KIKO Milano HAUL // REVIEW

I went to Meadowhall the other week and saw that they had opened a new KIKO store! =O.. of course I was super excited since the only other KIKO Milano near me is in Leeds; so I had to go in ! And this is what I came out with! =p

The first thing I wanted to get my hands on was the "Crystal Fusion - Moisture Enhancing Face Serum".  This is a new product and also Limited Edition; but the best part was that it was 50% off! So I got it for £7.90 instead of £15.90! =D 

Cute glass packaging with a PUMP!
Super easy to dispense and the serum is tinted blue.

What Is It? 

(info taken from website)

Moisturising face serum that leaves the skin feeling invigorated and wonderful. 

The formula's ingredients offer many properties: 

- Hyaluronic acid helps the skin regain its tone and firmness; 

- plant sugars and active ingredients of botanical origin bolster the skin's radiance.

The one-of-a-kind formula hydrates the skin and protects it from external stress. 

Crystal Fusion Moisture Enhancing Face Serum comes in a modern glass bottle that perfectly preserves its unique formula. 
Thanks to the enclosed special applicator, it's easy to apply.

Dermatologically tested.

Non-comedogenic ~ Formulated to not block pores :)

Paraben free.

The serum is tinted blue and comes out in a gel form

The gel is thicker than typical serums and is slightly sticky at first
(tested this for a week on my own face)

Once it is absorbed it no longer feels sticky.
It leaves a sheen on the skin and feels rather silky and smooth.

The serum is very easy to blend and smooth over the face and absorbs within a few seconds so the stickiness doesn't last long. Since the gel is thicker than other serums it makes my skin feel more hydrated than current serums I own. I apply my argan oil on top of this serum and this combination has been super for my face! No dry patches all week! =D 

[[Edit!:: I have been using this serum for over 2weeks now and hands down!, this is one of the best serums I have ever tried! My face has become smoother in texture, no bumpyness or dryness, and my skin feels hydrated all day and throughout the night. Applying my makeup is such a dream now without random flaky patches showing up! Absolutely in love with this and defo will repurchase!! :D]]

This second purchase was actually recommended by my friend. She already has two shades and was about to buy another two! So I wanted to see why she liked it so much :) 

Double Glam Eyeliner: 
114 (top)
117 (bottom)

What Is It? 

(info taken from website)

Long-wearing duo eyeliner pencil. The advanced formula offers the creamy texture, smooth application and superior coverage of a liquid eyeliner in an amazing pencil.

The wax-based, poured formula melts on contact with the skin, offering an intense stroke and transfer- and water-resistant coverage.

The soft and creamy double-sided pencil creates intense looks. 

Ophthalmologically tested. - Tested for Eye Irritancy :) 

Paraben free.

External use only.

114 - Chocolate and Beige

117 - Plum and Golden Rose

114 (top), 117 (bottom)

Not a very good picture of the colours but both eyeliners are very wearable and good for everyday use. Easy to apply and the colours are very pigmented and longlasting. Sometimes I use the beige as an eyeshadow base and the golden rose to highlight my inner corners. The plum looks more like a dark brown in most lighting.. The formula is smooth and creamy and reminds me of Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliners! They are a bit soft so don't apply too much pressure otherwise the tip will break off. 

The last thing I bought was this "Night Balm". I have been a sole KORRES Lip Butter user for many years now, but this year I feel like it hasn't been enough for my lips and I wake up with Chapped lips...Maybe because I have a mini heater on.. But I decided to buy it anyway to try. 

Nourishing Lip Balm with no colour, however it smells a bit waxy? 

What Is It? 

(info taken from website)

Night repair balm for soft and nourished lips in the morning.

A sublime combination of an ultra-comfort texture and a naturally extracted active ingredient, which goes to work while you sleep to rebalance the level of hydration and promote cell turnover, for restructured lips.

Hypoallergenic - formulated to ensure minimum instance of allergic reactions.

Paraben free.

Waxy texture which some may dislike?
However I feel this type of texture provides a thick layer of moisture whilst you sleep.
Has helped my lips to keep hydrated and I wake up with smoother lips now! =D

That is all the products I bought from KIKO! It isn't the first time trying their products so I knew I would enjoy these items as much as the others! I think KIKO have a really good price range (its literally drugstore prices) but with better quality products and a larger range of items!

Overall I am very pleased with my purchases, and I know I will make good use out of them all. 

If you have any faves from KIKO, please leave a comment and let me know what it is! ^__^

Thanks for reading, 

x J x

My November summed up in photos! :)

Where has the time gone....!

