Aldi Lacura Flawless Coverage CC Cream

Another new launch from Aldi and it is their Aldi Lacura Flawless Coverage CC Cream, said to be inspired by It Cosmetics CC Cream.

The It Cosmetics CC cream is one of my absolute must-have products and even at £36.50, I don’t even hesitate to repurchase as soon as a I run out, it’s become almost like a comfort blanket when my skin just needs perking up, blemishes covering and that natural look being the end goal, so what if Aldi can recreate that product at a fraction of a cost? Well let’s see if it does!

Packaged in purple, it’s notable that the packaging is not the same in any way shape or form, nor is the applicator similar, however both tubes have the holographic strip, similar writing on the tube and both have the SPF50 claims. 

It Cosmetics offer a total of 14 different shades and Aldi Lacura offers 6 - all of which I have seen in store and I have Shade 1 which is fair.  So the downside to Aldi Lacura is that the shade range is limited.

Despite having a similar ingredients base, think hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, niacinamide and peptides, the textures are completely different. Anyone who is familiar with It Cosmetics will recognise and possibly adore that slightly thick texture which glides onto the skin effortlessly (shown here), blending like an absolute dream. From Aldi Lacura, the formula is much lighter though it also applies like a dram and doesn’t an incredible job at covering blemishes, leaving the skin with that Demi-matte appearance.

Longevity, It Cosmetics is much longer lasting, in so much as once I’ve applied it to my skin, I’m happy to not have to top up or re-apply in an evening, though with the Aldi Lacura version, there was patches I would definitely need to top up and re-apply - though personally I don’t find that much of an issue.

Priced at £4.99 it is worth looking out for in your local Aldi store if you are a fan of It Cosmetics or have been wanting to give it a try.

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Aldi Lacura Vitabase Moisturising Primer - Bobbi Brown Dupe?

Fans of Bobbi Brown’s popular Face Base primer might have to look twice with a new release from the Aldi Lacura range! Meet Vitabase Moisturising Primer which, at a first glance you can see exactly where its inspiration has come from and why it has been quite the TikTok phenomenon!

The Vitabase Moisturising Primer from Aldi Lacura retails at just £5.99 but the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base will cost around £46.50, so already that is quite the saving, if indeed Aldi does prove to be a dupe! Let's see.

Firstly is the packaging, both have an outer white box which describes the product inside and then both have a glass pot, again detailing what the product is.  At a first glance, they are similar but not identical, personally I think the Aldi Lacura bottle is far sturdier of the two.  

For products that are described as dupes, texture and ingredients for me are what makes a product. Starting with the texture, from Lacura we have a texture which feels very much like a moisturising cream and it is slightly thicker than Bobbi Brown's version, but only just and admittedly, I am a fan of both textures. On the skin, from Aldi Lacura, Vitabase glides onto the skin effortlessly and isn't greasy or tacky and it has that fresh light zesty scent to it.  So we still tick those boxes for being similar but not identical.

When it comes to ingredients from Aldi you have Vitamins B, C and E alongside Shea Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate and Geranium Oil and from Bobbi Brown you won't be too surprised to find the ingredients are the same as those I have listed from Aldi Lacura, only Bobbi Browns trumps the grapefruit scent as being energising and within Vitabase it is pink grapefruit.  This has been one of the closest dupes I have come across and yes, I am using that D word that I don't use too often.  Used in exactly the same way as Bobbi Brown, it is faultless for me.

If being on a budget is where you find yourself, then the Aldi Lacura Vitabase Moisturising Primer is one to find and buy in bulk.  There is absolutely nothing I dislike about the product, it performs just as well as my Bobbi Brown version and at a saving of £40, worth every single penny!

The Aldi Lacura range of beauty and makeup products is not one to ignore, from their Pro Collagen range to the fragrance range it is always worth keeping an eye on what is coming next.  On my blog, I have quite a few newly launched products to share over the coming weeks.

