Mark's and Spencer Beauty Advent Calender Review

Back in November Mark's and Spencer released their second Beauty Advent Calender. I immediately picked myself one up and then began the agonising wait to the first of December.

From the back of the calender I knew this year they'd gone all out with the product selection. There were some very luxury brands and then some more budget friendly brands such as Pixi, REN, Nuxe and Look Good Feel Better. I won't deny that there were a lot more of the higher end brands I enjoyed recieving more than the slightly more budget options but a lot of that comes from the fact I prefer higher end brands when it comes to skincare.

When it came to products themselves a good 80% of the products I recieved I loved/used straight away. Out of the entire calender I think there was about five or six products I didn't immediately open and start using. My particular favourites came from Alpha H, REN, Emma Hardie, Rodial, Skyn Iceland and Rosie For Autograph. It was nice to be able to try products from higher end brands that I hadn't heard a lot about or used before.

Overall this calender was even better than their first calender last year. Sure there was a few products I didn't enjoy but there is always going to be something, not everything is going to suit every consumer. For the price and what you recieve I'd say this is brilliant value for money. It's definitely blown last year's out the window and I can imagine that if they release a third this year then they will try to outdo themselves once again.

2016 Non-Beauty Favourites

It's time to wrap these yearly favourites up and closing it off is my 2016 Non-Beauty Favourites. So today I'll be talking you through my favourite movies through to my favourite songs of the year.

Favourite Films: 2016 was a good year for cinema. There were quite a few I loved but these four are the ones I've gone and watched time and time again. My ultimate favourite of the year is Daylight's End. I've lost count the amount of times I've watched this. It stars Johnny Strong, Lance Henriksen, Chad Law and Gary Cairns. It's a zombie/post apocalyptic film that is jam packed full of action. It's only a shame I can't get it on DVD or I would've watched it more. Captain America: Civil War is another film I've watched constantly this year, it has a stellar cast and a brilliant plot that sets up the next phase in the MCU Universe well. Batman VS Superman was another superhero movie that caught my eye and whilst I haven't watched it constantly I still thoroughly enjoyed. It set up the plots for this year's Wonder Woman film and the Justice League nicely. Deadpool was the film for laughs this year and I can safely say that it never fails to make me laugh. Ryan Reynolds really comes into his own as an actor with this film and I think because he did such a good job, we'll be seeing more Deadpool in the future.

Favourite Album/s: There's only been one album that has really grabbed me this year and it didn't come out until the end of the year. Glory Day's from Little Mix is infectious and once you've heard one song then you'll find yourself listening to them all, repeatedly. Shout Out To My Ex is a stand out song but so is FU, Private Show and the acoustic version of their new single Touch. Until last week I was listening to this album and this album only. An honourable mention goes to Axiom by The Valerio Incident but as I only brought it last week I didn't think it fair to put it into my yearly favourites.

Favourite TV Shows: There hasn't been many TV shows that I've been addicted to this year but there were some. Silent Witness was my ultimate favourite for the year and I'm so glad the new series on screens now. It's one that makes you think and the characters are brilliantly written and likeable. I caught up on Hawaii Five 0 and am now currently enjoying Season 7. This is a show I can always go back to and watch randomly but the last two series have been amazing. Grimm is a show I started and quickly got addicted to. I'm only halfway through series two but from what I've seen it's full of surprises and plot twists. Another one I can dip in and out of and not lose too much of the plot. And one that I've tried to finish countless times this year but never managed is Slasher. This is a horror TV show and has the ability to make you shit your pants. Starring Katie McGrath this centres around a woman who moves back into the house where her parents were killed. Just after her arrival, a masked figure who looks the same as her parent's killer shows up and it just gets very gruesome from there. I can only get about six episodes in everytime I try and watch this. There's just something about it that makes me crap my pants and I have to turn it off. Anyone who can handle that type of series will love this but I need to work on finishing it.

