Emma Jade

Saturday, 27 May 2017

Glo White Charcoal Toothpaste

What it says from their site:

White Glo Deep Stain Remover Activated Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste is an advanced extra-strength whitening toothpaste that has been formulated to remove deep stains and discolouration. It is formulated with highly absorbent activated charcoal to trap colour particles and to help penetrate and draw out stubborn stains. The low-abrasion formula with nano-charcoal technology assures it is safe on enamel and protects against cavities.

This toothpaste comes out of the tube in a dark, charcoal colour! It foams up grey, gradually turning white. I love charcoal in my skincare, but it's not working for my teeth. The flavour is very mild but fresh which I actually prefer I don't like a toothpaste that is too strong.

I feel that it did make a bit of a difference to how white my teeth looked. My teeth were not that bad to begin with, although they could be better thanks to by slight coffee addiction! So I so think that this has helped lift some of those stains.

I also occasionally whiten my teeth with the at home whitening strips I don't like to do this to often as I know that it is not good for them. I do find that these at home kits work best if the teeth are clean and smooth before applying the whitening strips so I think that that would be a great use for this toothpaste

I have to say I am not much of a fan of the toothbrush that it comes with, i just find it a little big and too soft for my liking, not that that is an issue that is just my personal preference I mostly use my electric toothbrush

Em x

Saturday, 20 May 2017

Love Me Beauty

I have recently found Love Me Beauty, which is a subscription box, but it is a little different, you get 60 credits each month so spend on items from the collection each month that you want to try.

You can become a member and receive 60 credits for you to hand-pick products from the monthly edit. The subscription is £10 per month plus £3.95 p&p, you can save money if you do a longer subscription e.g. 3 months is £9 per month 6 months is £8.

Each months choice also comes in a lovely makeup bag, which I always find handy, I also love how cute they are!

This month I was sent 4 items:

NUXE

Huile Prodigieuse Gold 10ml

NUXE

Reve de Miel Cleanser 15ml

NUXE

Gentle Exfoliating Gel with Rose Petals 15ml

Manna Kadar Beauty

LipLock Stain in the shade Poppy Pink 1.5g

I love the colour of this lip stain, it does dry matte and stays on extremely well, its not as drying as some other matte lip stains I have tried in the past. I think this is a great summery shade.

I already have the original Nuxe oil which I really love, it as some many uses and the smell is amazing. This version has some shimmer in it which is great for summer. I used this last weekend as I braved a skirt and got my legs out! It did add a lovely shimmer.

The cleanser and the exfoliater from Nuxe are also lovely, they are both a great constancy and have left my skin feeling really fresh! I'm looking forward to trying more from Nuxe's range

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

Em x

Saturday, 13 May 2017

Ardell Individual Lashes

I have been interested in individual eyelash extensions for a while, day to day I generally wear mascara and save my false lashes for special occasions, mainly as I do have a hard time applying them and have an issue with them staying in place all evening.

I used the Ardell Lashtight glue in clear with these lashes. I feel that it did the job well, it does dry quickly so you have to work fast to get them into position. It does also dry very hard so I found that it was uncomfortable if applied to near eyelids. I did like the fact that I can wake up with lashes, I know that is lazy but I'm all for those few more minutes in bed in the morning.

It took me about 10 minutes to do both eyes this time. The lashes went on easily, the glue was really good and blended super well with my lashes. They looked more natural and felt comfortable on too. This was my second time using these, I think that I have found the knack of applying them now, for me they need to be close to the eyelid but not touching as this is what made them feel irritating for me. My first set lasted almost 2 weeks which I am happy with, I did need to do a couple of touch ups in that time but generally I was impressed. I used a spoolie brush to brush them out as some mornings if I had slept on them they were pointing in some strange directions.

I was impressed at how comfortable they felt as some strip lashes I find can feel a bit heavy and irritating. I like how I can apply as many as I like until I have the look I want. I think the more that you have on the heavier they will feel but I was happy with the amount that I have used and the look that it gave. This is only using the medium length lashes. I have ordered some long ones, I would like to give these a try on the outer corners, I will give these a go next time.

I am looking forward to trying the longer ones, I think I will be getting on with these with a little more practice, but so far i'm impressed.

Em x

Saturday, 6 May 2017

Pixi Glow Getters

I received some more items from the lovely people at Pixi, this time it was skincare. I have heard so many good things about the Glow Tonic it seems to be everywhere at the moment so I was excited to receive that to try. There is also the Glow Tonic To Go, which really excited me, as I am lazy when it comes to skincare and nearly always go for the easiest option, so these pre-soaked pads were appealing to me! Finally there was the Glow Mud cleanser. I have used mud masks and cleansers in the past but never something that combined the two, so I was excited to try this.

I love the idea of these pads as I have already said I am all for the easy option but I think these are also great for travelling. I have only used all of these items once so far. I will be trying to make more of an effort with my skincare especially in the evenings.

This is a Glow Tonic – described as an ‘exfoliating facial glow tonic’. It is said to help tone, firm and tighten the skin. Whilst removing dead skin cells for healthier looking skin. It’s suitable for all skin types and is alcohol free. So basically – it’s an exfoliating toner – so it removes dead skin via exfoliating chemicals rather than by scrubby bits.

Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser contains 5% glycolic acid and acts to deeply clean skin and reveal a smoother, softer complexion. It also contains moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and avocado oil!

Pixi’s Glow Mud Cleanser formula is very light. This a smooth cleanser that isn’t grainy so, it is more of a chemical exfoliating formula rather than a physical one. It doesn’t lather up. I personally didn’t feel like it worked great at removing makeup but it is a product that works well as a follow up treatment cleanser of sorts. If you double cleanse, this might be a great secondary cleanser to use or one to use on an already clean face as I didn’t feel like it broke down makeup very well.

I have to say I didn't notice much of a difference straight away, my face felt clean and almost tight but I do have to regularly use moisturiser as I do have dry skin. However I did notice after a few uses my skin looked a lot smoother and my makeup did seem to have a nicer finish

Em x

Saturday, 22 April 2017

Tweexy Nail Polish Holder Review

I was sent this little gadget from Tweexy a while ago and, I have been using it a few tomes now to paint my nails. I'm not the tidiest when it comes to paiting my nails, it has to be said there is rarely a time when I don't make some sort of mess. Plus I spend as long cleaning up around my nails as I do painting them, this little gem is brilliant for me I must say.

The little silicone mold fits all finger sizes, comes in a few different colours and it does look cute — like a nail polish-holding Ring Pop! It promises to hold tightly to any polish bottle so that you can focus more on your nail artistry and less on cleaning up a huge mess, I have to say it did the job... No Spills!!

The only thing I will say is getting it onto your second hand is tough. It's easy to slip it on an un-manicured hand, of course. But once you have wet polish on your fingernails, you'll have a rough go of it. Add two freshly-manicured hands into the mix when applying top coat, it is a lot more difficult!

You can purchase one HERE from their UK Amazon page.

Em x

Saturday, 15 April 2017

Nood Biotin Supplements

I was excited to received this package in the post, I have used hair skin and nails tablets before, mostly for benefiting my skin and extremely weak nails! I am quite lucky in that I do have thick hair that does grow fairly quickly, though its not always in the best condition! Although this is mostly down to me and the abuse I inflict on my hair, mostly though blow drying and heat styling, luckily I don't use much in the way of colour on my hair... Nothing permanent anyway

I have been using these for a few months now, I would like to say religiously but there have been some days that I have simply forgot, can we take a moment to say that there is a whole years supply in this tub! I think that is amazing, makes them especially good value.

I have noticed that my hair has less fly away hairs if that makes sense, I'm thinking that there is less breakage? Either way I am happy!

The biggest different I have noticed is with my nails, I always used to get acrylic extensions, I know how bad these are for your nails and I have defiantly been suffering the consequences, they used to break so easily. I've not had acrylics on my nails for some time so I think it is a mix of my nails recovering, but I do think that these have helped, as they have improved so much quicker than when I have had a break from the acrylics before

From the Nood's website:

“Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin (vitamin B7) naturally found in nuts, leafy green vegetables and egg yolk. Biotin cannot be produced by the body so it must be sourced from food or supplements to support the maintenance of normal skin & hair.”

You can purchase these from Nood's Amazon store Here

Em x

The following product in this review was gifted to me from NoodVitamins, all views are that of my own

Saturday, 8 April 2017

Swis Clinic Skincare

Lately I seem to have become a little bit obsessed with skincare lately. I'm love trying new products because I feel so much better when I have clear skin. I think skincare products are my favorite to try. I'm excited to be talking about these products from Swiss Clinic..

This product basically a facial tool that you can use at home, I love finding products that feel like they belong in a spa but I can easily use them in the comfort of my home, I don't have the time or the funds to regularly make spa trips. So many people talk about this online so I had to give it a go for myself.

This treatment consists of two products, in combination they stimulate collagen production. I was told years ago that the best way to stop ageing is to prevent it. This helps to reduce skin lines, wrinkle and scars. It's meant to help the skin become tighter and softer as well as reducing enlarged pores.

At first, when I saw the skin roller it did look a bit scary! But it was actually surprising not that bad. It does take some getting used to and I was slowly building up the courage to use it a little harder. You don't need to apply a lot of pressure to get a good result.

The serum that you apply after has an instant cooling effect it really did feel lovely and fresh on the skin. I would say that the roller made my skin feel hot rather than sore, but the serum felt lovely. It left my skin feeling really nice and hydrated without feeling sticky

I have been using this now for a good couple of months and I have noticed a difference, I never really had really bad skin really but this has definitely has helped with some of my blemishes and pores.

You can find these items HERE

Em x

Saturday, 1 April 2017

Hempz Haircare

I have been trying out some hair care from, Hempz over the last few weeks, I love trying out new hair care products as I feel that mixing things up with my hair care does seem to make more of a positive difference to my hair.

It's a thick formula you don't need much but you do gotta put in a little work to get a good lather, but it does really leave your hair feeling very clean! Its definitely worth the effort This plus the separate conditioner makes my hair feel great so far. It makes my natural waves look nice and feel soft even with my color treated hair. It made it more manageable which is something that I always want out of a conditioner especially

The scent is lovely and fresh and does last a long time

The only criticism I have if any is that the bottle is kinda hard to squeeze every last drop out, but its not the end of the world the shampoo and the conditioner over all are both lovely products

You can find their products HERE