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This is my third month of being subscribed to Glossy Box, and again they prove to be AMAZING! The July box was fully of products I would use on a day-to-day basis, plus the products are worth way more than the subscription fee.

What's in the July box?

- MONUspa Soothing After Sun Lotion RRP £19.95

- Deliwash Cleansing Conditioner RRP £16.80

- Banana Setting Powder RRP £25

- Spectrum Small Fan A10 RRP £4.99

- Spiral Hairbands RRP £4.99

Out of everything in the box the two products that caught my eye the most was the Spectrum brush and the banana setting powder. The brush is BEAUTIFUL! I mean, it's stunning the colours are gorgeous and the bristles on the brush are so thick and soft (plus don't fall out).

The banana powder is something I've wanted to try for awhile but always put off by the price, the fact Glossy Box has included the full size is mind blowing. The product itself only requires a little amount for a perfect finished look.

As for the hairbands, they're so easy to use and at first I thought they might be damaging to my hair. But shockingly they are not, they're easy to use and rather comfortable to wear. The Elgon conditioner is full size! The product smells amazing and it is super interesting to see how it can be used as a shampoo and conditioner (and you don't need a large amount).

Overall, I'm in love with July's box the products are good high quality without having to pay the high prices. It's a great box to try out products before investing, and you get such a range! I'm super excited to see whats in next months box. X

Glossy Box | July Box

by amyjaneoldfield on 16:33

This is my third month of being subscribed to Glossy Box, and again they prove to be AMAZING! The July box was fully of products I would use...

Hey guys, so I thought I'd write a short blog post dedicated to the Medium size Dancing Reindeer gift set from Pretty Suds. This way I can explain a little more about each product, and show off more photos.

So the Medium Sack is £9.95 each (view the product on Pretty Suds website here), it comes in a super cute thick wool like material brown bag with a reindeer on top and clasps shut by wrapping the string around the top. (I'm actually obsessed with this design, you don't need to tie the string, it just wraps around the material and stays firmly) So whats inside?;

x1 Yule Be Mine (Bath Bomb) - RRP £3.45
This bath bomb smells so much like chocolate, sweet, sugary and candy like with a cute Christmas pud design. The green mistletoe leaf on top doesn't seem to melt very well when the rest of the bath bomb has fizzed away, it takes awhile to softly melt sort-of like a melt. The product itself left the water a bit of a dull, pale brown like colour (could be improved to be better, but then again what do you expect from a brown bath bomb lol) and the scent lasted hours after I had cleaned/rinsed the bath out.
Rate: 9/10

View this product selling individually on Pretty Suds website here.

x1 Chocowork Orange (Soap Slice)
This soap is again very sweet, chocolate and orange spiced like (it reminds me of Terry's Chocolate Orange). The size of this soap bar is pretty generous typically what size you would get from Lush etc.

x1 Bath Scrunchie

There isn't much to say about this, you get a soft white regular size Scrunchie to use when your in the bath (or shower).

x1 Choc Nib (Bath Soak)
I was super excited to try this out, I've never used bath soaks, crystals etc before so when this arrived I didn't know what to expect. The tub itself was filled right to the top with chocolate, sweet scented mini crystals and the description on the packaging said to sprinkle the tub over the water. I was completely unsure how much to use, I didn't want to go using the whole lot in one go so I sprinkled about half into the water. It did bring out a strong scent instantly, but honestly, it didn't do much to the bath water I'm not sure if your to use the whole lot or not? Let me know in comments?X
Rate: 7/10

Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with this set it would be a very suitable gift to give someone who has a bath (and enjoys them).

Pretty Suds | Dancing Reindeer Gift Set

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

Hey guys, so I thought I'd write a short blog post dedicated to the Medium size Dancing Reindeer gift set from Pretty Suds. This way I c...

Hey guys, so one of the beauty advent calendars I picked up this year was the Feel Unique one. This was RRP £30 (however there was some sort of 10% discount I think or 20% when I purchased as I remember only paying around £25-£27), it's only a 12 day calendar but packed with high end, luxury goods!

