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2
Sep
Treat Mate!
(7 votes, average: 4.57 out of 5)
Loading ...Hopefully if you read my post about our last summer challenge and what I have planned, you will have been sitting all week on the edge of your seat, dying to know what happened to my friends and the treats I set them up with to try out.
Well the wait is over, it is time for the first ever blogisode of Treat Mate is here!
*CATCHY/ANNOYING THEME TUNE*
Hello! And welcome to today’s edition of Treat Mate, the show that pairs some of my lovely friends with some of the generous goodies sent to me by Superdrug loves. In this blogisode we meet my lovely best friend Mairead, her Mum Helen and my amazing flat mate Amy. So let’s jump right in and see how they got on…..
The Treats
Superdrug Coconut body butter
The Mate
Mairead:
A red headed beauty from Glasgow with a passion for Mascara and Rom coms.
First Impressions-Mairead said: “ It was a good size tub, and it looked nice. The consistency looks like it could be a little thick for me thought”
The date: “I really like it despite is being thick it went on really well and made my skin lovely and smooth and wasn’t sticky.”
Will they be seeing each other again? Yes! Over all she loved the smell and texture- yay! Giving this body butter a great over all score of 8 out of 10!
Not bad at all, our first Treat Mate was a success. Not only did Mairead try out the body butter for us but she also used the Superdrug Essentials Face wipes and found them to be a great size and loved the smell and there is a chance she will be seeing them again too!
Now lets find out if our second contestant was as lucky with her products…
The Treats:
Scandalous Gorgeously Rich Moisturising Shampoo and conditioner
The Mate
Helen:
A wizard in the kitchen and an all round superstar Mum.
First Impressions: Helen said “The packaging looks good and looks expensive. Smells like it is from a hair salon but without being too strong.”
The date: “The shampoo was creamy and had a good lather, it felt smooth to use and the conditioner made my hair feel really soft.”
Will they be seeing each other again? Helen told me she was happy with her bundle and is going to carry on going using them but she is not quite ready to commit so is unsure if she will be repurchasing yet, She gave the set a healthy 7 out of 10 so only time will tell they will be together forever ( or even just a little while!)
I am so jealous, the new Scandalous rangeexclusive to Superdrug looks (and smells!) amazing, and I had a quick go of the coconut body butter too and it is definitely a bargain must have, it is 2 for £4 right now! Helen also tried out the Cocoa and Shea Butter Bath Milk and loved it, saying the smell was lovely, it made lots of bubbles and her skin felt really soft afterwards! She gave this bath time treat an amazing 8 out of 10!
Last up on todays installment is Amy, I wanted to find out how she got on trying out a new spot zapping stick
The Treat:
T Zone Instant Action Spot Zapping Stick
The Mate:
Amy:
A super fit, super fun flat mate with a soft spot for a love ballad or two.
First Impresssions: Amy said “I liked the bright packaging, the stick itself is compact and easy to use. I loved the fresh tea smell and the handy roll on application.
The Date: ” Really nice to use, I felt like it refreshed my skin and I could feel it drying out my spots instantly.”
Will they be seeing each other again? Amy said she would totally buy this product again, she felt it helped clear up her skin and didn’t feel to harsh like a lot of other products she had tried! A big thumbs up from her and with the tea tree oil and manuka honey ingredients it is no wonder! Amy gave this spot fighting hero a great 8 out of 10!
I have got to get me one of those sticks, there are a few blighters on my chin that could use a zap! Amy was also good enough to try out the Scandalous Red Alert Heat Protection spray for us. She loved the packaging and thought the spray was nice and light to use. So another win for the Scandalous range.
That is all from Treat Mate towers for today but you wont have to wait long for the next instalment. Get ready to meet the lads in my life as they head on their blind date with some Superdrug goodies.
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2
Sep
2True Lip and Cheek Stain rave review
(6 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...In amongst all the last challenge madness I realised I hadn’t taken the time to share one of my favourite products I depend on Superdrug for. I first dabbled with the 2True range last year, using their nail varnishes and liquid eyeliner which were great. Seeing as the range is 3 for £5 it is amazing value and well worth going to explore. I had to share my bargain secret to a rosy glow, I bought the blush pink and rose lip and cheek tints and I LOVE them. They are total staples in my daily routine now and recommend you try them out, I had wanted to try out a tint for ages with the ever popular Benefit Posie Tint and Benetint being talked about everywhere but sadly being out of my price range.
Excuse my stylishly chipped nails here! So the light pink may look very electric and yes it does go on the skin this bright…
But once you rub it in right along your cheek bones and put a nice dollop of the darker stain on the apples of the cheek-it really does work into a lovely stay all day blush. I have used these every day since I got them and they are incredible value for money, great for beauty in a hurry and have good staying power. I have used the higher end versions of these and the only difference I can tell is in the smell. These 2True ones don’t have a glamorous smell but not a horrible one, I cannot remember the last time someone sniffed my cheeks anyway!
The little glass bottles are portable and handy to carry for any touch ups but I doubt you will need it. They both look lovely on the lips too so you can experiment with that. The bottles have lasted me forever, a little goes a long way making these even better value for money.
I received a new nail varnish from 2True in my final challenge pack which I can’t wait to show you. I totally recommend exploring this range if you haven’t already! I hear the 3 in1 concealer is amazing for covering under eye circles and I am really keen to try out the Matt Powder.
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1
Sep
Finding Superdrug’s future customers, today
(33 votes, average: 4.27 out of 5) Loading ...
Everyone’s heard of Superdrug, right?
It’s certainly been a staple part of my shopping experience since I was in my teens – from Collection 2000 and Exclamation body spray in year 9 to miniature perfumes and Oxy cleanser in year 10.
So here’s the thing, what about the people who are too young to have really heard about Superdrug yet? What if I could get to them, before say, Boots did?
Then I would be creating a loyal breed of consumers, just ready and waiting to shop ’til they dropped…
And so that’s what I decided to do.
RAISING MONEY
Calling on four of the fabbest girls I know – the ‘Fab Four’ – I invited them, and a host of other people, to a Superdrugloves.com Blog Benefit Sale in aid of UNICEF’s Pakistan flood relief fund.
I’ve been trying to think up a way to raise money for Pakistan since the flooding happened and UNICEF’s appeal really struck a chord with me as it looks after children, who often cannot look after themselves. I thought if we could make the even the tiniest difference, then that had to be better than nothing, right?
And now, about the girls – all gorgeous, and all beginners with the concept of make-up, facemasks and other such girly things. And quite rightly so, because they’re all under 12.
However, there’s nothing to say that in applying make-up they have to end up looking like baby beauty queens. I wanted them to explore, have fun, spray things, spritz things, paint things and
enjoy themselves so that when they are finally old enough to think about make-up and beauty stuff seriously, they’ll think of Superdrug.
So, let’s get to it shall we.
THE SALE
Included in the sale were all the fabulous goodies sent to me in my last brown paper package tied up with string, minus the shampoos and conditioners from the Scandalous range because, honestly, I was desperate to try them out myself – a review of which will feature later this week.
Also included in the sale, was a collection of things from Superdrug that I had stored carefully after the initial testing, plus a few little bits and bobs I’d bought for the occasion.
And, just so I could keep track of everything, and also find out a little bit about my consumers, everyone had to fill in a questionnaire relating to Superdrug and the sale.
LONDON COUSIN 1
First up, was London Cousin 1. She’s 10 and on the Superdrug Blog Benefit Questionnaire listed her staple beauty brands as TRESemmé and Pantene. She pounced on the Barry M Emerald Green nail polish, listing her reason for buying it as, ‘I loved the vibrant green – it’s so cool!’
LONDON COUSIN 2
London Cousin 2, who’s 8, has never shopped at Superdrug, and listed Colgate toothpaste as her beauty staple! Teehee! When she’s older I’m going to teach her how brilliant that is for spots as well as teeth, but in the meantime, she was much too interested in the 2True Glitter Mascara, and a face pack…
MINI BLANCO
Then, there was Mini Blanco – she’s 10 and likes Pantene, but soon declared that she’s moving onto bigger and better things with the Superdrug’s new Scandalous range – she pocketed the Intensively Glossy Rescue Treatment because she loved the smell of it and as her hair was always knotty this might solve the problem. She also enthusiastically got to grips with the Barry M Glitter Lashes (available in store), which she thought was, ‘funky and cool’. She then stumbled across a face mask, which for some reason became her foundation! Perhaps the most enthusiastic of my Superdrug Protégés, this was her finished look!
MIDI BLANCO
And the final member of the Fab Four was Midi Blanco. She was a (shhhh) Natural Collection fan, but I soon changed that! Keen to make sure her money was well spent, she tried out five different nail polishes before choosing the Revlon Nail Enamel in Red Hot Tamale because it looked the smoothest. She also chose the Revlon Va Va Violet Super Lustrous Lipstick because, she said, ‘It looked surprisingly good on me!’ So that’s that then – move over Natural Collection, Revlon’s here!
Honestly, my four Superdrug protégés took to the task with more enthusiasm than I could ever have imagined. They backcombed and set their hair in place with Scandalous Flaunt It Firm Hold Hair Spray, they applied face masks and eye shadow and bright red lipsticks with glee, and they discovered the art of applying mascara and nail polish with care so that it didn’t go everywhere – well almost everywhere.
SPREADING THE WORD
And then, they declared, they wanted to take the campaign to the streets. Spread the word about Deafinitely Girly and Superdrug, and show off their new looks.
And so, we did.
Armed with my advertising board, and with Maxi Blanco filming, we hit the main road near the sale venue and what fun the Fab Four had.
