CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR | FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Good evening Little Ones, I've just settled down from sweating profusley at the gym ... Arm days are the absolute worst! Maybe because I have next to no arm muscles, but we are getting there Little Ones, slowly but surely!
Anyhow, it's been a minute since I've done a first impressions, and never before have I written about nail polish, simply because I stick to the same old brands ... But Chris treated me randomly to Chanel nail polish! I've never owned such an expensive polish before, but let's dive into application, longevity, is it worth it?
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THE PACKAGING:
Chanel, this is what I'm talking about ... I know I dug at you a little on my previous blog post, but here you are sticking to traditional routes, glass bottles, can I get an amen!
This has to be the most beautiful nail polish component I've ever laid my eyes upon, and I've even had the pleasure to witness Christian Louboutin's creations; but simplicity overall wins.
Yes, having a nail polish that could slay your enemies is fantastic, but stay classy with Chanel, the overly bold lid, with the ever so iconic Chanel logo remains beautiful.
The design remains consistent throughout, for example, the lid screams bulky as well as the square glass container that follows.
Detail is key, Chanel evidently keeps that in the back of their mind as they make their smallest products feel like a treasure for each consumer.
Unlike other nail polish, Chanel decided to remain innovative by positioning the phrase, 'le vernis' on the centre of the bottle, it actually translates to nail polish; some of which other make-up companies wouldn't do.
Seeing that Chanel was founded in Paris, and remains a French brand, I adore the fact that they continue to stay within their routes.
With their entire nail polish range, all the colours shine beautifully, there is so much space provided, there is no need for prolonged synonym for perfect, plain and simple, just how I like it.
THE PRODUCT:
Where to start? Maybe the shade name? Rouge red, now application time! Firstly, the brush provided is fantastic, small enough to fit into the cuticles, but big enough to apply an even distribution of product.
When I initially applied the polish I was shocked by how much pigment followed, it wasn't streaky, didn't bubble and went on evenly.
But, with such a high price point that's what I expected!
The colour is true to what it looks like in the bottle, (I know some products portray one colour, but translate differently when applied to the nail).
Which is fantastic! If you are considering what colour to purchase at least you know what you are getting yourself into, no cat-fishing going on here.
I can't fault the colour, absolutely enchanting, such a classy bright red ... Makes me feel powerful and sexy!
Once I've painted my nails, I feel like I can achieve anything and everything ... This red makes me feel and act confident!
Although, here is the kicker ... Goes on like a dream, colour is dreamy, but this takes such a long time to dry!
I don't mind painting my nails and waiting an hour, when I normally do my nails I'm watching a film, that way I give it more than enough time, so I can get on with the rest of my day.
But no ... This nail polish proceeded to anger me! After waiting an hour, and having applied only 2 thin layers I thought it was time to move on.
I barely touched the corner, and smudge city ... Believe me, I have patience, but that's where I draw the line.
I have places to go Chanel, stop taking my time away by forcing me to wait more than an hour to let my nails dry!
It took a total of 2 hours before I felt confident doing anything relatively challenging with my hands ... Which is so frustrating.
Finally, once this beauty has dried down the finish is phenomenal, shiny healthy looking nails, the amount of compliments I received, "where did you get your nails done"?, "Such a beautiful colour, what brand is it"?
THE PRICE:
It all comes down to a hearty price of, £22 ... Damn, I've never spent this much money on a nail polish, and I still haven't, as this was a random act of kindness from my beloved fiance.
Would I personally spend £22 ... I think I would yes, due to the fact after wearing this nail polish for a couple of days, it still hasn't chipped, the colour is gorgeous, (you could get away with 1 application).
The drying situation is throwing me off, but I used to get my nails done once a month, that averagely cost around, £30-35 each month, whereas if I spend £22 on one nail polish, I'm sorted for a couple of months.
It's all up to you and what you want to spend your money on, for me personally it's worth the cash, but if it's not for you; there are some great shades by Essie.
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I hope you liked this read, I sure loved writing it! Enjoy the rest of the weekend while it lasts.
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CHANEL VITALUMIERE AQUA FOUNDATION REVIEW
Welcome back Little Ones! Could you have guessed that it was exam season? I have finally put together a secure timetable which enables me to: write blog posts, film videos, model, revise as well as learn to drive!
Yes, I’ve picked up driving, would you believe that I’ve just found the time to drive?
Anyhow, I’m sorry that I've left you in the dark for a couple of weeks, believe me it’s not been a barrel of laughs; but I’m back in business and ready to give you a review!
I’ve accomplished so much, but to edge back into blogging I thought I would start off simple and give you a beloved review!
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THE PACKAGING:
Let’s face it, we all know that Chanel implements marvellous packing, which is why I was heavily disappointed when I saw this component … Yes, I know, packing isn’t everything, but when you are paying a large sum of money for a foundation, you best be mighty fine!
It didn’t knock my socks off, when I emulate Chanel in my mind, pure sophistication and opulence runs through my veins, when I was face to face with this component, I never expected a plastic squeeze tube for my foundation … Especially from Chanel.
Convenient? Tick, you can access the correct amount of foundation, no risk of spilling … But there’s also another mechanism which has been invented … A pump, why could there not have been a pump in a matt glass bottle? Why did you stoop so low Chanel? It’s not like your entire foundation line have been pumped into plastic bottles, your le teint ultra tenue comes in a matt bottle … With a pump?
Points for experimenting but stick to what you know.
I’m aware that some of you may be thinking, “wow, she’s overreacting, and completely snobby” … I’m all for drugstore foundations, Maybelline dream satin liquid foundation is fantastic, great shade range, longevity, and only £7.99 … And guess what, it comes in a glass bottle, but even if it didn’t I wouldn’t care … Because it's only £7.99.
THE PRODUCT:
Chanel, the contents inside the bottle is pure brilliance, initially when you squeeze the foundation out of the tube, you are met with a creamy consistency, not too thick that it’s going to bury your pores alive, but not too watery where it slides all over the place.
It’s the Goldilocks of foundation consistency … Now that we’ve established that the texture is perfect, let’s get onto how this product applies.
Traditionally, I always prep my skin with my beloved Origins moisturiser, as well as the YSL secrets primer, after that’s sunk into the skin, I applied the Chanel foundation with my beauty blender, the more I buffed into the skin, the more I fell in love with this product.
My skin appeared radiant, healthy and goddess like … My skin looked like real skin, I know that sounds bizarre, but some foundations place a weird film over your face, which makes your skin beneath the makeup appear fake, (not the look I’m going for).
I was pleasantly surprised that not only was this foundation medium coverage, but I could build the coverage without the product appearing blotchy or greasy.
I’m the type of woman that adores natural makeup, I want luminous skin without my redness starring in the show, is that too much to ask for?
Anyhow, after I’d finished applying the foundation, I couldn’t believe how beautiful my skin was … I’m not a confident person, nor do I like my appearance, but I can confidently state that was skin was perfect.
The foundation covered everything I wanted, while still letting my natural skin shine through.
Something I should mention, I have very dry skin … When I purchase a foundation, I need it to moisturise my skin, and not settle in my dry patches, as soon as a foundation highlights my dry skin; it goes flying into the bin.
Luckily enough, this foundation aided my dry skin, making it look better than ever, the longevity of this product is insane, for a hydrating product I made it to the 8-hour mark before having to touch up, and even then, it still looked reasonably presentable.
Lastly, before you use this product each time you have to shake it, otherwise the product settles at the bottom and it comes out curdled … Doesn’t look pretty, but as long as you shake prior to application nothing will go wrong.
All in all, if you want luminous skin I would highly recommend this product, lasts such a long time, doesn’t settle in my dry patches, and the shade range is fantastic … I’m exceedingly pale, and the lightest shade (10 beige) couldn’t suit my complexion better.
THE PRICE:
If you’ve come here expecting a budget foundation, unfortunately this isn’t the review or product for you … The vitalumiere aqua foundation retails for a total of, £37.Yes … I know, it’s expensive, but I’m the type of consumer that would pay extra if it meets all my requirements.This foundation executed perfectly, I couldn’t have asked for a better product, it’s now my current favourite and I have no idea how any other product is going to top this one.Seeing that it matched my skin complexion, lasted all day, and made my skin look radiant … It’s a win in my books.I have no idea how this would turn out for someone with oily skin, it may just slide off? I have no idea, but what I do know, is that if you suffer with stubborn dry skin, this is the foundation for you.I know this isn’t the most affordable foundation, but I do have other drugstore alternatives, I’ll be listing and giving a detailed review, on the best drugstore foundations … And yes, that will be arriving in the week.If you are interested in this product I will leave the link below for you, saves you typing it!
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Thank you for getting this far, I know my reviews are always lengthy, but I want you guys to leave with as much information as possible.There’s nothing worse than buying a product after reading a few short reviews, and finding out it doesn’t work … I’ve been there and it’s extremely frustrating.Let me know what you would like me to write next, I’m always up for suggestions, if not then I will control the reins and post whatever comes to mind.I hope you have a lovely day, I’m just about to head to work!I love you all so very much, thank you for reading! I will see you in the next blog post! Remember to stay safe and stay tuned Little Ones! :) x x x
TOM FORD MATTE LIPSTICK FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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Good evening Little Ones, time for an old-fashioned first impressions! It's been a while since I've conducted one of these, (due to the fact I'm impatient and dive into products too quickly). But seeing that I've managed to obtain such self-restraint, here we are ... With a brand I have never mentioned on this blog before, say hello to the endearing, Tom Ford.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS | PACKAGING:
Love at first sight. The reflective crocodile exterior is extraordinary. Professionalism, seductive and dangerous, I felt empowered in the presence of such beauty. Tom Ford, (slow clapping), I hold my hat to you, the simplistic elegant design had me melting, and I hadn't yet freed the lipstick.
