Empties

Max Factor Xperience Weightless Foundation 40 Light Ivory

I really liked this foundation when I first bought it, but for some reason I stopped using it. Recently after forcing myself to use up all of the foundations I own because I over buy them, I found myself using it again. I've used four other foundations by Max Factor and I've liked all of them. I think Max Factor’s foundations are a fabulous quality and one of the best brands in my local drugstore. This foundation is a great price at £9.99 and it lasts me a long time because I don’t need to use a lot to get full coverage. It feels comfortable on the skin and it lasts a good eight hours. I have the lightest shade, and it suites my porcelain white skin perfectly. I can see myself buying this foundation again in the future because its reliable, full coverage and comfortable.   

Sanex Shower Gel Dermo Moisturising

This shower gel may look plain old boring and smell not so nice but it works wonders for my dry skin. The gel is thick and I don’t need to use a lot to get a good lather. It leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed and very importantly moisturised. It leaves a layer of oil behind on the skin which I like a lot, because I love the way it makes my skin feel. It’s also great because I don’t need to moisturise with a different product after a shower or bath. At the price of £2.19 I will definitely purchase this again.    

Aussie Three Minute Miracle Colour Deep Treatment

Don’t get me wrong this is an amazing deep treatment conditioner at a purse friendly price of £4.99. But I leave conditioning treatments on way longer than three minutes and in all honestly this is just as good as any other I have used. It smells nice and leaves my hair soft and manageable. However I would buy this again which I have a few times, but I use it as an everyday conditioner rather than a treatment.

NYX Studio Finishing Powder

I really like this setting powder because it’s so finely milled and leaves my skin looking radiant and luminous. It’s brilliant at setting liquid foundation, and even though it’s white it applies transparent. However its £9.50 for only 6g which I don’t like so much but the main problem I have is the mess it creates. Most loose powders are messy but this is stupidly messy. I unscrew the top and the amount of powder that comes out is just a big waste and for the amount of product you get to start with, it’s a complete waste of money.  

Liz Earle’s Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

Cleansing is the most important step in my skin regime. So firstly the bottle is amazing, I use one pump if I'm not wearing make-up and two pumps if I’ve had make-up on. The pump applicator makes cleansing your face simple and less messy, plus you don't waste product like you do with tube design cleansers. You then apply the cleanser (which smells divine) onto dry skin or a face full of makeup. I love the fact you don't need to wet your face before applying the cleanser, because if you’re anything like me, I get my hair soaked, sleeves wet and the mirror gets splashed. One less thing for my parents to nag me about. You can also apply the cleanser straight on to a full face or make-up, which is great if you have been partying till early hours in the morning, or your lazy like me. You can even use the cleanser on your eyes to remove eye make-up such as mascara; it does not hurt my eyes in any way. Back to the regime once you have applied the cleanser on your face and neck you simply remove the cleanser with one of the pure muslim cloths you get provided with the product. Although if your removing make-up be prepared for a make-up covered cloth afterwards. I absolutely love this cleanser and it’s not a bad price at £14.75 and that includes two muslim cloths. I can see myself buying this again. 

Dermorganic Leave In Treatment

I didn’t get much use out of this product because it was a sample but I really enjoyed the amount I had to use. I would apply this to towel dried hair and comb through and it really made a difference in the time it took for my hair to air dry. It also made my hair feel soft and manageable but no different to what my usual Argan Oil treatment does. I wouldn’t buy this again because I didn’t find it anything special and Its pretty expensive at £8.59 for 30ml and £21.50 for 120ml.

Good Things Ulta Rich Creamy Scrub

The Ultra Rich Creamy Scrub is fantastic, it does exactly what a body scrub is supposed to do and it doesn't leave my skin red and blotchy. The scrub contains pomegranate and red grape with smooth micro beads and cranberry seeds that work to lift away any dead skin cells while the gentle creamy formula replaces lost moisture. I like to use this scrub all over my body before I shave my legs as the scrub prevents any nicks to dead skin cells or bumpy skin. Remember always exfoliate before applying fake tan!!! However I do prefer harsher scrubs but I like to use this scrub when my skin feels a little sensitive. It’s also purse friendly at £4.99. 

