Thursday, 13 July 2017

NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection : Review & Swatches

Rimmel Have done some amazing things recently it and if you are a regular reader of my blog you will have seen the Brow Boutique and the Super Gel Beach Ready Nail Polish Collection. Today I am sharing the love with the extended #Insta Makeup Collection which features some new selfie-ready items.
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
The first item I was drawn to is the #Insta Conceal & Correct. Now I am a user of Colour-correcting products and have a good selection of products in my stash, but none of them are on an easy to carry palette like this. This little trio palette has three colour correction shades.


A trio palette that contains the 3 ultimate shades for colour correction on the skin and if you use colour correcting shade then you will know that Peach is for dark circles, Green is for redness and blemishes and Violet is used on those dull and sallow tones. I use this palette after primer but before foundation and if im not wearing foundation then it works just as well with tinted moisturiser.

NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
Staying with the trio palettes for the #Insta Conceal & Contour which is available in three shades - Light, Medium or dark. The three cream shades are then one highlighter, one concealer and one contour shade. 

I wasn't expecting to find the textures of these shades as nice as they are, but they do apply really nicely, for me the only downside is that the highlighter on the lightest palette, the one which suits my skintone the most, isn't as glowy as I am used to, infact it is more like a concealer, which is how I use it.
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection

I love a good setting spray or a powder, im not fussy as to which it is as long as ive got one and it does the job. So #Insta Fix & Go 2 in 1 Primer and Setting Spray is essentially described within its name and does exactly what it is called. 

This is an oil-free formula that can be sprayed on underneath or over makeup to perfect and set, which is quite clever. If used prior to makeup application, the solution works to prime your complexion and if it is used to set makeup, it is a transparent spray which doesn't effect your makeup.  I haven't found this drying on the skin and my preferred method of use is after makeup as I think it has better staying power.
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection

The product most people on my timelines seem to be talking about, myself included, is the #Insta Fix & Matte. This product is essentially a lightweight, pressed, translucent powder and it can be used to set foundation as a finishing step and for quick touch ups during the day

This isn't a powder which leaves my skin looking clogged and nor does it leave any white colour on the face, infact it actually contains a Doesn’t leave my skin feeling micro-fine pigment which gives a barely there finish.
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
The final items within the #Insta Makeup Collection are the Duo Contour Sticks and again these come in three shades - Light, dark and medium but until the palettes, I actually have used all three of these, mainly because I prefer the highlighter on both the dark and medium sticks. 

The sticks use a double-ended format and have the highlighter on one end and the contour on the other and for someone like me who has taken a while to grasp the whole contour concept, these sticks have helped me no end.
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection
NEW Rimmel #Insta Makeup Collection

I have absolutely loved using these products, they work so well as a collection and are much better than I had originally given them credit for. If you want to get your hands on them, then they are currently on a 3 for 2 offer in Boots (here) and are so purse friendly they won't annoy your bank manager.













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Wednesday, 12 July 2017

24K BIO-GOLD CAPSULE COLLECTION FROM BIO- ESSENCE

The one thing I really enjoy about being a beauty blogger is getting the opportunity to try some brands and products that I might never have come across. This is exactly what has happened with Bio-Essence. Bio-Essence is exclusive to Superdrug and having had a few products from the range for a good few weeks, I feel that I am ready to share them with you.
24K BIO-GOLD CAPSULE COLLECTION FROM BIO- ESSENCE
The entire collection is infused with gold, flakes of 24K gold, and when absorbed by the skin, it releases active gold ions which are rich in trace minerals. This goes on to promote blood and oxygen circulation which improves skin’s metabolism, This also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin present in skin, which in turn, increases the skin’s collagen fibres, keeping skin firm and youthful. It also has a high antioxidant power and the entire range works to protect the skin from those harmful free radicals and helps to defy signs of ageing such as dry and dull skin, wrinkles and fine lines!

There are 4 steps to follow with this range and they are 1. Cleanse 2. Gold Water 3. Moisturise 4. Miracle Finisher. I have steps 2 and 4 which I have been using and I expected to really dislike both products but actually found them both incredible to use for very different reasons and here is why.

24K Bio-Gold Gold Water (£16.99): Infused with unique Japanese rose extract called Eijitsu, it helps to quench skin with much-needed hydration and refine pores so that skin feels petal-soft and hydrated. It also claims to improves the skin's elasticity to prevent sagging, regulates moisture and sebum balance, restores a naturally glowing complexion and plumps up the skin to defy wrinkles and fine lines. 
24K BIO-GOLD CAPSULE COLLECTION FROM BIO- ESSENCE
24K BIO-GOLD CAPSULE COLLECTION FROM BIO- ESSENCE
24K BIO-GOLD CAPSULE COLLECTION FROM BIO- ESSENCE
As you can see through the bottle, floating within the water are some small gold flakes, quite mesmerising to watch them move around as you swirl the bottle from side to side. Far from being heavy on the skin, it is a really lightweight texture and to use, you firstly need to ensure your skin has been freshly cleansed and then, if like me, you are now well acquainted with using as Essence as part of your routine, this forms that part of your process. So you can either use your hands to apply or something else of your choice like a cotton wool pad, my preference is to pour a few drops into the palm of my hand and then  simply pat it onto the skin and allow it to absorb, which it does incredibly quickly. Once it has absorbed, you are left with just incredibly hydrated feeling skin.

Then we have the 24K Bio- Gold Miracle Finisher (£29.99): Given its name, it is the final step to follow from the 4 step routine and it is enriched with 24K Bio-Gold, Bio Mineral Amino Acid and Bio Energy Fluid and it essentially helps to seal in nutrients, protect against harmful pollutants such as free radicals and leave your skin with a smooth, matte canvas.
24K BIO-GOLD CAPSULE COLLECTION FROM BIO- ESSENCE
24K BIO-GOLD CAPSULE COLLECTION FROM BIO- ESSENCE
So protecting the skin from within and from the outside, you are also being given a perfect base for the application of makeup, something we all desire to achieve. Again, I use my fingers to apply this to my face and you only really need a small amount and light pat onto the skin. What I like about this product is again the lightweight texture on the skin, it isn't heavy, tacky or sticky and better than that for me is that because I have combination/oily skin it helps to ensure I am not overly shiny before my day has even started. 

Overall I like what I have tried from the Bio Essence Range and I especially like the Gold Water. I am a convert to using an Essence within my skincare routine and I have really enjoyed using this, I was drawn to the idea of the gold particles and I can see that it does hydrate my skin incredibly well. 




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