ASOS K-Beauty Box

As soon as I saw this box from ASOS I snapped it up! I adore all things K-Beauty and have been, slowly over time, introducing new brands to this blog and they have all been Korean Beauty brands such as Klairs, Touch in SOL, Tony Moly and By Wishtrend to name just a few.

If you are new to K-Beauty, are intrigued, curious and want to give something a try, then this box, which costs just £12 features some amazing products and brands! Inside you will find five products and they include:

1 x Holika Holika Baby Silky Foot Mask Sheet: - Like a face mask, this one is a moisturising sock mask and it uses multiple flower and vegetable ingredients nourish and soften the skin of the feet,

1 x Dr. Oracle A-Thera Peeling Stick: - Described as being an innovative peeling stick which is shaped like a huge cotton swab, it allows for precise application to get into the nooks and crannies. Lactic acid gently lifts dead skin cells while glycolic acid works to exfoliate and resurface the skin, smoothing bumpy skin texture. A blend of tea tree extract, lemon extract, and bamboo extract works to naturally exfoliate without irritating skin. Blemishes will disappear faster and skin will look calmer after using these peeling sticks!

1 x It's Skin Power 10 Formula VB Effector: a powerful face serum with Vitamin B6 Provides ultimate hydration and controls sebum production for a moisturised, clear complexion. Vitamin B6 – Restores the Skin’s moisture balance to prevent further blemishes.

1 x Masque Bar Silver Foil Sheet Mask - a mask made of silver foil material. Its aim is to visibly hydrate and soothe your skin and leave it with a youthful glow complexion. It does this because it is enriched with Aloe Leaf Juice, Anise Fruit Extract and Camellia Leaf Extract.

1 x Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Discovery Set - This kit contains a toner, serum and a cream. Working together, this trio aims to plump and seal dry, dehydrated skin for all day moisture. This set alone is worth £12 and covers the price of the box!

This makes a great box for an introduction to K-Beauty, something which is a growing trend in the UK and with a range of skincare brands to discover, this box brings you some of the best!

Have you tried any K-Beauty Brands?

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Klairs Gentle Black Cleanser and Exfoliator Duo

The posts I am being asked to write more about currently are all K-Beauty themed, with so many questions about cleansing and masking, today's post is all about cleansing with Klairs. Klairs, if you have never heard of the brand was founded back in 2010 and state that Klairs is respectful of the beauty of the environment and carries healthy values regarding the earth. The brand has three simple philosophies which include no harsh ingredients, no animal testing and high-quality products at reasonable prices.

The two products I chose for cleansing by Klairs are the Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil and the Gentle Black Sugar Facial polish which work really well together.  If you love to double cleanse and want to try something new, these will definitely tick your boxes.

The advice I was given when it comes to cleansing is to use something that is either oil or balm based as your first cleanse followed by something water based such as a gel or foam to give that deep cleanse.  So the Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil is the one I have been using as a first cleanse and I admittedly did expect the oil to be black in colour, but it is clear and smells absolutely amazing.  

It is actually formulated with natural oils and they include:

• Black Bean which helps to control sebum production, increase the skin’s elasticity, and provides a soothing effect.
• Black Sesame Oil which helps to prevent dehydration and skin ageing while at the same time providing powerful effects from antioxidant through various useful components such as Beta-carotene, Rinolenic acid, Sesamin, Sesaminol and Tocopherol.
• Black Currant Seed Oil works to strengthen the skin's protective layer to prevent the evaporation of moisture from the skin. It promotes skin cell regeneration and provides antioxidant effects by containing various minerals.

I love the simpleness of this oil and how effective it is as a first cleanse.  Some cleansing oils are a little too greasy and can leave the skin feeling pretty horrendous, so I want to use an oil that doesn't cling to the skin and leave me feeling as though I have rubbed my face my a chunk of lard.

