Sinvalia Rose Gel Moisturiser

 Let me just start by saying that i absolutely love this stuff! It has worked wonders for me and i will definitely be repurchasing! I have combinations skin and tend to get oily around my nose, forehead and chin while my cheeks and around my mouth get quite dry. With this being a gel formula i worried it would leave my skin feeling dry and tight. It actually does once its applied which i think is to do with the glycerin in it. Thats what people look for when wanting a good foundation primer as it makes the skin tacky whih helps makeup stick. This feeling only lasts a few minutes, after that skin feels lovely and soft. I use this in a morning because it is such a good primer as well as a moisturiser. I have noticed that i can stop using a foundation primer and just use this and my makeup lasts all day without looking dry or over oily. This is like my new number one primer!

It is a 120ml glass jar with a screw top lid. Mine was literally full to the brim and also in the lid too so a decent amount of product. My average moisturisers are around 50ml and i usually pay around 5-6 pound so overall its about the same. The only difference being is i can now save by not buying a primer too. The gel itself is a light pink colour, it looks darker in the jar and applies clear. A little goes a long way and it blends into the skin nicely leaving it nice and soft. I does have a strong rose scent which lingers for a while even after applying makeup but i love rose scents so i dont mind this at all.

I would say its definitely one to try, even just for a primer. I have quite sensitive skin and this so far has been fine for me.

I received this at a reduced price on AMZReviews :)

Makeup Revolution Haul and Mini Review

I recently placed an order on the Makeup Revolution website as i wanted to take advantage of their sale. There were a few items i had my eye on and wanted to try for a while. 

I picked up The One Foundation in Shade 3 as i had been looking at swatches online and found that this was the first shade with a yellowish undertone and i had read this is good for counteracting the slight redness around my nose. I am usually the palest foundation in most brands and i have found this is a great match if looking for a foundation with a warm undertone for pale skin.

 This foundation is very runny and at first glance i thought it wouldnt really give any coverage. It blends out lovely and gives a very light coverage to even out the skin tone. I would stop there as i wasnt looking for a full coverage foundation but for testing purposes i did try to build it up and that works great to. I usually apply with my fingers and blend any uneveness with a beauty blender type sponge. I let this dry and applied another coat with either a sponge or a brush. I find pressing the 2nd coat into the skin rather than wiping is the best way as to not disturb the first layer. It builds well, doenst cake up. I also find it doesnt sink into my fine lines and pores and also doesnt make any dryness look worse.

I also picked up a Vivid Blush Laquer in Rush. This is a lovely baby pink colour. It has a little pump and comes out very thick. With this a little goes a long way. I tend to dab a little on my cheeks and blend out with a brush. It blends out lovely and leaves a nice healthy colour on the cheeks. I use this for a more natural, everyday look. It lasts well and i usually set it with a blush or powder for extra staying power.

I also got The One Fluid Blush in Desire which is very much like the foundation. It is extremely runny but so pigmented. Unlike the laquer blush this has some shimmer to it but not big chunks and only leaves a faint glow on my cheeks. This is a darker blush so for me its more for when i want a more noticeable blush. This is also easy to blend and i find blending the edges with a sponge gives a more natural look. It is so nice and because a very tiny amount is needed will last for ages.

I got an Ultra Aqua Brow Tint in Fair. I have dark hair but was looking for something a little more natural so i thought i would give this a try. It is fairly thick but easy to work with. A little goes a long way. It drys fairly quick but not too quick that its difficult to apply or i feel like i have to rush. It dries nice and smooth. I usually set with a darker powder and it makes my brows look really natural but defined. Again a big tube so will last a long time. Also my brows last all day. No fading or smudging. Look just as good when i take my makeup off.

Finally i picked up a couple of the WOW Glosses. I am more of a lip balm/gloss person. If i wear lipsticks its usually long lasting ones as i feel others smudge around or dont last. I love glosses to just throw into my bag for easy application on the go. These are lovely glosses. A bit of a unique shape but i like it. They feel a lot more like a coloured balm than a gloss. They arent sticky and dont slide around my lips. The colour isnt meant to be long lasting but they do ast a while. I usually reapply after eating or drinking. They have a decent amount of pigment and are great for an eery day natural look. I picked a nude brown shade and a pink, they are both lovely on their own but i have alos mixed together and they make a lovely shade.

I love Makeup Revolution Products and i haven not yet tried one i didnt like. I will definitely be repurchasing. I havent touched my other foundations or liquid blushes since i got these thats how much i have been loving them. Just wanted to give them a bit of a shout out. I will link the website below as they always have some good offes going on.

Makeup Revolution Website

 Disclaimer: I purchased these at full price with my own money.

Amazon Cleansing Sponges

I love these! I paid £1.39 on Amazon. I will insert the link to them HERE.

