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2
Sep
Treat Mate!
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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.
Bx
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1
Sep
Finding Superdrug’s future customers, today
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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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23
Aug
Pure and Perfect Haircare by Andrew Collinge
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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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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
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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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
…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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20
Jul
Summer inspiration with Bourjois and Rimmel
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I decided to do a day look with the Rimmel goodies… this is me before using the goodies (scary)!
I decided to base the look around festivals as bright colour seems to be the key. Anything goes as long as it’s bright! I chose to combine the blue Rimmel eyeshadow in 500 – Posh Peacock and the brown – 200 Spicy Bronze, with some other eyeshadow colours I already had.
I actually got the inspiration from ice cream! The brown Rimmel shadow symbolised chocolate, and then I used a creamy colour (Vanilla) and a baby pink (Strawberry) under my eyebrow arch, and then the Rimmel blue on the lid. This look isn’t really one I would wear often but I liked how the colours used together made them all stand out. The blue colour wasn’t one I would personally use often, but I really liked the bronze.
I felt the 1,2,3 Looks Adjustable Volume Mascara I used really made my eyelashes longer, although I didn’t quite understand the concept of the packaging but I’d definitely use it again anyway! To finish my eyes I used the Waterproof Eye Definer in 240 – Aqua Sparkle underneath to make them stand out more. I have a pencil eyeliner in this exact colour, and I find it really brings out your eye colour especially if you have blue eyes like me. This eyeliner was more of a creamy consistency which made it nicer to put on than the eye pencil I have.
To complete the day look I applied the Natural Bronzer in 022- Sun Bronze on my face, arms and chest to add some extra sparkle. I liked this, although it isn’t the best bronzer I’ve tried.
Lastly I added the Stay Glossy Lip Gloss in 040- Endless Summer to my lips. It was really soft to apply and smelled lovely even though I don’t usually use gloss!
On my nails I used the Rimmel nail varnish in 409- Coral Crush. I loved this colour as it was really summery and I was actually thinking of buying one in this sort of colour before this arrived so I was a happy bunny!
For a night time look I used the Bourjois goodies. I love experimenting with eyeshadow colours and inspiration, so with this one I decided to take the idea of a sunset. I used a yellow eyeshadow I already had under my brow, and a red eyeshadow on my eyelid. I then used the Bourjois 01- Intense Black eyeshadow in the contours to symbolise the night sky (cheesy haha).
To finish off the eyes I used Bourjois’ Mascara Elastic, which had an interesting looking applier! I liked this mascara but I think I prefer the Rimmel one just slightly, although I might change my mind! I’m rubbish with eyeliner so I attempted to use the Bourjois Felt Tip Eyeliner in 11- Noir and felt it didn’t look too bad considering! For those who use eyeliner a lot to do flicks and stuff and are much more talented than me, I reckon this would be ideal and easy to use.
On my face I used the Healthy Mix Foundation in 53- Light Beige. The first thing I noticed was the yummy smell as it has fruit extracts in! The pump made it easy to apply and I liked the coverage although I think the colour might be a little too dark for me in winter, I have a bit of a tan at the moment (only a bit though!) which meant it blended in slightly better.
The bronzer I used was Bourjois’ Bronzing Powder and I adored the packaging plus the bronzer looks like chocolate – yummy! I really liked the smell of this and preferred it to the Rimmel one. The blusher in 16 – Rose Coup De Foudre was in the cutest peach pot with flower decoration – I’m a sucker for nice packaging! The blush looked really cute on and smelt really strongly of perfume!
On my lips I used the Effect 3D Lip Gloss in 49 – Brun Rose Authentic. It made my lips look really shiny and smelt devine! I look forward to using the pink colour I got too (46 – Rose Lyric).
To finish the look I painted my nails using the 1 Seconde Varnish in No.13. I loved the colour of this and the added sparkle. The fan effect brush meant you could paint one nail in one stroke! It was so easy and the colour lasted for days without chipping, would definitely recommend this varnish!
I didn’t dislike any of the products, but the quirkness of the Bourjois packaging and the lovely fragrances has definitely made me a new fan!