 Favourite YouTubers:YouTube is always a big part of my year and I can spend countless hours watching the latest beauty videos. And there has been four beauty youtubers that I've absolutely loved this year. The first is CoffeebreakwithDani. She is such a positive, upbeat, down to earth, passionate beauty guru who makes brilliant videos that span a good half an hour and are perfect for when I'm soaking in the bath or just lounging around. The second is Hello_October (Suzie), Suzie is such a down to earth, every woman type of person. She doesn't make out like she's someone else and always creates flawless make up looks. Following Suzie is Alix from Icovetthee. Alix and Suzie are usually found in each other's videos but Alix's videos on her own are just as good. She's very down to earth, honest and because she has a fairer skintone I feel she's a bit more relatable. Finally there is Victoria from Inthefrow. Now she can be a bit more luxury based than the others but I really do enjoy endulging in her videos and lusting after her stunning wardrobe. A brilliant youtuber to watch if you're looking for fashion as well as make up. She never gets a look wrong and always has me lusting after her wardrobe. Go check this girls out, they're pretty bloody brilliant.

Inspirational Women: If you follow me on Instagram then you'll know I have a lot of love for women who are fierce, strong, independent, intelligent, talented and passionate. There are quite a few who I admire but these four women are the ones who constantly inspired me throughout 2016. Kathleen Munroe is an actress/singer who creates some of the best/alternative music out there. Her debut EP Munroe was in my 2015 favourites and still to this day is one of my favourite albums. Emilia Fox is an actress who appears in Silent Witness but just oozes grace, elegance and speaks up for what she believes in a lot like Sophia Bush who is just a queen. She isn't scared to speak her mind, stand up for things she sees as unjust and has a heart that is all encomapssing. She supports charities, motivational causes and her tribe. She is a true inspiration and her strength inspires me to work harder at myself as a person. And finally we have Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. This woman is one hell of an entepretuer. With several successful ranges with Marks and Spencers, Rosie has a drive that is inspiring and makes me thrive to work harder and to ignore the doubts that can occasionally creep in. I'm pretty sure she doesn't let doubts get her down so why should I let them get me down. I can safely say that their inspiring work will kick my ass into working even harder in 2017.

2016 Beauty Favourites: Skincare

 

On Monday I showed you my 2016 Make Up Favourites. Today I'm sharing with you my 2016 Skincare favourites. I'd suggest grabbing a cuppa, this could be a long post.

Cleanser:There have only been two cleansers I've really enjoyed this year. The first comes from Emma Hardie. The Moringa Cleansing Balm is a solid balm that melts easily into the skin and removes all traces of make up. I love how this leaves my skin feeling after every use and how whilst it has an oily feeling to it, it doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy. The other comes from Liz Earle and is the only cleanser I use on a daily basis. It contains so many natural ingredients that have helped reduce the appearence of my redness and given my skin a clearer finish. I've already gone through three bottles of this and plan on going through many more this year. The Emma Hardie is a brilliant first cleanse but I much prefer it as a second cleanse unlike the Liz Earle.

Toning: Toning isn't my strongest point and I'm terrible at remembering to do so but when I have remembered there's only been two I've really enjoyed. The first comes from Pixi in the form of their Glow Tonic. This not only tones but exfoliates, rejuvenates and soothes skin all at once. I thoroughly enjoy how it leaves my skin feeling and how easily the rest of my skincare applies afterwards. Another toner comes from the Nip and Fab Bee Sting Toning Fix Pads. I've loved these as part of my evening skincare routine. They leave my skin feeling refreshed and nourished withot feeling to dry or irritated. After I use one of these my serum and moisturiser sinks easily into my skin and makes my skin feel hydrated and supple to the touch.

Facial Mist: Facial mists are something that I've really gotten into this year. There is something about them that just leaves skin feeling and looking better than without them. B Beauty does one of my favourite sprays. It's nothing more than Hyaluronic Acid, Water and Glycerin so it just adds nothing but hydration to the skin. I've really enjoyed using this in the evening after I've taken my make up off as it refreshes my skin and takes away any tight feeling my skin might have. For mornings I've loved the Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer, it contains the same ingredients as the Cleanse and Polish but in a spray form. This helps calm my skin and wakes me up at the same time. It helps reduce the appearence of my redness and gives my skin a hydration boost that sinks deeper than any serum or moisturiser.

Serum: I haven't changed serums a lot this year but two I have loved come straight from the high street. The first is an old favourite and comes from Clearly Youthful. It's an hydrating serum packed with AHA's and BHA's so it's a multi-purpose product. Plus it never fails to leave my skin feeling uber soft and supple. The other comes from Olay. Their Anti-Wrinkle Hydration Day Serum has a somewhat silicone feel to it that not only hydrates the face but smooths the skin and creates the perfect base for make up. I love this serum as it blurs the look of imperfections on the skin but doesn't leave a film of product on the skin. It just leaves everything feeling smooth, supple and hydrated. Plus because it sinks deeper into skin, my skin always feels softer for longer.

