Beautiful Illusion.

Illusion D'Ombre De Chanel

Entwined with gold, bronze and platinum reflections, the iridescent and luminous shades of Illusion D'Ombre De Chanel can be used to create the most extreme, stylish looks or simply to caress the eyes with a veil of mother-of-pearl. The surprising sensuality of its silky, light and long-lasting powder to cream texture makes application a pure delight, as it glides on so evenly and beautifully.

I have this in shade 83, which is called Illusoire. It was the first one out of the collection which really jumped out at me and therefore it was inevitable that I would purchase it. I first bought this when they first came out, around September last year, however I fell in and out of love with it, sometimes it worked really well other times it didn't give the look I wished to achieve with it. However there is one thing I can not deny, the colour is just beautiful. Illusoire is a smokey mauve shade, which looks absolutely gorgeous when applied, its very subtle reflective shimmer is what makes this the most stunning out of all the shades in this range. The eyeshadow applies like a dream, I usually only use the brush provided or my own eyeshadow brush, because due to wearing false nails its really difficult to use with my fingers without getting myself into a complete mess.

I was really surprised at the lasting power of the product. It goes almost all say with only a minimal fading or budging, which is really good when my eyelids can become some what rather oily throughout the day.

Overall these are £23, and looking back I don't really think I would buy it again. Its beautiful, however I don't get as much use out of it in comparison to other eye shadows I have or which are available. Therefore I think once this has finished I wont repurchase another one. Saying that I have seen two other colours which are really pretty, but I'm not 100% I would rush out to buy them to be honest. It is a really good eyeshadow, but if your looking into buying one, I would definitely advice going to a Chanel store or counter and testing them out first before buying one.

Have you tried any of the Illusion D'Ombre De Chanel eye shadows...what do you think, are they worth £23?

Dior-Obsession.

Just a quick a post about how much my Dior obsession has grown over the last two weeks. Its unbelievable. It all began when my boyfriend bought me a Dior lipstick, which I'd been drooling over for such a long time. Therefore I thought it was time I discovered other products by Dior, as it wasn't a brand which I'd really paid much attention to or focused on. However its fabulous, the products are definitely on a par with Chanel, both in quality and price. There make up is really gorgeous and the quality is incredible.

Therefore I would like to take the time to tell you I bought the DiorSkin Forever Foundation YEY!

Anyone who reads my blog will know I've been trying this foundation out against the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H, and after some serious deliberation, I went for the DiorSkin as it just overall blew me away. However I did end up buying shade 32 instead of 30, because I thought 30 was far too dark in comparison to 32, which is a rose beige and suites me perfectly. Overall I'm the happiest girl in the work, something which may appear strange to those who don't have a beauty obsession, however to those who do, you will understand how buying something new which is make up related can just make you so hapy.

I have my eye on other Dior products specifically the Dior New Look Multi-Dimensional Mascara, which looks just amazing. However if I do end up indulging, you can be reassured knowing a post wont be far behind.
TIP - I have found that due to my DiorSkin Forever foundation, being in a bottle with a pump; the foundation comes out more creamy and goes on much more airbrushed. I tested this theory by comparing it against that from my sample bottle, which I got previously, and you can definitely tell a difference between the two. The one from my pump bottle looks incredibly airbrushed and fresh. Whereas the other looks nice, however not as stunning. Definitely will enjoy using this foundation...it's amazing!

Glamorous Glow.

Lumière Sculptée de CHANEL – Highlighting Powder

FACT this is the most beautiful highlighter I have ever seen in my life. Its a pale, ivory powder infused with a glimmering pink pearlscence, it is said to gently illuminate the skin, leaving behind the most stunning, sophisticated glow. I bought this just before Christmas, it was part of Chanel's Holiday 2011 Collection. Not only was it the crown jewel of the collection, it was also limited edition which made me want to buy it even more.

The box is rather traditional, black and gold and is rather large, however so is the compact. However the thing I love most about the packaging of this compact is that the compact itself comes in a velour sleeve, adding yet another layer of protection, making sure it doesn't get smashed in the process of carrying it around with you. This is amazing especially considering it was £50, and I wont be able to repurchase it.

