Flawless skin - Foundation review 2

In this review I would like to talk about a product which is not well known, Kett Creme Fixx foundation. I have been wanting to try for a long time after watching a lot of Wayne Goss videos on YouTube (gossmakeupartist). He frequently mentioned this foundation in a number of videos and raved about how beautiful and flawless it looks on any skin type or age. I was champing at the bit to try it.... But I am easily distracted. 

So I toyed with the idea, had a look on Guru Makeup Emporiums website, and lovemakeup.com, and sure enough, individual pots and palettes were available to buy online. I remained sceptical though and put off my purchase in favour of using the products I know work for me and most ladies. 

How silly I was. Silly Nelly. 

I did bite the bullet eventually and bought it the other week, I was so excited when it arrived! I bought 2 shades and a palette to pop them in. However, after a disappointing start, I am now completely in love with the product. 

My shade is N3, the N standing for Neutral tone (some yellow and some pink tones), but the foundation also comes in Olive (more yellow) and Ruby tones (more pink). At first I applied the product with a brush, it's quite thick and perhaps I could even describe it as waxy, but it softens and becomes more pliable with the warmth of your skin, making it easy to blend. The product is not greasy or oily, it just feels a bit difficult to work with at first. It just seemed to sheer out too much on my own skin when I used a brush to apply but as say, I wasn't that impressed at first. I can only assume the primer I used didn't agree with it because the next day I used it over my Laura Mercier primer and applied it with my fingers. It made a massive difference. 

I then used it on a bridesmaid, who had good skin, and chose to use the brush again to sheer it out. It looked completely stunning. It just goes to show, its good to test and try things out with different primers or bases.   

It totally evened out her complexion, didn't sit in pores, eliminated redness and photographed really well. The product itself is intended to be specifically kind to acne prone, sensitive, oily, spot prone skin - containing liquorice and vitamins which have healing properties.  It is long lasting, great coverage, build-able too so can be a concealer as well as foundation, it comes in a great range of colours for darker skins, and a little goes a long way. It makes skin look beautiful, uniform, clear and just lovely!! - Wayne Goss was telling the truth.

I wore it again the other day to work, then I went for a run after. It was still in place after a long stressful day and after a 5k run. I had no break outs and although it was a bit oily looking, it passed the *"nelly's-oily-red-running-stress-face-test :-) *patent pending :-P. 

For a pot of it - you would be looking at £23.00. For a makeup artist, a palette of either ruby, olive or neutral tones of which you get 6 shades in each was £69. 99. I bought an empty palette for £11.95 and two separate palette refill shades in N3 and N5 of the foundation for £11.95. 

This is my favourite foundation at the moment. Well done Kett, I love this product and strongly recommend it. :-) xxx

Top three acne treatments at the moment

I have tried and tested many many products over the years in an attempt to deal with my troublesome skin. Since I was thirteen I have suffered with spots and have had various medicinal treatments from my GP, but there have been times where self help has worked.

My time and efforts over the years have made me a bit of an expert, and I have spent varying amounts of money on products.

The most expensive product which I use as a moisturiser is DECLEOR PROLAGENE GEL. This is a transparant green gel which works on the principal of repairing scars. Its supposed to be used on the body, but its gentle marine algae formula can be used right up to the lash line. I sometimes like to mix it up with another moisturiser to give it a boost. It can be used as an anti ageing serum too and I really adore the product. It can be pricey though at around £32 pounds. I get mine from sellers on ebay for lower, but I also have been known to get it from QVC at a good price.  Its a real hero product and I strongly recommend that if you have oily/sun damaged/acne prone/scarred/ageing skin, you slot this product into your routine. I LOVE IT!!!!

Secondly I have a slightly unusual spot treatment. Its MILK OR CREAM OF MAGNESIA, supposed to be good for stomach problems. This stuff is also a brilliant oil controling skin treatment. You can use this to dab on pimples, as a mask overnight, mix it with you moisturiser, your primer, or even a couple of drops in with your foundation. It drinks up any oil and helps heel blemishes. Its barely £3 which is fantastic, even cheaper if you get the chemists own brand.

The third and final recommendation is another steel, its SIMPLE OIL CONTROL MOISTURISER. This moisture lotion is great under make up or on its own. It creates a good base and controls the oil well, meaning that you should be able to go a good five hours without blotting your skin and getting oily. I love it because it feels very gentle and the price is awesome, just over a fiver.

These are just the things I am using at the moment, but I have a whole archive of stuff I use on a loop, from natural remedies to high end treatments that cost a far prettier penny. I'll share them in a later blog.

Thanks xx