Beauty, Bargains and Beyond

Blistex Jojoba Rescue Lip Balm * is a great product when you need intense hydration and nourishment for your lips. Key Ingredients and Benefits Jojoba Oil: Known for its moisturising properties, jojoba oil helps to soothe and soften dry, chapped lips. Vitamin C&E: These antioxidants helps to protect the lips from environmental damage and promote healing. This lip balm has a smooth texture that glides on easily without feeling greasy or heavy. It has a mild, pleasant scent that isn’t overpowering. The Blistex Agave Rescue Lip Balm * is a great product for anyone struggling with dry, chapped lips. Key Ingredients and Benefits: Agave extract: Known for its superior moisture-retaining properties. Peach and Plum extracts: Which revitalises lip appearance as well as adding a subtle, pleasant scent that isn’t overpowering.  From the first application, my lips felt noticeably softer and more hydrated. The balm has a creamy texture that glides on effortlessly, providing an instant soothing

I picked up the Primark Vitamin Enriched Moisturising Primer because it looked like it was a dupe for the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base. The Primark version costs £4.50 for 45ml and the Bobbi Brown Face Base costs £48.50 for 50ml, so there is quite a price difference.   I had always wanted to try out the Bobbi Brown product, so when I received a mini version in a gift with purchase goody bag I was really excited to try it out, but I have to say I was somewhat underwhelmed.  I have quite dry skin and the face base did not have as much slip as I was expecting, so it didn't feel smooth when I applied my foundation. For the price I was expecting to love it way more than I did. It does have a lovely lemon smell which I really enjoy, where as the Primark version doesn't really have a fragrance.  Overall, I actually preferred the Primark version as it is thicker and it made for a better base for my foundation. It also seemed to be more hydrating. I have definitely reached mor