REVLON LIP BUTTER IN BERRY SMOOTHIE

Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie: Boots/Superdrug (£7.99)

I have been wanting to try another Revlon lip butter since I picked up Strawberry Shortcake earlier last year, but with an almost £8 price tag, I didn't really think they were worth it. I did however see that Boots had quite a few of their Revlon items discounted to £5 and so I snapped up two lipsticks, one being another lip butter in the slightly darker shade of Berry Smoothie. 

I've found that the formulation of this is a little different to my other one in the sense that it's less glossy, although still has slight flecks of shimmer that are barley noticeable. In the tube, Berry Smoothie looks a lot darker than Strawberry Shortcake but on the lips there is only a slight difference; this is definitely a 'your lips but better' kind of shade which I love for days when you just want a real natural look. 

The only issue with lip butters as a whole is the lasting power which is only around two hours if you're lucky. That's why I was a little sceptical to pay £8 again so waited for a discount. It's not a total let down though because as these are a 'butter' formula, they are very moisturising and much like a lip balm so regular application isn't a problem. 

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NAILS | MODELS OWN DISCO MIX

Models Own 'Disco Mix' & Rimmel 'Purple Pulse'

I'm actually really annoyed at how badly these nails photographed using my camera; they were just too terrible to put up so I thought I'd use an instagram photo instead which really does do them justice.

I wanted to do my nails a bit christmassy without using red and/or green so I thought glitter was the next best option. I've had Disco Mix by Models Own for a while now but haven't gotten around to using it until now. I really alternating nail colours, this could become my signature nail look I think. Anyway, the polish itself applied really well and needed three coats to be completely opaque which for glitter isn't bad at all. The purple colour on my other nails is by Rimmel and isn't all that great to be honest, but it's the only colour I had that would go with the glitter so it'll do. 

I can't stop starring at my nails, I love them so so much! I'm excited to try out more glitter combinations, do you have any recommendations? 

Emma xo

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RIMMEL'S KATE MOSS MATTE LIPSTICK | 107

Rimmel Kate Matte Lipstick - Boots (£5.49)

I realise I'm late to the party with this one, but I have honestly been meaning to pick up one of the shades from the Rimmel Kate Moss matte collection since they were released back in October. I felt like I wanted to wait and see what others thought first and then base my choice on that and so, that is why I ended up getting the deep red shade in 107. 

Normally I tend to stick to nudes and lighter, less daring shades, but I thought I'd go out of my comfort zone a bit and pick up this one which really seems to be a cult favourite at the moment. When I first applied this lipstick it shocked me a little as I'm not used to darker colours, but after a while, it started to grow on me and now I really like it. Although it's a matte formulation, it's not drying at all and the finish is a softer, smoother looking matte than other lipsticks I've tried. It also goes on the lips easily and it lasts for quite a while before you need to reapply; I'd say around three to four hours! 

I would highly recommend this lipstick if you are looking for a dark berry red shade, that's matte but not drying at all. I much prefer the offerings of this Kate Moss collection and I'm hoping to pick up a few more of the shades soon. Have you tried any from the collection that you'd recommend?

Emma xo

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BALMI | RASPBERRY

Balmi (£4.99) - Boots

You may remember a long while ago, the huge hype surrounding the EOS lip balms available in the US but unfortunately for us UK residents, they were a lot harder to get a hold of. I never actually got my hands on one but the curiosity always remained; a round shaped lip balm really intrigued me for some reason.

Anyway, a few months ago (I know I'm late with this one!) the 'Balmi' came onto the scene in the UK, which is basically the same concept as the EOS version but slightly rounder. I however, could for the life of me find one anywhere, that is until a couple of weeks ago when I visited a huge boots store and finally found one. I bought the Raspberry version and the I'll admit, on finding it I was a little disappointed with the size. I envisioned it to bigger than it was for the price, even though, when out of the box it does look really cute and even has a keyring attachment which is a nice touch; I like the packaging I just wish it was a bit bigger.

