Showing posts with label Em's beauty and fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Em's beauty and fashion. Show all posts
Saturday, 28 January 2017
Seventeen Wow Concealer Review
I love this style of concealer pen and was very keen to try out this affordable one from SEVENTEEN at Boots. I love concealing my under-eye so I am pleased to say that the SEVENTEEN Skin Wow Concealer is pretty good, especially for the price.
You get the product out by licking the button at the end of the pen, this slowly eases it out the brush end, which you can then use to apply directly to your face. This makes for a really effortless application that can really be achieved on the move to.
I found the effect to be brightening under the eye area, but it is also a full coverage that I like from a concealer. It was very blend able and it didn't crease which is always a bonus for me!
You can find this concealer as park of SEVENTEENS range Here at boots
As it is priced at a very reasonable £4.99 I find this to be a very good value product
Em x
Friday, 28 October 2016
Dermamay
I have been trying out these patches from Dermamay.
There are two types the Bio Cellulose ones which Reduces puffiness and dark circles around the eyes. Bio Cellulose Eye Patches are adapted version of bio cellulose face mask especially for the eye contour. Active serum is enriched in decongestant, anti-puffiness and moisturising agents.
The second are the Hydrogel Eye Patches with Cornflower is a version of face mask for the eye contour only. They fit like the second skin. The active serum contains unique ingredients such as Cornflower Water, Hamamelis Extract, Eyeliss. They help to enhance the skin smoothness and elasticity. The skin is moisturized and under eye puffiness is reduced.
I found both types worked well for me they did make the skin under my eyes feel tighter and looking less puffy, I always have some bags under my eyes as I never do get enough sleep!
The patches are very easy to use I started out with a clean face and then gently cleansed my face. The patches come in a peelable aluminum sachet. Each patch is placed between the blue non woven and nylon. Remove the blue non woven and separate the two patches on the nylon tissue. Take a patch and immediately apply under the eye. Repeat the process with the other patch. Adjust and leave them for 10-15 minutes.
They were comfortable to wear some that I have worn in the past are not as comfortable to have on the skin. As these patches were so thin I hardly noticed that I had them on. They also stayed in place there was no slipping which meant that I could carry on doing what I needed to do while the patches worked their magic.
You can purchase the patches here along with their other products such as their face masks:
Em x
Friday, 21 October 2016
Salon Science Haircare
The lovely people at salon science sent me some of their items to try from their Repair and Radiance range
I have long waist length thick hair and I have put it through the mill a bit. Between blow-drys and straightening it it can become a bit dry!
The first product is the Re correct Leave In Conditioner. First off this smells amazing, I can actually smell the product for quite a bit after using it. I am a bit skeptical with some leave in conditions as I think they can weigh your hair down and make it look greasy. This was fine though it left my hair feeling great. I only used it on the mid sections of my hair down to the ends and it did leave my hair a lot more manageable and less frizzy. which is a great plus for me especially at this time of year!
Next I have the shampoo and conditioner this is a lovely lilac colour and it smells just as lovely as the leave in conditioner. I really like both of these products, the shampoo lathered up really well and the conditioner left my hair feeling silky smooth.
I tried their Smoothing Serum from the same range. I used this when my hair was damp I only needed a small amount, again I don't like products that will weigh my hair down. I then blow dried my hair as normal and curled it. The curls were lovely bouncy and glossy, it did stop the curls going frizzy which can happen once my hair has been curled for a while.
The final product that I tried in the range is the Thermal Cream. I think that this has to be my favorite item. I always try to use some sort of heat protectant on my hair and it nearly always has some sort of heat applied to it. This was brilliant the spray is really good leaving a fine mist which helps to evenly distribute the product. Again it smells amazing and did leave my hair feeling soft and kept the dreaded frizz at bay!! Hopefully this will help to protect my hair to.. It seems to be doing a good job.
You can purchase these from Boots, I have added the links below:
Em x
Friday, 7 October 2016
Threads Beauty Lashes
I have always loved experimenting with False eyelashes there have been many brands that I have tried some working for me better than others!
