Boots haulin'

3 for 2 in Boots always catches me out, now I hear you ask; but you have four items, how does that work? Well I was shopping with my mum who only wanted two things so I pinched one of hers and bagged myself four. Thanks mum ;-)

Firstly I was in desperate need of a new moisturiser for dry skin and my mum actually recommended this Garnier Moisture Match one to me. My skin has become really dry in patches on my skin since the colder months have appeared and nothing I owned was shifting the flakiness. So this was an emergency purchase and so far I'm really enjoying it.

Next I picked up the Soap and Glory Drama Clean 5 in 1 micellar cleansing water and this caught my eye. I was in need of a new cleanser as my current one had completely run out and as always the packaging is divine. I do love Soap and Glory products so am hoping this one does not disappoint.

Next was a re purchase for me and that's the Clearasil Rapid Action Pads. I used these a lot a while back and simply forgot to repurchase them so thought I would pick up another pack. These are super quick and easy to add into your skin care routine and are effective. I'm glad I re purchased and you can read my previous review about them here.

Finally I picked up the Simple Kind to Skin Illuminating Radiance Cream. I'd heard a few things about this product and I am partial to a matte looking face but something about this drew me to buying it. I'm super excited to try this and see the results. It can also act as a primer which is a bonus.

And that's my Boots haul! I can't wait to try all of these products out fully and I'm sure there will be full reviews up soon. I'd love to know your thoughts on any of the products I purchased :-)

Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan

It may seem like the weirdest timing to write a blog post all about fake tan and quite frankly I agree. I do embrace my paleness over the colder months mainly due to sheer laziness and being so cold! Yes I love a good tan in the summer and this one was a staple this summer. But on the odd occasion throughout these colder months I have actually still been using this. This is the perfect tan for any occasion when you just want to liven up your skin whether it be a Christmas party or just a night out.

I actually received this product in a goodie bag from the Clothes Show last year but only really got into using this product throughout this years summer months. It worried me that it was in the shade medium and I put it off for a while. But when I finally took the plunge I was super glad I did so. This product does look pretty scary when applying as it's practically black in colour. You definitely have to use a mitt to apply this product or you'll be in trouble. When applying this product you do need to act fast as when it says instant, it definitely is that. But once worked into the skin it sets like a dream. There's none of that sticky, wet feeling after applying this product.

I wake up with a gorgeous glow and no streaks. The colour is not too dark but does show up. You do have to be careful around dry patches and awkward patches such as elbows, knees and ankles; but that's the same with most other fake tans.

Overall this product is great for those one evening occasions or when you're feeling like a spruce up from the paleness. It's a great easy product to use as long as you have a mitt and are quite quick with it! What are your favourite instant tans? You can purchase this product here :-)

Nivea Express Hydration Primer: Dry & Sensitive Skin

It's that time of the year where my skin type is changing due to the colder weather moving it's way in. I still get an oily forehead and chin but everywhere else has turned dry. I've never actually had skin as dry as it seems to have turned this year so I'm finding myself picking lots of new bits to help aid my dry skin.

I picked up this product in Boots when it was recently on offer and previously I have tried the same product but for Oily/Combination skin (you can read that review here if you have that skin type) so I knew I liked the product just the different formula. I love the quick and easiness of this product, honestly I cannot stress that enough. It's a moisturiser and primer in one so you're knocking one step out of your morning routine with this one product. It's amazing for those running late for work mornings or like me where you work somewhere where you don't need to glam up; this is the perfect product.

It helps hide and moisturise my dry patches as normally when applying my foundation my dry patches can go all flaky, but when I have used this it stops that from happening. It smooths out my face leaving it prepped for the rest of my make up. The lasting power is ok but nothing spectacular; my oily patches tend to wear off after around four hours but considering this product actually isn't aimed at oily skin then that's ok for me and I just blot it off on my lunch break and voila! As for the dry patches they do last quite a bit longer maybe around six hours before needing some attention.

Overall this is a great product for those quick mornings when you need them like me for work and for that I would recommend this product. On the weekends I definitely tend to stray from this product and use something a bit longer lasting if I'm heading out. You can buy this product from Boots for £4.99 here. I'd love to hear your favourite dry skin products for the colder months :-)

Palmers Eventone Dark Spot Corrector

Firstly I'm just going to put it out there that I'm trying to become one of those 'organised bloggers' and this is my very first (would you believe it) scheduled post so fingers crossed I've done it correctly and it works! I can't believe I've never done this before as it seems too easy if I can keep on top of it.