As soon as I unveiled the prize within, I was shocked, I never thought a beauty product could be this breath-taking.
Delicate, vulnerable and beautiful, it feels like a crime to ruin such an iconic piece of make-up. Everything down to Tom Ford's initial on the tip of the lipstick, makes every penny you spent on this wonder worth it. The memorising golden parallel lines submerging around the lipstick, almost acting as a barrier screams grace. Such a simple design, but being uncomplicated in this circumstance is paying off.
Just gazing at this product gives me high hopes that the performance is just as thrilling, who else would create such a wonderful package that didn't stay consistent with appearances?
FIRST IMPRESSIONS | THE PERFORMANCE:
Let's begin with application. Glided on like a dream, didn't tug at my lips, one swipe and my eyes witnessed intense pigmentation; which shocked me with such an innocent shade.
The knife-like applicator made it exceedingly easy to reach the sides of my mouth, as well as carving out my cupid-bow. The more I applied the more I fell in love with this lipstick.
A few moments past and I could see the formula drying down into velvet, it was soft to touch and didn't transfer, (I knew this was going to be a great lipstick).
The colour is flattering, which I didn't think was possible on my skin-tone, me and pink don't normally get along.
The hours ticked by, I applied this beauty 7 hours ago and it's still on my lips, I've drank out of fresh-juice bottles, eaten noodles, (which are extremely messy), and this bad-boy has stuck its ground.
Needless to say, this is a fantastic performer.
Is my bank account going to hate me? Yes, do I have more shades arriving? yes again.
Before I forget, the shade name is, Age of consent, why wouldn't you want this shade?
FIRST IMPRESSIONS | PRICE:
Yes, the price is a kick in the teeth, there is no denying that ... £40 is dear. But, I'm a make-up collector, more specifically in lipsticks, I'm obsessed, it's OK, please don't send help.
With lipsticks, paying the higher price is always worth it, I'm not saying Maybelline isn't fantastic, because I adore their matte range.
But I want longevity with a lipstick, this is where my higher-end range kicks in ... This lipstick has lasted 7 hours, and could last more. None of my drugstore lipsticks have managed to last that long.
Yes, you're paying for the name, but you are also paying for quality.
If you want a lipstick that's going to stay by your side, count Tom Ford in.
If you don't have the coin for Tom Ford, there are plenty of cheaper options out there! Yes, this is expensive, and I'm not saying buy the whole range, but if you want to treat yourself, go ahead this is worth the splurge.
If you are interested in this lipstick the link is down below for you! Saves hunting it down yourself!
This is now the end of my blog post, I do hope you enjoyed the read, these lipsticks are worth the hype. There are plenty of other shades if this one isn't for you.
If you want to see more first impressions, please do let me know! I do have another blog post coming out tomorrow, stay tuned for that!
Have a lovely day! Remember to stay safe and stay tuned! :) x x x
ORIGINS NEVER A DULL MOMENT SCRUB REVIEW:
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Good evening Little Ones! It's time for a product review, it's been a minute but I'm back in the game! I'm in the middle of trying out several new products, but I want to ensure that I give them all a fair review; so they will eventually be released sporadically.
As you can tell by the title, I have a beloved Origins product! If you want to know my detailed opinion on this wonder, keep on reading!
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THE PRODUCT:
As we are all aware of by now, Origins produce and market exceptional products, before this face polish, I'd only dived into their mask and moisturiser pool. I originally needed something to combat the misbehaving dry patches swallowing my skin, I didn't use those exact words; as the consultant may have looked at me funny, but you get the gist.
She showed me several products and tested them out, but they weren't doing much ... Until she pointed out their staple holy grail product; which just so happened to be never a dull moment face polish.
Automatically I fell in love with the vibrant orange package, it reminded me of a jumper my mother owned, she placed the product on my hand, the texture was peculiar, it held it's shape which I enjoyed-it meant that it was rich in texture, so heavy duty! If this didn't murder my dry patches, nothing would.
A few weeks down the line and it's my number one facial scrub, if you have stubborn dry patches, this is the product for you, it's fantastic when I feel that my skin is going to be a pain, I use this before I apply my make-up, nothing irritates me more than dry skin clinging onto foundation.
In relation to smell, it's enchanting ... Fresh fruit, and not the tacky fake aroma either, when you pop open the cap, it's like cutting open several ripe mango's; I adore rubbing this into my skin, even wakes me up in the early morning.
Just to briefly mention, a lot goes a long way, as portrayed in the image above, that tiny blob managed to cover the entirety of my face ... Have you seen the size of my forehead? Enough said.
THE PACKAGING:
I know, you normally see this segment first, but I'm switching it up on the blog! Anyhow, back to the packaging! Can we just take a moment to appreciate how luxurious and vibrant this product radiates. Simplistic is the key in my book, if you over complicate the packaging, my assumption is that the product quality isn't there; whereas Origins remain elementary, yet elegant ... It's screams Origins, without rubbing it in their audiences face.
The contrast between the mango and white is fantastic, it enhances the rich colour of the natural papaya and mango, delves deep into their company ethics, and raw ingredients, hence the iconic oak tree as their staple logo.
Something else to mention, the squeeze component is great for dispersing an even amount of product, and because of the formula is doesn't stick or get clogged around the edges, which I love!
I hate it when you fall in love with a mask, or scrub, and after a few applications, it looks like a murder scene.
THE PRICE:
This baby retails for, £26.50, it's up there in price, but I've spent more than triple to finally obtain the perfect product. I've been using this face polish for over a month now, and I've barely made a dent ... And I use it at LEAST 3 times a week, as portrayed in the pictures above, that tiny blob on my hand covered the entirety of my face.
If you have extremely dry and sensitive skin like me, this will become your new best friend ... You can inform your former best friend that they've been replaced, they will understand why.
I honestly haven't found a dupe for this product as of yet, but I've been on the hunt as I know not everyone can afford the high price point; but I will dry my best!
On the other hand, it's really worth the splurge, it really does work, your skin feels like velvet! If you are hesitant, head into your nearest Origins counter, and get them to try it out on you, it'll be love at first sight!
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That's it for today's blog post, sorry it was late, I've been busy doing some revision for my exam on Wednesday! I'm really looking forward to it ... Strange to say, don't judge!
Anyhow, I hope you enjoyed the read, I will see you again tomorrow with another blog post! It'll be a little adventure so stay tuned for that!
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219 YSL MATTE LIPSTICK REVIEW
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Good evening Little Ones! How has your day been so far! I have my week planned out, and it's looking positive, I'm just hoping that I stay this organised throughout the year! As requested, many of you wanted a review of my current favourite lipstick, and that so happens to be ANOTHER YSL product, which isn't an issue for me; as I adore their products. If you want to read a detailed review on this wonder, then keep on reading.
THE PACKAGING:
Yet again, YSL never fail to satisfy me when it comes to their beautifully packaged products, depending on the finish of the lipstick; determines the design. Their matte lipsticks are protected by a block of illuminating gold; with the classical YSL emblem, portraying that this is their creation. Again, that doesn't take my by surprise, this is their image: clean, elegant and captivating. Seeing this golden goddess in your make-up creation makes you feel proud, it stands out from the crowd.
On the other hand, the lid comes off effortlessly, but ensures proper protection if you were to drop this lipstick. If I had to critique, I would suggest that they put the colour of the actual lipstick at the bottom,l this way it makes it easier to differentiate what the colour is, whereas you have to read the shade name to ensure that you have the right lipstick.
Other than that, this lipstick gets a 10/10 on presentation, little is more in this industry, in my opinion any way.
THE PRODUCT:
Now to the main event! Over the years I have equated an array of lipsticks, I know the features that make a fantastic lipstick, vice-versa. The elements that ensure you have the perfect lipstick entail: long staying power, high pigmentation, comfortable to wear, easy to apply and doesn't bleed. You'll be pleased to know that this YSL lipstick in the shade 219 ticks all the boxes. When I first applied this lipstick, it went on like a dream, it's exceedingly soft and creamy; which is strange for a matte lipstick. The diamond shape applicator made it really easily to apply, and managed to reach the awkward places of my mouth; being the inner corners. The pigmentation of this wonder is out-of-this-world! One swipe and you look like a sexy senorita!
As portrayed in the images above, this is what this lipstick looks like on the lip, it does have a slight blue undertone, which can enhance yellow teeth; but I didn't have this issue. Now for the real part of the test! How long did it take to bleed? And it didn't, not once! Which really shocked me, especially with a bright red lipstick, I had no lip-liner on, just this lipstick alone, and it didn't bleed into my foundation; which was amazing!
This lipstick was super comfortable throughout the day, didn't crack or make me want to take it off my mouth. I know with some lipsticks they can dry out your lips, but not this one, which again, is fantastic for a pure matte lipstick.
Last but not least, the longevity of this product is outstanding, I applied this to my lips at the beginning of the day, and didn't have to do a touch up until 3 in the afternoon. When it came to taking it off, it wouldn't budge. This lipstick even left a beautiful rose stain the next morning; which I used as a lipstick. That being said, if you don't want pink lips the next morning, just place another lipstick on top.
PRICE:
Now onto the price, this lipstick retails for, £28 ... Which is I believe the most expensive lipstick I own? Might even top one of my Chanel prices. Yes it's an expensive lipstick, but the pure quality of the product really shines through. It ticks all the boxes in lipstick land! To find a product that does all those to a high standard is remarkable! Pick this up when you can, they offer phenomenal shades, and look great on all skin tones.
Although, if this is out of your price range, I do have a dupe blog post and video coming out this January! So stay tuned for that Little Ones.
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That's it for today's blog post, I hope you enjoyed the read, I loved writing it! I can't wait to show you what I'm posting on Friday! Something from different from a review, don't worry!
