Video | Updated Evening Skincare Routine

Part two of my skincare routine; the evening! Hope it inspires you to start a skincare routine or try new brands/products. Even if you ease yourself into the routine, you will definitely notice a difference in your skin; your makeup will look 10000x better, I promise!


Watch my "Updated Evening Skincare Routine" video here!
 
 



PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Garnier Cleansing Micellar Water - http://fave.co/1Nl8bA4
The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil - http://fave.co/1dY6x9i
Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY
Una Brennan Superfacialist Rose Hydrate Cleanser - http://fave.co/1LILPsP
Clinique Mild Clariying Lotion - http://fave.co/1H7mozQ
Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner - http://fave.co/1fgE4fE
Indeed Labs Eysilix Instant Eye Rescue Eye Cream - http://fave.co/1fgDui0
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum - http://fave.co/1GzaKO0
Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector (As mentioned in last week's post, I didn’t realise how expensive this product was! I found it in my staff shop for £10!) – http://fave.co/1N1xmrw
The Body Shop Vitamin E Night Cream - http://fave.co/1fgDNcL
Khiels Midnight Recovery Oil - http://fave.co/1cDQ8ac
Sarah Chapman's Intense Hydrating Booster - http://fave.co/1Nl7Tcv 


Hopefully these last two videos have informed you a bit about skincare (of the very little that I know... lol) and I encourage you to start a routine! The products you use don't have to be super expensive; I love drugstore products as much as the next person!


Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram (@abbylawbeauty)to see what crap I post :)


Ciao x

Video | Update Morning Skincare Routine

Happy Monday guys!

As mentioned in the video, I promised myself that I wouldn't film this video. Only because the "routine" itself hasn't changed, but the products I used in my old video would have been used up and I would have used so many products since then! Oh well, why not?!


Watch my "Updated Morning Skincare Routine" video here!
 

 


PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY
Pixi Glow Tonic – http://fave.co/1ThR5Tr
Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner - http://fave.co/1fgE4fE
Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Boosting Serum - http://fave.co/1fgDqyL
Indeed Labs Eysilix Instant Eye Rescue Eye Cream - http://fave.co/1fgDui0
Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector (Woah didn’t realise how expensive this was! Forgot to mention that I got this from my staff shop for £10! The treasures I can find in there…) – http://fave.co/1N1xmrw
Origins A Perfect World Age-Defense Moisturiser – http://fave.co/1ThOxVe
La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense UV Light Moisturiser – http://fave.co/1N1xs2m
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 - http://fave.co/1FIIFx3


Nonetheless, I hope you've enjoyed me talking about the product I've been using recently!


Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram (@abbylawbeauty) and I'll see you next Sunday for another blog post and next Monday for another video!



Ciao x

Video | July Favourites

I'm so unprepared for this video, it hurts me to watch it. I can only apologise... Not sure what has gotten in to me!

Anyway, hope you enjoy this month's edition of favourite products!


Watch my "July Favourites" video here!
 
 



PRODUCTS MENTIONED

MAC Dazzleshadow in Boom Boom Room - http://fave.co/1LK17O9
Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in Gold Iridescent - http://fave.co/1KEqDDK
Topshop Beauty Glow in Polished - http://fave.co/1LK07cA
NARS Multiple in Orgasm - http://fave.co/1ffAd2k
Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner - http://fave.co/1fgE4fE
Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY
Dr. Jart+ Most Moist Water Act Skin Mist - http://fave.co/1evZjts
Parfois Sunglasses – Can’t find my particular pair online, but looks like you can order online to deliver to the UK! - http://www.parfois.com/en/
Harry Potter books - http://fave.co/1JZxBht



Hope you enjoy the video, and as mentioned in the video, what are your thoughts on favourites videos? Are they overdone now...? Any suggestions on what could be filmed in it's place? 


Follow me on Twitter and Instagram (@abbylawbeauty) to keep updated on random crap I post!


Ciao x

Skincare | Sukin Cream Cleanser - NEW SKINCARE BRAND I LOVE!