I decided to purchase after seeing you get a Laura Geller highlighter (the big win for me), so what was included?;

1. Nuxe Reve De Miel Lip Balm
I was pretty shocked by the size of this, I'm pretty sure its sort-of a full size? (might be wrong) but WOW! It smells beautiful, its packaging is very high-end and reminds me of Bobbi Brown jars. Plus, the product is amazing, out-of this world and I would 100% purchase this again (I'd never even herd of Nuxe before but now I've tried this I need more!)

2. Laura Geller Highlighter

This is a mini product from Laura Geller, if anything I've never saw such a mini highlighter pot before. I was slightly disappointed with the size of this product purely as I didn't realize it would be so small.

However, the product itself has a much more bronze glow shimmer rather than a sparkle which I normally use. I noticed when I applied this onto my cheeks to finish my makeup look it wasn't majorly dramatic, a much more natural glow. I personally think it would be best suited to a more tanned person, as I am very porcelain skin its not dramatically noticeable compared to some other products I've used.

3. Popband Duo
This is something else I hadn't ever really herd of before, when I opened it my first instant reaction was what an earth? Is this cheap? Pointless? Useless that will be thrown in my draw and never used?

But when my mum overseen what I got she become super excited, the told me all the craze over these during the past few months. A perfect product to tie up hair with and avoid any knotting, snapping and damage (something which I always need, I find regular hair ties always cause this and I never do anything about it).

So after trying these out for the past week or so I'm in love, they are so easy to use and not majorly tight on the head but keeps your ponytail up! I've noticed how much I'm looking after my hair with these products so may have to invest in more! I highly recommend trying them out.

4. Bourjois Eyeshadow

OH MY GOSH! Just stop, lets award Bourjois for creating the most beautiful product I've ever seen. I'm in love, this shadow is in the shade 'Originale 03' a super shimmery, sparkle tan, gold shade. It's beautiful!!!! This is 100% the best product in this advent calendar and I'm beyond in love I feel like I need to stock up on 100's of these.

5. Ole Henriksen Truth Sugar Glow Polishing Mask

This product is very different, something I've never tried out before. It's a decent size (15g) so can easily get a few uses. When you first look at the product, it smells so sugar, sweet and looks very unusual (reminds me of seeded jam)! It's a unsual formal which is very liquid like (so make sure your not applying over an expensive bedding, or product lol) but leaves your skin so soft and smooth like WOW!!!!

- I will write more about this over on Twitter/Instagram over the next few weeks when I try it out a bit more.

6. Balance Me Instant Lift Pore Minimiser

This is a small/mini size product but smells so soft, fresh and clean plus when you apply it leaves a soft smooth layer onto your skin. I personally think this is an excellent product to apply just on your t-zones or under your eyes before applying your primer/foundation.

7. Rimmel London 'The One Lipstick'

This is a full size product (rare in this box I know!) but is a bright red shade, and I mean bright! I'm not sure about this product, if I'm honest I think it might be one of them which never leaves my draw. The shade isn't something I always wear, it's more for a dramatic look, an attention 'look at me' so I feel, so is something I'd probably where on a night out or as a statement to match/pair with an outfit.

8. Decler Hydrafloral BB Cream

There isn't much I can say about this product, it's a small mini size at 10ml but came in the shade 'Medium'. Which is clearly way to dark for my porcelain pale skin, if I'm honest I think its slightly a bit dark for my mums skin tone too!

This is probably the only let down with this advent calendar, I feel like we should of had the option to select a 'shade'. But never the less, I will find someone to try this product out and let you guys know over Twitter/Instagram.

9. Percy & Reed Wonder Balm

I got rather excited when I saw this product, it's not a huge size but not a miniature mini product. It smells very fresh, clean and somewhat reminds me of the type of expensive floral parfum you can buy.

I've only used this product once so far (I don't like using hair treatments more than twice a week) but I did notice a difference! It let my hair feeling much more soft, smelling beautiful and looked somewhat healither (thats on the first go!). I will see how the rest of this product goes but I feel like possibly investing in the full size, showing you guys some before/after photos over on my Instagram/Twitter. What do you think?

10. Roger & Gallet Shower Gel

WOW! This a huge 50ml size (yes i know thats not massive massive, but compared to the rest of the product sizes in this it is), the product itself is one of my favorites out of this. The scent reminds me of fresh roses with a hint of sweet floral, I'm super excited to use it out.