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StylPro Easy On The Eye Hydrating Gel Cleanser and Cloth

I am a big fan of the brand StylPro and have, in recent months shared some amazing products - the Squeeze Makeup Sponge Cleaner, Glow and Grow Mirror and of course the stunning Luxury Brush Collection. With every gadget Inventor Tom creates, comes a cleansing solution, today this is a slightly different cleanser, it is the StylPro Easy On The Eye Hydrating Gel Cleanser and Cloth.

When it comes to skincare, cleansing happens to be my favourite thing to do and if I am wearing eye makeup, which I do 98% of the time, I always use a separate eye makeup remover, out of habit.  The Easy On The Eye Cleanser, which happens to be a Vegan Jelly Cleanser, is designed to melt away all traces of face and eye makeup including waterproof mascara.

The STYLPRO ‘Easy on the Eye’ hydrating jelly cleanser and makeup remover. Created with a blend of naturally derived active ingredients this jelly cleanser is gentle on skin and easy on the eye.

To use, you simply massage the jelly cleanser onto dry skin and as you massage, all of your makeup melts away effortlessly, there is no need to aggressively rub your eyes, this jelly does it all for you, even that waterproof mascara which is notorious for not budging, well it is no match for this! 

As you use the jelly cleanser, the microfibre cloth, which I soak in warm water, is perfect for using afterwards to gently wipe my face completely clean and remove any last traces of gunk that I have missed. The cloth is delightfully soft and smooth and it washes and dries like a dream too!

Priced around £14.99, this StylPro Easy On The Eye Hydrating Gel Cleanser and Cloth contains naturally derived active ingredients which includes: argan oil, wheatgerm oil and grapeseed oil. It is also suitable for all skin-types, vegan-friendly and free from parabens, preservatives and alcohol.

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Erborian CC Water

When I first tried the much loved and hyped Erborian CC Water, I was not a fan at all. I didn’t get its point and I wasn’t overly impressed with all the rave reviews, so I abandoned it to its fate and left it in a drawer, only to recently re-discover it.

I’m a huge fan of Erborian as a brand and over the years, I have shared so many of their amazing products - Centella Cleansing Oil, PP Creme and one of my absolute favourites the Black Cleansing Oil.

CC Water is described as being skincare and coverage in one product which is infused with skin-loving ingredients that work to soothe and hydrate the complexion.

Create a natural, dewy base with CC Water Clair, a lightweight clear water-gel formula packed with encapsulated pigments that burst into colour once applied to the skin.

This CC Water is formulated with a whole host of amazing ingredients that not only soothe the skin but to also help improve firmness and elasticity before finally providing love-lasting hydration. 

CC Water Clair contains: 

• Tiger Herb Extract (Centella Asiatica): Helps to soothe the skin, and helps to improve skin firmness and elasticity, giving the skin a more youthful appearance.
• Hyaluronic Acid: Provides immediate moisture and hydration to the skin, making it look and feel more plump. Hyaluronic Acid is 100% naturally sourced and from natural biotechnological origin.
• Glycerin: Moisturises and nourishes the skin

Infused with little spheres which are described as being encapsulated pigments, this CC Water seamlessly adjusts to the skin’s natural tone whilst giving you light coverage. These spheres look like little white dots sitting within a watery texture and as you apply the product to the skin, these white spheres pop to leave the skin looking fresh, dewy and smooth with no oily residue left on the skin.

To use, the advice is to apply a fine layer to the face with your fingertips, then work to carefully blend in the pigments for a flawless finish. Your fingertips add pressure and heat to the white spheres to allow them to blend seamlessly into your skin.  Once on my skin, this CC Water is perfect for those no makeup days and I really love the finish, it helps to cover blemishes, add hydration and the glowy finish is delightful. Most days, I tend to just complete my skincare, add my SPF and use CC water with mascara and a lip product and I’m good to go.

