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Real Techniques Deep Cleansing Gel | Review

31/1/2016

Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
I know in last week's post (here) I said that this week's post would be either an E.L.F haul or a Gerard Cosmetics haul, but I picked up this brush cleanser in Superdrug, used it, and was so blown away I just needed to blog about it. The hauls will have to wait!
Everyone knows how good the Real Techniques brushes are so it is no surprise that their brush cleanser is just as fantastic.

Normally, cleaning my brushes is something I put off - I doubt I'm the only one!
It takes ages, you get all messy and they're never 100% clean.
Usually I use liquid soap and make up remover to clean my brushes and it takes me at least 20 minutes minimum.
I used the Real Techniques Deep Cleansing Gel and it took me about 15 minutes to clean 12 brushes!
Here's how dirty my brushes were to start with:

Even the handles were mucky from sitting in my brush pot. Not good enough!
I will get to the review, but first I want to talk about a little silicone brush cleaner I recently bought that sits on your finger tips. I think Real Techniques have bought their own one out but I just bought mine from Amazon and it's made a world of difference!

It cost around £2 and it is so worth the money.
It cleans your brushes better than just using your finger tips and I don't know about you, but I always end up getting pruney fingers and a sore palm!
You just pop it on the end of your index and middle finger like a little glove and you're good to go.
It has two textures so you can clean big brushes such as foundation brushes and little brushes like eyeshadow brushes.

I was going to do a pros and cons list, but I just can't find anything I don't like about it!
So here are the pros:
- It smells delicious; it reminds me of Calippo ice lollies in the summer- it's very fruity.
- It cuts brush cleaning time in half
- A little goes a long way so it'll last you ages
- It costs £6.99 which I think is a reasonable price to pay especially as you get so much of it.
- It's a lovely gel formula which foams up
- It rinses clean really easily.
- I actually enjoyed cleaning them! I know right.
Look how clean my brushes are now!

So those are my thoughts on the Real Techniques Deep Cleansing Gel!
I will definitely be washing my brushes more often from now on.

Leave me a comment from your lovely brain and I will be back next week reviewing the Milani Baked Blush in the colour Luminoso, so pop back for that!

Speak to you soon,
Abi xxx

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Ciaté 'Mini Mani Month' Advent Calendar

24/1/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
As mentioned in last week's post about the Smashbox Try It Kit Best Sellers (here), today's post is about the Ciaté 'Mini Mani Month' Advent Calendar.
Although it was intended to be used as an Advent Calendar, I received it as a Christmas present and it is absolutely wonderful. I've been opening a door each day in January instead!

As you open each door, you reveal either a mini nail varnish, a mini nail treatment, or a mini nail topper. On day nine I got a little glass nail file and on the 24th you get a full sized nail varnish.
Each door has a lovely quote on it too.

In total, you get 17 mini nail varnishes, 3 nail treatments, 2 nail toppers, 1 mini glass nail file and 1 full size nail varnish.
There's certainly a nail colour to suit everyone whether you like neutrals, brights, sparkly or metallic - Ciaté has you covered!

I love that they've given each item a cute name! There's nothing worse than a lipstick or nail varnish with just a number and not a clever name!

Here are the swatches!
The names of each one are listed below - there's no number 9 as it was the nail file that day.

Here's the run down of what you get each day:
Day 1- Mini Nail Varnish "Heirloom"
Day 2 - Mini Nail Varnish "Check Mate"
Day 3 - Mini Nail Varnish "Pom Pom"
Day 4 - Mini Nail Varnish "Cutie Pie"
Day 5 - Mini Nail Treatment; Nail Illuminator "Bloom Boost"
Day 6 - Mini Nail Varnish "Snow Globe"
Day 7- Mini Nail Varnish "Ahoy Sailor"
Day 8 - Mini Nail Topper "Chalet Chic" (iridescent white glitter)
Day 9 - Mini Glass Nail File
Day 10 - Mini Nail Treatment; Overnight Nail Mask "Knight in Shining Armour"
Day 11 - Mini Nail Varnish "Life's a Peach"
Day 12 - Mini Nail Varnish "A List"
Day 13 - Mini Nail Varnish "Double Bubblegum"
Day 14 - Mini Nail Varnish "Raspberry Collins"
Day 15 - Mini Nail Varnish "Birthday Blue"
Day 16 - Mini Nail Topper "Miracle on 34th" (gold glitter)
Day 17 - Mini Nail Varnish "Shady Lady"
Day 18 - Mini Nail Varnish "Purple Rain-Bow"
Day 19 - Mini Nail Varnish "Dangerous Affair"
Day 20 - Mini Nail Treatment; Nail Strengthener "Nail Gym"
Day 21 - Mini Nail Varnish "Prima Ballerina"
Day 22 - Mini Nail Varnish "Hutch"
Day 23 - Mini Nail Varnish "Cookies & Cream"
Day 24 - Full Size Nail Varnish "Rom Com Rouge"

These are such lovely quality- the metallic ones can be a bit sheer so you may need 3 or 4 coats but otherwise you're good! There's SUCH a variety of colours here too. I think this Advent Calendar would be all you need and you'd have the perfect starter kit. I love that you get nail treatments and glitters as well as a nail file- much more exciting than just nail varnishes (although I'd still be pleased!) They've thought of everything!
I was so pleased to receive this and it is definitely one of my favourite presents.

