Wednesday 11 July 2012

Liz Earle Goodies From QVC



Although it wasn't long since my skin care routine, I had gotten to the stage where your skin almost becomes immune to what you are using and everything just seems to stop working. My skin type is oily to combination with some dry patches on my nose. I had been getting a lot of breakouts recently for some unknown reason so I was in the mood for swapping everything out and getting all new stuff! I went over to the trusty QVC website and found the British Favourites Collection which was £36 but my mum had a £10 voucher so I got it for £26! I have looked on the website and I can't actually find it anymore :( keep an eye out though as they are always restocking. 




 1) Cleanse and Polish- The infamous Cleanse and Polish, I don't need to go into too much detail about this as it is raved about but I love it because it is so gentle and but removes makeup and really feels like it gives your skin a deep clean. I use this morning and night and leave a really fresh smooth feeling to the skin.


2) Deep Cleansing Mask- I use this product once a week and before this kit I had never heard about it before. It's a clay mask which goes on the skin as a liquid and then dries solid. I find that this is really effective but still gentle. It helps to get rid of the dry skin around my nose and I have found it's done a good job at minimizing the pores on my cheeks. 


3) Gentle Face Exfoliator- I use this product in the morning by pumping a small amount and mixing it in with the cleanse and polish. Again, very gentle so it can be used everyday and it's effective without being abrasive. My skin doesn't feel tight after I use it and I love the little micro beads in it which gently dissolve as you massage it into the skin. 


4) Eyebright- I normally only use this product in the morning once I have done everything else however if it's been a busy, stressful day I do like to use it at night as well. It's a cooling liquid which i put onto a small cotton pad and then wipe up my eyes. I can't say that I've noticed any long term benefits from it but it does a good job and waking you up and making you feel bright and ready to go!


5) The kit comes with 2 sponges which you use with the mask. You leave the mask to dry for 15 minutes and then buff it off with the sponges. I love that concept as you can feel all the dead skins cells being scrubbed off so you get left with a beautiful, radiant layer of skin. 


6) The kit also comes with 2 muslin cloths to use with the cleanse and polish. If I use the cleanse and polish in the shower I don't use the muslin cloth however I definitely like to use it at night to help shift my makeup off. Having 2 is very handy as it means you always have one spare when one is in the wash. 


7) Lastly the kit comes with a headband. Would it be bad to say this is my favourite thing?! I use it for everything not just for washing my face. If I'm doing my makeup...I use the headband. If I'm doing stuff round the house and my hair is in the way...I use the headband! And if I'm just lounging around and want my hair out of my face...I use the headband. It's such a necessity now I don't know how I lived without it. Simple but ingenious idea!


8) All together this kit really works for me and my skin tone. Everything is gentle enough to use daily and not abrasive so my skin doesn't feel stripped and then over compensates on the oil department! My skin has cleared up immensely in just a couple of days and my skin tone looks more even and my complexion is noticeably more  radiant. I would recommend this to any woman of any age and skin type and it really is a bargain to be getting their best sellers for £36 in one kit. 




Thursday 5 July 2012

June Favourites



 Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment . Decleor Baume de Nuit . Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine . Real Techniques Buffing Brush . Silk Oil of Morocco Conditioner . L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara . H&M Rose Gold Bangle . Topshop Cross Ear rings . Miss Selfridge Cross Necklace . Black Rubber Mini Casio . eBay Round Sunglasses . eBay Creepers . Glamorous UK Disco Pants . eBay Stripe Leggings . H&M Acid Wash Jeans . Topshop Cut-Out Back Floral Dress .