Onto the product itself, I'm usually one for potted lip balms as I feel they last longer than stick forms, but this, although not technically in a pot, seems like it would last for a long time. It's almost like they've turned the pot inside out and this is what you've been left with and because of its rounded shape, application is made so much easier. The smell also deserves a mention, as I said, I bought the raspberry scent and it is a very prominent smell but isn't too overpowering which I like, I'm definitely on the hunt next for the mint flavoured one!

As for how well this lip balm moisturises your lips, I'm an avid Carmex lover, so it's inevitable that I'd compare the Balmi to that, and honestly, I don't think it does as good of a job. It does leave your lips feeling softer, just not as deeply moisturised as I feel Carmex does. It does do the job its supposed to but it's not my all time favourite lip balm. I do however, hope more brands take on this concept as it's far more hygienic and easier to apply than potted forms.

Have you tried the Balmi? If not, then is it something you would like to try? 

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NAILS | MODELS OWN 'DANCING QUEEN'

Models Own 'Dancing Queen' (£5.00) & Essie 'Mint Candy Apple' (£7.99) - Boots

Eeeek! Isn't this nail polish just amazing! I have been after the something from the Models Own Mirrorball collection since it was released, but as I only have tiny boots near me, I had to wait until the weekend (just gone) to pick one up! I went with 'Dancing Queen' which is a jade green glitter with flecks of blues and gold also; it's really lovely. 

Choosing what to pair this with though was more difficult as I hate wearing green nail polish and blue just didn't look right, so I opted for an in-between with 'Mint Candy Apple' by Essie (here) which really compliments the glitter well.

As for the application of the glitter polish, I used two coats on each nail as I found not a lot of flecks appeared with just one. Also, this may sound odd, but once dry the glitter is really sharp to touch in places - even with a top coat - I do think I can forget about that though as I love the shapes and colours within this polish! Overall it gives a really nice effect.

I'm definitely going to try more from the Mirrorball collection. Have you tried any, if so, which would you recommend? 

Emma xo

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RIMMEL STAY MATTE PRESSED POWDER

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - Boots (£3.99)

I bought this powder to keep my face looking matte (as it says) because I find that with any foundation, certain areas of my face always end up looking a tad shiny after a while. 

I chose the shade 'sandstorm' but to be honest, it doesn't really show up at all so I don't suppose it'd matter what shade you got, if you have a light to medium skin tone. This is definitely a very lightweight powder and it feels so smooth when applied and doesn't give you that awful cakey look that you could get from some other pressed powders. It does do the job of keeping the face matte for a good four to five hours, but I'd advise reapplying after maybe two if you have extra oily skin. 

I don't wear foundation everyday but when I do this is definitely a must for me and it's the first thing I've ever hit pan on! Have you tried this powder? Do you have any recommendations that you have tried? 

Emma xo

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WITCH BLEMISH STICK

Witch blemish stick - Boots (£2.89)

I bought the Witch blemish stick a few weeks ago after hearing that witch hazel was good for clearing up your skin. I had my doubts; I've tried loads of blemish 'removers' before and none really work that well but after using this even just once, it blew my doubts right away! 

The claim: 'Helps to break down excess oils ad fights the bacteria that cause spots.'

I would say I have slightly oily skin, especially around my t-zone area, but mostly my skin is just normal. That being said, I have been getting a few more blemishes than I'd like lately and I just hadn't found anything that gets rid of them quickly until this. The idea is that it dries up all the oils in your skin therefore helping to reduce dirt and blocked pors.When I first used it, after about an hour it had reduced redness considerably and I could see it was helping to clear my face already. Also, because it is trying to reduce the oils it did leave my skin with dry patches all over as to be expected and a moisturiser fixed that perfectly afterwards.

