Friday, 21 September 2012

Natural Mask for Soft Glowing Skin

If you're looking for a simple remedy to help with any minor skin ailments you might have because of the change in weather (I'm currently writing this post in front of the fire because it's too cold for my liking and I haven't adjusted yet T_T), why don't you try this mask out? A simple concoction of natural yoghurt, honey and oats may give your skin the boost it needs to look fresh and glowing again.

Firstly, I apologise for the rubbish quality of these photographs. I decided to use my ipod touch without realising just how crap the quality of the camera is.


The ingredients are very simple, as mentioned above. Of course always use the organic versions if you can, but here I'm simply using Tesco's own brand natural yoghurt, ASDA's acacia honey and some oats I found in the cupboard. 


Add half a tablespoon of ground oats, half a tablespoon of yoghurt and about half a teaspoon of honey. I didn't measure out the honey to be honest, it comes in a squeezy bottle.


Mix it all up and you'll end up with a porridge-like consistency. You can apply this mask straight to a cleansed face or leave it for a while to make sure the oats are softened. Leave for around 15 minutes or so then remove by using circular motions and some warm water before finally rinsing off. The mask should be good for two uses, so cover the rest and leave in the fridge for later.

After using this mask, my skin immediately looked a lot softer, pores less obvious and the texture was smoother. Heads up, my skin has broken out a little recently from a retinol cream hence the yoghurt stung my skin a little. If you have irritated skin like me, skip the yoghurt and honey, just soak the oats in a little warm water and apply the paste to your face.

Also, you may find you achieve better results if you used ground up oats. I used to use whole oats but the results were never as obvious as the results I saw today. It must be something to do with increasing the surface area and allowing more of the good stuff in oats to seep out. You can either buy ground up oats, use a food grinder or simply use a knife and a chopping board. I used a knife today, takes a little while but if you have nothing else better to do while watching TV...

Please try out this mask if your skin is looking a little flaky and dull, it costs hardly anything so you don't really have much to lose if it doesn't work out, but I'm pretty confident it will work a treat ^^

Jia
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Saturday, 8 September 2012

Recent Haul!

Even though I shall soon be spending a couple of weeks in Hong Kong and spending all my money there, I just couldn't resist a few items I've seen recently in the shops. I did promise myself I wouldn't buy anymore make up till I arrive in HK but that didn't exactly go to plan...but it was only like four or five make up pieces...that's nothing, right?! :D (not shown in this post btw)


From left to right: The Body Shop's Strawberry Body Mist, Boot's Botanics Soothing Eye Make Up Remover and Lacura's Concealer pen.

The Body Shop has added a range of new body mist fragrances to their collection recently and there are a range of different scents including mango, coconut (it smells delicious, I may actually go back and get it), vanilla and a couple others whose name I cannot remember. The strawberry one is absolutely amazing, it's fresh and light and although smells a little artificial, I still like it ^^

Boot's has recently revamped their entire Botanics range. The packaging looks a little more modern and focuses more on lighter plastic packaging rather than the bulky glass packaging they used to use. I've used a few of the items from this range before but nothing really impressed me apart from the well loved double phase eye make up remover. The new bottle also comes with a new formula, Boots has replaced the Icelandic moss ingredient in the old formula with Hibiscus and removed a lot of the parabens. I guess the brown colour of the oil phase looks a little more natural than the green oil in the older versions but I can't comment on how well this new one performs just yet. I need to finish my current bottles off first!

On a random internet search, I came across Lacura's concealer pen, otherwise known as Aldi's £3.59 answer to YSL's Touche Eclat. Obviously I had to buy it just because it's so darn cheap and also, concealer pens are fun to use ^^ To be honest, I don't see the fuss with the Touche Eclat, maybe I have the wrong shade or something? Who knows, maybe I'll have to try shade 1.5 or 2 for a better match.


I also purchased Garnier's new Dark Spot Corrector. I have a lot of patchy scarring from the odd spot and I also want to get of sun induced freckles so I decided to give this a try. It's contains vitamin C at 5% concentration so it sounds pretty promising! Will have to test this out for the next few weeks and will document any changes! ^^

And that's it for my mini haul! I'll review some items in more detail when I've tested them out :D 

Have a good weekend!
Jia
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Thursday, 6 September 2012

Hada Labo UV Moist Emulsion SPF50 PA+++ Review

Gosh the names of these Japanese products are just too long. However as you can probably tell by the post title, today I am reviewing a Japanese sunscreen product.

