Nip + Fab Glycolic Cleansing Fix

I was doing my usual browsing of the aisles of Boots recently when I noticed they had 1/3 off selected Nip + Fab products. I was in the market for a new cleanser anyway so when this one tripped and fell into my basket I decided to let it stay there. True story.

Nip + Fab is a brand that's been on the highstreet for a couple of years now, but have become massive recently, mainly thanks to Kylie Jenner becoming an ambassador for the brand. I'd tried their Glycolic Fix Serum a while ago and really liked it, so I thought my skin and I would probably get on well with the cleanser too. Nip + Fab Glycolic Cleansing Fix (or Glycolic Fix Cleanser as it was previously known), is a foaming facial cleanser with 2% glycolic acid which aims to deeply cleanse skin whilst gently exfoliating to leave skin purified and radiant. I always seem to go for products containing glycolic acid, as it's an exfoliator which, with dry skin, is something I certainly need to incorporate into my daily routine. The formula itself is a gel like consistency that turns to foam when in contact with water. You really only need a small drop of this as it gets into a great lather once massaged into wet skin. When rinsed off, my skin feels SUPER clean to the point where it actually squeaks. I love how clean this makes my skin feel and how gentle, yet effective it is at removing any dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. Usually with cleansers like this, my skin feels really tight and uncomfortable afterwards, but this doesn't, as it's got olive oil which helps to keep the skin hydrated and smooth.

This retails for £7.95 but is currently on offer in Boots for £5.30 (here).

Next on my Nip + Fab wishlist? The Dragon's Blood Fix Plumping Serum.

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2 Affordable Naked 1 Palette Dupes ft. Makeup Revolution & MUA

The original Naked palette is arguably one of the most popular eyeshadow palettes out there. It's range of warm toned neutrals (2 mattes and 10 satins/shimmers) make it a fabulous allrounder and a great starter palette for any eyeshadow newbie. The only downfall about this palette is it's price. At £38 it's really not at the affordable end of the eyeshadow range. I got mine as a gift as there's no way on earth I'd be paying full price for this willy nilly. Anyway, there's 2 pretty much exact dupes on the highstreet/drugstore now at an absolute bargain £4 each. They come from the amazing budget brands Makeup Revolution and MUA, both of which you can find in most Superdrug stores and online.

Makeup Revolution Redemption Iconic 1 Palette - £4

At £4, this is honestly a fantastic palette. To be honest, if you haven't checked out Makeup Revolution as a brand, then you really need to. Yes it's cheap, but the quality is incredible and they do some great dupes for more luxe brands. As you can see in the pictures above, the shades are pretty much exactly the same as the Naked palette. Not only that, the formulas are amazing quality too. They are just the tiniest bit less pigmented than the Naked palette, but they're just as buttery and blend just as nicely. Bravo Makeup Rev, bravo!

MUA Undressed Palette - £4

I see what you did with the name there MUA. Like Makeup Revolution, MUA are another budget beauty brand situated within Superdrug stores. They do some amazing £1 lipsticks and a highlighter that's really popular amongst bloggers. Their version of the Naked palette is also £4 and contains the same shades again. I have to say, the quality of this one is nowhere near as good as the Makeup Revolution offering for the same price. The pigmentation isn't nearly as good (as you can see above), and the formulas are much less creamy. I think if I hadn't tried the Makeup Revolution one then I'd say this was a great dupe, but I'm afraid it's really been shown up on the dupe front. 

What do you think of these dupes?

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Elegant Touch Express Instant Press on Nails in Polished Bright Coral

After expressing my love on the blog a couple of times for the imPRESS Press-On Manicures (here), I decided I wanted to try some from a different, more accessible brand to see how they compared. Elegant Touch are one of the most popular and easy to find false nail brands in the UK, so I thought I'd pick up a packet of their Polished Express Instant Press on Nails in the shade Bright Coral.

