Soap and Glory - The Whole She-Bang

Hey guys! Welcome back to my blog. So I’ve done a few makeup posts so I thought I’d do my next post on skin care.

One of my favourite skincare brands is Soap and Glory. I was instantly attracted to the Soap and Glory products through the pretty packaging.  It smells amazing and it leaves my skin feeling so soft and fresh. I am addicted to trying new products from the range! Although some of the products can be a bit pricey, Boots usually has an offer on so I would suggest you get down to Boots ASAP girls!

 

Since I love Soap and Glory, I was delighted when I got ‘The Whole She-Bang’ hamper. It was like Soap and Glory heaven!

Inside this fab hamper is 9 amazing products

·         HAND FOOD Hand Cream

·         THE SCRUB OF YOUR LIFE Body Scrub

·         HEEL GENIUS Foot Cream

·         THE RIGHTEOUS BUTTER Instant Sunkissed Tint Body Lotion

·         PEAHCES &CLEAN Deep Purifying Cleanser

·         CLEAN ON ME Body Wash

·         SEXY MOTHER PUCKER Lip Gloss

·         THICK & FAST High Definition Mascara

·         THE RIGHTEOUS BUTTER Body Butter

 

HAND FOOD Hand Cream

My hands go dry very easily. If I forget to moisture a few times a week, my knuckles will end up dry and sore. This hand cream is perfect. When applying some other hand creams like Neutrogena and Nivea, they will sometime sting my dry skin but this Soap and Glory Hand Food works a treat. I sometimes feel other hand creams are greasy and take ages to soak into your hands but this ‘Hand Food’ dry’s so fast and can make my hands go from dry and chapped to smooth and soft in just a few days.

THE SCRUB OF YOUR LIFE Body Scrub

This scrub has gentle exfoliating beads that gets those annoying rough patches on your elbows and knees away and leaves the skin smooth and silky. Like some exfoliators, they can leave your skin red and agitated. This product smells amazing too!

HEEL GENIUS Foot Cream

We all get those annoying hard bits of skin on our feet that won’t go away. Well Heel Genius is the perfect solution. Applying this to your heels leaves them feeling smooth and nourished. It works even better of you use the ‘Soap and Glory Utterly Fantastic Foot Buffer’ to get rid of that hard skin.

THE RIGHTEOUS BUTTER Instant Sunkissed Tint Body Lotion

I wasn’t sure about this because I thought it would leave my skin looking streaky. However, this is good to use if, like me, are very pale and like a shimmering glow to your skin. It’s very natural looking and it’s so easy to wash off.  

PEAHCES & CLEAN Deep Purifying Cleanser

This is one of my favourite Soap and Glory products. I’m always looking for the perfect product to take my makeup off with. This works a treat to remove all foundation after a long day. Just a few squirts onto a cotton wool pad and a gentle wipe over the face and your skin is left feeling clean and fresh. The smell is so refreshing too!

CLEAN ON ME Body Wash

Love this body wash! The pump dispenser is great for when you’re showering. Just a few pumps on your sponge is enough and the bottle lasts for ages. The product is so foamy and smells amazing.

SEXY MOTHER PUCKER Lip Gloss

I love the colour of this lip gloss. It gives the lips a nice shine with a natural pink colour. Once you put this on, it gives the lips a tingly feeling which goes away within a couple of minutes. It makes my lips look fuller too.

THICK & FAST High Definition Mascara

I don’t normally wear mascara but when I got this in the hamper I thought I’d give it a try. The application brush is very thick. The mascara didn’t go on too thick or clumpy and made my lashes look very long. Would definitely recommend for all you lash lovers.

THE RIGHTEOUS BUTTER Body Butter

LOVE this. It is definitely a must have Soap and Glory product. After applying my skin feels instantly smoother and it dries in so fast which saves you waiting for it to dry before getting dressed! The tub is massive and it lasts so long. If you haven’t tried this, I seriously recommend you get down to Boots girls!

Once all the products are finished, the zip up vanity case is perfect for storing all your make up and skin care products in!

 

 

Hope you enjoyed reading guys!

Love Kirsty xox

 

Flawless Face Makeup Brushes

Hi everyone!

I’d say having the right makeup brush is one of the most important things in makeup application. For a flawless look you have to choose the right brushes. The wrong brushes can sometimes make your makeup streaky. Some makeup brushes can be expensive so I’ve picked out my favourite for affordable prices!

