Jurlique Love Rosé Balm

After reading various reviews about the brand Jurlique I knew I wanted to try something. I took one look at the Love Balm Rose and thought this would be a fantastic product to try, as you already know I LOVE rose scented items and I LOVE balms, happy days. Into the basket it went with one more Rose Scented product, more on that in another blog post.

The balm is heavily scented of roses, I love that. The balm is a multi use product and can be applied to dry skin, lips, cuticles and various other methods. I tend to use this glorious balm exclusively on my lips, then what ever is left over  I rub into my cuticles and nails. You get 15gm of product, which I think is good for your money, I can see this lasting quite some time, and for only a little over £8.00! What a bargain, compared to my beloved By Terry Baume De Rose £35.00. I actually need to restock that very soon, I literally have a few more applications and it will be all gone, I know its a costly treat, but its one I am not prepared to be without.

The balm feels great on my lips, it has a thin glossy feel on my lips. What I mean by thin is the cover is sheer and not thick like my By Terry balm. It certainly offers a nice sheen to my lips, and one I like to wear wear in the day time.

 

I have really enjoyed trying out this balm and I am quite impressed with the brand Jurlique. I really want to try more, have you tried this brand? If so what is your must have product? 

 

 

 

 

 

Jen x

Mac #Painterly

I have found the most perfect eye lid primer, if you are someone who has oily eye lids? Or needs extra long staying power with your eye make up this post may really help you. I have picked up some excellent make up tips through reading blogs and watching You Tube videos, and this is exactly where I initially found the idea for purchasing Mac's Painterly Paint Pot.

The difference this product makes to my eye make up is amazing, not only does it completely wipe out any discolouration I have on my eye lids it also provides an even base for my eye shadow.  Painterly is an excellent colour match for me, I am quite fair skinned so if you are as well this would be great for you too.

I take small amounts on my ring finger and pat onto the lid area, until I have an even base. The result is a matte cover, I leave it a few moments to dry well before I go in with my selected eye shadow. I tend to apply my eye brow products whilst painterly dries. Its the perfect routine for me, I find my eye shadow looks the same when I arrive home from work as it did when I left out in the morning. I have zero creasing and no loss of eye shadow pigmentation. This is a miracle product!!!

 

Do you have a long wearing eye make up routine? I would love to hear about it if you do. As you know I like to try new products. 

 

 

 

 

Jen x

Mary-Lou Manizer

This has to be one of the most talked about highlighters at the moment. I have heard lots about the brand as well, a long time ago one of the beauty boxes sent out a full sized Phat Boy blusher, it was beautiful. Unfortunately my beauty box did not contain it (SAD FACE) I really wanted to try it out. I love The Balm's packaging its such fun and quite different to most beauty brands out there, its nice to see a change.

Mary-Lou Manizer
The pigmentation is out of this world, seriously this is one of the most pigmented products I have ever tried. I am really impressed with the formula, the powder is finely milled, and you wont find any chunky glitter. The colour in the picture is true to life, its a light champagne shade. This shade would work well for any skin tone, I could see this also being used as a multi us product. It could quite easily be used as a eyeshadow. I like the shape of the compact and it has a huge mirror, excellent for for travel. I feel you get a lot of product for you money as well, this will last forever.

The application is super easy, but be careful with the amount you pick up on your brush, you only need the lightest of swatches and then I would recommend you tap your brush before applying to your face. Isn't the sheen sooo pretty, when applied right this looks perfect on my skin. I like to use this on the top of my cheek bones, high on my brow bone and my cupid bow. I use a Real Technique Setting Brush, its the perfect size for highlight.

 

 

I see a trend here, I seem to be on a highlight shopping spree at the moment, I have quite a collection forming in my beauty room. I would love to try more products from The Balm, do you own anything from them? If so what is your fave? I have been eyeing up their Natural Palette, but do I really need another natural palette? Also where stocks this brand in the UK?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jen x

Sinfulcolors #Social Ladder

Sometimes all I want is a gentle pastel shade on my nails, and I have found the perfect polish for that. I have been rather happy with all the Sinfulcolors Nail Polishes I have purchased over the past few weeks, and all for the grand total of £1.99! I have extremely expensive, high end polishes that don't wear as well as this brand, happy days. Well done to Boot's for stocking this fab USA brand.