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14
Jul
24 Hours With Bourjois
(8 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ...Obviously impressed with the recent goody bag of Bourjois make up, I wanted an opportunity to brag – so took it along to a recent night with a friend, and immediately got to trying out different looks with her.
It was here that I came up with the idea to spend ‘24 Hours With Bourjois‘. I would create a look for the day, seeing how it fared for a day shopping and then bring the look into the night to challenge it with a shift at a nightclub, created soley with the products Superdrug so kindly sent my way.
So of course I started with a blank canvas;
Not the most natural of beauties, but hopefully not too bad! A few blemishes around the chin, as always and I’ll always add extra coverage under my eyes just to brighten them up a little bit.
While I was looking forward to trying the Healthy Mix foundation, I was unsure how it would fair against my blemishes. I’d heard it was quite a light foundation, which left me worried to venture out without concealer.
My initial worries were put to rest when I started applying. I used a flat foundation brush, and only needed a little over one pump to cover my entire face adequately. This was one of my favourite products of the bunch. I loved the pump, much easier than having to pour it out, ending up with too much or spilling it everywhere, and the fruity scent really was enjoyed! I find there is a subtle scent to all of the Bourjois products, but this one I really liked!
The Healthy Mix is a light foundation, as in it doesn’t feel too heavy when it’s applied, but it offers really good coverage and blends easily to a seamless finish. In the future I’d opt for a lighter shade, but it’s definitely going to be added to my list of top products.
To finish of my ‘day face’, I added the blusher (35 Lune D’or), applying it lightly to the apples of my cheeks, a couple of coats of Mascara Elastic, focusing on the upper lashes and a slick of the Effet 3D gloss (46 Rose Lyric) to bring in a bit of colour. The gloss is already a firm favourite of mine, I’ve gone through quite a few of these in my time! I love the brush applicator, and the taste isn’t a hassle to have to live with. I think it has a good colour range among the rest of the shades as well, whether it’s something shimmery or something natural you’re after – Bourjois can provide in the lip gloss department!
The final result?
Bourjois Day Face
I love the glowing affect the blush added to my cheeks, it looked beautiful when it caught the sun. The foundation managed to last a good 4 hours walking around, going through changing rooms and crowded sales racks. I was impressed with how long the lip gloss lasted, but found that it gradually wore off and left me with a lip liner affect, but without eating, I didn’t need to reapply all that frequently.
Next up was the ‘night face’, I was looking forward to trying the Ombre Stretch eyeshadow and loved the proper brush that came with it, instead of a sponge applicator which always goes unused.
I kept on the Healthy Mix foundation, simply touching up where there were blemishes and around my mouth. I then lightly swept the Delice de Poudre (52 Peaux mates) over my face, focussing where the sun would naturally hit, followed by the blusher (35 Lune D’or), only used as highlight along the cheek bones and around the corners of my eyes.
For the eyes, I used the Ombre Stretch eyeshadow (02 maxi blanc) all over the lid, I then used the Delice de Poudre (52 Peaux mates) as an eyeshadow, adding a little bit to contour the eye, with a thin line of the Liner Feutre (11 Noir), slightly winged out along the upper lashes, a little tip – if you store the liner upside down in a pot, it allows the product to flow into the nib, making it easier to apply. Followed by lips, using the Rouge a Levres lipstick (07 Framboise Exquise) topped up with the Effet 3D gloss (46 Rose Lyric).
The results…
Bourjois Night Look
The lipstick was definitely a favourite for this look. I would never have chosen the colour, but I like the raspberry tone it adds to my lips, it wasn’t drying in the slightest and wore off nicely. The packaging was another bonus, it’s a gadget in it’s self, something to entertain me while I apply my lippie!
The majority of foundation was still there when I took it off at the end of my shift, the blush as a highlight looked great, I like to use it for a highlight more than the blush, the pink isn’t overpowering which makes it versatile for anywhere on the face.
So concludes my 24 hour stint with the delights of Bourjois! Keep your eyes peeled for the Rimmel eyes, coming to a blog post near you!
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10
Jul
Generous Goodies!
