Mini NYX haul :Selfridges!

Hello My Lovelies!

How are you all? Hope you are all well and everything is going on great for you guys. Anyway so today post is a Mini haul from NYX.

I went to London Oxford Street this weekend and whilst picking up a beauty blender and some Stila products in my favourite store ie Selfridges. I noticed NYX stand. I stood there amazed as I couldn't believe my eyes. Turns out Selfridges stocks part of the range whereas Boots will have the full range online. It came at a perfect time as I was rather sick and tired of paying ridiculous amount of money for NYX on EBay and nagging  family and friends to bring NYX from America lol. I quickly grabbed a few soft matte lip creams that had been on my wishlist forever. I also bought Tinted Brow mascara to set my eyebrows and the Conceal/Correct/Contour palette in Deep I think that's the darkest shade that was available. The prices were reasonably priced in my honest opinion and I do intend on picking a few more things in the near future

Taken in natural light

Taken with flash

The shades I picked up in the Soft matte lip creams are

1- Prague which is a pretty pink shade

2- Copenhagen a pretty deep plum berry shade perfect for fall

3- Cannes a pretty nude shade, perfect for everyday use

4- Monte Carlo a deep toned red 

NYX Conceal/ Correct/Contour palette in Deep

NYX tinted brow mascara 

Overall

I'm pleased with my purchases. Will do swatches and FOTD with the soft matte lip creams 

I will be sure to put my 2cents in on the  Corrector/Conceal palette hehe!

I hope you liked this post

If you have any requests please be sure to leave a comment or email me

Stay Beautiful and Blessed my Lovelies 

Much Love 

Sher

Xx

Collective Haul!

Hello My Loves!

How have y'all been?  Hope you are doing well. it's been a while I know ,I'm not even going to bore you with a bunch of excuses lol but I have missed blogging!

This is just a post to share products I have bought over a long period of time, probably since beginning of this year. I have accumulated so much products to try and improve my makeup application and skills

#Mac Powder Puff

#Mac Eye brow pencil in Spiked

#Mac Pro Colour 4 x Compact

#Mac eyeshadows in Embark and Swiss Chocolate 

#Clarins Skincare - I have decided to stick with Clarins , my skin looks healthy and feels  smoother. I really love Clarins products

#Real Techniques brushes- since I discovered these brushes I haven't looked back. They are great 

#Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture The Mats #208 

#Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum , a repurchase! I love this perfume, it's beautiful and makes me feel classy and fabulous!

#Clarins Daily energizer cream- my morning face cream, leaves my face moisturised, smooth and glowy without being oily

#Yves Saint Laurent Forever light creator - this was an impulse buy but it's the perfect toner! I use it after cleansing , before serum and moisturiser.

#Lancome Mousse Eclat Cleanser- great cleanser for oily/combination skin. I tend to use this as my evening cleanser. It helps in removing dirt and oil as well as makeup. It's very gentle and yet effective, been using it for more than 2years

#Mac Lady Danger lipstick - a bright red/orange shade. I have had this shade on my wishlist for quite some time.  It is quite similar to my beloved Mac So Chaud but Lady Danger is just a tad more red. Will do a swatch comparison soon. 

#Urban Decay De Slick Makeup setting spray - this is a good setting spray if you have oily or combination skin. 

#Urban Decay eyeshadow primer potion Original - this is another repurchase , my to go eyeshadow base, my eyeshadow stays in place all day when I use this primer

#Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte lipstick in shade #3   -You all know how I love Ysl products especially their lipsticks so I had to pick an everyday shade. Shade #3 is the perfect nude/beige for me and I'm sure it will suit many skintones too

#Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Mascara set - I love the mascara. Gives my lashes length and volume making me look like I have falsies. The eye cream and eye makeup are really great too have used them in the past as full sizes.

#Mac Brush Cleanser 

# Mac matte lipstick in Velvet Teddy - perfect nude for everyday 

#Ben Nye Topaz Translucent Powder

#Ben Nye Luxury powder in Banana

#Ben Nye Luxury powder in Beige Suede

#Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel

#Mario Badescu Cucumber Cleansing lotion

#Sleek Face Form palette in Dark

#Anastasia Beverly Hills Angle/brow brush

#Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Chocolate

#Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer in  SX12

#Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes mascara

# Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in Penelope Pink

Sorry for long post but I hope you liked it

Have you tried these products.?

