#glamglow supermud mask review

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Hi guys,

We all know I love a beauty bargain and in the recent £10 Tuesday at Boots they had a brand I have always wanted to try in their promotion. I have seen Glamglow being mentioned in so many blog posts and youtube videos for years, everyone saying how great the masks are and the difference the products made to their complexions. Until this promotion I didn't know that Glamglow had travel sized masks as well as full sized so when I spotted the Glamglow SUPERMUD® Clearing Treatment Face Mask Mini 15g , (normally £16.00) I had to give it a go of course.

Now a mask with this many ingredients needs to be used carefully. How to use this mask: Apply a thin layer to clean skin. Leave on for 5 - 20 minutes and then remove with water. Use as a full face mask or spot treatment as often as needed. Avoid eye area. Use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using the week after. Not for use on sensitive skin. When you apply this mask the product tingles on your skin to let you know it's working. After you have washed the mask off skin may appear flushed for a short period of time, the website insists this is normal and this has happened to me the several times I have used this mask.

I have been using this mask on and off for a couple months now and this mask makes my skin feel so soft and clean after every use. I even use this mask as a spot treatment when I have a blemish that needs more attention. If you are looking for a more intense face mask to add to your collection then I would highly recommend trying out this mask but make sure you check the ingredients first especially for those who have sensitive skin.

Lots of love

Bella x x

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Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment

Price: $25 / $59 / $82

Claims: SUPERMUD is our most advanced clearing treatment and #1 best-selling mud mask. Fights problem skin and skin imperfections with a blend of six acids, activated-x charcoal, and K-17 clay. The SUPER 6 Acid Blend helps loosen dead skin cells to exfoliate and sweep them away, leaving fresh, smooth skin behind.

Visibly, instantly clears the complexion. All you need is a thin layer.

We love it for:

Pores

Oiliness

Blemishes

Problem Skin

Key Benefits:

CLEARING. Visibly, instantly clears the complexion

CLARIFYING. Targets clogged pores, excess oil, and dead skin cells

PORE REFINING. Toxins and dirt are removed from the deep within the pores

This product tingles to let you know it is working. Skin may appear flushed for a short time. This is normal!

Ingredients:

Water: Primarily used as a solvent in cosmetics and personal care products in which it dissolves many of the ingredients that impart skin benefits, such as conditioning agents and cleansing agents. Water also forms emulsions in which the oil and water components of the product are combined to form creams and lotions.

Kaolin: A fine white clay powder; used to absorb water and oil secreted by the skin, including excess sebum.

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate: A naturally occurring mineral derived from refined and purified clay that is used primarily as a thickener in cosmetics and beauty products. It is naturally of a flaky, white consistency and is used most often as a filler. It is also important to note that Magnesium Aluminum Silicate has unusually large molecules; because of these large molecules, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin. 

Mandelic Acid: A type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), also known as amygdalic acid. An effective exfoliant, more tolerable for those with sensitive skin. Is also light-sensitive and must be packaged in an opaque container to remain effective.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf: Derived from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree; used for its cooling, refreshing, aromatic properties. Provides natural anti-bacteria and antioxidant protection.

Tartaric Acid: A naturally-occurring crystalline organic acid found in many plants, including grapes and tamarinds. It is one of the chief acids in wine. Tartaric acid has antioxidant properties and is an alpha hydroxy acid.

Lactic Acid: Helps to control the pH of finished cosmetic products

Salicylic Acid: Also called beta hydroxy acid (BHA). Its primary benefit is as an exfoliant, helping shed dead skin in a way similar to how skin acts when we are younger. Because it has the ability to penetrate into the pore lining and exfoliate inside the pore as well as on the surface of skin, it is especially effective for reducing breakouts, including blackheads and whiteheads. In addition to these benefits, salicylic acid also has soothing properties to calm aggravated skin, can help minimize the appearance of an uneven skin tone, and has hydrating abilities that can result in smoother skin.

