I have not been posting due to not being able to access my blog. I apologise and hopefully get back to posting regularly - new products, lots nail reviews, new layout, possibly new name! xo
Eco Tools. Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set.
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Hey guys, I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. A long awaited post from me, Eco Tools make-up brushes. I bought these from eBay for under £4 (bargain!) a couple of months ago, and have been using them ever since. Recently I have seen many bloggers blogging about these brushes. They have been around since 2008. I have many make-up brushes by different brands, but these are by far the best I have used!
The pack comes with 5 make-up brushes including a blusher brush, lash/comb brush, concealer brush, eyeshadow brush and an angled eyeliner brush, also comes with a cream fabric brushes pouch to store them in. The brushes are full sized. Eco Tools is known for their earth friendly beauty - bamboo handles and they use 100% cruelty free hair.
On the back of the plastic packaging is a guide to what each brush is used for. I really like that it comes with a reusable brush roll to keep your Eco Tools brushes in, great for travel use as I just store all mine in a pot at home.
These are my favourite brushes, the bristles are so soft, they are easy to clean and the price I paid is amazing. Once these get 'tatty' I will for sure be buying more, eBay or rrp price! (As I got these on eBay as apposed to in Boots, with a £10+ difference in price people question whether these are real or not, I assure you they are, just for some reason far cheaper online!)
RRP: £15.99/6 brushes & pouch. Buy at Boots.
Do you have these brushes or use other Eco Tools brushes? What are your thoughts on them? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
GOSH. Smokey Eyes Palette. 03 Plum.
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Hello guys, I am so sorry for the lack of posts! I have a review of a gorgeous newly released GOSH eye palette I won from 'beautyliciouslove' a few weeks ago. I have never tried a GOSH product before so I was pretty pleased to have won something from the brand. Available in black, brown and plum but I chose the plum shade palette as I hadn't owned a 'plum palette.'
Consisting of 4 shades in a striped pattern, 1 - a soft lilac colour, almost white. 2 - a silvery lilac colour. 3 - a soft ash purple colour. 4 - a plum purple.
You can either create a subtle smokey eyes look using 2 of the colours or for a dramatic smokey eyes look using all 4 colours and building up - using (1) just under my eyebrows for highlight, (2) on my eyelids, (3) in my crease of my eyelids and (4) in the outter corners, for a new plum smokey eyes look. There is a little plastic sheet that states all that, if you're unsure. Most wearable for winter days due to the shades but amazing for a night out anytime!
Packaged in a square, slim-built palette that feels much lighter than other palettes, a sleek look and expensive feel with a transparent window to view the shades.
This is one of my favourite eye palettes and it is great quality for price! One small thing is they could have included an applicator, as it feels like you have to use your finger to apply it. (Although many people never really use the applicators that come with make-up, haha)
RRP: £7.99/8g. Gosh cosmetics can be purchased in Superdrug stores.
I promise to do a smokey eyes look using this palette and will post a photo on my instagram, follow me - lizzzziem
What do you think of this palette? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
Update.
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Just a little update to say I haven't posted in 10 days, not that I didn't want to (I still have loads of blog posts to put up) I haven't had any internet, but today I have it back so expect many blog posts to come! When I first started blogging, I blogged almost every day, as you do when you're a 'newbie' but now I don't, (I have a job now too) I want to blog when I really want to and can and not just for it to be a chore. Hope everyone still enjoys my blog, few changed to it soon also. (and I gotta catch up on all my fave blogs, posts!!!!)
Lizzie xo
NOTD. Diagonal Glitter Gradient Nails.
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Hey guys, how is everyone's week so far? I have recently bought lots of nail polishes and abandoned my old ones, so on a sunny day I grabbed a pink and a glitter nail polish and started painting my nails, this is what happened...