My long time favourite has been Red Cherry, I have been interested in finding a brand to rival them. When Threads offered me theirs to try I was a little excited to say the least!
I have had these lashes a while now, there are 9 in the collection and they very kindly sent me all 9 to have a play with
The first pair are Angel Eyes these I would say these are a more dramatic look they are different lengths, these are brilliant for an evening look.
The Emiloo lashes are probably the fullest pair in the collection they are very dramatic indeed, they are still comfy to wear, something which I have found to be an issue with some brands when they are a really full looking lash. I did have to trim these down to size a little as they were a bit too full across my whole eye.
Next are Be-Bop these are probably the ones that I have worn the most so far these are shown in the image below I feel that these are one of the most natural and easiest to wear more often. I wore these out to lunch and they were comfy and didn't budge
Rock Chic, these are a very natual looking pair of lashes, they are quite thin, making them perfect for day to day wear. The individual lashes are crisscrossed again, I think this is a great look for creating volume without it looking to full on.
Vavavoom. These lashes are also shown below these are also fairly natural looking, they are a bit longer than the Be-Bop lashes. I love how the lashes cross over each other, I think this gives them a really unique look.
The Charleston Lashes are probably the last pair I would describe as been natural looking for a daytime look.
Again these were very comfortable to wear. What I like about this set is that they are alternative lengths which really helps make them appear fluttery, which I love.
Next up Celestrial, these are a more natural look for the center of the eye then get a lot longer towards the outer corners, they are also thicker towards the edge. These are really good for making a cat eye effect.
Red Cherri, these are quite a voluminous lash, although the ends are more wispy. I would say these are somewhere in-between been natural looking and a full on lash look. These were the perfect length for me they didn't need trimming at all
The last pair are Sex Kitten. The again are a fuller looking lash where the ends are different lengths which I love, they to are longer at the outside corners making them look very fluttery.
Each pair comes individually boxed and with its own small tube of glue. To open it you have to twist the end off which I thought meant that I would not be able to reseal it and use it again, but this was not the case. You can turn the lid around and replace the lid the other way meaning you can have multiple uses out of the glue. The glue does have a perlecent blue sheen to it which I did find a bit strange. The glue does dry clear and is very strong an didn't irritate my eyes.
So far the most I have wore a pair is 4 times and they still look as good as new I think that as long as you take the time to take care of them after they have been worn. I use m Clinique makeup remover this seems to do a great job of dissolving the glue. I think most damage can be done in picking the glue off. I also find if you do not remove the glue the band becomes to stiff and they are not as comfortable for the next wear, this is the same for any false lashes I have wore!
Overall I would really recommend these lashes I cannot fault them
You can find them here:
http://www.threadsbeauty.com
Em x
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My long time favourite has been Red Cherry, I have been interested in finding a brand to rival them. When Threads offered me theirs to try I was a little excited to say the least!
I have had these lashes a while now, there are 9 in the collection and they very kindly sent me all 9 to have a play with
The first pair are Angel Eyes these I would say these are a more dramatic look they are different lengths, these are brilliant for an evening look.
The Emiloo lashes are probably the fullest pair in the collection they are very dramatic indeed, they are still comfy to wear, something which I have found to be an issue with some brands when they are a really full looking lash. I did have to trim these down to size a little as they were a bit too full across my whole eye.
Next are Be-Bop these are probably the ones that I have worn the most so far these are shown in the image below I feel that these are one of the most natural and easiest to wear more often. I wore these out to lunch and they were comfy and didn't budge
Rock Chic, these are a very natual looking pair of lashes, they are quite thin, making them perfect for day to day wear. The individual lashes are crisscrossed again, I think this is a great look for creating volume without it looking to full on.
Vavavoom. These lashes are also shown below these are also fairly natural looking, they are a bit longer than the Be-Bop lashes. I love how the lashes cross over each other, I think this gives them a really unique look.
The Charleston Lashes are probably the last pair I would describe as been natural looking for a daytime look.
