Clarins Paris - Instant Eye Make-Up Remover

Ok so I have another make-up remover review. I have never bought anything from Clarins before because I have seen it as a brand more targeted at mature skin. I was buying a present and was pulled into buying this. It cost £16.50 which for its size is quite expensive but not the most expensive removers I've seen out there.

At least now I have a positive review to tell you about!

This make-up remover is an oily consistency and needs to be shaken to mix the two layers together. I then pour the product onto a cotton pad and hold it over my eyes for about 10 seconds for the product to start breaking down my makeup -especially my mascara. Then I gently pull away the pad repeatedly to remove the product, sometimes softly rubbing my eye to remove the stubborn liquid liner and mascara. I find that one pad is enough for each eye (if you wear little make-up, one would be enough for both).

This makeup remover really breaks down my makeup so well! I really feel an oily liquid is the best method to remove make up and I have decided that cream make-up remover like the Yes to Carrots one I previously reviewed see here are just not for me. It does not at all sting my eyes or my skin when use it, and really doesn't make removing make-up such a chore. Being an oil means that it doesn't dry out my skin and leaves it feeling really silky and soft.

When shaken, it turns this colour ^. As you can see in this photo only a fraction has been used, probably a weeks worth of product. Now however I'm nearly finished and really don't want the bottle to end :(.

• £16.50 for 125ml
• Clarins website
• Clarins website on this eye make-up remover

Origins - Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face Cream

Ok so you guys must think I'm crazy for spending SO much money on a face cream. I did resist slightly when it was time to hand over the money. My skins been really dry from the wintery weather recently and really needed some intense TLC!!

This well known face cream promises to calm and soothe the skin as well as reduce redness and sensitivity. It contains Narcissus Lily Bulb which reduces ageing.

I apply it morning and night and it looks like it will last me a long time. The cream is thick and luxurious and not much is needed to cover the whole face. It provides a great base for my make-up in the mornings as well as fully hydrating my skin in the evenings. It gives the same results as face masks in my opinion, really freshening up my face.

The cream comes in a lovely dark green tub and is just very simple and old school which I like. It also has a very unusual smell that I can't quite describe which personally I am not keen on but it does not bother me enough to not use it.

Due to it's expensive price tag, I can't say that when I eventually run out I will be rushing out for a refill, although it really is a fantastic cream if you have dry skin. 

If you can afford it, then I would definitely recommend it (see price below) however for me, if I had some extra money lying around then maybe I would be tempted to repurchase. Shame :(

• Cost £46.00
• Origins website

Topshop - sale jewellery

I just wanted to do a little post on some really lovely pieces I picked up from Topshop. The jewellery at Topshop is lovely but sometimes quite expensive so I have now gotten into the habit of only buying sales pieces. It's such a good feeling when you see something you really want but resisted to buy it because of the price, that then goes into the sale.

I think Topshop have a high turn around of jewellery as there's always a sales section in most Topshop shops and things I see turn up in the sale a few weeks later.

The stuff I bought would have cost me about £26.00 but instead I bought them for £13.00 + 10% student discount!

From left to right

Necklace - I really love that the chain is chunky and heavy because it makes the necklace feel more expensive. I think the contrast between the chain and the slightly more delicate crystal is really cool, especially with the different metals. It sits high on my neck and goes with a lot of things. I normally pair this with a plain top to make it seem more interesting.

Earings - I thought these studs were really smart and would be perfect for the days when I don't feel like wearing big dangly earrings, but want some kind of pop of jewellery.

Rings - I wish I got these in a size S because they are slightly too big for me. Nevertheless I love wearing them. As with the necklace, there is a contrast of metals which I really like. The crosses are small and really make the rings seem unique.

Earings - I've gotten quite a few complements from these unique dangly earrings. I'm not one to love heavy earrings as I find them uncomfortable but these are just about alright. These are quite long, reaching my shoulders so personally I think they looks best when my hair is up.

• Link to Topshop Jewellery