First Impressions

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Firstly I need to apologise for my absence the last week or so, its not been for any particular reason I’ve just been quite limited on time and the posts I had planned I didn’t really feel like writing. I have to write about what I feel like writing about rather than forcing it if that makes sense. But I’m back now and I have a few posts planned that I’m looking forward to writing. Thankyou to anyone that reads my little blog, you have no idea how much it means to me, I will get round to replying to comments soon.

So I’ve been using a few new products lately, none of which are new to being featured in a blog post or ten but I thought I’d share my first impressions of a couple of items.

Maybelline Baby Skin. Now this has probably been mentioned on most people’s blogs and is an item that I’ve been wanting to try mainly out of curiosity to see if it actually works. It’s a soft clear fragrance free gel that’s quite thick in consistency. It does feel quite silicone-y when its first applied but I’ve found that once its absorbed a bit it leaves the skin feeling quite soft and velvet like. I did go on a bit heavy handed the first couple of applications but now I just put it in the areas I want it to work on rather than applying all over my face. I haven’t used this with foundation yet only with powder over the top and I really like the results, my skin looks pretty good and like it’s in good condition. As far as its use for being a primer I cant really say as I’ve only used it with powder and it doesn’t claim to be a super duper heavy duty your makeup won’t budge for 3 days primer, I think the main emphasis of this product is on covering up crater like pores or at least giving the impression that they are non existent. It certainly does reduce the appearance of pores and once its absorbed a bit it feels nicer on the skin it doesn’t erase them though and I think that would be silly to expect but it acts almost as a polyfilla type product, filling them to give the impression that they aren’t actually there. It will be interesting to see what the results are when used under foundation.

Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream. I’m looking at lighter bases now and this one seemed to tick my requirement boxes hence a purchase was made. It claims to give 24 hours hydration which is a good start if you have dry skin. The colour correcting properties were another feature that secured the purchase. I get a lot of redness around my nose so anything with green in is a plus along with apricot for anti fatigue (always needed) and white to cover dark spots. The colour selection is rather limited and in all honesty I should go a shade lighter but I got it in the same shade as the eye cream, which is perfect, but this seems to be touch darker. I applied this with a brush and for a CC cream the coverage is really good and you can build it up if you feel the need for a bit of extra coverage. It blends seamlessly and feels lightweight and provides a really good base for other makeup products. It feels moisturising and doesn’t cling to any dry patches. The colour correcting properties in this seem to work well, any redness I had was well concealed, any dark spots were covered and it left my skin looking bright thanks to the apricot in it.

My first impressions of these products are that they are good and they do pretty much what they claim to do and I’m glad I got them, I don’t feel I’ve used either to their full potential yet but will continue to use them, they’re hardly budget busting and if they provide noticeable results then it’s a gold star from me.

Have you tried either of these products?

Until next time

POTW 15 Wakey Wakey

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This weeks POTW is the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer. This was a total impulse buy a few weeks ago and I must say I’m really impressed. I got this in the shade ivory which is a great shade for me, I’ve found myself pulling this one out of my drawer more often and the more I use it the more I like it. It has really good coverage without being super thick. It feels light on the under eye area and really brightens it whilst concealing dark circles along with concealing redness around the nose really well and covering up blemishes. It has tiny flecks if shimmer when swatched but they don’t show when blended they just brighten the skin and add a subtle hint if radiance. It doesn’t go cakey in the slightest or crease under eyes, it blends beautifully and is such a good product for the price, I really can’t fault this. An impulse buy that I certainly don’t regret.

Have you tried this concealer? What products really impress you?

