Pixi On The Glow Blush Tinted Moisture Sticks

The Pixi On The Glow Blush Tinted Moisture Stick collection launched some time ago, but just look at how amazing this package is that arrived a few weeks ago. Packaged inside a box which replicates the contents found inside, if you are a fan of cream blushers, then you will love these!

I am absolutely a girl who loves her bronzer and I have used the same two bronzers for a very long time, rarely ever giving a thought to using a blusher. From Pixi, the package had three cream blushers inside and they are unlike anything else I have used and I actually really liked using them much more than I expected I would do.

Of course being from Pixi, they are a little bit more than just cream blushers, they are also designed to nourish and moisturise the skin. Included within the formula is

• Ginseng to revitalise and balance 
• Aloe Vera which helps to both soothe and calm
• Fruit Extracts which nourish and renew

Together these products are hydrating and conditioning to the skin and as you apply them, not only do they glide onto the slide so easily, they immediately give a little pop of colour.  At a first glance, these cream blushers very much look like one of those stick deodorants that you twist to use and the concept with these blushers is very similar. Packaged inside their plastic casing, is a twist up solid stick cream blusher which you simply swipe, blend and go.

I was very kindly sent all three shades within the collection which are:

• Juicy - which is a lovely coral
• Fleur - which is a light pink 
• Ruby - which is deep, almost red shade of pink

What I love about each of these shades is how easy they are to use, minimal effort needed, they can be applied as light as you want them to be or you can build up your coverage. Then depending on how you like your blusher to look, it blends effortlessly with your fingers or you could use a brush or sponge.

The swatches shown above are, as always unedited and the photo was taken in the natural light. That is one swipe of each blusher on the back of my hand, so you can see how pigmented they are. If you’re not sure that these shades are for you, I’ve been using the Ruby shade on my lips as a balm, having had some left on my fingertips after blending.

These Pixi On The Glow Blush Tinted Moisture Sticks are priced at £18 each and they are on sale right here with Pixi.

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Space NK Our Beauty Heroes Volume 3 Beauty Box Revealed!

Just launched over on SpaceNK is their Beauty Heroes Volume 3 Beauty Box, which has the name suggests, is the third box released with this theme, back in April we saw the launch of the Beauty Heroes Volume 2 Beauty Box and it was brilliant.  So what does Volume 3 have to offer?

The box, which features 7 products is priced at £90* here, and inside you will find some of their bestselling products and you will find skincare, body care, haircare and makeup all included from, as you might expect, some incredible brands. 

Keep your cool this summer with this carefully considered curation of feel-good beauty heroes to help protect and perfect skin, hair and body.

What I love about this box is the the thought that has gone in to creating something with a theme and with that theme, products to suit, it isn't just a mish-mash of brands that sort of fit. The products also come packaged inside this very pretty pastel striped box, which is in-keeping with the theme of the boxes which came before, my Volume 2 box has now been re-used to become a box which stores buttons and random ribbons that seem to just appear!

So, with that in mind, here is what you can find within this box.

Contents

• Fresh Vitamin Nectar Antioxidant Glow Water, 100ml
• Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel, 30ml
• Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant, 73g
• Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector, 100ml
• Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Scrub, 200g
• Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara, 10g
• Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water in Medium, 200ml

As you can see, it is a really impressive line up of products and everything you might need for that StayCayVayCay that is coming up!  The sizes of each one of the products is also really generous and I am loving the sound of the Fresh Vitamin Nectar Antioxidant Glow Water!

The Space NK Our Beauty Heroes Volume 3 Beauty Box is on sale right now and you can find it here for just £90*!

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Murad Vita C Triple Exfoliating Facial

As soon as Murad launched their Vita C Triple Exfoliating Facial, I could not wait to try it. I am an absolute fan of the brand and the description of this product just grabbed me. In times of lockdown, not being able to have a single beauty treatment, the basics of a hair cut (which I still haven't done) not happening at all, so when something is described as being a facial that delivers results similar to a spa-like microdermabrasion treatment - I need it!

As you can see, I was kindly gifted my very own at-home facial kit which was accompanied by a QR Code to start a Murad Spa Playlist to complete the process, which I absolutely did enjoy doing by the way.

I am a huge fan of exfoliating products which are both manual and chemical scrubs and my skin seems not to mind which one I use, one of my favourite Murad products happens to be the Resurgence Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel which my skin also loves.  Having combination/oily skin, I try to ensure I use a scrub at least twice a week, which I have always been advised to do for as long as I can remember.  Having had a few weeks of feeling absolutely horrendous, I really wasn't on top of my skincare routine and my skin was really dry, it looked dull and whilst I am lucky enough to not suffer from breakouts, but the dryness can make my skin feel sore.  So I used the Murad Vits C Triple Exfoliating Facial, which was so incredibly effective after just one use, I have bought another tube as a back up!

Following the instructions which came with the Murad Vita C Triple Exfoliating Facial, I gently cleansed my skin using a balm cleanser and then, as my skin was still wet, I applied the mask immediately. As the mask comes out of the tube, it is a brilliant bright orange colour and as you massage it onto the skin, it turns white, when it does change colour, Murad state that this indicates even application and sufficient physical exfoliation. At this point, you are tasked to leave it on your skin for up to 10 minutes and then once that time is up, grab your mitt to remove the mask using sweeping motions, then rinse your skin and gently pat dry. On the skin, the formula is just divine, it isn't overly abrasive like I was expecting it to be, though you can feel the small Micro-mineral exfoliants who are tasked with removing those dead surface cells to reveal dramatically smooth skin, which is incredibly soft to the touch.

