Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Peel Off Face Mask

Hey Everyone :)

Hope you're all having a nice evening! Today's post is all about this super affordable peel off face mask from good ole Boots. I picked this up during the summer when it was only €3.99 and have been using it ever since.

I use this face mask after I've deep cleansed my face and want to give it a little more TLC! The mask comes in a squeezy type bottle and you just put some on your hand and apply it all over your face. The mask will start to dry and your face will start to feel a little tighter (which I love for some weird reason :P) and then you peel it off and give your face a rinse - simple! Avoid the eyebrows though - my clumsiness first led me to give my eyebrows a little trim when I mistakingly got some in them and had to peel off the hairs with the mask :P (Thank God for brow pencils!).

This mask is amazing especially given the price. It really left my skin feeling so soft and smooth and properly cleansed. I definitely recommend it!

Let me know what your fav face mask is!

Elf Cosmetics Make Up Mist & Set

I bought this setting spray when we were in Florida for two reasons; the first was because it was ridiculously cheap at around $3 and the second was I've been wanting to try out a setting spray for ages now and wasn't sure if they were worth the hype or money.

This little bottle is great! I don't really have oily skin and my foundation is quite matte but this setting spray is still great and still works for me. I use it when I need my make up to last longer than normal and I find it really makes it stay in place for a lot longer. I also find that it's really easy to touch up your make up later on throughout the day even though you've spritzed the setting spray on your face earlier on. It contains aloe, green tea and cucumber so it's super hydrating and refreshing. It dries really quickly and doesn't cause any make up (or more importantly mascara!) to run. I really recommend it!

Bioderma Micellar Water

I've been trying this Bioderma* micellar water for a couple of weeks now ever since my Garnier one ran out. My honest opinion? It's amazing! I much prefer it to the Garnier one as I find it's not breaking me out at all. It removes my make up a lot easier and more thoroughly which I love. It's a perfect make up remover for at night especially when I'm feeling lazy and don't want to deep cleanse my skin. It also works really well for taking off stubborn eye make up! It has purifying agents in it and is also alcohol and fragrance free making it perfect for sensitive skin.

The size I have is the perfect travel size and has lasted quite long. It retails at €5.50 for the travel size in Sam McCauley's but it also comes in a bigger 250ml size.

* Bioderma kindly sent me this product. All opinions are 100% honest and entirely my own.

P.S. Love Highlighter by Primark

I've been looking for this highlighter for a good few months now and it was constantly sold out in every Primark/Penneys I went to! I finally got my hands on it a few weeks ago and I have to say it was definitely worth the wait. At €2.50 I hadn't much hope for it but I must say I have been super impressed. The highlighter itself is a subtle shimmer shade that is perfect for a day time look. However, if you're looking for more of a glow for an evening look, it is buildable! I personally love it and it has become a staple piece in my make up bag for my every day look. I would definitely recommend it and for the price, how can you refuse?

Wet n Wild Lipstick - Ravin' Raisin

I picked up this gorgeous plum lipstick while on holidays in Florida and I must say I absolutely love it. I think it's the perfect shade for A/W and I can't wait to wear it more often. The lipstick itself is super affordable (can be bought in Penneys) and the results are amazing! It lasts all day, managed to stick out a very chocolatey and creamy Starbucks Frappe in Florida and isn't too matte which for me is a huge bonus as I hate matte lipsticks! I absolutely love the colour and would totally recommend it if you're looking for a perfect plum shade for this season!

Let me know if you've tried any other shades in this range as I'd love to try out more!

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Exfoliating Face Scrub

I've been using this exfoliator on my face for a couple of months now and I thought I'd share my thoughts on it with you. I got it in Boots for less than €3 and I've really been loving it. It has a really refreshing scent (tea tree) and I find that the little micro beads in it really deep cleanse my pores. My face is left feeling really smooth afterwards and I really feel like it has thoroughly been cleansed.

First, I use a face cloth or muslin cloth to dampen my face, apply the exfoliator ensuring it's massaged into my pores and rinse off with warm water and a face cloth or muslin cloth. Simple! I also will only use this once a week as exfoliators can be quite harsh on the skin if they're used too often.

Overall, I really like this product and it's great if you're on a skincare budget! 

