Satsuma Body Butter - REVIEW

SATSUMA BOY BUTTER REVIEW

I only bought this a while back , and thought, why have I not bought one before now they are so damn good!  Something I like in general about The Body Shop body butters is that they really do have some amazing scents.  Ideally I'd have them all and choose mine based on my mood. 

I popped in and gave them all a sniff and ultimately decided that no matter what I was buying Satsuma.  A lot of moisturizers and body butters don't pack a punch with their scents.  Not really an issue with this scent even to wear perfume over it you can still smell it,  but I like that with this particular body butter the scent is strong enough to hold it's own.  I put it on the other night and the whole house smelled orangey - but definitely in a good way.  I'd say it's a soft creamy orange scent, with a kick of citrus that definitely packs a punch.

It's moisturising (always good with a body butter) and I love the scent.  My ultimate favourite thing about the Body Shop Body butters is that while they don't sit on the skin, they leave a gorgeous sheen - like a glow for hours.  Ideal if you're going out and you want your skin to look, smell and feel fab.  

CONS

• Little bit expensive (around €15.00)

PROS

• The smell 
• Lasting power
• Beautiful Feeling
• Soaks into the skin
• Not sticky/Greasy 

To buy or not?

Yes, for sure buy. Its gorgeous and smells fantastic and if you don't like Orange there are many more to choose from

9/10

REVIEW - Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Plumping Gloss 




The Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Plumping Gloss (great name, btw) in Punch Bowl is great; I got it in one of Soap and Glory's Christmas gift sets, but the gloss usually retails for about €9.00/€10.00 


This lipgloss itself is a really nice shade - it's bright and really pigmented, but it's still a shade that can be worn in an every day, normal look. It also has the perfect amount of glossiness.  Having said that, it very sticky(which can get annoying). When the glossiness has faded away, there's still a faint pink color left behind that I really like.

As for its plumping abilities, I didn't really notice that my lips were any bigger after applying. But whenever I applied the gloss, it gave me a weird, stingy/tingly feeling for a few minutes. It's not very comfortable, but bearable. The gloss also has a really nice, I didn't like the smell, it smells of vanilla and I personally hate that smell.

I don`t know if I would go out and purchase this product again, while it has a nice color and the packaging is really nice. The price for me and the stickiness turned me off from running out and buying this product again, there are many products that are cheaper and are not sticky on the lips.

Pros:

1. Cute Packaging
2. Really nice color pay off

Cons:

1. Color Range..(only 5 shades available)
2. Very Sticky
3. Kind of expensive
4. Hard to find in stores(only in some Boots stores)
5. No plumping abilities -( in my eyes anyway )

To buy or not?

As I said above, its just to expensive for what you get, so no I would not recommend this product

5/10

Review - Revlon ColorStay

According to the Revlon Website

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ColorStay Makeup with SoftFlex provides lightweight cover, so you feel like you're not wearing makeup at all. Looks fresh for up to 16 hours

Shades 

• Ivory
• Buff
• Sand Beige
• Nude 
• Natural Beige
• Medium Beige
• Fresh Beige
• Golden Beige 

Whats to Love?

What I love about this foundation, is that it not only comes in a fantastic variety of shades, but it comes in different formulas for certain skin types. Mine skin type being the Combination/Oily. ColorStay was only around €18 in Boots. I honestly fell in love with it at first site. It matches my skin tone perfectly (I'm the shad-110 Ivory),I actually bought a second slighty darker shade for going out and stuff like that(180 Sand Beige) the product also has an SPF of 6,it  gives a flawless finish and it lasts all day. It can get a little bit  too thick/heavy, but I think a small bit goes a long way. It definitely gives a medium/high coverage, I only need to use a small bit of concealer under my eyes, as the foundation works it's great on its own

Cons 

1. Little bit pricey (€18)
2. Can be a bit heavy
3. No pump

Pros

1. Great Color Range
2. Easy to apply
3. Lasts Ages
4. Lasting Power
5. No need for concealer  

To buy or not buy?

