Original Skin Retexturizing.

Origins –

Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay

“Glow big with our innovative 2-in-1 mask! Made with Mediterranean Rose Clay, Canadian Willow Herb and exfoliating Jojoba beads, it helps gently deep clean while refining skin’s texture. Pores appear to vanish. Clarity is restored. Glow is instant.”

Origins Original Skin Retexturising Mask is a dual action product, meaning it does more than just deeply cleanse. In laymen's terms - the texturised clay based texture thoroughly cleanses the complexion while the gritty particles gently polish and refines the surface of the skin during the removal process. It is every bit as easy and great as it sounds, the best part? It only takes 10 minutes to use. It's what Sunday evenings have been crying out for.

Sounds great but if you are anything like me you will want to know what the core ingredients are? As mentioned this a clay based mask, Rose Clay no less which gently absorbs excess oil, dirt and general impurities, all the while calming the complexion. To help clarify and induce a natural glow Origins have added Canadian Willowherb, this is renowned for combating dull skin, this is coupled with Persian Silk Tree to encourage the skin to deal with stress and also adds a protective barrier against irritants. Lastly to remove dead skin cells Origins Original Skin Retexturising Mask contains Jojoba beads, these come into play when you dampen the skin to remove the mask - it is a gentle yet effective way to both deeply cleanse and exfoliate in one quick step. Oh and I've saved the best part until last, this has been formulated to aid those with enlarged pores - don't ask me how it works but it visibly (if only temporarily) reduces the size and appearance - I'd imagine it is to do with the cleansing properties, either way I'm satisfied.

Overall, this is a contender for my favourite Origins mask ever. I was a a huge fan of Origins Clear Improvement Mask but Origins Original Skin Retexturising Mask couples the deep cleansing abilities of clay with a gentle exfoliating action and is far more gentle on the skin, sometimes I found the Clear Improvement Mask made my face very red and sometimes very sore. Whereas this leaves my skin visibly radiant, softer and works wonders on my pores. Quick, easy and effective - your bathroom shelf needs this.

Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay is £23 and is available now at John Lewis, Boots, House of Fraser and Feel Unique.

January Wish List.

Unlike many other wish lists, which usually are fairly long, this wish list isn’t that long. Mainly because there are a lot of things I’m interested in, however wish to try them and test them in-store first. Therefore I have split this into ‘Wish List’ of products I most definitely want, and ‘Try List’ which are products I want to try first to see if I like them or not.

Wish List

Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup Compact

‘Giorgio Armani Beauty introduces a new expression of Maestro Haute Couture foundation. Its revolutionary texture is now available in a compact. 
This multi-purpose product conceals like a foundation, offers precision touch-ups and camouflages blemishes. 

Maestro fusion makeup compact is a new sensual and enveloping step. 
Its extraordinary formulation transforms application into a unique sensory experience.’

Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki Brush

‘The F80 is one of the SigmaX High Definition face brushes made with Sigma's synthetic HD filament. The flat top kabuki brush from Sigma has a black handle and tightly packed dense head. The flat surface of the brush allows you buff products to achieve a flawless finish. Perfect for applying and blending liquid and powder products.’

Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin-Calming Face Mask

‘Dr. Weil for Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Skin-Calmin creamy treatment mask with Hypsizygus Ulmarius, Cordyceps and Reishi mushrooms along with Ginger, Holy Basil and Turmeric rushes to relief to challenged skin to help soothe signs of compromise. Chinese Black Bamboo Leaf Extract, celebrated for centuries as a symbol of eternal youth, helps quell and calms visible redness and reactivity. A unique blend of marine algae and moisture-replenishing plant extracts helps revitalise and restore luminosity to stressed skin and rebuild a protective barrier to help avoid future flare-ups.’

Fat Face Protea Check Pyjama Shorts

‘Cute check shorts with frill edges and lace trims. Pearl buttons, soft brushed cotton, frilled edge and herringbone drawcord.’

Try List

(Basically this is a list of products I want to really test this month and hopefully like and buy)

Origins Quick-Hide Longwearing Concealer

‘Shadows, wrinkles and redness will never know what hid them. Soft-focus filters diminish fine lines and flaws. And the creamy, fix-it-and-forget-it coverage floats over skin with the greatest of ease. No creasing, no caking, no stuck-in-one-spot. Long-wearing. Heat and sweat resistant.’

