Bioderma Sensibio H2O vs L'Oréal Paris Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution

Bioderma Sensibio H2O

There are lots of makeup remover waters on the market at the moment, known as 'micellar water', aimed at being gentle on the skin and free from chemicals, and no doubt one of the biggest brands out there is Bioderma. Bioderma Sensibio H2O comes from France and is a non-rinse micellar water solution, claiming to gently cleanse sensitive and normal to dry skin, remove makeup from the face and eyes whilst removing impurities. It aims to prevent irritation and make the skin feel refreshed instantly and clean from all dirt and makeup.

I have been trying Bioderma Sensibio H2O for a couple of weeks now and I absolutely love it. It removes my makeup quickly without having to rub my skin, causes no irritation and removes dirt, so it saves me having to use a separate cleanser. I bought this whilst on holiday and it was the only one they had, however, they do have Bioderma Sebium H2O, which is designed for combination to oily skin and maybe even better suited for me and I will probably try that when this one runs out.

L'Oréal Paris Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution

New on the market, L'Oréal have launched their version of micellar water. Suitable for sensitive skin, it is makeup remover,toner and skin soother all in one, with no need for rubbing, but just gently wiping with a cotton pad. It has the same principles as Bioderma and is alcohol and perfume free and hypo-allergenic.  

A big difference between the two is the price. Bioderma costs £9.99 for 250ml, whereas L'Oréal costs £4.99 for 200ml, available in Boots and Superdrug. Bioderma also comes in a few different sizes and is available at http://www.escentual.com. It has only just been realised in the UK a few months ago, so it's pretty hard to get hold of in stores at the moment, which maybe why it costs so much and because it's imported.

So which one would I recommend? Well to be honest, I really can't see that much of a difference between the two, other than price. I think the good thing about Bioderma is that they have an alternative for oily skin, whereas L'Oréal only has the one. I also found that with both products, if there was too much on the cotton pad and I wipe my eyes, it did go in them and cause a slight discomfort, but not too much, so just be careful of how much you are using because you don't need a lot. I did find that Bioderma removed my makeup a bit quicker, but that's not really a major factor. Personally, as I have sensitive skin, I think I'm slightly more inclined to lead towards Bioderma, purely because they are skin specialists, but L'Oréal is still a great product for a really good price and I would still get it if I can't get any Bioderma. I will definitely be sticking to micellar water from now on and have said goodbye to wipes. 

There are lots of other Micellar water products out there at the moment, have you tried any? And what are your thoughts on them?

  

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Are makeup wipes bad for your skin?

Makeup wipes- Easy, convenient and relatively cheap. We all love the efficiency of them, but do we really know what they're doing to our skin? There's a lot of talk about makeup wipes and how bad they are for your skin, but are they really that damaging, and if so, why?

Well according to skin experts, wipes are soaked in a lot of chemicals. The wipes are packed on top of each other, which is a breeding ground for bacteria. For wipes to be kept on shelves for a long time, they requite preservatives, anti-bacteriaal agents and alcohol. I also find that with wipes, they require you to rub them quite vigorously, especially around my eyes when trying to remove stubborn mascara, therefore we are pushing these chemicals into our skin. You are also pushing the makeup into the skin, so in actual fact, all of the makeup doesn't get removed, it just goes deeper into your pores. 

As a person with sensitive skin, I've always found it difficult to find wipes that don't cause irritation, as they have often given me rashes and dried out my skin. Irritation is definitely the biggest turn off with wipes and even some of the sensitive ones I've tried still gave me a rash. I also hate that they can be expensive, with some wipes costing £3/4 a pop and some of them are not moisturised enough and feel dry as soon as you open a new packet. The wipes I have been using for a long time are Lacura by Aldi. They are only 89p and the best wipes I have ever used. They are highly moisturised and never irritate my skin.

 Even though I love these wipes and the convenience of them, after reading all of the bad things about them, I've decided to ditch them, but what do I use now? Well makeup remover creams are much better as they contain moisturiser so they don't leave your skin feeling dry, but then you need to buy cotton pads, so its down to whether you want the convenience or good skin. However, I've decided to try the new craze at the minute which is micellar water. Aimed at all skin types, but particulary those with sensitive skins, these waters are alcohol free and many are removers and toners in one. I have started to use Bioderma Sensibo H2O and I'm also trying L'Oréal Paris Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution and I will be reviewing these products soon.

So, will you be trading in your wipes for a cream or micellar water??

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Bourjois Paris Shine Edition Lipstick

Bourjois Paris Shine Edition Lipsticks are new on the market and I was waiting for them to come out for a while and I wasn't disappointed when I finally got some. I chose shades 1,2,3 Soleil and Mauve Tabloid, which took me a long time to make a decision as I could of bought all of the shades as they're so nice. They remind me of Revlon's Colorburst Lip Butter that I posted about here, in their texture, but slightly less glossy. These lipsticks have a lovely creamy texture and one coat seems to do the trick. I really love 1,2,3 Soleil and I wore it a lot over the summer, especially on holiday as it kept my lips moisturised and is a lovely summer shade. 

Mauve Tabloid is great colour for the autumn and if your'e looking for a purple shade but nothing too dark, then this would be a great colour for you. Unlike 1,2,3 Soleil, this shade has slight hint of shimmer and again I really love the colour. Both initially look quite dark, but as you can see from the swatch, they're a lot lighter and 1,2,3 Soleil is a lot more coral than it appears and Mauve Tabloid is lighter, so it's worth trying them out first before you buy.

Shine Edition Lipstick costs £7.99 available online and in store at Boots, and Superdrug currently have them on offer at buy one get the second half price! 

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NARS Multiple Duo in Maui/Palm Beach

Firstly, my apologies for not posting anything for a while, I've just got back from holiday so I've been really busy. But I have lots of things to post about coming soon!

NARS Multiple Duo comes in a small, lightweight compact, claiming to create "countless combinations of healthy flushes and gentle shimmering effects for the eyes, cheeks and lips". I picked this up when I attended IMATS earlier in the summer and I'm really pleased that I did. 'Maui' is a cream blush that blends in well on the skin.I think that cream blushes make your cheeks a lot more moisturised as powders are dry, and as stated, it can also be used on the lips too. The bronzer in Palm beach is also a cream, so it can't be used all over the face like a powder, but is good for highlighting the key areas on the face and the colour has a lovely glow to it.

Maui initially looks quite bright in the compact, but you can see in the last picture that it is a lot lighter once on the skin. I like that fact that you can just bring this compact out and touch up your blusher and bronzer without needing different products and I used this a lot on holiday. It definitely helps to give you that summer holiday glow!

The Multiple Duo comes in a variety of shades and is available on the NARS website for £33.

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