Tuesday 22 December 2015
The Tuesday Tip: How To Remove Too Much Blush
If you ever go blush crazy and end up looking more clown that cute, fear not! There is a very simple way of fixing the problem without having to redo your entire makeup.
If you overdose on powder blush, dust some loose translucent powder over your cheeks to diffuse the colour. On the other hand, if cream blush is to blame, tone it down by sponging the tiniest amount of liquid foundation over the top.
Tuesday 15 December 2015
Christmas Gifts For A Pampered Princess
If you know girls who love to be pampered and preened, then my final Christmas gift guide is perfect for you, as I've selected a variety of gadgets and beauty must-haves that keep you relaxed and looking fabulous...
Monday 14 December 2015
Win: Three Dermalogica Gift Sets
Christmas is the time for giving, so this month I'm offering one hell of a gift...the chance to win three Dermaloica gift sets!
The first gift set is the Super Rich Repair (£62.85), which contains Dermalogica's hero Super Rich Repair moisturiser 50ml, a travel size Skin Resurfacing Cleanser 30ml and a limited edition Facial Cleansing Mitt for supreme cleaning! The Super Rich Repair is an ultra-moisturising treatment cream that is perfect for dry and mature skin, while the Skin Resurfacing Cleanser is a dual-action exfolitaor that retexturises skin and helps accelerate cell turnover.
Friday 11 December 2015
Christmas Shopping At The O2 Centre
Let's be honest, Christmas shopping is stressful. Stores are usually so packed with people throughout December that you'll be lucky if you can buy one thing without going insane. So when it comes to getting gifts, I tend to stay clear of the shops and go online. However I recently discovered a shopping destination perfect for people who dread Christmas shopping; the O2 Centre on Finchley Road.
Filled with shops, restaurants, hair salons and a cinema, the O2 Centre has everything needed to keep you relaxed when you shop and entertained when you stop. It is spacious and light and contains a small number of great stores, including Waterstones, Paperchase, Oliver Bonas and Tiger. It is also a shopping haven for home-lovers as BoConcept, Habitat and Homebase are also found in there!
Monday 7 December 2015
Beauty-full Stocking
My favourite thing about Christmas are the stockings. I fucking love them; I love getting them, I love pulling present from them and I really love gifting them. So you won't be surprised to hear I've put together an edit of this year's best beauty stocking fillers...
Saturday 5 December 2015
Grooming: Christmas Gifts For The Guys
With the grooming industry ever growing, there are a huge number of gifts available for the true metrosexual man this Christmas. Here are some of my favourites...
Starting with the Aesop Perseus skincare set (£60.00 aesop.com). Aesop is a brand known for marrying cutting-edge technology with long-established scientific practices to create exceptional skincare products....much like the ones found in the Perseus skincare set. The serviceable tin box contains a trio of some of Aesop's favourite formulations, including the Fabulous Face Cleanser 100ml, Moroccan Neroli Post-Shave Lotion 60ml and Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser 200ml; everyday essentials that any guy would love to be gifted.
Friday 4 December 2015
Christmas Gifts For The Girls
Christmas is fast approaching, so there isn't much time left to get gifting! Luckily I've been compiling some of the best presents to gift us girls to this year...
Starting with the gorgeous Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau de Parfum 50ml (£58.00 Boots). Featuring top notes of orange blossom, middle notes of jasmine and base notes of white honey, cedar, rose and patchouli, this fragrance is floral, feminine and intoxicating. It also packs a lot of power, so it is not a scent for the subtle girls; it is strong and intense and lasts for hours. Elie Saab Le Parfum is a classic fragrance that deserves a spot on any girl's dressing table.