A new, natural and ethical skincare brand is on the block and I LOVE THEM!


Sukin Cream Cleanser

First of all, this cleanser smells like Terry's Chocolate Orange. But don't be put off! It's not a sickly sweet smell, just a lovely citrus refreshing smell that wakes me up in the morning (only because it has my mouth dribbling from both corners, lets face it...)

Anyway, the creamy-ness is gorgeous to rub into my dry skin in the morning (and as a second cleanse in the evening!); it doesn't leave my skin feeling dried out and tight. This is the perfect cleanser for me right there.


Formula: A cream cleanser with natural ingredients
Application: A broad bean sized amount rubbed into dry skin
When: Both morning and evening skincare routine for the "skin" cleanse
Do I love?: Anything I would change?: I LOVE LOVE LOVE! I would love for a bigger size and I would definitely pay more for it too! So worth the money
Price: RRP £7.99 for 125ml. Found in my local TK Maxx, but they do stock this brand on Feel Unique.


I picked this up along with the Hydrating Mist Toner, which I also love love love, and when used together, they create a beautiful base for piling on my serums, creams, spf etc.

I'm totally loving this brand and I'm so tempted to blow all my money to try everything else! I wouldn't recommend this cleanser for people who suffer from spot-prone/acne skin, only because the ingredients contain citrus and essential oils and shea butters, which are known to wreak havoc on this type of skin. Otherwise, I would recommend this brand and product to anyone. I think it's an added bonus that they're a lovely, ethical brand too. I've never loved a natural skincare brand before, but things can change right?! Well the certainly have for me...


Anyone else tried anything from this brand? I'm on the brink of pressing order on a Feel Unique order with a few other products I want to try!



Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram (@abbylawbeauty) to get daily updates on random crap that I like to present the world.


Ciao x

Skincare | Urban Veda Radiance Daily Face Wash

Has anyone been converted to buying a full size product from something they received in a beauty box? Read on to hear about my story...


Okay so back in February 2014, my very first Birchbox came! I was like an exciteable puppy as this is the first time I had really dabbled in beauty boxes. So, this is where my story begins. I received a sample of the Urban Veda Radiance Daily Face Wash
 

 
I started using it and loved the smell and the result I was given. So up until March 2015, I promised myself I would purchase the full size because I loved it so much. Obviously, I kept forgetting and kept purchasing other cleansers that were recommended by other bloggers.... Oops.

So, as I was mooching around my Birchbox profile in March, I realised I had racked up £20 worth of points without having to do anything apart from subscribe to Birchbox! I was so impressed and I love it when companies give something back to the customer for being loyal. So I knew I wanted the get this cleanser and the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish (which I looooove btw). All I had to pay was £1.99 as I didn't have quite enough point, but I wasn't bothered because that's all I was paying for two cleansers!

They came in the post and actually I realised I still had to use up my existing cleansers before I could start using these. So they sat in my draw for about 1-2 months. 

Hmmmm... The Urban Veda cleanser was not as I remembered. Not sure if it was because I'm used to using particular cleansers now, but the smell wasn't the same (too sweet) and it was a foaming cleanser that stripped my skin. My memory failed me!! Safe to say, I didn't like this cleanser at all now...


Formula: A gel cleanser which foamed when applied to the skin with water
Application: A pea-sized amount rubbed into dry skin
When: Both morning and evening skincare routine for the "skin" cleanse
Do I love?: Anything I would change?: Not anymore! I would have preferred if it was just a gel cleanser (like the Oskia Renaissance Gel Cleanser) and the scent was a more refreshing scent, rather than a sickly, sweet, fruity smell
Price: RRP £11.99 for 150ml (I actually bought it for £7.99, so the price must have gone up... Hmmmmm)... 


You live and you learn, and I guess with it being over a year since I had last used it, it is easily forgotten about how a cleanser performed for my skin. Glad I didn't spend a lot on the cleanser anyway!


