Models Own Utopia

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Whilst in Amsterdam I picked up the cutest glitter topcoat and for some reason it’s taken me 3 months to use it. Now I have I will be using it a lot more – I loved the results. It is the rainbow glitter from Essence called Circus Confetti.

I paired it with the Models Own Utopia which I picked up when they were doing their 50% sale a few weeks ago – this is a great subtle shade and it’s really pretty underneath the glitter. I used 2 coats of Utopia and 1 of Circus Confetti I did also use my Sally Hansen Top Coat to give a really glossy finish. I still have this on my nails and today is the 5th day and it’s still looking good. I will take it off later to put another colour on but I think I could get 6 days out of this – I am pleased with it!

I’m not great at applying nail polish – some people are rocking the nail art & perfectly polished nails. I am getting better but have a way to go. Practice makes perfect and I certainly have plenty of colours to practice with.

What is your favourite glitter top coat?

 

A little Nip + Fab Body Butter

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Nip + Fab Pistachio Sundae Body Butter *

I was lucky enough to get this Body Butter in the Live Bloggers goody bag back in September and I’ve been using it since. I’m hooked on this stuff. It’s specifically for dry skin – so this was the best time of year to put that to the test.

I think first off the number one thing about this Nip + Fab Pistachio Sundae Body Butter is the scent, its heavenly. I have the pot on my desk (I work from home) & I find myself just taking the lid off to smell it & I have been known to use it as a hand cream. The scent is THAT good. I have heard this is a great dupe for the Laura Mercier Crème de Pistache Soufflé Body Crème – I can’t confirm that. But I do know that this Nip + Fab version is a fraction of the price and the sweet Pistachio scent is amazing. AMAZING 😮

As I said this is aimed at dry skin and I fit that bill to a T. My skin is really dry on my legs. I have been using the body butter a couple of times a week at night only on my legs as these are the driest part and this is quite a heavy butter. I find it takes a while to absorb but it’s really easy to massage in as it’s not too thick, in fact it is quite creamy/buttery consistency. It feels and smell luxurious and I like the ritual of putting it on. Its been a god send over the past few weeks esp as it has really got cold & my skin dry.

I find that using it over night gives it time to really absorb into the skin without feeling greasy throughout the day. I wake up in the morning to lovely smooth skin – that smells so good. This really does get the thumbs up from me. You get a really good-sized pot – 200ml for £9.95

Have you tried anything from Nip + Fab? I have my eye on the Body Butter Bundle – 3 body butters in the scents Mango Smoothie, Coconut Latte & Pistachio Sundae. I also like the sound of the Dark Circle Fix

*This was a PR sample given to me at an event. This review is 100% my own.

 

Christmas Wishlist

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I think at the top of my wishlist  is the Clinique Whole Lotta Colour Gift Set £30 you get 5 mini lip stains and I have been lusting after them for so long. SO when I saw that they were bringing out a set for Christmas I knew it would be top of my list. I am hoping the hubby has taken the million and one hints I have been dropping & this is under my tree in Christmas Day.

Next up is the Darphin Intral Discovery Set for Sensitive Skin Types £29 – I’m really trying to find some good skincare that works well for my crappy skin & I’ve heard good things about this brand. This Little set of miniatures would be a great way to test out a couple of products.

I like the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish and this Liz Earle Skincare Starter Gift Set £17.50 it comes with the C&P, a cloth and also a mini Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer. I love face sprays and I am really wanting to try this Liz Earle one.

I have one Buxom Lip Gloss from Bare Minerals and use it all the time. This mini set of 6 is so cute and I would put it to good use. That’s almost a gloss for everyday. Bare Minerals Time To Shine Lip Collection £26

Laura Mercier have a fantastic range of Skincare & Makeup, I only wish I had an endless pot of money so I could buy it all. I’m really liking the look of this Colour-To-Go Portable Palette for Eyes, Cheeks & Lips – Warm Neutrals £30. I Don;t own too many palettes and this would be the perfect option for travelling. It has everything you need.  It’s so cute.

I have been enjoying reading everyone else’s wish lists – if you have done a Christmas Wishlist leave me a link. Fingers crossed santa gets my list

Nail Care Trio

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Bourjous Magic Nail Polish Remover / Sally Hansen Gel Cuticle Remover / Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream

I’m quite lazy when it comes to my nails. I go through periods of taking care f them & I promise myself I will stick at it but the inevitable always happens and they get neglected. I’ve made it my daily new year resolution to REALLY take care of them. I have been looking through my nail care products to see what I have & what I need to buy (any excuse to go shopping).

These 3 products are ones that I do use – although the Bourjous Magic Nail Polish Remover I could live without & when its finished I am not too sure I will repurchase. Yes it is quick and makes the task of removing your nail polish easy. But it isn’t great at taking off glitter polish & you can’t take your toe nail polish off with it either so you always need to have a regular bottle of remover & cotton wool anyway so why have both??

The Sally Hansen Gel Cuticle Remover is really good. I picked this up in TK Maxx for £3 & when I remember to use it – it worked well. You just apply it to your cuticles and leave it for 10 minutes then wash it off and push back your cuticles. This removes any excess skin and keeps those pesky cuticles at bay. SO I really like this. Its cheap & works well.

The Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream is something I’ve had for at least a year, it looks like I have hardly used it. It’s going to last for a really long time. I do take this everywhere in my handbag. My cuticles and around my nail gets so dry so I am forever rubbing this on to my fingers & my hubby even used it on a flight once as his hands were so dry and he really liked it too. The action of rubbing it in I find really relaxing and its citrus scent os so good. This product is a god send during these epic dry months.

So fellow bloggers I need some nail care recommendations. What should I add to my regime? Any oils or products to strengthen my nails? I need some advice.