11. PUR Correcting Primer Illuminate & Glow

This is a very small mini size at 10ml, I've already used this a handful of times and have to say WOW! I'm in love, this is a great product to prime your face with but also to wear alone. For those dull days where you don't leave the house, or need to run out for one thing this is perfect. It has a colour tint (very hard to describe) but when you apply it somewhat removes/hides the redness and evens out your skin colour looking super natural and glow like!

12. Palmers Coconut Oil Body Lotion

This is another decent 50ml bottle for size, it smells of course with a strong coconut like scent. It's very soft and smooth to apply and yea? What more do you need right?

Overall, I'm glad I got this beauty advent calendar, it gave me the chance to try out so many brands I've never herd of. And fall in love with so many products, although I am slightly disappointed with the size of some of the products (could of been a little larger) you got a range of stuff. - Not like some calendars which are just makeup, or skincare, or fragrance you get a mix! By far the best I thought where the Bonjouris shadow, Nuxe, Percy & Reed, PUR primer, popbands, Roger & Gallet and of course the Laura Geller (could of been larger though, plus pretty much ALL the products!).

Let me know if you got this calendar? Would you get it again? What other advents have you had this year?X

Feel Unique | Beauty Advent Calendar 2016

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

Hey guys, so one of the beauty advent calendars I picked up this year was the Feel Unique one. This was RRP £30 (however there was some sor...

Hey everyone, so I recently took a trip to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet it's a shopping area with lots of various designer stores including clothes, shoes, jewelry, makeup etc. Among my many purchases one shop in particular that caught my eye the most was 'The Cosmetics Company' they had lots of high-end cosmetic, skincare and parfum brands including MAC, Clinqiue, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder and much more. Plus they was ALL cheaper than what they would sell for in the stores themselves, some prices where just a little under retail price but others which a huge saving!

After spending awhile in the shop I managed to pickup a few things, mainly they was all skincare related as I am trying to push for the best possible skincare out there. Although I only purchased three products (I could of bought many more but my bank would of cried!) they came to a somewhat large total of £56 although the RRP would have been £74.50 so I saved a good chunk of money. So what did I buy?

Bobbi Brown Hydrating Gel Cream - £30 (RRP £40)
Bobbi Brown was one of the first high-end cosmetic products I ever used and is an all time favorite, why? Because I personally found the products to be so much more healthier for my skin, it reduced breakouts by a mile and left me feeling confident with my skin. However, over the past few years I haven't always gone back to Bobbi, why? Price is the first hiccup, all the products are in my opinion 'high end' especially when it comes to the price (£30 for a foundation can be a tackle for students). But I used this cream many years ago and I fell in love, although it is very pricey it lasts so long as you need a small amount (just enough to cover the tip of your finger would be fine). Ensuring you apply the product evenly all over your face and neck, it doesn't cause me any dryness, or cause my skin to get oily it just has that perfect balance. After only using it for just under two weeks I can already admit I'm back to wanting to get all Bobbi products, I haven't broke out as much and I feel like applying this helps make a flawless look when it comes to applying foundation.

View this product on Bobbi Brown's website where its RRP is £40 here.

Clinique Anti Blemish Cleansing Foam - £13.50 (RRP £18)
When I first bought my Clinqiue Sonic System I originally used the anti blemish skincare range, including the sonic head specified for this range! I fell in love with the foam, purely because it's not too strong and powerful on my skin, it leaves you feeling oil free pretty much all day or night. One pump of this does my face perfectly for a full wash (sometimes I splash a little water on my face before applying the foam to rub in), but I do recommend having a good moisturizer after so you don't dry up. But the major bonus I've found using this product for two weeks now is I haven't broken out in blemishes, or 'spots' anymore than normally I would. And if anything its starting to reduce the ones I had, and scaring marks left on my skin! Always remember to apply your cleanser and moisturizer to your neck too.

View this product on Clinique's website where its RRP £18 here.