Have a great week ahead Beauties

Until the next post,

Stay Beautiful and Blessed

Much Love

Sher

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Mini Black|Up Haul, Review and a FOTD!

Hello Lovelies!

Compliments of the new season to y'all. Hope you had lovely time

during the festive holidays. 

I been meaning to try Black|Up Cosmetics for a while so whilst in Croydon I popped over by their counter in Debenhams. There was lots of products I wanted to purchase but I limited myself to two because I have never bought anything from the brand before. What I really loved is that this brand focuses on women of colour. As a woc myself I have problems finding the right foundation. Some foundations are either too red, too orange or oxidise as the day goes by.

I am happy with the products I purchased and I will definitely go back to their counter for other item I want to try such as the Two Way Cake, Matte primer, Fluid foundation ,lip lacquers , illuminator and the contour stick

Black|Up Full Coverage Cream Foundation 

Dark spots, scars, flaws and blemishes… This new foundation hides the most severe imperfections to create a flawless complexion without caking. 

Its innovative formula and creamy texture perfectly conceals flaws and blemishes for a totally smooth looking skin. 
Enriched in extremely fine, micronized pigments, the Full Coverage Cream Foundation offers an even make up in extremely pure and vibrant colors. 

Pros❤️❤️❤️

- You don't need a lot to cover you face (pea sized)

- great staying power

- oil free 

- blends easily

- non ashy

- full coverage

- easy to travel with as it's in a squeeze tube packaging

- fragrance free

- 15 shades to choose from

Cons👎

- transfers easily

- price as it's more on the high end side

I was matched to shade HC07 but I think I have to go up a shade during winter. The texture of the foundation is thick and creamy but it blends smoothly. The finish is beautiful and flawless. I have combination skin leaning towards oily it lasts throughout the day. I wore it for about 12hrs and only blotted my t-zone once. Although it is oil free I advise that you use primer and a setting powder especially  if you Have oily skin.One thing I did observe was that the foundation transfers, I had migraine around noon and decided to take a 2hour nap , when I woke up the foundation had rubbed off onto my hand and cushion I lay my head on though it was still on my face

Overall I think this is a very good foundation if you prefer full coverage foundations. It photographs well

It did not clog my pores or break me out. It feels very light on the skin. I will definitely repurchase it ❤️

 

Black|Up Paris Lip Lacquer shade VL06
A true UFO on planet make-up that combines all the advantages of lipstick and lip gloss. Fusion between intense color and extreme shine, lips are outrageously lacquered and sophisticated for a never seen before make-up result. Its creamy texture provides perfect coverage in one step, even on the darkest lips. The color is ultra pure and very intense with 10 gorgeous and unique shades saturated in pigments.

I bought the shade VL06 which is a blue based violet . It is so pretty and it reminds me of Mac Heroine lipstick.  The lip lacquer is glossy but highly pigmented.  It is non sticky and doesn't leave me with white gunk around my lips. Lasting power is about 4hours before you have to reapply but as it fades it leaves the most gorgeous tint. I love this Lip lacquer and I shall be buying more shades. 

Below I used the Black|Up Full coverage foundation and lip lacquer

Face

Smashbox Photofinish Light primer

Black|Up Cosmetics Full Coverage cream foundation in HC07

Nars Radiant creamy concealer in Caramel

Nars Albatross highlighter

Eyes

L'oreal Superliner Gel Intenza Pure Black

L'oreal Paris Miss Manga  Mega Volume Mascara in Purple

Lips 

Black|Up Paris Lip lacquer in VL06

What do you guys think of my makeup?

Have you guys tried Black|Up Cosmetics?

What have you purchased recently?

Until next time

Have a wonderful weekend my Lovelies 

Stay Beautiful and Blessed

Much Love

Sher 

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Recent Buys: Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Foundation, Touche Eclat Highlighter and Burberry Lip Cover ❤️

Hello Beautiful people!

How has your week been? Hope y'all well. Just a quick post to share products I have bought recently.

