Burt's Bees Lip Balm in Mango

 Unlike the original Burt's bees balm which have the minty, tingly feeling to them when they're on your lips this one doesn't at all. It's just a smooth, hydrating, clear lip balm which has a hint of mango to it. 

Personally, I would like the mango to be a bit stronger but if you're someone who doesn't like strong, overpowering scents then you will like this.

This hydrates and softens my lips while lasting for 1-2 hours. 

Available in Boots for £3.69 

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Sophie

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Soap & Glory Smoulder Kohl Waterproof Eyeliner

This is my favourite eyeliner ever. 

Like it's name suggests, the liner really does smoulder and is great for a smokey eye look. 

This lasts all day. I have used it on my water line and it doesn't budge all day. I have also used it on my eye lids to create a cat eye effect and its so easy to apply, glides on like a dream and again doesn't budge.

This pencil is great because it's so soft and easy to apply and it's even waterproof, so you don't have to worry about it smudging. Although, it is really hard to remove with a wipe, so you'll have to use some make-up remover at hand.

The best bit about the eyeliner is the fact it comes with a sharpener on the end! I never seem to have one at hand so having it attached to the actual pencil lid is so handy :)

It has fantastic colour payoff and lasts so long, the texture is soft and smooth and glides on to the skin so easily. I love how heavily pigmented it is. I definitely recommend this product.

I have done a review for the S&G Thick and Fast Mascara which you can read here!

Available from Boots at only £5!

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Sophie

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Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara

I am the type of person who buys a couple of mascaras, pick my favourite and wear it non stop until I find a replacement that I love even more.

This is probably my one of my favourite beauty products and I’d gladly forgo other eye products (like eyeliner, etc.) as long as my mascara was perfectly applied.  Ideally, mascara gives you fuller, longer lashes and a better defined overall eye shape and i find this fits the bill.

I did get it for it’s promise to “grow” my lashes. I have noticed a tiny amount of growth from my originally small eyelashes, but I have been using this mascara for over 6 months, so you would have to be patient with it. 

The brush is massiveee! This is both good and bad.  Good because it’s quick to apply….bad because it can be a bit messy. So I have to be careful to avoid getting little smudges of mascara on my eyelids.

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Sophie

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Olay Essential Moisture Beauty Fluid Nourishing Day Fluid

This product has become my holy grail of moisturisers. For about a fiver, this little gem has been my daily skin saviour. Of course, it's not the absolute best of the best. There are high end products which are going to be ten times better, but like I said, it costs a fiver! Five pounds!

It leaves my skin looking clear and moisturised. It doesn’t clog up my pores and neither does it leave me with dry patches. The formula is light and non-greasy so it leaves no greasy layer on the surface. 

I would say it is suitable for all skin types because even though it is specifically for dry/normal/combination skin, I have oily skin and I love it! 

Personally, I massage it in, in the evening because I prefer not to use a moisturiser before I apply my make-up because I don' t like the way all moisturisers make my foundation feel on my face.

So if you're looking for a new moisturiser, I would highly recommend this!

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Sophie

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Clean & Clear Morning Energy Skin Energising Facial Wash

Clean & Clear claim this face wash is a unique gel cleanser with Vitamin C and Ginseng which wakes you up with a fresh citrus scent while soft bursting beads burst with energy and vitamins, leaving your skin feeling clean, energised and ready to face the day.

The first morning I tried it I was completely amazed! It really does make you feel awake, refreshed and gets you going for the day ahead if you have to get up early and you feel tired this really does help! 

Away from the awakening side, it is really good at cleaning your skin and is great for oily skin which I have. It also gets rid of the dirt quite well but I would use a different face wash at night for makeup and to get rid of any dirt that had built up throughout the day.

The bursting beads burst as you massage it in and feels quite relaxing. However you don't always get a lot of the beads when you pump it out of the bottle. The cleanser itself comes out as a clear gel with a few of the beads mixed in. It foams up really well which means you don't need a lot.

Overall I really like this product and would recommend it to anyone who wants a good cleanser to wake them up in the morning and at the same time clean their face well but again I wouldn't use this at night as it isn't a deep cleaning cleanser.

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Sophie

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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat

It's a fairly simple product. You apply it to freshly painted nails, and it speeds up the drying process. Whilst providing a protect shield against chipping it also adds an extra layer of gloss. 

When I am wearing this, I really have noticed a difference. My nail polish stays put a lot longer (2-3 days) and my manicures do look a lot more shiny, which I love. Although I can't say my nail polish dries a great deal quicker.

For £5.99 this little dude won't break the bank and if you were looking for a new top coat or a product to make you nails look that little bit better, I would happily recommend it. 

Not a very in depth review I know, bit let's face it, if you aren't wearing a topcoat and get frustrated when your nail polish chips on the day you've painted your nails, I would definitely invest in this.

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Sophie

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Maybelline Dream Touch Cream Blush

This is a cream whipped blush that is designed to leave your skin with a soft, natural colour. Its great for giving a soft, natural flush of colour, it also contains a slight shimmer that gives cheeks a lovely sheen and a beautiful dewy finish. 

The packaging is very nice and doesn’t look cheap. The lid is the same colour as the blush which makes it easier to find the colour you desire when you have more than one of these blushes. The glass container in which the product is in is quite deep so and it is also fragrance free.

The consistency is very soft. I applied it with my fingers and you can blend it very well. It kind of feels a bit powdery and not creamy in the sense that it looks greasy or so. When you have applied it, it does’t shine or anything it stays matte. You have to use more coats to get a nice finish as it sets itself into the skin. 

I can definitely recommend you the Maybelline Dream Touch Blush! It has a good pigmentation, it’s easy to apply and has a great consistency. It lasts a long time therefore is great value for money.

Available in Boots and Superdrug from £6.49

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Sophie

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