This CC Water is available in three shades:

• Clair
• Doré
• Caramel

I use the shade Clair which is the lightest shade and it works perfectly with my skin tone and it is also the shade option I choose for the BB Creme too.

I’m so glad I gave this product a second chance because I’ve already ordered another tube!  Priced at just £18.50 for 15ml or £39.50 for 40ml.

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Avon Legendary Lengths Mascara

If you’ve followed by Instagram stories you will have seen that I have raved about the newly launched Legendary Lengths Mascara from Avon.  In recent months I’ve been lucky enough to use some amazing products from Avon and this Mascara is incredible.

Mascara is my favourite makeup product and the one thing I apply every singly day without fail. From Avon, Legendary Lengths is described as giving “total lash satisfaction”. It uses next-generation polymers that glide onto lashes to create a film that builds extra length, and as it does so, it manages to build up without clumping. 

For me, I am picky about a mascara. however is that I am really picky with a mascara formula. I cannot stand those overly wet formulas which when applied make your eyelashes feel really wet and then every time you blink, you splash your own face with flecks of the product, but then I also don't like an overly dry formula either, it has to sit somewhere in the middle, not giving me that spidery leg look if I want to apply more than one or two coats. But it isn’t all about the formula, the wand also plays a big part in the application for mascaras, it absolutely has to work with the formula and from Avon, the Instalength Tapered Brush works to separate and define those hard-to-reach lashes, especially those in the corner of the eyes.

So do I love it? Without question, it has been one of the best mascaras I have used in a very long time and from the formula which is smudge and flake free, it applies without clumping, even two coats, three if you really must and whether you want that natural fluttery look or you want to build up your lashes, the wand, well it’s flexible and is tapered to make it easy to use and it holds just the right amount of product. It also happens to be packed with amazing ingredients which include:

• Safflower Oil - Made up for more than 70% omega-6, safflower oil is rich in nourishing fatty acids and vitamin E.
• Omega-6 - Also known as linoleic acid, it helps to rebalance the skin’s lipid levels to encourage a healthy complexion.
• ​Vitamin E - is an oil-soluble antioxidant that can protect the lipid parts of the cell from free radical attack.
• ​Moringa Extract - A natural cleanser and antioxidant, it works to draw dirt, impurities and pollution to itself so they can be easily cleansed away.

An incredible list of ingredients and for £9, this is the best budget mascara I have tried for as long as I can remember and if you haven’t tried it yet, you definitely should!

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LAURA MERCIER PURE CANVAS PERFECTING PRIMER

If there is one brand a lot of my blogger friends rave about, it's Laura Mercier and for me, other than the Oil-Free Tinted Moisturiser, it isn't a brand I have really delved into, but I have been using the Pure Canvas Perfecting Primer.

For as long as I can remember, I have used a primer and I have used a lot of different branded ones over the years, some with silicone, some without and the reason I use them is because of having oily combination skin, I get a mid-afternoon shine, so I need as much help as I can with keeping my face together - so to speak. So for me a Primer is an absolute must.

The Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Perfecting Primer is the described as being the brand’s original flawless-skin formula which is designed to keep makeup in place for longer with a smoother, seamless finish. 

This is a water based primer which has been formulated without silicone and on the skin it is incredibly lightweight, which I absolutely love. It is also enriched with antioxidant rich Green Tea Extract as well as Vitamin C and it is said that over time your complexion will be treated to a more youthful looking glow with a brighter, more even tone.  Leaving behind no greasy residue, it absorbs quickly rather than sits on the skin and is something you can use even if you choose not to wear makeup. 

Despite every review I have read saying I should use the Pure Canvas Blurring Primer which is said to be best for my skin type, I actually really like this primer and is one I would would purchase again, even priced around £34 for 50ml, because you need just a small pea sized amount, the tube lasts for a long time.

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Pixi +Rose Infused Skintreats

Famous for their Glow Tonic, Pixi Beauty is a brand I adore, from its skincare right through to its makeup line, the products are as divine as the store here in London, and I am yet to be unimpressed by a product!

