NYX Lid Lingerie: Review

Hello Lovelies,

Today I want to talk about NYX's Lid Lingerie Eyeshadow Tint, which I bought in shade Whimsy when shopping in Leeds recently and fell in love with the entire range!

Available in many beautiful colours this range has a very elegant feel and aesthetic to it.
The different hues are absolutely gorgeous, from pale nudes to electric blues and pinks, even their names are enough to fall in love with such as 'Whimsy' 'Evening Spell' and 'Rose Pearl'
which are just a few of my favorites.

It's an excellent compact size, as it comes with an applicator it is an all in one product as no brush is needed. It is also very easy to apply.

The shade Whimsy has a lovely subtle pink metallic sheen to it and the formula is build able to create any look you like.  

What swayed me most with this product was that it reminded me of the Maybeline colour tattoo cream eyeshadows which I have been a fan of for many years. The formula and finish are very similar and both are very durable. Although Maybelline range is a little cheaper at the price of £4.99 

I do prefer the NYX range because they offer larger range of colours compared to Maybelline and I also love that it comes with an applicator as I am the kind of person who can be quite heavy handed with make up and feel I get a better finish from using my hands and fingers compared to a brush however the applicator works really well and is easy to use. When using the Maybelline colour tattoo I found it quite difficult to use a brush and to messy to use my hands.  

Let me know if you've tried NYX Lid Lingerie and what your favorite colour is.

Thanks for reading 

Classic Red: L'Oréal Color Riche Nail Polish

Hello Lovelies,

Today's post is about nail polish as I have decided to try get back into painting my nails.
For a long time I have given up on nail polish because of my everyday lifestyle, being an art student my hands are usually messy and often already covered in paint! But not the pretty and flattering kind unfortunately, so I have decided I want to have nice nails for a change even if they don't last long.

I decided on the L'Oréal Color Riche Nail Polish in shade Femme Fatale, I believe this range has had a bit of a revamp and changed the bottle and possibly the formula.

I have chosen Femme Fatale, a classic red which is lovely and bold, it's a bright colour to compliment any style. I am always draw the classic girly colours such as reds, pinks and purples. This colour was a great go to for me.



It applied really well and easily. I found I only needed one coat for a clean nice finish. Fairly quick dry, I like to watch an episode of something while I wait so I did not time it completely but I would say 5-10 minutes. I absolutely love the colour however  I am disappointed with the durability, these chipped really easily, the tops have chipped a fair abit but could easily be topped up to look like new so not all bad if you don't mind repainting them. This is not a strong and durable formula on its own, I did not use a top coat so perhaps that would help.

I would recommend as this range comes with a lot a great colours and is really nice and elegant but it lacks in durability so next time I shall be wearing a topcoat!


I hope this review was helpful, let me know some of your recommendations below!

Monday Mask: NEW Garnier Skin Active Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask

Hello Lovelies

Today's face mask of choice is the all new Garnier Skin Active Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask, a "Super-Hydrating Revitalising Mask" which claims to give you one week of hydrating serum in one mask! All sounds pretty appealing, I was stocking up on the Garnier Pure Active Micellar water when I came across this product and for the special offer price of £0.99 I could not resist! The mask is said to be the equivalent of one weeks use of the Garnier Moisture Bomb 3 in 1 Day Cream.

"It acts like a hydration wrap that continuously diffuses all the effectiveness of the serum intensely hydrating your skin" 

Whats in it? 

Pomergranate Extract
Hyaluronic Acid
Plant Serum

Application

For the application I got a cloth and ran it under hot water and patted it around my face to open up my pores, I then cleansed face with the Garnier Proactive Micellar Cleansing Water, using a cotton pad I splashed a few drops of it on and patted it around my face.

It's a 15 minute face mask however like all face masks I usually give them extra time, I normally like to watch an episode of something whilst I wait, this makes me feel like I get the most of the product.

The mask was a little fiddly to put on, its one size designed to fit all and I found it the wrong shape in some areas but it's easy to adjust so I would not left that out you off. There are holes for the eyes, nose and mouth and then two slits on each side to fix the mask in place from behind your ears.

It felt very gently once is it on, unlike most face masks it does not dry and tighten which some people will love, especially if you have sensitive skin.

It felt SUPER moisturizing and refreshing whilst on my face and after I'd taken it off. There was a little tingly sensation but this made it felt like it was actually doing something, which I love, I like when you can actually feel a product working.

Result

After use I feel like my skin is in much better condition, it has definitely helped to even out my skin and give my skin moisture, It's a face mask I would definitely buy again, its a very easy and quick application  and I am now interested in trying the day cream to compare.

Night Night Skin: What I use on my skin before bed

Hello Lovelies,



Today's post is about my skincare routine before bed/when you don't have to leave the house and aren't worried about appearances! Currently I am in my pj's, sitting in bed, Netflix on in the background (Pretty Little Liars to be precise) with hair in a bun and makeup free, having done my cleansing routine.

Right then here's what I like to do

Step 1: Run a cloth under hot water
(Optional) Step 2: Add a couple drops of tea tree oil onto hot cloth- Tea tree oil works as a great anti-bacterial agent and helps combat blemishes
Step 3: Place hot cloth over face for about 1-2 minutes- This will open up your pores for a deep cleansing
Step 4: two pumps of the Boots Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Foaming Cleanser, gently massage into skin. Leave for about a minute then wash off with hot cloth
Step 5: Apply the Botanic's All Bright Hydrate Night Cream
Step 6: (Most Important step) Settle down and watch Netflix in bed


 

I have blemish prone skin therefore regular cleansing is essential for my skin aswell as finding a good moisturizer. I tend to change my moisturizer depending on the current needs of my skin.

