Product Review: Soap & Glory Make Yourself Youthful

Hello Everyone! So because life is a bit of a mess at the moment I am doing a product review for all you lovely folk. I bought this product back in June and have been using it daily since then, so I figured that gave it a chance I can give it a fair review.

Cost: £16 at Boots ($24.90 Canadian)

Pros: The serum is extremely moisturizing which I love because my face is very dry. I have noticed a improvement in my colouring as well. I bought this product specifically because I read that it helped with skin discolouration, without paying the hefty price tag of most other brands. So that it really has done for me, in this time it has also dramatically improved my dark circles. So in the colour department it works flawlessly.

Cons: However, I do not have wrinkles really, but I do have a slight crease that I developed really young by the sides of my eyes, and this hasn't really helped with that. No change to report, so I can't say for sure but I don't think it is the best answer to wrinkles.

Final Verdict: I loved the product, however I don't think I'll be purchasing it again because Shoppers carries it for $30. It has done wonders to my colouring and I thank it for that, but this may be it for the two of us.

Hope this has helped you with your anti-aging search. Have you ever given Make Yourself Youthful a try? Let me know in the comments!

-xx
Kelsey

Product Review: Soap & Glory Glow Job

Hello Everyone! Life may of been getting crazy and I forgot to post on Saturday! Oops! As Sally mentioned we are now going to be posting Monday to Fridays, which will help when life gets a little more hectic.

Now into the product review. I purchased this while I was in England this past June and I have been giving it a little bit of a go before writing a review. So lets get started.

Cost: £9 ($14 Canadian) at Boots

Pros: A little goes a long way with this product. I have been using it for a bit and it really does give you that healthy summer glow, which will be perfect to use in the winter when everything seems to tone down that little extra bit. I also love the name, this company has the best sense of humour and I think that really helps their brand to stand out.

Cons: It has little bronze beads in it, which can be impossible to break and then when they do they leave a streak across your face, which is easily blend-able but a wee bit inconvenient. That and the fact that Shoppers carries it for $24, $10 more than what it is in England. So this is a shame.

Final Verdict: Now although I love this product and it gives me a lovely little glow I don't think I will be re-buying unless I can get someone to bring me it from England. I am not a fan of paying $25 for a moisturizer, call me cheap but I cant justify it to myself.

Have you used Soap & Glory Glow Job? How'd you like it? Let me know in the comments!

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Kelsey

Product Review: EOS Lip Balm

Hey Everyone! Seeing as I have went through both of these lip balms I figured it was time for a product review. I was seeing these all over youtube a while back and I could not find them ANYWHERE. Luckily a couple of months ago I came across a bunch and I was thrilled.

Price: $4 at Walmart

Pros: I love the way these lip balms make my lips feel. I can always trust them when I am going through a rough patch. They also smell amazing, I constantly get people complimenting me because of them. Which is always a plus!

Cons: There size. They aren't ideal for throwing in your pocket when you are at work, but they are perfect to be tossed in my purse and I never loose them. Just not for pocket travel.

Final Verdict: I am definitely on a search for more flavours to try out. I have Sweet Mint and Summer Fruit currently, and I want to try a lot more, however finding them is still a bit of a pain. However if you do have access to them, definitely give them a go. 

Have you tried the EOS lip balm? Leave your response in the comments below.

-xx

Kelsey

Product Review: Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara

Hey Everyone! I recently did a tutorial on a summer date night look and I said how much I adore this mascara! Now I know I said that I don't usually rave about mascaras, but this one has changed my mind. Now let me tell you why.

Price: $6 at Walmart

Pros: For one the price is right where I like it, I don't like to spend a whole lot of money on mascara since I go through it rapidly. However the biggest pro for me has to what the formula and brush does to my lashes. It has one of the biggest brushes I have ever seen and this allows it to really lift the lashes and make them look naturally really long and full.

Cons: I honestly can't say I have one... I'm too in love with this product.

Final Verdict: If you haven't tried this and are in need of a new mascara go out and pick this one up. It is the best mascara I have ever tried and I have so many compliments on my eyes when I am literally only wearing mascara! It's amazing.

Have you given this product a try? Let me know in the comments.

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Kelsey

Product Review: Soap & Glory Flake Away

Hey Everyone! So I am back with another wonderful product review. I have to say I really enjoy them, being a product junkie it allows me to constantly have an excuse to buy more products to try HAHA. I have been wanting to share this one with you for a while but like I have said I have a ton of products that need to be shared, and only so much time to share them!

This little beauty I picked up in Boots, while I was in England. I always adore exfoliators and am always a little apprehensive of them at the same time. I have struggled with tiny bumps on my arms for years, and I buy exfoliator after exfoliator to try to make them disappear. So I decided I would give this one a go.

Price: £7 at Boots ($11 Canadian)

Pros: The smell is absolutely lovely, it's not too sweet or florally which I like, but it still has a strong enough smell to last after your shower or bath. The actual exfoliator as well is a dream, my skin feels amazing. I use it on my arms and my legs and they feel amazing, even my little bumps are going away which makes me extremely happy! It does leave a slight "residue" on your skin, but instead of feeling oily you feel nourished and smooth. As though you just applied a rich moisturizer.

Cons: It doesn't seem to last very long. I have been using it for about 2 weeks now and I am nearing the end of my pot, and I haven't used a whole lot. So that is a slight pain, since I cannot find it in Canada.

Final Verdict: I give this product a huge thumbs up. I am so happy with it and I am now searching to see if I can get it delivered to me because I love it so much. If you need a find a new exfoliator pick this one up, you will not regret it.

