St.Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse Review



I was beginning to think my summer wardrobe was not going to get used this year but last week we had a few days of gorgeous sunshine and I had a chance to wear some of my summer skirts & dresses but as this is the first bit of sun we have had in the uk this year my skin was obviously still very pale so I wanted to give myself that summer glow!

I have very pale and sensitive skin so I would never even think about going on a sunbed and even when the sun does shine i don't tan very well either so for me fake is the way forward. I love having a tan I think it makes you feel happier, slimmer and healthier!

I have tried so many tans some cheap and some expensive and I never thought my favorite tan would cost £2.99 but it is!

I buy this tan from b&m and i get it in dark which sounds strange as I have said I am very pale but to be honest it really doesn't stay dark for long, once you wash off the first layer it just leaves me with a lovely natural looking tan.

I apply the tan with a mitt, i apply all my tans with mitts as i just think it gives a more natural less streaky result. I apply it at night time not straight before i got to bed it's normally a few hours before then it has all soaked in properly but it actually does dry in seconds.

When you first apply the tan it does look quite full on and dark but don't worry even if you have a few bad patches they will all wash off in the morning, don't forget to moisturize though !!

If you moisturize this tan lasts really well and after about 3 days i just exfoliate and apply a new layer.

I love this tan and you can pile on as much as you want as the price means you can buy a new bottle every week if needed.
 

Please leave me some comments telling me your favourite tan :)
Laura xx

Mini Haul - Mac, miss selfridge, lush

 

I went on a day trip to Liverpool today, it was my first time and wow the shopping was amazing. All the shops I love in one place meant I spent way too much money! Although I could have spent a lot more!

 

The weather was lovely too so we sat outside at Red Hot World Buffet and had lunch. This place is fantastic, it is an all you can eat buffet with foods from all round the world plus it has a chocolate fountain for desert all included in the price!! 

 

I had a shopping list in my head before I got to the shops to prevent me going mad and it did actually work. I looked at a lot of products and Beauty Bazaar at Harvey Nichols was the hardest place to resist temptation but I did manage to!

 

I went to the Mac store in there and they did all my make -up and used some fantastic products that I loved and in the future I will probably buy but at the moment I am saving so I only got 3 things which where all on my original wish list. I got 2 lipsticks which I have wanted for a while now they are both nude pink shades but I love them for summer time! The first one I picked up was Hue which is a glaze lipstick it is a really lovely nude shade which I love for the summer as I am starting to wear brighter coloured clothes so I like to wear a soft nude on my lips to contrast rather than a bright lip and a bright top as I think that can sometimes look abit too much. The second one was Crème Cup which is a crème sheen lipstick so it is quite moisturising especially in this hot weather.

 

 

I was on the hunt for a new foundation to try and as I have nearly tried all the drugstore foundations I thought I would splash out on a more expensive brand. I did get colour matched for Nars Sheer Glow but I felt like the coverage wasn't enough for me so I went to Mac and spoke to the lady on the counter and explained I had dry skin and she initially recommended face & body but again the coverage is light which isn't great for me. In the end I went for Mineralize Moisture SPF15 Foundation in the colour NW20 which is a medium coverage and great for dry skin.

 

 I also went into Miss Selfridge as I was looking for an outfit for my Boyfriends Birthday Party. I tried this on and totally fell in love with it. I feel really comfortable in it and I think it flatters my figure well. It is a just black chiffon playsuit but I think I will jazz it up with a bold statement necklace and some nice heels.

 

The last thing I got was something I have seen talked about quite a lot and as I suffer from dry lips I thought I would give it a try. I couldn't decide on the flavour to get so I got 2 the BubbleGum & Popcorn. They are from Lush and cost £5.25.

 

 

 



Drugstore Beauty Haul

 

I left the house this morning knowing full well I had to pop into town to pick up a few things but I definitely remember telling myself "you don't need anything beauty related" but here I am sat at my laptop about to show you my MINI haul !!

Some how I ended up in Superdrug and Boots and just couldn't resist buying these few products all of which are totally necessary!! 