‘Shop at Superdrug,’ they told passers-by, grinning with enthusiasm. At one point they actually stopped traffic, which they then used as an opportunity to spread the word even more.
It was amazing. I had succeeded in finding Superdrug’s future customers today, and I had raised a total of £75 for UNICEF!
And, so long as Superdrug has plenty of hair spray, glittery things and nail polish, these four are going to be very happy customers!
Look out Superdrug, they’re on their way…
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*Special thanks go to London Aunt, Mrs Blanco, Riddles of Mind and Danish Pastry for their amazing enthusiasm on the day, too! Mainly Clarins fans, I had them ooohing and aahing at the new Scandalous Haircare range, fighting over GOSH Velvet Touch Foundation Primer, Superdrug Mango & Papaya Body Polish, and Superdrug Cocoa Butter Body Butter, and enthusing about T-Zone’s Instant Action Spot Zapping Stick and Instant Fix 6 Nose Strips, the latter of which, I’m afraid I won the fight for, as I had been wanting to try them for ages! And of course, let’s not forget the wonderful Maxi Blanco who was a brilliant help – she’s 14, and went away with the biggest beauty bag out of everyone. Originally an ‘occasional’ shopper at Superdrug, she’s now a fan of the 2True make-up range, the Scandalous Haircare range and the Vitamin E Illuminating Cream.
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26
Aug
Coming soon to Superdrug Loves…
(12 votes, average: 4.08 out of 5) Loading ...This final challenge is a beauty (pun intended!) I was bowled over by the humongous boxes Superdrugloves sent me, packed full of amazing goodies to review in what ever way I liked.
After getting over the excitement of the best delivery in the world, I spent a night carefully poring over every item and thinking of what way I want to present them to you guys and have fun with it. Now there was no way I could keep all of these amazing products for myself, this challenge was definitely one for sharing, and I think my amazing group of friends deserve to be treated and pampered too, which is how I landed on the idea of……TREAT MATE!
In the late 90’s Davina Mccall used to run around matching people up on Street Mate, sending strangers on dates and seeing if it worked out. So channelling my inner Davina, I have matched my friends up, just this time with products which I think they might like, instead of people. We are going to be looking at their first impressions, their hot product date and whether or not they will be using it again!
So tune in to the blog next week to find out if my friends and their products are a match made in heaven or just a one date wonder!
CONTESTANT NUMBER ONE….COME ON DOWN!
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25
Aug
Bio Oil me up!
(9 votes, average: 4.11 out of 5) Loading ...
I just have to declare to you all who I am in love with.
I am sorry Boyf it is not you I look forward to getting into bed with, it is my face, coated in a nice layer of Bio Oil!I just have to declare to you all who I am in love with. I am sorry Boyf it is not you I look forward to going to bed with, it is my face, coated in a nice layer of bio oil. I honestly think this stuff has turned my face around in the last year, and I am still only half way through my first ever bottle! I have a terrible time with picking, spots, scab, my nails. You name it and I could probably while away the hours picking at it. Sigh, it has plagued me all my life and it came to a head a year ago with a cheeky little white head that appeared under my eye, near the top of my cheek bone. In a particular face picking rampage I decided this white head was for the off, so I picked the poor thing clean out and what a mess it left my face in, leaving a healing scab that no amount of smoke and mirrors ( foundation and concealer!) could cover. So I had to work hard to leave it to heal, which eventually it did, leaving in its wake a big horrible uneven looking scar. I was gutted and so annoyed with myself, here was my permanent reminder of how silly I am at not leaving these blemishes in peace. So after years of hearing about bio oil and what it can do for stretchmarks and scars I decided I had to at least try it out and see if in the long term it could help me. I have never looked back! Honestly this little bottle costing me under a tenner really has changed my face, the scar has faded right now, as have other little scars I had from past picks and I continue to put it on every night as I feel it really evens out my skin tone which has always been a problem for me. I cannot sing its praises enough, I have used it on scars and stretchmarks and with continued and dedicated use it brings cracking results. It will most likely be a staple on my dresser for years to come, looking wisely down upon all the less effective lotions and potions that will get tried out and chucked in its wake. ” target=”_blank”>Bio Oil!
I honestly think this stuff has turned my face around in the last year, and I am still only half way through my first ever bottle! I have a terrible time with picking, spots, scab, my nails. You name it and I could probably while away the hours picking at it. Sigh, it has plagued me all my life and it came to a head a year ago with a cheeky little white head that appeared under my eye, near the top of my cheek bone. In a particular face picking rampage I decided this white head was for the off, so I picked the poor thing clean out and what a mess it left my face in, leaving a healing scab that no amount of smoke and mirrors ( foundation and concealer!) could cover. So I had to work hard to leave it to heal, which eventually it did, leaving in its wake a big horrible uneven looking scar.
I was gutted and so annoyed with myself, here was my permanent reminder of how silly I am at not leaving these blemishes in peace. So after years of hearing about bio oil and what it can do for stretchmarks and scars I decided I had to at least try it out and see if in the long term it could help me.
I have never looked back! Honestly this little bottle costing me under a tenner really has changed my face, the scar has faded right down. As I have other little scars I had from past picks and I continue to put it on every night as I feel it really evens out my skin tone which has always been a problem for me. I cannot sing its praises enough, I have used it on scars and stretchmarks and with continued and dedicated use it brings cracking results.
It will most likely be a staple on my dresser for years to come, looking wisely down upon all the less effective lotions and potions that will get tried out and chucked in its wake.
Just thought I would share this little wonder with any yet to discover its magic, any old scars you need taken away I totally recommend you give this a try!
Bx
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25
Aug
Which Girls Aloud lashes suit you?
(11 votes, average: 2.00 out of 5) Loading ...Fancy fluttering new luscious lashes? Why not try Girls Aloud designed festival lashes.
We may not have much of the summer left but that’s no reason to let your look suffer. Girls Aloud’s funky eyelash sets may be the way to bring some colour to your summer!
Designed for festival wear, the fake eyelashes each have a unique detail which makes them far more exciting than day to day lashes. Plus, they come with a carry pouch to make storing them easy.
Priced at a generous £5, I think they’re a steal!
Which Girls Aloud lashes are for you?
Sarah Harding
Just like Sarah these lashes are bold and loud. With each individual lash having maximum volume and length and that added red design, these lashes can’t help but make a striking statement. Teamed up with red jewellery; the Sarah lashes are the ultimate summer festival buy. Stand out from the crowd this summer with these lashes.
Kimberley Walsh
Kimberley has designed sexy festival lashes. The tips of the long black lashes have a double feather at the corner to elongate the lashes further and create an individual look. These lashes are feminine and flirty, ideal for dazzling the boys. As they are black they can be worn with pretty much any outfit.
Nadine Coyle
The Nadine lashes are colourful and girly. The lashes themselves are simple in design as they have a standard shape to the lash, but they are emphasised with length and volume. The festival inspired difference to these lashes is that they have multi-coloured gems at the top of them, designed to replace the boring black line drawn by eyeliner.
Cheryl Cole
Everyone loves Cheryl Tweedy/Cole (whatever she wants to be called these days) and I’m sure these lashes will be the best seller. The lashes match her vibrant but sophisticated personality. They are volumous and black and have a gold tint at the tip of each individual lash. These eyelashes are ideal for many occasions as they are not too overpowering; due to the glamorous black and gold colour scheme.
Nicola Roberts
These elegant lashes designed by Nicola are beautiful and sparkly. They are black and silver in colour with glitter flecks within them. The lashes are emphasised with a silver butterfly design that creates an attractive look for the summer. Nicola is the Girls Aloud member with the least coverage, but she has designed her lashes to elegantly make you stand out from the crowd.
Don’t miss out on these beautiful lashes. They are limited edition and are only around for the duration of the summer; so get them quick!
I must say, I’m a fan of Nadine’s lashes. I love a bit of colour on my eyes, especially because I have so many black clothes in my wardrobe. These lashes would help my eyes stand out and would help create the ultimate summer look.
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24
Aug
DG’s Beauty Awards 2010
(29 votes, average: 4.14 out of 5) Loading ... 
Welcome to Deafinitely Girly’s first ever Beauty Awards!
When I started on this journey with Superdrug over one year ago, I never imagined I would get to try out so many fantastic products, have so many amazing experiences and meet (cyberly) so many fantastic people.
But now, with a year of trying things under my belt, of going back to products I trialled for a week and trying them again, and of consistent usage of some things, what products have made the cut in DG’s Beauty Awards?
HAIRCARE
Best Shampoo: John Frieda Go Blonder, £4.79 (3 for £10) I loved this shampoo. It made my hair feel glossy and brighter and I had plenty of compliments when using it, too.
Best Conditioner: John Frieda Go Blonder £4.79 (3 for £10) This conditioner was the perfect partner to the shampoo and I like them both so much I have treated myself to the miniature versions so that I can use them even when I am away.
Both Go Blonder products were written about HERE
Best Styling Product: GOSH Salt Of Mine Wet ‘N Dry Saltwater Spray, £4.39, available in store This fab product gives you that beach-babe look without having to set foot in the sea! Great for festival chic, this has been a summer staple of mine, and it’s particularly useful for rescuing me from those bad hair days.
DG’s Special Award: Batiste Dry Shampoo, £2.09 A must after the gym or just for reviving tired hair before a night out. The entire range smells great and my brunette friends love the coloured version, too. I first wrote about it HERE
SKINCARE
Best Facial Moisturiser: L’Oreal Youth Code REJUVENATING ANTI-WRINKLE DAY CREAM, £9.99 First written about HERE, this is now a beauty cupboard staple for me – having used it constantly since Superdrug sent it to me first time around, I love the way it keeps my skin soft but doesn’t clog it and lead to breakouts.