I hope you enjoy the rest of your day! Stay safe and stay tuned Little Ones! :) x x x
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DIOR STAR FOUNDATION REVIEW
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Good evening Little Ones! How has your day been so far? I thought that I would give you another product review, since that's what you wanted! BUT, I want to get into more baking, so when I'm 100% better you can expect to see more recipes! I have filmed a video on this product, so if you want to check that out, then click here!
If that's not your cup of tea feel free to stay where you are, carry on reading! So, without further or do, let's crack on with the review.
THE PACKAGING:
Well hello Dior! This is the only foundation, and beauty product that I own by Dior ... First impressions, I'm wowed! Exceedingly elegant, yet simple ... I adore the flash of monochrome metal and black contrast; it dazzles just like a star, how fitting?
Dior have remained consistent throughout this entire product, tying in micro detailing, for instance, the initials of Christian Dior placed elegantly on the lid cap; it makes it feel personal, embellished and worth your cash. It's almost like you have an autograph by Christian Dior.
What else can be said? That's right, I do love a glass bottle, especially when I've paid a large sum of money, my other favourite feature on foundation would have to be, the trusty pump. Thank you Dior for including a pump! I loath nothing more than having to pray that foundation doesn't spill over my hand; due to NO pump. But as you can tell by the lovely photographs, there is a pump.
Overall, this is a beautiful looking product, defiantly something to place on the mantelpiece.
THE PRODUCT:
Now onto my favourite segment! Does this product work? Well if you have oily skin, this product is going to melt into the skin; (in a good way) ... But if you suffer with dry skin, like myself, it's difficult to work with. BUT, if you prep the skin correctly, this is the PERFECT foundation. Before you apply this foundation, PLEASE exfoliate your skin, I can't emphasis this enough! If you don't, this foundation will cling onto your dry patches, and make you question why you even purchased this in the first place. And for the love of God, please prime and moisturise the skin ... Just please. Doesn't have to be the best; but please! After putting in all the hard work, it DOES pay off, this gives your skin such a glow, it looks so healthy, while giving you medium to full coverage. This product lasts around 6 hours, and then you do have to powder; just like other foundations.
Fundamentally, when I purchased this foundation I didn't get along with it, and I didn't see the point in prepping my skin ... But, it's such a beautiful foundation, it turned into my favourite, until I discovered my beloved YSL All Hours. But this is a close second, even replaced my Nars Sheer Glow, and we all know how much I loved that foundation.
Just to mention, the shade range is fantastic, I purchased the shade, Ivory 010-which is the lightest shade they had available. It suited me, it was slightly too dark, but when I apply concealer on top, you can't notice. I am extremely pale, so finding a foundation that suits my skin-tone is a challenge.
THE PRICE:
Yes it's Dior, it's going to be expensive ... But I love the product, and it's completely worth, £35. This is slightly more than my YSL foundation, which retails for, £33.50. Yes it's pricey, but if you weigh up all the benefits, you can really get your money out of this product. It took me a while to fall in love with this product; but it was completely worth it.
If you are curious to purchase this product, I'll leave a link below for you!
That is it for today's blog post, I hope you enjoyed the read, and please do tell me what you want to see next! I love you all so very much, stay safe and stay tuned Little Ones! :) x x x
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ORIGINS 10 MINUTE OUT OF TROUBLE MASK
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Good afternoon Little Ones! Now that I'm wide awake, I thought that I would start the day with a good old fashioned blog post! I'm currently sitting up in bed, trying not to sneeze on my laptop; yes the flu has taken over me, but I'm perusing on! I took to Instagram and Twitter, and yet again you wanted a product review, so I'm giving you just that. I've already filmed a video on this product; if you want to watch that then click here! If not you might as well stay here! Anyhow, let's get on with the blog post!
THE PACKAGING:
Well hello! Their iconic oak tree stables Origins, it's simplistic yet pristine, it doesn't appear to be cheap in the slightest; maybe medical? But that's not a bad trait to obtain, especially for a skincare company. Is it the BEST packaging I've seen? No, but it's definitely not the worst, it's simple, that's all there is to it I'm afraid, if you came here for an essay in this department, your going to be disappointed. But something I will mention about the packaging aspects is the tube, and funnel ... The tube makes it easy to travel with as it's not bulky or awkward to pack. In relation to the funnel, (where the product comes out of); it's the perfect size, that may sound strange; but I've used other products where it's TINY; and it takes FOREVER to squeeze the product out of the container. But I don't have that issue with this, it''s something so slight; but for me that could ruin the overall performance of the product.
THE PRODUCT:
Now onto the main event! How does this product perform? Let's say a little goes a long way, I've had this product for nearly a year, and I use it at LEAST once a month, and there's still more than half in the container; so if you are hesitating at the price, this will last you for at least a year, so keep that in mind.
Once applied to the skin it feels refreshing, and there's no pungent aroma attached either. I know with some skincare products this can be a massive issue, but not with this product. When applying the product it glides on like a dream, doesn't clump up, and doesn't slide off the skin; it stays put! A short amount of time on the skin and it starts to tingle, but it's not painful, the only way to describe it, is that it's doing something to the skin; without causing irritation to the skin, eyes, nose or mouth area.
After around the 10 minute mark the mask it utterly dry, but it doesn't make your skin feel like the desert; which is always a plus. When it's time to take it off, you have to remove it with a wet towel or you will have to stand in the shower for a while; making sure there are no bits still attached to the skin-believe me I've been there.
Now for the part you want to hear ... When you run your hands over you face, it feel SO SMOOTH! It removes the dead layer of your skin, as well as getting into the pours and cleaning them out. If you have any spots, they disappear within a few days, honestly it really works, I had a beast on the side of my neck, and it went away within 3 days. But the result after I'd just taken the mask off, the spot had become less swollen, and the redness was nearly gone.
I've been using this mask for quite some time, and it never let's me down!
THE PRICE:
Now for the price reveal, before I state how much this is, you have to remember, if you suffer with severe acne you've probably spent hundreds of pounds to improve the skin. This products comes to a grand total of, £25. Which isn't too bad, it lasts nearly a year, controls acne, doesn't irritate the skin, and generally works.
Like I've mentioned in other blog posts, I'm not here to say if this is too much, or too cheap; whatever you feel that'll work for your skin, you can spend as much or as little as you want. This is just my personal opinion, and in my opinion it's worth the money, it's worked for me, and my partner; who does suffer with exceedingly painful acne.
If you are curious to purchase this product, I'll leave a link below for you!
That is it for today's blog post, if you have any recommendation then please do let me know.
I love you all so very much, stay safe and stay tuned Little Ones! :) x x x
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YSL ALL HOURS FOUNDATION
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Good morning Little Ones! Here is another product review, I've already filmed a video on this product, if you want to watch that as well, then click here! If you don't fancy that, then you might as well stay here. I've received a tone of requests to write a review on this baby, so that's what I'm doing. Sit back, relax and get on to reading!
THE PACKAGING:
YSL nail it again ... This will always be mentioned, as I've still yet to come across something that doesn't appear marvellous. Why not start with the uni-carton? Iconic golden goddess, how can you not resist? It simmers, and almost gravitates you to hold the product ... I'm a packaging addict so this is a problem to me; anyone else feel the same?
Now onto the foundation packaging! This foundation is coated in an eloquent matte glass bottle, something I've never seen from YSL before, they usually come packaged in a shiny glass component, but that;s something I love about this brand; they always switch it up and keep you on your toes. On the other hand, they've kept it simple, adding the harsh noir line makes it the centre point; and it's smart that they've integrated the line and placed the name of the foundation; this clearly differentiates each foundation that YSL produce.
In relation to the cap, I wish it was metal, instead it's plastic ... It doesn't match the matte glass, it's almost out of place. They've created such an opulent component, and finished it with a plastic lid; it doesn't ruin it completely; but they could've kept the metal lid aspect. But if that's the only flaw I can find; it's not the end of the world.
THE PRODUCT:
Firstly, my shade is BR10, COOL PORCELAIN, this is the lightest shade they offer ... Yes I know I'm rather pale, (not a shock). With me, finding a shade that actually matches my skin is a nightmare! But this YSL All Hours Foundation is PERFECT! The match is incredible, this foundation does oxidise so be careful and make sure you get colour-matched.
When you initially pump this foundation to the back of your hand, it pours out like liquid velvet ... Sounds odd, but if you purchase this product, you'll know exactly what I mean. The formula isn't so watery that it runs down your hand, but it's not so thick that it feels uncomfortable, it's literally the perfect consistency. Thus, when applying it blends out like a dream, I had no issue covering my entire face, and if I needed to layer, it wouldn't cake up or go patchy.
Something that I should mention is that this is a matte finish, so it's not meant for dry skin, but seeing that I'd fallen in love at the counter, I purchased a hydrating primer which coincided with this foundation. I have very dry skin, to the point where it flakes, (beautiful right?), without this primer, this foundation does settle into my dry patches and enhances them ... Not the best look, BUT if I use the primer I don't have this issue.
In relation to longevity, it lasts up to 9 hours, this is without me powdering! But if I was to add powder throughout the day, I could say that this would last 12 hours; it won't be the most flawless foundation day ever, but it's still on the skin.
On the other hand, something else that I should mention, is that this product doesn't have a scent, which I love! Additionally, it doesn't make me break out, or irritate my skin ... I would know as I suffer with eczema. All in all, this foundation is wonderful, the finish is stunning and it lasts such a long time. Remember if you do suffer with dry skin, just remember to exfoliate and moisturise your face to the max! It does work, but you have to go the extra mile; it's worth it I promise!
THE PRICE:
When I purchased this bad boy, I was lucky enough to have 20% off the original price, as my local John Lewis was conducting a sale! But normally this would cost, £33.50, which is a pricey foundation, it's the most expensive one I own to date. But who am I to say something is too expensive? Would I repurchase this product at the full price? Yes I would, because it works for me, and it's worth my money, if you feel different to that, then that's your opinion.
