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Sunday 21 April 2013

Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Wash - Product Review




This is one of those products that I keep re-purchasing because I know it works and I know it's good. I must have been around 18 when I started getting into skincare and this was the first face wash I bought. At the time I had a really bad experience with Freederm Gel and left my skin really dry and flakey. Since then I have tried other face wash's but none of them work as well as this does.

I would describe my skin as combination to dry more than combination to oily but I do get oily around my nose. I have never had a big problem with spots but do have blackheads, slight redness and dryness to the skin and this definitely helps.

I use this in the morning and in the evening. I also like using it in the shower as the steam and heat opens the pores and you can really feel it working. It feels cooling and tingly in a minty way and it doesn't leave your skin feeling dry or tight afterwards, it feels quite refreshed.

The Packaging
The face wash comes in a 150ml tube and is sold at £3.49. On the front it says 
Clean & Clear 
deep action cream wash
oil-free
cleans down to the pores for really clear skin

The back of the packaging reads;
Clean & Clear
deep action cream wash
Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Wash cleans deep down to effectively remove dirt, oil and impurities without clogging pores, and contains a special ingredient to help prevent spots and breakouts.  The tingling sensation tells you your skin has been thoroughly cleaned, leaving it cool, refreshed and really clear.

DIRECTIONS: Smooth the cream wash over wet face, especially massaging into area where excess oil builds up. Rinse thoroughly with water. Use daily as part of your Clean & Clear routine for skin that's really clean, clear and under control.

CAUTION: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, immediately flush with water. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops. Keep out of reach of children.

INGREDIENTS: Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Steareth-21, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, BHT, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool.

I love the fact that this product is PARABEN FREE because I feel as thought a lot of drugstore skincare contains this.

I will continue to use this face wash but still continue to find another one so I am able to alternate between the two.

Thursday 18 April 2013

Taylor Swift 22 - Music Video Fashion...

It may sound superficial but I love music and fashion... for over a week I have had Taylor Swift's song 22 playing on repeat. If you haven't heard it yet give it a listen, it's super catchy... better still watch the video I linked below.


In the video Taylor wears 5 different outfits, which are really casual and great for summer... 

Below I have tried to list items that match as close to what Taylor is wearing as I could find...I hope you enjoy :)


Outfit One - Outside


1. Black Fedora Hat from Ebay £9.99
2. Red Heart Sunglasses from Vans £9.99
3. Sequin covered TShirt from Nelly.com £27.95
4. Black Shorts from H&M £7.99
5. Black Shoes from ASOS £20.00
6. Silver Pompoms from Ebay £1.69


1. Friendship Bracelet from Dorothy Perkins £10.00
2. Gold Bangle from ASOS £8.00
3. Turquoise Beaded Bracelet from Surfdome £11.99
4. Bracelet from Fat Face £8.00


Outfit Two - In the Kitchen


1. Jeepers Peepers from ASOS £14.00
2. Denim Shirt from Topshop £22.00
3. Red Shorts from Forever21 £11.50


Outfit Three - By the Pool


1. High Waisted Denim Shorts from Zara £25.99
2. Gola Floral Plimsoles £40.00
3. Floral Blouse from Very.co.uk £18.00
4. Jeepers Peepers from ASOS £18.00
5. Yellow Polka Dot Headband from Ebay 99p


Outfit Four - On the Beach


1. Dark Skinny Jeans from H&M £19.99
2. Black Tank Top from H&M £3.99
3. Oversized Beanie from Ebay £9.29
4. V Neck Sweater from ASOS £25.00
5. Brown flat Boots from Debenhams £25.00
6. Silver Triangle Studs from Amazon £6.95
7. Dove Necklace from ASOS £10.00

Outfit Five - At the Party





Thursday 11 April 2013

DIY Sugar Spun Rainbow Nails...

A little over a week ago I painted my nails like this and thought I would post a DIY on how I created it.


You will need...
- Base Coat (OPI Natural Nail Base Coat)
- White Nail Polish (Natural Collection White)
- Glitter Nail Polish (OPI Pirouette My Whistle)
- Purple Nail Polish (2true Glossywear Nail Polish Shade 12)
- Blue Nail Polish (SurePromise from Ebay)
- Green Nail Polish (SurePromise from Ebay)
- Yellow Nail Polish (BarryM 134 Yellow 820)
- Coral Nail Polish (Revlon 990 One Perfect Coral)
- Safety Pin or Needle or Pin



Paint your nails with a base coat followed by a white nail polish...

OPI - Natural Nail Base Coat
Natural Collection White


...apply one coat of a glitter nail polish...


...starting with a green nail polish apply a small amount on some paper...


...using a safety pin or something with a fine point, mix the polish around until it becomes stringy...


...place the nail you want to paint next to the polish, with the other hand dip the safety pin into the polish and over the nail, repeat this a few times...


...repeat to all the nails...


...repeat with a blue nail polish...


...repeat with a purple nail polish...


...repeat with a yellow nail polish...


...finally finish with a coral nail polish...


...clean around the cuticles with an eyeliner brush dipped in some nail varnish remover, using a cotton bud will leave fluff on your nails and doesn't work as good...


...if you are thinking about adding a top coat it will mix the colours together and ruin the 'sugar spun effect'...it still looks good though like a rainbow...