Glycolic Acid: An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used to help maintain natural pH levels and gently exfoliate surface skin cells.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice: Extracted from the leaves of the aloe plant; used as a skin softener, anti-irritant, and moisture replenisher.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract: Used as a whitener, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and moisturizer. Helps control oil production, and helps calm and soothe acne-prone skin. It can be used to reduce dark age spots and whiten skin.

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract: Extracted from the pulp of a cucumber; used for its soothing and moisture binding properties.

Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract: Plant extract that can be sensitizing due to its astringent properties. Despite this, there’s no research demonstrating that tiny amounts of ivy extract applied via skincare products are harmful; however, there also is no reliable information on ivy’s benefits when applied to skin.

Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract: Topical application of comfrey has skin-soothing properties, but it is recommended only for short-term use and only then if you can be sure the amount of pyrrolizidine alkaloids is less than 100 micrograms per application. The alkaloid content means it has the potential to aggravate skin.

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract: The extract from the flowers of the plant; has calming and soothing properties. 

Peg-12 Dimethicone: A silicone-based polymer used to give formulas a smooth feel, promote spreadability, and add lubrication. 

Caprylyl Glycol: Skin and hair conditioning agent that may be plant-derived or synthetic. Often used as part of a preservative blend in cosmetics. 

Sodium Hydroxide: An inorganic compound used to control the pH levels or serve as a buffering agent. Has the ability to dissolve grease, oils, fats and protein based deposits. Considered a strong irritant.

Butylene Glycol: Commonly-used ingredient that has multiple functions in cosmetics, including as a texture enhancer. It’s similar to propylene glycol, but has a lighter texture.

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil: Skin conditioning properties to help soothe dry.

Hectorite: A type of clay used in cosmetics that enhances texture by imparting a smooth, silky feel.

Hexylene Glycol: A preservative and solvent and viscosity agent. It is used to thin out heavy compositions and create a thinner, more spreadable product. It may be irritating to some skin types. 

Glycerin: An emollient and humectant derived from vegetable oils that helps skin retain moisture.

Calendula Officinalis Extract: Extracted from the flower of the plant; contains carotenoids and saponin. Used for its soothing and hydrating properties. 

Maltodextrin: A binding agent. May increase anti-aging properties of other ingredients when used in combination with them. It also serves as a film former and suspending agent.

Ethylhexylglycerin: A synthetic skin-softening agent also used as a preservative, a carrier, or suspending agent for other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol.

Xanthan Gum: Natural ingredient used as a thickening agent, texture enhancer, and to stabilize emulsions, which is a general term for mixtures of unlike substances such as oil and water.

Fragrance (Parfum): One or a blend of volatile and/or fragrant plant oils (or synthetically derived oils) that impart aroma and odor to products. These are often skin sensitizers because they are composed of hundreds of individual chemical components. Fragrance is a leading source of sensitivity to cosmetics.

Limonene: Colorless liquid with a light, fresh, and sweet citrus odor used to make fragrances and flavors. It is naturally occurring substance found in many citrus fruits. 

Benzyl Benzoate: A clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant aroma. Mainly used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent (helps other ingredients dissolve into a solution).

Linalool: Fragrant component of lavender and coriander that can be a potent skin sensitizer. Colorless liquid with a soft, sweet odor. 

Phenoxyethanol: A glycol ether and bactericide (that functions as a disinfectant, antiseptic or antibiotic) that is primarily used as a preservative. It is also seen as a fragrance additive.

Potassium Sorbate: Used as a preservative, almost always used in conjunction with other preservatives.

Sodium Benzoate: A preservative.

Iron Oxides: Natural oxides of iron (iron combined with oxygen); pigments are used to enhance colors in cosmetics.

Pyruvic Acid: Used as a medium chemical peeling agent in subjects with inflammatory acne, moderate acne scars, greasy skin, actinic keratosis, and warts.