The features of this foundation make it worth the high price point, the formula is extremely long wearing, the finish is beautiful, and it even works with my exceedingly dry skin!
If you are curcious to purchase this product, I'll leave a link below for you!
That is it for today's blog post, if you want me to review the primer that goes perfectly with this foundation then I will post that for tomorrows blog post! If not then please do tell me what you want to read next! I love you all so very much, stay safe and stay tuned Little Ones! :) x x x
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Kerastase Discipline Shampoo Review
DISCLAIMER: I have not been paid by Kerastase, I purchased this product with my own money. I needed to find a new shampoo for curly thick hair, and this worked it's magic.
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Hello and welcome to another review! I've discovered a new love and of course I wanted to share it with you lovely people! What are your plans? I've just finished watching stranger things season one! Oh my gosh I'm obsessed, if you haven't seen it, watch it! Season two is coming out in October, I can't wait! Anyhow, if you adore hair products, (and your hair is way out of control), you will love this!
THE PACKAGING:
As you all know by now, I'm a packaging addict! If it looks pretty I'm suckered into buying it ... I know it's a bad trait, but I can't help it. Come on though, it's rose gold! Where have you ever seen rose gold shampoo packing? I can guarantee you've never seen it! If you have you'll understand why I'm obsessed. Anyhow, I find the matte bottle and shiny rim around the lid so elegant and eye-catching. It beats the typical colour scheme of: blue, white and red. Kerastase is highly innovative, and their packaging reflects how well their products perform, believe me I've been using their merchandise for a number of years; and I've always been impressed with the quality of the design and the performance. In addition to this, I love how they've maintained the same font, simply because you can differentiate their brand from all the others, as well as keeping their sophisticated image. They are consistent throughout, which makes not only me, but their loyal customers devoted to the brand; too big of a change and it can make people run in the other direction. On the other hand, Kerastase colour co-ordinate hair type, for example rose gold is for curly thick hair, whereas dry hair is an emerald green. It helps customers remember what colour to go for, instead of reading the small print and getting confused and impatient. I think that's enough about packaging don't you think? Let's move onto the performance!
THE PRODUCT:
Here to the main event! Does it actually work? From all the positive connotations, yes it does work, but I don't know if it'll work for all hair types. From my perspective I have exceedingly thick hair, to the point where I have to get my fiance to brush the back; it actually hurts my arms. For a while I was using Kerastase damage shampoo, and I enjoyed it, but the formula was too dense and didn't distribute as well as I's hoped. So I went back to the drawing board and tried something new, which is why this review is being written. Let me just say, Kerastase really nailed it on the head with this unruly hair shampoo! It's creamy in consistency, and the lava level is out of this world! It's reaches to the scalp and the ends of your hair, it feels squeaky clean and smells beautiful! Although when I saw the bottle I was sceptical, simply because it wasn't very big in comparison to my other shampoo package. But a little really does go a long way, which is fantastic. I've owned this product for just over two months, and I haven't even gone through half; I wash my hair 2-3 times a week, so I'm not going easy on the product either. I believe that by the end of October it'll disappear, and yes I'll be repurchasing the same shampoo, it works well for me, so why not.
THE PRICE:
Now the dreaded price, something that people hate. Is it a lot of money? You can make the decision based on: how much you need the product, and how care-free you are with your money. You earn it, purchase whatever you fancy. I purchased this from my local hairdressers Stonehills, and retailed for £18.60; which is the same price online. Now some people may say, wow that's a bit excessive, in my opinion, no. I was searching for the perfect shampoo that could really clean out my hair, and reduce frizz, this product does that 100%; it makes it easier to brush when soaking wet and damp, (which Chris loves). In addition to this, as mentioned previously, it's lasted me over 2 months, and I haven't even used up half of the product. If this is too much for you there are plenty of drugstore shampoo's out there, Aussie is a great alternative; but I do prefer my Kerastase to be perfectly honest.
If this product is grabbing your attention and you wish to purchase it, click the link below and have a little wonder.
Anyhow, this is now the end of my blog post! I have something else coming out tomorrow! It'll be in the advice category, and I'm also planning on making a YouTube video as well; so keep tuned for that! I hope you have a wonderful day, I will see you Little Ones tomorrow! I love you all so very much! x x x
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Oatifix Mask Review:
Disclaimer: I have not been paid by lush to do this review, what I'm telling you about this product is just based off my opinion and my opinion only.
Good evening Little ones! How have you been today? I'm waiting for my soup to simmer, so I thought I would sit down and write a review on the ever so famous: OATIFIX FACIAL MASK from Lush! If you want to know my thoughts, what this product is about, and how to use it; peel your eyes below and have a good read :)
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This is what the facial mask looks like when you've applied it to the face, I used my hands. It doesn't look attractive, but the smell and results afterwards is beautiful:).
PRESENTATION:
In regards to presentation, I can tell straight away that it's Lush, their iconic black packaging and handwritten logo make it obvious that it's them. I love their packaging, it's simplistic yet luxurious; which interlinks with their products, they are well made products. I love that they place the instructions on the top of the lid, this makes it easier to read and to find; other brands make it impossible to find the 'how to' instructions; whereas Lush have you covered.
In addition to this, the little black pot makes it convenient and easy to put away, you are evidently meant to put it in the fridge, and if you don't have much space in there, this can easily slide into a tiny corner. You may be thinking, that's a small pot .. Bet a differ, this container holds a mass amount of product! This is my third pot in two years, and I use it once a week, a little goes a long way.
THE PRODUCT:
This facial mask contains: bananas and illipe butter, this moisturizes the skin beautifully, and it really does, after I have taken the mas off my skin feels like a baby's butt! I suffer with really dry skin, to the point that it actually flakes off during the winter. When I use this mask it replenishes the moisture within my skin, as well as taking away the redness. The other reason why my skin feels silky smooth is because of the, oatmeal, ground almonds and kaolin; this acts an exfoliation. This means that when you are applying, and taking off the mask with water, these grains are getting the last bits of dead skin; in my case this is perfect as I won't have any bits of dead skin on my face, which when I go to apply make-up the following day it creates a perfect silky base. On the other hand ... Can I just tell you the smell of this product is BEAUTIFUL! It's such a natural smell, I actually enjoy putting this on my face as the smell is so comforting and refreshing. If you have ever had the opportunity to walk past a cereal factory; that's what it smells like! :D
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT:
- Firstly I like to wash my face completely, especially if I have been wearing make-up. By having a complete clean face, this helps the mask penetrate the first layers of your skin, which is always dry; this will nourish and enrich this skin like it's brand new.
- I then leave it for 10-15 minutes, just like the instructions tell you to do. During this time I'll probably be scrolling threw Instagram or Twitter :')
By leaving this mask on for such a long time, it will get into the nooks and grannies of your skin, this is extremely important and beneficial, especially when you have dry skin.
- I wash it off with warm water, and pat ... PAT dry! This is so crucial, instead of wiping away the last essence of the mask, you want to pat it in, to make sure that your skin stays hydrated for the next time that you use it.
PRICE:
This mask comes in one size which is 75 grams, this is a hell of a lot of product, and for that you can buy it on their website or in-store for £6.75. I have tried several facial masks and this is amazing for the price, you may think it's a lot of money, but the benefits is worth it! In this pot in highly expensive ingredients compact in one pot. With this product a little goes a LONG way. Like I said before, this is my THIRD pot in 2 years! And I use it once a week :)
If you are interested in purchasing this pot of gold check out their website below!
https://uk.lush.com/
https://uk.lush.com/products/oatifix
Like always thank you for reading this post, stay tuned Little ones, see you shortly :) x x x
Ocean salt scrub review:
Disclaimer: I have not been paid by Lush to do this review, I'm just simply telling you my thoughts and feelings on the product.
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Hello again! I'm back here again with another Lush review! I love their products, and I love the fact that they help support animals by not testing on them :). How have you all been? Hope you are doing well! If you want to find out what I think about this product and how to use it; look below and enjoy :).
PRESENTATION:
In regards to presentation, I can tell straight away that it's Lush, their iconic black packaging, simplistic plastic containers and white handwritten logo makes it evident that it's them. They have always used this. This differentiates them from other beauty products on the market, as nothing else looks like this. This is another love factor about Lush, I love that they are different, they don't copy other brands and claim it as their own; this makes me want to buy into their products more. In addition to this, I feel that their products are represented as luxurious; which interlinks with their brand, and hand crafted products; you aren't just buying into the company, you are buying luxury and well made products which will last a long time and give you amazing results.
On the other hand, the sizing of the pot (120g) make it convenient and easy to put away, if you are running out of space, this handy facial and body scrub can hide away with ease. You may be thinking, that's a small pot .. Bet a differ, this is my second purchase in 6 months. It lasts for a long period of time; I use this 3 times a week, you can use it more or less; but this is how I like to use it.
THE PRODUCT:
This face and body scrub contains: lime, grapefruit and salt. The lime and grapefruit tighten your skin and make it feel alive and refreshed; so when you go to wipe your face it feels squeaky clean and cool; it also gives you a beautiful refreshing scent. I actually enjoy applying this to my face in the morning, as it wakes me up, and comforts me with the smell of fresh fruit. Whereas the sea salt, acts as a natural exfoliate; this removes all the dead skin, as well as cleaning your pours. I normally focus on my nose and cheeks, as this is where all the dirt is, as well as my dry skin. This also gives me a fresh and smooth base for when I apply my make-up in the morning; it doesn't crease my foundation, and it makes it look more radiant as the scrub has provided me with a fresh new base.
