30- Skinfood Nut Nail Vita

This was the first product I bought from Skinfood and it wasn't a disappointment! I am in love with it!
My intentions were for that day was to just buy a clear nail varnish, but giving a second thought I should buy a nail strengthener.

My Nail story (ignore this paragraph if you frankly don't care)
My nails have had a rough journey, due to poor diet (I think) as a child my nails were also very fragile, they would get very soft after in contact with water, split into two layers or chip off. I could never manage to grow them past 1mm of white! In High school, I developed a habit of chewing my nails one day because I was so bored in an English class. I have to admit, when my dad discovered my bad habit and asked me why I did it and was it because it was delicious in a sarcastic manner to put me off, I responded YES in my head!
I kicked the habit after much hassle, eagle eyes and nasty tasting nail varnish but soon after my teenage years kicked in and nail varnish was the bane of my life!
They discolored, dried out my nails, made them split, crack, chip, everything bad...and university lifestyle soon made them worse. I was changing my nail varnish around 2/3 times a week without a basecoat because I am a lazy bugger.

Anyway, long story short. After moving to Korea I can definitely notice that my healthier diet choices and this product have made them a lot better. They are actually strong instead of soft and bendable!

Skinfood says:
Containing anti-aging vitamin E and keratin proteins, the substance of nails, this nail strengthener will protect your nails from cracking and breaking, for a smooth healthy appearance.

This product is easy to apply and dried very quickly, well within 30 seconds!
The price is very affordable (around £1.50) the quality is not in any way compromised.
The brush is very nice to use and makes application very quick and effortless. I can do my nails within 1 minute and they'll be nice and glossy.
With this product, you can layer it by applying it 2/3 times a week and then taking it off with normal nail varnish remover by the end of the week, the produce can then be done all over again.
I am very low maintenance so when I notice most of the product has chipped off, I will reapply.
It also functions as a basecoat or even a top coat if you want to use colour! A very versatile product.
I have sent this to one of my friends in England and they have told me too that they love it.
Overall this is a product very much worth having, it does your nails wonders, dried quickly, its versatile and it won't break your bank! Give it a go and tell me what you think!

29- NUXE Reve de Miel Stick Levres Hydratant tick

This lipbalm is definitely not worth the hype..well the stick form that is!

I have heard so many good things about this lipbalm on youtube and on blogs that when I saw it, without contemplating I just bought it!
Unfortunately the stick form isn't as good as the jar form! As I have researched after the purchase...
The formulation is different.

Nuxe claims:
NUXE Reve de Miel Stick Levres Hydratant Lip Moisturizing Stick nourishes, repairs, soothes and protects the lips with Precious Sunflower and Macadamia Nut Oils, Barley Extract, Argan Oil, Shea Butter, Honey and Vitamin E derivative.
and..
NUXE Reve de Miel Stick Levres Hydratant Lip Moisturizing Stick has been tested in extremely cold conditions in Canada, and has proven to protect against external aggression (88%*). Softness and suppleness are restored to lips (75%*).
(I have to disagree there Nuxe..)

I have tried convincing myself that this was a good purchase for a long time, just because I normally spend about £2 or even less for a chapstick. Having spending nearly a fiver on this lipbalm I was in denial as it was unforgivable!
The application goes on smoothly but it is very thin with a light citrus honey scent and flavour. The appearance of the lipbalm gives no shine, it's matte which is nice.
I took this lipbalm for a 3 day camping trip for a test, thinking this was all my lips needed and I was very wrong!
No matter how much I slavered on, my lips were not getting any better or moisturised..they were doing the opposite and drying up! None of the product was sinking it, it just laid on top as a layer and rubbed off gradually. My lip was painfully cracked in the middle with dried flaking skin everywhere! My lips felt so unbearable, that I subconsciously started licking them!

After further determination, still denying I have bought a rubbish lipbalm I have realised something...this lipbalm is only good if your lips are already moisturised. Wow, I found a positive! That's it. Nada. There is nothing further good I have to say.
I wouldn't recommend buying this lipbalm, maybe buying the jar version would be better..but considering the price I think there are better things out there!

