Sunday, 21 July 2013

Kiko Make-up

I've recently been on a trip to Italy and whilst over there I discovered what is now one of my favorite brands - Kiko. Fortunately whilst I was over there they had sales on in nearly every shop, including this one. I managed to get each product with 50% off! After trying a selection of products, I was disappointed to find that there is only one current store in the UK and of course, it's in London. The products are available online however so I would definitely guarantee having a look!



Above you can see the four products I purchased. Firstly I picked up a nail varnish, in a pale taupe with a slight purple sheen, I was surprised to find that for around £2, this nail varnish was great! It has a wide, easy to use brush and needs no more than 2 coats to create an opaque coverage.
Shade 318


Next is the most impressive product in my eyes, the Kiko lipgloss. I am not a huge fan of lipgloss but when I saw this gorgeous berry shade with 50% off, I couldn't help but pick it up, and I have to say I have been converted. This lipgloss hasn't got the sticky feeling which I HATE but a moisturizing texture which feels exactly like lipbalm. I think this a great alternative to other high end glosses which do not feel as sticky either. I couldn't believe how hydrated my lips felt after wearing it for the day! It isn't that long lasting but without eating, I'd say around 2 hours.
Extra Volume lipgloss, plumping and moisturizing action.
Shade 26


The final section in Kiko I looked at was eye shadows. I picked out two gorgeous shades. One pale pink champagne colour and one dark matte taupe. They work wonderfully together! I was very happy with the matte eyeshadow however I found that the pink was less pigmented and took several brush strokes to build up some colour. Kiko a very wide range of shades and this I found rather impressive!
Shade 141

Shade 174

Shade 141

Shade174
Overall I was very impressed with the products and I would definitely recommend visiting a store or looking online! The shop was also a great experience, it was jam packed with products, ideal!
The biggest selection of nail varnish I've seen, and that is only half the nail varnish section!



They have a HUGE variety of eyeshadows and liners.

My friend Becca with her Kiko bag!

Monday, 1 July 2013

Body Shops Tea-Tree Range Review

These products are probably some of my most loved. I used to have nightmare teenage skin before I used these! Not only did I have red rashes across my cheeks but spot scaring on my chin, to the extent that I felt very uncomfortable without make up on.
My mum first suggested these as an alternative to some Avon products I was using and I've never looked back. I use the face wash daily, the night lotion nightly, the spot stick on really sore/angry spots, the concealer on my blemishes and the pore minimiser as a primer before I apply my make-up. I LOVE THESE PRODUCTS. Not only do they leave my skin feeling fresh but they also cool the skin and drastically improving my skin.

 The night lotion is one of my most recent purchases in the range but I have to say it is a miracle for me. I cannot rave about this enough. ALL TEENAGERS NEED THIS CREAM. It visibly reduces redness,dryness and scarring overnight, and I am absolutely addicted. Good job BodyShop!

I recommend these products to all of my friends and I think that even at full price these are definitely worth buying, however BodyShop are having a crazy amount of sales at the moment so I would definitely check it out!

A cheaper alternative would be Tesco's Tea-Tree range which I also like however it is not a patch on the BodyShops formula. Here is the facial scrub.I have also tried the one in the BodyShop - one of the products I surprisingly didn't think was worth the money so I haven't repurchased. This product however I feel is affordable and gentle on the skin. It may feel like you need to scrub layers off your skin but believe me that is the worst thing to do! This gentle scrub works wonders.

I highly recommend these products, grab them quick!