(3 votes, average: 3.67 out of 5) Loading ...I realise I’m a little late in saying this as people have already written posts thanking Superdrug for their lovely and very generous gifts this week! But thank you, they were a great end to my week! I have written a post with photos of all the goodies on my blog. Hope everyone is having a lovely, hot weekend!
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7
Jul
‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ (blondes vs brunettes)
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Who has more fun?… BLONDES vs BRUNETTES
Firstly I’d like to start with… what happened to redheads?
It did make me chuckle how the redhead category was not even recognised in this challenge. For as long as I’ve ever known, redheads have always been regarded as the ‘other’, the hair colour which would be ridiculed and mocked for no other reason that it being red. It seems times have not changed in this task, once again the laughed upon ‘red’ has bit the dust. Almost as a sub-section of society, the redhead will be not be focused on in this hair challenge, instead blondes and brunettes will battle it out to finally discover who has more fun.
Here are our preconceived ideas on personalities, decided by hair colour.
Blonde: Ditzy, Stupid, Flirtatious
Brunette: Classy, Dull, Reserved
Black: Sultry, Sassy, Mean
Red: Quiet, Geeky, Clever
Bright colours: Extrovert, Attention seeking, Individual
I’m not convinced that these stereotypes are anything like reality; I’ve met many people who don’t conform to the stereotype of their hair colour at all. If we listened to these there’s no way we would be catching Lindsay Lohan being busted for drink-driving and taking drugs or the all powerful Hilary Clinton making it to Secretary of State. I think the key thing to remember here is don’t listen to stereotypes, apart from the part about brunettes being classy 
I don’t know about you but I’ve always been brought up to view everything as equal. I am one of three children, so at no point was one of us ‘better ‘than the other, although I like to think I was the favoured one. I think back to Mum overusing the phrases
‘I love you ALL the same’
‘I treat you ALL equally’
And now I am supposed to tell you whether Brunettes or Blondes are better? I think I’ve got my work cut out for me.
I’m going to find out who really has more fun…blondes or brunettes. Yes, I am putting my upbringing aside and actually going against the rule of ‘all equal’ and making a decision on which hair colour is better. I’m not going to say that this test will be at all accurate as I am a proud brunette and I know which team I’m rooting for, but I’ll promise to do my best and telling it how it is… Deal??
I decided the best way to make a decision was to follow my nearest and dearest, recording who had the most fun. As I thought about who could take part in this challenge I realised I actually have no blonde friends. I’m unsure if I’d purposely gone out of my way in life to shun anyone without brown hair, but this really didn’t help me in my quest to test the better hair colour.
Here we are on a night out, as you can see no blondes in sight
After much thinking I decided I would head out…
I went out in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire to find out who has more fun, not only that… I get a night out on the town
Well Huntingdon at night sees a mixture of hair colours and everyone looked to be having a good time. To me the best way to decide a winner was to ask the boys. There’s no messing around with the lads, I was sure I would get a definite answer.
The Men of Huntingdon Speak:
It was close… but the winner according to the boys are BRUNETTES
So here are a few celebrity brunettes to help justify why brunettes win the fight
Ok so it’s truly impossible to say who has more fun, it was clear to me that all girls like to have fun, hence the song by Cyndi Lauper. The only way to choose a winner was to decide on the most attractive hair colour. And according to the boys of Huntingdon, Brunettes have the edge.
Living proof that brown is not dull, I’m Stephy Scribble
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REVIEW
John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Liquid Shine Shampoo and Conditioner
When I received the package for John Frieda’s new shampoo and conditioner I was really excited. I normally don’t spend lots of money on hair products, I just buy what’s on a BOGOF deal, but today I was to indulge in hair care gold.
My hair type is very dry and coarse as after years of straightening and curling it, the irons have taken its toll. I have a problem with split ends and the general finishing look of my hair. I can’t complain, I have long thick hair, which is great to achieve a good look, but I hoped the new shampoo and conditioner would help to create that shiny finish I’d always wanted.
When I put the shampoo and conditioner on I was conscious of how much to squeeze from the tubes. To my surprise this stuff goes a long way, you do not need a lot ladies so don’t be heavy handed.
