Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation Review

I first heard about this product through Essiebutton on YouTube and everything that I've tried that she's recommended I have loved! Another reason for going for this foundation is that it is a drugstore foundation and now I'm on a student budget, I wanted to go for something a little cheaper. I was sort of skeptical about choosing a drugstore foundation just because I've been using more expensive brands such as MAC, Bobbi Brown and YSL. I honestly didn't think that a drugstore foundation could please me as much as an expensive one - but I was wrong!

The thing I really like about this foundation is the formula of it, it's gel based which works wonders on my dry skin, it smooths over dry areas beautifully - something my YSL foundation failed to do. It's also a serum and a foundation, so I guess that it is better for your skin and has more healthy ingredients that won't irritate the skin. I wouldn't say my skin has got better from using it, but it definitely hasn't reacted to it, no spots - nothing!

The only problem I have with the product is that I bought a shade too dark, but that's just me being stupid and not paying attention to what I picked up! I will 100% be buying it again, it really is a fantastic foundation.

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Have you tried this foundation? What other Bourjois products would you recommend?

Emily Loves - Neutrogena Gentle Exfoliating Wash

Good evening lovelies! This is my first proper review post, and I wanted to take a second to introduce my 'Emily Loves' posts. Every now and again, when I find a product I love, I'll do a post about it with the title 'Emily Loves'. I wanted to do this so that you can see the products that I've been loving and recommend - just thought it was a nice idea. Anyway, enough ramble and onto the review!

 I got the Neutrogena Gentle Exfoliating Wash a few days ago in a budget haul you can see here. I've been using this product since the first day I got it and I have definitely noticed a positive difference in my skin.

I have normal/dry skin with redness around my nose. From using this exfoliating wash my skin has just completely calmed down and the overall colour of my face has become much more even and nice looking, which is fab! I hate this phrase, but it really 'does what it says on the tin' by scrubbing all of the dead skin off and leaving you with cleansed and smooth skin - lovely stuff!

Another thing that contributes to my love for this product is the price, it's so cheap! I purchased mine from Bodycare for £2.49, however I am aware that there are not Bodycare stores accessible to everyone, so you can purchase it from Boots here for £3.99.

After using this Neutrogena product it's definitely made me want to buy more products from their skincare line, and any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

JULY FAVOURITES

It's the end of July already...say what?! Here in England, we've been having some extremely hot weather (apart from the rain which you can see in the picture...) and so I haven't been wearing much make-up because it would just end up sweating off, lovely! Anyway, that is why there aren't so many make-up favourites this month.

- MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in 'Soft and Gentle' - I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this product before. It's a beautiful highlighter that I have been loving putting on my cheek bones to give them that pop of sparkle and makes the face look more dewy, fresh and summery!

- Kiko Lipstick in '286' - A really nice, soft red lipstick that isn't too 'BAM' and looks really flattering on my pale skin!

- Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in 'Black Ink' - I really didn't get along with this eyeliner at first, after being so used to liquid pen eyeliner it took me so long to get to grips with the application of this, but, I have grown to love it. You are able to get a really precise, black line - depending on the type of brush you use to apply it with.

- DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Body Lotion - I only just realised that this was in my previous favourites, however it is still a favourite! And I have been loving pairing this with the Fresh Blossom perfume. Smells beautiful!

- DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Perfume - I have been using this perfume for a while now, and I can't see myself changing. I would highly recommend this scent to people who love the fresh smells and don't like sweet ones.

- Soap & Glory Clean On Me Shower Gel - It's no secret that I love me some Soap & Glory! This body wash just smells so nice and clean and feels really nice on the skin! I get out of the shower feeling squeaky clean.

- Soap & Glory Hand Maid Hand Cleansing Gel - Now, I know that antibacterial gel isn't the most glamorous of products, but this is one of my favourites! The smell is really nice, not that awful cucumber scent most of these gels have, and it doesn't leave your hands feeling greasy.

So, those are my July favourites! What were your favourite products of the month? Let me know in the comments.