Indeed Labs Retinol Reface Review

Another product from Indeed labs today! I love my Hydraluron ALOT so I thought I'd try out something else from this new innovative brand!
Up today is the Retinol Reface - a skin resurfacer cream with a cutting edge forumla!

As Indeed Labs have 1/3 off at Boots at the moment I thought it was the perfect time to pick up this product I had been eyeing up for a while. Instead for the £19.99 price tag I paid only just over £13!

This serum has a list as long as my arm of benefits which is what got me interested in the first place. These incude - to increase cell turnover, to reduce the appearance of fine lines, to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, restore skin's radiance, reduce the signs of aging and improve the skin's tone and elasticity. 

Alng with all those benefits the number one reason I picked this up because it promised to give me softer and smoother skin - what every girl wants right?

This stuff uses different forms of retinol to deliver it's promises so here is a bit of technical talk for you all which I found on the official description of the Retinol Reface. 

 Retinol RA (Rapid Action) : Exclusive rapid action formulated with penetration enhancer that accelerates skin’s activity for rapid results on the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Retinol Micro-spheres : A soft , pure retinol encapsulated in plant microspheres that slowly releases into skin. This retinol has a low irritant potential and maintains all of its efficacy.

Retinol-like peptide : Multi-faceted , anti-ageing , retinol –like peptide technology that provides same benefits as traditional retinol, without the skin irritation and /or discomfort.

RETINOL [R]3 visibly helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, revitalises the appearance of sun damaged skin and restores healthy, younger-looking skin.

Although the word retinol has a bad reputation for side effects I can assure you this stuff is safe to use. Unlike other products this stuff also helps to moisturise your skin which stops the common redness, dryness and peeling in which other retinol products give. 

I apply this nightly after I have done my ritual of using Liz Earle's cleanse and polish followed by the skin tonic. I use about 2 pumps and apply it all over my face in circular motions whilst avoiding my eyes and lips. After it has sunk into the skin I just put on some moisturiser, normally just my Nivea soft cream, over the top and I'm ready for my beauty sleep!

I have been using this stuff for a couple of weeks now and I have actually have 3 seperate people say to me at work that my skin is glowing! 
Maybe it's just because I see myself everyday that I haven't noticed the subtle change but there has got to have been one! 
As for wrinkles I'm keeping a close eye on them and hoping that after a little while I'll see a change. I know I'm only 23 but I still have a few that I'd like to get gone!
My skin is feeling really soft and smooth aswell - just like it promise and the rough pimple patch of skin I once had has slowly started to dwindle away!
Although this stuff is probably aimed at a more mature audience I find it great and will definitely carry on using it!

For just over £13 I am so glad I decided to give this a go, now.... onto the next Indeed Labs product - any recommendations girls and boys?

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Barry M Limited Edition Christmas Glitter Nail Polish

A quick post today boys and girls and it's all about a snazzy festive nail polish available at the moment for limited time only and how you can get it for free!

This is one of the Limited Edition Christmas nail polishes from Barry M which is exclusive to Boots. 

Both Boots & Superdrug have 2 glitter designs each which you can only get exclusively in their stores - cool right? 

This is one of the Boots glitters - a fabulous silver based multi glitter. Fabulous for the Christmas period and glamming up your nails!

I recently bought a couple of things online (in-store ordering) from Barry M so I was super  excited when I got my order to see that I had received a little something extra for free!

You actually get this for FREE when you spend £6 or more on Barry M products - cool huh? 

It's so easy to spend on Barry M and you can easily get 2 items for around the £6 mark - so 3 products for approx £6 bargain!

Barry M is probably most famous for it's nail products. They are always up there with my favourite polishes and I have actually lost count of how many I own!

This glitter is gorgeous and perfect for any girly girl who wants a bit of glitz in her life!

Whether you are doing a subtle thin layer or a thick few coats this stuff looks great AND you can even pair it over the top of other colours too! Reds, whites and silvers would be perfect for Christmas themed nails!

I am so pleased with this new member of my Barry M family and even more so the fact it was free! 

