Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild

Clinique Liquid Face Soap Mild £15

I have tried quite a lot of skin care products from Clinique. Their seven-day scrub cream is one of my favourite daily exfoliators. (I reviewed it months ago and am still in love with it!)

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild comes in four types depending on your skin. I really like this idea because I don't think one size fits all when it comes to skincare. I chose skin-type 2 - Dry Combination 'dry in the cheeks, comfortable to oily in the T-Zone' which suits me perfectly. It makes my skin feel really soft and clean, and I don't get any tightness across my cheeks like I do with other face soaps I've tried.

I really like it because one pump will do my whole face, so I now it's going to last me ages.

It's a gel like consistency when it comes out of the tube and it doesn't lather too much. That means I can feel it on my skin, rather than loads of bubbles.

I use this with the seven-day scrub cream, this toner and this moisturiser in the morning. I also use it at night after I've taken all my make-up off and before my night cream.

I really recommend this because of the options available for different skin types.

Clinique High Lengths Mascara

I got this mini mascara when Clinique did the mascara swap a few weeks ago. 

I chose this one purely for the 'willow' brush.

I actually really like this mascara. It doesn't get all claggy and clumpy on my lashes, and leaves a natural effect. There are a few reviews on the Clinique website that disagree with this. It really is down to application. I found that I had to be patient the first few times I applied it because I was getting used to the odd angle of the brush, but now I've got it I really like it!!

If you want big lashes for a night out, this isn't really for you but I really like it as my day to day mascara. 

It retails at £16.

Mini Haul

I stopped off at Boots today to have a look at the new Bourjois Colorissimo lip pallettes. I fully intended to buy them (I even put two in my basket!) but I don't think I'd ever use them. I'm not a fan of the packaging - it reminds me of the sticky cheap lip gloss palettes I had when I was little. I just can't get my head around them. 

So this is what I bought instead (spot my Clinique freebie):  

I should warn you, this haul is Maybelline heavy; it was 3 for 2.

Weirdly, I've haven't tried a BB Cream yet. I've wanted one for ages but been a bit unsure about them. I read a few reviews last night and decided to just go for it. It was only £7.99, so I thought why not! 

 l-r: Maybelline Forever Strong Pro in Ceramic Blue, Maybelline Forever Strong Pro in Hot Salsa and Barry M Nail Effects in Croc.

I've been reading  lot of good things about the Forever Strong Pro nail polishes, so really wanted to try them out. I bought the Hot Salsa because I have nothing like it. I bought Ceramic Blue despite everything I have is like it. :/

l-r: Maybelline Color Sensational Cream Gloss in Nude Pearl, Maybelline Color Sensational Luschious Lipgloss in Minty Sheer, Carmex, Maybelline Color Sensational Popsticks in Crystal Pink.

The first three items were just replacements/back-ups. 

Popsticks really intrigued me so I bought one to try. I'll probably go back for the orange one at some point.

Then I went into L'Occitane and picked up the Fresh Face Water. It's a toner and make-up remover, but you can use it with other products like make-up remover milks, which I have. The lady also said you can spritz in on over make-up in the day to refresh your skin. 

It says it's 'rich is Shea extract and in floral waters'. It smells so good! 

I've been a bit lazy recently, and have been skipping the toner step (tut tut) so had a gap to fill in my routine.

I'm really excited about using it!

GT&PH LOVES....

May Favourites!

>> Cross Bracelet, ASOS £6
>> Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream, John Lewis £17
>> Jelly Belly Candle in Toastd Marshmallow, John Lewis £10
>> Collectiom 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer, Boots £4.19
>> L'Occitane lip & cheek tinted water discontinued
>>Muslin cloths, Body Shop £6 for 3
>> Nails Inc. polish in Shoreditch £11
>> Barry M nail paint in Blueberry Ice Cream £2.99

REVIEW:

Clinique 7 Day Scrub

 Hi guys!
Today I thought I'd try something a bit different and write a beauty review.

I'm obsessed with skincare and always trying out new brands and formulas, and what I will always try first out of new ranges or brands is their exfoliator. I am kinda obsessed with them. That sounds weird.

The reason I first tried the Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream was due to a giveaway with Glamour Magazine UK.(The picture to the left is of the standard size though)

I really loved this product!! It was the first time I tried skincare by Clinique, and I wasn't disappointed.
I have some problem areas that my everyday exfoliator (L'oreal Perfect Clean Gentle Foaming Exfoliator) just wasn't tackling. After using this for the first time, I could actually see a difference in my skin.

After I used it, I researched its price and found out that it was £17 which I find really reasonable.