Products i'v used up #2!

Products mentioned;
Boots ingredients coconut & almond intensive hair mask
RADOX moisture soak
Veet Hair minimising body moisturiser
Veet wax strips
LACURA body lotion
ORIGINAL SOURCE Shower gel in British strawberry and extra strong black mint
MAXFACTOR false lash effect fusion mascara
*dermalogica multivitamin thermafoliant
SANCTUARY warming microbrasion polish (read my review here
No7 pampering dry oil body spray
*ELEMIS tranquil touch indulgent bath elixir
Garnier minral deodorant


What products have you been trying to use up?

-Thesparkleicious-

The best foundations for your skin type

The foundations mentioned:

Best for dry skin:

MAC mineralize stainfinish

MAC face and body (watch a review and demo here-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0DNVdeHbXs)

Best for oily skin:

REVLON colorstay

No7 beautifully matte (watch a review and demo here-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuiECxzih5M)

MAKEUP FOREVER matte velvet plus (read my review here-http://thesparkleicious.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/foundation-review-mufe-mat-velvet.html)

Best for combination skin:

NARS sheer glow

Healthy mix

Hope you enjoy this video!

-Thesparkleicious-

Hot cloth cleansers overview!

Products mentioned in this video:
Soap&Glory fab pore hot cloth cleanser (read my review here-http://thesparkleicious.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/review-time-sopa-fab-pore-hot-cloth.html)
No7 beautiful skin hot cloth cleanser-(Read my review here-http://thesparkleicious.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/review-time-no7-beautiful-skin-hot.html)
I also found where you can buy the Bnatural cleanser I mentioned:
http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/#/tesco-price-comparison/facial_care/bnatural_organic_cleanser_150ml.html




Hope you enjoy this video!

-Thesparkleicious-

My thoughts on the DR NICK LOWE purifying foaming cleanser and oil control day cream

I'm always a fan of simple skin care that mixes hard working ingredients with science, and this is exactly what you get with these fab Dr Nick Lowe products. Dr Nick Lowe is British dermatologist who practices at his Cranley clinics in London and LA and his skin care philosophy is a very simple one. He believes in  prevention and repair using clinically tested products with the highest quality ingredients. Now I for one find that idea really refreshing as I feel like there is so much skin advice out there and we as consumers are always being told about "the next big thing" that it can sometimes seem very confusing, especially if you have problematic skin .


2 years ago, my skin took a turn for the worst. I say this in a very dramatic voice as I have always had pretty good skin, but for some reason I started getting regular breakouts on my forehead and chin area, so I turned the Dr Nick Lowe products, I got the cleanser, toner and the day cream and I loved them all. They cleared my skin up without drying it, but for some reason I didn't bother to review them (probably because my blog didn't exist then, and I felt silly making a video about 3 products....I was just starting out then ok?! haha) but I was very kindly sent these to review, which is gr8 because I knew I liked them already, and due to hormonal changes, my skin has not been it's best lately so they came just in time.


First up we have the Dr Nick Lowe purifying foaming cleanser. This is a anti-bacterial foaming face wash that cleanses deep down your pores and removes daily impurities without over stimulating sebum secretion, which is very important as I know if you suffer from oily skin and blemishes it can seem very tempting to want to remove all the oil from your skin, but all that does is makes your skin feel stripped and therefor it  overcompensates  by producing more oil, and so thevicious cycle continues.This cleanser contains plant enzyme exfoliators to help get rid of dead skin cells whiles other active ingredients help  regulate surface oils and keep bacteria away. It comes in a white, pump action bottle that dispenses foam, which I then apply on my wet face, massage my skin and rinse off. What you are left with is super,soft, clean skin that feel fresh, yet not dry. In terms of consistency It's a thin, light foam that feels lovely to apply, and really does help prevent blemishes (I must also point of I use this after I use my first cleanser with my clerasonic, to double cleanse) .At £10.20 per 120ml this is not the cheapest cleanser on the market, but it's not expensive either, and is available in larger Boots stores nation wide.