There are so many deals out there at the moment on high street/'drug-store' make-up brands so keep your eyes peeled when you purchase and maybe you could get someone a Christmas present for free (or treat yourself even more!)

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Xmas Gift Guide : Lancome Hypnose Volumising Black Mascara Wardrobe Set

It's another Christmas Guide Gift post! It's just over a couple of weeks until the big day and if you're anything like me you're still rushing round trying to finish of your shopping!
Another one for the ladies today and it is this gorgeous mascara gift set from Lancome.

This is the Lancome Hypnose Volumising Black Mascara Wardrobe Set. A fabulous mascara set exclusively to Boots and boots.com.
This particular gift stood out to me mainly because of the price.
The set consists of  4 products. 1 full sized mascara and 3 mini mascaras - all for just £22 (worth £44) and seeing as the usual price for the Hypnose mascara on it's own is £22 , it is a total steal!

The products you receive in this set are : 

Hypnose - Custom-Wear Volume Mascara 6.5ml

Hypnose Star - Show-Stopping Eyes Ultra Glam Mascara 2ml

Hypnose Doll Eyes - Doll Lash Effect Wide-Eye Look Mascara 2ml

Hypnose Drama - Instant Full Body Volume Mascara 2ml

Not only do you get a high quality full-sized mascara to add to your day-to-day make-up routine you also get 3 great minis to try and test - a fantastic way to find a new favourite!

Try out all 4 mascaras without a silly price tag - that way you can then re-purchase your favourite in full-size knowing that you will love love love it!

I cannot wait to start using this set and mixing up my mascaras each day - all the brushes look so different, I'm looking forward to seeing all the different effects and looks I can create aswell as hopefully finding a new holy grail mascara!

Have any of your tried any of these mascaras before? I always get excited about trying out new high-end make-up.

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Botanics Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask Review

 Face masks. A nice treat, a pampering session or a weekly ritual - these things are great at making us feel fabulous again.
 Getting your skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated in just a matter of minutes - who wouldn't want to use them?!
 I love trying out new masks so I thought I'd pick up this one from Botanics when I spotted it the other day and give it a go!

This is the Ionic Clay Mask from the Shine Away range. Botanics is actually a brand I've never used before. I've always looked at their products but this has been my first purchase from them - and I love it!

After reading the back and some of the information I was intrigued by the way in which this mask works.

 As you can read below the oceanic clay used in the mask exhibits a negative electrical charge which helps draw out deep-rooted impurities..... sounds a bit crazy huh?

I imagined me putting this stuff on my face and maybe it starting to spark and then turning into a Jim Carrey Mask type person? .... but unfortunately not. (major sad face)

I decided to try this out on my day off - I woke up and cleansed my face (like it says) and then got down to business. 

I squeezed out a healthy amount and started to apply it to all over my face, avoiding the obvious areas. Once I was done I sat down and relaxed for the 10 minutes it says to leave it.

After leaving for 10 minutes the mask was set and had gone from a dark grey/black colour to a light grey hard substance, the kind which is so tight it makes you unable to move your face and always wants to make me laugh!

I wiped off some of the excess mask and then washed my face with warm water and the mask came off with ease.

After splashing my face with some cold water after removal my face felt so soft and smooth  - I love fresh feeling skin - it makes me happy. 

The only problem was that my face was a little red and patchy after using this mask, I was worried I was having a reaction but thankfully it didn't last long and was gone within the hour!
So next week when I use this I think I will use it in the evening (problem the time in which are you suppose to use a face mask!) then I can go to sleep and wake up looking totes fabulous!
Since using this clay mask my face has felt softer, smoother and alot more hydrated.
 This mask was on offer when I bought it at only £4.99 - normal price is £6.99! This is going to fit into my skincare routine with ease - 10 minutes once a week? Easy!
Oh and because I know you all want to see it on..... here you go.

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Limited Edition Soap & Glory - A Great Kisser Peppermint Lip Balm

 Do you like lip balms?... Do you like Christmas?... and by any chance do you like Soap and Glory?
If you answered yes! YES! and duh? then I'm sure this is going to be something you are interested in!