Clinique Clarifying Lotion Type 3 - £12.50 (RRP 16.50)
Now I'm a huge sucker for Clinique skincare in case you already didn't know, and I had a small mini sample size of this product long ago and fell in love with it. I never got round to buying the full size, mainly down to already owning many other 'toners' or 'lotions' and felt like I needed to use those first. But since purchasing this product, I use it straight after I've cleansed my skin using a piece of cotton wool, and lightly dabbing across my entire face. You instantly can tell it cleans your skin that little bit more with a powerful, strong 'fresh' like scent but it doesn't leave you oily or dry! (Although I instantly moisturize straight after)

View this product on Clinique's website where its RRP £16.50 here.

Overall, I'm in love with every single purchase I feel like I can finally start to become proud and comfortable with my skin using just these three products. I'm not 100% sure if The Cosmetic Company have lots of stores located around the UK or if its an exclusive to Cheshire Oaks? (I doubt it) but they did have a website (which you can visit here) although they don't seem to stock majority of what they had in the store. X

The Cosmetic Company | Mini Haul

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

Hey everyone, so I recently took a trip to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet it's a shopping area with lots of various designer stores inclu...

Hey guys so recently I've been needing to purchase a new sonic head for my Clinique sonic cleanser, I saw them post about the newest skincare collection City Block being the deepest cleanse they've brought to the market as of yet. I finally got round to visiting my nearest boots store to get the chance to get a full one-on-one experience and get to know all the details about this range...

After a long discussion and demonstration, it was clear this range would be perfect for me to try out. The aim is to give a deep cleanse, removing all dirty and oil (perfect for my oily skin), plus it's great for those of us who wear makeup, and remove makeup because it gets rid of any left by chance (win). So what did I purchase? Well I needed a new sonic head, so I purchased the City Block brush head and then the City Block cleansing gel. To my surprise staff told me if I purchased a third item I get a freebie (of course that appealed to me) so I ended up buying a full size Moisturizer Gel as mine is running low. And then I got a free gift set AND a free full-size chubby lipstick (colour of my choice from the selection available).

City Block Sonic Brush Head - RRP £17
Now with all Clinique brush heads, they are the same price which is a big bonus because considering this is a new product I had doubts the price might of increased but it never! As for the brush head itself, it's probably by far the softest out of the range (I've tried all the brush heads) and I actually love the dark colour because it doesn't show up as dirty.

- NOTE You need the sonic system in order to use this product, it clips onto the system and then acts as your head. I personally get new brush heads every 6 months to maintain hygiene :-)

View the Brush Head on Clinique's website here.

City Block Purifying Charcoal Cleansing Gel - RRP £18
Now I've been using this gel for about 2-3 weeks and I must admit I love it... When I first got it I was using it twice a day to maximize the most out of the product, when you squeeze the product out it's very dark and black like colour as for the scent its very different and almost reminds me of the outdoor sea?? (strange haha) It honestly leaves my skin feeling beyond clean and smooth, fresh for the day. As time has past I've now been using this once a day and using my other Clinqiue liquid face soap during the morning and the City Block in the evening to give a deep cleanse ready for the night time. I have very sensitive, oily skin which is prone to breakouts regular but since I've been using this I have noticed my oiliness has been controlled dramatically, my breakouts haven't increased nor have they decreased but I feel like it's improved my skin just in 3 weeks of using the product.

View the Cleansing Gel on Clinique's website here.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel - 125ml with pump RRP £30
This is my go-to moisturizer, I've been using this product for well over a year now twice a day straight after I've cleansed my skin. I use the GEL version because I am very oily, at first £30 seems a lot of money and a lot of people may think you will run out instantly. But I've used my full size 125ml with pump since last year August and ran out just around June time this year, which is amazing. I use one pump and it does my entire face, it controls my skin with oiliness and helps to make sure it doesn't dry out too much (plus it's very lightweight on your skin).

View the Moisturizer on Clinique's website here.

Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm - FREE GIFT!
So because I purchased three products I received this free full size chubby, I got to choose from a selection of colours but decided to go for 02 whole lotta honey because it was very nude like (plus it would be great for fall season). There isn't much to express on the chubbys apart from they are very hydrating on the lips, easy to apply and very natural like.

Gift Set - FREE GIFT!
I also received a free Clinique gift set with lots of mini's inside, now honestly every-time I've purchased off Clinique they have some sort of offer on to get freebies which I love. I think I received this because I spent over so much, or because I purchased two or more items (can't quite remember). So what did I get?