I would say if you already have dry skin, this may not be a good product for you as it will just highlight more so the dryness in your skin - it does however say it is good for all skins types so you could try it! If you have normal to oily skin though this will be great for you. I have found that applying this several times throughout the day works wonders and this is definitely going to be something I will repurchase - though that may not be for a year or so, you get loads! 

Have you tried the Witch blemish stick? Or, have you found any other alternatives?

Emma xo

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NASHVILLE | TV

*possible minor spoilers* 

Is it just me who's noticed this or are musical TV shows all the rage at the moment. This time ABC has jumped on the bandwagon with it's newest show Nashville, that stars Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere as a pair of country singers who find themselves pushed together by their record label.

Before the show aired it was deemed country music's version of Glee or Smash with the cast randomly bursting into song at any available moment. This however couldn't be further from what this show is about, instead it is very much drama centred giving you an insight into the industry with songs placed at appropriate times for an added entertainment factor. 

The first episode of the series focused heavily on Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) who is a mom, a wife and a very successful country singer who is now deemed as becoming 'irrelevant' by her record label. They feel the only way her time at the label can continue is if she joins onto the tour of Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) who is a extremely popular 20-something country pop singer. We discover that Rayna isn't happy about opening for Juliette and that she feels she sounds like 'ferel cats'; she is however the number one selling artist of the moment. 

Panettiere's character is very much the mean girl, passing out her orders and acting like a spoil brat; that is until she is around the male characters whom she seduces one after the other taken or not.  It is implied though that this behaviour stems from her childhood brought up with a drug addict for a mother. Britton's character however is that of a strong woman who knows what she wants but isn't the diva her younger rival is. We even see a scene in the episode where she puts hers and her fathers differences aside to support her husbands bid to be Mayor. She is very much certain that she is not becoming irrelevant and isn't afraid to tell the label that. 

The episode as a whole opened doors to various possible story lines - one being the inevitable love triangle involving Rayna's guitarist, Deacon (Charles Esten), who we learn could actually have been her soul mate before she chose her current husband. Another interesting storyline we see involves Deacon's niece, Scarlett (Clare Bowen), who works at the cities famous Bluebird Cafe and writes poetry in her spare time. It isn't until it is pointed out that her words could be lyrics and we see this in action during a duet between her and the cafes sound guy. This opening doors for an interesting story and one that I'm certain will be explored in great depth. 

I really enjoyed the first episode of Nashville and couldn't recommend it highly enough, even if you aren't a fan of country music, you will definitely enjoy the developing story lines and the brilliant relationships that are forming between the characters. If you do watch, or have already, let me know what you think!

Emma xo

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LADY GAGA | FAME

Lady Gaga - 'Fame' - £29.99 50ml (superdrug)

"Black like the soul of fame but transparent once airborne..."

As we all know, Lady Gaga isn't one to do things in halves, so when the release of her debut fragrance 'Fame' was announced, rumours began to fly about the ingredients it would contain. Some of the things it was said to contain were beyond weird and so obscure that I don't think even she could do that!

One rumour that was confirmed way before the perfumes release was that it would be a 'black fluid'. This is a first for the fragrance industry where the liquid itself, in the bottle, is black in colour but once airborne (sprayed) it turns clear...that would be awkward if it didn't!  This innovative idea came from Gaga's own Haus Laboratory in Paris and from seeing the website, it's no wonder her debut scent is so unusual! 

Now onto the notes; this is what the experts say...

The scent itself is built around three main accords: dark, sensual and light. These notes include honey, saffron, apricot nectar, tiger orchid, jasmine sambac and inspiration from Belladonna. One thing though is that these notes don't work in the usual top, middle and base formation, they instead use a 'push-pull' structure which means the ingredients interact together to highlight different aspects of each note without the use of a hierarchy (typical Gaga!).