The smell was beautifully addictive. It reminded me of the aftercare conditioning treatment when dying your hair. After rubbing it into my hair to form an abundance of foamy lather, I waited a good 1-2 minutes just to make sure it would work to its full potential.
I was happy with the texture of my hair as I washed the shampoo and conditioner out; it felt glossy, unlike when using other cheaper products. All I can say is; I wish it lasted. Once I combed and dried my hair the nice smell remained but the shiny finish like promised; did not.
I think the price is rather steep for the quality I experienced; however with a more regular use I am hopeful that it will have a better effect on my hair.
Here’s to many future washes
ONE WEEK LATER
As if by some miracle, after one week of use my hair looked so much healthier and shiny. I got my hair cut in a sexy shorter style to really emphasise the conditioned hair. I am really pleased with the result; I think my hair just needed a little time to get used to the change in products.
7/10
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6
Jul
The four non blondes
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It was very interesting receiving this weeks challenge…..brunettes versus blondes (who really does have the most fun) as I recently read a survey on the subject. The results were very interesting.
1) Blondes may have more fun - but it comes at a price. Men don’t trust them.
2) A study found that while fair-haired women are considered to be the most adventurous in bed, brunettes are seen as more reliable in a relationship … and more sexy.
3) In a poll of 1,500 men, more than 60 per cent thought dark-haired girls were the most trustworthy and loyal, compared with just 14 per cent of blondes.
4) The result is men feel brunettes make the best wives.
As a brunette, I can definitely say I’ve had my fair share of fun! I can’t remember any rivalry with Blondes, and never ever wished to be blonde. I love my hair, it really is my crown and glory. There are so many stereotypical perceptions of blondes, blonde jokes, lack of intelligence etc, so I thought it was only fair I put this to the test myself, and conduct my own research…in Edinburgh!
four non blondes
Me and my girlfriends, Bal, Sang and Narry all brunettes I hasten to add were on our latest SATC jaunt, all armed with this weeks task…to find out whether men think Blondes or Brunettes have more fun! We also wanted to know their favourite Brunette!
We started off early…and the first chap I cornered was at the security guy at Birmingham Airport. He said definitely brunettes, and his fave was Kim Kardashian (which he said I resembled…creep!)
In Edinburgh we hung out in the Royal Mile, and the first bunch of lads we spoke to, were on a stag weekend. No surprise here…but the consensus was blondes, however they kept saying that they would end up with a brunette, there were some other comments (unfortunately its not printable!)
One thing I certainly noticed, this research was a real ice breaker…I couldn’t believe how many men loved being part of the survey. I wondered, as there was four hot chicks asking the questions…whether that really had any bearings on the end result…?
The results at the end of the night were not surprising…BRUNETTES definitely have MORE fun…well at least the men of Edinburgh seem to think so!
Poll Results:
Brunettes 57%
Blondes 38%
Red Heads 2%
Ginger 1% (erm…)
Bold 1% (why?)
Grey 1% (interesting…gives me hope for 20 years time!)
Top Brunettes in no order were:
Kim Kardashian (someone said I resembled)
Angelina Jolie
Kristin Steward
Cheryl Cole (although someone mentioned they think she looks like a lollipop)
Kelly Brooke
Katy Perry
Lilly Allen
Freido Pinto
Beyonce
Fergie
Megan Fox
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Jun
NYC and L’Oreal product review.
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So I am sitting here in my study staring at the giant mound of makeup which has been sent to me by Superdrug. My first instincts are to rip it all open and smear everything over my face and nails in excitement. Luckily, my common sense kicks in and I decide to take my time with the products and really see which are the winners and losers. Hope you stick around, you may learn some tips along the way!
L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes. I have been a fan of the Telescopic mascara for years so was incredibly excited to try this, yet dubious as to whether it would match my high expectations. It lengthened my lashes with one swoop, de clumped on the second and lifted my lashes to the sky which held all day. Needless to say I was already tempted to throw it in my Holy Grail makeup box. Once I had calmed down I took a good long look at my lashes and came to the conclusion that even though I had beautifully long and lifted lashes, the volume promised on the packet did not show. Feeling deflated I wiped it all off, applied two coats of my favourite lash primer and hey presto, length, volume and lift. Some people are saying that this mascara is a little spidery on your lashes but I say don’t be deterred, you really do only need one or two coats of this for it to work its magic, any more and you will look like a Halloween spider.
