Olivia and Beauty

Hi, dolls!

Huda Beauty has recently launched their skincare brand called Wishful and released their first ever skincare product - Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub. I decided to give the product a try and ordered it on the day of its release, testing it ever since it arrived. Now, that I have been testing this product for over a month, I decided to finally review it and share with you guys my experience with the scrub.

Wishful Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub
£34/$39

Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub is infused with pineapple and papaya enzymes, BHAs and AHAs, and gentle exfoliators that get rid of the dead skin cells and brighten your complexion. The lightweight, milky scrub is meant to be great for evening skin tone, brightening the skin, texturising and giving you that ultimate glow. Huda and her team have been working on this scrub for the past year and according to her, it has completely transformed her skin.

Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub Ingredients described by Wishful:

- Papaya Fruit Extract: Papaya contains the enzyme papain, which is known to smooth and increase skin clarity for a radiant glow while antioxidants help to fight free radical damage.

- Pineapple Fruit Extract: Full of bromelain enzymes that gently exfoliate, reduce dark spots and soothe skin, it also contains antioxidant-rich vitamins.

- AHAs: Citric, Lactic, Malic, and Tartaric acid work together to gently dissolve dead surface skin cells, reducing dark spots, improving skin tone and texture, and hydrating the skin.

- BHAs: Salicylic acid is oil-soluble so it penetrates pores and dissolves the ‘glue’ holding together sebum and dead skin cells that block pores.

- Cellulose: This gentle physical exfoliator is an organic plant compound that very gently removes dead skin cells that are ready to come off, leaving softer, smoother skin.

- Hydrating Ingredients: Glycerin, sweet almond oil, coconut, and rose flower extracts soothe and hydrate the skin, so your skin never feels tight or dry.

How to Apply the Scrub
Use 1-2 times per week!

1. Apply a small amount to dry skin, after double-cleansing.

2. Gently massage in a circular motion to all and sweep away all impurities.

3. Rinse well with warm water.

Full Ingredients List

I know that some people like to look at the ingredients before buying a skincare product, so I will be putting all the ingredients down below:

Water/aqua/eau, Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Bromelain, Ananas Sativus (pineapple) Fruit Extract, Papain, Carica Papaya (papaya) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Zingiber Officinale (ginger) Root Extract, Glycerin, Rosa Centifolia (rose) Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera (coconut) Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (sweet Almond) Oil, Salix Alba (willow) Bark Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (sugarcane) Extract/saccharum Officinarum/extrait De Canne À Sucre, Acer Saccharum (sugar Maple) Extract, Camellia Japonica (camellia) Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi (grapefruit) Seed Extract, Phellodendron Amurense (cork Tree) Bark Extract, Mannitol, Psidium Guajava (guava) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (tea Plant) Leaf Extract, Mangifera Indica (mango) Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum (banana) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis (passionfruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (lemon) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (blueberry) Fruit Extract, Magnolia Officinalis (magnolia) Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Propanediol, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance/parfum

Final Thoughts
After testing it for a full month, using it on my skin twice a week, I can honestly say that my skin has been looking better - more brighter and glowy. As it removes the dead cells from my skin, it has definitely helped recover the lost radiance. I really like its milky glue-like consistency, as it's easy to apply onto your face and it instantly gathers all the residual debris, leaving my skin feeling so smooth. Also, I find the scrub to be very gentle for my skin, which I consider to be sensitive, and for as long as I have been using/testing the product it has never irritated my skin or made it red. Before using the Yo Glow scrub, I have been using my No7 exfoliator. I have to honestly say that I see more (better!) difference after using the Yo Glow than when using my No7 exfoliator. However, I do realise that not everyone is willing to spend this much on a facial scrub, but with the results it gave me within one month, I can honestly say to all of you that it's worth its price. I do however understand that not everyone can afford it, therefore I would suggest trying out their sample which can be purchased from amazon/ebay or given to you as a gift when purchasing from Huda's website directly. I will constantly be testing skincare products, so if I find any cheaper alternatives for the Yo Glow Enzyme scrub, you will definitely will hear it from me first!

Hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know what you think about Wishful or if you tried Yo Glow already! Do you have any skincare products you would like me to test out? Make sure to leave your suggestions down below xo

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Love, Olivia xo

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Hi, dolls!

After Xmas, I managed to purchase the Benefit Travelin' B.right! skincare set on sale, discounted from £40/$52 to £26/$33. As I started to continuously perform my skincare routine each morning & night, I was in a need of a good eye cream and other skin products. I decided to get this set and test Benefit skincare products because I know many of you requested more of skincare posts for my blog.

As already mentioned, this set was discounted from £40/$52 to £26/$33 and it was one of their Xmas gift sets that they do annually. At the discounted price, I basically got 4 Benefit products at the price of one, as the Brow primer itself is around £20.

The gift set includes a full size Total Moisture Facial Cream, full size Brow Conditioning Primer, mini Porefessional pore primer and a funsize (mini) eye cream.

