This Month's Magazine Freebies! October 2014

This month In-Style and Marie Claire Magazines are offering up beauty goodies for us to try.

Instyle has a free Elemis Face Moisturiser 15ml in either Day or Night version. 

Quick note! Buy it from Tesco it's only £2.50 instead of £3.99 everywhere else!!

Having not tried Elemis moisturiser before,  I am impressed. I picked the Day cream (hydra boost for dry skin). This has a pleasant scent but not too overpowering. Sort of a clean fruity smell if that makes sense! Your skin feels lovely and nourished, well taken care of. I am going to have to nip back to Tesco to pick up the Night version too as the day one is just lovely.

Marie Claire has L'Occitane Hand Cream in a choice of 4 fragrances: 

Zesty Lime, Vanilla, Original Shea and Rose. 

I chose Vanilla, it smells delicious!! Really nice and nourishing to apply and best of all sinks in quickly so doesn't leave your hands feeling greasy and sticky afterwards!!

I love these mini tubes as they are so great for popping in your bag, I don't know about you, but my hands get really dry come the colder months!! So it's great to have one in your bag! They all contain shea butter so the hands feel lovely and soft.

Will you be picking up this month's offerings?

Take time for you. Take care and look after yourself.

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo

Ben Nye Banana Powder Review

Ben Nye Banana Powder Review

I originally was hoping to pick this up from my trip to London, however it was unfortunately out of stock.

 I got an email a few weeks ago - it was back in stock so I ordered it from the gurumakeupemporium website. Excellent service and super fast delivery.

So back to the powder...

I only went in to boots for a nail varnish remover....

And this happened!!

September 2014 Favourites Round-Up

September Favourites and Round-up of make-up and skincare I have been enjoying using this month.

Sanctuary New Wonder Oil Serum

With the weather now turning to Autumn, I find myself reaching for oils to use on my face. 

This new product from Sanctuary Spa is a Serum and an oil in one bottle!

Lovely to apply, smells nice and more importantly I notice the difference on my skin when I wake up the next morning.

My detailed review is here

MAC Electric Cool 'Superwatt' Eye-Shadow

from 

MAC's A Novel Romance Collection

(September 2014)

A lovely neutral taupe-y-beige with a slight shimmer to it. Lovely to apply, works best when applied with finger tips. A fantastic swipe and go, similar to the Maybelline Colour tattoos. Stays put all day and on me doesn't crease.

Soap and Glory Super Cat 'FAT' Eye-liner.

Have enjoyed using this eye-liner, easy to use and stays put. 

Creates a dark black line! Perfect to define those upper lashes.

Fresh Sugar Lip Balms have been gracing my lips frequently this month .... 

Both the 'Rose' 'Tulip' and the lip treatment balm at night. Delicious lemon sugar scented balms. The rose and the tulip add just a nice pop of colour whilst hydrating and moisturising the lips.

Weleda Akendoron

This has really helped my blemish prone skin, especially around my chin area. Has helped to clear up and dry up the majority of my spots. Will be continuing to use this before bed to prevent and clear up some more pesky blemishes.

Indeed Hydraluron Moisture Jelly

I know this featured in my August Round-Up but still absolutely loving using this amazing moisturising jelly. Does a really good job of hydrating without feeling sticky and heavy.

My review is here if you want to know more!

Non Beauty Related.... Whittards Dreamtime tea.

A lovely and refreshing drink, nice to have before bed. Honey, apricot and vanilla help you to unwind. Delicious!

Epsom salts

With starting my training towards my 5km in Nov. To say my muscles have been aching is somewhat an under-statement!! I have been enjoying epsom salt baths ... which are amazing and really do help ease the pain!! Not neccesarily straight away, but i do definitely notice a difference the next day.

How to have an Epsom Salts Bath and other uses can be found over on my in-depth post.

So there you have it my September Favourites Round-Up. 
Products i've been loving and using all month!

Take time for you. Take care and look after yourself.

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo