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 A little while ago I picked up a new spot treatment that I'd never heard anything about and thought I'd give it a go, and I am amazed by the results. The Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot has really wow'd me and now takes the position of my favourite spot treatment ever. Now that's a pretty big claim, but I'll tell you why. 

The majority of the time I have pretty good skin, until the week before my period when my skin breaks out like mad, mainly on my chin but also on my forehead too. Vichy Normablend Hyaluspot is my new go to product to save my skin, albeit a bit of a mouthful! The tube itself is 15ml which may not sound like a lot but you only need a little bit for each breakout. So how do you use it? Well you quite simply apply a thin layer over your spot before bed and leave it on overnight. It's a clear gel and should cover the spot itself, but avoid using this around the eye area as it may cause irritation. 

Overnight the gel will dry out the spot and reduce redness in 24 hours and I really do find it works for me. If I leave this gel on my skin overnight, my spot will have reduced in size, the redness has almost gone and I can cover the remaining spot in concealer and go on my way to work. This of course, can also be applied during the day if you so wish as it's a clear gel, however I don't as I'm 9/10 times wearing makeup in the day and so don't want to use this as well.

The angled tip makes it easier to apply the treatment gel onto your skin and I must stress you do only need a small amount of this product for it to work, this also means the 15ml tube will last a considerable amount of time. After about 2-3 days, my blemish will have completely disappeared and I'm left feeling happier about the appearance of my skin again. 

I am so incredibly impressed with this product and I cannot recommend it enough to everyone. 

Have you ever tried the Normaderm Hyaluspot treatment?
Primark PS Pro Lip Scrub - £3
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post reviewing the Primark PS Pro Mattifying Primer which you can read here and spoiler: I love it. So I thought it was also time to review the Primark PS Pro Lip Scrub which is only £3. Now as far as lip scrubs go, I've not tried any others despite Lush having the infamous Lush Lip Scrubs but I have wanted one for a while, so I was excited to try this.

It came nicely packaged in a white box with silver writing (like on the lid) and looks quite fancy. The scrub itself also has an inside lid to stop the scrub going everywhere which is quite handy. The only downside as such to this product is that the packaging itself does feel a little cheap, but then again I guess for the price I can't complain. 

Now ontop the lip scrub, it's quite a small pot and if I'm honest I thought it'd be bigger but it's lasted me a good couple of months already (I use it about once a week) as you only need a tiny bit of product. It's enriched with Vitamin E and Almond Oil so if you're not one for sweet tasting lip products, then sadly this isn't for you.

It does leave my lips feeling nourished, moisturised and most importantly free of dead skin. I found it to be a tad sickly if you apply too much, which I did first time, but after altering the amount I use I've loved it.


Overall, I am quite impressed with this little pot and I'm glad I picked it up. It's only £3 and will fit in your handbag or makeup bag without taking up too much room!

Have you tried any products from the Primark PS Pro makeup range?

I remember Primark introducing a beauty range a few years ago and to be honest I turned my nose up at it a little bit, I know bad blogger and I sound very snobby. However, I have since tried quite a few products and some have pleasantly surprised me. I'm happy to say, this mattifying primer is one of those products that's pleasantly surprised me, and works really work. I also love their £1 lip liners which I've blogged about here.

The new Primark PS Pro Makeup introduces new products, of a higher quality, and a higher price. However since it's Primark it's the higher price is still very affordable, and with this primer cashing it at only £5 you can't really complain. I chose the mattifying primer, and there is also an illuminating primer on offer which I will add, I've read a heard a few people saying they're not a fan of it. 

The mattifying primer itself is a white cream primer, that has a gel consistency and provides a smooth base for foundation application. There is no scent to the primer, and it works really well on my oily T-zone and on my drier patches too. This primer definitely increases the longevity and staying power of my foundation, I wore it to my graduation ball at the weekend and my foundation still looked good at the end of the night. 

I think this is a brilliant primer for everyone, whether you're on a budget or have a little more to spend. I'm really impressed and I've been wearing it for a couple of weeks straight now and I'm sure I'll be repurchasing it once I've run out.

Have you tried any of Primark's beauty range?
Garnier Ultimate Blends Shampoo and Conditioner

Recently I wrote about how Garnier Ultimate Blends Strength Restorer Serum has done wonders for my split ends (read here), so today I thought it was time I reviewed the Nourishing Repairer Shampoo and Conditioner I have from the Ultimate Blends range.  

The Ultimate Blends Nourishing Repairer Shampoo and Conditioner and reasonably priced at £3.89 for a 400ml bottle and Boots typically have offers on for 3 for 2 or buy one get one half price, which is even better. Previously I've not been too fussy about what shampoo and conditioner I used and just bought whatever was on offer and around £2 for a bottle but I'd happily pay full price for these products. My hair is quite long and reaches to just above my belly button and quite dry so I really need to take care of it. 

