Wish List

Over the last few months I've had to say Topshop has been a bit of a disappointment for me. I usually walk in the door and have a heap of clothes over my arm within seconds, but I have just been finding little I like and that that I do is waaaaay pricey for a poor student with an already waaaaay too big overdraft. However... at last my Topshop spark is back in full force! plus the sale is mega at the minute with some great bargains!

New skincare products

These last few months I have learnt the importance of looking after your skin whilst your still young. I had always been into make up but never had a strong skincare routine until around a year ago, and even then it hasn't been until recently that I have upped my game. Your skin is so important to keep healthy and with all the amazing products out there it can be hard to find the right ones. I have gone through numerous moisturisers, cleansers, toners etc until I found the best ones for me. Benefit has always been my go to as it is a brand that I trust whole heartedly with my face, and therefore I picked up both the Instant Comeback Serum and the It's Potent! Eye Cream.

As described on the bottle the instant comeback serum is designed for tired and dehydrated skin that boosts a youthful look that firms, smooths, energises and protects against visible signs of ageing. Having heard rave reviews about this product form my family and friends I decided to give this a go and can say that I was so happy I did! I suffer with bad dry skin that clumps in patches on my t-zone and chin and serums usually work for a month or two  and then seem to not have any affect. This however was a different story! I usually put it on before I go to sleep and wake up with minimal dry skin areas and can feel that my skin has been really hydrated. I recommend this product to anyone with a similar skin type to myself as it really has worked wonders for me.

I have to admit that I don't use the eye cream as much as I probably should... that being maybe twice a week if I remember.  With my final exams and dissertation going on it was pretty obvious to myself and the world that I had a serious bag problem... and not the designer kind as I would hope for.  Even though its rarely used I can say that when my dark circles where huge dark circles the cream did work to restore the elasticity which was notable, but I can't say whether this product irks in the long run as I just simply do not know. I am going to aim to use this more now that I don't wear as much make up because of summer so I will have to get back to your guys on whether its worth the money!

Now having tried sooooooo many moisturisers that barely did a thing for my skin I knew that I would have to bite the bullet and throw some cash away. It killed me. Not only did I try the Clarins Hydraquench Cream which failed completely for me as I didn't notice a thing, I then splurged £69 on their Super Resorative Day Cream which I had recommended at the counter.... which also did nothing! Safe to say I was devastated. Then one weekend at my mums I tried the Liz Earle Superskin Moisturiser... and I hit the jackpot. Its a miracle cream is all I can say.

 I use this daily before applying my foundation, letting around five minutes pass to let it soak in and really do its magic. I have had people notice how smooth my make up looks and how generally nice my skin looks and that is a real confidence booster. The only issue I have is the smell... its not nice... only way I can describe it is like melted plastic its actually gross, but once its sunk into your skin its fine. I love this product and combined with the Instant Comeback serum my skin has really improved.

What moisturisers do you use? Im always on the look out for more to try!

Hannah 

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Benefit's Roller Lash!

Now university is all over *cries* I can really get into my neglected blogging! Over the last year I have really stepped up on my makeup game, going for the more expensive yet better quality products over high street in order to protect my skin. Whilst high street brands are brilliant and cheap, sometimes the chemicals etc. in the products is a big skin ruiner, with a lack for conditioning being the main problem on my already dry skin. 

I thought I would start with a small review of my new favourite mascara - Benefits Roller Lash.

Being a religious benefit buyer I have tried both the BADgal and They're Real mascaras from their range (which are both brilliant too), but nothing is quite like the Roller Lash. Starting with the gorgeous packaging and bottle it was such an eye grabber, and the girly pink makes me feel pretty sorry not sorry and therefore I had to have it. The product itself is amazing. With the Hook 'n' Roll brush grabbing and lifting my eyes looked more open and my lashes where thicker and longer. The brush is also designed to curl the lashes and the instant curl setting formula can hold for up to 12 hours! Thats just genius. My lashes look the same when I leave the house in the morning to when I get back at night, leaving no black smudges as its worn off etc but still looking freshly coated.

This product worked wonders for me, and as you can see from the photo below it is a definite winner! WELL DONE BENEFIT yet again! How did you guys get on with it?

Hannah 

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