Arbonne Review - Skincare & Cosmetics

Hi everyone, before I get into my blog post I'd just like to say the reason behind me not blogging as much as I have been is because I've been sooo busy! If it's not college it's work and I've also been dying of a disease to say the least haha! But, I promise to get back into it and keep you updated with fabulous things to read as much as I can :)

Now thats out the way I can get onto my post... Arbonne! I have been meaning to do this post in particular for a couple weeks now as I did mention in my last post it would be upper coming. I was going to do two separate posts but then I thought why not blend them both together! Literally a few days after producing my blog and actually putting it out there so all you guys could see, I received a couple messages from people asking me about my blog, what I was going to write about and something even more exciting...Whether I wanted to test and review beauty products on my blog! My initial thought was... Erm YES! I thought this was such an amazing opportunity to take up on as who knows where it could lead me? Plus, I thought it would be great for a brand new blog like mine to get some attention!

The company the girls who messaged me work for is Arbonne International. Heard of it? No, neither had I! I'll tell you a little about it before I dive in with the products. Arbonne is a health, beauty and wellness company of a Swiss Heritage. All of their products are ultra premium and because of the products are distributed via network marketing (word of mouth) the cost is significantly less to what they would be if they were sold via a store. Great right?! Basically amazing products for half the price. Arbonne is committed to pure and safe beneficial products, all these being pH correct, hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, free from animal products and many more! Also, all products are results driven and are seen within 24 hours.

Now the fun bit! 

Skincare:
When I agreed to testing Arbonne products the obvious questions about my skin type were asked so that I was getting the best out of the products as I could for the time that I had them! Depending on your skin type depends on the product type you may use. Personally, I have combination skin meaning my skin can be dry and normal in some areas such as around my nose, but can also be oily around my T-zone which is very much the case for me! I also tend to get quite shiny throughout the day. The products I tested were: 

1. One of the products I was advised to test was the 'FC5 Moisturising Night Creme'. Whilst testing these products, I realised they were all FC5 products because that is specifically for oily/combination skin therefore suited me perfectly! As it says in the name, this product is only used for night time once you have removed all makeup and followed through with your skin care routine this can then be applied. It is rich in moisturising elements to help nurture skin while we sleep helping to keep skin look fresh, revitalised, young and beautiful! It is better to start looking after and preparing skin at a young age to keep it looking it's best for as long as possible. I loved this product! I'm not a fan of moisturisers at all, whether it's on a night or before I apply makeup on a morning as I don't like the sticky 'tacky' feel so I was especially worried as I was going to have to sleep like that! But, thankfully this product melts into my skin in seconds and leaves my skin feeling silky smooth. I woke up looking fresher and brighter which is another benefit!

2. Next up is the 'FC5 Oil-Absorbing Day Lotion'. This is our morning moisturiser girls! I applied this every morning before applying my makeup as it is for day time and will last all through the day. Specifically for oily skin, it is an oil free moisturiser that helps to absorb the oil in the skin. This is perfect as it prevents the skin becoming shiny during the day and helps makeup to stay on all day long! It also filters UV rays to help prevent sunburn so this is a great product for the hot Summer days we are having! It could also be a holiday moisturiser due to the beneficial UV absorbing rays! Again, I loved this product as I felt my makeup stayed a lot less matte and more shiny during the day if I applied this before hand. Definitely left my skin with a free, matte appearance.

3. The last product I sampled was the 'FC5 Purifying Cleanser and Toner'. I used this product every night before I applied the night creme as it cleanses and tones the skin with a cooling and refreshing formula that visibly reduces oiliness and helps the skin to look young, fresh and clean. Who doesn't want that in their lives? I love this product as it really did leave my skin feeling so clean and revitalised... Can I say it even looked brand new? If that makes any sense haha! My skin felt so smooth and just looked so much better after using this every night before bed. It leaves the skin with a Matte Fresh Complex which is great before going to bed as the skin doesn't feel greasy or wet and it even contains strawberry cell extracts making it smell amazing. 

That's it for the skincare! I loved every single product and my skin has never felt so amazing after using them! I really need to invest in some of my own. Cosmetics next!

