed bunch of favourites this month. My favourites are usually pretty makeup heavy but I've got a bit of everything this month.

 

L'Oreal Ever Riche No sulphates shampoo and conditioner.

 

I'm not usually one to bother about hair care, as long as my hair feels clean and smells nice I'm not overly bothered. However lately I've had a very dry and sore scalp so I've been on the lookout for a shampoo and conditioner that are a little more gentle. These are perfect they are super gentle but they still smell nice and make my hair feel really clean. I've also found since using these there has been a lot less build up in my hair.

 

Quick fix facials Mega moisture mask.

 

I've only used this a couple of times but I am so in love with it. My skin has been so dry at the moment and nothing seems to be fixing it. However I've found this has pumped some serious moisture into my skin. After two uses my skin feels much more hydrated and plumped and for £4.99 there isn't anything bad about this product.

 

Dove Summer glow nourishing lotion.

 

This is something that I use every summer without fail. It gives the most natural looking and subtle tan but if I use it a couple of times a week you can build up a really lovely and intense tan which still looks natural. However I will mention it does smell like fake tan so you can end up smelling like a barrel of biscuits if you aren't careful.

 

Maybelline Super stay 7 days Nail polish - Hot salsa.

 

I have had this polish on my toes all month as it is the most amazing summery colour. I absolutely love the formula of these polishes and on the toes they last a good 1-2 weeks before they need re-doing. This shade is just the perfect shade for summer and I seriously suggest everyone gives it a go!

 

Maybelline Colour sensational lip gloss - Glorious grapefruit

 

I've been wearing my hair up a lot this month so I've been reaching for lip gloss quite a lot. I'm not usually a lip gloss person however I really like these. They are a little stickier than my beloved Clarins Instant light natural lip perfector these are still pretty amazing. They pack a nice punch of colour and they last a really nice amount of time for a gloss. I find I get about 4 hours wear out of them before they have completely gone from the lips.

 

 

L'Oreal Colour riche eyeshadow - Café saint german

 

This was a shadow that so many people talked about last year however I've only just got around to picking it up. It's a really lovely pinky rose gold shade and I've been wearing it alone with lots of mascara for a really lovely pop on the lids. The formula is so creamy and it blends beautifully with other shadows.

 

Bourjois Rouge edition - Pink pong

 

My final favourite is something I am definitely regretting not trying earlier. I had heard so many things about these and I thought that they would be a bit overhyped however now I've tried them I'm so impressed. They are super matte however they don't feel drying. There lasting power is insane and I find it difficult to get them off at the end of the night even with a oil based cleanser. I love this shade and I have a feeling I'm going to wear it a lot more over the summer.

Beauty ¦ Drugstore Haulin'

Note: I actually picked up this stuff about a month ago so these offers will have probably ended. 

A mission to buy Night cream, dry shampoo and concealer it was never going to end well. I actually went into boots to pick up the clarins instant concealer as I've heard nothing but good things. Unfortunately they didn't have my shade in stock so the woman sent me away with a little sample and said she'd ring me when it was back in stock. Because I couldn't get my concealer I decided to drown my sorrows in a whole host of makeup I really didn't need leaving with a full bag and an empty purse but it's ok it's for the blog. 

Garnier Moisture + Restore Night care £3.99

This actually smells really good and I like garnier as a brand so I thought I'd give it a go! My skin is really dry at the moment so hopefully this will add a little bit more moisture into my skin. 

Garnier Wake me up Moisture match £3.99

I've heard really great things about the moisture match range in general. I thought this one would be really nice for under my foundation in a morning. It's a really lovely gel texture so I feel like makeup is going to go on really nicely on top of it. 

Superdrug Killer volume dry shampoo 2 for £2.00 

I get through do much batiste so I wanted to give these a go and see if I get on with it as well as it's much more affordable. 