My Thoughts: Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment is pretty amazing. It comes in a sample size squeeze tube. I love that I can buy it in 3 different sizes. I was given a sample size from my sister in law. Its a white squeeze tube with sliver lettering. The only drawback with the packaging is that towards the end of its life it was hard to squeeze the product out. I finally cut it open to use the rest of it and I found there was still a lot of product left that should have been able to squeeze out.

Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment when wet its a charcoal grey color with a mud texture. I apply with a brush and put a good even thin layer on. It does have a nice cooling sensation with  eucalyptus and mint scent. I leave it on until it hardens which is about 10 minuties. I can tell when its harden not only by feel, but the look since the mask turns a light grey and around my pores these tiny dots start to form.

Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment is easy to remove with water, the mud doesn’t stick to my skin it just slides right off. If I put a thick layer on it is harder to wash off. My face immediately feels clean and fresh. It pulls all the gunk and oil from my pores on the first use.

Would I purchase Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment? I am still on the fence, if I did it would be at the lowest price point one they have. The only reason I am on the fence is my sister in law uses a similar mask already (thats why she gave me Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment in the first place). She uses a mixture of the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay with Apple Cider Vinegar which is a lot cheaper and works just as great as Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment.

Pros:

Comes in 3 different sizes

Sample size

White squeeze tube with sliver lettering 

Charcoal grey when wet

Mud texture

Apply thin layer

Cooling sensation

Eucalyptus & mint scent

Hardens changes color to light grey & creates tiny dots around pores

Easy to remove with water

Left with a fresh & clean face

Removes gunk & oil

Cons:

Still a lot of product left when I cut it open

Thick layer can be harder to wash off

Expensive

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Glamglow Gravitymud, Thirstymud, Flashmud, Youthmud, & Supermud Review

Glamglow Gravitymud, Thirstymud, Flashmud, Youthmud, & Supermud Review

How’s it going Guys! I’ve been obsessing about masks lately and decided to try some Glamglow face masks since they seem to have a couple of really interesting products, and also, I was looking for something that I could use for specific skincare situations. Masks are really fun to try and they’re such good skin preps to incorporate in your regular beauty routine. They come in different…

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Skincare Samples: First Impressions and Mini Reviews - Sunday Riley, Glamglow, Kate Somerville, Algenist etc

Skincare Samples: First Impressions and Mini Reviews – Sunday Riley, Glamglow, Kate Somerville, Algenist etc

One of my favourite things about shopping with Sephora (and pretty much most standard cosmetic retailers) is the free samples! I love samples because they are a great way to try a product at home with no pressure before going ahead to make a purchase. I have acquired quite a few samples this year. In this post I will discuss skincare samples, and in another post I will discuss makeup samples. …

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♡ My acne fighting essentials ♡ 🧖🏾‍♀️

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I've been struggling w/ acne for years but I've finally gotten it under control. My acne is mostly hormonal so birth control (YAZ) helps alot. However I do have stubborn spots that like to pop up sometimes.•

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These are my hormonal acne essentials:

1. @sundayriley Ceramic Slip Cleanser. ♡

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3. @sundayriley UFO Acne Face Oil. ♡

4. @paulmitchell Tea Tree Oil. ♡

5. @deciem AHA + BHA Peeling Solution. ♡

6. @glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment. ♡

7. @lilysado Green Tea & Cucumber Detox Mask.♡

8. @freemanbeauty Manuka Honey/ Tea Tree Oil Mask & Cleanser.•

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9. Tretinoin Cream from Dermatologist. ♡

10. Glam Glow Supercleanse Cleanser. ♡

11. The Ordinary Niancimide Serum. ♡

12. Acne patches from Nexcare. ♡

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Let me know if you want a in-depth review on a product. What's your fave acne treating products??

