Showing posts with label Concealer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Concealer. Show all posts

Monday, 31 October 2016

Witch Skincare Competition Wins

A while ago I received an email from Witch Skincare on my personal account, which contained a link to a competition. I go through phases of entering competitions, and because I had a few minutes to spare I decided to click the link and fill in my details. I didn’t think anything of it after that – I’ve entered so many competitions and rarely heard any follow-up. But a couple of weeks later, I received another email telling me I had won the prize! It’s always nice to get things in the post, so I was very excited when my goodies arrived a few days later. I thought it would be nice for me to share with you the products I won.



The lovely people at Witch really spoilt me! I’ve tried a couple of their products before, but there were also a few that I’m yet to try, so the package contained a really nice selection. I first remember trying something from Witch as a teenager, as I’d been told witch hazel was really good for spots. Since then, they’ve become a brand that I really trust and I always keep an eye out for any new releases.



First up was a packet of 25 cleansing and toning wipes. I must admit, I’m a bit of a sucker for a good face wipe. I know they get a lot of bad press, but I find them a real lifesaver on days that I don’t feel well enough to do my proper skincare routine. I also like to use them to get the majority of my make-up off before I do a deep cleanse. These wipes have added Witch Hazel to clean and freshen up the skin, help tighten pores (which is always a bonus in my eyes!) and help to prevent breakouts.




The next thing I pulled out of my parcel was this Concealer Stick. I wasn’t aware that Witch did make-up items, so was really interested to see this in my winnings. I’m always on the look out for good concealers, so am interested to see what this one will be like. According to Witch, this is a true multi-tasker, which has got to be a good thing if it saves you time on your routine. It covers spots and contains Witch Hazel to help blitz blemishes as you cover them. I always worry when I use concealer that it could make my spots worse, so knowing this product targets blemishes at the same time is reassuring.



Another of the products I won was this Overnight Clearing Serum. I’ve actually tried this one out before, as I received a sample in a blogger event goody bag last year. But I really loved using it, so I was happy to receive a new one! It’s an award-winning powerful, oil-free serum, which helps to prevent breakouts and reduce the appearance of blemishes and redness whilst you sleep. The Witch Hazel extract helps clear and contract pores and Vitamin B3 visibly hydrates skin. I find with some products that work on blemishes and tighten pores that they can leave my skin feeling uncomfortably tight. But this serum left my skin feeling nourished and clear.



Another product I’ve tried before and loved is their Gentle Exfoliating Face Wash. Loaded with natural micro-granules to deep clean pores, help shift dead skin cells and trapped dirt for a soft, smooth, clearer-looking complexion, it leaves your face feeling glowing and refreshed. It’s gentle but still does the job, and doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight or irritated.



The last thing in my parcel was this Blemish Stick. I’ve got a feeling I’ve tried this or something similar before, and if I remember rightly I found it really effective. It’s another of Witch’s award-winning products and is the ultimate in blemish control. With the help of Witch Hazel (which, as you’ve probably guessed, is the main ingredient in all of the products from Witch) it helps to break down excess oils in just one use and fights bacteria that cause spots. I used to apply this on spots as they first started to appear, and found it really helped to clear them quickly but without that horrible tight feeling some other products can leave you with.

So that was everything in my winning parcel! I’m really excited to try the products I haven’t tried yet and am very grateful to Witch for running the competition. I’ll definitely have to keep you updated on how I find the rest of the products. Keep an eye on my YouTube channel as I often talk about my favourite products over there.

Have you tried any products from Witch? Which ones are your favourite? Or can you recommend any other brands I might like to try out?



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Thursday, 14 July 2016

Soap and Glory make-up purchases


I’ve been a big fan of Soap and Glory products for more years than I can remember. I love their shower gels, body butters, hand creams and body scrubs and the different scents they offer are just divine. But up until recently I’d never delved into their make-up range. I don’t really know why, considering how great their bath and body products are! So recently I decided to place a little order and treated myself to a few bits and pieces.



It wasn’t easy to choose which products to buy, let me tell you! I spent ages swooning over everything from their Supercat Skinny Easy Precision Black Ink Eyeliner and Archery Brow Pencil to their One Heck Of A Blot Primer and Love At First Blush Multi-Shade Blushing Powder. But eventually I managed to settle on three items (which I think was pretty restrained for me!)





The first product I popped in my basket was the Love At First Blush Highlight and Sculpt Cheek Stick, £8.00 in Pink Pop and Pearl. I loved the idea of being able to apply a blush and highlight in one, and think cream products give you such a beautiful dewy finish. It’s hard to show in a photo, but hopefully you can see how gorgeous and shimmery the product is, and this transfers really well onto the skin. It blends easily and leaves me glowing and fresh-faced.






The next item I picked up was probably one of Soap and Glory’s most infamous products; the Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Plumping Gloss, £9.00 in Rose and Shine. Now, I’ve never used a lip plumping product before, so wasn’t quite sure what to expect. When I first applied it, I thought the colour looked really pretty – kind of your lips but better, but that was it. I wandered around for a few minutes feeling a bit disappointed – my lips didn’t look any plumper or feel any different. And then the tingling started! It’s very hard to describe how it feels, but it was like having lots of little chillies dancing on my mouth. I can’t decide if I liked the sensation or not, but I do think it helped my lips to look a bit fuller.




The final product I bought was actually inspired by the lovely Lucy and Lydia after they mentioned it in one of their videos. The Kick Ass Just Bright Concealer, £8.00 is marketed as a mini-marvel for tired, dull or stressed-looking skin, which sounded perfect for me! Lucy and Lydia said it was particularly great for under-eye dark circles, which is something I really struggle a lot with. The idea is that it deploys tourmaline actives to reflect light and give your skin a brighter, more radiant appearance. I’m yet to try this one out, but have high hopes that it will make a difference to my skin and make me look more radiant and bright.

I’m really pleased with my purchases and the quality of the Soap and Glory range. It has definitely made me want to try out more of their make-up range, and also some of their skincare pieces, as I’ve heard some really great things about them too. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Soap and Glory and will be keeping my eyes open for any new launches.

Are you a Soap and Glory fan? What do you think of their make-up range? Are there any products you would recommend?

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