Review - BareMinerals Skincare

Excuse the image, I don't know why the font on the boxes is squished. Too big quality?

As I mentioned in a previous post I bought a whole lot of BareMinerals because I was looking for a skin care regime that an active ingredient (previously I used all Liz Earle, which I still love). In my haul blog post at the end I did mention that I would be doing a review in a months time but after speaking to my cousin (who works at the salon and trained etc.) she advised me that it would take at least 8 weeks to see any noticeable difference. I know right, 8 weeks. Maybe I should of said that the review would be in another month :S
Anyway to the review...

Purifying Facial Cleanser - I really enjoyed using this because when you are rubbing it around your face it gets creamy and feels like it's being really gentle to my skin. I mostly only use one pump but if I have the need for an even deeper clean I'll use two. Because of it's creamy lather I do feel like it is rebalancing my skin and afterwards my skin feels soft and hydrated. The only thing that annoys me about this product is that it says rinse off with warm water, I don't know if I'm the only one this happens to but when I have to lift water from the tap to my face it ends up going all my arms and splashing everywhere (maybe because I'm tall?). So, to solve this I now use a Liz Earle muslin cloth. I think I would repurchase this, but before I do I might give one of the other cleansers a go because they are more deep cleansing and have higher ratings on the bareMinerals website.

Purely Nourishing Moisturiser - Combination Skin - I think I will definately repurchase this, the main reason for this is that when I put it on it doesn't make my skin go red which my previous moisturiser did. It sank into the skin quickly, didn't leave a greasy residue and I feel that it moisturised my skin well.

Blemish Remedy - I'm not quite sure if this worked or not. It says that it conceals blemishes but I'm not sure it does, when I put it on it does kind of defuse the redness but not as much as I was expecting. I still got blemishes too so it didn't prevent them like I was hoping. I will carry on using it but I probably won't repurchase.

Pure Transformation Night Treatment - This is the product that I was most looking forward to trying. Firstly I would just like to say that I had it in the colour option clear which made me look a little ill when I put it on, I would prefer to light option. At first it did feel strange going to bed with powder on but it became part of my routine quite quickly because I was so hopeful I would see dramatic changes. I wouldn't say I am disappointed with the product because I think my skin was healing quicker and my pores were ever so slightly smaller but I didn't see the transformation I wanted. The results that I saw don't justify the price so I don't think I will repurchase :(
Maybe it would be a good idea if bareMinerals did a refill option which meant you keep your brush so the powder could be cheaper, seems pointless having to buy the brush each time.

Overall using these products did make my skin heal a little faster and my skin (where the blemishes aren't) does feel smooth but I was expecting dramatic results so I am still on the hunt for that skin changing product!

If you have any suggestions of products I should try feel free to comment below and if you have tried these products what did you think??

Business Adventure

The past few years I have been toying with the idea of starting to make things to sell. It all started about 6 years ago with me really wanting to go on Vans Warped tour in America and as I'm not in a band (and could never be) the only option I would ever have is by having a stall and selling merchandise. Anyway every summer holidays I would procrastinate and get nothing really started, mainly because 1. there is so much to do that I have no idea where to start and 2. to start properly you need money.

So, I have been trying to get a job for ages now and as I have no experience I get nowhere and at the age of 20 I find it so embarrassing that I have never had a real job. As I don't have the money or means to start a clothing business/label at the moment I thought that I should start smaller. Over the past year I have been slowly buying jewellery supplies (most of which have been wrong and a waste of money), finally I came up with a product that I am happy with.
I am now researching ways to get my product out there and sell it, so to start off I listed one on eBay, it has less than a day left (only listed it for 3) but has only had 1 view so it's a little disheartening. Anyway I will be looking into the likes of etsy.com and bigcartel.com and just wanted to know if anyone had any tips or advice for me??

Please leave any tips in the comments below, I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks

P.S. this is a link to my bracelet on eBay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-Tibetan-Silver-Star-Chain-Bracelet-/130759192553?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_CostumeJewellery_CA&hash=item1e71daefe9

Review - 17 Wild Curls Mascara

I wasn't going to review my new mascara but I used it today for the first time without curling my eyelashes before and I was so surprised with the results, so I thought I should really review this product.
Normally I curl my eyelashes before applying mascara but I am in desperate need of some eyelash curler refills so my curlers are unusable at the moment. So naturally I though I would have to live with my poker straight eyelashes until I had refills... how wrong I was.

I wouldn't normally look at the 17 brand for mascara (Maybelline is usually my go-to brand) but I was sent a voucher because of my Boots Advantage card to purchase 17 Wild Curls mascara for £1 (normally £6.29). I thought this was a super bargain so I obviously bought it.

Anyway back to the review. So this morning I reluctantly started applying my mascara to my flat eyelashes and to my surprise they actually began to curl up! Because the brush is one of those ones with the flexible plastic bristles I thought I wouldn't get along with it but I was surprised that I actually like it. It reaches every lash and coats each one nicely without clumping, you could also layer this mascara, for a more dramatic look, without it becoming clumpy. In a mascara I look for volume more than length because I have stupidly long eyelashes anyway and this mascara definitely delivers, one coat is perfect for a daytime look making each lash look thicker leaving the eye more defined and framed.
I bought the Waterproof Black (it being summer and all that) so I'm pleased to report it doesn't budge, another plus. I think the leopard print packaging is super cute and, this is going to sound so weird, I like that when you close the top it makes a little clicking sound so you know that the top is securely closed.

