Hey Guys, Today's post is all about Superdrug's Vitamin E range, over the past few months I have been trying out a few of their items, slowly introducing them into my skincare routine. The range is available both online and instore. Ranging from £2.99 upwards, it's all really reasonably priced and I love that they have a full range of different products available. Let's jump straight in and have a look at what products I have been loving and what, if any, I haven't been so keen on! 1. Hydrating Mist Retailing for £2.99 for 150ml. This is so refreshing and in these hotter months I have reached for it even more as it's refreshing and cooling. It has a gorgeous sweet scent, which I really like. I hold this at arms length, close my eyes and do a few squirts to cover the face, letting it dry into the skin. This product doesn't just refresh but tones as wel. It contains lots of positive ingredients to help combat dry skin, prevent environmental damage, clean skin and prevent premature skin ageing. The aloe vera both sooths and moisturises the skin. Since using this my skin has been able to hold on to moisture much better, it gives a cleansing feeling. It hasn't had any dry patches and the res of my skincare seems to be working better. Causing no irritation to my sensitive skin. This gets a full 10/10 for me and I will continue to purchase this item. 2. Vitamin E Eye Cream This again retails for £2.99 for 10ml of product. It again has the same sweet scent as the rest of the line. I take a small pea size amount and use under the eye and up around the side of the eye in gentle circular motions using the ring finger. It's a very light cream, non greasy & absorbs well into the skin, without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. I cannot comment on the effect of the cream on wrinkles as fortunately at 27 I don't have any wrinkles. It has however brightened my under eyes and helped my skin tone. So for me it a success as one of my main hates about my face is the dark circles under the eye, so anything that improves that is a success in my eyes! I give this a steady 8/10. 3. Vitamin E Wipes Another product which retails for £2.99 for 25 wipes. Again with the same sweet scent however it's not as strong as the other products, much more subtle. This is one of my favourite products from the range. With sensitive skin finding wipes that are gentle to your skin yet remove all the make up and works well, is hard. These however are very gentle on the skin, do not cause any irritation and remove make up well, better than some high end wipes in my opinion. Give this a full 10/10 star purchase for me & I will definitely keep buying these! 4. Vitamin E Night Cream For 100ml of product this again retails for £2.99 A little really goes a long way with this product. I use 2 pea size amounts on my fingertips and gently apply in a circular motion. This really works into the skin nicely and gives you intense moisture & hydration over night. The next morning my skin feels so soft and moisturised but leaves no oily residue, it hasn't clogged my pores at all, I have been using this March and barely any of the product has gone. I give it a solid 8/10 and will definitely repurchase in the future. It has helped improve my skins hydration and moisture steadily over the last few weeks. 5. Vitamin E Serum Retailing for £3.99 for 50ml. It has the same scent but it isn't too strong in this product. The serum is lightweight and has a very silky smooth texture. Packed full of amazing ingredients to boost the skins moisture content, stimulate cell renewal and help protect your skin. This formula is very lightweight and silky to the touch. It is fast absorbing and a little goes a long way. I use this before the rest of my skincare but after cleansing and toning. It helps other skincare to preform better. I've noticed my skincare really does seem to be working a lot better since using this. It helps products to sink into the skin and helps to really hydrate the skin. I'm a big fan of this product and give is a 10/10 for such an inexpensive product. 6. Vitamin E Leave On Mask We're back to £2.99 for 100 ml of product. This mask is a gel formula, you work it in circular motions leaving your skin to soak up the product for around 10 minutes. I then either rub the remainder of the product or remove it with warm water & cotton pads. This is an intense formula which really goes give your skin an intense moisture and hydration. My skin always feels so soft & supple after using this product, it soaks in beautifully without leaving any greasy feeling behind. I can always tell the next day when I have used this and can see the benefits when my make up applies beautifully. The scent of this is slightly stronger than other products, however it still smells beautifully sweet. It works so well with my skin and I love seeing the after effects of this mask on my skin. I give it a 9/10. 