Good to throw in your bag
NYC On-Location Professional Accessories kit.
I am a brush snob! Yes, yes I know – I am fully aware of how awful that sounds, but as a freelance makeup artist, my personal professional brush roll and kit are like an extension of my fingers. Therefore this product was always doomed fail in my eyes. I am in no way saying that these brushes are poor quality or not up for the job, in fact they are very soft and I was impressed by the variety and quantity of brushes you get in the kit. In essence this is a travel makeup brush kit which can be thrown into a bag and carried around for application or touch ups. This kit is not for me, but for a first time makeup junkie who is starting to play with brush technique, this will be a good option.
yummy yummy yummy
NYC Colour Wheel: Rose Glow.
Now this was definitely the stand out product for me. The mosaic tiles of cream, brown, rose and pink work together beautifully when swirled with a big fluffy brush. The formulation is lovely and it does not sit too powdery on your skin, or too shimmery. The colour payoff is truly superb and I am love with the natural glow this powder gives to my cheeks and temples when applied with a light hand. Flip over the packet and you will see that it is also oil absorbing. Well that has just got another big tick from me for the summer! I would definitely say this en is worth your pennies.
Now there were many other products included in the package including NYC eyelash curlers which I thought worked well, especially if you heat then slightly using a hair dryer before curling and the two nail varnishes which will look perfect on my toes or on mails in the autumn. However, I can write for hours and I am sure you have got sunbathing to do so I will leave you with a picture of an eye look created using the NYC Metro Quartet in South Street Seaport, which may I say is a fantastic little find.
Natural eye look using NYC eyeshadow, eyeliner and L'Oreal mascara
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Jun
Cosmopolitan’s Travel products and Sue Moxley’s Famous eye shadows review
(5 votes, average: 2.60 out of 5) Loading ...Those lovely people from Superdrug also sent me some other goodies last week, along with the amazing Olay Anti-Wrinkle Classic Deep Wrinkle Treatment I have reviewed separately, so I thought I’d tell you about these products.
Cosmopolitan make a super range of travel cosmetic and beauty accessories, all very nicely packaged. I received the Cosmopolitan Travel Manicure Set, this came packaged in a cute little silver wallet, containing everything you would need for a quick fix manicure or beauty touch up, including scissors, nail clipper, file, cuticle shaper and even tweezers for those unruly brows. A perfect size for popping in your handbag or suitcase when traveling abroad. There was also a Cosmopolitan Travel Brush Set, also in a small silver wallet and containing four very useful little cosmetic brushes, all with very stylish white pearlescent handles, one for blusher, lip brush, eye shadow applicator and eyelash/eyebrow brush. Perfect for traveling and maintaining your make up during the day into evening for that flawless look. I also received some handy Cosmopolitan Perfect Finish Eye Shadow Applicators, just the thing for my last products to review, Sue Moxley’s Famous Shimmer Eye Dust in Matt Black, Mauve Madness and Cobalt.
These loose eye shadows are packaged in neat small, round pots, very easy to use with Cosmopolitan’s eye shadow applicators. I tried the Black Matt first, lightly applying it to my outer eye lid and just under my eyelashes under my eye for a soft smokey look. I then applied the Mauve madness to my eye lid in the middle and a little in the socket going outwards of my eyes, the mauve is almost pink and has a lovely shimmer. With black eye liner and plenty of mascara this look was fab for a glam evening out! It works equally well with the Cobalt, a lovely mid blue instead of the Matt Black for a fun young look. The eye shadow dusts have a lovely soft shimmer, though I found applying the colour lightly looks better and can always be increased with another layer for a more dramatic look. The eye shadow dusts are strong lasting colours that didn’t crease after several hours wear.
Check them out at your local Superdrug store!
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New product review Olay Anti-Wrinkle Classic Deep Wrinkle Treatment
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The lovely people at Superdrug, sent me this new skincare product last week, so I thought I’d give it a week to trial it and tell you my results.