Omg.. Today is officially the 1st of November! What happened this year?? Two more months and we will be in 2016...that is so scary.. >_<

I feel like I have been going round in circles lately and haven't been as productive as I had hoped!, but things have been happening at home that needed my full attention so obviously I had to focus on family first! Along with my daughter falling ill for nearly a whole month.. it was no surprise that I would soon get ill too (full of cold as I am typing this!) I feel kind of like a prisoner in my own home since it's best not to go out whilst you're ill, especially in the UK when the weather has been hot and cold and then freezing! But hopefully things will pick up soon and we can go back to our normal schedules!

I have hardly been applying any makeup as well since i'm practically in my pjs all day!.. so my YouTube and Blog has been lacking in uploads :( I'm considering doing vlogs which I can upload every week or 2weeks so at least I can update you guys, and it will take less editing to do! In terms of my blog, I can't really guarantee new posts since I hardly get the chance to sit on my computer on a daily basis :(.. but I will try my best! >_<

I just wanted to write something today since it has been waaaay too long!, so hope you all understand! :)

Thanks for reading and hope you all had a terrifying Halloween!! :D

x J x

My Birthday!! 07/09 :D @The Heights of Abraham

LOL...testing my friends new phone and snapped a pic accidentally xD

Cave walking with my babybear :)

Mummy Wong's homecooked Bday steak! :D

What my friends and family got me!...SUPER SPOILT...(LOL at the Kanye card! XD) So grateful its emotional!! :'D

I had originally planned for a different activity for my birthday and even though that didn't work out, I still had an amazing time on my birthday with the best friends and family ever!! So thankful and grateful that they all took time off and travelled far just to spend time with me! ^__^ 

I'm a Happy Girl!

 If your birthday was the same day as mine, I hope you had an amazing day too! :D

Thanks for reading!, 

 x J x

My Scheming:: BLACK PORE MASK

Firstly, I apologise for the rubbish picture quality!!.. read my Previous Blogpost! >__<

Not too long ago there was an online rave about this Amazing blackhead pore mask and after watching Suzi from stylesuzi on YouTube testing it on camera, I had to buy it to try!! I bought mine from ebay and it was only about 10pounds, so not expensive at all seeing as it was coming from Taiwan!

 

This is what the product looks like:

The contents include instructions (which i cannot read LOL), and 3 bottles of product.

They are labelled 1, 2 and 3 so you know which products to use in order.

HOW TO USE::

1. You apply no.1 all over your nose and let it soak in for about 10minutes. Leave this on and do not rinse off! 
2. Apply the black mask (no.2) all over the areas you wish to remove blackheads from. I only applied it onto my nose, but you can do your forehead and chin if you need to. Wait for the mask to dry COMPLETELY. If you try to peel it off before it is dry, it won't work as effectively (i did this =_=). 
3. After you take the mask off, rinse off the excess and then apply no.3 all over the areas you put on the mask, and let that soak in before you continue with your skincare! :) 

Images of my experience!

I applied a thick layer all over my nose and let it dry before peeling.

My camera quality is shocking..so i've included a few of the results to let you guys see.

CONCLUSION::

If you can see from the images...the pore mask didn't really manage to pull out anything?? It has a lot of dimples which is just the texture of my nose and where my pores are, but nothing as crazy as the results i saw on StyleSuzi's youtube video! I had very tinyyyy little whiteheads and that was about it. I guess this is a good thing since it means my nose is relatively clean! :D I do think its all due to the Foreo LUNA that I use consistently everyday as a part of my cleansing routine! :)

Read my review of the LUNA and watch it on my youtube channel here: FOREO LUNA

I will test the pore mask on my fiancé and see how well it works for him instead! xD

If you guys have tried this before, let me know your experiences!

Thanks for reading, have a good weekend!
x J x

GUTTED.. :(

Hello everyone!, its been super long since I have posted anything on here..

Nothing really special has happened, I guess I was just lazy with everything and not feeling very inspired to do much to my blog/YT! And on top of that...my camera is BROKEN!! T__T
I have no idea what happened to it?, but I can't record anything or take pictures anymore... So not really sure what i'm going to do about that situation since I can't really afford another decent camera at this moment.. :(
There was so much I wanted to do as well! I considered using my old camera, however when I tested the quality, it just won't be good enough...and its slightly broken as well (LOL me and technology are not good friends..) so the image always appears kind of blurry?? Also tried using my S4 camera, but that is even worse Lol! Sigh... I think I will just have to blog until whenever I get a new camera? >__<

But apart from that, life has been great! Getting back into my normal routine since I've been travelling up and down a lot between my house and my in-laws these past two weeks. I have also started taking Maca Root capsules this week and I think it is actually showing quite positive results!
I have been feeling less drained and more productive and just generally more energetic,  Big+++!
Look up maca root and its benefits if you have low energy levels, mood swings, low libido etc, this supplement claims to help these factors! :)

Well, thats my update for now guys!, Super bummed about the camera but hopefully that will get fixed soon!
Hope you're all having a fab weekend and enjoy the sun! :D

Thanks for reading,

x J x

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