Do you use Ciaté? What are your thoughts on them?
Leave me a comment if you'd like!
They've started producing make up now too so I need to get my hands on some soon.

Thanks for reading, next week will either be an E.L.F Haul or a Gerard Cosmetics Haul.
I haven't decided yet! So make sure you pop back for that.

Speak to you soon,
Abi xxx

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Smashbox Try It Kit Best Sellers

17/1/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday.
I hope you enjoyed last week's post about the Real Techniques 10 Brushes and Train Case Gift Set.
If you missed it, you can read it here.
Today's post, as promised, is about what's in the Smashbox Try It Kit Best Sellers.

Smashbox Try It Kit Best Sellers | abibailey.co.uk

I've had a kit like this before, but I think it included an eyeliner and a different eyeshadow primer and a lipgloss instead of the eyeshadow trio.
As they're miniatures, it's a great way to try out the products. The Photo Finish Primer (full size) is about £25 alone. It's excellent as I've had the miniature before but I still don't think I can bring myself to pay that much for a primer! I'm sure I'll cave soon.
This isn't so much a review- more of a show without the tell.

In the kit, you get the :
Eyeshadow Trio (neutral brown tones)
24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer
Full Exposure Mascara
Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Eyeshadow Trio

I haven't used any of these yet, although I have used the foundation primer and the mascara in the past.
These eyeshadows don't seem too pigmented but I'm hoping the shadow primer will help with that.

Full Exposure Mascara

The last time I used it, I remember the Full Exposure Mascara being one to add volume as opposed to length or definition.

24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer

It's quite a thick consistency, so I think it'll create a lovely base for eyeshadows.

Photo Finish Foundation Primer

This is a silicone texture that glides over the skin, filling in pores and fine lines and creating a smooth base for foundation or concealer.

That's what you get inside the Smashbox Try It Kit Best Sellers.
Are you a fan of Smashbox? Has seeing these products made you want to try Smashbox?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading, next week is about the Ciaté Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar

Speak to you soon,
Abi xxx

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Real Techniques Brushes and Train Case Gift Set

10/1/2016

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Hello everyone!
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year.
I'm not really a fan of those 'What I Got For Christmas' blog posts but I did get a couple of luxuries that I would like to share with you.
As I took a tonne of photos I'm going to split the posts up.
I'm working with a new lighting and backgrounds set-up at the moment, so if my photos are a bit weird, I'm in a bit of a trial and error stage.
This week's post is about the Real Techniques Limited Edition 10 Brushes and Train Case Gift Set .
Next Sunday will be about the Smashbox Try It Kit Bestsellers.
The Sunday after that will be about the Ciaté Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar.
So let's crack on.

Real Techniques Limited Edition Brushes and Train Case Gift Set | abibailey.co.uk

The train case is incredibly handy, especially if you travel a lot.
Even if you don't it's great for storage. It has a huge compartment to store all your make up and a separate compartment for brushes and even a extra pouch in the lid. Perfect.

You get 10 brushes with the set and I am so excited to use them. I already own a couple of them but there are so many that are new to me.
I'm expecting my make up to be flawless when I use these!

First up are the Base Brushes:

From smallest tot largest you get:
the Concealer Brush
the Tapered Foundation Brush
the Duo-Fibre Face Brush.
All pretty self explanatory.
I haven't used any of the brushes yet because I want to have a sort out of my current ones, but the bristles on these are super soft.

Next are the Face Brushes:

You get:
the Sculpting Brush which is perfect for contouring or blush application and
the Setting Brush which is great for setting places like the under eye area.

Lastly is my favourite, the Eye Brushes:

With the Eye Brushes you get:
the Lash-Brow Groomer
the Shading Brush
the Base Shadow Brush
the Angled Shadow Brush
the Pointed Liner Brush
I think good quality make up brushes have a big impact on the application so I think these will make a big difference. I've never had any good quality eyeshadow blending brushes so I think these will be great for my collection!

I didn't think I'd get this gift set as it was quite pricey, even on offer, but I was very lucky! I think this is the perfect starter set too - every brush you could possibly need plus a handy carry case.
Definitely worth the money.

Do you have any of these brushes?
Do you use Real Techniques or are there other brushes I need in my life?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading, make sure you pop back next week to see what's in the Smashbox Try It Kit Best Sellers.

Abi xxx

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Real Techniques Deep Cleansing Gel | Review

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