Tuesday 1 December 2015
Wednesday Wisdom: Sylvia Plath
“I saw my life branching out before me like the green fig tree in the story. From the tip of every branch, like a fat purple fig, a wonderful future beckoned and winked. One fig was a husband and a happy home and children, and another fig was a famous poet and another fig was a brilliant professor, and another fig was Ee Gee, the amazing editor, and another fig was Europe and Africa and South America, and another fig was Constantin and Socrates and Attila and a pack of other lovers with queer names and offbeat professions, and another fig was an Olympic lady crew champion, and beyond and above these figs were many more figs I couldn't quite make out. I saw myself sitting in the crotch of this fig tree, starving to death, just because I couldn't make up my mind which of the figs I would choose. I wanted each and every one of them, but choosing one meant losing all the rest, and, as I sat there, unable to decide, the figs began to wrinkle and go black, and, one by one, they plopped to the ground at my feet”
Monday 30 November 2015
I'm Dreaming Of A Cult Christmas
"What beauty products do you think are the best?" is one of the most common questions I get asked and it usually comes from beauty-virgins or beauty-beginners looking for guidance. But this question recently got me thinking...what do you gift girls who are new to the beauty scene? Well only one thing came to mind...cult classics. The world is blessed with some amazing beauty products and if I could carry these cult beauty classics around with me 24/7, on the off chance I get washed up on a desert island, I would! So if you are considering gifting a girl who doesn't know her AHAs from her illuminators, I would recommend the below...
Saturday 28 November 2015
Faithful Four: Christmas Candles
I have a slight candle obsession...like the girl in Scream Queens but worse! So when brands mix Christmas and candles together I lose my s**t. So you won't be surprised to hear that I've already chosen the four Christmas candles I'll be burning this season...
Friday 27 November 2015
Christmas Beauty Crackers 2015
Crackers are one of my many favourite Christmas traditions. They make the table look beautiful and are a fun addition to a festive feast, however they are often filled with crappy gifts you'll never use. Luckily great beauty brands and iconic department stores have started creating crackers that are not only gorgeous but full of amazing gifts. So I've picked my favourite beauty crackers to share with you, ranging from affordable to luxury...
Wednesday 25 November 2015
Wednesday Wisdom: Anaïs Nin
“I am only responsible for my own heart, you offered yours up for the smashing my darling. Only a fool would give out such a vital organ”
Tuesday 24 November 2015
Deck The Halls With Beauty Baubles
Each year Christmas beauty baubles get better. These decorations are adorable, affordable and packed full of some of our favourite beauty buys, making them a perfect stocking filler or secret santa present!
One of the best Christmas beauty baubles this year is the Melvita Christmas Treats Bauble (£15.00 melvita.com). This beautiful bauble contains some of Melvita's most loved products. Inside you'll find the Damask Rose Floral Water 25ml, a gorgeous hydrating spritz that can be used to rejuvenate skin and set makeup, the L'Or Bio Extraordinary Oil 17ml, which nourishes and protects the skin and the L'Argan Bio Velvet Hand Cream 30ml, which hydrates and protects the hands perfectly during the cold winter months.
Sunday 22 November 2015
Weekly Worship: DKNY, Kiehl's & REN
DKNY's Be Desired is a fragrance classic that I have recently fallen back in love with. Containing top notes of grapefruit, orange, blackcurrant and violet leaf, middle notes of Turkish rose, jasmine, cassis and black locust and bottom notes of cedar, cashmere wood and amberwood, this fresh, floral and fruity fragrance smells absolutely divine.
Be Desired is a super feminine fragrance that is pretty and delicate...but also powerful. The eau de parfum lasts for hours after application and only two or three spritzes are needed to make an impact!
Saturday 21 November 2015
Win: Clinique For Men Sonic System Cleansing Brush & Cleanser
If there is one brand that masters male skincare, it is Clinique. The brand's men's range is full of everything a metrosexual man needs to stay gorgeous; from eye creams and face bronzers to scrubs and dark spot correctors.
One of the best Clinique products for men is the Sonic System Cleansing Brush. Much like the oh-so-popular Clarisonic, this sonic system is designed to deeply cleanse and exfoliate the skin. However it also offers some additional extras; antimicrobial technology to keep the bristles clean, a tilted head for accessing hard to reach areas and two tiers of bristles - a top section with firm dark grey bristles that deeply clean pores and a bottom section with light grey bristles for use on cheeks and sensitive areas of the face.
