Not long ago I did a
Beauty Wish List Drugstore Edition. Not long after that I actually picked up
pretty much everything on it. I will write some reviews on them pretty soon.
Lets just say, some I surprisingly liked, and others I was incredibly let down
by. However, that’s in due course. Not long after posting my
Drugstore edition, I got asked what high-end/luxury products I had my eye on.
Therefore I thought I would show you a few products I really want.
First up is the Shu Uemura’s Fresh Cleansing Oil, also
known as the Fresh Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing Oil (what a mouthful). I have never read so many good things about a
cleanser before. Normally people say that high-end cleaners are a waist of
money, that their just like lower end cleansers and that you’re just paying for
the name etc. However, in this case so many people are saying it’s definitely
worth the splurge, and trust me by splurge I’m talking about £30 for 150ml!
WOW! My purse is crying already!
So, why is this cleanser
so highly rated? Firstly, the ingredients are really good, for the first time
ever Aqua, isn’t the first ingredient. Ingredients included are; Sakura leaf
extracts
(Known to reduce inflammatory mediators that can cause
skin redness. It also helps to improve skin texture), Lipo ha (Salicylic acid derivatives helps gentle exfoliation for refined skin) and Cherry
extract (Contains natural aha to remove dead skin cells, bringing smoothness to
the skin and a refined complexion). Secondly, unlike most cleansers aimed at combination/oily
skin, it doesn’t contain alcohol. Lastly, I have read many reviews where people
say they can see amazing improvements in their skin after a week of use. I
definitely want to give this cleanser a go, and see if it lives up to the hype.
My grandmother always told me that when
it comes to skincare, it’s the one thing you should always spend that little bit
more on, because no matter how good your make up, its never going to look great
on unhealthy skin!
Secondly is the new DiorSkin Airflash Matte Touch. This is a
new release and is one of three Airflash products, the other two being a CC
Crème and a Foundation, which also has me slightly excited over the prospect of
literally having an air brushed foundation! Now the Airflash Matte Touch comes
in one slightly tinted universal shade; universal beige...that is a really good
shade for me, maybe less great for those who have really pale skin. This Matte Touch Airflash is an aired powder, which wraps the complexion in a
uniquely soft veil that sets the makeup. As light as a breeze, this ultra-fine
formula adapts to all skin tones and blends with the skin for perfectly sheer
coverage. Your complexion is instantly flawless with a spectacular finish,
utter perfection…GET ME TO THE DIOR COUNTER RIGHT NOW!
Next up is the Urban Decay Supersaturated High Gloss Lip Colour in Lovechild. I’ve
looked at these so many times, their creamy, long wearing and richly pigmented
lip colour pencil. I love the colour Lovechild it’s a beautiful medium-pink
shade, with a slight blue undertone. I really think this shade is great for
during the day and also for at night with a smoky eye. One of the main reasons
I love this colour is because out of them all, this has the most unbelievable
shine to it. It really is a beautiful mix of lipstick and gloss!
Now, I know I did included butterLondon in my drugstore wish list, however some people thought it actually belonged on the high-end list. This may be because for some people they can't actually buy it in there local boots, or that it's more expensive then your average drugstore nail product brand. The prices range between £12 for polishes and £18 for nail treatments, therefore it's on a par with other nail brands such as OPI and Nails Inc. Recently I have really been loving butterLondon products. I purchased their Horse Power Treatment not long ago and loved it, and recently I bought the Nail Foundation which is a treatment meets base coat, which is just amazing. Therefore I thought it would be rude not to wish for a few nail polishes to join my little collection. The two colours I'm loving at the moment are 'Disco Biscuit' which is described as a 'hot-pink jelly, with an undercurrent of tiny iredecent glitter particles.' It's a truly beautiful colour and something I actually haven't got in my collection. Secondly is a shade named 'Big Smoke' which is described as 'metallic navy blue'. It's not a shade I would usually go for, however navy is big for autumn/winter, therefore I thought this nice metallic twist would look great.
Next up is something I no doubt, don't really need, however so many people are using it and loving it, and to be fair...I'm feeling a little left out. It's the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light. I have seen pictures of people before and after using this, and it literally looks like there face has just been lit up. When this originally came out, I thought it was just going to be another highlighter, which is full of shimmer, glitter, and nothing special. HOWEVER, according to their website it 'Utilises cutting-edge photo-luminescent technology—transparent micron-size, colour correcting particles—to alter and refine the appearance of the complexion. Delivering a multi-dimensional luminescence to every skin tone, making it appear younger, unlike traditional powders, which simply sit on the skin to cover imperfections.' Doesn't that just sound amazing! I'm off to Leeds soon, I have a sneaky suspicion I'm going to accidentally fall into Space NK and give this little beauty a test drive!
Recently I've been looking at trying a new hair care brand. I like swopping and changing things, and since having my hair highlighted I really want to take care of it. My sister told me about a brand they use within her hair dresses, called Sebastian Professional, its something I personally hadn't ever heard of, but she couldn't recommend it enough. When she went to the hair dressers she then picked me up their shampoo and conditioner for multi tonal hair (hair that had been highlighted, lightened or has more then just one colour running through it) and its just amazing...granted expensive, but just incredible. Therefore when looking for a new heat protector I straight away went to their website and came across their 'Trilliant Complex'. Their website description states 'multifaceted complex with rock crystal extract, designed to gently condition hair and provide heat protection. Creates ultra-light body and sparkling flashes of shine.' I love that not only does it protect, it also conditions the hair and adds shine. Most protectors in my experience have actually dulled my hair down, and left it feeling coated and weighed down rather ultra-light with added body and shine. I also like the idea of 'rock crystal' as a key ingredient.
Lastly is a repurchase, which for me is very unusual. I usually like to swop, change and try new products to compare them. However ever since I ran out of this product my hair has just felt really dry, it doesn't shine like it used to and overall just doesn't look at all healthy. The product in question is the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. When I was using this product, like many others I always wondered if it was actually doing anything, however I haven't used it for just under a month and I was wondering why my hair was all of a sudden gone really down hill, and thats when I realised this is whats missing. For people with thin hair which tends to dry out rather easily, leaving it looking dull this is a god send, it leaves your hair silky soft, manageable, healthy looking and utterly radiant. Definitely going to have to hunt a new bottle down!
Now. Even thought this is a wish list, there is all possibilities what it will grow...especially as it comes up to the autumn/winter and new products are being released. Also, its coming up to Christmas...so stay tuned for a Christmas Beauty Wish List.