The Pixi Rose Infused Skintreats Line, features an incredible selection of products, some of which I was first introduced to back in 2017 and as a collection it has grown ever since.  As today is Valentines Day  little package couldn't have arrived at a better time, its Valentines Day, most people associate Roses with February 14th and for Pixi, they have an amazing collection of products which I am sharing on my blog today.

As you can see, I was kindly sent four products, all of which create a little routine together or as part of your existing one, slotting in without much effort.   Starting with the product that quite probably stands out to you as much as it did to me  - The +Rose Essence Oil (£24).

Suitable for all skin types, this tri-phase oil, is a lightweight fast absorbing oil which is designed to prep the skincare before makeup application but can also be used in times of need for extra hydration. To use it, you have to give it a rigorous shake to combine all the ingredients together and mixed in there you will find:

• Rose Flower Oil which nourishes & rejuvenates
• Rose Water which balances pH & is Antioxidant-rich
• Ceramide NP which provides time-release moisture

What I really like about this Essence Oil, other than shaking it to create a lovely fuschia pink oil, is how non-greasy it feels on the skin. My skin is incredibly dry in parts and im loving using oils more than usual right to now to soothe and smooth.

The next product is the +Rose Glow-y Powder (£14) and it is every bit as stunning as it looks to be.

I have a bit of redness on my cheeks, so im not much of a blusher girl, more a bronzer, but this is something else because you can choose to also use it as a highlighter and that is exactly what I have been doing, the swatch showing you just how stunning it is. Described as being a natural mineral powder contains ceramides to give time-release moisture to skin while creating a luminous finish, it does, as you come to expect with Pixi contain some amazing ingredients:

• Rose Extract to soothe and hydrate
• Ferulic Acid which provides an antioxidant boost
• Jojoba which nourishes and moisturises

This powder if really pigmented and you need such a small amount to really get that glow and it is suitable for all skin types.

The next product is one I have absolutely adored using. The +Rose Radiance Perfector (£14) is the product you need when you think your skin is having a 'meh' day because it makes you look amazing.

Described as being a delicately tinted, Rose-infused complexion enhancer, it not only gives your skin a healthy, radiant looking glow (without turning you into a disco ball) it also does a pretty good job at blurring some imperfections as it brightens and corrects. Again, packed with amazing ingredients, you will find:

• Rose Water which works to balance pH and gives an Antioxidant boost
• Ceramide NP which provides time-release moisture
• Hyaluronic Acid for its ability to hydrate the skin

This Radiance perfector can me used in a few different ways. One is to apply it to the collarbones, cupids bow, brow bone and the cheeks to enhance your features, you can also use it all over your skin and this is what I do, but mix it with my moisturising cream and on no makeup days, this is my current go to.

The final product in this little quarter is the +Rose Lip Nourisher (£10) which is described as being a rose-infused lip balm to smooth with a hint of tint and shine.

Pixi has some of the most wonderful lip products, many of which I have shared on my blog and this Lip Nourisher is one of them. If your lips suffer from being dry, despite drinking lots of water and using hydrating products, then this is a wonderful addition to try because as well as imparting the slightest shade of pink to the lips, it is, as you have probably guessed, full of amazing ingredients:

• Rosehip Oil which helps to soothe and condition
• Jojoba Seed Oil which softens and smooths
• Vitamin E to nourish and protect

It is a product which can be used on its own, or you could choose to apply it underneath your lipstick as a bit of a base, either option works really well.

So, Pixi once again create an incredible range of products with this +Rose collection and they are all available online right now.

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Emolyne Lip Kit

New to my makeup bag is the British Brand Emolyne, who is empowered by the belief that beauty is for everyone, we create makeup that celebrates every ethnicity, gender, age, and lifestyle.  They are also vegan friendly, cruelty free and paraben free with a range that is quite extensive.