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Product Review #6 - GlamGlow SUPERMUD Activated Charcoal Treatment

I was inspired to review this product after listening to episode 43 of the Breaking Beauty podcast, hosted by two Canadian beauty editors. In this edition, Carlene and Jill sat down with Shannon Delimore, the co-founder of the brand at the HQ mansion of the brand in Hollywood Hills. It was really interesting to learn about GlamGlow’s humble beginnings, especially as today it is one of the fastest growing indie beauty brands in the industry and populates Sephora’s across the world.

The Promise « SUPERMUD is our most advanced clearing treatment and #1 best-selling mud mask. Fights problem skin and skin imperfections with a blend of six acids, activated-x charcoal, and K-17 clay. The SUPER 6 Acid Blend helps loosen dead skin cells to exfoliate and sweep them away, leaving fresh, smooth skin behind.”

The Result I’ve been using Supermud on a regular basis for about two months now, so I’ve had some time to reflect on its usage and results. One of the first things I noticed was the silky, liquid cement-like texture which was a nice surprise, as I’ve always found other mud masks to be unpleasantly thick and gloopy in consistency. As a result, the application and removal process is quite seamless. Upon use, I felt my face tingle immediately, which was expected given the blend of acids, and felt nice as it’s the kind of sensation that makes you feel like the product is really potent (and not the kind of tingle that’s a sign of irritation and inflammation). As the mask hardened, I witnessed it sucking the oil right out of my skin, as revealed by the little specks of dark gray formed around pores.

Much to my delight, using Supermud on a regular basis has proven to be successful in my long term battle against acne. I find that it helps keep my skin relatively clear and dries out breakouts in record time. However, unless you have extremely oily skin, I don’t recommend applying this mask all over your face, as alas it is very drying. I use it as a spot treatment at most twice a week for a maximum of ten minutes and follow up with a super hydrating moisturizer. As with any products containing acids, you should definitely patch test before use - there’s nothing worse than washing off a mask to discover red, irritated skin underneath.

Final Thoughts Despite the results, Supermud comes with a hefty price tag. However, depending on the way you use it (spot treatment versus actual mask), it can end up lasting you quite a while. I’ve had my small, travel size pot for around two months now, and will not be replacing it any time soon. As with many GlamGlow products, I feel like the hype surrounding this mask lies in the fact that you can see and feel it working before your eyes in real-time, which is the type of instant gratification most people adore in skincare.With that being said, there are a lot of other activated charcoal masks out there that I have yet to try – I’ve been reading a lot of reviews stating that the L’Oréal Detox & Brighten Clay Mask is a great dupe!

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Hey guys!

I’m super excited about tonight’s post! I will be reviewing Glamglow’s Super Mud mask! I’ve been doing a lot of research about this product because I am looking for a high quality mask to clear up my skin. Basically glamglow has taken everyone by their feet! So I wanted to see if this product was really as great as everyone says or if its another trend not worth splurging on.

The packaging is really beautiful and the box it is in is so sparkly and reflects light so beautifully! Here are some pictures of the packaging:

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  My skin is extremely dry and I have acne….. I know it sucks:( Therefore I can’t use any strong acne treatments because it would completely dry out my skin so I went to Sephora and one of the workers gave me a sample because I wanted to try it out and see if it would dry out my skin.

My skin before the mask

As you can see I have quite a bit of acne and a variety of small pimples, blackheads (not visible in picture), and larger pimples that I really wanted to squeeze!

First I washed my face and got rid of all my makeup.

Then I used a foundation brush (pictured below) as I believe it is cleaner, easier to apply, and most importantly it saves product.

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I applied it all over my face and tried to concentrate it on my nose and forehead since those are my trouble areas. I also put very little on the sides of my face because my cheeks are extremely sensitive. The mask had a cooling sensation and starting stiffening almost immediately.

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In the slideshow above you can see the different stages of the face mask. It was stiffening and I definitely couldn’t smile or talk but surprisingly it wasn’t that uncomfortable. On the last few pictures you can really see the mask digging into the pores in all my trouble areas.

