Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover Review

Removes nail polish but takes so long!

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Okay so I recently received my Superdrug order where there was an offer of 3 for 2 on the Bourjois range and a free product which is this full size nail polish remover. I've always wanted to test out nail polish remover posts but never really found it on the top of my Beautea product wish-list but I'm glad that I received it free and got to try it out. 

Pros:

----NO pros!----

Cons:

1. Flimsy sponge

2. Strong smelling solution

3. Takes a lot of time to remove nail polish 

The main selling point of this product is the easier way of removing nail polish without using cotton wool etc, however the sponge is not attached to the plastic pot so when the product is being used the sponge is moving around so its not removing all the product which takes longer to remove nail polish. 

The marketing approach of the product states that 'the product' removes nail polish in 1 sec per nail however after I tried this technique I found that I still had nail polish visible on the nail. Also I had one coat of nail polish one on both occasions - it will be harder to removed nail polish with this product if you have on more that one coat.  

Another thing that I could not stand with this product was the strong smell which nauseated me! I hate polish removers which smell awful. I've always used the Cutex nail  polish remover 100ml for £1.59 at Superdug (review for Cutex will be up soon). 

I tried this product twice but I wouldn't personally purchase this specific nail polish remover primarily because of the flimsy sponge which does not effectively remove ALL nail polish. 

Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover - £4.00 at Superdrug

Thank you for reading my lovelies and i hope you enjoyed this post. 

Garnier Micellar Water Review

So recently I picked up the much raved about 'Garnier Micellar Water' (400ml) at Superdrug for £4.99. Previously I have used the Nivea cleansing water which did give me breakouts and didn't control the shine on my skin. After seeing EVERY blogger rave about the Garnier Micellar water I thought I'd give it a try too.

My first thoughts of this product were good, the water cleansed my face without stripping the shine and drying up my face and also controlled my breakouts. However, it says on the back on the bottle 'no rubbing', when I remove my eye make up, I dampen the eye for 30-50 seconds but I still have to rub as the Micellar water does not remove all makeup and dirt. After using this I go in with my Body Shop Seaweed cleanser on a cotton pad to pick up anything that the Micellar water left behind.

Overall I do think it's s great product and I would purchase it again purely as it respects the natural oils on your face and prevents breakouts.

If you have this product or recently purchased it, let me know below what you think of it and whether it's helped your skin. 

Thank you reading my lovelies. See you in the next post. X

My fave drugstore lip balms

Due to the season I wanted to do a post for you ladies on my fave drugstore lip care products that stick with me throughout the wintery season. As I use a lot of matte lipsticks during the day, my lips tend to dry up a lot so I use a chapsticks at night to hydrate my lips overnight. 

My holy grail lip care product has definitely got to be the Superdrug 'The Little Soothing Green Lip Tin' - this product is simply amazing! I cannot express how well this product works. The Aloe Vera actively works on dry skin/scaly lips and as its a thicker formula than Vaseline it works at a faster pace and gets the job done straight away. I've been using this products just over a year and only use it on nights were I think my lips need an extra moisture and it works brilliantly. However the first time I used this product I felt as if my lips were burning as it work actively rather than over a couple of days. There's also the strong aloe vera smell which I hated at the start of using the product but I actually love it now as I know the product is doing its job so I would definitely recommend this product to whoever suffers from sore and dry lips constantly. 

Superdrug - 'The Little Soothing Green Lip Tin' (£1.49 OR 3 for £3 on Selected products)

My second lip balm which I use on a daily basis overnight is the Nivea Lip balm in 'Essential Care'. I love using this product when I don't feel that my lips need such an active product such as the Superdrug lip balm as Nivea soothes my lips overnight. I found that after using the other products in this range the 'Essential Care' was the best as its a thin formula which soaks into the skin overnight leaving nothing behind in the morning.

Nivea - 'Essential Care' Lip Balm (£1.10 at Superdrug)

These are the two main lip balms that I currently use from the drugstore. If there are any that you ladies recommend or want me to review do leave a comment below. 

Thank you for reading my lovelies. 

MY MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE

For this post I wanted to share with you ladies my morning and night routine as I only figured out what was good for my skin after testing a LOAD of different products. I change up my routine every few weeks and only use some harsh products on my skin from week to week so my skin isn't prone to damage. 