Too Faced Absolutely Flawless Concealer

‘Creamy, pigment-rich, buildable formula smoothes on easily to provide sheer-to-full coverage. A naturally powerful combination of Vitamins A, E, and Chilean Tree and bark extract moisturizes, fights puffiness, and firms skin to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and the loss of elasticity. An innovative blend of Natural Marine Peptides and hyaluronic filling spheres help to increase eye area's hydration level to smooth surface imperfections.’

NYX ND Photogenic Concealer Wand

‘This lightweight cover-up obscures imperfections, discoloration and under eye circles, without ever looking cakey or obvious. Little wonder the Concealer Wand is one of our best-sellers. The concentrated, emollient-rich formula goes on like a dream, and creates medium to heavy coverage. Use the lavender for sallow skin, the green to reduce the appearance of redness and the yellow for under-eye darkness’

As you can see, there are 3 different concealers on this list. The main reason for this is because I’m attempting to find the perfect concealer to help cover mainly blemishes without being overly heavy. Therefore these are the top 3 concealers I have found which don’t cost and arm and a leg.

Lancôme Gloss in Love – Shades 383 and 385

‘This moisturising lip gloss envelops lips in a brilliant high-shine, while our innovative double-sided applicator provides customisable coverage. Our unique curved Lip Shaper coats the lower lip while the pointed Lip Liner precisely defines the upper lip for a sophisticated look. Choose from 12 instantly addictive shades to create your own shimmering, show-stopping lip effects.’

Dior Addict Gloss – Shades 122, 382 and 771

‘Its magical formula gives lips unprecedented mirror shine and incredible comfort. Its secret: the Mirror Shine Complex with polarized crystalline micro-spheres that adjust the reflection of light to create the magic of a perfect mirror.  The gel lipcare formula, enriched with hyaluronic acid spheres, plumps and moisturizes lips for an intensified volume-boosting effect.’

Dior Pore Minimizer

‘A skin-refining primer that mattifies and refines the skin, minimizes pores and smooths fine lines immediately upon application. Its formula evens out the complexion and erases blemishes with a sheer and weightless finish.’

Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser

‘Maybelline Baby Skin provides a matte finish and leaves the skin fresh, soft and protected. The gel texture in Baby Skin instantly helps to vanish pores and makes the skin feel light. 

Yes this is the battle of the pore minimizer’s…high end vs. drugstore.

Whats on your January Wish and Try lists?

Decemeber Wish List.

I don't actually have a really big list of things I want this month, mainly because most of my money is being used on Christmas presents. However, there are a few things I really need this month, mainly due to running out of current products.

First up is the French Connection Olivia Pom Pom Scarf. I'm not really a scarf person, if I can get away with not wearing one, then I will. However, I saw this in store and its just amazing. It's a rather chunky knitted scarf, which is really soft and unlike some other knitted scarves I've seen isn't at all heavy. The one thing I really like about this scarf is that it actually has gold flecks running through the material, you can't really see it on the photo above, however it looks so pretty in person and i think it would be a brilliant addition to every outfit.

Next up is the Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face Lotion. I have recently found a cleaner I really like, and that makes so many improvements to my unpredictable skin, however something I haven't ever found is a moisturiser that my skin actually likes. Never the less, I recently went to the Origins counter and got a sample of this lotion. I actually really like this lotion. It doesn't sit on my skin like many other moisturisers but it soaks in and leaves my skin feeling moisturised and soothed, plus it hasn't broken me out...bonus. I think when I purchase this I might also pick up a sample of the Mega-Mushroom Night Health Bedtime Face Cream.

Recently I have had my hair lightened, I actually didn't want it as blonde as it currently is, but whats done is done. However, one thing I have notices is that since having it done my hair has become unbelievably dry. Therefore due to my current shampoo/conditioner not cutting it, I thought I would try a new one. Like my last shampoo/conditioner duo this is too by Sebastian Professional, however this is the penetraitt version; which aims at strengthening and repairing hair, which is exactly what I think mine needs right now. One reason I chose to repurchase from Sebastian Professional if that their shampoos don't have any alcohol in them, which is something my scalp is really reacting to at the moment. I'm hoping for great things from this little duo.