Some of you may already know that I love anything and everything Yves Saint Laurent. It's my favourite brand and I have never found anything I disliked from skincare to makeup to fashion. Their products are just classy and packaging is to die for. I could spend all day talking about Ysl but let's get on to the products I bought

Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Encre De Peau Fusion Ink Foundation

All Day Perfection& Freedom, Featherlight texture

SPF18/ PA +++ 24 hour wear and comfort

-The first YSL foundation inspired by the use of ink, offers soft and comfortable wear until removal. It's hybrid technology generates a texture that feels as light and fine as ink and as concealing as a classic foundation

- The ultra smooth texture glides on effortlessly and melts into the skinfor an even, perfectly matte complexion. The texture is layered over the skin for made to measure coverage without any excess thickness. The result looks natural and imperceptible, offering all women the freedom of a perfect foundation all day long

What can I say about Ysl Fusion Ink foundation? I looooooooove this foundation. It's just perfect for my combination skin. It feels very light on the skin and gives a polished look like I'm one of them catwalk models lol. One of the main reasons I really love it is I found a perfect shade match BD65/Golden Beige. I couldn't find a perfect match in the Touché Eclat foundation so you can imagine how happy I was about the Fusion Ink. I'm about nc46/47 in Mac and a beige Praline #10 in Lancome foundations. In Estée Lauder doublewear foundation I'm shade Amber honey 5N2. If you don't like fragrance in your foundation or have sensitive skin you might want to get a tester before you commit yourself to buying Fusion Ink. It is expensive but I don't mind because it meets the criteria I look for in a foundation especially shade match and staying power. I put it on at 6am and take it off like 6pm and I only blot once in the afternoon. It doesn't oxidise and go orange (Mac studio fix fluid looking at you!) Overall I really love it, safe to say a holy grail in my makeup bag and I use it daily. 

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Highlighter #5 Luminous Honey

- Touche Eclat adds highlights , refreshes your makeup and brightens your complexion. Touche Eclat offsets the complexion's dulling tendencies and revives it's own natural glow by capturing and reflecting light 

- I once bought this before they discontinued #4 after a week I forgot my makeup bag on the Virgin train I was miserable for a few days lol but finally bit my lip and repurchased. I use this to highlight under my eyes. It brightens up my face. When used with Ysl Fusion Ink foundation mŷ face looks flawless. 

Burberry Lip Cover Soft Satin Lipstick - Sepia No.12

- Burberry Lip Cover adds a touch of radiance. The lightweight combination of nourishing oils and gel dispersed pigment ensures intense moisture and long lasting colour.

- Burberry Lip cover contains anti ageing cerramides for fuller lip definition

- shiny polymers offer perfect luminosity

- contains UV filters to protect from damaging environmental exposure

Okay! I never planned on buying this 😳but after spotting the new Burberry counter in House of Fraser Oxford street how could I walk away empty handed lol. I love the packaging, the lipstick everything is just lush #teamburberry❤️ The colour I bought is called Sepia no. 12 which is a perfect nude for many skintones. I'm not too much into nude lips but this one might have converted me haha, I hope I don't get addicted to that Burberry counter lol. Makeup look wearing Burberry lip cover Sepia no. 9 is  coming shortly.

What have you guys purchased as of late?

 

That's all for now

Have a fab weekend

Stay Beautiful and Blessed

Much Love

Sher

Xxx

New in : Nars Albatross and Nars Audacious lipstick Angela ❤️

Hello My Lovelies❤️

 

How have y'all been?

Last week I  passed through Nars counter In London Selfridges and as usual I couldn't leave there empty handed lol 

Nars Cosmetics Highlighting Powder Blush in Albatross

I been meaning to get this for ages but was stuck on my Nars orgasm illuminator for a while.  Albatross is a white powder loaded with shimmer, the multipurpose blusher is ideal for adding a highlight to your face, neck and décolletage 

- The soft shimmering colour adds instant radiance to my complexion, it can be worn on its own or layered over other color products for added highlight and dimension

- It is white but once swatched on my hand or cheekbone it gives me a golden glow which I really love❤️

Nars Audacious Lipstick in Angela

Dramatic Depth. Unstoppable Character. This modern lipstick by Nars is shamelessly seductive in touch and texture, the sensation is audacious. Unadulterated luxury glides on like satin across skin with single stroke coverage.

- One stroke, full coverage creamy wear

- Luxurious texture and enriched with ingredients to smooth and nourish lips

- Long lasting formula

 ❤️❤️❤️I really love this lipstick ,housed in a black,sleek magnetic packaging it's everything I want my lipstick to be, creamy, highly pigmented, smooth, long lasting without cracking my lips. Hands down it has become one of my favourite lipsticks. Planning to buy couple more from the same Audacious range which comprises of about 30 shades if I'm not mistaken (don't quote me lol)

- Nars Audacious lipstick in Angela is a vivid pink orchid shade, Its very pretty, I love it and I think many skin tones can pull it off  

What's your favourite highlighter ?