I remember the 1990's being a teenager, my friends and I all wearing the same Number 17 polish just like this one, a gentle pastel pink with a hint of a blue duo chrome shimmer running through. Oh those were the days, in the 90's!! I don't think the same can be said about the outfits, lol. Kickers, jodhpurs and denim shirts!! I can still remember, those were the days.

 

Again the picture could not capture the beautiful depth to the shade, oh I really need to invest in a good quality camera. I have only the use of my beloved I Phone at the moment. Maybe one day, but for now you will have to take my word for it, this polish is super pretty.

 

 

 

 

Jen x

Primers, primers, primers???

Being an oily skinned lady applying a primer is a fundamental part of my make up routine, but it has to be the right primer. It seems I have searched for years to find the perfect primer, I have read lots of reviews, listened to rave you tube videos and had several recommendations from friends. I have a few I wanted to discuss today, along with a few samples.

Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm
When I received this as a free gift with a magazine I instantly thought Oh I wonder how this compare to Clarins Beauty Flash Balm?? I think its rather different that that actually, the formula is thinner and easier to apply.

Givenchy Mister Radiant
My friend Asma gave me a few goodies off her Givenchy counter to try out and this was one of them. I love an unusual product, something thing a little different, this certainly fits that bill. It has small balls of colour within the primer, as you rub the formula into your skin the balls dispense and provide extra colour. Its like an added bronzer all in one, a fab one for the summer time.

Lancome effet miracle
This was a bit of a disappointment to me, I had this applied in store and loved it. This has not been the case since I have purchased the full sized. I don't know if I am doing something wrong? It just makes my foundation cakey, I have had to remove my base before and start again due to this problem. Any ideas??


Benefit Porefessional
I LOVE this primer and will always have a tube of this in my collection, this is a silicone primer, which I know some people dislike, but it works wonders for my skin. I apply with my fingers, concentrating on my T Zone area. My foundation applies lovely and lasts a good 6-8 hours.

Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer
My dear friend Jen gave me this primer to try as she was not using it. I love Estee Lauder, so I felt super excited to give this a try. The formula feels more like a skin care cream then a primer. I liked how smoothly it applied, I found my foundation blended with ease as well. Thank you Jen xx.


Guerlain Creme Camphrea
I have recently declared my love for this multi use product. I apply with my fingers in a smearing motion, it provides my skin with a matt cover. I do find I need to work quickly with my foundation application as it can dry fast. I will always have a tube of this amazing product in my collection.

Smashbox Photo Finish
I love this primer, it works so well for me. I apply a pea sized amount to my T Zone area with my fingers and my skin it left feeling so smooth and soft. I find my foundation applies with ease after I have applied this step. My foundation does not break up throughout the day either.


Smashbox Photo Finish Luminizing
I found the same effects as above but the finished look was a lot more glowing, I feel this would be great to take on holiday with me for that summer glow.

 

 

What is your must have primer? Do you complete this step in your daytime routine? I would love to hear what you are using to keep your make up looking fab for the whole day. Even with the use of a primer my make up does not last as long as I would like it to, I would love to development a routine that truly lasts all day.

 

 

 

 

Jen x

Empties #7

I normally post my empties mid month, but as you can see I had to blog about them well earlier than normal, the bag was literally over flowing. Its so funny to see just how much I get through each month, and these are just the products I am using not the entire family! As usual I am soo sad about some of them ending, others not so. Here goes.........

Cath Kidston Blossom Bath Salts 35g £4.99
I was very disappointed with these bath salts, the bath smelt so different to plain water and there was no softness to the water.

