Olay Total Effects Touch of Foundation Review

Apologies again for the lack of posts agghhh still no internet it is driving me mad!!! Anyway, I thought I would tell you guys about my favourite new foundation that I have been using during the summer months! I don’t normally use Olay products all the time, as I still have fairly young 23 year old skin but have fallen in love with their new ‘Total Effects 7-in-1 anti ageing moisturiser’, which has the added bonus of foundation from Max Factor to even out skin tone. So if you’re not fussed about heavy coverage, which I’m not in the summer then I really recommend try it out. It also has SPF 15 in it as well, which is an added bonus for the summer months in case you forget to use sun cream!

I have copied the seven benefits from the Boots website, so you can have a read about what it claims to do!

1. Line Minimization: Visibly reduces the appearance of fine line and wrinkles.

2. Nourishing Moisturisation: For a radiant, healthy glow.

3. Subtle Firming: Hydrates for firmer skin appearance.

4. Gentle Exfoliation: Smoothes and evens skin texture.

5. Pore Refinement: Minimizes the appearance of pores.

6. With Anti Oxidants: Helps prevent the appearance of premature signs of ageing to the skin’s surface layers.

7. Brightening: Improves skin surface dullness.

Ok I don’t really have wrinkles or pre-mature ageing yet but I definitely agree that it really gives you radiant skin, provides a good level of coverage and moisturises thoroughly! The downside is it is fairly pricey at £18.99, but then I guess if it’s a moisturiser and a foundation in one then you save money in the long run! What does anyone else think, have you tried this out yet?

Keeping cool in this heatwave!!

Oh my god how hot is it today?! It's really hard to cool down, especially when you're working! I'm moving house at the moment as well, so is very stressful! I have been using my Body Shop Vitamin E Facial Mist to cool down – it’s amazing! Also when you spend all day in and out of the sun whilst working, it's still really important to wear suncream, which I always find difficult to remember to put on! Recently before work I have been using Piz Buin’s One Day Long Lotion SPF15 each morning, which contains UVA-UVB protection from sunburn and skin ageing. It’s also oil-free (good for people with oily skin) and is quickly absorbed into your skin. It also acts as a moisturiser too, which helps prevent peeling and means you can use instead of your normal moisturiser and ensure you are protected too. I will definitely be taking this on holiday with me next week for when I am roaming the streets of Istanbul! I also have been testing the new Savlon Aftersun Foam Spray – has anyone else tried this yet? When I think of Savlon I think of antiseptic cream, so I was a bit wary at first! Basically it really helps sun exposed skin by cooling, soothing and moisturising AND making your skin feel some what normal after being out in the sun!! I also love the concept of the foam spray, makes it much easier to apply!!!

So what does everyone else think – what are you using to keep cool and be protected in this heatwave?

PS Sorry for the lack of posts - I am moving house this week so very busy and don't have internet!!

Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF 15 Review

Clinique have launched a fab new foundation - Even Better Foundation SPF15 (£19.08), which was developed to help combat hyper-pigmentation and deliver brighter skin, both immediately and over a longer period of time. The foundation helps even skin tone and contains SPF protection to help prevent future hyper-pigmentation. Skin is instantly perfected, thanks to the unique mineral blend. I love how easily the foundation goes on my skin and how light and smooth it feels, perfect for flawless summer skin. Plus the SPF protection ensures that you're never caught out by the sun.