1. Of course, I had to test out the Arbonne Foundation! This is the 'Perfecting Liquid Foundation SPF 15' in the shade Porcelain. If you don't already know after reading my Current Makeup Faves post, I am very picky with foundations so I was a little wary of using this foundation in case it didn't satisfy my needs. I liked it, but I didn't love it. This foundation is without a doubt great for every thing it does! It's very much a multitasking product as it helps lift the appearance of facial contours, smooths and evens out skin tone whilst providing sun protection. I bet you're all thinking what more could I want right? For me, it was the consistency and the way it felt on my skin and how dewy and shiny it was on the skin. It has a very sheer finish, which for oily skin didn't really mix well and I definitely had to powder throughout the day and even then it shifted in my T-zone. I personally prefer more matte finish foundations, but if you love a dewy, sheer glow on the skin then check this out! It was quite thick so I did struggle to blend it into the skin but nevertheless, it definitely evened out my skin tone and any redness I had and with the added SPF protecting my skin from any sun damage. 

2. Next up is highlighter. I absolutely love highlighters! I love how they brighten and sparkle up my skin and are perfect for nights out when you want to look even more glam! This is the 'Sheer Glow Highlighter' and I have to say, I absolutely adore this product. I highlight my face generally using a stick form such as the Benefit Wattsup or any other powder form highlighter so when I discovered this was a cream, liquid formula I was very intrigued as I had never used one like it before. This product was perfect for me! The pinky champagne tones looked amazing on my skin, but is also suitable for any skin tone. It blended really well on the tops of my cheek bones and was very well pigmented meaning the light caught it brilliantly! It added radiance and a soft summer glow to my face and complimented all my other face products really nicely. Love love love! For anyone like me who hadn't experienced using a cream, liquid based highlighter I would definitely recommend this one. 

3. When I realised I had been given a primer to try out I was very happy! I love to prime everything haha, my skin before applying my base, my eyelids and I have to set my makeup with a setting spray before I can leave the house. I have such a massive complex about my makeup shifting or becoming patchy throughout the day that I have to apply at least something! This is the 'Arbonne Makeup Primer', very simple yet very effective! It reminded me a lot of the Smashbox face primer which I was happy about as that is my current primer! The consistency was very much like a gel form, that blended and sunk into my skin like a creamy moisturiser which helped to apply a flawless base. It diminished any visible pores or fine lines and I can safely say this product kept my makeup looking the same all day, no movement or patchiness and it looked fresh till the moment I returned home again. Massively recommend this to anyone who suffers from the same as I do as it really does work!

4. Bronzer! I was happy to receive a tester for a bronzer as sadly my Bobbi Brown one has ran out haha so I needed something to last me until I could get another! This is the 'Arbonne Bronzer' which actually doesn't seem to have a shade name! Sorry guys, I'm guessing it's another one of those suitable for all skin types kinda product? I do love bronzers as being a pale skin toned girl, I do like to bronze up my cheeks and down my neck. However, it has to be matte whereas this has a lot of shimmer running through it! So I was quite disappointed with that, but it is a good product. It's a silky light powder which is what I loved as it felt so light on my cheeks and didn't feel clumpy or heavy. Also gave me that sun kissed glow however less shimmer for me!

5. Blush! When I opened up my box of makeup goodies I couldn't help but think how all of the colours and shades I had been given, were ones I loved to use already and I know suit me the best! So I was very happy with the 'Arbonne Blush' in the shade Apricot. I love this product and what I especially love is how pigmented it is! The coraly orange colour has floods of gold, sparkly shimmers running through it looking amazing on all skin tones. The shade looked great on the apples of my cheeks and was again incredibly light weight on my skin that I literally felt like I was wearing nothing at all! The blush has just the right amount of shimmer and I really liked the way it looked on me. I love how natural it looked and I would highly recommend it.

6. Last up is a eyeshadow! Again, in my favourite dark, smokey type of shades! This is the 'Arbonne Eyeshadow' in the shade Smoke. I wore this one day blended through the crease with a lighter more neutral shade in the inner corner and considering I only used 2 shades, it looked so smokey and so gorgeous that with a lashing of liquid liner and some mascara I'd have been set to go for a night out! I got so many compliments on the day I wore this shadow and I adore it! It is so pigmented and is one of those colours that look exactly the same in the pot as they do on the eyes, which is a bonus! Very easy to blend and no fall out! Another bonus! This product is long wearing and I would recommend not only this product but this in particular shade to anyone! Definitely want to try more! 

That's it guys! I hope you enjoyed reading about all the products I tried and tested. I hope it maybe inspired you to try out new things and maybe even try some of the products on this post. I would also like to say a massive thank you to Chloe Wales who is one of the girls who messaged me and provided me with all these products. She is an Arbonne consultant so message her for any news or products that you may be interested in! Or, you can check out Arbonnes website.

Thank you for reading, is there any new products you have just recently tried?

Phoebe x