Best Cleanser: L’Oreal Perfect Clean Refreshing Foaming Gel Wash, £3.99 I am actually on my second bottle of this amazing face wash. I was sceptical about the ‘scrublet’ at first, thinking it was a gimmick, but it really does leave your face feeling super clean but without that tight, dryness often associated with face washes. See what I originally thought, HERE!
BODYCARE
Best Moisturiser: Nivea Body Good-Bye Cellulite Smoothing Gel-Cream, £9.99 I will love my legs! That is my daily mantra, and has been since I originally wrote about this cream HERE. Nivea Good-Bye Cellulite makes it much easier for me to do just that!
Best Fake Tan: Sublime Bronze Pro Spray 150ML Light, £10.99 Not a sun worshipper, this saves the day and prevents people from exclaiming, ‘Oooh, well you can’t have been on holiday this summer, can you?’ while eyeing up my English rose complexion!
DG’s Bargain Choice: Into Glamour Impulse fragrance, £1.79 My blast from the past, first reviewed HERE, I keep a can of this in my gym bag and desk drawer for those erm… ‘smell nice’ emergencies!
NAILCARE
Best Nail Polish: 2true range, £1.95 each or 3 for £5 At 3 for £5 what’s not to love. Colour goes on evenly and stays on. A great-value product with professional results. See my original chatter about 2true HERE
Best Nail Polish Remover: Bourjois Gentle Nail Enamel Remover – available in store I got this last year from London Fashion Week – and originally wrote about it HERE. I love this product and have actually just run out, so it’s on my next Superdrug Shopping List. It literally causes nail polish to vanish and doesn’t leave nails chalky white as other brands can.
MAKE-UP
Best Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, £9.99 In a nutshell, this smells great, looks great and gets me lots of compliments! See it in action HERE!
Best Bronzer: Bourjois Bronzing Powder, £6.99 All of the above and ideal of chocolate fans
Best Blusher: Bourjois Pastel Joues Blusher, £6.99 Another winner from Bourjois, this is the perfect finishing touch to the foundation and bronzer.
Best Eye Shadow: Revlon Colorstay 12 Hour Eye Shadow Quad Sultry Smoke, £7.99 This fabulous shadow kit allows the creation of numerous looks and can be blended, shaded, used as a liner or mixed and matched with other Revlon Shades – a truly versatile addition to the make-up bag that was first reviewed HERE!
Best Mascara: L’Oreal’s new Volume Million Lashes, £10.99 Honestly, when I first wrote about this mascara, HERE, I was not overly impressed. But, it’s living proof that first impressions should not always be the only ones. Having gone back to this, it’s now my favourite mascara of the moment.
Best Lipgloss/stick: L’Oreal Glam Shine in Sheer Cassis, £6.99 OK, so I will never look like Cheryl Cole, but I can try with this non-sticky yummy purse-sized gloss! See it on me, HERE!
DG’s Special Award: 2True Make-up range – for brilliant choice and up-to-date trends at budget-friendly prices. Love it all! Want it all! Have possibly bought it all!
Best External Brand at Superdrug: L’Oreal Throughout my time at Superdrug, new L’Oreal products have continued to impress me. I’m excited to see what’s next for this company…
And that’s it for my yearly review! It’s been an amazing journey so far… thank you Superdrug.
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23
Aug
Pure and Perfect Haircare by Andrew Collinge
(13 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ...
So I came home from work the other day to find yet another lovely delivery waiting for me! A nice shiny silver package with an Andrew Collinge address sticker on… exciting!
The first thing I noticed when I opened the package was that I could already smell the products before I’d even opened the bottle… and anyone who has read previous posts of mine knows a lovely smell in a product goes a long way with me! I’ve tried out both of the ranges I got so I can give you as good a review as I can.
Andrew Collinge PURITY Smooth Therapy Shampoo
‘An exotic blend of soothing Echinacea, naturally cleansing Manele and nuturing herbal extracts.’ I loved this shampoo! It had a really natural smell to it, it’s quite hard to describe, but unlike any other shampoo I have used in recent years. I liked the fact it wasn’t a stereotypical smell… not fruity, or even like a typical salon product, but had its own nice distinct smell that you could smell for ages after you’d washed it…even the next day! The shampoo lathered well too.
[Echinacea - a flower from the Daisy family, often used in herbal medicines. Manele - a natural cleanser.]
Andrew Collinge PURITY Smooth Therapy Conditioner
‘A fusion of nourishing peach nectar and replenishing Bringjai extract.’ I’ve mentioned in a previous post that I love Aussie products as they smell of peach, so I was excited to see this had peach extract in! It smelt really nice, however I think I would of preferred if the conditioner matched the shampoo smell to double the strength of the distinct scent. I definitely noticed that my hair was smoother the next day and I kept stroking it, my hair also felt slightly lighter and bouncier than usual! It also looked shiny as well… I was really impressed with the Smooth range, especially as my hair is in quite a bad condition at the moment as I really need to get my split ends cut at the hairdresser!
[Peach nectar - A sugar rich liquid found in flowers, which has a strong scent and is a great source of nutrients. Bringraj extract - Used as a tonic for hair care, it can help hair loss and premature greying, as well as give a calming effect.]
Andrew Collinge PURITY Colour Therapy Shampoo
‘A special blend of nourishing Blue Lotus Root and vitamin rich Perilla Seed Oil.’ If I’m completely honest I wasn’t as impressed with the Colour Therapy range. The Colour Therapy has more of a fruity smell than the smooth shampoo, I still really loved the strong smell but it didn’t stand out as much as I’ve smelt similar poducts before. I also found that this shampoo didn’t lather as well as the first.
[Blue Lotus Root - Is rich in Vitamin's B and C. Perilla Seed - Is part of the 'Mint' family, has a strong fragrance and is known for it's balancing properties - in providing vitamins and feeling of wellbeing.]
Andrew Collinge PURITY Colour Therapy Conditioner
‘A fusion of nourishing Blue Lotus Root, replenishing vitamins and UV protector.’ The smell of this conditioner matched it’s shampoo which I liked, unlike the Smooth range where the shampoo and conditioner smell differenciate. However I didn’t find that this conditioner really made much difference to the colour in my hair compared to products I’ve used in the past. It felt smooth, but also was quite hard to brush through once I had towel dried my hair, which is why I was much more impressed by the Smooth range.
I would be really interested in trying an Intensive Conditioner if they ever launched one as I like conditioners of quite a thick consistency. These conditioners weren’t particularly thick but this could be because a more Intensive style Conditioner could be introduced later on perhaps?!
I really liked the packaging of these products, I felt that the colours would look good in any bathroom. The choice of cream and light green colours and the little leafy pattern in the corner definitely gave a nature-like feel which works really well as the products are being marketed around the fact that they are ‘pure’ and use natural ingredients.
All the products are £4.99 which I think is a really reasonable price, especially as they are created by a well known hairdresser and use natural ingredients. There is also a Volume Therapy, and Hydra Therapy range as well. I would definitely recommend trying them out!
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17
Aug
Warrington Store Visit – discovering Superdrug’s hidden gems.
(19 votes, average: 3.37 out of 5) Loading ...Today I went to visit my lovely local Superdrug store which is in the Golden Square Mall, Warrington.
My aim for today was to go round the store and pick out some items which are almost hidden gems of Superdrug, and introducing them to you! I was kindly given £20 to spend on some products and review them later on, which I’ll be doing in my follow-up post.
Hey it’s me! With Dal, Deafinitely Girly and Phoebe in Superdrug’s “Little Book of Summer”. Still loving being in an insider second time around.
So firstly, I introduced myself to the Duty Manager Lynette. She took me on a mini tour telling me of the offers on at the moment. One offer that caught my eye was that the whole range of MUA (Make up Academy) was £1! Yes £1!!! So I spent a good 10 minutes ogling and deciding what to buy. Lynette was singings it praises, telling me how amazing the nail varnishes were and she was right – perfect colour range. These are proving very popular at the moment with Superdrug customers!
Lynette
The MUA range is heavily promoted on the Superdrug site. There’s eye glitter, mascara, lipstick, eye shadows, eye dust, bronzers, blushers, nail varnishes, lipgloss and eyeliner in their range, which is a pretty good range I have to admit. And as everything is only one hundred english pennies I think you can afford to buy a whole new array of goodies to keep looking good! Definite gem #1. Gems which I just had to spend my voucher on!
My favourites out of the nail varnish range.
Another range which I was particularly impressed with is BeautyUK. Their pastel and neon colours are so on trend right now. Totally loving the light beige and mint green!
They also do beautiful make up palettes which stood out to me – love their paint palette style packaging and complimenting colours.
Moving on from make up, the main thing I was after today was Dry Shampoo for my new brown barnet! I only discovered recently that a Brunette range is now available which I was ecstatic about; I found the normal version very difficult to rub into dark hair and left it looking quite patchy and grey – not a good look! I can safely say the Brunette version is brilliant and keeps my hair looking fresh between washes – exactly what it says on the tin! However at £2.99 its a step up price-wise from Batistes normal range. Hopefully it’ll fall in price when its been on the market for a couple of months, my poor student self can only hope!
I’d always been surprised how I never saw other brands bringing out their own dry shampoo – but I was proved wrong! Lynette showed me Superdrug’s new own range – find it in store now!
Another aspect of Superdrug I’ve picked up on lately is their false nails range. Can’t believe how good it is! I have to admit I’d never been a fan of false nails and thought they looked tacky, especially the french manicure style ones. However, I’ve really opened my eyes to them recently and can’t believe how much I’ve been missing out on!
