GLAMGLOW Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask Review

I briefly mentioned GlamGlow here and promised that I'd do a full review of this product and here it is.

I only have the sample/travel sized version of this product and the full size actually comes in a tub so all you have to do is dip your fingers inside it and pull out as much product as you need. I think the full packaging looks better but the sample sized packaging is a lot more practical as I prefer squeezing products out of tubes. This product is a face mask and a scrub in one which has done a lot before but there's something special about this. It started off by being used on Hollywood film sets and more recently, it's made its way to the UK and I'm so glad that is has done. I apply this to my skin, let it set which takes about 10 minutes then add water to exfoliate my skin, wash it off and the results are just incredible. It's very hard to explain how this mask does it but it does. My skin looks glowing, bright and clear. It hasn't broken me out and I've used it about 3 times since receiving it. It's absolutely wonderful and is a great boost for your skin that doesn't just last for a few hours - the glow lasts for around 3 days on average. It really is a wonder product but the only downside is the price. A small 15ml tub retails for £19.99 and the bigger 50ml retails for £49.99 which is very expensive. But don't get me wrong, it's worth the price and when I'm older and hopefully rich, I will be purchasing this constantly. But for a poor student like me, it's no good. So I'm currently cherishing this sample and only using it as and when I need. And seeing as it's June and half way until Christmas, this will definitely be making its way onto my Christmas list.

Have you tried this product before? What are your thoughts on it?

You can view the GlamGlow website and buy the product here.

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*PR Sample

Skin Care Overhaul

From a young age I've suffered with blemish-prone skin and from then on, I've always been in the mindset that I need to buy products for oily/blemish prone skin. However, I've started to realise that recently, my skin has changed. If I apply foundation it will soon start to look patchy, horrible and dull and it's not just the foundation either as I've switched many times. So it must be my skin care routine. I now think that I have normal-combination skin that suffers with the odd breakout and my skin is definitely very dull. So I've recently decided that I need a skin care overall. I've chosen a few products from Boots and I'm going to do a lot of research into them and visit a few counters to find out if they're perfect for me. As you can see, they're pretty expensive so I don't want to rush into buying them straight away. I will also add that I will be keeping my Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish as my nighttime cleanser, my PanOxyl as my spot treatment and my No7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream for Normal/Oily skin as my night cream just because I love them so much!

Clarins Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel - £11.00

As soon as I read this I knew that I needed to have it. It's a foaming gel that promises to remove make up and pollution for clean, blemish-free, detoxified skin. The Clarins Daily Energizer range sounds wonderful and it's targeted for 18-late 20 year olds and ensures that young skin looks clear, fresh and glowing and feels soft and smooth every day. This is thanks to its energy boosting shot of vitamin C which stimulates the skin's natural defences. It also has turmeric which is a powerful antioxidant, alchemilla which regulates sebum production and ginkgo biloba which brightens the skin and boosts its radiance.

Philosophy Hope in a Jar Original Formula Moisturiser - £34.00

A good moisturiser is key to good skin and great looking make up and I wanted one that boosts radiance whilst protecting the skin. This moisturiser is lightweight and provides antioxidant protection whilst improving skin texture and tone to leave is smooth and radiant. The moisturise improves skin radiance and gently exfoliates to reveal smoother, healthier looking skin and texture.

Biotherm Biopur Pore Reducer Gentle Purifying Lotion - £15.32

This toner is designed with plant extract which helps to refine skin texture and brighten the complexion. I'm still a bit unsure whether to go for this toner or the Clarins Daily Energizer one. I do have enlarged pores but even though this one claims to be gentle I'm still worried about toners completely stripping my skin. But then again I don't want to go for a moisturising one as my make up would literally slide off my face. Or maybe I should leave a toner out altogether? Or maybe I should just buy another Caudalie Beauty Elixir as I loved it so much last time. Or maybe the Caudalie Grape Water as it's pretty cheap and sounds decent. Decisions!

With my staff discount I would get these products for £52.82 which to be honest, I don't think is that bad. Especially because I'll just be using them once a day so they're guaranteed to last me a while. And also, the moisturiser is 60ml which is huge!

Have you tried any of these products? Would you recommend any of them? Or would you warn me to stay clear of any?

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