Showing posts with label Bobby Brown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bobby Brown. Show all posts

Monday, August 15, 2016

BELLABOX AND VOGUE


BELLABOX VOGUE
LIMITED EDITION BOX
UNBOXING!


Aren't subscription boxes just the funnest? If I could sign up to every single one I probably would!
I can't get enough of that anticipation and surprise when one arrives in the mail. I LOVE no knowing
exactly what might be inside and having all the new products to try is me in my element.

I have reviewed quite a number of different boxes in the past including a few Bellabox's and I just
love when they release their limited edition boxes because you always get so much more in them.

You can pick up this box which has Bellabox teaming up with Vogue to produce an awesome choice
of skincare, haircare and makeup valued at $115 for only $49.95!

Get yours for a very limited time right here!


I have previously used and reviewed the Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum and loved it,
actually I have also used a hand cream of theirs and remember that being completely gorgeous as 
well and since I have heard so much of this product ever since it came out a few years ago I cannot
tell you just how excited I am to finally own my own little bottle and to be able to use this on the
regular! Yay!

Interesting to discover this brand has been around since 1828! I have never heard of it!
Meant to be both soothing, moisturising and repairing to the skin. I love any skincare product
which contains honey, so most likely I am going to love this one!

I have never owned the full size of this product, however have tried a few of these samples in the
past and quite liked them. The product is smooth and gives a nice matte finished. Once I run out of
primers I would definitely be purchasing this. 

I actually already own this product, having received it in another box some time ago!
This is a product I don't believe gets enough praise as it really is lovely. The shade is just right and
you can easily build up the amount of highlight you are looking to achieve. It is firm but not hard
and doesn't dry out or become too soft to use. 

Here is a super luxe product I am drying to soak my skin into! Elizabeth Arden is well known in
having an exceptional reputation when it comes to anti-ageing skincare. This puppy retails at full
size for $96.00 so this is definitely a special treat for me. 

Bobby Brown Smokey Eye Mascara (Deluxe Sample Size)
What an absolute treat to receive this Bobby Brown mascara! Such a popular high end brand which I
adore. I am very much looking forward to using this mascara as from what I can tell it looks like a nice neat formula and basic, non complicated brush.

Clinique Smart Custom Repair Serum (Deluxe Sample Size)
When it comes to skin repair, I feel like skin being the body's largest organ can always do with some
kind of targeted repair. Weather it be from sun damage, acne scaring, wrinkles and fine lines to dark 
spots, dehydration and sagging. This product is great for all of these things. I cannot wait to get into
this. Slowing down that ticking clock, that's the goal!

Neon & Co Hair Treatment Oil (Deluxe Sample Size)
Creates shine & eliminates frizz? Yes please! My hair is lacking shine and as frizzy as ever with 
the amount of hair dying I have been putting it through lately! Treatment oils are my hair's best 
friend right now. I own so many hair leave in moisturisers which are great, however in my
recent experience I have been love hair oils and finding them to work a little better for me in
regards to taming the frizz and putting the moisture back in especially.

What are your thoughts on this Limited Edition box?
Will you be signing up?



Let's follow each other! 

*This box was kindly sent to me for review
*All photographs & video are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own
- I have included this video over at Fabulous & Fun Life's blog link up 'Monday Makeup Madness!' Check it out!

Monday, May 26, 2014

How Do These Beautiful BB Creams Compare?


As you can see, I am a big fan of BB (Beauty Balm) Creams! 
This trend seemed to have exploded into the market over the past few years and I am guilty as charged of being sacked into the craze.
I have tried many of them and these are just some of my favourites from a few brands I truly love and believe deliver premium results.

I recently wrote a whole blog post dedicated to the L'Oréal Nude Magique BB Cream.
If you're curious to see my before and after pix and thoughts on that, you can check it out here.

ChiChi Super BB Cream in Light
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I absolutely adore the ChiChi brand. Their products are so much fun and this one is no exception.  The smell makes my skin subtly perfumed without irritating my senses. The packaging is my favourite out of all my BB Creams and the coverage is amazing! 


I love this more so in the warmer months as it's actually a bit dark for my
natural skin tone. It has a reasonable amount of SPF which I really appreciate 
in a face product, especially if I'm wearing it when the sun it at its harshest.
Watch my review for this BB Cream below!

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Maybelline was one of the first brands of makeup I ever bought and wore growing up and it has always remained a firm favourite.  I love the Tiffany Blue shade on the packaging and the fact that it contains 2% Salicylic Acid which aids in preventing and treating acne prone skin is a major plus to me because that is exactly what my skin is. 

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This was the first BB Cream I ever tried and it still remains a firm favourite.
The colour blends into my natural shade flawlessly and it looks so natural and feels light and moisturizing on my skin.

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I love to wear this on days I know I'm going to be in a lot of photos or if I'm filming a video. As the title states, it really does transform your skin to be photoready all day long. It stops that annoying, unflattering shine I often get on my face throughout the day, especially when it is hot. It completely conceales minor skin flaws including redness and fine lines. I love this and highly recommend it. 

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I love Bobby Brown,  as a premium brand, their products are totally lost worthy and I only own a precious few, but with this BB Cream,  I don't feel like it delivers as well as it should, especially for the steep price. The SPF factor is brilliant, but the coverage is not very good in my opinion. 

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I feel like this BB Cream received a lot of negative reviews when it was first released, and I'm unsure why. I have been very pleased with the appearance of my skin when using this and the pump dispense is awesome, although you only need about half the amount it puts out, so you only need to press the pump down about half way. The only downside I found was the light shade was actually quite dark. Mixed with a lighter foundation, concealer, sunscreen or moisturiser though, it lightens it up nicely and works well.

Watch my review below!


Do you have a favourite BB Cream? 
Do you wear foundation more or combine both?


Have a beautiful day!
Be sure to come back tomorrow for a fresh new post!

xo

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