Have you tried the Nars Audacious range lipstick?

Please share with me your latest purchases

Till next time

Stay Beautiful and Blessed

Much Love

Sher

Xxx

Mini Dior Haul and a FOTD

Hello My Lovelies ❤️

How have y'all been?

Just a quick post to share few bits I bought from Dior over a month ago. I really love Dior as a brand and I think their products are beautiful and classy. When going to work, church or even special occasions I always feel sophisticated with my Dior products. My most favourite item(s) is J'adore perfume it's a beautiful fragrance

I could go on all day about my love for Dior lol but let's get on to the products I bought

Dior Pure Poison Eau de Parfum 

Once upon a time there was a fragrance that was innocent yet captivating , sincere yet mysterious . Pure Poison incarnates seduction in its purest state by exploring its duality and irresistible alchemy. Based on orange blossom, jasmine, gardenia , amber and sandalwood, this delicate yet generous modern portion reveals the seductress within. This stunning perfume from Dior features a floral note, a Calabrian bergamot top note, an orange blossom heart note and a white musk base note to beautiful effect. I really like this perfume , I prefer to use it in the evening when going on special occasion❤️

Diorskin Nude - Natural Glow Radiant Foundation SPF15 £32.00

Emblematic of the range, this light melting foundation has become a cult product. It provides a subtle velvet finish with just the right amount of correction, revealing skins texture and adding natural, shine free radiance for a perfect natural glow.  It is available in x, radiance-enhancing specialised shades that use translucence and half tones to adjust to every complexion, for an even more natural result in every light. It's formula is enriched with natural skin care ingredients for more beautiful and radiant skin day after day.

- This foundation is beautiful and feels very light whilst giving skin a healthy glow. I was matched in the shade 050 (Dark Beige) for reference I'm like an NC47 in Mac jus a tad darker than nc45 , nc50 is too dark. I'm a Beige Praline shade 10 in Lancome foundations. 

Dior Addict Fluid Stick - High impact glossy colour lip hybrid £26.00

Shade #338 Mirage  

Dior Addict Fluid Stick enables a flawless application in a single sweep: the high impact colour and long wear of a classic lipstick, combined with the shine of a gloss, all in a thin film that delivers sensational comfort. Colour and shine come together as one for maximum compact with intense, long wearing lip stain pigments directly encapsulated in spheres of gloss. Dior Addict Fluid Stick does not contain wax but water for maximum lightness, an immediate fresh effect and addictive comfort. a pure object of desire: the illusion is maintained until the case is opened and an applicator emerges that is steeped in colour and as precise and easy to use as a lipstick.

- This is my second Dior Addict Fluid stick and I really love them. They have wide variety of shades to choose from and I like that they are long lasting and non sticky. I plan to get a few more soon lol

- The shade I bought is called #338 Mirage it's a pretty nude peachy colour perfect for everyday use❤️

Sorry bout the lighting lol but I'm wearing Dior nude natural glow radiant foundation #050 and I'm also-wearing Dior addict fluid stick in #338 Mirage in the above picture, I lined my lips with a brown Maybelline lip liner sorry forgot shade.

- I used Estée Lauder double wear concealer 05  under my eyes , L'oreal organza gel liner and Benefit They're real mascara. 

Have you tried these products.

What have you bought recently?

Till next time 

Stay Beautiful and Blessed

Much Love

Sher

Xxx

New in: Giorgio Armani, Lancome and Illamasqua

Hello my lovelies!

How y'all doing? The weather has been quite lovely as of late so I made it my mission to start prepping for spring and summer lol . Bought a few products an I love them 💙

#Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

-Silky, lightweight fluid foundation blurs away imperfections without a mask effect

-Capture the glow of perfect looking skin with Luminous silk foundation, an oil free hydrating fluid with exclusive Microfil technology

-It's lightweight and silky texture glides on seamlessly for an all-day buildable coverage

-Find your perfect match among selection of 21 shades

-All skin types

-Velvety, luminous, natural finish

#Lancome La Base Pro Perfecting makeup primer

- oil free

- Inspired by makeup artist techniques, Lancome reveals the secret to a perfect complexion. An ultra soft, translucent makeup base to smooth skin surface and boost makeup staying power

- Lancomes innovative Elasto Smooth technology visibly resurfaces your skin. All imperfections including visible pores , fine lines and signs of tiredness appear instantly smoothed away and skin feels silky soft

#Illamasqua Glamore Lipstick in Luster

- Luster is a candy pink shade

- Colour intense lipstick with long lasting satin finish. 

