Project Pan: My Second Update

So it’s been a while since my last project pan update. I actually finished these products up at the beginning of May but hadn’t managed to write about them. I can now finally put this lot out to recycle and clear some space. So here are all the products:

I have finished off two toners, the travel sized Body Shop Seaweed Toner for combination/oily skin and Simple Soothing Facial Toner. Since I have discovered the Lush Breath of Fresh Air toner everything else I have used seems to be a bit lacking. I found the Simple toner in particular to cause my skin to dry out causing it to then become even oilier. Seeing as this is called a “soothing” toner I found it to be a bit disappointing. The Body Shop toner I found to be really nice and didn’t dry my skin out anywhere near as much. This would be my toner of choice if I hadn’t discovered the Lush one.

The other three items I used up I was sad to see go. My sister gave me the CowShed Grumpy Cow Body Lotion. This has to be one of the best smelling body lotions I have ever used, probably because it smells like grapefruit and I love grapefruit. It left my skin feeling really nourished and moisturised. This is definitely one for the repurchase list when I’ve used up all my other body lotions (which unfortunately might take a while).

The Proactiv Refining Mask I found was great for clearing up breakouts quickly. If I felt a spot coming on then I would use this mask before bed and by morning the blemishes would be far less angry looking and somewhat reduced. I’m definitely on the hunt for a mask that does a similar job as I’m pretty sure you can only get this combined with the cleanser, toner and moisturiser in a set. 

Lastly is the GHD heat defence spray. I received this when I bought by GHDs just over a year ago now and have been using it pretty much every time I straighten or blowdry my hair.  I should probably point out that I’m very liberal with heat defence sprays and so this really has lasted well! It works great as a heat defence spray and smells gorgeous. The spray is a fine mist which doesn’t leave the hair sticky or weighing it down in the slightest. You can pick this up from Feel Unique for around £9 so I think is pretty good value for money for such a great product and something that I will be repurchasing in the near future.

That is the round up for the second project pan update. As I mentioned I have used quite a few products up recently so I will be posting another update very soon. You can check out my first update here. Is anyone else participating in a project pan? If so how is it going?

Love Rae xxx

March Favourites

Hi everyone!

I really enjoy putting these monthly favourite posts together, even if they are a bit late! They are some of my favourite posts to read and I really enjoy sharing everything that I’ve been using for the month. Towards the end of March I really started to get in the mood for spring and this has definitely been reflected in my choice of nail varnish. This month has also been focused on trying to get my skin back in good condition. I went through a bit of a rubbish skin phase towards the end of February and start of March and I found some products which have really helped. So lets show you everything:

 

Revlon Top Speed Nail Varnish in Cloud and Rimmel Lasting Finish Nail Varnish in Misty Jade

I’ve really been loving pastel shades this month as they really remind me of spring. Both of these varnishes are really long wearing and have great formulation. They are both opaque in just two coats. I’ve been looking into getting some more pastel shades so if you have any recommendations then let me know!

MAC Eyeshadows in Ricepaper and Outre

I have been wearing these eyeshadows a lot this month, with Ricepaper all over the lid and then Outre through the crease. I love how well these colours work together and the bright shimmery golden effect it gives to the eye.

Sigma E40

I bought this brush back at Christmas but just couldn’t get used to it and thought it was too big. However I’ve managed to get the hang of it and have been enjoying using it to put colour through the crease. I’ve been reaching for it over my E30 pencil brush and have been loving the effect it gives.

Cowshed Grumpy Cow Uplifting Body Lotion

My sister is a Cowshed junkie and she gave me this body lotion to try. First of all it smells amazing! It has a sweet grapefruit scent and I adore grapefruit so this is perfect for me. It sinks well into the skin without being greasy. It’s the kind of body lotion that means you don’t need to wear perfume and I find myself catching the scent throughout the day. I think I may have become a Cowshed junkie too and I can’t wait to try out more from the Grumpy Cow range.

Lancome Bi-Facile and Eau Micellaire Douceur

I bought a Lancome Primer and Foundation at the start of February and received these as a free gift. I ran out of face wipes – the usual way in which I remove my makeup at the end of the day – and decided to give these ago. I’m hooked. I don’t think I will go back to face wipes now. They remove my makeup so well, without smearing it all over my face, and, since using these, my skin has been so much better. I really want to try Bioderma after I use these up. If you just use face wipes to remove your makeup then I suggest you give a micellular solution a try as the difference is amazing!

Lush Grease Lightning Cleanser

As I mentioned I was going through a bit of a rubbish skin phase, so I decided to try a spot treatment to help with all the blemishes. I have to say this has really helped. You just need to dab it on the offending area and it helps to soothe and heal the area. I wouldn’t say that it causes blemishes to disappear overnight but it definitely helps them heal faster, without drying out the skin. Definitely worth a try if you’re going through a bad skin phase.

Lush Pow Wow Lip Scrub

I’ve been using this 3 or 4 times a week to keep my lips soft and smooth. I think my favourite thing about this is the popping candy, which for me the novelty will never get old. I’m such a big kid! This can be a little messy to use but I love it.

Sweet Vegan Marshmallows

Something I bit different from the makeup and skincare but I’ve really been enjoying these marshmallows. I’m vegetarian and have been for the past 9 years. I love marshmallows and hate the way it’s really difficult to find veggie friendly ones. Sweet Vegan has been my answer to this craving and since they had a special March deal where you received 15% off your order I went for a bit of a splurge. I’ve given them to my meat eating friends and most of them have commented on how much nicer they are than regular marshmallows, so they must be good! They are a bit pricey, especially when you take postage into account, and they do take a little while to be delivered as they are handmade but if you’re on the hunt for veggie marshmallows then I highly recommend them. You can order them online here.

So that’s it for the Month of March. What were your favourites for March?

R xxx