The powder itself is breathtaking, the design is amazing and you can really tell some serious effort has been put into creating this compact. It comes in an over sized compact format, which is a hefty 13g/0.46oz, which is some serious product, which will last you a very long time. The angled brush included is OK, I haven't yet had chance to buy a new brush to use with it, therefore the angled brush makes do, its a decent size and really rather usable. The product has a delicate silvery over spray which basically disappears after a few swipes, while the raised pattern seems to be embedded rather deeply into the powder. At first glance I really thought this product was going to be far too light for me, and therefore wouldn't really do my face any justice. However I quickly changed my mind, once the over spray has been removed what you get is rather subtle, almost like a soft candle-lit glow which is totally stunning. Its enough to enhance your features and earning you the "second glace" which the creator of Chanel was ever so fond of.

Overall, simply looking at this highlighter, makes me so happy. I'd seen it in a few promotional photos, and really loved it, however seeing it in person made it very hard to resist buying it. As I haven't really used a highlighter before this was my first attempt and its definitely made me into a little highlighter lover, I really do think it makes a lot of difference to your make up just by adding a slight bit of highlighter to your cheek bones. It did take me a while to work out how to use it, and it was very much trial and error until I found out how to do it in a way which suited my face. However if your someone who doesn't want an obvious sheen, then this is not the product for you, but if its a more subtle glow your after, then i recommend you pass by the nearest Chanel counter, and give it a try (if its still available that is). Even though it was really rather expensive at £50, its limited edition and totally stunning, so it was definitely worth indulging in it.

Blissful blues.

Urban Decay

24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil & Single Eyeshadow

Over the past few month's I've rekindled my love for Urban Decay make up products, specifically eye products. All there eye shadows and eyeliners are just such good quality there well worth the money they cost. However after a recent visit to my Urban Decay counter I fell in love with these who products...blue isn't something I wear very often, but these are just stunning, I just couldn't resist.

24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Binge

Not long ago I went to Coventry and bought this eye pencil in Zero, which is a black, after my last black eyeliner just wasn't cutting it. I wore it that night for a meal and it lasted all night without even smudging slightly, and it was just so easy to apply. Therefore I wanted another one, however wasn't sure which colour. After doing some research I found that in many peoples opinion Binge is the best colour in the collection, after Zero, therefore I had to try it. I tested it in store and it was amazing, I fell in love straight away. The colour is so rich and beautiful, its identical to the colour of the packaging, which is really fantastic when your in a rush and looking for a specific colour. Like the black version it glides onto perfectly, not moving all day, even when your having a frantic day and the rest of your make up looks a bit of a state...you can be reassured your eyeliner will be still in place and looking fantastic. The pencil itself lasts a really long time, I've used it loads since I bought it and I haven't yet had to sharpen it. In regards to the formula...its amazing, its very creamy, which means it doesn't pull or drag when your putting it on, unlike many other eyeliners I've used in the past.

Overall this is the best eyeliner I have ever used, definitely worth £13. It does state its waterproof, however that is something which I'm yet to try out, but even without that benefit I would definitely purchase it again. You can buy it at any Urban Decay counter, such as within Debenhams.

Single Eyeshadow in Haight

The only eyeshadow I've ever used by Urban Decay is the Naked pallet, however due to them being the only eye shadows I use...that's a good idea of how amazing they are. Therefore I wanted to try other shades in there range and I really wanted a turquoise, blue colour for summer. After testing all of their blue/turquoise shades i decided on this one, its really stunning and is exactly what I was looking for. Its really shimmery and is just beautiful. It goes on so easily and it doesn't take much working in, and can be easily built up to a much stronger blue colour if that's what you want. Once again this eyeshadow has some serious staying power, it just doesn't smudge or fade throughout the day which is really a key think for eye shadows. The pigmentation is really rich, and therefore all the colours in there range are stunning...if I could, I would have them all.

These are £13 each, however they are really worth it. You only need the smallest amount of eyeshadow on your brush...as a small amount definitely goes a very long way, therefore I can see this lasting me such a long time. I will definitely be buying a lot more of these, I'm eyeing up a purple/pink as we speak.

Have you tried any of the Urban Decay products, if so what are your favourites?

7 deadly sins of beauty.

