REVIEW: Body Shop Wonderblur Primer

Im excited to review this primer, Ive had it in my kit for a good 6 months now and honestly haven't raved about it a lot.

The main points you need to know straight away is that this primer is amazing for lines, wrinkles, aged skin and gives a radiant complexion.
This is the primer that you all ask for 'I want a primer to fill in my lines and make me look 10 years younger'
Im not lying when i say this, but it honestly blurs the appearance on fine lines, so any one above 30 would make this product your best friend ;), thank me later.

So Wonderblur is part of The Body Shops Drops of Youth range, this range is targeted for ageing skin to smooth and reduce fine lines focussing on the stem cell ingredients to really renew our skin cells.
The plant ingrediants include, Criste Marine, Sea Holly and Edelweiss.
Thes ingredients help to smooth, hydrate and nourish the skins texture directing it to line and wrinkles on the skin surface.
Its the 'Youth Enhancing' range of products, i at least incorporate one product into my skincare routine, which is mainly the drops of youth concentrate which is a serum, i find using serums that focus on ageing will be the prevention to my future lines (which i won't have!!)

So for week 4 of my Skin Primer reviews I wanted to flaunt the pro's of this primer and finally rave about this product to you all.
The texture of this primer may be usual to what you expect, it is like a thick foam which comes out of the tube but actually goes on the skin so lightweight and invisible, to feel comfortable under makeup.
It instantly smoothes the skins texture and reduces the appearance of fine lines, fills in any open pores and leaves a flawless even finish on the skin.
This can be used on its own if you don't wear makeup.

Another pro to this product is that it has a iridescent glow to the colour of this primer, which helps brighten and perk up the skin to give it that youthful look.

With this primer coming in UNDER £20, You can not go wrong.
Drop me a message if you would like to order this product and maybe get discount depending on current offers.
Its one for the bag!

Love Sophie x

REVIEW: Becca 'Purple' First Light Priming Filter

THE purple primer, that you all need to know about ;)

Purple tinted primers are to be used on skin that has shallow undertones, in other words a little dark and dull… (Purple corrects tones such as yellow and brown areas within the skin)
Also a prefect daily primer for medium-dark skin tones.
This Becca Primer is my go to for any of my clients who need a skin brightener, to perk up and revitalise, bringing their skin to life.

The First Light Priming Filter is described as - '{BECCA}’s beautiful, lavender-toned First Light Priming Filter is key to achieving a ‘soft focus’ gleam. Its lilac hue is brilliantly brightening – dispelling dullness and instantly neutralising sallow tones – while light-diffusing particles create a dewy, ‘gym skin’ finish.' - Cult Beauty.com

The texture is a silky, light liquid, which spreads evenly and sinks into the skin quickly without having to work into the skin.
It contains ingredients such as spring water, prickly pear flower, hyaluronic acid and ginger which helps to condition and hydrate the skins moisture levels and boosts pluming levels within the skin.

To use this primer you evenly spread the liquid over the entire face (direct areas are not needed) with wither your fingers or a flat synthetic foundation brush.
It can also be used on its own without any makeup on top, for a more luminous, brightening glow.
Of course makeup can be put over the top and also helps stay put throughout the day, keeping skin refreshed all day long.

I think this is a great winter must have when the weather gets cold, and our skin becomes dry and dull, we can all walk around with that summer glow.

Is this purple primer for you?
Has this post made you discover a new product for you makeup bags?

Love Sophie 

Powder Beauty Box - June 2017

I hope you've seen my insta snaps of my latest subscription with the amazing Powder Box.
Im officially on my 2nd one so thought it was a perfect time to review my first box that i got sent last month, strangely on the paperwork it said June 2017 so I'm stating that date, even though the month was August, not too sure…

Anyway, if you don't already know, POWDER BEAUTY is a subscription box which your pay for monthly, this one is £10pm
There are many other subscription beauty boxes out there such as Glossy Box (one i used to have years ago), Birch box, look fanatstic and many more!
I guess choosing your box brand would depend on what you are more interested in for your products and what brands you would like to recieve.

Powder box caught my eye the most as I've been following Powder Beauty since they launched last year and I loved the overall look, the unique products and brands and the amazing tip and tricks that they share.
These boxes have a great variety on makeup, skincare and hair products that will suit everyone.

Im going to go through all the products that i received in this months box and let you know what i thought of them…
I tested each product thoughout the weeks up to the second box, which was roughly 2 weeks.

