Some I know this may come as a shock to you, especially hardcore dedictaed YouTube fans, this is the first Zoella beauty product I have ever tried, although I was intrigued by the line when it came out I didn't actually go and purchase anything, mostly due to the swarms of young girls in front of the counter, but one weekend just before Christmas I was feeling spendy so I bought this along with a couple of other things including the Tanya Burr Nail Polish in Duvet Day.
Although I haven't heard a lot about this product beforehand I didn't really mind with a small price tag of £3 it wasn't going to break the bank. The packaging I must say is adorable although kind of appeals to a younger audience, I mean it doesn't look the most sophisticated when you are getting it out of your work bag.
This lip balm is part of the Tutti Frutti Collection, when I saw Zoella explaining it on her channel I imagined it to smell similar to the Estee Lauder Bronze Godess perfume, I don't know why I just did. Just to warn you, it doesn't. I don't really know what it smells of but I am not the biggest fan.
Now on to the actual lip balm, when I applied this to the lips it didn't feel very moisturising, it almost felt a bit greasy on the lips. Although I do have to admit it does give a good colour, so if you are looking for a lip gloss, this may be for you. For me personally, however, when I am applying a lip balm I want my lips to feel extra nourished and not greasy and chapped.
I weary to give this a bad review, as Zoella is one of my idols and I have been following her for six years now. (I think). But this product is just not for me.
See you soon.
Jess
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So this is not the first time I have had the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, the first one I had, mysteriously went missing and for a while I didn't need a new one telling myself I didn't really need it. But when I kept going to get it to apply my make up on more than one occasion I realised I could not be without it. So I went to Boots to buy a new one and it was the last one left. It was a sign. So I thought I would do a little review for you, although I am sure you know how it is going to go already.
Having never tried the actual beauty blender I can't do an actual comparison between the two. But for now this is good enough for me and achieves the look that I want.
I tend to use the sponge when I have a lot of time on my hands or for special occasions, it just gives a much nicer finish to the foundation than stippling the foundation into my skin, which I find can leave me brush marks on my face. (If anyone knows a solution for this please let me know).
I have tried normal cosmetic sponges in the past but the this miracle complexion sponge is ten times better. I don't know what it is maybe that it holds a lot of water in it but application of foundation just looks a lot nicer.
The sponge has three different sides to it and I tend to use it damp. When it is damp I would say it doubles in size and makes it light and bouncy, makes it sooo much easier to bounce the foundation into the skin.
I feel like with this sponge I can achieve flawless foundation and concealer. It is perfect lightening up your under eye as your not really blending it is just blending the edges to get flawless under eyes.
What do you think of the RT Miracle Complexion Sponge? Let me know.
See you tomorrow.
Jess