 

The first product I picked up in Superdrug is apparently a dupe for the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette which I already have so to be honest I really didn't need to buy this but it was only £4 and I use my naked palette everyday so this is a nice cheaper option if it is as good of course. I will be doing a review when I have used it. 

MUA Undress Me Too Eye Palette £4

 

Next up also from Superdrug is one of the Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint by Barry M, I already have a few of the shades in this collection but I have been looking for this one "Pomegranate" and it is usually sold out so I grabbed it whilst it was available!!

   

I picked up two Rimmel Scandaleyes Eye liners in Black & Nude. These have been talked about so much in blogs and so I really wanted to try them. I'm sure they will amazing and they are waterproof too which is

great!

 

I got 3 for 2 in Boots so I picked up  Bourjois Effect 3D gloss with action balm hydration. I got this in the shade 33 Brun Poetic it is just a very pale pink nude which I bought to just go over my lipsticks to try to stop them drying out so quickly.

Please leave comments if you like my post I love reading them,
Laura xx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF BEAUTY TAG

I have just moved house and my internet has just come back today so I am going to be going crazy catching up on all my blogging ! Whilst i was away i was tagged in this by the lovely Belle Bolton at Mascara and Maltesers.

1) Follow and link up the person who tagged you

2) Answer the questions on greed, wrath, gluttony, sloth, pride, lust and envy.

3) Tag as many people as you wish! Be sure to let them know!

4) Let the person who tagged you know that you did the tag by linking up in the comments!

Greed- what is your most expensive beauty item?

 I really am a huge fan of drugstore for make up products i don't think you can get better but as i have got older i have realised that when it comes to skin care you have to pay more to get the products that actually do what they say they are going to do. I have spent alot of money on getting my skin care routine perfect and i have a range of Liz Earle products that really work for me.

Sloth- which product do you neglect the most due to laziness?

I hate spending loads of time and loads of money on lots of products , I like one product to do a few different jobs. My Liz Earle Cleanse and polish is all i use in the morning and at night. I don't want to spend ages exfoliating, cleansing, toning i want a one step miracle!

Wrath- which item do you have a love/hate relationship with?
I don't really have many products I hate and love, if a product doesn't suit me I just probably wouldn't use it anymore even if one day i liked it because i would rather have a small collection that i love!

Gluttony- what brand makes up most of your make-up collection?

This is easy to decide - Rimmel, like i said i love drugstore and this brand are by far my favorite! I love Rimmel Wake me up foundation, Stay Matte Powder and I have so many of there lipsticks. All the products are great for my skin and I find them very pigmented. I can't find better although i do love mac lipsticks!

Pride- which product gives you the most confidence?

This has to be my foundation , i have a few blemishes around my chin and if i didn't have a base on to cover them up I would feel very uncomfortable, I also wouldn't like to live without my mascara it opens up my eyes and makes my look fresh and awake.

Lust- which item is at the top of your beauty wish list?

There is just so many especially as i watch Youtube as soon as something is mentioned in a favorites video i just want it , I really would like to try Bio Derma, i have never been to Paris so have never been able to get my hands on a bottle but now its coming to the uk i can't wait to try it!

Envy- which make up product/look is great on others but not yourself?

Dark and smoky eye make up always looks great on other people but when i try it just looks so heavy and smudged and i total mess to be honest. I would like to get my make up professionally done just to see if it is me doing it wrong or it just doesn't suit me.

I would like to tag ...

Beautybaroness
Elle May
Explorethepretty
Positively Beautiful

Even if I have not tagged you, please still do it and let me know I would love to read them 
Laura xx

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

                                                                         

Before I begin my total rant of love for this product I want to explain to everyone my skin type and my skin problems , as there are quite a few of them!

I have probably one of the most hard work skin types with the majority of my face, especially over my nose onto my cheeks and forehead, are extremely dry. So of course i use products specifically designed to help target my dry patches and yes maybe they do work but after a few days I have a major break out !! 

I only seem to suffer from spots around my chin area ( i don't have a clue why!) but of cause when i opt for a spot treatment product they are oil-free which in turn dries out my skin further.

