Favourites: 2013 Skincare & Nail Product

Hi there sweeties and happy Thursday! Today I have the last of my 2013 favourites posts for you. Here are my favourite 2013 skincare products with a nail product included.

I don't have all of the products at the moment so this photo only includes the ones I do. I will however include links to posts where I have previously reviewed and shown the products.

Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm For Lips

I usually prefer twist up tube lip balms as they are easy to use on the go and less messy. This product however was my top 2013 lip saviour. My lips are prone to drying, cracking, peeling, splitting etc. To see my full review check out this link.

RANA Argan Oil

I love using facial oils at night. They really feel like they moisturise and pamper my skin more deeply than most creams, but are too slippery for the day when I apply my make-up. My full review is in this link.

DHC Bio Cellulose Mask

This was the weirdest and funniest mask I have ever used. You can see why in my review here. A great treatment for renewed facial skincare at home.

Poundland Pure Exfoliating Complete Cleansing Wipes

These are so worth the price. Poundland always have these at two packs of 20 wipes for just £1.00. See my full review here.

balance Me. Super Moisturising Hand Cream

A deeply moisturising hand cream with such a therapeutic scent. My full review is in this link.

Crystal Clear Skincare Stay Young Intense Anti-Ageing Serum Moisturiser & Lift Away The Years Wand

This moisturiser combined with the Lift Away The Years magical wand are amazing. If you want more toned, defined and slimmer facial features that lessen the need for make-up contouring check out these products. Available now at Your Beauty M&S. For my Crystal Clear Skincare full reviews check out this post!

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

These two when used together sent me to cleansed heaven. My skin felt so clean as all of the dirt and make-up residue had been completely removed without being harsh on my skin. To see my review of both products check out this link!

99p Store Cussons Shower Creams & Shower Gels

First of all total bargains at 99p for these 500ml bottles. The scents are great, especially the wild fruit burst. I am using that one currently. Check out my review on those here!

Elegant Touch Rapid Dry For Nails

A quick drying spray that you simply mist over your painted nails when you can't be bothered with a top coat or are just in a rush. Perfect when you have applied nail art that you don't want to smudge with a top coat too. See my review here!

In the shower I tend to use exfoliating gloves on my body which I generally pick up in pound shops unless I receive body exfoliating products for Xmas, birthdays or in my GlossyBox.

I have been trying to make myself moisturise my body every day and I haven't done too bad with that. I usually use a spray oil if I really can't be bothered when I am at home as I think they tend to sometimes take longer to sink into the skin and may stain clothes if I am in a rush to get dressed and go out. I have used many body creams and lotions throughout the year though which you can find reviews of on my blog in the tags section.

I hope that this post and all of my other 2013 favourites posts have helped you discover some products that you might enjoy. If you do try them please let me know how they work for you.

Love to you all

Lips & Haircare

Hi again beauties. I'm back today with another post including reviews of three products for lips and hair.

Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm For Lips ~ £11.50 for 15ml

I received this product in my London Edition GlossyBox where you can find full product information. The packaging of this product is very sleek in appearance, but the child in me still has an inward chuckle when I think of applying a nipple product to my lips. All jokes aside though I love this product. I only used it on my lips, but it worked really well. It felt smooth to apply. There was no awful scent or tacky feeling. I could use any lip products on top of this as part of my make-up routine and it didn't interfere with them. It really helped in keeping my lips even and chap free. I would definitely pick this up again.

ChapStick Apple ~ £1.05

I received this free at a show. The scent of this product is very much apple. I really like the texture of this lip care product which did a pretty good job on my lips, but it broke before I finished using it like it did with the other scent I had.

Tresemme Keratin Smooth Concentrated Rinse Off Treatment, £1.49 for 15ml from Superdrug, Boots, Tesco & Waitrose

I received this product in my High Flyers GlossyBox. You can find full information about it in that post. I probably got about 6-8 uses out of this 15ml tube as you can put the stopper back on. It did feel like a conditioner should by separating any tangles as I smoothed it through my hair, but I wouldn't say that I saw amazing results.