What I love is that there is a choice of 30 different shades of lipsticks, lip liners and nail lacquers all available in the same 30 matching colours. So when you find that perfect nude nail polish, you will also find the exact shade in a matching lipstick, which I think is really clever. Whether you like your naked nude shades, the bright reds or even those in between, trying to choose one is really quite difficult, though there is some help to be had with the Lipstick Shade Finder page which will match you to the photograph you select as being most like you.

I was kindly sent a lipstick and lip-liner in the shade Cairo which is described as being a soft peach shade.  Whenever I choose a lipstick shade, I always tend to look for a muted rose, mauve type which I feel comfortable wearing. I am absolutely not a bright red or what I refer to as being foundation skin shades of lipstick. The only time my choice of shade changes is in the darker months when I do like the berry shades.

The Emolyne Metamorphosis Semi Matte Lipstick (£23) is described as being a weightless, hydrating creamy formula that glides on smoothly providing an intense, full coverage and lasting colour in one sweep.  With it comes a velvety, semi-matte, highly pigmented and long-lasting lip colour, which admittedly it absolutely does tick those boxes. What I have found with this particular lipstick is that if you want a lighter smattering of coverage then one swipe across the lips is enough, but if you want that more bold look, then you can actually, with the help of the lip-liner, do just that.

The packaging on these lipsticks is, as you can see, just absolutely stunning. With its gold metal casing and the glittery gold and pink ombre finish, I love the luxurious look it has. The lipstick casing which is in fact the lid, is easily removed by clicking the “E” button on the top of the lipstick to reveal your shade.

The Emolyne Metamorphosis Lip Definer (£15), which is one of those products I can count on one hand, the number I own, is equally stunning. 

Described as being a smooth, creamy, velvety formula for ultimate definition and sculpting, what I love is how easily it does glide across the lips without dragging the skin and as with the lipstick, it is really quite pigmented and would work just as well on its own with a clear gloss over the top.

As you can see from the unedited swatches, the top one of with the flash and the bottom one is without, the Lip Definer at the top and the lipstick below, the pigmentation is stunning and whilst it is described as being a soft peach, I think they are much richer than that and together they compliment each other really well, especially as the liner doesn't have the brown undertones I was expecting to find.

You can find the whole Emolyne collection right here and you will find the lipsticks and lip definers as well as nail polish to choose from.  So if you like everything to match, this brand will be the one you need!

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MAC Cosmetics Mystery Makeup Bag (WORTH OVER £75)

Following on from the amazing Black Friday offers that MAC Cosmetics had to offer, they are now back with a Mystery Makeup Bag offer which you can get your hands on right now.

Worth over £75, this offer features a selection of 7 products, which MAC describe as being 'must-have' for just £35

Create showstopping looks with this exclusive 7-piece set, full of MAC must-haves in universally flattering shades. Features a full-size Eyeshadow Palette and much more

Featuring a full-sized eyeshadow which is in the shade burgundy which on its own retails for £26 has 9 shades:

• Honey Lust: Bronzedipped peach (Lustre)
• Poppyseed: Midtone mauvey nude (Satin)
• Quarry: Soft muted plum brown (Matte)
• Antiqued: Ash brown with bronze (Veluxe Pearl)
• Embark: Intense reddish brown (Matte)
• #Noir: Deep black brown w/ gold pearls (Velvet)
• Haux: Soft muted rosy brown (Satin)
• Star Violet: Pinky brown plum (Veluxe Pearl)
• Sketch: Burgundy with red shimmer (Velvet)

Alongside the eyeshadow palette, there is the beauty bag and inside you will find items including Strobe Cream (mini), Fix+ (mini), Lipglass Clear (mini) and then two full-sized products in the form of a lipstick for which the shade hasn't been shared and the Extreme Dimension 3D Mascara.

On sale now for just £35, the MAC Cosmetics Mystery Makeup Bag is worth over £75.