The second product I have been using is the Gentle Black Facial Polish and I use this once or twice a week depending on my skin is feeling.  It is formulated using black sugar which aids in the removal of dead skin cells and blackheads. The fine particles of sugar and unsaturated fatty acids melt onto and into the skin to aid the removal of deeply rooted blackheads and sebum within the pores. It also exfoliates the skin removing anything that dead or dry is its place and as the texture is quite thick, you only need a small amount to work your entire face and to use, you mix it with a few drops of water to make a paste and then massage it onto the skin in circular motions. What I love is that although this scrub contains black sugar, it isn't overly abrasive, but you can feel it working its magic. 

I have combination skin, so with an oily t-zone I also have dry patches of skin, usually on both of my cheeks, so in order to keep my skin as smooth as possible, products like this are a godsend to use. Alongside the black sugar, you will also find Shea Butter and Cranberry which work to smooth and moisturise the skin and then there is the inclusion of both Vitamin A and E which hydrate and comfort the skin.

Klairs have so many incredible sounding products that it is hard not to just purchase them all and give them a try, but if you are in the market for some new cleansing products, then these two are currently on offer with Tonic15 for just £38 (here)

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By Wishtrend - Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water

Korean Beauty is a trend that has fascinated me for some time and it is something I just love learning more about, so much so that right here on my blog, I have a page dedicated to all of the Korean Beauty brands that I have tried.

Today sees the turn of By Wishtrend and the Mandelic 5% Skin Prep Water. Described as being a hydrating and non-irritating exfoliant that can be used daily. Formulated with Mandelic Acid, it acts as an exfoliating treatment that improves the skin tone and texture while boosting the effectiveness of other products.

As the name suggests, the main ingredient, besides water within this product is Mandelic Acid. Mandelic Acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) made from the extract of bitter almonds, it’s name is actually derived from the German word for almond - “Mandel”. Designed to accelerate cell turnover, remove dead and dry skin cells and to brighten complexion and improve fine lines, what I love about this product is just how gentle it is on my skin. Mandelic Acid also helps with pigmentation to improve the skin's tone and texture and it also hosts antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Further ingredients include:

• Beta-Glucan - A soluble fibre extracted from oats and it helps with reducing redness as well as being moisturising and soothing it also has anti-inflammatory properties too.
• Liquorice Root Extract - Know for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which help to control oil production to calm and soothe skin.
• Panthenol - Also known as vitamin B5, it acts as a humectant and moisturiser which improves the skin’s abilities to regenerate and to maintain hydration. It is also used to help prevent inflammation and to prevent itching.
• Sweet Almond Oil - Naturally high in fatty acids and Vitamin E, Sweet Almond Oil is a great moisturiser and it helps to keep the skin soft and supple.
• Centella Asiatica Extract - Helps to regenerate damaged skin.
• Sodium Hyaluronate - Reaches deep into the dermis of the skin to attract moisture and helps retain moisture within the skin, preventing dryness after exfoliation.

Together these ingredients work together to make quite the product and it is one I absolutely loved using and have bought a back up of.

To use, you apply a few drops to a cotton wool pad and wipe and pat it onto the skin, avoiding your mouth and eyes, just as you would do similar products. There is a slight scent of almonds, but nothing that is too overpowering but what I like about Mandelic Acid is that it feels incredibly lightweight on the skin and has an almost water like texture which absorbs incredibly quickly.   Unlike other AHA's that I have used, there was definitely no tingling of the skin, a sensation I have got used to experiencing and actually quite like to feel, it is as though the product is letting you know it is doing something, that aside, if the tingling sensation is not for you, then Mandelic Acid might just be.  After using, my skin does not feel dry or taut but instead clean, soft and smooth.  I always double cleanse before using this and then apply a hydrating toner.  Naturally, because of the nature of the product, I only ever us it of an evening and ensure I wear sunscreen the following day (which I do without thinking anyway).  I love that my skin is given a really good cleanse to remove it of all dirt and debris, including dead and dry skin.

