Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator

(freckles!) If you look closely, you can see the jojoba beads.

Price: £12.50 for 70ml

'Problem: blocked pores, blackheads and congested or flaky skin.

Solution: gently exfoliate to buff away dead skin cells and impurities for smoother, clearer skin. Containing purifying eucalyptus, softening cocoa butter and fine jojoba beads.'

This product has the same scent as the other products in the range, which I would describe as a herbal, minty scent. As the name suggests, it is a gentle exfoliator, so can be used everyday. If you're the kind of person who loves a 'scrubby' exfoliator, you may not like this product. Personally, I don't mind how 'scrubby' an exfoliator is! Most facial exfoliators I've tried in the past are gel based, whereas this is very creamy. Because of this, it leaves your skin very soft, just like the Cleanse & Polish. If this product was gel based, I would say that it can easily be duped, but because the formula is unique for an exfoliator, I would recommend it. This is like the Cleanse & Polish, but removes more dead skin cells, so what's not to like? "The price" I hear some of you say. I agree, it is a little expensive (for me anyway), which is the only negative point.

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Winners of my Witch concealer giveaway

Thank you all for entering the giveaway! The winners are:
1. Sophie!
2. Cat
3. Kirsti x
4. Summer Loren
5. Kate (new winner)
6. Lisa
7. KatBeautyAddict
8. Shlynbin
9. CHARfmb
10. Radiant Make Up


Congratulations! I've emailed all of you. Please reply by Friday or I'll have to choose another winner.

Someday Summary - Tuesday

Hello! I finally have enough to talk/write about for a Someday Summary post! My life has been awfully boring these past few weeks.

• Since my last Someday Summary, there have been a few changes on this little blog. I have a new header, a blog button and on my 'About me' page, there are some photos of me (finally!)
• I want to say 'finally' again in this point but I've already used it twice... *thesaurus time*. Stuff it. I finally have my provisional license! It's been a year and a half, but better late than never, right? Admittedly, I primarily got it so I have some form of ID to buy alcohol. All I need now is money and friends, and I'm good to go ;)
• My health... is not good. Well, atm it is, but if I carry on the way I am, it won't be. I don't eat breakfast, don't eat healthily, don't drink water (less than a cup a day) and I don't exercise. I've been telling myself I'll drink water and/or exercise everyday for the past week. This week, I WILL. I promise.
• Now for a topic that always comes up - My future. If I get into Uni, I'll go, but I'm not excited about it. The fear of meeting new people and how hard the work will be is all I can think about. I'll do it for the first year and then see if it's for me. If I don't get into Uni, I'll either go college or get a job. At the moment, a job sounds more pleasing than Uni, because I find people my own age more intimidating. Whatever option I choose, I'm going to have to meet new people and while I find it terrifying now, I know it will benefit me in the future.

Here are my new shelves! They're not finished yet and only have one coat of paint, but you get the idea. My main wall is bright turquoise, so I want to paint these shelves bright orange, purple and lime green to contrast and add some colour to my white walls. These are going to hold my nail polishes and my make-up/beauty station will sit underneath.

Awww, how cute is Shadow? She's very old so I'm trying to treasure our moments together. In this photo, you can also see Jessie's tail, Mia's tail and Jacks in the bush.

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Liz Earle Botanical Essence No.1

Price: £40.35 for 50ml

I'm not at all cultured in the perfume department. I've never had a 'proper' one - I've only ever had bottles under £10 that are very sweet/fruity. This product is completely different to anything I've had. Not only is the scent different, but the ingredients too, with them being natural.

I like the packaging a lot. It's simple, elegant and represents the perfume perfectly.

The scent is strong and the first thing I smell is lavender, which I absolutely hate. Lavender makes me feel sick. On the skin, this scent dies down and begins to smell more citrusy (from the beragmot and mandarin), but not enough for me to say I enjoy it.

When my sister smelt it, she said "that smells of old people" and when my mum had a sniffle, she said "eeww lavender". We are all used to sweet/fruity fragrances and have never had anything like this, so it's hard to get used to. Also, we all hate the smell of lavender and unfortunately, we cannot get past that.

I love that the perfume is packed full of natural ingredients and hope that my nose will start to appreciate the scent.

This would make a great gift for those ladies who do prefer more complex scents, as it combines floral, herbal and citrus notes. 

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Giveaway! CLOSED

Hello my lovelies!

Who wants to win a Witch Anti-blemish Liquid Concealer? I have 10 up for grabs! Yes, 10!

'Witch Anti-blemish Liquid Concealer is specially formulated for oily/combination skin. Enriched with antibacterial actives, it helps target spots and blemishes while smoothly covering them helping you to achieve a clear looking complexion instantly. Providing medium coverage and a natural matte finish, the lightweight formulation is also suitable for use under eyes, and great for reducing redness around the nose. 

Available in two shades, light and medium, to suit most skin tones.' 

The rules:

• You must be a follower/member of Affordable Treats.
• UK only.
• If you are under 16, please make sure your parents are OK with you receiving the prize.

How to enter:

• Simply leave me a nice comment!
• Include your email address in the comment so I can contact you if you win!

      Extra entries:

• For an extra entry, follow me on Twitter and tweet the following: ' Want to win a Witch Anti-blemish Liquid Concealer? @Louu8D is giving away 10 here: http://affordabletreats.blogspot.com/2011/07/giveaway.html ' If you do this, be sure to include your Twitter name in your comment below.

This giveaway will be open for a week. You have until 12pm Tuesday 26th July to enter.
I will select 10 winners using random.org.

Good luck!

Sleek True Colour Lipsticks

Stiletto, Papaya Punch, Coral Reef, Peaches & Cream, Barely There, Liqueur, Baby Doll, Fuchsia, Amped, Mystic.

Stiletto (Matte)

Papaya Punch (Matte)

Coral Reef (Sheen)

Peaches & Cream (Sheen)

Barely There (Sheen)

Liqueur (Sheen)

Baby Doll (Sheen)

Fuchsia (Sheen) (Slightly more pink IRL)

Amped (Matte)

Mystic (Matte)

Price: £4

My cheeks hurt from all the smiling, my lips hurt from wiping off all the lipstick and my brain hurts from going through 200+ photos, but I'm finally showing you the Sleek True Colour lipsticks!

These lipsticks are incredibly pigmented and last well, especially the matte shades. I prefer the sheen formula, just because it's easier to apply, but if you want your lipstick to last longer, the matte shades will be great for you.

Most of the lipsticks in this range are bright, which doesn't appeal to me because I don't wear such daring colours. I prefer natural pink (aka boring) shades.

My favourite would have to be Liqueur, because it is the most natural, everyday shade. I also love the colour of Coral Reef, but don't have the confidence to wear it! The shade I hate the most would have to be Baby Doll. It makes me look dead! Trust me, the photo is making it look a lot better than it actually is.

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I won these in a competition.

Sleek blushes

Clockwise from top left: Pixie Pink, Flamingo, Rose Gold, Santorini

Same order as above

Price: £4.30

In the pan, the formula of these isn't the best. For example, Pixie Pink and Flamingo are chalky and Rose Gold and Santorini are hard and grainy. However, these qualities do not transfer onto the skin. As you can see, the swatches above are not at all chalky or grainy. All of these blushes are pigmented and blend well. They are also affordable, which is always great!

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