Makeup Bag
The first major noticeable thing I received was the bright summer colour makeup or toiletry bag, its a decent size easy to fit a wide range of mini's inside or even a few full size products.
Liquid Face Soap 30ml dry combination
One thing I have noticed every time I get a free gift off Clinique you ALWAYS receive a mini face soap of dry combination which is slightly annoying since I am oily based. However I always end up giving this away to a family member who I know will use it to the fullest :-)
Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm
This was probably the product I was most excited about in the gift set, this seems to be a full size chubby cheek product in the shade 02 robust rhubarb. The size of the head makes it a perfect size to drag downwards on your cheeks for a natural blush like colour to your face. Plus it's very rouge like quality which I personally prefer as the colour stays, lasts longer and doesn't wear off after a few hours.

High Impact Mascara 3.5ml
Who doesn't love a free mini mascara right? This is in the shade 01 black, and with most mini mascara's you can easily get 1-2 weeks worth out of them (if you use them daily). There isn't much I can state about this product, the wand applicator is very average styled (no bends, unusual shaped etc).
Prep-Start Eye Cream
This is a small mini size 7ml tube of eye cream great to apply after a skincare routine or before an eye makeup session. It's a smalls size but you only need a small amount per eye (honestly), the product itself is a white cream like substance but is very thin and easy to spread across.
Take The Day Off Makeup Remove - lids, lashes & lips.
A generous size 50ml bottle of makeup remove for lids, lashes and lips which is another regular freebie within the Clinique gift sets but honestly I'm not complaining at all! I love this product, it's easy to use, smells great and works beautifully.
Mini LipStick
And finally a mini lip stick in the shade 06 Bubblegum Pop, another freebie I can say I've had previously (but in a different shade). The small size is perfect to fit into handbags, or to try before buying the full size. And surprisingly the pink tone lipstick isn't too bright at all and a lot more neutral tone.

Overall I am once again in love with all my purchases from Clinique and overjoyed with all the freebies I picked up along my way. The store staff in Boots never disappoints me, they are never pushy to purchase, always there to help and make sure you get exactly what you want. Although this was a slightly expensive splurge you could easily pick up one of the products at a time and grow your collection over a period (that is exactly what I did at the beginning of my Clinique journey). X

Clinique City Block & Free Gift

by amyjaneoldfield on 22:01

Hey guys so recently I've been needing to purchase a new sonic head for my Clinique sonic cleanser, I saw them post about the newest ski...

Hey guys! So I recently got the chance to trail the new Acne Ultra Clear cream to help with skincare. As with any products that is used for skincare I always take precaution, simply because of how sensitive my skin is. I have very sensitive, acne prone yet combination skin can cause me to have very oily outbreaks in my t-zones, but then sometimes I can dry out on and around my nose. However, after doing a bit of research before hand to help ensure this product could suit my skin I discovered its a natural product that's fragrance-free!

About the product and my thoughts then? When I received it I loved the packaging, it was very informative throughout the box and the container itself, I love the colors they suit so well to my desk and room theme. Which blogger wouldn't love a white styled product huh! Plus I love the fact this product is not used with a pump, those which use a pump (e.g Clinique Moisturizer you always get waste product you can never reach or use), but with this you can use the very last inch.

As with many "acne" products to help reduce and calm your skin I notice they dry out the areas, sometimes have a very odd smell (usually a t-tree scent). I must admit I was taken back a little when I saw the color of this product, I expected a clear or white type of substance. The product is very beige type (hard to explain), I was slightly worried that when I apply it might discolor my skin and being very porcelain I was worried it might make my face look odd to the rest of my body! BUT NOT TO WORRY, After applying a small amount across my whole face it felt smooth, silky and very calming almost like I was wearing a face mask. It didn't change the color of my skin at all (to make me look odd etc), and it didn't irritate my skin.

After spending a week trailing the product, I never felt too dry, or too oily. I never had any further break outs ("spots") which is an added bonus, I also noticed when using this product it helped to reduce redness instantly! I can honestly say I would be satisfied to wear this out in summer if my acne cleared up, it works so great a natural glow!
As I've only been trailing this for a week I haven't noticed any dramatic decrease with my acne, but I haven't broke out and I honestly think it's slowly starting to work and this is a natural healthy product to use on my skin after a fresh face which I love!

