Illamasqua - Hydra Veil Primer

As shocking as this sounds, I actually wrote a post about this product weeks ago, but in typical ditsy fashion didn't save it! Yes... I'm a muppet. 

So here I am writing it again, which I'm happy to do because I cannot begin to tell you how in love with this product I am. 

I didn't purchase this product when it was first released as I wasn't sure if it was going to be suitable for my combination skin, and at £27 it wasn't a risk I wanted to take. I read a few reviews and was finally recommended it by my lovely friend Sheenie so I finally decided to purchase it. 

The product is a gel based formula, and only a small amount is needed to cover the face. 

The idea is that Hydra Veil creates the perfect base for your foundation, hydrating any dry patches and then acting like a magnet enabling you to use less foundation but still create perfect smooth coverage - it does all of those things! The product also makes your foundation last all day without the need for reapplication of any product (I sometimes suffer with an oily t-zone but with this it's been completely banished. 

When I purchased this product I was already using the Benefit Stay Flawless 15 hour primer, but after trying this my Benefit primer has been left at the bottom of my make up bag. 

I couldn't be happier with this product - the results are great which is positive because at £27 it is an investment. 

The packaging is also pretty nifty, coming with a handy little spoon allowing you to only use the pea sized amount required. 

Have you tried Hydra Veil Did it work for you? 

Rhian Xx

Maybelline Express Nail Polish Remover

Could this be the answer to every girls nail varnish removing woes?

I wear nail vanish all day, every day and that is 365 days a year - there is not one single day that goes by when there is not a polish slicked over my nails. With that in mind you wouldn't believe the amount if nail polish remover or cotton wool pads I go through - also the countless times I've been there rubbing my nails to remove the most stubborn dark shades of polish or worse - glitter! 

Maybelline have brought out this Express Nail Polish remover (£4.99) which is a tub, with a foam lining and a small gap where your finger is inserted. You simply dip your nail in to the middle of the tub turn slightly to make sure you have covered the nail, remove and voila! The polish is gone. 

It's very quick and simple and even works well on dark colours which can be stubborn, glitter is also removed quickly which is a bonus!

The polish to be removed - Essie Sole Mate
Thanks to Ol' Ma Sha for modelling

 

Results after one dip - polish has started to dissolve

 

After second dip, polish is completely removed

Now... It is great for finger nails but you can't banish your traditional method yet as you will need these for your toes. 

Have you tried this product yet? What did you think?

Rhian Xx

Illamasqua Rare Polish

This isn't a review as such... It's more about me telling you how much I love this shade of nail polish!

Unsurprisingly Illamasqua offer something different to everything else out there at the moment with this bright neon yellow polish. 

Coverage is excellent as you would expect and the vibrancy on the nail is as bright as it is in the bottle. 

Retailing at £14.50 it's going to be a marmite product however I'm on the love it side. 

This product would look amazing with a tan.... And lends itself to any party atmosphere. 

If your off to Ibiza this summer this is a must have polish to take on your travels! 

Love it!! 

Rhian Xx

Clinique Nail Polish - Strappy Sandals

Clinique have launched a new range of nail polishes. 

Clinique say the following about their product

"NEW A Different Nail Enamel. Glossy, long-wearing colour available in an array of pretty shades. Allergy tested and safe to use for sensitive skins, helps reduce the chances that eyes will burn, itch or water with contact"

I don't suffer for any of the above, but I will say that I am impressed with this polish, simply as a polish. 

I applied this shade - Strappy Sandals (Silver) to my toes rather than my finger nails because I'm not sure it's a shade I personally could put up with on my finger nails. But for my toes... I love it. Especially as I am still a little tanned. 

One coat of this polish was enough, as coverage was great and application was smooth and consistent. Very little polish was needed at all in fact. 

It has a similar affect on toes to a minx nail finish - at a third of the price. 

Retailing at £12 it's quite pricey as you can pick up brands such as OPI, Jessica and Essie for £11 or less. 

However if you do suffer from the above the price point would be justified not to suffer. 

Available in 14 shades ( Two which are limited addition, of which Strappy Sandals is one) 

Rhian Xx 

Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturiser

 

If someone were to ask me, how often I moisturised my body my answer would simply be... probably not often enough.... and that's simply a time factor, but when there is time I tend to use a variation of cocoa butter.

When I saw the Vaseline Spray and Go advertised I got very excited - could this be the answer to every busy ladies prayers?

I opted for cocoa butter as this is my usual "go to" moisturiser.

Now what I will say is "Was I the only person that got the impression from the advert that you simply sprayed this on, it absorbed in a few seconds and you were done, good to go?"

Now maybe I wasn't paying enough attention to the advert.... but the above is not the case.

I was expecting a consistency similar to the aerosol spray tan - sort of a dry mist that would dry almost instantly. Unfortunately this was not the case... The product still needs to be rubbed in to the skin, and this is possibly the most disappointing part of the product.

I also don't feel like I am getting as much moisture in to my skin as I would with a traditional moisturiser, but this could be a psychological thing as the mist is far lighter and less dense than your usual moisturiser.

Despite me not being overly fond of this product, as it is not the miracle product that I was expecting, I have been using it every day as it is convenient and despite having to rub it in a little, its much quicker than the conventional type.

Available in; Cocoa Butter, Aloe and Oat each offering varying benefits depending on what you are looking for.
Retails for around £4.99


Rhian Xx

*I must add that I've since had to stop using this product as it irritated my skin, causing it to peel*