A Review - Clinique All About Eyes

I would just like to start by saying that eye creams are a definite must in my skincare routine, and I couldn’t imagine not using one. I like to know that every morning and night I am giving my eye skin area a little extra love and care. Now I am in no way a professional skincare expert but I like to think that I have tried so many eye creams (and there have been many) that I have the ability to tell the difference between a great one and a not so great one. So here I am writing this review to let you guys know about a great eye cream I have been using and loving…and just couldn’t live without. Enjoy. 

The packaging: The packaging I find to be really simple and pleasing to the eye. For someone who likes minimal and elegant things this definitely ticked the boxes for me. It comes in a little green box, and the cream itself comes in a small, clear tub with a metal lid which twists off. The whole packaging has very little wording and just tells you what you need to know about the product, there is no over exaggeration or explaining which I find some products tend to do. 

The Scent; Even though it does state to be 100% fragrance free i still find there is a slight scent to the product. Its not a displeasing smell, i would describe it as smelling very clean and pleasing, It has also never irritated my skin. 

  

The Application/Texture: This eye cream goes on like a dream! I apply a small amount under each eye and then massage it in using my ring finger. It just glides over my skin so easily; there is no sticky or greasy feeling. It also absorbs fairly quickly. I would say application takes no more than 2 – 3 minutes, if that!

The texture of the cream is just all around ‘light’. The cream itself is quite thin, which I think allows it to glide over your skin like I mentioned before. Its not thick or lumpy like some over creams I have tried. It’s cream in color, which I find is pleasing to the eye.

My Verdict; I originally bought this eye cream because my eyes were dry and uncomfortable. I also got it because I suffer from very, very black bags and I wanted to ‘sort them out’! Well I have been using this eye cream for the better part of a year now and can I just say that my eyes have never felt so hydrated! The chapped, tight feeling around my eyes is a thing of the past and the skin around that area looks and feels more bright and youthful. This little cream has been a lifesaver for my eyes and I feel it definitely has the right to call itself a ‘hydrating cream’ because it does just that! Now when it comes to my black bags I wouldn’t say that they have been completely diminished, but they are definitely brighter than they once were and I find them a lot easier to cover with concealer than I did before. So if you’re after an eye cream that will make your black bags disappear after day one (and if you find one please let me know) than this product isn’t for you but if your after a cream that hydrates and brings life back to your tired eyes than this wonderful product is for you!

Now this eye cream is a little on the pricey side at £26.50 for a 15ml tub, but you get what you pay for and your paying for a high quality, effect eye cream that works! I think the price is quite reasonable for how long the cream can last you and my cream can last me anything from 3 –5 months depending on how much you apply and like I said before you really don’t need a lot of this product for it to work.

To summarize I am so impressed with the quality and effectiveness of this eye cream that I wish I purchased it sooner but its safe so say that it will be in my skincare routine for many years to come! I would definitely recommend it to anyone to try for themselves and I have actually got my sister to start using it and she loves it just as much as me!

Thank you Clinique for making this amazing, wondrous product! I LOVE IT!!!

If you’re interested in trying this product you can find it here at Boots:

http://www.boots.com/en/Clinique-All-About-Eyes-all-Skin-Types-15ml_4177/

Or here on the Clinique website:

http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1588/4769/How-to-Guide/AM/All-About-Eyes

Roschelle xx

*DISCLAIMER – I would just like to say that the opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own and I have not been asked to say them. I would never mention or review a product I didn’t love and have complete faith in, Thank you.

Summer Nails

Its that time of year where the sun is shining, the tans are growing and the ice cream trucks are making a mints, thats right its summer! 

One of the things I love about the summer is all the new beautiful nail varnish colors that you can get and I have been obsessed with them all! When it comes to my nails I’m usually quite lazy, as I use my hands literally so much in job that they end up chipping after a day, so I didn’t see the point.

Not this summer there have been just so many gorgeous shades of varnish out there at the moment that my nails haven’t been bare in weeks! I have especially been loving the oranges, corals, blues and pinks. Basically all of them!

 

My favourite varnish’s are by Rimmel and Barry M, as I just find them to be such great value for money and the colours are to die for! Another great bonus is, if like me, your one of those really impatient people that hates waiting the minutes it takes your nails to dry Rimmel varnishes dry in 60 seconds!! So no more waving those tacky nails around and puffing out air like a fish! Result! 