How do I use? - Repeat twice a day (Morning and evening)
Step 1: Clean my skin / Remove Makeup
I wash my skin using my Clinique sonic system and cleansing gel with warm water, and then pat dry with a clean cloth! If I have makeup on I usually just use a sensitive face wipe to remove.
Step 2: Use a toner
I always love to use a toner after cleansing, I feel it's an extra little bonus to my skin and smooths it out a lot better preventing dry outs! (I currently use an Elemis one)
Step 3: Acne Ultra Clear
Using this product as a moisturizer I apply straight after my toner and leave to dry in!

Overall? I do love this product, I want to carry on using this for a few weeks and see if it does improve my overall acne issue. But I haven't struggled with drying out patches, or too much oil on my face it seems to suit really well! I would for sure conciser re-buying this product after using it, one because it has helped with redness but because it is affordable compared to other moisturizers out on the market!

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I just want to give a huge thank you to Acne Ultra Clear to let me trail the product, I hope you guys decide to get one too! If you do be sure to tag me or let me know I would love to see some pictures!

DISCLAMER: This product was given to trail from the company, however everything I write is 100% honest from my personal thoughts and views on how the product has worked with me.

Acne Ultra Clear | Ad

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

Hey guys! So I recently got the chance to trail the new Acne Ultra Clear cream to help with skincare. As with any products that is used for...

Another amazing deal I picked up from Boots on the Boxing Day sales was this Soap & Glory gift set RRP £10 but 50% with the Christmas sales & paid £5. This set includes a hand wash (which is sooo nice!) I placed it by the sink & it leaves your hands smelling fresh and clean yet slightly sugary & tasty. Then there is a hand cream which is softening and moisturizing in the palms. And finally the set includes a scent diffuse which smells so refreshing and isn't too strong.

Soap & Glory Gift Set

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

Another amazing deal I picked up from Boots on the Boxing Day sales was this Soap & Glory gift set RRP £10 but 50% with the Christmas sa...

So over on my birthday which seems age ago but wasn't I purchased the Clinique Sonic System (Which is rather pricey but I have been saving up for a while to get one). On the day of purchasing the product if I bought 1 more skincare I would receive this bundle of mini freebies for FREE! (I also got 20% off my purchase as a Boot's celebration & I could collect points!)

1. High Impact Mascara (Black) ;
This product is a mini version of the full size Mascara which retails at £17.50, I must admit I wasn't overly impressed with the product itself. Personally I found it was very basic, the brush wasn't shaped differently and was rather chunky making it difficult to apply onto my inner corners (especially on my lower lashes!)

2. Chubby Stick ; (Lip balm)
I was so involve when I saw I got this freebie, chubby's are my favorite just because of the style! When I swatched I was shocked by how light the colour was, since it is rather vibrant looking I was expecting a lot of colour to plump out. Although it is a lip balm, so is more for moisturizing you're lips than colouring plus this is a decent size Chubby which normally retails at £17 for full size!

3. Turnaround Overnight Moisturizer ;
This product is a decent size mini as the full size of this product retails at £34 so is a perfect size mini to trail before buying the full size product! I applied a small amount of this all over my face and it felt like I had placed a thick layer of cream over my skin. It felt very cooling and smooth on the skin, which did make me feel more moisturized and like I had a healthy glow.

4. Eye shadow duo ; 18 beached plum
The packaging of this product is super perfect, plus the size is perfect for you're handbag! I love how the outer packaging of this is completely a mirror style which makes it easy to apply and useful as you wouldn't need to carry any other mirror with you! First off, the gold shade is by far my favorite as I love these shades. It has a small shimmer of glitter but would work better if you use a eye primer to lift the colour more. As for the plum purple shade, its very deep and you only need a small amount for a large quantity of colour.

5. Liquid facial soap ;
This soap is perfect to test if it is right for you're skin, I personally think this type (dry combination) would work best with skin that has less issues and maybe suffer with small dry patches etc..

6. Turnaround daytime moisturizer ;
This product is the alernative to the nightime product, and works perfectly on freshly cleansed skin. I noticed when you apply a primer over the top it gives a thick layer making you're skin feel clean with makeup applied!