Results:

Around 15 min later I removed the mask by simply washing it off with warm water, it came off very easily and didn’t clump down my drain or make a big mess. I was extremely surprised to see that my cheeks survived and weren’t peeling at all, although when I looked closer my nose was peeling quite a bit but not nearly as bad as I thought it would. So overall this mask is not as drying as many reviews say. Although, many other people mentioned their face feeling extra soft and clean afterwards, mine didn’t feel any different.

At first I thought the mask didn’t do anything to my face but then I was looking through these pictures up close and noticed a few things. Firstly in one of the pictures (below) if you zoom in on my nose you can literally seem the pore gunk coming out! I do not know how I didn’t notice this IRL but the photo shows  it perfectly. Immediately after I saw very little difference in my acne.. it maybe got a little less red? I’m pretty sure there were no immediate differences but I am writing this a few hours after having put the mask off and I must say my acne is much less inflamed and the redness is almost gone!

Here is the before and after:

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If you zoom in one my nose here you can completely see my pores coming out (as well as some peeling)

In conclusion, this mask isn’t a miracle worker that made my pimples disappear immediately but there is significant improvement in redness and inflammation. So if you struggle with small concentrated usually inflamed acne like me I think this would be a good mask for you.I am going to purchase the full size because I decided to splurge on myself for the New Year but I recommend looking at the Murad collection for a similar mask at only $45. I was told by the worker at Sephora that it was as good if not better and is more budget friendly. (I didn’t get that sample because I felt bad asking her for another haha)

Hope you guys liked this review and feel free to ask if you have any questions! I’ll also make sure to keep you posted if any changes have occured in the following days.

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GlamGlow Supermud Mask Unboxing and Review! Hey guys! I'm super excited about tonight's post! I will be reviewing Glamglow's Super Mud mask! I've been doing a lot of research about this product because I am looking for a high quality mask to clear up my skin.

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60 Seconds Of Beauty! 🧖🏾‍♀️🌴 Stay hydrated sis with my night time routine using @glamglowuk 💧 . Products Used: - EyeBoost Reviving Eye Mask 👉🏾 Hydrate, smooth and revitalise your eye area - SuperMud mask (Travel Size) 👉🏾 draws out toxins. Battles blemishes, breakouts & uneven texture - SuperTiner Exfoliating Acid 👉🏾 instantly refreshed skin! Removes dead surface cells, unclogs pores,improves texture & pore visibility! - SuperSerum (6 Acid) Refining Treatment 👉🏾 plumps skin and exfoliates away dull surface cells. Minimises fine lines and hydrates skin! *products were #gifted for review . Get The Look: http://liketk.it/2D7Uo *Remember you can shop this video with the @liketoknow.it app ‘ericafmstyle’! Music by @eagleblakk ‘Anybody Else’ . . . @liketoknow.it.europe @pinkhippolondonpr #supertoner #supermud #glamglow #facemask #mask #skin #slave2beauty #skincaretutorial #LTKbeauty #liketkit #skincare #skincareroutine #LTKunder50 #multimasking #beautyblogger #bblogger #beauty #makeup #mudmask #hudabeauty #beautytips #dewyskin #skinprep (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzl4zZbgfE3/?igshid=1gg7rpn4rzr2y