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT:
- I clean my face with fresh warm water and take a scoop the size of a golf ball into the palm of my hands;
- gently massaging around all my face and then focusing on my nose and cheeks;
- I take it down my neck, and around my face again, this improves circulation in the face;
- I wash it all off with warm water and tap the remaining essence of the facial scrub into my skin; this makes me feel more awake;
- Moisturise your skin with whatever mosituriser you have.
This whole process should take 3-5 minutes, depending how dry your skin is. My skin type is dry to very dry, depending on the season.
PRICE:
For the size that I have 120g is £7.95. I feel that £7.95 for all natural and expensive ingredients is fantastic, this scrub will last you a minimum of one month, and that's the absolute minimum with this size. £7.95 a month is a great deal in my book, what would you spend that on normally? A few drinks at Starbucks in more than that, and that lasts you 5 minutes. The great thing with Lush is that they offer a multitude of sizes for your convenience, for example the 250g is £14.25 and the 600g is 23.95. Obviously different sizes will benefit everyone differently, if you use it everyday, I would advise the 600g. If you don't have much space to store this, then the smaller one would apply to you.
If you are interested in purchasing this amazing product check out their website below!
As always stay tuned Little ones, see you very soon :) x x x
Lush Store review:
Hello and good morning Little ones! I'm heading off to get my retainers, but in the mean time I thought that I would write a quick blog post on my experience in most Lush stores.
Small disclaimer: I have not been paid by Lush to do this, I just wanted to share my positive experience at Lush.
If you want to know my Lush experience, sit back, relax and have a banana :).
Side-note: I have been working in retail for 3 years now, I know what is expected from: sales assistants, supervisor, managers etc. This has helped me an awful lot, as I know exactly what to look out for when heading into a store; for example, customer needs etc.
PRESENTATION:
- Store layout:
I have been to a multitude of Lush stores, and they always have a wide and spacious opening, this is also consistent throughout the entire store. This is a massive thumbs up for me, simply because my mother is disabled, she owns an electric scooter, I see her swerving through stores at times and there is no room for her! This aggravates me so much, but knowing that Lush offer a wide shop floor arrangement makes me extremely content. It also benefits the average Jo, it makes it easier for us to walk around the store, and not get in people's way. I know how frustrating it is when you want to look at the dragon egg bath bomb, but honey, please move :'). Something also that I love with Lush, especially on Oxford Street, they place the same product in different areas, so that people don't crowd around one product, this is bloody genius! Thank you Lush God! Gold star for Lush!
In regards to where the products are in the store, they are clearly labeled, and have their own individual section. This is the best invention on earth, it makes the shopping experience so much easier and less stressful! From a customers point of view, the easier the company make my shopping experience, the more likely I am to buy into their brand. With Lush it's a no brainer! I love them as a company, they are perfection!
- Products presentation:Lush never fail to make their products look beautiful, and tasty! I remember when I took my boyfriend Chris, and he thought he could eat the soap; he was confused when I said he couldn't :'). As shown in the pictures above, the soap bars look like luxury chocolates; but they are presented in a straight line. This shows that they are organised and consistent throughout; and this reflects their outstanding business. In addition to this, I love the way they place their bath bombs in a triangle formation, it looks astonishing and so professional. From a customers point of view, having products that look amazing makes me feel that the business cares about their business, and that they care what their customers think. Being a fan of Lush for years I know that they go the extra mile when it comes to their customers, anyone that goes to Lush will know what I'm talking about, and if you don't just look at how stunning their products are.
- Staff presentation:
They are consistent throughout, they all wear black and have aprons, just so they don't get their uniform dirty. It also hints that they are professional, simply because they are going to get messy during their job, especially when demonstrating a product. It lets the customer know that they look the part as well as acting like it. The fact that they are all consistent shows that they care about their image, and the impact that this has on the company; they evidently want to spread a positive message to their customers; and I get this 100% when I walk into a variety of stores.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Without fail, every time I enter a store, there is always someone there greeting every customer that walks in. They are content and friendly; it feels like you've pumped into a friend. When you've wondered around the store, you get various customer assistants coming up to you and asking if you need help. But they aren't pushy, it literally feels like a friend talking to you. As a customer, this is so important, if you make me feel comfortable I will want to stay in the store. They make me feel wanted, they care about my needs and expectations, and are completely chill if they have to explain the ins and outs of a product. They make it hassle free which is a bonus! I hate it when I go into stores and they make you feel like you are being a pain; this in NOT the case at Lush.
In addition to this, when you need a product explained to you, they will explain it slowly, they will tell you why it suits you, and if not they will recommend a different product. Which I find so helpful! As they want to make sure that they are benefiting you in every way shape and form. They also give you a live demonstration and let you test the products beforehand, this gives you the opportunity to see if you like the product or not, and if so they will pack it up for you.
All in all, the people I have met in Lush are the nicest people I have ever encountered, I always love going to their store and I wish we had one in Welwyn Garden City.
Thank you so much for reading, I hope you enjoyed this little blog post! Have a lovely day!
See you soon Little ones, stay tuned :) x x x
Neal's Yard Remedies:
Nourishing Orange Flower NIGHT CREAM
Disclaimer: I am not being paid by Neal's Yard, I've been a fan of their products for years, this is just my opinion and my opinion only.
Good morning Little ones! What are you doing today? Voting to stay in or out of the EU? I know I am :).
Any who, I've recently purchased a new facial moisturiser, and I've fallen in love with it, probably one of my favourite products from Neal's Yard, (and there's a lot); but it's perfect for my dry and sensitive skin.
If you want to have a little gander and find out more information on this product look below and enjoy reading :)
PRESENTATION:
Professional and stunning. The iconic velvet royal blue glass containers scream luxury. When you place this gem in your hand you feel important and upper class; to obtain this product makes me feel content and pleased with my purchase as I know that my hard earned money was spent well. People know, (even if they aren't regular customers) recognise where this product is from; simply because Neal's Yard is the only skincare brand that obtain this packaging; no other business in their competitors have this. Which is fantastic as they stand out from he crowd.
Neal's Yard, when creating their products evidently thought of which colours would compliment each other well; in this case cream and black; they again use this on ALL their products; whether it's: hair care, skincare or make up; they are consistent throughout. This gives me a positive impression that that they care about what their packaging looks like, they want it to look professional and beautiful; taking this much time and effort into your products and company, informs me that you care about what your customers are buying; thus the enchanting presentation.
On the other hand, I feel that Neal's Yard logo is a breath of fresh air, I love the tree, and the different perspectives of that tree. The message behind this shows me that it's not just a beauty product, this is deeper than that; we want to remain true to you, we try out best as a company, and we do that without harming nature, or animals.
In regards to the font, it's clear, which makes it easy for EVERYONE in the market to read, if you have poor eyesight you will still be able to understand what's being presented in front of you. Which makes me love this company even more; they have taken into consideration the eyesight of others; this is a caring and charming company; and their products are holy grail.
THE PRODUCT:
This facial moisturiser is a God send. I know it says 'night cream', but they penetrate and nourish the skin deeper than a mosituriser you would use in the morning; I use this in my morning and night-time routine. I have been on the market for a new moisturiser for a while, I have VERY dry skin, and the heat increase in the UK has only made it worse. My skin peels on my nose, side of my nose and cheeks; it ruins my make-up because the dry skin peels the foundation off my skin.
After my job interview I went into Neal's Yard in St Albans. I spoke to the lady and explained my situation; she tried the product on me and I bought it. BEST DECISION EVER!
Because of the oils held within the product it penetrates though not one, but two layers on skin. It's not sticky and it blends in beautifully. It creates the perfect base for when you apply your make up, and is comfortable when you are about to sleep, as it doesn't stick to the pillow.
In addition to this, neroli, (a type of flower oil essence), creates a comforting and subtle smell; when I apply this to the face it makes me feel that I'm in a field of wild flowers; it also creates nostalgia of when I used to ride my bike in the forests; they were the days. This positive memory floods back every morning and evening and brings a smile to my face.
HOW TO USE THE PRODUCT:
- Clean your face, make sure you have no make up on the surface of your face;
- use your desired facial toner;
- dip your finger into the moisturiser pot, (a little goes a long way so you don't need much);
- rub it into the skin; massage the face if you want, (this will create better circulation).
I use this product in the morning, and before I go to bed and I haven't even made a dent :).
PRICE:
The Nourishing Orange Flower NIGHT CREAM retails for £25, this is perfect! I say this because I have spent double if not triple on some moisturisers' and they have not worked out as well as this! If anything they dried my skin out even more! I feel that £25 for 50g is a bargain, like I've said previously, a little goes a long way, I have used this twice a day everyday for a week, and I haven't even dented it :'). I feel that this will last me for 3-6 months, £25 every 6 months doesn't sound bad, a single meal and Prezzo costs more than that! Not only that, but you are buying into a well made and caring company, this product is 100% vegan, and they fight against animal cruelty; which is a massive bonus for me.
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Mac Turquatic Perfume
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Disclaimer: I am not being paid by Mac Cosmetics, I have been a fan of this perfume for a year now and I absolutely love it. This is based on my opinion and my opinion only.
Good morning everyone! How was your weekend? Was it productive? I started my trail day of my new job yesterday and I loved it! I will write about my experience later on today in another blog post.
If you are a Mac fan and love their products I'm sure you will like this review. If you haven't tried this perfume I suggest you do! :D
If you want to know my thoughts and feelings, and details about this product, look below and enjoy reading :)
PRESENTATION:
Can we just talk about how beautiful this packaging is?! The ombre blue, sinking into the green is enchanting and breathtaking. I have never seen anything like this with perfume packaging, it's innovative, and I'm so glad that a company has done something outside of the box. Don't get me wrong, I think the classical glass bottle and fancy writing is stunning; but this is extraordinary! Additionally, as you explore the bottle, the base has earthy green feathers, this clearly emulates seaweed; which is commonly associated with the sea. In regards to the cap on the bottle, the piercing teal green is beautiful and eye-catching; it looks like reflections of the sea surface; it brings back the memories of when I went to the aquarium center in London; and I could see what was essentially the ocean. On the other hand, the spray nozzle is fantastic, a little goes a long way! Which one pump so much perfume comes out, it covers the entire body. The pump action isn't stiff, it's smooth, and because the mental has been buffed it doesn't get stuck, unlike cheap perfumes.
