Clarins Makeup Remover

Clarins isn't a brand I've tried too many products from, but they have a few hidden gems, their Instant Eye Makeup Remover being one of them. I never would have tried this if I hadn't gotten a mini bottle in Clarins advent calendar. This was definitely my favourite thing in there.

This is the best makeup remover I've ever used. It's name is very fitting as it removes all my eyeliner and heavy mascara in no time at all. Its very gentle on the eyes and doesn't dry out my skin, which is of course very important. It's formulated with calming organic plant extracts to help do so. It is a dual phase formula, which is why you see two colours in the bottle. You shake the bottle to mix the two together, apply to a cotton pad and gently sweep across the eye. It takes all my makeup off, including my mascara, which usually takes a few tries with other products like cleansing oils.

I'm pleasantly surprised at how well this stuff works. It's quick and efficient and I've yet to find something that works as well as this. It is a bit higher on the price tag at $29, but it is definitely worth it as you dont need a lot to get good results. I would highly recommend giving this a try if you're a heavy makeup wearer in need of a makeup remover. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Bloglovin | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest 

An In-Shower Moisturizer?

Ive been hearing about this Nivea In Shower Moisturizer for a while and always thought it was a neat concept, but does it really work? I found some samples in magazines, so I gave it a go and was pleasantly surprised, so I picked up a bottle when I finally was able to find it in store. For some reason it was a little hard to get a hold of. There are three formulas; nourishing body milk for dry to very dry skin, smooth replenishing body lotion for dry skin, and hydrating body lotion for normal to dry skin. I went for the body milk and my skin can get fairly dry and uncomfortable.

Essentially, the purpose of the product is to save time. Apply your moisturizer while still in the shower- sounds like a weird way of doing things, which I think is why its so intriguing. You wash as usual, apply to wet skin, rinse, dry off and continue on with your day. It does work- I did feel moisturized and didn't get the tight skin feeling after showering. I think it's great for busy mornings or  when it's absolutely freezing and you don't want to stand there naked while you apply your cold body lotions. But I think I still prefer to do things the old fashioned way. I feel like I get more out of it that way, and don't mind the extra few minutes. But definitely on days in a rush, this stuff comes out and I do really like it.

Have you tried this? What's your opinion on it? Let me know in the comments below!

Bloglovin | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest 

January Favourites

Wow, this month has flown by. I can't believe its February already. I've been using some things that I'm really enjoying lately. Some new, some not. First off I've been really into lipliner lately. I'm not a fan of my lip shape, and I have freckles along the top that make my upper lip look pointed when it's not. So I've been using lipliner to slightly change the shape, but it still looks really natural and helps my lipstick to last longer aswell. The Nyx Retractable Liner in Nude is perfect for everyday because its more of a nude shade, so it can go with any lip colour. Mac Dervish is another favourite because it can be used alone all over the lips with a bit of lipbalm overtop for a really pretty mauvey pink shade. It works well with most lipsticks aswell.

I've also been really enjoying my Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette. Ive been using this almost everyday, which was the plan since it wasnt exactly cheap. Ive used most of the shades in there and think they are great colours for me. For hilight, I've been loving the Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder in 01. This is the mini I got in a Sephora set and I'm glad it was in there because I never would have tried it otherwise. This is the perfect day to day hilighter because it isn't over-the-top, theres no sparkle or crazy shimmer. Just the perfect glow to the skin. Love it. You need to try it.

Probably my favourite product I discovered in mid December actually, was the Clarins Instant Eye Makeup Remover. This stuff is amazing. I was using cleansing oils and micellar waters to remove my makeup and spending too much time trying to get my mascara off. One swipe on a cotton pad of this stuff across the eye and all my eye makeup is dissolved. I was amazed from the small sample size I had that I had to run out ad grab a bottle immediately before I ran out. Nothings ever been quite as quick and easy as this stuff. Full review post to come!

Lastly is a nail colour. I've been trying really hard not to bite my nails and my favourite colour lately is Essie's No More Film. Its such a nice deep plum shade that looks so glossy on the nails. I had someone ask if I had shellac done but no, it was just this with Seche Vite overtop. I've been repainting it over and over because it just looks so nice.

Those are all my favourites from January. Let me know what you've been loving below. Also, I know I've been a bit MIA lately on here, but I'm hoping to change that and have a lot more posts up from now on!

Bloglovin | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest