SAMPLE: Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream

A few weeks back, I asked if any of you had tried the new Bare Minerals product but I didn't receive much response because its new.

I recently popped in to Debenhams in Oxford Street on a completely different agenda but thought why not try it out whilst I was there.

The lady that served me was really nice, she originally matched me to the shade 'Chestnut' but I asked to try a darker shade as I felt this one was a little bit on the ashy side.
The shade darker was 'Sienna' which I felt matched me a bit better. I didn't want to commit to buying the full size tube if I wasn't going to completely like it and I wanted to see how the product would look in natural lighting (store lights can sometimes be deceiving).

I tried the sample today and I really liked it!

When I first started applying it, I was thinking what on earth is this, why does it look grey?! But I worked it into my skin using my fingers and honestly I didn't feel like I had any product on my face but it left a nice dewy finish.

I did have to powder a lot during the day but that's my fault as I forgot to prime my skin before applying the product.

I will definitely be purchasing the full size product because I think it  will be perfect for summer as it is so lightweight.

I couldn't sing enough praises for this product, it honestly is amazing even for people with oily skin like myself. I'll update you on how long the product lasts without shine once I use it with a primer.

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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I Gave Estée Lauder Another Chance!

I know it was only recently I had nothing positive to say and had no interest in Estée Lauder but, I'm still so determined to find out why everyone is so crazy about this brand for foundation.

I must admit, after watching Patricia Bright and her sister's Estée Lauder ad I was all the more determined to give it another go. 

I went to selfridges in London and was colour matched again but to a different shade. I only tried out the Double Wear Foundation this time. The colour I was matched with wasn't far off but it did make my skin look dull and a little bit grey (I didn't notice this in the store). However, I didn't get that cakey feeling on my skin I experienced last time I tried it. I went away with a sample which I used yesterday but I still wasn't completely happy with the shade so I used my Lancôme foundation instead.

This is how the initial application looked although the grey undertone doesn't really show up on camera.

Although I'm not completely in love with Estée Lauder just yet, I don't completely hate it anymore either. Hopefully, I'll find a shade that matches me perfectly but in the mean time I'll stick to my Lancôme and Giorgio Armani. 

Love, 

Ohemaa Renelle 

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My Weight Gain Journey | Update

It wasn't too long ago that I posted saying I had given up trying to put on weight because absolutely nothing was working for me.

Miraculously, I have some how managed to gain a little bit of weight and I found this out without the aid of a scale.
A few people have told me I've put on weight which I'm delighted about but unfortunately I can't actually tell you how I did it because I have no idea how it happened.

I have noticed that my appetite has increased a little recently and I've been trying my best to eat 3 times a day.

I haven't been sticking to my fitness regime much which I'm not proud of but I will get back on it as I want the weight I gain to look healthy.

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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