I used to rely on the minimal SPF15 in my daily moisturisers to help protect my skin from the sun before I realised that these creams didn't indicate whether they protected me from UVA rays. I started looking into actual sunscreens that people would only normally purchase during summer but found them heavy and greasy. My online searches led me to Japanese sunscreens, specifically this one by Hada Labo and I'm glad I bought and tried it.

Just some quick info about Hada Labo: they're a Japanese-American collaboration brand whose philosophy is 'Perfect x Simple'. They don't use colourants, additives, mineral oil or fragrances in their products and only use ingredients of the highest and purest quality to ensure their products have the highest level of efficacy. 

I also use their oh-so-famous gokujyun lotion, face cream and milk and I must say, their whole gokujyun (moistursing) line is AMAZING. It's kept my face soft and spot free throughout the last two months. (Even during the days when hormones should be playing havoc with my skin!) 


When I bought this there seemed to be two different versions available, this 'moist' one and another suitable for oiler skins. I can't seem to find the other one now though so they've probably stopped it, afterall they have recently revamped their hyaluronic acid ingredient.

The bottle is very sleek and slim, perfect for travelling. Although it only contains 38ml, it's lasted me around 3 months or so. A little goes a long way! There's also a little chunk of plastic inside that rattles when you shake the bottle, I guess it helps distribute the sunscreen elements equally within the liquid. The bottle packaging means it's more hygienic too as you don't need to dip your fingers into a pot to get the sunscreen out.


The nozzle is very slim too and its little spout prevents too much sunscreen from spilling out at once.


The texture is very runny (I don't think the picture shows it) which is why a little goes a long way and it's incredibly easy to blend. 

Blurry pic! Sorry!

Above is the unblended sunscreen just to show its watery consistency.


Not forgetting that this is the moist version, the sunscreen leaves a layer or oil of your skin. (It's shown as a slightly sheeny layer on my hand). It's a very light oil which absorbs after a couple of minutes. The oil might be a little annoying for users with oiler skins as it can probably feel quite heavy. Occasionally the oil feels annoying on my own skin (which is primarily dry) but if you keep your hair clipped out of the way and let it absorb, the oil shouldn't pose too much of a problem.

Of course one of the main things that attracted me to this sunscreen was that it provided protection against both UVA and UVB rays. I can't really vouch for the UVA protection yet, but I used this sunscreen in Spain and I didn't get any sunburn on my face. (Nor did I tan :D) Two thumbs up for that! ^^

The susncreen also contains hyaluronic acid, one of the best hydrating ingredients available, hence you can use this as your sole moisturiser if you so please. Hada Labo also likes to state that this sunscreen can also act an a make up base, so you can kill three birds with one stone: sun protection, moisturisation and make up base. Can't complain about that ^^

Overall, I love this sunscreen and will definitely repurchase (but of course I will try out other sunscreens that seem equally as amazing). The fact that it didn't break me out, stopped me from burning in the sun and kept my skin soft makes it a clear winner in my eyes.

Hope fully this review was helpful! Any questions and comments, please let me know ^^

Jia
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Tuesday, 21 August 2012

How to keep looking fresh throughout the day!

Have you ever looked looked in a mirror come midday and suddenly see yourself looking very tired and dull and you find yourself wondering what happened to your freshly applied make up that looked oh so pretty in the morning? Happens to me all the time. 
As the day continues, your make up will inevitably start to wear off. Also pollution, air conditioning etc will draw out moisture so if you're not keeping yourself hydrated, this will also take part in making you look tired.
The best way to keep yourself looking presentable all day is, of course, by drinking lots of water and also by topping up your make up. I'm actually very lazy when it comes to reapplying my make up halfway through the day, I've already spent a good half an hour or so in the morning applying it so why should I spend MORE time on it? However, I finally decided that spending an extra five or ten minutes to make myself look brighter and perkier isn't actually that much effort...plus I want to look pretty all day, not just part of the day.

Of course this poses the question 'What should I carry with me to top up my make up?', and this post will answer exactly that question ^^

The kit!

These are all your essentials:
1) Blotting sheets
2) Concealer
3) Blush
4) Blush brush
5) Highlighter
6) Lip Colour

The two items shown in the photo above should always be available in a lady's bag!
It doesn't have to be those brands exactly (duh) but they do come in extremely useful.