Lavera Rose Garden Bath Salts 80g £2.99
Loved these bath salts, the bath felt amazing so soft, relaxing and the scent was strong. I really enjoyed trying them out. I will certainly be purchasing more soon.

Lush Blue Fun £5.00*
This I though was a gimmick, but I actually really enjoyed using it. The bath water turned into a blue lagoon! I loved scent, totally a me one. I like taking a piece and rubbing it over my body as well, the formula felt silky smooth. The oils used in this product included lavender and chamomile, oh I certainly slept well after use.

Jimmy Choo Flash perfume sample*
I loved the scent of the new edition to Jimmy Choo's perfume range. I would love to try a larger size at soon point in the future. A white floral scent, I liked very much.

Viva La juicy perfume sample*
LOVE LOVE LOVE this scent, I never thought I would say this about a Juicy Couture product, they seem to be marketed at the teenage community. I highly recommend you try this out.

Jimmy Choo perfume sample*
I like this scent but preferred the version above Flash. This was more sweet, and not my personal choice.

Co-op Fair trade cotton pads 50 pads £1.50
These have been a pleasure to use, I find some cotton pads have sharp edges and can make my skin sore. These are so nice, smooth around the edges and soft on my skin. I have no irritations when using these, I have brought 4 back ups recently. I love these. I really want to try the ones all my USA friend rave about, Shu Uemura?? I think?? Have you tried them? Oh I would love to.

Oral-B 3D White toothpaste 75ml £3.49
This is the USA Crest 3D version for the UK, I felt really excited when I heard this and quickly purchased one. Well that's where the excitement ended, this did nothing for my teeth or whitening them. It was a real disappointment to very honest. A complete waste of money.

REN Vetiver v7 Hand & Body Cream sample*
I enjoyed this small trial sized tube. The scent was fresh, pleasant and absorbed easily into my skin. I have a few more to use up as well. I love the brand REN, I am happy to try anything from them as I have never been disappointed.

Korres Guava Little Shower gel sample
This has been sitting in my stash for months, to be very honest the scent had put me off using it. How wrong could I be!! I love the scent, I had this smell in my mind I thought it would be and it was not nothing like that. I liked the formula, it lathered up well and left my skin feeling good.

JASON Aloe Vera Body Wash sample
This was horrid, it did absolutely nothing for me at all, it did not wash me or leave my skin feeling nice. I had to check the instructions to ensure it was a body wash and not a toner! Also I did not care for the scent at all, it smelt like a washing up liquid.

SAI-SEI Mineral Deep Moisture Body Cream sample*
This was a teeny tiny sample and I used it to moisturise my arms one evening, it was lovely but hard to say anything in great detail and it was gone in 2 rubs.

Morrocanoil Conditioner part of a set
My holy grail hair brand, I love this and the shampoo so much. I am sad now as I am completely out of the conditioner and desperately need to purchase another.

Orchard View Petalicious Silky Soap gift
When in the packaging I thought the soap has rose petals embedded in the soap, it turned out to be only in the outer packaging. The soap is super creamy and nourishing, my skin loves this. I love the scent as well, its like walking through a rose garden.

Dior Foundation Sample*
I did not get on well with this foundation. The shade was a good match but the lasting power was not enough for me and my skin type. I think this was the ever lasting? Or similar??

Aveda Carribbean Therapy Body Cleanser  40ml £4.99
Another product I have had for a while, I had run out of body was that's why there are a few small ones in this post! I loved this one, it was thick in formula and smelt good. I remember really enjoying this, I was sad when it finished.

Dead Sea Aromatherapy Bath Salts 500ml £6.45
Oh this has been such a fab find. I have already started a new tub and have a back up. I think these are outstanding and all for only £6.45, I have stopped spending so much money at Lush since I found these little beauties. They smell just like roses, which I love.

Elie Saab Le Perfume 90ml £74.00
Can you hear my tears hitting the laptop? Oh I am soooooo sad this has all gone, seriously this is one of the most beautiful perfumes I have ever smelt, well after my beloved COCO Chanel.

