L'Oréal Paris Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution: £3.33

Over the last few months it seams that Micellar Solution based cleansers have taken the beauty world by storm, starting with the much raved about Bioderma. While noticing that I was nearly running out I had to find something that was quite similar. I came across L'Oreal Paris Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution which is an alternative to Bioderma. 

If you aren't familiar with micellar waters, they're basically water based cleansers, with microscopic oil molecules floating throughout. these oil molecules lift make-up and dirt from the skin, giving the most gentle cleansing you could dream of. They don't interfere with the skins natural barriers or PH balance, and the no-rinse formula leaves the skin refreshed without feeling dry or tight.

The way I have been using the micellar solution is as an eye make-up remover only. I apply a small amount of the solution onto a cotton pad, and then place them over my eyes for a few seconds, I then gently wipe over my eyelids and lashes to dislodge the make-up and repeat another time to fully remove any traces of make-up.         

In terms of effectiveness, I would say that the micellar solution is effective and just as powerful. The L'Oreal micellar solution takes off even the toughest waterproof mascara's without harsh rubbing. What is really fantastic about this water based solution is that it removes your eye make-up without smearing it all around your face as it would with regular cleansers/face wipes. The L'Oreal micellar solution is completely alcohol and perfume free which means there is none of that stinging feeling and doesn't irritate the eyes.

Have you tried the L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution? 

Garnier Moisture Match Ultra-Hydraiting Rich Cream: £5.99* 

Moisture Match by Garnier is a simple range that features five different products that aim to meet all skincare needs. The introduction of these tailor-made moisturisers ensures that skin doesn't only benefit from 24hr hydration, but customised active ingredients help to make skin look its best.   

I really like the packaging as each variant has its own colour which isn't only just featured on the pack, buy within the actual shade of the moisturiser itself. Created with nourishing but ultra-light oils, its texture is rich but non-greasy. With the cream becoming thicker as the hydration demands become richer.   

Goodbye dry is enriched with Camellia oil, known for its nourishing properties it immediately leaves the skin feeling soothed and silky soft. Nourished with moisture, the skin feels plumper and looks dewy. It also contains Mannose which helps to boost the moisture levels in the skin leaving it feeling and looking hydrated. Once applied the moisturiser sinks into the skin almost instantly. The biggest benefit from this product was the fact that it kept my skin hydrated for the whole day. 

Have you tried the Moisture Match range?

Skinetica Anti-Blemish Treatment: £9.99*

Skinetica is an anti-blemish solution that smoothes, calms and clears. It's fast acting, skin clearing and king to the skin. It's dermatologically tested and leaves no side affects. "Skinetica is a genuine product that actually does what it says on the bottle! A unique new solution that clears unsightly breakouts with visible improvements in 2-3 days."   

The packaging is simple: a plastic tube, blue green and white colour scheme, flip open top, nothing fancy, all functional. It looks like water, the smell is almost non-existent. The indication is to apply to clean skin (if you apply over a product, it wont work!) with a cotton wool pad twice a day, and let it dry. Once dried, it is chemically inert (it won't come off or dilute) and you won't feel anything. You should re-apply ever 12 hours, as this is the one application will keep working.      

The active ingredient is Quaternary Ammonium Chloride with a Sylyl base, to stick to the skin - none of the usual Benzoyl Peroxides and Salicylic Acids. Basically, it means that this is straight from a chemistry lab to work at a molecular level on the skin (the particles are really small and absorb quickly by the skin, staying put) and killing the bacteria.

I didn't notice immediate results within the 2-3 day period. However, a week later I did notice that my skin was looking a lot better and redness had reduced in size, as for the spots they were completely gone! Having used so many products in the past, this is by far the most quickest, effective treatment.     

Have you tried Skinetica? What do you think? 

Soap and Glory Thick & Fast Mascara: £10.00

Soap and Glory Thick & Fast Mascara is one of the many cosmetics I own from the range. I haven't yet come across a product that I have been disappointed with. The description of this mascara ticks all the right boxes for me. Within a few stokes Thick & Fast mascara creates amazingly, longer, fuller lashes.    

