FRAGRANCE DIRECT HAUL

Hello!

Not long ago I heard of this website called Fragrance Direct, so I decided to check it out and it's honestly so cool! This website sells products that have been taken off of shelves, and sells them for extremely cheap prices. Sometimes they do have the odd up-to-date product, but these are usually full price.

When my products arrived, they were wrapped up in a box surrounded by air bags to stop things from breaking, and also my package came quite promptly so I was pleased with the delivery service. Anyway, here's what I got:

1. Calvin Klein lipsticks

The first thing I was on the hunt for was lipsticks. I only really have pink colours, and wanted to go for more Autumnal ones, but there weren't any on the website so I resorted to these 2."Henna" is a subtle pink/coral colour which looks more coral on the lips then my hand, and "Delightful" is a very bright pink, I wasn't too sure on this one but I really like the look of it. The lipsticks feel creamy, and soft which is good, and they were originally around £15, but I got them for £1.99 which is a total bargain.

2. Calvin Klein Blusher

Not only did I want lipsticks, I also wanted a new blusher because most of mine are quite light, which resorted in me getting this very deep pink blush. It looks as if it will be extremely bright on the cheeks which I'm worried about, but hopefully it won't come off too strong and will just be a flush of the pink. When the blusher arrived, I was shocked at how big it was compared to what I thought it would be which was a nice surprise, and also this was only around £2.99.

3. L'Oreal Paris Quad Pro pallet

 Next I looked down L'Oreal because their products are usually good, and I wanted to see what offers I could get, then this appeared. On the front, it says this pallet is for blue eyes (I have blue eyes), so I'm guessing that these 3 colours are meant to compliment blue eyes? Anyway, on the back of the packet there is a little diagram showing how you should apply these colours to your eyes, which is why there are small indents on the eyeshadows, and number 4 is a cream highlighter for the inner corners. I'm excited to give this a whirl and see how it turns out!

4. Maybelline Colour Sensational Popstick

 This lip product was more of a novelty item, and I think that's why it was discontinued because people were expecting more from it. I got this in the colour "Pink Lollipop" but on the website their were a few more which looked quite cool too, and this was only around £1.50 so I can't really complain (It also smells delicious). In all honesty, I was also expecting a little more colour to come off of my Popstick, but it does transfer a bit of colour, however I think it's more for moisturising and looking good in the packet.

5. Revlon Top Speed nail varnish

The last item is the most Autumnal product I ordered, and it's the Revlon Top Speed nail varnish in the colour 400 Ignite. This sparkly red colour is perfect for this season, and would suit most Autumn clothing items too which is a bonus. I'm surprised that this nail varnish was discontinued, because the formulation of it is great and I think it would dry quickly enough to be labelled as "Top Speed" so that's also a bonus. In addition, this was 99p which is a total bargain for a pot of nail varnish that big!

I think everyone should check out Fragrance Direct and see what deals you can grab, because I can guarantee you will find something that catches your eye for a great price.

SPOT TIPS, TRICKS, AND EXPERIENCES

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Once again, sorry for the late upload, I went to Ikea with my friend Poppy today and only recently got back.

Anyway, today's topic is something most people from the ages of 11 (maybe younger) -18 (maybe older) year olds suffer with: Spots. I thought it'd be a good idea to tell you what products I like to use, and some tricks I do myself, or have heard of to help with breakouts.

Spot Products
 We all know getting rid of spots is a right pain, but I use these products to help keep my skin as clear as I can. Luckily for me, I'm part of that minority of teenagers that get a minimal amount of spots which I'm very thankful for, but I know not everyone's skin is like that, so I hope these products may help.

1. Boots Spot wand

I honestly don't think I've met something as brilliant as this when it comes to zapping down spots. The two sides are for day, and night time, I'm not sure in the difference of substances, but both work extremely well and help to reduce the size and redness of spots occurring on my face in an instant. Also, this is only £3.99, and I use mine everyday which lasts me atleast 2 months!

2. St Ives apricot scrub

This St Ives scrub is meant to lift away surface oils and dirt that can lead to blackheads and blemishes, and it does exactly that. Although I rarely use this as my skin isn't that bad, when I do it leaves my skin feeling extra fresh and cleansed, but do use a moisturizer after used because it does dry the skin out. After using this, I see a noticeable difference, and my spots have already gone down in redness, and size. 

3. Clearasil Daily Scrub and Rapid Action Treatment Cream

 

The last and final product(s) I have used before and worked successfully is the Clearasil daily scrub, and the treatment cream. Once again, the scrub pretty much does what the St Ives one does, however it doesn't have an apricot scent, and is a smidge cheaper. I find that the treatment cream has constantly worked for me, not as well as the Boots spot wand, but it is a cheaper alternative, and does the trick, just not as a fast.

Spot Experiences

As I mentioned further up, I've never been a victim of acne or major breakouts, the most I get a month is around 3/4 if that. However, not a long while back, I saw a lump appear on my chin and me being vain, I was worried the lump would ruin my appearance and took the idea of putting an ice pack onto it in hope it will cool the lump down and make the redness disappear, but no. This made things a lot worse, and the next morning I woke up with a small open wound on my chin, turns out I had freezed the skin off?! Anyway, this was a problem for me because I had school that day, so I took the idea of covering it up with concealer and foundation etc in hope it would cover it up, and it did...for the first day. As the second day arose, the wound had scabbed over making a very uneven surface on my chin and of course making it very hard to cover up. I constantly tried to cover it up and would keep re-applying foundation in lessons because the scab had a little slit in it which opened to the wound, so of course the foundation sunk into it in an instant, and I really don't think repeatedly applying products to it helped. As days moved on things got worse, and I kept getting more anxious in hope the scab would heal soon, eventually it did, and the scab went down, but now on my chin I'm left with a very faint red scar in the shape the scab was all because I panicked about my appearance...oh dear.