Designed to be used 3-4 times a week, if you have very sensitive skin then you can limit the usage to 2-3 times a week.  The bottle should be kept in the fridge or somewhere which is dark and cool and it comes packaged in a dark see-through bottle to prevent oxidizing. Priced at £21 (here) Mandelic Acid is Cruelty-free, Vegan-Friendly, Ethanol-free, Paraben-free, Silicon-free, Steroid-free, Artificial colouring-free and Artificial fragrance-free.

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Tonic15 - the new site for K-Beauty

I am a huge K-Beauty fan and even have a page dedicated to all of the K-Beauty reviews I have done to date, detailing all of the products I have bought, been sent and used. Over the last 18 months, Korean Beauty has started to seep into the UK market pretty rapidly, gone are the days of struggling to get hold of the most basic of brands and that is thanks to sites such as Tonic 15. 

Tonic 15 is my current go-to K-Beauty site and it exists to bring simple K-Beauty methods to create flawless beauty to the Western market. Sourcing the finest products from Korea, the founder Jin Kwon (Jin and Tonic get it!), whom I have had the absolute pleasure to meet, is the fountain of all knowledge when it comes to some pretty incredible brands and also believes that spending just 15 minutes every day just focused on you in a skincare routine can make not only a huge difference to your skin but also to your overall wellbeing.

What I love about Tonic15 is the ability to search for products by brand or by concern, the two important factors for me when it comes to purchasing new products.  When looking at skin concerns you have the choice of oily, dry, sensitive, blemishes, pigmentation or anti-ageing and from here you will be directed to a page with products dedicated to that particular issue.  I have combination oily skin so I would need to look under both the oily and dry sections of the site and decide which products I want to try.  For me, my t-zone is oily but my cheeks are often dry and to combat this, I do tend to use different products on different parts of my face when I am really suffering.   From your designated page you will be presented with a whole host of products across a wide-ranging spectrum - facemasks, toners, Emulsions, eye patches, mists, oils, moisturisers, serums and exfoliators to name but a few.

I was very kindly gifted some credit to use on Tonic15 to grab some products and try them out.  Despite wanting to try a whole host of products, I did manage to pick four products which I have been using over the past few months and they will be appearing on this blog in coming weeks.  But I chose the following:

Aromatica, which has been around since 2004, is a registered partner of the Vegan Society and uses only organic botanical ingredients and never uses animal-derived ingredients.  I chose the Aromatica Orange Cleansing Sherbet which I loved the scent of this when I was introduced to it by Jin and couldn't wait to get my hands on it.  

I am a huge fan of cleansing balms and this cleansing sherbet is literally like heaven in a tub.

I then chose products from Klairs whom I have had my eye on for some time now after reading rave reviews. Klairs is a Vegan-friendly, cruelty-free brand which is developed specifically for sensitive skin. Klairs include the most essential ingredients (no colourants, no alcohol, no parabens and no artificial fragrances/fragrance-free). Klairs products are extremely gentle  on the skin and suitable for all skin types

Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Mask - I absolutely love sheet masks and try to ensure I do at least once a week. 

From Klairs, this mask is perfect for those with oily skin because it uses ingredients to help balance sebum levels.

The final products I chose also come from Klairs and they are the Gentle Black Cleanser and Exfoliator work together a duo to provide deep cleansing and exfoliation to your skin. 

I love that the two of these products come together to provide an incredible skincare experience and it is one that I will be sharing on the blog soon.

Alongside Aromatica and Klairs, you will also find brands such as Huxley who have the most amazing sounding Sleep Mask which is on my wishlist to try, JayJun who are best known for their eye patches, Lotus Skincare who have the most amazing story to share, By Wishtrend  Mandelic 5% Skin Prep Water and so many more brands to be discovered.

