Kiko Milano Pure Clean Water Micellar Cleansing Water

I have a love-hate relationship with Micellar Waters, pretty much all of the ones I've used I've never finished the bottles of because I grow bored of them, odd when skincare is a huge part of my routine. I am an avid double cleanser and do this task at least once a day of an evening. 

This new Kiko Milano Pure Clean Micellar Water arrived through my letterbox some time ago now and because I love the brand and adore their makeup, I was keen to see how this would work out.

Described as being a Micellar makeup removal water for normal to dry skin, it quickly and delicately removing impurities, traces of smog and makeup residue, without needing to rinse afterwards.  As you can see the packaging is incredibly basic, but everything you need to know about the product is visible to read and see, the only issue for me is that due to the size of the bottle, it isn't great for travelling with, so it is something you would need to decant if you wanted to take it anywhere with you because there are no smaller sizes available.

Inside the bottle, the formula is really lightweight and water like and to use, you simply soak a cotton wool pad and wipe it across the skin to remove makeup and anything else lurking on the skin.  The idea of a Micellar Water is that the micelles are attracted to dirt and oil, so they are able to draw out impurities without drying out the skin.  This product does a great job at removing most of my makeup, but where it lets itself down is when it comes to removing waterproof mascara, eyeliner and heavy eye makeup, even if you saturate the cotton pad and press it to the skin for a few minutes, it still doesn't remove as much as I want it to do and as such, I am left having to use a balm to cleanse my face.  If you wear just a light face of makeup and don't use the mascaras such as They're Real by Benefit, then this Micellar water works absolutely fine and will remove everything you want it too, but it just didn't work how I wanted it too.

Priced at £4.99 this Micellar Water is available online and in-store from Kiko (here).  I would love to know if you have found a Micellar Water which ticks all your boxes!

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May GLOSSYBOX - Trending Beauty

This month Glossybox is titled Trendy Beauty and it is all about embracing high-end beauty trends.  Featuring five full-sized products, inside the box is everything from mineral makeup, nail care and skin care which have all been chosen to keep you 'en-vogue'.

The first item from the box comes from Beauty Kitchen and it is the Netruline Natural 0% Petroleum Lip Treatment.   It is said that 2019 will become all about sustainable beauty and one which is already on the case is Beauty Kitchen.  This Lip Treatment is made with 100% natural ingredients and it works to moisturise and protect your lips for up to 8 hours.  

As well as the balm being 100% natural, the packaging is also 100% recyclable and is made from recycled tinplate.  It retails for £2.99 and is an amazing alternative to other brands.

Next is a Rose Mineral Blush from Annabelle Minerals and again, mineral makeup is very much on trend right now and it is something I have been trying for a good few months.  Made from natural and lightweight ingredients, this blush is suitable for all skin types and it also helps to heal, soothe and protect your complexion.

Formulated with 4 mineral ingredients that help to maintain healthy skin, I really like the pinkness of the blush and love the fact it is 100% organic.  It has an RRP £12.50.

Mudmasky is a brand I have come to know through beauty boxes and over time I have used a few products from the range.  Inside this months Glossybox is the Aftermask Vitamin Serum.  This serum is described as being at the forefront of an up-and-coming trend.  It is the first skincare product in the world that has been designed to be used after a facemask, it nourishes your complexion with vitamins your skin will be craving - especially after an intense clay, charcoal and peel off treatment.   

This serum is lightweight, it uses ingredients such as Himanthalia Elongata which is known to balance your skin's pH as well as helping to restore the skin’s moisture levels as well as to provide high levels of Vitamins A, C and E along with essential amino acids and other natural minerals. Himanthalia Elongata also helps to balance your skin’s pH. Also included is Sea Fennel, Rose Water and Dulce, all of which are vitamin packed and help to protect and nurture the skin.

When it comes to makeup, Barry M is one of those brands I go through stages of using.  Within this months Glossybox, we have the Chisel Cheeks Contour Cream Kit.  Contouring is one of those trends you either love or hate and it shows no sign of going away.

For 2019, it is said to be time for forgetting that over-sculpted look and instead focus on subtle definition. To that end, Barry M have created this palette which includes 6 super blendable, professional cream shades in both light and dark shades and depending on your skin tone, there should be a shade which works perfectly for you.  This palette has an RRP £7.99

The final item in my box comes from Nailberry and it is the Little Treasure Nourishing Cuticle Oil.  I do the best I can to look after my nails and that also includes my cuticles, but using an oil is something I have never been too good at.

Little Treasure is a is a hydrating, protecting and repairing nail and cuticle oil and not only is it 12 free it is also Vegan, Gluten Free and Cruelty-free. It uses concentrated Sweet Almond Oil which is known to protect and repair both the nails and cuticles against peeling, dryness and cracking.  Then there is Vitamins A, E, B1, B2 & B6 which richly hydrate the nails and the cuticles.  When used, Little Treasures imparts a subtle scent of lemons which is just divine.  This Oil has an RRP £17.

Putting all of these products together, it makes for one great box again from Glossybox. If that isn't enough, this month Glossybox has partnered with Remington and inside some boxes will be a Golden Ticket and if you are one of the lucky winners, you will win one of their latest styling tools, the Curl & Straight Confidence 2-in-1 Straightener.

As always you can subscribe to Glossybox right here and if you use the code BQUEEN20 you can get yourself 20% off that first box!  

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.