New In

Despite telling myself that this year is a budget year, occasionally I just can't stop myself from spending. This was one of these times. I actually picked these up about two or three months ago now but, after taking all of the photos, I completely forgot to actually post anything (Lazy blogger, I know). This does, however, mean that I can give you a small review on some of the stand out products!

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Mont Blanc and Pump

Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

Colourpop Lippy Stix in Cookie

Rimmel Idol Eyes by Kate Moss in 04 Black

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15 Fair

Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector

Without a doubt, my favourite products above are the Nars Sheer Glow Foundation (which I am nearly out of! *cries*), the Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer and the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer. The Nars foundation is lovely and the shade Mont Blanc matches my pale face perfectly. My only complaint would be the lasting power of this. With an exceptional primer (I'm looking at you Hourglass Veil Primer) this will last me the whole day but without it it doesn't quite do the job. The Too Faced bronzer is lovely and works perfectly on my aforementioned pale skin. It meant to smell like chocolate and, whilst I don't particularly dislike the smell, I'm not sure that's how I would describe the scent. Lastly, I finally managed to get my hands on the Fit Me concealer in Fair - no small feat might I add. This was a repurchase so I already knew I wouldn't be disappointed. If you haven't tried the Fit Me concealer yet you definitely need to.

Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

Clarins Extra-Firming Body Lotion

Clarins Renew-Plus Body Serum

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil

Clarins Extra-Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream

Clarins HydraQuench Cream

The majority of these products are actually samples that I got when I purchased the Renew-Plus Body Serum and the Total Cleansing Oil. Whilst I haven't had a proper chance to try out the samples yet the cleansing oil and body serum have not disappointed. I first heard about the body serum from Caroline Hirans (possibly from Sali Hugh's "In The Bathroom" with her which, incidentally, if you haven't seen you need to) who said it was perfect for getting rid of keratosis pilaris or "chicken skin" - something that I've been trying to do for as long as I can remember. I've been using it everyday since I got it and, although my chicken skin isn't completely gone, the difference is incredible. Similarly, the cleansing oil is great. This stuff will remove all makeup in about two seconds flat - yes even waterproof mascara - and I can't express my love for it enough.

The Mindfulness Colouring Book

Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes

Simple Kind To Skin Replenishing Rich Moisturiser

Zara Black Perfume 

I will sing the simple moisturiser' praises for all eternity and I don't want to tell you what to do but you need this in your life. I am planning on devoting a whole post to its awesomeness so expect that sometime in the near future. I first bought Zara Black in Germany and as soon as I ran out I had to repurchase it. It is a beautiful floral scent and, for only $20, is a perfume I don't feel guilty about being obsessed with.

Lush Tea Tree Water

Recently I picked up Grease Lightning from Lush to try to rid myself of a rather large spot that had appeared on my chin. I am lucky enough to get very few blemishes on my face, as a general rule, however my chest is a whole other story. 

After about two days of applying this morning and night my spot was completely gone and I decided that I should try using it on my chest. I quickly realised that this wasn't going to work too well as Grease Lightning comes out in 'blobs' of gel formula that works really well on individual blemishes however is a little tricky to apply all over, as is necessary on my chest.

In comes the Lush Tea Tree Water, a toner containing only tea tree water (as the name would suggest), grapefruit water and Juniperberry water. This comes in two sizes and I picked up the smaller, 100g bottle for just $10. Boy, am I glad I did. This little bottle has helped so much to clear my skin. I wouldn't say I am completely blemish free but after three weeks of use, twice a day, my blemishes have reduced to well over a quarter of what they were before. 

I am absolutely besotted with this toner and would recommend it to anyone. It works quickly and effectively, does what it says on the tin and is vegan! What more can you ask for, really?

xx Gemma

Clinique Clarifying Lotion

Clinique Clarifying Lotion

I realise that my previous post about the Clinique CC cream was a fairly negative one so I thought I should combat that with a much more positive clinique review.

When I bought my clinique CC cream I saw the 3 Step Skincare range (i think that's what its called but I'm not 100% sure on the actual wording) and, as I didn't have any kind of skincare routine at the time, I thought I should give it a go. Although I own all three of the 'steps' today I am just reviewing the Clarifying Lotion as it is my favourite out of the three.

As I have mentioned before my skin is quite dry and dehydrated and when I put this toner on I can feel my skin getting softer. My skin absolutely loves this stuff and just drinks it up. I apply it morning and night and can definitely see an improvement in my skin (although I'm sure that using the moisturiser also aids this). 

I have nearly used up all of this bottle (although it has lasted me an impressive six months of use twice a day) and already have it placed on my list of things to buy. I am in love.

Have you tried Clinique's clarifying lotion? What did you think?

xx Gemma