Olay’s new Anti-Wrinkle Classic Deep Wrinkle Treatment cream is nicely packaged in a 30 ml tube, it goes on smoothly and easily absorbs into my skin. I have sensitive skin but have had no problems using this. I’ve never used an anti-wrinkle cream before, although I am 46, I never considered it up to now, but was happy to try it and share my thoughts with you.
I used it around my eyes and a little on my neck every morning and night and I can happily report my skin is softer and the lines around my eyes do look a little less. I am surprised and pleased with the results. I also encouraged my husband to try it around his eyes, and the effect is amazing, the lines he has are not so deep and he’s thrilled! I may have to hide ‘my’ Olay Anti-Wrinkle Classic Deep Wrinkle Treatment cream from him now! 
This is my first ever review and I would definitely recommend this product. It’s reasonably priced at £9.99 and Olay are a very well known and trusted brand, my Mum used Oil of Olay face cream for many years and she had the sofest, peachiest skin in her seventies, finger’s crossed I’ve inherited her genes – with a little help from Olay too ;o)
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Jun
New York Colour nails + L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes = summer loving!
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My names Beautyh2t and I am a beauty a holic and proud! I love all things beauty, health, hair and skin care which is why I go by the name of beauty head- 2 -toe! So you can imagine my excitement when the lovely people over at Superdrug got in touch to say I had gotten to this stage of being a summer insider. Free makeup showing up in the post you say? I almost knocked over the poor postie grabbing it out of his hands!
I pretty much instantly applied a little of everything in the package and went to work like a happy little beauty guinea pig, multi coloured nails and all! But for all you Superdrug lovers I thought It best to calm down, try out all the products for a few days and give you the low down on some of the fab products available online and in store this summer.
NYC is a budget friendly line that I have to admit I have never really spent much time looking at before,often just passing by to look at more expensive brands, however it is certainly one I will be going to look at now. I was lucky enough to receive 5 of their nail varnishes, the 3 on the left here from their ‘In a New York Colour Minute Quick Dry’ range and two from their ‘Long- Wearing’ range and I have to say i was more than impressed! Both sets have a fab long bottle neck which I find means the varnish lasts longer and there is far less waste. The consistency is quite runny which means you can build up the colour to how you want it and you can easily paint the nail in a couple of strokes. I tried out all the colours and it is such a great range for the money, particularly when I found out how amazingly quick drying these really were, they are definitely the easiest applied and best drying nails varnishes I have tried in a long while which equals a happy, manicured me!
In the above shot I am wearing left to right; 139B Plumberry, 247B1 Prince Street, 221B1 Spring Street, 238B1 Moma and on the thumb is the stunning 140B Empire State Blue. I have worn the hot pink one (Moma) now for 4 days and its only now starting to show slight tip wear which is amazing for such a budget brand, I cannot wait to get to my local Superdrug and discover all the other colours!
Handily I was also sent a bottle of ’Sally Hansen Nail Shine Miracle 10 day Top Coat’ that I needed considering I now plan on painting my nails so many different colours in the coming sunny months, I tried it along with the Empire State blue and it performed amazingly. I am going to use it on my toes too as with the tootsies on show all summer they need to look their best and without having to re apply all the time. It is goes on so easily, dried really fast and gave my nails such a good shine- love it!
Now the other half of my package was all about the eyes, someone out there must have read my mind as right now my major beauty crushes are mascara and nails and I was lucky enough to be sent 3brand new mascaras to test out. Look out lashes, prepare to be glammed up!
Left to right I received:
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NYC City Curls- Curling Brush Mascara
- L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes
- NYC Sky Rise- lengthening Mascara
So after running them all through my fingers for an embarrassing amount of time I set about the one my eye was drawn to first, the gleaming gold packaging of the L’oreal Volume Million Lashes-I am like a magpie when it comes to packaging! Currently £7.99 in Superdrug I would say this one is worth the money,the anti clump wiper for the brush ensures the wand coats all the lashes without pulling them together with excess product, a must for beauty on the go in summer time!