Day Moisturiser: This day moisturiser hasn't changed at all. The Garnier Wake Me Up Cream is still wowing me everytime I use it. It's blend of Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol and Rice Proteins never fail to make my skin feel soft, perfected, hydrated and refreshed. It's another product with that somewhat silicone feel but it doesn't ball on the skin or leave a tacky film on the skin. It works to keep skin hydrated for longer and is my best friend on days when I'm not wearing make up. It also gives that slightly perfected look to the skin whilst still looking natural and not like you're wearing a skin perfector.

Night Moisturiser: As with day cream, my night cream hasn't changed either. I'm still loving the Garnier Miracle Sleeping Cream. It's bouncy, gel like consistency never fails to work overnight to give my skin the best look even after a bad night's sleep. I like how this helps reduce redness, dark circles and dull skin. This also contains Lavender Oil which not only benefits the skin but also helps soothes and ease you into sleep. I've gone through countless pots of this and can definitely say I'm going to go through countless more as well.

Eye Cream: My under eye area has been a big struggle this year but I've finally found something that works wonders. This Olay Regenerist Eye Serum not only helps reduce the appearence of fine lines and wrinkles but also helps to soothe the eye and make them look more awake. I've had trouble with dehydration lines and the only thing that has seemed to help is this. It's very cooling on the under eye area and works to depuff and hydrate the skin. It's pricier than most eye creams but the results are well worth the price tag.

Treatment: There's only been one treatment that I've seen the same results from time after time. And that comes in the form of the Nip and Fab Glycolic Extreme Fix Pads. These contains 5% Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid which work to exfoliate, rejuvenate and deep cleanse the skin. I love how these make my face tingle when I use them and how smooth and supple my skin feels afterwards. They're brilliant as a quick fix for anyone with texture problems. Plus I like the fact that they're not too harsh or drying on my occasionally sensitive skin.

Face Mask: This year has been the year of the face mask. I've discovered so many amazing face masks this year but have narrowed it down to three. Firstly there is the Loreal Pure Clay Detox Mask. It contains three different clays as well as charcoal to deep clean and purify the skin. It's brilliant for pulling all the crap out of your skin and leaving your skin looking glowing and clear. Another brilliant mask for detoxing skin comes from Origins. Their Clear Improvments mask is a lot more potent than the Loreal and will guarantee you a spot or two. However once they're gone my skin looks dewy, clear and healthy. A sheet mask I've adored this year is the new Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask. It contains Hyaluronic Acid and Pomergranite Extract and gives skin enough of an hydration boost you could probably forgo serum/moisturiser after this mask. I personally like this not just because it works well on my skin but the actually tissue mask fits to my face perfectly and doesn't fall off or drip like a lot of sheet masks do.

2016 Beauty Favourites: Make Up

Welcome to the first of three 2016 Beauty Favourites. This year I've decided I would split my yearly favourites up into three posts. Today we're starting with my make up favourites, Wednesday I'll be talking skincare favourites and Friday I'll be talking all things non-beauty related.

Primer: There's only been one primer this year that has thoroughly impressed me. And that is the Benefit Porefessional Primer. It has a that silicone feel to it but isn't overly slippy or hard to work with. It not only helps keep make up in place longer but also helps the look of pores and smooths over any enlarged or open pores you may have. Applying foundation over this is a dream and I've loved wearing this during the hotter months when my face has really needed a primer.

Foundation: There have been two foundations this year that have really stuck out for me. The first being the Loreal Cushion Foundation. It was the perfect breathable lightweight coverage my skin needed through Summer and whilst it wasn' full coverage it still gave my skin a flawless yet natural look. And towards the end of the year I discovered the Dior Star Foundation. This is more a medium to full coverage foundation and was brilliant at covering up my redness. It's the only foundation I've ever tried that still applies brilliantly everytime I wear it.

Concealer: Concealer wise there have only been two I've found myself reaching for religiously. The first is the Maybelline The Eraser Eye. There's just something about how this applies and blends out that I love. It covers my dark circles brilliantly no matter how bad they look. And the same can be said for the Rosie For Autograph Miracle Concealer. It's less creamy than the Maybelline but still gives the same coverage and finish. However the Maybelline has the sponge tip applicator which just gives it that at extra something about it.

Powder: There's only been one powder this year that I've truly enjoyed using. It's the Collection Pressed Powder. It's cheap, it's easy to get ahold of and it doesn't leave skin looking cakey or powdery. I have the shade Ivory and I absolutely love it. It's very finely milled so it works well both under the eyes and over the rest of the face. And because it comes in Ivory, it doesn't oxidies on the skin and turn me orange after a few hours.

Brows: Brows have been a big thing this year and I've tried quite a few different products but there has only been one that I've been impressed with. And it comes from Rosie For Autograph. Her brow pencil is soft enough to give brows a natural look but not soft enough for it to disappear or smudge easily. I like that it comes with a spoolie so I don't have to keep reaching for a seperate spoolie when I'm in a rush. Plus it's colour match is perfect and doesn't make my brows look like they've been filled in.

Mascara: I can never stay loyal to a mascara, most lost my interest pretty quickly but the one who I've reached for most this year is the Loreal Miss Hippie Mascara. It has one massive bristle brush that looks like it would leave lashes looking clumpy and fake but in reality gives a stunning fanned out, volumised look that makes my eyes look bigger and more awake. I like the fact that I can go in and add more coats if I think I need it and the mascara won't become clumpy or flaky to the touch.

Lip Liner: I have stacks of lip liners in my collection but I've only found myself reaching for a select few. From that select few I've noticed that one in particular is used most than others. And that liner comes from Primark's PS Love range. It's in the shade 03 and is a bright red shade. It works beautifully under a variety of red lipsticks as well as on it's own. Over the last month this has been the only lip liner I've reached for when I've been doing my lipstick, there really isn't a red lip that this doesn't work well under.

Lipstick: Lipsticks is always a hard category to narrow down but I've managed to choose four favourites. Two of them come from the Rosie For Autograph range. Lady Rose and Silk Rose are both beautiful neutral shades that look good with any look, any outfit and any skintone. They are a sheen finish lipstick but they don't budge or dry the lips out. They're probably my most worn lipsticks of all time. I also found myself reaching a lot for the Maybelline Matte Lipstick in Burgundy Blush. It's the most stunning shade for the colder months and unlike some matte lipsticks it's not drying or uncomfortable to wear. Definitely one of my favourite budget lipsticks about.

Liquid Lipstick: Liquid Lipsticks have been massive this year and each brand is slowly bringing out their own version. There were a few that were really disappointing but there was also a few that really impressed. The first two come from Stila and basically raised the bar for any liquid lipstick afterwards. Sure these are a little uncomfortable to wear but the high pigmented colour, opacity and longevity is enough to make me look past it. The shades Beso and Ricco have been my favourites and I've lost count of how many times I've worn these shades. A recent addition to my collection which has raised the bar even further is the Kat Von D liquid lipstick in Outlaw. It's non drying, long wearing, highly pigment and transfer proof. I could even eat a greasy burger and not have to worry about reapplying afterwards. Made a lot of those Christmas nights out a dream as I didn't have to worry about my lipstick.

Setting Spray: There has only been one setting spray that I've reached for this year. And it comes from Maybelline. It's Superstay 24 Setting Spray is amazing. It sets make up, takes away any cake face or powdery looks and keeps skin feeling hydrated even hours after intial application. It does require shaking before use but that doesn't effect the wear of this product too much and it doesn't effect how long your make up lasts either. I've gone through quite a few bottles of this this year and I can safely say next year will see me go through even more bottles.

What I Got For Christmas

I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and that you are loads of good food, had quality time with family and got spoilt rotten. Today I thought I'd share with you what I was beyond lucky to recieve for Christmas. This is no way me bragging or showing off, I just love hearing what other people got for Christmas and thought that there may be some of you out there that would like to know what I got.

Civil War 2017 Calender
I'm a massive Marvel fan so when I saw this calender it automatically went of my Christmas list. I wasn't sure if I was getting it as my list was only rough ideas/suggestions but I was really happy when I opened this. There's something about changing a calender over every month that feels so organised and personally put together. This is definitely going to hang in my nerd corner with pride.

Pop! Marvel Collage Puzzle
Whilst we're talking Marvel and the somewhat non beauty related things I got this puzzle. I have quite a few of the POP! Marvel Figurines (again nerd corner) and when I saw this it just had to go on my list. This is going to be something for me to do when I'm at home trying to save some money instead of spending it on make up and skincare. I also really like the fact that it has quite a few female characters in it, something that is rare with Marvel merchandise.

Underworld Quadrilogy
I'm a sucker for big boxsets that I can binge watch in one go. And one I've been dying to get my hands on for a while is the Underworld Quadrilogy. This has the first four films in it and is the perfect binge watch in time for the new Underworld film coming out next month. Plus Kate Beckinsale looks like a total babe in all of them.

Little Mix Glory Days
I went old school when I added this to my list. Yes it's a physical CD, yes I know that I could have downloaded it but my mum needed another present idea and I thought this was a good one. Glory Day's is probably one of the best albums of 2016 for me and I can't say I've enjoyed an album this much since Carrie Underwood's Storyteller album. Power, Down and Dirty and Touch are just some of the brilliant girl power songs on here and are catchy enough that soon enough you'll be singing at the top of your lungs.

Yankee Candle Midsummer's Night Reed Diffuser
This came from my nan. I'm not the best with candles so she got me the next best thing. I love me a room diffuser, they always leave my room smelling divine no matter what time of the day. At the moment I have a Cinnamon one spreading Christmas Cheer throughout my bedroom but once it's gone I'm definitey going to be using this.

Christina Aguilera EDP 
This is such a throwback for me but it's still so good. I couldn't decide on a perfume I wanted this year until I stumbled across this in Debenhams. There's just something about this scent, no matter how corny, how old school it is that just pleases me greatly. This is the original fragrance and is perfect for wearing any time of the day.

Christina Aguilera By Night EDP
Aswell as the original scent I also recieved the deeper muskier By Night scent. This is perfect for evenings/nights out. These scents last ages on the skin and a little goes a long way. Definitely old school but brilliant all the same.

Stila Naturally Nude Liquid Lipstick Trio 
Last year I recieved the bold liquid lipstick trio from Stila and loved it so when I saw their nude trio this year I just had to add it to my list. It comes with their best selling shade Patina along with two nude limited edition shades. I haven't tried these yet but if they're anything like the last trio I know I'm going to love them.

Sleek Say The Magic Word Liquid Lipstick Set
Another liquid lipstick set I asked for and was lucky to recieve came from Sleek. I haven't tried any of their liquid lipsticks before so this set is perfect for giving them a go. There are four shades in here and whilst I haven't tried them I don't think there is a shade I'm not going to like.

Liz Earle Winter Glow Gift
I've really gotten into my Liz Earle skincare this year so when I saw these sets in Boots they just had to go on the list. This one is the Winter Glow set and has a trial size of their Radiance Boosting Mask inside. I like that this are small enough to be able to test but not that small they're not worth the money. If they're anything like the other Liz Earle skincare I've tried I'm sure I'm going to love them.

Liz Earle Winter Nourishment Set
Along with the Winter Glow Gift I recieved the Winter Nourishment Gift. This is the same premise as the one above except this has a hydrating/nourishing mask inside. My lovely nan brought these for me even though she got confused at what she was looking for.

Pixi Best Of Bright Set
This came from my best friend Lee-Ann. She knows how much I like skincare so surprised me with this Pixi set. It's funny I'd only looked at it myself a couple weeks before but hadn't brought it. Inside you get a tube of Glow Mud Cleanser, a bottle of Glow Tonic and a tube of the Glow Mud Mask. I already love Glow Tonic but think this is a fantastic way to try out a couple more skincare products I've had my eye on.

Rosie For Autograph EDP Coffret Set
Also from Lee-Ann I recieved this Rosie For Autograph set. She knows how much I love Rosie H-W and her range with M&S so thought she'd treat me to this. Inside I got a 30ml bottle of the original edp, a candle and a 100ml body lotion both in the same original rose scent. I'm saving this until I've used up my exsisting bottle of EDP and then I'll crack this open.

And the last present I recieved was from my best friend, my sister from another mister Jasmin. And boy did she spoil me. I've been dying for a bottle of Gucci Bamboo since it came out but because it was too pricey I didn't buy one myself and didn't like asking for one. This year I did ask though and was told no because it was too expensive until I opened Jasmin's present and was shocked to find a Gucci Bamboo Gift Set. Inside there is a 30ml bottle of EDP and a body lotion. I was so shocked at Jasmin's generousity that I could have cried when I opened it. I'm so grateful and thankful for this present and for having a best friend like Jasmin.