Okay, here we go!

1) Sanitise your hands
Firstly, you should ALWAYS make sure your hands are clean. Nothing spells gross better than using dirty fingers to apply make up. The thought just makes me shudder ^^" Also, please use soap. Water alone isn't enough to cut through the grime that accumulates on your hands throughout the day. If there is no restroom near by, clean your hands using an antibacterial wipe instead. 

2) Blot away excess oil
Next, your skin will most probably have accumulated a little oil. You don't want to apply make up over that. Take an oil blotting sheet or simply a tissue if you like, and dab off the oil by rolling the sheet onto your skin to pick up oil but not move your base. I use the sheets by Boots simply because they were the only ones I could find when I wanted to buy these sheets, but they do contain salicylic acid to help prevent spots.


3) Rehydrate your skin
If your skin is looking dry and your fine lines are showing, use a little moisturiser. Take a small amount, rub it between your palms and press your palms onto your face. By pressing on the cream, you won't risk smudging your base and wasting your early morning efforts and your skin will immediately look more plump and fresh. I like to use Nivea's Soft moisturiser because it's suitable for every part of your body, smells fresh and doesn't irritate my skin.

4) Clean up any smudges
If you have a little smudging underneath your eyes, take a cotton bud (I forgot to photograph these but you all know what they are anyway. Always keep a few in your bag, they come in very handy!) and dip one end into your moisturiser, wipe off any excess and use to clean up any smudges. Then use the clean end to remove any greasiness that may be left behind. Voila! Bright eyes again!

5) Conceal your flaws
Now for the make up! First, take your concealer and apply it to your your under eye area to instantly brighten your eyes; use your finger to dab and blend the concealer. You can also apply the concealer to other areas such as the inner corner of your eyes, nose bridge, chin, laugh lines etc to brighten those areas too or onto any flaws that may have revealed themselves.


This Bourjois Touche Healthy Mix concealer pen is my favourite to carry around as it doesn't take up much room in my make up bag and does a decent job concealing any imperfections and brightening my complexion. Also it's built-in brush applicator make it easy to apply concealer where I want it.

6) Add some colour
Now take your blush and brush and apply it to your cheeks. I like to apply blush about an inch below my eye next to my nose in a circular motion before blending it out towards my temples.



This blush is by L'Occitane and was part of their peony range so it's probably not available anymore. The colour is actually a little more dusty in real life, but it adds a lovely pop of pink to instantly perk up my complexion. It also smells beautiful ^^


You can apply blush using your fingers, but I actually prefer a brush. Application is just less messy and more accurate and the results more pretty if you use a brush. I carry my Bare Ecsentuals tapered blush brush. It's soft and fluffy and it's size makes it a great space saver. I photographed it next to a Bourjois blush for a size comparison.

7) Add a little luminosity
Time for highlighter! Although it almost always appears invisible, highlighter adds a lovely glow to your skin, especially when the light hits your face.  I use Too Faced's Candlelight face powder which claims to 'softly illuminate' your complexion with it's shiny gold pearls. I use the same blush brush to apply my highlighter. I dust it onto my forehead, nose bridge, chin and under my eyes. 

What I love about this compact is that it's golden pearls will brighten your skin without any obvious sparkle, and as it's actually supposed to be a face powder, I can also use it to set the concealer I previously applied. It also comes with a decent sized mirror so I can beautify myself when not in a restroom. The only downfall is that it's actually a rather chunky compact, but never mind. The chandelier motif more than makes up for that XD


Another viable highlighter is Bourjois's eyeshadow in Citron Givre (not shown in the main photo at the start though as I don't actually carry it with me). I know, what am I thinking right? Well it's small size makes it great for travel, also it offers more of a sheen on the skin than a sparkle which may be more suited to other people's tastes. Isn't it's lid design just so pretty? ^^ The pot also comes with a little mirror, points for that :D


I couldn't capture a very good picture of the eyeshadow but you can immediately spot its lack of sparkles compared to the Too Faced powder.


 Just a swatch of the highlighters. On the left is Bourjois and the right is Too Faced. Sheen or sparkle? Your choice : )


8) Colour your lips
Finally, lip colour! Apply as little or as much as you like to leave you looking polished. I love Sleek's Pout Polish in Scandal. I think it's a limited edition colour but check out their other colours from their permanent line. I actually want more of these but am forcing myself not to buy them as I already have too many lip products ^^" This one is extremely pigmented, moisturising and can leave a shiny finish depending on how thickly you apply it.


