BeautyShot Cosmetics Serums ~ First Impression


A couple days ago I received a pack from the wonderful team at Beauty Shot Cosmetics
I love getting mail to be honest! I jump up and down like a little girl every time I receive it.
I received 3 packs of their Serums!
I received, Skin Detox, Party Prep and Emergency.



Packaging
Okay the packaging is so cute.
Each pack comes in a little box as shown before, and when you open the lid it has instruction on the back. The colours and feel of all the boxes is adorable.


Each pack had 7 little glass decanters that are 3ml each.
I love this. Each has a little dropper and one vial is two doses for your beautiful skin!
I love the fact they are packaged individually like this as it means if you go away for a couple of days, you do not have to take a massive bottle of serum. You just take what you need :)


First Impression of Product
To be totally honest I was a bit concerned about using this product!
A couple weeks before I had used a serum on my poor oily skin and I had broken out like no tomorrow. I cannot say as of yet if I'm going to break out, but once I am a bit further into trial I will be able to tell you!

I have used this twice now.
I have been using the Emergency Serum pack.
On the instructions, it states to offer:
Instant Tightness
Smoothness
and Nourishment

I can tell you now after two applications it does.
I feel a spring in my skin, and if made my skin feel soo smooth.
I have a couple abrasions as I exfoliated last night, and even the roughness of that is gone.
It has really hydrated my skin, and nourished it.

As I test these products out some more, I will tell you a bit more about each kit. This will be about 4 weeks away. I will be able to tell you by then if it has broken me out etc.

Thanks for reading again!
Leave a comment if I should do more first Impressions :)
xoxoxox

First Impression ~ Dr. Hauschka Rose Nurturing Bath Essence xx


Instagram

If you had seen my lovely post on Instagram earlier, then you would know I am going on a 30 day skin challenge. A massive thank-you to Dr. Hauschka for their kind trial box they sent me that I received this morning! I had also done an unboxing video which is on Youtube which I will have down below!


We have the kids home from Mum's (they are so happy to be home, may do a vlog this week) and I thought meh, time to turn over a new leaf and begin new beginnings.
So I have started my 30 day skin challenge tonight.

I enjoyed a beautiful bath tonight with Dr. Hauschka's Rose Nurturing Bath Essence!
It was such a lovely bath and it smelt so nice. Now I smell of rose!
My first impression of this is nothing but nice!
I love it. The smell wouldn't of been something I chose, but luckily I had no choice otherwise I wouldn't of found out that I adore it! So beautiful :)

As I have set this post up to be posted at 9am, I may let you all in on a secret.
Tomorrow I will be posting my full First Impressions Blog at sometime.

But that could change. Either way I will be writing it tomorrow, just depends on when it will post.
The products I have used have already been very good!

So keep an eye out for that.

Have a good day everyone! xoxox



Disclaimer
These opinions are all of my own. Yes the items were sent to me but that does not change my opinions. Thank-you xx

Sportsgirl Butter Dream Vanilla Body Butter xx



I adore sportsgirl so much, they are soo cheap in the skin care and cosmetics department and are still of a great quality. So it's not surprise that I loved this!
I love this body butter, it smells great, isn't a thick as hell mixture, and is soo moisturizing!
 
I even got my partner into using this! haha!
Also it's very cheap! Only $10!
Be sure to try this yourself!! :) x




How to identify your skin type! x

Just because a person is a celebrity, doesn't mean that they automatically have great skin. They have all of the same problems as we do, and they have to treat their skin in all the same ways that we do.
One of the first steps into getting good skin care is to identify your skin type.
You will notice a fair bit of difference in your skin when you start to understand it further, as then you can also buy make-up suited to your skin, and your make-up will start to sit better, not be as shiny or dull, not look as dry or shiny. Understanding your skin, will improve everything. Kind of like understanding your best friend, so then you can help her/him.

The first thing to do is to study your skin in Artificial and Natural light. You need to look for things like dry skin, pores, breakouts, and redness. Make a note of where these are so it’s easier to figure out your skin type.

Normal Skin
It’s okay if you have little to none of these things. It just means that you may have normal skin. Normal skin tends to have an even skin tone, rarely or never suffer breakouts, feel soft and supple, almost never react to skincare products, and no enlarged pores.

