Illamasqua Cream Blusher and Concealer

In need of a new blusher and concealer and a regular 20% professional discount at my disposal I decided it was time to finally give Illamasqua a try especially since my housemate and co blogger Liz had raved about the brand with their sweet smelling blushers. Luckily on Easter Sunday the brand was offering extra off products so instead of paying £33 for the two products I paid £23. Bargain!

The under eye concealer I am still debating over but I think it's because I am very critical when it comes to dark circles under my eyes. However the product sits wonderfully on my skin and a gorgeous texture.

The second product I purchased I have fallen in LOVE with. I didn't get the color I hoped due to it being out of stock but I wasn't going to miss out on this discount opportunity! So I purchased a color I wouldn't usually wear but have been meaning to experiment with. The Blusher is a lot more orange than you see in the pictures and it seemed a little daunting when I first applied it but the color was gorgeous. Not too heavy but pigmented enough to last the day. I have always been against cream blusher because I have always wrongly assumed they would feel heavy on the skin and cause breakouts. I have had no problems with this product in regards to my skin and I forget i'm wearing it more often than I did with powder blushers. I will definitely be repurchasing this in the future! :)

April Glossybox- The natural Box

After a long impatient wait for this months Glossybox it finally arrived! Yay :) I got a call from a very excited mum wanting to Skype and show me all the goodies she got that morning. Looking at the companies facebook page many people are being very fussy and complaining. Considering the effort the ladies at Glossybox go to to create the many boxes I reckon they do a very good job especially since the box is worth a lot more than you pay. I received 3 full sized products this month. AMAZING!

A majority of the complaints seem to be that some don't like the products they are receiving or bored of getting the same type of product. In which case I recommend you alter your beauty profile which is something I plan on trying if I ever find myself getting bored of the type of products. Failing that many budding young beauties are always looking for a swap.

This months box was natural themed which i loved, the products look so much nicer on beige shredded paper rather than the harsh black. It just looked so beautiful and elegant rather than fake and artificial. I was anxious to open the box since i already knew what my mum had in her box so I wanted something different, plus the Harrods box was so brilliant I was wondering how they could ever follow it. SUCCESS! I fell in love. I've recently run low on shower gel and eyeliner so perfect timing to find Inka organic eyeliner and Ayuuri body wash that smells heavenly.  The Figs and Rogue lip balm is a miracle working, I opened it and took it to work with me straight away.

The two remaining products were Caudalie  Thirst serum, and a fragrance named Kai Life. I do think Glossybox made a mistake by putting 10ml of the Caudalie product in a 30ml tube. It is very misleading and left many customers unhappy. I admit the fragrance is a tiny sample but it's not cheap either! I suggest dabbing a small drop on your pulse points for a little lift throughout the day. Excited for the next box. If this is what happens when Carmine and Glossybox combine let's see what Glossybox has in store for it's year anniversary. What did you guys think? 

M.A.C Pro Palette

I recently purchased this beauty which i have been longing for years now. Only problem is there are so many beautiful eyeshadows to choose from! :O Being a brown eyed girl I want to stick to natural colors for my first palette so i can use it everyday, with a few purple and pink hues too. Anybody have any suggestions? What is your favorite M.A.C eyeshadow?

Korres Fluid Gel Cleanser- White Tea

So i have heard many great things about the Korres brand and with a large celebrity clientele thought i would give the products a go. Zunetta always feature Korres in there sales so getting a good deal wasn't too difficult and who could say no to £9.10 for a popular cleanser? Once it arrived Jenny told me that white tea is really good for the skin so i was hoping for good results. Korres products are all natural which was another added bonus! I have now used all of this product which lasted a good 3 months. At the start this product was amazing, leaving my skin so soft but then i think my skin got too used to the product. Fair enough this cleanser has kept my skin at bay but at the same time hasn't made it look amazing which was a little disappointing considering the hype around it. For the price however i would definitely buy it again it is such a bargain, my skin sometimes did feel a little dry after some use but that's what moisturizer is for! Even though it claims it is suitable for all skin types i wouldn't recommend it if you already have naturally dry skin. The white tea I feel can be quiet strong. Have any of you guys tried it and what did you think of it?

March- Harrods GlossyBox

Okay I know it's a bit late, but while i'm still anxiously waiting for my April box to arrive i thought i would get up to date. Better late than ever. The Harrods box was my first glossybox and i had been eyeing them up for a while but being a student on a budget was yet to be sold on the beauty boxes. Now i am obsessed with Harrods, if i could i would live there...but that would make me spend far too much! So as soon as i saw this limited edition beauty i had to have it.

Sorry for the poor camera quality. The box came beautifully presented and I was so excited, like a kid at Christmas! Needless to say I love all the products in the box especially the Bliss body butter which smells divine, and I have always been a fan of Leighton Denny nail varnish, the cover is amazing and such a gorgeous colour. Can't wait for my next box :)

SPRING: Ice cream colours

Is the hype about Clinique worth it?

Often when I hear a brand is good I expect great things to only be disappointed. I find it hard to find a general review on brands and for me personally I like to know how trusted the brand is before I commit to buying especially since a few brands can be a bit expensive. 

I have had a long battle with my skin regarding texture and breakouts but that doesn't stop me trying new ranges! However whatever product I try out I will always return and stay faithful to the miracle I consider Clinique. I started with the anti-blemish solutions set as for years I had not found a cure to my acne problem and after 6 months found my skin had fully recovered and suffered rarely from the odd breakout here and there. 

So then it was time to change my range and the wonderful thing about Clinique that they have four different daily routine sets, each suited to a different skin type so you can be sure to be getting the best for your skin. I discovered I was best suited to their type two range and altogether cost £45 for 3 items. This may seem a lot but for the quality it is well worth the price and lasts about 3 months so essentially you are paying £15 a month for gorgeous skin! I have tried around 8 Clinique products and never been disappointed with the results. I'm a particular fan of their lipglosses. 

So why not go in for a free consultation? And word to the wise, Clinique are very generous with their free samples. The first time i purchased Clinique i received 3 goodies of a decent sizer in a mini make-up bag and fell in love with their youth surge moisturizer. 

Gemma