Again these were very comfortable to wear. What I like about this set is that they are alternative lengths which really helps make them appear fluttery, which I love.
Next up Celestrial, these are a more natural look for the center of the eye then get a lot longer towards the outer corners, they are also thicker towards the edge. These are really good for making a cat eye effect.
Red Cherri, these are quite a voluminous lash, although the ends are more wispy. I would say these are somewhere in-between been natural looking and a full on lash look. These were the perfect length for me they didn't need trimming at all
The last pair are Sex Kitten. The again are a fuller looking lash where the ends are different lengths which I love, they to are longer at the outside corners making them look very fluttery.
Each pair comes individually boxed and with its own small tube of glue. To open it you have to twist the end off which I thought meant that I would not be able to reseal it and use it again, but this was not the case. You can turn the lid around and replace the lid the other way meaning you can have multiple uses out of the glue. The glue does have a perlecent blue sheen to it which I did find a bit strange. The glue does dry clear and is very strong an didn't irritate my eyes.
So far the most I have wore a pair is 4 times and they still look as good as new I think that as long as you take the time to take care of them after they have been worn. I use m Clinique makeup remover this seems to do a great job of dissolving the glue. I think most damage can be done in picking the glue off. I also find if you do not remove the glue the band becomes to stiff and they are not as comfortable for the next wear, this is the same for any false lashes I have wore!
Overall I would really recommend these lashes I cannot fault them
You can find them here:
http://www.threadsbeauty.com
Em x
Friday, 23 September 2016
Esqido Lashes
I was lucky enough to receive these gorgeous lashes from Esquido. First off i need to talk about the packaging is absolutely beautiful the box really has such a lovely high end feel to it there is a card sleeve then the box has a magnetic flap to reveal the gold inside the box. This box is great for re-using the lashes they easily go back into the box, I have had a few wears out of these lashes so far and they are still going strong! It claims that they can be used up to 25 times which is way more than other lashes I have tried. The glue comes in its own seperate box. It is a large tube that holds a considerable amount of product.
The lashes are made from Mink I have found these to be the softest type of lashes that I have tried, and I have tried a few! They are much more comfortable to wear, and they bend to the curve of you eye better meaning that you do not get that annoying end of the lash sticking up!
The Mink is ethically sourced which means that though they are made from real mink fur it is collected from natural shredding of the animal, meaning that no animals are harmed in the making of these lashes.
They retail at between $34 and $42 which does sound pricey for a pair of lashes but when you consider that you can get 25 uses out of these it isn't bad at all.
Visit their website to check out their range: https://esqido.com/
Em x
Friday, 16 September 2016
Eden's Semilla
I was asked to try and review these new essential oils from Eden Semila. I received 12 oils in total
You can purchase these sets via their Amazon Store.
- Set 1 – £7.50 + £2.85 p&p
- Set 2 – £7.50 + £2.85 p&p
- Individual Oils – £1.99 – £4.49 + £2.85 p&p
The twelve essential oils that are in the collection contain 12 of the most popular plant extracts.
➭ Lavender (Diffused / Drops) – Helps to reduce stress and tension➭ Cinnamon (Diffused) – An antibacterial air cleaning➭ Bergamot (Diffusion) – As an insect repellent➭ Pine – (Diffusion / Drop) Natural deodoriser for air and textiles➭ Sandalwood (Drops) – For festive ceremonial occasions➭ Sweet Orange (Diffused) – A natural sweet air freshener for the home➭ Peppermint (Topical) – For soothing aches and pains➭ Eucalyptus (Diffusion) – To aid respiration and calm coughs and colds➭ Tea Tree (Diffused) – Helps cleanse air from mold and pathogens➭ Frankincense (Topical) – General skin care and premature ageing➭ Rosemary (Mixed) – All round use commonly mixed with other oils➭ Lemon Grass (Topical) – Antibacterial and skin healing properties
These are all high quality therapeutic oils they are amazing quality you can tell this from the consistency of they oils they are quick thick. They smell very strong and natural there is nothing artificial about them!
