'Botanics' skincare cleansing mousse & gel-cream REVIEW!

Hello again m'lovelies!

So 2 weeks ago I was having a wander in Boots and found myself being intrigued by the 'Botanics' skincare range by Boots.  I decided to buy the 'Mattifying Cleansing Mousse Shine Away' & the 'Mattifying Gel-Cream Shine Away' from the 'willow bark' collection.. (don't ask) for oily/combo skin but they do also have a purely combination range too, if you don't suffer from oily skin! I don't have a clue what the 'mattifying' part implies, but neither products have a matte texture! Actually I've just read the back of the bottle & it says that the 'willow bark' acts as a clarifier and "helps to unclog your pores, refine skin texture & actively target imperfections.." Ooooh!

The cleanser is actually a foam which I really love because it's just so easy to apply and wash off! It says that it "cleanses, clarifies and reduces excess oil." I have been using the cleanser, then a toner (not of the Botanics range.. my favourite toner is the Garnier Refreshing Toner) followed by the Botanics gel-cream moisturizer! I am really happy with this product because it is very liquidy (not even a word..) & easily soaks into the skin and dries very quickly!

I have been repeating this routine on my skin every morning and evening now for 2 weeks & I am MORE than pleased with the results! ..I suffer from quite an oily T-zone and these products combined have worked wonders! My skin is so smooth and not at all oily! I feel revitalized after every use.. Although the one thing I would say is that after the first use I thought my face felt a little stiffer and more tight, but after the second use I didn't notice it again! 

Overall I am really pleased with these 2 products and will continue using them in the near future!

Enjoy, Lottie xxx

Topshop BB Cream review!

Heya guys, so I recently bought the Topshop BB Cream from the ever-growing Topshop make-up range, which is actually really growing on me! 

So I decided to grab a tube of the 'miraculous' BB (or Blemish Balm) cream whilst in Topshop the other day and have actually been very impressed by it! I have previously tried the L'oreal BB cream too which I really liked, but I thought the Topshop version suited my skin tone more. It comes in 3 shades: 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 and I bought the shade 2.0 (medium). 

BB cream is basically a tinted moisturizer which is designed to conceal any blemishes, colour imperfections, moisturize and prime the face before applying make-up. I really like to use this product on days when I'm not going out anywhere important or am not bothered about wearing a full face of make-up, so I just am looking for a quick even coverage ..and this is perfect! It's so easy to apply with or without a brush and it gives a very natural finish unlike some foundations. Also it smells REALLY good.. like lavendary (that's not even a word..)

Overall I am very happy with the Topshop BB cream, however I would say that for the £10 I payed (the retail price) the bottle is fairly small. Despite this, little is needed for an even coverage :) I do know that there is also a Rimmel BB cream on offer for the retail price of £6.99 which is slightly cheaper, but I think the Topshop version is well worth the price! :)

Love, Lottie xo 

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Heya guysss Lottie here,

I just decided to create this blog as it seemed appropriate due to my extreme love for all things beauty.
This blog will include product reviews, my daily routines & general beauty tips and bits!

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Love, Lottie xo

p.s. this is me by the way with my best friend Amy (check her blog out, it's www.amielle.blogspot.co.uk - it's fab!) I'm the one on the right hand side, Amy on the left :)