Management of Normal Skin
If you have this type of skin, then you are pretty lucky! But just remember that you still will have those days when you get a bit of a dry area, or the odd pimple. So it’s good to keep up with a good face routine. Anything really goes with Normal Skin. You can head to your local make-up bar or day spa to get a nice routine. Just always remember to be sun smart as well. Cosmetics like tinted moisturizers will work great on your skin, and even better with SPF 15+

Oily Skin
You may of noticed a lot of areas on your skin that are intensely shiny, or even when your skin feels greasy even after washing several times. Your skin will be prone to breakouts and blackheads and have visible open pores. This is when your skin produced oil called sebum, and well... it produces a heck of a lot of it! Resulting in those nasty pimples!

Management of Oily Skin
It is important to keep your skin feeling hydrated! This is because if the skin is deprived of hydration, then it will try to produce further sebum to protect the skin. Use a water based Moisturizer or ones that are formulated for Oily Skin to help this. It is important to avoid oil stripping products. They will have high alcohol content. These make the skin feel fresh in the short term, but will make the problem worse in the long term. And also try to not over-wash the skin too much as this will stimulate the skin to produce extra sebum!

Product I Recommend for Oily Skin
Matifying Primer, Products with Silica, as this will absorb oil. Look for it in Foundations, Primers and Powders, Mineral Powder Foundations, Oil-Free Make-up and moisturizers

Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin will tend to feel itchy or bumpy, look flaky or red, flare up when you use products containing allergens such as fragrance or lanolin and burn easily in the sun.

Management for Sensitive Skin
Use hypoallergenic skincare that is specially formulated for sensitive skin, avoid harsh products that contain Alcohols and Perfumes. Choose soothing agents like Aloe Vera and Camonmile. Don't use harsh exfoliants, like beaded formula's. Try organic products or mineral/natural ranges. (trick is to ask for testers. Trial before buy as your skin may hate it!)

Products I recommend
Stick to brands such as LancĂ´me and Estee Lauder as they make fragrance free products. Also products with mineral/natural ingredients. Like Nude By Nature.

Dry Skin
It is obvious when the skin is dry as it will begin to look flaky and dull. You will feel tightness, especially after washing, and have a zombie like look, noticeable around the eye area.

Management for Dry Skin
The key is to hydrate the skin. Drink more water throughout the day, and use products with a high water content. Also to keep touching up throughout the day with a water-based moisturizer as a barrier against moisture loss!

Products I recommend
Creme Blush instead of powders, Tinted Moisturizers, and Oil-Based Products. Steer clear of powders and heavy cosmetics as they will draw attention to dry areas and fine lines.

Combination Skin
Don't panic if you aren't entirely one for the things about. You may have oily and dry skin, or oily and sensitive skin. It can vary, and different area's of the face may need different attention.
Skin can act differently in different area's. One of the most common for of Combination Skin is an oily T-Zone and Dry everywhere else. For me I have a dry forehead, sides of the nose and chin. When it comes to combination skin, the key is to treat different area's differently. Use different skin care products on different areas. You may have a few extra bottles of skin care on the counter, but you will have better results if you treat the areas separately.

My Summer Necessities!

Yay! Summer is almost here, and the warm weather is starting to set in :) woo!
So getting in the spirit of Summer, I decided to show you some of my few Summer time favorites!


Number 1/3 is a very big favorite of mine!
It's the Le Tan Aftersum Aloe Vera Gel! I only found this one a couple days ago, and isn't very expensive at $2.00 at Priceline for a mini tube!
This aids the healing process of sunburn! As I currently have rosy red sunburnt cheeks, I find this product very useful as it cools my cheeks!
Aloe Vera is great for the sun, so I suggest you make one of these an essential in your beach bag!



So I have been a lover of Nivea Cream for a while! But always found it irritation to take a tub of it in my handbag, and tubes always ended up squirting open!
So I was extra happy when I found this baby at Priceline! I got this for $3.69, but please keep in mind that this is the current sale price!
It is 75mL of cream, and is the perfect size for the handbag or beach bag! And the tin is just soooo cute :) I loves it muchly! The cream is soo nourishing for the skin as well!



The last one is one of the most favorite thing I own! I go through a tube a month!
Lucas Paw Paw Ointment is amazing!
It isn't like most Ointments, as it doesn't have those stupid lumps.
It is a nice smooth and consistent Ointment!
It is very nourishing for dry lips, which I love as I always have dry lips! This one is $6.19 at Priceline! :) xx