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L’Oréal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum

I am very much still wearing tinted serums rather than foundations currently and the last addition to my collection was kindly gifted to me by L'Oreal. The True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum is said to unite skincare and makeup with this innovative blend.  I have used a few similar products to this, one being from Revolution and other from Typology, so I was intrigued to see which I preferred.

This L’Oreal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum is available in nine different shades, which for many won't be inclusive and L'Oreal does claim that each shade does cater for 99% of UK skin tones and whilst I suspect there will never be that shade for everyone, I do think brands have finally put more thought and research into the shades they offer.

Discover NEW True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum with 1% Hyaluronic Acid. The perfect match of skincare and makeup - this innovative formula combines the benefits of a skincare serum with the radiance and coverage of a foundation. 

With 9 super blendable shades this sheer formula is able to easily blend on to a variety of skintones, leaving skin with a naturally luminous finish for a flawless nude look.

The no makeup, makeup trend is one I am most definitely a fan of, I like that natural, fresh skin look rather than that caked on, unnatural look that I was probably too big a fan of in my teens - foundation a few shades too dark, over lined eyes, thinly tweezed brows, yep we have all been there.  Now, as I have matured (lol) I am very much less is more.  

This L'Oreal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum, is a serum which uses the plumping power of Hyaluronic Acid Serum with the coverage of a foundation. Lightweight in texture and definitely more serum-like than foundation, I was sent shade 0.5-2 Very Light.  Whenever I am shade matched for a foundation, it is very rare that I move out of the lightest shade bracket, unless I have caught the sun. 

L’Oreal have the following shades;

• 0.5-2 Very Light
• 2-3 Light
• 3-4 Light – Medium
• 4-5 Medium
• 5-6 Medium – Tan
• 6-7 Tan
• 7-8 Tan – Deep
• 8-10 Deep
• 10.5-11 Rich Deep

Sitting inside a glass bottle, the Tinted serum clearly does have luminous particles within its formula and the serum is dispensed with the use of a pipette, which I either apply using my fingers and buff with a brush, or apply with a beauty  blender.  This serum is designed to instantly brighten the skin as well to even and hydrate and as it does conceal and hydrate all in one to create that natural, soft dewy look.

It does give a light to medium coverage to the skin and it does a really good job at blurring some imperfections, so if like me you suffer with a slight redness to the cheeks, it does help to conceal those really well.  The swatches shown above are unedited, so you can see what the shade looks like when it first comes out of the bottle, then as I blend it and finally as it is blended onto my skin, with the bottom photo swatches.

What I love is that you could use this Tinted Serum with or without a primer.  For me, if I am wanting to get out of the door in double quick time, I apply it as I would a serum without anything else and it lasts most of the day on my skin, fading slightly around the nose and cheeks first.  If I have a bit more time, I will prime and then apply before finishing with a loose powder to keep that mid-afternoon shine as much at bay as I can. 

I mentioned earlier in this post that I had tried similar products from both Revolution and Typology, the latter being my absolute favourite and it still is. The difference for me between Typology and this L’Oréal serum is application and how my skin feels when using, though both have a dropper dispenser which is annoying to use.

This L’Oréal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum is widely available online via Lookfantastic, Boots and Superdrug where it ranges in price from £11 up to £13.99.

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Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday Mystery Boxes 2021

The Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday Mystery Boxes 2021 have been revealed and there is two to choose from. Last year, there was a choice of three different Black Friday mystery boxes, and once again, they are fantastic value for money at 50% off, especially if you happen to love the brand!

The two offerings you get to choose from are:

• Charlotte’s 7-piece Day to Disco Mystery Box (value £182 now £90)
• Charlotte’s 9-Piece Icons Mystery Box (value £255, now £125)

The first of the two boxes is the Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Day To Disco Mystery Box, which will be priced at just £90 and will contain £182 worth of beauty treats. 