If K-beauty is somewhere you have been wanting to explore then Tonic15 is an incredible place to start.  Delivery is free on orders over £15 and if you use the code LunarNewYear you can currently grab yourself a 15% discount.

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touch in SOL Pretty Filter Waterful Glow Cream

I have made no secret of my love for touch in SOL ever since I was introduced to it last year. In that time I have featured quite a few of the brand's products here on my blog - Primers, Mascara, Eyeshadow, Lipstick and so much more, I guess you could say it has grabbed me and hooked me. If you didn't know, touch in SOL, the brainchild of Korean Beauty innovator Sean Lim is a fusion of life, energy, colour, innovation, and fun, which helps the brand to transcend the skincare and makeup realms of beauty. The drive to satisfy the growing demand for newness can be attributed to the breakthrough formulations that go into the creation of every product.

Today sees the turn the newly launched touch in SOL Pretty Filter Waterful Glow Cream which is described as being the secret to bouncy, glossy skin. 

Ideal for daily use, Pretty Filter Waterful Glow Cream can be applied to the face, neck and decolletage as the final stage of your skincare routine and it should be applied to the parts where your skin appears visibly dry or dull. For me, I apply it to my cheeks and forehead and tap it into my skin and what it does is add luminosity. You can also apply this product after you have applied your makeup for that dewy look and I simply pat it on using my beauty blender. If all of that isn't enough, you can also use it as a sleep mask and this time you apply a thicker layer and allow it to seep into the skin. I have done this a few times now because my skin is not liking this cold spell we are having and I also love an overnight mask and what I have found it does, is hydrate my skin incredibly well.

The texture is quite a bouncy gel which turns to an almost water like substance on contact and I love how it feels on my skin. It uses an advanced formula of key ingredients which include hyaluronic acid, 3 layered hyaluronic, Centella Asiatica extract which is said to have potent antioxidant properties as well as being a rich source of amino acids, marine collagen extract and garcinia fruit extract all of which come together to hydrate, deeply moisturise, smooth, nourish and best of all it is cruelty and paraben free.

I have pretty much finished this pot of Glow Cream and have loved every minute of being able to use it.  It retails for £23 and is worth every single penny.  Better still, if you want to try it or any of the other products I have raved about on my blog, then you can grab yourself 20% off by using the code BQUKxSOL20 right here and the code is valid until 1st March 2019 and if you spend over £15 you can also grab free shipping by using the code SHIPSOLFREE!

I would love to know if anything from touch in SOL grabs your attention!

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MasqueBAR Charcoal Cleansing - Three New Releases

Following on from the success of their facemasks (review here) and indeed the Charcoal facemasks, Korean Skincare brand masqueBAR has launched three new charcoal cleansing products which I am sharing with you today.  This bundle of products arrived before Christmas and rather than rush out a review, I again wanted to actually give them a try and get some thoughts on how they work.  My skin absolutely loves products which contain Charcoal, so I had high hopes for these.

The first product is the Charcoal Cleanser (£10) and it is described as being a Charcoal foam cleanser which draws out the dirt and excess oil that can clog pores.  Suitable for most skin types, this cleanser uses Charcoal Power, Oatmeal Extract and Rice Bran Oil as its main ingredients.  

When it comes into contact with water, the cleanser foams very slightly to produce a soothing, gentle foam which works to lift impurities, detoxify and purify the skin, leaving it feeling fresh and rather than stripping the skin and leaving it taut and dry to the touch, I find my skin feels incredibly soft and smooth.

The second product is the Charcoal Exfoliating Pads and these are my favourite of the three products. These duel-sided pads are specially designed to sit on your fingers to make them easy to use. Formulated with Charcoal Powder, blackberry fruit extract and primrose flower extract which come together to cleanse, renew and refresh the skin.  

The first time I used these pads I was quite taken aback that once out of their sachet they are black in colour, as you would expect them to be given that Charcoal is the main ingredient, however, once you massage them around the face, the pads turn white and on them you can see the impurities that have been removed from your skin.