Last up is the Lanolips Lip Ointment in Rhubarb. Lip balm is something of a necessity during winter as my lips are always the first things to get dry and chapped. Therefore as I've heard so many amazing things about Lanolips, I think its time I at least give it a go. Rhubarb is a pretty, deep pink colour which I think will give just the right touch of colour for winter. It promises to be naturally glossy, non sticky and super hydrating...lets see if this lives up to the hypes or will I be re-covering Burt's Bees this winter?

As you can see its not a very long list, most of it is stuff that are replacing other products I've run out of, or some what essential things...other then the scarf...but it is Christmas soon isn't it?!

Whats on your December Wish List?

Drink Up.

Origins - 

Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

My skin type has always been oily-combination, but lately it's been feeling really dry. I'm not sure if it's the really warm weather we've been having recently, or perhaps some of the products I've been using in my skincare routine, but my foundation just hasn't been sitting as nicely on my skin as it used to. I knew I needed to invest in a product that would put some moisture back into my skin and stop it feeling so dehydrated.

This is where the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask came to my rescue!

The Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask is a face mask you use once or twice a week as an intense moisturising treatment. It contains the natural ingredients apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, Japanese seaweed and mango butters, which intensely moisturise the skin and also help prevent signs of premature ageing.

This product is so easy to apply. You massage a small amount into your face before you go to bed and let it work overnight as you sleep. Then in the morning you rinse it off. It couldn't be simpler!

I love the smell of the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask. It's got a fresh peachy scent that’s really lovely.

One thing that had worried me about using an overnight mask was how it would feel on my skin. I didn't particularly fancy going to bed with a face that felt sticky because I've put a treatment on it, but I needn't have worried! The mask absorbs quickly into the skin, so it doesn’t feel like you've got a layer of product on your face when you go to bed. If you do feel you've applied too much (I did the first few times) or if it feels sticky on your skin, Origins advise that you can tissue off any excess. It also doesn’t leave a greasy feeling at all!

Now to the most important part; Has the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask made a difference to my skin?

I can honestly say that it has! I've been using this product once a week for about 3 weeks, and my skin is feeling a lot better already! My cheeks, which were the main concern, are not so dehydrated anymore and feel so much softer. It's made a noticable difference in quite a short space of time, and I can easily see why this is one of Origins best selling products!

With it being summer, a lot of us are off to hot and sunny places for our summer holidays soon, I would say this product is really worth investing in, especially before and after your holiday. This is mainly because the sun and too much drinking can really dry out and age our skin, so it's important to keep our skin healthy, hydrated and moisturised. That way, it will hopefully stay looking younger for longer!

The Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask retails for £20.00, which might seem quite pricey, but you do get pleantly of product for your money (100ml to be exact). As this is a treatment you're meant to use once or twice a week depending on your skin type, one of these should last you ages as well.

Have you tried the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask?

My NEW Mask Routine.

Face masks aren't something I normally used. I always liked the idea of them being mini miracle workers, however after I found most of them don't work...until now. Beleive it or not I now have a rather amazing routine which includes 3 miracle products which are my new little skincare saviours!

First up is the Origins Modern Friction Exfoliator, I know this isn't a mask, however I find using it before my next product is such a good help. Plus its just amazing at making my skin so soft and glowing! I don't usually like using exfoliators, I have rather sensitive skin, therefore stayed away in case they irritated my skin, however this hasn't done anything of the sort, only helped my skin become so soft and healthy. The origins website describes it as; 'Sand-blasting skin with coarse, chemical crystals? How painfully passe. Here's age-smoothing exfoliation without irritation. Skin-refining Rice Starch cushioned in cream, rapidly removes sluggish cells, uneven patches and signs of skin damage and discolourations. Lemon Oil kick starts the process of illumination. Vitamin C mops up skin-menacing free radicals. There's no ouch, extra steps or other complications. No redness or flaking follows. Signs of lines and size of pores appear to shrink. Skin looks perfectly polished, smooth and luminous.' Its not usual that I agree with product descriptions fully, but this product does exactly what it says on the tube! 