This mascara gives the lashes a great fullness and really made my eyes pop and in only one coat, it lasted the whole day and was mess free to apply, all that and it looks good on my dresser- a big thumbs up from me! I then moved on to the other two less expensive Mascaras, not expecting them to live up to the performance of the L’Oreal, but how I was wrong! I have now moved the 2 NYC mascaras right into my daily routine ( yes I will admit I wear 2 mascaras a day- cringe). For the price of these well packaged sleek beauties they are well worth picking up, both the curling and the lengthening ones do the job perfectly, giving a great natural finish that wore so well over the day. Easy to both apply and remove I found these fab and will work well for you if you are looking for a little extra length to open up your peepers or to curl the lashes for that summer flirty look.
Thanks so much Superdrug for the chance to share my thoughts and for fuelling my beauty obsession, and thank you all for reading, if any one else has used any of these products then let us know which ones you love in the comments below. I Love to hear what everyone else is trying out.
Happy summer everyone,
Bx
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May
My box of heaven
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I overslept yesterday and missed the delivery of my Superdrug goodies. I was gutted; I had been looking forward to testing out my new products for days. The only thing I received through my door was a red slip from the Post Office saying I could collect my parcel the next day. All I could do was wait.
I woke up this morning bright and early, I was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning, only my presents weren’t nicely placed in the comfort of my own home, I had to trek it to the Post Office.
I signed for the package and unwrapped it there and then on the corner of the street…I know, I’m very excitable! So, there it was, all nicely wrapped in pink tissue paper, my box of heaven. I was shocked at just how much I had received; I was even more shocked that I had the one thing missing from my makeup bag at the moment… Mascara. Not just any Mascara may I add, this was L’Oreal’s Volume Million Lashes Mascara, the mascara I had been pondering over for the last week after seeing the fabulous Eva Longoria posing with it on my TV screen. Well now it’s mine. Thank you Superdrug you’ve made me one happy girl
Well as soon as I reached home the beauty regime began. Here’s what I discovered ladies…
Cosmopolitan Beauty Expert- Precision Tweezer Trio
I love this little pack. The three tweezers are nicely tucked in a cute cream pouch and come in three different sizes to suit those tricky plucking situations. There is one tweezer with a pointed tip which tackles the more stubborn finer hairs, a tweezer with a straight tip and one with a slanted tip for normal to coarse hairs. Now, I have never used any other tweezer than the average one you can find in any store, nor have I ever felt the need to test out any other type, but this kit has opened my eyes. I found that I could shape my eyebrows far easier than before and I could remove those horrible ingrown hairs which plague my bikini-line. I must say I am a tweezer convert.
8/10
Elite Illuminating Foundation- 02 Neutral
I am one fussy girl when it comes to foundation. I have combination skin, so 
buying the right foundation can be difficult. I usually spend a lot of money on foundation without hesitating as it makes me feel more confident, hiding away my spotty, dry but oily skin. I was unsure what to expect from this particular one, I have never heard of Elite so I had no preconceptions about its quality.
When I put it on I found that it was rather patchy. The makeup did not smooth across my skin evenly, which meant I had to keep adding more to my face, leaving me looking an unusual colour. I wore it for the day but I was not impressed with the level of coverage, I soon could see the imperfections of my skin.
I will not be changing my regular foundation for this one.
5/10
Elite Blush Secret Cheeks- Porcelain
I liked this product. The Blusher is a lovely shade and the brush inside the pallet is a great size to evenly apply blusher to the cheeks. I think that I would buy this product again as the blusher itself is quite large, when usually the amount is a lot smaller. This shade is great for my skin tone, which is, for all those who are unaware of my complexion; quite possibly the closest colour match to one of the Cullens from Twilight. The blusher just adds a touch of rosiness to my cheeks, bringing my face to life.
7/10
Cosmopolitan Beauty Expert- Perfect Finish Retractable Blush Brush
This product is a must have! It is always nice to have a large brush to apply 
blusher or bronzer but they are never suitable to carry around. The portable sized brushes are usually not big enough to provide colour to the cheeks. This brush is perfect as it has the perks of being quite large in size, but can fold away into a stylish white case, ideal for those on the go. This item can easily fit into any bag and create a flawless finish.