Amazing range
So for another hidden gem, Here is Urban Rebel!
They specialise in gorgeous designs like leopard and lace print to jazz up dull nails! I love how whenever I wear them I catch glimpses of them throughout the day and the novelty never wears off. Their nail glue is brilliant too and whenever I’ve worn them in the past – not once have they fallen off. I’ve bought another design with my £20 gift voucher so stay tuned for a post flaunting them!
So, Superdrug: copious amounts of make up – check. Hair care – check. False nails – check. Jewellery and accessories – CHECK! Okay, so Superdrug wouldn’t usually be your number one choice when it comes to this area. I’ll admit I never even realised they sold them until last year (definitely too busy checking out the make up…). But competing with other stores, I think Superdrug have really stepped up. Their accessories range is something I’d buy now. I’m such a huge jewellery fiend, buying them as much – and if not more than clothes so this is only fueling my habit!
loving the corsages, jewellery ring and heart earrings.
With £20 to spend, I was finding it hard to stick to my budget with all the tempting items on offer. I did go slightly over 5 english pounds but with a festival to attend at the weekend approaching, I needed some basic products to keep looking fresh. But thats for another time – I’ll be back tomorrow with my buys.
Hollie xo
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7
Aug
Summer Insider’s Summer Holiday <3
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I have been in South Korea for over 2 weeks now, but it doesn’t feel like it- it has gone so quickly! My sister and I have stayed in Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan and are now on Jeju Island. We have had an amazing time so far. Please excuse my post if it seems a bit messy- I am under the influence of the Korean drink Soju, as my sister and I decided we wanted to try it tonight…and we had two bottles, one light and one ‘premium.’ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soju
Me and our Soju
Amy trying it...
...and her reaction! I thought it was fine haha.
We have had an amazing time so far. Seoul is brilliant, like a bigger, safer, cleaner version of London, filled to the brim with handsome men and beautiful women! When we were there we did lots of good things, including going to Lotte World, sort of like a Korean Disneyland, visiting palaces and temples and sampling Korean food! While we were in Seoul we took a trip to the Boryeong Mud Festival (I mentioned the detrimental effects of this in my last post) where we bathed in a pool of mud, watched Korean rock bands and then played Korean drinking games on the beach.
Seoul at night.
Eating bimibap!
At Lotte World theme park.
Me and 'Snow White' at Lotte World
Me and Amy at the Boryeong Mud Festival
At the festival's concert- I got filmed and was on the big screen, embarrassing!
Buddha statue in a beautiful Temple in Seoul.
We then moved on to Gyeongju where we stayed in a traditional Korean Hanok, which was a stark constrast to our luxury hotel in Seoul- as we were more or less sleeping on the floor! Still we had lots of fun, visiting royal tumuli graves, watching shows and watching Korean DVD’s in a private cinema booth!
Amy in our lovely but very uncomfortable traditional Hanok room.
A very cute cupcake from a café in Gyeongju
Silla Millennium Park.
We only stayed in Korea’s second biggest city, Busan, for one night, which was a shame because it looked really good, and our motel was brilliant- we even had our own private sauna! Now we are on Jeju Island- somehow in a very posh hotel. Today we lazed around the pool, and had our dinner at the hotel restaurant. Unfortunately asking if something is vegetarian here doesn’t seem to include it not having fish or shellfish in -so we ended up paying lots of money for what was basically a bowl of shellfish! Then we went out for our sojus.
Amy really happy to have a bed again in Busan!
And finally the pool at our hotel on Jeju Island.
Sorry for putting so many pictures…I just think they show my holiday better than I could write about it! We still have almost 2 weeks left in South Korea so I am looking forward to doing more exciting things. We have been enjoying listening to Korean music too…here is a link to one song which we really like…
Hope you are all having a lovely Summer too,
Lots of love from
Rosanna (and Amy) xxx
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6
Aug
£20 in Superdrug got me…
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ALL THIS!
What an amazing challenge. Go and investigate my local Superdrug and spend a free voucher- best fun ever. If you haven’t read my original post on what my Superdrug is like catch up here. I was delighted with my purchases and was excited to share my haul with you!
Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo is something I have read so much about since its launch. I have annoyingly greasy hair which means putting even a sniff of conditioner near it turns it to a chip pan mess. Thankfully Pantene has answered the greasy call of myself and so many others and come up with this incredibly lightweight and ‘virtually weightless’ formula. Silicone in hair products is terrible for creating build up so they have completely minimised it in this product and it really helps. It lathers really well and then rinses incredibly clean without spending ages trying to get it all out, after using it my hair was so light and really had bounce- just like the spokesperson for this range- Ms Cat ‘hair bounce’ Deeley. It was only £1.75 for a huge bottle and it now sits proudly in my shower. I am excited t0 try the rest of the range as I totally recommend this shampoo.
L’Oreal Lash Renewal Serum-Lashes are big right now, Well at least you want them to be and there has been a huge boom in serums designed for twice a day application that apparently conditions and nourishes the lash encouraging advanced growth and repair. The problem however is the price, a lot of these retail from £40- £100+ which I cannot justify no matter how much I crave thicker and longer lashes. Then L’Oreal came along with their far more affordable version,at £10.99and with a voucher burning a hole in my pocket I was keen to try it out. I wont be able to give much thought on it until I have used it for a lot longer but so far I am happy with it. Many people who have used it have said that their eyes were a little stingy after applying and that it really clumped their mascara together but so far I have had neither problem. I actually find it works nicely under my mascara and already it looks as though my lashes look in a little better condition ( although I definitely could be imagining it!) But I am enjoy the routine of putting it on and paying a little more attention and caring for them. I also read that it works well applying a little to the eyebrows which I am giving a try as I could certainly use a little more growth in that area.
I couldn’t resist a couple of little make up pieces as a treat and as I have seen green eyes everywhere right now, I wanted to try the look out. I think it is perfect for summer as it can be bright but still earthy and smoky. The Make Up Academy £1 range from Superdrug is a must explore, some of the eye shadows have incredible pigment so I grabbed these beauties in shade 13 and 14. I was really really impressed with the pigment in the green shade, it has a deep sheen to it and looks amazing on. It was a good formula and nice and blendable, I was really impressed for only a pound. The purple one was not as pigmented, I wanted it to have more shine throughout it as it looks so gorgeous in the pan. It worked well as a liner but I have not tried out a full eye look with it yet. To go with my MUA green I was captivated by this Barry M Dazzle Dust in shade 72 the colour pay off fro even a light tap of a brush on these are incredible and if you haven’t tried their dusts before you simply must check out the amazing range of colours and often great deals on offer. I would always recommend dotting a bit of translucent powder under the eye when applying these so when you are done you can easily sweep away any fallen product. This shade really pops and shines and would look great as a standalone bright eye or blended in with the green MUA colour. Here is my very quick example of how you might wear them, I went for only a tiny dab of the Barry M for a more smoky look but looking forward to playing around with it and creating a brighter colour. I also snapped some swatches of the three colours for you to see just how lovely they are.
I must have been in a Barry M mood because the last of my buys was taking advantage of the two for a fiver on their nail polishes offer. I am a bit of a nail polish fiend and can honestly say I find Barry M polishes one of the best affordable brands out there. I find their colours go on incredibly nicely,you can paint two coats easily and it leaves a great pop of colour. The thing I love the most though is how long it lasts on the nails with little to no chipping or tip wear. I have had the mint green shade on all week and it is pretty much perfect still. I have loads of comments on the colour, it is right up their as one of my favourite shades now. I am looking forward to using the grey one too, both my flatmates have it and it looks so gorgeous on them, I think it is going to be perfect for heading into Autumn or giving edge to a summer outfit.
I am over the moon with all my new goodies. Thanks so much superdrug. I hope I have tempted all of you to go green this weekend 
Have a good one everyone,
Bx
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5
Aug
Inside Superdrug with a Superdrug Insider
(7 votes, average: 2.71 out of 5) Loading ...I went to the Superdrug store local to my office in ‘The City’ area of London and can report that I had a pleasant shopping experience Victor, the store manager was a new addition to the team; working at other stores on the outskirts of London, he told me that this store was much more fashion & beauty based than some, which I thought was perfect for the location. Upon walking in to the store, I noticed that everything was neatly laid out with isles specifically for make up, face care and hair care; this made it easy to find everything. I was impressed to find an assistant on the make up isle who was able to point people in the right direction and advise on products.
Armed with a £20 voucher, it was time to search for some treats. I am loving Revlon at the moment and bought two fab Super Lustrous lip glosses in180 Pink Pop and 170 Coral Reef because they are so pretty on – I really like that they are just glossy without any glitter. I noticed that there were offers on every make up brand and most other products so this helped my voucher go further 
While walking around, I noticed that the music was a load of covers of indie tracks which I thought was slightly odd – they weren’t bad covers but I thought that the originals might be better… although I’m sure that they have a good reason for it. I took advantage of John Frieda’s 2 for £7 offer and bought some heat protector (it’s really important for bleached hair like mine!) and shampoo. Before going to the till, Victor checked that I had everything that I needed and asked if I had had a good experience at the store – I told him that I had. I made my way to the till where I was met by another nice assistant who put my goods through and I explained what I was doing there and about Superdrugloves. She hadn’t heard of it but she has now…
So, all in all it was a good shopping trip and thanks Superdrug for the treat (as usual)!
Until next time….
Amy x
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5
Aug
Undercover insider!
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The Mission- Treat Myself:
Go to my local Superdrug, spend a generous £20 voucher, speak to the team there and share my thoughts on the experience with you guys. Mission accepted in a heartbeat, £20 voucher- YES PLEASE!
