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L'Oreal Caresse Lipstick

Hello All :) 

Happy Mid Week... Its a Wednesday which only means one thing; its only 2 days until the weekend!!! For anybody that works in a "normal" job - that's music to your ears i'm sure. However, i am yet again on a weekend of night shifts, which doesn't fill me with joy. 

As i mentioned in my HG Mascara post, i made full use of the Boots 2-4-1 product offer. I just find it too hard to say no to these things!  I (obviously) purchased the Falsh Lash Telescopic Mascara, Super Liner Perfect Slim and a Caresse Lipstick.

To be honest, i didn't really need a lipstick but hey, you can't look a gift horse in the mouth! 

I picked the shade "202 - Impulsive Fuchsia". I had decided the other day that i own faaaar too mant pick shades, yet i instantly fell in love with this one. Oops. 

The Packaging is simple -- 

(Sorry for the bad quality - its dark and snowy outside!)

L'Oreal say "Soft Light Weight Feeling Colour" --- Check

"Fresh Colour" --- Check

"Meltingly Soft" --- Check

"Pop of Colour" --- Check

"featherlight Feel" --- Check.

So overall, i do agree with how they market it. Although i wasn't impressed with the longevity of colour. I wore it on a night out with my work colleagues, and i noticed on my second cocktail, that the colour had transferred on to my straw. Soon after we had some photos, and i noticed it had worn off completly. Therefore, i am a bit annoyed about that, as the colour is so beautiful yet it just doesnt last! I had to re-apply a fair few times. 

As you can see on my swatch, the colour is quite translucent, though it does have a glossy look. It isn't extremely pigmented which i would of expected after seeing the product itself. I was really hoping the colour pay off would be the exact same shade as it is in the tube but never mind, it's still very pretty!

Would i recommend this? Possibly. It is ideal for just day-to-day wear, although i wouldn't suggest it was ideal for a night out. It does what it says on the tin - it's a very pretty colour, it feels extremely light and glides on beautifully.

I do believe this is still on the 2-4-1 offer in Boots, and this range comes in 12 colours for you to pick from :)  

Holy Grail Mascara Combination

Oh Hiii there!

I meant to blog this last week, but as i mentioned in my Garnier post, i've had some horrible shifts so just haven't had the time. HOWEVER -- here i am! I'm currently on my lunch break so whipped the laptop out and want to get this done before i'm inundated with work again!

So, HG mascara combination. I am literally IN LOVE with this magical combination, and cannot see myself straying, which is saying something as i am a HUGE mascara whore. 

The combination in question? Lancome - Cils Booster & L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic. 

Its quite hard to photograph the L'Oreal as its in a lovely mirror like tube, but i have tried!

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with my eyelashes. I have lots of them, but they are a total pain, none of them go in the same direction, some are longer than others.... blergh.

I refuse to leave the house without mascara, and i refuse to put mascara on without my Cils Booster! I just find it makes my lashes behave! Sounds silly, but seriously, they all go in the right direction and don't go clumpy. I also find they look longer when i have a coat of Cils Booster. 

These are my lashes without anything... argh! I also have no makeup on whatsoever, so please excuse the state of me...

So as you can see, my lashes are nothing at all. Hence why i won't go out without mascara!

I was going to take a photo of just Cils Booster on, but to be honest, it didn't really show much. So i skipped to the next photo where i have 2 coats of Cils Booster, followed by the L'Oreal.

Hopefully you can see a HUGE difference!!! I am seriously in love with this combination. I wear Cils Booster with whatever mascara is my current favourite, however i think i have found my HG mascara in the False Lash Telescopic, and i don't think i'll be straying for a long time. 

I'll be totally honest, it was a bit of a last minute, unplanned decision to purchase in the first place. I was buying a lipstick for a night out, and was looking at the new L'Oreal butterfly effect mascara, but a lady who works in Boots told me that the False Lash Telescopic was her favourite ever - so i thought i'd give it a whirl. And boy am i glad i did. I literally cannot rave about this mascara enough!

About the actual mascara itself - L'Oreal state "the innovative lengthening fibre formula builds intensity, lashes look elongated" and i would 100% agree. I don't have a problem with plastic brushes, and i know some people do - but this is seriously the bee's knees (although, did you know, Bee's don't actually have knees... hmmm!) 

Since wearing this mascara, i've had so many people ask what it is, or whether i'm wearing individual lashes. 

I bought it from Boots when they had a 3-4-2 offer on (i think they still do?) so i also bought a lipstick and eyeliner, which i will try and review at a later date. 

The L'Oreal Falsh Lash Telescopic rrp's at £10.99 - for such a fabulous mascara i think this is a pure bargin!

The Lancome Cils Booster rrp's at £21.00 - somewhat pricey for a eyelash primer, however i LOVE it - i have tried others such as MAC but to be honest, nothing compares.

Garnier - Moisture Match

Hello Guys & Dolls.. Its been FAR too long since i have last blogged :( which makes me sad. 