Anyone else tried this cleanser? I had never heard of the brand until I received the sample in my Birchbox last year. Actually, can anyone recommend any cheap, drugstore cleansers that are going to nourish my skin? I really like Una Brennan's Superfacialist Rose Hydrate Cleanser and my most recent discovery, Sukin Cream Cleanser.


Hope you enjoyed this review and I hope it has helped you understand the product a bit better. Make sure to follow/chat with my on my social pages - @abbylawbeauty.


Ciao x

Video | Skincare/Bodycare Haul

Shopping. My favourite thing to do and if I'm not out shopping at the weekend, then there is probably something wrong with me. Anyway, I ran out of some skincare bits, so I picked up a couple of things that are new to me, and some that are not!
 


Watch my "Skincare/Bodycare Haul" video here!
 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

This Works Perfect Skin Defense SPF 30 (this is the current equivalent, as I picked mine up in the staff shop) - http://fave.co/1Llecgx

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Boosting Serum - http://fave.co/1fgDqyL

Indeed Labs Eysilix Instant Eye Rescue Eye Cream - http://fave.co/1fgDui0

The Body Shop Body Butter in Vineyard Peach - http://fave.co/1LleCn9

The Body Shop Body Butter in Sweet Lemon - http://fave.co/1LleHHj

The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil - http://fave.co/1dY6x9i

The Body Shop Vitamin E Night Cream - http://fave.co/1fgDNcL

Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY

Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner - http://fave.co/1fgE4fE

Hope you enjoy the video and let me know what you think by leaving a comment or tweet me @abbylawbeauty!


Ciao x

Video | Carry-On Luggage Holiday Packing

I'm going on holiday in two days, and I CAN'T PRETEND I'M NOT EXCITED. OH MA GAHDDD! I just can't wait to be horizontal, either on the beach or by the pool, and under that sun making me sweat like a mofo!

This video is to let you know what I'll be taking on holiday in my carry on luggage, as Ben and I haven't bought check-in luggage. I'm paying particular attention to my skincare routine and makeup!
 

Watch my "Carry-On Luggage Holiday Packing" video here!
 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Dr. Jart+ Most Moist Water Act Skin Mist - http://fave.co/1evZjts
MakeUpForEver HD Foundation - http://fave.co/1JsmxxG
This Works In Transit Skin Defence SPF 30 - http://fave.co/1evZvJl (okay.. so I think mine is a discon'd one! I did buy it from the staff shop soooo...)
Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish - http://fave.co/1evZMvZ
NUDE Progenius Omega Treatment Oil - http://fave.co/1KErEMe
Avene Eau Thermale Avène Micellar Lotion - http://fave.co/1KErLrc
Avene Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Serum - http://fave.co/1ew07yy
Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream - http://fave.co/1ew0dX7
Origins A Perfect World SPF 25 Age-defense moisturiser with White Tea - http://fave.co/1ew0ucm
Clinique Mild Clarifying Toner - http://fave.co/1KDYAUY
Birkenstock White Relax 200 Sandals - http://fave.co/1KEsuse



Where are you going for your summer holidays this year? This was actually a last minute decision so it's come round super quickly! (I'm supposed to be saving for New York.. ooops...)

Let me know your plans by leaving a comment or tweet me @abbylawbeauty!


Ciao for now x

Skincare | My Skincare Experience at Glastonbury 2015

My skin took a turn for the worse after I visited the infamous Glastonbury... Makeup wipes galore, baby wipes a-plenty and anti-bac for those "just-in-case" moments!

Ewwww is all I can say :(


So, the morning of the first day, I made sure I cleased the shizz out of my skin with my "skin" cleanser and a flannel. From here on out, it was downhill..
Evening of the first night, I had to take my grime off my face with a make up wipe. THE STINGING!!! My eyes were burning off; I had to rub my mascara off without using the wipe across my whole eye so I could be free of the stinging! Anyway, I had no choice for goodness sake..
In the morning, I would wake up and "cleanse" my face with a makeup wipe, (more stinging), apply moisturiser and then my everyday SPF. In the evening, I would take the grime off again with a makeup wipe.