There are so many ways you can use these essential oils. Pinterest have a lot of great ideas for using essential oils. I have tried some in a diffuser or even in the bath. They can easily be added with water in a spray bottle and you have an instant room fragrance
The eucalyptus one has been great at helping with a stuffy nose!
If you purchase these as a set they come in a lovely sleek matt black box each contating 4 essential oils. Each oil is in a glass bottle with a sturdy lid. They pour really well to dispensing drops at a time so there is not mess or wasted product
Overall I really love these oils and looking forward to finding even more uses for them.
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Savisto 3 in 1 hand blender set
This is something totally different for me to be logging about but I have really gone into smoothies lately. I have a large blender that I have used for a few years but I thought that something like this would be good for making a smoothie easily without having to use the big blender
Box Contains:
- Main unit with electrics & speed settings
- Blender attachment
- Food processor attachment container
- Whisk attachment
- 800ml beaker
- Instructions
- Blender attachment
- Food processor attachment container
- Whisk attachment
- 800ml beaker
- Instructions
The first thing I noticed was how quiet it was, I was expecting it to very loud like my other blender but it really wasn't. It’s just a quiet low noise and it was like this no matter which of the add-ons I used. I went through all the speeds and found there was barely any noise increase from one to the other, this was greet you don't want a really noisy blender first thing in the morning!!
I was able to put the container into the dishwasher which is a big plus for me I hand washed the mechanical attachments but the beaker and the food processer container are both fine in the dishwasher
I made a bannana and strawberry smoothie easily with the blender attachment it blended it up in no time at all.
I am also a fan on Sunday morning pancakes.. When I get the time to make them! But I used the whisk attachment I think it was actually easer than my usual whisk as it's just one and the whisk is a bit more flexible which isn't as noisy in a Pyrex bowl!
I am hoping that as it is so easy to do and is a lot quieter I will stay motivated to keep up with the healthier eating. The nice weather is also helping!
Em x
*PR Sample
Aquis Essentials Hair Towel
The majority of my life I’ve had long hair and it’s always been thick. It can take hours to dry. Right out of the shower, my hair will immediately soak through a normal towel. When using a large towel, my neck will start to hurt after just a few minutes and they never stay tucked under for a consistent, tight hold. Since I’ve been using an Aquis towel, I didn't realise how good it was until I’m away and have to use a regular towel for my hair.
The Aquis towel is machine washable, which for me, is great, as I do my makeup before styling my hair, so I just leave it tied up in the towel, but makeup always seems to find it’s way onto my pretty towel!
Hair is incredibly vulnerable to damage when it’s wet. If you rub it at this delicate point you can do damage that no serum or shampoo can repair, thus creating dull lifeless hair that is prone to frizz and breakage. Then if you blast your hair with heat, you can do even more damage. Drying hair gently is the key to healthy hair. But this is only possible with a towel that is very absorbant such as this one.
You can purchase your towel here for £30 :
Em x
English Soap Company
I received some lovely soaps in the post from the English Soap Company as soon as I opened the package I could tell they were going to smell amazing!
The English soap Company was founded twelve years ago by Bob & Juliet after discovering a large number of vintage soap moulds lying disused in a machinery workshop farm in Kent.
Inspired by the wonderful designs from a bygone age they set out to recreate the luxurious soaps they remembered from childhood.
Their Soaps are made from pure vegetable oils to which they add generous amounts of vegetable derived glycerine and shea butter from the African Karite tree to ensure that the bar moisturises and nourishes the skin.
I received English Lavender and Lilly Of The valley but they have so many lovely fragrances to choose from.
I was really impressed with the packaging to, these would make amazing gifts. I think they look gorgeous!
I found them to be very moisturising. I have to be carful using soaps on my skin especially ones that are scented as they can make me have a flare up of exzema. These were fine though my skin didn't feel dry after using them it did a really good job of leaving my skin feeling supple.