I've seen this tag every where recently, and I really enjoy reading them. Therefore i decided to give it a go, it was actually a lot harder then I thought it would be. If I'm being honest I wrote it at college during my English Language lesson because it was more fun. Hope you enjoy.

1. GREED: What is your most inexpensive beauty item?

I don't really have many cheap products. I know how bad that sounds but its true, therefore the cheapest thing that I no doubt own and use a lot, is my Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm, I think it was about £5. Originally I purchased this because my lips were really dry, and it goes on a bit like a lip gloss, however I use it mostly over my MAC lipsticks. It give them that extra bit of shine, as on their own there rather matte and also make sure the lipsticks don't dry out my lips too much.

What is your most expensive?

My most expensive beauty product is no doubt my Lumière Sculptée de CHANEL, it was shockingly £50 which I now realise was pretty steep for a highlighter, however it was limited edition over Christmas and it looks like its going to last me a long time. Therefore this makes me feel a little better about spending all that money on it. However the finish to it on your face is amazing and makes you look really healthy and radiant.

2. WRATH: What beauty products do you have a love/hate relationship with?

The product I no doubt have the biggest love hate relationship with is my Chanel aqua vitalumiere foundation. When I originally purchased it I thought it was going to be fantastic, after pretty much everyone in the blog world used it and raved about it. However at first I thought it was amazing, I don't really use foundation and therefore saved this for somewhat special occasions and when I really needed that bit of help, however after about a month this really wasn't cutting it for me. Sometimes it looks amazing and really lovely and dewy, however other times it looks dry and like its been on all day when its only been on an hour. Not impressed at all.

3. GLUTTONY: What are your most delicious beauty products?
This is easy my most delicious beauty products are my lancôme juicy tube's. Ones coffee and the others marshmallow and they smell and taste amazing, there just fantastic. However the ones they have out now aren't as good, they don't taste or smell of anything so the new ones are a bit of a let down.

4. SLOTH: What beauty product do you neglect, due to laziness?
I love wearing eyeliner, however in a morning I just really cant be bothered to mess around with putting it on and spending ages making it look perfect. Eyeshadow is also something which doesn't get neglected, it just doesn't get focused on as much as it might do if I was going out for a meal or for a day out.

5. PRIDE: What beauty product gives you the most self confidence?
It really depends what I'm doing that day. If I'm at college I wont leave without my mascara and bronzer and a bit of concealer over the odd blemish. However if I'm going out shopping or with friends or my boyfriend everything goes on...I really like to look nice all the time, I just make it look rather natural and not too over the top. On the odd occasion me and my boyfriend go out for a meal or somewhere rather posh lipstick is a must, it just makes me feel amazing...especially my new Dior Addict lipstick in Baby Rose, it just makes you feel ultimately glamorous and gives me so much confidence just to be myself. However i can promise you, no one will ever see me without at least some make up on when I'm out and about.

6. LUST: What attributes do you find most attractive in the opposite sex?
Smell is something which I find really attractive, if a lad smells nice then it straight away gets me interested and gets me looking at them, if they smell bad then I just couldn't stand it...ultimate turn off. I also like it if a lad looks like they take care of themselves too, if they work out and make themselves look presentable then that's what I find attractive, no one likes a slob.

7. ENVY: What items would you most like to receive as a gift?

I'm really bad when it comes to people buying me gifts. When it comes to friends and family I think something from Lush would be the best option for me, my sister has a tendency of just buying me a shed load of Lush as presents. However if it was my boyfriend then he knows me really well, and knows what make up I like and what I don't, so he would no doubt get me something really amazing make up related. At the moment he really likes buying me Dior make up, and everything hes every bought me is proper spot on, and something I would buy myself...hes so amazing its unreal <3

Thank you for reading...what are you 7 deadly sins of beauty?

Let the Battle Commence.

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H vs Diorskin Forever

Over the past month I've been looking for a new foundation. I originally used the Chanel vitalumiere aqua foundation, however it wasn't working well with my skin, therefore i thought it was time to find a new one. After searching and testing out every foundation on the market (pretty much) I was left with these two as my favourites, read on to find out my summery of both, and discover which one overall blew me away.