The final product in this trio is the Charcoal Cleansing Wipes (£10) and it has taken me a while to get used to using a wipe again because it is something I stopped using completely years ago, but intrigue got the better of me with these.   

The wipes, of which there are 30 in a packet, are black in colour and are enriched with Charcoal Powder, Vitamin E and Bamboo Extract these wipes remove absolutely everything from your face, even waterproof mascara and again, rather than leave your skin feeling taut and dry because your skin has been stripped of everything, my skin felt soft and smooth to the touch.

If you are a fan of Charcoal products, have been wanting to give Charcoal products a try or love masqueBAR and these products intrigue you, then you can find them via Urban Outfitters, Skinnydip London and soon to come to ASOS.

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ELMOLU’s Lovemode Facemask collection

I love my facemasks and I have been getting to know quite a few new brands recently, one of which is the ELMOLU’s Lovemode collection.  Described as being a range of nourishing cream essence enriched sheet masks. The beautifully packaged Lovemode story masks have been made in Korea and are formulated specifically to care for common skin care concerns. 

The Lovemode collection has six highly nourishing cream essence blends, depending on the type of love that your complexion craves; Fresh Aqua, Anti AC, Energy Boosting, Pore Scaling and Peptide Wrinkle. I have three from the collection which are:

Fresh Aqua (Blue Sachet) - This mask contains rose extract which is known for its moisturising properties which helps to lock the moisture deep inside skin layers,  jojoba seed oil helps to enhance the skin's flexibility while tightening the pores at the same time, resulting in glowing, youthful complexion.

Whitening (Yellow Sachet) - A brightening and nourishing cream sheet mask. Using ingredients such as Daisy Flower extract, Safflower, peach flower extracts and Niacinamide all of which work together to make skin look brighter and feeling more nourished.

Peptide Wrinkle (Pink Sachet) – This mask is my favourite of the trio and it uses the ingredients of Tea tree and Eoseongcho (Huttuynia cordata) extract work together to supply sufficient moisture for the skin. It also helps to relieve irritated skin and control skin’s moisture and oil balance. Then we have the addition of Rosemary extract which also helps to ensure the skin is clear and looks radiant.

These masks are all soft and smooth when applied to the skin, designed to left on for between 15-20minutes and once removed, there is often a bit of essence left on the skin which I proceed to massage in as an extra treat.   Priced at around £4 each, these masks are such a lovely treat, they fit closely to the skin and have caused no irritations.

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J.One Jelly Cream and Jelly Pack

J.One is a brand I am very much obsessed with. The brainchild of Ha Ji-Won, an award-winning actress and Korean Influencer, the aim of the brand is to streamline the much coveted multi-step Korean skin care ritual, one which often involves 10 different steps! Being able to shave minutes off your skincare routine in a morning whilst still using the best products made from the best ingredients is more than eye-catching and lust-worthy. Whilst I am wanting to save those extra few precious minutes, I don't want to compromise on what works for me.

My first ever J.One product was the Multifunctional Gel Primer (full review here), a product which sells one tube every 15 seconds but in Korea, over 5 million were sold within just three shows.  New to my stash is the J.One Black Jelly Pack and the Jelly Cream and they are every bit as fantastic as I knew they would be and they totally play into my obsession with all things K-Beauty.

Described as being 'The perfect partner to J.One’s bestselling Jelly Pack' J.One Black Jelly Pack is to all intents and purposes the nighttime version and just as multi-tasking. I adore the texture, it is as the name suggests, almost jelly like with a slight black hint of colour to it, but upon contact with the skin, the jelly quickly liquifies so it can be absorbed quicker.  I love that it has a pump action dispenser and have found that I only need just the one pump per use.

