❤ Urban Decay Beauty Balm Review ❤

Hi Lovelies!
Firstly, I have to share some amazing news with you :D I go the Elemis Spa JOB!! - I mentioned it in my last post and I'm so excited to work with a brand that I love so much anyway, so I just wanted to update you all quickly haha. As you might know I have been loving Urban Decay Recently and a lot of their products have featured in my recent reviews and also in my recent make up routine. I hope you don't mind seeing so much Urban Decay loving, but when I'm passionate about something I just can't contain myself and have to write about it haha. I also took to twitter to ask what you lovelies wanted to see and it seemed that the Urban Decay BB was the most popular choice. So, I have been really loving my UD NAKED Skin foundation which I reviewed below if you would like to check it out. However, I have been loving and I mean seriously loving the Urban Decay Beauty Balm, and I'm actually so excited to tell you my thoughts about this product. I have always loved Urban Decay for their beautiful eyeshadow range, but I never really thought of them as a "skin" brand and trust me I'm so shocked that my YSL and Chanel foundations have been kicked to the side recently, so it must be good stuff haha. So, I will get right into my review which I hope will be useful to you if you are looking to invest, or if you just fancy a good old beauty read :D

Some product information ?

A five-in-one beauty balm that minimizes pores, lines, wrinkles, and redness instantly and gives you significantly firmer, more-lifted skin in eight weeks. The multitasking Naked Skin is like an instant retoucher in a tube. Optical blurring pigments instantly even out skintone and minimize pores, lines, wrinkles, and redness. SPF 20 shields skin from sun damage and Pepha®-Protect helps inhibit DNA damage. Vitasource™ and Glyage® firm skin, improve elasticity, and provide measurable antiaging benefits, while the extremely blendable formula creates a smooth finish, so makeup goes on beautifully and stays put. 

My initial thoughts ?

I really haven't been sold on the whole BB thing, but this is definitely a product that has changed my mind. It smooths out my complexion and feels really hydrating, but even better its probably the best foundation primer I have ever used. It's also oil free which is great for me as I have combination skin and I think makes it a great option for people with normal/combo/oily skin types. 

As you can see its quite warm toned, but it blends out pretty clear :)

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What I like ?
I think I must really like it because I'm very excited even just writing this post haha. After using it for around three weeks now, I actually believe that this product could deliver its 8 week promise of radiant, smoother and an improved skin tone. If your skin is relativity good then this BB would be fine for use alone, but my preferred used is under my UD Naked Skin Foundation. I'm actually in love with the finish that these two products provide, as its perfect but it really does look like skin. I have found that the BB also calms down some of my redness, and this is a huge plus for me. It has a lovely scent and despite being a "one colour fits all" product, I really don't think many people would have an issue as it actually goes transparent when rubbed in. However, this product is definitely a perfecter opposed to a cover up kind of product. 

What I don't like ?
There isn't much I dislike about this product as its really working for me, but I do like to take a broader look at products, as I know my reasons for loving it won't suit everybody. Firstly, I think if you are looking for coverage then you would be better off trying either another BB, or maybe a tinted Moisturiser. When applied this product perfects my skin and reduces my redness, but if I have a blemish it doesn't really cover it as such, but it does improve the general look of your skin.

Overall ?
A fantastic product that can be worn alone to perfect, as well as being worn as a primer under your favourite foundation. It smells gorgeous and also has loads of beneficial ingredients, which I actually believe will work within 8 weeks. I do think that a primer would be its most effective use for most people, as it really does help your foundation go on a lot smoother, as well as keeping the product in place. You can find this product at the House Of Fraser or Debenhams for £23.00 for 30ml. I would love to know your thoughts about this product, will you be buying it ?

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