Beauty Products Used Up in October 2017

Beauty Products Used Up in October 2017

Videos Cosmetopia Digest   Tuesday, October 31, 2017

I've had a nightmarish last few days - while already nursing a foot injury, I woke one fine morning to an acute allergic reaction to the point of severe anaphylaxis. Apart from bad urticaria and joint inflammation, I couldn't move my neck/head at all, and landed in the ER. They pumped me with 'roids and antihistamines, and the former have broken me out, but as my doctors said, it was a question of priorities. I'll have to navigate my skin through bad acne all over again (long-term readers will remember I battled it for the major part of 2016, and am currently undergoing scar revision). Boo!
And, we don't even know exactly what caused the anaphylaxis - they'll do an allergy test after three weeks of no meds and no hives. They suspected a peanut allergy, but it turns out it wasn't one after all. Good. I adore chilli-and-lime peanuts.
Enough whining. Let me show you the beauty products I used up in October 2017, and what I thought about each one.

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Six Ways To Incorporate Sunscreen In Your Makeup Routine

Six Ways To Incorporate Sunscreen In Your Makeup Routine

Videos Cosmetopia Digest   Thursday, July 20, 2017

Ever skipped sunscreen because it left a whitish cast, or there was no time, or it made your makeup look weird? Or, because it made you oily, or pilled up, or because it made you break out? Makeup wouldn't stay on top?
I've been guilty of eschewing the SPF - for all of the above reasons. Thankfully, now you have products which don't give you any of these problems. Best of all, there are multi-tasker sunscreens which fit seamlessly into your makeup routine. No, I'm not talking about foundations with SPF, or moisturisers with SPF. Au contraire, new generation sunblocks function as primers, setting sprays, essences, and more, as you will see below.

Here are six ways of incorporating sunscreen into your morning routine, without disturbing your makeup.

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Cult Beauty Spring Goody Bag 2017 Now Available

Cult Beauty Spring Goody Bag 2017 Now Available

Spring Cosmetopia Digest   Thursday, March 09, 2017

It's here - the most coveted gift with purchase worldwide. Cult Beauty's Spring Goody Bag is worth more than £210 and is free when you spend £110 on site. Time to buy the Huda Beauty Lip Mattes, or the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette.
I would rush - the bag is selling out fast; I've already got mine and will tell you my first impressions of the goodies once I receive them.
This goody bag contains a full-sized matte liquid lipstick; one I have already reviewed on this blog here. And there is a range of makeup and skincare, from full- to generous travel-sized products.

Scroll down for the contents of the Cult Beauty Spring Goody Bag 2017.

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Beauty Products Emptied in October 2016 + Link-up

Beauty Products Emptied in October 2016 + Link-up

Yardley Cosmetopia Digest   Monday, October 31, 2016

In October, my skincare routine has been more regular and diligent than it was in September. I have been going through a multi-step routine for the face every morning and evening, including double cleansing on most evenings, and have moisturised all over twice daily. I've used AHA/BHA acids and Vitamin C almost every day. See here for my 10-step skincare routine.

Scroll down for the beauty products I used up in October 2016, and my quick thoughts on each.

Holiday 2016 Gift Idea: Beauty Expert Radiance Collection

Holiday 2016 Gift Idea: Beauty Expert Radiance Collection

Zelens Cosmetopia Digest   Monday, October 17, 2016

A few days ago, I posted about the Beauty Expert Rose Edition collection here - a set of six full-sized products for an incredibly low price of £50, with products worth £134 - with a saving of £84.
Now, they have a new Radiance Collection worth more than £210, at the same low price of £50. That is insane! This one is meant for anyone who wants radiant, glowing skin, and glossy, healthy hair, and contains high-end brands such as Zelens, Alpha-H, and Gatineau.
For those who haven't heard of Beauty Expert, they are owned by the Hut Group - yes, the same group who owns my favourite LookFantastic. Speaking of which, have you ordered your Advent Calendar from here? Not many days left, and, believe me, you don't want to miss out! Or, get the Molton Brown one here or the Decleor one here, for some general pampering!

Scroll down for the contents of the Beauty Expert Radiance Collection for Holiday 2016.

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September 2016 Beauty Empties + Link-up

September 2016 Beauty Empties + Link-up

Vitamin C Cosmetopia Digest   Monday, September 26, 2016

In September, I haven't managed to use up as many products as I usually do - a bout of viral 'flu, followed by a stint of severe motion-sickness meant that I ended up skipping my skincare routine for a few days. And I have a medium-sized pimple on the middle of my cheek to show for it. 

Scroll down for the beauty products used up in September 2016 and my quick impressions of each.

Cult Classics Autumn VIP Beauty Goody Bag Review

Cult Classics Autumn VIP Beauty Goody Bag Review

Unboxing Cosmetopia Digest   Saturday, September 17, 2016

When the seasons change, brands and retailers come out with GWPs and freebie offers, and I'm an unashamed sucker for gifts with purchase.
This year's Autumn offering from UK-based beauty retailer Cult Beauty had two versions. The VIP version included four extra deluxe products, including a full-sized Tata Harper cleanser. The regular version carried 14 products.
Here's a PSA - Huda Kattan is releasing her first beauty box collab with Cult Beauty. Sign up here! I know for a fact that it contains Kevyn Aucoin and Morphe. 

Scroll down for the contents of the Cult Classics Autumn VIP Beauty Goody Bag.

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Beauty Routine Round-Up And Favourites: May 2016

Beauty Routine Round-Up And Favourites: May 2016

Treatment Cosmetopia Digest   Wednesday, June 01, 2016

After spending the first quarter of 2016 recovering from a bad staph infection, I now have a full-fledged skincare routine in place, complete with gentle cleansing, acid, hydrating mist, serum, facial oil and moisturiser at night. While the core remains the same, I rotate a couple of products every few days. Over the last month, I have been documenting my nightly routine every few days on my Instagram, and here is what I have been using.

Scroll down for a round-up of my beauty routine in May 2016.

Best Skincare Discovery And Starter Sets

Best Skincare Discovery And Starter Sets

Treatment Cosmetopia Digest   Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Ever invested in expensive skincare, only to find that the product does not work for you, or worse, breaks you out? I bought two bottles of Lancome Visionnaire as soon as it came out, after all the hype about the international waiting list. Wham - my face was an explosion in a fireworks factory. Luckily for me, I was able to palm them off on my Mum who was not affected adversely by the product.
Most brands do not give out samples these days unless you buy something from their counters first, which means you try-when-you-buy instead of try-before-you-buy.
Fortunately, several brands now offer discovery kits with trial sizes of their key products, so you can actually go through a whole routine for a couple of days, before deciding to invest further. Plus, these are ideal for travel.
Here are a few sampler kits that I have tried over the last few months - individual reviews to follow later. These would also make nifty gifts for Mothers' Day, birthdays or special occasions. Everything shown here ships worldwide.

Scroll down to know more about nine of the best skincare discovery and starter sets available.