Glossy Box August

I'm a bit late in getting this post up but here is what I received in my Glossy Box.

 

I was really impressed by the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil.  Being an oily skin sufferer, I didn’t really fancy the thought of adding more oil to my skin!  However, I had heard good reports about the Shu Uemura face oils so I thought I would give this one a go.  It removed my makeup including mascara quickly and easily.  My skin felt squeaky clean after using it and it didn’t leave any residue behind.  This is great for those nights when you get home late and you want a quick way to wash your face.

 

 

I was disappointed when I saw Lipcote in my Glossy Box, it reminded me of my early teens and one word......drying.  Determined to try to get my lipstick to see it past my first morning coffee, I decided to give Lipcote a second chance.  I applied it over the Glossy Box lipstick and then applied a little Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream on top.  It did make my lipstick last much longer and it wasn’t quite as drying as I remembered it being.  A few hours after I applied it, my lips did feel a little dry. I wouldn’t use this as an everyday product but this would be ideal for nights out.

Celeb Beauty Must Haves – Cheryl Cole

 

 

Today's makeup

Rimmel wake me up foundation
Mac MSF Natural – Light
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer – 01 light
Mac studio finish concealer – NW15
Bobbi Brown Blush - Peony
Mac Eye brow pencil – Spiked
Mac eye liner – Coffee
Mac eye shadows: Brulee, Shromn and Mulch
Bourjois – Volumizer Mascara
Glossy Box lip stick
Lipcote

Real Techniques – Buffing Brush
Real Techniques – Blush Brush
Real Techniques – Base Shadow Brush
Mac 224 brush
Mac 217 Brush
Cosmopolitan – Powder Brush

 

Bourjois Volumizer Mascara

My favourite mascara of the moment. This gives me major volume! Love love love!

Origins Ginger Souffle Whipped Body Cream

I first heard about this Body Cream from Tanya Burr (Pixi2woo on you tube) and I was immediately intrigued by the word “Souffle”. I’m a marketing dream; I am immediately pulled into products when they call them things like Cleansing Milk or Body Souffle! It seems to make them sound even more luxurious. I have to be honest, the ginger scent didn’t really appeal to me however as soon as I smelt it, I was hooked. The scent is very fresh and the ginger is not too over powering. The body cream itself is lovely, it rubs in easily to the skin and doesn’t leave a tacky residue. I can really feel the difference the next day. My skin feels soft and still lightly fragranced.

What's in my makeup bag

I recently went away for the Jubilee weekend. This is the makeup I took with me.
Clinique anti-blemish solutions liquid makeup - 02 Fair
Maybelline dream matte powder - 03 Golden beige
Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer - 1Fair
Garnier roll-on anti dark circles
Laura Mercier blush - Lush nectarine
Laura Mercier petite eye colour trio - Smoky mauves
Bourjois volumizer mascara
Mac eyebrow pencil - Spiked
Mac eyeliner - Coffee
Laura Mercier lip gloss - Bellini

Liz Earle Orange Flower Botanical Body Wash

I got this shower gel as a birthday present and I absolutely love it! It smells amazing, you can really smell the essential oils. The naturally active ingredients are organic oats and yarrow, rose scented geranium and natural vitamin E. It lathers up well and leaves the skin feeling clean, soft and lightly scented. Another excellent product from Liz Earle.