Tuesday 23 June 2015

Witch Oil Control Foaming Face Wash | Review

After a while, say three or four months, of using a product, my skin starts to get used to it and it no longer does the job it's supposed to do. It's kind of annoying, because when you've used almost every product available within your price range, it gets quite difficult to find something that will do the job you want it to.
Because of this, I've recently stopped using my everyday face wash, which is the Clean & Clear All in 1 Wash and Mask, and during a panic buy I ended up purchasing the Witch Oil Control Foaming Face Wash. I have used stuff from Witch before, their blemish stick is something that I can't go without, but I've never really found their face washes to be of much help. A lot of the time my skin has reacted really badly to them, for example producing more spots or more oil.

However, this product has proved that you should never judge a whole brand by one or two products, because after about a week of using this product my skin is looking great. I suffer from oily skin and blemishes, so the foam texture is fantastic as it doesn't irritate or dry out my skin, and the amount th
at you get in the bottle is so much more than other cream-based substances.  

Also, it smells amazing. I don't think I've ever had a face wash that has smelt so refreshing and non-chemical based.

Touch wood that writing this review doesn't mean my luck with this product will run out and I'll have to purchase something entirely different, because I really have fallen in love with it and hope to be using it for quite some time.

Sunday 21 June 2015

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer | Review

As somebody with a very oily t-zone, I often struggle in the summer to keep my skin looking matte by just powdering and using blotting paper, so when the weather started to get really warm I decided that I needed to change what I was doing to keep myself oil-free.

I've always been a big fan of primer, and the Rimmel Stay Matte range, so I thought the best option would be to combine my two loves and purchase the Rimmel Stay Matte primer. I used to use the Rimmel Fix & Perfect, but I'm so glad I've decided to switch product slightly and go for this one instead. It doesn't feel too heavy on my face, doesn't dry my face out too much, and it's great to just put on in places that I feel I need it (normally just my forehead, nose and chin). 

Because I don't make a lot of money and I'm currently in the process of saving up for my second year of university, the price of this is just right for me and is great value for money. If you're like me, and warmer weather is bound to bring out the worst case scenario oil-wise for you, then I would definitely recommend picking this up and trying it next time you're out shopping.