Beauty by B.x

New web address

2014-01-05T13:38:00.002+00:00

I have made the decision to move my blog from Blogger to Wordpress. I hope that people will follow me on there as I feel that it is a better platform for me to blog from as it has allowed me to make my blog a lot more professional looking.
My new address is www.beautybybx.wordpress.com

Hope to see you over there!

Lips

2014-01-04T14:05:00.000+00:00

I thought that I would start off this year going through my favourite of each type of makeup and beauty products, as well as sharing the products that are on my wish list.

Before I started university the only lip product that I would use would be a clear balm, as I was always a bit too scared to try anything colourful. University gave me the confidence to try new things and I now can't think of my face with plain lips.

These are all the lip products I currently own at my university house...

And these are my top 5...

5) Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me

I have a bit of an obsession with balms, and recently discovered coloured balms like this one are a perfect way to moisturise your lips with a hint of colour. I remember when I was younger that the only options in balms were clear or an awful frosted pink so its nice to have more options these days.

4) E.L.F Lip Exfoliator

Despite my obsession with balms my lips are forever dry. When I was in high school a friend of mine introduced me to lip scrubs, however the only one I used was in a pot and I found it quite messy to apply. I love E.L.F makeup and during a little spree on their site I spotted this lip exfoliator stick so I thought I'd try it. It's perfect, I love using it before I wear lipstick as it helps get rid of all those nasty dry bits.

3) Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop

As I've mentioned my lips are quite dry, and I believe this is one of the reasons I was scared to try colour as I didn't want to draw attention to them. When I saw these lip butters advertised it appeared that my prayers had been answered - bright colours that moisturise. I thought they would be too good to be true but off I went to Boots in search of the perfect colour. This product glides on extremely well and the colour pay off is amazing.

2) Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant

Not necessarily just a lip product but I've had this in my handbag for the past few years and it is perfect for when your lips are drying out. One issue I have with it is the scent - its quite distinct and I feel its rather medicinal but this doesn't affect how great this product is. Although it is quite pricey a little goes a long way so it lasts forever!

1) Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Nudist

This is the latest addition to my lip collection, I received it for Christmas as part of the Girl-O-Whirl Makeup Set. It's not usually a product that I would have gone for but on first application I fell in love. It's glossy, moisturising and the colour is perfect for everyday wear. I'm definitely planning on purchasing this product in other colours as it is definitely my new favourite product.

Here are swatches of the coloured products from my top 5 taken without flash and then with flash:

L-R Maybelline Baby Lips, Revlon Lip Butter and Soap and Glory Gloss Stick

How about you, what is your favourite lip product?

I'm back...

2014-01-03T23:04:00.003+00:00

I abandoned this blog for far too long, which is a shame as I really enjoyed writing it and finding new products to review. The main reason for abandoning this was due to personal issues however I am overcoming these problems and feel that restarting this blog will help me to focus my attention on something positive. My aim is to spend the next couple of weeks reviewing a lot of new products that I have purchased over the past few months.
Since I last blogged I have had fun experimenting with new brands especially the budget ones, as a student I can't always afford top end makeup. A friend of mine over Christmas told me about the MUA makeup range at Superdrug and her recommendation was the Undress Me palette which is a dupe of Urban Decay Naked. I purchased this palette yesterday and was really impressed straight away so I looked on their website and saw they have a lot of great products at really cheap prices which is definitely something I'm going to purchase when I go shopping tomorrow.
I'm hoping to do a post per day in order to get through my makeup collection as quickly as possible, just so I have an excuse to get new makeup after I've reviewed it!

Pastel Ombre Nails

2012-08-10T10:08:00.004+01:00

I've been experimenting with different nail art techniques lately and I've struggled to find anything that actually looks good.

I found this tutorial and thought I'd give it a try, although I completely forgot to mix the blue colour with the clear which stopped it blending as much. However I'm in love with it and can't wait to try it with different colours.

Here I used Barry M colours with a coat of Nails Inc Nail Jewellery over the top.

Has anybody got any other nail designs which are simple to do? I'm looking for ideas for my holiday :)

Ombre Hair

2012-07-24T00:03:00.001+01:00

I've been lusting after dip dye for ages, and I've been meaning to book an appointment with my hairdresser to get it done so I kept putting it off until I decided to attempt to do it myself at home. After a quick search I came across Llymlrs blog which had a tutorial on it. I followed the instructions she gave with the same product and I'm extremely pleased with the outcome...

