Lush - Grease Lightning

Hi Beauts.

If you read my haul post a wee while back then you'll know that I picked up a spot treatment from Lush called Grease lighting.

 I don't suffer all that often with spots (the last time I said that, I woke up with 3.......) but because I'm only buying cruelty free products now, I needed to replace my old spot treatment. When I saw this (I didn't read anything about it, just popped it in my basket) I thought it was going to be a liquid product as it comes in a spray style bottle. However it is in fact a clear, gel like consistency and the bottle is a pump as oppose to the spray bottle I thought it would be. 

The directions say to apply this directly to the spot as and when required, which I like as a lot of products say to apply a set amount of times throughout the day. 

I first applied this on a morning and within about 2 hours the redness had almost completely gone, and the spot seemed smaller in size. I applied it again that same night before bed and woke up to a tiny spot and no redness. Grease lighting adds a kind of film over the spot and surrounding area, and it does feel a little tight and stretched, but this didn't bother me at all. This isn't a product I would wear under make up as you can tell, even though it's transparent, that you have a something there. 

As far as spot treatments go, this is by far the best I've tried. It works so fast at fighting any blemishes, it doesn't dry out the surrounding skin which some treatments have with me in the past and it comes in a pretty nifty bottle. This beauty shall be in make make up bag for good now.

Have you tried this yet?

Stacey x

January favourites 2014

Hi Beauts.

Time for my very first favourites for 2014! How weird is that? Let's just hope this year doesn't go quite so fast, I have lots of fun planned and I don't want it to fly by!

Most of these products are new to me, but are things I've been using and loving literally the whole month.

Skincare:

* Nspa hot cloth cleanser - I use this as my second cleanse and just find that it leaves my skin feeling so soft, looking fresh and the biggy it doesn't break me out

* Lush Grease Lightning - This is, in my opinion, the best spot treatment on the market. Literally hours after applying this to a spot, the size had reduced and the redness had pretty much disappeared  

* Nspa Deep hydrating facial oil - I wasn't sure whether or not I wanted to use an oil as I have oily skin, but a lot of you lovelies told me to give one a try. This has no become my nighttime 'moisturiser' and I love using it. Each morning, my skin feels SO soft and looks pretty damn flawless, I've also noticed that my scaring on my chin is starting to fade too

Make up:

NYX matte finishing spray - I've tried a couple of setting sprays before and loved using them, so knew if had to try this one too. It's fab!! It definitely keeps my make up on all day and keeps my face looking 100% matte

The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer - This was a Christmas present from my sister and something that I've had my eye on forever. It's the perfect neutral champagne highlighter

Along came Betty Starlight shine highlighter in 'Glow' - Yup another highlighter! This is a cream one and it is stunning. Again it's a neutral champagne shade, and I think it gives the perfect glow

Along came Betty All concealed concealer kit in Light/Medium - I absolutely love this concealer, and now don't think I could be without it. It's full coverage, lasts all day and doesn't cake up at all. I tend to mix the light and medium shades to match my skin for any scars or blemishes I want to hide

Along came Betty Double whammy in 'Poochy' - Another product from the Along came Betty range. This is a lipstick and lipgloss duo, and the shade is right up my street. It's a pinky mauve kind of colour and looks absolutely gorgeous.

(Lots of reviews on the above products coming soon)

Which products have made it to your favourites this month? 

Stacey x

My favourite.......skin and hair products

Hi Beauts.

Today I wanted to share with you all my favourite skincare and hair products. For a while now, I've been using and buying products that haven't been tested on animals so I've completely changed everything that I use. I've actually come across some amazing things products that have been working wonders for my skin.

Face wipes: Superdrug facial cleansing wipes. I usually use these to remove my make up before doing a full cleanse, just to make sure I remove everything.

Face wash: NSPA hot cloth cleanser. I absolutely love this (full review coming soon) It's such an easy and quick product to use, and leaves my skin feeling so soft.

Toner: Lush Tea tree water. I bought this in the Boxing Day sale, and I'm so glad I did. It's very refreshing on the skin and I think has helped keep any spots at bay.

Moisturiser: Lush Enzymion. I don't have the full size of this at the ment, but have had a sample in the past. This is without a doubt the best moisturiser for oily skin. It mattifies straight away, and helps keep my make up in place all day. For my evening moisturiser, I'm loving NSPA's Deep hydrating facial oil (another review coming your way soon)

Spot treatment: Lush grease Lightning. Another goodie I picked up in the Boxing Day sale, and one I've been loving (yet another review coming at ya soon) This is hands down the best spot treatment I've used so far!

Eye cream: Superdrug vitamin E cream. As I'm getting older I'm becomming more aware that I need to protect my skin from signs of aging, eye wrinkles being one of those signs. I haven't noticed a big difference since using this, but I like to think it's helping.

