Sunday 3 February 2013

La Roche-Posay Effaclar


Todays review is on a couple of products that were bought on a complete whim, due to a fab offer in Boots, that I now can't imagine living without.

I will admit I can be somewhat fickle when it comes to skincare products as I am always wanting to try out the latest hyped up things, but these are by far my faves of the moment. 

While browsing the shelves of Boots on my lunch break recently, I came across the La Roche-Posay section and noticed the amazing offer of two Effaclar products for £15! Bearing in mind the Effaclar Duo retails at £13.50 on it's own, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try these out.

I'm not usually one to rave about a product until i've been using it for a while but I have been SO amazed by these that I couldn't wait. 

I've been using both products morning and night for the last week and have been shocked at how quickly the few blemishes I had have disappeared and how much better my skin is looking. I was abit wary about the Astringent Lotion as I don't like to use harsh products on my face, however I have had no problems with it at all. It leaves the skin feeling really fresh, clean and tingly after application. The Effaclar Duo has turned out to be a great makeup base, with my foundation applying and looking better than it has for ages and the added benefit that it has cleared up my skin!

You can purchase La Roche-Posay products from most Boots stores, and if you hurry you can snap them up for a bargain price like me!

Have you had any 'on a whim' products that have turned out to be firm favourites?

xo Mimi 

Sunday 6 January 2013

Origins GinZing

Hi Dolls,

Today’s post is going to be about my FAVE eye cream. My eye area is my most problematic when it comes to my face as I have really dark under eye circles that just don’t want to disappear. No matter how many people tell me that I need more sleep or need to drink more water ( I get 8-9 hours a night and drink plenty of water throughout the day) I know it’s something I just have to deal with.

Seeing as I can’t get rid of them, the next best thing is to cover them up. The first and most important step is to find a good eye cream to prepare the under eye area. Now I have tried many brands and many price ranges but nothing has ever come close to GinZing. In the morning my eyes are always slightly puffy and those beastly dark circles are there for all to see, GinZing goes to work with it’s cooling effect and helps to depuff those pesky eye bags. The pinky, peachy colour is what helps diminish the dark circles as it is the perfect colour to counteract the purple and blueish tones.

I would recommend this product to anyone who struggles with under eye bags and dark circles. It retails at £21 which some might find steep but you really do need the smallest amount so the 15ml does last a long time.


Hope this helps some of you on your quest to look bright eyed and bushy tailed.

xo Mimi 

P.S Apologies for the website picture, my camera has broken and i'm awaiting a replacement.

Photo Credit: origins.co.uk