I use this product as an overnight/Sleeping Mask a few times a week and what I love is just how it feels on my skin. There is an instant hit of hydration and as it is packed full of just incredible ingredients, it is not a surprise. Using black cumin seed to help combat congestion, blackcurrant, truffle, blackberry, black bee propolis and black pearl all of which work together to make this sleeping pack firming, moisturising, plumping and packed full of antioxidants which work to neutralise the damaging effects of free radicals.

The following morning, having given this mask the chance to work its magic, the one notable difference for me is how soft and smooth my skin feels, how hydrated it looks and gone is the dullness that builds from living in a polluted capital city.   This is one of the best overnight products I have used in a very long time and I already have a back up ready for when this one runs out.  Priced at £36 you can find it via Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty.

The J.One Jelly Cream has been on my watch list for some time, as soon as I saw it on my social media feed. Referred to as a multifunctional Moisturiser that works to plump, firm and brighten your complexion.

I was expecting this cream to be quite a heavy texture as it is fortified with Manuka Honey and an ingredient called Fullerene which is a powerful antioxidant and Nobel Prize winner, but instead what you get is a lightweight silky cream-gel which instantly melts onto the skin and gives a hit of hydration. Also found within this cream is a blend of Sugar Cane and Royal Jelly Extracts promote a soft, radiant complexion with a luminous glow.  

When using this cream, you need just the smallest pea sized amount and I switch to using this cream when my skin is really dry to the touch, which over the past few weeks has been a godsend.  As soon as it absorbs entirely, my skin feels dramatically smoother and if I am not in a hurry, I apply a slightly thicker layer and allow it to sink in naturally without too much massaging. Priced at £32 you can find it via Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty.

Without question, I absolutely love using both of these products and if Korean Beauty is something you are yet to explore, then J.One is an amazing place to start.

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It's Skin Power 10 VC Cleansing Foam and Effector Serum

As my love affair with K-Beauty continues, I've recently been introduced to a brand called It’s Skin and it is described as being a K-Beauty brand with a difference. As Korea’s first cosmeceutical brand at a reasonable price, It's Skin take science seriously having teamed up with leading Dermatologists in Seoul and by using state of the art formulations but also have a little fun too.

It's Skin makes a point of using natural ingredients and low irritant formulas because they believe you can have beautiful, healthy skin without paying over the odds for it. I was very kindly sent two products from the range, which you might have seen me raving about on Instagram Stories over the last week. 

The first product is It's Skin Power 10 VC Cleansing Foam (120ml) - Naturally, the first thing you cannot fail to miss is the bright yellow packaging which really catches your eye. Using a bouncy jelly like formula which, when it comes into contact with water turns into a rich cream. This cleanser uses active ingredients to cleanse the skin to remove surface dirt and grime without stripping it to leave it feeling taut and dry.  It also effectively removes make-up, including waterproof mascara without feeling the need to rub too harshly.

This Cleansing Foam works to brighten and hydrate the skin using Vitamin C derivatives (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) and Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Extract).  I had expected this cleanser to smell slightly of citrus and it definitely does, but rather than being a synthetic scent, it is incredibly fresh. 

The second product is the It's Skin Power 10 VC Effector Serum (30ml) - For me, a serum is an absolute must within my skincare routine and whether it is one I use on its own or mix in with my moisturiser, there is never an occasion that I don't use one.

This VC Effector Serum is in bright yellow packaging as with the cleanser it has three key benefits:

• Reduce the appearance of dark spots, discolorations.
• Tighten pores and ensures a clear blemish free skin.
• Lightweight texture and quick absorption

As with the Cleanser, this serum is packed with Vitamin C and green tea extract and is described as being a lightweight, brightening essence.  To use, you only need 2-3 drops and because it has an ultra-lightweight texture, a little goes a long way. I love that it is neither greasy or overly oily and it absorbs pretty quickly into the skin, plus the inclusion of a pipette makes it more fun to use.