I love getting hold of limited edition products, they always seem to be things that I end up loving and am always devastated that I can't get hold of them again!
This is a Limited Edition lip moisture balm from our beloved Soap & Glory! It is part of the A Great Kisser collection and I have been waiting so patiently for this to become avaiable! I spotted it online a good month ago and knew that I had to get my mitts on it as soon as possible!
I love lip balms, especially at this cold, harsh time of year here in England! Our lips can be so sensitive to the weather change and NO-ONE wants poorly chapped lips!

This stuff has been 'specially formulated to protect and moisturise lips' and boy oh boy does it work! It is a little stickier than other lip balms I own but it (suprisingly) doesn't bother me. It keeps my lips feeling hydrated and smooth for so long and not to mention the fact it makes them smell yummy!

This stuff has an amazing festive peppermint scent! Mint isn't always my favourite when it comes to lip products but I am totally sold by this one! 

Not only do you smell amazing (who needs mints?!) but I definitely think this will help with my mince pie temptation - nothing is going to make me want to loose this yummy peppermint scent on my lips!

 They are priced at £5 (at Boots), which I think is a really reasonable price, especially as it is a limited edition product! 
Soap & Glory never fail to impress me and I may even try out some of the other 'A Great Kisser' lip balms now, I love the feel of them!

Get into the festive spirit and under that mistletoe with this badboy - you'll have them queuing up for a smooch!

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Xmas Gift Guide : Benefit - Best Of Benefit Gift Set

Benefit. One of my favourite brands to splash out on and indulge in when I can afford too (and you wouldn't think it would be on the lead up to Christmas!)
So when I saw this kit at Boots I had to grab it - some of my all-time favs and a couple of new things to try for a fraction of the normal price? Perfect.

This is the Best Of Benefit gift set and it has been on offer in Boots store and online for just £24.50 when in fact it is worth nearly £50 (A whopping saving of over 50%!)

In this set they have rounded-up all their best sellers from primers to tints to mascaras and popped them all into handy handbag/tester sized beauty's for everyone to try out and enjoy!
 Not only are the products amazing quality with Benefit but the packaging and names are always winners (and these things are a big selling point for me you know!)

I have owned a few of these items both in full-size and in the mini versions and they last for ages. 
This set in my opinion is such a great gift for someone this Christmas ... or even yourself!
Help someone stock up on their current collection/favourite product/s or try out some totally new stuff (or both!). For only £24.50 they could find your new holy grail product!

The 6 best sellers from Benefit :

Mini Porefessional Primer 7.5ml

This is something which I HAVE used before and I have to say that it is the best primer I've ever used. It is one of those things I have been meaning to buy for a long while but never seem to have got round to it! This tube will be saved for nights out and big occasions over the festive period I think - it gives such an amazing base to any make-up and not greasy at all.

They’re Real Mini Mascara 4.0g

Another product I have previously owned/used. I got this in Elle magazine earlier this year - like most of you probably! This is a great mascara especially if you have stumpy eyelashes like myself! 

Mini Hoola Bronzer 3.0g

Majorly excited about finally owning this! A bronzer that everyone has raved bout for years and I STILL haven't bought it... until now! This is a gorgeous matte bronzer - fab for any look... I know this is going to end up in me buying the full sized boxed version.

Mini Benetint Cheek & Lip Tint 4.0ml

The only product I wasn't overly excited about to be honest - and that is only because I not a blush person. This is a lovely rose-tinted lip and cheek stain. After first use though, I am pleasantly surprised by the subtle pretty look it gives, lovely jubley.

Mini boi-ing Concealers 01 & 02 2x 1.5g

This concealer is amazing, great for under eye bags (which I seem to be prone to at the moment!) I'm just still deceding which shade is better for me at the moment though!

Mini Highbeam Highlighter 4.0ml

Probably the first product I ever bought from Benefit, one of those products you will always love no matter what! A gorgeous highlighter, perfect for cheek and brow bones.

A VIP pass to your nearest Benefit Beauty Bar in Boots for a free makeupper

...shame there isn't one near me...yet!

Have any of you taking advantage of this bargain offer aswell? Did you buy it as gift or for yourself like me?

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