OPI Avoplex...

My nails are in a bit of a sorry state so I am giving them a rest from polish and trying to be more consistent with applying this lovely nail oil from OPI

OPI Avoplex replenishing oil.

OPI Avoplex replenishing nail and cuticle oil is a light yet nourishing treat for cuticles. It smells like melon to me, which is a winner to begin with. It is fab for dry cuticles although I have even used it on dry skin on the rest of my hands as well, and yet it seems to last for an eternity. I have had this bottle for ages and it just keeps giving, now I just need to remember to apply it more frequently!

Project 10 pan...

So it's the start of a new month (sort of) and I am feeling the need for a bit of decluttering, I am therefore resurrecting project 10 pan. I first came across this idea from Laura from lollipop26 now of buynowbloglater, the idea is you have to use up 10 products before you can buy any new beauty items, hopefully this will allow me to reduce my hoard of makeup/ skincare items currently clogging up my spare room.

I have done this once before and it took about 6 months because I was only including makeup, this time I am going to expand to also include skincare/ nail polishes/bodycare etc so I imagine it will not take so long. Wish me luck, I shall update when progress has been made.

The new Bioderma?...

The ever elusive Bioderma is my essential for make up removal but it is nigh on impossible to get hold of. On a recent trip to Asda I was delighted to find L'Oreal's new offering the 3 in 1 purifying Micelar solution. But would it live up to my beloved Bioderma? 

I tested it out by applying MAC fluidline to both hands in a thick line. I then used the L'Oreal on my left hand and the Bioderma on the right hand. In the interests of fairness I used just one swipe with a cotton wool ball on each hand.

L'Oreal 3 in 1 left hand, Bioderma right hand.

You can see the Bioderma is more effective, although I have to say when using it on the eyes I have not found a huge difference. Given the availability and price of the L'Oreal I think I will continue to buy it until Bioderma becomes more widely available. My main issue with the L'Oreal 3 in 1 is the bottle, due to its square cap and flat top where the opening is, I find it almost impossible to dispense without spilling it, which I find really irritating, although perhaps I just need to be more careful.

Overall I think the L'Oreal 3 in 1 Micelar solution is a good alternative if you want a cheap and easily accessible Micellar solution.