 I have been looking for some cleansing sponges for a while. Mainly to cut down on costs of face wipes and cotton pads etc. I noticed these when I was looking through the beauty items and for the price they are great. They are quite thin and I would probably say they fit roughly in the palm of my hand. Even though thin they feel pretty sturdy and I far I have had no breakage or bits flaking off.

I use morning and night with my normal cleanser. I usually cleanse with my fingers and then dampen one of these and wipe away the cleanser and makeup. I think they work great. I never cleanse my eyes did to sensitivity but after cleansing my face I rinse it out and go moved my eyes and it removes eye-shadow and liner no problem. I haven't testes with mascara as I don't always use but since I wouldn't want them covered in black I probably would remove heavy eye makeup first. They rinse really well and so far haven't stained at all. When squeezed out they feel just slightly damp and good to getting under eyes and round the nose. While removing makeup and cleansing they also have an exfoliating kind of effect. My skin feels soft and smooth after using one of these. I can definitely tell the difference now between using these and just cleansing with my hands. When they are first opened they are soft but once wet they do dry a little harder but then soften up again when wet.

These are perfect for everyday use and I think they would be great for travelling as they dry quick too and are very small and light. I would definitely repurchase these again.

Disclaimer: I paid full price for this item.

Imagic 12 Colour Flash Palette

I love this!! I absolutely love makeup anyway, it is kind of a hobby of mine. I am by no means a professional but love to try out new products. I found this after watching a youbue video about the makeup forever flash palette, that linked to a dupe for it that people claimed was the same quality. Now i do not own the makeup forever palette so i can not compare the two, what i can say is i ths is fantastic quality. I have added some pictures to this review to show the quality and also some ideas of the different colours that can be made. Of course you can use them as they are without mixing if they are for fancy dress or stage etc.

The colours included are ggold, coral, turquoise, fuchsia, yellow, brown, silver, white, red, bright blue, green and black.

I will list some of the colour combinations below to give you some examples. It can be used for everything. From what i have read it is possible to get a full face of makeup out of this so for travelling its perfect. Its aso very sturdy packaging and in my case all of the colours were filled evenly and most of the way to the top. To get a full face of makeup out of this is possible but i would also take a face powder compact to set everything if you have oily skin. Stil only 2 items for travelling is amazing.

So for foundation  have found mixing brown, white, red, yellow and peach works well, obviously more of one or another colour may be needed depending on skin tone. I use a little extra yellow to counter the redness i naturally have. This can also be layered as concealer without cakiness. It is a good medium coverage.

For blush there is the coral, fushcia and red, these can be mixed with a little white or the silver or gold for some shimmer. Also can be made a little warmer with the brown so on so on.

For eyes its pretty much anything goes but i would use a primer underneath to stop creasing and to not lose much colour a translucent powder can be dusted over the top. The black, broand and blue make good everyday liners but as i say anythiing goes with this palette.

For lips the same goes, there is red, peach, coral, fuschia and shimmers or white. Also a brown lip could be created. You can really do it all. For lips though it can settle into lines if you have dry lips so i pop a little over lip balm but it wont last as long as on its own.

Definitely a winner for me!

Disclaimer: I paid full price for this product. I got mine HERE.

InstaNatural Haul

I just wanted to share i few products i will be trying out over the next few weeks from InstaNatural. I got these from Amazon UK and i will try my best to link the sellers below where i can. I will be doing more in depth reviews on each item once i have given them a good test. They all state they are cruelty free. 

Firstly i have the InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum.
I already have a review of this HERE. 

So far so good with this, i am still using it and its very moisturising. I use before makeup in the morning and at night after cleansing. This is available to buy HERE.

Next up is the Retinol Serum. This is available HERE.

 This is supposed to be youthful, radiant skin. Contains 2.5% Retinol, 20% Vitamin C, 10% Hyaluronic Acid. A lot of other ingredients too and the details will be on the link above. It says its age defying and has a blend of antioxidants that nourish the skin. Im excited to try this after hearing good thins abut retinol.

Next is the Eye Serum. This is available HERE.

This is  for dark Circles & Puffiness. Reduces Bags, Wrinkles, Fine Lines, Sagging Skin and Puffy Eyes. With Vitamin C, Caffeine, Plant Stem Cells, Astaxanthin and Kojic Acid. It says its designed to restore the youthful appearance of the eye area.

Next is the Skin Brightening Serum. This is available HERE.

This is only one that didnt come with a box, they are all glass bottles. It did come with a ton of bubble wrap though. They also all come with a plastic seal and a use by date. This one has 25% Vitamin C and 20% Hyaluronic Acid. A lot of there serums seem to have similar ingredients just different amounts depending on what the serum is for. It says this one is good for acne and even claims to reduce it along with fine lines to give a more radiant appearance. This is the one im most exited about as i have slightly sensitive skin and get a few break outs.

