Acrylic Nails

So I had my prom a few days ago and I knew I definitely wanted my nails done for that and so I decided that as I'm going on holiday on Sunday and I don't want to take any nail polish/remover (yay for interrailing) I'd get something more permanent.

I actually went in the salon with the intention of getting gels but ended up with acrylics (don't ask..) but I love them! They won't be something I'll get regularly and I know they'll have ruined my nails but they're so long and shiny and tacky I'm finding it hard to care right now!

Annoyingly I can't remember the polish she used and it wasn't a brand I knew of but they are a million dupes for this barbie pink.

I'll let you know what my nails are like when I get them off!

Everyday Makeup Items

I already showed you what they look like on, this is where to buy them all!

Bourjois Paris Bronzing Primer £9.99

(Buy one get one half price on cosmetics right now!)

Constance Carroll Silk Powder 99p

Maybelline Dream Creamy Make Up £2.99

Sleek Glisten Me Liquid Illuminator £2.99

Lancôme Crayon Khôl Eye Pencil Liner £16.00

bareMinerals Shimmer £14.00

Benefit Erase Paste £17.55 (price match on right now!)

Eye Shadow Bobbi Brown UK £16.50

MAC Cosmetics UK - Select Moisturecover £14.50

MAC Cosmetics UK - Viva Glam Lipstick £14

Ruby and Millie Face Brush unavailable

Models Own Angled Brush £4.00

Models Own Blending Eyeliner Brush £4.00

Japonesque Pro Concealer Brush £11.00 (I have the travel one but this is the full length one)

Primark Lashful Mascara unavailable

Super Volume Mascara The Body Shop £10.00

Benefit BADgal Waterproof Eyeliner/Lancome Le Crayon Kohl

My mum first bought me an eyeliner for my 13th birthday after I came down for school one day with just the inside of my eyes rimmed in black eyeliner and looked ridiculous so she took me to the Dior counter where they showed me not to do that and bought me the Dior Waterproof eyeliner pencil.

Since then it's been sort of traditional for my mum to buy me high end eyeliners because an eyeliner lasts for honestly ages and it's one of the things I use pretty much everyday.

A few christmases ago I replaced it with Lancome Le Crayon Kohl which I have a love/hate relationship with right now. It gives a really soft look and it does fade throughout the day, however I've decided that I quite like the way it goes a really subtle black but it's not really suitable for an eyeliner that'll take you through the day till the evening.

Last christmas my sister got me a Benefit set with the BADgal Mascara and Waterproof Pencil and it was instant love for me! It's the creamiest formula and literally glides on so smooth and it really is 'extra black'. It's also got insane staying power...I mean you can shower with this on and have pretty much no movement of it which is so impressive.

Yesterday I had my prom and I got my makeup done at Benefit which I wasn't actually that impressed with but I repurchased this eyeliner even though I've still got quite a bit left because I love it that much! I thoroughly recommend this for anyone who's fed up of really hard pencil eyeliners that don't stay on and at £15.00 it is up the top end of eyeliner prices but it'll last for ages! The pencil also comes with a smudger on the other end which has proved really useful!

Just a side note - Benefit used to sell the BADgal Liner which was a thick eyeliner and it was an awful product for me personally so don't judge the waterproof one by the original which you may have had a sample of as I remember having loads and I hated it!

Lancome Le Crayon Kohl - £16.00 Crayon Khôl Eyeliner from Lancôme

Benefit BADgal Waterproof Liner - £15.00 BADgal liner waterproof from Benefit Cosmetics

Everyday Makeup

I decided to fully recreate my everyday makeup mainly for my own fun.

Firstly, no make up below and my beaut hair which actually doesn't change during this so pleaseee ignore it...

First I used Bourjois Bronzing Primer which evens out my skin and provides a nice base. I do like this product but £10 for such a small pot is a lot and I'll definitely use this up over my 3 week holiday.

Secondly I used Bare Minerals eye shadow in Celestine all over my lids using Models Own Blending Brush and then Lancome Le Crayon Kohl in 01 Noir halfway across my eyes. I never reaaally do full eyeliner anymore as it can make my eyes look so small. This eyeliners okay but not amazing for a high end product. It does fade quite a lot over the day but I actually quite like the look it gives.. a sort of charcoal grey by the end of a full day. It's quite a smooth nice formula but Benefit Badgal Waterproof is a much better eyeliner to spend money on.