To achieve this using the product mentioned in the blog previously I did two applications of the product...once for all the blonde you can see and once for the tips just to make it appear more dip dyed. I originally planned to use a ash blonde hair dye over the top of the bleach but I don't think I'm going to try that yet as for the moment I'm loving it this colour. I'd definitely recommend this method as it's so easy and looks amazing!

Before and After

2012-07-19T14:48:00.000+01:00

I've decided to do a post based on celebrity's before and after drastic makeovers....as sometimes I feel those in the spotlight don't always manage to get it right....

Anne Hathaway:

Before:

After:

My Verdict:Anne has an incredibly classic look which requires minimal effort in order to get her looking fabulous, however after cutting off most of her hair for a film role I no longer see her as somebody I admire as I feel it makes her look frumpy and quite boring. I also think that the cut is too drastic for somebody with such soft features.
Emma Watson:

Before:

After:

Although Emma looked gorgeous before she went for the crop afterwards it was a bit of a shock, however once you get used to the shock you can see how much the style suits her. She has a very striking face and her eyes stand out even more with this style and it has helped her to become the fashionista that she now is and shed the Hermione look.
Jennifer Aniston:
Before:

After:

Verdict:

I honestly can say that Jennifer Aniston looks amazing no matter what....long hair, short hair who cares she's hot! Women want to look like her and men want to be with her! What's not to love!

Katy Perry:

Before:

After:

Verdict:

There is no denying that Katy Perry is beautiful, however when you compare the different hairstyles she's had it's clear to see how amazing she looks with dark hair in comparison to this faded pink style which makes her appear quite washed out and not her usual striking self.

Abbey Clancy:

Before:

After:

Verdict:

She's gorgeous....but the lip fillers? No need at all...or at least not to that extent! After rewatching an old episode of Britain's Next Top Model that Abbey was on I realised just how much of a natural beauty she is and that she doesn't need any surgery...especially not surgery that leaves her with fish lips!

Lindsey Lohan:

Before:

After:

Verdict:

Lindsey was a stunning teen queen...now look at her! Although she might have used just a bit too much fake tan before it suits her a lot more than her new ghost like look teamed with her awful hair! To me she looks like somebody who is twice her age (Mutton dressed as lamb anyone?) Really wish she hadn't turned into such a mess!

Wish list and Polish Remover

2012-06-10T14:49:00.004+01:00

I've been neglecting the blog, mainly due to the fact that I can't afford many new beauty products. However I went shopping yesterday and whilst I only purchased one item I have a wish list as long as my arm now.

I hate cotton wool with a passion, which makes taking nail polish off horrible for me. I've seen reviews of Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover so I thought I'd try it.

I love the colour of the container, nail polish remover always looks boring so this is a welcome change.

Upon opening the container I was greeted with a black sponge with a hole in the middle - this is where you insert your nail and twist before removing without any nail polish on. When I tried this product out I had a glitter polish on so wasn't expecting much from this product however it only took a few twists before it came off - much better than using cotton wool which ends up being a complete nightmare. My nails have been left soft and moisturised due to the product having almond oil in it and it left a delicious fragrance of red fruit and vanilla. Although this is a bit pricy at £4.99 I would definitely say its worth it depending on how long each container lasts. I can't wait to try it on normal polish to see if the 1 second it advertises is true.

My Wish List:

Barry M Chameleon Nail Polish

I saw these in Superdrug for the first time yesterday but I stopped myself from buying them as I wasn't really sure how they worked. However after reading several blogs I have learnt that they change colour when you put a top coat on which enables you to create instant nail art. I'm hoping they bring out more shades than just the 3 advertised as they are all I saw in Superdrug too. Definitely going to purchase some next time I go shopping!

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream

To be honest I'm still not really sure about BB creams and what they're supposed to do but after swatching this on my hand yesterday it was clear that although it is light it covers perfectly - maybe its more of an advanced tinted moisturiser. I'm definitely willing to try this one and if I like it I might get a more upmarket one as there is a really nice looking Dior one (and luckily for me one of my friends has just got a job working on a Dior beauty counter).

Revlon Lip Butter

I suffer from ridiculously dry lips. Whenever I want to add a bit of colour to my lips I'm either left choosing between lip gloss or the lip balms with the 'frosty' colourings. As soon as I saw the advert for these I wanted every colour but unfortunately on my shopping trip yesterday Superdrug had sold out of them and I completely forgot to look in Boots for them. I'm ideally wanting to try out a red shade first as I do love a red lip but with my dry lips wearing normal lipstick is out of the question. Has anybody tried these? Which are your favourite shades?