My skin;

• combination skin
• oily t-zone and nose however other areas are really dry
• very sensitive due to having eczema
• I wear a lot of false tan, so a fantastic shade match is a must

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation

Details;

• 24h long-wear for endless perfection with SPF 15
• remains retouch-free, providing a flawless looking, even complexion
• velvety-smooth, shine-free finish
• blendable and fresh texture is divine and leaves the complexion feeling smooth, velvety and matte with no powdery effect.           
• £27 for 30ml

First Impressions;

I picked up a sample of this at my local Lancome counter in shade 3, which is a medium beige. The shade matched my skin exactly and blends in beautifully using the Real Techniques stippling brush. You only need a small amount for it to do you whole face which I think is really fantastic. It provides a light to medium cover, which can be built up in certain area if you need more coverage from blemishes. It provides a very velvety finish, which is really pretty and makes my skin look very healthy and flawless, the SPF 15 also means it protects my skin throughout the day meaning its brilliant for summer.

Lasting Ability;

I don't think it lasts 24h at all, even if you wanted it to I don't think it would manage it. I wore it for a full day and it needed to be touched up every 6 hours maybe, as my skin started to become a bit oily around my t-zone and on my nose. It had also started fading in certain areas such as my chin and forehead which was deal-able, and only needed touching up, it wasn't as bad as those foundations which go patchy all over as it starts to wear off. Throughout the day it also started showing my pores, which is a really big issue for me as i have rather large pores and therefore i want something to cover them, not accentuate them.

Diorskin Forever Foundation

Details;

• flawless perfection fusion wear makeup with SPF 25
• ultra-sensorial texture, bursting with made-to-measure perfecting skin care ingredients
• melts into the skin for an absolutely perfect complexion that lasts all day long
• blends seamlessly with the skin for a smoother, more even complexion day after day
• £31 for 30ml

First Impressions;

I picked up a sample of this in shade 30, which is a medium beige. It matches my skin perfectly and looks really natural on my skin. The blending quality of this is fantastic, you need a small amount and it blends in perfectly using my Real Techniques stippling brush, covering my face completely and hiding any imperfections. It covers pretty much everything, however it feels really light and lovely on the skin, making it look radiant and healthy however not looking cakey and like your wearing foundation.It has an SPF 25, which is incredible for a foundation, and its remarkable that it doesn't look as cakey as i thought it would, due to the high factor SPF. Another highlight about this foundation is how super speed the drying time is, it sets almost intently, for some people this may be a downside because it means you have to work fast, but for me its brilliant because it means I don't have to wait ages to carry on with the rest of my make up; contouring, blusher, highlighter etc.

Lasting Ability;

This is amazing. It lasts such a long time without having to touch it up at all. The women in the stop told me that it helps mattify the oily bits of my face, and moisturised the dry, which I didn't believe...but its so true. Usually foundations stick to the dry bits of your face, this ruining the overall appearance of you face and making it obvious that your wearing foundation. However this doesn't do that at all it actually made my dry skin disappear even after taking it off, which shows that it must have some moisturising qualities within the formula, that is definitely an upside for me. The finish of this foundation lasts all day, it even survived stressed out packing, air conditioning hell and being stuck in a very hot car for 2 hours, and it didn't budge at all...not even slightly. This is a massive thumbs up for me, its the best foundation I've ever tried.

The boyfriend evaluation;

I explained to him before hand that I was trying to find a new foundation. Originally it was between three foundations, however after trying out the new liquid foundation my Benefits, it was crossed out of the mix straight away. It was the first time I'd used it and it was horrific...but didn't even get me started on that rant...in my opinion its shocking in comparison to these two. Therefore he only had to chose between these two, he wasn't very good at choosing, as I didn't actually think he could tell any difference however he agreed with me on the end result of which foundation won this battle.

THE RESULTS;

I can assume that you will already know which foundation won this battle for me. Even though it was really close I have to go with the Diorskin Forever foundation, something I wasn't expecting before I tried it, as I was very much focused on thinking Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H was the foundation for me...how i was wrong. Even though the Dior foundation is the most expensive out of the two, it is only £4 more then the Lancôme, and I really think it is worth paying that extra £4 as it has so many more advantages in comparison; the SPF 25 for one. Overall I'm in love with the Diorskin Forever foundation, and I will definitely be purchasing this next weekend when me and my boyfriend go shopping. Hes suddenly started calling me the Dior Princess because of how quickly I've began loving all the products by Dior.

