Kiki Health Alkaline Infusion Powder - The Beauty Elixir

This is rather a strange post to write and definitely something I wouldn't normally do but I was so intrigued by this little sample I received in my Cult Beauty order a while ago. It's a sample of the Kiki Health Alkaline Infusion Powder (otherwise known as the Beauty Elixir!) so I saw the words beauty elixir and I was like okay this sounds up my street!

The Beauty Elixir is described as a high-potency antioxidant-rich, therapeutic beauty supplement that encourages healthy and vibrant skin from within. And you all know as soon as I read that sentence I was in.

The prime ingredient is the bamboo powder which is rich in silica which is great for rebuilding hair, skin and nails by building collagen in the body. I did not know any of this until I read the back of the card, you learn something new everyday!

So you mix two teaspoons of the powder with 200ml of water and then drink and reap the benefits. I had mine with hot water because I like a hot drink in the morning, but you can have it with cold water or you can also add it to your green juices and smoothies too! 

The taste was amazing it was lemony but also tasted like sweets too! 

Obviously I've only tried a satchet so I doubt I'll be seeing any instant results but I definitely will be purchasing a tub at some point because I really love the idea of this products and I'm intrigued what it can do for me. 

This is made from 100% raw ingredients and it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans and is naturally free from gluten and wheat!

Let me know if you've tried this or received it in your Cult Beauty order! See you soon!

Rebecca x

Lancôme Haul + Free Gift!

Before recently I had never tried any Lancôme makeup other than a lipstick. But when I heard about their amazing gift with purchase at work I knew this was the right time to pick up some products. 

When you buy two products you get a free gift containing a full sized cleanser, full sized makeup remover, mini moisturiser and mini Hypnôse mascara. And when you buy three products you got all the above and a full sized primer too! 

I purchased a Hypnôse mascara, the new Grandiôse eyeliner and the Lancôme   blending brush. And I got five things free including three full sized products - if you ask me that's pretty amazing! 

Obviously I was dead excited to try out all my new goodies and I've made my opinions on them for sure! So here's what I think!

Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara - £23.50

I've heard good things about this mascara and it is definitely one of Lancôme's most popular products which is why it was one of my three choices. I was blown away by this mascara when I used it the day after I purchased it, you can layer this so much and it doesn't clump! I love it on my lower lashes it makes them look super long and makes my eyes look more awake!

Lancôme Grandiôse Eyeliner - £23.00

This is a new product from Lancôme which I absolutely love! The handle bends so that you can really get into the nooks and crannies of your eyes without any smudging! It dried matte and I think it's super easy to use! It's not quite beat my Maybelline Gel Liner and MAC 210 brush combination but I love this product nonetheless. 

Lancôme 17 Blending Shadow Brush - £22.00

We all love a blending brush! Blending brushes are the backbone of good eyeshadow looks - fact. I really wanted to try this as I love new brushes and this one reminded me of my MAC 224 but I think it's slightly smaller. I love using this brush, it is super soft and I like using it just after my MAC 224 to add more dimension and depth to any eyeshadow look!

Lancôme Bi-Facil Non Oily Instant Cleanser Sensitive Eyes - £21.50

This is one of the full sized products I received free with my purchase and I'm so glad I did. I've been using this to remove my eye makeup in the evening and it is truly amazing! I pop a small amount on a cotton pad, hold it on my eye for about 15 seconds and then gently sweep away the makeup and this product makes this process effortless. Because my makeup has a lot of staying power I was surprised how quickly this removed it! I will definitely be repurchasing this when I run out. 

Lancôme Gel Éclat Clarifying Cleanser Pearly Foam - £23.00

This was another one of the full sized free gifts but sadly I don't like it. My only reason is that I personally don't like those cleansers which make your skin feel squeeky after washing. It gives my skin a sort of rubbery feel? And I personally don't like that. This is the only thing I don't like about the product!

Lancôme Énergie De Vie Smoothing & Glow Boosting Liquid Care 30ml - £28.00 50ml - £42.00

This was a free minature which came in the gift and HELLO?! Smoothing? Glow boosting?! Give it to me! I love products that make my skin look plump and radiant and this just does it for me! It's a liquid not a cream so it's not heavy on the skin but I've used this minature 3 nights in a row now (using my La Roche-Posay moisturiser in the morning, see my skincare post for details!) and I wake up and my skin is glowing I absolutely love this product this is another which I will be purchasing in the near future!

I also received a Hypnôse minature so you can see above for my thoughts on that!

Has anyone else took advantage of the Lancôme gift at Boots? What are your favourite Lancôme products? Let me know in the comments below! See you soon!

Rebecca x