The Expert Face Brush By Real Techniques

This brush is part of the 'Flawless Base'.
It can be used to apply cream and liquid foundations. Instead of being round like the buffing brush, it's slightly flatter (but not as flat as a standard foundation brush) denser and firmer.

This brush leaves no streaks on the face unlike a lot of foundation brushes and sweeps the foundation evenly. I also find that it does well at getting into the smaller places, such as around the eyes and nose as it has no straight edges on the brush. It also has a stand which is useful for storage, although I know a lot of people aren't too happy with this as it takes up too much space in a makeup brush pot.

So far I have been loving this brush just as much as the buffing brush. I think there is little difference between the two and as far as I'm concerned it gives the same results. So if you wanted to purchase the buffing brush but don't want to buy the whole Core Collections, then the expert face brush is perfect.

• It costs £8.99
• Real Techniques website
• My Main post about Real Techniques makeup brushes
• Links to my other posts on Real Techniques brushes Core Collection, Powder Brush, Stippling Brush & Blush Brush

GLOSSYBOX (September)

 

The items in the box;

1. Lady Gaga perfume

2. Rodial serum + facial

3. Balance Me eye cream

4. Vichy day cream

5. Maghrabian hair oil

1) LADY GAGA - FAME FRAGRANCE
   - 'An opulent, crushed floral fragrance that's black like the soul of fame but transparent once airborne'
   - I had heard about this perfume, along with mixed review about it. It's definitely not what I expected. Its a lovely girly foral scent with a twist. (£25 - 30ml, £32 - 50ml, £61 - 100ml)

2) RODIAL - GLAMOXY SNAKE SERUM AND 5 MINUTE FACIAL
   - 'Glamoxy Snake Serum is a revolutionary product with instantly visible results, helping to reduce the appearances of frown lines and wrinkles. 5 Minute Facial is a triple action resurfacing gommage clay mask.'
   - Such small samples and I'm not sure how i'll benefit from testing out these products, especially as their for wrinkles. (Snake Serum £29 - 10x 1ml) (5Minute Facial £10.95 - 10x 1ml)

3) BALANCE ME - WONDER EYE CREAM
   - 'A triple-action designed to soothe tired eyes, smooth away dark shadows and reduce the appearance of fine lines.'
   - A light cream that smells of citrus fruits. I've tried it out and its lovely to apply, soaking quickly into the skin. I'm really excited about this eye cream, as I haven't had much success with them.(£20 - 15ml)

4) VICHY IDEALIA DAY CARE CREAM
   - 'A soothing and illuminating day cream that smoothens skin's texture and improves complexion radiance.'
   - This pink cream has a slightly thicker consistency than the eye cream above. Although I'm not sure if there is anything special about this cream.(£25 - 50ml)

5) MAGHRABIAN HAIR OIL
    - Nutrition, hydration, conditioning, softness, shine and long-term vitality. Hair absorbs the oil quickly, instantly improving its appearance.'
    - I always love receiving and trying out new hair oils, Although I think I will always stick to my MoroccanOil. (£24 - 100ml, £13 - 50ml)

• You can subscribe for a Glossybox at http://www.glossybox.co.uk (£10.00 a month + p&p)

MoroccanOil Travel Kit

This travel kit is really useful when going away. Not just for the weight limit some of us struggle to meet, but also because you have everything you need when your away! All four products come in a white wash bag, which on it's own is really useful and good quality. The products that come inside are a shampoo, conditioner, hair mask and the original MoroccanOil. I went away this summer and decided to try out this kit and tell you what I thought of it.

MOROCCANOIL TREATMENT

As you may know from my previous post (see here), I love the original MoroccanOil. It smells amazing, and makes my hair extremely soft. You get 25ml which is a great size and enough product to last a holiday. This kit also comes with a tiny 10ml sample (not sure why when they already give you a larger one).

MOISTURE REPAIR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

Both products are extremely moisturising and smell amazing. Only downside is the conditioner didn't last me the whole of my holiday which was a shame.

INTENSE HYDRATING MASK

I didn't use this that often away, because I was already using the MoroccanOil and thought it would be a bit much to constantly use both. But when I did use it, it left my hair feeling so soft afterwards. I just left in in my hair for a few minutes and then washed it out. Lovely results.


- As an end note, I really enjoyed using this kit and found it extremely useful when away. There have been times in the past when I've forgotten to pack some shampoo or hair oil, but by having this kit there's one less think I have to remember to bring. Each product is fantastic and leave my hair silky and hydrated which is exactly what my hair needs, especially in the hot weather of summer.

• Costs £33.85
• Their main website www.moroccanoil.com
• Where to purchase - Feel Unique, Bath And Unwind

Burt's Bees Radiance Eye Cream Review

I am not sure where to start with this product. Whether to start with its extortionate price of £19.99 or it's terrible performance and packaging. But I will start off by saying I am very disappointed.

I have used this eye cream for quite a while, hoping to see even a little bit of a difference to my eyes. Quite frankly I felt it pointless applying it, firstly it is a chore to put on due to the smell and texture of the cream. Secondly, in the mornings I found putting make-up on top of the cream (even after I had let it soak in) didn't feel right and felt slightly uncomfortable.

The smell of this eye cream is terrible, I'm not even sure how to describe it. To me, it smells like gone off cream. This is not what I want to be smelling in the morning or at night.  The cream itself is thick and white that feels sticky and stiff when I apply it to my eyes. The packaging, I just do not understand. Compared to all other Burt's Bees products that have lovely bright interesting packaging, this eye cream is really bare. Of course as you can see the box is decorated, but the actual tub of eye cream is plain and boring. Not what I expected when I bought it, however I think they have slightly changed the packaging now.

This product is such a shame because I really like Burt's Bees products (specifically their face wash, body scrub, lip balm's and foot cream)

• Link to their website Burt's Bees
• Link to Burt's Bees products on Feel Unique