The BeautyButterfly

Bottle of OGX Macadamia Oil Shampoo During the lovely hot weather that the UK had in the summer, my poor hair suffered.  I had a dry patch, which felt crunchy and didn’t behave itself.  I bought this shampoo as I wanted something that would be moisturising and conditioning.  My hair loves this shampoo within one shampoo the crunchy dry patch had improved.  After two uses of this, it disappeared never to turn.  My hair feels soft, manageable and shiny.  Even my grey hair is shiny.  I have also managed to get two weeks before I need to wash my hair.

Packaging and Bottle of The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% My hubby and I have used two other companies’ versions of Glycolic Acid Toner – Pixi and Marks & Spencer.  This product has a higher percentage of Glycolic Acid than the others we have used.  I have noticed there is a stronger tingly sensation when using this, but my hubby hasn’t.  We use it three times a week.  I have noticed that my skin looks and feels healthier, my make-up goes on evenly and lasts longer.  My hubby suffers from pimples and using this has helped reduce the severity and the duration of the pimple.  He has also noticed that his oil production is more under control when using this regularly.

Mini version of Benefit Dandelion Twinkle I purchased this item on an impulse.  I had seen it when I go to have my eyebrows waxed and tinted and thought it wasn’t for me – I was wrong I love it.  It is not as in your face as High Beam.  It gives the skin a lovely healthy shimmer on the tops of the cheeks.  There is a shimmer to it, but it is the shimmer that looks natural and for someone of my age is the nice shimmer not an old bat trying to recapture her youth.  I also like putting a small amount on the centre of my eyelid when I want to look more awake than I am.  A swipe under the arch of the eyebrow is fantastic at opening the eye.  If I am going for a more natural awake look I also apply a tiny amount to the inner corners of my eyes.

The MakeUp Club Matte Lipsticks - The Full Set These apply nicely from the bullet and are not drying as some matte lipsticks.   They last all day.   Even though they are matte, they are creamy in texture and very moisturising.   The colours are scary when viewed from the bullet but once applied to the lips they are subtle that can be built up for a more intense colour.   You do not need to use a lipliner as they do not bleed. Below is the colours and when I would choose to wear them: Knockout – every day wear. Hot Damn – special occasions when you want to feel vampy Alabama Slammer – smart casual look Purple Haze – scary not a me colour Kamikaze – when wearing a neutral palette – a jeans and jumper kind of day Snakebite – Date night

Products received in box: Lumene Nordic Hydra (Lähde) Intense Hydration 24 hour Moisturiser, Winky Lux Strobing Balm – Radiant Pink, BeautyPro THERMOTHERAPY Warming Gold Foil Mask with Hyaluronic Acid & Q10, Amika SOULFOOD Nourishing Mask, Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant Stick – Bergamot & Lime, Daily Concepts Multi-Functional Soap Sponge Charcoal. BeautyPro THERMOTHERAPY Warming Gold Foil Mask with Hyaluronic Acid & Q10 This mask had quite a lot of serum that left a residue on my skin which I rubbed into my skin after taking the mask off.  My skin felt soft and hydrated, it didn’t irritate my sensitive skin. My one complaint is that I didn’t feel the heat from the mask. Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant Stick – Bergamot & Lime I like the idea of natural deodorants, but my skin doesn’t always like them.  My skin liked this one and the smell is lovely. Amika SOULFOOD Nourishing Mask I have short pixie hair cut and may have put too muc...

; Products received: Roller Lash Mascara in Black, They're Real Double the Lip in Juicy Berry, Gimme Brow + in Shade 5, Gold Rush Blusher,  Make-up bag and Compact Mirror Make-up bag and Compact Mirror The make-up bag is a lovely glittery pink and can hold all the products received as part of the TSV plus more.  The mirror is the perfect size to see whatever area that you are touching up.  It has the same lovely glittery pink on the front and the name Benefit on the back.  It fits perfectly in the hand. They're Real Double the Lip in Juicy Berry If I am honest this is the reason why I ordered the TSV as I was not confident enough to go to a Benefit Concession/Store to purchase this colour.  I am glad I did, I love this shade as an alternative to the more neutral shades that I wear on my lips.  It is moisturising and nourishing, it does not cause my lips to peel or be dry which other brands have. Roller Lash Mascara in Black What...

Packaging and tube of BeautyPie Super Retinol (+ Vitamin C) Night Renewal Moisturiser  This is a light-weight cream that packs a mighty punch.   It is easily absorbed into the skin without leaving any residue.   I used one pump for my neck and one pump for my face.   When I woke up in the morning my skin felt soft and hydrated, fine lines looked reduced.   Over the month that I have been using it I have noticed that my skin elasticity had improved and seemed brighter.   It works well with the Superactive Capsules though I would wait for them to be absorbed into the skin before applying the cream.   This cream is in my top ten of night creams and will be re-purchased before I have finished this one as I don’t want to run out of it.

Packaging and bottle of BeautyPie Superactive Capsules Pure Double Vitamin C & Vitamin E Serum I have heard rave reviews of BeautyPie and wasn’t sure that it was for me – well I was wrong.   I love these capsules.   I like the serum that inside them, the idea that they are a measured dose.   I use two in the morning and evening.   One for neck and décolleté and the other is for my face.   There is a slight gritty texture to the serum that is the Vitamin C.   The serum massages into the skin without leaving residue or irritation.   After a week I noticed that my skin felt smoother and softer.   After a month the fine lines that I hate around my mouth and eyes have reduced – my foundation doesn’t sit in them anymore!   When I have used these up I will be re-purchasing them and trying other products from their range.