I hope you enjoy these mini reviews as I try to keep everything that I use to let you know my thoughts. What are your favourite haircare and lip care products? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

The London Edition GlossyBox

Hi there everyone. I hope you are having a chilled Sunday. I received my London Edition GlossyBox this week so I thought I would give you my initial impressions of the products inside.

Elizabeth Arden Untold Eau de Parfum, Various sizes and prices

A sparkling and fruity introduction, a radiant floral heart and a mysterious addictive warmth, this fragrance captures all that a woman is. 

My thoughts:

To start with I love the shape of the bottle. As this fragrance is meant to capture all that a woman is it feels like the curvaceous design represents the idea of the female form. The scent itself I really like. Instantly I notice the fruity notes, but once the fragrance settles on my skin it becomes warming and sultry. I think this is described perfectly above as it does have a mystery about it and I am already addicted to the aroma. With Xmas coming up I can see this being added to my wish list :)

Eylure Pre-glued Lashes, £5.06 for one set 

Latex free, ultra lightweight, reusable and contact lens friendly. 

My thoughts:

I don't usually apply false lashes as I worry that they won't stick properly or start peeling away while I am out as I am no expert. I have very watery eyes so once I start messing about with things like this and they don't apply well I can't stop my eyes streaming which is never a good look obviously. I will definitely give these a go as if all I have to do is stick them on and they stay on I will be super happy.

Toni&Guy HairMeetWardrobe Classic Shine & Gloss Serum, £7.19 for 30ml

Controls frizz with lightweight shine and alignment. With limited edition packaging from Lulu Kennedy who is one of the most influential names on the British fashion scene. She is the founder of Fashion East, a philanthropic project to support designers, which TONI&GUY has been sponsoring since September 2012. Lulu has scouted and launched the hottest names, including Jonathan Saunders, House of Holland, Marios Schwab, Richard Nicoll and many other designers at London Fashion Week.

Rub 1-2 pumps of serum between palms and work through lengths and ends of dry hair, avoiding the roots.

My thoughts:

This lightweight polish is already a best selling product for Toni&Guy. I think the design of the packaging is a little masculine though to be honest.

Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Onyx Eye Liner, $14 

Formula: A long lasting and water resistant formula that lasts from am to pm.

Application: Use like a marker, drawing with the tip closest to your lash line for precise definition.

Tip: To make lashes look more full, line the upper lash line with liner and follow by lining the lower waterline.

My thoughts:

I used the tip on the top line and laid the pen more on it's side for a thicker mark. This liner has a matte yet slight gloss finish. It does have a marker pen scent which may put some people off, but I think it's only really noticeable when you are applying it. The Onyx shade is a very deep black. This pen also comes in shades of Espresso (Chocolate), Midnight (Navy) and Amethyst (Deep Purple). I am really pleased with this eye liner pen so far as it's a very pigmented black that seems like it will apply well. I would have liked to try the shade Midnight thought as it looks like a fab shade that would really make the eyes pop.

Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm For Lips, £11.50 for 15ml

A cult staple leaving lips smooth and soft with a glossy sheen. A healing and nourishing multipurpose SOS balm, originally developed as a nipple balm for breast feeding women. 

Helps heal chapped lips, burns, abrasions, minor incisions, cuticles, eczema and dry skin. It can also be used for mixing pigments, eye glitter, shaping the eyebrows or as a shoe polish.

My thoughts:

This sounds like a fab product. The name I couldn't help laughing at, but now I know why it has that name. You certainly won't forget it. 

I am so pleased with this box. I don't really use hair serum, but the rest of the products I am really looking forward to trying out.

For more information on GlossyBox UK click here and for the US GlossyBox click here.

Which products did you receive in this month's GlossyBox and were you pleased with them? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all