The product itself is very rich and creamy, and doesn't feel like its going to do that much exfoliating...which was my first misconception. The consultant on the counter told me to use the mask after washing off all my make up, and after patting my skin dry-ish, therefore meaning the product would work much better and not mix with much water (something I didn't know), straight away I could feel my skin getting softer and softer especially around my checks and nose which are usually pretty bad. I didn't scrub for too long because I didn't want to push my sensitive skin too much, just enough to get rid of any dead skin cells. It's also important to note it's got lemon oil and vitamin c in it, to promote brightness and give the skin a great glow as well as being packed with rice starch - that's what makes it so thick but also it does smell a lot of lemon and its very important to keep it away from you eyes...as my sister found out! Overall this makes my skin super soft and just glow, it's also really good to use before a mask, to make sure the mask really gets into the pores and give the best effect possible. I use this around 2 times a week, ones on Sundays before my Clear Improvement Mask and mid way through the week when I think my skin might need a bit of scrub to get it all nice a soft again (usually only necessary when I've been using more make up then normal or needed!). One of the things I love about this scrub, other then the fact it doesn't upset my sensitive skin, is that it doesn't make my skin red nor dry, which is what I usually find with scrubs...totally work investing in, also you only need a little, so I can see this tube lasting me a longggg time.

Secondly is the Origins Clear Improvement Mask. This is a clay mask which is meant to get rid of any impurities and in a sense 'detoxify' your skin. The website states 'When environmental pollutants, dirt and debris get under your skin, its waste-filtering system gets jammed, pores get clogged, skin looks cloudy. Nature's complexion clean-up crew gets to the bottom of skins overcast condition and clears the way for it to act its best. Activated Charcoal acts like a magnet to draw out pore-cloggers, White China Clay absorbs environmental pollutants, Lecithin dissolves impurities. Without all that "stuff" down there, skin "breathes a sigh of relief."' Like most bloggers I also research products I'm thinking of buying before I actually do so, it gives me a good chance to compare similar products and see which ones have more chance of actually doing my skin any noticeable good. Its clear to say after reading the description on the website I was rather dubious about if the mask could live up to these high claim...but it really really does!

This mask has a active clay-based formula thats soft to the touch at first and tightens against the skin as it dries. You really don't need a lot because a little goes a long way, and you don't need a completely thick layer of the product. I usually wear mine whilst relaxing in the bath, therefor its on a little bit longer then directed on the tube, which is 10 minutes...ooops. It does tighten when it begins to dry, however personally I don't find this uncomfortably tight. I can't sing the praises for this mask highly enough, noticeable results are achieved after just one use and the long-term benefits are astounding. On the first use I found my skin to look really clean and peachy, to the touch it felt totally oil free and really soft. Replenished and purified would be a good way to describe the post-mask feeling. With long term use (one or two times a week, at most) my pores are reduced, blackheads are near eradicated and my skin is virtually oil-free for at least five days after use. I currently only use it once a week, usually on a Sunday to give my skin a good detox, however if i find my pores around my nose area are being a bit 'mischievous' I apply it just to that area for 10 - 15 minutes and it sorts out any problems. This is definitely amazing, and my skin hasn't looked as good for so long.

Lastly is the Origins Out of Trouble Mask, I've already done a in-depth review of this here, however I use this once or twice a week, depending how my skin is...breakout related. I do find this is really good at helping clear any little breakouts which the Clear Improvements Mask has caused due to lifting any dirt from my pores. I find after using this mask my skin is so much better, the spots are much less red and inflamed and it curves any breakouts which are starting to form! I tend to leave this on whilst watching TV, therefore the time its on tends to change depending when or if there are adverts.

Overall this routine has been the main reason for my amazingly clearer skin all of a sudden. Im not promising it will stop you getting spots all together, however for me its stopped me getting as many, and definitely helps get rid of them faster then normal. Both the masks are £20 and the exfoliator is priced at £30...however it is a 125ml tube...so it will last a very long time. Personally I will definitely repurchase every one of these products, not only am i using them once or twice a week, which means their going to last me a long time, the effects both straight away and in the long run appear to be incredible, something everyone will know is a rarity!!!

BEST. MASK. EVER!

Origins - 

Out of Trouble Mask

I've had some serious trouble with my skin recently, it's been breaking out like crazy, and their not those little ones either...these are the big, evil, inflamed ones that stand out for miles. I didn't however have anything which was aimed at spots as a while ago I ran out of my trusty Origins Super Spot Remover and forgot to repurchase another. Therefore yesterday I decided to go and buy another, my skin was just that bad and desperate times call for desperate measures. Whilst there the assistant showed me the Out of Trouble Mask, she said a colleague of hers who suffered really badly with acne was obsessed with using it as her skins saviour, there for I thought I would give it ago. Now I'm going to be honest, when it comes to spot treatments...which this is...I don't exactly set my expectations high, I've previously tried every spot treatment mask going and non of them have worked.