It’s all about the bright colours and pastel beauties this summer and I have been embracing it completely, have you?

Review - L'oreal Paris Triple Active Anti-Shine Moisturiser.

I have been using this moisturizer for a few months now and I am so happy with the results!! It is an amazing little product that actually does what it says on the packaging and we all know there are so few products that actually deliver the expected results ;)

I have combination skin; well I have an oily T-zone, dry chin and sensitivity all over. So my moisturizer really has to be able to cater for all these problem areas and this guy did not disappoint. I can’t rave about this product enough!

What it says on the label; Mattifying, Hydrating Moisturizer.

1.        Hydrates for up to 8 hours.

2.       Refines skin surface, it appears smoother and pores appear less visible.

3.       Mattifies, anti shine complex gives you a long lasting matte effect.

What it contains;

1.        Glycerol for optimum hydration level.

2.       Salicylic Acid to stimulate natural surface exfoliation makes pores appear less visible. Also a key spot-fighting ingredient.

3.       Anti shine complex Perlite to absorb surface shine.

4.      Sebum for a long lasting matt effect.

What it actually does – EVERYTHING it says on the label IT DOES!! This product did not lull me in with false promises and then disappoint me, it delivered!!

My skin feels so hydrated from the moment I put it on through out the whole day; it doesn’t sink in or dry out. It also doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight.

My skin texture has improved dramatically it no longer looks dull or lifeless it appears vibrant and even. It is also velvet smooth to the touch, which is something I am so happy with.

I am extremely impressed with the fact that it mattifies my skin but can still give me all the benefits I have mentioned above.

This product controls shine expertly and because it is controlling my oil levels so well I have found that I have had fewer or no breakouts whilst using this product, their use of salicylic acid was genius!

I also love the texture and consistency of this moisturizer. It is so light and soft. The pigments in the cream almost make it appear to be made out of pearls. It spreads across your face so easily and penetrates deep down into pores. As someone who suffers from visible pores can I just say that it does actually work and makes them appear less noticeable from day one!! You do not need to use a lot of this product just a small finger sized amount gets the job done!

If like me you have combination skin and are struggling to find your perfect match I strongly suggest you give this guy ago, he is A-MAZ-ING!!!  I will most definitely be using him for a long time to come.

It is available to buy from

Boots

http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-Triple-Active-Anti-Shine-Mattifying-Hydrating-Moisturiser-50ml_1360848/

Take care. Roschelle. xx

Review - Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer.

Ok so to start off with I would like to say that I have a real complex with my under eye circles! I hate them, and to me they look like dark cloaks covering my face! So when I found this little beauty I fell in LOVE!

I was a bit dubious at first because I have tried many concealers that haven’t worked. I read some great reviews about this little guy and many top beauty YouTubers recommended it also, so I thought I’m going to give it ago. I’ve been using it for about a month now and I am so happy with the results. It covers my dark circles COMPLETELY and any impurities I have VANISH!

It comes in a cylinder with a wand applicator, which is also the lid. It’s a creamy/liquid consistency, which makes it so easy to blend in. You can use your hand or a face brush to do this, I prefer to use a brush as I feel it covers better and is easier to blend in. I only used a small amount and it still covered my vile bags. So you don’t need to use a lot of it to cover at all. Well I’ve had it for a month, I use it everyday and I still have half a cylinder left. Yay!

Overall I am so impressed with the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer. It is the best I have ever used and it will be on my shopping list for years to come. Thank you Collection for producing this eye bag fight, spot hiding, little warrior.

It comes in a range of colours: fair, light, medium and deep. It’s available at Boot, Superdrug and other reputable retail stores. RRP £4.19

Boots: 

http://www.boots.com/?cm_mmc=bmm-_-google-_-Boots+Main+Account-_-Boots+-+Brand+Keywords

Superdrug: 

https://www.superdrug.com/?gclid=CMadpLfh7rsCFdOWtAod7V8AQA&gclsrc=aw.ds

Take care. Roschelle xx

Review: L'orea Paris Studio Line TXT Volume Supersizing Spray.