Maybelline Illegal Lengths Mascara

I used to love Maybelline mascara - every one they brought out I'd buy and worship. However recently I've stopped buying them - for no reason in particular as they're always good which is why I'm wanting to try their latest offering. The packaging looks a bit bland for them although it is slightly curved which makes it a bit more exciting. Definitely my next mascara purchase!

Katy Perry Eyelure Eyelashes

I really want to try these - Eyelure are fantastic and they're collaborations are amazing. I love the Girls Aloud ones and these look just as good. I'd probably avoid the really thick "Oh My" set as for me they'd be a bit too much as my eyes are quite small but I definitely want to try one of the other sets out.

Has anybody tried the products on my wish list? What did you think?

Primark Nail Foils

2012-06-01T20:38:00.001+01:00

After a shopping trip in Primark I came across these whilst queuing to pay...for £1 I decided to give them a go...mainly for a practise run before I use my Nail Rock ones, as I wanted to get a hang of the technique before using them. I have to say I'm quite impressed by these Primark ones.

The nail foils went on quite easy and look pretty good with the snake print pattern. One problem I encountered was the sizing, on my left hand some of the foils don't fit as well because I didn't think to use bigger sizes and cut them down but they still don't look ridiculous. I'm unsure of whether they have any other designs in these but I'm definitely going to keep my eyes peeled on my next shopping trip. The next set I buy will be tested on my toes as I was considering getting Minx done for my holiday but if I can do something similar myself then there's no point in wasting money that I don't really have.
I can't wait to try my Nail Rock ones out now, although if I like the Nail Rock they will only be for special occasions as they are extremely pricy compared to these!

Has anybody else tried these foils? Or seen them in different designs?

Edit: Just noticed my thumb has chipped already after a few hours, all I've done since applying them is type and read a magazine so I'd hate to imagine what doing hard work would do to them.

Agent Provocateur Perfumes

2012-06-01T11:35:00.001+01:00

I have just received some Agent Provocateur perfume samples so I thought I would share these with you...

Now obviously because they are samples they are not in the packaging they would normally come in so I cannot comment on that!

The first one I'm going to start with is Agent Provocateur which is the light pink bottle. I'm not a fan of this one at all, I find it quite musky and spicy smelling which isn't something I go for with perfumes. Although I don't personally like it, I know that on some people it would smell really nice.

On the Agent Provocateur website it is described as a "vibrant accord of citrus notes teamed with red fruit" with "fresh new florals such as Muguet and Orange Flower" with "gentle base notes of Myrrh, Vanilla and Tonka Bean". If I'm being perfectly honest I cannot smell any of this floral that they are describing...obviously everyone has different noses so that's not to say that they're not there.

The second perfume is the Agent Provocateur Maitresse in the red bottle. This is subtle fragrance which appears quite floral to start with but also has a hint of freshness about it. I wouldn't go and buy this perfume but if I received it as a gift I definitely would wear it. On the website it is described as having "accords of Rose, Jasmin Sambac and Iris with delightfully green notes of Acacia" whilst also having "green notes of Granny Smith Apples" with base notes of "Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka and gourmande elements". You can definitely smell the florals in this scent as well as the apples kicking in a bit without being overpowering.

The last scent is the black bottle which is Agent Provocateur L'Agent. This is definitely my favourite of the trio...it's fresh and floral whilst maintaining the sexiness associated with Agent Provocateur. It's a subtle but strong scent...a little goes a long way! This fragrance has "Bergamot, Leaf Accord, Mandarin, Apple, Melon and Peach" showing it is quite a fruity scent. It has a "seductive heart full of Rose, Jasmin, Tuberose, Magnolia, Freesia and Ylang" whilst having a base of "Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber Crystals". This fragrance is packed full of ingredients making it very unusual smelling, but in a good way! I've need smelt a perfume as unique as this and I will definitely consider it next time I need some new perfume.

All these perfumes are available to buy for £39 for a 50ml bottle (prices from agentprovocateur.com)

I'm back

2012-05-30T18:59:00.001+01:00

I'm sorry that I've abandoned this blog for a bit as I've been rushed off my feet finishing off my final essay, packing my room up, moving back to Leeds as well as starting driving lessons!