Which foundation would have you chosen...do you agree with my choice?

Or do you have a favourite foundation which you think could beat both of these foundations hands down.

Woppin' Watermelon.

Clinique Chubby Stick - Woopin' Watermelon

I have really dry lips, something which is really annoying because they always look so rough. When my other half want away, alongside my Dior Addict lipstick, he also fetched me this because he thought it would be really good for my lips throughout the day, and obviously...its pink. I'd seen these in store and so many people on blogs have reviewed these and have fallen in love with them, so I was really excited to try it. He bought me the shade Woopin' Watermelon, which is like a baby pink colour and is really pretty.

The overall idea of these is that there a balm, which moisturise the lips whilst adding a hint of colour to the lips making them look very pretty and healthy. The design of these are rather unique, its rolls up which means you don't have to sharpen it, something I didn't realise until I received it, which for me is a really good thing because I have it in my bag at all time and therefore its really quick and handy to roll it up when its running about low.

The formula itself is incredible,  they uses a special blend of decadent butters, oils and antioxidants to help protect and pamper lips with immediate and lasting moisturising along side Shea Butter, Mango Seed Butter and Jojoba Seed Oil, delivering a surge of moisture in a sleek stick leaving lips soft, supple and soothed. its so silky and most definitely hydrating, my lips have never been so happy, healthy and irresistibly soft. 

The packaging is so cute and playful, the shades match the packaging exactly therefore helping choosing one easy and simple.

These retail at £16 and available from any Clinique counter,available in 8 shades ranging from deep purples, playful pinks and reds and natural nudes, providing a shade for every skin tone.

Overall these are amazing for everyday use. There easy to use and provide a natural sheer colour to relieve dry lips, will definitely be repurchasing this again when mine runs out.

Have you tried any of the Chubby sticks, if so what did you think?

Pretty as a Rose.

Dior Addict Spectacular Shine Lipstick - Baby Rose

This is my first Dior lipstick ever. I've always wanted one, as they looked so pretty when I swatched them in store and the packaging is incredibly beautiful. However, the idea of spending £24 on a lipstick was such a put off, that I never got round to buying one.

Therefore when my other half went on holiday, he fetched me one back as a present and you can imagine how happy I was to open it and try it out (lets just say if he wasn't in my good books anyway, he was definitely in them now), and as soon as i tried it on...I was in love completely. He fetched me the baby rose shade, which is a baby pick with an incredible shine and a small amount of shimmer which just accentuates its beauty. I'm the ultimate girly girl and therefore i love anything pink, which was his reason for buying me the shade he had, which was definitely the best colour, if I was to purchase one myself, it was definitely the shade i would have gone for.

Now onto the lipstick itself. After researching this lipstick online its become apparent that it can be called either Baby Rose or Baby Pink depending what website your looking on, however the code is the same for both; 561. The formula is so rich and creamy, this is due to the lipstick itself being made from 25% less wax then your average lipstick, which means its very soft and glides onto the lips beautifully. Instead the lipstick  contains an extraordinary reflecting gel. The results in modern transparency, intense plumping hydration and a magnifying glass effect to intensify shine, plump the lips and above all, enhance colour. Everything a girl could dream of within a lipstick.

The lasting effects of this lipstick is incredible. At first i thought due to it being really creamy and somewhat gloss like, it would fade or rub off rather quickly, however it does just the opposite; it lasts for ever on the lips. I wore this on a night out and it lasted pretty much the whole night, obviously I had to do a few touch ups between drinking and eating, but  it must have only been about twice at the most throughout the whole night. At the end of the night it was still definitely my lips that looked ultimately show stopping.

The packaging of this lipstick is stunning, it changes colour as the light hits it creating a somewhat rainbow effect which is very difficult to portray though photos (no matter how many photos I took it would show how incredible the effect is). This definitely makes the lipstick feel even more beautiful and looks even more expensive.