You can puchase these soaps from the companies website:
These large soaps are priced at £5.99 which I think is amazing they are huge and have such a strong scent!
Em x
Friday, 15 July 2016
Lee Stafford Hair Care
'If the Earth is not nourished you'll never grow beautiful flowers'
What is it:
“Protein based complex to fertilize your follicles, creating a healthy environment on the scalp to help hair grow faster and reach its maximum potential"
How it works:
Hair goes through a natural cycle. Each strand is unanchored from it's root every 1-3 years. If you're lucky and your hair has a long cycle (3 years) the hair will grow longer than average. But if you feel your hair gets to that point (usually a couple of inches past the shoulder) were it stops growing then your hair has a shorter life cycle. This treatment prolongs the anchored phase to promote hair growth. To help this, the mask conditions the scalp, soothes dry/split ends and strengthens hair at a cellular level.
Lee Stafford were kind enough to send me some of their products to try. They sent me 3 products from their hair growth range. Now this is something that I don't really need help with I have never had a problem growing my hair. It's always been long it is currently down to the bottom of my back. But I do think this is brilliant at conditioning long hair like mine
The first thing I noticed with this product was the smell it smells amazing. It was similar to the macadamia nut oil treatments I have used in the past. It is such a lovely smell and one that lingers for a long time.
It left my hair feeling very soft and conditioned. My hair can get a little dry and frizzy especially with he hot weather that we are having at the moment.
This is a lovely product would defiantly try more from their range, one that is more tailored to my hair type
You can purchase these here from boots they are currently on offer with 1/3 off!
http://m.boots.com/h5/cat_hub?path=%2Fen%2FLee-Stafford-Hair-Growth-Treatment-Pink-200ml_854442%2F&unCountry=uk
http://m.boots.com/h5/cat_hub?path=%2Fen%2FLee-Stafford-Hair-Growth-Shampoo-200ml_1222178%2F&unCountry=uk
http://m.boots.com/h5/cat_hub?path=%2Fen%2FLee-Stafford-Hair-Growth-Conditioner-200ml_1222184%2F&unCountry=uk
Em x
Thursday, 2 June 2016
Drugstore Contour Kits
I have been having wanted to try some contouring kits for a while, I have been using highlighters for some time mostly powdered ones but thought I would like to see the full effect of using a kit. I have contoured with some darker concealer in the past with varying results! Some looking lovely others looking more like a bad fake tan job! 😂
I love the packaging for this it looks really sleek and the mirror fills the entire lid which is so useful especially for travel, it almost has a Nars feel to it which I love! I did my usual foundation/ concealer routine then used this as a final step. I used my real techniques brush and it blends out so perfectly it is really an amazing consistency it didn't look cakey. I would say i could set my makeup with this product, I don't get particularly oily skin but this product did last very well on me. They are both Matt shades so the highlighter doesn't leave you with a shimmery glow but is is brilliant down the bridge of your nose and under your eyes across your cheekbones which was here I used it. It is perfect for hollowing out your cheekbones.
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I have had a lot better luck with these two contour kits in particular, the first been the Define and Contour Kit by Seventeen. The 2nd the Loreal Infallible Sculpt Contour Kit. I have to say how much I love both of this kits! Seventeen's is a powder kit and Loreal is a cream consistency in the UK version. Depending on what is your preference or skin type there may be a formulation that is more suited to your skin type. I would say that I have a combination skin type and I didn't have a problem with either of these.
Firstly the Seventeen Pallett:
Next the Loreal Pallet:
I was excited to see this as it was a cream consistency which I have not seen so much of in drugstores. The packaging on this pallet for me doesn't look at good, I know that is not the most important thing for a beauty product but it looks cheaper and the mirror that is on the lid had actually come unstuck on the mine so was face down in the product which was not a good start! It was easy to rectify though. You do get plenty of product in this pallet I was suprised. The consistency of this product is amazing it's a cream but it's such an opaque colour and isn't greasy at all it almost drys like a powder which I found really interesting. I think it was easier to get more of a chiselled cheekbone look with the cream contour but wasn't as highlighting with it been so matt?
