New In.....

New in

So it’s been a couple of months since I posted a post regarding new products I am trying.  Generally I will set myself a budget of £50 for beauty/clothing etc. each month.   So this is a little more than what I would buy during the month but this is over a 2/3 month period of picking these up.

Charles Worthington Bounce and Volume Texturizing spray.  £6.99

So I first heard about this from Liana Beauty.  We all know that Amelia has fabulous hair all the time so if it’s passed her litmus test it must be good.  I love the Oribe texturizing spray, I don’t love the price however.  So this is a great alternative.   My view of it is that it is the same as it’s expensive counterpart but a 100% more longer lasting.  Somehow there is a hairspray element to it that holds the style in place.  With the Oribe as much as I like the effect it does flatten after 2-3 hours and dependent on how humid it is.   So you do need to keep re-applying to keep the look.  With the Oribe I do find the more product you add the heavier the hair becomes, and eventually this makes your hair go flat.  With this spray I have tried a couple of times ‘going to town’ with it and no heaviness happened.  If you are new to texturizing sprays and don’t want to shell out the big bucks for the Oribe then go for this.  There are currently 3 for 2 options for Charles Worthington products.   I would recommend the moisture seal conditioner as another product to buy, it is a lovely everyday conditioner.

Pixi Glow Tonic £16

So I finally found the Pixi Store on Carnaby street.  I found it completely by accident on lazy Saturday afternoon.  In the past Pixi have had a production issue with this toner, as EVERYONE and her dog wanted to get this.  Happy to say when I went 4 weeks ago there was dozens and dozens of bottles of this on display.   This stuff really does live up the hype.  I have been using this twice a day for a month and I have noticed a large difference in my skin.  My pores are smaller and everything is rather glowy, and my spots are less or smaller.  Even when it’s that time of month when I attract bears.

Kiehls Micro-Blur Skin Perfector £23

What is it about that magic word Skin ‘hyphen’ that always makes a product amazing?  I have something by Becca (shimmer skin-perfector) and Kevyn Aucoin (sensual skin- enhancer)  that both have that magic ‘hyphen’ in the name and they are brilliant too.  I caved and bought this recently due to several reviews and a very pushy SA in Libertys.  This feels and acts a lot like the benefit Porefessional but it’s harder working sister.  It is a silicon based product, that has the slippy feeling, which I quite enjoy.   It does what is says on the tin and covers larger pores and finer lines under the eyes.  The perfect product for when you are hungover and need a little cheat, to get you looking more perky than you feel.  Generally I find my skin oilier after a night out so this is great as it clings to the surface of the face a bit better, and anchors everything together.  This great to use pared with Porefessional and then a little Dior Nude BB cream.  The three combined make a really radiant looking face.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eyeliner in Hustle £14

So I didn’t need this, I didn’t need this at all, but it is so good it unbelievable.  I already have this in black and wanted a nice smokey brown, as I find black a bit too harsh sometimes with an eye shadow.  I really enjoy the colour range of these eyeliners.  They have every grey, taupe and brown in between as well as sparkly eyeliners.  This eyeliner does last a long time.  I wouldn’t say 24 hours, but it sticks around for a good 6hours. 

Maxfactor Mascara False effect Waterproof £11

Being forever on the hunt for a replacement for my L’oreal telescopic I think this may be it.  This was recommended by my favourite beauty blogger Anna from Vivianna does make up.  When it comes to mascara her word on the matter is gospel.  This is something that she recommended on one of her recently videos.  This was quickly purchased and I haven’t stopped using it.   While it is not exactly like the telescopic as it is a bit wetter in consistency it does a good job for lengthening and holding a curl.  I waiting for this to dry out a bit, as I find when I do apply it always smudges a little on the eyelid.  This stuff is also a real pain to take off, even bioderma has a problem removing this. 

What new things have you been trying out this week?

Any new things you can’t fathom how you existed before?

Thanks for reading

Carrie x