-Ideal for a more hydrated comfort finish

- can be worn under a sheer lip-gloss for more 3D effect

- Contains moisturising vitamin E

- Comfort

#Lancome Vernis in Love nail colour 

Shade 112B Rouge in Love

- Glossy shine

- Fast,even coverage

- Fade resistant

Got a #giftwithpurchase from Lancome at House of Fraser in Croydon

- advanced genifique serum

- vissionaire

- la vie est belle 4ml purse spray

- galateis douceur gentle cleansing fluid

- hydra zen neurocalm spf15 day cream

- hydra zen neurocalm night cream

- hypnose mascara black

- L'absolu rouge lipstick #132 caprice

That's my purchases for now, hope u enjoyed my haul post.

Stay Beautiful and Blessed

Much Love

Xoxo

 

New Beauty Bits!

Hello My Lovelies                                     How are y'all doing? I recently decided to buy a few bits for the summer season. I decided to trial new skin are from one of my favourite brands Yves Saint Laurent whilst I was looking for new summer gloss! I also bought few bits from body shop and Mac Blotting powder as my skin been getting really oily with the high temperatures. I have used the blot powder in recent years and I still love it! I got me a new fragrance for summer as well from Jean Paul Gaultier ie Madame it is an Eau de toilette so it doesn't have great staying power like perfumes do but it's not bad for this season I guess  and it's lovely and refreshing  

Jean Paul Gaultier Madame Eau de  toilette  50ml bought from Debenhams  

Yves Saint Laurent Anti-Ageing SKincare programme bought from Debenhams as well. Includes the new Forever Light Creator serum, Forever Youth Liberator Serum, eye creme and day creme 

Clarins Toning lotion with Iris for combination/oily skin, The body shop Sweet Pea body butter for normal/dry skin, the body shop Shea butter lip butter and  Clarins daily energiser cleansing gel 

Mac blot pressed powder in Dark, Yves saint Laurent golden gloss in #4 Golden fuschia. I got a free mirror from the lovely sales assistant for purchasing the Ysl serum.                                                                                  That's all for today, Hope u liked my purchases, Please share what you have bought and if you have tried any of the products I purchased. Have a good day, STay Beautiful&blessed. Lots of love xxxx       

MAKEUP PURCHASES!

Hello Lovelies!





How have y'all been? Its been a while/months? since I last bought new makeup products I went browsing but being a makeup lover it never ends there does it?I picked up a few things that I had on my wishlist. My mission for this year is to try new products from various brands I havent tried before!

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine  #62 Monte Carlo

I  admit I love lipsticks and have wanted one of these for almost a year and I finally gave in.The shade Monte Carlo is a pretty pink red shade 

As melt-away as a balm, its lip-embracing texture becomes fluid on contact with the lips and provides a stunning gloss effect with natural shine. Deliciously fresh and soft, it delivers an unforgettable sensation of well-being.Lips are enveloped in the incomparable comfort of continuous 8-hour-long hydration thanks to the Hydratender complex, the secret behind the softness of the ROUGE COCO range.Sparkling with vitality, your smile takes on a new sheer colour, from nude beige to tangy red.ROUGE COCO SHINE is available in 18 shades infused with luminosity allowing your smile adapts to portray emotion and desire of each day. From her first successes to magical encounters, the shade names tell the story of Coco Chanel at the dawn of her destiny"

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF15 in shade Warm Almond 6.5

A truly modern foundation that offers invisible, weightless coverage that looks like skin, not makeup. This long-wearing formula evens tone, minimises the appearance of pores, conceals imperfections, and offers broad spectrum UV protection. Its hydrating technology leaves skin feeling cushioned, comfortable, and clean. Ideal for combination, normal and normal to dry skins.
AN Award Winner! Winner of a Beauty Bible Anti-Ageing Award 2012. Best Base Range, In Style Best Beauty Buys 2011

- Basically I wanted a new lightweight foundation  for Spring /summer months so whilst in Selfridges I had a lengthy chat and makeover with a lovely MUA at Bobbi brown counter .She recommended the skin foundation  after cleansing my skin but I wasnt convinced so we tested  the Longlasting even finish, Luminous one and lastly the Skin foundation. She explained to me that I had good skin and didnt need full coverage foundation and I couldnt agree more because I dislike heavy foundations I like light to medium foundations that show my birth/beauty marks and allows skin to breathe. In the end I was happy with the Skin foundation and I purchased it 

