My FaceB4 experience

Ever since I started wearing foundation on a regular basis my skin has never quite been the same. Although in recent months the condition of my skin has taken a turn for the worst and I've been desperate to find a skincare routine which works for me. My search lead me to FaceB4, a two stage skincare routine which claims to be the UK's most effective anti-bacterial duo.

I was sent both the FaceB4 Anti-Bacterial Face Wash (£14.99/100ml)* and serum (£9.99/30ml)* to try and have been left pretty impressed with the results. I have been using the duo for over a month now and am proud to announce that in the past week I have gone make up free several times, yet it hasn't bothered me one bit!

The treatment is super easy, I simply use the wash and serum twice a day at morning and night. I start with the foaming face wash, which promises to clean pores, reduce excess oil and prevent spots. I loved this as it enabled me to both cleanse and tone in one easy step. As the face wash is marketed as 'Anti-Bacterial' I was a little worried that this would dry my skin out, although I haven't found this to be an issue and really enjoy using the product as it leaves my skin feeling really clean.

After this process I apply one pump of the anti-Bacterial serum. I love that this can be used to prep my skin before applying make up in the morning, and it works equally well at calming it at night. This serum promises to be gentle on all skin types and on-going anti-bacterial protection, although I mostly love how soft my skin feels when I have this on.

While I cant comment on the overall effectiveness of the products separately, together they work like a dream and have transformed my skin in just over a month. Yes, I still suffer from the occasional break out, however they are no longer constant and clear up faster than ever before. I have truly loved using FaceB4, and would recommend it to anyone who is struggling with their skin! Its also worth noting that you can grab this duo for just £17.49, which I think is a complete bargain here.

My Real Techniques Bargain

I'm a huge Real Techniques fan, so when I heard about the limited edition Nics Picks set I knew I had to add them to my collection! At £30, I wasn't in a rush to go pick these up, although when I spotted them for £20 on the Superdrug website I was determined to buy a set of my own. Sadly these were sold out online, however I found my set while looking at the Christmas section in my local Superdrug, and cant wait to put them to work!

Included in the set are five wonderful sliver brushes in the form of the duo-fiber face brush, cheek brush, angled shadow brush, base shadow brush and eyeliner brush. Although personally I'm most excited to try the face, cheek and angled shadowed brushes as they're unlike anything else I own.

As always I will be reporting back with my thoughts, Will you be picking up Nics Picks?

Memebox Special #29 Scrub Box

It's been a little while since my last Memebox review, although I'm back with another Special box today which is always exciting. If you don't know by now Memebox are a Korean Beauty Box Company who ship to around 44 different countries. Unlike many UK box services, they are not a subscription one meaning you simply pick the boxes you wish to try. Today I'm reviewing the special #29 which retails at $23, although the contents add to a whooping $86.

Insobeau Natural Base Cereal Peeling Mask ($27/150ml) - This has to be one of my favourite items in the box, Its a great size for a face mask and smells amazing too. I have no doubt I will be putting this to good use as soon as possible. 

Eglipa JolieBeBe Lip Polish ($7/15ml) - I don't own many lip scrubs, so another is always handy! This promises cleaner, softer and healthier looking lips which is always welcome, not to mention I love the packaging too!

The Herb Factory Peppermint & Tea Tree Foot Scrub ($14/200g) - I don't actually own a foot scrub, so I guess if I was having a proper pamper day this could come in handy! You also get 200g which seems like a decent amount.

Pibugonggam G Facial Scrub ($13/50g) - I'm very fussy with facial scrubs so I'm interested to see how I get on with this Korean offering! This sounds like a joy to use containing grapefruit, sea buckthorn, red poppy peteals and aronia extract so I'm excited to put it to work.

Tosowoong Perfume Body Scrub Wash ($19/160g) - Its always handy to get such an essential product in beauty boxes, this is going straight into my shower!

New Girl Fast Scalp Hair Root Up Ampule ($6/20ml) - This is a scalp treatment which claims to clean your scalp by scaling away all dead skin cells and built-up skin impurities.

So there you have it, everything in my Memebox box scrub box. If you like the look of this one or any other Memebox, you can get $5 off your box throughout October with the code XRZP

September Favourites!

September has been a complete whirlwind of a month, meaning I didnt try too many new things, although the ones which have made it into this post have been complete stars and are truly worthy of their place!

I'll start with make up as its the type of product I find the most exciting! The first product I have been loving this month is this Maybelline Better Skin Foundation (£8.99/30ml) which is just a great fuss free product, I simply add a pump of this on the back of my hand before applying to the skin with my buffing brush and find it works an absolute treat! This just covers everything that needs to be while still allowing my face to look natural. While we're on the subject of complexion, This Essence Stay all day concealer* (£2.50/7ml) is also getting a lot of love lately, At just £2.50 I think this is fab and I love that it is even pale enough for my skintone! Moving away from base, my third product was actually featured last month too, although I still haven't stopped reaching for it on nights out! My Younique 3D mascara* ($29) works like no other mascara I own, I love the effects it gives me and my lashes could not be without.. which is why for the second month running this has made it into my favourites! My biggest surprise favourite this month was this Rimmel colour rush balm in the shade Make Me Blush (£5.99), I dug this out one night before leaving the house and found there was still colour left on my lips at 4am.. Pretty impressive if you ask me, it wasn't drying either which was also a bonus, so expect a full rave about this very soon. Lastly Makeup wise I have this lovely eyeshadow from In the Buff which I recently reviewed here. Freshly Cut* (£11.00) is a lovely everyday shade which I've really enjoyed using lately.

 Last but by no means least I have a couple of skincare related bits. The first of which is this Butter Yourself Body butter (£10.50/300ml). This just sinks into my skin really quickly and has quite a lovely scent to it making it a joy to use, and a product I would consider buying again. Finally I have been trailing this FaceB4 Anti-Bacterial Serum* (£9.99) for around three weeks now and have been really enjoying it so far, I wont give too much away as I will be reviewing this fully in around a weeks time although I love the feel of this on my skin and feel like it has made a difference.

What have you been loving this month?