The glass element adds a sense of luxury, makes it evident that it's perfume, and also makes it clearer to see the ombre affect; it creates the illusion that you are carrying the sea.
I love that Mac has embroidered their logo, this makes it evident that this is their product; anyone who looks at this will associate it with Mac, and think,'wow, this is a beautiful product, I wonder what else Mac creates'. This is what I thought, and I love their products. Additionally, I love the way they link the name of their product and portray this within the packaging; this shows that they are a well thought out business, and go outside of the box in order to compete with their market.
THE PRODUCT:
This is a well crafted perfume, we soon as you smell this scent it breathtaking and beautiful. At first it's sweet, but not in terms of actual sweets; you can tell that it's a feminine scent. It then takes you on a journey on a night out; it luxurious, sexy and mysterious. It's not overwhelming either, it doesn't smell like chemicals either, it's a natural scent. Let me put you in my perspective, it smells like when you are walking down the street, and a woman walks past you, and they smell like perfection; this is what it smells like. As well as this, it lasts a long time; although I use it a lot, as it's my go to perfume. I have used this non-stop for a year and I've purchased 3 bottles.
When I spray this, it takes me back to the time when I first bought this. I was out in London, it was the 22nd of June/July and the weather in the UK was perfect! It was around 25-30! I have heard so many great things about this perfume so I decided to finally purchase it! I went into Selfridges and headed to the Mac counter, I saw at the till point that the perfume was there; I picked it up and bought it. I remember walking outside of Selfridges, the heat hit my face and to cool myself down I sprayed this on. It was sensational; the smell was breathtaking and purely amazing. It's my favourite perfume; like I said, this is my third bottle!
PRICE:
The price of the 50ml is £39 on their website, but if you want the 20ml it's £23. This is a very affordable perfume, before I had bought this I never looked up how much it was, just because I assumed it would be around the £30-60 mark. When she said it was £30 I was shocked, it's really inexpensive for a high end fragrance; so I thought that this was a complete bargain. In the past year I have bought 3 bottles, but I've only recently bought the third, and I still have a tiny amount in my second. They also offer a roll on perfume for £16, which I also bought, and this lasted 5 months! I would normally apply that on my neck and wrists.
All in all I think this product is a must have! This is my signature smell, it's what I'm known for. My boyfriend says, "this is my Amy smell"; this is what he associates me with, it would be strange if I wore anything else.
I would HIGHLY recommend! Even if you are not into it, it makes a great gift for friends or family.
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Disclaimer: I am not being paid by Estee Lauder, I just simply love this foundation, and I want to write a positive review on this product.
Hello again my lovely people! I am here again, but this time I am writing a review on a new favourite of mine! I bought it recently and I've fallen in love! It's now a staple in my life and I want to share my thoughts, feelings and detailed information about the product.
If you wish to find out more, have a little look read and enjoy! :D
If you want to read another review click here!
PRESENTATION:
Estee Lauder has always presented their products in a beautiful manor, it signifies opulence and a great passion for higher end beauty. The hint of golden essence is essential to their brand; this is what they are all about; it makes me feel rich and flawless; as I know that I have sunk my money into a great company. In regards to this foundation I love the matte glass bottle, it's something I don't normally see with foundation, in comparison to my YSL youth liberator foundation, that's in a plain glass bottle, and for my MAC Studio Sculpt, it's in a plastic tube. Estee Lauder has upped the foundation packaging game! They are unique and fabulous. They are one of my favourite beauty brands, their foundations are so creamy and easy to work with; but I'll explain the formulation later on in the blog post.
I feel that the font is clear and easy to read, which is handy for people that don't have very good eyesight. In addition to this, the font matches the golden lid, and is consistent with their iconic brand scheme. This tells me, that Estee like to keep their products consistent throughout, they are a well organised and thought out brand. By linking all their products together by having the same colour it would not only depreciate them from any other company. But it would give them a better reputation as they have always kept the same theme. That's what I love most about Estee, they do what they know best.
THE PRODUCT:
First and foremost, there are no harmful chemicals or fragrance in this product, which is perfect because not only is this great for sensitive skin, but for all skin, it won't cause any irritation. When I was using the YSL youth liberator foundation the fragrance they put inside the product made me rash. However, after using this foundation I can tell you that this doesn't happen with this! The formulation is creamy, and has a great liquid consistency. As shown in the pictures above, you can see that it's not too runny, it's not sliding off my hand; but it's thick enough that it stays in place.
I apply this with a damp beauty blender, it's easy to blend and looks fantastic when it sets, in regards to skin type; I'm dry. It's a matte finish foundation, but it works brilliantly with dry! My skin is so dry at the moment that I'm flaking. This foundation does not stick to certain parts of the face, I have worn this a few times now and the staying power is amazing!
After 3 hours of wear I was not creasing, and it was still matte.
After 5 I started to notice my forehead, and the sides of my nose getting shiny; but that was about it.
After 7 hours slight separation around my nose started to happen, it highlighted my pours, but nothing major.
Estee offer a smashing 44 shades, this is perfect for all skin colours, which is perfect! I'm in the shade 1C0 Shell, that's the lightest shade in yellow tones. This is perfect for my skin colour, finding a foundation in my shade is near enough impossible, as they appear too yellow or orange.
The coverage is perfect! It's medium and high coverage, it builds really easy, you don't have to blend for hours on end :').
The only negative aspect I have about this product would be that there is no pump provided, it's not a massive error, but I prefer a pump, it makes it easier to distribute; but other than that, it's my go-to foundation.
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT:
- Exfoliate your face with your desired facial scrub;
- mositurise;
- prime with your favourite primer;
- dip your beauty blender or brush in the product and blend into the skin;
- wait until dry and apply another layer if need be.
PRICE:
This foundation retails for £30, you get 30ml, which is more than enough for 3 months. Think about this, £10 a month. You would spend that amount on a drugstore foundation, but this is amazing quality, and doesn't contain harmful chemicals. I feel like this is a great value for money, you are buying into a great brand, which don't test against animals.
This is the best foundation that I have ever tried! And I have tried a few higher end foundations, this was not a waste of money; and when I run out I'm sure I will buy another bottle.
If you are considering buying this beautiful product, look on their website, the link is down below :)
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Candy Kittens Sweet Pineapple Vegan Sweets
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Disclaimer: I have not been paid by Candy Kitten, I literally saw these and screamed! I needed to write a review on these and share the product! They are simply amazing!
Hello again! How has your day been so far? I know that I've been whipping up several meals in the kitchen; and also planning blog posts. Aside that I thought that it was about time to sit down and write a review! As by the title of the blog post .. Yes CANDY KITTEN HAS FINALLY RELEASED A NEW RANGE; AND IT'S VEGAN!
I was walking around Waitrose, shopping for some new ingredients and I came across Candy Kitten. I was always a fan of their sweets before I was vegan. I looked harder and I came across one of their packets ... It said VEGAN! I was so happy I jumped with joy! I know it sounds sad ... And people around me probably thought I was crazy; but damn! VEGAN SWEETS! I know there are vegan sweets out there, but Candy Kitten are my favourite brand of sweets!
If you want to know further detail about what I think etc, have a little read below!
PACKAGING:
Holy mother of Jesus, Candy Kitten have never failed in the packaging department. These sweets scream luxury!Their matted texture and eye catching font is breathtaking; it's bold, colourful and coragious! A smart marking move if you ask me; everyone can see it, it stands out from the crowd. Candy Kitten has always been consistent throughout their brand, for example, they've always used a piercing white background; this makes their bundles of joys (sweets) stand out even more; as well as the dainty and well thought out illustrations on their bags. In regards to the pineapple one, I adore how they've placed tiny cartoon pineapples around the edge. It makes it feel expensive and real; In the sense that Candy Kitten use 100% natural ingredients; I know when I eat these delicious treats; I'm not biting into chemicals or unnatural substances.
On the other hand, I love that they have a clear window in the packet, it enables the casual browser to have a quick look into what they may spend their money on. In my perspective this is perfect! Before I buy something, especially food I want to know what it looks like; I don't want to spend my money on something that doesn't look like good quality. What I put into my body, I want it to be nutritious and well prepared. I can evidently see that these treats are handcrafted and well put together; Candy Kitten even put their iconic signature CK.
TASTE:
Sweet and juicy pineapple. Candy Kitten deliver what they say, when they mean sweet pineapple, they mean sweet pineapple. It doesn't taste fake, it's pure pineapple juice. It's so uplifting and tasty they become addictive. I knew that when I was becoming vegan I would find it extremely hard not to eat sweets; simply because I have an extreme sweet tooth! I know there are fruits out there, and believe me, I eat my 5 a day; and I love them, they taste amazing! But some days you need that sweet satisfaction; you need the texture of sweets; this is the perfect product! I went out and bought 3 packets, they will last me a few weeks; they are still sweets, they won't bring the same nutrition as an apple or any other fruit; so eat them with moderation.
The texture of these sweets are better than the ones that contain gelatin! This is because they are so soft, I can bite into them and my teeth won't feel like they are being pulled out. They melt in the mouth and don't burn your tongue. Before I was vegan I would eat sweets constantly, and they would burn my tongue; these sweets don't do this in the slightest! I'm not saying eat an entire bag of these! I'm just saying that these are pain free and are so much better than 'regular' sweets.
