Product Review - Bourjois French Manicure Kit

Hi everyone!

 

 

I bought this little french manicure kit a few months ago on reccomendation from a friend at work and I only got round to trying it out a few days ago.

 

This kit comes with three nail polishes, each are 10ml and it retails for £9.99.

 

 

The three polishes you get are..

- Blanc Glamour 91 - An opaque white polish for creating the white tips of your french manicure.

- Rose Lounge 28 - A sheer baby pink/nude polish.

- Bourjois Gloss-Set Top Coat - A clear top coat for creating that polished, glossy finish.

 

The main selling point of this kit (apart from getting three lovely polishes for £9.99!), is the unique shape of the brush in the white polish.

 

 

As you can see in the picture the brush is curved with one tip quite a bit longer than the other side which makes it perfect for getting the little side bits of your nails. I really like this brush, I think it's a great idea and makes for a much more precise application.

 

And here's how I did...

Please excuse my cuticules! :D

 

I found the kit very easy to use and I think you could get pretty good results. I found that the brush in the white nail polish really did help with application, however the application on my right hand wasn't as good but I think with a bit of practice, time and patience you could get some really good results.

 

Pros

- Really nice quality nail polishes.

- Good value for money(a single Bourjois polish costs £5.99!)

- Nicely shaped brush that really does aid application.

- Really glossy topcoat.

- Fairly quick drying time.

 

Cons

- Only lasted 3 days without chips.

 

So overall, I do really like this kit, I think it's great value for money and very nice quality.

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

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New Years Resolutions For 2013!

 

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Lose Some Weight!
Ok, so this is such a cliche new years resolution but I'm about 7 stone overweight(Cringe!), so I really feel I need to do something about it. I'd really like to get down to a healthy weight. I know losing 7 stone will take quite a long time so I'm aiming to lose 2-3 stone this year and that will hopefully make me a size 14/16 which would be wonderful instead of my current size 18/20.
I aim to achieve this by...
- Using MyFitnessPal to track calories.
- Going for a 1/2 hour walk, 5 days a week.
-Limiting Takeaways/Meals out to special occasions.
- Meal Planning

 

Limiting Fizzy Drink Consumption
Keeping on the food/health theme, I'll be the first to admit that I am pretty addicted to diet pepsi and I'm also quite partial to lemonade. I know these drinks are full of rubbish but I do really love them! I think they've become a bit of a bad habit and one I'd like to at least limit if I can't break it.
I aim to achieve this by...
- Only buying fizzy drinks to drink at the weekend
- Only allow myself to buy 2 bottles per week(this will be between two people)
- Ban myself from buying diet pepsi at work when I need a caffiene fix.

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Save Up For Christmas
Me and my boyfriend both really love Christmas, we love spoiling eachother with lovely presents, we adore the food,the decorations, the socialising and the family time. However Christmas is an expensive time of the year and being skint in Decemeber sucks! So I have decided to save some of my wages each week towards Christmas, this money could be spent on presents, nights out, Christmas food, new decorations or anything else festive!
I aim to achieve this by...
- Saving £5 a week in a tin that will go and live with a trusted friend until December.
- Saving £3 a week towards works Christmas night out(this normally costs £50 or less so I should be in profit!)
- Saving £2 a week in Morrisons saving stamps.

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To Blog More

I've been pretty rubbish when it comes to blogging recently but I really love it and want to make it a regular part of my life again. I also want to produce some quality posts about topics/products that I really love.

I aim to achieve this by...

- Keep a notepad specifically for blog post ideas.

- Try and blog five times or more per week.

- Enjoying myself whislt doing it!

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What are your New Years resolutions?

Happy New Year!

Thanks for reading,
Jess
xxx





November Favourites

Hi everyone!

Long time no see...

I've been a bit rubbish with blogging recently and the lack of decent light isn't helping!

 

But anyway here are my November favourites....

 

 

 

Urban Decay Vice Palette

This is such a beautiful palette! My boyfriend was kind enough to treat me to it at the end of October and I've been loving using it. The shadows are amazing quality and there's a great mixture of neutral, bright and jewel colours.