I've been experimenting with different nail polishes recently, trying to see what works well with other polishes etc. Months ago I bought "17 Magnetized Nail Polish" in Blue but wasn't blown away by the magnetic effect. However on its own this shade is gorgeous...almost like a denim colour and incredibly shiny (in the pictures below I haven't even used a top coat) On my ring fingers I layered the Nails Inc Nail Jewellery Burlington Arcade over the top of it...this is fast becoming my favourite beauty product, it's fabulous over every shade I've tried with it! Definitely well worth the £11 price tag!

A shopping trip into Leeds earlier this afternoon led me into Primark and I came across these snake print nail foils for £1. I ordered some Nail Rock foils from ASOS but as they are yet to arrive I thought I'd give these ones a go especially seeing as they're so cheap. I'll probably review these on Friday as that's when I next have some spare time, hopefully they'll be alright as a cheap fix.

I'm considering discussing plus size fashion and showing you the purchases I've made in this blog/items I want but I'm not sure if it's a good idea to stray away from the beauty. Does anybody have any thoughts on this?

Packing

2012-05-25T19:52:00.000+01:00

After finishing my last essay of my first year of university I decided it was time to start packing up my room for my move home on Monday. I didn't realise just how many hair and beauty products I owned until I started packing...this is just what I've packed so far into my suitcase - not including the things that I'm still using and what I already have at home! Definitely need to cut down on purchasing new things but it's so hard to resist the temptation.

The sad thing is most of this stuff hasn't even been used - shoved to the back of my cupboard and forgotten about for months. I'm planning on attempting to use each product at least once over the summer so I can see what is good and what isn't. I also have a Schwarzkopf Got2B Straightening Kit which I've been dying to try out but just haven't had the time so hopefully I will give that a go and review it on here!

Sun

2012-05-24T10:53:00.002+01:00

Haven't had much time to blog lately - mainly due to the fact that I have an essay due on Monday that I have no idea what to write for. I also have left most of my beauty products at home as I'm beginning to move out of my university house for the summer.

One of the products I have left at home is my suncream...and as you can see I suffered without it yesterday! I really wasn't expecting such nice weather in my last week of university so I was pleasantly surprised to see the sun shining and with temperatures soaring up to the high 20's I definitely needed sun protection.

I'm being sensible today and staying indoors to write my essay, it's definitely much cooler indoors too which is a bonus!

I'm loving my Models Own Hed Kandi Beach Party polish in this weather! Definitely one for the summer days!

Review: Models Own Hed Kandi Beach Party

2012-05-20T15:40:00.003+01:00

As soon as I saw this shade I fell in love - it's perfect for the summer and I can't way to wear it on my holiday to Turkey at the end of August.

It's bright and bold - some people might describe it as garish but I think it's fabulous!

The colour itself is similar to that of an orange highlighter and after two layers it was perfect! It's got a matte finish like most neon shades have so a top coat is essential (unless you like the matte finish that is) This is one shade that will really set off a tan but I'm not sure if it will work on extremely pale skin...I'm not very tanned at the moment and it's looking a bit much for me! I've layered some Nails Inc Nail Jewellery over the top of it to make it a bit more special - especially as the weather isn't fantastic at the moment.

I've only had this on a couple of hours and already received a lot of compliments which can only mean one thing - this polish is amazing!

I've downloaded an app called PicStitch for my iPhone which I think is going to make uploading photos to my blog a lot easier plus help with the presentation.

After looking at the picture I'm thinking that the polish actually looks better without the nail jewellery over the top as it's so bold. Oh well you live and learn!

Todays purchases

2012-05-19T13:01:00.003+01:00

I had my driving theory test this morning and as I passed first time I thought I'd treat myself to some new beauty bits. I could have purchased a lot more as I saw several things I wanted but I decided to stop myself so I can save money for my driving lessons!

As you can see I bought a range of stuff including nail polish, lip products, razor, hairbrush and bubble bath.

Out of my purchases my favourites are:

L-R HedKandi Beach Party, Nail Art Pen White and Beetlejuice Indian Ocean. (All Models Own)

I have been wanting both of these nail colours for a while as I think they're both perfect for summer. Boots have an offer on at the moment where you get a free nail art pen (worth £6) when you buy two Models Own products. I chose the white nail pen as I already have a black nail art pen and I wasn't too sure if the other colours available would be as versatile.

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick - Shade 19

I had a similar shade lipstick to this before from ELF but unfortunately during a drunk night out it snapped in half. I've been searching for something similar for weeks and this is the closest I've come! Definitely going to keep this one safe!