The set comes in this fun shaped box that can be later used to store make-up or used while travelling instead of a make-up bag.

Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream

£29/$34

Out of the 4 products, I have already previously used the Total Moisture Facial Cream and the pore primer, and loved them both. I was most excited to try the Benefit eye cream, because at the time when I got the set, I was in a need of a good eye cream to join my skincare routine. The eye cream comes in this tiny container, however as you only need a tiny bit of the product each morning & night, it has lasted me around 2 months. This eye cream fades dark circles and helps to smooth fine lines for brighter and younger-looking eyes. It contains a peptide complex which is known to restore elasticity and firmness, a blend of hydrating botanical extracts and loquat extract which is known for protecting your skin from free radical damage. The cream is moisturising, goes well together with your everyday concealer and its great for daily use. I'm very happy with this eye cream and I will definitely be ordering another one, in bigger size.

Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream

£35/$42

The Total Moisture Facial Cream has to be one of my favourites, as it provides concentrated hydration for a radiantly refreshed complexion. It has the nicest scent to it as well, which makes applying it onto your face even more pleasant. It contains mango butter, a natural plant-based emollient known to provide moisture. It gives your skin immediate moisture and is a long lasting product. I honestly recommend it for anyone with normal to dry skin to give this product a go because it will get rid of any dry patches and leave your skin super moisturised.

Benefit Browvo! Conditioning Eyebrow Primer

£25/$28

This conditioning primer is formulated with keratin and soy proteins which are known to help your brows look thicker, fuller and healthier. The clear, double-duty formula can be worn alone to condition and smooth brows or as primer to enhance other brow products. In my opinion, I liked using this brow primer however I didn't find it to be something out of this world that everyone must try. I think it's great to have it as part of this set, however on it's own I would probably not purchase it.

Benefit Porefessional Face Primer Minimising Pores

£29/$32

Last but not least, the pore primer - which I am sure everyone is aware of from Benefit - has to be the best pore primer out there. It definitely minimises the appearance of pores, making your skin texture look smoother while helping your makeup last longer. It can be worn underneath or over your makeup for best results. Also, thanks to its antioxidant vitamins A, C & E, it helps the skin stay protected from any radicals, which creates a nice translucent finish for the perfect complexion. I have tried many dupes for this product such as the Maybelline Baby Skin pore primer or the Revolution pore primer, but none of them work as great as the Benefit primer.

I hope you enjoyed this skincare post and definitely stay tuned for more! Let me know down in the comments what your favourite Benefit product is and if you have tried any of these 4 products that I have mentioned today.

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Love, Olivia xo

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Hi, dolls!

Today I wanted to share with you my day & night skincare routine. Ever since receiving my Korean Skincare Bible book and learning more about K-beauty, I became even more obsessed with my skincare products as well as routine. I have to say that after sticking to it for a week, I noticed big changes and I can't believe how my skin improved just by simply having a routine that I follow every day and night. I think it's so important to care for your skin, especially from young age to keep it looking healthy and glowing. If you're interested to learn more about both my morning and night routines and the importance of each product I use, then keep on reading.

☀ Morning Routine ☀

Step 1 - Double Cleansing

Although you may think that you already have clean skin from the previous night's routine, the truth is that after sleep there are impurities, dead cells and sebum that has to be eliminated.

Step 2 - Exfoliant
It's best to use chemical exfoliants only at night.

Step 3 - Toner
It's advised to use a toner in order to restore the skin's pH level after cleansing as well as to avoid the sensation of tightness. Avoid toners which contain alcohol as their ingredients!

Step 4 - Essence
Using an essence will help the other products that you're using penetrate better.

Step 5 - Serum
Serum will provide hydration for your skin.

Step 6 - Eye Cream
An eye cream is a must in order to decongest the eye area. It will help especially if you noticed to have bags under your eyes.

Step 7 - Lotion and Cream
They should both be applied in this order if you have a very dry skin. If you have normal, oily or combination skin, you can use only one of these.

Step 8 - Sun Cream
This is the final step in the morning skincare routine and can be applied as a cream or BB cushion format.

☾ Night Routine ☾

Step 1 - Double Cleansing
This step is required to ensure that you have a clean skin to continue your routine.

Step 2 - Exfoliant
A chemical exfoliant is best used at night, so that the skin will not be immediately exposed to the sun after using it. Exfoliant is not applied everyday, so you can alternate it with other treatments.

Step 3 - Cleansing Mask
You can use a peel-off clay mask to use at night. When choosing a mask, make sure you pick one that works best for your skin type, and include it into your routine once every week.

Step 4 - Toner
It's essential in both morning and night routines, but mostly after using a cleansing mask because it re-balances the skin's pH. Also, make sure to use a toner that does not contain alcohol in its ingredients!

Step 5 - Single-Use Face Mask
It's not a step to be used everyday but every now and then it's okay to include a face mask into your routine as a hydrating treatment.