8/10
Elite Starlight Eye Shadow- 04 Lolite
I just wish I had clocked on to this eye shadow earlier. Last week was my summer ball and I wore a purple dress accompanied with a purple flower in my hair, this shade would have looked perfect. Never mind, it just gives me an excuse to head out on the tiles for a night in my purple frock yet again, this time with my eyes dazzling to match.
The eye shadow is great for the shimmery glitter undertone and how easy it is to come out on the brush; however the colour is not as bright as I hoped. In the pallet the purple is very vibrant, but when applied to my eyes it only came out lightly. For a subtle look this eye shadow works great, but if you’re looking for a bright colour; Starlight is not the one.
6/10
Elite Intensity Long Lasting Eye Pencil- 01 Mysterious Black
Eyeliner is my most favourite item in my makeup bag; I just love drawing 
flicks on my eyes and the feminine look it creates. I am a hard one to please when it comes to eyeliner, but this one was quite good. I usually use liquid eyeliner for the more striking effect, but I was surprised at how easy this eyeliner went on. The pencil created a line which I was pleased with, however it didn’t come out on my skin as sharp as I would like. I’m not quite convinced that I’ll be swapping my liquid eyeliner for a pencil yet, until that day my little pot of happiness will remain firmly by my side.
6/10
L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes- Noir/Black
Not only is the gold coloured tube luxurious, but the finish is just perfection. Mascara never meets my expectations, either due to clumpiness, lack of volume, or just being too hard to remove, but this one is definitely my top choice. The brush design ensures that clumps are non-existent and the full lash effect is great for fluttering those eyelashes this summer. The volume of the lashes is not as full as I would like; but the length and individual definition of the lashes is definitely maximised.
9/10
The lip gloss challenge
I had three lip glosses in my beauty kit, I tested all three to find the ultimate winner. Here’s what happened:
Elite Repulp! Gloss- 06 Darling Pink
I am a big fan of moisturising lips. I tend to use Vaseline to care for my lips, as glosses and lipsticks tend to dry them out or make them too sticky. No longer will I stand for my hair sticking to my lips after every gust of wind…very unattractive. The Repulp Gloss is great as the consistency is far from sticky; the finish is smooth and moisturising. The colour does not stand out, but for the clear everyday look, darling pink is perfect.
Colour 7/10 Lasting time 7/10 Texture 8/10
Elite SMARTi Gloss- 08 Marshmallow
This gloss does exactly what it says on the tin, my lips remained moisturised and shiny, without having that horrible sticky texture. The Marshmallow shade comes out clear on my lips so is suitable for daytime use, or coating lipstick at night. Although the gloss smells and tastes nice when on my lips, it reminds me of the cheap glosses I use to own as a kid which had a scent that soon became unbearable to keep on my lips. I can taste it as I’m writing this; you definitely need to gargle mouthwash after an application of this stuff.
Colour 5/10 Lasting Time 6/10 Texture 6/10
L’Oreal Glam Shine Reflexion- 180 Sheer Cassis
The colour looks really tacky; it’s a plum tone with purple, pink and gold glitter. If I saw this shade in the shop I would not even try it out, however, now I have it I may aswell try it out. To be honest it was not as bad as I first thought, there’s no way I would wear this shade during the daytime but on a night out it would complement my lips really nicely. I’ve learnt never judge a book by its cover! The brush is a brilliant applicator; it provides an even finish and helps to outline the lip, perfect for avoiding getting gloss on the face. The colour lasted a long time which I’m pleased with; altogether this is a great buy.
Colour 8/10 Lasting Time 8/10 Texture 8/10 WINNER!!!!
I think the three glosses suit different purposes. I would suggest for a daytime look the Elite Repulp Gloss in 06 Darling Pink would be perfect. To add a shiny coat to any lipstick the Elite SMARTi Gloss in 08 Marshmallow would suit anyone of any complexion. The L’Oreal Glam Shine Reflexion in 180 Sheer Cassis would definitely be a good choice for a night out, the colour is vibrant and it stays on for a long time.
Right so there we have it ladies, a low-down of the beauty world’s latest products, some good some bad. I’m now heading for bed, but not before I scrub my newly pampered face clean
StephyScribble
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