This carried on for another three days and two nights. PURE TORTURE.


By day 2, my skin started flaring up with eczema around my eyes and mouth with a combination of dry skin and the weird pimples I get on my forehead was across the whole of it, down to my temples, and times the normal by 100. It was not a pretty sight and "NOOOOO" is all I could think throughout the whole weekend!
Anyway, there was nothing I could do, so I just carried on slapping on my spf and makeup and went on my merry way to the land of Glastonbury! 
(I don't know why I'm moaning so much, because it was such an AMAZING time and I miss being there so so so much, the camping and everything! But in the nature of my skincare loving soul, I had to share my experience).

So when I got back, my face was a spf mash up with dry skin and eczema; I was a looker I can assure you.

So this is an awful represenation of my dry skin/eczema, but can you see the dry skin around my mouth? Times that size by 20 and that was by my right eye... This was the first day :(

First day I got back I made sure I doubled cleansed (maybe even triple, can't quite remember the nightmare scenario that was my face), did a REN Glycolactic Skin Renewal Peel Mask, toned, moisturise spray'd, eyecream'd, serum'd, and treatment oil'd. I WAS AT ONE AGAIN WITH MY SKIN.

Oh another product I forgot to mention is my ECZEMA CREAM. LIFE SAVIOUR. (see below picture)

Obviously, you can't buy this from the shops (I've been prescribed this from the doctors) but I've been using this around my eyes (I don't apply too close to the eyes!) and mouth to calm my eczema down. After two days, my eczema and dry skin disappeared! YAY! This combined with the Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion, my skin is back to normal. It was back to normal by yesterday (Saturday the 4th July), so it only took 4-5 days to sort, which I am surprised about actually!

Lo and behold, my skin looks healthy again!

 

The best my skin has looked in a while!

Well, that was a longer-than-expected post from me! I'm pretty sure I've missed off some thoughts I've had over last weekend, but the eczema, dry skin, the pimples on my forehead and the stinging are the main things that stick to my mind. The only good thing to have come from this experience, is the fast recovery!


If you have a Q's about Glastonbury (doesn't have to be about skincare) leave me a comment or tweet me @abbylawbeauty.

I'll be on holiday for when my next post is live, which will be going up next week. So, see you on the tanned, relaxed and don't-want-to-go-back-to-work side!


Ciao x

Video | June Favourites

JUUUUNE! Seeya later June, we're finished with youuuu...
As you're reading this, I'm actually having a blast in Glastonbury and it's brilliant (I think)!


Watch my 'June Favourites' video here!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Makeup Revolution Redemption palette - Iconic 3 - http://fave.co/1H7m3gA
Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise cream eyeshadow in Norma - http://fave.co/1H7m9oz
Revlon Colourburst Lip Butter lipstick in Tutti Frutti - http://fave.co/1cDVTVb
Clinique Mild Clariying Lotion - http://fave.co/1H7mozQ
KMS California TameFrizz Taming Creme - http://fave.co/1dYa0VE


Send me your video links to your favourites videos!


See you in July!


Ciao x

Skincare | Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum

I've been trialling a new serum - my favourite kind of trialling!!! Lets see what I thought about it...


Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum 

Fake flower lol don't judge

Formula: A liquidy translucent serum 
Application: One pump into my fingers and rub in to my face 
When: Evening skincare routine (but can be used for both morning and evening) 
Do I love?: Anything I would change: I would take out the silicone ingredient as it does give that slippy feeling when rubbing in to my face. However it does sink in quickly
Price: RRP £17 - £22 for 30ml (depending on where you buy it from)  

Hmmmm....Nothing wonderous has happened to my skin, and I still do have dry patches around my mouth and nose. I would have thought it would plump up my face and give a youthful look, but the dryness I suffer is bringing that factor down! Help me! S.O.S! I need a serum that actually works at hydrating my skin and making it soft and plump :(


Please please please, this a cry of plea! I need your recc's on some good hydrating serums that actually work! I've tried the Sarah Chapman Hydrating Booster, which worked, but again, nothing amazing... Help a sister out!

