NOTD: Galaxy Effect

I actually haven't had any nail polish on for two whole days! I feel lost! I need a job where I am allowed to wear it! So today I decided to try something a little different. I have seen loads of galaxy style nail art but never got round to trying it myself, but I wish I had tried it earlier! It is so simple and looks amazing!

Anyway, these are the colours I used.

I used the No7 Just Black as a base and sponged on small amounts of the other colours. I used the plastic wrapping off my Glamour magazine to allow me to get as little as possible on my sponge and not make too much or a mess (a perfect use for something I'd usually just throw away! Recycling at its finest!).

I sponged on a line of white polish first then used bits of the other colours around the white to blend it and give depth to the colour. I then used Models Own Jack Frost over the top for a little glitter, and a top coat to finish it off.

These don't look as good as some of the others I have seen but I do love the effect you get and I'm going to practise a little more with different colours. I do think Jack Frost is the perfect top coat for this effect though, it looks gorgeous over the top and is just glittery enough.

What do you think? Has anyone else tried this kind off effect? I'd love to see them!

L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash

I haven't seen many reviews of these yet, although they seem to be appearing on many wishlists, so I thought I would get my thoughts out there! I only noticed these a few days ago and had to try them! I'm not a massive lipstick fan, so something that gives me the colour without drying my lips out is always a winner for me and these do not disappoint!

There has been a little confusion over the name of the stain, so I have gone with what is advertised on the L'Oreal stand in my Boots, Stain Splash. L'Oreal describe it as a stain which acts like a gloss and stays put for up to six hours without drying your lips! There are currently six shades available but I chose Romy, a gorgeous natural pinky "my lips but better" shade.

I love the doe-foot applicators which seem to be appearing in more and more products lately. They just seem to make it easy to get a perfect coverage in one sweep, with this one being no different.

When you first apply, the stain feels like a normal gloss. As it settles onto your lips it does change and goes a little tacky (this is all I can think to describe the feeling as I have never had anything like it, but it isn't sticky). I think this is what makes it really stay put, and stay put it does! I applied as I normally would onto bare lips...

I think I should have gone for a darker shade to test the wear, as it isn't really obvious I'm wearing it, but too late for that, and I love this shade! As you can see after 2 hours and having lunch it was still going strong and still glossy. After 4 hours and another cup of coffee, the gloss has gone but there is still a little colour left. No clinging to any dry patches either! I am in love!

Finally, just a quick mention of the packaging as I really love it. I think they look stunning and far more high-end than they actually are! They also have a lovely watermelon scent, although this disappears once applied. L'Oreal Stain Splash is available here for £7.99.

Has anyone else tried these? Are you loving them as much as I am? I might have to pick another colour once my spending ban is over as this was a naughty purchase I shouldn't have made!

Garnier Moisture Match Wake Me Up

I have been looking for the perfect light day moisturiser for a while now and after trying a few different things I think I have finally found my ideal one! I love the idea of matching your moisturiser to your skin and having a whole rang rather than just one for dry and one for oily skin as mine doesn't really fit either category. After seeing these advertised I knew I had to try one! I debated a while over which to choose but finally went for the Wake Me Up formula.
There are five different ones to choose from, all designed to help different skin problems.

The Wake Me Up Moisturiser is a light jelly like formula which smells lovely and fruity and is really refreshing on your skin. It takes a while to sink in and feels a little wet for a while, but after it settles it leaves my skin feeling smooth and fresh. It is designed to make dull skin look brighter, and I am not convinced on this one but I do love how it makes my skin feel.

I really love this, not only does it give a lovely soft smooth base for my make-up but it also smells amazing!
Its perfect for a light base during the day and I am tempted to get the dry skin one for a more intense overnight moisturiser.
These are usually £5.99 but are on offer for £3.99 at Superdug! Bargain! You can buy it here.

Has anyone else tried these? I'd love to hear what you think!

What's In My March Glossybox?

I have only recently delved into the world of beauty boxes, and after last months Glossybox, was really looking forward to getting the next one this month. I had seen a few posts and had a little nosy at what others had received in their boxes, so I was excitedly waiting for mine, when suddenly, there it was when I got home on Saturday although I had been sent no dispatch email. I can overlook this though as I was so eager to see what was inside and I have to say I wasn't disappointed. So onto the pictures....

This months box is all about City Chic, with products designed to keep busy women looking gorgeous. I was really impressed with the samples included this month. If my maths is correct, the total worth of my box was £24.64.

First up, TRESemme Salon Finish Extra Hold Hairspray £4.69 for 500ml, 100ml included. I haven't tried TRESemme hairspray before as I usually just stick to Boots own, but I have just run out of my handbag size spray, so this was a welcome sample!

Now onto the more interesting bits, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, £25.00 for 50ml, 7ml included. I'm sure every beauty addict has heard of this one, but I have never had my own to try so I'm looking forward to seeing how well it works. I was glad to see this is the fragrance free version as the smell of the original version really puts me off it!

Next up, another big brand, L'Occirtane's Brightening Hand Cream, £19 for 75ml, 15ml included. I'm not sure how brightening my hands will work, but I do need hand cream at the moment, the weather isn't being kind to me! The first thing I noticed about this was the smell, I'm not a fan of it, but I can ignore the smell if it works! It feels lovely on and my hands do feel softer after trying it, although I'm not sure they look brighter!

This was the sample (I say sample, its really full size) I was most excited to try! Jelly Pong Pong Lip Blush, £12. I'm not sure of the shade name, but its a gorgeous pink. I am loving the Revlon version of this, so I'll be comparing them at some point, hopefully this will be as impressive! I didn't realise Jelly Pong Pong were still around, I seem to remember them being one of the most wanted brands when I was younger and I was really jealous when one of my school friends got something from them (can't remember what).

Finally, another perfect sample for me- Nails Inc Bruton St, £11 for 10ml, 4ml included. I love Nails Inc polishes but am reluctant to spend £11 on something I will probably use once or twice, so the mini versions are a good alternative for me. I love this colour, described as a dusky pink nude, I think it will be perfect as a base for some nail art.

Finally, the Glossybox freebie, a mini travelling book with information about all sorts of places. I actually found this quite interesting! You get some cute stickers included too.

Overall, I have been really impressed with my boxes so far and will keep getting them. This months is my favourite, there isn't anything in it I won't use and although it is worth less than last months, I don't think this actually matters.

Did anyone else get a similar box? Are you as impressed as me?