I am definitely thinking about repurchasing once this after its finished. I love being surprised by products, beats being underwhelmed right?

What product have you been surprised by the most?

P.S. I was just on the Boots website and was surprised to see that at the moment there is an offer on this mascara making it only £2, can't go wrong!! (Not sure how long this will last though so grab it while you can)

Celebrity Style - Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

What is not to love about Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's off duty style? She puts together the simplest, most wearable outfits that would go unnoticed on any other human being. Some people could see her style to be a bit boring and average but less is more in my opinion, and even in a baggy t-shirt, cropped jeans and ankle boots she looks chic and elegant. And to be honest I think her casual style is by far better than what she wears on red carpets, but I'll let her off because I want her whole wardrobe!

What do you think of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's style?
Who's your style icon?

BareMinerals Skincare Haul

Recently I had been doubting my Liz Earle moisturiser, I'm not even sure why I just felt like it was quite heavy and was clogging my (already clogged) pores. So I started researching different moisturisers for combination skin and decided that I wanted to give bareMinerals skincare a go (especially because I LOVE their make-up). I was looking on eBay to see if I could spend less considering I wasn't 100% sure it would work for me. The main products I was looking for was the combination moisturiser and blemish remedy. Just as I was about to commit to purchasing some items my Mum came home with the most glorious news... My Auntie's salon were holding an open day for charity with deals on their bareMinerals skincare.

So I went yesterday and came home with plenty of bareMinerals products. Amazing. In all the following products the active ingredient is their ActiveSoil Complex which has skin renewing benefits and will help reduce visibility of pores, increase luminosity and help skin feel softer and smoother. (They are also formulated without parabens, synthetic fragrances and artificial oils.)

Purifying Facial Cleanser

Says it will remove all make-up (including eye make-up), gets rid of impurities and balances the skin so it is softer and smoother.

Price: £15.00

Purely Nourishing Moisturiser - Combination Skin

It's a light weight moisturiser which will help with elasticity, radiance, skin texture and will improve firmness.

Price: £27.00

Pure Transformation Night Treatment

Dramatically reduces the appearance of pores, improves luminosity and increases cell turnover giving results of radiant, even skin tone and improved texture and more.

£45.00

(I'm so excited to try this)

Blemish Remedy

Conceals and prevents breakouts, minimises pores, helps with redness and blurs imperfections.

£15.00

 I was lucky and bought all these products for a sum of £60.00, it was 3 for 2 and I wasn't even going to buy the Blemish Remedy but my Auntie recommended it and threw it in for free. (Massive thanks to my Auntie, I am so grateful.)

As the open day was for charity they were offering treatments for donations for McMillan so I also got an express manicure with Essie nail polish. I got the colour 'Infatuation' which is a red pink and it's the perfect summery shade to brighten up the gloomy days of a British summer. I am in love with it and thinking about buying it.

In a months time I will write a review on the bareMinerals skin regime and the results (hopefully, fingers crossed x)

I got the prices from the bareMinerals website, you can also buy bareMinerals from Boots, Debenhams, John Lewis, QVC and more...

Rimmel Haul & Reviews

A couple of weeks ago Britain had a spell of gorgeous, hot, sunny weather and it made me realize that I am in desperate need for some sort of finishing/mattifying powder for my combination skin. I wasn't willing to pay a small fortune either, so I began searching at ELF Cosmetics which I was so close to buying until I found out Boots were doing 3 for 2 on pretty much all of the makeup (I also needed a new mascara) AND I had a double points coupon thing. Thumbs up. So Saturday off I drove to Boots...

I ended up buying all Rimmel products, which I normally won't consider but I thought they were nicely cheap for a quick purchase.

 Extra Wow Lash Building Mascara, 003 Extreme Black, £5.99 -  The main reason I went for this is because on the back of the tube it stated that it is 'Suitable for sensitive eyes' as my last mascara tended to sting my eyes if I put more than one layer on. Not good. Something I normally do is check the brush type before I buy, this time I forgot but I was very pleased when I got home to find it was just bristles and not the new plastic type.
I tried it the day after purchasing it and loved it straight away, the brush catches every lash, it is super easy to build volume and it doesn't clump!! However I thought it smelt a little strong and weird but my sister showed me her mascara and it has the same funky smell, so I will live with it. At the moment I am definitely thinking that I will repurchase this mascara. Love it and for this price how can you not give it a go.

 Clear Complexion Clarifying Powder, 021 Transparent, £3.99 - I am a mineral makeup buff, due to my troublesome skin, so as soon as I saw this I decided to try it especially as it claims it 'Clarifies skin thanks to PureSkin complex' minimizing breakouts and controls shine for up to 5 hours. I confess that before I headed to Boots I had look at reviews of this product and I saw a lot saying that it cakes on around dry patches and goes orange, I have yet to experience this. I would say it that it does mattify my skin without looking caked on which I am super happy about. I have only had it a few days so can't really tell if it's effecting my skin positively but so far I would say things are looking up.

Last but not least
 Powder Blush, 041 Bronze, £3.99 - For the price I thought this product was a little bit small but thanks to the offer I was getting it free (yay). Okay so bought this just to add a little colour to my cheeks and to contour a little but I found that the colour wasn't dark enough to notice, although when I was piling it on to make it visible it didn't cake. I think I would get it again but in a different colour, possibly and peachy colour.