I then fill in my eyebrows with (my sisters) Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in 61 Saddle which is what the MUA did and it's actually a really nice shade for dark eyebrows because you don't want to use anything too dark because it'll be so harsh. In the photo below I've done my left eyebrow and not my right (the one on the otherside to the eyeshadow!) and you can see how much more defined it is. I use Models Own Angled Brush to do this as you can get such a precise line although I think it's originally for eyeliner. (Excuse my nails, I have work tomorrow so no point repainting because I can't wear nail varnish!)

Both eyebrows done below and foundation's on in the picture above and below. I used Maybelline Dream Creamy foundation in 48 Sun Beige and Constance Carroll Silk Finishing Powder in 3 Beige. I've reviewed both previously. 

Then I used Benefit Erase Paste in 2 Medium and MAC Select Moisture Cover in NC30. As you can see I have those reeeallly annoying lines that I can't describe and I can't find anything that will cover them, especially in photos so help! I used Japonesque Travel Concealer Brush 910 to apply.

I've also used Primark Lashful Mascara on my top lashes and The Body Shop Super Volume Mascara on my bottom lashes.

On my cheeks I've used Sleek Glisten Me Illuminator in Goddess and Rimmel 3 in 1 Blush in Winter Glow applied with Ruby and Millie Face Brush.

Lastly I've used MAC Matte Lipstick in Viva Glam III which I also recently blogged about!

THE END.

Moisturising Routine

I've mentioned before that my skin gets quite dry and since using these products it's been so so much better. I've been using them both but I'm 90% sure it's the Garnier Moisture Match that's been making the difference.
I got a sample of 3 of these moisturisers and I pretty much went straight for the one designed for dry to very dry skin and I actually threw away the one for oily/combination skin before even seeing what the texture was like which I regret now but I love this one so much! (and it's the pink one yay) The yellow one for normal skin isn't as thick or rich as this one which some might prefer and it has SPF 20 which is definitely a bonus and I'm thinking of getting that one as well.

There's a blue one for normal/dry skin which I haven't tried as well as the green one for combination/oily skin which is oil-free and designed to mattify and looks like more of a sorbet texture, and an orange one for dull skin which is actually a gel so I'd definitely be interested to try that.

The pink one I have is a very rich cream but it's not greasy at all and sinks in so nicely but makes my skin honestly so soft. I actually couldn't stop touching it when I first put it on!
I was reluctant to buy this at first because £5.99 on a moisturiser still seems a lot to me but the Simple Rich Moisturiser one I was been using wasn't making any difference.

I'd highly recommend this and I'm guessing the others will be just as good for different skin types. It comes in a 50ml tube which isn't that much product but it does go a long way and it is only £5.99 at Boots and buy 1 get one free on Garnier skin care at the moment which is a great offer because I use their Soft Essentials Cleansing Lotion and Toner in Rose at the moment which is also for dry skin and I really like them and they're only £3.49/£3.15. It looks like they've changed the name to Clean & Soft online but I'm pretty sure the formula's the same.

Get them at Boots below:
Garnier Moisture Match
Garnier Cleansing Lotion
Garnier Toner For Dry Skin

I've also been using Boots Vitamin E night cream which isn't as thick or rich as the Garnier cream because it's for all skin types but it smells so lush so even if it's not doing as much I'll still use it! I slather it on thick for night and just let it sink in.
It's a bargain at £3.05 - Boots Vitamin E Night Cream.

Writing this post I've realised that I actually really like Garnier face products and I haven't been disappointed so far! I used to use the Cleansing Lotion in grape and I liked that just as much! They really do get off all makeup yet they feel like a moisturiser not a makeup remover.

The BEST Makeup Wipes you will ever use

So I'd seen these in Superdrug for a bit cheaper than usual makeup wipes (which are such a rip off) but since I use liquid makeup remover I didn't pick them up even though the idea of Kleenex beauty products was intriguing.

I then saw these in Poundland/99p store and grabbed them since they were so cheap, a brand I had actually heard of and I tend to take them to friends houses to use after a night out when I don't feel like blinding myself with makeup remover which I definitely do too often.
I can't even explain how soft these are..they're literally like tissue softness (duh, they're Kleenex) but they get off all makeup. My friends don't even bring round makeup remover anymore...they just wait for me to bring mine aha.

I went to Poundland and 99p store today and they didn't have a great beauty selection although Poundland did have Herbal Essences Hair Masks in Straight/for Coloured hair and I picked the straight one up because I do straighten my hair quite a bit and I've used them before and I liked them, I just wish they had had the curly one but for £1 who's complaining!
Anyway they didn't have any left in Poundland of the wipes or the facial cloths which I liked to use for my toner but luckily I grabbed THE LAST PACK in the 99p store which I'm actually quite disappointed about because I wanted to buy like 5 packs...

