Review | St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan

St. Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan* | £4.99 | LINK

Hello lovelies, I hope you're all having a great start to your weekend! Now that we roll into the Summer months, it's always essential to keep some fake tan at arm's reach - especially if you live in the UK where the sun's appearance isn't very frequent! I've been a fan of St Moriz's fake tans for a long time and I always have a bottle of their instant spray tan stashed in my drawers. I was recently sent their latest release called the St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan which is an instant wash off tan. I've only tried a couple of these kinds of fake tans in my life as I've always prefer using the spray on versions, but I was very interested in seeing how well this new product works and whether it gave me a gorgeous glowing tan!

The new St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan is a fake tan that works by giving your skin an instant hint of colour that can be easily washed off later on with soap and water. It also contains tiny bits of golden shimmer than add a beautiful sheen to the skin and can actually be used in helping contour the body and giving it a 3D effect! St Moriz have put together a little how-to guide on how to achieve a 3D/ contouring effect using the Instant Shimmer Tan plus their Instant Tanning Mousse which you can read here.

The St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan is designed to give your skin immediate colour so the product does come out an extremely dark brown shade. Now, for people like me who are fairly pale this can be quite daunting as you do worry that the colour won't blend out properly and you'll be left looking rather silly! However the formula of this instant shimmer tan is very light so it blends into the skin beautifully and turns into a gorgeous light coloured tan that I think will suit a lot of skin tones. I was hoping that this instant tan would be slightly darker but it is nice to use on days where you want a bit of "pick me up" colour added to your skin. However, because it is such a light coloured tan I do think that it will be perfect for those who have very light skin and are worried about using fake tan as some can be too dark for them.

As for the shimmer side of things, I was pleasantly surprised as to how fine the shimmer was and that it didn't make me look like a disco ball! It actually offered a lovely glow to my skin that wasn't too noticeable yet still made my skin look healthy and sun kissed. I also like that this fake tan doesn't have a very strong scent and once it's applied to the skin you can hardly smell it at all!

When it comes to applying the St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan I find the best way is to use a standard fake tan mitt to achieve an even and streak-free result. I apply a fair amount of product on to the mitt and then blend it into my skin in circular motions (I find it's best to work from your legs up so that you don't form any crease marks on your belly!). It literally takes about 5 to 10 minutes to apply the fake tan to my body and I find it dries so quickly that I can get dressed just a few minutes after! Once dry it leaves a beautiful looking tan on my skin that's really natural looking and most importantly doesn't transfer on to my clothes throughout the day. The colour of this instant tan does last me most of the day but I do find the shimmer wears off after a few hours which is a problem if you're mainly using this product for contouring and highlighting. However it does leave your skin look healthy and tanned all day long which is what I personally look for in my fake tan!

Overall the St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan is a great product to use this Summer. It gives the skin a lovely light tan and a slight sheen that makes your skin look gorgeous! For me, I think this looks best when applied over another fake tan as it intensifies the colour and gives your skin that lovely glow. But if you're a beginner to fake tan or have very pale skin, I think this would be the perfect product for you to try as it isn't too dark and can be easily washed off if you make any mistakes!

Have you tried the St. Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan?

What's your favourite instant tanner?

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Daily Favourites | Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water | £4.99 | LINK

Hello everyone, I hope you're all having a lovely week! I thought I would start a new little series on my blog called "Daily Favourites" which is where I basically review beauty products that I use everyday no matter what I'm doing. As I use these products on a daily basis, I can review them for you in depth and give you guys a proper review of how they work for me in the long term. There are a range of products from skin care to hair care and even body products I use everyday, so I'm hoping this will be a fun little series for you all to read!

To start off the series I thought I would finally share my thoughts and opinions on one of the biggest products in the beauty market right now - micellar water! Micellar water is a product that can cleanse, soothe and tone then skin as well as remove makeup - so is a great multi purpose product. Having previously used the L'Oreal version I decided to pick up the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water as it seemed much better value for money. For £4.99 you get a huge 400ml bottle (the L'oreal version is just 200ml) that is meant to last for up to 200 uses. I love how simple, fresh and clean the packaging is of the Garnier micellar water and it definitely looks as though it will cleanse my skin well. I also think the little pink touches of the lid and writing make it just that bit more pretty amongst my other skin care products!