 

Real Techniques Foundation Brush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before I bought this, I used to use a cheap £1 foundation brush from Primark. So I decided to treat myself to a better one for applying my foundation. This is a great brush. The angled shape of it allows me to get into areas under my eyes and around my nose and doesn’t leave my foundation streaky. This brush has lasted me ages. With regular washes, it’s still good as new.

Boots: £9.99

 

Real Techniques Concealer Brush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the perfect brush for you girls who suffer from blemishes and dark circles around the eyes. The sharp angle makes it easy to cover those red marks we all hate!

Boots: £7.99

 

 

B. Powder Brush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This large super soft brush is perfect for creating a flawless base. The size is perfect for applying loose or pressed powder to set my foundation. The shape if great for targeting the T-zone (where I feel like I need more powder). This is a great brush if you’re on a budget.

Superdrug: £6.99 (was £9.99)

 

 

Real Techniques Blush Brush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve tried so many blush brushes in the past but this one has to be my favourite. It’s so soft and applies my blusher beautifully. The shape of the brush is not only perfect for applying blush but it also works great for bronzer and highlighter. Although it is larger than other blush brushes I have used in the past for my blush, it allows the blush to go on evenly to the apples of the cheeks giving a flawless natural look. It even keeps its shape and softness after washing (watch out for my post on the best way to wash your makeup brushes).

Boots: £9.99

 

B. Contour Brush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is perfect for adding a bit of contour to your face. It’s so soft and the angle of the bristles allows precise application when adding a bit of colour to your cheekbones.

Superdrug: £5.99 (was £8.99)

 

 

Look Good Feel Better Complexion Sponge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK I know this isn’t a brush but it’s one of my favourite tools to apply my foundation. I used to use the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge but I felt like it went hard and didn’t expand much when damp. The shape of this sponge is perfect for concealing dark areas and doesn’t leave any streaks.

Boots: £7.49


I hope you enjoyed reading this. See you all soon for my next post!
Love Kirsty xox

 

 

 

 

 

My Everyday Makeup Essentials

Hi guys! Welcome to Kirsty's Kouture. This is my fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog. To start it off, I will be telling you all about the best everyday makeup essentials for a natural look to have in your makeup bag.


1. Rimmel Stay Matte Primer

I never used to use a primer before putting my makeup on but I always felt like my makeup would melt off my face throughout the day. I hated how my face would go shiny so I tried this Rimmel Stay Matte Primer. Its a great product because it makes my skin look smooth and my make up lasts all day. I only use a small amount and it leaves my face looking flawless.

Superdrug: £5.99

2. MAC Studio Fix Liquid Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is one of the best foundations I have used. I apply it with a brush and it goes on so smooth and gives excellent coverage without looking ‘caked’ onto your face. I love that it gives a matte finish. Although it may be one of the pricier foundations, it is worth it as my foundation stays on all day and the bottle lasts a long time.

Debenhams: £22

3.  Benefit Bo-ing Concealer

For you girls who suffer from dark circles around your eyes, this is the product for you. This heavy duty concealer hides dark circles and red marks on my face without creasing. I usually apply it with a concealer brush but it also goes on well with fingertips.

Debenhams: £17.50


4. Max Factor FaceFinity Powder

This compact powder is great to brush over my foundation to give it a finishing touch. It holds my foundation in place. I love that I can take it anywhere with me because it comes with a large mirror and a sponge.

Boots: £9.99


5. Rimmel Long Lasting Mono Blush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is perfect for everyday wear. I use this in Santa Rose which gives a nice peachy pink colour to my cheeks. The blusher is well pigmented with subtle shimmer, and is easily buildable. This blusher is great value for money as it is inexpensive, but gives a nice fresh and healthy glow to the skin.

Superdrug: £3.99

 

6. Soap and Glory Great Kisser Lip Balm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been hooked on lip balm since I bought it. It has a refreshing peach smell and it gives my lips a subtle shine for an everyday look. I take this everywhere with me

Boots: £6

7. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

This is an essential for removing makeup after a long day. All you need it a few cotton wool pads and a few squirts of the micellar cleansing water. it removes all makeup and leaves your face feeling clean and fresh.

Boots: £4.99



Thanks for reading guys! I hope you liked it. Keep posted for my next post.
Love Kirsty xox