On the packaging front, once again Soap and Glory have created something that has the right level of vintage/nostalgia without being too fluffy or cheesy; mixed with something thats cool and seductive. The use of bold type in black combined with a close up photo of the brush gives it that harder edge, telling you that it is functional designed to do the job, while 40s pin up girl eyes and cute pink add to the feminine touch that many mascaras packs lose whilst trying to shout out on shelf. The gold mirri carton on the one side of the pack a level of quality and luxury that is needed in the cosmetic sector, just like this little touch makes it seem something a bit more special. 

 Whats your favourite product from the cosmetics range?       

Hybrids Skin Perfecting Primer: £29.00*

   

Murad, the high-end skincare brand has products called 'Hybirds'. This range aims to disguise skin flaws, smooth skin texture and improve the appearance of skin in the long term. As the name hybirds suggests, it's basically make-up combined with the benefits of skincare.

The primer creates the perfect canvas by masking imperfections as you reduce them. This revolutionary formula creates a smooth and resilient canvas while evening skin texture and tone. The oil-free formula keeps skin shine-free while minimising the appearance of pores for a flawless finish. Perfect under foundation as a base, this unique primer creates a look that will last all day or on its own for a perfect dewy finish.

  

The product comes in a hygienic bottle with a controllable pump and comes out as a creamy tinted consistency. When I think primers, I think of a clear 'liquid' so I was unexpected. However, the colour matched my skin tone perfectly. The primer really delivers on it's claims. It spreads out quite easily. It minimising the look of pores and uneven skin texture, and most importantly, its long lasting. 

Murad Hybirds Skin Perfecting Primers come in two different versions, 'Matte Finish' and 'Blemish & Shine Control" and can be available online.      

What do you think of this primer? What is your all time favourite primer?   

Stylfile S-file: £4.49*

A few series ago of The Apprentice (UK) a gentleman called Tom Pellereau came up with the idea of an S-Shaped file for your nails. He basically said that your nails are curved so why do girls use a straight edge file? The Stylfile collection, a range of nail files designed with a unique curved shape that follows the natural shape.

"The S-file follows the nails natural shape, making it easy to file your nails, even when using your dominant hand. For a professional finish, use on surface to shape and the other to smooth. Always file from the edge of the nail to the centre and use as directed. As an engineer I've specially selected the abrasive to be long lasting."

This file, like most others you can buy, has two surfaces; one to file, another to smooth. What makes this file extra special is the claim that due to the specially selected high quality abrasive, which makes it last 12 months. The unique curved design makes filing quick and easy.

I rarely ever file my nails, I always find a straight edge file awkward and quite annoying to use, just because of the shape. When I saw Tom Pellereau talking about this design on The Apprentice, I instantly thought it made more sense to have a shape that follows your nails, instead of a straight edge file. I now enjoy filing my nails and the shape of the file is so much easier to work with.

The Stylfile S-file is available to buy from Amazon, Boots and many other stores.

What do you think of the S-file? Have you tried anything from the Stylfile range?  

Yardley London Eau de Toilette: £6.66*

Yardley of London is one of the world's oldest cosmetic, fragrance and toiletry company. Today's Yardley of London embodies rich and wonderful heritage with pride. And is quintessentially English fragrance brand and prides itself on offering authentic and credible quality floral fragrances and ancillary body products, which are affordable and accessible.

Lily of the Valley

"Lily of the Valley fragrance is a light and elegant scent with citrus top notes, combined with a heart of fresh, spring flowers, including Lily of the Valley, jasmine, geranium and Magnolia; dying down with an amber and woody base."

Royal English Daisy

"Royal English Daisy is an elegant dewy fresh, green floral fragrance, reminiscent of flower filled meadows in the spring sunshine. It opens with a burst of energetic top notes in the form of fresh green leaves and apple, combined with a heart of hyacinth, white rose, enhanced with warm base notes of sandalwood and musk."