When I get the chance/use the products I'm going to review them on here so keep checking back for them :)

Review: Nails Inc Nail Jewellery

2012-05-18T21:21:00.002+01:00

I couldn't wait to return home today as I knew my Nails Inc Nail Jewellery in Burlington Arcade would have arrived. I've literally just finished painting my nails and I couldn't even wait for them to dry to blog about this amazing product. This is why my nails haven't been tidied up in the pictures - I'm far too impatient!

When I opened the package I was a bit disappointed as the glitter in the bottle all looked the same shape and size - completely different to what was shown on the internet. However after painting it on my nails I could see all the different shapes and sizes of the glitter which is what makes this unique. Each nail looks different which I love!

The polish itself is the best glitter I've had by far! I know I said this the other day about the Models Own Ibiza Mix but this one is incredible. One coat covered the full nail without one single bit of dragging which is often unheard of with glittery polishes.

I layered mine over Barry M Black 47 nail polish and I can't wait to try it over different colours as well as trying the other Nail Jewellery shades.

If you haven't bought this yet then I would recommend that you do! You will love it!

Nail Wraps

2012-05-17T11:37:00.001+01:00

I'm really wanting to try nail wraps at home but the last time I got them I made a complete mess of them. Has anybody got any tips for using them?

Thought I'd share some designs that I really want to purchase, definitely going to order at least one set once I think I'd be able to get the hang of using them.

As you can see I'm not really fussy with which I buy - these are all available from ASOS for £6.70. Or if you're lucky and get student discount and get 10% off!

Nail Lust

2012-05-15T12:47:00.000+01:00

I didn't plan on blogging again today but I came across the most amaaaaazing nail polish and I feel that I really should purchase it! I was browsing the Nails Inc website and came across their Nail Jewellery range and I'm in love. I definitely want to purchase the one I've shown below, which is Burlington Arcade. On their website they put the Nail Jewellery over Black Taxi which I think has worked incredibly well. For £11 it's a bit pricier than what I normally pay but as soon as I get chance I'm going to purchase this! I've been wanting to do my nails like this for some time after seeing a friend with similar style nails that she got done in the salon but I was unsure of how I would master it at home myself so this is going to be perfect for me!

The other colours they have are:

Princes Arcade

Piccadilly Arcade

Royal Arcade

Has anybody tried any of these nail polishes? Or have some similar to recommend?

Mascara

2012-05-15T10:18:00.001+01:00

Whilst searching my room for eyeshadows to create the look I wanted last night I found a mascara...still in its original packaging and everything. I don't remember ever purchasing it, which goes to show just how much I buy when I can't remember my purchases! Anyway I thought I'd use it and it was the best mascara I've used in a long time! It allowed me to build up the mascara to make my lashes extremely thick without going clumpy - something that is usually unavoidable! I think it's because the brush is a lot different to most mascaras out there due to it being a plastic/rubber material rather than bristles.

Anyway I'd definitely recommend that you go buy it - it's Max Factor False Lash Fusion and it is amazzzzing!

This is all I'm probably going to post today as it's my birthday! Unfortunately I won't know if I've got any of my wish list items due to telling my parents to leave my presents at home for when I travel back up north for the weekend rather than sending them to me at uni!

Eyes

2012-05-14T18:26:00.000+01:00

It's my birthday night out tonight so I'm going to attempt some seriously sexy eyes. After searching the internet for what seems like forever I've decided just how I want them and I'm hoping I have enough eyeshadows in my uni room to create this look. I'm tempted to calm it down a bit as I have small eyes so sometimes dramatic shadows can look a bit too overpowering but hopefully it should be okay!

I think the different shades of brown really emphasise the brown eyes which are a similar shade to mine so hopefully it should suit me!

Leopard Nails

2012-05-14T00:12:00.002+01:00

Finally managed to experiment with some nail art using the nail art pen that I bought yesterday from Claire's Accessories. As I love everything leopard print, I decided it was only right to bring the leopards to my nails.

Using Barry M Gold 289 as a base I applied the black nail art pen with the nib tip (my nail art pen has a brush and a nib) on top to create the pattern. It was a lot easier to do than I thought which has made me proud of the result. I would definitely recommend that you buy yourself a nail art pen to try some patterns out just to make your nails a bit jazzier. I'm excited to try some new ideas now that I've realised it's simple to use!