Sorry, gross picture! Just showing you how red it is in the pan! Even though its shockingly bright, I never apply it to the point where full pigmentation is achieved. A bright red lip is too extravagant for me but when you apply just a little to your lips with a fingertip, it leaves a beautiful, just-bitten red tint. Of course you won't all be using this, so please remember to use a lip balm before any lip colour, or if you're using a lip tint, make sure to use a balm after! (I do love lip tints but they have such an immediate drying effect ¬_¬)


Swatches! Buildable pigmentation = love this product! ^^





And now you have finished! Just eight simple steps to looking fresh and wide awake ^^ I know this is a very long winded post (just like all my posts ^^") but this really doesn't take more than five minutes. Even less if you're quick! I'm just a very slow person in general ^^" I hope you found it informative! Or if you already do this, I hope you had fun reading my rambles anyway...:D

Until next time!

Jia
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Thursday, 2 August 2012

Face Make up, Lesson 2: Foundations

It's been an extremely long time since I did my first post these 'lessons'! I decided I should stop slacking and get on with it. So here is my second installment to this series: foundations.

One of the first things a beginner to make up would consider purchasing would be a foundation, after eyeliner and a lip product of some kind of course. It's daunting enough knowing there are so many different formulations to choose from, but then you have to choose a correct shade as well. I've been buying make up for a good few years now and I must say that matching myself to the correct shade of foundation is still a pretty difficult job.

Today I will just be talking about the types of foundations available, I will cover shade matching in a different post.

There is no one popular foundation formulation, each person will have their own reasons, needs and skin types hence you will have to question yourself what you would like out of your foundation. Perhaps you'd like to cover up acne scars or uneven pigmentation? Maybe you have dry skin? Maybe you don't need any coverage but would like to try out foundation anyway. Here are the most common types of foundation and their pros and cons.

Liquid Foundations

Liquid foundation is usually packaged in a bottle fixed with a pump or a squeezable tube and although named as liquid, the viscosity of the foundation can vary. Some are runnier than others, and these generally have a lower coverage, and others are slightly thicker hence offering higher coverage. Due to the varying textures of liquid foundations, they are suitable for both dry, combination and oily skins. You just need to choose the right formulation. I would recommend you read the information on the bottle and search for reviews on the internet before purchasing.

Application techniques: pretty much anything! Foundation brushes, stippling brushes, fingers, sponges..whatever works best for you : ) Try a range of different methods until you are satisfied with the finish or a certain method. I actually prefer using a stippling brush or a damp sponge.

The two I have shown here are both by Bourjous (my favourite drugstore brand!) and both are very popular budget foundations that deliver. The 10 Hour Sleep Effect Foundation has a runny texture that offers low coverage, so you may need an extra layer of the foundation or a concealer on problem areas, however it does offer your skin a healthy glow. I guess the 10 hour sleep effect claim really is true!
The Healthy mix foundation is creamier and heavier and hence offers more coverage. This one also offers a dewy finish but I have noticed it tends to cling onto flaky patches of skin, so remember to exfoliate!



On the left is the Healthy Mix foundation and on the right is the 10 Hour Sleep Effect.
You can clearly tell the 10 hour foundation is much runnier as it's already seeping into my skin lines.

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Cream Foundations

These can either be quite light in coverage or have a decent amount of coverage depending on the formula. Cream foundations generally are considered more moisturising for drier complexions, so these may be unsuitable for oiler complexions.

Application techniques: just like liquid foundations, you can use anything to apply cream foundations. All depends on your preference. I like to use a damp sponge or my fingers with creams.

Again, I have shown two cream foundations. The Maybelline Dream Creamy foundation is actually one of my favourites to use. It has a very smooth texture, blends easily and feels cooling on upon application to the skin. As it has a thinner texture, coverage is slightly lower but is buildable.
The Lancome Ideal compact is a little dark for me so I prefer to use it as a contouring shade. Nonetheless, it isn't a bad foundation. Its texture is much thicker than the Maybelline foundation so its coverage is higher but it also feels heavier on the skin. I wouldn't say it's worth the price tag, luckily I bought it during a sale for half the original price : )

I'm sure you've noticed the Maybelline foundation pulling away from the edges of the pot a little. The terrible thing about these cream foundations that have a higher water content is that they tend to dry up faster in the pan, especially if you're exposing it to the air everyday when you use it. I can't speak for other cream foundations but the Maybelline one has stayed creamy even though the edges are pulling away a little : )

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Powder Foundations

Powder foundations are not your loose mineral foundations. They are pressed into cake form and are applied using a flat brush layer by layer. Its powder formulation makes it more suitable for oiler skins to help absorb excess oil and often offer buildable coverage. Take care not to apply too much though, as with all powder formulas, too much can look cakey.