**They are still having their 3 for 2 on Soap & Glory Products so go pick some up ! **

What is your favourite exfoliator? Leave it in the comments below!

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Kelsey

Product Review: No7 Nourishing Lip Shine

Hey Everyone! So I am back with another lovely product review. I should have a video up by this weekend for you, so stay tuned for that. Today I am reviewing the No7 Nourishing Lip Shine that I picked up while I was in the UK. 

I have read a few reviews on this product and of course each person's opinion is their own, but I was contemplating on picking this up, and thanks to a £5 voucher, I finally justified it to myself.

Price:  £10.50 at Boots, but with the voucher I only paid £5.50 ($8.50 Canadian)

Pros: I am in love with the packaging. As a graphic designer I appreciate when something has a pretty package. It's very girly and simplistic which I love! Now about the actual gloss, I am not a huge fan of lip gloss, I find it sticky and unpleasant, however, this isn't like that at all. It  stays smooth and doesn't get that gross sticky lip gloss feel. It also adds a nice hint of colour without being too over powerful, which makes it perfect for every day use.

Cons: It is a major pain in the butt to get out of the tube! I have to use every ounce of my strength to get it out. The price is a little steep for a lip gloss for me, I am okay when I have the £5 off but the full price is a little much, but I definitely like it enough to pay full for it again.

Final Verdict: I am a huge fan of these nourishing lip glosses and I will definitely purchase one again. The only problem is getting ahold of one now that I am back in Canada, since No7 is Boots' brand. I will find a way though HAHA. Anyway, if you have been debating on this little beauty I would definitely recommend picking it up and giving it a go yourself!

What's your favourite No7 product? Any other lip glosses you'd like to recommend that I should try?

-xx

Kelsey

Product Review: Soap & Glory Marvelips

Hey Everyone! As I said in my previous blog post I have been going on a Soap & Glory rampage lately and being in London, UK really assisted in that fact. The products were less expensive and I always feel when I buy a Soap & Glory product I get a good quality product. I decided I'd pick up the Marvelips Lip Pencil to make my lips look "full and fabulous".

The pencil has two ends. A coloured end, that is in a beautiful red pink colour as you can see in the swatch, and a white highlighter end. Now as you can see from the back of the box you line your lips with the coloured end and then highlight the top centre of your lips. 

Now that I have explained a little about the product and how it works lets get into the review part of the post.

Price:  £8 at Boots ($13 Canadian)

Pros: I have finally found a nude lip pencil for myself. I have been searching high and wide for a lip pencil that matches my lips. I find that naturally my lips are a darker red than most people's which I think is amazing, but it makes finding a nude lip pencil very difficult. This pencil is slightly darker than my natural shade but not by much so it adds that little extra colour and I think it looks fabulous. So you can check fabulous off of the back of the box. It is also a nice consistency, very smooth and doesn't dry out my lips. Which is a huge plus for me.

Cons: Now as for full. I don't think it delivers that promise. I don't think my lips look any more full than they would normally. Which is not Angelina Jolie lips by any stretch. So it doesn't really deliver on that plumping promise, but it makes up for it in the colour.

Final Verdict: I love this product and would absolutely purchase it again. The only bummer is Shoppers sells it for $25... ouch. Luckily I will have this one for a while so I am not too worried about having to purchase another one any time soon. But if you do have access to a Boots, definitely stop by and pick one up! You won't regret it.

Have you tried Marvelips? If not do you think you would? Let me know in the comments!

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Kelsey

Products I Regret Buying

Sadly there are a few products that will never make the favourite list, and they are simply products that either haven't worked for me or I don't think for a certain reason. Hope you enjoy the video, all the products are listed below the video in this post.

1. Revlon Photoready Airbrush Foundation - $17.99
2. Jergens Natural Glow Mousse Self Tanner - $9.99
3. Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect in the shade Sea - $2.99
4. Almay i-color liquid eyeliner - $9.99
5. Almay Skin Perfecter Primer - $11.99
6. Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Plumping Gloss - $8.99

Let me know if you have had either similar experiences or even better experiences with any of these products. Are there any you could recommend to me?

Thanks for watching and reading :)

-xx
Kelsey

Product Review: REVLON Photoready Airbrush

Hey Everyone! I am back with another product review. I heard good things about this foundation and decided I'd give it a go. Below are my thoughts and feelings towards the foundation.

Price:  $17.99 (Canadian) at Zehrs

Pros: The coverage isn't too bad, it is a light coverage and there are tiny flecks of "sparkle" that add a really nice dewy finish to the skin, similar to the photoready liquid foundation. This really makes your skin look more awake and youthful. I'd probably stay away from it if you have any wrinkles however since the sparkle may sit in the wrinkle and make you look older than you are. It lasts a fair bit on me, I have normal to dry skin, but I feel like if you have skin more on the oily side, you may want to stick with a more matte foundation.

Cons: To me it has a really odd smell and I find that extremely unappealing, I also find the bubbles of the mousse a little bit strange. Which is purely a personal preference. It's not too build-able in my opinion but if you're looking for something light than this is good for you. If you need a foundation that offers a lot of coverage and will create flawless skin, this isn't for you.

Final Verdict: I am not going to buy this product again, the smell alone really turns me off. But if you aren't as smell sensitive as I am and are looking for a light coverage foundation this will be perfect for you! And as always this is just my opinion, you may have experienced something completely different, each person is unique and will react to things a different way.

Hope that this review has helped you a little in deciding what direction to take! Have you tried the REVLON Photoready Airbrush foundation before? How'd you like it? Leave me a comment.

-xx

Kelsey