They sell these at Superdrug for £2.99 which is still a bargain and I would happily pay that for these wipes. They also sell the cloths for £1.99 and eye makeup remover wipes for £2.99 which I didn't pick up before because I just use the big ones for my eyes as well rather than having to bring 2 separate packets. Lastly they sell shine absorbing sheets as £2.99 as well which I'm not able to comment on since my skin isn't really oily but I'm sure they're good quality, let me know if you've tried these or any of the other things in the line! I can imagine these just disappearing from Superdrug so I'm planning on stocking up if I see them!
Kleenex Facial Cleansing Wipes

False Eyelashes

For me, false eyelashes are a necessity for going out. I would rather wear false eyelashes than any other make up as you instantly look like you've made an effort when you put them on.
It used to take me hours to put on false eyelashes but I can do it in about 5/10 minutes now...practice definitely is the only way to learn how to put them on! If you've never tried them then you can for 99p + £2 glue and you'll have 10 pairs to play with!

I used to go to Boots and spend £5+ on a pair of false eyelashes and then rip them off when I got home and leave them wherever so I could never use them again!
I then started buying them from poundland where you could get 1/2 for £1 (obviously) but they didn't always have the style I liked.
Then I discovered on Ebay you can order 10 whole pairs for 99p...... they have an insane amount of different styles and it'll probably take you a few orders to get a style you stick with but they're so cheap it really doesn't matter!

I now never reuse any eyelashes which is probably more hygienic and way less pressure on my not completely sober self to put them back in the box!
I never use the glue that comes with any cheap eyelashes as it's honestly so rubbish and I stick to the Eyelure glue which you can find here on Asos for £2 - Eylure Lashfix Adhesive. 
I cannot stress enough DO NOT GET THE INDIVIDUAL FALSE EYELASH GLUE! It's clear but it has the strongest smell I have ever smelt on an eyelash glue or any product that goes on your face and it stung my eyes as well and a lot of people on Amazon agree. This is coming from someone who's never had an allergic reaction (yet) and doesn't have sensitive eyes.

Obviously as with anything from China they do take a while to come but they're just as good as regular Eyelure or other makes, just make sure you bend them to fit the shape of your eye first as they can be quite stiff and won't stick if you don't! 
I buy from this seller but there's loads and loads of people selling them. I get style 022 which is quite a simple, long style and they get longer towards the outside of the eyes - 10 Pairs of False Eyelashes

Waterproof Eyes Test

I conducted a highly scientific experiment using Rimmel 100% Waterproof Mascara which is on sale for £2.50 at Fragrance Direct which you're probably sick of hearing about down from £5.29 which is still quite reasonable at Superdrug if you prefer not to buy online, and Miss Sporty Pump Up 24H Booster Eye Liner in Waterproof which I can't find online but I bought it recently in Boots for under £3. I usually avoid buying from brands like Miss Sporty, Collection 2000 etc because I always think that for that price they're not going to work which isn't true for the majority of them and I prefer to have nicer brands in my makeup bag which is really shameful and snobby of me!

Anyway, I put these on different eyes after removing all my other makeup and any traces of my non waterproof mascara which I'd been wearing and got into the shower to wash my hair and I was so impressed. I got out the shower and neither had even smudged under my eyes and I feel so much more confident about wearing these on the beach without having black running down my face!

I've only tried the waterproof mascara for that brief period of time and yes, it's not the best mascara and I knew that when I splashed (get it) a massive £2.50 on it and the fact that it's name is not Millionize Billionize Trillionize Waterproof mascara but 100% Waterproof Mascara seemed to suggest that it's main pro is that it's waterproof. The mascara claims to lengthen and build lashes but when I put it on it obviously wasn't the best mascara I'd ever used but it does the job and I'd definitely recommend it for a waterproof mascara but probably not an everyday use!

Rimmel 100% Waterproof ...

I wore the Miss Sporty liquid eyeliner for a day and application is so easy because it's sponge tip rather than a brush which I will definitely look out for when buying another liquid eyeliner because they're so much better to use. However, although it dries really glossy and black, by the end of the day some of it had flaked off so I wouldn't recommend this for all day use, probably more evenings and going out, however for under £3 it's an easy eyeliner that is waterproof!

Fragrance Direct Haul Part 2

3. 

Constance Carroll silk finishing powder in 3 beige

I mentioned before that I don't really like powders but I chucked this in last minute as it was only 99p and I got sucked in by the name 'silk finishing powder'...

It's a very sheer powder, I can't really see how any of the shades would be different as it's basically a translucent powder. The back says to apply generously over a makeup base or on it's own but I'll definitely be using it over make up as it does give a silky feel to the face, not sure how much it's actually doing though. It comes with a sponge which is a bit annoying and the duster sort of lid makes it quite hard to get much out, think I might ditch the sponge and go for a brush. It also says UVA and UVB sunscreen but doesn't mention or give an SPF so not sure about that...

Overall: I won't be rushing to try anything else from Constance Carroll but for 99p this is definitely a good buy and you do a get a lot of product

Constance Carroll Silk Finishing Powder ...

4. 

Sleek glisten me liquid illuminator in goddess

This was a last minute addition after debating over it (meant to be saving money here!) as I wanted to try an illuminator.

This is a bronzy colour which is nice for warmer skin tones like mine. I'm reaaally unexperienced with illuminators, I'm never sure if I look glowing or like I've thrown glitter down my face... I tried this out today and I quite liked it from what I could see but I'm planning to practice a bit more. I think this will be perfect for holiday when I get a tan and want to look glowy and fresh.

The bottles really nice, it's a frosted glass pot with a spatula so it's really easy to get the product out. I think I'm gonna have to decant this for holiday and it is quite heavy though and there's 30ml of product which is really good value but way too much for a holiday

They only have goddess left on the website unfortunately.

Overall: a bargain at £2.99 for an illuminator and I'd recommend this for medium/dark skin tones with warm undertones

Sleek Glisten Me Liquid Illuminator 30ml ...

5.

Rimmel lasting finish lipstick in 250 birthday suit

I've wanted to try a nude lipstick but didn't wanna pay like £6 for one incase it didn't suit me. This was a bargain at 99p. It's slightly shimmery which I didn't realise when I bought it. I've tried the Kate Moss Rimmel lipsticks and I really like them so I knew I'd like the formula which isn't drying like I find the Mac ones. Unfortunately this colour really doesn't suit me...it makes me look so washed out and just like the colour's drained from my lips. I probably won't ever wear this which is annoying but I'm glad it only cost 99p!

Overall: love the formula of Rimmel lipsticks but this shade just isn't for me

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick 4g

I haven't tried out the Essie varnish yet or the mascara so I'll save them for another post...

BareMinerals Glimmer Eye Shadow in Celestine

Cannot express my love for this eyeshadow! It's so beautiful when used either dry for daytime shimmer or wet for full on metallic eyes.

Its a light pewter shade which in reality means a pale nude pinky shade.

It's £10.82 here but I've never used this website so I'm not sure how good it is but I'm sure it's still a current colour.

This is it on wet with Sleek black eyeshadow from the Smoky Eyes palette and Primark Lashful mascara on top (discontinued) and Sleek Mascara on the bottom (from poundland!)

Holiday Essentials

I'm going away in 2 weeks and I've been buying quite a few new products recently with this in mind and I sorted out all my makeup and rediscovered some gems.

Firstly...face makeup

I reviewed Maybelline Dream Creamy foundation recently here so won't bore you again with that and the little pot is a bit of Sleek's illuminator decanted which I reviewed here! 

I recently bought Bourjois Paris Bronzing Primer which I bought for £6.99 at Boots when it first came out (and I used my Boots points so it was essentially free!) but it's back up to £9.99 now online here. I've only used this once because it's quite a small pot and I'm saving it for going away but its a really innovative product and I love it! Some have said it's a dupe for Chanel Bronze Universel but I can't really comment on that since I don't have the money for Chanel makeup! As someone who can't get on with bronzer's and prefers blushers, I love this as an all over primer either on its own or with foundation over the top. Well worth the £10 even though it's quite a small pot and I love the mousse texture of it!

For blush I'm using Rimmel's 3 in 1 powder blush in, ironically, 004 Winter Glow. I was using Paul & Joe face colour in 11 which is a shimmery pink but I've really gone off shimmer on my face recently. This blush is matte and there's really nothing to complain about but I'm thinking of picking up a blusher in more summery colours before I go away. Not sure if these are available anymore, they're not on Boots or Superdrug online but there's plenty of dupes around and Rimmel have Match Perfection blushers in blendable shades.

