Emma Jade

I have received some items from Milani Cosmetics to try 

BAKED BLUSH

£9.99

A luxurious powder blush that features a mélange infusion of colors baked on Italian terracotta tiles. Easy to use, senatorial in texture, the nuances of color become extraordinarily luminous. Silky smooth application leaves your face looking healthy and radiant all day.

This is such a lovely texture and it has a little gold shimmer in it which I really like especially for something that I would be taking out and about with me, as it is a great multitasker for when you need that little touch up!

I was pleasantly surprised to see this perfect little mirror and brush inside makes a perfect addition to my on the go make up bag!

AMORE MATTE LIP CRÈME

£9.99

It’s time to put your lipsticks on notice. The Amore Matte Lip Crème has arrived. This revolutionary, highly saturated liquid-to-matte formula dries to a soft, velvety finish for fuller-looking lips. Its double-sided, flexible plush applicator hugs the contours of lips, working to lock in bold, opaque color. Non-sticky, smooth and ready for all-night wear (up to 16 hours!) our Amore Matte Lip Crème is the ultimate transfer resistant kiss-me-matte.

This to was an amazing consistency, I have to admit, that I did not read the packaging and thought that this would be a lip gloss, witch I rarely wear at the moment. It went on like a gloss then dried matt, which I love, it also stayed on pretty well. It is probably a bit more "pinky" than I would normally go for but it is overall a nice versatile shade 

RETOUCH + ERASE LIGHT-LIFTING CONCEALER

£11.99

Retouch + Erase Light-Lifting Concealer instantly erases the look of dark circles, spots, blemishes and imperfections with an added face brightening effect. Achieve flawless color correction through light technology—like a face-perfecting filter with a smooth, undetectable finish. A mess-proof cushion tip applicator blends the lightweight, full coverage formula over skin easily without creasing or settling into fine lines.

I love the little applicator on this, it helps you dispense just the right amount of product and it also helps to blend it in. If you had this in your makeup bag I think that you could get a way with blending it in with the applicator. i have used this at home though so used my usual beauty blender and it gave great coverage on my under eye area .

You can find their products HERE 

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This months Love Me Beauty bag has been one of my favorites so far I have to say. It contains products from Kat Von D, plus produts from a brand called Buxom, which is new to the UK and has recently launched in Debenhams.

Each month the Love Me Beauty membership is worth 60 credits and you simply  chose the item you want inside your box from a selection of products ranging from hair, body, nails, skincare and make-up with majority of the items being full sized or travel sized. You can now add on extra credit packages as well as the opportunity to treat yourself all month long! You can also expect to see your chosen picks inside an ever so cute make up bag to match the theme.

The first product is from Buxom, it is a travel sized lip gloss from Buxom, called their Full-on Lip Polish, in the shade Dolly. this sheer, shimmering lip polish makes lips look fuller and more voluptuous and also includes Vitamins A and E to help keep lips soft, smooth and protected, with a refreshing tingling sensation, The shade is a sheer wearable pink shiny gloss. It does have a slight tingle to it but nothing that is too over powering. I think that it did make my lips appear more full. 

I like prefer sizes of perfume as they are handbag and travel friendly but it’s a great way to sample a scent before you buy the full size. I received  Kat Von D sinner Eau de Parfum  which form parts of the Saint and Sinner collection – saint is also available from Love Me Beauty and the sample. This perfume is described as dark, sultry, and empowering, this addictive fragrance is inspired by Kat’s own duality. A little sweet, a little spicy, and undeniably fearless! Cinnamon spices up vanilla and white florals at the heart of the fragrance, while base notes of vetiver, patchouli, and wood form the deeper, darker nuances. Experience confidence in a bottle – Sinner is the fragrant embodiment of the edgy, unapologetic, and outspoken Kat Von D we know and love!

Next up is the Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in the shade Cathedral. this is a matte coco rose which is lovely and ideal for every day wear. This long-wear, pigment-rich lipstick is formulated with Color Cushion Technology to keep your pout feeling comfy and velvety soft. I found this to be creamy, easy to apply and it lasted really well.

Next was Buxom Cosmetics Lash Mascara, a vitamin enriched, clump resistant formula that deepens. darkens and thickens lashes while the hourglass shaped brush evenly coats lashes, from root to tip, for perfect separation and definition. It alsio claims to be long wearing, vitamin enriched, smudge and clump resistant. I got on really well with this mascara, the want is HUGE! but it does thicken the lashes, its just a bit hard on the corners of the eyes and bottom lashes due to the size of the wand!

