LADY GIRLS: rave review

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiVE11NLOvggp65H_32wteGbzO5BAO2xbiBd83f6nROLGiO_01_qmq2QJXb6uAIpBRfGUT7E62ZEhlhIuGARKNAvsWNCWqXce_Efv4UZ2gYzSaYJ6LGrndieHM27aBEYfpz31kqQh40MI/s1600/P2250059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiVE11NLOvggp65H_32wteGbzO5BAO2xbiBd83f6nROLGiO_01_qmq2QJXb6uAIpBRfGUT7E62ZEhlhIuGARKNAvsWNCWqXce_Efv4UZ2gYzSaYJ6LGrndieHM27aBEYfpz31kqQh40MI/s1600/P2250059.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuec33I1hELNUuIpC6PAA5jXPbB7HrmNcjU0lLBsw7ToH3YEBCHdD6U7j0ICs5q9YysDC69jV0zHqOetjQphY3w3BvrctPVJoYYOnxOZoX_vBwFLkkV9XfaKJnWYnsXy3EQ3RKqymTSY/s1600/P2250065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuec33I1hELNUuIpC6PAA5jXPbB7HrmNcjU0lLBsw7ToH3YEBCHdD6U7j0ICs5q9YysDC69jV0zHqOetjQphY3w3BvrctPVJoYYOnxOZoX_vBwFLkkV9XfaKJnWYnsXy3EQ3RKqymTSY/s1600/P2250065.JPG" /></a></div><br />Let's be honest, a Caroline Hirons cleanser collaboration was also going to interest me-she's the reason my skincare routine looks the way it does and she brought double cleansing, a deeper knowledge about acids and a love for facial spritzes into my life.<br /><br />I asked my friend Sydney to pick this up for me when she was in London and I started using it almost immediately, shunning other cleansers in my stash to jump onto the bandwagon.  It was also the reintroduction of double cleansing back into my routine because I had admittedly gotten a bit lazy with my cleansing and my skin really does benefit from taking that extra time and effort and doing a proper double cleanse.<br /><br />I won't ramble on and on because I am sure the internet is flooded with bloggers reviewing this but the concept is simple-a solid cleansing oil on one side and a nourishing thick cleansing cream on the other.  50ml of each in one solid round tub-good for travelling as it's everything you need to break down make up and grime and then treat the skin.<br /><br />I really like it.  The solid oil literally melts on the skin and you can get a really good facial massage because of the 'slip' in the oil. It contains Vitamin E, Camellia Oil and Evening Primrose Oil and it feels really lovely on the skin as well as being very effective.  It rinses easily but I do use a damp flannel to ensure it's all removed.<br /><br />I then pat my skin dry and massage in the cleansing cream.  This to me, feels luxurious and nourishing.  It contains Vitamin C which my skin really likes and is good for brightening and Arginine which improves elasticity.<br /><br />After cleansing my skin just feels clean, balanced and nourished and when using this cleanser I did not get one spot.  My skin literally welcomed it with open arms.<br /><br />The only downside?  I feel you get such a small amount of product and I went through the cleansing oil in almost exactly one month.  I still have some of the cream left but I felt I went through the balm at lightening speed.  I probably could have used less but I don't feel I was overly generous in my usage and I have a big face ok?<br /><br />But that is literally the only downside.  I want to repurchase it.  I really rate it and it's probably my favourite cleanser I have tried in a while.<br /><br />I'd love to know if you have also tried this cleanser and if you agree with me!<br /><br /><br /></div>