Firstly I painted them in a bright pink shade, Nails Inc - OMP! And it only needed 1 coat as it was quite opaque (review of this polish soon!) then decided to create a bit of art by using glitter nail polish over the top, Models Own/Hed Kandi - Ibiza Mix (review here) on top in a gradient kind of way, but diagonally. I think it looks so nice and even got complimented at work! It definitely makes plain pink nails look better. It was so quick and easy that next time I paint my nails I am going to add glitter on top in this way!
What do you think of my nails, will you be trying it out for yourself?
Lizzie xo
(((I now do 'grouped' photos as you can see and have a poll on the side of my blog whether people prefer it or not and many say they like it but honestly I don't anymore, so I am wondering if people would want me to post my photos on their own like on most peoples blogs without being grouped together, yes or no?! I would be very grateful if you could answer this either on the poll, commenting below or tweeting me on twitter; @lizzzziem. Thanks! Also do you think the text on my blog should be bigger or not?)))
This Week // 4th - 10th
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1st Line;
flag up for jubilee // jubilee buffet // jubilee marble effect nails, review on my blog // jubilee bunton
2nd Line;
new duo-chromed accessorize polish in shade aztec // chocolate scented facemask // ben & jerry's karamel sutra core // the best tropical juice ever
What did you get up this week?
Lizzie xo
Ombre Lips.
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Ombre hair, ombre nails, now ombre lips!! Having seen Karla from MUA post pics of her fabulous 'ombre lips' here, I reallyyyy wanted to try it out myself! I am no way a make-up artist and have really thin lips (next time I have to pout, Karla says!) so I failed many times! I honestly don't like these much but I wanted to show you all how it went.
The first top ombre lips I used a pink lipstick on my top lip line then in the middle tried to use a orange lipstick if you can notice, haha. The bottom lip I used gold lipstick in the middle and a purple lipstick to outline on my bottom lip.
The second top ombre lips I used pink/orange lipstick on the top and bottom lips and then used a darker pink lipstick to outline on the bottom lip.
The bottom left ombre lips I just used a purple lipstick on my top lip and a pink lipstick on my bottom lip. This could have worked better if the colours were stronger!
The bottom right ombre lips was a crazy 'lets-use-loads-of-colours' look, haha. I used blue and green eyeshadow (yes eyeshadow! works well on lips if you don't have that shade in a lipstick!) in the centre then purple and pink to outline. Do you like this one or is it a no-no?!
I promise to do more 'ombre lips' looks as I really love the idea, and to keep getting better and better at it, so keep an eye out for future posts on these!
What do you think of my ombre lips? Do you like this look and will you be trying it out for yourself? Let me know and if you do link me up below, I'd love to see all yours!
Lizzie xo
NOTD. Jubilee Marbled Nails.
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Hello to all my lovely readers and my new readers! I hope everyone had a good Jubilee weekend!? I did, and have been SO busy lately that I have not been able to blog, catch up on my fave blogs andddd join in with the '#bbloggers chats!' I have many posts that I have already photographed and put together but just need to be written, such as; duo-chromed accessorize nail polishes, ecotools bamboo make-up brushes, REN creams, face scrubs, hourglass mascara, fake tattoos and so much more!! I thought I would give you a little blog post of some nail art/notd I did to get into the Jubilee spirit the other day...
I have seen marbled nails everywhere recently, mostly from Karla who experiments with marbled nails all the time, I kind of got put off by doing it myself as I tried it once and it was veryyyy messy and had no patience but I caved in and did the marbled nail art for the Jubilee! I was surprised at how easy and quick it all was, meaning I will be doing marbled nails a lot in the future!
1. I picked out Jubilee nail polish colours - blue (barry m - cyan blue) white (rimmel - london clouds) red (sally hansen - runaway red-y)
2. I filled a bowl up with water, poured a few drops of nail polish in, and used a cuticle stick to swirl it around to mix and form a marble effect in the water.
3. I then dipped my nails in really quickly and an amazinggg 'marble effect' appeared. It did get very messy around my nails and on my fingers and I thought it wouldn't come off!!!
