No 7 Cleanser and Toner - review

One of my new years resolutions was to take better care of skin, I therefore decided to start cleansing and toning as I never have before.

 

I was in boots not really sure which brand to buy from or which cleansers/toners work well with dry skin when I remembered I had a £5 off voucher for No 7 skin care so I headed for that counter.

They had an offer on so it was 3 for the price of 2 and they had cleansers and toners for those with dry skin - Perfect!

 

I picked up 2 cleansers at £9 each and one toner and £8, it should have been £27 but with my voucher and the offer I got all 3 for £13.

 

I left feeling like I had picked up a bargain and I felt glad that I was sticking to one of my new years resolutions!

 

 

 

But then I used the product.

 

The cleanser  states: 'cleverly dissolves make up'  IT LIES!! It did an awful job at removing my make up and I ended up having to use a make up wipe. The product also states: 'because all skin can have sensitive moments all our products are hypo allergenic so they are kind to even the most sensitive skin'  I don't suffer from very sensitive skin yet this cleanser left my skin feeling stingy and sore.

 

I was not pleased or imperessed with this product in the slightest!

 

The toner is okay, it removes any make up which is left behind after using a make up wipe (I gave up on the cleanser and have kindly donated it to the rubbish bin as I feel this is where it truly belongs!) but it doesnt leave my skin feeling any more 'refreshed' or 'hydrated' than it did before.

 

All in all these products are not great or even good and I most certainly don't recommened them and won't be purchasing them again!

 

Can anyone suggest a cleanser and toner for dry skin which does what it says and works well!?

 

Preferably one which wont break my bank either!?

 

Amber

xoxo

 



Rimmel Apocalips review

Here is a quick product review on Rimmel's Apocalips! Hope it's helpful :)

 

After reading so many positive reviews on these products I had to try them out for myself!

 

The 'Apocalips' are available in 8 different colours, ranging from a subtle nude to a show stopping red!

This is great as there is bound to be one to compliment everyone.

 

When I went to purchase these my choice of colours was unfortunately limited as the product was out stock in over half of the different shades. In the end I settled for Nova - a fairly bright but not over the top bright pink and Big Bang - a gorgeous red.

 

 

I was impressed with the colours of both of these products, I quite often find lip glosses which claim to be coloured actually come out rather clear and transparent. But ohh no, not the Apocalips, this product doesn't lie!! It does what it is supposed to do and the colour is fab! 

 

 

 

The applicator is a great shape and you only need one dip in the tube to evenly cover your lips. This is a bonus as it hopefully means that the product will last longer.

 

After application the product has a glossy finish, I found that after a while the product did dry a little and look 'less glossy'. I also found that the pink (Nova) faded after a an hour whereas the red (Big Bang) stayed put for much longer.

 

All in all I think this is a great product. I love the packaging and range of colours! At £5.99 and 3 for 2 at Boots (quick get them soon!) I will definitely be buying more!

 

'Big Bang' (sorry for the pictures poor quality!)

 

Amber

xoxo