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Monday 27 April 2015

Botanics Radiance Balm- First impressions & Giveaway

Hello lovelies! If you have read my boots haul post then you'll know that I picked up a tube of Botanics All Bright Radiance Balm, the new beauty cult favourite, so I believe. I've had this product used on my face before make up applications over the past few months so I finally decided to grab my own tube and test it out.

First impressions as an everyday applicator? Wow. Since I am using it myself, I didn't think it would apply as beautifully as it did when I have make up artists apply it as a base. I thought it was something they did that made it work it's magic, but no!



 Make Up Application-
In my recent haul post I had picked up a new foundation, as I felt my all time favourite foundation ( L'oreal True Match )  wasn't matching my skin texture any more. I decided to use the balm under the L'oreal True Match foundation as I didn't want to open my new foundation.

I was amazed at first at how my foundation blended, in my eyes, perfectly. It didn't look grainy which was the problem I was having and why I felt my one true love foundation wasn't my one true love foundation any more, but using this balm underneath as a base was perfect. It left my face with a smooth texture and I'm now100% positive that my one true love foundation will remain my go to foundation thanks to this balm, which is a major plus because I wasn't looking forward to buying multiple foundations till I found the perfect match again.

Make up free-
Today, I wasn't feeling the best, so make up was the last thing I wanted to do. I decided to apply my usual moisturiser and then on a whim, I applied the balm over my face once my moisturiser had dried into my skin. It is now evening time and my skin is still glowing and I received a wonderful compliment today on my skin which boosted my confidence, I may wear no make up a lot more often now. 

Overall first impression rating, 9/10. Simply because I have a hard time giving 10/10 ratings based on a few days of use, after a few weeks I'll let everyone know what my new rating is or if it stays the same.

Usually this product is €7.99, which I would pay for it, but at the moment is is €3.99 in boots across Ireland. *Bargain*

The product is light weight, dries within a minute and gives a healthy and natural glow, which it says on the label and anything that stays true to it's word is a winner for me. 

I think the main winning factor for myself was the fact it made my favourite foundation suit my skin again! It also made me realise maybe I need a new skincare routine coming into this new season.

*MINI GIVEAWAY*

To celebrate being long listed for the Irish Beauty Blog Awards and because I fell a little in love with this product, I'm giving away three Botanics Radiance Balm, All Bright, to three readers and a surprise each.

This giveaway will close on Friday the 1st of May when the winners will also be announced. 

Thank you to everyone who reads my blog and please, Stay as fabulous and as kind hearted as ever.

Lots of love, 
Melody x



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2 comments:

  1. Darling Jordan27 April 2015 at 23:52

    Great review lovely! Adore the Botanics range and have been dying to try this out so fingers crossed :) x

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    1. Melody Bueno29 April 2015 at 12:59

      Thank you lovely! :') I've added you to the list <3 Ps LOVE THE BLOG.

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