New Makeup/Skincare Brand In Boots

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream

The popular US brand It Cosmetics has landed in Boots today.
I am very happy to be able to get this product, it is perfect for Spring Summer. It is light weight, doesn't settle into my pores and last me all day. I can't even feel I am wearing anything.

Key benefits include:
Conceal dark spots
Pores appear reduced
Hydrating
Color corrector
SPF 50+ UVA/UV
Full coverage

It worked fantastic in my combination skin. The only con I found is that it looks a bit shinny after application but you can always use a setting powder. Please note: what works for me may not work for you, so I recommend getting a sample and trying it first. You can find this product at Boots for £30.

Product Review

Maybelline 24 Hour lipstick

I read a few reviews regarding this product and they were all good, so I decided to try it. I was impressed by how well it applied, not very sticky but smooth. You apply step 1, the colour lipstick, then you let it dry for 2 minutes or longer. Apply a second coat if you like a bit more intensity. This is the trick for it to actually work, let it dry completely! Then you apply step 2, which is the clear gloss and moisturiser. You will know you have applied everything correctly when there is no residue on the stick. Then, enjoy long lasting colour. I wore mine for over 12 hours and took the remaining colour with an oil base eyeshadow remover.

Product Review: Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lipcolor

Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lipcolor

Colour: All night fuchsia

Description: 16 hours of comfortable colour. No touch-ups need - even after meals. Top coat enriched with chamomile, keeps lips comfortable and delivers the shiniest shine.

Directions for use:

Step 1: Apply lip colour evenly to clean, bear lips and wait until dry.
Step 2: Brush on top coat. Reapply as desired.

To remove: Use any oil or cream based make up remover or cleanser.

This package comes with a free Revlon colorstay moisture stain.

I first applied at 10 am as instructed. It felt thick and sticky when rubbed my lips together. I then applied the top coat. I had a hot chocolate drink around 11 am with very little transfer on the cup but the colour was still intact on my lips. I had lunch around 1 pm and that is when I noticed a bit of fading close to my inside lip area but the rest of the colour was still there. No touch ups so far. I did however applied lip balm as my lips started to feel dry.

I had a snack around 4pm and by that time when I checked in the mirror, the colour was half way gone. My lips didn't looked good. The colour was missing from half my bottom and upper lip, definitely,  not a good look.  However, I did feel my lips were dry and I only put the top coat but I did not reapply lip colour.

After dinner, I only have my lips outlined with the colour, all of the lipstick inside my lips was gone. Overall, this product fail to last the 16 hours as stated in the packaging.  I will not recommend this product for the 9 to 5 working ladies.  I will probably use it on a short night out, to have dinner with friends. Or even to out for a lunch break.

The other product included in the package was also in the colour stay family but it was a lip stain. This product is worse than the lip colour. I applied it around 9 am and by noon it was almost gone. It is a moisturised colour stay lip stain, which means your lips do not feel dry. This lip stain is not long lasting and if you want to have colour on your lips you do need to re-apply throughout the day.

Product Review: Dermatologica Super Rich Repair

Dermatologica Super Rich Repair

This is a well known, high end product.

Description: Recommended for the smart management and treatment of skin aging. Deliver immediate benefits to chronically dry, dehydrated and prematurely-aging skin with heavyweight cream.

Directions: Apply to face and neck with light, upward strokes. Wait for cream to absorb before applying additional products. Use twice daily.

My experience: This product is amazing! I have combination skin, however during winter my skin does get dry and this cream was perfect. It moisturised my skin in a way that worked with my whole face, it didn't make me shiny, it was not greasy and best of all, is fragrance free.  It comes in a pump bottle which is perfect as 1 pump will do my whole face.  I highly recommend this moisturiser.  You can find it on Amazon for £49.97 in England.

Product Review: Natysal Retinol

Natysal Retinol with vitamin c and hyaluronic acid

This is an ultravitainized emulsion for normal to dry skin, it is used for the face and neck and it is applied at night time.

Description: Emulsion formulated with micro encapsulated retinol, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin c of high skin bioavailability.

Directions: Apply at night to clean and makeup-free skin and neck by gently massaging until it is completely absorb.

My experience: I wanted to try retinol as I read so many good things about it. I felt that my skin wasn't as smooth as it was before, so decided to give this a try. I noticed a difference straight away, it really helped to smooth my skin. I really liked it, I enjoyed the smell and the consistency of the product. It was purchased at TK Maxx for £4.99 and i recommended for those who want to try out a mild Retinol product.

New products Reviews 2015

Seche Vite

For the past year I have been watching nail stamping and nail art tutorials. All videos have one thing in common: Top coat favourite: Seche Vite. All have raved about it and I wanted to try it. I was not disappointed, it is by far the best fast drying top coat I ever tried. It gives an amazing shine to any manicure, gives it a long lasting wear and makes your nails dry in minutes!
The cons of the product are: 1) price, 2) strong smell, (i'm used to it so I don't mind), 3) you also need to buy the Seche Vite Restore.

Does it work? Yes.

Who will I recommended to? People who want to fast drying top coat and can stand strong smells.

Creative Shop Stamper and Scraper

This is another raved about product by nail stamper aficionados. Once again, this product does not disappoint. It is big, it picks up great, love that it is semi-transparent and I can pick up white polish with it. Cons: pricey and holder can be slippery.

Does it work? YES.

Who will I recommended to? Anyone who loves nail stamping.

Olay Essentials

Olay Essentials smoothing face scrub norma/dry skin: It is such a lovely scrub, is not harsh on my face, it has a nice smells and my face is super clean afterwards. It is very affordable.

Does it work: Yes
Who will I recommend it to: people who do not have sensitive skin.

Olay Essentials refreshing toner normal/dry/combo: This was a very gentle toner, smells really nice, it refreshed my skin and did not dry out.

Does it work: Yes
Who will I recommend it to: people who do not have sensitive skin.

 Ladies Digital Running Gloves

I needed some gloves to keep my fingers warm during winter.  I saw this pair in Costco and I grabbed them. I really liked the fit, I have small hands it was a perfect fit. They felt warm and they had the finger coating for using touch screen phones.

One year later, they are still strong. Very durable gloves, comfortable, warm and convenient for using your phone out in the cold. I am not a runner, so I don't know how they will hold for exercising but it worked just fine for going out and about, supermarket, park, etc.

Do they work: Yes
Who will I recommend it to: People with small hands.

Nail Art Part 1

MOYOU LONDON STAMPING SET

Review

For the past year I've been into nail art and I have been fascinated with Moyou London. Everyone in the nail stamping community loves the plates and guess what? I am no exception!  I received this stamping set as a Christmas gift from hubby.

These set comes with 2 stamping plates, 1 scraper, 1 stamper and 3 stamping polishes with an instruction booklet. This is the perfect gift for someone who is new to nail stamping or it just starting to build up their stamping collection.

I started off with a Konad stamper, a few round plates but I wasn't getting very good results so I researched online and came across the brand Moyou London to be popular.  I really love their plates, they are edged very well, transferred perfectly and come in an unique rectangular shaped plate.

Their stamper is white and round, squishier than others I've tried. The scraper is quite small but works well and it is super cute.

Their nail stamping polishes are of high quality, just like the Konad ones.

Here are some sample manicures I've done using Moyou London stamping kit:

In conclusion, this is a great started nail stamping set, I highly recommended to anyone interested in trying out nail art stamping.