I use my holy grail scrub, the St Ives apricot scrub which I literally cannot put in to words how much this product has saved my skin! I usually  purchase the 'Naturally Clean - Blemish Fighting' scrub but as Superdrug had a boxing day sale I decided to grab a few others to try out. This scrub is for oily/blemish prone skin which is why I use it, however it is harsh on the skin and as I have dry and sensitive skin I only use this up to three times a week. The micro-exfoliants helps lift away impurities, blackhead and oil that will lead to blemishes - I have been using this scrub nearly over a year and have found that it does work ladies. It does exactly what it says on the product and as everyone has different skin there are many different scrubs to suit the various types of skin. Many reviews I read before coming across this product were from teenagers who all said it helped them from acne and faded some red marks and spots. My skin is very blemish prone and after using this product I can definitely say I have seen a massive difference. 

The different types include:

1. Blemish Fighting for Oily/Blemish Prone Skin
2. Invigorating scrub - All Skin Types
3. Gentle Scrub - Dry/Sensitive Skin
4. Renew and Firm - All Skin Types

   

   St Ives Scrub Range - Image Source: freebies2deal.com 

After using the scrub I go in with my Body Shop Tea Tree Toner lightly over my face to give me clearer looking skin. I also use this product after removing my make-up as it helps in this process and also works to leave the skin shine free, so this product works on oily skin as well all skin types. I put the product onto a cotton wool pad and gently massage it all across my face focusing on the areas where I think I need the product more to help my skin. I only recently started using this product and I can honestly say my skin is looking clearer and more healthier looking day by day. A review for this this will be up on the blog soon.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Toner - Image Source: thebodyshop.co.uk

Alongside this I also use the St Ives Olive scrub which gently moisturises the skin after using the Apricot scrub. After I use this scrub my skin feels softer and moisturised so in a nutshell this product actually works. I also had positive feedback from friends and family who I recommended it to and they said they cannot live without it so definitely check this one out my lovelies. 

To finish off my morning routine I use the Tea Tree Clearing Lotion which gives me perfect wake up call as I apply it, it gives my skin a tingly feeling like its actually working. This is the perfect after cleansing lotion I have ever used, I came across this by accident as it was part of a box set (the tea tree range) which I honestly love. I will also be reviewing the entire range that I have used soon as I haven't used the products long enough to give my opinion. But this I will definitely buy again as I do think it actually does the job.

Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion - Image Source: thebodyshop.co.uk

I will be blogging my night routine soon. I hope you ladies enjoyed this post. Please do comment if there are any reviews you'd like me to do.

Thank you for reading my lovelies.

SOAP AND GLORY GIFT SET BOX REVIEW

So I kind of spoilt myself just before christmas and gave myself a little treat by purchasing this 'AMAZING' gift box of some of my holy grail products which I cannot live without - literally. I purchased this gift box for £30.00 on offer with the contents together worth £60.00 which was a bargain! I picked up this beauty from Boots in the UK but it was also available on the Soap and Glory website and they do ship worldwide. The box consists of 10 full sized products, some of which are best sellers across the Soap and Glory line.

The gift box set includes:
• HAND DREAM™ Super Cream 100ml
• ORANGEASM™ Body Wash 500ml
• BUTTER YOURSELF™ Moisture Lotion 500ml
• HEEL GENIUS™ Foot Cream 125ml
• SUGAR CRUSH™ Body Scrub 300ml
• WHIPPED CLEAN™ Shower Butter 250ml
• THE RIGHTEOUS BUTTER™ Body Butter 300ml
• OFF YOUR FACE™ 3 in 1 Daily Purifying Cloths (25 cloths)
• SEXY MOTHER PUCKER™ Lip Lacquer in Charm Offensive 7ml
• THICK & FAST™ Super Volume Mascara 10ml

Soap & Glory 'The Next Big Thing' Gift Box.

The first product I had to use was the Thick and Fast Mascara which has now become my second favourite to the MAC False Lashes Mascara. The formula is thick and if you have straight and fine eyelashes like me then you need a mascara which gives you both the thickness and the curl. Unfortunately, I still haven't found such a mascara but I did come across a beauty blogger who recommend the Chanel Le Volume mascara which gives thickness like Soap and Glory's Thick and Fast but drops your lashes due to the thickness which is similar to this mascara. I like to finish off my lashes with Thick and Fast and its gives them a boost but remember as the formula is thick, too much application will make your lashes clumpy and unappealing. But overall, I do like this mascara and I will buy it again for its thickness - I will be purchasing the Chanel Le Volume mascara soon too. You can purchase this product at Boots or the Soap and Glory online site for £10.00. 

