Good Things Deep Pore Anti Blemish Cleanser.

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Today I am going to be reviewing one of two new skincare product that I have been trying from a brand called Good Things, this product is a deep pore anti blemish cleanser, so is the perfect targeting cleanser on the market as it address' two main skin problems that women have.

Firstly I will tell you a wee bit about the brand as some of you may not know much. The Good Things has been developed by beauty writer Alice Hart-Davis which is designed to make the most of young skin with the usage of super fruit boosters in a gentle formula which all skin types will respond well to. As well as being super efficient and cost friendly, ALL Good Things products are free from mineral oils and other pertrochemicals, parabens, sodium lauryl sulphates which are chemicals that can damage the skin and affect the body. Not only this but all products are cruelty free and have not been tested on animals!

The Good Things Cleanser contains two super fruit's Fig which is rich in moisturing properties aswell as vitamin B6 and calcium.The second main superfruit is Wild Strawberry which contain Vitamin C and antioxidant minerals. Although these two super fruits are the main ones in the cleanser, it also contains willow bark and licorice extract which helps fight bacteria keeping skins cleansed. 

The first thing that I liked about this product was the packaging, it is sweet and simple, but has a subtle spiralled fruit design which stands out amongst the other skincare products on the shelf making it instantly recognisable. Being a product containing super fruits of course it is going to smell fruity, but rest assured it is not a sickly sweet smell like many fruit scented candles (if you know what I mean!) it is not a very subtle smell but is nicely enriching to your nose buds.

The product claims that it is a two in one cleanser to unclog pores and remove excess sebum without striping away natural oils within the skin, not only this but it claims to take off make-up and soften the skin, but does it live up to the self made hype?

The simplest way to say it, yes. I use the Good Things Cleanser at night (you can use it both morning and night, I just choose to use it only at night) simply using a cotton pad with a small amount of product and apply it to the face, mainly focusing on the areas where I am prone to spots, I let the liquid formulation sink into the skin for a few minutes before continuing my skincare regime. I can safely say I have noticed a difference, my skin looks fresher and feels softer that before using the cleanser, also I have noticed that I have not broken out since using this product and it seems to really live up to what it says on the bottle.

I would defiantly recommend this cleanser as it lives up to expectations and really makes a difference to the look of the skin. It can be found in Boots, Sainsbury's and Superdrug for the affordable price of £4.99 (or if you go into Boots in the near future you can get it for £3.33!) and you can visit the Good Things website to see for yourself all of the information here!

Have a lovely day!

Tori :) x

MAC Fanfare Lipstick Review.

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Today's review is going to be on a MAC lipstick called 'Fanfare' this lipstick was my first lipstick from MAC that I got *I think..maybe my memory has gone to coo-coo land though!* but for some reason I've been neglecting it..until recently when I wore it on a whim and remember now why I like this lipstick so much.

Fanfare is a lovely deep pink lipstick with slight hints on yellow undertones. Being a cream sheen finish the lipstick is prone to give moisture, high pigmentation and shine, I can definitely say that all these three boxes are ticked, when I apply Fanfare and rub my lips together they feel moisturised..almost like a lip balm but not to as much extent of one. As for the pigmentation this bad boy is packed with it, I only have to apply one coat of this for my average everyday wear which is good as it means more lipstick for me! The shine of Fanfare is not too overpowering, not enough to look like a lip gloss but enough to catch light and bounce it's shine off which to my surprise is quite flattering on.

As for how wearable this lipstick is, I would have so say it does a excellent job of being versatile, I think Fanfare looks good paired with a gold/brown smokey eye, something else I would say about Fanfare is because it is a pink toned lipstick it is more wearable in the Spring/Summer months, however saying this due to it's more deep colouring I wouldn't write it off for the colder months. Fanfare wears well, a good few hours before I usually re-apply, lately I have been wearing the lipstick with a nude lip liner and find that the pink stays on better with it under. Something I like about this lipstick in particular is how build-able it is, it can be used to create a lovely mid-deep pink lip or be built upon to make a bolder deep pink lip.

Packaging wise, it is the standard MAC black packaging which is very familiar to every blogger I'm sure, therefore I find no faults in the slender and simple packaging, it is very appealing to all people I find. Priced at £14 for Fanfare, or in fact any MAC lipstick this is a decent price for a high end brand, when compared to Nars lipsticks priced at £17.50 a go, even though there is not much difference the saying 'Every penny counts' comes to mind!

Overall I love this lipstick, I can't quite believe that I neglected it as there is nothing wrong with it at all...oh well all is good now. If you are on the slightly paler end of the skin tone scale or have green eyes I would recommend you check this out as it compliments very nicely, saying that I can't see this lipstick looking particularly unflattering on anyone to be honest, I find no faults in Fanfare and I am happy that I got this lipstick!

