Clover tries: Uncle Harry's Instant Clay Mask Bar

I tend to find myself getting a little stuck into routines, especially with my makeup and skincare. So i decided to challenge myself to try some new things. Branching out from both brands and products i usually use to ones still cruelty free but less talked about. So what could be better than sharing that journey with you all. 

Something I've been very incised by has always been face masks. They always seem to do wonders for the skin however the range of cruelty free ones in my local supermarket is small and they are often produced with a vast list of unidentifiable ingredients. Which is manly why I wanted to give this one a go. The only ingredients are indian yellow clay and kewra fragrance. It retails for around $5 and lasts for at least 10 masks per bar depending on how thick you lather. 

I will admit I was overwhelmed when I opened it. The sent is a little pungent, if you're not keen on the smell of a lush shop you might want to give this one a miss. It was so easy to use you just wet your face and rub it all over, allow it to dry then with a damp cloth wipe it off. This made my skin feel and look like porcelain. It really reduced the appearance of my pores and just made my skin look amazing. This is available on Urban Outfitters or you could purchase it direct from http://www.uncleharrys.com its all organic and most 100% vegan friendly. If you've got any suggestions of what i should try next make sure to leave them bellow. 

Clover x

Koh Gen Do foundation

Ever since purchasing the Nars Sheer glow foundation I've been in love with it. Although i do find it incredibly drying on my skin, so I've been searching for omitting a little more hydration. My favourite parts about this was its coverage, dewy finish and shade range. I find all three very hard to find in a foundation, especially in a cruelty free one. I'd heard a lot about the Koh Gen Do aqua foundation, with even Gigi Hadi loving it. I was incredibly surprised to find the brand was cruelty free and decided to try it out.

The shade range was limited with only 7 shades available at PM studios ( all of a very pink tone). I purchased mine in the colour 013. On me this foundation did not look natural and it was very hard to work into my skin. It really clung to the tiny hairs on my face which was slightly unpleasant. It had a very similar wear time to the Nars Sheer Glow foundation. From a distance my skin looked radiant and dewy. However my face felt heavy and sticky even after setting it with powder. For me it made my dry areas a lot more prominent. Though I wouldn't say it's my new favourite its defiantly similar to the Nars Sheer Glow and didn't further dry out my skin. If you're wanting an alternative to the Nars Sheer Glow thats a little less drying and don't mind shelling out a little bit of money this is for you. If you guys have any suggestions of foundations with a similar finish but less drying leave them in the comments bellow! Id love to her them. 

Love Clover x

RCMA No-Colour Powder : Review

So I've been holding of doing this review for a little while now. For around a month it has been sold out everywhere! But the great news is its back in stock on adorebeauty.com which is where I picked mine up from. The idea behind the No-Colour powder is that it can be used on any skin tone and will not alter the colour nor create a cakey powder finish, which is why it has been so popular. Not to mention its 3 oz for only $22. I currently use this to set my foundation both on my face and under my eyes. I don't find this powder dries out my skin or make it patchy which is often something I struggle with a lot. Which is probably why I love it so much. Since I purchased this I have used it every day. If you where looking to invest in the laura mercer translucent powder don't. This powder gives the same matt finish and lasts just as long yet its half the price and three times the product.

As for the site adorebeauty.com which I purchased this off I'm not so sure. I did a little bit of research before I brought from them and it seemed reliable. They shipped quickly and the customer service was amazing. However it wasn't a site I had herd of before and a lot of the brands they stocked where very popular and unavailable online. If any of you guys have purchased off them before id love to know your experience!

Clover x

MODE: 2 in 1 foundation and concealer stick

Hi guys,
So my last review of MODE cosmetics mascara was very popular so I thought id do another one for you! I choose the 2 in 1 foundation + concealer stick in the shade 'soft ivory'.  In terms of colours the range was very yellow based which doesn't suit everyone but luckily for me was perfect.

This applied to the skin smoothly and blended in well. It is meant to give a matte finish to the skin however I would say it leaves a more natural appearance which I quite liked. Coverage wise it is no miracle. The further you blend the product into your skin the less coverage it gives however it definitely evens out skin tone and give a very naturally flawless look. Although this won't last all day it is so easy to slip into a purse and touch up I don't think it matters! Overall I love it!

Love clover x

Morphe brushes: Vegan collection

I've been looking for some new makeup brushes for a long time. I had always purchased then individually and was reluctant to invest in a kit. However when I saw Morphes brush range I just had to. I brought the 15 piece set with retails for $49 USD, which is around $64 AU. Which for such a large kit is quite cheep.

When I first received them I could believe how incredibly soft they where. They did have a slight distinct plastic smell as they where stored in a plastic case which wore of after a little bit of use. Overall I loved the brushes. They blended in liquid foundations nicely and didn't leave any streaking. They didn't seem to absorb to much product and blended out to smooth finish.

The different eyeshadow slightly vary in quality. Some blend eyeshadow smoothly and others are slightly scratchy and harsh. However I did find the hairs shed a little with frequent use. Which was disappointing especially as they hadn't been washed yet.  However for the price I was impressed. Brushes are a very expensive purchase so to find one that is of such high quality is rare. These would be just perfect for a beginner with a great verity of brushes to play around with.