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Monday 30 January 2012

The Best Shower Gel Ever?!

 Rituals Foaming Shower Gel Sensation
 
This is probably the most lovely, luxurious shower gel I have ever used! It was 'love at first use'!!
 
Foaming shower gel sensations begin as a gel then quickly transform into an amazingly foamy lather when applied to wet skin, it is so dense I have even used this for shaving my legs!!  Just a small amount of the gel transforms into lots of foam.

I have the Yogi Flow foamsensation and it is soooo moisturising because it contains sweet almond oil which is known to restore the moisture balance of the skin.  TheYogi Flow scent also contains Indian Rose gives it such a divine smell.

The packaging is so elegant, kinda spa-like which adds to the luxury feel of using the product.

I hadn't tried a foaming shower gel like this before but I have been converted!!! I received this one in my December GlossyBox but will most definatley be purchasing another from Rituals, and possibly try out some other products of theirs.

I'm curious about how similar these are to the Imperial Leather Foamburst shower gels, are they as luxurious? I may try those too because they are more readily available near me.

Have you tried any Rituals products?

Sunday 29 January 2012

NOTD - Your Royal Shine-ness

Super silver foil polish today in the form of OPI's Your Royal Shine-Ness.



Not your average silver foil though, Your Royal Shine-ness seems to have a slight gold sparkle in there too, making it an unusually warm shade of silver.  As with most OPI polishes 2 coats was good for opacity and the polish was really manageable making it easy to achieve a smooth finish.

Your Royal Shine-Ness was from OPI's Serena Williams Glam Slam collection in Summer 2011 but you can purchase it here

Tuesday 24 January 2012

Current Lip Obsession - Urban Decay Super Saturated High Gloss - Big Bang!

I am loving this just now!! Urban Decays Super Saturated High Gloss in Big Bang is an amazing chubby pencil that gives the most pigmented, pink, glittery lip colour!!


One sweep of this bad boy gives lips full on colour that stays.  I can't believe how moisturising it is, lip colours this creamy normally don't last very long but this stays put for hours and even after it evenly fades away lips are left with a gorgeous stain of colour.



Big Bang has glitter in it and this is noticeable when applied but surprisingly doesn't feel gritty or 'bitty'... AMAZING!! I think the pencil is great for carrying around too and make it easy to apply....only downside being sharpening but get yourself a large sharpener and pop the pencil in the freezer for a few hours before and you'll loose less product!!

Available from House of Fraser for £14 here.

Have you tried any of the other colours?! Which one should I go for next?

Sunday 22 January 2012

2012 Wish List!!

Beauty has always been a passion of mine, I've considered it almost as a hobby for many years!! In early 2011 I found the huge worldwide beauty community on YouTube and discovered so many blogs that I enjoy reading and keeping up to date with.  This has increased my awareness of new products and 'must-haves' so much and therefore the amount of things on my 'wish list' - a list that excites me greatly but would probably give the bank manager a heart attack.... So what do I want need in 2012?!



Revlon Lip Butters - Finally coming to the UK on March 14th!!!

Some of these items have been on my list for a while, like the Chanel foundation I've wanted it for so long and even tried a sample of it - which I loved.....but can I justify over £30 when my £10 Bourjois healthy mix is doing a fab job?! Only 2012 will tell.

What do you want to try in 2012?! xx

Saturday 14 January 2012

NOTD - Betty Blues

No7 Betty Blues is a deep blue with a subtle light blue sparkle.


I love No7 nail polishes the brush makes them so easy to apply and the formula is brilliant - opaque in two coats and chip resistant on my flakey nails for up to 3 days!!

This dramatic colour reminds me of Chanel's Blue Satin.                                                                              
Chanel Blue Satin
Certainly one of my favourite No7 shades!! 

Friday 13 January 2012

Haulin'

I just went in to Boots for a new concealer.......and as usual ended up with quite a few items in my basket.



No7 Quick Thinking 4 in 1 Wipes
No7 Blend and Contour Brush This isn't my first one of these brushes and I love it so much it's in my current favourites here!
No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in Betty Blues
No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in Highland Mist
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection in the shade fair
Bourjois 1 Seconde Nail Polish in No 24
Bourjois eyeshadow in 08 Beige Rose and 07 Noir Emeraude


Soap and Glory Some Like it Hot Body Softening Thermal Scrub
Soap and Glory Easy Glistening Sweet Almond Dry Oil Body Gloss
Aveeno Positively Radiant Triple Boost Serum
Vichy Normaderm Tri-Activ Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care

Can't wait to try these out!!

Thursday 12 January 2012

Current Favourites


Products I've been loving recently!!


Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer £4.19
Lasting Perfection has been featured on many a blog and Youtube video recently so it's likely you've already come across it.  I've been loyal to my Benefit Boi-ing concealer for years but after seeing numerous great reviews for lasting perfection I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did.  The consistency is lovely and creamy, just what I like in a concealer and although I don't quite get 16 hours from it (as the packaging claims) I do get a good few hours wear.  Brilliant value and a new make up bag staple for me!!


Inglot Face Blusher #20 £10
This Blush was my first ever Inglot purchase and I've been wearing it almost every day since I bought it in December.  I love the colour, a pink shade that's not too light or dark and it's matte which is a welcome change for me as I am more inclined to opt for slightly shimmery blushes. The powder is soft and blends really well, it doesn't have great staying power but I love the colour so much I am willing to re-apply mid-afternoon.



Mac Lovelorn Lipstick £13.50
Lovelorn has been my favourite lipstick for months now, it's just so wearable.  It is a bluey-pink tone and being a lustre finish, gives a lovely shine.  The lustre formula is my favourite as it is so moisturising.


Carmex Lip Balm Pot £2.69
A classic lip product.  I love everything about Carmex, the texture, the smell, that slight tingling sensation when first applied and of course how it prevents my lips from becoming dry and chapped.


No7 Blend and Contour Brush £7.25
I am obsessed with this brush!! I first bought it in December and have since bought 3 more (with the £5 No7 voucher it is only £2.25!!!). As the name suggests it is great for blending and contouring around the eye as it is the perfect size.  The soft bristles pick up colour well and they wash well too.


Aveda Foot Relief
My feet always tend to get dry in the winter and I have tried countless foot creams in a bid to revive them but  failed to find one that actually works - and that I like the smell of - until my sister gave me this for Christmas. The cream cools my feet whilst softening the skin and has a lovely scent of Jojoba, Peppermint and Lavender.  I will definitely be repurchasing this.


Lush
I have only recently begun trying out lots of different Lush products (See my recent Lush Haul here) and I am loving it!!  The bubble bars are my favourite so far!

Thanks for reading :)

Friday 6 January 2012

NOTD - So Simple

After months of festive glitter nails I've been feeling the need for something more....simple.

Queue No7 Stay Perfect nail polish in the shade So Simple:


I think this is the perfect nude shade.  The formula gives an opaque finish in two coats, usually gives 2-3 days wear before chipping and can be removed so much easier than glitter polishes!

Perfect for my January glitter detox :)

No7 Nail Polish is available in Boots for £7.

Thursday 5 January 2012

Lush Haul!

So I went a little crazy in Lush recently....



I have to admit my Lush addiction is a relatively new one. I'd always walked past my local store enjoying the aroma it blasts out onto the street but rarely venturing in, last month however that changed..... I think it was the Christmas collection that sucked me in and now there's no going back!

With the help of a lovely staff member I picked up a selection of goodies to try out :








[I got 2 of these as I've tried it before and loved it!!]

What are your 'must-have' Lush products? I'd love to know what I should try next!