Both the shampoo and conditioner have a subtle but pleasant scent and I do actually feel as if my hair is more nourished after using them. I can't say how much they've 'repaired' my hair, but my hair certainly is in better conditioner. I used this shampoo and conditioner duo in conjunction with the Garnier Ultimate Blends Strengthener Serum as previously mentioned, and the serum I only apply to the ends of my hair and you only need a couple of drops and it does the trick. The ends of my hair are definitely looking healthier and feel so much softer too.

I'm really impressed with the Nourishing Repairer Shampoo and Conditioner, and of course the Strengthener Serum. I also love how there's a few variations in the range for different hair types and I'm sure there'd be something for everyone in their vast range.

Have you tried anything from the Garnier Ultimate Blends range?
Soap and Glory Whipped Clean Shower Butter

I love so many of Soap and Glory's products, whether they're bath, body, skincare or makeup, I'm a fan of a lot of their products. So as I was going through my collection (which I've realised may be *slightly* out of hand with two whole boxes of S&G stuff) I decided to start using the Whipped Clean Shower Butter again. I don't think there was a reason as to why I stopped using this, probably because I bought something else and started using a 'new' shower gel! 

I will admit that this does seem a little pricey for a shower gel, at least to me it does as I'm quite content with buying whatever shower gel is on offer for £1 at the time in Tesco. However, I personally think it's worth the price. I find some shower gels can be a little drying, especially if I've shaved my legs but with Whipped Clean this isn't the case. That'll be down to the shower butter containing over 25% moisturising oils and butter, and I can definitely tell. My skin does feel soft, moisturised and smooth after using Whipped Clean and I'm also in love with the scent, I can definitely smell the sweet vanilla but not so much the almond and pistachio but nonetheless it's lovely. I only need a small grape sized amount of this product for my whole body and it lathers up really well with a loofah, so although this is a little pricier than some shower gels, it does last for a long time and is really worth it.

What's your favourite Soap and Glory product?
I, like many other people, want to cover my dark circles under my eyes and so I was keen to try Essence's Say NO To Dark Circles Crayon which I mentioned in my huge beauty haul the other week. I picked this crayon up after watching RachhLoves' video on YouTube and so I was really keen to try it.

I haven't used a corrector in crayon form before but I had high hopes after Rachel comparing it to higher end correctors. It's in a twist up crayon which makes it really easy to use and the crayon itself is quite small to perfect for handbag size. But I do think it will last for a while as you don't need to use huge amounts for each application.

The crayon itself does correct the darkness under my eyes well, but it can be a little drying so I wouldn't recommend this if you have a particularly dry skin type. I'd say you definitely need to moisturise and prime before applying this as otherwise it can be a little difficult to blend. I've also tried applying this on top of my foundation, but it doesn't work as well that way and can become a little cakey.

 Overall, I do really like this crayon and I will be using it up, but I'll still try other dark circle correctors in the drugstore if I come across any - mainly because I'm curious! If you're looking for a budget product to conceal your dark circles under your eyes I'd say you give this a try!
Have you ever tried any dark circle correctors?
I've used the same brow products for years, Elf Studio Brow Kit. However, the other week I wanted to try something new and I'm talking about the Makeup Revolution Ultra Shape Arch & Brow. 



To begin with, this is a double ended product so as you can see one end is a felt tip and the other is a pencil. I picked up the shade 'medium', but it took me a few trips to different Superdrug stores to find medium. I hadn't tried a felt tip for my eyebrows before so I was really intrigued and I wasn't sure if I liked it first, but now I really do.

I love the felt tip for filling in my brows on lazy days or the days I wear more natural makeup. It's not the most pigmented product I have to say, and it tends to dry out a little unless you store it upside down, but that doesn't bother me too much. I use little flicks to try and make it look like natural hairs in my brows and find it works really well for me.

The pencil side is the one I'll reach for on a night out or when I'm making more of an effort and I'm really quite impressed. It's really pigmented, but you do have to be careful when applying it that you don't use too much pressure or you'll suddenly have really thick and dark brows very quickly. 

Top - Pencil // Bottom - Felt Tip

I find it really easy to use and definitely a bargain buy. The only downside as I previously mentioned would be that the felt tip side appears to dry out quite quickly unless you store it upside down but for the price of the product I can deal with it for sure!

What's your favourite brow product?
Around the time I was finishing my dissertation, I need motivation to continue and that motivation was makeup. Usually I'd say yes to a bottle of wine but as I actually had to write my dissertation I didn't fancy a hangover the next day, so instead I spent my money on makeup. And here it is, a rather large makeup haul that has been collected over the past few weeks! I will also add, the Max Factor products were in a little gift-set so I technically didn't buy them as my Mum gifted them to me, but I'm including them anyway.