For a concealer I'm using MAC Select Moisture Cover in NC30. I LOVED this when I picked this up using birthday vouchers but I'm beginning to go off it as it's a bit orange for me and possibly a bit too dark. I love the formula but I'd definitely see about getting a different colour when repurchasing. Buy it at MAC here although I'd suggest going into a store unless you know your colour.

Secondly...eyes

I've rediscovered Bare Minerals Glimmer in Celestine which I stole off my mum a while back and it's the nicest shimmery eyeshadow I've seen! It's described as a 'light pewter' but it's a really hard colour to describe, I wish I had a good enough camera to show you swatches! It's kind off a nude pinky shimmer. It can also be worn wet which looks equally good! It's £10.82 here but well worth it as it'll last ages!
Own blog post coming up!

Pixi Triple Eye Colour in Hipolita which is a white shimmer, silver shimmer and darker grey shimmer eyeshadow set and is basically a really useful palette for eyes. It's a pretty average palette but the colours are nice. I can't find this online but it's probably available on ebay.

Benefit Miss Popularity precision highlighter is one of my favourite things for the inside corners of my eyes (and I love the name haha). Weirdly my grandma gave this to me as obviously she had no use for a shimmery eyeshadow. It's a nice product but I wouldn't use this on my face and I probably won't repurchase as you can get cheaper white shimmer eyeshadows. You can get it for around £6.50 on ebay but Benefit don't sell it anymore.

For a waterproof eyeliner I'll be using my favourite eyeliner ever, Benefit's BADgal black eyeliner. It's the absolute best creamiest eyeliner ever and stays on and black all day! It's £15 but it's so much better than any high street or top brands and I'm nearly finished so will definitely repurchase. Buy it here.

I've already reviewed Miss Sporty and Rimmel's waterproof eyeliner/mascara previously. 

I'll also be taking Sleek Lash Out Mascara for my bottom lashes and Primark's Lashful Mascara which I wish they still sold! I love the curved wand and I miss Primark makeup :( I picked up Sleek's mascara in Poundland and I wouldn't recommend it but I only use it for bottom lashes.

I'll also be taking a sachet of L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil and an Aussie Hair Mask to pamper my hair midway through my 3 weeks and Garnier's Moisture Match in Goodbye Dry which is £5.99 here but buy 1 get one free at Boots! I honestly love this moisturiser and thoroughly recommend it!

That's it for holiday skin! Please comment for further reviews or any questions!

Monday Steals #1

I've decided that every monday I'm going to go through my sister's/my mum's make up drawers and see if there's any products which catch my attention. Basically I'm justifying my stealing of all their good makeup.

I've been looking for a lipstick that flatters my skin tone for aaages. I really don't think I suit a red lip which is really annoying because I probably should on paper and I don't suit a nude lip and I can't pull off a barbie pink. To add to this long list of no's I hate shimmery lipsticks and I hate glossy lip sticks and all lip gloss...basically I never wear lip products because I never think they suit me.

However...I remembered that when I was younger I really wanted to try a red lipstick but all my mum had was this dark red/brown colour that I hated from MAC. Well, I digged that out today and omgaksfglg I LOVE IT. It's a colour that I actually think suits me and I can actually wear this out without being self conscious that everyone's thinking 'wtf does she look like?'

It's MAC Viva Glam III, launched in 2000 and still selling on their website today, it's described as a 'foxy brown plum' which is probably about right. It looks more plum colour swatched on my hand than on my lips but it's honestly a revelation for me because I always want to wear a Nicki Minaj pink that doesn't suit me at all!

Buy it for £14.00 here which is a really reasonable price I think. I always expect MAC to be really really expensive and it always surprises me when it's a lot lower than brands like Clarins/Clinique etc because their make up's reallly really nice and their colours are bang on trend. I see it as the next step up from brands such as Max Factor and Bourjois.

I do find MAC lipsticks quite dry to wear but this colour's not at all chalky and is has a really nice matte finish to it.

Fragrance Direct Haul Part 1

I was so excited for this to come through the post today! This lot came to about £17.50 including postage and I found a code for about 90p discount (every little helps right) so an absolute bargain compared to what it would cost in stores!

I've been looking for a new foundation for aaages. I've been using Rimmel's match perfection in 200 'soft beige' for a while but it's not amazing for my skin which can be very dry. I tried my sister's MAC studio something foundation the other day and it was so much better and it reminded me that I could actually get a better foundation for my skin than keep using one I don't like! I was contemplating going back to the fit me Maybelline one but then I came across the bargains on fragrance direct on a few blogs so couldn't resist!