Lastly the price of this lipstick is really rather expensive, but it is so definitely work paying the money for. I have my eye on a few more shades which I'm planning on purchasing soon, one being Paris and the other Dior Kiss, both obviously pink, but 2 complete different shades of pink. 

Overall I love this lipstick, its my favourite lipstick ever. I cant explain enough in words how much i love it.

I've never really been that interested in Dior as a make up brand, I always thought it was really rather expensive and, it was a brand which I hadn't really seen on many blogs before either. However now I'm definitely a Dior addict. Its opened my eyes to the vast range of beautifully created make up, which is definitely worth paying the money for, as its such exquisitely made and give the most stunning results. Quickly becoming one of my favourite high end beauty brands.

What do you think of Dior make up, are any of their products your holy grail products?

Heavenly Flush of Enlightenment.

Benefit's Hervana Blush.

I've never really been one for wearing blush, maybe on the odd night out or special occasion to help make my complexion look that bit better and help me look more...alive, however it was never a staple product within my day to day make up...until now.

When this was first released the blogging world went mental for it, and I was rather dubious that a blusher was worth paying £24 for, especially when this is not far off what I would pay for a foundation. Then one day i decided to go to the benefits counter and have a look at their products, I was originally focused on buying the benefits confessions of a concealaholic kit, which had been catching my eye for a few month's, and during browsing a girl there offered me a free make over, helping me test out products and chose which ones she thought were good for me. This I'm really good at already, after reading so many blogs I sort of pretty much know what will work and what to stay away from, but never the less I really like having my make up done by other people so I didn't mind. This was when she unleashed the brand new Hervana blush.

Overall this is really stunning, I love the idea of having four different colours (a raspberry purple colour, red, a shimmery apricot colour and a cream/baby pink colour which is just beautiful) all combining into one to create an incredible flush look, it also means that every times different depending however much you swirl the colours together. The overall colour on the cheeks is really natural and beautiful, giving just enough colour however for those who like a very strong blusher this can also be worked up to a very bold colour on the cheeks. However its perfect for both day and night and lasts so long on the cheeks, making you look health and glowing throughout the day. It also has a slight shimmer to it, which helps make the skin glow but doesn't make you too shiny and overly glittery...not like in your face glittery/shimmery.

Another thing which I have noticed about this blush is the smell, this is something I would have never thought I would be saying about a blush, but it smells incredible, it reminds me a bit like tutti frutti's if anyone remembers them. Its a really pretty smell and its very uplifting.

The brush it comes with however isn't brilliant, its good as something to use if your out and don't have another brush at hand. In general I have a separate brush which I use to apply it with and if I'm being truthful, I don't really know how to apply it with the brush provided. I've tried it many times and it just goes on so heavy and just don't work as well as a usual blusher blush, this is no doubt to do with it being quite flat.

Overall this became a quick staple product of mine, as well as a holy grail product. Its amazing and i don't think I will be trying any other blush in a hurry this is far too good, and due to me having it since it came out which was January it doesn't even look like I've barely touched it, even thought i use it every day. This definitely makes paying £23.50 for it even more worth while as it looks like its going to last such a long time.

This is definitely the best blusher ever, and has definitely made me a blusher convert.

Have you tried the Hervana blusher, what do you think of it?

Skincare Saviours.

Origins Super Spot Remover & bareMinerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment.

I've always had really bad skin; very oily, large pores, serious amounts of blemishes and overall really dull. So you may agree that my skin is no doubt at rock bottom. This was however, until i found these two products; Origins super spot remover and bareMinerals pure transformation night treatment. These products have really helped my skin to be overall much nicer, healthier and less oily. I will separate this blog between the two, highlighting what they claim to do and also the good and bad points regarding each product.

Firstly, Origins super spot remover;

This product claims that just a dab of this miracle liquid the Salicylic Acid instantly help speed healing while anti-spot technology helps visibly correct post blemish darkening. Along side this skin-calming Caffeine and Red Algae help visibly relieve irritating redness, and to help keep skin looking spotless, super exfoliators eliminate excess oils and pore-clogging debris.

This is a really small bottle, it looks rather large in the picture however its only 10ml, which is the size of most testers of products. However don't let that put you off. You only need the smallest amount dabbed over the spots and then work it into the skin, and trust me, a little amount goes a very, very long way. One small blob of this can cover my entire forehead (which is what I usually do when I have an extreme breakout or if I can feel one beginning to break through).