I wanted to use this product for a little while before I reviewed it as I wanted to give it a fighting chance at winning me over, as I am usually disappointed in volume products because they never do what they say on the tin. Anyway I bought this little guy about two weeks ago and I’ve used it pretty much everyday since then and…

Ok to begin with I was disappointed because it says it gives ‘back combed volume’ so I was expecting a mass of poodle hair instead I got slightly puffier hair. So I was ready to throw it in the bin and sob like a baby because yet again I was let down by a product but…

After a few days of using it I noticed that my hair was bigger than it was before, no it wasn’t massively volumized but it was looking bigger and that’s a start. So I started experimenting with it I started spraying it under my roots, on top of my hair and at the bottom, then I scrunched and it actually started to give me texturized volume, which is great! That means that the texture of your hair is bigger and isn’t that what it says on the tin? Yep!

 

Before                                 After

I just can’t get over how much texture it gives my hair, whether its clean or dirty it adds life. I have quite long hair so it can become limp and a little lank, after using this product my hair stays texturized and doesn’t fall flat! So this little texturizing prince has won me over and has quickly become one of my favourite hair products.

It comes in quite a big tin and smells nice, not too producty, but I like the smell of hair products anyway so maybe my opinion doesn’t count there :p

I’ve also used this spray for some up dos. I used it to create a messy high ponytail and bun. It really kept my style in whilst giving me that added texture and my hair looked amazballs!

So this product will most definitely be going on my shopping list again.

Tip: if you find it isn’t working for you try spraying it under your roots first. Scrunch.. Then all over. Scrunch. Then at the bottom. Scrunch. It’s all about the scrunching.

Take care. Roschelle xx

Lush Review - Think Pink Bath Bomb

Hi guys!! So as you know from my previous post (like an hour ago) I trolled through Lush and got myself some bath bombs and well I used one tonight in my bath and oh my god I am now in love! I don’t think I have ever been so impressed with a bath bomb before. I am so head over heels in love I had to post IMMEDIATELY!!

 

When I dropped it in the bath it started fizzing instantly and my water went the brightest pink, it was one of the funnest baths ever, I just kind of stood there…watching the show haha! Sadly in my euphoria I didn’t take any pictures…I just got too excited and wanted to get in my bath of pinkie goodness. Also I didn’t noticed this till about ten minutes of lounging in the bath but there was actually little pink love heart floating with me, how fricking cute is that?

 

The smell was also gorgeous! I was surround by the scent of Vanilla, so that made me happy, I love vanilla. Also the bomb created little frothy bubbles so I was even happier. Bubbles = one happy me! J

I didn’t believe the hype about Lush, but after testing out just one product I now know I am officially addicted. I just loved how good it made my skin feel and that was only a bath bomb. I am so excited to try their full range of products. Start sobbing bankcard because you’re about to get abused.

So over all I am genuinely so impressed with Lush and am now officially addicted. I shall be going back after Christmas to stock up on my fizzing treats J

 

Take Care. Roschelle xx

 

P.S. I just realised I have my other bath bomb still…YAY!!! Excuse me in off to bathe :P

Lush visit and little treats.

Hi guys!! So today I did my last little bit of Christmas shopping, and I just so happened to windle my merry way to Lush (A brilliant shop for stocking fillers). There was just soooo much AMAZING smelling things, I think I literally spent an hour in there. On the plus side I managed to get some stocking fillers for everyone and I also got myself a cheeky little treat J

I only got two bath bombs, as it id the season to give to others not myself…damn them!

 

So I got Think Pink bath bomb.

Which smells gorgeous!! I couldn’t stop sniffing it; I think I looked like I was cruising for a fix…oopsie.

It contains Tonka and vanilla (my favourite scent, EVER!)

It looks girly, it smells girly, and it’s just so PINK!

As you can see it’s a pink ball with little flowers encrusted on it, too cute.

I cant wait to use this little cherub and let you guys know what its like.

 

I also got Golden Wonder bath bomb.

Firstly, Oh My God! How amazing is this little guy? Not only does it look awesome, it also smells lush and…wait for it…it rattles because there are little treats inside, like a real present. I am way too impressed with this masterpiece (I’m easily pleased)

It contains cognac oil and citrus oil, so it smells all tropical.