4. But..... After a quick clean around with nail polish remover it all came off and my nails looked fab and really 'jubilee-fied.' Yay.
I am so happy with the result, overall it took about 10mins! I can't wait to do the marble effect with other colours like; green, yellow and pink soon. Ooohhhh!
What do you think of this nail art? Will you be trying it for yourself? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
This Week // 28th - 3rd
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1st Line :
little haul // nails art, review soon // ice-cream & sprinkles // peter pan collar
2nd Line :
nail wheels from hing kong // new peace ring // inspo board // yum, orange choc
3rd Line :
butterfly pancake // benefit freebies in glamour mag // jubilee nail polishes, review soon // owl ornament collection
What have you been up to this week?
Lizzie xo
Monthly Empties // May
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Hi everyone, where has the sun gone?! Finished a few things up last month but I'll only show you 6...
Radox, Brazilian Fusion, Shower Therapy. So this was on my last 'mothly empties' but as you can see I bought another one and used it up! May end up re-purchasing this again, haha. 7/10. RRP: £1+/250ml
Schwarzkopf, Gliss, Shampoo. Have been using this shampoo since forever, I do always switch shampoos but this is my 'hair-is-feeling-dull' shampoo so I use it whenever that happens. I try many shampoos a month so this won't get bought this month I'm afraid. 7/10. RRP: £1+
Dove, Beauty Finish, Deodorant. Just an average deodorant, I don't see the difference. Not buying again. 4/10. RRP: £2+
The Body Shop, Tea Tree Oil, Facial Wash. Just a little travel sized one, but omg I love this. Tea Tree Oil is a fave of mine so I loved using this, and it lasted a long time too! I would definitely re-purchase, but I am using Metique facial wash with Tea Tree Oil at the moment, so this has to wait a bit. 8/10. RRP: £2/60ml
Garnier, Simply Essentials, Toner. I used this everyday since I got it, it really is so good on my skin. Just refreshes it and cleans it well. I was going to buy this again but I decided on a different one. 7/10. RRP: £3
Garnier, Bamboo Flexihold, Hairspray. Just an average hairspray, nothing special. Smells nice though. Probably won't re-purchase, I need to try Elnette! 4/10. RRP: £3
What are your thoughts on these products? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
#5 Tuesday Tips/Tricks
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- Swipe a shimmery white eyeshadow into your inner corners of your eyes in a sideways V shape to catch light, which widens eyes!
- Want longer hair, take zinc tablets as these help hair regrowth (of course you're not going to have Rapunzel hair over night though!)
- Outlining lips in a nude lip liner will always make lips appear bigger and plumper!
- Apply a day cream/moisturiser every day, your skin needs moist!
- Always know your skin type then you'll be able to look after it more and know what works best!
What do you think of these tips/tricks? Will or do you use them? Do you have any of your own? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
Hourglass. Femme Rouge Lipstick. Shade: Icon
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A lovely cosmetics company named 'Hourglass' (that I hadn't heard of before!) sent me a few products to feature on my blog. I was so excited to see that they had sent me a lipstick in a 'hollywood glamour' colour, a mascara with a 'hourglass' shaped brush and a little sample pot of foundation (which is quite dark, oops.) Today I am going to review their lipstick...
I have many lipsticks that I have accumulated just over a year containing many pink shades so I was happy I got sent a shade in a colour I actually don't own, 'Icon' is what it's named and it reminds me of Marilyn Monroe's lips, bright red, and as she was an icon in Hollywood and so glamorous, this all gives me the impression that this is why it was named, 'Icon,' for that kind of look/feel?! It's highly pigmented with a creamy and silky feel of a rich red colour with pink undertones, that gives a luxurious velvety finish. When applied it give off bright red lips, which are very bold and would sure make a statement wearing it either in the day or night time. Oh and it has a gorgeous scent to it! (I am really bad with scents so I actually can not describe what scent it is, but it smells niiiiice!)