This reminds me of 'Daisy' by Marc Jacobs, the scent is very similar, and it lasts for a very long time. This would be perfect for Spring.   

Royal Diamond

"Royal Diamond is a sophisticated, sparkling fragrance opening with a touch of pear and bergamot surrounded by a subtle note of honey, with a delicate romantic floral bouquet at its heart of rose, peony and Lily of the Valley, enhanced with a soft, woody and vanilla base."

This fragrance is a light and really beautiful and very floral. Very pleasant and feminine. 

Yardley of London is available to buy from Boots and online. 

I will be giving away a Yardley of London gift set to one lucky reader when I reach 100 followers. Keep your eyes and ears peeled.

Have you tried Yardley of London? What are your favourite scents?

Real Techniques Core Collection

Real Techniques Core Collection: £21.99

Hello bandwagon I believe we have met before. Yes, I jumped on it and finally got the Real Techniques Core Collection. Better late than never, right? I know, I know, you are probably sick to death of 'Real Techniques' Brush reviews that are floating around. But I thought I'd share my opinion on these brilliant brushes.

These brushes are designed by make-up artist, beauty blogger and YouTuber - Samantha Chapman, one half of the Pixiwoo sisters. Samantha worked with creators of EcoTools to create an affordable brush range and she has most definitely been successful with that mission. All of the brushes are 100% cruelty free and because the bristles are made of synthetic material (Taklon) - it means that they won't soak up or absorb any of your product and lead to wastage which some other brushes do. 

There are three different ranges of Real Techniques brushes, all of which are separately colour-coded by the colour of their handle: yellow (your base/flawless), pink (your finish/perfected) and purple (your eyes/enhanced) "Each brush is hand-cut to the perfect shape, allowing for precise application from dense coverage to a soft, delicate finish."   

The Core Collection set contains four brushes a contour brush, buffing brush, pointed foundation brush and a detailer brush. Packaged in a clear plastic box with a black travel-case that you can use as a stand to store your brushes. This is a brilliant idea for travelling. The brushes themselves are of excellent quality, they are incredibly soft and don't shed. I have gotten the most use out of the buffing brush, which I use to apply my foundation. I always used to use my hands to apply foundation as it was just easier but I have noticed a lot of difference using this particular brush. I believe it gives flawless coverage and makes applying foundation a dream. The handles are incredibly light which makes them easier to work with.

For twenty quid you're probably thinking that's crazy, but it's definitely an excellent value as you are getting four high quality brushes, that are £5.25 each! 

Have you tried the Core Collection (any other set)? What's your favourite brush? 

Ginvera Green Tea Whitening Marvel Gel

Ginvera Marvel Gel: £22*

I've heard nothing but good things about Ginvera, as you can imagine I've been really excited to try some of their products, one of which is the 'Marvel Gel' The Marvel Gel claims to have ten amazing benefits on the skin including: removing blackheads, dissolving and removing dead skin cells, evens out skin tone and 

many more. Having used this product for about a week now, I can honestly say that I can already see results. I have sensitive skin, so I was worried at first about trying this but it's extremely gentle on the skin.  

To use you simply work a small amount (pea size) onto dry face, focusing more on the T-zone area in particular until a lather and you will instantly start to notice it all sort of coming together and see flakes (dead skin cells) easily being removed. You then rinse off with warm water/facial cleanser, leaving your skin hydrated, cool and refreshed. The gentle formula is mild and soothing to the skin, leaving the skin nourished whilst also cleansing the skin leaving it radiant. 

This is one of the most impressive products I've ever tried, I will definitely be buying the full size and I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a natural exfoliator. I also really like how it removes dead skin cells so quickly and easily and how nourished it leaves the skin after. I believe that you will have to use this product on a regular basis for the full ten effects to kick in and that they can be achieved (after seeing results in just a week, imagine what it'd be like within a couple of weeks!)   

Ginvera Marvel Gel is available to buy from Janiro and from Harvey Nichols 

Have your tried any Ginvera products? What do you think of this product?