Make-up Accessories > Laura Mercier Make-up Accessories > Make-up Accessory

Advantages: Good value for money, can be layered to be subtle or dramatic.
Disadvantages: None really

...of my favourite products from the make up range at the body shop. The product comes with a sponge that is meant for application although I strongly advise that you use a brush instead. I use the Body Shop's Face and body brush as it gives a really nie, even finish on the face. If using the sponge, this product is difficult to apply, however if using a brush then it's easy to apply evenly to give you a sun kissed glow. I have very pale skin and still ...
...using this product, slowly run the brush over the beads then tap off any excess on the side of the tub, brush lightly on the parts of your face that would be touched by the sun, i.e. cheekbones and the bridge of your nose. Then with the bronze that is left on the brush, gently sweep over the forehead and chin to give an all over glow, also apply along the breast bone to give a realistic finish. One last hint to avoid looking as if you have been fake ... Read review

Advantages: Pure goat hair, great price, includes a handle.
Disadvantages: A little harsh on first use.

...Then I found the Go Cosmetics Kabuki brush at a fraction of the price and it is made from pure goat hair - could this be true? The Go Kabuki is a good size and a plus as far as I am concerned it has a handle, making it a lot easier to hold. On first use it feels slightly stiff, but all cosmetics brushes take a little breaking in, so don't give up - wash with a good quality shampoo and use a tiny amount of conditioner, then allow it to dry naturally. ... Read review

Advantages: Contains menthol and eucalyptus oils. Soft, thick, velvet feel quality tissues.
Disadvantages: Possibility of sensitivity to oils. Oils are left on hands after using.

...collaboration between the makers of Lotus tissues and Olbas. Together they have come up with the concept of integrating essential oil capsules into the tissues. Developed so that the tissues can release oil vapours to help relieve nasal congestion. The tissues themselves are laced with de-mentholised mint oil, eucalyptus oil, cajuput oil, menthol and juniperberry oil. How do I use them? ********************* You can use them as you would with ...
...tissue needs to be opened up from its folds, then scrunched and crushed. It is recommended that one breathes in the vapours before and after blowing the nose. Are they good? *************** The quality of the tissues are very good - very smooth, thick and velvety. Imprinted with a light blue-inked designed border and individually folded. I have been using these for my hay fever and they are quite a novelty. My nose definitely feels a lot cooler ... Read review

Advantages: Great colour, easy to use, last ages.
Disadvantages: Takes practice not to look tangoed!

...these pearls but it isn't the best bronzer I have used, I like shimmer waves more than this one. That said it is far better than brilliance powder that the Body Shop also offers. When I was younger this always looked like such a grown up product and something I really wanted to own! Well I guess, now I am a grown up! This is a clear plastic jar, which is only about 3cm deep and 6.5cm across. It has a golden plastic screw on lid with The Body Shop's ...
...remove the lid you find a sponge applicator, thick and soft but almost impossible to use for a decent application of the product. Under the sponge are the pearls/beads of bronzer. These pearls are completely spherical and there are all similar sizes and shades but are almost all slightly different from each other. Some look pinker others browner. It may just be my eyes though as they are basically the same colour. The easiest way to use them is ... Read review

Advantages: soft and gentle on your nose,not greasy
Disadvantages: none I can think of

...of course talking about the Kleenex Balsam tissues which quite frankly I think are fantastic. The boxes i buy have 90 x 3 ply tissues in the ingredients on the box look somewhat daunting but the packaging says they contain Calendula which is a soothing balm. To be honest when you use them you make not think they contain anything out of the ordinary as they dont leave a greasy feeling on your skin but wipe your nose with a bit of good old loo roll ...
...and sore but since discovering Kleenex Balsam I can honestly say I havn't had that problem at all and I have tested them extensively as when i was pregnant one of the delightful side effects (apart from being sick and looking like the side of a house) was a constantly streaming nose and i can report that after nine months continuous use several times a day every day I don't look like Rudolf the red nosed reindeer. Although you can buy these in individual ... Read review