Mini Primark beauty haul + first impressions

Hey guys, I hope you're all well.This post will be a small haul of some new products from Primark. I will also be talking about my first impressions with each of the product. I went to Primark and bought some of their newer beauty products and I thought I would write a blog on it for you guys so that you know whats worth getting. I really hope you enjoy this post.

Ultimate Brush Set:

As you can see in the picture this brush set cost £7, which is a really good price for 5 brushes. In the set there is a powder brush, flat top buffing brush, small packer brush, lip brush and an angled eyeliner/eyebrow brush. The powder brush isn't very dense and is fairly soft, it applied my powder products fairly well, also I quite like it for blush as it didn't pick up heaps of product so I can have a lighter application. I don't like the flat top brush as I don't really have a use for it, I did try it with a little foundation and it was VERY streaky. The packer brush I really like for applying shimmery eye shadow to the centre of the lid as it gives a really good colour pay of and high shine from my eye shadows. There's not much to say about a lip brush...it's a lip brush. The small angled brush is lovely I really liked it for filling in my eyebrow with powder. Over all the set is OK I  would recommend it if you are on a budget, not brilliant but not terrible. Not bad for the price. 

Sleek and Smooth Hair Oil:

As you can see this product was £2 which is a bargain. So far I really like this product I applied it as instructed after washing my hair. It didn't leave my hair feeling oily or greasy, my hair felt soft and manageable. My hair is fairly damaged from bleaching and dying it, this smoothed over the ends nicely. I also used this after curling my hair, I scrunched it into the curls which added a nice shine to my hair and softness to my curls. I am looking forward to seeing the long term affects of using this product.

Glitter Obsessed Palette:

This Palette cost £4. This product is "glitter eye creams". As you can see from the picture below there is not heaps of pay off from the glitter. I found that this is quite a nice product if you just want to add a little sparkle to your makeup look. The "cream" aspect of this product is like a jelly/Vaseline kind of formula, it does a good job at sticking the glitter to your skin and it is easily used with little to no mess. However the product doesn't set and stays quite greasy on the lids and will crease unless you lightly set with translucent powder or an eye shadow.

Holler and Glow Illuminating Sheet Mask:

This sheet mask cost £3. I did not like this product at all. The mask itself was made of quite a thick and stiff material so it didn't adhere to my face the way it should, the material was also quite rough and uncomfortable on the skin. The serum in the product cause no irritation but I saw no difference in my skin after using the mask. My skin was left feeling tight, dry and texture on my cheeks was emphasised. Would NOT recommend, you can get much better sheet masks for cheaper.

Camouflage Palette Conceal and Correct :

As you can see this product cost £3. This is a cream colour correcting palette. I used the yellow and peachy shade under my eyes and some of the green along my jaw line and lower cheek. These aren't too pigmented so you don't look like you have patches of colour on your face, they are nice and creamy and blended out well over and under foundation. I am really happy with this product and would definitely recommend.

Primer Water:

This primer water cost £2. So far with using this product I have noticed that my makeup is lasting longer, I use this to prime and set my make up. I was really surprised to find out that this product has a brilliant mister, very fine and gentle. I also really like that this product isn't loaded up with fragrance its got a subtle fragrance but nothing crazy. I will definitely repurchase this in the future. I am really happy with this product.

BONUS POUNDLAND PRODUCTS

DermaV10 Anti Wrinkle Cream:

So clearly this was £1 ...Poundland and all. I don't think I would repurchase this product, the packaging is really good (for £1), but I find the cream itself is slightly irritating on my skin. I have dry skin with mild rosacea on my cheeks and jawline and I found that this cream is uncomfortable and the tiniest bit stingy when it is first applied. It doesn't make my skin flare up or go red or anything like that it is just the stinging sensation with no other side effects. I will probably continue to use this until it is used up as it is actually a nice moisturiser it is just a shame its not very comfortable on my skin. It doesn't irritate my eyes at all, this is how I can tell that it is because of the rosacea and not the product itself.

Argan Oil Hydrating Hair Mask:

I'll let you guess the price of this ;). I have been using this product for years it is brilliant for when I don't have the money to spend on the higher priced hair masks. Of course it doesn't work as well as the pricier ones but it is brilliant for helping keep my hair in good condition for times in between me having other hair mask. I would definitely recommend this for those of you on a budget.


