5/05/2014

New Discoveries


Over the last few months these three products have made their ways into the stash. They're all totally new to me so being the beauty lover that I am, I was looking forward to putting them through their paces. Sit back, pour yourselves a cup of tea (or coffee) and take a trip down newfound lane..

L'Oreal Paris Gentle Eyes & Lips Makeup Remover, purchased on sale at Countdown-My Clarins eye makeup remover was on its way out a couple of weeks back. I do love it and have been through two bottles, but it is wallet-weepingly expensive. This L'Oreal remover has been described as a good alternative. It doesn't seem to have a scent like the Clarins one and it feels like more of a micellar water on the eyes. It is great at breaking down your eye makeup though. One thing that does annoy me is the remover tends to spill everywhere when you dispense it onto a cotton pad. You feel like you are wasting product which is a shame. It delivers though and at a price of $14 (currently), you can't really fault it. 


Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light, available from Countdown-This post unintentionally turned into a bit of a Countdown haul, my apologies! This concealer is very popular among the British beauty blogger set and it is easy to see why. The light shade is a tad too light for me so I can't use this on top of my foundation but it is great for under-eye concealing. It is thick yet still easy to blend and it lasts well once you powder it down. My local supermarket didn't have testers for these concealers so if you're unsure look up swatches/vlogs online first to find a colour match.

Clearasil Rapid Action Pimple Cream-Now this probably seems like a bit of a bizarre inclusion. Back in the days, pre-facialist recommended products and a doctor's prescribed gel which only seemed to ruin my skin and strip it of moisture, Clearasil spot treatments were what I used. They're probably not the best ingredient-wise but hey, it does the job. I wouldn't necessarily say this is a rapid solution but it definitely helps to shrink blemishes, you just have to be a bit patient with it. When used in conjunction with this you have one powerful duo.


*Have you tried any of these products? What are your latest beauty discoveries?

8 comments:

  1. I got the Collection concealer recently, and it really is great for under eyes! I don't know why it took me so long to get it x

    www.totalmodisch.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. It's fantastic for under-eye concealing & blemishes, provided you get the right shade match. x

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  2. Still haven't picked up the Collection concealer - really need to try it out since you've made it sound so good <3

    Caitlin | Thistle & Tea

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    1. You should Caitlin. Maybe sneak it in to your trolley this week? ;) x

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  3. ive got the collection concealer too! haha i got the light shade too and have the same issue. still a good product though :)

    Ellen www.shopstyleconquer.com

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    1. Oh no, that's a shame. It's a bit annoying there's no testers around but oh well, at least it's still useable :).

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    2. Ooh, I'm so happy that you mentioned an item from the Collection range! I've spotted their products in Countdown and they look oh-so pretty, but without seeing any reviews of how they actually perform, I've been hesitant to take the plunge. NOT ANYMORE!

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    3. Shannon (Shaaanxo) did a great video tutorial+review over on her channel featuring only Collection products. You should check it out! x

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