CLINIQUE 3 STEP PROGRAMME - OILY SKIN

So I have super oily skin and I HATE it so i'm always on the lookout for a 'miracle' product to help my skin be a bit less oily! A friend of mine used to work for Clinique and recommended I try their 3 step programme, he had used it for his dry skin and spoke highly of it so I thought 'Why not?'

The 3 step programme for those who haven't heard of it is a system Clinique came up with for all different skin types. The consultant will asses your skin and give it a level from 1-4. 1 being very dry and 4 being super oily. I was put into the level 3 category although I would say I'm a level 4. The set comes with a facial wash, an alcohol based toner and a moisturiser. It was quite expensive coming in at £60 for the whole set and this was for the smallest size they do in it all so I was praying it would work!

It's pretty self explanatory how you use it. You wash your face with the liquid soap, wipe the toner over your face with a cotton pad and then finally moisturise and repeat twice daily. It is quite quick and doesn't require much effort.

I've been using the system for just over a month now and have noticed some improvements in my skin but nothing major like I hoped. I still need to powder my face after a couple of hours but it has got slightly better. I'm going to continue using the set and see how I get on, although my toner had nearly run out so I may purchase the level 4 toner and try that.

I will keep you updated on how I get on. Have you tried any oily skin products? What works best for your skin?

Thanks for reading!
Michaela

TOO FACED GALAXY GLAM - FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Saturday afternoon my Mum decided she wanted to go to our local TK Maxx (TJ Maxx if your in America) to have a mooch. I've never really been a big fan of that store, it's too much of a jumble sale there for me, I like things to be organised to find what I want easily! To be honest the shop just gives me a headache! Being the good daughter I am I went anyway.

I always hear of people picking up really good bargains so decided to just jump straight in and get into the shopping spirit! 

I headed straight to the beauty section and nothing really caught my eye, I was about to give up when I spotted this beauty! A Too Faced product in TK Maxx? Now I love me some Too Faced products! The only colour I could see was this gem 'Deep Space' which in the packaging looks like a metallic blue with hints of black and white going through it! I would say a copy cat for a MAC mineralise eyeshadow! The best part? The price £3.99 as opposed to the original price of £16.50! Straight to the tills I headed.

I've included some swatches below and I'm sure you will agree what an amazing colour this is! I would say it's more of a navy blue/black than the metallic blue it looks in the packaging although when it catches the light the shimmer is brilliant! I can't wait to use it properly.

Let me know if you would like to see a make-up look with this product :)

(Without flash)

(With flash) 

Have you found anything special at your local TK Maxx? I'm off to a different TK Maxx tomorrow to see what other bargains I can grab! I'm 100% converted.

Thanks for reading!

Michaela 

WHAT'S ON MY FACE TODAY

Today I had a few errands to run, so thought I would share what I wore on my face.

Benefit Pore-Professional, Estee Lauder Double Wear Sand, MAC Studio Fix NW25, Benefit Hula Bronzer, MAC Peachykeen Blush, MAC Espresso on eyebrows (bottom left), MAC Brow Gel, Mac Naked Lunch (bottom row, second across) Mac Satin Taupe in outer V (Fourth along on top row), Collection 2000 Extreme 24hr felt tip liner, Loreal Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara, MAC Archie's Girl's Oh Oh Oh Lipstick.

The flash kinda took away the colours from the eyeshadows in the palette. WOW when you type it all out it seems a lot! I've included a photo of me below. Let me know what your every day look is! 

Michaela