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Sin

This is it - THE most legendary primer in the beauty industry. Eyeshadow Primer Potion is coveted by makeup artists and makeup junkies alike because it guarantees more vibrant eyeshadow that lasts all day and NEVER CREASES! Once you experience its powers (plus how smoothly it glides on - an added bonus) you'll never want to live without it. This magic potion comes in an easy-to-squeeze tube with a needle nose tip so you can control how much you apply. You also now get more primer in every tube - 11 ml instead of the original 10!

This is a repurchase I have been using this for just over 3years which reminds me I have to do a review on it. I love the Sin primer potion because of the champagne colour,it can be used as an eyeshadow primer or as an eyeshadow itself. My eyeshadow stays put with the Urban Decay primer potion.  I have the one with the old packaging which is super annoying but am pleased that it now comes in a squeeze tube packaging.

Estee Lauder Pure Color High Gloss in #07 Flash Dance

Magnify. Intensify. Electrify. See how brilliant your lips can be. Drenches lips with the ultimate in sheer, intensely hydrating colour and shine. Exclusive True Vision™ Technology creates an irresistibly dazzling high-reflective finish that lasts and lasts. Rich, feel-good conditioners smooth and protect. The slanted applicator tip follows every curve of your lips for a sheer, lush, super shine. Enriched with skin conditioning ingredients and antioxidants, Vitamin E and Vitamin C. Now Im not usually a gloss type of person but lately I have found myself rushing in the morning after putting alarm on snooze *damn the cold winter mornings* and have no time to apply my intense lipsticks properly I have found myself reaching for the NYX  megashine lipglosses so I thought I would add another gloss to my collection as I havent had a chance to sit on ebay to order nyx ones from the States, This one from Estee Lauder smells yummy and I love that its not sticky and doesnt leave you with white gunk  ahem*mac lipglass am looking at u*! By the way the shade Flashdance is a hot fuschia pink looks like NYX megashine in dollypink which I really love

I also picked up a few sampless of other things I would love to try

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face base 7ml sample

Rich in feel, but never greasy, this advanced oil-free, face moisturiser, with Shea Butter helps minimise the look of fine lines and wrinkles. With daily use, skin looks and feels its best. Bobbi recommends this moisturiser to prepare skin for the smoothest makeup application. Dermatologist-tested.

I have heard good things about this stuff and it has already been added to my never ending wishlist. Moisturiser and Primer in one yes please!

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Complex 7ml sample

You were born with beautiful-looking skin. Reclaim it with this comprehensive, high-performance anti-aging serum. 30 years of innovation. Inspired by groundbreaking DNA research. Use it every day for a significant reduction in the appearance of major signs of visible aging. Skin looks smoother, younger, more radiant and healthy. It's never too early to start, it's never too late to repair

*Winner of InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2009: Best Night Cream, Winner of Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards 2009: Best Age-Defying Serum, Winner of SHE Beauty Awards 2009: Best Night Cream, Winner of Harper's Bazaar: 50 Best Beauty Products 2009: Best Skin Repairer, Winner: Red Magazine Best of Beauty Awards 2009: Best Night Cream (Luxe).

- Another product that has been hyped about and I been meaning to try it as I love the Estee Lauer Daywear cream and Idealist pore minimiser serum.Im not sure how I feel about the Advanced Night repair yet as I have only tried it once

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup 2weeks supply sample

Feels like wearing nothing, yet Naked Skin transforms your complexion. Skin looks natural, illuminated and bright with a luminous demi-matte finish: like the beautiful skin you were born with. This remarkable foundation is oil-free, paraben free and formulated with light-diffusing spheres that literally make you look professionally retouched. How does it work? Naked Skin uses optical blurring technology to blur your imperfections, making it the ultimate in ultra definition. This revolutionary makeup loads skin with a list of nourishing ingredients including: Matrixyl 3000 (a powerful anti-wrinkle peptide), protective and brightening Litchiderm, antioxidant Green Tea and Sodium Hyaluronate for optimal skin hydration and nutrient absorption. Buildable coverage allows women to customize their look and makeup preference: from light to full coverage. Urban Decay says its also oil free and paraben free- am yet to test drive this sample soon

My mini haul and samples

WHAT HAVE YOU PURCHASED RECENTLY?