Alongside this range, there is also a whole host of sheets masks and further formulas for mature skin, dehydrated skin, Oily and Acne prone skin, Vitamin E range for all skin types and a range for skin considered to be maturing too. The cleansers retail for £14.99 and the Serums are £12 and you can find them on ASOS, Feelunique and in BeautyMart.

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Touch In Sol Pretty Filter Range

Without question, a brand which excites me right now is Touch In Sol, regular readers of my blog will without question be well informed as to who the brand are.  To recap, Touch In Sol has been designed to embrace the spirit of Korean innovation. Touch In Sol is fun, innovative and uses some of the most advanced technologies out there.

The Pretty Filter range has five products - Mattifying Oil Control Setting Mist, Light Up CC Cream, Makeup Lock Fixer Setting Spray, Pore Blur Primer and Dazzling Finish Powder and I have been using them for some time, you might have seen some of them appear on my Instagram stories too.

Pretty Filter Mattifying Oil Control Setting Mist - Described as being a refreshing, mattifying facial mist but because it comes from Touch In Sol, there is something quite amazing about it because it is so much more than a Mattifying Oil Control Mist. I have combination oily skin and in this sweltering heat, I will do all I can to ensure I avoid that mid-afternoon slide and this beauty is just the product.

Using an innovative formula which turns from a mist-to-powder, it combines water, mineral powder and pigment which come together to absorb excess sebum which not only leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth to the touch, but it is also incredibly refreshing. It doesn't strip the skin, it isn't sticky or tacky, it does feel light when sprayed on to the skin and it does help to extend a refreshed finish to your look.

Pretty Filter Dazzling Finish Powder - Right now a Finish Powder is something I have gone back to using.  I tend to swap and change between a powder and a spray depending on what I am doing or where I am going.  

Designed to control oil, tone and illuminate your skin, the innovation with this powder comes with the use of a multi-gemstone combination (including Pearl, Amethyst, & Diamond powder) which works to not only reduce black circles but also to restore brightness and creates clarity. Further ingredients include Sea Buckthorn which soothes away skins irritations while adding a bit of natural sun protection. 

Pretty Filter Make Up Lock Fixer Setting Spray - If you prefer a spray to a powder, which I sometimes do depending on my mood, then this Make up Lock Fixer Spray is one definitely worth trying.   

I am picky when it comes to setting sprays, I don't like any that are sticky or tacky when used or those which make my skin feel taut after using, as though I've covered my face in hairspray.  With this product it manages to leave your skin feeling hydrated and moisturised when used, it doesn't feel sticky and there is no strong scent of alcohol.

Pretty Filter Light It Up CC Cream SPF30 PA++ - In this weather, there is no need to cake on the foundation, well for me anyway.  What I want is something light, airy and a product which lets my skin breathe.  

What I love about this cream is that it doesn't oxidise and turn my skin orange which some CC creams have done. On the skin, it is so light but at the same time, it is incredibly hydrating owing to it using a serum like formula which helps to create that perfect skin look whilst helping to achieve a natural looking glow.  I find that I need no more than two pumps of this on my beauty blender to cover my entire face

The final product is one of my favourites from the brand so far and that is the Pretty Filter Pore Blur Primer. No Poreblem happens to be one of the best primers I have ever used (review here) and this little addition to my stash.

This Blur Primer has what is called a whipped cream texture, so not only is it lightweight on the skin, it also means a little goes a very long way.  Using ingredients such as Coconut oil, Orbignya Oleifera seed oil, Gardenia Flower Extract and Acai Oil to name just a few, this primer not only works to camouflage those imperfections, which for me is redness on my cheeks, but it also helps to control excess sebum.  If like me there are some days when you don't want a full face of makeup, then this primer can be used on its own or even with some tinted moisturiser.  

If this sounds like a brand you want to get to know and a range of products you want to get your hands on, here is the good news because over on the MMCL Instagram page, you can do just that HERE

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