Next up is the Eyelash Enhancing Serum. Available HERE.

This comes in lovely sleek packaging and has a 10ml tube. A little pricey but if it works it will be worth it. This says it is a clinically proen formula that can give brows and lases a longer appearance. I will be using on both as i have quite sparse brows and have to fill them in every day. Its says it thickens hair follicles. Recommends twice daily use.

Finally is the Aloe Vera Gel. Available Here.

This is a massive 16oz bottle (480ml) for a fair price. I have had aloe gels in the past from my local chemist and pay around £5 for a 100ml tube. This literally has 4 ingredients. Its very watery. What i like about this is it comes with a screw lid but has a pump attached.

More in depth reviews will be posted in the next few weeks. 

Disclaimer: I did receive these free or at a reduced price for reviewing on Amzreviews.

Luxe Elixir Beauty Sponge Blender Review

I have never tried the original beauty blender so i cant really compare this to that but i have tried other makeup sponges in the past. I have tried the regular wedge or round sponges that are available in most supermarkets/chemists but i feel that these tend to soak up a lot of product or wipe the makeup off the face when applying so i am only left with a very sheer coverage. I have also tried one that i purchased on ebay which was really soft but cracked and fell apart after 3-4 washes. This one looks nice, it came in great packaging that looks expensive and well worth the price.

Its available to purchase HERE for £7.99.

I have not used this to apply skincare as i much prefer to use my fingers for that so this has been used for foundation and then to blend out concealer and cream blush/bronzer. Its the perfect shape for getting around the nose and under the eye. Leaves a nice streak free finish.

I always use a sponge like this damp so i cant say how it would work dry, i imagine you wouldnt get the best result as they are made to be used wet. The directions on this say to dampen the sponge and squeeze out excess water and then dab the sponge in your product before bouncing and pressing it onto skin. It does also say not to drag across the face as i imagine again this will remove more product than it puts down. I washed the sponger before using it and was surprised how much it grew, it almost doubled in size and became a lot more soft and bouncy. It has a weird texture a bit like a stress ball only it keeps its original shape. It also advises to wash after 1-2 uses with a cleanser. I used baby shampoo and this seemed to work well and cleaned the stains out. I guess over time it will probably stay a little stained due to every day use.

I have tried this with cream and liquid foundation and its AMAZING! It blends a lot better than a brush or fingers, it also gave me a nice even coverage. I didnt have to use as much concealer when using this. My foundation didnt seem to catch as much on my dry areas and it seemed to cover my pores a little better. Overall for foundation application it is what i will be using in future. I have also used it to blend out cream blush and bronzer and it works great for that too. I did use it with my powder to set my makeup and again no complaints. I think it gave a lot more coverage with powder than a brush would and in doing that my face was shine free for a lot longer without looking cakey. Another thing to mention is when i dipped it in products it didnt seem so absorb much into the sponge, the product just sat on top so in the long run it will save on product as i noticed with cheaper sponges that they seem to soak up a lot of the product before it gets to the skin.

 

 Overall its a great sponge and i will deinitely repurchase. 

Disclaimer: I was sent this for free via AMZReviews.

My opinion is 100% honest and if i didnt like the product i would say so regardless of if i paid for it or not.

Wilkinsons Skincare Haul

I picked these up from my local Wilkinsons store last week and just wanted to give them a quick mention.

 

I have been using the face wipes for around a year now and absolutely love them.  I usually use them to removemy makeup at night before cleansing. I find they remove everything really quickly and dont leave a greasy film on the skin. At only 50p for 25 wipes they are amazing. 

 

I also picked up the gentle facial scrub for sensitive skin for 95p. They do other ranges such as tea tree and a spot one i believe for the same price. They also do a normal face wash if you dont like the scrub. I much prefer scrubs and i have used this a couple of times now and its very gentle, not rough and gritty and its a cream formula so doesnt leave skin dry and tight. Bargain for 95p! 

The light hydrating moisturiser is another product i love so i grabbed another. I have fairly oily skin in my t zone so prefer a light moisturiser under makeup and this is great. I think this is £1 from the travel essentials section but they usually have it on 3 for 2. 3 tubes of moisturiser for £2 is a steal. I have found these products dont break me out also so thats another plus. I do usually use a thicker face cream a night but for day time or travel this is great.

Finally i picked up the tea tree overnight calming serum for 95p. I haven't tried this yet but will update once i have. I know tea tree is good for spots so i might wait until i have a breakout to put it to the test. 

Hope this has helped. I think these are great for the price and i will definitely be repurchasing. If you have tried this range yourself please let me know what you think of it.