Garnier Moisture Match: Shine be Gone

I’m not one for bad mouthing beauty products on my blog, because I believe that everyone’s opinion is different. Just because I didn’t like the product, doesn’t mean that you won’t either. So I’m more about giving an honest opinion and sharing the positives and the negatives, rather than just the negatives. Needless to say, the reason I am blogging about this product is because I’m interested in hearing your views and opinions, because I didn’t seem to get on with it too well.

Not that long ago Garnier launched a new product to add to their collection, Garnier Moisture Match. I’m usually quite picky when it comes to a face moisturiser, but what attracted me to this one was the fact that there were five different moisturisers to choose from: Protect and Glow, Start Afresh, Goodbye Dry, Wake me Up and Shine be Gone - each one individually aimed at a different skin type and concern.

Now if I’m honest, I could do with every single one of those moisturisers, but I decided to opt for the mattifying one, simply because I’m prone to a shiny t-zone now and again and I would do anything to stop myself looking like a china doll in photographs! (If anyone has any products to recommend for this, please do!)

After using the moisturiser for the first time, I was quite surprised at how tacky it felt. Instead of sinking into my skin, it felt like there was a layer sitting on top, almost like a primer. But then again, maybe what mattes the skin, but I don’t know. When it came down to shininess, I didn’t notice a huge difference in how my skin looked, which is what made me believe that it wasn’t doing its job properly. Maybe I should have used the product for longer, but I just couldn't get used to the feeling on my skin. 

I think the reason I'm still pining onto the idea of this product is because I absolutely love the concept. Maybe I'll just have to try another one from the range instead. 

Have you tried any of these moisturisers? If so, how did you get on? 

Models Own Fruit Pastel Collection - Strawberry Tart

I love a good scented nail polish. In fact the first one I ever used was a Revlon product a couple of years ago. I love Models Own too, so naturally this was a match made in heaven for me. The only problems I find with pastel polishes, is they're incredibly hard to make perfectly opaque, especially when painting yourself, but Models Own haven't done half bad...



I wouldn't say this polish has an overly strong strawberry smell or that it lasts very long. But I'm a sucker for a gimmick. Plus it's a gorgeous colour too!