Some advantages of this product is.... excellent skin-smoothing, moisture-enhancing and reparative properties. Contains Vitamin E which conditions and treats with protective superantioxidants. Water-resistant, long-lasting and refillable (Yes!! - lipstick refill cartridges that are sold separately. Firmly pull existing cartridge from base and replace with new. The sound of the snap indicates cartridge is secure. Wooo!)
Packaged in a metallic cuboid box - which many 'up market' lipsticks come in nowadays. The actual lipstick packaging is in a circular trendy case which is coloured a dark metallic bronze/brown with the 'hourglass' logo embossed. The product feels quite heavy, defiantly compared to other lipsticks I have as they're kept in a lightweight plastic case. Possesses a generic twisting mechanism to expose the lipstick. The lipstick does have a 'hourglass' logo imprint which I find resembles the 'max factor' logo a lot!
Overall, I have never tried a lipstick that is 'high end' so it was nice to try something different, I did notice a huge difference, with the case, formula, colour and feel! A rich colour to my lips for a bold look and softens my lips for a silky feel and gave a subtle shine. The price is not exactly something I would jump at, as it's much more than I would pay for 1 lippy, but would most defiantly be on a wishlist of mine.
RRP: $30/3.5g (which is just over £19) Sold at Barneys and Sephora. I do not know whether you can buy or find Hourglass products over here, I am sure you can or will very soon! Visit their website at hourglasscosmetics.com for more.
A review of their mascara up soon too!!
Have you tried a Hourglass product or this lipstick? What are your thoughts on it? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
Dirty Works Mini Brush Set
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Dirty Works is a cosmetics brand found in leading Sainsburys stores. Consisting of make-up & accessories in cute packaging, being compared to 'soap & glory' products often, due to the simular slogans/text. I have a review today of their mini make-up brushes, that are perfect for travelling with and look really pretty and girly.
The set comes with 4 brushes, not usually the same as you would find in another make-up brushes set, I would normally find 5 or 6 brushes. However, this is a travel starter set and comes with; a powder brush, eye brush, lip brush and an eyebrow/lash comb.
Packaged only in a transparent plastic case that does shout 'cheapppp' but what's inside counts more! The brushes inside are not held together securely or sturdy at all which is disappointing. Also featuring a bright patterned card inside with all the info. They have a black wooden handle with a shiny pink top which looks very stylish.
The brushes are made of nylon which gives that 'fake and cheap' feel, but when they are used they're not too bad and I would say are definitely better than some brushes I have used and budget-friendly, yay! Of course these do not live up to the expensive brushes most people have but these are great for on the go, and for people who don't worry if their brushes get 'ruined' as they're fairly cheap and replaceable.
Overall these are great for keeping in my bag during the day when I am out. 4 brushes for each part of your face, with an attractive handle and small enough to fit into your hand perfectly. For just over a fiver, these are not bad and great for anyone.
RRP: £5.99/4 brushes - Buy here.
What are your thoughts on these brushes? Do you have them already? Let me know what you think!
Lizzie xo
This Week // 21st - 27th
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1st Line :
notd, review here // yum, maltesers // using this daily, review here
2nd Line :
ice cream & biscuits // the sun, sooo bright // bought this for the first time
3rd Line :
my garden, mum likes to make it pretty // motd, tuesday // such a delicious milkshake
4th Line :
summer wear // reading my tuesday mags // £1 'magic' nail polish remover
What have you been up to this week? Enjoying the sun hopefully! Also follow me on twitter for daily updates.
Lizzie xo
Naked Thirst Aid 12hr Moisturiser
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I don't tend to use moisturisers, even though I really should! So when Kilpatrick PR sent me this product to review I was pretty happy enough to do so. I have been testing it on and off for a month. Do you want to know my thoughts? Read on...
It's from the brand 'Naked' which is a range of 97% natural beauty products crammed with gorgeous high quality botanical extracts. There are many products in their range including bubble bath, make-up remover, eye gel and this moisturiser that claims to keep your face hydrated for 12 hours and some first thirst aid needed for sensitive skin.