Friday 20 November 2015
Grooming: Dunhill ICON Absolute Review
The Price: £90.00 100ml
The Stockist: Harrods
The Review: Before I get on to the fragrance itself, it's important to discuss the Dunhill ICON Absolute's amazing bottle. Created by renowned designer Mark Eisen, the gold cylinder bottle features a engine turning pattern that pays homage to Dunhill’s automotive origins. It is undoubtedly the most stylish fragrance bottle I have ever laid eyes on.
Wednesday 18 November 2015
Wednesday Wisdom: Ruby Dee
“The kind of beauty I want most is the hard-to-get kind that comes from within - strength, courage, dignity”
Tuesday 17 November 2015
News: Huda Beauty Lashes Launch In The UK & US
If you're a false lash lover you'll have heard of Huda Heidi Kattan, the makeup guru behind Huda Beauty. Huda is a beauty blogger and makeup artist with an insane following on Instagram (I'm talking 7.8 million followers and growing). Her popularity comes as no surprise; the woman is stunning and she creates gorgeous makeup looks that you can recreate by watching her easy-to-follow beauty tutorials.
Monday 16 November 2015
Review: Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Frenzy
The Promise: "Create lips that look full and glossy, without feeling sticky with this liquid lipstick"
The Colour: Hot fuschia pink
The Price: £17.50 7ml
The Stockist: illamasqua.com
The Application: The Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss applies like an absolute dream. The thin brush applicator and creamy texture enable the gloss to glide onto the lips easily with precision. The consistency is thin enough to not clump or go tacky and thick enough to stay in place. It is also tasteless and scentless which, to some lip gloss lovers, is a huge benefit.
Sunday 15 November 2015
News: Urban Decay Launch Gwen Stefani Palette
Tuesday 10 November 2015
The Tuesday Tip: Egg White Face Lift!
If you ever find yourself in need of a temporary non-surgical face lift, look no further than your kitchen because eggs are the way forward!
Egg whites work wonders at tightening pores, so when they are applied to the face they give it an instant lift. To achieve the 'Egg White Face Lift' you just take one egg and separate it, whisk the egg white until it becomes nice and frothy and then apply it all over your face and neck. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water. Voilà!
Egg whites work wonders at tightening pores, so when they are applied to the face they give it an instant lift. To achieve the 'Egg White Face Lift' you just take one egg and separate it, whisk the egg white until it becomes nice and frothy and then apply it all over your face and neck. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water. Voilà!
Sunday 8 November 2015
Grooming: L'Oréal Men Expert Skin & Stubble Purifying Wash Review
The Promise: "The Skin & Stubble Purifying Wash eliminates dirt and pollution from face, stubble and beard area. It leaves skin feeling instantly refreshed and energised and conditions and softens facial hair".
The Price: £6.35 150ml
The Stockist: Boots
The Application: The Skin & Stubble Purifying Wash has a creamy-gel consistancy that foams when worked into the skin with water. Because of its lathering effect, only a small amount of product is required per use. The Purifying Wash also has a refreshing scent, partially due to the inclusion of peppermint extract; an ingredient that also provides a nice cooling sensation to the skin. The facial wash also rinses away really easily - one swipe with a flannel and it is gone completely, without leaving a sticky or tight feeling on the skin.
Friday 6 November 2015
Faithful Four: Fall Fragrances
Fall has always been my favourite season, so finding a good fragrance to wear during these cold, crisp and colourful months is essential. This year's fall fragrance edit consists of old classics and new launches; the first being the new Michael Kors Rose Radiant Gold 30ml (£33.50 Boots / $58.00 michaelkors.com). Containing notes of sparkling spice, rich florals and subtle musks, this eau de parfum, created by one of America's most loved brands, makes a big statement. Its beautiful feminine fragrance lingers for hours after application and attracts a lot of attention. Every time I apply this scent, someone without fail will ask me what I'm wearing.