Anyway, onto what I actually think of it. I would like to admit first off, I was dead set I wanted this perfume but until yesterday when I bought it, I hadn't actually smelt it...I honestly just wanted it because it was Lady Gaga's and because of the bottle. That aside, I do actually like the scent thankfully; it's quite strong and has a very floral smell to it. I suppose in a way it is just like every other fragrance out there, which considering the hype it's had, is a bit surprising, that being said, there is a small element to it which I find to be quite unique and I'm definitely one for stronger scents so all is good on that front. I can't comment on the lasting power on the skin as I've only had it for a day but I did wear it today and it lasted a fair while, the notes changed throughout the day too which I liked. 

Now the bottle. The bottle is actually amazing in everyday and is so typically Gaga. You can see that the fluid inside is black because of the clear glass bottle and the lid is in the shape of a claw which clicks on nicely and also free-stands when removed. This is certainly a bottle you would want to display! Also, the box is a beaut too, I mean, I'm not going to keep it in the box, but to look at, it is very ascetically pleasing, the whole concept it! 

Will you be trying out Lady Gaga's 'Fame' perfume? Or, if you have already, what are your thoughts? 

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MODELS OWN HEDONIST

models own 'hedonist' - boots (£5.00) 

I'm definitely becoming a Models Own fan, I've gone from never trying any of their polishes to buying four in a week. 'Hedonist' is from the Hed Kandi range and is basically a bright, pretty much neon coral. It is such an amazing colour; the neon shades are definitely my favourite, what with 'Beach Party' and now this.

This polish applied really nicely and only needed two coats to get a good opacity. One thing I really dislike though is the fact it dries almost matt; I found this too with Beach Party so maybe it's just the Hed Kandi range? I'm not really a fan of matt polishes but with a quick top coat applied over, it looks super shiny and even more neon!

I bought this on a buy one get one half price offer which, correct me if I'm wrong, is still running now at Boots. I couldn't recommend this polish enough, and from what I've tried, all of the Models Own range will be great.

Have you tried Models Own 'Hedonist'? Which polish from this brand would you recommend? 

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L.A. CANDY | LAUREN CONRAD

This book was almost like a re-living of Lauren Conrad's reality-star lifestyle on the show 'The Hills'. It centres around the lives of two girls, Jane and Scarlett, who move to Los angeles to start fresh and jump start their careers. Jane gets herself an internship for renowned event planner, Fiona Chen, whilst Scarlett muddles through her classes at USC deciding what to do with the rest of her life. 

Whilst out at a club one night, Hollywood producer Trevor Lord approaches the pair and convinces them to come for an audition for his new show named 'L.A. Candy'. The girls impress at their auditions and interviews and the show begins with their every moves being filmed and re-staged. You really do get an insight into all the things reality TV shows try to hide, from the non-existent spontaneity aspect to the staged conversations. 

This book very much reminded me of The Hills which is not always a good thing! The first thing I noticed was the over use f description, Lauren Conrad really went to town with describing every detail and at the very beginning of the book, this really did not make for a great read; it did seem like she got more into the swing of it though as the story progressed. 

Another thing I noticed was that there is some serious name-dropping going on throughout. Whilst all the celebrities mentioned are fictional, the brands and businesses were dropped throughout the pages like fullstops. This book rally does have the typical 'Chick Lit' feel to it and is a really lighthearted easy read. I'm still undecided whether to read the rest in the series; yes/no?

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VO5 MIRACLE CONCENTRATE ELIXR WITH ARGAN OIL

VO5 Miracle Concentrate Elixr with Argan Oil - Boots (£5.19 per 50ml)

I've noticed lately that oil hair treatments are becoming more and more popular; especially so in the blogging community. I personally am all for trying a new hair product, especially if it claims to help damaged hair. Having coloured hair looks nice but doesn't do anything for the health of your hair so I'm always looking for ways to keep my locks looking lovely. 

