Fabulous Nails - Nice Neutrals

Hi guys! Today's post is the last in the Fabulous Nails themed series - boo! But to finish on a high, read all about some really nice neutral shades that are perfect all year round, but especially pretty around this time of year..

L > R:

Ciate Cookies and Cream, Maybelline Peche Rose, Ciate Pocket Money, No7 Highland Mist

L > R:

Barry M Mushroom, Models Own Nude Beige, Nails Inc Chester Street, Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Papaya, Models Own Utopia

Are you a fan of subtle, understated neutrals? Which is your favourite?

xx

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Soap and Glory Puffy Eye Attack

Hi everyone! Today I'm reviewing a product I picked up a little while ago (haul post HERE) - the Soap and Glory Puffy Eye Attack eye gel.

The packaging of this product is part of S&G's recent redesign, and whilst I don't like some of the packaging for other skincare items I actually think with this eye gel S&G have stayed true to their original brand message and style.

The eye gel comes in this teeny little white plastic pot. Although I'm a big big fan of glass jars for skincare and eye creams, this is quite inoffensive as plastic pots go!

I am quite new to the world of eye creams, having only started using one religiously about a year ago, and I haven't really used eye gels before, only eye creams. This was the main reason I picked this up in the first place. I was keen to see whether a gel would be more easily absorbed into my skin and feel more hydrating. 

I really like the consistency of this product - as you can see it's a white gel that then turns almost into a liquid when you apply it to your skin. It's much easier to dab this light gel onto my eye area without being rough in comparison to a heavier traditional cream. It feels like it absorbs into my skin almost instantly which is great when I'm in a rush on a morning and don't have time to wait for things to sink in before applying make up. 

Most of all, this feels refreshing and hydrating on my skin. It hasn't magically removed my under eye circles but it does give the appearance of less wrinkles around my eyes, and on days when I've had little sleep it does reduce puffiness more than other eye creams I've used.

Overall I do really like this eye gel and it's definitely made me want to try other gels to see whether different brands are as good as this one. Price-wise, it's usually £12.50 which is expensive for the small size of the product but in the context of other eye creams is actually pretty cheap. It's usually on offer at Boots with other S&G products so I'd recommend trying to get it cheaper if you can. You can get this from your local Boots or online HERE.

Have you tried the Puffy Eye Attack before? Which is your favourite eye cream?

xx

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Fabulous Nails - Beautiful Blues

Hi guys! Today's post is another installment of my Fabulous Nails series, looking at the most beautiful blue nail polishes!

L > R:

Nails Ince Hotcomb Street, Ciate Power Dressing, Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Blue Plum, Maybelline Color Show Polka Dots in blue

L > R:

Revlon Top Speed in Royal, Kiko 335, Topshop Varsity, Models Own Freak Out

L > R:

Collection Hot Looks Vogue, No7 Stonewash, Models Own Aqua Violet

Are you a fan of blue nails? Which is your favourite?

xx

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The Body Shop Camomile Sumptious Cleansing Butter

Hi guys! Today I am reviewing this delightful Camomile Sumptious Cleansing Butter from The Body Shop. I have long been a fan of The Body Shop but sometimes I think their products aren't very up to date with trends and innovations in the beauty world. Well this product proves me thoroughly wrong...

Beauty balms have been around for a while, and many have been particularly popular with beauty bloggers. An obvious example is the Emma Hardie Amazing Face cleansing balm - a product that has been on my wishlist for a really long time! Unfortunately a lot of the most popular balms carry a hefty price tag which makes them out of reach for a lot of girls, including me! When I heard The Body Shop were bringing out a more purse-friendly alternative I couldn't wait to give it a go (nb: this product is called a 'butter' but is exactly the same as a cleansing balm which is why I'm calling it a balm!)

The Body Shop Camomile Sumptious Cleansing Butter is £12 for 90ml (HERE) but as you probably know, The Body Shop constantly has offers on and you rarely have to pay full price for anything. In fact I bought this with 30% off which made it a really affordable skincare option.

The packaging is really unique and pretty - I like the twist-open metal tin and it looks very pretty alongside my other essentials in the bathroom. As you can see from the photo above, the product itself is a very thick, opaque balm that you have to scoop out with your fingers. If you're using this for the first time, please don't scoop out a load of product like I did - you really don't need that much and you don't want to waste it!

Once applied onto your face with your fingers the balm begins to melt and sink into the skin - this is the best bit! I've never been to a spa or had a facial but I imagine this is what it would feel like - sumptious and exquisite on the skin. I like to apply this to my face before brushing my teeth, so the balm has a couple of minutes to sink in and work its magic. I then use a cotton flannel soaked in hot water to dab the product off my face, leaving my skin feeling fresh, clean and soft. You can really appreciate the camomile in this balm because it's so soothing and gentle - exactly what my poor dry skin needs at this time of year!

