Recent Purchases

The sales near where I live have been bonkers it has been worse then just before Christmas. I had to pop into my local Sainsburys (I have a one year old who is teething like crazy, so need anything that will help ease the pain) and Boots to pick up essentials for my month old and spotted a couple of new bits on the Boujois counter. So, I have started to try these new bits out and will of course report back my views on the products.

Bourjous Blur The Lines Concealer

Dirty Works Overnight Facial Lift

Bourjois Sculpt Highlighter 

December 2016 Empties

This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray - this was my saviour during my pregnancy, especially towards the end as my sleep was somewhat erratic. I went through a period of not being able to "drop off" and with the aid of a little spritz of this, helped me relax at least. 

This is one product I would repurchase and recommend.

Simple Kind To Skin Shower Gel - Simple products do exactly what it says on the tin. Its great if you have sensitive skin as there is no reaction. It smells great, and I love the fact the bottle is a good size together with being great value for money.

I will be repurchasing and would recommend this product.

 

Clinique Superbalm Lip Treatment - this has been my saviour during the cold months. I especially like to use it in the evenings and prior to going to bed. The formula is rich and nourishing so my lips feel hydrated and beautifully soft.

I would recommend this product and I would repurchase.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream- this has been one of my favourite moisturisers this year. My skin feels so hydrated and "plump". I love Neutrogena as a brand and wish they have a lot more products available like they do in the US.

This product I would buy again and would recommend.

LA Roche Posay Serozinc - I have gone through so many of these that my husband thinks I have shares in the company.

Its just a great product a great brand and I have bought many many more of these.

Maybelline Lash Sensational

I must be the only beauty blogger who is not keen on this product. I really dislike the formula, it is far too runny for my liking and I find it really difficult to work with.

I have made attempts to try and dry the mascara out, but it has not and I continue to dislike it.

In addition, this mascara is so messy I spent a lot of time trying to clean up the little black marks and found more throughout the day.

Remember this is my opinion, this mascara may work for you, it just was not the product for me.

PS Velvet Matte Lip Crayon

Primark have really upped their game recently where it comes to there beauty products. My advice to you is that even if you like the high end brands, I would give some of there products a go - you may be surprised by some of them.

This lip crayon is one of my favourites. I love a nude lip colour, and this certainly fits the bill. 

My favourite way of wearing this lip product is by simply putting a small amount on, then dabbing with my finger. The colour was long lasting, and not drying at all.  I just love the formula, the colour and the overall product.

Chanel Soleil tan de Chanel

When I first purchased this bronzer, on many many recommendations I was so disappointed. I just could not make it work. 

So, recently after changing around my daily makeup bag I found this bronzer, so I had to give it a further go before making a decision whether I was going to keep it or donate the product to a new home.

I have finally worked out the best way to use this product. I use it with a duo fibre brush which seems to really work well . The colour tone of the bronzer is perfect for my skin tone. I sometimes have yellow undertones whilst other days its pink, so I really struggle with getting the tone that suits. This beautifully light up my skin especially during these winter months, it looks like my skin has been "sun kissed". I add a tiny amount of highlighter which is my perfect mum on the go make up for the day. I have received compliments that despite not having much sleep that I look " glowing" . This product is on the expensive side and I am currently seeking out a dupe from Boots \ Superdrug .

My Current Favourite Eyeshadow Wild About Beauty 05 Fern

Wild About Beauty Powder Eyeshadow 

I believe this is a really underrated brand and I do not see products from this brand around in the beauty blogger world. However, it is a brand I really like and believe the products are amazing and should be spoken about a lot more. 

The shadow is highly pigmented and enriched with Vitamin E and C. There is little to no fall out when applied and blends. 

I love wearing this product on its own but it makes a great transition shade too. This product costs £6.00 which is great value for money and there are five other shades available too which I will be definitely purchasing. Check out the Wild About Beauty website here.

PS Pro Lip Primer Prep & Perfect Vitamin E

PS Pro Lip Primer 

Recently, Primark are really stepping up their game with expanding their makeup range and I have noticed on YouTube and in the blogging world has gone completely bonkers with different products. Some of the products are amazing and some are not so good. 

Prep & Perfect 

I am not the biggest fan of lip primers as I think they are pointless and just use a lot of lip balm rather than a primer. I have yet to find one that changes this. 

Unfortunately, I did not like this product it did not apply smoothly the formula was hard and did not apply well - to the extent I did not feel as if I had any product actually on my lip. I wish for Primark to re-look at the formula of this product as I like the concept of the product but at present the formula is off. 

I love the fact Primark have worked hard on the packaging of the lip primer as it is a click and pull (like many of the high end products) it feels a lot more luxurious and then you realise it is Primark- I do think Primark need to give themselves a pat on the back as it is excellent. 

Don't let my blog post put you off, my recommendation is for you to have a look at the beauty stand as the product selection is amazing.