Beauty Pro Collagen Face Masks

I was sent these face masks a couple of weeks ago and was really impressed. I had never tried the sheet type masks before so they were a first for me. I left them on for about 15-20 mins and really saw a difference.

I found these masks in particular to be really refreshing especially the one with green tea extract. My skin had been quite dry and these really helped hydrate the dry areas. They were really soothing and relaxing and I'd definitely try them again. I definitely noticed the difference in my skin but I also found them really relaxing which means they're the perfect mask for a pamper night. You can get them on the Beauty Belle website and are €5.88 each. They have lots of other types of masks too that I'm dying to try out.

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel with Active Charcoal Deep Cleansing Facial Scrub

I picked up this facial scrub from Boots a few months ago when my skin was feeling in need of some TLC! I had heard great things about charcoal facial scrubs and when I saw this from the Boots range I said I'd give it a go.

I have been absolutely loving it! It has tiny little micro beads that are great for exfoliating your face and really cleanse your pores and skin. The charcoal draws out any impurities and excess oil from the skin without leaving your skin feeling really dry. My face always feels really smooth afterwards and I must say I absolutely love this product and would definitely recommend it.

The facial scrub retails at €6.19 in Boots.

Boots Botanics Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm

I picked up this cleansing balm back in the summer when the hype about it became too much to handle! When I first tried it out, I really didn't like it. You apply it onto dry skin and I really didn't like the oily feeling on my face.

However, recently I rediscovered it and said I'd give it another go. The results? I love it!!!! Especially for eye make up! So you basically rub it onto dry skin and then using a muslin cloth (I actually switched to a face cloth as I found it better) you just wash it all off. It's amazing for taking off stubborn eye make up. You just gently rub it over your eyes and then rinse with a cloth and warm water. I always use my Neutrogena Facial Wash afterwards just to make sure my skin is fully cleansed. It's just as quick as using Micellar Water and the results are so much better.

It is regularly on offer in Boots for around €5/€6 so it's definitely worth trying out then when you can get it for much cheaper. Let me know what you think of cleansing balms in the comments below.

Blogmas Day 14: Christmas from Lush

I'm a big fan of Lush (as I'm sure most people reading this are!) and ever since my friend Tara showed me what she got from there, I've been dying to try some of their Christmas products out (which I still haven't gotten around to!). Tara's posted a couple of blog posts on the Lush Christmas editions which you can read here, here and here. I've been on the Lush website and thought I'd share what's caught my eye! Let me know in the comments below what your fav Lush products are.

                                              Stardust Bath Bomb                                     Peeping Santa Bubble Bar                                       

                                          Dashing Santa Bath Bomb                               Snow Fairy Shower Gel                                        

   Santa Fun                               Holly Golightly Bubble Bar

                     Snowman Fun                                 The Magic of Christmas Bubble Bar

Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb                             Santa's Lip Scrub

See our Vlogmas Day 14 here:

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!

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.

Bioderma Pore Refiner

A few months ago, I received some Bioderma* products to try out. The one that caught my attention most was the Pore Refiner. I have quite large pores around my cheeks and nose and using this product has really helped reduce them in size and they definitely aren't as obvious as before. I've been using this very regularly, usually applying it around my T-zone before I put on my make up.

I can honestly say I have been SO impressed with this product. You only need a small amount and it has a matte finish so doesn't leave your skin feeling oily or shiny. It also acts as a great primer before applying your make up.

It has a really fresh scent which is great in the mornings as I feel it helps to wake up my very tired looking skin! It's really hydrating on the skin and my face felt so refreshed after applying it each time.

Overall, I found that this product really reduced the size of my pores and I was super impressed by it. My skin felt really refreshed and hydrated after I applied it. My skin wasn't greasy after applying it and it dried it very quickly. Overall I am really happy with this product and would definitely recommend it for those who have larger pores.

Bioderma Pore Refiner retails for approx. €18 and can be purchased from a range of pharmacies and online shops including Sam McCauley's and Cloud 10 Beauty.

* Bioderma kindly sent me these products. All opinions are entirely my own.

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! 

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.

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.

Dream Dots for Spots Review

A few months ago, I was lucky enough to have been sent Dream Dots for Spots * which are an overnight treatment patch for spots. This was literally perfect timing as when I had received them, my skin was at it's all time worst so I figured I would give these a go.

It says you put the patch on the spot overnight for about 6-10 hours. I usually put them on in the late evening after I've deep cleansed my face and would take it off the following morning. I could already see great results from the first night the patch had been on. The spot had reduced in size, the swelling was also reduced and the spot was less red-concealer now began to actually work at this point for me! I put another one on the following night and again the spot had continued to improve. I couldn't believe the results I got in such a short space of time. I now rely on them so much especially for days that I want my skin looking it's best as I know I'll get the results I want. I've been using these a good few months now and I must say I've never used a product that has worked so fast before. You literally get results overnight it's amazing!

Dream Dots are available on their website and also in Amazon, Sam McCauley's, McCabes Pharmacy etc. and retail around €15! I seriously recommend them!

Neutrogena Visibly Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash

I bought this facial cleanser a while back and I must say I absolutely love it. It says it helps eliminate spots and blackheads with a clean fresh feel and it definitely does that. My face always feels so smooth after I use it. I usually use it twice a day-once in the morning and once at night. It really helps get rid of any leftover make up on my face and my face feels so fresh and clean afterwards. Plus it smells amazing!!!!! You can buy this in Boots, Tesco etc. I think I paid about €6/€7 for it in Tesco but it lasts for ages so it's worth it.

                                      

Have you tried it? What did you think? What's your fav facial cleanser? Let me know!

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

So I finally gave into the hype about this after debating whether or not to buy it for months. I heard mixed reviews about it and then every time I went to buy it, both Boots and Tesco were out of stock which I took as a good thing. I finally found it in Boots for about €6.49 although the following day found it in Penneys for €3.80 (grr!). It's a 400ml bottle and says it'll last for 200 uses which is great if that's true.

I've been using it every day for over a week now and it has become part of my daily night time skin routine. I pour some of the cleansing water onto a cotton pad and wipe it all over my face to take off my make up. When I think my make up is all off I go back in with a tiny bit more just to get right into my pores and make sure everything is completely gone.

I must say I have been really enjoying using it and it definitely feels good for my skin. I normally use a baby wipe to take off my make up and I never really got the feeling that my face was 100% clean afterwards. With the cleansing water, it goes right into your pores for more of a deep cleanse which is good. I then just moisturise normally afterwards. Definitely worth a purchase.

Have you tried this? I'd love to know what your thoughts on it are!