October Wishlist

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Hmm, I'm sensing a theme with this months picks! My skin has been playing up no end, but after a thorough read of Caroline Hiron's blog I now have a plan! It is already starting to look a lot better but in no way perfect. Anyway, onto my picks:

1. Dr Jart BB Cream £12 from Boots
2. Burt's Bees Deep Pore Scrub £10.99 from Boots
3. Korres Sage and Salicylic Gel £11.70 from Debenhams
4. Hydraluron £24.99 from Boots

 

1. Every BB cream I have tried has been a bit of a dud but I have high hopes for this one. I have read so many positive reviews so fingers crossed. Ever the optimist eh?

 

2. My current scrub of choice is about to run out (Lush Ocean Salt) and I quite fancy a change. I haven't tried much from Burt's Bees but my mother swears by it. 

 

3. This gel is supposedly amazing for oily skin, with the salicylic acid working on dead skin cells and the sage reduces the appearance of blemishes.

 

4. Ahh, Hydraluron, I'm sure everyone who has an interest in skincare has heard of this by now. This is a serum designed to improve "surface roughness", which I'm assuming means will work wonders on my bumpy forehead!

 

 

July Wishlist

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This month I have been lusting after the following:

1) Etude House nail polish in Apricot Candy £2.97 on eBay.

2) Shu Uemura eyelash curlers £20 Selfridges

3) REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask £30 REN

4) Leighton Denny Crystal Nail File £15.50 Leighton Denny

1) How cute are these nail polishes from Etude House seriously?! Perfect and summery, absolutely love the Apricot colour.

2) My eyelash curlers are looking a bit worse for wear, and when they eventually stop working I think I might treat myself to this pair from Shu Uemura. I do think that £20 is extortionate for eyelash curlers though. Decisions decisions.

3) I have used a sample of the Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask from REN in the past and I absolutely loved it. I could really feel it working and the texture is amazing, sort of like slapping marmalade on your face.

4) Finally I am lusting after the Crystal File from Leighton Denny. I bought my Mum one of these a few birthdays ago and I don't think she has even opened it so I might just pinch hers! As it comes with a lifetime guarantee I think it's really good value for money for such a great nail file.

Have you used anything off my wishlist? Would you recommend them?

Love

Kayleigh x

Clinique Turnaround Concentrate

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Hooray for it being the weekend! I am meeting my friend for lunch today but thought I would do a quick post before I start getting ready.

Here we have the Turnaround Concentrate from Clinique:

This is described as an exfoliating serum designed to give a brighter, more even and radiant complexion.

Once you apply this you can feel it working straight away, my skin always feels baby soft after using. One of my (many) skincare issues is the texture of the skin on my forehead, it is quite uneven and can show through my makeup. So instead of just slapping more makeup on I use this to treat the problem.

I don't personally feel that it helps spots clear faster or anything like that it is just more for the luminosity that it brings to the skin. The lady at the counter said that you can apply a thicker layer before you go to sleep as an overnight mask if your skin is really troubled.

The Turnaround Concentrate is £33 for 30ml so quite expensive, I doubt I would repurchase because of the high price point.
Here we have Karl trying to play with the camera, silly bunny

Do you use any Clinique products? What do you recommend for a brighter complexion?

Love

Kayleigh x

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

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Happy Friday eve ^.^

Today I will be talking about La Roche-Posay's Effaclar Duo:

 

I originally bought this after reading a blog post (I can't remember who's sorry!) as it is for "corrective and unclogging anti-imperfection care", which is just me all over really. Effaclar Duo is also 100% hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic so is perfect for even the most sensitive of skin.

It smells like lemons and is quite lightweight and easily absorbed. Once applied to the skin it feels quite tingly which I like because I assume that it is working. I use this in an evening after cleansing and toning, but it does say that you can use morning as well if you feel so inclined. I can see an improvement after using this so I will continue to do so and will be repurchasing once my tube runs out. The price is £13 for 40ml but a little goes a long way.

Here is a picture of Karl chilling after eating a big tea! It's a hard life for him

Have you used anything from La Roche-Posay? Or anything for clogged skin with imperfections? Please leave any recommendations in the comments box as I am always on the hunt for new things :)

Love

Kayleigh x