31.12.15
Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette | Review & Swatches
30.12.15
Hangover Beauty Hacks
Wake up, energise and cleanse the skin with a gentle scrub. Why? To remove the dead alcohol damaged skin cells and help boost circulation. The Origins GinZing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser is a 2-1 cleanser and exfoliator, it's gentle, refreshing, refines and smoothes. Its formula doesn't just have an uplifting citrus scent; it also includes radiance-boosting panax ginseng and caffine. And jojoba and carnauba wax gently exfoliates to help unclog pores.
After
cleansing it's vital to restore the skin's hydration levels as drinking =
severe dehydration which in turn causes
dry, irritated, dull and puffy skin. The Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture
Boosting Mask is a
seriously effective sheet mask that's saturated in hyaluronic
acid. The mask is fuss free and comfortable to wear. Applied to the
skin for 15 minutes, the sheet mask from Indeed Labs soothes
the under eye area and leaves my skin noticeably softer, calmer,
smoother, brighter and plumper. You can also massage the remainder of
the serum from the sachet into the skin for an extra oomph of
hydration. I also recommend GLAMGLOW Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment and if you're at your desk (bad times), opt for a spritz of hydrating
water such as MAC Fix+, which contains a mix of antioxidants and provides a little moisture. Psst, these sheet masks are currently on offer online and in-store at Boots.
29.12.15
New Years Eve Beauty Essentials
With New
Years Eve right around the corner, it's time to plan your party outfit, select
your shimmery shadow, ensure you have facial wipes at the ready (for
when you return home a little intoxicated), and head out with your
friends. And with that in mind, I've selected six beauty products to help
you welcome 2016 in style...
I've
fallen in love with liquid lipstick in recent months, it's the perfection
option for a long-wearing
makeup look and red is the classic option for any celebration. 'Firey'
from Stila is a deep red and although red lips can be hard to maintain, Stila
have created a long-wearing liquid lipstick that won't transfer if you're inline
for a NYE kiss. The formula is slightly thicker in comparison to Gerard
Cosmetics's Hydra Matte Liquid Lipsticks and although it's easy to
apply with the doe-foot applicator, it's highly pigmented (you really
don't need much), so I find I have to brush off the excess on the rim
of the tube. As expected it applies wet and dries down to a soft matte finish
that doesn't bleed or transfer.
If you're after big,
luxurious hair, look no further than Charles Worthington Volume & Bounce
Texturising Spray. The invisible spray has a slight hold and is seriously
volumising, leaving my hair big and bouncy, without the need to backcomb. And I
can't get enough of the scent; it smells delicious. I have got
through countless cans of the stuff and always count of CW to give my limp hair
a bit of 'zoosh'.
Nouveau Lashes Strip Lashes in 'Glamour / Style 3' £6.99*
Nouveau Lashes Strip Lashes in 'Glamour / Style 3' £6.99*
Sometimes a few coats of mascara doesn't quite hack it, especially
if you've been blessed with a skimpy set of lashes. So for a
full on flutter, select a pair of your favourite false lashes. I've selected Nouveau Lashes Strip Lashes in 'Glamour' Style 3,
they're high quality, lightweight, easy to apply, reusable and look great in
photos. The eye-catching
pair are full at the
roots and flared at the ends, perfect for a special occasion.
And remember to line the lashes up to your lid and cut away any excess - this
will make them far easier to apply.
I LOVE highlighter. It gives
the illusion of larger eyes, leaves my skin glowing, makes my cheekbones
"pop", brightens up dark areas, instantly lifts my brows and plump up
my lips. If I could dust it all over my entire face daily without
looking like a sweaty mess I would! Jaclyn Hill's Shimmering Skin
Perfector in 'Champagne Pop' is a b-e-a-u-tiful peachy
highlighter that leaves a luminescent sheen on the skin. Applied onto the high
planes of the face where the light would naturally catch, my skin is left
looking youthful and bright. Now you don't want to rival the disco ball on NYE,
so be selective about where you apply your highlighter and use a light
hand.