Good points;

- Reduces spot size and redness incredibly fast

- When I apply this to my spots it gets rid of them at an average of a day, sometimes depending on how severe the break out is it may be two days.

- This little bottle has lasted me at least 4 months, maybe more and as you can see its going to last me at least another month or two, this means I only have to buy 2 bottles a year.

- Due to its small size its so easy to take around with me, I can easily slip it into my bag if I'm going away for the weekend or if I'm going to college and I have a pretty bad break out which I want to get rid of fast.

- Most impotently, when i purchased this I though due to the Salicylic Acid it was going to really dry my skin out after applying it, however that's not the case you can hardly even tell its there, and is fantastic over make up.

Bad points;

- There aren't any, its amazing in every way.

The price of this little miracle product is £12, which may seem pretty steep for such a small bottle, however it will last you ages. In total your only looking at paying £24 a year for something which will keep spots at bay and give you great, healthy and radiant looking skin. In my opinion, very much worth it. This can be purchased from any Origins stall, such as within Debenhams or online on their website.

Now on to the, bareMinerals pure transformation night treatment; 

This groundbreaking night treatment states to be powered by a newly found proprietary ActiveSoil Complex, which is clinically proven to help dramatically reduce the appearance of pores, increase luminosity and deliver faster cell turnover-resulting in miraculous skin-renewing benefits. Overall allowing you to experience younger-looking, radiant, even skin tone with improved texture. This concentrated powder formula replenishes skin while you sleep so you'll wake up to the famous bareMinerals naturally luminous glow. The best bit about this is that its available in four shades to instantly diffuse imperfections, which means basically its like wearing a foundation to bed, scary I know, but just imagine; going to bed knowing you look incredible, its fantastic!

Good points;

- I have this in the shade Medium, which provides a good coverage of imperfections, this is perfect for me because when I stay out, I like to feel I have a slight coverage to my skin, so that it doesn't look as bad as I imagine it to.

- I use this twice a week, it really helps to calm my skin, reduce the appearance of pores and makes my skin look both radiant and really really healthy the next morning.

- Since I've been using this I have definitely noticed a reduced number of breakouts and my skin doesn't look at all as dull as it once did.

- Due to having really sensitive skin, I was worried this would react badly with it, however that's not been the case at all. Its worked really well with my skin, which is something which is very rare when I use treatments on my face, even really high end products.

- The brush is incredibly soft and smooth, which helps the application of the powder to my skin, meaning I can apply just enough to my skin that is needed without going over the top. Usually it takes 3 applications to make sure my face is definitely covered using this product.

Bad points;

- The only bad point I can think of regarding this product is that it has a tendency of making me sneeze a lot when I'm first applying it.

This is priced at £45 which i have to admit is really quite expensive, however you only have to use it once or twice a week. I bought it from Feel Unique.com during one of their 15% off on bareMinerals deals which did lower the price quite a lot. This can also be purchased from any bareMinerals stall such as in Boots or Debenhams.

Both of these products are what I use when I'm having a really bad skin day, they work really well together and I will be repurchasing both of these products when they run out.

I'm currently waiting on some Korres skincare products which I have been looking at for a while now, therefore I will be reviewing as soon as I've tested them out.

Do you have any Skincare Saviours, if so what products are they?

Mango-tastic.

All hail the Korres, Mango Butter Lipstick in Frost Pink.

This is a soft, rich, baby pink lipstick, with a slight shimmer to it, reminding me slightly of MAC's Angel however more pink and much more moisturising (thanks to the mango butter). The consistency is incredibly creamy and just glides onto the lips, providing a slight shimmer at first, however this can be easily built up to a dazzling baby pink with an incredible shine.

This highlights my ultimate must go to lipstick for everyday use, simple, moisturising and incredibly beautiful with added SPF 10 meaning its going to be a staple product for summer. Its also one of my favourites to wear with a smokey eye or if I'm rocking a sophisticated, natural, night time look and want something a little more special to make my lips look utterly spectacular, without going over the top with a bold pink.