Maybelline Color tattoo leather effect - Creamy beige and Vintage plum £4.99 each 

If you are a reader that has been around for a while you will know I was obsessed with the colour tattoo's for a while and I was super excited to find out that there were some new shades. Creamy beige is a camel brown shade with the tiniest bit of shimmer which is pretty much undetectable when swatched. Vintage plum is a mauvey grey shade which from what I can tell is completely matte. I haven't yet tried these on the lids but I will definitely review them when I've given them a proper try. 

Collection Eyes uncovered - Nude and Nude bronze £3.99

I have heard so many good things about these since their release date I know that Lily pebbles loves them. I am so in love with the nude bronze palette it's beautiful and has the most amazing bronze shades. 

Rimmel Lasting finish nude foundation (On offer for £4.99)

I really enjoyed the match perfection foundation when I tried it so I'm very excited to give this one a go. I've heard good things about this and I love a good new release so I had to give it a go. 

Rimmel Kate Moss - Red nose red £5.49 (£1.67 goes to charity)

A lipstick for charity, how could I not pick it up. I think it's nice to see drugstore brands supporting charity's as a lot of the time it's the more high end brands. This is a really gorgeous red shade and I love the formula and the lasting power of the Rimmel Kate lipsticks.

Beauty ¦ Insta-natural eye gel

 Insta Natural Youth express eye gel £16.95* //Here//

Now I'm fully aware I have absolutely no need for an anti aging eye cream but apart from the wrinkles I have all the things this little bottle of amazingness is good for. I've always suffered badly with puffy, sore and dark under eyes (Thanks genes) I've been using this for a couple of weeks and I've seem a massive difference. Due to this product being a gel it's really cooling and helps calm down any redness and refreshes tired eyes. The overall texture is really lovely and I'd happily use this all over my face if I needed it. It's made no massive difference to the overall darkness under my eyes but due to the skin being in much better condition I've found that they have been covering much easier and my concealer is going on much smoother and also creasing less. I've found it to be really nice and hydrating and overall I'm really impressed. 

I like the packaging, when I first opened the package I was a little worried about the pump dispensing too much product however I've found it is just right. I seriously recommend that if you suffer  from sore and puffy under eyes you give this ago. It's also a massive size so the £16.95 is well worth paying as not only is it really effective it's also super inexpensive. 

Beauty ¦ The Budget friendly cleanser

In all honesty I'm really not that into skincare but one thing I want to do this year is attempt to improve my skincare routine and try out some more products. I was perfectly happy with my Body shop camomile cleansing butter but when it was almost time for a repurchase I decided to have a quick scour of the shelves of boots to see if I could find something more affordable. 

I've heard a lot about the good things range and when I spotted this I decided to just bite the bullet and go for it. I don't think I've read any posts about this cleaner (read that as remember reading) I've been having a lot of trouble with my skin being dry at the moment so I was even more drawn to it when I realised it said it was hydrating. 

So lets start with the basics Ingredients wise to me things look pretty good (Please note I am not a skincare guru/mastermind/other words of choice ovbs) bar the fact that there is some artificial fragrance in this cleanser I can't see anything to bad. This product does contain some royal jelly which is fabulous for dehydrated skin however it is quite far down the ingredients list. Scent wise the product is quite pleasant, it doesn't smell as good as some skincare products. I don't find the fragrance to be overpowering. I like the packaging of this as it find it very easy to use as it's in a squeezy tube rather than in a pot. 

So onto the actual product, i'm actually really impressed. The cleanser works really effectively and removes all my makeup with no fuss at all. The product feels very gentle on the skin and feels like it is removing all traces of makeup etc but not stripping the skin. I've also found it to be very soothing (I presume this is own to the royal jelly) I'm also really impressed as it hasn't broken me out which I almost expected with it being so cheap. 

Overall if you're looking for a nice budget cleanser that works well at removing makeup I highly suggest you give this one a go! 

Good things Manuka honey Creamy cleanser is available //Here// for £4.99 

Beauty ¦ November and December empties

With doing blogmas I never got chance to do my November empties so I thought I would just roll both November's empties and December's empties into one post. 