 

Here are my favourite shades...

 

Burt's Bees Mango Lip Balm

Such a moisturising lip balm, it really feels like it's doing my lips a lot of good when I apply this. I've been using it non stop! Throughout the day and at night time.

 

Soap and Glory Hand Food Hand Cream

As the weather's been so cold recently this hand cream has been a lifesaver! It absorbs really quickly, smells fantastic and is really good for taking care of dried out skin.

 

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

For the past couple of weeks I have worn this pretty much everyday! It's so gorgeous but I won't go on about it too much as I'm going to be reviewing it soon. :)

 

Avene Rich Hydrating Cream

Since the weather's got colder my Soap and Glory day cream hasn't been cutting it, my skin's been so dry and needed a richer moisturiser before I put make up on. This has been the answer to my prayers, it works like a dream!

 

No7 Stay Perfect Eyeshadow in Mink

This is a really pretty shadow and perfect for an all over the lid colour for a quick and easy look. The colour is a bit difficult to describe, so here's a swatch...

 

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx

 

Sunday Night Make Up Shake Up #6

 

Hi everyone,

 

 

I've picked a nice selection of face, cheek, eye and lip products for this week :)

 

Barry M Limited Edition Lip Gloss

This is a lovely pale pink lipgloss with pink glitter running through it, it smells kind of like strawberry sweets and feels really nice on the lips.

 

Collection 2000 Blush in Breathless

This blush was a poundland bargain and I don't think I've ever worn it! It's a peachy blush with gold shimmer, it's probably more suited to being used as a highlighter.

 

17 Eyeshadow in Statuesque

A lovely dark rose gold eyeshadow that I've hardly used :)

 

No7 Stay Perfect Eyeshadow in True Gold

Such a pretty gold colour, perfect for a subtle work make up look.

 

Smashbox Photofinish Luminizing Primer Sample

I do really like this stuff but I've not used it for a while, and it's almost finished.

 

Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner in Purple

I do like this product but it does stain my skin a little. Such a pretty colour though!

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx



Spending Ban Update Week #2

Hi everyone!

I'm so happy the only thing that I bought this week(besides food, rent etc!) was a can of deodorant which was obviously essential!

 

I didn't even have to pay for my weekly mocha, I had enough stamps on my Cafe Nero card to get it for free!

 

The only thing I'm really lusting after at the moment is this Ralph Lauren Big Pony Women 2 gift set...

 

I love this scent, I've sprayed the testers of it so many times, it's just so sweet and delicious smelling! Going on my Christmas list for sure :)

 

What are you lusting after this week?

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx



The Beauty Bloggers Tag

Hi everyone,

I was tagged to do a tag! I don't think this has ever happened before, so thank you Natalie!

 

 

Why did you start blogging and how long have you been blogging for?

I've been blogging properly since April 2012 and I started because I thought it'd be really fun to review all the beauty products that I love using and also to connect with other people who love the same things that I do.

 

Whose blog did you fall in love with first?

Sprinkle of Glitter :)

 

Most important part of doing a blog?

To have fun with it! Write about products you love and topics you want to talk about, but also be honest, true to yourself and work on your blog to the best of your ability!

Wow that sounds cheesey!

 

What kind of camera do you use?

A Nikon Coolpix.

 

What was the first blogosphere hyped about product that you bought and was it worth the hype?

The Revlon lip butters,I bought the shade Strawberry Shortcake and hated it! It wasn't flattering at all but I decided to try out Berry Smoothie and ended up liking it.

So they didn't live up to the hype really.

 

What are your favourite five things about blogging and being a beauty blogger?

1. How interactive it can be, I've ended up speaking to some lovely people due to having my blog.

2. Learning about beautiful products that I might not have discovered if I hadn't been blogging/reading blogs.

3. Hosting giveaways and being able to send people beautiful presents that I hope they'll love as they share my passion.

4. Having a little space to share my thoughts and ideas.

5. It's a bit of an excuse to go shopping more :P

 

What have you learned from being a beauty blogger?