Lip balm: Burt's Bees lip balm with Pink grapefruit. This has kept my lips so smooth and soft, and it smells amazing! 

Hand cream: Superdrug intensive hand cream. I always suffer from dry hands and this has worked a treat, especially in the colder months. I'm also a huge fan of Lush's Lemony flutter cuticle butter.

Body wash: Soap and Glory's clean on me. Again I don't have this to hand but it's one of my all time favourites. It smells amazing and leaves my skin super soft.

Body lotion: Molton Brown Paradisiac pink pepperpod. I absolutely adore this scent, it's so fruity and fresh. And the lotion itself soaks into the skin pretty quickly. I also LOVE soap and Glory's Righteous butter too.

Hair treatment: Superdrug's coconut oil. I've never been one for putting treatments and the such on my hair, but for the past few months I've been using this once a week and it's left my hair so silky and more manageable. I love it.

Well, that's my current skincare loves. I'm sure as the months go on I'll find others to add. What are you loving at the minute?

Stacey x

I've been shopping....

Hi Beauts.

Over the past week I've picked up a few bits in town, most are things I've never tried before, and I thought I'd do a little post to show you what I've bought.

I've had one or two things for a week now and can already say, they're going to be in my faves post this month.

Let's haul shall we?

Skin Care

Nspa Hot cloth polish and Deep hydrating facial oil 2 for £8.00 in Asda

B.Pure Miceller water £3.66 in Superdrug

Tesco sensitive antiperspirant (cruelty free) £1.00

Superdrug Crystal roll on (cruelty free & for Paris) 88p

Skin therapy cotton wool pads 70p in Wilkinsons

Lush Butterball bath bomb £2.50

Lush Ickle baby bot bath bomb £1.95 (for my niece) 

Make Up

Models own Pukka Purple £5.00

Gosh Click 'N conceal in Light £4.99 

MUA Extreme felt liner £2.00 (Holy grail eyeliner)

What have you been buying lately? 

Stacey x

Little Lush haul

Hi Beauts.

On Boxing Day I, along with the rest of you beautie junkies, hit the Lush sale. I kept adding things to my basket and when I came to check out, they'd sold out!!! Everything sold pretty fast, but I did manage to pick up a few bits online and instore so thought I'd share them with you all.

* Tea Tree toner water

* Grease Lightening

* Mr Punch soap

* Angels Delight soap x2 (My all time favourite soap)

* I want candy gift set - includes Rock star soap and Candy Mountain bubble bar

My room smells just like the Lush store!!! I can't wait to start using all of this, especially the Tea Tree toner and Grease Lightening!

Did you manage to get anything in the sale?

Have Tumblr? Come say Hi :) 

Stacey x

Lush wishlist

Hi Beauts.

I'm still on my mission to find all beauty and skincare products that aren't tested on animals. One company that I've tried a few things from, and loved, is Lush. Lush is cruelty free, and stocks skin care, hair care, bath and shower products, and more recently make up.

So, today I thought I'd share with you all my wish list......with is growing my the day!

Soap:

Miranda 

Honey I washed the kids

The Godmother

Rock star 

Shower/bath

Happy Hippy shower gel

Soft coeur massage bar

Creamy candy bubble bar

The comforter bubble bar 

You've been mangoed bath melt

Mmmelting marshmallow moment bath melt

Think pink bath bomb

Butterball bath bomb

Face, hands and body:

Popcorn lip scrub

Enzymion moisturiser

Lemony flutter cuticle butter

Have you tried anything from Lush? What are your favourite products?

Stacey x

Collective haul

Hi Beauts.

I've been buying little bits here and there over the past two weeks and rather than do a couple of little hauls, I decided to stick them all in one post.

There's isn't a whole bunch of things but I thought I'd share anyway

* Lush bubble gum lip scrub £5.50

* Next Diamonds perfume £6.00

* The Body shop hemp and protector £10.00

* Collection eyeshadow pencil in Vanilla Sky £3.19

* Rimmel stay matte foundation £5.99

* SEVENTEEN Miracle matte pressed powder £3.99

* Dr Martens £35.00 My cousin's friend works for the company and gets a CRAZY discount, so instead of paying £100 I paid £35.00. BEST bargain ever!!!!!!

* I am currently addicted to NCIS so I bought the season one box set in HMV £14.99. Major Mark Harmon crush going on right now

* The Jo Nesbo collection and Sophie Kinsella book box sets were on offer for 2 for £10, hello bargain!!! Being the bookworm I am, I just couldn't pass that offer up could I?

* Simple baby wipes 99p

* Simple oil balancing moisturiser £2.89

* Simple oil balancing face wash £2.89

* Benefit Boi-ing concealer in 01 £17.50

What goodies have y'all been buying lately Beauts?

Stacey x