L'Oreal Lumi Magique foundation and new hair colour!

As I promised in my previous post, here is my thoughts on L'Oreals' Lumi Magique Foundation. I only had one sample of this but it was enough for two face applications.

Image from Boots.com

Loreal say (taken from Boots website): "With age skin can become dull and tired. L'Oreal Lumi Magique foundation helps give instant skin radiance. You will be glowing inside and out."

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I have gone for a "natural" make up look today and this foundation suits it so well.

Shade- Pure Beige.

I am in love with this product! It was so lovely to apply, really smooth and creamy. It didn't cling to any dry patches and it left my skin looking radiant. I lightly dusted over with some bronzer and that was all I needed. It doesn't feel heavy or cakey, it is lovely and light and my skin feels super soft without feeling greasy. It has covered any blemishes well, with no need for concealer (yay!).

I'd say I prefer this to my usual Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation, which has surprised me as I didn't think I could find anything that even came close to it!

I am so glad I requested a sample and shall definitely be purchasing a full size bottle.  

Request your free sample here

Full size bottle available to buy here, £10.99

P.S... I have dyed my hair again. A more intense red this time! I went for Live XXL in Real Red and am really happy with the results. I love love love red hair!

You may have also noticed the new blog design. I got bored of the previous one but I'm un-decided whether I like the new one or not. I wanted to add some images of things I love to make it more interesting, but then again I do like plain, simple designs too. What do you think?

L'Oreals' Youth Code Luminize & Nude Magique BB cream

I requested my free samples of Loreals' Youth Code Luminize serum sometime last week and it popped though my door this morning. I was also sent a sample of their Nude Magique BB cream and Lumi Magique foundation, which was a nice surprise. 

I received three sachets of the youth code serum and one each of the BB cream and foundation.

I tried the youth serum after cleansing and moisturizing, and was pleasantly surprised. After trying the YSL serum that I had in my Glossybox at the beginning of the month, and being disappointed, I wasn't holding out high hopes for this one.

Loreal say (take from website): "Youth Code Luminize Super Serum perfect and refines skins surface for a more luminous, even looking skin tone."

My skin felt velvety smooth and soft, and was the perfect base for applying foundation. I'm really looking forward to using more of it and seeing whether it will actually make a difference to the appearance of my skin.

After using the youth code serum I decided to try out the BB cream. I had read a lot of negative reviews on this, with most people saying it turns really orange, so again I was a little dubious.

Loreal say (taken from Superdrugs website): "Our first self adjusting BB cream. Moisturising skincare transforms to lightweight foundation. Skin looks flawless and even with a dewy glow. Nude Magique BB cream transforms right before your eyes: Enriched with smart pigment capsules in a feather light hydrator which transforms into a foundation on contact with skin. It feels like skincare but then transforms into and works like make up."

I found it quite odd that the cream was a grey colour.

As you can see as you rub the cream in it changes colour.

Completely rubbed in.

Wow, I am shocked. I think I actually prefer this to Garniers BB cream and my beloved Nivea tinted moisturizer! It gave great coverage, even disguising a pesky pimple that decided to make an appearance overnight. My skin felt really soft and it had a healthy glow, and the best thing is I only had to use a tiny amount.

I really wish I had given this a chance before I went and bought a tube of Garniers' BB cream. If I had, I would have definitely bought Loreals instead! I guess I just took too much notice of all the negative reviews I'd read before hand. 

It just goes to show, what might/might not work for one person, might be totally the opposite for someone else.

I shall try out the foundation tomorrow and let you know what I think.

Images from Superdrug.com

Request your Lumi Magique free samples here.

Glam Shine Diamant- Pink Carat

I blogged a few weeks ago showing you Loreals' Glam Shine Diamant lipgloss in a nudey brown colour (see here). Well I decided to pick up another colour, Shade 165 Pink Carat. I'm a sucker for pink lips so this colour really appealed to me.

Shade 165 Pink Carat

Super shiny and full of sparkle

No flash

Flash

Miserable poser

I really love the Glam Shine Diamant lipglosses. They are so soft to apply and not greasy or sticky. I really hate lip glosses that feel heavy or tacky on the lips but this is perfect. It glides on nicely with the heart shaped applicator and lasts ages. 

I really want to pick up more shades, I've got my eye on Coral Carat.

Boots only have the two shades I've shown you (nude carat and pink carat) at £7.69 each, but Direct Cosmetics sell 6 different shades (excluding pink carat) at only £2.99 each. 

Available from Boots here or from Direct Cosmetics here.

If you have tried any of the other shades please let me know, I'd love to see them.

Loreal Intense lipstick for brunettes & Glam Shine Diamant

Sorry its been a while since I posted. We are still staying at my mums so I have been quite busy all week. We are throwing a little party for Lily today to celebrate her 3rd birthday (which is the 16th). She is so excited. I thought I'd squeeze a little post in before I start cooking the food. These are my mums new purchases but I love them so much I'm going to buy for myself! 

Left- Loreal Intense lipstick in shade 371 for brunettes (excuse the mashed up end, my mum's used this religiously the past few days), right- Loreal Glam Shine Diamant in shade 170 Nude Carat.

Lipstick on the left, gloss on the right.

 I was worried from looking at the bottle that the gloss would be rather dark but to my suprise it isn't. It has such a gorgeous glittery finish and sparkles amazingly in the light. My camera couldn't pick up the sparkles very well but believe me its so pretty! I love the fact this gloss isn't sticky or greasy, it makes my lips feel soft and I don't get the urge to wipe it all off in annoyance.

Wow... I friggin love this lipstick! It is such a gorgeous coral colour and looks amazing with a tan. I can't wait to wear it in the summer.  It isn't drying and doesn't highlight any cracks (which I have plenty of at the moment!) it glides on smoothly and lasts AGES. I tried scrubbing it off to give Mr.A a kiss (I HATE getting lipstick shmushed all over my face) and it would not budge!

Glam shine Diamant lipgloss is available here for £7.99

Intense lipstick available here for £8.19

Have you tried either of these before?

Loreal Professional Mythic Oil

For awhile now there have been lots of hair "oil" products floating about, the one I've seen the most is Moroccan Oil. I have never tried it before, or any products like it, the price has put me off. It would be such a waste if I didn't like it. Alex from I'm a weapon of massive consumption blogged ages ago about getting a free sample of Loreals Mythic Oil.  I signed up in an instant, can't pass a freebie me! (Unfortunately the free sample offer is no longer running).

I'd totally forgotten about it until this arrived the other day...

I received a 3ml sample and was expecting it to be in a mini spray bottle (like some perfume samples come in.) but it wasn't, its just one of those annoying pull-off lids. 

Loreal say;

"Enriched with a precious blend of avocado and grape seed oil, this lightweight oil has been treating, pampering and transforming the look of hair across the nation, and we are proud to say that 91% of users who tried Mythic Oil would recommend it to a friend.

You can use Mythic Oil to create the perfect blow dry by applying to damp hair or after styling as a finishing touch to help control frizz and fly-aways."

I have been using the oil for a few days now and I REALLY like it. Some people love the feeling of freshly washed hair but I don't. I hate how bushy and frizzy my hair gets, I always end up trying to smooth it down with some of Mr.A's hair wax or hairspray , both of which I HATE the feeling off. This Mythic Oil however, is fab. It gives my hair such a gorgeous shine and smells beautiful. Only the tiniest amount is needed (bear in mind I have very short hair) and it banishes my fly-aways no problem. I'm still using the 3ml sample but am definitely going to buy full price when I run out. 

Loreal Professional Mythic Oil can be purchased here for £11.95 (125ml)