 The first and most exciting items I'm sharing with you are these Real Technique dupes from eBay. I remember seeing these floating around blogs/YouTube a little while ago but only bought them about a month ago. I have a full review of these on the way, but so far I'm very impressed and so glad I bought them.
I will also add, the seller I bought them from is no longer listing them so I've linked a similarly priced seller instead.
Barry M Mani Mask - £3.99 // Max Factor Glossfinity '72 Pink'ed' £5.99 // Kiko 317 - £3.90 // Kiko 389 - £3.90 

 Recently I've been on a nail polish spree, I tend to do this with certain products, not long ago it was primers and now it appears to be nail polish. I am absolutely loving Kiko's 317 Dark Antique Pink nail polish it's gorgeous and perfect for Spring/Summer. 


Max Factor False Lash Effect 'Black Brown' £10.99 // Essence 2 in 1 Eyeliner Pen - £2.50 // Makeup Revolution Arch & Shape 'Medium' - £3.50 

From top to bottom
Max Factor Stardust Pink // Kiko Almond // Essence Cool Nude 
Primark Lip Liners Dark Pink - £1 each // Primark Beauty Sponges - £1.50 

I have written a whole post about these Primark Lip Liner's here and I love them. I honestly reach for this particular shade everyday, and sometimes I wear it with nothing else on my lips and it's great. 
Soap and Glory Orangeasm Body Spray - 75p

Finally, to finish my haul I picked up this body spray as it was in the clearance section and only 75p I couldn't resist! I love it for using whilst I'm out and about and just freshening up. 

So there we have it, the items I've bought recently and I have reviews planned for some of these products already but if there's anything you'd like to see reviewed in particular please do let me know. Since photographing all of these products, I also went to France for a week with my boyfriend and I picked up a few NYX items so I'll have another haul for those in the future!

Is there anything in this post you want to try for yourself, or you already own yourself?
 L'Oreal Infallible Matte Max Lipstick 200 Like A Virgin - £6.99

A few weeks ago I wrote this blog post about my new purchases from Boots and this was one of them. When I ordered it I'd not read any reviews about the lipstick, and I hadn't even seen anyone mentioning it so I was surprised when it arrived. 

l'oreal infallible matte max lipstick,
The applicator is not what I was expecting, and it reminds me of an eyeshadow stick. I was curious as to how this would work for picking up the product. As you can see from the photo above, all of the lipstick itself is in the lid and you just dip it in the end and voila. I quite like the idea of the applicator, although it took a few uses to get used to it, purely because it's not what I expected! The shade itself isn't the shade I expected, it's a lot more bright than the swatch on the Boots website, but it's perfect for Spring. 

l'oreal infallible matte max lipstick, lipstick swatch,
It's wearable for both day time and evening, without being too in your face for the day time. I've been loving wearing it to uni and going out for the day. The staying power is pretty good too, but after a few hours of chatting and drinking coffee, it does need to be touched up. It's not drying on the lips either which is great, as we all know that matte lipsticks can be.

I have enjoyed wearing this lipstick and I'm glad it's in my collection as it's my current go to everyday lipstick for Spring! I'm definitely going to pick up a few more shades I have my eyes on (001 and 006 so far are looking like the ones to try next).

Have you tried these lipsticks?

Until fairly recently I didn't really bother taking care of my hair that well, I'd shampoo and condition it but that'd be about it. That all changed when I bought these two hair products. I picked them both up about a month ago and I've been loving them ever since. Before we start, my hair is quite long and goes past my boobs and so I really do need to take care of it!

I picked up the Garnier Ultimate Blends Serum because my Mum recommended it to me as she had a sample and loved it. I apply about 2 drops to the ends of my hair as soon as I get out of the shower and my hair is so much softer for doing it. You really do only need a tiny amount and it has made a huge difference to the condition of my hair. 

The Ogx Coconut Oil Mist was the second hair care product I picked up, and to be honest it was the coconut scent that drew me in. It smells divine and it's made my hair so much more shiny. With this oil it recommends that you apply it to towel dried hair, and then style as desired. I apply a few sprays of this to the mid-end lengths of my hair, and it's been working wonders. I've never tried anything from the Ogx range before but I'd really like to considering I love this product so much.

 Overall, I really notice the difference if I forget to use these products for a few days. My hair feels and looks a lot healthier for using these and I'm so glad I picked them up. They're both affordable and I do recommend them highly.
Do you use any oils or serums on your hair?


I love mascara as I feel it's the one product that really changes how I look. I remember quite some time ago there was a lot of hype around Maybelline's The Rocket Mascara but I only started using it in December when I mentioned it in my December Makeup Mixup. I've loved it ever since. 