Much like the imPRESS nails, these come with 24 nails in a variety of sizes, along with a cleansing wipe to prep the nails before application. All you need to do is wipe the nails, find the sizes you need, peel off the clear tab, adhere to the nail and you're done. I absolutely LOVE this colour and think it's great for summer. I found they look really natural and the sizes fit well to my nails. The only problem is with these they didn't last as long as the imPRESS versions. I got 3 days out of these before losing both index and ring fingers on the same day and they all had to come off. Slightly disappointing but nevertheless I still really like these and would certainly recommend them for an emergency quick mani fix for a night out or something.

Elegant Touch Express Instant Press on Nails retail at £7.99 and come in a variety of colours and nail art designs.

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KISS True Volume Lashes

KISS True Volume Lashes in Posh*. £4.99

False lashes are something I very rarely use, as I only feel comfortable in them if I'm going on a night out, and as I rarely go on wild nights these days I don't get to wear them too often. I was very kindly sent the KISS True Volume Lashes* a few weeks ago and they've been sitting just waiting to be used.

What do they say?

"Revolutionary Tapered End Technology delivers real-like lashes that blend seamlessly with your own lashes. Made with 100% natural hair, these easy-to-apply lashes are so lightweight, you’ll forget you’re wearing them!"

My word, I'm soooo bad at applying lashes. Seriously I need a crash course. Firstly I had to trim them down a bit to fit and then it literally took me about 20 minutes to get them to sit right, and even then they kept lifting at one side (as you can see at the photo). I dunno if that's down to the glue or my own tekkers. Honestly dunno how people wear them every day, so stressful, ha. Anyway, once I got them looking relatively ok, I was happy with them and they felt really comfortable to wear. I think I do prefer the more natural looking ones though as they are really long and fluttery. I'd like to try some other styles in the KISS range and see how they differ as £4.99 is a good price for a set of lashes.

What are your favourite falsies?

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Sale Bargains: Topshop Sheer Lips in Play With Fire & Nuclear

Hands up who loves a bargain? I was having a browse in Outfiit last week and noticed they had a little sale on the Topshop Makeup stand. I wouldn't usually bother looking at sale makeup as I always think it's usually tatty stuff people have fingered (lol). Anyway, for some reason I thought I'd have a little rake through and I was amazed to find that some of the stuff was actually in pretty good condition. Anyway, there was a bunch of their Sheer Lips Lipsticks and I managed to find the shade Nuclear for £3 (was £8). All the others were a really barbie pink that just wouldn't suit me so off I went to the till. Then a couple of days later I was in my regular Topshop in town and noticed they also had some in the sale so I had a little look and low and behold amongst the many barbie pinks was the shade Play With Fire all on it's lonesome. I absolutely love an orange lip so I grabbed it quick and ran to the till.

I'd never tried these lipsticks before but just looking at them reminded me of the MAC Pro Longwear lipsticks so I was intrigued to give them a go. I absolutely love the sleek, matte black packaging with the little stars. How cute?! The formula of these is honestly so so nice. They're sheer (obv), with a nice sheen & can be layered for deeper pigmentation, but what I love most about these is how moisturising they are on the lips. They don't cling to any dry patches and feel so comfortable to wear. Obviously, with all moisturising lipsticks, the lasting power isn't great, but since I have dry lips I very rarely find a lipstick that lasts all day as I have to opt for hydrating, creamy formulas.

Play With Fire is a beautiful bright(ish) orange which I have no doubt will look great with a tan. It does look scarily bright in the bullet, but because it's sheer, it applies onto the lips with the perfect amount of pigmentation for every day wear. I know I'm gonna get a lot of use out of this one during the Summer.

Nuclear is a bright coral pink and will probably suit most skintones. Again, the colour is sheer with a lovely sheen but is buildable if you want deeper colour and feels moisturising and not at all heavy on the lips. 

If I were you, I'd go and raid your local Topshop. You won't be disappointed with these ones.

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