Shopping My Stash #6

I'm 2 days late with this one! I usually shop my stash on sunday's and the post goes up on the same day but I've only just been able to snap some pics so Tuesday will have to do.

Vichy Thermal Spa Water: I'm still on a mission to make a dent in my mountain of half used products.I really enjoyed using this in Summer and it did seem to make a difference when my skin was feeling extra irritated but like everything else, it got pushed to the side and I started using something else. In the warmer months this thermal water feels really refreshing on the skin as it's really cooling but I'm sure it'll feel more like torture in this cold weather.

Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tan For Face & Decollete: I've barely used this since I reviewed it back in June (link) and to be honest I'd completely forgotten about it. I'm pale all year round but like everyone else I'm paler in Winter. My dark circles are more apparent and my skin looks alot less healthy. I find this face tanner great for disguising the look of dark circles and it does give a natural, healthy looking glow. I need to start applying this every other night.

Stila Eye Shadow 'Kitten': Kitten is one of my most recent purchases and something I've wanted for a long time. The texture is buttery soft and the colour is similar to what I always go for so I'm sure I'll love it.

Papier Poudre Blotting Paper*: I don't know why but my forehead has turned into a disco ball. I can't even describe it - it's oily but even when there's no oil it still look's shiny like someone is following me around all day shining a light on my head. These blotting papers from Papier Poudre are coated in oil absorbing powder and should hopefully help my forehead look alot less 'glowy'.

Daniel Sandler Lipshine Lipstick 'Hush'*: Hush is a really easy to wear everyday colour. I reviewed it back in September (link) but since then I've been more into lip stains and Hush has been slipping deeper into the lipstick box of no return. It's non drying and should keep my lips feeling nice and soft in this ice cold weather.

Are you shopping your stash this week?

*PR sample

Clarins Liquid Bronze For Face & Decollete

Around two years ago I always had a bottle of Clarins Liquid Bronze on the go and after reading all the rave reviews I decided to pick up another bottle. I always loved using this as its so simple and fuss free but I cant say I remember it being the be all and end all which is the reason I had to order a bottle and try it out again. My face is always a lot paler than my body so I was in need of a natural tanner for the face anyway.

My bottle seems to be different from everyone elses, maybe its new? Liquid Bronze should be applied to the face after cleansing and toning then once its had a few minutes to dry you can go ahead and apply your usual moisturiser. It DOESNT go on after moisturiser, moisturiser creates a barrier between your skin and the tan making it pretty pointless and a waste of product. The smallest drop on a cotton pad is enough to cover your entire face and neck but I tend to do 2 coats as the result is so natural. Liquid Bronze would work brilliantly for people with very fair skin as I dont find it to be orange at all but darker skins wouldnt really see much benefits because its so natural. You can build it up each night untill you're happy with the results, I tend to apply it every other night.

The main thing I love about Liquid Bronze is that it doesnt gather in pores like most tan. I hate when tanners make me look as if I'm covered in blackheads, you dont get that at all with this. Theres never an obvious line where the tan starts and stops and I havent had any issues with streaks.

I do really like Liquid Bronze but unlike the majority, it isnt something I would class as a Holy Grail product. You can get similar results by mixing a lotion tan with some of your usual moisturiser and save yourself £17.50