Let's be honest, a Caroline Hirons cleanser collaboration was also going to interest me-she's the reason my skincare routine looks t...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFR9cR1aX7bo8NiMRGW9EGqw8_XDFrMkl6CGUoRJqg61fkW4sLaoar2zSMPCwBFHe_uEaEv8XR-fji_6zv5UBUL57OjKZgrPJ2JR9JR-jnpzMvDNcE_YY8VYvBvdr82IhNjcEVr4AD94/s1600/skincare+2.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let's start this post with a cliché-how is it the middle of February already?  Maybe I am just getting old but time is flying by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My January empties are an equal mix between skincare and make up and there's some great products in here I am sad to say goodbye to!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Triple Remedy AM Gel Cream</i>-longest name ever but I did enjoy using this light, non sticky eye gel.  it's quite hydrating for a gel and absorbs quickly meaning you can follow up with make up immediately.  I think I might need to start opting for heavier formulas than this going forward given I am in late thirties territory but 20-30's might love this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>MAC Prep and Prime Blemish Control Gel</i>-This is probably my 4th tube of this, it's a brilliant spot zapper with a hefty dose of salicylic acid.  I love it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel</i>-Another Elemis product I love, this cream mask contains AHA's to chemically exfoliate with natural fruit acids.  It can tingle a bit but this is one of the milder AHA products and should be fine even for sensitive skin.  It doesn't dry down, you just apply to dry skin for ten minutes and rinse off with a damp flannel for glowing smooth skin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmZV4Y0MiPo9sC3Xc0PgE2xpz4R30ij44Y8YTR3zcS6GEoYiTG3mJkmq-q8pQYlyYRvbkYYVlimmEUThRE_DpTIudXtfSb07YEA2r8ii04ThyphenhyphenNYRRSxHfaABH5YdRqSIcccnkvvpRMno/s1600/skincare+1.jpg" /></div><i>Glamglow Powercleanse</i>-I loved this dual cleanser and reviewed it in full <a href="http://www.expatmakeupaddict.com/2016/11/noteable-skincare.html">here</a>.  It's a mud and oil in one and the ultimate lazy girls double cleanse.<br /><br /><i>SKII Eye Mask</i>-I liked these under eye saturated fiber masks but I didn't see a significant improvement considering the price.  These come in a box of either 8 or 12 and are individually packaged.  I feel like I get the same result from the Sephora eye masks from a fraction of the price.<br /><br /><i>Lancome Hydra Zen moisturisor</i>-Although this was only a deluxe sample size I wanted to include this because this was a moisturisor I hadn't used for years but I really love.  The gel texture of the cream feels so soothing on the skin and it instantly calms redness and stressed out skin.  I can't smell it now because of my anosmia but I remember it haven't a really beautiful, soft, sweet, relaxing fragrance when I used it years ago.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi51ZnwiMO2is81zXqfHlMBau8E6LgcMI1c80ZqOPhF-QlaBNtv3D-cuLyjXw1ZcjHo-mln9E5TaThMGiIxVjxtEUuSl9DaQSL-THWdHXhUlc2OyeyA1goJJ3YqPTHn2kKFYP_cGbpMDXY/s1600/make+up+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi51ZnwiMO2is81zXqfHlMBau8E6LgcMI1c80ZqOPhF-QlaBNtv3D-cuLyjXw1ZcjHo-mln9E5TaThMGiIxVjxtEUuSl9DaQSL-THWdHXhUlc2OyeyA1goJJ3YqPTHn2kKFYP_cGbpMDXY/s1600/make+up+1.jpg" /></a></div><i>Too Faced Hangover Primer</i>-I raved about this primer because I thought it was amazing but then I started using the Marc Jacobs Coconut Face Primer and I utterly loved it.  The Too Faced primer is good though-it has a nice 'tack' to it to keep make up on and make up sits really nicely over it.  But the Coconut Primer from Marc Jacobs is just lush.<br /><br /><i>Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation</i>-I loved this.  It has a great density and offers great coverage without settling in pores.  It really smoothes out the skin and lasts a good amount of time on me.  It applies equally well with fingers, a brush or beauty blender although I prefer to use the beauty blender or hands.  I think I would repurchase this again<br /><br /><i>Trish McEvoy 24 hour eye shadow and liner</i>-If you haven't heard me rave about these where have you been??  