Firstly, packaged in a cardboard box and when opened the actual product packaging is an average sized, plastic grey tub with an unscrewable lid and stick on (that were pealing) labels with info, inside there is a transparent lid that acts as a seel to protect the product. Can I just say about the appeal factor, as this is not good, it looks very cheap (it kinda is - 100ml for under a tenner, wow!) It doesn't look 'pretty' and luxurious like many moisturisers. Don't judge a book product by it's cover packaging could be used here though, haha!
The moisturiser is a rich and thick cream with a unnoticeable scent of Shea butter. Containing lots of healthy oils such as argan oil and noroli oil! I have normal/combo skin so I didn't want a greasy and over-powering feel that some moisturisers give you, this wasn't too bad on my face/neck but needed lots of massaging in and it did sink in eventually. Yay, for it hydrating my skin for a good couple of hours (not 12 hours though as it claims!) leaving it soft and clean.
I don't use it often as I would like but when I do, it's not a bad product for price, certainly. Travel friendly you may ask? No, not really as it's kinda heavy! (Oh and I do like the 'against animal testing' slogan, cute!)
Have you tried this product out for yourself? What are your thoughts on this? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
NOTD // Rimmel - Misty Jade
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Hey everyone, what beautiful weather we are getting in the England! Summer already and much needed as the past weeks of weather have been terrible! On my days off I am sunbathing with music on, a mag in one hand and a cold drink in the other, perfect. I want a nice tan before July! As it was super sunny today I thought of painting my nails a gorgeous green/blue colour, in the garden and using the scenery as the background, which makes my photos better in sunlight!
The nail polish I used is called 045 'Misty Jade' by Rimmel, when in direct sunlight looks a very light blue but in normal light is very much a mint green colour (makes me want mint choc ice-cream! ...oh and a nail art design idea it gives me!) It is a gorgeous colour though and will make anyone look more tanned on your hands/arms as light nails on dark/olive or even pale skin works really well and looks so nice. This is a really good summer colour too, adds a pop of colour to your nails, team with matching eyeshadow and that would look bang on trend and gorgeous!
I used 2 coats but probably needed 1 more as it is still streaky (which many Rimmel nail polishes give off, ugh) My pinky needed about 5 coats as it was very streaky still, photo above shows it in 2 coats! It's annoying to dry as well as it takes a long time and then when you think it's dry, your nail will just lean on something and you have a dent in it meaning it's not fully dry underneath, what? So Rimmel is not my favourite nail brand but that was the shade of colour I wanted and I only had it by Rimmel. (I need Barry M's mint green one!) Excuse my messy nails!
RRP: £2.99/8ml in supermarkets and beauty shops.
Do you have this nail polish, what are your thoughts on it? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
Metique Tea Tree Oil Skin Wash
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Jenny Bacon from Metique kindly sent me some Tea Tree Oil products to review, I am a massive fan of Tea Tree Oil and use many facial products that contain this amazing ingredient, to help my skin when it's needed. I was sent this product (as well as a few other small things!) that states a 'skin wash' and I have never used Tea Tree Oil washes on my body before, only my face so I was intrigued to see what happens and if it was any use!
Packaged in a glossy white opaque tube with a blue press down. This tube is perfect for use when you press down with one hand for the product to squirt out into the other hand! A few squirts of the product and you have a good amount to massage into your body. Contains 5% of Tea Tree Oil with a really strong scent, I am not the biggest fan of the scent and it can sometimes be overpowering for my need, but I got used to it quickly. I didn't notice a massive improvement, possibly just a new skin wash to add to my collection to clean my body.
However, I have been using it mostly on my face each morning and when I apply it, it gives off a cooling sensation, telling me its actually working and getting right into my skin. Mixing with water, but as this does not contain sulphates it will not lather up! Leave for under a minute then wash off with warm water. I do notice a difference after every use, cleanliness and freshness. I will probably continue using this on my face more than my body. Contains Vitamin E too and is non drying either, perfect.