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DID YOU CATCH THIS WEEK’S NEW SKINCARMA BLOG REVIEW? | Link in bio 👆🏼 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Funny. Until now I have never put a single Glamglow product on my face. Or anywhere else on my body, come to think of it. The brand always seemed like a huge skincare gimmick. When Lauder bought the brand back in 2014 for $200 million, I thought “Eww. Really? Them?! ” I’ve also been leery of the brand’s use of fragrant plant oils, particularly the most irritating of them all — mint essential oils. Oils like peppermint, eucalyptus and lavender come with a huge caveat: they’re known skin irritants. But the SUPERMUD® Activated Charcoal Treatment formula, one of Glamglow’s most popular masks, does contain quite a number of really great, pro-skin health ingredients in the top 10 — like Kaolin, Mandelic Acid, Carbon (Charcoal), Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Licorice Root Extract and even Cucumber Fruit Extract. So my concern coming into it was whether the inclusion of two forms of Eucalyptus and Peppermint Oil would be a deal breaker by irritating TF out of my skin. I’m pleased to share that I experienced zero irritation whatsoever, despite a significant warming feeling upon application. The formula dried down as expected and once washed off, left my complexion feeling clear, refreshed and somewhat revitalized. I’m pleasantly surprised! 🖤 SKINCARMA 📺Watch my IGTV channel above for a video review and to see it in action! ✅@glamglow SUPERMUD® Activated Charcoal Treatment ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Check the Skincarma blog for smart product reviews and ingredient knowledge. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel, too. Links in bio 👆🏼 🖤 SKINCARMA ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ • • • • #glamglow #skincarma #menwhomask (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrH4xZbnwLS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1szivps6s17li

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Loving Right Now

  Hey Guys! I apologize again for my long absence. I am still typing this on the plane on my way back home while watching The Devil Wears Prada. I’ve been sick and a lot of things had happened. Also, I am very jet lagged, so bear with me if I commit some typos or if my grammar is all over the place. Anyhow, I’ve got some random products that I’ve been loving lately and I wanna share my opinion…

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A couple of weeks ago I spent the weekend in London and while I was in Kings Cross Station waiting for my train home I ended up going makeup shopping. There isn’t an Urban Decay store where I live so I really enjoyed having the chance to look in there. They had a massive selection of products from their line and they also offer free makeup trails! I also walked over to St Pancras Station to the large Boots store.

The beauty products I purchased were: GlamGlow Supermud mask, L’Oreal True Match Foundation, Obsession Liquid Illuminator, Urban Decay Sin Highlight and Blush palette, Urban Decay Quick Fix spray and Urban Decay ‘original’ Eye Shadow Primer Potion (travel size.) Carry on reading for my thoughts on each purchase now that I’ve had a chance to try them out.

GlamGlow Supermud Mask (RRP £42)

I’ve seen GlamGlow products advertised online and in beauty stores, and read many positive reviews. I bought this to help treat my problem skin after unsuccessfully trying lots of other treatments. Straight away the packaging caught my eye. Each item from the brand is packaged differently and I really like the white and silver container. This container holds 50g. Since buying the treatment I’ve used it a couple of times and I can see why it has been given so many good reviews. I used a clean foundation brush to apply a thin layer to my skin and left it on for 20 minutes. After washing it off my skin felt smooth and refreshed. It smells amazing and it was totally pain free. It is expensive but I think for the amount of product and quality it is definitely worth the price!

L’Oreal True Match Foundation (RRP £9.99)

I really needed a more affordable full coverage foundation to wear every day as I found I was going through my MAC Fix Fluid really quickly. I’ve bought this foundation in the past but struggled to find the right shade out of their large shade range. At only £9.99 I think the formula of True Match is smooth and not too heavy. The shade that matched my skin colour (1.5 N) is really flattering too! I think the coverage isn’t too opaque but buildable. I would definitely recommend this to anybody looking for a budget friendly, daily foundation.

Obsession Liquid Illuminator in shade Erotic (RRP £7)

I’ve used this both underneath and on top of my foundation and it is really pigmented. Applying it underneath gives your skin a dewy finish and using it as a regular highlighter on your cheekbones, nose and chin is great for an extra glow. The illuminator comes in four other shades and at £7 I’ll definitely be buying them!

