Elemis Skin Clear Treatment Gel

This is my first ever Elemis product would you believe! I was shopping in TK Maxx a while back and came across this and couldn't help myself. I've always wanted to try something from Elemis and the fact that it was a spot treatment was even better. I've heard great things about the brand in the past so was super excited to get started on trying this product.

Now lets get the negative out of the way first.. I'm normally ok with a scent but the smell of this product is so overpowering it's really not that nice. As soon as I've put a little bit on my finger ready to apply onto my face I can instantly smell it. I can't really describe the smell, just like a spot treatment smell if you know what I mean, which I wouldn't normally mind. It's just this one is so strong that it really isn't actually nice to put onto your face simple because it's closer to your nose so makes it smell even more!

But aside from the smell I have been liking this product as an actual treatment for my spots. This product does the classic stinging when applied onto some spots but nothing too painful that you can't handle. I tend to apply this just in the evenings after I've finished all my skin care routine and just put this on all of my spots before I go to bed. The tube this product is in makes it super easy to use and control how much product your squeezing out. I do find that this product does help reduce the redness and size of my spots over a few days. It's not a miracle product by no means but it does help speed up the time of getting rid of spots.

Overall the actual product in how it helps your spots is really great, not the best I've used in the past but it certainly does make some difference and helps. But the smell kind of kills it for me due to how strong it does smell. I know everyone is different so some people may find it not so strong so definitely give it a sniff before you pick it up if you're wanting to try this product. You can buy it here from Feel Unique for £13.

Soap & Glory Drama Clean Micellar Cleansing Water

Recently there have been so many micellar cleansing waters on the shelves making it super difficult to know which one to go for. This one from Soap & Glory was actually on offer recently at Boots hence why this one made it into my basket. I have always loved Soap & Glory products so was hoping this one too would live up to expectations.

This one has a hint of peach and cucumber smell to it which isn't too strong and I really actually like the scent. I don't think I've tried one in the past that has actually had a scent so this was something different. Due to it not being overpowering, it smells nice and fresh on the skin. I tend to use cleansing waters to either take the bulk of my make up off before cleansing or if I've been naughty and used a make up wipe then I will use a cleansing water afterwards to remove anything else left on my skin.

This one works wonders and really does clear every last little piece of make up left on the face. It's super gentle, so no real hard rubbing here, and also works great on the eyes. It leaves my skin feeling lovely and soft, ready for the rest of my evening skin care routine. It doesn't leave my skin feeling irritated in the slightest and is just a really nice product to use both in the mornings and the evenings.

I think this offering is great from Soap & Glory and I've loved using it. You can buy this product here from Boots for £6 and currently skin care is on 3 for 2 so you can treat yourself to some other goodies whilst your there :-)

Avon Clearskin Pore Penetrating Black Mineral Mask

 

It's only pretty recently that I have actually started using face masks and actually enjoying them. I used to find putting them on and having to wait 15 minutes more of a chore whereas now I understand my skin type more, it's more of a pamper. This one caught my eye in the Avon catalogue a couple of months back and it was on offer for around £3, a bargain I had to have. Avon say:

"Unique formula, with oil-absorbing mineral clay, pulls like a magnet to draw out pore-clogging dirt & oil. Skin feels clean and soft." 

The ingredients of this mask include hydrated silica and salicylic acid which are great for blemish prone skin and also witch hazel. The texture of this mask is super smooth making application a dream. This goes on black and then after 10-15 minutes, when the mask has turned grey on your face, then it's time to wash it off with warm water. Whilst this mask is on my face it certainly gets that tight feeling towards the end and also a very slight cooling sensation but nothing nasty feeling. Also this mask doesn't consist of a strong smell which is nice considering the time you have to keep it on.

This mask is perfect if you have oily/combination skin as it really does help absorb the oil and leave your skin feeling super soft. I do feel like this mask does help fight off and tighten pores but not fully. I did find a few around my nose were still slightly visable after using this mask but I will continue to use it in hope that maybe it just missed them that time around. This isn't a mask that I would use very often a week and I have only been using it once a week so that may mean that my results aren't as great as someone who may use it more times a week so that's definitely something I should try.

I do however love the feel of my skin after using this product and will continue to use it as I do love the results. Suffering from oily skin is a right pain in the bottom and this product really does soak it all up and leave it super smooth. I will definitely keep up with trying to use this mask more than once a week and see if my results change and if they do I shall let you know of course.