7. Vitamin E All Over Body Cream This retails for £2.99 for a massive tub of 475 ml of product. This again has the same scent, which when applied to the whole body smells amazing. I have been using this product since March and I'm not hitting half way. I use it everyday all over my body, it keeps my skin very soft, supple, it moisturises the body for a good 8-12 hours but it doesn't make the skin feel greasy or clogged up. It's one of my favourite from the range along with the wipes, because it preforms so well and is so inexpensive, this product has preformed better than some higher end body butters and creams that I have tried. This gets a full 10/10 and I have already repurchased this and to have a back up! 8. Vitamin E Superbalm This retails for £3.99 and is one of the more expensive products from the range. It has the same scent. I didn't get a picture of this as I purchased it later than the rest of the products. This balm includes shea butter which I absolutely love. The balm is an absolute dream product. It can be used for so many different things! I have used it as a cuticle cream, I have used it when I've needed an intense moisturiser on areas such as elbows, feet and occasionally used it as moisturiser on my legs. The best area I have used it on is my heels, it gives them an intense moisture and helps with cracked heels. I also have used my 2nd as a lip balm and is really has helped condition my lips, it moisturises them without making them greasy, I also put it on last thing at night as a more intense lip treatment. Although this is a balm it isn't to greasy, doesn't clog my pores at all and is so versatile. I hope you've enjoyed my review of Superdrug's Vitamin E range, I have really enjoyed trying out a selection of their range that is available. I have loved all of the range and would highly recommend giving this ago, it's full of some hidden gems for such an inexpensive range. There's something there for everybody! Until Next Time, Check Out Some Of My Other Recent Post's Below!
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Hey Guys, Today's post is all about Kat Von Dee's Metal Crush Extreme Highlighter which is part of her 10 year Anniversary collection, which sees all the items in a gorgeous yellow gold packaging designed by Kat herself, available at Debenhams for £25 in the UK it is limited edition so if you are after any of the collection I wouldn't recommend leaving it to late. This is actually my first ever item from Kat Von D's line, a bit behind the times aren't I? But when I saw this highlighter I knew I had to have it! The packaging is all gold from the outer packaging to the actual item. The unit is extreme reflective and a beautiful yellow gold, it will however show up finger prints and dirt very easily. It has a mirror which is good quality which I love, making it handy to travel with, who doesn't want to check out their highlighter throughout the day?! The formula is a liquid to powder technology meaning it applies smoothly, gliding onto the cheek. It doesn't feel gritty although it contains glitter. It almost feels creamy when you touch it, but is so effortlessly blended into the face, leaving a flawless application. This highlighter is addictive, I am seriously obsessed with it and the way it looks! It is absolutely beautiful. This highlighter is an exclusive gold luminiser designed to guild everything and anything in 24 karat sparkle - and it definitely doesn't disappoint! This highlighter blends out flawlessly to reveal the most perfect hyper reflective micro-crystals that shimmer with every single movement. The light hits the highlighter and gives off the most beautifully blinding sparkle and glow you could ask for. It has an almost duo chrome shift with pale gold and yellow gold moments that give you the most beautiful glow. The glitter looks perfect from afar and close up, which for me was a huge plus as there is nothing worse than it looking specky or like dirt from a far. This highlighter has a very pale base shade of pale gold with the duo chrome pale gold and yellow gold glitter/shimmer. The base shade is very very light and is very much so over powered by the glitter and shimmer of the highlighter. This highlighter will not be everyone's cup of tea, if you don't like glitter in your highlighter the odds are you wont like this. I am usually one of those people but this just blew me away and I feel in love. Which makes it even more special as this is the only glitter highlighter in my collection making it unique! I give this highlighter a full 10/10 - I am completely in love with this product and would say it is one of my favourite products of the year and definitely up there with the Anastasia Beverly Hills x Amrezy Highlighter click here for my full review. ( Which I think would look beautiful together, the Kat Von D would make a gorgeous topper to the ABH x Amrezy - check my Instagram out in the next few days to see the combo! )
