Emma Jade

I have had a little time off from blogging, had a busy couple of weeks celebrating my birthday

I have received an excited package over this time from the people at Love Me Beauty, which is a subscription service. I have covered some of their monthly goodie bags is previous blog posts. They have launched something a little different. Phase Zero is still a subscription service but it gives you access to makeup of your choice at factory prices which will save you 77%. You can become a member for just £5 per month, and looking at some of the products that I have received I can see this been very popular!

The sent across a selection of their lip products, this included Liquid Lipsticks, Lip Glosses and Lip Toppers. I do like the packaging, it is very sleek looking. The only issue that I had was trying to open the cardboard boxes, but that is probably more down to my overly long nails, but they are totally fine as a birthday mani right! 

The wands all seam really well made and a really good size for dispensing the product.

I have chosen my favorite shade from each product type which I will show you below

First is one of their liquid lipsticks in the shade Gingerbread I have to say that this was not the shade I was expecting from the name, but it is a lovely deep shade. It goes on well and dries matte. It has good staying power as it is a matte. I found it to be a little drying but I think that is the norm with a matte finish

Next up is one of their Lip Toppers in the shade Prosecco Kiss, I had an idea that I would quite like this shade judging by the name! I am not sure that I would get quite so much use out of this, it has a very 90's feel to it been so sparkly. But it really is gorgeous! This looks good on its own or over the top of other lipsticks

Finally this is one of their Lip glosses, It is in a lovely bright red shade called Pillar Box Red. It is still very pigmented for a gloss, which I really like and wasn't expecting. It does feel a little sticky but is also a moisturisg gloss 

You can find out more about their membership and products Here

Em x

I heard about this great website The Personalised Gift Shop, which I thought was great for those unusual gift ideas, I think that they are that little bit more special when they are personalised! They make me feel like more thought went into that present making it just for you.

I received yet another beautiful package from Pixi, they really have an amazing PR team! This was packaged beautifully, in side was my own personalised bottle of their famous Glow Tonic! 

They sent me a selection of their products to try, some where what I would describe as skincare there was the Rose Hip Oil Blotting Paper and Skincare Blotting Paper Vitamins C & E, these are blotting papers that are infused with rose hip oil and the second with added Vitamins C and E all of which are great for your skin!

They also sent a Bamboo Charcoal Blotting Paper, which to is great for blemish prone skin

The next few blotting papers are makeup ones, the conveniently contains makeup actually on the paper itself, which I found to be really handy! The first 2 are blush papers: Blush Blotting Paper shade Montecito and Shade Sunset BLVD these leave a lovely flushed look to your face.

Next there was a Foundation Blotting Paper Shade Golden Glow and a Highlighter Blotting Paper Shade Crystal Cove these were also great for little on the go touch ups or added that little glow when needed!

Em x

Hi its good to be back after a lovely break! I had a great Christmas spending quality time with loved ones, it has definitely flew by! I'm looking forward to plenty of exciting times that 2018 will bring!

I wanted to take a look at one of the packages that I received over the holidays, this gorgeous package from Pixi

I have been sent over some lovely hair care items to try from Loreal Professional

They sent be 4 items in total: A shampoo and a conditioner. A hair mask and a hair oil. I was really excited to try these, my hair lately has not felt in the best condition, think this is partly down to the colder weather. But I also have some highlights in my hair. This time of year I normally go darker, but I just fancied a bit of a change this year.

The first item is the hair mask: 

MASQUE FOR THICK HAIR

MYTHIC OIL | 200 ml

Argan oil

and myrrh

Thick hair

Nourishing feel

Natural smooth feel

Hair feels protected

An ultra nourishing hair mask treatment enriched with argan oil and myrrh extract that leaves hair feeling nourished, disciplined and looking illuminated with a shiny finish. It's ideal for those with thick hair. For a little extra luxury treat, apply from root-to-tip at night, and wash out in the morning.

This smells amazing and is a really thick consistency. I think that this has done a lot to improve the condition of my hair to!

COLOUR GLOW

MYTHIC OIL | 100 ml

Colour treated hair

Colour protection

Shine

Nourishment

Added heat protection of up to 230°c

48 hr anti frizz and humidity protection

Argan Oil

Cranberry Oil

CRANBERRY OIL

This exquisite red fruit was first used by Native Americans, who discovered the wild berry's versatility as a food, fabric dye and medicine healing agent. Aside from symbolizing peace, this seed is enriched with vitamin C which is known to help hair damaged by coloration. Cranberry oil is helps to nourish and protect colour treated hair whilst leaving a stunning healthy glow

FAIRLY TRADED ARGAN OIL

Extracted from the Moroccan Argan tree, this precious oil is known for its fabulous hair care properties. Rich in Vitamin E, it is renowned for its deep nourishment properties. Argan oil in the Mythic Oil product range is ethically sourced so as to support the biodiversity of the unique Argan forest region in southern Morocco. We also support the local communities that harvest it, via our well-established fair trade program. 