The second product which I always buy so having a back up felt good is the Sugar Body Scrub. I absolutely love this product as its has macadamia oil, it leaves the skin soft whilst also exfoliating the dry skin. I love using this product twice a week in the shower before shaving so it lifts up any ingrowing hair to give me a clean shave. This product can be purchased from the Soap and Glory website or the Boots online site or in store for £8.00. 

The Righteous Butter is another reason why I love Soap and Glory so much! The thick formula hydrates the skin and leaves it smelling beautiful. I use this product after a shower and I personally fell in love with the smell, this is my back up as i'm already working my way through one, whoops! This can also be purchased online at S&G and Boots for £10.50. 

Personally, I am not a big fan of lip glosses as i'm more of a matte lipstick person so when I realised I had this product in the gift set I did plan on giving it away to a friend but I did some swatches on my hand I loved the shade (Half Baked). I will be doing an in-depth review on this product with pictures of me wearing it so its easier for you ladies to see the shade. This product is available at S&G online and Boots for £9.00. 

When I first saw the wipes packet in the gift set I didn't bother reading it to see what they were for as I initially assumed they were make-up removal wipes however after getting home and unpacking my shopping I realised they were in fact purifying wipes. I used these wipes after my dettol exfoliation after taking my makeup of and I love them. My skin feels fresh and especially after taking all the make up off, my skin feels clean and ready for bed. This is the first time I have used purifying cloths so i'm not sure how many other companies do them but I will make sure to report back on the best ones I find. These cloths are available at S&G for £4.50 which is quite pricey for wipes but if they do the job, what more can a girl ask for?!

On a Sunday night I love doing a mani and pedi and I was on the lookout for a good hand and foot moisturiser so you can understand my excitement when I found that this box set had both the products I needed. The Heel Genius is actually a genius, its softens hard dry skin around your heel and if you're like me and you love wearing heels you need to protect your feet! 

The hand moisturiser sits on my bed side drawer as I use it every night before I sleep, it has to be one of my holy grail products which I will never stop purchasing as I love it way too much. Heel Genius can be purchased for £5.50 and Hand Dream for £7.00. 

The  Body Wash I haven't used as of yet as I'm still working through other products for reviews but a separate review will be available soon, so keep your eyes peeled ladies. The Orangeasm Body wash can be purchased for £6.50.

And lastly, the Butter Yourself Moisture Lotion was a new purchase as I haven never really been intrigued to purchase this item nor did I see the need, personally  However after using it I love it dearly, it has now entered my everyday routine and sits on my vanity waiting patiently to be used as it deserves to be. Its a thick and rich formula which works to clear up dry and patchy skin leaving its softer, smoother and best of all smelling like flowers. Unlike other drugstore lotions this formula works to sit into the skin straight away rather than later, so it'll get to work straight away - so if you're in a rush this is the best purchase you'll ever make and your skin will love you for it. This product can be purchased for £10.00 at S&G online or at Boots in-store or online. 

The box is something that I will never throw out as I love the design wayyyyyy too much so i'd keep it for storage or keep it to sit under my vanity with my skincare and body care products. The products were in a drawstring bag which I found tacky as I was looking forward to something more organised from S&G, hopefully they'll outdo themselves next christmas. 

I hope you ladies enjoyed this post. If you have any reviews you'd like me to do, please do comment below or drop me a message on my contact page.

Thank you for reading my lovelies. 

THE BODY SHOP HAUL!

I received my order today from The Body Shop and was feeling really lazy to take pictures but I will upload pictures of before and after with the masks I purchased. The Body Shop had an offer of £20.00 off when you spend £40.00, so half of my order was free and I had free delivery too which I was really chuffed about as I LOVE The Body Shop! All of the products I purchased in this haul were first time buys as I wanted to review them for you ladies and see if they actually work. 