HAVE YOU TRIED ANY OF THESE PRODUCTS?

Have a wonderful week

Stay Beautiful&Blessed

Much Love

xoxo

FOTD &Superdrug Skincare bits

Hello Chicas

Face: Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation

Cheeks: Barry M blusher #4 

Eyes: Nars Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits blanches

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

Lips:  Mac Girl about town mixed with Sleek Fuschia

So I popped into Superdrug the other day just browsing basically but being the beauty addict I am I just couldnt leave the store empty handed lol

Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Daily Energizing Scrub

I bought this scrub to see how it compares to my Clarins Daily Energizer and so far so good, it smells lovely&leaves my face looking so fresh&radiant

For oily skin prone to imperfections. Unclogs and visibly tightens pores. Gives skin a radiant glow.

Is Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Daily Energising Gel Scrub right for me?Yes, if you have combination/oily skin prone to imperfections (excess oil, visible pores, dull complexion) and if you are looking for an invigorating and fresh, yet effective, way to deeply cleanse pores.

Why is it different?- The scrub formula with purifying salicylic acid contains exfoliating particles to deeply cleanse impurities, tighten pores and help protect against the appearance of imperfections.
- Enriched with extracts of grapefruit, pomegranate and a derivative of vitamin C selected for their purifying and boosting qualities.
- The invigorating fresh fragrance washes over your face with a fruity burst. It effectively cleanses whilst giving skin a zing and boosting its radiance.

Intensely purified and exfoliated, your skin feels energised, more beautiful and your complexion radiant.

Good Things Five Minute Facial Mask £5.99

Good Things Facial Skincare has been developed by Award-Winning Beauty Writer Alice Hart-Davis using her years of expertise in the Beauty industry. Specially designed to make the most of young skin, the Good Things range uses superfruit beauty boosters in gentle, super-effective formulations

Good Things Five Minute Facial Mask makes 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 extract to soothe and willow bark extract for radiance.

I love me a good face mask and this one is definitely a keeper,its become a staple in my skincare routine.

 

NYX ROUND LIPSTICK IN FIRE

I love NYX lipsticks,they have variety of shades which are pretty,creamy and highly pigmented

My sister gave this to me as she knows how much I love them,I will do a makeup look soon with it

Olay Essentials Complete Care Sensitive Day Fluid SPF15  £5.99

Moisturises - non-greasy formula contains nourishing Olay moisture that provides up to 24 hour hydration

Protects - contains Dermatologically recommended SPF 15 and anti-oxidant vitamin E

With Vitamins B3 & E and pro vitamin B5, it helps maintain healthy looking skin

 and  Broad Spectrum SPF 15 UVA/UVB Protection

I bought this just because my normal day cream has no SPF





NIVEA Daily Essentials  Double Effect Eye make-up Remover enriched with Cornflower Extract
I absolutely love this eye makeup remover it reminds me so much of my beloved Nars eye makeup remover which I have just finished and at less than a fiver this is a must have,I wont be buying the Nars one anytime soon unless its my birthday and I feel like splurging ,this Nivea one is the  perfect eye makeup remover

• Effectively removes even extreme waterproof mascara and make-up without any rubbing needed
• Protects the sensitive eyelashes with its caring bi-phase formula
• Does not leave any unpleasant greasy residue

Skin compatibility dermatologically and ophthalmologically approved



Nivea Visage Pure & Natural Refreshing Cleansing WipesFor all skin types with Bio Argan Oil and Bio Aloe Vera are free of parabens, mineral oils, silicones, artificial colorants and alcohol. They gently cleanse, remove make-up and refresh the skin - all in one step.

These are my holy grail wipes,you can never really go wrong with Nivea skincare products.

So these are a few items I picked up
what have you picked up




Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Stay beautiful&blessed
Much love
xoxo

 

Lush Haul!

Hi Lovelies!





How are we??? The  other day I popped into Lush Croydon to buy my Lush Tea Tree toner as I amost ran out my skin loves that stuff but me being the beauty addict I am I end up purchasing other things. I love strolling around and browsing in Lush stores although some of the scents can be a little unbearable

TEA TREE WATER  £7.50 for 250g which is the bigger bottle

Suffering from spots, blackheads or excess oil? Don’t fret! And most importantly, don’t use a toner laden with skin irritating alcohol. Blemish-prone skin if often more sensitive than we like to give it credit for. Treating breakouts with alcohol can actually further the problem! Our suggestion? Gently, but effectively, treat your skin with Tea Tree Water. The antiseptic tea tree oil clears out blemish causing bacteria, while grapefruit and juniper water balance oil production. Spritz your face with Tea Tree water throughout the day to refresh and keep oil under control. See? Things are looking better already. e helps banish imperfections.