Overall I have loved both of these products will defiantly be repurchasing when these are out
Em x
Friday, 13 May 2016
St Moriz Gradual Tanning Lotion
I have been on the look out for a new gradual tanning lotion. I have been using the loreal gradual tanner for a while now and I have really loved the results, but I found found the smell of stale biscuits a bit over-powering.
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I found it to be a brilliant moisturiser if anything a little too much as I felt sticky for quite a while after. I suffer with dry skin so this did help me a little bit but even for me was a little bit too much no matter how long I rubbed the product in for.
I found the St Moriz gradual tanner in my local body care for only £4. I have heard great things about their tanning mousse online but I have always loved my St Tropez one so I thought I would give the moisturiser a go not expecting much to be honest, but I love this product! It goes on so well and isn't as sticky as the loreal one and the smell is fresh and not overseeing it's more of a citrus scent that I actually love. So far the colour payoff is perfect not too dark but perfect for building a gradual colour or like myself using it to maintain my tan between fake tans. It is wearing well and fading fairly well. I am exfoliating between uses as I shower and I haven't had any problems I will continue to use this product as I think I have found a new favourite and for the price I am converted!
Em x
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
What's in my Vanity!!
I decided it was time to have a clean out of my vanity table as it had been neglected for a few weeks. I love re-organising things I end up finding things that I have forgotten about, and just don't used use any more! If I can get a better look at what I have got I just find it so much easier doing my imakeup in the morning!
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My vanity is from IKEA it is the Malm dresser. I had my eye on this for a while after a failed version I purchased from Argos. It was so flimsy it just did not feel safe! Or maybe I did have a little too much makeup to store inside! The chair is also from IKEA it is called the Tobias char. I also picked up the throw that is on the chair from IKEA it is actually a rug but I think it gives it a softer look.
My makeup brush holders I found on eBay and j was impressed with them they work really well. The beads were also from eBay these were sold as wedding table decorations but think they look lovely in these vases. They also have the brushes upright which I prefer it makes it easier to see what I have got
The mirrored plates are candle holders. I have only recently added these. I'm not sure on how they look yet. What you do think?
I also brought this lipstick stand from eBay. I just store my lipsticks that I use regularly to keep them to hand. Think this is more than enough to be getting on with! I also keep my Ghd's on the table as they come in the case and I use them almost daily for touch ups! I keep other hair tools in my Alex drawers also from IKEA I will do another blog post on what I store in there 😍
Inside the drawer I have used a divider also from IKEA think this was in the kitchen section but two of these fit perfectly, the only issue with the drawe and these dividers is that there is another compartment at the back of the drawer but it does not open wide enough to get things in the back. At the moment I store extra makeup wipes and samples at the back that I do not use on a regular basis
The left side of the drawe I store my base products such as moisturisers eye creams and primers. I also have my concealers and highlighters in this side. Behind it I store my powders these include blushers foundations and bronzers. In the right compartment I keep my liquid foundations as you can see I have a bit of a thing for revlon colourstay at the moment. I was struggling to find my best shade as I fist purchased these after a holiday so I was somewhat more tanned 😃. There is a dark shade of the Maybelline fit me foundation. I have never been this dark but I love this for contouring. Something different from the palette that I normally use.
This is the right hand side of the drawer the furthest to the right has most of my eyeshadows there are some bigger palettes under the mirror and again I have some in my Alex drawers. These are the ones that I like to hand. I do tend to use the same few especially for work. As my last post I love the Matt makeup revolution palette I have been using hear as a everyday work colour. I also have some Mac, Urban Decay and Benefit palettes plus some MUA ones that I have been experimenting with! The next two smaller compartments are mascaras , eyeliner and eyebrow products. I need to find something to separate the eyeliners and the eyebrow pencils I am still on the look out for a divider of some sort??
Hope have enjoyed this blog. I will do one about my Alex drawers where I store he rest of my hair/ bigger makeup products and face products.
Em xxx
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