Image Source: The Body Shop

For ages I've been looking for a seaweed mask from a good company and as I love myself some Body Shop I thought I'd give it a try. It says it clarifies the skin, draws out any impurities, and refreshes the skin. Directions to use: apply a thin layer all over the face and rinse within 10 mins, repeat twice a week - I will be reviewing all these products once I have used them for a well amount of time to draw up my opinion. Alongside this I also purchased the Tea Tree Face Mask which helps remove impurities, absorbs excess oil, and soothes skin - this makes is for people with oily skin but as I have pores and blemishes across my cheeks I needed a mask for an every 2 week use to soothe my skin. Both of these masks were £10.00 each and I was quite surprised when they arrived, as the tub literally fits in the size of the palm of my hand but as I would use this weekly and every 2 weeks maybe the size isn't an issue but I will report back whether they are worth your money or not. 

As I have blemish prone, I wanted a gel that I could apply to help prevent future breakouts and soothe the blemishes so I purchased the Tea Tree Blemish Gel which was for £6.00 for a 2.5ml bottle which I think is worth it but obviously I need to see some improvements in my skin, Body Shop. The cap is a twist off and has a dofer wand so its super user friendly and you don't waste any products as its applied straight to the blemish or damaged skin. The Body Shop says this product helps with soothing the targeted area, instantly cools without over-drying the skin, and finally its clinically proven to give clearer looking skin - we'll see about that soon Body shop (Review for all these products will be up soon ladies). 

I was casually searching through the best sellers and came across the Vitamin E Eye Cream and as I have poor eye sight it affects the skin around my eye as I'm constantly rubbing my eyes which makes them sore. This was for £11.00 and is one of The Body Shop's bestseller but before I ordered I read the online reviews on the product listing from previous customers who tried the item and they were all positive so I wanted to give this newbie a little test run. The Body Shop says, it moisturises and hydrates the skin whilst also protecting the delicate skin around the eye, it reduces the appearances of fine lines, leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth and gently massages the skin to help  reduce the puffiness. I have already started using this product today so the review will be up much sooner than anticipated - just sit tight and wait ladies. 

Finally, the last product I purchased is an Overnight Vitamin E Serum which my mum has been using for months, I started using it from her for few weeks ago and its really helped restore and replenish my skin so I decided it was time for my own and my mum hid hers which I don't blame her for, hehe. This product recharges, replenishes and softens your skin, its an 8 hour beauty sleep for your skin, skin looks fresher, rested and more radiant, and this is The Body Shops highest concentration of Wheatgerm oil which is believed to help prevent skin problems. I will be wiring up a review for the Overnight Serum tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled beauties. 

I hope you ladies found this post useful with any of your future purchases at The Body Shop - Reviews for these products will be online shortly. 

Thank you reading my lovelies. 

Homemade Natural Remedies for Acne, Blackheads & Pimples

So with my first Skincare post I wanted to attack a problem that nearly every girl will experience at some point in her life whether its during puberty or later on in life. As everyone has different skin types, you need to ensure that whatever products you use are for your skin type and that it’s actually helping your skin and not further damaging it, you can do so by reading reviews on products sites.

There are many home remedies that I will be sharing on my blog that I will personally try and I will also try my best to get some treatments for the girlies with oily and combination skin. So keep your eyes peeled on this site for more treatments.

Egg White Mask (DRY SKIN)

Egg whites temporarily tighten pores reducing chances of future blackheads, and will also remove current blackheads. Egg whites are rich in nutrients for your skin, and are a little less drying than some other home remedies for blackheads.

You will need the following:

• 1 egg
• Facial tissue or toilet paper
• A small bowl
• A clean towel

Directions

1. Separate the yolk from the white and rinse your face. Pat your face dry and then apply a thin layer of egg white over your skin.

There are two ways to go from here-

1. Place a strip of facial tissue or toilet paper over the wet egg white, being sure to press it onto your face gently. Allow the first layer to dry. Carefully apply a second layer of egg white over the tissue. When the mask is dry, your face may feel tight this is supposed to happen. Peel the tissue off, and then gently wash your face to remove any residue. Pat dry and moisturize as usual. I recommend using The Body Shop – Tea Tree Lotion as it cleanses and works on dry skin really well by preventing any future breakouts.
2. OR, you can leave out the tissue and simply apply 3-5 layers of egg white, being sure to let each layer dry in between applications. If you do not let the layers dry, this will not work!

I will try different and new natural remedies, which I will review and report back to you. I am
awaiting an order from The Body Shop (My FAV Skincare store of all time) where I purchased masks for combination skin, which I will also review up on this space so keep checking back. 

Thank you for reading my lovelies.