A popular hair treatment at the moment seems to be Moroccan oil but in all honesty, yes I want my hair to be healthy, but I don't really fancy paying the outrageous prices for these oils so I have opted for trying out some of the lesser expensive drugstore products. It seems Argan oil however, is a much more readily available hair oil than Moroccan, but if it does the job, who cares what oil it is or where it's from! A personal favourite of mine is Tresemme's Argan Oil Serum which is great because it does the job of a hair oil and the job of a serum so in theory, you should get shiny, healthy and smooth hair. I do love this serum, and when I use it I can see the effects right away but then not long after, my hair just goes bad to looking 'fluffy' and normal.

I decided to go on the hunt for a new hair oil and last week, I ventured into Boots and found the VO5 Miracle Concentrate Elixr wit Argan Oil. Can I first just start by saying, how small are these bottles?! I mean I know you only need the smallest amount and I know that the tiny bottle will last ages, but I just wish they sold different sizes - it's exactly the same thing with the Tresemme serum as well! Anyway, the product itself is in a cute little bottle with a pipette lid which really does make ice so much easier. To apply, you squeeze a tiny, pea sized amount into your hands and then apply this to the ends and mid-length of your hair - it seems to work better on wet hair, but it does say you can apply it to dry hair too.  I've also found the heat from blow drying your hair, makes the oil work slightly better, but if you don't like to use heat then letting your hair dry naturally will be fine too. 

After using this product I notice the effects instantly and it leaves my hair feeling the softest it has ever felt (clique much?). I've also noticed that the ends of my hair are looking much healthier and not their usual dry selves - whether this is the oil or something else I don't know but either way I honestly love this VO5 Argan oil and I think I'll be using this for a long long time. 

Have you tried any hair oil treatments, if so, which ones and how did you find them? 

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MODELS OWN | BEACH PARTY

This nail polish, oh my gosh I just love it! There is definitely a party going on on my nails right now; the name is so true. I bought Beach Party - part of the Head Kandi range - last weekend after seeing it on so many blogs and it came as one of my first ever Models Own polishes. I honestly was not prepared for just now bright it really is, the photos really do not show its true brightness. I mean it's that bright it pretty much glows in the dark - as someone said to me at work; "at least if you break down, even in the dark, you can just wave your hands for help"!

 The application of this polish really wasn't all that great in my opinion. I found it so difficult to get a non-streaky and opaque look and ended up having to blow on my nails to even it out - this surprisingly worked haha. The finish however did end up looking alright, but I noticed it did begin to turn slightly matte which I'm not a fan of so I just put a top coat over. I did however like how quickly it dried, I literally finished painting my second hand my and my first was pretty much dry which is great.

So far, I've had this on my nails for about 3 days and there are so signs of wear or chipping and the colour is definitely as bright as ever. I really love the colour; it's definitely one that gets noticed - a lot. Some people seem to really like it, others however, have just given me funny looks. I think it makes a boring/dull outfit much more interesting; paired with an al black look would be best.

Even though I found the application to be a tad tricky, I do absolutely love the colour and it seems to wear well. i'm excited to try out more Models Own polished, especially some more from the Head Kandi range.
Have you tried Beach Party? Which Models Own polish would you recommend? 

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MODELS OWN NUDE BEIGE

Recently I've really been loving glitter accent nails, especially with colours that could otherwise be seen as boring. I bought Models Own Nude Beige yesterday - my first ever polish from this brand - because I thought it was a lovely neural shade but after painting my nails with it I immediately felt they looked too boring; so out came my glitter polish by Tecnic - which apparently is called 'carnival', I have always just called it glitter haha.

I actually love this combination so much! Its a real mix of the warm tone of the nude and the blues and red of the glitter which normally wouldn't sound like it'd work but for some reason this really does. I think only on one nail though; it may be overkill on all of them. As for Nude Beige itself, I like the overall finish, but I really didn't like the application. For some unknown reason it came out very streaky at first and I found it so difficult to get a full cover without it looking well, bad. However, I do love that this polish is so opaque and only needed two coats to get the perfect look. 