Ciate Gelology Nail Polish - in 'Dangerous Affair'
For years I always used to have acrylics on my nails, which at the start of this year i decided to get removed and let my nails grow themselves, until august when i went on holiday i wanted them nicely painted as they do grow nicely now, so i got Shellac on… I regret this!! my nails feel wrecked at the moment, I'm constantly applying OPI Nail Envy to repair them but i did give this polish a go too.
Its a gorgeous oxblood, wine red which I love in autumn, i always get drawn to these shades wether its nails, clothes or makeup!
It is a thicker consistency than basic nail polish with its gel technology, with a easy size applicator for nail sizes and a glossy finish overall.

Elemis Hydro-Boost Day Cream
We all love a good Elemis Treat! This cream is targeted for dull looking, drier skin that needs a good boost. It contains Hyaluraic Acid to lock in moisture, Marsh Samphire and Starflower oil to protect and build your skins moisture layer.
Lately my skin has been pretty normal, but I wanted to use it anyway… Because my skin hasn't been dry i decided to use this more towards the evening on my skin as for the morning i didnt need something too creamy, but I loved it!
Of course the texture was on the thicker side, but thats the whole point!
The smell was just gorgeous. Very fresh, but floral and spa-like, which takes me to Zen land!
And the ingredients that this contains are right up my street when it comes to conditioning our special skin. This will be a perfect winter moisturiser when our skin starts to get dry.

Burts Bees Oil Cleanser
You all know I love a good Cleansing Oil! I hope you have all got over your fear of face oils!! Trust me they work for all skin types.
Oils are my favourite when removing makeup as it really does dissolve everything onto your cotton pad after a long, layered makeup day.
This had the original Burts Bees scent with a hint of coconut, which seems to be everywhere this year, so yes, this did the trick and removed my makeup beautifully!

The Organic Pharmacy Antioxidant Lip Balm
Well my go-to Lip balm has always been Malin + Goetz, but I can now say I'm spoilt for choice, they both are an equal number 1.
This balm is packed with anti-oxidants and infused with Rosehip oil and Shea Butter, which makes the smell of this so creamy/floral, its too good!
The texture is spot on too, not sticky, thick or gel-like, more creamy and smooth.

Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
This has been a product I have had in the past, do you remember my M&S Christmas Advent Calendar, well this was when I first received this product. I loved it then and i still love it now.
It is a funny texture to describe actually, its looks more solid but comes out more like a thick greek yogurt, just not as creamy. I know, i sound mad but if it does the trick… and it sure does, it feels comfortable and cool on the eyes. But dries up quick so you do need to use it every night and make sure the lid is on tight.

REN Evercalm Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask
Ive always seen REN as a brand for oily skin types, I just find they do a lot of oil control based products so I was surprised when i saw a rescue mask. This mask is perfect for those who have sensitive, stressed skin.
When you apply this it feels as light as a moisturiser then it starts to set harder but feeling like your skin has a matte sheen over the face.
I actually loved the feeling of this and my face felt really even and protected when i removed it, so i can see exactly where the 'rescue' comes from.

GHD Advance Split End Therapy
My love for Hair care products is constantly growing lately. Since I've actually started to take more care when handling my hair and purchasing products I've really started to see a difference, my hair has grown like crazy and its alway feels silky, which I am grateful for as i used to bleach the hell out of it!
This product is actually activated by heat. So perfect for those who blow-dry or straighten their hair a lot, see I love a good blow dry.
So when I saw this GHD therapy creme i was dying to try it out.
I applied this to damp hair, just after it had been towel dried and applied it to the ends of my hair around the size of a 10pence piece.
The texture was creamy and thick but felt like it was actually pushing down the cuticles of my hair to give it a smooth finish, so I shall be using this up until its gone!

Smashbox Always on Mate Liquid Lipstick - in 'Drivers Seat'
My FAVOURITE of the box, or is it because I love makeup too much?
Well this Liquid Lipstick was just the colour I had been looking for… A nude, brown with a red undertone. Its the perfect winter shade which also makes your skin look brighter.
The main point is this lipstick tasted agessss! I ate, drank, talked loads and it was still on.
The fact that this is matte, worried me that it would look crumbly as the hours went by, but i was impressed that it looked exactly the same.
The applicator was also a perfect shape and size for any lips with its pointed tip.
And apparently its their best selling colour ;)

How good was this box ;)
I can't wait to review my latest September box…

Also, each box comes wrapped up in tissue and shredded paper to reveal the hidden products.
It also contains a little booklet, explaining what each product is and what it does along with little 'POW-ER' tips - I love that idea.
A beauty Dictionary Index explaining any words/ingredients of what they mean, and a great discount and offers section, revealing codes for some of the brands within the box.

Im LOVING these boxes so much, as you know i like trying new and unique products.

What do you think to this box?
Would you use any of these products?