Do not freeze spots, this will burn the skin and cause an open wound, and you will probably have to experience what I did.

Spot Remedy's and Tips

  A few brands that sell good spot removing products:

Here are a few tips I know work, and have found from various internet sites.

1. Drink lots of water, this keeps the skin hydrated and clean.

2. Don't keep touching the spot, your hands will pass on germs and bacteria into the spot which will make things worse.

3. Use non oil-based concealers to cover up if needed, things with less oil in, the better.

4. Apply toothpaste to the spot, I've heard this dries out the spot making it fall off with no residue, but this doesn't work for everyone and very small spots.

5. Don't squeeze white heads immediately, if you do it as soon as the white head appears, this will cause the spot to bleed and appear again.

6. Use a steamer to open your pores and get rid of the bacteria, but don't do this too often or your face will dry up.

7. Apply Sudocrem, I've heard this works a treat for spots.

8. Apply a small amount of an essential oil to the spot (lavender, rosemary, thyme, and sandalwood), these are different to skin oils.

9. Don't use too many treatments at once, use different products one by one to see which ones work the best and which method is the best for you.

10. Wash clothes and duvets frequently, if you don't wash these enough, the bacteria and oils build up from your body and help start spots.

I hope this helped with you or anyone you know suffering with spots, but at the end of the day, we all get them!

RECENT FAVOURITES

Hello!

Sorry for the late upload today, I've been sorting out my room and going a bit mad with cleaning products and the hoover. At some point I plan to take photos of my room for a Room Tour, but I need to paint a few things first before I show you all.

Anyway, recently I've found quite a few products/items I have enjoyed using, so I thought I'd express my love for them today.

1. Kyle Minogue Perfume "Showtime."

 The first product I have been loving is this perfume by Kyle Minogue called Showtime. The scent of this is so sweet, but with a hint of floral to it-it's hard to describe but I really do love the smell. I've had this for quite a long time, but only really started using it recently! An odd thing that I love is the packaging of the perfume, sometimes you get really plain bottles, but this one is really cute and girly, and also goes with my room-bonus!

2. Rimmel London Blusher in Pink Rose 020.

 I've been using this for about 2 months now, but I'm really getting into it, and I've recently realised how nice it makes my cheeks look compared to other blushers I have. The small hint of shimmer adds a nice highlight to my cheeks, and transfers a super pretty pink/peach colour on my face, which I also vaguely dust on my nose, and forehead to make it look a bit more natural. Anyway, this blusher stays on and lasts for ages, and I haven't even hit pan yet.

3. Pearl Drops Toothpaste/polish.

 Weird thing to put in a favourites post, I know, but this toothpaste/polish is honestly the best whitening paste I've ever used. After 1 brush I already see results compared to other whitening toothpastes, and this toothpaste is also relatively cheaper than others which is a bonus. According to the toothpaste, it uses "Pearlite" to whiten the teeth, I have no idea what that is but it sounds rather odd. Also, the tube may look small, but it does last quite a long time, however not as long as a Colgate tube for example, but this doesn't bother me.

4. The Fault In Our Stars book by John Green.

 I'm possibly the person you would least expect to find a book in a favourites list, however John Green has cracked me and I was reluctant to include this book. I'm not going to go too far into detail, because I don't want to ruin it for others, but in short it's about a girl called Hazel who has tumor cancer (I think), but meets an exceptionally gorgeous person called Augustus Waters who changes her life. I'm not too far into the book, but whenever I have the oppurtinity I end up reading it which is very unlike me! If you haven't heard of John Green, he writes award winning novels, including this one, which I strongly suggest you read.

5. Baby Lips in Cherry Me.

 Recently, I've done a post on the Baby Lips lip balms, however Cherry Me is appearing a lot on me lately. As Autumn symbolizes reddy colours, I thought wearing Cherry Me would fit in with the season, so I wore it for a few days and now I can't stop putting it on! I carry this with me in my school bag because it's a handy size, and I don't get told off for wearing it which is good, however when applying this in lessons I do get a few odd looks, oops.

6. Fifa 14 App.

 Oh dear Zoe. I've really let myself go this time, I have found a new love called Fifa 14. We only met a few days ago, but we've been interacting ever since, and can't seem to put eachother down! Fifa 14 has never been my cup of tea, but after finding this app I am well and truly addicted. I've always loved football, but I love the idea of creating your own team, playing against other people around the world, and playing real matches which is what this app grants. My friend Charlotte and I were on facetime for 7 hours on Saturday 5th October playing Fifa 14 constantly, that's how bad my addiction has got...help!

7. L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil

 The last product is a fairly new product released by L'Oreal, and I'm warning you, it's a gift from the hair god's. My hair has quite a lot of split ends, and is also very brittle, but this oil reduces the appearance and feel of the brittleness, and split ends which constantly loom on my hair. All you need is 2 small drops of the oil as it goes a long way, then rub the oil onto the ends of your hair. I use this almost everyday, and it leaves fabulous, noticeable results! If you have hair like mine, then purchase this because it really helps, however it is around £9-£10.

What products are you loving?