Unloved Products | #1

I think we've all at one time or another fallen into the blogger hype. Sometimes you'll find its worth it, and others not so much. The two products I'm going to talk about today aren't terrible products - I just don't find myself reaching for them often for various reasons. But that's not to say what doesn't work for me won't work for you!

So here goes, step up my two most unloved products..

Origins VitaZing Moisturiser

I fell well and truly into the blogger hype for this one! I've had it for just over a year now and I think I've used it maybe 5 or 6 times. I bought this in the hopes that it would give a natural glowy/energised look to my skin. The problem, you ask? It's 'sheer tint release' doesn't quite match up to my milk-bottle white skin. If I was a few shades darker I think I'd probably fall in love with this product like everyone else seems to have done! So a word of warning to you fellow pale girls - this product might not be for you.

YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat

Let me start off by telling you that me and this foundation have a love/hate relationship. I absolutely LOVE it when I first apply it. It gives the most perfect dewy and radiant finish to the skin. It's beautiful! It's a dream to apply and it's really easy to blend. The problem? Give it a few hours and my perfectly radiant finish has turned into a patchy mess. It just doesn't stay put. When I say this I mean it literally slides off my face. I don't have incredibly oily skin so this one just baffles me. Has anyone else had this problem?

What products of yours go unloved?

BBB Edit Beauty Box!

It's arrived! Yipeeeee. I think the post man got a bit of a fright this morning when I tumbled out of the door in all my bed head glory. I couldn't hold in my excitement ha ha.

This, my friends, is the first ever beauty box I have purchased! I love the thought of the whole beauty box idea but committing every month for a bunch of unknown products always made me shy away from it. When I saw that British Beauty Blogger had put together a box of her personal tried & tested favourites I just couldn't resist! There are so many products in there that I can't wait to get my hands on but what really did it for me was Trilogy's Rosehip Face Oil. I've been dying to try it out, and that + tons of other great products.. AND costing only £19.55 (that's postage included).. how could I refuse?

 

Alongside of all the products there were also some pretty wicked discounts included (ranging from a complimentary consultation with illamasqua, to % off discounts at elemis & neom etc). Jane also included a little booklet giving both her own and the brands opinion on each product (which is a lovely little addition don't ya think!).

Sadly, the boxes are no longer available. I think the 500 sold out within about 5 hours? Fear not though! If you weren't one of the lucky ones this time keep your eyes peeled - Jane plans to put together another BBB edit around Christmas time.

Were you one of the lucky ones? What are you most excited to try?

I'm really excited to try benefit's porefessional, lanolips lip balm, and trilogy's rosehip face oil!

A little catch up!

As I haven't been sticking to the once a week 'little things' post *slaps wrists* I thought I'd pop in a little catch up post.

We're having somewhat of a heatwave here in Cumbria so I've been making the most of it and spending a lot of time outdoors sopping up the sun. I may not be able to tan but I can damn sure try (ginger problems)!

 

1. I finally got round to downloading Rob Zombie's new album 'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vender'. If, like me, you're a fan of their stuff this album will not disappoint.

2. I spent today sun bathing and picnic-ing with my good friend, Danielle. I realise I look EXTRA happy in that pic. Must be the sun ;)

3. Pretty good view, no? I'm so lucky to live so close to the lake district. Weather like this always remind me of that.

4. Grafting at the gym!

5. This is a grumpy nephew tired from our very long hike (even though the most of it he spent on his bike being pushed by me!).

6. My idea of heaven - yankee candles galore.

Blast From The Past

We all have those products that we used to love and rave about during our younger years.. but as time goes on they get forgotten about. In my case it's Clean & Clears Dual Action Moisturiser (Oil-free). 

 

I used to LOVE this moisturiser in my first year of University, but as I got more into reading beauty blogs, naturally I branched out a little in the hopes of finding something extraordinary. Yup - I got sucked into the hypes and product raves.

Clean & clear is not a brand that I ever gravitate towards. In fact I tend to stay away from products/brands that are specifically aimed at blemish prone skin for fear that they will be too harsh. 

 

This moisturiser however is a complete gem. It's oil free and fragrance free which means its great for sensitive skin. It leaves a real refreshing feel to my skin after applying it. It's hard to explain, but I'd describe it as sort of menthol-y. Don't get me wrong.. it's not harsh but it does leave that sort of 'tingly' fresh feeling. 

 

This moisturiser isn't a miracle product by any means, but it leaves my skin feeling soft, moisturised and fresh. If you're looking for a decent moisturiser that's way more affordable than some others out there (it currently costs £3.59 at Boots) this might be worth a try.

 

I'm seriously dying to try out Pai's geranium & thistle combination skin cream but for now this will do the job!

Do you have any budget buy recommendations?

Life Lately... #2

This time last week I was swanning around Donnington loving life at Download Festival. I'd never been to a festival before and it was one of the best times ever! Even the rain and the mud didn't bring my spirits down.

Cuddles with a sleepy nephew and a few whiskeys in the sun with my boyfriend (while kicking his ass at poker) have put a smile on my face this week. 

Whats put a smile on your face this week?