Bye Bye Baby

Ok, so I have been away for a whilllleeee now, and I know that you all have most likely read/seen so many reviews on the Maybeline Baby Lips, but I just still can't believe the hype.

                                  

                                         Maybeline Baby Lips , Boots/Superdrug £2.99

First of all, this packaging screams it all out to me - cheap! This product is not even worth £3 at all! I don't know which "Vogue editors rave about it", but to me - the products packaging is cheap and tacky looking (well for a 21year old female) and it does NOTHING it claims to do, except smell nice.

"It's a New York Fashion Week must have!!" . Ok, when I saw this quote in a top selling monthly mag, teamed with the products (misrepresented) quote claiming that this lip formula  will "moisturise lips for a full 8 hours" , I side tracked the Go Girl Magazine-esque look for the products ability. Boy, was I wrong. There is nothing moisturising about it, it's just an embarrassment to be pulled out out my bag. 

There is very LITTLE colour in this product,along with its little nourishing ability making it not a great buy if you're looking for a good nourishing lip balm with a tint. 

"Can you collect all five" not at all!! I wouldn't suggest buying any of them if you're looking for a good result lip balm. 

So we all know (those of us who live in Siberia- I mean , the UK), that we all need a good lip balm that is going to cure the fight between; Central Heating VS Frosty Windy Weather! Chapped lips are a staple in Winter, it is hard to avoid them. Let me set the scene, 

         You're walking in the windy frosty weather, hairs blowing all over the show, you're fighting with an umbrella whilst walking slow to avoid that car spraying you with everything that has been accumulating within that pothole. Your lips are dry but you haven't got time to re-re-re-re-re-reapply a balm that claims it will last HOURS, you lick your lips (we all do it!). You get home and sit next to the radiator to warm up. The next thing you know, your lips are chapped and cracked and splitting. (Do not re-lick!)  Instead, this little beauty will be your best friend:

                            

                            Nivea essential Care lip balm, asda, pharmacies, boots, etc, £1.00

I have been using this for years, and nothing has ever come close to giving the same results. It is enriched with JoJoba oil and Shea butter which helps to lock in moisture to protect from dry lips whilst also nourishing damaged lips. It's a clear formula, which gives a nice gentle glossy sheen to your lips. It feels so creamy on and you can feel it lasting for such a long time. The results are instant. Your lips feel so much better after one application. It is also great to put on underneath your lipstick for a creamier effect. As it is so gentle, I even use it on dry patches of skin for a quick fix. 

In all, I have always used Nivea, nothing can compare to the results that this little lip balm gives for the same price. Nivea products are always winners, and their rich formulas work extra well during harsh winter months!!

I know a lot of you will have definitely tried this, and it should be a staple in your bag/pocket! I swear by it, and it will definitely be getting me through the big winter fight! 

Have you tried either of these, what do you think?

Dan x

Winter Radiance

Hi beauties !

I hope everyone enjoyed their wonderful holidays and had a lovely Christmas / Newyear .. I hope you all were lavished with lots of love, laughter and luxurious food.

So, over the Christmas season, I'm sure we all know how frosty, cold and miserably rainy it gets. That is unless you're reading this from the Maldives, then in that case, we all envy you.

Because of the harsher weather conditions, it does call for a change in skin care. We have all suffered from low moisture in the skin, whether it is on our legs to our face. Noticing the dreaded 'Grey Knee'  occuring on those winter nights out (Grey adj. Knee n.  this is a result of the cold and dry skin which makes your knees look a tad grey. Unfortunately normally noticed when in the taxi, at the destination or on pictures the next day).

Personally, the cold weather creates an unpleasant array of problems to my face, from random dry patches of skin to chapped lips. I also used to suffer with acne (URFGGVHGF!), so I am a bit reluctant to keep applying moisturisers incase of breakouts. I usually use a very light moisturiser until winter time, then I switch to this foraken beauty MUST !

Nivea Creme , (Depending on size ) - £1.00 + available at drug stores, beauty counters, ASDA, Tesco etc

This is one of Nivea's classics ! I think everybody should have a tub of this at hand ! This is the ultimate dry skin therapy, forget expensive rehydrating skin creams, this is the best when it comes to tackling rough dry, coarse skin. It cannot be faulted for the price. I use it on my face where ever there is a dry patch, whether it is on my lips to around my eyes. It really absorbs into the skin. (I only got one spot which could of been down to anything from stress to the rich Christmas foods.)

As some may also know, putting foundation on over dry skin unflatteringly highlights that area. Also having thick heavy make-up on in winter isn't the most comfortable. What I have been doing is, applying Nivea to my face, as users know - it leaves a dewy shiny finish, then applying a cover of bronzer over to combat some of the shine yet create a tinted sheen.  

Rimmel Sun Shimmer; Duo Bronzing Powder 002 Brunette- £4.99 - Cosmetic stores, ASDA/Tesco etc

It also comes in a lighter shade but this is a good match for my skin tone. It has a shimmer to it so I use is sparingly, just dusting it all over the face. Working with the Nivea, it gives a very fresh summer skin look. I wouldn't use it for contouring or for a night out - especially with the lighting , unless you're appearing on Dancing with the Stars. But the pigmentation works well for a highlight over the cheek bones.

It is a nice alternate to wearing foundation everyday, especially as the slight shimmer helps to disguise some problem areas giving a fresh youthful glow to dull winter skin.

D E T <3