I really hope you enjoyed this haul and my mini product reviews. Let me know if you have tried any of these and what your experiences have been. Also let me know if you have and suggestions for future content I would love to hear your ideas. Thank you for reading it means a lot that you would take the time to read what I've written. I love you all loads.

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4 DIY skin and hair care recipes

Hey guys, I hope you're all well. I don't know about you but sometimes I really enjoy mixing up lotions and potions to use instead of buying products. There are many bonuses to heading to the kitchen instead of Boots or Superdrug. The mixtures are natural and depending on the items you use they are organic. Also for my girls if its ...that time of the month, and like me your skin becomes more sensitive and you break out, then these recipes are brilliant for when your skin is feeling delicate.

Lip scrub:
I thought I would kick things off with my plumping lip scrub recipe. I really enjoy this homemade product and I use it most days before applying my makeup, as it is very moisturising, it plumps your lips noticeably and it is as gritty as you choose to make it.

Ingredients:
1tsp Lanolin (a.k.a. nipple cream)
1/2tsp Cinnamon
5 drops Peppermint oil
1/2tsp Granulated sugar (more or less to your liking)

Method:
Are you ready for the complex making of the lip scrub?... Put all the ingredients in a container and mix well. I know...but its easier than it sounds (I'm clearly enjoying myself here).

To use: Use the same as you would any other lip scrub. Apply a small amount to your lips and rub gently in circular motions over your lips. For even more plumping allow the product to sit on your lips for a couple minutes before removing.

Honey&Yogurt face mask
This recipe is amazing for dry skin people. This is also super gentle and calming on the skin which is brilliant because I know that dry skin often goes hand in hand with sensitive skin. This is also brilliant if you have oily or combination skin because this has healing, hydrating, light exfoliation and calming properties. So this is really is good for all skin types in my opinion.

Ingredients:
2tbsp Natural yoghurt
1tsp Honey
1tbsp Oatmeal
2tsp Coconut oil (would not recommend for oily skin)

Method:
This might start to get a little repetitive for you. Mix all ingredients in container. If you are adding coconut oil then melt it before adding to the mix.

To use: Apply an even layer over your skin avoiding the eyes, leave for 15-20 mins and wash face with warm water.

Coffee face scrub mask:
This recipe I use when my skin really needs a pick me up. Due to the caffeine in the coffee this mask has very brightening quality to it. The scrub aspect of this mask offers a very good exfoliation, though might be a bit harsh for those of you with sensitive skin. This really wakes your skin up when its starts to look a bit dull or tired. This will be fine to use for all skin types, but if you do have sensitive skin I would just advise to be gentle when applying to the skin due to the scrub quality.

Ingredients:
2tsp Used coffee grounds
1tbsp Instant coffee (do not use decaf it totally defeats the objective)
1tsp Water
1tsp Coconut oil

Method:
You actually have to more than mix it all on this one, but I have faith you can handle it. Melt the coconut oil and mix with the instant coffee and water until all the coffee has dissolved. Then mix the coffee grounds into the other coffee mix. It still wasn't much to do was it?

To use: Apply to the skin and massage in circular motions, then leave on the skin for 10-15 mins and wash off with warm water.

Egg Hair Mask:
Last but not least is a hair mask. If like me you put your hair through a lot, I'm always dying it and bleaching. I'm sure my hair hates me by now. This mask is brilliant for dry and damaged hair that needs a bit of love. This mask provides some much needed moisture and nourishment as well as the proteins from the egg which will strengthen your hair.

Ingredients:
1 whole egg
1tbsp Coconut oil
1tbsp Olive oil
2tsp honey
150ml Green tea (more or less depending on hair length)

Method:
I'll stop with silliness this time...or will I? (I really am enjoying this far too much) Beat the egg very well, then whisk in the olive oil and coconut oil(remember to melt it) until they emulsify. Then add the honey and the green tea and mix very well.

To use: Apply evenly to all of hair, cover with cling film or a shower cap, leave for 30-60 minutes (or as long as you want) then wash hair well in warm water (not too hot or your hair will contain scrambled eggs).

I really hope you have enjoyed this post, let me know what you thought in the comments below. Will you use these? Do you use DIY products? What do you use? Thank you for reading this if you made it this far. Love you millions.

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