Buy for sure, 9/10

Catrice - Ultimate Color Lipstick Review

     

Catrice Ultimate Color Review


I have two of these colors

1. Oh so Juicy (Orange)
2. Pinker-Bell (Pink)

My thoughts? 

If you have a spare few euros laying around,then head on over to your local store and pick yourself up a Catrice Lipstick Ultimate Color. They are great for going out they add a-lot of color to a plain outfit. The price is right (as the saying goes) they are about 4-5 euro. Have alot of color payoff for a cheaper lipstick!

Packaging

Awesome packaging, closes tightly and clean. very sleek looking and you get the name and a hit of the color and number at the bottom. Glossy black packaging, whats not to like?

Pros:

• great, luxurious looking packaging, very unusual for a drugstore brand!
• lovely color for the summer 
• amazing lasting power (up to 5 hours)
• dries into a matte, powdery finish that makes even bright colors very wearable 
• for about €4.50 the price is unbeatable 
• smells and tastes good but not too strong and the smell/taste fade when it has dried

Cons:

•  Only about 7-8 colors (not really a bad con)

To buy or not to buy?

Buy, if you have money now. Go and buy one or two even you will not be disappointed 

Essence I love Rock Eyeliner - REVIEW

Essence if one of those super-affordable brands that is available at Penneys and some Boots stores. Most of there products are under €7, I will do a blog on more essence products as soon as I get some new products. 

For those of you new to this brand, Essence is a German cosmetics company. You can view all of the products on their website, and get more info about them on the Essence website.

About the Product

It's very pigmented and has a slick, glossy finish - probably one of the best colour payoffs for a cheaper brand of black eyeliner. Literally feels like butter, so creamy, good price. It has a glossy texture, which means that it's prone to instant creasing on people with oily skin or eyelids,  great if you're going for a grungy look.  

                                  

To buy of not to buy?

Yes, 100% buy. This product for the price is the best eyeliner I have ever used. 

Pros

1. Price €3.00 (around)
2. Very Black 
3. Easy to remove
4. Cute Packaging 
5. Available in all Penneys/Primark
6. Super smooth to put on
7. Great as a base to create a smokey look

Cons

1. Very easy to smudge
2. Not water proof

Soap and Glory - Clean on me Review

According to Soap & Glory’s website,

Soft, smooth, sexy skin whenever you want it. Contains natural mandarin peel extract and a bonus built-in body lotion. Scented with our Original Pink fragrance.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Apply a handful to damp skin, rub it into a thick, luxurious lather, and then rinse thoroughly.

Available at  BOOTS

My experience:

I bought the Soap & Glory Kit for Christmas 2012 when I went into Boots (around €30). This body wash is a part of the kit. The price is around €11/12 for the shower gel individually, it is a bit expensive. Bit too expensive in my eyes.

It’s a very girly fragrance; it has floral and fruity notes. It’s a very nice fragrance but it’s very mild in this shower gel. It doesn’t linger at all after the shower. I really don’t like this aspect, as I love it when there is some fragrance lingering around me. Of course it is possible to layer different products to intensify the fragrance but this shower gel individually doesn't retain the fragrance at all. Very disappointing especially at that price.

The consistency of the shower gel is cream like. It lathers up  well with a loofah/sponge . It is good at cleaning, just like most shower gels. It’s not drying at all.

The packaging is very attractive. It is also very travel friendly. Since this product comes in many different sizes the travel-sized bottle - its very sturdy and easy to get open and get the product out.  I sometimes find it a little difficult to take the product out of the tiny opening. But the full sized bottle comes with a pump and I am sure this problem won’t exist then.

Overall, I feel that this is just a normal shower gel. It is nothing special. Its fragrance is great but since it doesn’t linger at all, I see no advantage of the fragrance. Moreover, it is expensive and not easily available in shops, I have only seen it in Boots.

Why you’ll like it:

•     Nice fragrance.
•     Cute packaging
•     Lathers well.
•     Cleans well.   
•     Not drying.

Why you’ll dislike it:

•    Expensive.
•    Availability.
•    Scent doesn’t linger at all.

To buy or not to buy?

Not buy.

My rating:

7/10

Yankee Candle Tarts

  

Yankee Candle Tarts

  Enjoy beautiful fragrance that lasts with Yankee Candle Wax Tarts. Each Yankee Wax Tart is highly fragranced with all your favorite Yankee scents.Simply place a Wax Tart in one of our Oil Burners and light an Unscented Tea Light inside. The fragrance will fill your home as the flame gently melts the wax tart. We also have a wonderful range of Essential Oils and Fragrance Oils to use in oil burners.If you enjoy wax tarts, you will love our range of fragranced Soy Beads. Soy beads can also be used to mix fragrances together, or by adding them to wax tarts or essential oils. Have some fun and experiment with all your favourite scents! Wax tarts make a great alternative to traditional candles and can even be used without melting. Place them in your suitcase when travelling, or your wardrobes and cupboards to gently fill the space with beautiful aroma.

I believe it's called the Petal Bowl Wax Tart Burner. I got mine with a bit of discount because I got it in a Christmas sale, but they usually retail for about  €12 which isn't too steep! You just pop your chosen wax tart in the top and burn a tealight in the little section underneath. I use unscented tealights. The heat from the tea-light melts the wax and fills the room with beautiful smells!

Now, you can't have a tart burner and no wax tarts! So naturally I picked two or three to try out. 

Here are some of my favorites!

Sparking Lemon-Effervescent sweet lemons with notes of energetic lime and bergamot orange.

Soft Blanket -Wrapped in Sweet Dreams, a lullaby of clean citrus , vanilla and warm amber

                 Fragrance - Sun-dried cotton combined with green notes, white flowers, and a hit of lemon

 There are many more scents to enjoy

Vanilla Lime 
Smooth and refreshing - the creamy richness of vanilla with sweet cane sugar and a zesty lime twist. 


Berry Tangerine 
Juicy mix of sweet berries and sunny tangerines laced with tangy cranberry and spicy fresh ginger. 


Juicy Peach 
Practically dripping with the mouth-watering scent of luscious, crisp orchard peaches. 


Juicy Watermelon 
The ultimate summer refresher ... the sweet, cooling scent of juicy watermelon. 


Sparkling Lemon 
Effervescent sweet Meyer Lemon with notes of energetic citrus lime and bergamot orange. 


Black Raspberry
I have also tried black raspberry and I wish yankee would bring it back.


Fresh Cut Roses (perfect for the month of February!)
An intoxicating English garden of fragrant heirloom roses. 


Lilac Blossoms 
An alluring grove of lavender, white, and deep purple lilacs 


Midnight Jasmine 
A seductively lush perfume of water jasmine, sweet honeysuckle, neroli, and mandarin blossom. 


Spring Bouquet 
A beautiful mixed bouquet of bright orange blossoms, romantic jasmine and sweet ylang-ylang. 
Im using this one at the moment. I started it on the first day of spring!


Sweet Honeysuckle
A hummingbird's delight, the beautifully enticing spring aroma of golden honeysuckle nectar. 


Sheer Gardenia Sweet indulgence ... the exquisitely heady, seductive perfume of gorgeous gardenia blossoms.


RainForest 
A lush, aromatic blend of lavender, eucalyptus, mint, musk and green notes.


Mountain lake
A refreshing retreat - the cooling scent of mountain pines and cypress with notes of lily and musk.
this smells so fresh and clean.


Home Sweet Home 
A heartwarming blend of cinnamon, baking spices, and a hint of freshly poured tea. This is a top favorite of mine!


Vanilla CupCake
The rich, creamy aroma of vanilla cupcakes with hints of lemon and lots of buttery icing. Yummy!!!


Mandarin Cranberry
Bursting with the vibrant, fruity sensation of sweet, sunny oranges and crisp, tangy cranberries. This is really good!