Clinique Sonic Face Brush - My thoughts

My thoughts on Clinique's Sonic Face Cleansing Brush.

Before Christmas over on twitter I was lucky enough to win a competition I took part in for Clinique's new sonic brush from Clinique.

I have given it a fair trial and so wanted to share my thoughts on this cheaper alternative to the clarisonic.

First of all having never tried the Clarisonic I can't really make a fair comparison but what I can do is tell you what iIlike about the Clinique brush and why.

I love that it has a 30 seconds switch off. Without this feature I know I would forget and end up over scrubbing my face not intentionally of-course!! So thank goodness for the switch off.

The brush has an angle top bit to make getting in the crooks by your nose much easier. It really feels like it is deep cleaning all the dirt and yucky stuff. The whole unit is sleek and nice to hold whilst is waterproof - just in case!

The trick with any type of brush cleanser is to build up gradually, you don't want to end up looking red raw. 

I started off using it once a week then graduated to every few nights, which I feel is enough for my sensitive skin to give it a good clean without over doing it.

Oh and my last favourite thing about this is I feel like I am using a giant toothbrush... but on my face!!

And with that incite-ful knowledge I will love you and leave you!

Free Clinique Serum with In-Style Magazine

Just a quick post to give you a heads up to look out for this month's 'In-Style' magazine as it comes with a free sample size of Clinique's Smart Custom Repair Serum.

It is the 10 ml size but is a great way to test it out, see if you like it and is suitable for your skin.

It says it visibly targets lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone as-well as dark spots and helps to tone and give radiance. 

The serum itself is a lovely light texture with a peachy tint to it. This would be great as a morning serum for under your foundation, helping to give that little bit extra glow.

So whilst the serum gets to work on your face why not sit and have a cuppa tea and a quick read of the magazine!

The Cosmetic Company Outlet Cheshire Oaks ft Bobbi Brown & MAC

I Went on a little mission to discover this cosmetics store at Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village. 

Didn't realise that there was a cosmetics company store not too far from me. 

How did I not know?!

Has discounted products from these brands:

MAC, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Origins, Smashbox, Bobbi Brown

Glamour Magazine freebies ft CLINIQUE July 2014

Glamour Magazine comes with free Clinique goodies!!

This month of July's (Aug 2014) Glamour magazine comes with a choice of 4 clinique products:

Dramatically different moisturising lotion +

High impact mascara

Chubby stick moisturising lip colour balm

 Choice of 06 Woppin' Watermelon or 07 Super Strawberry

I of course picked up the two chubby sticks as I couldn't decide which colour!! 

But for £2 including the magazine it's an absolute steal. The lotion and mascara would be perfect for taking away on holiday, ideal size.

Left: 06 Woppin' Watermelon Right: 07 Super Strawberry

Swatches: L Woppin Watermelon R Super strawberry

 These are the balm versions so provide a very subtle colour whilst moisturising your lips.

Very easy to apply, feel nice on the lips and don't feel sticky when wearing.

Have you picked up this months Glamour magazine yet? What did you choose?

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

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo

Clinique Feathering Lash Power Mascara Review

NEW Clinique Feathering Lash Power Mascara

Am a huge fan of the original lash power mascara, for its sheer power to not budge all day!

So when this came out I had to try it out to see if it live up to the original.

Happy to say it's so good, may even say its better!

Top wand is the original lash power.

Bottom wand is the new feathering lash power.