Eucryl Tooth powder Freshmint

I’ve been using this powder instead of toothpaste for the last month, and my teeth look a lot cleaner and whiter. It tastes pleasant and makes my teeth feel a lot cleaner than my usual toothpaste. I have bought this again and I will continue too as its only £1.00 and actually works.

Rimmel Gentle Eye Make Up Remover

I’ve been using this product for months now, and I keep on repurchasing. I like it because it is gentle and it doesn’t cause any irritation to my eyes or skin. It removes the toughest make up like mascara and Lime Crime’s Eye Shadow Helper. It does what it is supposed to do very effectively and Its another purse friendly price at £3.50! Love it.

What products have you used up this month?

  

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Murad Pore Perfection Starter Kit*

Hello my lovely readers, today I’m doing a review on products by Murad. I had never used any of Murad's products before, so as you can imagine I was pretty excited to try them. I chose the Pore Perfection Kit because I have combination spot prone skin and Murad claim this kit will clear pores and embrace beautiful, radiant skin. Being a blogger I have lots of skincare products to review, and I like to finish off products before I start to use something else, unless I don’t particularly like it. So I came to an end of one set of products and decided to try out the Pore Perfection Kit. I’ve been using these products none-stop and I’m near the end of them, so it’s time to get my opinion out there.

Pore Perfection Kit £49.99

Energizing Pomegranate Cleanser - Full size 150ml £25.00

The cleanser comes in a pump bottle which I really like because it’s simple to use, and the bottle is transparent displaying the product to be water like. Once you press the pump the product is already foamed. The duel-action foam cleanses and exfoliates the skin but is extremely gentle and there is no grittiness at all, just smooth foam. The cleanser contains powerful antioxidants that defend skin from free radical damage, ensuring maximum skin health. As well as cleansing and exfoliating this cleanser also tones. Just half a pump per cleanse is enough to remove trapped dirt and impurities. Witch Hazel keeps pores clear and oil production under control for a perfectly matte, shine-free complexion. It also works as an anti-ageing treatment both preventatively and proactively so you can enjoy youthful, smooth, beautiful skin every day! I enjoyed using this cleanser because it’s a foaming up cleanser, and I personally feel I get a better cleanse with those sorts of cleansers to oppose cream cleansers. It leaves my skin feeling clean, fresh and super soft. However I don't find it to be any better than other cleansers I have used. So I doubt I will buy this cleanser in the future. But I think this cleanser would be great for people with normal to combination skin that are prone to one or two spots. I get a lot because of my age.

Energizing Pomegranate Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF15 - Full size £29.00

This moisturiser is lightweight and oil-free and it infuses the skin with powerful antioxidants while stimulating healthy cell function to leave skin with a healthy and radiant glow. It absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed. It also has added SPF15 which I love because everything I need is in the one product. What I like most about this product is that it makes my skin feel alive in the morning and it’s a great base for makeup. I would buy this product in the future because it does everything it is supposed to do and I like it very much.

Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask – Full size £25.00

Dissolve tired cells and frees skin from trapped impurities for a refreshed, revitalised and balanced complexion. I absolutely love this mask because I can feel it doing its job. Once washed off my skin feels super clean and refreshed. It smells really nice just like all the products in this range. It doesn’t dry out my skin but it does tighten, I like to wear this mask while I sleep because it helps dry out spots and makes a huge difference the next morning!

T-Zone Pore Refining Gel - full size £50 

Shine free complexion by dissolving blackheads, balancing oily and dry zones and gently exfoliating dull skin cells for that impeccable Murad Glow. This really does help with blackheads and large pores; I've noticed a visible difference already! I like to use this product in the morning before makeup, because it takes care of my skin through the day and helps to prevent me from breaking out. However make sure you leave to dry before applying makeup. I really like this product but I won't be paying the price for it. 

Have you tried Murad? What do you think of their products?

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Elemis Freshskin Range Review*

Burts Bees Stuff*

I've only been using these product for a week and I thought I would do their reviews 5 weeks early because they have given me fantastic results!!

Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser 99% Natural £9.99

Burts Bees Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser has a very thick consistency to it, but feels extremely luxurious on the skin. The cleanser has a soft herbal scent, it is pleasant and really calming. I like to use this cleanser when my skin is drier than usual because it is very moisturising, and a lovely treat for dry skin. This cleanser can be used to remove make-up as well as dirt and oil, but I always remove the majority of my make-up with remover and wipes, then I use cleanser to remove any last traces. (leaves your Muslim cloth covered in make-up and I don't like that). Although I did put the cleanser to the test and removed a full face of make-up with it, and it worked superbly but it did make my eyes sting a little. So far the only cleanser I can use on my eyes is Liz Earl's Cleanse and polish. 

All in all I think this is a nice cream cleanser, it leaves my skin feeling soft and supple and I don't get the dry tight feeling afterwards. Its everything I want in a cleanser and I will probably buy this product in the future as you get a really good clean and its not a bad price at £9.99 for 170mls. A little goes a long way making it economical. 

Anti-Blemish Daily Moisturising lotion. 100% Natural £14.99

Burts Bees Anti-Blemish Daily Moisturising Lotion is scientifically proven to protect against blemishes without irritating the skin. Its formulated with Lemongrass, Witch Hazel, Golden Seal and Hops to reduce redness, resulting in smooth healthy looking skin naturally. The lotion is very lightweight and absorbs into the skin beautifully without leaving the skin looking or feeling greasy. The lotion contains Salicylic Acid and is gentle enough to be used everyday, morning and night. 

So far I've really enjoyed using this lotion because my spots and blemishes have decreased dramatically. My skin feels so much fresher and I feel a lot happier in myself because my face is virtually spot and blemish free. I use this everyday, morning and night and I only need to use two dollops each time. The bottle contains 55g of lotion for £14.99. The only negative thing I have to say about this lotion, is that I don't like the bottle packaging as you end up wasting product because you cannot get it all out. It would be a lot more practical if the product was in a tub/jar because it enables you to use all the product you have bought and prevents wastage. I will most likely buy this in future because the product is fantastic. 

Peppermint Foot Lotion. 100% Natural £12.99

Burts Bees Peppermint Foot Lotion is super creamy and very lightweight. It provides a triple treat for dry overworked feet. It has an extremely strong scent of peppermint, so If you don't like the scent of peppermint then this product is not for you. It is so strong it made my eyes water and my feet tingle. Although I really like the tingling sensation as it really cools and calms my feet after a long day. The lotion contains a botanical blend of oils and extracts made from Witch Hazel, Tea Tree, Parsley, Rosemary and Sodium Bicarbonate to help neutralise mild foot odour. Peppermint Oil and Menthol invigorate tired overworked feet, while Sunflower, Wheat Germ, Coconut Oils nourish and moisturise rough, callused feet and heals.  

All in all this is a really refreshing lotion for the feet, which leaves my feet feeling soft fresh and pampered every day. Its really easy to use and will be great to use in the summer as it leaves the feet smelling great as well as caring for them. Its very important to wash your hands after applying the lotion as the scent will linger and will make your eyes sting if you touch them. I have never used a foot lotion that has left my feet smelling so good for this reason I will probably buy this product once I run out because It has transformed my feet. However you get a 100ml of product so this is also economical. 

Ultra Moisturising Lip Treatment. 100% Natural £4.99

Burts Bees Ultra Moistursing Lip Treatment is hands down a really good lip treatment. Its made with replenishing Kokum Butter and it instantly moisturses and soothes sore and chapped lips. The treatment is of a liquid consistency and applies smoothly onto the lips leaving a lovely natural shine. 

I like to use this lip treatment on a night time after I have exfoliated my lips, to lock in moisture overnight. I then apply in the morning before I apply make-up, then by the time my make up is done my lips are soft and smooth ready for a perfect lip finish. I will buy this lip treatment in future. 

Refreshing Lip Balm - Pink Grapefruit. 100% Natural £3.69

Burts Bees Refreshing Lip Balm in Pink Grapefruit is surprisingly a really nice lip balm. I have never been a fan of grapefruit because I don't like the taste. The balm has a thick consistency and stays on the lips for a long time. The balm doesn't have an over powering taste or smell, its has a mild citrus flavor and does not taint food or drink. 

This is my everyday kind of balm as its easy to use and is bursting with Vitamin C and E to soften and condition my lips. I would buy this balm in future but I would like to try other balms form the Burts Bees Range. 

Have you tried any of these product? Whats your opinion?

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Where to buy:
Burts Bees Official Site
Boots

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