This product, as you might have guessed is packed with a combination of three exfoliants and gold-stabilised Vitamin C to create that Vita-C Complex as follows:

• Physical – micro-mineral exfoliants mentioned above and their job is to remove dead surface cells to smooth skin
• Enzymatic – using high-performing enzymes to dissolve oil, debris and dulling dead cells to reveal fresh, radiant skin.
• Chemical – Glycolic, Lactic (AHAs) and Salicylic Acid (BHA) which work to exfoliate, brighten and to purify pores.

Vita-C Complex

• Pure L-Ascorbic Acid in a Gold Stabilised delivery system which ensures the stability and potency of Vitamin C to brighten skin. (55% higher antioxidant defence than traditional Vit C)
• Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) – This is a highly bioavailable and potent Vitamin C derivative with excellent skin absorption
• Glutathione – This recycles Vitamin C which un turn works to extend its benefits in the skin.

Putting all of those together, you have quite the product and one which doesn't sting, irritate or aggravate my skin. Instead, I have skin which is no longer dull, it isn't dry and nor is it lacking in anything.

I have been using this Murad Vita C Triple Exfoliating Facial for well over a month now and I liked it from the first use, through to the second, third and I just love how it leaves my skin every single time I use it. The results are pretty much instant, as soon as you rinse your skin afterwards, there is a notable change in the texture of your skin, the softness is like nothing I have had with other products.  I also love that it doesn't strip my skin of moisture or leave it feeling taut and tight after using.  

Whether your skin is dry, combination, balanced or oily, you can use this Murad Vita C Triple Exfoliating Facial and of course, the fun part when it changes from being orange to white is the easiest instruction to ever have in terms of no more scrubbing required, consider that job complete. 

Priced at £67, whilst it is on the pricier side of the spectrum, it is worth every single penny and you can find it via Murad*, Lookfantastic* and Cult Beauty*.

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Lookfantastic Wanderlust Edition Beauty Bag July 2021

The July offering from Lookfantastic has arrived and Ias with the June Box, I absolutely love it. As restrictions come to an end and Summer is (hopefully) on the way, the theme of the month is a travel one and instead of a box, there is an incredibly handy travel bag full of products we all might need for those vacations and staycations.

Inside the really cute cream bag travel bag, which has a see-through top section so you can see just what is inside and with a really well made zip and a handle to make it easy to carry.  Inside the bag you will find 6 products.

First up is the full sized Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick worth £7.99, which is infused with a LiquiSilk formula which is designed to seal in both pigment and softness for a long-lasting lip look.

I have the shade 255 Rosewine in my bag this month and the unedited swatch shown above it is such a beautiful, wearable every day shade. There is also a tip from  Lookfantastic in the accompanying magazine to dab some of the lipstick onto the cheeks to double up as a matching cream blush, a trend a lot of people seem to replicate currently.

The next product from the Lookfantastic Wanderlust Edition Beauty Bag is a deluxe travel sized sample of the Illamasqua Beyond Liquid Highlighter in the shade OMG and it comes packaged in a 2ml tube.

As you can see from the unedited swatch above, this  a an incredibly pigmented liquid highlighter and you need just a tiny amount! Ideal for being applied to naked skin, mixed in with your foundation or BB cream, or if desired, it can also be layered over the top of your makeup look to those high points of the face for an additional Champagne glowy finish.

The third product from the bag is from Starskin with the VIP 7-Second Luxury All Day Mask worth £1.80.

When I saw this product I had no idea what it was or could be, but it is described as being a miracle seven step skincare regime in one handy pad! It combines Starskin’s famous 7-Second Morning and Overnight Masks and is said to be a double-sided cleansing pad and it includes ingredients such as Niacinimide, Glycerin, Grapeseed Extract and Berry Seed Extract which works to hydrate and refresh the complexion all-in-one.

The next product comes from Elemis with their Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter 20ml / 0.6 fl.oz and it’s a product I’ve been wanting to try for some time.

This Elemis priming moisturiser is said to give you a smooth, radiant complexion of your dreams. Blended with nourishing ingredients such as Kombucha, Ginger and Green Tea Seed Oil, it is perfect for use when your skin’s looking dull and lacklustre, the luxurious butter provides a brightening boost with chemical exfoliation and clarifying ingredients mentioned.

The fifth product within this month’s edit from Grow Gorgeous with their Defence Anti-pollution Leave-in Spray which is 60ml and worth £6.

This protective hair mist is designed to shield your hair from heat damage, colour fade and external aggressors. Vegan-friendly and formulated without para end, supplanted or silicones, it is said to be especially heat for greasy hair that is prone to product build up. It uses Green Tea Extracts, Sunflower Extracts and Vitamin B5 and should be used on towel-dried hair

The final item from this months Lookfantastic Wanderlust Edition Beauty Bag is from MineTan with their Cucumber Hydrating Face and Body Tan Mist 30ml.

This refreshing face and body spray, which acts as a gradual tanner to give you that glowy look this summer. With its lightweight formula which is said to instantly absorb and doesn’t have that fake tan scent. It uses Cucumber, Citric Acid, Jojoba Oil and Macadamia Seed oil and should be applied with the bottle being held 15cm from the face and body.

I really like this edit, I love that so much thought has gone into the theme and how that theme is delivered with the inclusion of the cream travel bag. Each one of the products would be perfect for packing for that vacaystaycay that you might have booked or are hoping to have booked!

If you like the look of this edit, it does on sale from July 1st here and as Lookfantastic Beauty Box is a monthly subscription service* membership starts at £15 per month. There is also further membership offers of signing up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to save money.

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