My Mission – Undercover Insider:
Over the past 10 years I have worked in retail on and off and am no stranger to being mystery shopped so I thought the best way to explore my local Superdrug was to go undercover! I have never had a bad customer experience in any of the stores so I had high hopes for staff at Glasgow’s Argyle Street branch. I was not disappointed- the shop looked lovely and was well laid out, the staff were all really friendly and knowledgeable and the atmosphere was great.
But before I give you the full results from my sneaky mission I wanted to give everyone the chance to see what I was seeing so I put a little tour together, click here to explore my Superdrug!
I wanted to go in and have a look at all the things that I think make up a great customer experience so I decided to ask a staff member an everyday question that I or anyone would ask when in store and requiring help. As I dye my hair regularly I thought I would ask for help in the semi permanent hair dye section, what brands are most popular and for any recommendations on products to go for. Armed with my question, my camera and a notepad this is what I found:
The Shop
First Appreance: Busy but not overwhelming, clean, smelled nice and fresh ( a rush of the new Avril Lavigne perfume I was later told.)
Atmosphere: upbeat and fun, the Superdrug Radio station was playing up to date and catchy tunes that I knew. I heard more than one other person humming along!
Layout: Loads of space to move around, clear and well thought out with well marked aisles, bright and fun.
Product Range: HUGE- all my favourites especially in make up with the amazing superdrug MUA £ 1 range, Sleek, Barry M, Bourjois,a huge Gosh counter, Maybelline, Bloom, Rimmel, L’Oreal, 2True and so many more.
Prices: Really big and bold, matching black and pink labels, best of all they were low- great offers on so many different products.
Staff
Uniform: Wearing all black with a nice clear name badge. It was great to see staff still keeping individual style with their hair, make up and accessories while still staying clearly marked out and smart.
Service: Fab! The first girl I asked my question to was Stephanie who was working on the fragrance till. She was really friendly and went to the hair dye aisle with me and told where all the semi permanent ones were, she then explained that she doesn’t use them herself but some of the other staff do so went to get another assistant for me who could help answer my questions. It was the assistant Manager Katriona who arrived to help and like Stephanie she was really friendly, her knowledge of the products sold was outstanding, and she could tell me about the most popular brands, the no ammonia features in one range, the good deal in another and importantly how long each range would last in weeks/rinses in my hair. A really amazing service, she was happy to help wherever she could and I left feeling totally satisfied with what would have been my choice based on the help from her and Stephanie. While I was shopping I was also approached my Shona who filled me in on Superdrugs own range of fake tan, which she had on an looked amazing, it was flying off the shelves and it is definately next on my list of things to try! I liked that they were getting the word out about their own brand of products which are just as good as the more expensive ones but at a much lower price.
Katriona and Stephanie:Shona with her happy tan customers!
Tills
Service: Quick, efficient and helpful. Being asked if I needed stamps or phone top ups is a good touch, I also liked that i was asked if I needed a bag as so often you can fit the little purchases into another bag you are carrying but your goods are instantly put in a bag anyway , what a waste!
Layout: The range of products on offer to you to add to your basket from queuing to right next to you while paying are well thought out and really handy for when you forget the little things. Lip balm, paracetmol, chewing gum to mini deodorants are just excellent finishing touches to the Superdrug experience.
Mission Completed!
After my little sneak around, I went back in to let the team know I was writing for Superdrugloves and that they had been really great. I got a chance to speak to Katriona more about her experiences of working in Glasgow’s biggest Superdrug. She told me the shop was re fitted 2 years ago to the contemporary and sleek design and layout it is now, and since then has gone from strength to strength. After spending 5 years with the company she was really passionate about the brand and about delivering a great service which was refreshing to hear. I asked her why she liked working for Superdrug and she explained it was because she gets excited for all the new launches they have and how the company as a whole is going forward. She even let me in on a little secret about an exciting upcoming change to some stores which will bring an even wider range of certain products so you will have to keep your eyes peeled and see if your local store is one of the special ones!
I asked Katriona if she was in my shoes and had £20 to spend what would she buy, this gave her the chance to further show off impressive knowledge of the deals in store as she would have gone for her fave Andrew Collinge shampoo which at the time was on a BOGOF offer, a Maybelline Falsies Mascara that she loves and a top up of the essential deodorant and other day to day things. I was really impressed over all with how welcoming everyone was having me in store, the staff took the time out to chat to me where possible and even filled me in about what they love about summer: Zante, Sunglasses and cocktails being some of the top answers! They even helped me work out what to spend my voucher on, a sales assistant called Lindsay had me almost tempted by her favourite: the Harijuku perfume in love but in the end I went for the new Pantene Aqua Light shampoo, Barry M nail polishes in shades 304 Mint green and 293. The much talked about L’Oreal Renewal Lash Serum, Make Up Academy eyeshadows in shades 13 and 14 and a stunning Barry M dazzle dust in 72.
Keep your eyes on Superdrugloves for a mini review of all my new goodies. Thank you so much to Superdrug for the experience and thanks to everyone at the Argyle Street store for making it such a good one!
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30
Jul
Toy Story 3 Is For The Adults
(11 votes, average: 2.73 out of 5) Loading ...I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am a Toy Story fanatic. Loved the first one, those fifteen years ago, in my naive 5 year old self (can you believe it was fifteen years ago?!). I won tickets to a premier in glitzy.. Bradford for Toy Story 2 & got a free keyring of the cute aliens, which is still in my possession.
Then the news came, Toy Story 3 was becoming a reality. I remember seeing a mock up of the film poster on Tumblr & couldn’t contain my excitement (I also recently saw one for Monsters Inc 2 – hoping that is fake as it should be left where it is).
I saw it last week, and it is AMAZING! Even better than I could have expected. I just think the script is so witty and the majority of it will probably go over childrens’ heads. Their was a little boy (about 7) two rows in front with a Woody doll sat on the arm rest, it was the cutest thing, but I was a bit jealous I didn’t have one for myself.
The ‘premiere’ seats were filled up with 15-20 year olds, and after a group being created on Facebook – ‘Move out of the way children I’ve been waiting 11 years to see Toy Story 3′ – I think we know who the real target audience are!
So, with all that in mind, I really wanted to get into the swing of things! Using my beauty know how I put this masterpiece together;
Now, I know it isn’t up to some of the amazing standards of nail art that I’ve seen out there. But I, personally, am pretty proud of it! It would have worked better with a different shade of green, but that is just about the only colour missing from my nail varnish collection!
If you want more details of what I did, then you can go over to my blog, but it’s pretty basic! Just use an orange stick for precision!
This is how I showed my pride at the Toy Story 3 showing. Whether you have seen the other two or not (which you really should!) then the third is still going to be great, there are some references to the previous two, but nothing that is going to keep you of the loop of the storyline.
It gets a little emotional at the end, I kept it to a lump in my throat and my eyes welling up, but the tears didn’t overflow!
Although a fourth installment would most likely enjoyed, I’m hoping this is the end of the Toy Story saga, it ended beautifully, which is how it should remain.
I’m sure there are still great things to come from Pixar in the future.
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30
Jul
‘The customer is at the heart of everything we do.’
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Armed with my digi cam, a piece of paper full of questions, and a £20 gift voucher I was generously given by Superdrug to spend on what I like, I went into my local store (Sutton) on Thursday to review my shopping experience!
The manager I asked for wasn’t in the store that day, however I got to speak to the customer service manager Dwight Adams instead. This actually worked out better as he works in various different branches so really knew about the Superdrug shopping experience. He was also my age so he was easy to chat to!
Customer service manager Dwight with another member of staff, Karen.
After heading out to the back through coded doors where the offices and CCTV were (ooh er), I asked Dwight my questions.
Firstly, what are the best selling cosmetic brands in Superdrug?
“GOSH cosmetics, which are exclusive to Superdrug, always flys off our shelves! People seem to love it. Barry M nail varnishes are always really popular, as soon as we put them on the shelf they’re gone again!
We have a 2 for £5 deal on the varnishes at the moment as well. [Note in the picture how many empty spaces there already are in the display!] Brands such as Max Factor, Maybelline and Loreal sell really well here too. The branch I work in more often, in Ashford, is more rural so slightly cheaper products such as Collection 2000 are really popular.”
What sort of experience do you aim to give Superdrug customers?
“We aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do. That’s what I tell staff to do. We like to greet customers with a smile… everything is customer focused. 12-4 is our busiest period at the moment so we make sure there are enough staff to cater to the customer’s needs.”
What does it mean to you to be a Superdrug manager?
“I’m really proud as I started off in head office and now I work in stores, and I’m only 21. I like being able to manage and develop people and I enjoy the challenge of trying to win targets against other local stores. I like making the customers happy and try to do new things to surprise them and enhance their shopping experience such as have people welcome them in at the door.”
How many other staff do you have in this branch and what roles do they play?
“We have 20 staff overall. We have sales assistants who are there to help customers, till supervisors who make sure there aren’t queues and sell items, team leaders who keep everything in check, pharmacy managers who are qualified to provide medication and then managers and assistant managers.”
Lastly, how do you see Superdrug progressing in the future?
“I believe Superdrug has a bold future. We’re doing very well and are a great success. In the past Superdrug was more like Woolworths, you would go in to buy the essentials such as shampoo and soap. Nowadays it’s much more about fashion, we focus on cosmetics, trends and brands. People that shop here are more fashion conscious, and we’re now ‘Britain’s most fashion conscious health and beauty retailer’.”
After chatting to Dwight and taking photos, I had a wander round deciding what to spend my giftcard on! I ended up in the haircare aisle, which has so many neat and lined up goodies I could spend hours there.
