Beauty | Soap & Glory 'Feel Good Factor' Translucent BB Cream

Now I may have missed the mega-hype surrounding the initial launch of BB creams (and then CC creams), but admittedly I'm only starting to come round to the idea of them. This Soap and Glory BB cream has been languishing in the back of my make up box for a while now because 1) it's translucent so what's the point of wearing it and 2) IT'S TRANSLUCENT, I might as well go bare faced and nobody wants to see that! But I'm happy to hold my hands up and say 'I was wrong, this IS something you want to swap into your summer makeup routine'.

Max Factor Whipped Creme Foundation

I hope you all had a great pancake day yesterday! I was by myself this year, but I still whipped up a stack of pancakes which I ate while watching When Harry Met Sally - not as fun as last years pancake day, but still a nice evening. Today I'm sharing my thought's on Max Factor's Whipped Creme Foundation, a product which I have been using for a couple of months now.

Max Factor Whipped Creme Foundation

Swatch: Light Ivory (40)

This foundation reminds me of the first time I bought my first proper "grown-up" foundation, the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse. I think I must have been about 15, shopping with my mum and swatching loads of foundations to try and find the right shade for my skin tone. I remember being so excited to be allowed to wear actual make up for the first time - the truth is I was so nervous putting it on that it probably looked like I was wearing nothing anyway!
Unfortunately I did my usual blogging thing with this product: bought it and got so excited about using it that I forgot to take any pictures! So I'm doing more a look-back review, and seeing as I use it everyday I feel I know everything about this foundation.
I've always loved mousse foundations, they're light, easy to apply and really blendable. The only downside is sometimes they can get a bit cakey if you try and layer it on. Although the website recommends applying it with a foundation brush, I prefer to blend it with my fingertips because otherwise the coverage is far too heavy for me. The hydrating formula means it's perfect during the winter when your skin can start to dry out (unsightly dry patches? Anyone else?) but it's light and dewy enough to keep using right throughout spring/summer. As an added extra bonus it's also oil and fragrance-free, so suitable for even those sensitive types. I loved this foundation so much that I've already picked up my third pot - my sister pinched the second one for her make up stash, so it must be good!
You can pick up a pot from Superdrug or Boots stores or online here and here.

What's your favourite type of foundation? Have you tried the Whipped Creme Foundation from Max Factor yet?

Beth xx 

DHC deep cleansing oil

Deep Cleansing Oil *

Hello! It's another beautiful day here in Bournemouth, looks like Spring is finally here at last although I don't know how long it will actually last! I'm off to a friend's 20th birthday this evening so I'm spending the afternoon getting ready for that - who doesn't love a good pampering session? Last night I fell asleep still wearing my make-up - I know, it's terrible but everyone does it once in a while don't they - so I thought it was a good chance to test out this cleansing oil. It's not something I'd buy myself because I'm wary of using oil based products on my skin because it's already oily enough, but the bottle was actually part of our goody bags when I went to Cosmopolitan Careers Masterclass so I figured I might as well give it a go anyway. The cleansing oil contains a blend of olive oil to hydrate and vitamin E to moisturise. A couple of pumps should be enough to massage into dry skin, dissolving make-up, dirt and other impurities.
I wasn't super impressed with this product though, it feels really strange the first time you use it because it's literally like rubbing cooking oil into your face and that's a feeling I just can't get used to. It claims to dissolve make-up but in my opinion I don't think it does much of a better job than a normal facial cleanser. If you have dry or sensitive skin then this might be an ideal product for you because it does really very gentle and ultra-moisturising on your skin., I just don't think it's the right for me.
You can buy DHC Cleansing Oil online here. This sized bottle (70ml) is £11 and a full sized (200ml) is £21.50

What do you think of cleansing oils?

Beth xx