Review: The Body Shop Radiance Highlighting Pearls

I am a huge shimmer fan. If it's shimmery or glittery in any way, I need to own it. I don't have much experience with beauty products from The Body Shop but their Radiance Highlighting Pearls definitely makes me want to venture out there a little bit more.

So this product is a series of small spheres in gorgeous pearlescent colours that when applied with a blush brush to the face (or even elsewhere on the body) leaves a gorgeous shimmer that contours in the right light, and leaves the face looking fresh and illuminated.

The pearls come in 3 colours - yellow, pink and a white pearl colour that leaves little pigmentation on the skin, but instead leaves a gorgeous shimmer. I love using this when it's a sunny day out to highlight my cheeks and nose, or to add flair to an otherwise neutral face.

As you can see, the pearls are quite pigmented but these colours don't show on the skin. I love the packaging (with a gorgeous gold lid and clear base so you can see the product inside) and how the pearls are loose, but I do wish that they were compact - they do run quite loose which can be irritating because they can get stuck in your brush.

This product is such good value for money. I bought this in store for $40NZD, so it's budget friendly, but the product will last a long time too. I usually do two or three swipes with the brush to pick up product so your money goes a long way.

I love how fresh faced this product is, it would work for every skin tone as it isn't drying, overly pigmented or frustrating to use. Even on dryer skin, the individual pearls feel almost hydrating, it's difficult to describe until you swatch them. Overall, I'm super impressed with this and am keen to try out their bronzing version.

xo Bridget

Wish List #2

1. Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter

I tried a sample of this last week and I'm in love! It's so silky and soothing, smells light yet lovely and takes makeup off like nothing else. Also - it takes off eye makeup like a dream! I try to avoid waterproof mascaras but this took mine off without even trying. I plan on purchasing this after using up current makeup remover wipes.

2. OCC Lip Tar in Harlot

I need more! Ever since I got my last two (Hoochie and Meta) in my Lipstick Republic haul, I'm obsessed. I love how vibrant and sleek this red is. I've been searching for the perfect red lipstick but after seeing swatches of this, I might have to purchase this instead.

3. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+

I don't have a nighttime moisturiser. I ran out, like, last month and have just never gotten around to buying a new one. My skin isn't much worse off but because it's winter, it needs that little bit more at night. After hearing about Clinique reformulating this cult classic, I'm super keen to give it a go, despite the scary price tag.

4. Sleek Luminaire Under Eye Concealer

Finally, like has been hard for me lately and sleepless nights have taken their toll. I never used to get under eye circles of any form but now mine are black as night so it's time to give something a go. I like the sound of this Sleek one due to the price, the quality of their products and the cute little pen applicator it comes in. This will certainly be purchased sooner rather than later.

What's on your current wish list?

xo Bridget

♡ My Top 5 Summer Essentials ♡

It's still cold and horrible winter here but I have my eyes set firmly on summer - and what will be on my face. I'm lucky enough to be going away for 2 weeks in January to Nelson to soak up the sun, so naturally I've already started a list of what I want to bring and what I need to buy. I decided that while I'm organising myself, I'd help you guys out who are probably experiencing much warmer weather than I am right now. So here we have my top 5 Summer essentials (AKA what I plan on having plenty of once the weather hits the double digits).

Review: The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner + Mattifying Moisture Lotion

I've already said it, but I'll say it again - I love this stuff. The Body Shop's seaweed range has been a real life saver for my face. After using these products, my skin has improved tenfold. I highly recommend these if you have acne prone skin, scarring or just want your complexion to improve.

Review: The Body Shop 'Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion'

I have some issues with acne scarring and general redness on my face so I've been on the lookout for budget friendly blemish lotions. I love tea tree - it reminds me of when I used to take baths in my residential hall as I used to pour in the tea tree oil and feel like a princess, so I associate the delish smell with that.

The Body Shop 'Seaweed Purifying Facial Cleanser' + Seaweed Mask

I. Love. This. Stuff. I've been using it for a few weeks now and it's improved my skin tenfold. It was also this product that reminded me of the awesomeness that is The Body Shop and thus I've been back far too many times (as you shall see in future posts).