New Year's Eve Make Up Look

Happy New Year Everyone! This will be my last post of 2016 and I'd just like to say thank you for all of your support this year. I have so many plans for 2017 and can't wait to share them with you. But today I thought I'd show you what make up I'll be wearing on New Year's Eve.

 Primer 
For primer I start off with the Barry M Hydro Fix Primer Water. This is good at giving skin an extra hydration boost before make up. I don't like to just this on it's own because it doesn't feel like it's going to give my make up something to grip onto. So I then go in with my Barry M Flawless Primer. This has a tackiness to it that actually feels like it clings onto the make up and keeps it in place. This is a cream so it doesn't have that horrible silicone feel that some primers have, plus it won't make foundation ball up or slide away when you're applying it.

Foundation
For foundation I'm going in with my Dior Star Foundation. This is a medium coverage foundation that covers all signs of redness, dark circles and blemishes whilst still looking natural and not over the top. Two pumps is enough to cover my face (chubby cheeks) and blends out flawlessly to give my skin a skinlike but well done face. I like to use either my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush or Buffing Brush to blend this in as they give such stunning results.

Concealer 
Time for concealer and first we start with the under eye area. To conceal my dark circles I'm going in with the Maybelline The Eraser Eye Concealer. This is brilliant for disguising those one too many late nights and gives the under eye area a more awake look. To blend this in I bop it with my damp beauty blender. This gives it a more natural look and stops it from creasing. And then to cover any blemishes or redness that's peaking through I go in with the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer. This is very high coverage so is perfect for concealing any imperfections. A little goes a long way and once bopped in with a beauty blender is almost flawless in finish whilst still looking natural.

Setting 
To set everything into place I take my tried and tested Collection Pressed Powder in Ivory. This is very finely milled so it doesn't settle into fine lines, wrinkles and stops concealer from creasing. I take my Real Techniques Setting Brush and bop it under the eyes. Don't swipe or rub the under eye area as it's more likely to take away the product. Once my under eyes are done I take my big fluffy powder brush from B Beauty and swoosh it down the centre of my face and along the outside of my face. I don't take iton the cheeks as this is when it can look cakey and patchy.

Eyes
I really want my lashes to stand out with this look so I'm going to use my Benefit Tinted Lash Primer once I've curled my lashes. This works perfectly to not only condition the lashes and add a hint of colour but also helps to hold a curl and any volume your lashes have. One coat of this is enough and then I go in with my Maybelline Go Colossal Extreme Leather Black Mascara. This gives lashes a stunning fanned out effect without going clumpy or false looking. A couple of coats of this and my lashes are big, fanned out, volumised yet defined and clump free.

Lips
For lips I would normally go for a red shade especially because it's still so close to the festive period but right now I'm really feeling this dark burgundy lip. And this Maybelline matte lipstick is perfect for that. It's called Burgundy Blush and has a stunning red undertone to it but still comes across as a deep purple shade. These lipsticks are highliy pigmented, long wearing and comfortable to wear. However because it's such a dark colour to wear I had to go in with a lip liner and the one I've chosen to wear is the Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Liner in Midnight Plum. This just adds a bit more definition to the look and stops it from bleeding or feathering.

Setting Spray
And after all of that I like to set my make up in place with the Maybelline Superstay 24 Setting Spray. This is a very fine mist that doesn't leave a white cast over the face and sets make up whilst keeping it looking natural and stunning.

Mark's and Spencer Beauty Advent Calender Day Twenty-Four

Welcome back to the penultimate day of my Mark's and Spencer Beauty Advent Calender Unboxing.

In today's box I recieved a Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. This lip balm contains beeswax, vitamin e and peppemint oil to nourishe, moisturise and refreshes the lips. It normally comes in a tub much like Carmex lip balms but for the purpose of this calender they've put it into a tube.

First Impressions: The first thing I did when I opened the box was put this on my lips. The peppermint is very strong but it doesn't sting lips or make them feel irritated at all. This is one of those lip balms that you can't really tell you're wearing until you press your lips together. It's not sticky, thick or gloopy like some and it leaves lips feeling smooth, moisturised and ready for that next matte lip product I'm sure to be wearing.