Many people don't know the good uses of Tea Tree Oil so I'm going to give you some info... it originates from Australia, where the antiseptic properties are renowned and have been used for centuries by the aborigines. What does it do you may ask? Well it kills bacteria without disrupting the resident flora on the skin!
Visit their website at teatreeoilproducts.co.uk. Also if you enter 'Lizzie' at the checkout you get 15% off discount excluding p&p, valid until 10th June!
RRP: £9.18/250ml
Have you tried this product? Do you use Tea Tree Oil products? Let me know your thoughts on this!
Lizzie xo
NEW, MeMeMe Boho Balms
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I am loving these 2 *new* balms by MeMeMe that will launch in Superdrug on 7th June, at £6.50 (an introductory price of £4.50 on offer first!)
I am really loving these Boho balms!! In colours pink/rouge and the second boho balm in colours taupe/coral. Aimed at the festival season (starting next month!!) it's a dual cheek/lip tint in a little tin, which is great for travel and getting around without having 2 seperate things, now you have 2 things in 1! I really love the concept of this and will buy one for sure.
Will you be buying one of these, or perhaps both?
Lizzie xo
Technic - Carnival
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Hey guys! Hope everyone is well and enjoying the sun, yes we have SUN!!! Well down here where I live it's been so hot today! Time to get sun lotion on.. well not yet, haha. I have a nail polish review today! Eveywhere I have seen people rave at how similar this nail polish is compared to OPI's Rainbow one, and I can now say that they are almost identical, except a big £10 in difference!
The nail polish is called 'Carnival.' It has a transparent base coat withholding an array of fairly the same sized specks of pink, green, blue, silver and gold glitter. On the nail wheel clockwise I did, 1 coat, 2 coat and so on to 5 coats. There is definitely a visible difference, 1 coat being hardly any glitter and less noticeable whilst 5 coats almost covered the whole nail, 3 and 4 looked the same surprisingly. Dried pretty quickly too! When I use this on coloured nails I would use 2 coats or 3.
Recently I have been in love with glitter nail polishes, lots of different colours available it's hard not to resist them all! Glitter polishes are best applied over coloured nails, especially bright nails (ooh my fave!) I will be honest this is my first Technic polish and if the others are as good as this one, I need them all!!
Recently I have been in love with glitter nail polishes, lots of different colours available it's hard not to resist them all! Glitter polishes are best applied over coloured nails, especially bright nails (ooh my fave!) I will be honest this is my first Technic polish and if the others are as good as this one, I need them all!!
The packaging does remind me of OPI nail polishes with the sleek, black tall lid on a circular, transparent glass jar which displays the appealing polish really well especially when exposed to light the glitter reflects attractively.
RRP: under £5 or £1 in many discount shops. I payed £2.50/12ml on eBay. Or buy on Amazon for £2 incl. p&p!
Do you have this polish, what are your thoughts on it? Let me know your thoughts!
Lizzie xo
#4 Tuesday Tips/Tricks
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- If you have a large bronzing palette then sweep a large brush across it, to get a mix of all the colours for an even, sunkissed look when applied to your face!
- Keep a hand sanatizer on your table so just before you do your make-up, you can clean your hands and so no dirt gets onto your face!
- Lemon is the best brightener for your nails & face, soak your nails in pure lemon juice for 10 mins!
- Dab highlighter on the top of your cubids bow for fuller looking lips!
- Re-use your mascara wands, get an old mascara wand and clean it then use it with the an other mascara liquid!
- Change your skincare routine with the season, it'll make you feel better with new looks each time and also help your skin, changing it to it's particular way!
What do you think of these tips/tricks? Will or do you use them? Do you have any of your own? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
Skin Revivals Harmonising Balm
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I have been using this 'Harmonising Balm' by Skin Revivals on and off for about a month now, it's a great moisturiser that is really light on my face and has a fresh feel and scent to it. Containing only natural ingredients, yay!