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Cleansing Balm 100ml £34.00
This will probably shock some of you but my 11 year old son finished this off, I used to love this balm so much. Until I had a chat with a friend about the possibility of this causing my break outs. I stopped using this and my skin improved some. I had a couple of weeks break and tried to use it again and my skin broke out the very next day, I felt heart broken. I don't want to try to use this again, and I have back ups.

Armani Code Eau Perfume 20ml*
This was a pleasure using I don't usually use Armani fragrances and this was a nice change, it was quite a musky scent and lasted a long time on my skin. I had so many complements whilst using this.

 
Yes to Cucumbers Color Care Shampoo 500ml £3.99
I initially found this range whilst shopping in T K Max, it works wonders for me. I have one more to use up. It lathers up well and left my hair feeling soft and clean.

Vaseline Spray & Go Body Moisturiser Aloe Fresh 190ml £4.49
Although my hubby used this product I wanted to add this into my post as its a new product. My hubby loved this, I know most men don't like to use lots of products, so to get my hubby to moisture every day after his evening shower this is like a miracle!! I have brought him another already, I would advise those of you with boys in your life to give this a shot.

TRESemme Conditioner Luxurious Moisturiser 500ml £2.25
Another flukey find, I don't normally go for high street brands. I had picked this up one day as I was running low on my natural branded conditioner. Well I love it, and have stocked up with a few more now as they are on offer 1000ml for £2.25.

Burt's Bees Milk & Shea Butter Body Wash 350ml £2.20ish
I recently hauled this, it was only £2.20ish from debenhams. I thought this was OK, but not great. It was soooo runny and hard to wash with. The scent was OK but could lean towards being sickly if too much is used. It should of been nearly £10.00, I would not pay that for sure.

 
REN Clarifying Tonning Lotion 150ml £18.00
So I am sure you have all heard about the double tone by now? If not where have you been? So 3-4 times per week I complete my double cleanse as usual, then apply my clarifying toner and finish with a moisturising toner. This was the purpose of this toner, I loved it, the difference in my skin has been amazing. I have received complements from various beauty counter ladies whilst trying new make up on. They said my skin looked and felt so smooth and even. Well its all down to this little beauty, thanks REN.

Vichy Normaderm Deep Cleansing Purifying Gel 100ml GWP
This was a nice change to my cleansing balms, my skin felt fresh nd very clean. I don't really have much more to say about this.

Ooh la la naked coco de mer body wash 250ml £4.50ish
This is one of the nicest body washes I have ever used, and its all natural. Extra bonus, not only did this work wonders on my skin, it smelt yummy as well.

Lancome Bi-Facil 125ml*
A beauty blogger and make up artist cult product and I can see why. This will remove your make up in one swipe. There is no need for rubbing, also I realised I did not get that dreaded oily eye feeling after use. I liked using this a lot.

Lush Glogg Shower Gel 100g part of a set
I had this left over from last Christmas time, a spicy scent that really I should of used up around the festive period! It was nice but has SLS so I wont be purchasing again.

N05 Chanel Gel Moussant 200ml £33.00 gift
A dear friend brought me this last year, I had been rationing this out and feel great that it lasted as long as it did. I could smell this for hours after each use on my skin.

 

And breath, what a long one that was. Each month seems to be getting longer and longer, but still no make up. Well not full sized anyway. Thanks for reading, its nearly my 6 month birthday!! I cannot believe Daisyrosebeauty has been going that long, I still cannot believe anyone would want to read the thought I have, so thank you I truly appreciate each nd very one of you.

 

 

Jen x

August Loves

Yippeee August is over and you know what that means?? Yes another month closer to Christmas, oh I love that time of year. I have been reaching for some of my August Loves every single day, let me tell you more.

Weleda Skin Food
I must admit I initially purchased this because I read somewhere that Victoria Beckham loved it, there you go I have admitted it! I am glad I did though as its truly amazing and has worked wonders on my sons eczema. I would highly recommend you invest in this product, its fab to have in your collection.