I ended up buying 2 Aussie products as they are currently on a 2 for £6 promotion, and I’ve run out of my Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner. I usually buy the one for colour treated hair but thought I’d push the boat out and buy the reconstructor one instead haha! All their products have seed oil in which makes your hair smell absolutely amazing and peachy and feel lovely. The conditioner is really thick so you only need to use a little at a time too.
I haven’t used the Miracle Hair Insurance Spray before, but will give people an update once I have! Once I’d chosen these, I still had £14 left on the giftcard so made my way to the make up aisle. Bright coloured lipsticks and nail varnishes were screaming out at me, but I don’t really need them so I decided to be sensible and buy things I do need!
I was looking for a good under eye concealer, so ended up choosing a Revlon Color Stay one. I only bought these yesterday so haven’t had the chance to try it out yet but it looks a bit tricky to use (or maybe I’m just stupid?!). I haven’t quite figured out how to get the actual concealer out yet, but the soft spongey top makes it look like it would be nice and smooth to put on.
I also bought a new face powder, and chose Rimmel’s Renew and Lift Brightening Powder with Minerals. I thought I’d give it a go and see if it did brighten my face and whether mineral powders are better than a general powder. I will let you know! Even though I’m always impressed with Superdrug stores anyway as they always seem clean and well presented, talking to Dwight made me realise the staff really are passionate about giving customers a good experience.
The way they focus on fashion as well as beauty, and the fact they always have great deals is why I’ll always shop there!
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22
Jul
Easy as 1, 2, 3..
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After receiving our generous make-up goodies, our challenge was to create an inspiring make-up look using the products we were given. We were really spoilt for choice considering how much they sent us to play with!
So for the first part of the challenge I decided to take inspiration from the UK’s most iconic woman of the 21st century! Who other than the gorgeous Cheryl Cole, oops I mean Tweedy!
Looking as gorgeous as ever, I decided to take inspiration from this subtle bronzed goddess look by using some of the products I was sent. I decided to create this look using Bourjois products. The reason I chose Bourjois is because I’ve never really bought anything from this brand and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to try it out.
Turns out there’s a lot of things I liked! So are you ready to see how I tried to achieve Cheryl’s bronzed look in 3 easy steps?…
Step 1
First of all I thoroughly cleaned my face and applied moisturiser. I waited 2-3 minutes for the moisturiser to soak in then started to apply the foundation.
Bearing in mind I haven’t used Bourjois products before, I didn’t know what to expect out of any of these products. However, I was really surprised how lovely this foundation was. It also turned out to be a perfect match for my skin tone – Superdrug must be psychic! The foundation went on really nice and even and it felt light on my skin, – it actually gave a perfect coverage for me, but still looked natural. Also, I couldn’t help but notice how smooth my skin felt whilst wearing this foundation!
Big thumbs up from me
Step 2
The next step was to make myself look somewhat like a “bronzedgoddess” – as opposed to the milk bottle white shade I was previous to this!
Now when I first looked at this bronzer I thought it looked quite orange – even when I swatched it on my hand it looked far too dark for someone as pale as me. But when used sparingly all over your face it actually looks quite nice and gives you a natural all over colour.
I then applied the rosy coloured blush to the apples of my cheeks. Again, when I first saw this product I thought it was going to be far too bright and make me look like Aunt Sally! However, it looked really subtle and added a pop of colour to my cheeks.
Step 3
To achieve the same effect of Cheryl’s striking eyes I used the Bourjois “felt tip” liner in black. This helped create a much more dramatic look, as the rest of the make-up was left quite simple. I then added a few coats of Bourjois mascara and the look was complete!
I hope you found this tutorial helpful, I tried to make it as easy to follow as possible!
Why don’t you try this look out for yourself using similar products? Comment below if you decide to try it and let me know how it goes!
Now I thought I would spend the rest of this blog giving mini reviews on my favourite products that were sent to me.
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation – I’ve only used this foundation once, while creating this tutorial, but on first impressions I was really impressed. Before giving this a full review I think I’m going to try it out over the next week so I know how long it lasts for on your skin, what it’s like during the day, etc. I’ve got high hopes for this product so fingers crossed I’m not disappointed!
Rimmel Natural Bronzer - I really liked this bronzer as it wasn’t too dark and as it said in the title, it was very natural. It didn’t have any shimmer in it, which I personally prefer, so that was a bonus for me.This has now turned in to my everyday bronzer and I love that it’s so affordable but great quality.
Rimmel 1-2-3 Looks Mascara – This product really baffles me, the more I try and understand how it works the more it just confuses me! However, it is a great product and makes your lashes look a lot longer and thicker – it definitely does what it says on the packaging, try it for yourself and also try figure out how it works (for my sake! ha ha)
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan Medium Matte – I love this product, it’s great for if you’re in a rush to go somewhere and you want a natural glowing tan! It’s an instant tan so if you do happen to have a total tanning nightmare it will just wash straight off, which is always good to know!
Bourjois So Laque Nail Varnish, Brown - I really like this colour nail varnish, it’s usually the sort of shade I go for. However, I know it’s not very summery and it may look a bit boring to some people! But I suit these dark brown shades and will definitely be using it when it gets to Autumn. For now I suppose I’ll stick with the bright Summery shades!
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21
Jul
This summer’s guide to make-up
(15 votes, average: 2.73 out of 5) Loading ...I have to say I love a make-up challenge and that’s what I’ve got for this task…
This summer we have seen many fashion trends from the picnic time style to the more extreme underwear as outerwear style made fashionable by music diva Lady Gaga, but how can we compliment our trendy outfits with our make-up.. that can sometimes be tricky.
I think it’s important to be able to buy make-up that can be used for many occasions, day and night. I am going to show you how the same make-up items can be used for that everyday minimal look and then spiced up for a night out on the town.
I will be using products from Rimmel and Bourjois’ latest collections to show the best looks for this summer.
This summer’s trends include:
So above are this summer’s most fashionable looks but if we have these outfits how can we match the high fashion look with a face to match.
Below is the Rimmel collection that I will be using to create a fashionable night and day look to match our trendy summer 2010 outfits.
Rimmel make-up kit
Firstly the base:
Rimmel’s Sunshimmer Instant Tan in Medium Matte… one word NO! I tried it on and I just looked dirty. I know I said tribal but I don’t think there’s any need to take the word back to it’s roots.
It is vitally important to get the right foundation and concealer. I have spotty combination skin so I rely on good coverage that won’t leave my skin dry or oily.
I think Rimmel’s Lasting Long Finish Foundation works a treat, as it provides an even coverage. At a great price (£5.99), this product really will not disappoint, instead it will make troubled skin a thing of the past for a whole 16 hours; so you can concentrate on enjoying summer.
I like to top up with Rimmel’s Hide the Blemish Concealer to hide away my tired under-eyes and spotty complexion. This concealer is a must. If you feel it’s too hot to wear foundation, why not just apply the concealer to even out the skin; instead of having a heavy mask of make-up.
In the Superdrug make-up kit I tested Rimmel’s Natural Bronzer Powder (£5.49). This product is great in creating a summer glow. I have very pale skin so I usually opt for a pink shade of blusher, however the bronzer really makes your cheeks stand out, highlighting the cheekbones. If you are a fan of the WAG look then this bronzer can leave you looking really tangoed, but for the average girl wanting a sunkissed glow; applying this bronzer lightly creates a great look.
If you simply want to head out for a picnic with the girls then you can just add Rimmel’s Stay Glossy Lipgloss (050 Unlimited Gold), which gives the lips a natural colouring that lasts. It can compliment this season’s picnic and nudity look, as it is very casual looking; for everyday wear. If planning to jazz up your look; for example having more colourful eye make-up, then this shade is perfect as it is subtle.
BEAUTY TIP:
It is a beauty no-no to have bright lips and eyes (well, unless your a drag queen), so tone down on one of the two ladies.
To create an everyday look for your eyes, simply apply Rimmel’s123 Look mascara, stage 1. I love how there are 3 stages of wear with this brush. Stage 1 is designed for the day as the brush only collects minimal amounts of the liquid, stage 2 is perfect for going out for a meal or going to the pub as the volume and length of lashes are increased. Finally stage 3 creates a night look as the brush allows for maximum liquid onto the lashes, making them full and striking. Surprisingly the lashes do change throughout the stages which is great for all occasions. The only problem is stage 3 can make the lashes quite clumpy, however I have seen much worse so overall a great buy.
Below is the look created from using all of the above products. This final look is perfect for going shopping, going to work and lazing in the sunshine. It will compliment the picnic and nudity look, making your summer fashion buys look their best.
123 Looks Mascara (001 Black), Natural Bronzer (022 Sun Bronze), Stay Glossy lipgloss (050 Unlimited Gold)
Looking for eye make-up to suit going out for a few drinks or a classy meal?
Rimmel’s Glam’Eyes eye-shadow (200 Spicy Bronze) will capture the latest colour trends and make your new purchases look fabulous. Many bold prints are in fashion this summer so choose a shade that matches your print.
Once in place the application of Rimmel’s Exaggerate Liquid Eye-liner helps the eye become even more striking; a must when trying to create a colourful tribal look. This eyeliner is strong in colour and can be applied very easily. The liner will last on the lid for a long time, so no need to top up.
BEAUTY TIP:
If you want your eye colour to stand out a definer is a great way to draw attention. I have used Rimmel’s Exaggerate Eye Definer in shade 240 Aqua to help make my sparkly blues become even more dazzling. It really transforms the eye, but should only be used with an eye-shadow shade that matches.