BUBBLEGUM LIP SCRUB £5.25 25g

Had to buy a backup of this Bubblegum  lip scrub which is made from castor sugar to act as a gentle scrub and jojoba oil which is wonderfully moisturising but light enough not to leave you feeling greasy.

Keeps lips in tip top condition, for kissing, pouting, talking or anything else you wish to do with them. 

Provides a great base for lipstick, which looks much better on smooth prepared lips I already cant leave without it

This lip scrub is sure to leave your lips enticingly soft and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time!

OCEAN SALT FACIAL SCRUB £6.95 100g

This face scrub is mixed in fresh avocado and coconut to hydrate thirsty skin, while the antibacterial effects of lime and vodka is ideal for blocked pores, blackheads or blemishes. The minerals in sea salt soften as it scrubs away dirt and blockages

Suitable for all skin types: Ocean Salt is most beneficial for combination to oily skin.

This will give you a scrubby mix that is antiseptic, takes away dead skin and tightens the skin. But it is also intended  to  soften the skin and leave it moisturised and supple

Quantitative Ingredients

Fine Sea Salt, Fresh Grapefruit Infusion, Coarse Sea Salt, Stearic Acid, Fresh Organic Lime Extracted in Vodka, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate,Triethanolamine, Avocado Butter, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Lime Oil, Lime Oil, Seaweed Absolute,Violet Leaf Absolute, Glycerine, Lanolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Perfume, Colour 42090, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

RUB RUB RUB SHOWER SCRUB £7.95 330g

Rub Rub Rub is a bit of a variation on the normal shower gel. For one, it’s so thick we put it into a tub for handy scooping in the shower. Secondly, it’s a bright blue, supremely softening, exfoliating sea salt shower scrub to revive your skin. Sea salt is extra cleansing, mineral-rich and softening for the hair and body; you can even use it as a shampoo. This rubby scrub is startlingly refreshing, with a dash of lemon juice and the tropical scent of mimosa blossoms for a light, blossom-scented wash and smoother skin.

All that salt makes this perfect for washing hair and adding volume. It’s also great as a scrub for tired feet.

Rub Rub Rub is packed full of mineral-rich sea salt and organic lemon juice. 

• 2-in-1: Super scrubby shower gel and shampoo for refreshing, uplifting washes.
• Get your scrub on: Made with refreshing, mineral-rich sea salt for subtle scrubbing and smoother skin.
• Lather in luxury: Orange blossom absolute is intensely floral, and although expensive, it is one of the most popular essential oils used in perfumery.

RO’S ARGAN BODY CONDITIONER £15.50

LUSH product inventor Rowena made this decadent, rose-scented shower ‘lotion' – so it's Ro's Argan Body Conditioner which very conveniently sounds like Rose Argan Body Conditioner. She noticed how much she liked the sultry soft feeling conditioner gives her hair, so she thought how nice it would be if she could have the same feeling for the body too. With scoops of cocoa butter, cupuacu butter, almond oil and Argan oils, this is the most luxurious body softener that ever was 

• Absolute Bliss: Wash with Turkish Delight Shower Smoothie before conditioning with Ro's Argan Body Conditioner for the ultimate in shower luxury.
• Moroccan treasure: Argan oil is incredibly softening on the skin and has been used in Morocco for hundreds of years.
• Smooth moves: Use this at night before you put on your pajamas and sink into slumber with soft, rose-scented skin.
• Thank goodness for the Lovely Lush assistant who gave me half a jar of this amazing body conditioner.The scent is light,rosey and feminine without being too perfum-ish or heavy. I looooooooooooveeeee how well it moisturizes and how my skin feels certainly the best body lotion/moisturiser i have tried so far cant wait to repurchase. It will leave you feeling wonderful,Trust me you dont know what you are missing lol!

HAVE YOU TRIED ANY PRODUCTS FROM LUSH

WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE/S LUSH PRODUCTS?

Any Recommendations?

Have a wonderful day

Stay Beautiful&Blessed

Much Love

xoxo

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