I REALLY cant wait to dissolve this in my bath, mainly because the assistant said it take s a while to go, so it’s a god reason to have a nice, long hot bath. Result J

 

So ill let you guys know what I think of them and be sure to upload some piccys.

Have you used these little lovelies yet?

 

Take care. Roschelle xx

Sunday Favourites!!

Hi guys!! Happy Sunday!!
Well as its Sunday, my favourite day of the week, I thought I would share with you my Sunday favourites. Basically it’s my favourite things that I have tried, watched or seen through out the week.
So here they are:

Favourite lipstick:
Rimmel London lasting finish in metallic seduction..

Because it is winter I like to change my lipstick colours to some darker more autumnal shades, so when I found this little beauty I was so happy and impressed. I love the shade; as to me it looks like a slight brownie red. It looks lovely when I have done some autumnal messy curls and thrown on a slouchy dress. Also it does last for a long time, I can put it on, drink, eat, whatever and it is still on my lips. Result! Go try one as they have so many varying colours.

Favourite skincare product:

 

Simple skin kind facial cleanser and toner.
I have been hunting high and low for a cleanser and toner that didn’t either dry out my face or make it greasy. So when I was at my wits end my friend suggested Simple, now I use their moisturiser, but I wasn’t too sure of their other products, I’m a creature of routine, I like what I know, but anyway I gave it ago and I absolutely love it!! The cleanser is so light and soft and doesn’t make my face feel greasy, just soft and cleansed. The toner really does soothe my skin and tightens all my pores with out leaving me with dry patches, yay!! So a big favourite of mine. If your not happy with your skincare routine try Simple, it actually works without breaking your bank.

Favourite sweet treat:

Ok, so I don’t have what I would call a ‘sweet tooth’ but from time to time I tend to gorge on some not so healthy snacks. My favourite gorging snack this week is DOUGHNUTS!!! I literally have bought more packs than I’m proud to admit. They are just so fluffy and sugary and just plain yum!! Go eat some!

Favourite photo:

Ok, so I sometimes just randomly search the Internet for funny photos to see which ones can make me laugh the most, yes I do weird things with my spare time, and I found this one. It made me laugh so much I nearly pee’d  a little. I think its because my sister hung me from a wardrobe pole when I was little, flashbacks clearly haha!!

Well there you go guys some of my favourite things from this week, some beauty related some not.

What were your favourite things this week? Let me know J

Take care. Roschelle xx

Yummy creations, Offers and Boots shopping (poor bank card)

Hi guys!! So I went shopping today and somehow found myself in boots, oopsies, anyway I actually found some really good items on offer and safe to say I came away with maybe too many bags? I’ll be honest my bankcard is now screaming at me! I blame my will power because I have none! They just had so many yummy smelling creations on offer it would have been plain rude to leave them there.

 So I went down the hair section as I feel I have been neglecting my locks lately and what do I see? They have L’oreal Studio Line on offer 2 for £4.50. So I spoilt my hair and got:

·        L’oreal Paris Studio Line TXT Volume Supersizing Spray – I have heard some amazing things about this product so I was really excited when I sort it was in the offer, plus anything that adds volume is a bonus. Cant wait to try this little beauty.

·        L’oreal Paris Studio Line Sculpting Spritz – I used this all the time in the summer to create messy beach waves, curls and pretty much everything. Its such a handy little tool.

Then I go down the skincare section and find they have Soap And Glory on offer 3 for 2 mix and match! EeePpp, its safe to say I indulged in all their beautiful smelling skin goodness. I got:

·        Sugar Crush Body Scrub 300ml – this actually smells amazing, it smells good enough to eat! It also looks fab, you can see all the ingredients which I love! It contains smashed brown sugar & sweet lime, almond oil & macadamia grains. Really can’t wait to use this beauty!

·        Sugar Crush Body Butter Cream – this also smells amazing! It’s a moisturiser and I can’t wait to use it in the morning to make me smell like a smoothie! J

·        Sugar Crush Body Wash 500ml – again it smells amazing!

As you can see I’ve gone for some of the sugar crush range as it looks and smells gorgeous! I cant wait to start using them.

I then was then forced over to the make-up section by an unseen force! And guess what? They had an offer on too, Collection 2000 cosmetics was spend over £5 and get a free gift, everyone loves a free gift J I got:

·        Lasting Perfection Concealer – brilliant product, especially if like me you suffer with the dreaded ‘black bags’!

