Monday, 31 October 2011
Nip + Fab: Perfectly Primed (But, Not What It Says On The Tin)
Nip + Fab seem to market themselves as the ultimate “Jim’ll Fix
It” brand. Almost every product in the range has “Fix” in the name and, in my
mind, this is something we should all take with a grain of salt.
When I set about trialling these products, I didn't expect them to plump my frown lines into oblivion or magically zap any under eye darkness. That’s just not realistic. However, I did give them a good bash to see what they do do (Giggles!) as opposed to what they claim to do and the results were a pleasant surprise.
When I set about trialling these products, I didn't expect them to plump my frown lines into oblivion or magically zap any under eye darkness. That’s just not realistic. However, I did give them a good bash to see what they do do (Giggles!) as opposed to what they claim to do and the results were a pleasant surprise.
Dark Circle Fix (€23 for 15ml) is a 3-in-1 formula that claims to reduce
puffiness, tighten skin and reduce the appearance of dark circles all while
fighting the ageing process. Well, newsflash, we’re constantly ageing and there
ain’t no cream on the face of this planet that can trump evolution as far as I'm concerned.
That being said, Dark Circle Fix is one hell of an eye primer.
In terms of whether it lives up to its specific claims, I can’t honestly
say. Maybe over a prolonged period of use, the red algae would reduce dark
circles and the tetra peptide would cull the appearance of puffiness but, over
the almost three weeks I’ve been trialling this on twice daily basis, I haven’t
seen any improvement or change in that respect.
Frown Fix (4ml) claims that “wrinkles and expression lines will be
no more with this revolutionary instant line filler.” The “no more” part is a
bit of a stretch without a doubt. This definitely fills in any lines you have
and makes them less noticeable but, doesn’t vanish them entirely. Again though,
it makes a gorgeous make-up base. I'm not sure what ingredient it is but, both
of these products create a gorgeous surface to work on. This dries a lot quicker
than the Dark Circle Fix and it works well to fill and conceal the pores around
my nose and chin making my foundation look fairly flawless. Similarly, make-up
seems to glide over any of my eye crinkles as opposed to wedging itself in
them.
I'm not too pushed on the brush applicator to be honest. I know it’s designed to go in your handbag but; (a) No one is going to apply this over make-up while out and about so there’s no point in bringing it with you and, (b) I don’t think it’s all that hygienic. However, they are just personal woes and not ones that would bother everyone! Once again, maybe prolonged, dedicated use would see Frown Fix fix frowns but, once I wash my make-up up off, this goes with it and all of my laughter lines are back as they were.
While the Nip + Fab brand claims to fix all your skin and body
woes, as in improve/reduce/eradicate them, I would suggest that “fix” is best used here
in the context of fixing something into place, like a glue as opposed to a
cure. And, I’m honestly okay with this variation in meaning.
As a beauty blogger who is exposed to all kinds of claims and
trials all kinds of products, I have come to realise that no product will make
you perfect, prevent ageing or remove wrinkles. No, with beauty, deception is
the name of the game and Smoke and Mirrors are the players. We work to conceal
flaws and highlight assets while taking the best possible care of what
God gave us to help naturally enhance ourselves. If a product works as cosmetic
Polyfilla and fills in laughter lines I’m happy with that but, I can’t stand
behind claims that it will make those lines vanish entirely as I haven't experience that result. I wouldn’t be honest to
you, or to myself, if I did.
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