Glam'Eyes (200 Spicy Bronze), Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer (240 Aqua), 123 Looks Mascara (001 Black)
If you decide to hit the town for a night out, all that is needed to create a night look is a lengthened amount of eye-liner. As you can see the line changes the look; making the eye much more glamorous, but also adding new dimensions to the eye; angles which are classic in the tribal style.
Glam'Eyes (500 Posh Peacock), Glam'Eyes (200 Spicy Bronze),Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer (240 Aqua), 123 Looks Mascara (001 Black)
Nails cannot be missed in your beauty transformation. Use a colour that compliments the colour of the clothes you are wearing, there’s nothing worse than having a loud nail-varnish colour with a clashing clothing colour. Rimmel have made nail painting easy with their 60 second nailvarnish. It really does dry that quick, making it easy to swap and change colours to suit your fashion buys.
Here are colours which are great this summer. They can be worn for most looks; as bright is in.
So what has Bourjois got in store?
Below are some of the products within Bourjois’ summer collection
Bourjois make-up kit
The Bourjois make-up kit Superdrug provided is more suited to red and floral trends of the summer. I am going to create night and day looks which suit the above trends, to help make your girly summer outfits come alive with a beautiful face to match.
Firstly the base:
I used Bourjois’ Healthy Mix Foundation. What a find! This foundation is great, it smells absolutely beautiful, you can really get the fruity scents that are used to help the skin. The coverage was wonderful and light.
BEAUTY TIP:
Use a foundation brush when applying foundation. Fingers never leave a perfect finish.
Bourjois’ Delice de Poudre (52), which to everyone else is bronzing powder, looked exactly like chocolate and smelt like it too. It went on great, giving a lovely summery glow. The colour was not matte brown which i particularly liked, it was a mixture of brown tones to bring out the pigments within the user’s skin.
If you prefer a lighter look then Bourjois’ Blush (34 Rose D’Or) is more suitable than the bronzer.
BEAUTY TIP:
Look at your wrist. If your veins are green then use brown tones to compliment your skin, if blue then stick to pink tones.
Just an application of mascara can make your eyes come alive, without looking false. Bourjois’ Elastic Mascara (41 Black) is a steal as it separates each individual lash to create a flattering fan effect. There is no clumpiness and coating the lower lashes is simple with the handle to delicately get to hard to reach lashes.
During the day, lipgloss is a better choice than lipstick as it is more subtle and can be worn with pretty much any clothing item and at any occasion. Bourjois’ Effet 3D lip-glosses give a tint to the lips to draw in colours from the wearer’s outfit. The shade 46 Rose Lyric is perfect for the red and floral look, accompanied by the Bourjois blusher. The shade 49 Brun Rose Authentic is ideal for creating the nudity look and is best suited with the use of the Bourjois bronzer.
Bourjois blusher (34 Rose D'or), Effet 3D lipgloss (46 Rose lyric), Healthy Mix Foundation (53 Light Beige), Elastic Mascara (41 Black)
To turn this look into something a little more glam add Bourjois’ Liner Feutre Eyeliner (11 Noir). A line on the lids creates a very sophisticated look which can be lengthened according to taste. The felt-tip applicator is brilliant as it requires minimal effort and precision in creating a flawless line. A slight flick at the corner of the eye dramatises the effect, which is very fashionable with the red look.
Reminiscent of the sexy vamp; apply Bourjois’ 100% Natural Origin Lipstick (07 Framboise exquise). This lipstick gives a moisturised feel to the lips and colours them with a vivid tint that lasts. Wearing a red dress and heels would look fabulous with this sexy make-up.
Celebrities going red:
If you are even more daring apply colour to your eyelids. I have used Bourjois Ombres Stretch Intense Eye-Shadow to create seductive eyes, which looks amazing on a night out.
Remember: Do not apply heavy eye-shadow with a bright lip colour. I use lip-gloss to tint my lips when wearing black eye-shadow.
BEAUTY TIP:
Use two or three colour tones on eyes. The lightest should be applied to the upper lid, over the brow line, the middle tone should be applied to the lid and the darkest towards the end of the lid.
Eyeshadow shade gets darker across the lid, with the lightest shade on the upper lid (shown above)
For your nails why not try Bourjois’ 1 Seconde nailvarnish (13) which is the most perfect nail varnish around. It has a brush which is the right shape and size to paint your nails without error. It dries in 50 seconds and the colour is divine. The pink sparkly colour is ideal when wearing a floral number this summer. If you are looking for a colour which is more refined then Bourjois’ So Laque (29 Dangereusement Rouge) is the one. The deep colour with a red/purple tint would team up perfectly with a red outfit. Red+black= match made in heaven.
I hope you’ve learnt something new; so this summer you are up to date with the dos and dont when it comes to fashion and beauty.
Enjoy,
StephyScribble
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Jul
…Cocktail Nights
(23 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ...After the excitement of doing my Summer Brights look thanks to Rimmel I was keen to play with the amazing range of Bourjouis makeup I was also lucky enough to receive. Laid out all together I was instantly inspired, they made me think of…cocktails! The colours were rich, juicy and glamerous with a hint of sparkle. They reminded me of indulgent cocktail nights, drinking by the beach front in the warm air, big fancy coloured drinks with umbrellas and fruit on the side- Heaven!
So here is a recipe for my summer night look- the Bourjois-Tini!
Ingredients:
1 shot of Healthy Mix Foundation (53 light beige)
2 twists of Blush in 16 Rose Coup De Foudre
1 big splash of Bronzing Powder with glints of Sunshine
4 sweeps of Ombre Stretch Eyeshadow in 07 violet profond
2 dashes of Felt tip eyeliner in 11 Noir
2 coats of Elastic Mascara (41 black)
1 slick of Effet 3D lip gloss in 46 Rose lyric.
10-20 sparkling nails in Shade 13
Instructions:
Take one pump (more if you want a thicker coverage) of the healthy mix foundation. Filled with apricot, melon, apple and ginger this foundation is a fab mix of fruit ingredients providing your skin with radiance, hydration, antioxidants and energy- it sounds like a yummy cocktail in itself! This is one of the best foundations I have tried, I love the coverage and finish it gives the skin. I apply it with my fingertips as it is so easy to distribute easily around the face but a good foundation brush or sponge will give you a gorgeous flawless complexion.
Now take a big and soft face brush and tap it onto this gorgeous bronzing palette,Chocolate shaped with tiny glints of gold sunshine through out, it even smells like a tasty chocolate creamy cocktail. Brush as much bronzer as required around your face highlighting especially where the sun would fall- using light strokes apply it to the temples, down the nose and along the cheeks. Careful not to overload, we are going for sun kissed and not tango-ed! I found the gold speckles in this just the right amount of shimmer to highlight the face without being full on shiny or worse, sweaty!
Grab a blusher blush and tap it onto the blusher, this one is amazing I am in love, it is perfect for a summer look as it is a beautiful coral hue with a touch of pink throughout, just giving the cheeks that summer glow you want. It is very pigmented so you don’t need too much at all on your brush, and then blend lightly onto the apples of your cheeks and along the cheekbones.
For the eyes go all out. Apply it with the brush all over the lid, being careful to blend into the creases. I then wet the brush, and applied the product over the lash line to have it slightly darker there, a sultry smoky summer eye! With this eye shadow you can it wear just as a liner, or all over the lid. I can’t wait to play around with the other colours from the stretch eye shadow Bourjois range, they even have a handy little mirror built in!
Next take the felt tip liner in black and apply to the lash line, taking the pen from the inner of the eyelid right out to a wing at the edge, it might take a bit of practice but this pen design makes it much easier to get it right. Balance your arm on a surface if you need to keep the line steady.
Lash time now, and I am in love with this part of making the cocktail as the Elastic Mascara is amazing! It really did stretch my lashes right out, a couple of coats of this pulling the brush from root to tip will have your eyes flirt ready for a cocktail night out.
To finish, a slick of gorgeous shine lip gloss Rose lyric to the lips, a pretty flower in the hair and a sweep of the beautiful raspberry glitter nail varnish on your fingers and toes as your essential cocktail fruit and you are done.
One beautiful summery Bourjois- Tini for enjoying on a warm cocktail night!
Cheers!
I was surprised by just how well this looked when applied together, it is not a look I have tried out before but I certainly will again, I am a nudist (only when it comes to lip colours!) but having a pop of colour on them just brought it all together, and the nails- I cannot stop staring at how they catch the light. This is not a colour I would never normally pick up but I am so glad I now have it, it was incredibly easy to apply and so far 3 days on, no chipping!
If Bourjois is not a range you usually check out I would definitely get down to Superdrug and see what colours you want to throw in your own Cocktail Night look
Hope you enjoy it as much as I have, keep a look out for the final part of my posts for this challenge, a hair DIY product and some outfit ideas to complete any summer look.
Bx
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21
Jul
Summer Brights…
(19 votes, average: 4.16 out of 5) Loading ...For this unlucky Insider, summer seems to have passed by my corner of the world, instead giving me grey skies and rain. It was all damp and dull in the land of BeautyH2T…..
Before...
UNTIL…. Superhero Superdrug stepped in and sent me the most amazing package in the world. Two bundles of gorgeous make up AND a stunning smart phone, it was too good to be true. The sun may not always be shining for me but now I am sitting pretty with a glam phone and 2 new summer makeup looks. The future is looking bright….
Which is actually the inspiration for part one of my Summer Brights and Cocktail Nights double post- TA DA! The selection of Rimmel make up I received just popped right out the minute I saw it and instantly made me think of bright summer eyes to make you stand out, whatever the weather! I love looking at how other people wear their make up in the summer months, it makes people change their day to day look, daring to go wild with colour, use less foundation to show off a tan, go for bright nails and liners and sometimes nothing at all just letting their face breathe easy in the heat for natural summer beauty.
