skin lifesaver♡

Today I'm doing a review on a 'skin lifesaver' called the Grease Lightning spot treatment from Lush. I had heard a lot about this little bottle and as it promised to get rid of spots I really couldn't refuse. 

I popped into Lush and bought this around July time after some annoying breakouts on my skin. It retails for £6.25 which is a payable price compared to some high-end spot treatments I have heard of. It's a 45g bottle with a small pump that pumps out a pea-sized amount every time. It's not an overnight miracle treatment - it does take some time to work, especially on angry spots but overtime I could really see the difference in my skin and its a lifesaver if you suffer from teenage spots or acne.

Lush description: Grease Lightning is a powerful combination of ingredients that will nip any breakouts in the bud without upsetting the skin around them. We use an infusion of antibacterial and antiseptic rosemary, thyme and tea tree as well as antioxidant-rich  grape juice and witch hazel which is astringent and anti-inflammatory and is said to remove redness. This product is ideally applied when you feel a spot is about to erupt - prevention is better than cure.

As soon as I tried it I could see results and after about a week my spots were nearly gone! I apply it on my chin area and any spots that are beginning to show up on my skin just before I go to bed after my evening skin care. You can directly apply it to the spot or around the whole area. It contains tea tree oil which is really recommended for acne prone skin as its meant to act as a solvent and clean through any dirt and clogged pores, then it helps to kill the acne-causing bacteria and stop any further outbreaks. It also contains witch hazel which is meant to be a natural anti-bacterial, soothes and reduces any further breakouts as well as healing other spots. It's main scent is tea tree oil which isn't overpowering. 

It comes in a light gel consistency. I think this is so perfect for teenage skin or acne-prone skin. Sometimes spot treatments can make your spots irritated and sore but this is a soothing treatment and doesn't hurt at all. It's also not drying either. 

Toodle-pip! 

Emily xx

old friends♡

Yesterday I met up with an old friend called Becky and we went shopping and have decided to show you what we have bought. We have known each other since playgroup.

The first thing Becky bought was the Cupcake face mask from Lush. It was the nicest smelling one there compared to the other ones. This is meant to be really great for oily and teenage skin. It was £6.25 and the lady working at lush said it can be used 5-6 times. 

The next thing Becky bought was the Rimmel London Wake Me Up concealer which is one of my favourite drugstore concealers. This was about £5 and is perfect for covering under-eye circles. 

The last thing Becky bought was the Gelly Hi-Shine nail paint by Barry M called Sugar Apple. It's a perfect mint/turquoise colour. These last a really long time on your nails and are £3.99 each. 

The first thing I bought was the Rimmel Match perfection foundation, I have had this foundation before and really liked it, especially in the winter time. I don't wear foundation daily in the Summer so I'm saving this for the colder season. It was £4.99 on an offer. 

The next thing I bought was the Collection Extreme 24hr felt tip liner. I want to 'attempt' to do more eyeliner looks and I have heard this is a really great drugstore eyeliner. It was only £2.99 and really worth the price. 

The last thing I bought was a MUA eye brow pencil. I have a feeling this is going to be way too dark for me but hopefully I can make it work. It has a 'toothbrush' like brush on the end of it and a pencil on the other end. This is in the shade brunette and was only a £1. 

Thank you for reading! 

Emily xoxo