Urban Decay ‘original’ Eye Shadow Primer Potion – travel size (RRP £9.50)

This is by far the best eyeshadow primer I’ve ever tried. The wand that is included makes application really easy and the shade is light and neutral so eyeshadow really stands out on top of it. My eye makeup stayed on perfectly for hours after application without creasing or smudging. You can buy the full size product for £17.50 but I purchased this as part of a promotion.  I’d definitely recommend buying this if you wear eyeshadow a lot like I do.

Urban Decay Sin Highlight and Blush palette (RRP £30) 

This palette’s packaging is amazing. The floral design on the front is really pretty and the box is well made. Inside the palette are 3 powder highlighters and 3 powder blushers. Out of the blushers I’ve mainly used the pinker shades, Score and Kiss Off because Paranoid is a little too dark for me. Although I think the shades are pretty, I was a little disappointed with the lack of pigment. I had to apply a fair amount of blusher to see it on my cheeks.

The three highlight shades are PSA, Spotlight and Sin. When I swatched them onto my wrist they appeared really pigmented. My favourite is Spotlight because of it’s peachy tones. I have found, however that like the blusher, when I apply the highlighter to my cheeks and nose there isn’t a lot of pigment and it doesn’t give a ‘glow.’

Overall I think the shades in this palette are pretty and shimmery but for £30 I was disappointed there wasn’t more visible pigment.

Urban Decay QuickFix Prep Spray (RRP £24)

This spray is designed to transform dry and dull skin and rehydrate, rebalance and rejuvenate. You can apply this to clean skin before makeup application as a primer to make tired skin appear smoother and bright. You can also apply after makeup.

I love this prep spray. It works so well to rejuvenate dry skin and as a primer. One of it’s ingredients is coconut water and that makes it smell amazing. It feels light and non greasy on the skin and you only need about 4 spritz per use. It made my skin feel great and my makeup application much easier. I’ve also used this on days where I haven’t worn makeup, just to give my skin a little hydration. I have used Urban Decay all-nighter setting spray but I think I will start using this instead as it feels less sticky and lighter when applied. I’d say definitely buy this if you suffer with dry, tired skin or if you are looking for something to make applying your makeup easier!

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I hope you have enjoyed reading about my latest beauty product haul! Keep a look out on my blog for a NYX Cosmetics review coming soon 🙂

Have you tried out any of these products? Let me know your thoughts below.

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    Latest beauty haul! A couple of weeks ago I spent the weekend in London and while I was in Kings Cross Station waiting for my train home I ended up going makeup shopping.

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Since I live in my suitcase, my toiletries bag has everything I would possibly need and I have cut it down to the essentials. Being a flight attendant has forced me to live more minimalistically (is that even a word?). So here it is: my toiletries bag!

FAST Shampoo & Conditioner $34.95 NISIM

I change up my shampoos all the time but I use this shampoo every spring/summer. It’s supposed to help with hair growth and it makes my hair feel really healthy and soft.

Ole Henriksen Pore-Balance Facial Scrub $34 Sephora

This exfoliator makes my skin feel aaaaaamazing. When you put it on it goes warm and smells great and feels great and I love it.

Glamglow Supermud Mask $79 Sephora

I always travel with a face mask for my down time in the hotel rooms. This is the one I’m travelling with right now. I had heard lots about it, and so many people had it, so I thought I would give it a try. Honest review: not worth the money. It’s a face mask just like any other – it works well.. but not like $80 well. There are plenty others that are half that price and work just as well.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Detox Hydra-Gel Eye Patches $60 Sephora

This was one of the most random products that I bought that I absolutely LOVE. It soothes my eyes, gives me something to do to relax in the hotel and makes my eyes look a lot less tired after the fourth 330 am wake up in a row.

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Tea Tree Oil $13 The Body Shop

I use this oil as a spot treatment for my acne. Love it.

Nutriganics Drops of Youth Serum $40 The Body Shop

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion $10 Drugstore 

Doesn’t get better than the classics. The best go-to cream for dry skin. Essential for after a long day in the plane.