Application techniques: As mentioned above, these are usually applied with a flat brush. I see no problem with using a kabuki brush to buff it into the skin in circular motion though.
Traditional foundation brushes, stippling brushes, finers and sponges won't work quite as well with powder formulas as they will apply the foundation like a setting powder, so you won't get very much coverage out of them.

I don't own any of these powder foundations, but I have included my RMK pressed powder which basically shares the same appearance as the powder foundation from the same brand.

It isn't very clear but the bottom two thirds is a matte powder whereas at top third is a shimmery powder. You apply the powder version and foundation version using the same method: use the brush to apply the matte powder over your skin then layer the pearly powder over areas that you would normally highlight.

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Mineral Foundations

These were all the rave a few years ago. The whole idea of using foundation made from literally ground rocks was pumped up to its maximum potential through adverts and hype, and you'll notice that pretty much every brand offers its own mineral foundation. Again, it's powder formula means it's suitable for oily skin, but I have one by Collection 2000 that doesn't dry out my skin. In fact it offers a lovely glow when buffed into my skin with a kabuki brush. Just goes to show really that what society says isn't always true, only you will know what works for your skin through trial and error.
The Maybelline one isn't actually very good in my opinion, whenever applied it makes my skin feel extra tight and I can see a layer of foundation just lying on my skin. I'd say give this a miss ^^"

Just a quick swatch of these mineral foundations. Collection 2000's Perfecting minerals is on the left and the Maybelline mineral powder on the right.

Application technique: kabuki brush to buff in circular motions, it'll offer better coverage. I do sometimes use a small eyeshadow brush with natural bristles to apply the foundation in more concentrated layers on problem areas such as my under eye circles. This method stops other areas of your face from looking too made up.

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I've come to the end of this second installment of make up 'lessons'. Ehhh I feel this post isn't that great but maybe it'll be of some use to make up newbies :3

Word of wisdom from someone who has been using foundation for too many years though, if you haven't started using foundation and don't actually need it, please don't bother with it. If anything skin make up has caused me more problems than I had before I started using them. I'll talk about this in more detail in another post but for now, really think about if you actually need foundation : )    
(I know me saying this probably won't do very much anyway in stopping you from buying foundation, I know the feeling of wanting to try some new piece of make up really badly and the happiness from finally buying it XD)

Have a good night!
Jia
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Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Bourjois Volume Glamour Mascara Reviews

It's finally time for me to search through my make up stash and actually get rid of some of the stuff that I've kept for too long. When I started this today I thought I should spread my views on the products that I have previously bought, so here are two reviews in one post :D 

Mascara is probably the first make up item I became obsessed with so of course I have quite an extensive collection when  it comes to naming mascaras I have tried. However lots of these mascaras have failed me, my straight lashes need the help of an eyelash curler to ensure they are slightly noticeable but many mascara formulas like to drop my curl in a matter of seconds. NOT FUN AND WHAT A WASTE OF EFFORT.
To this date I have only found four mascaras that will hold a curl, more on those later though : )

Back to the main topic (why do I always digress?), today I'm reviewing Bourjois Volume Glamour Ultra Care and Bourjois Volume Glamour Ultra Curl mascaras.


They're basically the same mascara with slight differences, the Ultra Curl appeared first with claims of curling your lashes and giving twice the volume. The Ultra Care claims to offer double the volume too but also contains cotton and sweet almond oils to condition lashes and is suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lenses wearers.

 Just the back of the tubes.

They both come with traditional bristle applicators but hold differences in their shapes. The Ultra Care mascara has a shorter, denser brush that tapers at the end, whereas the Ultra Curl brush is slightly curved, longer and the bristles take a spiral shape.