Finally there was also Kat Von D Setting Powder included, which is a translucent shade and is designed to lock your base in place all day as well as bluring the appearance with a velvet-matte finish. The formula is incredibly lightweight and blurs out imperfections for a super flawless finish however, I did notice that if you layered this on too much it does make your skin look overly dry. Also, while this powder claims to be translucent and friendly for all skin tones, I found that it had somewhat of a lightening and brightening effect on my face. I guess the lesson here is a little goes a long way. I have found this to be the case with different translucent powders they just take a bit more blending!

You can get yours HERE, I also have a discount code for 20% off your first order just use the code emmajade20

Em x

Buff Natural Body Care were kind enough to send me some of their products to try out, the first been one of their body scrubs:

A sumptuous, hand made, 100 % natural, sea salt body scrub. A sensuous, exotic blend for sharing or enjoying a moment to yourself.

Handmade in Ashburton, Devon, here at BUFF Natural Body Care we have created you 100 % natural, Sea Salt Body Scrubs, free from harmful micro beads, in 5 sumptuous scents.

Inspired by the mineral rich, crystal clear waters of our local coast, our stunning Sea Salt Body Scrubs are our first multi use product; exfoliant, bath soak and moisturiser, in one. A cocktail of exotic, certified ORGANIC coconut oil, hand harvested sea salt and rich plant oils to boost your mood and leave your skin smooth & soft.

Being marine eco conscious is close to our hearts and we are delighted to give 2% of the profit from every sale to the Marine Conservation Society. In addition each and every product is packaged in recyclable, English made, amber glass and sent to you in recyclable packaging.

Our scrubs are available in 5 stunning blends for each of those ritualistic times of the day, making it easy to choose the perfect gift for him or her.

Each scrub blend is available in 60 ml taster size (£9.50) , 170 ml large size (£19.50) and 500 ml large size (£35.00) glass jars.

Made from:

Certified Organic Coconut Oil, Sea Salt and a blend of essential oils of Clary Sage, Rosewood, Ylang Ylang & Sandalwood.

We are proud that we have created a diverse scrub, due to its high coconut oil content. Give this scrub a stir and place in the fridge or freezer for a firm hold or leave in a warm place for a liquid elixir experience.

Packaged in English glass, amber jars, aluminium lids with cardboard infills and easy peel polypropylene labels to place with your plastic recycling. Packaging with an environmental and marine friendly conscience, making our scrubs the perfect gift.

All our products are 100 % natural and have only been tested on very willing humans.

To get the best from your BUFF Scrub, we recommend storing it in a cool place and using within 3 months of opening.

I found this to be an amazing scrub, it is a lovely consistency and worked wonders at removing my stubborn fake tan!

The other item that I was kindly sent was one of their soya wax candles

A 100 % natural Soya Wax & Coconut Oil Candle with our exotic and sensual BUFF NAKED Lovers' Blend, for a wonderful, romantic glow.

Also available in 170 ml jar, with 35 hour burning time, priced at £20.00.

Made from Soya Wax, Coconut Oil and our popular, BUFF NAKED Evening Blend of essential oils of Clary Sage, Rosewood, Ylang Ylang& Sandalwood. In our signature, English tooled, amber glass to add a warming, ambient glow to your room. 100 % natural. The perfect sensual candle for him or her.

To get the best from your BUFF NAKED Candle please carefully follow the safety instructions on the bottom of the jar.

This 60 ML CANDLE gives a BURNING TIME OF APPROXIMATELY 15 HOURS.

This was a lovely scented candle, its  a nice relaxing scent, that definitely filled the room with fragrance. It also burned really well and lasted really well.

Another thing that I really love about Buff Natural Body Care is that they are really trying to promote been green an environmentally friendly. There products are not sold in plastic containers  the products are packaged in British tooled glass and British - partially recycled aluminium lids with cardboard infills. Their labels are currently easy peel polypropylene and can be placed with plastic recycling. They want to encourage everyone to also reuse and up cycle our packaging.

They also sponsor the Marine Conservation Society through their Silver Corporate membership with them as well as donating 2% of their sales profit to them.

You can find their products HERE

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