PRICE:
These sweets retail for £2.00 on their website, but when I bought them from Waitrose they were £1.60. I know they seem expensive for sweets, but in a way you get more out of them, than you would a cheaper packet of sweets. For example, Candy Kitten keep all their ingredients natural; whereas other companies add unwanted chemicals etc. These sweets are also large, as you can see in the pictures above, one of these sweets take a mass amount of space; I was actually struggling to hold such a mass amount in my hand. These sweet packets are bigger than normal! You are paying more, for more sweets and better ingredients. I'm not great at maths, but that's a great deal!
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5 days a week planner- knock knock
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Disclaimer: I have not been paid by Knock Knock to do this review, I have always liked their stationary collections. They helped me with exam preparation, planning blogs and organising my week.
Hello again little ones! How have you been today? I've already posted a blog post today, click here if you want to see it.
I've also been planning other blog posts, and spending time in the garden watching Jeremy Kyle :'). Any who, I thought that it was about time to write a review on this fantastic notepad! I've always been a fan of Knock Knock; and when I bought this a few months ago I was relieved! I was able to plan my entire week and segregate what needed done first and what could wait. It's amazing if you need to improve your organisation!
If you want to know more about the product and my thoughts and feelings have a little look down below! :D
PRESENTATION:
Knock Knock have always presented their products in a professional and consistent manor. For example they use bright, positive and vibrant colours. I have never bought a product from them, and received something dull or uninteresting. In regards to this 5 days a week pad, it's perfection, for the soul reason that they've actually combined my two favourite colours: orange and baby-blue. This screams happiness. Additionally, I love the fact that it's bold because it's easy to find; as well as this it makes it unique; simply because most stationary pads are plain and boring, this captures my attention in a heartbeat.
Knock knock have organised this pad so it's easy to use by everyone. The 5 columns are clearly sectioned off depending on the day, it gives you more than enough in one day to write what you need. I take down rough notes, as it's just a reminder of what I need to do that day. Also I love the fact that knock knock have faded out the colours so it's not so harsh, for example the lines that divide each section is a lighter orange in comparison to the rich bright orange. I feel that if they had used the same colour orange it would have been too much, an it would have ruined the design completely; but that's just my opinion.
On the other hand, I adore the fine detailing of this product, for example, Knock Knock has placed a 'hopes for the week' and 'results of the week' section in the right hand corner. This is a brilliant idea, simply because, it makes you feel optimistic and positive, you know what you need to do, all you need to do now is to complete the tasks. Every time you tick a task off it's weight lifted off your shoulders, as well as feeling accomplished. In addition, if you think of any other ideas during the weak Knock Knock enable you to write down additional notes in the, weekend and next week section. And if anything gets too much, or if you forget to do something, you can place it in the snowball in hell section. This makes sure that it will get done, but you obviously have other priorities. Believe me some times I think of new blog posts on the spot and forget what I was originally meant to write.
THE PRODUCT:
The product itself is perfect, I can't say anything bad about this product, if I had to be fussy, and I mean really fussy, I would say that they should come out with different colours for people. They might not like this colour scheme, have more of a variety for people.
On the other hand, I love the way the paper feels, it's super soft, I know some notebooks I've bought and I've hated writing in them because the paper is so rough; it makes me cringe ... Am I the only one that thinks that? :')
Like I've said previously, there is enough space to write notes of what you need to do in that day, it keeps everything separate and organised so you can read everything with ease. Also it gives you enough space in the columns that you can tick off each task when you are done. More-so, this product is small enough to go on your desk, it doesn't take up too much space, and it says on the pack that you can actually use it as a mouse-mat! I know that I will use it in both forms! While I'm sitting at my computer I can see what else I need to do; this is a constant reminder. If you are going to University in September you need this! You need to keep on top of your tasks and work, you don't want to fall behind. you need something that is going to organise your University life and personal life.
PRICE:
This pad retails for £6.95, I bought mine from Waterstones as I was already in there for a book and I saw this. I feel that this is a really good price for what you get. For one the paper is high quality, I've paid more for Oxford notepads and there is less paper in those and they are double the price; this pad is just as good. It's keeps everything organised and I've never seen anything else like this! I have always had to make my timetables on word, I've been looking for something like this foe years, and I came into contact with this product a few months ago.
This is completely worth the money! It saves time and stress! Instead of trying to remember it at the top of your head, (believe me I did this for years and I forgot more than half), write it down!
If you are interested in buying one of these pads click the link below:
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Nourishing Orange Flower Toner
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Disclaimer: I have not been paid my Neal's Yard to do this review, I have done a previous review of their product, I'm just a fan of their brand.
Good afternoon beautiful people! I am in the back-garden, catching the sun rays! Hopefully I tan in time for France! I decided that I would finally write a review on the Neal's Yard Orange Flower Toner; this goes with the Nourishing intense night cream. If you want to see my review on the night cream click here.
I'm in love with this product, and it works beautifully with it's sister, (the cream). If you want to know further details about this product and my thoughts have a look down below :).
PRESENTATION:
Breathtaking and enchaining. I am taken away with their iconic rich royal blue bottle. They are so opulent, because it's glass it makes it feel expensive and worth the money. It also shows that Neal's Yard cares about their containers and the way they present their products. For example, they could have easily put this product in a blue plastic bottle, but they didn't, as it would have appeared tacky, and wouldn't have linked to their brand in any way shape or form.
When you place this item in your hand you feel important and upper class; to obtain this product makes me feel content and pleased with my purchase, as I know that I have spent my well earned money well.
On the other hand, I love how Neal's Yard is so recognisable, for example, if people don't really know this brand they will be able to depreciate between this brand and another, and realise that this is outstanding; simply because their iconic blue bottles stand out of the crowd. When you look at this packaging you know it's Neal's Yard.
When Neal's Yard was developing into a well known brand they evidently put some hard thought and effort into what colours went well together. For example, they interject cream and black throughout their entire range, whether this is: hair-care, makeup, skincare etc. They are always consistent,
This gives me a positive impression that that they care about what their packaging looks like, they want it to look professional and beautiful; taking this much time and effort into your products and company, informs me that you care about what your customers are buying; thus the enchanting presentation.
On the other hand, I feel that Neal's Yard logo is the meaning on love, nature and togetherness. The message behind this is, they use all natural and organic ingredients to create balls of happiness, and they do that without harming nature, or animals. In regards to the font, it's clear, which makes it easy for EVERYONE in the market to read, if you have poor eyesight you will still be able to understand what's being presented in front of you. Which makes me love this company even more; they have taken into consideration the eyesight of others; this is a caring and charming company; and their products are holy grail.
PRODUCT:
This is a facial toner, you use it after you have taken off your make-up, of before putting on your make-up/moisturiser. I have tried so MANY toners and they are mediocre; they do the job. They make my face feel fresh, but since using this toner it has made such a difference in my skin! It actually tightens my skin! I'm not worried about wrinkles or anything, I'm 19! But it not only refreshes my skin, it makes it additionally plump, silky smooth and tight! ALSO! Can I just talk about the scent! Holy mother of Jesus! This smells gorgeous! So much nostalgia is created when I swipe this across my face, it smells like fresh oranges used at Christmas time; it takes me back to the time where me and my mum would sit there eating oranges as fast as we could. Or much recently, sending me to the shops to buy her oranges as she's eaten them all :).
The scent isn't overpowering, and it doesn't effect my skin in the slightest, and I have very dry and sensitive skin. On the other hand, the ingredient neroli, (a type of flower oil essence), creates a comforting and subtle smell; which complements the orange even more. Also because of this flower oil it helps hydrate the skin, so the toner doesn't suck every inch of moisture out of you skin; this is what also makes it perfect for dry skin; this is made for dry skin.
HOW TO USE THE PRODUCT:
I use this before I put on my make-up and when my make up is off my face.
- Make sure you have a clean face, use your desired facial wash;
- take a cotton pad, put the toner onto the pad and wipe around your face, make sure you take it down the neck;
- pad dry and wait for a few minutes, you want to make sure that the product goes into the skin before you apply moisturiser;
- put your favourite moisturiser on you skin gently.
PRICE:
This product retails for £16, you get a total of 200ml, you get so much product inside of this bottle! As shown in the pictures above I have rarely touched it! This is not the case, I have used this product everyday, twice a day for 3+ weeks! That's insane! A little does really go a long way, you don't need a lot of this product, otherwise it's waste; you can only use so much toner on your face :').
I feel that this is the perfect for yourself, or even a gift, it's very affordable and a great value for money.
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Coconut oil
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DISCLAIMER: I am not being paid by Neal's Yard to write this review, I have been a dedicated customer and fan of their products for some time; this is just my opinion.
Good afternoon! How are you all and what have you been up to today? Have you seen my blog giveaway? If not then click here!
I thought that it would be great to do another Neal's Yard product review, simply because I am a massive fan of their products; and I want to recommend something worth while to you guys :).
If you want to know detailed information about this product, and what I think about it; have a little read down below :).
PRESENTATION:
In regards to the presentation, Neal's Yard never fail, a beautiful glass bottle is perfect, it makes me feel that my money has been spent well; in comparison to a cheap plastic container. It also makes me feel that this company cares about the fine details, the glass container being one of them; Neal's Yard make sure that their customers are always satisfied; throughout their store, online and products. In addition to this, they have kept their blue theme, this ensures me that this is a Neal's Yard product their royal blue band is worn load and proud by the coconut oil. They have also kept their splash of white shade within their packaging as well, this interlinks with their pasty fresh coconut oil; it makes it feel fresher. And it also tells me that Neal;s Yard want to make sure that they are being consistent throughout. Which in a customers perspective is fantastic, I adore the fact that they pay attention to these details; other companies wouldn't put this much time and effort into this.