Thursday 5 November 2015
Interview: Claudia Winkleman
Some of you may not know this, but Claudia Winkleman has been busy creating a limited edition beauty collection with Marks & Spencer. The new beauty gift range, simple called Claudia, will feature every product you need to create the much-loved presenter's signature look; dark smoky eyes, nude lips and uber-glossy hair. It will include a series of beauty essentials, from the 'Freakishly Good Hair' set and 'Use More, Literally Loads' panda eye set, to the 'Let's Go' lip set and 'First Base' lip balm.
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Claudia. She showed off the new collection, shared her beauty secrets and let me give her a good grilling...
Tuesday 3 November 2015
The Tuesday Tip: Budget Brow Lift
By now you are probably very familiar with the standard eyebrow lifting trick. You know, the one where you apply highlighter under the arch of the eyebrow to make eyebrows appear higher and eyes look brighter. Well you can actually lift the brow even more by applying highlighter above the brow!
All you need to do is blend a tiny amount of highlighter above the eyebrows - just past the arch. You can use any type of highlighter, however I am obsessed with the Illamasqua's Gleam in Aurora (£22.00 illamasqua.com / $24.90 beautybay.com). It is an ultra lightweight cream highlighter that provides the most gorgeous champagne shimmer. It blends perfectly and looks amazing on every skin tone!
Saturday 31 October 2015
Behind The Brand: Bobbi Brown
Date of Birth: 1990
Founder: Bobbi Brown
History: In 1990 make-up artist Bobbi Brown worked with a chemist to create 10 natural looking, wearable lipstick shades. The essential line of lipsticks launched in New York’s Bergdorf Goodman in 1991. Bobbi hoped to sell 100 lipsticks during her first month at Bergdorf's, however she ended up selling 100 during her first day! The successful range began to expand in 1992, when Bobbi Brown was the first cosmetics company to create yellow-toned shades of foundation sticks. From there the brand continued to grow in popularity and was eventually sold to Estée Lauder Companies in 1995, with Queen Bobbi retaining creative control of the brand.
Giving Back: Bobbi Brown donate considerable funds and support to two great organisations. The first is Dress For Success, a charity that aims to "promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools". The second is the Broome Street Academy, a tuition-free public charter high school.
Offerings: Bobbi Brown create everything from eye shadows and makeup tools, to moisturisers and bronzers. Oh and (makeup) self-help books!
Founder: Bobbi Brown
History: In 1990 make-up artist Bobbi Brown worked with a chemist to create 10 natural looking, wearable lipstick shades. The essential line of lipsticks launched in New York’s Bergdorf Goodman in 1991. Bobbi hoped to sell 100 lipsticks during her first month at Bergdorf's, however she ended up selling 100 during her first day! The successful range began to expand in 1992, when Bobbi Brown was the first cosmetics company to create yellow-toned shades of foundation sticks. From there the brand continued to grow in popularity and was eventually sold to Estée Lauder Companies in 1995, with Queen Bobbi retaining creative control of the brand.
USP: Bobbi Brown provides real beauty for real women. It doesn't care for wild throwaway makeup trends or novelty products. It simply creates quality beauty products that are designed to enhance a woman’s natural beauty.
Motto: “Women want to look and feel like themselves, only prettier and more confident”
Offerings: Bobbi Brown create everything from eye shadows and makeup tools, to moisturisers and bronzers. Oh and (makeup) self-help books!
Hero Products: Shimmer Brick, Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner and Foundation Stick
Availability: Bobbi Brown is sold in 850 locations across 50 different countries. If you reside in the US of A, you can find Bobbi Brown at Sak’s Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales. If you are based in Britain, you can get your Bobbi fix at John Lewis, House of Fraser and Fenwick.
Website: bobbibrowncosmetics.com
Price Points
Foundations: Up to £39.00 / $62.00
Single Eye Shadows: Up to £24.00 / $33.00
Blushers: Up to £34.00 / $46.00
Lipsticks: Up to £25.00 / $35.00
Skincare: Up to £65.00 / $112.00
Availability: Bobbi Brown is sold in 850 locations across 50 different countries. If you reside in the US of A, you can find Bobbi Brown at Sak’s Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales. If you are based in Britain, you can get your Bobbi fix at John Lewis, House of Fraser and Fenwick.