"Natural Health Magazine Beauty Awards 2009 Winner - Best Value Skin Care Range"
Packaged in a glossy white, average sized bottle. Unscrewable lid with a 'squeeze and tab on' feature. The product itself is coloured white like many lotions/balms. Scented with fresh, natural and floral scent.
The formula is very thin and light and when applied to my face it sinks in quickly, leaving a non oily feel. It maintains moisture balance for a long day and protects against environmental aggressors, for daily rehydration. Best used for normal to dry skin or naturing skin and after cleansing, or use this before applying make-up as a base - works really well I must say.
Includes lots of natural ingredients such as, Peach Kernel Oil, Beeswax, Rosehip Oil, White Tea Extract, Vitamins E & A, Milk Protein, Ylang-Ylang and with low level UVA/UVB sun protection. (Now that is a lot of good ingrediants for your skin!)
RRP: £10.50 /100ml. Buy at beautynaturals.com
What are your thoughts on this product? Let me Know!
Lizzie xo
This Week // 14th - 20th
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Sunday, again. Oh my... where do the days go? I worked all day yesterday so I didn't have time to blog or read new blog posts (sad face) but today I shall try. Here is my #3 of 'this week,' not anything interesting really, just random photos from the week.
1st Line:
3 new nail polishes // bought a map of the world // cow print socks // both costing 20p total
3 new nail polishes // bought a map of the world // cow print socks // both costing 20p total
2nd Line:
love recieving parcels // zac efron interview // yum, im lovin it // pretty flowers
3rd Line:
notd - mny in gemey paris // reading look mag // a big fox in my garden // free samples pack
What have you done or been up to this week?
Lizzie xo
NEW Frontcover S/S Make-up
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Launched 4 years ago, british brand 'Frontcover' is loved by most make-up fans, for it's great make-up and amazing prices. With every season's Limited Edition range selling out in record time. Taking the season's catwalk trends and translating them into wearable looks for the high street!
The full range of the 6 S/S kits which are named: Sunlit Metals, Colour Of the Season: Pink, Pencils + Polish, A Rainbow Of Colours, The Baked Powder Collection and Matte & Mettalic. Which will all be available soon exclusively from Frontcover's *new* webstore and costing between £12 - £18. And available in Sephora across Europe very soon!
In the photo above, pictured top is the 'Pencils + Polish' kit which consists of 4 chunky creamy pencils and 4 matching nail polishes all of which are bright and bold colours as colour blocking and clashing is a huge trend this season. Turquoise/purple eyes with tropical colours on your nails. Including a pencil sharpener!
Bottom photo is the 'Matte & Mettalic' kit which is inspired by leather and suede in a spectrum of warm shades and in contrasting textures of gloss and matte. In many shades of copper, metal, golds and browns for a gorgeous update on the smokey eye! Containing 4 cream eyeshadows, 8 pressed eyeshadows and a double ended brush.
I really like these kits, packaged like a book which in my eyes is such a unique idea, each trend in a kit - so you decide what trend you like then you buy the particular one. Also their reasonable prices, a whole kit for achieving an on trend look for only £12!
Also a bonus is that the formulations have no animals derivatives and the products do not contain parabens!
Reviews of my own of these kits soon!
What are your thoughts on Frontcover make-up? Are you a loyal fan and love there kits? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
#3 Tuesday Tips/Tricks
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- Apply moisturiser all over your body just before bed, then in the morning you're skin will be so soft!
- When washing your face, use warm water to open pores then cold water to close pores!
- When you have dyed your hair, wash it after 3 days to let the colour stay in and last longer!
- Never leave perfume in direct sunlight, always in a cool dry place otherwise it can ruin the scent and change it!
- When using a hair mask, put on a shower cap to keep the warmth into your hair whilst the hair mask is working, it'll be much softer!
- Want tousled tresses in the morning? Before bed, wash your hair and put in a plait whilst it's still wet, you'll have light natural waves!