Until next time

All A Load of Hocus Focus

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On a recent little trip to Boots I spied this Soap and Glory Hocus Focus Instant Visual Flaw-Softening Illuminator (long name). I needed and extra item to qualify for the infamous bank card wincing 3 for 2 so thought I’d try this. I’d never tried any makeup from Soap and Glory before and this product sounded interesting with its “Lightscramble Luminospheres” that claim to leave your skin looking candle lit and camera ready by blurring imperfections and lifting the look of the skin. This can be used mixed in with a foundation to give more of a dewy look or used as a highlighter. I’ve been using it mixed in with my moisturiser before powder and it gives a radiance that is just noticeable when the light catches it as if my skin is naturally glowing but toned down with powder if that makes sense. It has the signature Soap and Glory scent to it which is pleasant enough but not one that I love or rave about like some but still not a bad scent, it doesn’t feel greasy on the skin and just adds a lovely golden pearlescent glow from under makeup. It comes out as a pearly white cream that’s quite thin in consistency then appears gold when blended, it’s not glittery it just adds a nice shimmer to the skin. I haven’t used this solely as a highlighter but I imagine would look lovely on tanned skin in the evening with just a touch on the cheekbones and temples, there is the ability to go a bit overboard with this and look a bit too shiny and shimmery though, less is definitely more.

Overall I’m really pleased I picked this up as I feel it could have many uses and is a handy product to have, the 30ml bottle is really compact so great for travel and it’s so easy to mix with a matte foundation to give it some glow, use under makeup to add some radiance or use alone as highlighter, a good all round product to have in my stash.

Have you tried Soap and Glory makeup? What products do you like?

Until next time

POTW 14 More Bioderma Brilliance

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This weeks Pick Of The Week is this Bioderma Hydrabio Serum. After I wrote a post about Hydraluron it was suggested that I try this serum as I wasn’t too bothered about Hydraluron and as I was already a fan of Bioderma I had to give this a go. I absolutely LOVE this, much more than Hydraluron, I find it really benefits my skin and it’s a much better price than Hydraluron. I’ve been using this pretty much every day and night since I got it well over a month ago and it’s still going strong. Just 2 pumps of this does my whole face easily, it leaves skin feeling silky smooth and provides a great base for makeup. It’s helped with the dryer patches on my face; the light gel has a nice consistency that isn't too watery, it has a lovely light fragrance and is suitable for sensitive skin. It’s an all round great product. I highly recommend this over Hydraluron and it’s the serum I will continue to use, a definite repurchase once this one has been used up.

What’s been your pick of the week?

Until next time

My Makeup Wishlist #1

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Now I have a pretty extensive makeup wishlist (no I really have written out all the products I want and when I get them I put a very big satisfying tick next to them), so I thought I’d share a few items from my list with you lovely lot.

1. Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss. I really like the formula of these and already have the shade Bellini but have been trying to get hold of the shade Peony for AGES! It’s always out of stock and I’m the type of person that if I can’t get hold of something I want it even more. After trawling the Internet in search for this one I think I may have found it on Amazon so will be ordering it ASAP as the colour looks just like my kind of colour and perfect for spring and summer.

2. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette. It’s been so hard to get hold of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder I’ve been after. Having three of them in one compact would be so good and the price isn’t too bad as you’re getting three powders. I like the sound of these powders and the effect that they give to the skin.

3. Georgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. Just the name luminous silk sounds amazing this is one that I wouldn’t even consider buying without being 100% happy with the colour match, I’d make sure I was wearing it for a good few hours in different lighting before committing to the purchase. It looks like it has a good shade range so hopefully I could find a good match for my skin. I always hear good things about this foundation so it’s one that I really want to own soon.

4. Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Powder- Candlelight. I’m a sucker when it comes to highlighters and this one is the daddy of all highlighters. This comes in a slim sleek compact ideal for slipping in your handbag. I think this could be used to highlight others areas as well as the cheeks and is just a real luxury item to have.

5. Dior Addict Lip Glow. Just look at it it’s so pretty. This is a lip balm which is another item that I seem to always want more of but it claims to enhance your lips own natural colour while providing hydration and reacting to your lips own moisture levels. I’m going to be needing one of these beauts before summer.

6. Benefit Posie Tint. I like a pink pop of colour on my cheeks and this is just the item I’m after, I’ve used the original Benetint before and liked it but I think a prettier pink shade is more my style.

7. bareMinerals SPF15 Original Foundation. This intrigues me, a powder with the same coverage as a liquid foundation, I’ve never used mineral makeup but I really want to try this especially now we’re heading for better weather and I’m turning to a lighter base. It looks like it has a really good range of shades too.

If I have my way these items won’t be on my wishlist for long and I’m hoping I can get my hands on them very soon. Think I’d better start saving.

What makeup items are you lusting over?

Until next time