I am in the process of trying to take better care of my skin and trying to regularly keep to a set skincare routine as it can be hard. Sometime we wake up late and have a busy day and head and just don't have the time to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize and the same for bedtime, sometimes I will just get to cosy in bed and become too tired, so I will just use a face wipe and put whatever moisturizer I can find on but my aim is to get into a better routine.

Products mentioned:

Botanic's All Bright Hydrate Night Cream- this is a wonderfully rich moisturizer and feels so nice on my skin! It's one of those products that you can just feel working and adding something positive to your skin. It's very easy to apply and feels non greasy. Helps to promote healthy looking skin. It does claim to brighten skin but I have not experienced that benefit but it definitely works as a hydrating night cream, your skin will feel wonderful in the morning.

The Boots Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Foaming Cleanser- works well for my skin, as I experience blemishes the tea tree and witch hazel help to clean out nasty and unwelcome bacteria. it s easy to apply and not drying like some tea tree products. It's a good product to use as part of your skincare routine.

Face Mask Friday: Superdrug Witch Hazel Mud Mask

I've recently become a little bit obsessed with face masks, I love incorporating them into my skincare routine, a luxury pamper or to tackle skin problems. There is something nice about sitting down after a long day with a face mask on and catching up on your favorite program (Pretty Little Liars for me at the moment!)

Today I am going to talk about the Superdrug Witch Hazel Mud Mask. I purchase this product a few months ago and thought I'd finished it but alittle goes along way with some face masks and I've managed to squeeze an extra mask out!

 
Now I have to apologize for the dreadful selfie, it's impossible
for me to take a good picture wearing a facemask!

Double apology because I have just looked on the Superdrug website and could not seem to find
this face mask from the Refreshing Face Mask Range,  they do still sale Cucumber Peal Off Mask and Vitamin E Moisture Mask from the same range.

Now on to face mask!

Before applying any face mask or treatment I always cleanse and pat my face with a hot cloth to clean and open up my pores as to get the most of out the product.

In my opinion a good face mask is one that completely dries out, this makes it feel that is it actually doing something.

I suffer from problem skin from time to time and so I am consistently looking for something to treat and help prevent blemishes. This product has witch hazel which does wonders for the skin, mainly helps to fight spots and blemishes, it helps to reduce inflammation and soothe skin.

I do like this mask, it takes a few applications to see results but after one use I definitely feel a difference in my skin, it feels refreshed and smoother.

I have read reviews that claim this product irritates and causes redness on sensitive skin, so I wouldn't recommend this if you have sensitive skin, or perhaps only use it for half the time.

Thank you for reading!

Let me know below some of your favorite face masks at the moment! :)

Boots Skincare Haul!

So today I went into Boots with not intention other than to have a little browse, about an hour later I ended up purchasing some skincare products! 



What I got

Good Things Five Minute Facial Mask Anti-Blemish with Avocado and Gogi Berry £3.99 down from £5.99

Blistex Lip Brilliance Blushing SPF15 £1.29 down from £2.59

Boots Essentials Cucumber 3 Minute Clay Mask £1.50
Boots Essentials Cucumber Moisturising Cream £1.50

Link:  http://www.boots.com



The Boots Essentials Range is my favorite little discovery, it's so affordable and is also a good product!

I have been using the 3 Minute Clay Mask recently and I have been loving it! It contains calming cucumber and vitamins to help cleanse and clear out impurities and excess oils from our pores, working to leave skin clean and toned. When using this mask I have been leaving it on for around 6 minutes until I feel it drying and tightening, so I that get the most out of it, after which I wash it off with a hot cloth. It really works to smooth and even out my skin, I definitely feel refreshed after using it, if you are unsure I would say it's definitely worth a try for the price!

I have used the facial scrub and found it really easy to apply and use, I used an exfoliator glove from Primark along side it. I like to use this before I put on any makeup as it works to clean, soften and clear away any dry patches on my skin, so that when it comes to apply makeup I am working with a clean base.

I can't fault this range, it has worked wonders for me and for the price these are products I would definitely repurchase. I have not used the Cucumber Moisturising Cream yet, so we will see what that is like, but I did have a smell and if you like cucumber you will like it, all of the Boots Essential products feel very pure and natural which is good for your skin.

The Good Things Five Minute Face Mask is something I have been wanting to try for a while and I thought I might as well seen as it was on offer. The face mask claims to "Make skin clearer, brighter and smoother, all at the same time. There's green clay and Kaolin to draw out impurities, avocado oil to moisturise, goji berry to extract to soothe and willow bark extract for radiance" To be honest I was sold on goji berry and avocado as they are two products which I had not seen together before and felt they sounded interesting. 




The Blistex Lip Brilliance Blushing SPF15 was a little last minute spare of the moment buy. I have always been a fan of the Blistex range as they have worked well in the past when I have suffered from dry lips. This is a great little product to throw in your everyday bag. It feels moisturising and gives a lovely pink tint. 

So thats about it for whatI got from Boots

Thank you so much for reading!

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