Upper :Ultra Curl   Lower: Ultra Care


Application wise, I  much prefer the Ultra Care brush. I felt it offered a softer application to my lashes, probably because the bristles are softer themselves although densely packed. Also due to its shorter shape it was also easier to use. The Ultra Curl brush shape offered a sort of 'perfect fit' to the curve of my eye so it can apply mascara to a lot of my lashes at once, but to be honest it didn't come in very useful as I have to use the brush at all sorts of angles anyway to coat my lashes without getting mascara on my skin.

Now to see what it actually looks like on the lashes! Bearing in mind that my lashes are naturally sparse, I reckon the mascaras did an okay job at making them more noticeable. I applied a couple of coats of each mascara on each eye. Note: Eye on your left (my right) is Ultra Care, and the eye on your right (my left) is Ultra Curl. Note 2: Let's not even bother commenting on my lower lashes XD


Straight on, the lashes are actually not very noticeable. Both of these mascaras dropped my curled lashes. I had to recurl them with an electric curler (which I don't like doing. It makes me think my lashes will get split ends?!) before reapplying the mascara and even then the mascara didn't want to hold a heat induced curl.


From below, the mascara separates my lashes very nicely (minus the two clumps on my right eye due to careless application). As for adding double the volume, I don't agree with this quite so much when viewed at this angle. However I do like how Bourjois didn't blow their claims out of proportion. Some mascaras claim to offer 10x the volume: a clear lie.

Ultra Curl
Ultra Care
From these side angles, the double volume claims seem a little more plausible. It does look as though I have more lashes! I have now realised this post would be more informative if I had included a shot of my naked lashes ^^" I will include one soon!
Obviously this mascara wasn't designed to lengthen which is why my lashes still look short. As for their longevity, I noticed some smearing underneath my eyes at the outer corner after around 6 hours of wear (That's just an estimate, as vain as I am I don't actually look in the mirror very often after I leave the house).

I can't really vouch for the Ultra Care mascara being suitable for sensitive eyes though as I don't have sensitive eyes myself, but I have worn it with lenses and it worked just fine. As for it's regenerating and nourishing claims, I don't think I used the mascara often enough to see any real effect.

Overall verdict: Both mascaras are nice but I wouldn't repurchase solely because they don't hold my curl when I use a traditional curler. I definitely wouldn't say these mascaras offer a glamorous level of volume but they do offer a nice and natural daytime look, so if you have naturally curly lashes or don't have a problem with mascaras dropping your curls, you could always check these out.

Hope you found this review useful!

Jia
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Saturday, 28 July 2012

EXTRA GIANT SQUISHINESS!

Two posts in two days, I really am on a roll...even though none of them are make up related which is really the whole point of why I started this blog ^^" I do have some posts written up though, it's just the pictures that need to be taken now : )

Anyway! Not sure how much you lot love squishy things, but I have some strange sort of love for them..especially if its food related! Probably why I love mochi and pearl tea pearls so much...
The other day I found something which made me jump up and down with excitement...

If you're American, you won't be very impressed by this post, but us British peeps who have never set foot in the US will have never seen anything like this before!
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Rocky Mountain Mega Marshmallows!
^_____^


There are only a few left in the pack...I started eating them before
taking a picture :D

I swear it takes about 4 or 5 normal sized marshmallows to make one of these, and they actually taste really good! Just like the pink and white marshmallows we have here :D I was actually expecting these to have a really strong gelatine smell and not be very nice at all because normally things that have a novelty value don't taste very good, but I was wrong and I'm very glad ^^ They have a nice and soft texture and a good amount of stickiness, awesome to eat as a snack but I wouldn't suggest eating more than two in one sitting XD

These are just so soft and squishy I want to hollow one out and sleep in it!!!!!! ^^


Just a photo to show the size of the mallows.
It's a one pence piece next to them.

I haven't had a chance to roast these yet but I will at some point! Roasted marshmallows are soooo good, crispy on the outside and melty on the inside :D 
I did make my own version of a s'more though, I toasted some bread, spread it with nutella, cut the bread in half and sandwiched a slightly microwaved marshmallow in between the halves. Simply put, it was amazing ^^

I'll probably need to stop talking about these marshmallows now, it's too late to have another one and this post isn't exactly helping my craving lol

They sell these at ASDA for £2, very reasonable price IMO! If you want to try these out, hopefully they'll sell them at your ASDA too because I have realised that different ASDAs stock different things ^^"

Happy munching!

Jia
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