Leave your recommendations in the comments below, i'm totally up for trying anything, drugstore or high end



Thank you for reading, and I'll see you tomorrow for a video, on my channel, and next week for another blog post

 

Ciao x

Video | Empties Video #1

MY FIRST EMPTIES VIDEO
I EFFIN LOVE EMPTIES VIDEOS!!!!!! They have to be my favourite YouTube videos ever. Like seriously, I watch everyones because I just love looking through people's rubbish ever so much. (Creepy).


Watch my 'Empties Video #1' here!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
La Roche Posay Serozinc - http://fave.co/1H7hX82
Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser's invisible oil primer - http://fave.co/1H7i0Rr
Garnier Intensive Body Lotion (with Mango Oil) - http://fave.co/1H7id7g
No 7 Brush Cleanser - http://fave.co/1H7ijvA
COLAB Dry Shampoo in Rio, Tropical Fragrance - http://fave.co/1Mo0gn5
Dove Go Fresh Fig Body Wash - http://fave.co/1H7iHKu
Organix Kukuî Oil Shampoo - Can't find a direct link to Boots, but they definitely sell in store! As well as Superdrug
Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Buttercream  - http://fave.co/1dY6fPP
Jouer Matte Moisture Tint - http://fave.co/1H7iYx8
Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel - http://fave.co/1bQRuNN
The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil - http://fave.co/1dY6x9i
The Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream - http://fave.co/1dY6AlB
The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Serum - http://fave.co/1H7jbjV
The Body Shop Vitamin C Energizing Face Spritz - http://fave.co/1dY6Jp9
Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Glow Boost Skin Serum - http://fave.co/1H7jjQr
Clinique City Block Sheer SPF 25 - http://fave.co/1dY6Scf
Origins High Potency Night-a-Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream - http://fave.co/1ADrktA


Post me your empties videos, because if I haven't already made it clear enough, I LOVE EMPTIES VIDEOS!!!



See you next whizzle,


Ciao x

Video | Festival Packing Essentials

I'm sooooo soooo sooooooo ecstatic to be going Glastonbury in a couple of weeks! I just love festivals and the atmosphere at festivals is incredible. It's just so cheery and full of drunk people (and I don't even drink a lot). AND THE FOOD AT GLASTONBURY IS SO GOOD.

This might be controversial but I LOVE KANYE WEST. Like, he is one of my favourite artists. Honestly, I think I'm gonna cry when I see him.

So, as I was saying, here are my festival packing essentials I will be taking to Glastonbury and hopefully it helps you guys who have never been to festival to know what to pack. I mean, as I mentioned in the video, I've only been to Leeds festival in 2012 and Glastonbury last year, but I think I got the packing down to a T this year!

Watch my 'Festival Packing/Makeup' video here!

What have I missed? I know I've missed something. Go on, pick it out and let me know



See you next week,


Ciao x

Makeup | Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 03 Strawberry Kissed

Who doesn't love talking about red lipstick?!! If you don't, AWAY WITH YOU! Nah, not really, you can stay. As long as you read this post ;)


Let's talk about my holy grail red lipstick for all eternity...


Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 03 Strawberry Kissed

Random I know, but I just like the Guerlain flower thing.. It was used for testing perfumes in store

Ohhhh my gahd! This lipstick is glorious. That's all I need to say, so go try it now! BYE.

Not really lol I'm so funny.. not.

Sooooo... This is a cream lipstick formula that comes in tubular packaging and it is applied with a doe-foot applicator (as you can see in the pictures, duuuhhh Abby!). The applicator makes it easy for me to apply to all the corners of my (big) mouth.
The formula is out of this world. It applies quite liberally and creamy, it's almost like a lipgloss texture. However, after I apply a layer, it sets down matte. But not that unbearable, drying, flaky kind of matte that I normally encounter with other matte lipsticks. It stills feels creamy throughout the day and DOES. NOT. BUDGE.
If you're looking for long-lasting matte lipstick that isn't drying, then I urge urge URGE you to check this out!