Website: bobbibrowncosmetics.com
Price Points
Foundations: Up to £39.00 / $62.00
Single Eye Shadows: Up to £24.00 / $33.00
Blushers: Up to £34.00 / $46.00
Lipsticks: Up to £25.00 / $35.00
Skincare: Up to £65.00 / $112.00
Thursday 29 October 2015
Grooming: Bulldog Sensitive After Shave Balm Review
The Promise: "Our Sensitive After Shave Balm helps to reduce redness and soothes and nourishes the skin"
The Price: £5.49 / $8.51 100ml
The Stockist: Boots / feelunique.com
The Application: Bulldog Sensitive After Shave Balm has a lightweight, lotion-like consistency. It applies quickly and absorbs into the skin almost instantly, leaving nothing but a lovely cooling sensation behind. It is formulated with aloe vera, chamomile, cucumber, rosehip oil and green tea which work together to calm and nourish the skin.
Wednesday 28 October 2015
Wednesday Wisdom: Rashida Jones
“I know that in life there will be sickness, devastation, disappointments, heartache - it's a given. What's not a given is the way you choose to get through it all. If you look hard enough, you can always find the bright side”
Monday 26 October 2015
Review: Petits Rituels Sensual Healing Candle
The Price: £35.00 200g
The Stockist: petitsrituels.com
The Review: Petits Rituels is the brainchild of Nathalie Allard, an ex-Parisian with a passion for organic products, essential oils and candle making. Her dream was to create a range of candles that each provide an aromatic experience, evoking feelings of wellbeing, comfort and happiness. The result of Nathalie's dream was six beautifully scented candles and six wax melts.
Sunday 25 October 2015
Weekly Worship: Only Fingers + Toes
Friday 23 October 2015
Ingredients: Lemon
Location: Lemon trees are native to Asia, however they are now cultivated all over the world, from the United States and China, to Mexico and Italy.
Beauty Benefits: Lemon is often found in beauty products because it is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that improve our skin, hair and nails. The hero ingredient is most famous for its exfoliation properties. As with many citrus fruits, lemons contain alpha hydroxy acids that gently remove dead skin cells (stimulating surface skin cell renewal) and treat pigmentation. Lemons also have astringent, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that deeply clean the skin and remove excess oil, without stripping the skin. For these reasons, lemons are a great ingredient for fighting acne and blackheads.
Beauty Benefits: Lemon is often found in beauty products because it is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that improve our skin, hair and nails. The hero ingredient is most famous for its exfoliation properties. As with many citrus fruits, lemons contain alpha hydroxy acids that gently remove dead skin cells (stimulating surface skin cell renewal) and treat pigmentation. Lemons also have astringent, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that deeply clean the skin and remove excess oil, without stripping the skin. For these reasons, lemons are a great ingredient for fighting acne and blackheads.
Thursday 22 October 2015
News: Frank Body Launches In The UK
Frank, the Australian beauty brand that dominated your Instagram feed this year, has finally landed in the UK. Praise Jesus. You'll know the brand for its hero coffee scrub...the one seen smeared across the beautiful bodies of Aussie girls, however Frank has a lot more to offer...
Tuesday 20 October 2015
The Tuesday Tip: Get Maximum Moisture
Monday 19 October 2015
Grooming: Cornerstone Shaving Set Review
The Promise: "Everything a man needs for a smooth, comfortable shave in a single box. Contains our entire range of quality shaving products and a personalised, engraved aluminium razor handle"
The Price: £30.00
The Stockist: cornerstone.co.uk
The Review: Cornerstone is a shaving brand that celebrate simplicity, creating everything you need for the perfect shave and nothing else; no complicated gadgets or confusing skincare products, just the staples. In fact, Cornerstone is not just a shaving brand, it is a shaving club, delivering products to its members as and when they need them. The brand's unique shaving service allows members to create a customised and flexible subscription based on their shaving habits.