Overall this is a great, cheap mask which I am enjoying using. You can find this product here from the Avon website. Let me know if you've tried this product or your favourite Avon products ready for when I next receive my catalogue :-)

Rimmel Wonder'full Argan Oil Mascara

I do love a new mascara and am always on the hunt for the perfect one suited to me (the hunt still continues). I do love trying all the different mascaras on offer at the high street stores and this one caught my eye as it was a new release. The main reason I was drawn to this mascara, other than the fact that it was a new release, is it's new ingredient.. argan oil! Rimmel say:

"The Secret Weapon to full volume without clumps. The new formula with Argan Oil feels incredibly lightweight, soft and flexible for wonder’full volume that won’t weigh you down. Lashes feel conditioned, soft and flexible, with zero clumps and a feather-light volume. Ultra Flex brush with ultra-soft bristles also hugs lashes defining them from root to tip."

The packaging is really nice, it comes in a lovely coppery bronze, mixed shape tube. It's like nothing else out there on the market which is something else that makes this mascara unique. The brush is a great size for me, not too big nor too small, but note that it is plastic. I think I do prefer these brushes as I find they just grasp my eyelashes better. Although the brush head is quite flexible on this mascara which I can't say I've ever experienced before. It can take a while to get used to but once you do it really does work well. I just layer this up by wiggling the brush into my lashes and I find it works perfectly.

This is honestly the perfect day time mascara it really does leave my lashes feeling soft and weightless, you can barely tell you have mascara on and I have actually forgotten that I have in the past. I think the argan oil in this mascara is what helps keep your lashes soft and conditioned which is something I absolutely love about this mascara. This also 100% helps define and lengthen your lashes from root to tip and really grabs and covers the lashes. For me this is perfect for work where I do not need to even look like (or really wear) make up or just for those make up days where you are opting for a natural look. You can build this mascara up by layering a few coats but I believe it doesn't make it that wow factor night out look just slightly more noticeable than a natural look. There is also no downfall from this mascara, once it's on it lasts the whole day which is amazing. I also think the argan oil helps when removing it at the end of the day as it comes off like a dream!

Overall this is a great everyday wearing mascara which really does lengthen and define your lashes whilst leaving them weightless and soft for the whole day. It's also a great price at £7.99 from Boots here. I would definitely recommend trying this one out if your curious like me due to the ingredient of argan oil! I'd love to hear your thoughts of this mascara if you've tried it :-)

Lush Mask of Magnaminty

This mask has totally wiped every other one of my face masks off the shelf recently and I cannot get enough of it. I'm not a frequent shopper in Lush but whenever I go in, I always walk out with something new to try. I popped in a few weeks ago to grab some Christmas bath bombs when I spotted this on a table as soon as I walked in and I know I instantly had to try it. The claims it was making were right up my street, as with any usual spot saving skin care item. So what do Lush say about this face mask?

"A multi-purpose mask with a mixture of gentle yet effective ingredients to clean, calm and clear the skin. Easily smoothed over the skin, this mask is made with peppermint oil to stimulate, marigold oil and chlorophyllin to treat the skin; evening primrose seeds and aduki beans to gently exfoliate as you remove it. You can use this mask anywhere."

I can actually say that I agree with everything Lush have said about this product. It's magic in a tub pretty much and I look forward to using it. So the colour of this product isn't exactly appealing, my mum always has a little laugh at me when I have this mask on and half the time I cannot move my face to do anything back, ha! It's super easy to apply and I just apply this to my problem areas, mainly my t zone and anywhere else I may have a pesky spot. I leave this on for around 5-10 minutes, depending on how much help my face needs and whilst it does it's magic. When it's time to rinse off, it gently scrubs your face so it's like a multi purpose product. It honestly instantly soothes my face when my spots are gnawing at my skin and are red raw. It softens the rest of my face and leaves it feeling really clean and soothed. The minty smell is relatively strong but I rather like it and it doesn't stick around for long as it tones down.

The appearance of my skin the morning after using this is just incredible. My spots have reduced a significant amount, although not all of them disappear completely (obviously that's pretty much impossible) there is definitely a difference that is really noticeable. The difference it has made makes me feel much more confident after using it which is pretty much priceless to me. If you suffer from spot prone/oily skin then this is 100% the product for you and I would recommend it to absolutely everyone!

I honestly cannot rave about this product enough and I will 100% be repurchasing when my little tub is all gone. It's a really good price too, considering how many mini facials you can get out of the tub for £5.50. Go and give it a whirl, trust me you won't be disappointed! I'd love to hear if you've tried this product and what you think of it :-)