Saturday, 29 November 2014

Benifit Christmas Gift Set - Bronze n Dandy





Description:  
Benefit Bronze and Dandy. This Christmas gift set had a 3 ounce pot of the Hoola Bronzer and the Dandelion Blusher as well as two matching mini lip glosses.


Review:
I wasn’t sure about this when I read the online reviews from Debenhams because someone said they were really disappointed in how small it was. Well when you’re getting four products from a good company for that price what do you really expect.

The blush and bronzer pots are small but these boxes last so long that it doesn’t matter. I’ve had the original 9 ounce Hoola Bronzer for about 5 months and I’m only just hitting the pan so don’t be put off by these smaller versions. I think it’s a really great gift and also great if you want to try a few Benefit products but you’re not sure if you’re going to like it. There also a really hand size for clutch bags! The bronzer and the blush are beautiful colours that will work with every skin tone and they have a really nice amount of pigment too. The lip glosses I like but I’m not sure I would buy as separate items.

This makes a great gift or a great way to introduce some new products into your makeup collection.


Where to buy: 

Debenhams £14.85


Love of love xoxo

Holly

Sunday, 16 November 2014

Kate Moss for Rimmel 107 Matt






Description:  
This lipstick is from the Rimmel Kate Moss collection in number 107. It’s a nice cranberry shade perfect for winter time.


Review:
I love this colour. I was hoping to get a more purple berry colour but it’s still really gorgeous. Its EXACTLY the same colour as the Rimmel Apocalips Lacquer in shade 304. The only difference is that the lip stick is a softer colour to the lacquer which goes on my darker. Using the two together you can make your lips darker in the corners to get an ombre look.

This lipstick has a creamy feel and glides on so effortlessly. It is part of her matt lipstick collection, the lipstick itself isnt matt and to be honest I wouldn’t really say the finish is matt either. It’s not really glossy but it’s not matt. You do need a lip liner with these lipsticks because without a clear line around the edge they tend to look a bit messy.  A matching lip liner would be really nice but if you’re a bit short on cash buy a liner in a shade darker to your natural lips and you can use that with almost any lip stick.

All in all I really like Rimmel lipsticks and would go back and buy more so you won’t be wasting your money.


Where to buy: 

You can get this from Boots or Superdrug for £5.94

Love of love xoxo
Holly


Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Beauty Essentials



Description:  
As part of the #30daysofbeauty challenge here are my holy grails of beauty products (I will do a make-up version but it would have been far too much for one picture) . These are the products that I use on a regular basis and I find myself restocking.

Review:
I’ll go  from top left along to the bottom line finishing with the nail polish . Some of these I have already done reviews for so I’ll leave the links to those below. J

1)      Sure Maximum Protection Deodorant –
This deodorant is absolute god send! You put it on the night before and wash it off in the morning and it claims to give you 24hour protection. I swear by this but recently it doesn’t seem to work for me. Maybe ive over used it or something. Still worth a try if your sweat a lot like me!

2)      Clinique Anti Blemish Solutions –
I use this every night before bed and it really does help to reduce my redness. I love the packaging and even though it is on the pricey side a little goes a long way.


3)      Soap and Glory Body Butter Milk –
I use this body butter every day after getting out the shower. It helps to keep my skin nourished and radiant. It is a body butter but its surprising how quickly its absorbed into the skin. I find the bottles of body butter less thick than the tubs. I prefer the pump because I don’t end up with loads of product in my nails. I’ve just run out of this (sad times) so ill be going out asap to buy another. I’ve tried a few of the variations and I love them all. The only difference really is the colour and scent.


4)      St Mortiz Fake Tanning Mouse Medium –
This is my go to fake tan. One layer of the medium is perfect for the winter. Double up with two coats for a darker colour. I prefer a mouse application because I find it easier to apply but I know a lot of people like the lotions.


5)      Fizz Ease shampoo John Frieda-
The John Frieda haircare range is just amazing and I’m pretty sure there isn’t anything that would be disappointing. This shampoo helps to get rid of frizz and it really makes your hair so shiny and soft. A massive recommend for those with unruley thick hair of those whose hair is getting a bit dry in this winter weather.

6)      Aussie Miracle Recharge Leave In Conditioner –
This is a leave in conditioner that you can apply to either wet or dry hair. I use this when I come out of the shower with wet hair and also after using heat styling tools. It smells incredible and it really does help to give your hair that extra bit of oomph. I think I must be on my 10th or so bottle by now!

7)      Clearasil Exfoliator Pads –
I use one of these every morning to make sure that I have the perfect base for my foundation. It deeply unclogs pores and gets rid of any residue that’s left or been built up over night.  One side of the pad has diamond shaped ridges which can be quite hard and the other side is softer. At first I thought these were a bit tough for my skin but you soon get used to it. I follow this with a good moisturiser (or primer if you prefer) and your make up glides on so smoothly.

8)      Essie ‘Good to Go’ Top Coat –
This is the only top coat I use and I’m on my 5th bottle. I think that says something about how good it is!  It gives a really high shine that almost looks like you have gel nails on. It doesn’t fade or chip AT ALL and it also dries really quickly so no annoying waiting about!  

Where to buy: 

You can get all of these products from boots. Everything except for the Clinique and Soap and Glory products you can get in Superdrug. You can also get the Clinique from Debenhams and House of Fraser.


Love of love xoxo

Holly

Soap and Glory 'Scrub You Nose In It' face mask and scrub in one


Description:  
This two in one face scrub and face mask is made with fruit acid helps to reduce the size of pores and give you radiant glowing skin. It also says that it helps with an oily T zone. It has a minty smell and is a green clay like texture.

Review:
I LOVE this I use it whenever my skins feeling a bit drab, probably about once a month but you can use it often and it doesn’t mess up your skin. It really does do what it says. My skin is left fresh and glowing, I look generally more alive and my pores especially around my nose are so much smaller. This is my go to skincare treatment in the winter. It really helps to get rid of winter blue skin. It also provides a really good base for your foundation, so if your finding your makeup is looking a bit cakey give this a go. Depending on how much you use the tube lasts for ages. The packaging has recently changed to white and blue so look out for it! I think I prefer the new packaging because it’s a bit more grown up and glamourous. I haven’t got a bad word to say about it. Im wondering if there is ever going to be a day when there is something bad to say about Soap and Glory. All in all I would 100% recommend this!

Where to buy: 



Love of love xoxo

Holly