I've been really impressed with the volume that this gives my lashes, as well as lengthening them at the same time. I can't fault the formula as it lasts on my lashes all day without flaking or smudging. As you can see from the photo above, the brush is quite big and plastic, but I'm not particularly fussy when it comes to mascara wands. The bristles vary in length which I think enables the wand to get to all of the lashes and coat them.

Overall, I've been loving this mascara and I actually quite like how the packaging stands out in my makeup bag and brightens it up.

Have you ever tried The Rocket Mascara, or any other Maybelline mascaras?
P.S. Lip Liner - £1 each 

A few months ago I ventured into the world of Primark beauty for the first time in years. I remember a good few years ago they used to have a range of beauty products but they were pretty awful, however now they've really improved. I've previously written a review on the Brush Cleanser which you can read here, but it's safe to say I'm really enjoying the products from the P.S. range that I've tried.

The lip liners don't have any names or shades (at least I can't find any) so that's the only downside I really have to them as it's a little annoying. They're a bargain at £1 each and in my local Primark there's about 6 different shades. 

The liners aren't too drying, and they have good lasting power too which in all honesty, shocked me considering the price. The two shades I have are nude shades and I sometimes wear them alone, or sometimes I apply a lipstick as well and I love the results either way.

Overall I'm really impressed with these liners and I recommend you check them out when you're next in Primark because I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Have you ever tried any of Primark's beauty range?

A few weeks ago Soap and Glory had 1/3 off selected skincare products so I decided to try Ultimelt Hot Cloth Cleanser as I had heard great things about it and wanted to try a hot cloth cleanser. I love S&G products anyway so I thought this would be a great place for me to start regarding hot cloth cleansers.
The cleanser itself has a slight typical S&G smell, you all know the one, but I find it quite pleasant as it's not overbearing. Since I've bought this cleanser I've really enjoyed using it as it makes my skin so smooth and therefore it gives me a better base for my makeup.
I massage it into my skin for a good few minutes (around 4-5) before using the damp muslin cloth to wipe it off. When I first used this I was shocked at how much makeup was on the cloth, it was quite gross in a way haha! 



Overall, I am really pleased with this cleanser and I'd definitely be happy to repurchase it as my skin feels a lot smoother and I've had less breakouts too which is great.
The only downside to this cleanser is that after a few uses the packaging ends up looking quite battered and squashed, but that's my only gripe with this product.

Have you tried this hot cloth cleanser?
A couple of weeks ago I featured a brush cleanser from P.S. Love This (which is Primark's beauty range incase you're not familiar with it) in a haul and I thought it was about time I wrote a review. I was really intrigued by this as I don't see many brush cleaners in the drugstores in the UK. 

This is the method I use to deep clean my brushes and I swear by it, but I do like to spot clean them in between to prevent the build up of bacteria. 

The directions suggest you apply the brush cleanser to the brush itself and swirl it around on a paper towel. However, for me I prefer applying the cleanser to my silicone glove AND the brush to save time. The cleanser itself doesn't have an unpleasant smell which I found the E.L.F one did when I used it a few years ago, and you get 125ml for £2 which will last you quite a while.

Of course I still deep clean my brushes regularly as this doesn't remove all the makeup, especially if I'm using it on a foundation brush but I do really like this cleanser. I use it a few times a week and it also reduces the amount of time I spend deep cleaning my brushes which is a bonus as I find it quite the chore! 

So will you be picking up this bargain brush cleanser or do you swear by another one?

For as long as I can remember I've been a huge fan of Maybelline mascaras, ranging from Great Lash being my first ever mascara to one of their more recent releases Lash Sensational. So when I didn't particularly get on with this mascara I was disappointed because I had high hopes. I will also add, I'm not usually one who is fussy with mascaras as I tend to get on with most. 

The mascara has two different brushes, one for bottom lashes and one for the top. The brush for top lashes is quite big and chunky (pictured above) and the bristles are different sizes which is meant to capture all your lashes. I personally really didn't get on with the brush as it just made my lashes stick together and look awful, but I liked the formula of the mascara. It stayed on all day with only a tiny bit of smudging (which happens with every mascara I own, even the waterproof ones). 

The brush for the lower lashes is my favourite part of the mascara. The brush is so tiny and cute and is made for your lower lashes and it does grab all of the lashes and it didn't smudge at all on me. I love the brush so much that I'm going to be keeping the brush so I can use it in future with other mascaras.

This mascara isn't for me and I won't be repurchasing it but I am a huge fan of the wand for lower lashes. I do like the formula of this mascara, but the wand for upper lashes just doesn't work for me.

Have you tried this mascara?