Treat your hair to this luxurious multi-purpose Mythic Oil Colour Glow Oil, now with added heat protection of up to 230°C/446°F. Infused with a rich blend of precious oils, including Argan Oil and Cranberry Oil. This cares for colour-treated hair and protects hair thanks to the added UV filter. 

This formula adds nourishment and illuminates colour-treated hair, without weighing it down. Its lightweight and fluid texture is ideal for detangling after cleansing and adding radiance before or after blow-drying

This hair oil to smells amazing. it didn't leave my hair feeling greasy which is a must for me. it also has a pump on the bottle which I much prefer, I think it saves so much mess, don't you? 

NUTRIFIER SHAMPOO

Nutrifier | 300 ml

Glycerol &

coconut oil

Dry hair

Undernourished hair

Leaves hair nourished 

Hair feels softer and appears shinier

Glycerol

Coconut Oil

Constructed with glycerol and coconut oil, the Serie Expert Nutrifier shampoo offers just the right dose of nourishment to dry hair. Glycerol helps to hydrate and nourish, while coconut oil brings shine to the hair.

This silicone-free shampoo cleanses and leaves the hair softer, more supple and shinier.

Apply evenly to wet hair. Lather. Rinse. In case of contact with eyes, rinse them immediately.

The signs of dry hair include a raised hair cuticle, hair that lacks shine, feels rough and tangles easily. Hair can be dry for different reasons, from genetics to natural aggressions such as humidity, sun, and pollution. If left untreated, hair becomes more fragile and prone to breakage.

CONDITIONER

HAIR TYPE

RESULTS

INGREDIENTS

I also loved both the shampoo and conditioner, I liked how the shampoo bottle size is slightly larger than the conditioner, as I always get through shampoo faster than conditioner 

Em x

I thought I would do something a little different this week, plus I was feeling a little festive, having finally made a start on our Christmas decorations. I have been itching to get the Christmas tree up for a while now, but I do like to wait until December, it does make it more special.

I wanted to do something a little different for advent this year as my other half, does not quiet get into the Christmas spirit as I do, and amazingly he is not into chocolate that much I thought I would try get him something different. So I decided to make him one. I actually really enjoyed collecting the items together and making all look nice an festive, I was actually really happy with the way it turned out!

I did struggle to find a box that would be big enough to hold everything and it needed to be strong enough, as I knew there would be some alcohol going into this calendar!

I eventually came across this perfect box in Poundland it was £5. The prices all seem to be different lately in there, not always £1. I still think that for a box this size and this sturdy it was still good value  plus the tissue paper was also from there. I picked up the little fairy lights from there to, this are a really cute bell design. The numbers are little pegs that were attached to a piece of string to be a hanging advent calendar but these came away from the string easily and I have been able to peg them to each present. I found these at Country Baskets

I have tried to keep the cost down by not going crazy on the items I included, but wanted to make them all things that I know he will love. Most of them are different ales that I found online at flavourly.com, which I'm sure he will love. Some of the items are toiletries I got these from Superdrug, these are always useful gifts. The rest of the items are novelty gifts such as a shot game. and some miniature bottles of spirits that I know he will love.

I am excited for him to open this throughout December.

As for me I treated myself to the You Beauty advent calendar, which looks incredible I am so looking forward to opening this each day leading up to Christmas. I had a beauty advent calendar last year, I had the one form M&S. Their calendar this year does look amazing it is sold out online but you can still find it in-store. I also had the Mini Mani Month from Ciate. Which I really enjoyed to, Their nail polishes are amaxing. It does look just as good this year, I just think that I have enough nail polishes to get be through this year! I just fancied something different this year. I was looking for a calendar that had a good mix of makeup and skincare as I found that a lot of them seem to focus on one or the other.

Hope you are all getting as excited for Christmas as I am!

Em x

 I have been sent some lovely lip products from Pixi By Petra. I have only tried a couple of lipsticks from this brand before. I have to say that I have found them to be really good quality.

This collection contained 3 lipsticks that are in lovely wearable shades for me, and are perfect for this time of year. I like the formula they are not a matte lipstick are kind of a creamy formula, they are not glossy either, they are kind of an in between which I actually really like, as they are not as drying as a matte, and they are really comfortable to wear.

The other 3 are lip balms, these for me are perfect for this time of year, they do give you a bit of colour but not too much. They are really moisturising which is defiantly needed with this colder weather!

The packaging is really nice they have the typical green packaging from Pixi which I really like its definitely their colour 

Em x