Saturday 17 October 2015
Review: Sisley So Intense Eyeliner
The Promise: "So Intense Eyeliner is a felt-tip eyeliner that delivers an intense black line for an instantly beautified look. It does not dry out the eyelids and provides maximum comfort throughout the day".
The Price: £39.00 / $70.00
The Stockist: sisley-paris.com / sisley-paris.com/us
The Shades: Black
The Application: Lining the eyes is easy with the Sisley So Intense Eyeliner - well, as easy as applying liquid eyeliner can be - thanks to its felt tip applicator. This eyeliner pen has a thick base with a pointed tip, enabling you to create thin and thick wings and flicks with ease. I would highly recommend this eyeliner to beginners.
The So Intense Eyeliner's pointed tip enables you to work the colour deep into the lash line. It is quick drying, doesn't drag on the skin and is so highly pigmented that only one coat is needed per application; an important quality for eyeliners with this high a price tag.
The Stockist: sisley-paris.com / sisley-paris.com/us
The Shades: Black
The Application: Lining the eyes is easy with the Sisley So Intense Eyeliner - well, as easy as applying liquid eyeliner can be - thanks to its felt tip applicator. This eyeliner pen has a thick base with a pointed tip, enabling you to create thin and thick wings and flicks with ease. I would highly recommend this eyeliner to beginners.
The So Intense Eyeliner's pointed tip enables you to work the colour deep into the lash line. It is quick drying, doesn't drag on the skin and is so highly pigmented that only one coat is needed per application; an important quality for eyeliners with this high a price tag.
Wednesday 14 October 2015
Wednesday Wisdom: Melinda Gates
“If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction. Remember also that you are indebted to life until you help some less fortunate person, just as you were helped”
Tuesday 13 October 2015
The Tuesday Tip: Make Hair Smell Amazing For Longer
A good quality shampoo and conditioner can leave hair smelling amazing, however if you want your locks to smell luxurious for longer, you'll have to make like Miranda Kerr and reach for a fragrance. The Australian supermodel is known for spraying her favourite perfume on her hair. "I like to spritz on the ends of my hair, and also on my clothing before I get dressed - just a little spritz on my clothing. It's a subtle way when you enter the room for people to feel your presence, but not be overwhelmed by it".
Now, if you suffer from dry ends, you may want to avoid spraying perfume directly onto the hair, as most perfumes contain alcohol that will dry out your hair. Instead, spray your favourite perfume onto a hair brush and then brush your hair as you normally would. Voilà!
Sunday 11 October 2015
Review: Clinique Moisture Surge Melting Mask Balm
The Promise: "Intensely nourishing, silky-smooth balm instantly melts into skin. Luxe, lightweight formula deeply conditions to restore comfort and radiance. Skin feels delightfully supple, soft".
The Price: £26.00 100ml
The Stockist: clinique.co.uk
The Skin Type: Suitable for all skin types but great for those with dry skin
The Application: The Moisture Surge Melting Mask Balm has a solid consistency that turns buttery smooth the second it comes into contact with the skin. Once melted, it applies quickly, gliding over the skin effortlessly. Unlike other masks, it absorbs into the skin almost completely and doesn't need to be rinsed off; you just remove any excess product with a tissue.
Friday 9 October 2015
News: M&S Beauty Make Us An Offer We Can't Refuse
Gift with purchase promotions are common on all beauty counters, however M&S has a beauty offer so tempting that you'll have to accept it.
The high street hero is giving away a makeup bag filled with amazing products (worth over £60!) to customers that spend £25.00 in M&S beauty. The gorgeous beauty bag contains carefully selected products from some of the best-loved brands at M&S. It includes:
- Stila Lip Glaze
- Pixi by Petra Brow Powder Trio
- Diego Dalla Palma Ciglione Lash Booster Mascara
- Purminerals Correcting Primer
- Lola Lip Pencil
- Autograph Eyeshadow Palette
- Eyelure Lashes
What makes this offer better than most gift with purchase promos, is that you only have to spend £25.00 to qualify...just £25.00! You can clear that with one Pixi Glow Tonic and a Nails Inc Polish! Now, this offer is only valid in M&S stores nationwide until October 27th, so get spending!!