What are your red lippy holy grails? Any other red lipsticks I should check out? I really should take the plunge and get the infamous MAC red lippies like Ruby Woo, Lady Danger, Russian Red etc. Let me know how you've got on with these lippies too!


Hope you liked this post. I know I've talked about this lippy a lot recently, so thought I would dedicate a whole post to it



See you tomorrow for my festival prepping/packing video! 


Ciao x

Skincare | Couple of Clinique products..

Lets talk about you and me, lets talk about Clinique baby....

Hello again! What a glorious day it was today. Sun was a-shining and it seems as though my garden is a suntrap and I have no garden chairs to sit on! Tut. But that doesn't matter anyway because I've been editing my video for the last 4 hours and although it took so long, I'm really proud of the results! You'll be able to see it tomorrow on my YouTube channel, so keep your peepers peeled for that!


So, on to some Clinique products I've been loving soooo much lately

Clinique Clarifying Lotion Mild & Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25

Once again, ignore my dry hands...

That brown colour you can see is my fingers behind the cotton pad... not the lotion lol

As you can see, it blends out to be quite pale

You can't see it here, but it does give veeeery very light coverage to your skin

Clinique Clarifying Lotion Mild

Formula: A liquid toner which looks silky and smooth in the bottle (but that doesn't translate when you apply it)
Application: Apply to cotton pad and swipe across the face. Flip cotton pad and swipe across the face again
When: Evening skincare routine (but can be used for both morning and evening)
Do I love?: YES YES YES
Anything I would change: I think I would like a little cap with the hole in it over the opening just so the product doesn't come gushing out every time (basically like the Pixi Glow Tonic)
Price: RRP £16.50 for 200ml

I LOVE THIS TONER. MORE THAN ANY OTHER SKINCARE PRODUCT I HAVE USED. That bumpiness/the pimples on my forehead I keep going on about? GONE. The softness of my skin? SMOOTH AS A BABY'S BUTTOCKS. Did I get this on discount at Bicester Village? YES.

This has changed the skincare game for me. I think I must get along with BHA's (i.e. Salicylic acid) more so than AHA's (i.e. glycolics). I'm not complaining though!

Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25

Formula: A tinted cream SPF product for your face
Application: Rub in to skin after skincare routine
When: Morning skincare routine
Do I love?: Yes, but I have not tried any other facial SPF's
Anything I would change: It would have to be the colour of the tint. It's too pale! I'd rather they just made it white and made it so the colour disappeared in to the skin. But I'm sure that's something to do with it being a physical/chemical SPF??
Price: RRP £18 for 40ml

I've been loving this for the most part whilst Summer is kicking in. I KNOW I KNOW, I should be wearing SPF everyday... But my foundation and daily moisturiser definitely has SPF in so I thought it would suffice. But as the Sun is actually making an appearance here in the UK, thought I should start putting on my Clinique City Block again. It's a non-oily formula which makes it perrrrfecto under makeup. However, as mentioned above, the colour of the tint is way too pale for my skin tone (and that's saying something considering I'm pale atm because I haven't been out in the sun and haven't fake tanned recently)! But seeing as I apply my foundation over the top, I'm not toooo bothered about this..


What Clinique products have you been using lately? I wanna try out some more skincare products because I know that they work and are fairly affordable in the skincare world!


See you tomorrow for a video!



Ciao x

Video | May Favourites

What do you guys think of favourites videos? I personally LOVE them, but only if they're informed and I get a general feel of the benefits of the products.. If that makes sense?? I like the explanation part and it generally gets me to spend more of my money :))))) (oops...)


