Soap and Glory Dr Spot Clearing Gel - Review

I had a break out on my chin a couple of weeks ago, Yes, I wanted to stay in bed and not face the world until I was sure this flashing beacon of a spot had vamoosed! But that was not possible so I decided I would try out a spot gel or cream instead of hoping it would clear up quickly on its own. After perusing the shelves at boots, reading various product descriptions, I decided to pick up the Soap and Glory Dr Spot. I love Soap and Glory products and thought why not try one of their treatment products too?

 

 

 

Its a 15ml Tube and advises you use a sun protection product, during and after(1 week) using the spot gel because it contains AHAs which can increase photo-sensitivity. They mean sunburn not crying at a dodgy photo of yourself,  a friend just uploaded on facebook!!

So after applying sun cream, I applied a dab of the product to the area and left it to dry before doing my makeup. It felt quite nice on my skin and didn't sting or dry in a crusty layer that your makeup is drawn to like a magnet! I used it twice a day for three days and it was gone leaving only a slight pink looking patch where it was on the 2nd day and this cleared by the 3rd day.

 

I'm quite happy with this product, I haven't used other brands to compare it to but I doubt I will try another as this worked for me.

 

You can buy this from Boots here

 

Sarah xo

Models Own - Velvet Goth Absinthe

I took advantage of the boots buy one get one half price deal last week. I picked three of the Velvet Goth collection and three of the Firework collection. 

Absinthe was the colour I was most looking forward to wearing once it arrived. 

It's a beautiful glittery green, it makes me think of Dorothy from The wizard of Oz' ruby slippers (the sparkle that is, not the colour). The first thing I said to my husband when I was sat applying it was "It's like the emerald city meets dorothys' slippers, if that makes sense?" He gave me a look like I was crazy and carried on watching his cycling programme. Yeah, he's not likely to be interested in my nails or Ruby slippers really is he? :)

I was really impressed by the application. I was expecting to have to layer on lots of coats but I almost got away with just one. It's thick and has a green polish with green fine glitter and bigger glitter pieces mixed in so one coat will be enough if you apply a thick layer. I finished with a clear 2x gloss top coat. 

Models Own polishes are £5 each but are on offer at Boots if you buy one you get one half price. The offer is online and in store. 

Sarah xo

Autumn Nails - Ciate Cabaret

I love Autumn, it is my favourite time of year. Mainly because of the clothes and wrapping up warm. All the accessories that come with Autumn/Winter like Hats, Scarfs and Gloves make me very happy! 

It may also have something to do with my birthday being in the Autumn :) 

Anyway, as soon as September rolled around I switched out my favourite Summer polishes for my favourite Autumn polishes. My first Autumn mani/pedi of the year is Ciate Cabaret. 

This is a lovely Plumy/Purple colour, I love this colour and keep looking at my nails and smiling becauseits finally   Autumn (yep, I'm weird!!) This colour really is beautiful and I love Ciate nail polishes because they apply really well, they are smooth, dry quickly and are long lasting. 

I'm looking forward to picking my next Autumn colour :( 

Sarah xo