Irish Blog Awards Nomination - Best Beauty Blog

Hey everyone! It's been a quiet few weeks on the blog here but if you've been following my Facebook page, you'll know that I've been away on holidays to Florida! We had the most amazing time there and I am honestly gutted to be home to this horrible weather :( While I was there, I got the most amazing news ever to say that I've been nominated for Best Beauty Blog in the Blog Awards Ireland! I am so happy to have been nominated and would love if you would vote for me if you enjoy reading my blog :) All you need to do is click the link below, select Rainbows & Fairydust and click done :) Thanks a million for getting me this far and for all your continued support :)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P5J67Y2 

Skincare Haul

Hey guys!

I recently picked up a few skincare bits as my skin has not been on its best behaviour :P This week it's improving at least but it took its time :P I thought I'd share with you what I got anyway :) Don't forget to like my Facebook page and follow me on snapchat: rfairydustblog

I have been testing out the Bioderma Pore Refiner and I must say so far I'm absolutely loving it. I'll do a full review soon when I've been testing it out for longer. I haven't tried out any of the other Bioderma products yet. I've tried the Boots exfoliating face scrub and have been loving it so far! It also featured in my June Favourites video which will be up on my YouTube channel tomorrow.

                             Bioderma Seblum Pore Refiner *                             Bioderma Photoderm Max Suncream *

                  Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Exfoliating Face Scrub        Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Face Mask

Bioderma Micellar Water *

* Bioderma have kindly sent me these products, however there have been 

no ties for me to feature them on my blog. As always, all opinions are my own.

Mini Make Up Haul

I recently did a little bit of shopping and picked up a few new make up products that I thought I'd share with you! Let me know if you've picked up anything recently or if you've tried any of these products before :)

NYC Cityproof 24hr waterproof eyeshadow "Murray Hill" €3.49

P.S. Gel Effect Nail Polish: Primark €2

NYC Shine in A Minute Nail Polish "Staten Island Blue" €1.99

Essence The Gel...€1.79

NYC Cheek Glow "West Side Wine": €2.99

Wet n Wild Fergie Highlighter

Hey guys!

I bought this highlighter last year when we were in Florida and I've been loving it ever since. I have the shade Rose Champagne Glow.

I use this every day for a subtle highlighted glow. It's not too shimmery so I usually apply it over my blush and then add another more pigmented highlighter on the high points of my face. It's slightly tinted pink as well which gives a really subtle colour to your cheeks if you didn't want to wear blush. I haven't yet seen this in Ireland but if you do see it anywhere I definitely recommend picking it up.

Boots Botanics Radiance Balm

I finally gave into the hype and purchased the infamous radiance balm from Boots' Botanics range. Was it worth it? Oh ya!

I absolutely love this product. I apply it under my foundation and allow a few minutes for it to dry in. I've found that it really gives my face such a lovely, healthy glow. I've really noticed the difference it can make and I think it's great for making tired skin look much more awake! It really brightens up my face and I've found that the radiant glow lasts all day. It's super affordable and does last quite a long time. If you haven't already tried this product, you need to get your hands on it now! It's RRP is €7.99 but is usually on offer for €3.99.

Primark P.S. Gel Nail Polish Review

I got this pink gel nail polish from Primark/Penneys recently and I thought I'd do a review on it for you guys. I've been testing it for the past week and I've really been loving it! It also comes in a purple shade too.

Colour Pigment: The colour comes out fairly opaque after just one coat. In the pictures below, I did add another coat just to make sure it was fully opaque.

Price: It was a complete bargain at only €2!

Drying Time: This nail polish dried way quicker than most polishes I have which is great because I HATE waiting for them to dry :P

Gel-Likeness: This definitely does look like a gel polish. I had Gelish done last summer before Florida in an almost identical colour to this and they look the exact same. This polish has a gorgeous shine to it too.

Lasting Time: The lasting time hasn't been the absolute best. I had it on for about 3 or 4 days before it started chipping. I didn't add a top coat when applying it though so I could test it properly so next time I'll use a top coat and hopefully have better results!

Overall Thoughts: Overall, I absolutely love this!!!! It's a great price, gorgeous colour and really looks like a gel polish. Totally recommend it!

Maybelline Brow Drama

I got this brow mascara/gel a few months back and I've been using it ever since. For those of you unfamiliar with a brow mascara/gel, it's a product for setting your brows in place so the hairs don't stray. They come in clear and tinted with various shades suited to the colour of your eyebrows. I have the shade 'brown' in mine.

 

I personally love this product. It seriously sets my brows in place but without them looking like they're just stuck to my face. It's tinted as well so if I don't want to fill in my brows, it helps to cover any sparse areas. It works so well and I'd highly recommend it. My brows literally stay in place all day.