I've just been insanely busy, my shift rota has been a bit all over the place and i've had a stint of nights which has left me super tired and with the biggest bags under my eyes!

I'm currently on my lunch break and work has been MANIC due to the 8 inches of snow that has fallen in our county over 24 hours. Bit of a nightmare really!

I just wanted to let you know about the new Garnier tailor made moisturiser. 

They have a new range of 5 different moisturisers; Protect & Glow, Start Afresh, Goodbye Dry, Wake Me Up and Shine Be Gone. Each one aims to work for your skin type, to give your skin the boost it needs. 

There's a little quiz on the website where you answer 5 simple questions and they work out which moisturiser it is that you need, then fill in a few details and Bobs Your Uncle - you get sent a sample!

I did this about 2 days ago so hopefully my sample will be here soonish and then based on my initial thoughts i'll blog about it and *hopefully* i've found my perfect moisturiser!

You can get your free sample from HERE like i said, it literally takes 2 minutes to answer and fill out - so you have nothing to lose!

Mini Body Shop Haul Review

Hey Guys & Dolls 

So a few weeks ago i nipped in to my local Body Shop for some "essentials". I say essentials - i didn't actually need anything, but i struggle to walk past without going in, it just smells toooo good!

These are the products from my "mini haul"

Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion: 

I bought this on a bit of a whim to be honest as i keep reading about how fabby tea tree oil is, but i'm so glad i did! As i've mentioned before, my skin is really temperamental; i think its a combination of stress, air-conditioning and falling in to bed with make-up on after a night out (i know, SLAP MY WRISTS!) so therefore i pay the price of naughty-behaving-skin. Boo.

I use this every night after my normal routine before i go to bed. It isn't at all greasy and absorbs SO quickly, it's like it wasn't even there in the first place. Speedy Gonzala's style! It must be working, as i've noticed my skin is a lot clearer than usual, more so on my forehead and chin, where i tend to get the naughty little spots. 

I'm about half way through this little bottle, but i can imagine that when it ruins out i will be re-purchasing it. Why mess with something when its obviously working? I think the saying is "Don't rock the boat"? 

This retails at £3 per 15mls, with i think its a little bargin! Especially as it lasts so long. So i would thoroughly recommend this for anybody with naughty-skin like mine!

Camomile Gentle Eye Make Up Remover

I'm going to be honest - i'm a bit sat on the fence with this product. Hmmm. It certainly is gentle, TOO gentle as i find it doesn't actually remove my mascara. Which kind of defeats the object!

Of course it is gentle as in, it doesn't sting my eyes or leave them looking like i've been crying all week. But it also doesn't actually shift any eye makeup, which is quite disappointing. I spoke to the girl in store and said how much trouble i have removing my Benefit "They're Real" mascara and she reassured me that this product would get it off no problems. I've tried soaking it on my lashes for a few minutes in the hope that it will sliiiide my mascara off, yet it takes off the smallest trace. 

So overall, i'm not very impressed with this, and won't be running back to buy more when this has all gone. I'll be sticking with my Mac remover. Of course, this is only my opinion and you may find it works wonders! This retails at £8 for 250mls.

Last but not least...

Vitamin C Skin Reviver

This product is simply a delight!! I was casually browsing the shelves, as you do in Body Shop and before i knew it, this little number was in my basket. Oops. It was the lovely bright bottle that first attracted me, and then the words VITAMIN C jumped out, and that was it, i was sold there and then.

It has the most beautiful scent - just like oranges, it reminds me of Summer. I don't normally like smelly things on my face, however this was just so fresh that i had to swatch it. And once i did then i knew i'd be purchasing it. The cream instantly soaks in to your skin and you can feel the magic working. It leaves your skin feeling like velvet, and gives you such a smooth finish. It also has light reflecting particles so can be used alone or with make-up. I've been using it as a primer and have found it holds my make-up in place all day. If my skin was clearer, then i would have no issues wearing it with no make up. I can thoroughly recommend this. And its also full to the prim of Vitamin C so its a goody all around! This retails for £14 - probably the best £14 i've spent lately!

As if the Body Shop wasn't tempting enough, its currently holding a 

"Buy 2 and Get 2 Free" for Mothers Day... another excuse to spend money in there, which is so easily done!! Just enter the code SPRING when your checking out, Easy!

Sai-Sei ; Space.NK

As i mentioned in my previous post, Space.NK where kind enough to send me some products. They didn't ask me to review them, but i've fallen in love with some of the products.. so i'm going to review them as if they were any other product i'd bought in store.

I received a selection of products from the Sai-Sei range. This is a Japanese range, meaning "rebirth and renewal". Seeing as i work in a fairly busy and somewhat stressful environment, the word Renewal instantly jumped out at me. This range claims to "cleanse, restore, and reinvigorate the mind, body and spirit". Again, due to the nature of my job i was SO keen for this!

(please excuse the quality of photos; its dark but i wanted to get this done whilst i had the time!)