Step 6 - Essence
Even though some face masks already contain essence, it is still important to apply it to your skin.

Step 7 - Serum
Serums are best applied at night because it's the most powerful treatment for your skin when dealing with specific issue.

Step 8 - Eye Cream
Eye cream should be applied before face cream to protect the delicate eye areas. Never use facial cream as an eye cream because it is too heavy for the eye area.

Step 9 - Cream
Face cream is the best option for the night routine instead of lotion, which you might prefer to use in your morning routine. Creams are denser, but the texture will not bother you while you're asleep. Also, make sure to apply cream to your neck to moisturise it!

Let me know down in the comments what is your morning/night routine and what products are your go-to! Hope you enjoyed this post, I really recommend checking out the book "The Korean Skincare Bible" as it provides the crucial information about skincare that I believe everyone should know. You can buy it via the link below, however it is an affiliate link.

Love, Olivia xo

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Hi, dolls!

Happy Valentines Everyone! ♡

I am so excited to review for you guys the first-ever collab between Huda Beauty and Kayali. They have recently created two stunning sets just in time for Valentine's Day = the Love Kits. I have decided to only get one of those, as the second included the Kayali perfumes I already have as well as the Ruby Obsessions Palette which I also own. The Love Kit I went for, is the Sweetheart Love Kit. I chose it mainly because I have been literally dying to get the Vanilla perfumes from Kayali and this cutest set comes with 10ml perfumes, the Topaz Obsessions Palette and a stunning liquid matte lipstick called Sweetheart, which is a really sultry, brownish, pinky-nude shade.

The Sweetheart Love Kits retails for $39/£30, which actually makes you save around 50% as the Mini Obsessions palette itself costs £25. The only problem I had with actually getting this set is that it is only exclusive to Sephora Europe, and sadly there isn't one in the UK. However, I am lucky enough to have family in Europe, and I was saved by them as they bought me this kit and sent it over! The kit which I passed on, the Lover Kit, retails for the same price and is available on HudaBeauty.com as well as their retailers, such as CultBeauty etc. It's always the one I want the most that is the hardest to get, lol! Either way, I ended getting it in the end and I couldn't be more excited to finally have the Vanilla perfume in my collection.

Topaz Obsessions Palette

$27/£25

If you have been reading my blog for a while now, you probably already know that Huda Beauty is one of my favourite beauty brands out there. Her mini eyeshadow palettes are actually my favourite because their quality is always so good, but also they are tiny and very travel friendly. The Topaz Obsession palette swatches like a dream and is so pigmented. I am not surprised about this as I already know how high quality Huda's mini palettes are, but this was a nice surprise knowing that the quality is always very good. Recently, I have been very into like brown/nude looks, so this palette is definitely something I will be reaching out for and the shades are just stunning! If you don't already own anything from Huda, or want to try her brand out, I definitely would say check out her mini palettes because they are amazing.

Matte Liquid Lipstick

'Sweetheart'

The Sweetheart Kit also includes a Matte Liquid lipstick in the shade Sweetheart. I believe that this is an exclusive shade, created for this kit, but correct me if I'm wrong. It's a beautiful sultry, brownish, pinky-nude shade and I am honestly speechless how light and comfortable the matte formula feels. As already mentioned, probably million times on my blog, I am not the biggest fan of liquid lipsticks, especially matte formulas as I find them very drying, but I wore this lipstick on to test it out and I barely felt anything on my lips. The colour is also very stunning and sexy. Just in time for Valentines! I wish it was a shade that you can buy on its own, as I believe many of you would love to get it!

Kayali Vanilla Perfume | 28

10 ml

I kept the best for the last! The Kayali Vanilla Perfume | 28 which comes in 10ml in this set, is honestly one of the best perfumes I have ever seen. I already own the Elixir perfume from Kayali which I also love, (you can read a review of it by clicking HERE) but the Vanilla one smells very cute, and if you like Vanilla, you will love it! It has a beautifully balanced oriental notes of Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Brown Sugar which form the distinguished wood base of this sublime scent. Also, can we appreciate how cute is the bag shaped like a heart?!

Final Thoughts

I am so happy that I finally got my hands on the Vanilla perfume even though it's just a 10ml bottle, but what makes it even more fun is the fact that it came in this beautiful set. I honestly love the idea between the two Valentines sets that Huda Beauty x Kayali have collaborated on, and I wish they create more sets like this in the future, involving all 5 scents from Kayali and not just the two! It would be so fun if they came out with sets for each scent, picking out a mini obsession palette that would go with the theme/scent of the perfume. It would actually be so cute! Elixir definitely fits the sexy, Ruby obsessions. I see the Coral obsession palette go well with the Citrus scent.

Let me know what you think of these Love Kits down in the comments. Have you got any of them? If not, which ones would you get? I can't wait to see what Huda comes out with next, and I hope for more Huda x Kayali collabs!

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Love, Olivia xo

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