Overall this is my favourite lipstick in my collection. It lasts such a long time on the lips and even survived a few glasses of wine and dinner, still looking fabulous afterwards, therefore reapplication is only needed maybe once or twice throughout the whole night.

The price is rather reasonable at £15, its a bit more expensive then a MAC lipstick or a high street lip butter, however its definitely worth it due to the moisture it provides alongside the stunning colour. It leaves my lips feeling really soft and they were definitely thanking me afterwards. However the downside to all this, is that finding it within the UK is incredibly difficult. I bought mine online on the House of Fraser website, however you can also purchase it online at Bath & Unwind.

This is my first Korres purchase, however I will definitely be purchasing more form the brand as it seems really natural and lovely.

Have you tried any Korres products, and if so what did you think to them?

Naturally Fabulous.

Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer (Oil Free)

A few months ago the blog world went mental for tinted moisturisers, something which I had never considered,

because being a false tan lover, I used false tan on my face and therefore had no need for a tinted moisturiser. However a lot of top bloggers had one as their holy grail product and therefore I wished to test one out myself.

There was a lot of talk about the Laura Mercier oil free tinted moisturiser, however when it tested it on my hand it was quite thick and hard to blend in, testing it against the Bobbi Brown one, I found the Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser to be much more blend-able and easier to use. Thus I purchased my first ever tinted moisturiser.

The reason I chose to purchase the oil-free version was because I have quite oily skin, and throughout the day my t-zone becomes really rather shiny, therefore I try and purchase oil-free make up where possible especially moisturisers, foundations etc which I know is going to be on my skin for quite a long time.

Background information;

The idea behind a tinted moisturiser according to the Bobbi Brown website, is to be a light coverage, alternative for foundation for women who don't want as much coverage or who don't feel the need to wear foundation all the time. It also includes vitamins C and E, which protect the skin from free radical damage, while SPF 15 helps prevent sun damage.  Its designed to be light and refreshing, gliding on to the skin smoothly and blending easily, providing a hint of coverage for soft, even and natural-looking skin.

My thoughts;

I love it. Its amazing. The best thing every.

Good Points =

- The consistency of the moisturiser is fantastic, even thought it feels like its going to be quite thick when it first come out of the tube, its actually unbelievably light on the skin.

- It provides a hint of coverage, covering the small imperfections, however concealer may be needed to cover spots etc.

- There is no smell to it at all really, however smell isn't something which doesn't really bother me with make up products as long as its good.

- It makes my skin look radiant and healthy, something which is really important when I'm not planning on wearing any foundation because my skin has a tendency of looking rather dull due to stress or lack of sleep the following night. It also really really soft and overall more healthy since i started using it in a morning.

- There are a rather OK range of shades available and lucky enough i found one which suited my skin exactly (which is the shade light), however they seem to be really quite dark in general, therefore if your really pale I think you would have trouble finding a shade which suites you perfectly.

- Something which I find is fantastic about this tinted moisturiser is that it blends so easily, and a little really does go a long way. You only need a pea size amount for your whole face, maybe a little more if your wanting to provide a bit more of a coverage, which can be easily achieved using this product. I've has my bottle for about 2 months many more, and its still got loads left and I use it everyday.

- I also sometimes use this product as a base coat for my foundation, and it fantastic, better then a primer in my opinion (and I've used many different primers in the past). I find it helps to make the application of foundation more flawless and even makes it last longer.

Bad Points =

- The only bad point about this product is that it doesn't really last all of the day, it maybe lasts 5/6 hours which is good for a tinted moisturiser I guess, which i would like it last all day, after this time the colour begins to fade. However it doesn't start going patchy, just fades naturally. I have also found that due to me having quite large pores (thanks mum) it sometimes settles in them, making them look even worse. However this isn't always an issue and can be easily solved using a bit of powder over my nose, cheeks and forehead.

Overall this is definitely a holy grail product for me, I'm so happy i bought it now. I use it instead of false tan on my face and its definitely helped my skin in a lot of ways, it looks much healthier, more radiant, and I have less breakouts then before.

Bobbi Brown SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free is available at all Bobbi Brown stockists and retails at £27, which I thought was a bit steep for a tinted moisturiser, however I definitely don't mind paying it now and will be repurchasing it again when my tubes done.