Batiste Dry shampoo's in Cherry and Blush - Repurchase - Definitely 

I love batiste dry shampoo and it's the only brand I will use, i've tried other brands and nothing cuts the mustard in comparison. My favourite scent is the tropical on but these are the other two I like. I am going to repurchase when I finish my current bottle but I think I may give the one for brunettes a go as since I dyed my hair dark I've been having trouble with it leaving white residue in my hair. 

Soap and Glory Sugar crush body scrub - Repurchase - I already have 

This is another holy grail item for me. I love this scrub as not only does it smell absolutely amazing but it's quite a harsh scrub which really feels like it's working. For someone with sensitive skin this may be a problem but for me it has the perfect amount of scrub to it. Did I also mention it smells amazing? 

The Body shop Peppermint smoothing pumice foot scrub -Repurchase - Possibly 

This was something I'd have never gone into the body shop and picked up myself but I received it free when I got my Love your body card. It has a really minty scent and is a very coarse scrub which feels amazing on tired and sore feet. It's something that I will probably repurchase closer to the summer when I have to start wearing sandals again! 

Superdrug Coconut and almond intensive conditioner - Repurchase - Maybe 

This stuff is so cheap and it works really nicely. It's very thick in consistency and I like to leave it on my hair wrapped under a towel as a mask. I find it leaves my hair really silky and smooth, it also really helps calm down my naturally knotty hair. I'm in no rush to repurchase this as I've got other hair masks that need finishing first but I may do in the future. 

Max Factor False lash effect - Repurchase - More than likely 

I think this is my favourite drugstore mascara, it's the only thing I've found that even comes close to Benefit they're real. The wand is plastic with very short bristles which is just how I like my mascara wand to be. I also found it's waterproofness (Surely that's not a real word) to be second to none and it kept my very long but very straight lashes nice and curled all day. 

The Body shop Strawberry Shower gel - Repurchase - Not this particular scent 

I got bought this for christmas last year and in all honesty the strawberry scent from the body shop isn't one of my favourites. I really like the shower gel but I won't be buying this scent. 

Tresemme Keratin smooth hair mask - Repurchase - No 

This was something that I really wasn't impressed with. I didn't find that it left my hair any silkier and any less frizzy and I also find it didn't help tame my tangly hair at all. 

Avene Cleanance K Cream gel - Repurchase - No 

I loved this at first and I found it really helped clear my skin but as I used it more I found my skin got used to it and it completely stopped working even after not using it for 2 weeks and going back to it. I want to try the la roche posay effaclar duo but this has made me a little bit cautious about it. 

September Empties.

I've come to the conclusion that empties posts are super satisfying to write as I never really realise how many products I actually finish a month! 

Makeup wise this month I have finished the Maybelline Fit me concealer which is one of my all time favourite drugstore concealers. It's incredibly light weight whilst offering plenty of coverage and lasting all day without any sign of caking. The other makeup product I finished this month was the Benefit They're real mascara this is one of my favourite mascara's and it's actually been sat empty in my stash for a good couple of months I just kept forgetting to throw it in my empties basket. 

For hair I finished the Garnier Ultimate blends sleek restorer conditioner which goes along with the shampoo I finished in my last post. I liked this it was nothing to shout from the roof tops about but I enjoyed using it. 

Finally I finished up a few bits of skin care this month. First off I finished the Skinetica anti blemish solution I've had a couple of bottles of this from various giveaway wins and blog event goodie bags and I just don't like it. I find it does absolutely nothing for my skin and just seems fairly pointless in all honesty. Another toner type product I finished this month was the Avene cleanance lotion - toner I quite liked this one, it made my skin feel really clean and completely clear of any left over dirt, makeup or cleanser. I wouldn't say it helped clear my spots but it didn't break me out either! Finally for this months empties is the No7 Beautiful skin hot cloth cleanser which I really love, it gets off all my makeup including waterproof mascara but doesn't leave the skin feeling dry and stripped. 