I'm excited to try some more Model Own polishes; I just hope others apply a little better than this one did. I have on my list: Balearic Cool, Hedonist, Beach Party (which I bought yesterday), Utopia, Toxic Apple, Pinky Brown and Emerald Black.

Are you a fan of glitter accent nails, or do you prefer more or no glitter? Have you tried Models Own?

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RIMMEL WAKE ME UP FOUNDATION

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation - Boots

After hearing so many glowing (ironic?) reviews about this foundation on both blogs and youtube, I decided to take the £8.99 plunge and just buy it - I have since discovered that Bots are now selling it for £6.99 on a special £2 off Rimmel products deal. 

After using this foundation now for I think around three weeks, I can honestly say it's well worth the money. It feels very light weight on your skin which is surprising considering it's a medium to possibly full coverage product, and it leaves you with a dewy glow that isn't matte but isn't shiny - a happy medium I'd say. The idea behind the 'wake me up' part of this foundation lies with the tiny flecks of glitter in the foundation itself  that Rimmel claims: 'lifts skin from fatigue with a healthy, radiant glow.' It does make your skin feel more glowing in my opinion and although the glitter is noticeable on the skin (see above photo) it isn't that noticeable that you look like a disco ball. 

I was concerned when purchasing this foundation that there would be a limited colour range as I've heard people say that quite frequently but when it came down to it, I think, although there won't be an exact match for everyone, I think there are enough shades to find one that will work. I ended up going with Natural Beige which for me is perfect; it's a tad darker than my skin tone but not too much that I look orange. 

Also, I just love the packaging; for a drug store product, the glass bottle is very sturdy and the pump is great and so much easier to work with. One thing which is definitely a love hate bout this product I've noticed s the bright orange lid - I personally love it, especially the glitter flecks too, but I know a lot of people think this makes it look cheap? I just love everything about the packaging.

I know I'm no expert when it comes to this but I jet wanted to share my thoughts. I really would recommend this foundation; it has great coverage, a great finish and it has SPF15 which is an added bonus! One thing I would say though is if you have oilier skin you may need a matte powder over the top as it isn't oil-free and therefore I doubt it would last as long on the skin without. 

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DIVERGENT - VERONICA ROTH

Long time no book review; I'm sorry about that. I've been trying to juggle working and finishing books which is difficult when you get home and just want to do nothing haha. I did eventually finish divergent though and wow what a brilliant book! 

One choice decides your friends, defines your beliefs and determines your loyalties...forever. 

Divergent is a dystopian story set in the future of Chicago where society is divided into five factions all with one, different, specific trait - Abnegation (the selfless), Candor (the honest), Erudite (the intelligent), Dauntless (the brave) and Amity (the peaceful). Every year on a set date, al the sixteen-year-olds must take an aptitude test to steer them in a certain direction of choosing which faction to spend the rest of their lives in. For Beatrice, the choice is between two; she can stay with her born-to faction or leave her family and all she has known and go to the faction she really belongs to. Her choice surprises everyone including herself.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it's definitely a real page-turner, I found myself unable to put the book down all the way through (I did manage however, sleep did end up taking priority).The characters were so believable and we really got a sense of who each individual was and why they belonged with their chosen faction.

One thing I didn't like though was the ending. Without giving away any spoilers, the most enjoyable parts for me really focused on the characteristics of each faction, their members and the initiation process showing the rules, ranks etc etc. And most of the book does follow that route. 

However, towards the end the book suddenly takes on a new direction and focuses on uprisings, military style wars and politics surrounding the factions. It almost felt like just as we were getting to know each faction, the book pulled them all apart, and far to soon in my opinion. I think this sort of thing would have best suited to the end of the series, rather than the end of the first book. I do still this this is a brilliant read and would highly recommend this book.

The ending aside, I found myself left with a real interesting question and discussion point: If you had to chose only one faction to live in for the rest of your life, which faction would you choose? 

Abnegation - the faction that values selflessness. 

Candor - the faction that values honesty.