Thursday 8 October 2015
Review: Illamasqua Equinox Collection
The new five-piece collection includes a gold liquid eyeliner, eyeshadow palette, red lipstick, pearlescent metallic nail polish and a pair of false eyelashes. I got my claws into three Equinox products and used two of them to create the look below. Here are my thoughts on each...
Broken Gold (£18.50) is a gold liquid eyeliner designed for creating metallic accents on the eyes. It is highly pigmented, super shimmery and stays put longer than most liquid eyeliners! It creates a gorgeous shattered gold effect that can be worn alone or layered over other shadows. Although it's designed for application around the eye area, Broken Gold also looks great on the lips...if you're feeling brave!
Wednesday 7 October 2015
Wednesday Wisdom: Angelina Jolie
“Figure out who you are separate from your family, and the man or woman you're in a relationship with. Find who you are in this world and what you need to feel good alone. I think that's the most important thing in life. Find a sense of self because with that, you can do anything else”
Monday 5 October 2015
Grooming: ClarinsMen Revitalising Gel Review
The Promise: "This anti-wrinkle treatment for men is the perfect energy boosting treatment for slowing the first visible signs of ageing"
The Price: £32.00 / $39.50
The Stockist: clarins.co.uk / Macy's
The Application: The ClarinsMen Revitalising Gel has a thin lotion-like consistency that can be applied quickly and easily to the skin. The gel absorbs into the skin fast and doesn't leave a sticky or greasy residue behind. It also has a refreshing scent, making it the perfect morning pick-me-up!
Sunday 4 October 2015
Weekly Worship: Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate
Price: £36.00 / $46.00
Stockists: kiehls.co.uk / Barneys
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Oil is such a cult product, that you'd think Kiehl's would have a hard time producing another oil as impressive. However it has, and it is called Daily Reviving Concentrate.
The Daily Reviving Concentrate is designed to fight daily oxidative stress and free radical damage to the skin, which not only causes immediate skin problems but also leads to premature ageing over time. The new oil is formulated with ginger root oil, which contains anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to soothe and protect skin, sunflower seed oil, which increase skin hydration and Tamanu oil, which locks in moisture.
Saturday 3 October 2015
Review: Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick in Matte Temper
The Price: £15.50
The Stockist: urbandecay.co.uk
The Shade: Orange-red
The Application: The Matte Revolution Lipstick is rich and creamy and feels like butter on the lips. This is because it's formulated with ingredients such as avocado oil, olive oil, shea butter and vitamin E, which help to nourish and protect the lips. Because of these great ingredients, the lipstick applies easily and does not drag on the lips, which is rare for a matte lipstick. As for colour, the lipstick is so highly pigmented that one coat is enough to completely cover the lips.
The Stockist: urbandecay.co.uk
The Shade: Orange-red
The Application: The Matte Revolution Lipstick is rich and creamy and feels like butter on the lips. This is because it's formulated with ingredients such as avocado oil, olive oil, shea butter and vitamin E, which help to nourish and protect the lips. Because of these great ingredients, the lipstick applies easily and does not drag on the lips, which is rare for a matte lipstick. As for colour, the lipstick is so highly pigmented that one coat is enough to completely cover the lips.
Friday 2 October 2015
Win: Crabtree & Evelyn Evelyn Rose Collection
Crabtree & Evelyn has been creating gorgeous products for over 40 years. However one of the brand's most popular collections is Evelyn Rose and it is loved for it's gorgeous fragrance; A heart of uniquely scented Evelyn Rose petals and peach nectar, surrounded by an elegant jasmine and violet accord with accents of bergamot and sensuous amber.
The Evelyn Rose Collection is made up of six products, a shower gel, body lotion, body cream, hand therapy, soap and eau de parfum and every one of the products impresses! I love Evelyn Rose so much, that I have teamed up with Crabtree & Evelyn to offer y'all the chance to win four products from the collection, worth £100.00!!
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