The highlighter is truly stunning, it packs a punch, it looks beautiful both during the day with a lighter hand and at night with some Mac Fix Plus and packed onto the cheek for a more blinding effect. It stays put for 8+ hours without moving and looks perfect for the duration of the day! I cant wait to play around and use it as an eyeshadow! I highly recommend this product and may even get an extra for when mine runs out! Until Next Time, Hey Guys, May favourites are usually the most varied and full of amazing Birthday gifts from friends and family. I can't believe that we are now half way through the year! I love seeing all the summer releases from companies and what they come out with for Summer! Without further ado let's jump into my May favourites! Product Of The Month Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon I received this as one of my birthday gifts from my amazing other half and I have completely fallen in love with it! I have never had such a good eyeliner. I got this is Blacquer and it is a pure jet black shade. This gel eyeliner applies like a dream, delivering intense pigment, it glides gently & doesn't pull. Once applied and placed where you want the product , it's almost like it sets, and becomes longwearing, smudge proof and waterproof. The packaging is sleek and feels solid. It's good quality and it's safe to say I completely fallen in love with this and it's become a holy grail product. These retail for £20 and are available from Net-A-Porter Poison Girl Unexpected Next up we have my new favourite perfume for the summer. Another Birthday present this time from my mum. This shakes up the refined ingredients to create a fresh and floral scent. The top note for this is Tanzanian Ginger, the heart note is Damascus Rose & the base note is Venezuelan Tonka Bean. It also has notes of Vanilla and musk./ To me this perfume is the perfect mix of both sweet and spice and a little sour. It smells amazing! I am a big fan of Dior perfumes and this doesn't let you down. It last's so well on me and is both elegant and luxurious. It's a new favourite for me and I love that I have it in their new Rollerpearl size for my handbag. The rollerpearl size is 20ml for £33 and you can get it in 50ml-100ml £42-90. Available from Dior, John Lewis, House Of Frazer & More. Botanics All Bright Cleansing Toner Having recently run out of my favourite rose toner by Dior I was looking for a replacement so I picked this one up at the beginning of the month. My skin has taken to it well, I've added it into my skincare and it is so gentle on the skin., it's so cooling and effectively removes and left over grease after cleansing. All you could want from a toner! It retails for just £5.49 from Boots, which I think is a bargain! Smashbox Photo Edit Trio - Holy Crop I love the colours and shades in this trio, they really make my blue eyes pop when applied. These shadows are extremely pigmented and high quality. The formula is smooth and buttery and really easy to blend out. Some of the easiest shadows I have worked with in a long time. For my full review on this item click here. It retails for £20 and is available from Smashbox and Boots. Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer As you see I have been loving Smashbox products this month! When I saw this come out I knew that I had to try it out. When I trained as a make up artist we knew nothing about priming the face and where only taught to moisturise the face as part of the process. Now we know that primer is a necessity to prepare your skin for make up. So I love the idea of trying out a product that combines the 2 steps. I love that this product gives hydration with very light texture. I haven't experiences any issues.. My foundation sits evenly on top, looking flawless and it holds my make up in place for 8-12 hours looking perfect. My make up did not budge for the whole day. My skin feels hydrated and soft when I remove the make up which suggests to me it's working to hydrate my skin while under my make up. I will definitely be repurchasing this. This retails for £30 for 30ml and the travel size is £15 for 15ml and is available from Smashbox and Boots. Macadmia Healing Oil Treatment I love the way this oil makes my hair feel, the shine it gives, the nourishment and how a little really goes go a long way. I use this on damp hair before styling and after I have finished styling and it still doesn't weight the hair down. It gives it a beautiful shine, it gets rid of any frizz and fly away hairs as well as nourishing it and helping keep moisture in the hair. Click here for my full review. There are a variety of sizes and prices to match but this product is available from Look Fantastic, Amazon and more. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer This is a medium to full coverage concealer with a gorgeous formula which feels weightless, almost like a serum. It definitely is blurring and crease resistant which is a huge plus to me. A little really does go a long way and is buildable, it blends out beautifully, it dries down quiet quickly but once it does it does not smudge or budge, it really does not move or look cakey. My shade is a !N which is beautiful natural neutral colour perfect to brighten my under eyes. I wore it for around 9/10 hours with no sliding. It covers dark circles and imperfections and can be built up flawlessly I would definitely repurchase this concealer. It retails for £24 and is available from John Lewis, Selfridges, Harrods & Harvey Nichols. There you have my favourites for the month of May. I don't have any fails as I have enjoyed all the products that I have tested out this month. I love tying new make up and seeing new releases. Summer is upon us now and I look forward to seeing some summer releases and some bronzed looks! If you have any requests or questions feel free to leave a comment or drop me a message! Until Next Time, |
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