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.
Friday, 9 September 2016
Jurlique Skincare
I received this beautiful package from Jurlique skincare. First off how cute is this packaging!
The first item is this rosewater balancing mist. Again the packaging is so lovely. It's so girly me all over.
The bottle itself is made of glass and this is the perfect travel size. It smells amazing. I generally love the smell of roses anyway but this is such a refreshing scent. I used it as a toner after I had washed and cleansed my face and if left my skin feeling so hydrated and soft and of course smelling amazing.
Next up is his travel size hand cream. Perfect for handbags or on my case I keep it on my desk at work.
I will defiantly be having a look into the rest of their range as I have been impressed so far by these
Em x
Friday, 2 September 2016
FFS Friction Free Shaving
I have seen a lot of different makeup and beauty subscription boxes but I have never seen a subscription service for shavers!
Friction Free Shaving or FFS deliver razors to your door from £3 per month. They come in the packaging below. The first one comes with the handle and 4 blades one per week so it is a monthly box.
Once you have received your first months box you can have the refils sent to your door each month. This is great if like me you forget to buy your refils and end up tying to shave with a blunt blade!! No one wants a shaving rash!!
The handle itself was beautiful. I had the gold one it feels so sturdy like men's shavers not like the flimsy plastic women's ones. It also does have the added advantage of looking good in your bathroom!
The blades themselves glide brilliantly. The one I chose had 5 blades and left my skin feeling silky smooth and no shaving rash!
Check out FFS here:
*PR Sample
Friday, 19 August 2016
Jessup Makup Brushes
I was sent these beautiful makeup brushes from Jessup. This was a 15 piece set. The brushes themselves look georgeous and they are so soft!
1.Powder :
Brushes length:18.7cm
Tip length: 4.5cm
Tip width 4.5cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
Use this brush to do a final dusting
2.Blusher:
Brushes length:18cm
Tip length: 3.7cm
Tip width 3.5cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
Apply at the apple of the cheek and work back towards the hairline in circular motions.
3.Buffing
Brushes length:16.5cm
Tip length: 2.3cm
Tip width 2.5cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
Use this brush to blend foundation into the skin for a seamless complexion.
4.Contour brush
Brushes length:16.2cm
Tip length: 1.5cm
Tip width 3.2cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
Can be used with contour stick or matte cream bronzer under the cheekbone to define the shape of the face.
5.Angled face
Brushes length:16.3cm
Tip length: 2cm
Tip width 3.2cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
The circular shape is foolproof for applying cream blush.
6.Foundation
Brushes length:17.3cm
Tip length: 3cm
Tip width 2cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
Build coverage where needed or stay as sheer as you like.
7.Fluffy Shadow
Brushes length:15.7cm
Tip length: 1.6cm
Tip width: 1.4cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
Ideal for finishing the eye by blending all shadow together so there are no harsh lines.
8.Small Shadow
Brushes length:15.6cm
Tip length: 1.1cm
Tip width 0.8cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : wool
Applies shadow with perfect control for more detailed areas.
9.Blending
Brushes length:15.7cm
Tip length: 1.8cm
Tip width: 1.3cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Wool
Application and blending of powder products
10.Crease
Brushes length:15.4cm
Tip length: 1.3cm
Tip width: 0.7cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
Using a deeper shade in the crease with create the illusion of depth.
11.Precision Smudge
Brushes length:15.5cm
Tip length: 1.1cm
Tip width: 0.5cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
Using the lip brush allows you to control the level of application from sheer to heavy coverage.
12.Smudge
Brushes length:14.7cm
Tip length: 0.6cm
Tip width: 0.5cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
When smudging out pencil liner be sure to wipe off brush with a tissue in between smudges. This will help you achieve the smokey effect and not a color overload.
13.Angled liner
Brushes length:15cm
Tip length: 0.7cm
Tip width: 0.5cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
Can use wet or dry with powder liners. Using wet will achieve a bolder effect.
14.Concealer
Brushes length:15.4cm
Tip length: 1.4cm
Tip width: 0.6cm
Handle type:Wood
Hair type : Synthetic hair
Dip brush in cream product and apply where needed.
15.Spoolie
Brushes length:16.5cm
Tip length: 2.5cm
Handle type: Wood
Hair type: Fibre
Great for trimming brows! Use the spoolie to brush up brows and then trim longer hairs with a nail scissor.
These really are amazing for the price. They are a lot softer than I expected and I didn't have any issues with fall out. They all blended the products really well, and are comparable with some of my more expensive makeup brushes
Em x
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
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