Erudite - the faction who lives in pursuit of knowledge.

Dauntless - the faction who tests their bravery by attempting death defying tasks.

Amity - the faction who values peace.

or

The Factionless - the group of people who failed their initiation process and now live in poverty doing the jobs no one else wants to do. 

Which faction would you choose? 

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RIMMEL MOISTURE RENEW LIPSTICK IN VINTAGE PINK

Vintage Pink 180 - Boots £6.29

A couple of weeks ago I read about Rimmel's Vintage Pink lipstick and how great it was, so that in mind, I set off to Boots to buy my own. Lately my love for lip products is growing more and more; I'd say I'm definitely a lipstick person now, although, I'm no daring enough to wear bright reds or fuchsia's just yet!

Anyway, I bought vintage pink and immediately fell in love with it. It is definitely more of an autumn/winter shade I feel but it's still wearable now especially in the UK as our summer is non-existent. The colour is a very deep mauve/plum purple that definitely leans more to the pink side on my lips but I have seen it on others as a more plum coloured shade.

True to its 'moisture renew' name, this lipstick is very very moisturising and very creamy on the lips and surprisingly has good staying power which you wouldn't normally expect from such a creamy product. The pigmentation is great and again, varies depending on your natural lip pigmentation. This is definitely the most daring lipstick I own - other than a red which I don't dare to wear.

As for the packaging; I know a lot of people think it's quite tacky/cheap/drugstore-ish but I personally really like the purple tube. It definitely stands out from my other lipsticks and I think it's a fun alternative to an ordinary tube. Although it's plastic, the packaging does seem sturdy and the lid clicks in place which I like. Obviously I haven't shown the lipstick across the room or anything like that so I can't say just how sturdy it is, but for in your handbag it's fine.

This is definitely one of my favourite lipsticks and come autumn/winter, I can see this will be my go-to shade. I'm keen to try some more of the moisture renew shades if you have any suggestions. Also, I'd love some mauve/pink toned suggestions too!

Have you tried Vintage Pink by Rimmel? 

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NEUTROGENA VISIBLY CLEAR PINK GRAPEFRUIT DAILY SCRUB

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Daily Scrub - £4.95 (boots and wilkinsons)

The Claim: An uplifting daily facial scrub with powerful MicroClear® technology and exfoliating micro-beads, the formula unclogs pores to clean deeply and help eliminate spots and blemishes. The refreshing scrub gently purifies the skin without overdrying, while a wave of pink grapefruit uplifts the senses with a burst of invigorating freshness.

My Thoughts: This daily scrub is by far the best daily face product I've ever used. You literally need a pea sized amount, applied to a wet face, and it lathers up so so well and leaves your face feeling really fresh and clean. I also like the fact it's a scrub which, as the name suggests, allows you to scrub your face with the tiny exfoliating beads that in my personal opinion, really do help to clean your pores thoroughly. 

Another thing I love about this product is that it doesn't leave my face dry and flaky like I've found with some daily washes/scrubs; this was the biggest surprise for me seeing as it is a scrub and not just a wash. I used it twice daily and only after using it for two weeks did I start to notice slight flaky patches around my nose - to be expected really. 


One thing I have to mention though is the smell. It is called 'pink grapefruit' and although I haven't ever smelt a grapefruit before (pink or any colour!), I can almost guarantee that the smell of this is not the smell of the actual fruit. When I smell this all that spring to mind is bathroom cleaner which on your face, isn't really the best thing. So I say no to the smell, it really doesn't 'uplift my senses' but it does however leave me with an 'invigorating freshness' feel.


I would highly highly recommend this daily scrub to anyone who wants a nice, simply daily scrub to help clean pours, clear up blemishes and leave your skin feeling super fresh, and at around the £4.95 price mark, I'd say it's well worth it!

Have you tried Neutrogena's pink grapefruit scrub? Do you have any daily wash/scrub recommendations? 

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