7. Purple metal tin ;
This tin is large and is perfect for storage, whether you use it to store other cosmetic or skincare products. Or use it to store hair products, bath products etc it is super stylish and useful!

Overall, I was super impressed with this collection of freebies. All the sizes of the products were perfect and would easily last me 2 weeks possibly even longer!

Clinique Mini's Collection

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

So over on my birthday which seems age ago but wasn't I purchased the Clinique Sonic System (Which is rather pricey but I have been savi...

Hey guys so I recently won a competition over on my Instagram profile from an Asian company BonjourHK who sell all types of Skincare, Cosmetics, Fragrances and pretty much anything a girl OR guy would need! Within the prize I won I was first off expecting it to arrive within 3-4 weeks as it's being shipped form another country. To my surprise I received my parcel within a week, completely secure in a box with bubble wrap to protect my goodies!

The first I want to talk about is the Dr.Bauer sonic cleanser, I was super excited to try this as personally I think cleansers are a much "cleaner" approach to you're skincare. At first it was packaged super cute, a clear box which I love because you can see exactly what the product looks like! It comes on a cute silver stand (which is available in different colours), and a head protector. First off I want to state this product requires batteries (one AAA battery which are not expensive!), the box does state the product is also waterproof which would be a huge benefit if you are to use this in the shower! However, I am yet to test if it is actually waterproof as I cleanse after washing my body and personally have no need to trail it. Now the major thing I LOVE about this product is the head bit which you apply to you're skin is super super soft, honestly words can't describe how soft it felt for people like myself who have sensitive or acne areas this is PERFECT! You press the grey button in the centre once and it begin to softly vibrate and I used this in a circular motion slowly across my face after damping it first with warm water and applying my cleanser. Click here to view the product on the website.

The product I use first out of the three is the Deep Cleansing Oil, which is a Disney special edition! I am going to be honest, I have never used an oil to remove makeup before and was not expecting it to work. I had to read up on this product first to understand exactly how to use it, at first with all my makeup on I applied one pump of this oil and rubbed it into both my palms. I began to rub it all over my face in circular motions and it made my skin feel very silky and looked clear like I hadn't applied anything to my skin! Then I rinsed my hands under warm water for a few seconds, then again rubbed my face with both palms in circular motions. The product instantly became soapy and like a wash, I even rubbed it across my eyes (Which I had a ton of eyeshadow, mascara and eyeliner on!). I then rinsed my face with warm water and washed all the product off my face, to discover my makeup had been completely removed! I mean ALL of it gone, even all my eye makeup AND it had not smudged or left black marks (Like mascara normally does!). I can honestly 100% say I love this product, it removes ALL of my makeup easily. With super sensitive skin I am shocked to say but I have not broken out or had any issues with this product either, I will be 100% looking into purchasing this again once I run out!Click here to view the product on the website.

And finally the third product I won was the AHA+BHA Face Wash, this product is used to cleanse you're skin after removing makeup. I decided to test this out with the sonic cleanser I won by damping the head first then applying a small amount onto the head. The product is like a milky white substance and when you apply it becomes very milky and soft onto you're skin. After rinsing, I found it left my skin extremely soft and smooth it didn't dry out my skin or make it more oily which was perfect! I will admit after using this product for about 1 week I did notice I broke out a little more than what I normally would (Only about two breakouts more, and usually people suggest you trail a cleanser for 3-4 weeks before judging so I will continue to use this!), although I do love how smooth it leaves you're skin. Click here to view the product on the website

Overall, I am extremely impressed with this brand, not only because of how much of a positive influence I had with the products but with the prices! The sonic cleanser retails at HK$79 (US$10.18) which is about £6.49, the face wash retails at HK$65.10 (US$10.19) which is around £6.49 & the deep cleansing oil retails at HK$77 (US$11.47) which is about £7.31. (Please note I tried to exchange currencies online so it could be out a little!). So all these products are by far on the cheap side of things, plus this company stock up on so many other product including makeup and high end brands including Clinique!!! I will be sure to checkout and do a little shopping with this brand once I can get some money together! Let me know in the comments below if you have ever tried anything from BonjourHK , would you like to? X

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DISCLAIMER: This is an Ad post, the company sent me this phone case for an honest review + feature post, all thoughts and pictures are my own and have had no influence.

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