The oil control day cream is £15.31 per 50ml and I would highly recommend this cleanser if you have oily skin, but you are a little older and want something a little more special that just a regular oil-free moisturizer.
It's described as a unisex daily cream that is light and has UV protection to help regulate surface oils, and deliver ultimate hydration. I love everything about this product, it has a lightweight, yet hydrating formula and leaves your skin feeling super smooth, yet not oily or shiny. It's a grate base under makeup and I just think it's a class above your average moisturizer for oily skin.

These are not the most hyped products, nor the most glamorous or pretty, yet the have something that is truly important, and often over looked in the beauty world: They really do work!


Have any of you used these? what did you think? I have heard good things about the Dr Nick Lowe eye creams, have any of you used those?

-Thesparkleicious-

My Top 10 nail polishes!

In the order I mentioned then, these are the nail polishes;
1)Nails INC villers street
2)Barry M raspberry 
3) Sally Hansen complete salon manicure in runway red-y
4)CIATE jelly bean
5)JADE Melrose
6)Nails INC hanover street
7)Nails INC basil street
8)Barry M mushroom
9)Sex and the city new York nail bar set- The shade charlotte (here is the link, it’s also half price atm!
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4384856/Trail/searchtext%3ESEX+AND+THE+CITY.htm)
10)TOPSHOP moonsine


So what are your top 10 nail polishes? I’d love to know! X

-Thesparkleicious-

GLOSSYBOX-June 2012

A few days ago I got a phone call from my man asking if I could come and open the door for him as he had bags in his hand, so I opened my front door and there, on the floor was a grey and pink cardboard box.....I knew what it was! what I was unsure about, is why my postman has this annoying habit of leaving my packages outside the front door, instead of ringing the door bell. I am almost always home during the morning, so it's just lazy on his part!


Now that my little rant is over, it's time to share with you what I got in my box!

MEMEME sensuous nail gloss- I do like MEMEME products, and this is a really pretty color (i'm wearing it now) but it's just not the most flattering shade on my coloring....lovely shade if you are a little paler though.  


BM BEAUTY summer warmth bronzer-This comes in a cute tiny little sample pot, and I was terrified to open it in case it went all over the floor as it's a loose bronzer, but it's was actually mess free! It's described as a multi- purpose pure mineral bronzer, and it really is a beautiful shade, but i'd wear it on my eyes as it's pretty shimmery....it looks lovely on eyes, a really soft, bronze peach color.

CAUDALIE EAUX FRAICHS- I know fragrance samples are usually pretty controversial, and i'm normally the first to agree with that, but this truly is the exception.  Not only is it a beautiful, fresh scent, but  at last it comes in a good size glass bottle with a spritzer! no more of those silly little bottles of perfume with a screw top that go everywhere! this is the perfect thing to carry around in your hand bag to freshen up.

GLOSSYBOX Pro beauty brush- This is a natural goat hair blush brush that feels like it's decent enogh quality, and I think brushes are always handy to have around.

VICHY DERMABLEND ULTRA CORRECTIVE FOUNDATION CREAM STICK- I was super excited about these as  they seem so high coverage, and it's grate you get to try so many shades, but they are not as much coverage as I was thinking they were  going to be. 

So that's it.....over all it's a nice box, and I do love the fragrance but there was no stand out product for me this month....maybe next time? but until then, let me know what you got in yours.

*This was sent to me as  PR sample, but as always, I am giving my honest opinion.

-Thesparkleicious-

How to get rid of cellulite!

Products mentioned:
GARNIER Bodytonic firming lotion
Boots epsom salt
Botanics body brush
Soap&Glory sit tight xs
SPA find sculpted silhouette inchwrap firming gel and super cellulite cream.

I hope this helps you with the battle against cellulite!

-Thesparkleicious-