Can't wait to show these off on my birthday night out tomorrow night!

More purchases....

2012-05-12T22:33:00.000+01:00

I went into town to buy some medicine as I'd been feeling ill, and of course I ended up buying some makeup.

In Boots, all Cargo stuff is 75% off which is such a bargain so I bought their Double Ended Primer Lash Activator Extreme which apparently makes your lashes longer and thicker within 15 days. I'm going to use the mascara and primer for the next two weeks and see if there's any difference. I'll take a photo later on when I've taken my make up of my lashes now and I'll take one in two weeks time to see if it does work. Even if it doesn't for a fiver it's a pretty good mascara.I've been wanting a nail art pen for a while but Boots were sold out of the Models Own one so I bought one from Claires, not sure how good it will be as the brush doesn't seem very sturdy but I'll give it a try at some point.

Review - Models Own HedKandi

2012-05-12T03:31:00.001+01:00

A quick shopping trip to Boots today for essentials turned into me scouring the make-up aisles determined to make a purchase. I happened to come across Models Own (never actually used this brand before even though I've heard good things about it) and after seeing the HedKandi Ibiza Mix nail polish I knew I had to purchase it.

The nail polish is a glitter polish featuring different shades of blue, purple and silver. I've never had a good experience with glitter polish due to the "dragging" of the glitter that normally occurs, however I didn't let that put me off purchasing this polish as it looked so pretty in the bottle.

Verdict:

After a few coats the polish looked fantastic and glittery...definitely the best glitter polish I've bought as it didn't "drag" as much as they usually do. I could have done with an extra coat on what I did but due to time restrictions I didn't get chance to. However this is a great glitter polish and is perfect to add a little something special to an outfit. The glitter itself varies in size and colour which makes this nail polish interesting. I'm definitely looking forward to trying out some more of the HedKandi range.

The Bottle.

First Coat - Bit poor and can hardly see the glitter.

Second Coat - Still as bit bare but glitter is building up.

Finished Nails- after about 4 coats the nails were looking pretty good. I'd prefer these with an extra coat just to even out the glitter and make sure the full nails are covered.

Overall I would definitely recommend this polish, especially over other glitter polishes.

Perfume...

2012-05-11T10:58:00.001+01:00

As a girl I love perfume. So much so that I thought I'd share all my favourite perfumes with you!

Prada Candy - got two bottles of this for Christmas and I'm nearly out of it already! Actually addicted to it! Received so many compliments when wearing it!

Nina Ricci Fantasty - This is the latest addition to my collection. It's very sweet and fruity but I'm not too sure if I'll buy it again.

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy - I would buy this again based on the bottle alone. The scent is strong but sweet and I can't wait to get my hands on a new bottle.

Vera Wang Princess - The perfume that I've been using for the longest amount of time! I normally get incredibly bored with perfume but I've used this for a good 3 or 4 years now! Probably since it first came out. It's so sweet smelling and I love all the spin offs from it including Glam Princess and Rock Princess.

What is your favourite perfume?

Money...

2012-05-11T01:43:00.002+01:00

Not really anything to do with beauty but being a poor student I've searched and searched for ways to make extra money. I came across the website Topcashback which basically gives you money for buying stuff online! How perfect is that....with an online shopping addiction like mine it is definitely worthwhile signing up as it's free and you can get cash back on just about everything - including beauty sites like Feel Unique, Body Shop and Boots so you can get money back whilst buying your beauty essentials!

Face Wash....

2012-05-10T20:43:00.003+01:00

For years I've been struggling to find a face wash that does a great job...some leave my skin feeling too dry, some too greasy and others feel like they haven't even cleaned. A couple of weeks ago I purchased Garnier Pure Deep Clean Foam Wash and it is amazing. After using it my skin feels perfectly clean without being left dried out or greasy. It's left my complexion noticeably improved and breakouts seem to be a thing of the past.

However seeing as I've only been using this for two weeks I don't feel I can definitely say it's the best so I'm going to keep using it for a while and I'll let you know the results!

One other face wash that I did enjoy using, but is a bit expensive for me to use on a daily basis being a student is Soap and Glory Face Soap and Clarity Foaming Wash. However at £7 for 150ml it is pricey, compared with £2.95 for 200ml of the Garnier, but definitely worth it if you can afford it. It offers similar results to the Garnier but as it contains little grains it also helps to exfoliate your skin leaving your face feeling soft and looking refreshed!

What are your favourite face washes? Care to share?