·        Lasting Colour Lipstick – I got the shade sweet tart, which is very pretty and girly and I can’t wait to wear it.

And then I got my free gift, which was…drum role…Collection 2000 Supersize Mascara!! I love anything that says it will make my lashes look bigger.

 Ok so that’s everything I got from Boots, I was quite restrained actually ha ha! I’m going to use all these products and then review them and let you guys know what I think of them. If you have used the products mentioned above then let me know what you think of them. Also get to Boots and get some bargains.

Take care. Roschelle xx

Best facial hair removal product (hidden little gem)

Hey Guys!! So for my first beauty related post I wanted to do something a little close to my own heart and that is facial hair removal, be it creams, buffers or waxing (youch!!!)

So if like me you find that you have very noticeable facial hair, your hair growth is fast or it grows back too quickly, then my little gem I found may just work for you. You might have tried so many removal products that you’ve got a little befuddled. So here I am to basically stir you in the right direction because as a facial hair sister, I have literally been there and tested the loot.

First things first DO NOT shave that top lip…put the razor down and back away very quickly!! I made the mistake of shaving when I was a young, feeble child (I was 10 and I got excited…don’t ask) and it left me stubbly and spotty!

I used to pluck my lady-stache in my teen years, then I got older, I got wiser and realised it wasn’t really making an impact and it just bloody hurt!! So for my bushy ladies don’t try this method, you will be there all day and it will be never ending. But for my lighter less serious ladies, this may work for you so full speed (of pain) ahead! Also remember you pluck one and seven come will come to the little buggers funeral!!

Ok now buffers…I don’t want to openly criticise a product or company but I have tried buffers with creams, on their own and with waxing and they just do not work for me! I used a range of products for months and found it left me still hairy, sore and with dry skin, not attractive! So if like me you have sensitive skin you may want to steer clear. But if they work for you fabulous! Let me know what brand your using.

So waxing…yes, I tried it and yes, it hurt…a lot!! I came away hairless indeed but also with a massive red upper lip and looking like Alice Cooper, it was a mistake to wear non-waterproof mascara that day! I have been to salons and done a few home bouts and I find my upper lip is raw and tender for about two days and its very hard to put make-up over or on that area at all, so if you thinking of doing it for a special occasion maybe do it a week in advance, avoid the clown mouth and all that. Also ladies down tense, it hurts more!

Now onto the creams as a product i have tried nearly every high-street brand, so I’m all clued up. I wont openly criticise a name or brand but I will say the result was pretty much the same for all the ones I have used. I found they did give me ok results, but only when I exceeded the time on the box, so I was still left with a red and a stinging top lip, the alternative was to wait for the correct time and be patchy, not good! Some would also leave me with a gone off egg smell on my top lip no matter how many times I scrubbed it, imagine walking round with that smell all day, yum!

But there is one cream that I adore, so without further babbling I would like to say after trying and testing it for nearly a year that the Avon skin so soft facial hair removal cream is the BEST I have ever used. It has a natural moisturiser that leaves your skin soft and not dry. So if you have sensitive skin like me it really is a little gem. It also works in THREE MINUTES!! So there’s no waiting around! I would say for my hairier ladies that I usually leave it on for about five minutes just to be sure. It is also very light and has a nice smell, not gone off eggs ha ha! All you need is a thin layer over the areas to be treated and it gets to work instantly, so it lasts quite a long time too. It doesn’t leave you with a red upper lip and you can put make up on straight away if you wish without any horrible clogging on the area. Also this little beauty works on your eyebrow hair too, I have used it many times for my over growth and couldn’t be happier with the results. It’s an absolute bargain too at only £2.00!! So ladies grab yourself an Avon catalogue or go on to the website and try out my hidden treasure, you wont regret it.

 

Image courtesy of Avon.co.uk

I hope you have found this post to stir you in the right path of facial hair control, and also don’t be ashamed or embarrassed about the fact that you have facial hair we are only human and guess what we used to be apes so imagine trying to control that hair…wow!

If you liked my post be sure to follow me and tell your friends. I have many more planned for the future.

Take care. Roschelle xx