The empties #1

I never used to like empties posts but I've come to the conclusion I just don't like empties posts with 30 products in them. 

Garnier Ultimate Blends The sleek restorer shampoo. 

Repurchase - Yes

I really liked this, it didn't weigh my hair down and it makes it feel really clean. It smells really good to which is always a bonus! I found this really helped calm how frizzy my hair is and has just made it look smoother in general! 

The Body shop Vanilla bliss shower gel.

Repurchase - Maybe 

This is one of the body shop christmas scents. I really like it but I actually prefer the cranberry one. I love the body shop shower gels as they lather up really nicely and feel nice and moisturizing on the skin. 

Lush Sweetie pie shower jelly. 

Repurchase - When I next go anywhere with a lush store

I love this stuff it smells amazing and it's just so much fun! I also like the fact it's sparkly. Again like the body shop one it's nice and moisturizing on the skin. 

Seventeen Stay time concealer.

Repurchase - Yes Yes Yes! 

I love this stuff it's my current concealer it covers everything really nicely and looks flawless on the skin. I can use this both under my eyes and on blemishes! 

Extra gentle eye makeup remover. 

Repurchase - No 

I really wasn't a big fan of this I only tend to use a liquid remover like this if I'm wearing a heavy eye so I like to get rid of some of it before cleansing. I just found this didn't really do much it just wiped the makeup around my face. I ended up using it to take swatches of my hands and it wasn't even great at that! 

I'd love to know you opinions on empties posts. 

 Do you love them or do you hate them?

The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter

In the past few months I've really been enjoying using skincare and this has been one of the products I have really loved. Before I started Blogging I used to remove my makeup with a wipe, which is now pretty much considered a sin.

This is one of the loveliest products I have ever used. It melts away any makeup including waterproof mascara and leaves the skin feeling smooth and fresh. One of my favourite things about this product is the scent, it is quite subtle but if you are super sensitive to scents then this is probably one to avoid. This product feels very moisturizing on the face and I don’t feel like it strips my skin as some cleansers do. Another thing I really like about this product is that it doesn't leave an oily film on my face. If you do remove your makeup with a cleansing butter I really recommend this one.

Blackhead killer Peel off masks

Blackhead killer masks* £14.95 for 5 10ml sachets Style Lux 

Nice roots Cole real nice! 

I don't really know how to start this post, but i'm just going to throw it out there. These really aren't for me, for a start there isn't enough mask in one packet to cover my whole face evenly *Although I must add this is probably because my head is abnormally large* I didn't find these really did much for my skin and they were so not worth the fact that they hurt so much when you peel them off. I have quite bad blackheads on my nose and these mask didn't do anything I mean snot get me wrong I wasn't expecting miracles but I'm just so sad that I didn't like them! I could deal with the pain if there was results but to be honest my skin is just the same as it was before. I've only actually used 2 of these but I think I will leave the rest in my stash. 

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Avene cleanance range. Reviewed.

Avene Cleanance k £10.50* 

Avene Cleanance Toner £10.50*

Avene Cleanance cleansing water (Mini) Full size £16.00*

When the lovely people at Avene contacted me and asked me if I'd like to try some of their products I was very eager. The Cleanance K was something I was thinking about picking up anyway and I really love it, don't get me wrong my skin isn't completely cleared up but it is so much better than it was. I was quite worried that this would break me out but luckily it didn't. I really like this and I'd now like to try the la roche posay effeclar duo so I can compare the two products. The Cleanance toner is really nice, it needs to be shaken before use as it begins to separate in the bottom. I have found this has gone down quite quickly, I haven't seen any huge improvement in my skin when using this but it is really nice. It leaves the skin matte so it is really nice to use in a morning before makeup. The final product I was sent was a mini version of the cleansing water, this wasn't for me. I found it didn't remove my makeup very well and left my skin feeling like it was coated. 

Out of all 3 products I think my favourite is the Cleanance K but I also really like the toner. 

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Cole Xo