Caudalie Divine Oil*
I use this oil in a few different ways, I do love a good multi use item. Its great for my hair and cuticles, I will certainly invest in another bottle once this has gone.


Neom Organic Hand Cream #Violet, Chamomile & Cedarwood
I honestly think this is the best smelling hand cream ever made. What i also like about this cream is the formula, it sinks into my hands instantly, leaving no greasiness at all. I find this especially good to use at work, I can apply to my hands and be typing again in a few seconds.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream*
In a few days Charlotte Tilbury will be launching her new beauty collection in Selfridges, I cannot wait to see all the products, I have no doubt that each item will be divine. I was lucky enough to be able to test Charlotte's Magic Cream, its the most beautiful nourishing cream. It smells glorious and reminds me of Creme De La Mer. Its a must have in my opinion.

Mac Face & Body C1 & N1
I am surprised to say this, but I am absolutely loving this foundation. I normally wear quite a high coverage base, but for some strange reason I wanted to try this. WOW I am totally sold, I now need to decide what shade to get???

Murad Skin Perfecting Primer #Dewy Finish
I found this in my draw, I have no idea where I picked this up?? Maybe a beauty box?? I have been wearing this under Mac face & body samples, again this is not the usual look I go for, leaning towards oily skin I normally run as far as I can from the dewy look! I love how this primer dries and leaves my skin feeling matte and ready for my foundation. I have tried a few different bases with this and they all apply lovely. I really want to try a Matte one to see how I like that finish.

Mac MSF #Porcelain Pink
This was my first MSF and I fell head over heels, thank you soooo Much Laura for introducing me to this beautiful product. I gently apply to the tops of my cheek bones, oh it's so pretty.

Tarte #Exposed
I still cannot believe I own this product, I dreamed about this day for months. I know that sounds silly but I did, and I was not disappointed. Its simply beautiful and I cannot wait to add more to my collection, Exposed is a little lonely on her own. Again thank you soooooo much Megan.

Mac Beauty Powder #Peaceful
I have owned this for years, I have no idea what the collection was?? But the packaging is a tiger print and sooo lovely, I have been reaching for this everyday recently. The colour is quite pale, this is perfect for my light skin tone.

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Tarte #Exposed

Mac MSF #Porcelain Pink

Mac Beauty Powder #Peaceful

Maybeleine Baby Lips #95 Strike a Rose
Again the lovely Megan sent me this in our recent swap, I have worn this every single day in the month of August, its the perfect shade for me.

Une Lip Toned Colour #L02
If I had to describe a Jen shade this would be it, I love your' lips but better' and all that jazz. The formula is so nourishing I will most certainly be adding a back up of this shade pretty soon.

Lancome Rouge in Love #322
This little cutie is from a Lancome gift set I picked up after Christmas, there was three mini lippies in the set and I paid just over a fiver!!! Hello bargain, this is my fave shade out of the three. I had actually forgotten about them, so they have seen no love, this will change now.

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Maybeleine Baby Lips

Une #L02

Lancome #322

Une Blush #B03 Breezy Cheeks
I have worn this at least 2-3 times per week, its a creme to powder formula. I think the shade is super pretty and complements my skin tone perfectly. What I also love is the staying power, it lasts all day without the need for reapplication.


Wet & Wild Trio #335 Silent Treatment
Oh my, I cannot get over the last shade in this trio. I feel lost for words, its soooo nice, think taupe, pewter, lilac and a little shimmer. That all mixed up is what I am talking about, I NEED A BACK UP in my life, in fact may be two just to be safe.

Jenny beaded necklace
My sweet sons made me this for me. I love the little things they make me, I will keep them forever, they mean the world to me. I am so thankful for my precious son's they amaze me everyday and they are the best thing to happen to me.

 

What have you been using for the month of August? Please link me to your You Tube video's and Blog posts, I love to see what you are reaching for.

 

Jen x