Butterball Ballistic!

Hey!
Its Monday... the dreaded day of the week, but I hope it has been good for you. Today I have done so much and now I am completely exhausted! When I'm exhausted, worn out and tired I usually take a bath... and my most loved bath 'ballistic' right now is by Lush and it's the 'Butterball'.

Cost = £2.65
Link = https://www.lush.co.uk/products/butterball
Label description (photo right) = "Run yourself the perfect temperature bath, get in, then take a moment to let go of the world outside your bathroom, before launching your ballistic into the water and watch it fizz away"
Without a doubt this is my ultimate bath ballistic. It is very simple and plain and possibly one that's overlooked, but what it does for your body and mood is incredible.

The little bits within the bath bomb are cocoa butter pieces which once let out and melted sooth dry skin (it is also suitable for sensitive and irritated skin - I have eczema and it doesn't bother my skin at all like other Lush products do). The cocoa butter makes the skin smooth and hydrated!

There is also an essential oil "Ylang Ylang" which on their website claims to be used in aromatherapy to treat stress and depression, plus relaxing the nervous system to relieve anger, panic and fear. I honestly believe that this bath ballistic does make my mood lift and I become happier... a must if you are feeling in a bad mood or have had a bad day at work or school!

Why not pop down to your local lush store or order it online and give it a go... you might be surprised! What are your favourite lush products? I would love to know so I could check them out... Let me know in the comments! :D

Thank you all for reading, and I will see you very soon!
Love
Chloe x
                                                                                     

Nars Sheer Glow Review.

Hey!
Its a new week and I hope you get everything done that you need :). I have a super busy week before going back on holiday next week!

For years my holy grail foundation is Mac - Face and Body (for that review click here). Recently I decided to purchase the Nars Sheer Glow foundation as I had my eye on it for a while and decided to treat myself :). However I knew it would take a lot for a foundation to beat the one I use everyday. However it seemed to surprise me when I had a lady do it for me on a Nars counter.

Cost: £31.00 for 30ml. Pretty pricey I know, but who doesn't want to treat themselves every now and then! It claims to have a satin finish that is build-able, which helps hydrate the skin and smooth out the complexion. Another reason why I brought this... my skin is type is dry, so I thought yes! This will be perfect!

My Review:
I really do like this product, it is super soft and silky and leaves a lovely finish. I am in the shade 'Deauville" Which is a yellow based foundation which seems to have a slight (very slight) hint of pink.

To the left is a photo of the colour the top is Sheer Glow and the one underneath is Face and Body (C3). Sheer Glow is lighter than my mac foundation however when blended on the face seems to be a similar colour, but I still feel my C3 Face and Body foundation matches me better. One of the problems I have run into when using Sheer Glow is how to apply the product... If I use a brush it doesn't blend nicely, if I use a beauty blender or my fingers it seems to go a little patchy around my jaw and mouth. Also when I tried it I had dry patches and it did seem to cling a little bit (Face and Body seemed to do that a little too). If anyone has any tips on how they apply Sheer Glow it would be great if you could leave a comment! The consistency of the foundation is thicker than Face and Body but isn't too thick (still a little runny but not much), The foundation doesn't look fake when used it looks natural :).

Sheer Glow is build-able and I really like that the first layer of coverage is light/medium and covers any redness I have, and does make my skin look nicer overall. If you build it up and add another layer it does have higher coverage and if that's something you are looking for I fully suggest this foundation. There was also no flashback when photos were taken! It also seemed to set nicely when I used a power, however I would wait a while before doing so, this lets the foundation set on top of the skin for the finish to come through. It did last me all day however it collected around my nose and chin.

The foundation doesn't come with a pump and is something that you have to buy separately (costs £3) and the lid doesn't fit over the top however the pump does have a locking system which is needed as I am planning to take this on holiday.

Overall I do really like the foundation but at the moment I don't know if its worth £31.00! I think I need to play around more with it and find the perfect way to apply it that works on my skin :). I'm still leaning towards my Face and Body foundation because I 100% know it works for my skin! I will see you all later in the week!

Love
Chloe x

Quick Fix Facials!

Hey!
Hows your week going? So far today everything has gone wrong for me haha so I've come here to relax and de-stress! Over the past few weeks I have been searching for an affordable face mask, which is where I stumbled across 'Quick Fix Facials'. They are a really affordable brand which is available in boots for £4.99 per bottle (on offer at the moment for 3 for 2... win!).
Boots: http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Brands-A-to-Z/Quick-Fix-Facials/
There are 6 to choose from (Anti-Blemish Mud, Mega Moisture Mask, Brightening Peel Mask, Exfoliating Scrub Mask, Calming Clay Mask and Purifying Charcoal Mask).

