SELF CARE/STAY AT HOME FAVES | BEAUTY

If you want to find out what products I have been loving during lockdown then be sure to watch my new YouTube video! Hope you enjoy and please like and subscribe! 

Lorraine x

LOCKDOWN SKINCARE & BEAUTY HAUL | BEAUTY

I don't know about you, but I have been buying so much skincare during lockdown!! It's just the perfect time to reset everything, and take time to care for your skin, hair and nails! I have uploaded a haul video on my YouTube channel of all the skincare and beauty bits I have been buying recently! Hope you joy, and please like, comment and subscribe! 

Lorraine x

CHARLOTTE TILBURY MAGIC CREAM | BEAUTY

I received these Charlotte Tilbury moisturisers as a Christmas gift, and I was so happy as I have wanted to try the Magic Cream for ages but did not want to spend all of that money on it as I did not know if it would work well with my skin. 

First of all let's just talk about the beautiful packaging! Of course it is features the signature colour rose gold which represents their brand very well. The packaging is so luxurious and looks so pretty on your dressing table. 

Day Cream 

 On first glance in the pot the consistency of this cream looks very thick, however when I first used it I was pleasantly surprised as it is quite lightweight. My skin type is combination to oily, therefore thick creams are too heavy for my skin. When I rubbed it into my skin it sunk in straight away, and made my skin feel so soft. Once it had sunk in my skin looked really plump and glowing. I prefer to use this on my no makeup days as it gives your skin a very healthy look. I think in the winter this cream will be so good, as you tend to have much drier skin and this is so hydrating! If you have a dry complexion this would work really well for you, as it is so moisturising. Oily complexions would probably find this bit too thick for their skin, especially underneath makeup but if you want to try, I would recommend going to a Charlotte Tilbury counter and asking for a sample! This day cream also contains SPF 15 in it which is good for protecting your skin, so you don't have to apply another layer of SPF, however sometimes I do if I know that I am going to be in the sun all day. 

Night Cream 

The night cream is VERY thick. The first time I used it I applied it how I apply moisturiser normally, and I dot little bits around my face, but that was way too much! I think for dry skin this wold be a dream!! But for me it is way too thick, however when I woke up in the morning my skin had an amazing glow to it. So when I use it now, I use a very small amount and it goes such a long way. It is also very good if you have any dry patches on your face, recently I had quite a dry nose and applied this on it and the next morning all my dry skin had gone so it is amazing. 

Are there any products from Charlotte Tilbury that you recommend? 

Lorraine x 

BOOTS SHEET MASKS | BEAUTY

I have been using these Boots sheet masks for a few years now, and I thought I would include a review on the blog, incase anybody hadn't tried them as they are so good and affordable. They only cost £1.50 and sometimes they have offers on when you ca n get 3 for 2, or 2 for £2 so a real bargain. I love sheet masks for a pamper evening, as they just feel so relaxing and make your skin look so glowy. As well as the two photographed, they have a few more masks in the range depending on what ingredient you like. 

The first one I tried from this range was the hyaluronic acid infused sheet mask, and when I took the mask off my face my skin felt so moisturised. I like to rub the excess serum into my face so it absorbs as much as possible and not to waste any product. When I woke up the next morning my skin felt so soft, and looked really healthy. 

I would really recommend these sheet masks if you are on a budget, as I find some sheet masks can be quite expensive now, especially as you only get one use out of them. A top tip I have is when you get the sheet mask out of the packet squeeze it before so the serum does not drip everywhere. For the rest of the serum in the packet I always save it, and put it on over the next few days so there is no wastage, and makes my skin feel amazing! 

Have you tried any of the Boots sheet masks? 

Lorraine x

OLE HENRIKSEN GLOW | BEAUTY

When I was browsing Boots website over the Christmas period I came across an Ole Henriksen gift set with these four products in and it had a great saving and a discount on top of that too! I have always wanted to try there products, especially this range so I thought what better way than a gift set of all of them?! The main product I wanted to try out of them all was the Truth Serum  as I have heard loads of great things about it. 

 I was definitely not disappointed with this serum. It is definitely my favourite product out of this range. I use this in my nighttime routine, as I felt it was too heavy for me to use in the day. The texture of it is a gel consistency and feels very luxurious on the skin, and it also absorbs into the skin very well. I leave it for around 2-3 minutes before I out my moisturiser on, as I want it to sink in properly, and I find this works very well. When I wake up in the morning my skin looks really glowy and refreshed and feels soft. I would recommend this product to people with dry, oily and combination skin types. If you have sensitive skin, I would do a patch test before you put it all over your face as it does have a scent to it which may irritate your skin. 

The Banana Bright Eye Creme was also a product I loved. This eye cream was really moisturising, but not greasy! I get quite dry eyelids as I wear false eyelashes quite often so the glue dries my eyes out quite often, but this has really helped to keep them mositurised. The moisturiser to go along with this eye cream is the Brightening Gel Creme. I only use this moisturiser at night as I feel it is quite heavy for me to use in the day, as I do get an oily t zone, but I have heard on lots of reviews that it is really good under makeup so depending on what your skin type is then test it out! It is not a thick consistency, as it is described as 'gel' but once placed onto your skin it is quite thick but sinks into the skin very well and quick. The Banana Bright Face Primer was not my favourite primer I have used. As I have an oily t zone, this did not sit very well for me under my foundations as it made me quite shiny quickly. The texture of it is like a moisturiser, whereas I prefer my primers to be quite lightweight and runny. If you had dry or normal skin and liked a glow this would be perfect for you. Overall I love this range from Ole Henriksen, and next I want to try the toners! 

Have you tried anything from Ole Henriken before?

Lorraine x

THE ORDINARY NIACINAMIDE SERUM | BEAUTY

At the start of the year my skin was breaking out really bad on my forehead. I have struggled with acne in the past so was trying everything I knew, but nothing was working. My friend sent me a photo of The Ordinary Niacinimide + Zinc Serum , and said that I needed to try! It was only £5, so I thought why not? (If you're a student get it on ASOS then you get an extra 10% off too!) Also I have tried the toner, and rose hip seed oil from The Ordinary before and they worked really well, so I had high hopes.

The packaging is very sleek and simple, and the product dispenses in a pipette style, therefore it is very hygienic to apply onto the skin. The serum itself is a clear and lightweight formula, and sinks into the skin so well. I have normal to combination skin, and it works well for me, however I think this would suit all skin types as it is not heavy at all. I had no problems with adding this into my skincare routine, and I apply this just before my moisturiser morning and night.

After testing this morning and night for around 2 weeks I can say that I would really recommend this product, especially if you are struggling with your skin at the moment or having a breakout. It is such an affordable price for the quality of the product, and I am going to continue to use it everyday to help improve my skin.

Lorraine x