I've always wanted to give REN skincare ago, but i was put off by the higher price tag and been worried if i'd actually get on with it. One product i really wanted to try was the Radiance Renewal Mask.
So a very nice boyfriend took some hints and bought me this little kit a while back, Its a great price and includes 4 mini samples for you to try. (They do different kits of other skin types too). Now i've been using the kit as a whole over the last few weeks so i can really get a feel of products.
The two winners of this kit includes the renewal mask (smells of oranges..ahh yummy) and the Frankincense night cream, both amazing and i would consider buying the full size in future.
The one that let me down is the Rosa cleansing gel. Maybe its me but i'm not a fan of rosey smells for my face and i don't think my skin like them either (I had to stop using the Welda rose night cream as it didnt agree). But i've used cleansing 'gels' before and the REN one is just well very watery and not gel like at all so it really doesn't feel like its doing a whole lot of anything.
The last product is the Vita-Mineral day cream, for me this is just OK, i get along with it fine but i dont think its rich enough for my skin. I don't suffer from dry skin at all but even this just sinks straight in and feels like i need a bit more.



If your wanting to give REN ago without splurging too much these kits are perfect. I found a few favourites myself. Plus ordering online i got a few samples too. (finding even more favourites!)
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Not alot this month, really i have lots of things i need to use up so i've being behaving and not purchasing so much and sticking to a routine.
The most outstanding product from this month is the new Revlon nearly naked foundation - i'm going to blog a full review shortly of how much i love this. I normally just stick to my BB creams latley and havn't used my foundations mainly because i'm quite happy with not being so heavy on makeup but this Revlon foundation is perfect it gives a natural dewy finish.
Latley i've been making the effort to prime before adding make up, at first i tried out  Benefits porefessional and Collection 2000's primed and ready, i decided i didn't like these at all the texture was just too un natural on my skin but then i've tried out Clarins Beauty Flash Balm as a primer which i adore and it smells delightful, gives my skin an instant refresh and helps my makeup stay in place all day. To finish my makeup routine i've also being spritzing Vichy's Thermal Spa Water, which i received in Birchbox. I was a little sceptical of this as the ingredients just simple state 'aqua' which isn't that just water? never the less its a nice feeling to set my makeup but its not something i'd repurchase.
Speaking of Birchbox another favourite received from them is the Fresh Sugar Rose Lip Balm, although it looks a bright red it just add a hint of colour while nourishing the lips.
Finally my last favourite is from REN Rose Bath Oil. I love my baths, its how i relax and de stress on an evening and this oil not only makes the water smell delightful it feels almost like a treatment as it fills the whole bathroom of its loverly aroma.