What do you think of these tips/tricks? Will or do you use them? Do you have any of your own? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
Fish Hair Curl Defining Cream
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I received this some time ago with a few other products. I have never tried nor did I know about the hair products brand 'Fish.' But having used this constantly in the past weeks, I am now a big fan!
The 'Curl Defining Cream' is strongly scented with Shea butter (my favourite!) and is a thinly cream that is absorbed quickly for my hair. Packaged in a plastic, lilac coloured squeezy tube with bold quirky text written on the front with their brand name written very big and all the info on the back.
Although this product is for real curly hair (think Rihanna's hair, 2011) I have natural wavy hair so I use this on the bottoms to add bouncy light curls/waves and works just as good, to make them more defined and noticeable. Fish say, 'Helps keep frizz at bay, leaving you with defined and glossy curls.' I will be honest and say I have a slight 'frizzyness' to a part of my hair and this didn't help, it stayed the same. But did make my 'messy waves' more curly and better (before and after!!)
Overall this is a fab hair curling product, smells so good and works really well, no doublt even better for people with big, proper curls. The price is also reasonable. I really love it!
Have you tried this before? What are your thoughts in it? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
This Week // 7th - 13th
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It's Sunday evening and I am watching New Moon. Oh and Happy Mother's Day to any American readers! It's #2 of my 'This Week' update, I really want to do this feature every Sunday from now on to get away from 'beauty' for one day, haha. So far so good...
1st Line :
blue sky // biscuits & tea // my tweet in star magazine, @lizzzziem // revlon nails, review here
2nd Line :
2 ebay orders // face mask time, review here // washing make-up brushes // the best sweets ever, haribo eggs
3rd Line :
me & my mum, very young // homemade sausage rolls // my work t shirt finally arrived // love this film, the next 3 days
4th Line :
blue glass bracelet // plum gosh palette i won on a giveaway // reading company mag // finally bought technic carnival nail polish, review soon
5th Line :
a triangle shaped mccoy crisp // 2 st tropez bottles i won from debenhams twitter comp // the best facial wipes // yum, yazoo milkshake
Lizzie xo
NEW Montagne Jeunesse, Skin Heroes Range // Break-Out Mud Mask
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About a month ago, Montagne Jeunesse sent me (and lots of other beauty bloggers) the *new* Skin Heroes range to review, including 5 sachets of face masks & nose pore strips. I had been wanting to use these straight away as I am a big fan of the brand and I have always used their face masks in the past. Last week I used the Break-Out Mask!
It's 1 out of 5 from the range including face masks to help your skin, such as: Shine Control, Dry Skin Mask, and T-Zone Peel Off. The new face masks now come with a stage 1 and stage 2 steps. No other face mask does that within 1 sachet/product so these are quite unique.
Stage 1: This stage being the actual face mask, which you would apply like any other one, spreading and applying all over your face and to let it dry and work it's magic for about 15mins (or 30mins if you're like me, haha) If it leaves your face quite stiff then it's working! Wash off with warm water and a flannel and then pat dry with a towel. It has a strong scent of Tea Tree Oil (used in many facial products to help!) and calming Canadian Willowherb which is also a natural ingredient to help Break-Outs. The face mask is coloured to match the scent. Afterwards my skin was much cleaner and fresh also feeling really soft! I could also get more than 1 application (that's what I love about MJ face masks, one sachet has about 3 applications out of it!!)
Stage 2: I used the moisturising cream straight away afterwards to get the real effect, it's a thick cream but not too heavy for your skin, quickly sinking in and felt very soft when dried. It has the identical tantalising scent of the face mask. I could only get 1 application out of this part though.
A little mention that they are all suitable for vegetarians and always use natural ingredients, amazing!
RRP: £1.49 each/15g of face mask, 3g of moisturiser. Buy at Asda or online.
Do you love Montagne Jeunesse products? What are your thoughts in this face mask? Let me know!
Lizzie xo
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