This specific box is the one which will be available in two different shades options for the Filmstar Bronze and Glow Highlighter palette with a choice being

• Light To Medium
• Medium To Dark

Plus there is also the inclusion of a full-size Matte Revolution lipstick in M.I.Kiss.  There is of course 5 other products within this box which haven't yet been revealed, but for £90 this is an incredible offering!

The second of the Charlotte Tilbury's Black Friday Mystery Boxes 2021 is the Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Icon’s Mystery Box and it is priced at £35 more expensive at £125 but it does contain a total value of £255 worth of beauty treats. This box is just one box for everyone, there is no shade variations.

With this box, 9 FULL SIZE mystery beauty secrets inside to beautify your skin, eyes, lips and cheeks! Once again, two of those products within this box have been revealed and they are: Charlotte's Magic Cream moisturiser 30ml plus the beautiful Luxury Palette of Pops in Pillow Talk worth £91. The remaining seven items within this box will remain a secret to be revealed when your box arrives.

These two boxes are just fantastic value for money once again, and just like last year, they are not going to be around for long, from memory they sold out within hours of going on sale. So if you like the look of these two boxes, grab them whilst you can.

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STYLPRO Squeeze Makeup Sponge Cleaner

The Stylpro Brush Cleaner is one of my most used gadgets and I love it. Gone is that never ending chore of cleaning makeup brushes and leaving them to dry all over the house on various old towels.  Imagine, that that same kind of invention was created to clean your beauty blenders! Oh well here it is!

The Squeeze Makeup Sponge Cleaner is an originally invented device, by the one and only Tom Pellereau aka Inventor Tom, who has only gone and designed this device to clean makeup sponges in 1 minute and leave them ready to use instantly - absolute genius!

The STYLPRO Squeeze Makeup Sponge Cleaner deep cleans your sponges in 1 minute, squeezing and spinning them until they sparkle.

The Squeeze uses a combination of our specially made sponge cleanser and recently boiled water to clean your sponges of bacteria, makeup and dirt, leaving them ready to use instantly.

I use a beauty blender, makeup sponge whatever you prefer to call them all the time and for me, there has only been so many times you can 'clean' them before they look too grubby to even contemplate using, but now I can get a bit more use out of my beloved blenders before they are consigned to beauty blender heaven.

I was lucky enough to watch Tom demonstrate how to use the STYLPRO Squeeze during a live demonstration, whilst blindfolded and whilst it was one of the funniest things I have watched on Zoom in a long time, it was also amazing to see just how simple it is to use.

How to use

• Dampen sponge and place in ‘bowl’. Soak your dirty makeup sponge in 20ml of ‘sponge sparkle’
• For best results massage cleanser in using the ‘press’.
• Carefully fill the ‘bowl’ to the fill line, with recently boiled water.
• Push the button on the ‘press’, pull the handle up and lock the ‘press’ open.
• Using the open ‘press’ knead the makeup sponge a few times against the ‘bowl’ base.
• For best results wait 60 seconds. Scoop up makeup sponge, push the button on the ‘press’ and carefully squeeze it closed.
• Attach the ‘pebble’ and spin your sponge to its former glory. Depending on how long ago you cleaned your sponge you may need to repeat this process!

I am really impressed that the STYLPRO squeeze comes with everything you need, there is no extra bits you need to buy, you know how annoying it is when you buy your niece or nephew a toy, only to find out it comes with extras and you haven't ordered them, well not with this.  

Inside the box you get:

• The main Press device
• The Pebble spinning device and batteries
• The Bowl
• 85ml of Sponge Sparkle Vegan Certified Cleanser

Without question, I absolutely love this gadget, there actually isn't anything that Tom has invented so far that I haven't loved. In recent months I have shared the STYLPRO Glow & Go Mirror and the Luxury Makeup Brush Collection.

The STYLPRO Squeeze Makeup Sponge Cleaner usually retails around £39.99 but if youre quick, ASOS are selling it for just £30 and it is worth every single penny!

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