Aaaaaaanywaaaaay, here's my May Favourites vid!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Sephora Cream Lip Stain -
http://fave.co/1ADr3a0

Clinique Lash Power Mascra -
http://fave.co/1ADr6Tf

Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter -
http://fave.co/1ADr9yC

EcoTools Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set -
http://fave.co/1ADrgu2

Soap and Glory's One Heck Of A Blot -
http://fave.co/1FNe2d0

Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins Enriched Renewal Cream -
http://fave.co/1ADrktA

Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion -
http://fave.co/1FNe98q


Link me your faves vids down below too and I'll see you next week :)


Ciao x

Skincare | Omorizca Thermal Cleansing Balm

Yay or Nay? I'm afraid it's a Nay from me.... Read on to find out why


Omorizca Thermal Cleansing Balm

I have never been disapointed in a skincare product before. There's been a couple of things where I'm like "meh" but there hasn't been anything that I'm completely upset about because it didn't work for me... (I'm over it now, don't worry).
 

Formula: A balm with parts of mud/clay in which dissapear when rubbed in to the skin and turns in to a oily formula
Application: Rub in to skin to remove make up/use as a second cleanse
When: Evening skincare routine
Do I love?: NO. Complete and utter no
Anything I would change: Well, I guess it would have to be the formula! Leaves an oily film over my skin, even after I've washed it off with a flannel. It does not remove eye makeup at all, so I would have to use a separate eye make up remover
Price: £46 for 50ml. Omorizca are known as a premium skincare brand due to the source of the ingredients in their products


As you can see from above, this completely does not work for me! It doesn't remove my eye makeup (so can't tell if it has taken off my face makeup well either) and leaves an oily film, so I have to use another oily cleanser to take this weird oily-ness off my skin. 

Am I using it wrong? What are your experiences with this cleanser? I was really hoping this would work for me as I've heard rave reviews about it! Sad times :(


Anyway, apologies for a disapointing product post, but tbh, I'd like to know how you guys use it and if it is effective. For now I will stick to The Body Shop Chamomile Cleansing Oil or the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish.



See you tomorrow for a May Faves video over on my Youtube channel!


Ciao x

Video | Happy Skincare Tag

I've had the urge to film a video about skincare but didn't particularly want to film another skincare routine as it hasn't changed since I started my channel. So when I saw this tag, I jumped straight on to the opportunity!


Watch my Happy Skincare Tag video here!

Any products you have been using recently that I need to try out? Are there any eye creams you have that I need to try? I can't seem to find one that I like!!



See you next Sunday for another blog post and don't forget to read my post from last night - My Everyday Powder Blushers


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Skincare | Khiels Midnight Recovery Oil

Haiyoooo! How are we all on this fine Sunday? :)

We're gonna be talking about skincare today! A new holy grail for me...


Khiels Midnight Recovery Oil

Formula: A clear oil
Application: Mix two to three drops in with my night time moisturiser
When: Evening skincare routine
Do I love?: YES. A holy grail product
Anything I would change: The glass packaging - I would just decant into something small and plastic when travelling
Price: £36 - Considering I've had this way over a year this is a good price (AND I DROPPED A THIRD OF THE BOTTLE ON MY CARPET)


Now, as mentioned in my April Favourites video (which you should totally GO WATCH NOW check out when you're finished reading this) I didn't particularly get on with this product when I was using it on it's own - basically in replacement to my moisturiser. It was leaving me with tiny tiny tiny pimples/spots in the morning that were still red and visible on my skin (which meant more concealing). It was extremely visible on my forehead so I was getting a bit fed up of using it and I left it for a couple of months... Then one evening I was like, you know what, I should just try it out seeing as I paid good money for it! So I mixed a couple of drops in my moisturiser as I had heard other bloggers doing this too.

The results were spellbounding....

My skin never looked so plump and moisturised in my life! There were no tiny red spots and my skin felt so soft and bouncy. It was as if I'd found the meaning of life the next morning - I was so happy with the results!

Now I know how my skin likes me to use this product, it has become an essential in my skincare routine!


How do you use this oil? Any other facial oils I should try? I really wanna get my hands on a Sunday Riley one, but can't bare to see that amount of money leave my bank....


I'll see you tomorrow for a Summer Makeup look on my YouTube channel! 



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