The description on the Origins website states; 'When skin is too-slick, or when more pressing problems start to pop up, it's Origins to the rescue to keep skin out of trouble. Nature's trouble-shooters, including super-absorbent Zinc Oxide and Sulfur, calming Camphor plus skin-sloughing, rapidly respond to problem skin's plight with a three-part plan - sop up oily-shine, slough off sticky, dead cells, and sweep away irksome debris. Together they steer skin clear of slippery situations, refine rough texture and pull the plug on troublemakers to oust potential outbursts.'

Now let me explain my skin...to sum it up briefly its super sensitive and can be very oily in the t-zone, I usually suffer with some spots however until a couple of days ago I'd never had a saviour break out. Therefore I was rather worried trying this mask as I didn't want it to have a really negative effect on my skin, like many masks I've used. 

The mask itself is a smooth cream facial mask, the product glides onto the skin with ease and it feels slightly tingly on the skin but this doesn't last very long. It incredibly soothing and therapeutic as its a sulphur/zinc oxide/camphor based product, and it does have a strong camphor smell, which personally doesn't bother me. Last night was the first time I used it and I just applied it all over after I had cleansed my skin, and left it for 10 minutes, however next time I might leave it 30 minutes just for good measures. The mask definitely dried up all the badly effected areas, mattifys my skin, makes it feel incredibly softer and brighter and calms down any redness. I have to say its no 'one night wonder' however it definitely helps get rid of them faster then anything else I've ever used before. This morning my skin look really good, you cans till see the marks, however they're no where near as red and less massive bump like.

This is definitely the best mask I've used and thats just after one use!

This mask is definitely going to be a staple in my skin care from now on. I haven't yet decided if to use it every week, however i'm going to re-apply it on the specific target area's on Thursday just to make sure that they are definitely gone.

Whilst at the Origins counter the assistant also gave me a sample of the Clear Improvement Mask, this aims at drawing everything out of your pores to clear them and get rid of any blackhead. She did however warn me that it may fetch me out in quite a few spots...can you see where the Out of Trouble Mask is going to fit in. However I'll see how I get on with that mask first before I make a dead set mask routine....I'll keep you updated.

Sleeping Beauty.

Origins -

High Potency Night-A-Mins

I never really thought about using a night cream, if I'm being truthful I just thought it was something my mum used to try and battle the fun side-effects of ageing. However, I thought it was a bit strange that everyone who's videos I watched on YouTube all used night creams, they said it was a good way to rehydrate your skin whilst you slept and overall just helps improve your skin. Therefore I thought it was something I would try out, and see how it works...after some very in depth research which involved reading soooo many blog, I bought the Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins renewal cream. It claims that by using resurfacing ingredients plus Vitamins C, E & H, minerals & moisture-rich replenishes, it helps remove dry flaky layers to reveal brighter texture and clarity, leaving skin looking rested, renewed and richly replenished in the morning.

This is really hard to judge because I ordered this offline, and the day it arrived I had just purchased my Soap & Glory Peaches and Clean Cleansing Milk, this means that even though my skin looks much clearer and overall much fresher, I don't really know which is to thank for that. I have also bought a Korres 3 in 1 Cleansing Water (review to come), and since using that my skin has become even better. 

However in my opinion, I don't really think my skin looks that much brighter, maybe a little less dull in the morning but nothing extreme. It does feel much more moisturised in the morning, and I don't have any dry skin on my face which is something I used to really have a problem with. In regards to my skin looking rested, renewed and replenished in the morning...this I haven't yet seen. The one thing I have to say about this cream is it smells incredible, so fresh and really relaxing, the texture however is rather strange. At first I imagined it to feel really creamy like most other on the market, however this is completely different, its almost feels greasy...at first I really didn't like this, but it does soak into the skin quite fast and leaves it feeling happily moisturised.

Would I repurchase this again...I'm not really sure just yet. Its £31 and due to night creams being something I havent much knowledge on just yet, I think its only right to test out other night creams, maybe ones which are a little less pricey, and see how they compare. I have to be totally honest for £31, this really let me down, I thought it was going to make my skin look really replenished, radiant and fresh in a morning...which it unfortunately doesn't really do.

Do you use a night cream, if so whats your favourite?

 

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?