The BeautyButterfly

Tub of  IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Balm Who for: Anyone who wants to cleanse their face and remove makeup in one step. First impressions: Seems hard but a very small amount melts to provide enough to cover face and neck in one go After one week: My skin likes it After one month: My skin looks clearer and softer Stockists: IT Cosmetics, QVC UK, Boots, Selfridges I ordered this from Boots to collect at my local Boots store.   When I remove the lid and safety cap I noticed that part of the balm was solid.   As this was the first time I had purchased this balm I was not sure that it should be like that.   I had seen it on QVC UK and the pot they showed was a more thicker cream texture.   It didn’t put me off using it and a very small amount no bigger than a thumbnail is enough once melted in my hands to clean my face and neck along with removing my makeup.   Some balm cleansers I have used leave a small amoun...

Bottle of IT Cosmetics Micellar Water Who for: Anyone who wants a brighter refreshed skin First impressions: Can’t see how a simple water can give all the benefits. After one week: Can’t believe the results I am getting from this After one month: I won’t be changing it for anything else Stockists: IT Cosmetics, Selfridges, Boots, QVC UK This is a brilliant first cleanse or a morning cleanse.   You can also use it to refresh your face if you want to change or correct a make-up mistake.   It effectively removes Lola Infinite Lash Mascara and Benefit Roller Liner without leaving behind any residue or make-up.   Once it has removed all my make-up my skin feels hydrated and nourished, there is no tight feeling either that I have had using other Micellar Waters.   I also like to use it as a Tonic/Toner after using the IT Cosmetics Cleansing Balm if I have used the balm as a morning cleanse.   It doesn’t make my eyes sting and without rubbing...

Packaging and pencil of IT Cosmetics No-Tug Eyeliner in Brown  Who for: Anyone who wants an eyeliner that does not sit in the lines on their eyelids First impressions: Looks and behaves like any other eyeliner After one week: Applies nicely without having to pull my eyelid tight After one month:  Lasts all day Stockists: IT Cosmetics, QVCUK, Boots, Selfridges  I had seen this on their QVC UK shows and wanted to try it as eyeliner is part of my every day look, I don’t wear eyeshadow unless I am going out out.  I ordered it from their UK website and picked the shade Brown as most of my eyeliners that I wear on a daily basis are black.  It is a lovely formulation that is long wearing both outlining the eye and in the water line.  I had even used it to tight line my eye.  It looked fantastic when I did it.  But unfortunately I have had to stop using it as I have been diagnosed with Dry Eye and MGD, my hubby would always say my eyes looked...

Packaging and tube of IT Cosmetics CC+ Oil Free Matte Who for: Anyone with an oily skin or who wants a matte finish to their face First impressions: Was worried that it would be drying on my skin After one week: Love the matte finish After one month: Prefer this to the original formulation Stockists: IT Cosmetics, QVC UK, Boots, Selfridges I ordered this from their UK website as this was the only place that I could get the shade Fair/Light at the time.  I had previously tried the Illuminating and Original formulations in the Light and had found that they were a little too dark for me, I am not sure if they had oxidised on my skin.  This has the same lemony smell as the other formulations when you first apply it to the skin but goes after awhile.  Just like the other formulations I wear one pump all over my face if I want a natural, I just woke up looking like this, or two pumps if I want a more polished finish to my foundation.  It blends bri...

Mini tube of IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Who for:  Anyone who wants to cover problem areas and for that coverage to last all day. First impressions: Very thick not sure it will blend into the skin easily  After one week:  A small amount goes a very long way After one month: Blends into the skin and is not obvious that you are wearing concealer  Stockists: IT Cosmetics UK website, QVCUK, Boots, Selfridges This was part of the free gifts that I received when I placed an order on their website.  It is a small tube but you only need the very smallest amount to cover both under eye areas.  If you are only using it as an under eye concealer then choose a shade lighter than your normal foundation shade.  If you want to cover spots and redness then I would recommend ordering a shade similar to your foundation shade.  In other words order two, one for use under your eyes and the other for spots and redness.  Be careful how ...