To try out all kinds of make up and to get myself out of my comfort zone, for example wearing deep berry lipstick, something I wouldn't have done this time last year.

 

Have you changed anything since becoming a beauty blogger?

I now finish my products! I never used to! I used to leave at least a few centimetres of product at the bottom of every bottle of shampoo, conditoner, shower gel etc. Now I'm obsessed with using it all up!

 

What advice would you give to a beauty blogger just starting out?

If you enjoy doing it and are commited to it then get going!

 

Your favourite eyeshadow palette?

The Naked palette!

 

The best beauty deal?

Probably the GOSH Soft n Shine lip balms that I got for 99p each instead of £8.

 

Make Up regrets?

 Revlon lip butter in Strawberry Shortcake

 

Name your top 5 beauty brands!

1. Urban Decay

2. L'oreal

3. MAC

4. Maybelline

5. Bourjois

 

Recommend your top 5 beauty products!

1. Urban Decay Naked Palette, or just their eyeshadows in general

2. L'oreal Caresse Lipsticks

3. MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle

4. Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara

5. Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation

 

Tag other beauty bloggers to do this tag!

Mez

Caroline

Sandra

 Jessica

 

And anyone else that would like to!

 

Thank you for reading!

 

Jess

xxx



A Very Late October Empties

Hi everyone,

Please excuse the lateness of this post, I lost my memory card with the pictures on, but it has now been found :)

 

These are the products that I finished in October...

 

 

Soap and Glory Foam Call Shower Gel - £6.50

I love Soap and Glory shower gels and this one is no exception. It smells amazing, kind of fruity, it lathers up really well and is pretty moisturising.

Repurchase? Yes

 

Garnier Intensive 7 Days Body Lotion L-Bifidus and Peach - £4.99

This lotion is described as a gel-cream, and I would agree with this, it is a strange texture, quite light but moisturising and sinks in quickly.

Repurchase? Yes

 

Body Shop Coconut Shower Cream Travel Size - £4 for Full Size

This lathered up really well and was really creamy but the coconut smell was a bit overpowering for me.

Repurchase? No, not in the coconut scent but I loved the formula

 

The Sanctuary Spa Therapies Comforting Night Body Butter Travel Size - £10.25 for Full Size

This is a gorgeous nourishing body butter, it takes a while to sink in to the skin but feels amazing when absorbed. It has a slight cocoa butter scent.

Repurchase? No, it was nice but a bit expensive for me.

 

 

 

Simple Kind To Skin Soothing Facial Toner - £2.99

I love this toner, it made my skin feel really clean and was very gentle.

Repurchase? Yes!

 

Soap and Glory Scrub Your Nose In It Face Scrub and Mask - £7.50

I really like this face scrub, it's got a lovely minty scent which makes my skin feel lovely and fresh. It's also great as a mask.

Repurchase? Yes, already have.

No7 Soft and Soothed Gentle Cleanser Travel Size - £8 for Full Size

There was only enough product left for one use when I rediscovered I had this product. It was ok, did the job, got my make up off. Nothing special, well at least from what I could tell after one use.

Repurchase? No, probably not.

 

Spa Deep Cleansing Facial Wipes - 59p

I really like these cleansing wipes, they smell great and get my make up off. Oh and they're cheap :)

Repurchase? Yes

 

John Frieda Full Repair Conditioner - £5.89

I really like this connditioner, it smells amazing. See my full review here.

 

Classics Nail Polish Remover - 69p

This stuff is great, dirt cheap and gets my polish off :)

Repurchase? Yes

 

Marks and Spencers Butterfly Perfume - £6

This reminds me of DKNY's Blossom perfume, it's gorgeous! Fruity, floral and light.

Repurchase? Yes

 

Boots Moisturising Nail Polish Remover Pads - £1.50

I bought these for when I went camping, they were ok, left a bit of a greasy residue on my nails thought.

Repurchase? No

 

MUA Mascara Shade 1 - £1

This isn't empty but it's really gross so I'm getting rid of it. It's a great brow gel and really cheap!

Repurchase? Yes, already have.

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx