Avon Solutions Oil Free Mattifier Review

Ola lovelies

I haven't posted for a while I'm sorry as I've been really really busy - no excuse I know anyway here goes...

I was pleased to get back off my hols to this little beauty from Avon on my doormat.

I was sent this to review by Avon and couldn't wait to try it as it is something I wouldn't ordinarily buy myself. It's full title is Avon Solutions Complete Balance Day Oil-Free Mattifier (phew!) and it claims to reduce shine and give healthy looking skin - all with the added benefit of an SPF 15.

I was really impressed with the texture - it's quite thick yet light feeling and when applied doesn't feel at all like it's clogging up your skin. I have combination skin and suffer from oily and dry patches and this mattified yet moisturised where needed. It soaked in really quickly which was great as I hate having to wait around to start putting on my foundation!

I have used this for a number of days now and am really impressed with the results. My skin stays mostly shine free for the whole day and is really well hydrated. I always fear with mattifying products that all mosture will be zapped from my skin but this really wasn't the case at all.

I can see it fast becoming a must have in my summer skin care routine as my make up stays put, my skin looks great and it has that all important SPF.

I haven't tried any of the other products from the Solutions range but I am itching to try some of the others now.

Jen xoxo

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector - BB Cream

I've heard a lot about BB creams and have been itching to try one. It's been incredibly difficult to get hold of one in the UK so I was overjoyed when I hear that Garnier were to launch one here. Superdrug (is it me or have they really upped their game recently? I have a lot of new found love for the store) were the first to offer it - available online with free delivery, bonus points and for just £9.99! A few days after ordering it I had it in my hands and was very excited to give it a whirl.

It comes in Light and Medium shades. This is Light.

It has a nice texture and is quite sheer.

I like the finish - it glows

Overall I really like the product. It's light, sheer and leaves a really nice glowy finish. It smells quite nice too, a bit like the Ponds Cold Cream my Nana used to use (happy memories).

As I feared it doesn't provide enough coverage for me to wear it alone, it would be perfect for those who wear tinted moisturiser rather than foundation. What was good, however, was that I needed much less foundation than usual and only in the really bad parts of my face - so if anything it's a really great primer. I'm really impressed so far, my skin feels hydrated and I love the glow it's given me. xoxo

Home Straightening Treatment

I have just seen this and found it very exciting indeed...

Charles Worthington is set to launch an at home semi-permanent straightening treatment - CW Salon at Home Straight & Smooth. It is said to last for up to 40 days and to make hair sleeker, smoother and healthier looking and looks to be a snip at just £19.99.

When living in Tokyo I had similar treatments applied at the salon. "Straight perms", as they were known amongst us Westerners, were an absolute lifesaver in the hot, sticky, humid summer months ensuring I looked more like me and less like Diana Ross!
I'm very excited about this new product from the hair genius that is Charles and given the recent bout of humidity in England we've been suffering it would be a very welcome product to have now...

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