I have enjoyed using this product so far and it hasn't caused any adverse reactions in my skin. I think it's a nice option for girls with dry skin or perhaps more sensitive skin - compared to some more clarifying cleansers I have used this is a much gentler option. For the price it's a great option to try if you're new to cleansing balms like me, or even if you're just looking for a new brand to try.

Have you used cleansing balms before? What do you think?

xx

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Fabulous Nails - Magnificent Metallics

Hi guys! At this time of year there's only one nail look you should be thinking about - to help you pick the perfect shade here are some magnificent metallics from my collection.

L > R:

MUA Stormy Skies, Collection Hot Looks All That Jazz, Seventeen Navy Glint, Barry M Silvery Lilac

L > R:

Maybelline Silver Speed, Collection Hot Looks Jitterbug, Models Own Indian Ocean, Nails Inc Great Tichfield Street, Miss Sporty 312

Are you a fan of metallic nails for the party season? Which is your favourite?

xx

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Soap and Glory Flake Away

Hi guys! Today I am reviewing one of my all time favourite body scrubs - Soap & Glory's remarkable Flake Away.

I have been using this product for absolutely ages - years and years! So I'm not sure how I've managed to forget to review it on little old Bee's Knees for so long. That said, autumn is the perfect time of year to review a scrub because I don't know about you, but my skin is so flakey and dry - it's pretty disgusting. I have been using Flake Away on a weekly basis since the onset of the cold weather and it's rocked my world.

As you can see, this product is one of those gorgeous, thick body scrubs that you can feel working when you rub it into your skin. Ingredients include shea butter, sweet almond oil and sea salt. The smell is pretty damn amazing - I absolutely adore using this after soaking in a steaming bath in the winter months, it's very luxurious and rich. Although it is quite grainy and coarse, the texture isn't too harsh on my skin - it's the perfect balance which leaves my skin soft but not scrubbed raw.

After use my skin is not only exfoliated but also moisturised - I think the shea butter helps to avoid that dry skin feeling can be a problem after using  a lot of other body scrubs I've tried. Instead you could easily use this on the go without any moisturiser, although I recommend for best results following up with an intensive body butter. That combination will leave you with the silkiest legs you've ever had! The 300ml tub is massive and will last you months and months depending on how often you use it. You don't need a lot of product for each use and a little goes a long way! For the price I'm not sure if there's anything better on the market.

Flake Away is available in a 300ml full sized tub for £7.50 HERE or if you'd like to try a smaller size, the travel version is 50ml for £2.50 HERE.

Are you a fan of Soap & Glory? What's your favourite product?

xx

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Bourjois Happy Light Primer - Luminous

Hi guys! Today I am reviewing my first ever product from Bourjois - I have never used anything from the brand before for a number of reasons but picked up the new Happy Light Primer in Luminous a few weeks ago and want to share my thoughts with you!

I'm not really the kind of girl that has time for primers - if you work full time you'll understand how precious a few extra minutes in the morning can be - they can be the difference between being late to work or arriving on time, or even just having enough time for a cuppa before heading out! For this reason I have always been sceptical about using primers because they seem like an unnecessary step in my make up routine that I could do without - until now.

Bourjois Happy Light Primer comes in two options - Matte or Luminous. As I am currently using a powder foundation I didn't think the Matte primer would be beneficial because I don't really have problems with shininess on my face, so I opted to try the Luminous one. I had heard good things generally about this primer, and hoped it would add a bit of a glow to my tired skin and stop me from looking like a corpse this winter!

The effect of using this primer is ever so subtle - it's not something I noticed immediately but once I applied a full face of make up with the primer underneath, I did notice a difference in my skin which appeared smoother and the annoying fine lines around my mouth and eyes were a  bit less visable. It's not a miracle worker and won't make you look like a supermodel, but this primer does give my skin an ever so subtle glow and radiance that simply applying foundation fails to deliver. I only apply 1.5 pumps to my face after moisturising and before applying concealer and foundation, which means this product is going to last me a long time.

I'm not currently using this every day but when I do use it, I notice a difference. It's not a one-product-miracle but if you're on the market for a radiance primer I recommend giving this a go. It's quite pricey at £10.99 - I picked it up on an introductory offer in Superdrug and I'm not sure I would buy it full price, but if you're the kind of girl that uses primers regularly it may be a more worthy investment.

You can pick up the Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Primer for £10.99 in your local Boots or Superdrug, or online HERE and HERE.

Have you tried this primer before? What did you think?

xx

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