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The first thing to note about these L'Oreal Colour Riche Matte lippies is how gorgeous the packaging is! I really love the textured black packaging with the gold detail - it really sets these apart from other drugstore brands. I also received these in shades: Retro Red, Greige Perfecto and Blush In A Rush. I am a die hard nude lipstick lover so having three different shades to play with was a nice change. Greige Perfecto is a really gorgeous true brown shade however as I am quite pale it was a little to dark for me. So Blush In A Rush was my favourite as it is a little more natural. The great thing about these lipsticks is how smooth and easy to apply they are for matte formulas. I chose to apply a little bit of lip balm underneath each shade and found this really helped them to apply smooth and not feel too drying on the lips. I think they are a little creamy for matte shades, which makes them quite easy to wear - but unfortunately it means they aren't as bold or as opaque as typical matte lipsticks. That being said, I found these gave quite a good colour pay off and had reasonable longevity. They did have some transfer and not the longest wear time for me but after applying them over a balm they felt quite comfortable on the lips so reapplying throughout the day was not an issue. The only thing I disliked about these were the scent. I found it to be quite a mature, powdery scent and one I would associate with cheaper products - so something a bit more sophisticated would be amazing to suit the gorgeous shades and packaging. Overall I found these to be quite good, comfortable and easy to wear lipsticks, if you are new to matte shades or looking to try something new. For me the price would be a little much for these lipsticks as I know and love products that are just $10 more expensive, but that being said if you aren't looking to spend to much these are quite a good mid-range product.

I used this mask in conjunction with the others in this range. I have normal/dry skin and found this mask perfect for use on my nose and T-zone where my skin really tends to dry out and needs regular exfoliating This mask is a red/orange colour and is great for exfoliating and refining skin. For me having good exfoliation in my skin care routine is really important as I do get dry areas which turn rough quite quickly. This mask was great, I applied it thinly to these areas and found it really smooth to use. Once again I only needed a small amount so these masks will last a long time if you are only using them on targeted areas of your face. I was slightly worried about using clay on the drier parts of my face but after rinsing this off I was really pleased to find my skin felt really smooth and not dry at all. This did a great job at gently exfoliating my skin and I think it definitely left my pores more refined and helped get rid of the dry skin and 'gunk' from my nose and T-zone. Overall I really enjoyed using the Pure Clay mask range. It is really great to offer a line of masks you can customise to suit the different needs of your skin. This Red Algae mask was suprisingly nourishing and I'm so happy with the refined and brightened effect it gave me.

This mask I found ideal to use on my chin as even though I have generally quite normal/dry skin my makeup tends to not stay matte and fade off during the day from my chin and this is also where I tend to get clogged pores quicker then the rest of my face. I think this mask would be great for people who have oily skin and/or breakouts as the clay has a really purifying effect. It has sturdy packaging and if you are only using this on certain parts of your face it is really cost effective! Even though this is a thick, clay based product it feels really lightweight and is really smooth to apply. I find a little bit goes a long way. I applied all over my chin in a thin layer. This mask feels like the thinnest formula of the three and I found it dried quite quickly in less then 10 minutes. After washing this mask off my skin immediately felt more matte and much more smooth. I noticed the rough patch on my skin where my pores clog up had gone and the entire area felt really purified and clean. I don't think I would like to try this on the rest of my face as I think the clay would dry out my skin, but I do have normal/dry skin as it is. If you have oily skin this would be perfect for you!

I found this mask was ideal for use across my cheeks as this is the area of my face that doesn't need anything too intensive, but is a bit dull and tired looking. I also already tend to look for brightening products for my skin overall so I was excited to give this mask a go. This masks comes in a nice sturdy jar with a screw top lid. I am used to using masks in jar's however I would prefer skin care to come in tubes or sealed pump packaging to be the most hygienic - however as this is quite thick and clay based I understand the use of the jar. You get a lot of product and if you are using this mask in conjunction with the others in the range only on a select part of your face it will last you a really long time as you only need a little bit. This mask felt was easy to apply and initially felt smooth on the skin. I use a thin layer and find it dries in 10-15 minutes. After washing it off my skin looks really smoothed and balanced. My skin tone is improved and the redness in my cheeks is lessened so I really see that brightening effect. I really liked the result after using this mask and I think if you incorporated this mask into your regular skin care routine it would really improve your skin over time. I really liked this mask for use across my cheeks as I do think it helped to even my skin tone and I noticed a brighter and smoothed appearance.

The Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Foam 100% lives up to the hype! This tan has totally changed my tanning routine for the better. I've previously been a fan of their dark mousse formula but find it hard to keep up with the weekly 'tan prep', constant moisturising and repeat every week once it starts to go patchy. But then I stumbled across this goodie! I like to apply this foam post-shower once my skin is dry. Even though the foam is clear I use 1-2 pumps on each limb and apply it just as I would a moisturiser, so I don't struggle with the formula not having a 'colour guide'. Even though it feels a little sticky at first the foam sinks in and dries quite quickly so I can get dressed within minutes and have never had an issue with colour transfer to my clothing. This definitely builds a very natural looking golden colour but I find you get a surprising amount of colour depth from just one application - more so than many other gradual tans. Being a gradual formula it is so easy to build your tan to your personal preference, you can simply apply daily until you reach your desired depth and then skip 1-2 days in between to maintain. Even though I use this daily I find the colour never builds up to look dry or patchy. It lasts so well when looked after with a little moisturiser and fades very evenly and natural, it really never looks like a 'fake tan' even though I get the same result. I even apply this to my face quite regularly and have never experienced any breakouts or irritated skin, its such a gentle formula. Overall I would totally recommend this product (and I do constantly in bh HQ)! Its a great, affordable formula that gives amazing results. It has become my year-round go to for a golden glow. I LOVE IT!

This pillow mist has been a great addition to my bedtime routine over the last few weeks. Before using this mist I found my mind would race and overthink and it can be hard to settle to sleep quickly, something I was looking forward to improving. For this mist I've found it best to spritz this around my bedroom and pillowcases about 10-15 minutes before I go to bed, which is what the bottle suggests. This spritz is made up of several essential oils, my favourite being lavender that combined to be a very nice scent that wasn't overpowering. I found it was very soothing and the smell of the mist definitely promoted a peaceful atmosphere even before laying down. The essential oils in this mist definitely helped me relax and drift to sleep much quicker than before. I even think it even helped me sleep much sounder through the night. It leaves a slight scent come morning which is also pleasant to wake up to. Overall I really enjoyed using this mist and have found getting to sleep much easier over the last couple of weeks. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who suffers to turn their mind off at night time.

After quizzing bh's Vanessa on her flawless makeup she insisted that I just had to try this foundation - and I am so glad she did!! This creamy liquid foundation is packed into a very convenient pump style bottle which makes it so easy to use without any wastage. It has a pleasant smell and a beautiful medium-full coverage that easily covered the redness across my cheeks. I find one layer has definitely enough coverage however I do tend to dab a little more on to stubborn spots and my dark under-eye circles. I find with a little powder to set this foundation keeps its flawless look all-day long! Plus the added serum to the formula means it doesn't dry out on top of my already dry skin but I find it's actually quite moisturising through the day. I am soooo glad I was recommended this foundation and definitely think it will stay in my make-up bag for a while to come!