Nip and Fab CC Cream

Complexion Corrector Cream

I try not to fall for the hype that can surround new products as they get released onto the shelves . You can so often fall into the trap of reading a lot of blogs raving about a product, run out and buy it , only to find it doesn't suit you.

However, I do really like some of the Nip and Fab products and I find the pricing more accessible than some ranges. So when I heard that the new BB on the street was a Complexion Corrector I thought it would be worth a go . I love my Dr. Jarts BB and it would take a lot for me to change this , but I am nearing the end of a tube and this Nip and Fab product retails at over £10 less a tube so worth a look at least. You can buy Nip and Fab products here.

Boots have an offer on where you get the two products cheaper if you purchase them together. The second product is to conceal dark circles and to brighten the eye area.

So my verdict?

I would say that I can tell why it is £10 cheaper than the Dr. Jarts! Dr Jart's premium BB is being sold at Boots for £16 instead of the usual £24 at the moment here.

This range comes in two shades, light and dark. They do not adjust to your skin tone so if you want a darker or lighter shade you are advised to buy both and to mix the products to get the desired colour.

 It is much thicker than a regular BB cream and sits fairly heavily on the skin. I also found it gave an orangey tinge to my skin, even though I opted for the light option. It "sat" on my cheeks where I tend to have drier skin and looked dull and non reflective. 

However, the concealer stick was a different class altogether. I found this a handy tool for covering dark circles and because the product has a thicker texture it does the job of concealing well. However, I have other products like my Mac concealer that also do the job as well if not better. 

I feel a little disappointed in this product , although like all things you will probably find another person raving about it. It is often down to personal preference and skin type. I have combination skin and I don't need a heavy coverage on a daily basis , so for me it was just too much and dried on my skin. 

I shall be remaining loyal to my Dr. Jarts BB for some time yet I feel. However , I do have a Nip and Fab product that I am using that I love and I will be reviewing next Wednesday for you! Amazing if you want something to tighten up a few wrinkles before putting on your make up........

I have also been brave and booked myself a Bobbi Brown make up session later in February to revamp my make up routine . I have been using a fabulous Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner and am interested to experiment with some new colours. I will report back and post a photo before and after if I am brave enough!

My Years Favourites

Boxing Day Beauty Buys

I have spent this year trying to find some alternatives to some of the more expensive products I have previously used. I have had success with some, others not so much. I think the conclusion I have reached is that sometimes you can find an alternative that is equally as good for half the price, other times it is worth spending that extra bit for a fabulous product! 

So here are my year's finds and favourites...enjoy!

• Dermalogica - Skin smoothing cream and daily microfoliant. However many times I try something new I always return to these two fantastic products. I have been using these for years and nothing compares! I buy them from Look Fantastic when they have a deal on to get them at the best possible price.

•  Soap and Glory make up range.  1. "It's all about Prime" eyeshadow primer - a brilliant little primer that intensifies eye shadows and keeps them in place all day. 2. "Trick and Treatment" concealer to cover those black under eye bags! I've needed that this year!! I get these at Boots.

• Bad Gal Benefit Lash - A superb all round mascara - have repurchased this twice from Boots  and still happy! 

• Orly Top 2 Bottom base and topcoat - This is the best one I have ever tried. It really does help sustain my nail polish for longer. You can get Orly polishes and nail treatments from Cheap Smells.

• Stila bronzer and highlighter - this is a lovely little product that I rely on to bring some winter colour to my very pale face! Look Fantastic stocks Stila products.

• Hydraluron moisture booster - if you haven't tried this yet - do!! It goes under your usual moisturiser and really does improve skin texture over time. Now hooked! This can be purchased at Boots .

• Elvive Extraordinary Oil - best anti frizz, calming, hair product on the market. I love , love , love this product. Easily available at Supermarkets and drugstores.

• Essie nail polishes - the colours of Essie polishes have me capitivated and the fact I can pick them up from Superdrug is even better! Superdrug Essie Polishes

• My most recent discovery - KMS makeover spray. A brilliant styling, revamping tool without buildup! Another staple to be added to my cabinet! Cheap Smells has a great price on this product.

• Bourjois Colour Pots - I have a few of these as alternatives to my Mac eye shadows. They are not the same as Mac by any stretch of the imagination, but with a good primer they are fantastic little shots of colour and at a 3rd of the price a few of these will do thank you very much! Wait for a 3 for 2 offer and get these from Boots.

• Dr Jart BB cream - this is the most gorgeous BB ever! The end!

I could go on ...and on and on ..... but these are probably my top new discoveries or old favourites. I have a list of items I am now itching to try. Thats the problem with reading blogs - you read about so many tempting things!! 

My advice with beauty products is if you are unsure always see if they have a sample size you can buy first or if buying from a counter ask for some samples to try. Always look for money off vouchers and codes and check the prices online to see if it is any cheaper to order your products, taking into consideration the cost of posting compared with petrol and parking etc to drive into town to buy them. Don't rule out buying through cashback sites either. Some sites such as Quidco give up to 8% cashback on purchases at Boots and you still get your points on your card too. It's a win, win! 

What is your favourite Beauty Product of 2012?

Wednesday Beauty Buys

Match Perfection Concealer by Rimmel

This was not the product I had intended to review this week, but I am so pleased with it I have decided to give my opinion on it asap!

I had been looking for a concealer for my seemingly ever increasing black bags under my eyes , mainly caused by lack of sleep from being up night after night with poorly children . This year has been a constant stream of  coughs, colds, pneumonia, chicken pox, chest infections, asthma, sickness bugs - I could go on! I am sure a bout of lovely hot sunshine would kill all these germs off.....

 Anyway , on a whim I picked up a tube of Rimmels Match Perfection 2 in 1 skin tone adapting concealer and highlighter from Boots. It promises to banish signs of fatigue and illuminate the eye area. Yes! It contains an oxygen complex and allows skin to breathe. It almost sounds too good to be true, but as I was feeling in the need for something different I got a tube of it and have tried it for a couple of weeks now. I am still using my Mac long wear foundation and use this around the eye area and any other areas that I feel need a little extra touch! I really do feel that this does what it says - it melts into my skin colour and gently conceals uneven skin tone without dulling it down. I know it works as it is getting carried around in my handbag with me!


I was so impressed I have decided to try their Match Perfection Fix and Perfect Primer also which is on offer at the moment at £4.99 and has some great reviews. I haven't always been a big fan of Rimmels products - I find they can be a little hit and miss, but if I find a good one it usually is very good value and worth stocking up on.

A few days into using this my hairdresser said to me my skin was glowing and if she didn't know any better she would have said I was pregnant as I had that look to my skin! ( You know that "I'm glowing" stage, not the "I'm exhausted" stage!) I like compliments like that as it doesn't happen too often anymore.


My verdict on both these products would be that they are great value for money and do the job as well as any of their more expensive equivalents. They have become part of my daily routine. Well done Rimmel this time!

Definitely a winner for me!