28- L'occitane shea butter mango flower hand lotion

I am definitely one of those girls who don't take any notice to their hands or feet, but this hand cream needs to be applauded, so this is probably going to my first and last blog post ever about hand cream.
Shea Butter Mango Flower hand lotion..even the name sounds enticing!
I received this hand lotion for my birthday from a work colleague. She watched me open the L'occitane bag to reveal another smaller bag to reveal the hand lotion, my smile sank slightly as soon as noticed it was hand cream. Obviously I am not the ungrateful sort and I know it's the thought that counts but it was the fact that I never got over my fear. The fear of feeling sticky and clammy hands from when I was a child. I had a case of years of eczema on my legs and I was always forced to rub in big dollops of hydrocortisone on them!
Now with the side story over...

The 20% Shea butter content is super moisturising and a little goes a long way. I literally only have to use a small pea size to over both hands, but my hands are on the smaller side mind you..
The cream sinks into the skin very quickly leaving smooth skin without leaving a greasy film. I can apply the lotion on, give it a few rubs and concentrating around my cuticles, grab my pen and get back to work without feeling horribly sticky.
The scent is light, fragrant and clean at the same time, not the smell of artificial chemicals. Once the lotion is absorbed, the smell lingers lightly and isn't overpowering.
The consistency of the cream isn't thin and watery, it's a nice and thick.
The packaging is in an aesthetically pleasing paint style tube which you can roll up to disperse the product. The colour and pattern adds a nice colourful touch to an otherwise boring item.
Although this hand cream is a bit of a splurge, I urge you to try it even if it's just testing it in a department store. Try before you buy. It is incredibly moisturising, the results are instant and the scent is lovely. I have not tried any of the other scents but I recommend this product to any die-hard hand cream users or hoarders out there..

27- Skinfood sugar scrub foam

In South Korea beauty and cosmetics is a very big deal..oh and so is plastic surgery. Having the highest cosmetic surgery percentage, Koreans feel very competitive about their looks and appearances! Everyone is obsessed with their make-up, checking in their mirrors every 5 minutes, going on barely nothing diets and are gym crazy! A lot of Korean celebrities have had surgery of all sorts...some before and after shots are totally unrecognisable and it's no secret!

Anyway trailing off subject.. Korea is full of very good high quality, decently priced products and Skinfood's sugar scrub foam is one of them.

Skinfood claims that Brazillian sugar used is mineral rich and will smoothly cleanse off the dead layers of skin, leaving moist skin behind.

The sugar scrub starts off as an exfoliating product but then melts away to a creamy foam cleanser. The scrub foam isn't as rough as the scrub you can get, so it is ideal for people who wants or needs a mild exfoliation everyday. I've not experienced any bad reactions or dry skin patched from this, only really smooth and soft skin.
The scent is absolutely delicious, it reminds me a baked goods and cupcakes..sweet, sugary, vanilla goodness and a splash of lemon!
The sugar scrub is well priced being only around £4.50 for 160g in the UK, so even if you decide to not like it (which you would be crazy not to), it's okay. You've not spent over the fiver mark, it's inexpensive!

I reccomend this product to anyone who is thinking about buying it to go and do so! You will not regret this purchase! This product is definitely on my repurchase list!
If you find this scrub slightly too harsh, wet your face and your hands instead of just the hands before you apply it onto your face. It will help soften and melt the sugar.

What I really like about Skinfood is their abundance of freebies when you purchase the smallest of things. Free cotton pads is always available and over the counter they give you a varied amount for you to sample and try out! It is beaty junkie heaven!

26- A long long hiatus.

I have currently been in South Korea for the last 5 months teaching English at a hagwan in Ulsan, Samsan area.

It's really nice here and we've definitely made it a home.
It is true what they say about S. Korea being safe. I have never once felt insecure about my safety, you never have to watch out for your posessions, walking home at night is fine, everyone here is always very friendly and kind.
On a whole, living cost is very low here for food, clothes, transportation, alcohol.., utility bills and so forth!
South Korea is definitely a country to come to for a cultural experience and saving money!

Anyway I'm really excited to be back to show you what cool things there are to buy here, what exciting foods there are to eat, to show you the different varieties of delicious snacks and of course the cosmetics!

I have been venturing through brands such as Skinfood, Etude House, Missha, The Face shop and more! I have to admit, mostly Skinfood though..I am a sucker to the food based products!

The first post is coming soon and it's going to be the Skinfood black sugar scrub foam!