L'oreal | Skin Perfection Micellar Water

L'oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution - £4.99

Micellar waters are so hyped up in the beauty industry, it's difficult to know whether it's worth it or whether it's one big gimmick. I was going to dip my toe into the vast waters of Bioderma (excuse my pun), but as I'm not going to be taking make-up off myself or models all day, I figured it would cheaper to see what was available on the high street. I came across this and have never looked back into my skincare routine. This is a purse friendly addition to skincare that I will repurchase over and over again.

I wash and cleanse then use this as my final step. I didn't actually realise how much 'stuff' was still left on my face after all I do. I was actually quite horrified. I ran a cotton ball with this on all over my supposedly clean face, and the make-up on it was atrocious - it certainly does it's job! It manages to get rid of make-up that I never knew was there, and get right into my pores. This is also amazing for taking eye make-up off aswell, without tugging at the skin or pulling out any eyelashes. I just hold a cotton ball with a bit of this on, and with one sweep my eyes are clean with no irritation. I wear a lot of eye-make up, with feline flicks everyday with waterproof mascara, so I am majorly impressed. I love this so much I've already bought another bottle just incase disaster strikes and I'm left with none. I recommend this to everyone, as I don't have a bad word to say about this product.

It's currently on offer in Boots for just £3.33, as there's a 1/3 off selected L'oreal products - go go go!

Bourjois | Bronzing Primer

Bourjois Bronzing Primer - £6.99

I'm a bronzing novice but this is the perfect product to get an amateur glowing. I was going to get the Chanel Tan De Soleil but it looked orange, and I was so worried I was going to waste my money. This actually looks better, both in consistency and colour, and of course price. It's a bit difficult to get used to at first as I always end up picking up too much product, but nothing that a buffing brush can't sort out afterwards.

I use a Real Techniques Contour Brush and run this up my cheekbones and onto my temples and it blends seamlessly into my foundation. I end up with a tanned and non muddy complexion, with sunkissed skin that makes me look like I've been in the South of France. I'm really pale and this actually works for me, so I am super impressed.

This is promoted as a primer but I don't understand how this would work where you would normally place one, as on the t-zone I would just end up with a dirty face. I've yet to try this under my foundation, but because it works so well on top, I'm hesistant.

Gatineau 3 Piece Melatogenine Collection

Gatineau 3 Piece Melatogenine Collection // £60.60*

Available from QVC here

Futur Plus Radiance Mask 

This is definitely the lazy girls mask, because you don't even have to take it off. I applied this in a thin layer and left it on overnight and the next morning my skin felt so hydrated, and it created the perfect base for my make-up. I felt like my lack-lustre skin was glowing and visibly radiant after a few nights of using this, and and the results were still noticeable through my foundation. It didn't feel greasy on the skin at all either, and within a couple of hours of having it on I could still feel it sinking into my skin, and it made it feel cool and fresh. However, this can also be used as a traditional mask, by generously applying it and after 10 minutes removing it with warm water. Doing this gave more instant results, but I still prefer to do it ovenight as no effort is needed at all.

Aox Probiotics Youth Activating Serum

This was by far my favourite thing out of the collection, and this is worth the price on it's own. I always associate serums with a runny oil like most out of my collection, but this is more of a luxurious milk that just blends into the skin with no mess or fussy applicators. It's packed with anti-oxidents and probiotics to protect the skin aswell as moisturise it, and I can really notice the results. I use this on an evening after cleansing and layer it under my moisturiser as part of my everyday routine. The dispenser is great too, and there's no guesstimating as 1-2 pumps is adequate to cover my face. When I used this, the next morning I felt like my pores were more refined which is a big shock, as it never promotes itself to do so, and when I've used pore-targetting products they don't work at all.

Refreshing Cleansing Cream

I wear heavy make-up on days where I'm out the house for a long time and require a flawless finish, and it's sometimes a bit of a chore to get it off, even after I've washed my face. This cleanser is really thick and feels luxurious and rich when it's worked into the skin. It removes any traces of grime and make-up that's always missed (in my case anyway!). I worry that some cleansers that aren't oil based will dry out my skin but this has micro-moisturising properties aswell as gently toning at the same time. Afterwards my skin feels smooth, with the ever so satisfying "clean" feeling where I can almost feel my skin breathe as it feels so refreshed. The bottle is absolutely massive as it's 250ml, so it's going to last a while.

You can view the whole Gatineau range from QVC here

Operation : Summer Glow Haul

Bourjois Bronzing Primer // £6.99 (from £9.99 in Boots)

Maybelline Dream Touch Blush in 07 Plum // £6.49  (£3.24, Buy One Get One Half Price on Maybelline)

Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivid Lipstick in 906 Hot Plum // £7.19

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray // £20.50

Bumble and Bumble Surf Shampoo and Conditioner Duo // Complimentary With Surf Spray Purchase

The sun has got me in the mood, I'm on a mission to try and look glowing and as fresh faced as I can. I am going to try and use the bronzing primer on top of my base, much like the soleil tan de Chanel, and buff it into my cheekbones and onto my temple to try and look sunkissed. I thought the blush was such a lovely texture, and I think it will blend well into the bronzer and give me some colour onto my cheeks. I got the Surf Spray too after some intense deliberation between me and my bank account, but I finally caved. I'm so happy I got the shampoo and conditioner samples too as I was toying with the idea of buying these full size, but now I can try them out and see if they work for me.

I've been eyeing this lipstick up for a while now. I was going to get a YSL lipstick but this is an excellent dupe for the colour I was going to choose. I haven't used Maybelline lipsticks since secondary school, so this is such nostalgic purchase. I adore the blue toned purple/pink shade of this, and the formula seems nice and creamy but not overly shiny.

Weekly Wants #9

1 - Candlelight Celestial Powder // Kevin Aucoin // £34

2 - Hyaluronic Hydra Powder // By Terry // £41

3 - South Pacific Swimsuit // Seafolly // £94.95

4 - Bronzing Primer // Bourjois // £6.99

5 - Oversized Floral Tee // Moschino Cheap & Chic // £255