Anyway onto the review, I picked this up a while back from Feel Unique when they had their sale on. The first thing that drew me to this product was the claim that it targets post acne spots in aim to clear them up. Unfortunately along with having blemish prone skin, my skin is also prone to scarring from the spots which is an absolute pain in the bum. The scars never seem to banish and it's months and months down the line before they start to fade. So this product really appealed to me from that sense.

The second thing that drew me to this product is that it's a lazy, easy to apply product. It's basically a serum/moisturiser which you can just 'slap' on, if you will. So even on those really rushed/late for work mornings I still have time to apply this product. There's no indication on the product as to how many times you can apply the product; sometimes I go for morning and evening, if not then just the morning.

Now I can't say I was expecting fast acting miracles from this product but it definitely has helped reduce my spot scarring on my face without a doubt. I've always loved every product I've ever tried from Palmer's and this one is no exception. The product glides on effortlessly, leaving my skin feeling soft and smooth. This doesn't strip your face or leave the scars dry or irritated. I think continuous use of this product and it will improve my scarring even more than it already has done. As with all of Palmer's products it has the gorgeous cocoa butter staple scent which I absolutely adore.

Overall this product is a winner for me and I can't wait to see (hopefully) even better results whilst I continue to use this. This product retails for around £9.99 and you can purchase from Feel Unique here :-)

The Glamour Beauty Power List 2014: Beauty Box

This post has been meaning to go up for far too long and for that I must apologise! These pictures have been sitting on my camera for ages and to be honest I forgot they were there; but better late than never hey! The Glamour/Latest In Beauty boxes are a real winner every time for me. There is always a couple, or a few, products I've been wanting to try included and that was definitely the case this time. So let's get cracking onto what I received in this box..

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish + muslin cloth
My word I have wanted to try this product for far too long and I thought this was a perfect way to get my hands on it and a few other bits I was excited for. This is a cute travel size and comes with a muslin cloth so I can give it a few test runs and see how I get on. I haven't actually tried it yet but I cannot wait to see if it's worth the hype!

Eyeko Eye Makeup Remover Wipes 
I didn't think much about this product when ordering but when they arrived I was excited. These are basically smaller make up wipes designed just for removing eye make up. I thought this was a great concept and a super easy step for those lazy, can't be bothered days. You receive 10 wipes in this pack which is a great amount to try out.

Philip Kingsley Daily Damage Defence
Surprisingly I'd actually heard of this product through reading another blog (I'm sorry I've forgotten which) and have heard rave reviews about this. Again not something I was overly excited about when ordering but the claims of the product sound really good so I'm looking forward to seeing if it actually works.

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
This was a product I was super excited to receive and start using. I've always wanted to try so many different products from Laura Mercier but has never taken that plunge. Her foundation primers always seem to get great reviews and I'm nearly out of my current one so this one is next to try out.

James Read Sleep Mask Tan
Now I must admit this product slightly scares me a little, an overnight tan! I think applying this before bed, sleeping with it on (maybe coming off on pillow sheets?) and then waking up with a promising glowing look? I don't know this sounds amazing but something just doesn't quite add up and I feel I'd do something completely wrong, haha. This will definitely be a product I try where I don't have to go out the next day, for the first attempt anyway to see the results!

Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara
Another one I was super excited about, I had been so close to purchasing this mascara on several occasions so I was pleased when it was included in this box so I could finally try it. It's full size so when it's worth £9.99 on it's own it's amazing that it's in this box. I cannot wait to try this mascara and see if it lives up to expectations.

Maybelline Stripped Nudes Lipstick
Another full sized product and I do love Maybelline lipsticks. This nude collection looks gorgeous although I did get a rather dark shade which very clearly won't be nude on me but it may work for more of a vampy lip.

Overall I'm super pleased with the products I received in this beauty box and they never seem to fail me! I can't wait to try out more of the products included. I'd love to know if you've already tried anything from this box? And if you still want to get your hands on this beauty box then you can get it here for only £15.99 :-)