I'm gonna split this up into a few posts so I can be thorough on my reviews!

1.

Rimmel match perfection cream gel foundation in 201 classic beige

I used to use this foundation a while back and then they redid the match perfection range and there was a round powdery compact for a while and now there's a square one but not this cream gel! I'm not sure if it's been discontinued or what but Boots don't seem to sell it anymore which is a shame.

It's a really unique texture which I haven't found in any other foundation, it sort of feels cold when you put it on but it's really light and it's not a foundation for full coverage which I like because my skins relatively clear. I don't have a good enough camera to give you any swatches but this shades a medium colour with a pinky undertone which isn't ideal for me and it's why I would have preferred soft beige which has a warmer undertone.

The packaging is quite heavy as it's a little glass pot which looks cute but it quite annoying to take anywhere. 

Overall: so glad I rediscovered this! Even not in my ideal shade I'll definitely be using this regularly!

It's £3.99 at fragrance direct and they've got a few shades available

Rimmel Match Perfection Cream Gel Foundation ... - Fragrance Direct

2.

Maybelline dream creamy in 48 sun beige

I've never seen this compact before, its definitely not available from Boots or Tesco's anymore so assume it's been discontinued at least in the UK and it seems to have been launched in the beginning of 2010 so didn't last long unfortunately. I was contemplating not getting this after finding the Rimmel one but it drew me in when it said it's ideal for dry skins types and keeps skin hydrated...ideal for me. I find it really hard to find foundation for dry skin, there's so many 'matte' options and powders but they completely highlight any problem areas and I find my skin actually looks better with nothing on.

This is a really sheer light coverage which I actually prefer but it seems quite a lot of people don't but when I tried it on I found it quite easy to add another layer on and build up the coverage. I'm honestly so glad I bought this and where the Rimmel foundation above leaves your face feeling quite cold and dewy (hard to explain), this dries but doesn't feel drying...this is perfect for my holiday where I don't want foundation dripping down my face!

It comes with a little sponge which is nice but I wish the bottom part with the foundation was flip up rather than screw and a mirror would be nice but I'm not complaining!

Overall: I can't recommend this enough for anyone with dry skin!

AND IT'S ONLY £2.99! Only a few shades available unfortunately

Maybelline Dream Creamy Make Up 14g £2.99 ... - Fragrance Direct

Compare: Rodial Brazilian Tan in light/St Tropez Everyday Body Moisturiser in Medium Dark

Both these fake tans came free with Elle Magazine, the one with the free Rodial tan is on sale now and I got the St Tropez one last year but haven't  had a chance to use it till now.

I'll start off with the Rodial Brazilian Tan. 

As an Elle subscriber I was disappointed when the Light version came through my post as having quite tan skin I thought it wouldn't show up. How wrong was I...

I exfoliated beforehand and applied this with my hands. As a relatively unexperienced self tanner I wasn't 100% sure if I was doing it right but I seemed to have got an even spread of the gel and I was pleasantly surprised by the coconutty smell.

However when I woke up the next morning, I had a massive streaky line down one leg, a dark mark on one knee and streaks on my foot... Where the tan did work it was a lovely colour, however I definitely won't be using this again after this disaster. 

Not only was the coverage uneven but I couldn't stand the dreaded biscuity smell. 

On the plus side it does have good staying power as there's still a very faint line and I applied this on Saturday and have exfoliated and been swimming since. 

The full size retails for £35 which I can safely say I will not be purchasing, however for anyone who can perhaps apply their tan better than me and can bear the smell the next day, here's the link to the tan at the reduced price of £25.

Rodial Brazilian Tan

Onto the St Tropez Gradual Tan

I applied this again after exfoliating and although it didn't have to nice coconut smell the Rodial initially had, it applied nicely and sunk into the skin well. The next day I was pleasantly surprised, my legs were slightly more tan and more importantly, they didn't smell of biscuits!

The tan promises to reduce the 'tell tale self tan aroma by 70%' but I can assure you that I really couldn't smell it at all. I only applied this once as it hasn't been that sunny and I've been holed up inside revising but I will definitely be using this the week before I go away!

All in all I'd recommend this self tan, especially as it's 1/3 off at Boots at the moment and is only £9.59! If I wasn't so poor at the moment I'd definitely be repurchasing!

St.Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan Body Medium/Dark 200ml

Overall: St Tropez is the clear winner!

For a self tan newbie like me who's pretty satisfied with the their skin colour, the Everyday Body Moisturiser is a fail safe way of getting that extra colour!