I'm a sucker for a multi-tasker
and the This Works In Transit Camera Close-Up acts as a moisturiser, primer AND
a face mask. Just a pump of the lightweight cream applied directly to clean (un-moisturised skin) evens,
brightens and pumps my complexion, leaving it perfectly prepped for makeup. The
formula's blend of hyaluronic acid, caffine, argan and starflower
oils ensures my skin is selfie ready. And a little tip, you don't
need all that much, otherwise your makeup will slide around. Overall I can't
fault the soft finish it achieves. It
works!
Everything is better with a tan, right? Covering imperfections, scaring
and stretch marks, fake-tan instantly boosts confidence. And Cocoa Brown's
products have never failed to achieve an airbrushed, flawless finish and their
latest release hasn't disappointed. Their new Instant Tan Bronzing Gel may
appear dauntingly dark, but when worked into the skin it instantly leaves a
gorgeous golden natural sun-kissed glow, so you won't be left
looking like an oompa loompa! In fact it applies beautifully, blends extremely
well and dries instantaneously.
And Cocoa Brown's signature Tahitian Gardenia scent makes it pleasant to use
and wear and even with the odd spillage there were no signs of fatal fake tan damage! Now removal is often a pain when it
comes to fake-tan, but the wash of formula is a godsend making it perfect for
fake-tan dummies.
What beauty products will you be reaching for this NYE?
28.12.15
Top Five Red Lipsticks
'Oxblood' is a dramatic deep vampy red from Burberry with a rich and luxurious formula. The iconic shade glides on and feels lightweight on the lips. Unlike your traditional red lipstick, 'Oxblood' has a buildable pigmentation with each swipe, giving you far more colour intensity control. It's also surprisingly comfortable for a matte lipstick and sets down to a matte/velvet finish after a minute or so of being applied. And although it doesn't necessarily bleed or feather, it looks worn and fades over time, leaving a stained appearance on the lips. With a matte gunmetal casing, magnetic closure and a beautifully embossed lipstick bullet, this lipstick is without a doubt desirable product for any red lip lover.
The infamous shade from MAC Cosmetics is a medium red with a cool undertone and blue base. 'Ruby Woo' has an ultra-matte finish and as a result has an extremely dry and stiff texture meaning it can be drying and drag on the lips. But nevertheless this lipstick from MAC with a little lip preparation (a.k.a scrub and balm), is a universally-flattering shade, instantly makes you feel kick-ass, passes the kiss test, is vibrant and has the longest wear time out of all 5 lipsticks listed here. MAC 'Ruby Woo' is the perfect pinup girl red, a favourite of Gwen Stefani and Rita Ora and a shade I urge you try, no matter how anxious you are to up your amp!
24.12.15
Holiday Gifts From KIKO
21.12.15
The Pre-Christmas Pamper
What pamper session would be complete without turning the taps and running a hot, bubbly bath? Although I'm a shower kinda girl, nothing beats a good soak and to aid relaxation and to give my bath the ahhh factor I'll pop in the Lush Father Christmas bath bomb £3.65, which smells simply divine (a little like Lush Snow Fairy) and leaves my skin feeling soft and clean. And then I'll take a drop of Sanctuary's Green Lemon & Orange Blossom Body Wash from the Sanctuary Little Tin of Treats £8.00 and use my body polisher to lightly exfoliate my skin. Next I'll apply my current go-to face mask Lush's Mask of Magnanimity £9.95, which instantly reduces and smoothes any blemishes and active breakouts. Once I've emerged from the tub, I like to replenish my skin and apply a generous amount of Dove's Derma Spa Goodness Body Cream £8.99 to my arms and legs.
Although the average woman spends 15 minutes a day blow drying and styling their hair, I'm amongst the small percentage of women who wash their hair, go to bed (with wet hair...) wake up and put it up into a pony tail. So I'll set a little time aside during my pre-Christmas pamper, to blow dry my hair and follow up with my Babyliss Straighteners which are ready to use in just 15 seconds, have three heat settings and the ceramic plates leave my hair feeling and looking ultra smooth. Both the hair dryer and straighteners are available in a bundle set online here from BrightHouse for just £71.50*.
And finally to round up my pre-Christmas pamper I'll make a delicious salted caramel hot chocolate and pop on a Christmas movie. Bliss.
18.12.15
Iceland | The Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon
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