 The Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water literally has a water like consistency and is designed to be poured onto a cotton pad and wiped across the skin to remove your makeup. It's perfect for sensitive skin and can be used across your eyes and lips without causing any irritation! I have quite sensitive eyes (and skin in general) but for me this just feels like wiping water across them as it's so gentle and soothing!

I use this micellar water in 2 different ways and the first is to simply remove my makeup at night. I pour a fair amount of micellar water on to a large cotton pad and simply wipe away my makeup. The Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water dissolves away the makeup in seconds leaving me with clean, fresh and hydrated skin. The Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water has a very delicate and fresh scent which is pretty much undetectable once on the skin which is lovely for those of us who are quite sensitive. I love that this micellar water doesn't dry my skin out or make it tight as I do suffer with fairly dry skin and I have used makeup removers before that have done this! Once I've removed all of my makeup (including my eye makeup) I will then cleanse my skin again with my Soap & Glory Peaches & Clean cleanser to remove any last traces of makeup.

Once I've doubled cleansed my face I will then take a smaller cotton pad and carry out the second way I use this micellar water, which is as a toner in the morning and at night. As the Garnier micellar water has such soothing and hydrating properties, I find that it works really well as a toner as it removes those last bits of stubborn makeup plus removes any of my Peaches & Clean cleanser that may have been left behind! I find that doing this extra step leaves my skin feeling so soft, clean and fresh! I always recommend people to add a toner into their skin care routine and as the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water can double up as your makeup remover and a toner, then there's no excuse not to!

Overall this is a wonderful product to add to your skin care routine. I find that the Garnier micellar water works so much better than facial wipes as it leaves your skin clear and hydrated! It's also great it's designed for sensitive skins as it's always a nightmare trying to find new skin care than doesn't break me out and I'm please to say this has actually improved the overall condition of my skin! This will definitely be a product I will keep on repurchasing in the future as it works so well for me.

What is your favourite makeup remover?

Have you tried the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water before?

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My Hair Saviours

Aussie Hair Care

I love the summer time, it's filled with fun memories with friends, trips to the beach, holidays and just generally having lots of fun! But along side this, warmer weather also means humidity and for people like me with fine, curly hair this just equals massive problems! After trialing so many shampoos and conditioners, nothing could seem to tame my unruly locks and keep fly-aways at bay. After reading some reviews online, I decided that it was worth a shot to try out some products from the much loved brand Aussie. These are by no means new additions to their line but I just wanted to find a hair care system that would pack a tonne of moisture back into my hair! I opted to try out their Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner plus, for an added boost of hydration, their 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner.

The Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner both contain macadamia nut oil which is a well known ingredient that packs lots of moisture back into dry and damaged hair. For me this helps to smooth down my frizzy hair and make my curls a lot more defined than normal. I've also noticed that my hair is a lot shinier after using the Miracle Moist products which makes my hair look so much healthier than it used to! As well as leaving my hair looking and feeling great, Aussie shampoos and conditioners also leave your hair smelling gorgeous and with the Miracle Moist line that's no exception! I find that these two products leave my hair smelling fresh and really clean and I love that the scent is still noticeable once my hair is dry. I absolutely love using these 2 products and I think that they would suit anyone with dry or damaged hair as they're so nourishing and moisturising!

As I really want to smooth my hair down and make it as sleek as possible, I also use a small amount of the 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner over the top of the Miracle Moist Conditioner. This deep conditioner is infused with Australian mint balm which helps smooth down rough cuticles (this is what would cause your frizzy, dry hair) and repair split ends. As I use heat on my hair quite a lot, this deep conditioner is a welcomed treat on my hair as it leaves it feeling so soft and nourished! I also love the sweet fresh scent of the mint balm of this conditioner and it ties in well with the smell of the Miracle Moist products! After leaving this deep conditioner on my hair for 1 to 2 minutes, my hair always feel absolutely amazing and as if it's been brought back to life! If you're looking for a deep conditioner/ mask to add to your hair care routine, I highly recommend you trying out this one!

After using these Aussie products for a good 2 months now, I can definitely notice that my hair is so much healthier and feels like it's in a much better condition. These 3 little wonders will be a staple in my summer time hair care routine as they've finally resolved my annoying hair problems. Thank you Aussie!

What are your hair care saviours?

Have you tried anything from Aussie before?

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