After almost five years of traipsing after me shopping, my Boyfriend knows the drill. He waits outside, or gathers in a quiet corner with all the other dudes waiting for me to return with a huge grin and armfuls of bags. He gets it. But there’s one beauty shop that can sometimes draw him in – Space NK. Now if there was ever a sign we should be together… I jest, I jest. Perhaps it’s the block of blue stock or the huge sign that might as well read ‘This section is for you man over there who looks lost’, but it’s a spot he likes to peruse from time to time. Though he’s never actually left the store with a purchase a few weekends back that changed and out we both came with a new possession in hand. A ‘his and hers’ haul if you will. After the success of his YouTube appearance I think he’s feeling brave, so here it is ladies and gents – Mark’s editorial debut and his take on the latest addition to his (one product) skincare regime…
Mark’s thoughts on Kiehl’s Facial Fuel SPF15 - So I didn’t even know the name of this face stuff I’ve been using until I saw it in this post, very embarrassing. Anyway – a bit of backstory – I had been using E45 Lotion every morning for my face and hands for ages. It seemed to have been doing the trick (or so I thought) but after months (maybe years?) of badgering by Anna to have an improved skincare routine, I thought I would finally get her to pipedown and try something she recommended. While in SpaceNK I wandered over to the men’s section, Anna soon followed and started up her usual talk about how this and that would transform my skin in to a beaming ray of sunshine. For some reason on that day, much to her surprise, I agreed and said “Oh go on then”. I now use the Kiehl’s every morning just after I have showered, and compared to the E45 my face is as soft as a baby’s bum. With working outside all day the added SPF stops me looking like a lobster when I walk in in the evening, it smells nice and the packaging looks good too. Maybe, just maybe, I will add another step to the skincare routine, one step at a time though.
Anna’s thoughts on NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser in Alaska – I’d previously managed to nab a sample of this when it first launched a year or so ago and after making my way through the 2ml tube I came to the conclusion that I didn’t like it. A little too radiant in finish and not long-lasting enough for my tastes. But after spotting this on my mate whose skin looked awesome and remembering it was a favourite of Millie Mackintosh, of whom I have a little beauty crush on, paired with that fact that I like a pretty sheeny finish these days I thought I’d give it another go. And you know what? I’m glad I did. The staying power still isn’t there but I just lob this in my bag and dollop on a little more throughout the day. The finish is fresh, the coverage light and the shade match is good. I’d warn the super oily among us to steer clear, but if you don’t mind a bit of glow then it’s one to look into. And after stuffing my tinted moisturiser drawer so full that it now won’t open or close. I promise that’s it on the purchasing front. Unless Mark wants to take another visit to Space NK of course…
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