Packaging and Mini Universal Taupe Brow Power Who for: Anyone who wants perfect brows First impressions: Tip is a little wider than I am used to After one week: Great to fill in gaps within the brow  After one month: Ideal for quickness and defining brows Stockists: IT Cosmetics, Boots, Selfridges, QVC UK This product was received as a sample from an order I placed with IT Cosmetics UK website.  I like the fact that it has a spoolie on one end unlike Benefit’s Precisely My Brow mini pencil.  The shade I am using is Universal Taupe which should work for any shade of brow hair.  Like Precisely My Brow you can create individual hairs if you want a more natural looking brow.  You can also ‘scribble’ to fill in large areas and draw lines above and below your brow if you want a stronger looking brow.  I have used the pencil both ways when creating my brows depending on how I feel that day.  I always do my brows after my foundation...

👀 Mini IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara Who for: Anyone who wants volume to their lashes First impressions: Scary brush After one week: Love the volume After one month: Great doesn’t drop or flake Stockists: Selfridges, QVCUK, Boots I had placed an order with IT Cosmetics UK website and this was part of the samples they had sent me.  It is a lovely mascara that covers all my lashes including he tiny ones.  I have one eyelash on my right eye that doesn’t like to behave itself other mascaras keep it in line. This mascara didn’t. It is a fantastic mascara and I would recommend it for anyone who has Dry Eye and MGD as it doesn’t contain any of the nasties that can cause irritation.  I have found one coat of the mascara is enough to an impact.

Packaging and tube of IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Illuminating Who for: Anyone who wants to hide their dark circles and any imperfections First impressions: A small amount isn’t going to cover under my eyes After one week: The best concealer I have used After one month: Can’t wait to try the other formulations Stockists : IT Cosmetics, Selfridges, Boots, QVC UK This was purchased from the website Wish and hopefully it is the correct product.   I have tried it with the matching CC+ Cream and its great.   I haven’t tried it with the other formulations of the CC+ Cream I have.   I promised to update this post as soon as I have.   Having watched the shows on QVC UK I agree that a small amount will cover the areas under both eyes.   It lasts all day doesn’t need retouching like some do.   It even covers redness of spots.   This is the best concealer I have used in years.   It doesn’t sit in the fine lines I have around my...

Tube and Packaging of IT Cosmetics CC+ 50 SPF Illuminating Cream Who for: Anyone who wants a natural base and SPF in one First impressions: A light dark for me After one week: Love it! After one month: The best foundation/CC+ cream I have every used Stockists: IT Cosmetics UK, QVC UK, Selfridges, Boots I must admit something straight off I had purchased this product through a website called Wish and wasn’t sure it was the real deal but as far as I can tell it is.   I have been using the shade Light which is too dark for me – it might be because it oxidises on my skin.   It does everything that I have seen and read about the range.   It covers my red cheeks, nose, forehead and chin perfectly without my freckles being hidden.   For a natural look I would use one pump to cover my whole face, if I wanted a fuller coverage I would use two pumps.   It stays in place all day, doesn’t sit in the fine lines and wrinkles I have around my eye...

P roducts received in box : Your Skin But Better CC+ 50SPF in Fair, Bye Bye Pores Illuminating, Tightline 3-in-1 Black Primer, Eyeliner & Mascara, Je Ne Sais Quoi Lip Treatment, Airbrush Essential Brush and IT Girl Cosmetics Bag Your Skin But Better CC+ 50SPF in Fair I have found the perfect foundation, SPF and anti-redness cream.  I have been using the Light version until I purchased this – I am glad I did as this is more my colour; this Light was a little too dark (it may have oxidised on my skin).  This covers the redness on my cheeks, forehead and chin with ease but doesn’t hide my freckles which I like.  If I want a light coverage I will use one pump or if I want a fuller coverage I will use two pumps.  It blends easily into my skin and I love the smell. Bye Bye Pores Illuminating To be honest I am not a fan of powder as previous powders felt dry on my skin after an hour.  This doesn’t feel like that or cake in the fine li...

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Having for some time, seen IT Cosmetics on QVC UK and QVC Beauty I was interested in seeing if it would cover my redness that I have on my cheeks, chin and nose.  Some foundations I have used in the past don’t cover these areas to my satisfaction without concealer.  I was also looking for a foundation that had SPF in it.  If you are not aware the founder of IT Cosmetics is an American television presenter who has hereditary rosacea (it predominantly affects fair-skinned people).  She had tried various foundations without success.  Being able to speak to the best dermatologist and plastic surgeons and with their help developed IT Cosmetics.  I must admit this is the best foundation I have found in a long time.  It covers my redness without the need of concealer, it doesn’t sit in my fine lines around my mouth and eyes.  One pump is enough to cover my whole face.  It has a lovely lemony smell which I was worried that...