The day I received my parcel I was looking through one of my favourite magazines for beauty, Look and spotted this amazing picture of Katy Perry. Look at those eyes, attention grabbing and bold- perfect for summer, I had to give this a go with my new Rimmel goodies. Armed with this and more inspiration from the Superdrug summer looks and the handy video by the Rimmel London School of Makeup I came up with my day time look, Summer Brights.
The look is easy, light on the skin and gives a great glow. I took the Medium Matte Sun Shimmer, dabbed a few splodges around my face and found it rubbed in easily and evenly. I was worried this would come out orange on me but was pleasantly surprised, I think for anyone paler than me however it might be a touch mahogany (very popular look where I live actually) on the face. It is also a fab instant tan for on the shoulders, arms and legs.
I then took my face brush and swirled it throught the Natural Bronzer in 22 Sun Bronze, it was great for just the right amount of colour, too much and I would have looked a little muddy but with a light hand swept in the right places( temples, nose, cheeks) and then onto my shoulders it looked really good. In the heat you don’t want a heavy foundation clogging your pores so a dab of a good bronzer and/or a touch of the instant tan is all you need for a daytime healthy looking hint of colour.
Splodge and Swirl
Now if you want to be a ‘California Gurl’ like the lady herself, you need to get those eyes popping…
I took the Exaggerate Eye definer in 240 Aqua Sparkle eye pencil and slicked it across my eyelids, much like you would with a black pencil or liquid eyeliner. It took a couple of strokes to get a good bold colour, but I was impressed with the shine in the pencil and also the added blender tip is very handy for a smudgy sexy beach look, not only that but it is waterproof too so is amazing for wearing on the beach, or even here in the rain Take the pencil right out to the corner of the eye and give it a wing shape for added flirty eye appeal. I then dipped the thin end of the applicator that comes with the Glam’Eyes eye shadow in Posh Peacock and applied that directly on top of the eyeliner to really make it come to life. You can have it as thick or thinly applied as you like covering as much as the lid as you want. I didnt go for the black liner like Ms Perry as I didnt want to distract too much from the gorgeous blue, but you can be as wild as you want with this look, even turn it right into a night time look with a some black liner and the bright pink gloss!
For under the eyes I took the Glam’ Eyes Spicy Bronze eye shadow which I am in love with, It just warms up the skin tones and sparkles in a subtle sexy way. I again took the thin end of the applicator and swept it under each eye a couple of times, It really screams chic summer to me and is so easy to do. If you overdo the under eye just take a damp cotton bud and use it to tidy up any overkill. If you want even more colour then use your blue eye liner on your lower waterline to, it looks so nice next to the bronze. On the lashes I curled them once and then applied the 123 Looks Mascara in black, now I was sceptical about this as I couldn’t understood why anyone would want their lashes not at the best coverage level! So I did just use it on the thickest option and it gave my lashes a nice dark coat and some needed length, it was good for daytime but I don’t think it is quite enough for how I like my lashes to look for a night time. But then I have always been dramatic!
...After
To let the Summer Brights stand out I kept the lips very natural so I finished the look with a coat of the Stay Glossy lip gloss in Unlimited Gold, a great shine to make the lips appear plumper and a hint of summer sparkle and shine while still keeping the focus on the eyes. For the nails I went for what I think is the best bright summer polish I have seen yet, the 60 seconds nail varnish in 409 Coral Crush, I love the Rimmel nail varnishes and this was no exception, they are among the best for easy application and for long last without chipping, I had this one on for 8 days and there was barely even any wear at all, a huge thumbs up from me.
I had so much fun putting this look together, it made me feel like summer was here at last- Thank you Rimmel!
Keep a look out for my Cocktail Nights post coming up shortly, my night time look thanks to Bourjois.
Much Love Everyone,
Bx
PS I could not miss out my hair in amongst all the summer looks, I thought the looks were crying out for sexy tousled beach wave hair so I will pop up a little how to on how it easy it was to achieve soon!
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20
Jul
A Girls Night In
(7 votes, average: 2.57 out of 5) Loading ...Wow, never did I expect to receive so much make up to play with! All of us lucky insiders were sent boxes of Rimmel & Bourjois products to create summer looks. The mega bonus was a Nokia smart phone which keeps me on the “web-side” whenever I need to be, so I can catch up with what’s happening on Superdrugloves.com.
So, I took the opportunity to ‘share the love’ my two pals, Jo & Carly, whilst having a Girls Night In (or as we call it, a “GNI”!). I created a day and night look for each brand and here’s how we got on…
When I think of Rimmel, I think of products that are cheap, bright and fun and this sums up Jo – she’s a party girl and likes to experiment with funky shades in her clothes and make up, she’s not cheap but fun with her is free!
Since there wasn’t any foundation in the kit, I used the Sun Shimmer Instant Tan in medium matte as a base for a fresh summer day look… or so I thought. Although the wash off product is meant for face and body, it did not glide well on the face and looked a tad orange, I’m sad to say, so I won’t be using it on my face in future. I’ve used the same product on my legs previously and I’m happy to report that it works much better. From here I applied the Glam Eyes Spicy Bronze all over the lid, which went on really nicely. I used the Exaggerate Waterproof eye definer in Aqua Sparkle on the lower lash line; it was a bit waxy to apply, even when using the included smudging tool but had a nice glitter to it and a beautiful colour. To finish off the eyes, I used the 3 Looks Adjustable Volume Mascara that gives volume control by twisting round to various points. Sadly, I didn’t find this very user-friendly, thinking I’d broken it after the first twist; it opened in two ways (so I spent a while figuring what the 3rd was) and then when I noticed the twisty mechanism with the 3 points on it that actually was the correct way to use it, I couldn’t see the difference the ‘looks’. Still, it gave a decent coat to the lashes without clumping. Next I used the Stay Glossy in Endless Summer, that looked lovely but felt a bit sticky / tacky. Lastly I swished a bit of the Natural Bronzer over her cheeks to complete the look; the bronzer is mineral based with an spf8 and went on nicely. Unfortunately, the instant tan let the look down due to the lack of coverage to get more of a flawless skin. I would have used an alternative foundation but I wanted to the brand and not mix anything.
For the night time look I swept more Spicy Bronze over her lid and took it just up to the brow bone. Then I used the turquoise eyeliner inside the rim of the lower lid; it’s waterproof so it didn’t go on this area so well. I next used the Glam Eyes Posh Peacock in the socket and upper and lower lashline, the products didn’t blend very well together but do go on nicely on their own. I then used the more intense part of the mascara to finish the eyes; again, it was not as gloopy as it looked and coated the lashes but nothing more than that. I added more bronzing powder, lip gloss and alternated the 60 Seconds nail polishes (825 Sky High and 810 Blue My Mind) to complete the look.
So now on to Bourjois – a French brand that hints at sophistication, glamour and comes in great packaging… Enter Carly. A natural beauty that rocks everything she wears with class; OK, she’s not French but she’s as chic as.
I applied the Healthy Mix foundation, which was a little too light for her skin (No.53 light beige), all over the face which smelt amazing, very fruity! It’s not very moisturising for a drier skin like Carly’s so I would recommend it more for a combination / oily skin as its oil free. Next, I lined the upper lashes with Liner Feutre in Noir and smudged with an eyeliner brush to soften the line for daytime. The shape of this pen-like liner was fantastic and made the line very easy to create. I finished the eyes with Mascara Elastic which is said to make your eyelashes 130% more visible in length; I wouldn’t go that far but I think it helped Carly’s eyelashes to look longer. Only downside is that it is quite difficult to remove, even with an oil based remover. To the lips we used Effet 3D in No. 46 Rose Lyric which again, had a lovely smell. Lastly, I used the Delice de Poudre to blend away the paleness of the foundation… et voila!
For the night time, I enhanced what I’d already done for the day. I went over the upper lash line again with the Liner Feutre to make it more dramatic. I then took the Ombre Stretch eye shadow in 04 Flexi Brown along the same line and blended it with the liner and in to the socket crease. I added more mascara then used the Sweet Kiss Naturel lipstick in 07 Framboise exquise before applying the Effet 3D in No. 49 Brun Rosé authentic. To complete the look I added a flush of Blush Bourjois in 34 Rose D’Or to the apples of her cheeks. The girls and I preferred both of the Bourjois looks as the products seemed of better quality and texture, there really was no contest.
The Bourjois foundation looked like the perfect colour for Jo so I tried day and night l
ooks on her and look at the difference a bit of foundation makes! For the daytime I went for a natural English rose look with lined eyes and pink lips and cheeks. For the evening, I used inspiration from 1930’s and used the eye shadow all over the lid, emphasising the crease. I used the same products as I did on Carly for both the day and the night but I think you’ll agree that they look different on both the girls. The nail varnishes were lovely and very easy to apply – 1 seconde innovation in No 13. and So Laque! In No 29 Dangereusement Rouge. Jo was wearing the first one and said that it was rather difficult to remove!
Hopefully I’ve showed you something different… and thanks again Superdrug!
I’m off on holiday tomorrow to Italy (my boyfriend booked it as a surprise mini break but let it slip that we’re going to the land of fab pasta, wine and coffee but still hasn’t disclosed the actual destination). It’s 11pm and I haven’t packed yet… we’re going in the morning eek! Hence the lack of links in this post…. I’ve not had time to get it all done tonight, sorry 
‘Til next time,
Amy x
P.S. Hollie – mega envious about your trip to Japan… I am desperate to go! Looks like you had loads of fun!
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