Et voila! With some makeup remover wipes, toothpaste & toothbrush and then I’m ready to fly!

xx, S

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What’s in My Toiletries Bag: Flight Attendant Edition Since I live in my suitcase, my toiletries bag has everything I would possibly need and I have cut it down to the essentials.

[eliteshibes]

Aaaaaand I'm back with an extremely smol #Sephora haul🤗 I've been wanting to try the #TooFaced HangoverX primer since I finished my trusty #NYX one. I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not (the reviews for this primer are all over the place lol) so I got the smaller trial size. I also got a trial size of the #GlamGlow SuperMud mask because I love it so much but the cost of a full size is a little too much for me😞 Anyway, look forward to a review of the the primer as I test it out this week!! — view on Instagram http://ift.tt/2u8YrYk

[asphodeldwisteria]

Alright this one's gonna be a long one, here are my wash off masks for the 15th day of the #abmidyearstashchallenge hosted by my dear @peepingpomeranian! • - #TheBodyShop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask - omg! I haven't used glamglow but I feel like it could dupe the supermud! HG clay mask, definitely going to repurchase! • - #NatureRepublic Real Squeeze Aloe Vera Ice Pack - meh. Works well but the texture is annoying to work with. Won't repurchase • - Nature Republic Real Fresh Exfoliating and Radiant #BrownSugar Facial Scrub Mask - I use this as a scrub because it's super meh as a mask. WNR. • - #Olivarrier Gentle Glow Seed Polishing Mask - lol no polishing of any sort. I feel like this leaves behind some form of a white cast? It's a nice and mild sort of everyday clay mask for me but it didn't impress me. Also, as you might've seen on my story, I sort of ignored it this month and I opened it to find mold on the sides of the tub and I only opened this March 11th. So definitively WNR. • - #Bioelements Kerafole Mask - love this mask! Makes my skin feel ultra smooth, purges out clogs and brightens skin all while not drying it out. Will repurchase. • - #Innisfree Real Quinoa Mask - I like it but I won't repurchase. I reviewed this mask on a previous post so please check it out if you're curious. 😁 • - #Organikare Chandan and Uptan masks - so happy that ready to use versions of these masks are available! Usually you have to DIY. These are Bengali traditional herbal masks and the Organikare ones, for me, at just nice clay masks. They don't dry me out but do help purify and adds benefits from the herbal ingredients too but won't change your life. But it's about $1.50 for 50ml while other clay masks with similar formulations are $7-10 for 100ml. Not sure if I'll repurchase but I'd recommend them for sure. • - #EtudeHouse I Need You, Peach Yogurt! Mask - haven't used this but I know it will be meh and slightly hydrating. • - These cute looking Pearl Whitening Packs that @peepingpomeranian 누나 gave me. I haven't used them yet but I might soon. • #rasianbeauty #hoe4hydration #koreanskincare #koreancosmetics #koreanbeauty #스킨케어 #스킨스타그렘 #화장품 #skincarestash

[s-and-m-and-makeup]

So, it's been awhile since I've posted so I'm trying to amend that. I thought I'd review my biweekly #multimasking routine. I just tried out the Origins Maskimizer (blue bottle). Just like you, I thought it was product hype. But since I got it for free I thought I'd check it out! Oh. Em. Gee. For those of you who use Glamglow masks, you know how drying they can be. Well, not with this...it was awesome! And it totally surprised me! You know what else makes a difference that surprised the shit out of me? The $14 Glamglow mask brush (pictured). I thought it was ridiculous, but since it came in a kit I thought why not. Nope...it's freaking awesome! I have used waaaaaayyyy less product since I started using the brush and the small side has a plastic point which can get in the little crevices of the jar! What I use for multimasking: Glamglow Supermud (white jar) Glamglow Flashmud (orange jar) Glamglow brush Origins Maskimizer #Glamglow #Multimasking #Supermud #Flashmud #Masks #Origins