This is like a horrible circle that i couldn't break out of until I tried the hot cloth cleanser, it really has completely changed my skin routine, I no longer need a million products some for dry/sensitive skin, some for oily skin, spot treatments the list goes on and on. Now all i use in the morning and evening is this product and I really can't see that changing anytime soon this really has quickly become my holy grail product! 

This is one of the most effective products I have ever used it seems to target every problem i have on my face without making the others worst, it has cleared up my spots and also really tamed my dry skin ! It is also very easy to use so if you are like me and are always rushing around in the morning this will be great , all you need to do is apply one pump onto dry skin , brush your teeth then use the cloth which comes with it to wipe away the excess cream, it really is simple and although the price may not be great for beginners the simplicity definitely is !

It costs £14.75 for a 100ml pump but i actually bought mine on qvc so i got it at a better price although now i have tried it i would pay the full price for this product. 

I now have clearer, softer skin which makes applying my make up so much easier and my foundation no longer clings to them horrible dry patches! 

If you have any other suggestions for great products for my skin type please let me know. 

Laura xx

Rimmel Scandaleyes Shadow Stick

I have always loved Rimmel products I think they totally stand out in the drugstore with there great quality, great shades and amazing value for money so it was no surprise to me that I  

 loved these shadow sticks too! They are really amazing if you are in a rush and just want a base across the whole lid without spending time blending with lots of shadows or they can even double up as eyeliners. I have been using Bulletproof Beige everyday to work and it has saved me a bit of time in the morning, they are really handy to just put in your handbag so you can top up through the day too! I haven't worn the Tempting Turquoise yet but I have worn the Paranoid Purple on a night out, I used an eye primer and it stayed on all night without creasing!

These shadow sticks are very pigmented and true to colour  they are creamy and really easy to apply and blend and if used with an eye primer will stay on for a long time. As far as I know there are only 2 more shades in this collection Bad Girl Bronze and Blackmail which I will definitely be getting as I have been so impressed. Although I do wish they had a twist up as they do need sharpening.

These 5 shades are all you need to complete a day or night eye look. The two nude shades can be used as a base and the bright ones as a contour or liner. They are well worth the money at £5.99 from Boots and they are normally on 3 for 2 aswell! 

Soap & Glory 3 for 2

It was my Birthday last month and as a present from my boyfriend I got these Soap & Glory body products. As the weather has been getting a little but better I have started to use my fake tan (which i will be reviewing very soon!) so I needed an exfoliator and moisturiser so I decided to try out some of these products as I have never used Soap and Glory before.

My favorite out of the three is the Sugar Crush Body Scrub I LOVE IT!! It is made with smashed brown sugar, sweet lime, almond oil and macadamia grains.The consistency is a bit strange and I found it a little bit messy but it really does its job. The grains are very gritty so it removes all the dead skin but the oil makes it so it isn't too harsh on the skin. I have dry and sensitive skin and this product worked really well for me. It smells very much of lime which I really like. It is £8.00 from Boots and i would really recommend you try this it will make your skin feel really soft and you will smell amazing!!

Next is The Daily Smooth Body Butter which is formulated for dry skin and I have to say this is one of the best moisturisers I have tried. It is made with Rosehip Oil and Cocoa Butter so the smell is absolutely gorgeous and the smell is long lasting too! I use this on my legs after I have shaved and it doesn't sting or make them sensitive at all. I apply this after I get out of the shower and within a few minutes it has absorbed into my skin so I can go straight to sleep without feeling sticky for ages like some do. £8.50 from Boots.

Lastly I got Heel Genius which I was expecting great things from and unfortunately this product did absolutely nothing for me! I really didn't like the smell to start of with it is supposed to be fruity but to me it smelt like medicine! The formula was very wet and it took forever to absorb into my feet, it says you should sleep in cotton socks and let it work through the night but i don't really like the sound of that. It finally absorbed and to be honest there was little difference i continued to use it for a week and there was still no change. I wouldn't repurchase this but it hasn't put me off trying some other products as the other two were amazing!