 The two that I use the most are the moisture mask and the charcoal mask. To say the least I have fallen in love, they help my skin in different ways. For example the charcoal mask I use on my T-Zone as it is perfect for removing all the dirt/toxins out of my skin after a long day and then the moisture mask around the rest of my face to let my skin feel healthier and full of moisture. I tend to use these around twice a week at the moment as my skin needs it, each bottle states it has up to 10 uses, however depending on how often and how much you use it can vary.

So, what's in them?
Mega Moisture = hyaluronic acid for hydration, vitamin E for full of antioxidants and finally marine collagen which helps the skin retain moisture. (The smell isn't bad but its quite sweet/fresh together something that definitely took me a while to get used to)

Charcoal Mask = active charcoal for clearing pores and removing toxins and impurities, dragon fruit for vitamin C for promoting moisture and radiance of the skin and cinnamon extract to help clarify the skin. (Personally I can smell the cinnamon in the mask, I suggest smelling it before trying it as the smell might be a little overwhelming but I liked it)


Overall if you want a drug store mask that it affordable and is kind and works good on the skin then definitely give these a try I highly recommend it :). Thank you for reading, if you have any other face masks which work a treat I would love to know, jot them down in the comments :). Hope you all have a wonderful day/night and I'll be back soon.

Love
Chloe x

(p.s - I created a new instagram - lifewithoutcolour.18 - everything is in black and white, it would be great if you could check it out any maybe follow me, thanks :)

Turning Photos into Polaroids!

Hey!

I have always wanted to own a polariod camera or have my photos made into polaroids, I could never afford a polaroid camera and never found a decent site to trust with sending my photos until the other week...

Square snaps is a website that allows you to get your photos turned into polaroids (there are also other photo options too). When using the website it is easy and simple to follow you can choose photos from Instagram or on your computer, a bonus really as many other websites I found didn't let me choose them from my computer. The minimum amount of photos (for polaroids) is 27 for £9.99 then the rest are 37p each. All together I ordered around 90 photos for just under £40. Seems expensive I know, but is much cheaper than a Polaroid camera!

The quality of the photos are honestly amazing, they are thick and glossy and sturdy which means you get what you paid for. It took them roughly 3-4 days to arrive as they get to work as soon as possible after the order is put in... Very good service! When they were delivered they were packed up well which shows a they are a trusted website and your photos wont get damaged in the post.

If you ever want somewhere to turn photos into polaroids I would certainly recommend you to check out square snaps! 

Link: https://square-snaps.com/

Thank you so much for reading, I hope you all have a wonderful day! I hope this was some what useful or just a nice read, hopefully I will see you next time! If you have any extra questions about my order and my polaroid photos leave them in the comments, I will be happy to help and try my best to answer them. :)

Love,
Chloe x

Mac - Face and Body Foundation Review

Hey!
For my first make-up review I will be starting off with my most loved foundation of all time. This is the mac Face and Body Foundation. I am in the shade C3 with is also known as 'Cool 3' which is a yellow toned foundation which for me hides the redness on my cheeks perfectly. I picked up this nifty foundation for £21.50 in a Mac counter (also accessible at Selfridges)... Yes a slight gasp at the price but it is worth it. It gives a wonderful glow to the skin in a light -medium coverage, as the product is easy to build up. Even though I state it is low in coverage it evens out my skin tone to a nice base to apply the rest of my make-up afterwards.

One of the perks of using this 'foundation' is it can be used anywhere on the body! A perfect foundation to use if you're on holiday or hot weather or if you feel like a blemish needs toning down. I have been using this foundation for around 8 months and I have never been disappointed. I have always come back to this foundation when trying out cheaper ones at the drug-store. I would honestly recommend this foundation if you are looking for something that has low-medium coverage and feels very light on the face. I think it is perfect for an everyday school look if you're trying to get away with little make-up or if you want to enhance the glow of your face. It is very simple and easy to apply since the formula is runny and needs less work and perfection when applying. I either use a damp beauty blender or the buffing brush from the real techniques core collection set.


When getting the product out of the bottle it allows you to squeeze as much product as you want or as little product as you want. Also meaning you wont be wasting any excess product and you will be getting your moneys worth at the end of the bottle.

Thank you so much for reading, I hope you all have a wonderful day! I hope this was some what useful or just a nice read, hopefully I will see you next time!

Love,
Chloe x