I've done a detailed review <a href="http://www.expatmakeupaddict.com/2014/11/product-rave-trish-mcevoy-24hr-eye.html">here</a>.  They're in my top 5 all time favourite beauty products.  I recently restocked on 5 more in London.  This shade was Smoky Quartz and is a beautiful taupey purple shade and it is perfection.  I highly highly recommend.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFf6lzt-ORkGH0I_rjK-9GJVMiiE3vcaT56K87ryE5rGnK3AEOg0EACB2oD5OHP7WD4ijwGE7Nks5Y3X_tjERYoqteWcfutaz-FDSCwuGdChXLi2XCdWrOLbk-QbYjU7q0hhh94jwl60/s1600/make+up+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFf6lzt-ORkGH0I_rjK-9GJVMiiE3vcaT56K87ryE5rGnK3AEOg0EACB2oD5OHP7WD4ijwGE7Nks5Y3X_tjERYoqteWcfutaz-FDSCwuGdChXLi2XCdWrOLbk-QbYjU7q0hhh94jwl60/s1600/make+up+2.jpg" /></a></div><i>MAC Woodwinked</i>-My all time favourite eyeshadow, I love this warm bronzey shade all over the lid.  This shadow was super creamy and easy to blend and so pigmented.  I of course repurchased, but I have to say I feel like MAC changed the formula??  My new one doesn't seem so velvety or pigmented and I am so disappointed.  I'm using it damp to get the same metallic shine from my finished pan.  Devastated.  MAC, you disappoint me.<br /><br /><i>Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation in the shade Exposed</i>-I love these blushes for their staying power.  And Exposed is a very easy nude shade to use that just ties in with every make up look.  If I wear a red lip I would always choose a shade like Exposed because it's a 'nothing but everything' shade.  I wore this obsessively the latter half of last year-it's just an easy (read lazy) choice.<br /><br /><i>Marc Jacobs (P)outliner in Honey(bun)</i>-I loved this liner from Marc Jacobs beauty and the shade Honey(bun) is brilliant for a nude or coral lip.  It's gel based so it doesn't drag at the lips and the twist up aspect means no sharpening.  I've reviewed this in full <a href="http://www.expatmakeupaddict.com/2015/09/marc-jacobs-beauty-poutliner-in-honeybun.html">here</a> and my thoughts remain the same.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YbyV-1Kq5dkFqWx6TC6jVE11OmtP5-IzD1yc7wO0i6Zt8K_DnBkh8EHgaFEn0sCTcrXO82u3dyn1gV7PuxB-v9rNVE4HUZEpnDrqSgev6nWqMHVDiGnGGzlSMaWRO1DeucSHAukltGQ/s1600/make+up+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YbyV-1Kq5dkFqWx6TC6jVE11OmtP5-IzD1yc7wO0i6Zt8K_DnBkh8EHgaFEn0sCTcrXO82u3dyn1gV7PuxB-v9rNVE4HUZEpnDrqSgev6nWqMHVDiGnGGzlSMaWRO1DeucSHAukltGQ/s1600/make+up+3.jpg" /></a></div><i>MAC Fix+</i> No matter how I try to photograph Fix Plus it never looks clear #EpicFail  But I live for this stuff.  Here are two empty bottles-one normal Fix Plus and one Fix Plus I 'enhanced' with MAC pigments in Tan and Vanilla for extra glow.  I spritz it everywhere, before make up, during make up and after make up.  I just think everything sticks better and lasts better with it.  Love love love.<br /><br /><i>Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit</i>-Another absolute obsession.  I've spoken about this so many times but I adore it.  It's a comforting hug in a bottle.  It's a winter-only scent for me but as December 1st rolls round, my Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit gets cracked open.  Luckily I have a back up-and it's sold exclusively to the Regent Street store in London.<br /><br />Have you tried any of these products?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a class="blsdk-follow" data-blsdk-type="button" href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/expat-make-up-addict-12873315" target="_blank">Follow</a></div></div>

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Let's start this post with a cliché-how is it the middle of February already? Maybe I am just getting old but time is flying by! My Jan...