So the products arrived in this rather large wooden box. As i didn't know it was coming, it was actually quite exciting trying to get in to the box to see what was awaiting for me!

Although as i was so excited, it took me a fair while to get this bad boy open, i seemed to be all fingers and thumbs!

Once i had cracked it open, these little beauties awaited me

I absolutely LOVE anything that's all hidden in tissue paper, i'm literally like a child at christmas.. it just adds to the excitment! In this box i received the Mineral Refresh Bath & Shower Gel (on the left) the Mineral Deep Moisture Body Cream (top right) and the Mineral Loofah Body Polish Soap (bottom right). 

I haven't yet used the Body Polish Loofah, so that will have to be reviewed at a later date.

The Bath & Shower Gel - absolute heaven. I haven't yet used it in the shower as i'm using the last of my Lush Snow Fairy (sad face) but i have used it as a bubble bath and its delightful. It smells beautiful and is full of lovelyness for your body; minerals such as Potassium, Softening ingredients including Orange and Blueberry, and Smoothing ingredients Maple and Sugar Cane. Yum Yum. 

It left a beautiful smell on my skin, it felt ever so soft and smooth and the bubbles were lovely and fluffy. It is quite pricey, retailing at £22 for 200mls, and if it wasn't a gift then i don't know whether i would of purchased it, as i am a poor student. However, if you DO splash out - then you won't be disappointed.

The Moisture Body Cream - oh HELLO luxury!!! Literally, heaven on your skin. From a little green tub of softness. Anyway - yes, it looks like a cream, but don't be deceived - oh no - its actually more like a gel. You only need the smallest bit and it goes a long long way, as i discovered when i practically drowned myself in it last week. Ooops. So yes, the cream thats actually a gel.. it is just like the bubble bath, it leaves a divine smell on the skin and soaks in instantly. It also contains minerals, and other yummyness such as Green Tea, Rice Bran and Olive Oil Extract.
Again, this is fairly pricey at £32 for 200mls, but i can honestly say i would re-purchase this when it runs out. I just cannot compare it to any other moisturising body product.

I cant comment on the body loofah as i haven't used it, yet i'm sure its as fabulous as these little beauts.

So a massive thank you for Space.NK for sending me such lovely items.. i will without a second thought be re-purchasing the body cream, as i know my body will thank me for it!

These obviously sell in Space.NK and i'm not sure whether you can get them from any other retailer.. however if you want to purchase them then just click HERE

Fave Blogs

Hey Guys & Dolls 

So i haven't been beauty blogging (or attempting too!) for long, but there are a few lovely ladies that i have to thank for inspiring me - and rinsing my poor poor bank balance!

The majority of you have probably been faithful followers of these blogs for a wee while, but if you've been hiding under a rock and have missed them, then these are the beauty blogs that i spend far too much time reading!

British Beauty Blogger

This is the first ever beauty blog that i somehow stumbled across, and i have't looked back since. I am now obsessed, and its thanks to this lovely lady! For daily updates on all the new beauty/skincare/fragrance, this surely is the go-to. Every time i peruse this website, i end up having more to add to my Wish List - which isn't necessarily a good thing, Eek... i think its time my Debit Card ran away if it hasn't already!

Couture Girl

Ah the lovely Kayleigh! Kayleigh mixes beauty reviews with fantastic photos, and i'm hooked on her OOTD posts - i've discovered clothing brands/websites that i've never heard of before. Kayleigh is honest and open in her reviews, and reviews everything from body scrubs to lipsticks (lots of lipsticks!) Its no wonder she has a huge following on GFC. 

Em Talks

Em is currently celebrating a whole year of blogging - and what a year it has been for her! Aside from winning a Cosmopolitan Blog Award 2012, Em has just returned from reporting on the BAFTA's for Charles Worthington *oooooh!* So it shouldn't come as a surprise that Em is one of the most successful bloggers out there, yet is also one of the most down to earth & lovelieststs (that is a word. Now.) girls. 

Sprinkle of Glitter 

Oh dear good God. Louise - the creator - is absolutely hilarious. Whether she means to be or not, i don't really care! All i do care about, is that i LOVE watching her videos on Youtube. Not only are they super honest, but they are also super funny. There's more than beauty over here, there's also a sprinkling (get what i've done there?!) of lifestyle and baby posts. Louise is the kind of girl i could be friends with, and i can't get enough of her blog. 

Sophia Meola 

What a fabby blog - always full of beauuuutiful product reviews. My inner-bank-manager dies a little inside when i view this blog, as it knows i'm going to be adding yet MORE products to my wish list! I love the haul posts that Sophia does, and her reviews are always honest. I also love following her on Instagram - simply because i'm such a nosey parker!!

So, these are the blogs that i cannot help but view, and my list of favourites is getting longer by the day!

I love what a lovely little community the beauty blogging world is, and how supportive every one is. 

Basically, i have a girl crush on the above Bloggers!!!!

So if you haven't already - go check them out! The links are in their names :) 

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