Have a lovely week, and if you haven't enter my give away then do so here there is not long left now to enter!

Tori :) x

Nars Sheer Matte Foundation Review.

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Today I thought I would review a new favourite of mine, to think only a month or two ago I bought the Wake Me Up foundation, which I loved *and I would have reviewed but I think there is enough to get the gist that it is a good one* to now having a new favourite which my mum kindly gave me after not using it very much.

 Nars Sheer Matte is the sister to Nars Sheer Glow which has been given great reviews, the main obvious difference is that this foundation has a matte finish. 'This foundation is an oil-free and has a soft matte finish with build-able coverage that controls shine throughout the day whilst evening the skin tone ' is the quotation of Sheer Matte from the Nars website, it also claims to be usable for normal-oily skin and contain powerful anti-oxidants against damaging free radicals and has turmeric extract to improve the skin's radiance and tone.

 The first thing I like about this product is the packaging, Nars is well known for it's sleek and clean packaging which comes very appealing to a customer as it is in no way offensive or off putting, I also like how lightweight the foundation packaging is, it feels like you are holding nothing compared to other foundations I have come across, however a down side to the packaging is that it does not include a pump, therefore meaning you have to buy it separately. 

 As for it's wear, I am extremely pleased with Nars Sheer Matte, with a range of 20 shades to be matched with, I am positive that Gobi was a perfect match as it is as near to my actually complexion as I have found, I use my RT Buffing Brush as always to apply my liquid foundation and find it does a wonderful job of blending it well into the skin. I like that I do not need to apply too much foundation to my face as it gives a lovely medium coverage with just a small amount without looking cakey or false, I have also noticed that it pairs much better with my Bobbi Brown Corrector. The finish of this foundation is wonderful, quite perfect for me at the moment, as I like a good coverage with a natural glow to come with it, and this foundation has ticked that box, throughout the day I am left with a good even coverage as well as a hint of glow which looks natural without being too shiny or add too my more oily skin type.

The only things I can come to dislike about this foundation is not a surprise I'm sure, Nars price tag for this little beauty is £29.50 a go, not to mention the extra £3.00 for the foundation pump which I have yet to buy. This price tag puts me off it, once it is out of use/finished I'm not sure I will be purchasing it again as it is such a crunch, however being probably the best foundation I have tried yet in my make-up loving life will I give it up? To be honest I think when the time comes if I have the money to spare it will be mine once again!

Overall this is a positive review on the Nars Sheer Matte Foundation, the coverage, longevity and perfect match for me make this an absolute winner make-up wish..just not price wise!

Hope you enjoyed this post, and there are only 6 days left to enter my giveaway which you can find here!

Tori :) x

MAC Blushbaby Review.

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Today I have a little review for you on one of my favourite blushers. A considerable under rated MAC blusher that I have found to be extremely versatile for myself is called 'Blushbaby'.

 Blushbaby is a warm mocha toned blush with a sheer tone finish, this means that it gives a healthy glow to the skin with a gentle flush of colour, I give it preps the blush that can also be used as contour has this description down to a t, it is amazingly build able but looks best gentle as it gives colour and definition to the face without being too overpoweringly obvious.  

 One of the things I love about this blusher is it's versatility, I can use it with my Real Techniques Contour Brush and apply lightly as a contour or I can use my Elf Blush Brush and give a coloured definition on my cheekbones. As for how long it last's I can't say it does as amazingly as some of my other favourite blushers, however it does not last any less than the average blusher and fairly should not be frowned apon.

 I would certainly recommend this blusher to someone of a pale completion as nicely contrasts the pale coloured skin giving a more radiant tone, saying this I do not think that this blush wouldn't suit anyone as a blusher or as a contour colour.  

Overall I am very impressed with this blusher and am pleased I have it in my collection, I would definitely repurchase if it ever came to the day that I finished it (I doubt I will ever finish any blusher, there's too much!) It is easily wearable and versatile in usage making it almost a two in one haha!

Hope you have a lovely day!

Tori :) x 

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Look What You've Done.

Hey Guys!

Yesterday was quite a awesome day, I went out with the mother to an IMAX cinema to watch Dark Knight Rises, all I will say is that it is amazing and if you haven't watched it seriously consider going because it is a great movie. On the more blogger side of yesterday I got my mum to take some pictures of my outfit so I could make this post!

Army Jacket - Urban Outfitters

Vest - Forever 21

Jeans - H&M

Boots - New Look

Hope you have a great day, and remember to enter my Giveaway here!

Tori :) x