On the other hand, the glass jar makes it convenient, as it's easy to put anywhere, as well as this factor, the screw lid jar ensures that no coconut oil is escaping! It's air tight and completely secure; which is fantastic because I'm such a clumsy person.
VERSATILE:
- Can be used in food:Coconut is a perfect substance for butter, I have tried coconut oil out to make pastries and it has worked! I have yet to put that recipe on the blog :). It's super healthy and delicious. Coconut oil is enriched with lauric acid, this builds the immune system by fighting bacteria, and creating a hostile environment for viruses.
- Hair treatment:
Coconut oil is an extremely rich substance, the natural oils within the product help repair damaged hair, and strengthens new hair; so that won't become damaged. This has saved my hair, I used to pick and pull my hair because I was so nervous (Trichotillomania); I'm so thankful and lucky that I came across this product. I have tried other coconut oil, but it only makes my hair feel greasy and not nourished like this one.
- Nail treatment:
If you bite your nails, have weak of frail nails use this product! The same oils that repair my hair repair you nails as well! It's amazing! It makes them grow so much faster, and they look stronger and healthier! I used to bite my nails for years; but stopped because of braces; but they were still so weak and frail from the years of neglect; since using this holy grail product; they have never looked better :).
- Make-up remover:
When I first bought this, I wanted to see if it would act well as a make-up remover, and by hell it did! Oils remove make-up like a dream, and this sure did! I had heavy full face make-up on at one point, I simply applied this to my face and rubbed it for 3 minutes; I then washed it away with water and it was gone! It even removed the eyeliner from my eyelashes!
ABOUT PRODUCT:
Profoundly, excluding the multitude of health benefits when you use this in food, it's an outstanding beauty product.For example, the organic virgin coconut oil is a raw and natural source from the environment; because it's been processed without heat, it's been able to hold a mass amount of nutrients. Theses nutrients are what repair hair and nails. For example, when using this for hair, you apply it before you shampoo; this goes deep within the several layers of hair; it brings your damaged hair back to life.
PRICE:
When I tell you the price, you will be just as shocked as me, (IN A GOOD WAY); it's only ... £9.00. Oh my gosh, £9.00 for 300 grams! It's a mass amount of product, I have had this for 1 month and I have barely made a dent! I use this everyday for my lips, nails and for taking off my make up! Which by the way is fantastic! Coconut oil is the perfect make up remover; as stated above!
I would say this would last maybe 6 months to a year! £9.00 in this time frame is fantastic! You are buying into a fantastic brand, they don't test against animals, and their products are all organic and natural; what else do you need? :D
If you are interested in buying this product, click the link below, it's completely worth it:
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YESto Cucumber Facial wipes
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DISCLAIMER: I have not been paid by YESto to do this review, this was long overdue, this is just my solid opinion.
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Good evening Little ones, how have you been today? I know that I have! Several meetings, and I've just come home from Chris's parents (boyfriend parents); and had a lovely dinner :).
This was an overdue review, I have used YESto Cucumber facial wipes for 2 years! I was introduced to them by an American friend and I was gutter that they weren't in the UK until I went to Waitrose one day ... AND THEY WERE THERE! I feel in love from that moment, and I haven't used anything else since. Obviously I've tried out all of YESto facial wipes; but these are my ultimate favourite.
If you want to find out detailed information on this product and what I think about them; have a little read below; and enjoy :).
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PRESENTATION:
SHOWSTOPPING! I am completely blown away with the packaging, it's perfect! The vibrant and positive lime green is rather fitting with the fresh cucumber. It interlinks perfectly, and it shows. It shines YESto in a positive light' as they are a well composed and organised business; who likes to think about why they have packaged their products in this manor. They are consistent throughout their brand, for example, the blueberry wipes are a rich deep purple; which corresponds to the blueberries. In addition to this, I adore the matte finish, by doing this it adds opulence; and makes me feel that I have purchased a high end product; which in my mind is. On the other hand, I find the message, "wipe that smile ON your face" absolutely thrilling. First and foremost, I love that they have interlinked the phrase with the product, thus the 'wipe'. They want to make you feel beautiful and content inside; when I use these every morning it feels me with happiness and reminds me that I have bought into a fantastic brand. In regards to the convenient plastic tab, I think it's genius, unlike other facial wipe brands, for example Olay; they have a sticky seal; in my mind that rubbish and poor quality, as overtime that seal will loose it's stick. Whereas YESto have always used a plastic click in place tab; this ensures that your facial wipes will never dry out. On the other hand, the font is simplistic and easy to read, for someone that has trouble to read small writing; (me) this is a godsend! I can actually read and understand what it states on the packaging; which is a bonus, as sometimes I won't have the patience to read; especially if I'm in a rush! Top points for YESto cucumber!
THE PRODUCT:
These wipes are made from FSC certified fabric, which makes these wipes super soft and non-irritable for the skin. I have VERY sensitive skin, if these were causing rashes or making me itch I would not recommend this product! But these are perfect if you have sensitive skin; they don't scratch or burn my skin; unlike other facial wipe brands. On the other hand, because these wipes are enriched with green superfoods they naturally exfoliate, detoxify, and rejuvenate all-in-one. It also means that they are perfume free! Which is a massive bonus if you have dry and sensitive skin! Not only are they heavenly soft, but they don't smell fake, instead they smell like refreshing cucumbers; just like it states on the packaging. When I use these in the morning, they wake me up and remind me of why I am vegan, and why I should stay healthy as it's such a fresh scent.
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT:
- When I wake up, these are the first things I go for, I take them out of the packet and wipe it around my face in circular motions; this wakes me up and brings the blood to my face;
- I then tap in the cucumber essence and wait for a few minutes;
- I then continue with my normal skincare routine.
PRICE:
Fundamentally, you can now purchase these in several places, for example, Boots, Waitrose, John Lewis etc. I bought mine from boots and they retail for £3.99! This is a fantastic price, and they are now on deal for £2.66! If I were you I would run in and buy as many as I could; I know that I stacked up on 7 packets; may seem excessive, but some are for holiday and the rest for university. I also use these everyday twice a day. They are completely worth the money, and in all honesty they aren't much more expensive than other decent facial wipes, and you get more in this packet! 25 wipes! That's amazing and super convenient; as you don't have to buy them constantly.
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Thank you for reading this blog post! I'm so happy that I have finally written this! It was completely overdue! I know that within the next few weeks I'm going to buy their entire product range and review them all. If that's something you want to see please let me know; as I want to give you what you want :).
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Knock Knock Pen-to-Paper Mousepad:
Let's Do This
My Awesome Week
DISCLAIMER: I am not being paid by KnockKnock, I have always liked their products and I've even done a previous review on them.
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Hello and welcome to my blog again? How have you been keeping? If you are new then hello! I hope you enjoy this positive blog post and stay for further ones! Anyhow, I'm here today with another stationary review! I find that it's getting near for starting School in September, and it's the same with university. Why not stay organised?
I received this package from KnockKnock yesterday, as they wanted to thank me for the review I wrote about them previously. I am writing this review like I would any other :). I thank them so much for being so generous, but it goes to show how much of a wonderful company they are :).
If you are a fan of Knock Knock products, or if you don't know much about them have a little look below! I hope you enjoy :)
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PACKAGING:
Fundamentally, lets start with Let's Do This. This pen-to-paper mousepad is gorgeous! The bright coral in contrast to the orange gives me summer vibes! I feel like I should be making a tropical cocktail while writing my notes down. Knock Knock never fail on making me feel content and happy with my purchase. I can look at this pad and think it’s well organised, due to the array of columns, and humorous subtitles, for example, “do or die”. I find this funny, as everyone that’s stressing out have always felt like they were “dying”-this is obviously dramatic; as they are in a stressful atmosphere. I love that Knock Knock have made this funny; as while you are stressing out, you can laugh about, an ounce of your worries will disappear as Knock Knock are here to help you; they don’t want to pressure you which is why they made this pad laughable. This will make you want to complete your work, as well as succeed as it’s relatable with the common slag, “gotta do”. It’s like this pad is your friend, and they are telling you how you should organise your work. This is something Knock Knock always does in their products, they aim to, “bring humor, creativity and smarts to everyday life”. They have not only met that expectation but crushed it! In regards to My Awesome Week, there is a similar layout, for example, a multitude of columns have been provided so you can segregate which task you need to do first, as well as the shape of the product, and the same section where you can place your pen. I am so glad that Knock Knock have taken their mousepads to a whole new level! This pen section is beyond handy! You will never lose it, once you are done writing what you need to write; you can simply place it back in the pen section. And when you need to make any amendments, for example, completing a task, you can take the pen and tick it off with ease. I can’t tell you how many times I have lost my pens … It’s the bane of my life but I don’t have to worry now, as Knock Knock have again thought outside of the box and saved us. On the other hand, the colour scheme of this pad is enchanting, I prefer this one just because blue is such a relaxing colour; it reminds me walking on the beach with the beautiful blue sea in the distance. It’s also something different, most of the pads I have are orange, this will be a nice addition to the family, that way I can colour-coordinate what subjects go where.
THE PRODUCT:
Profoundly, the products themselves are faultless, Knock Knock picked up on my last issue, which was that they should offer an array of colours, they have done that! There are two colours to choose from, could there be more? Yes of course there could. If I was to give any suggestions is that they should keep doing what they are doing with this new pad launch. But add new colours, for example, have a lime green pad and use funny sick references as their subtitles. In regards to the paper, they keep it the exact same as the other mousepads, they are super soft. Which is flawless when you are trying to drag your mouse around the pad. I remember a long time ago, before I came into contact with Knock Knock, I bought a cheap mousepad, I wanted something that I could place beside me while using my computer … The paper was such rubbish quality that it made me cringe every time I went to drag my mouse across the pad.
In regards to the spaces provided in the pad there are more of them, and they are a little bit wider! I never had an issue with the sizing of the pad, but this is so much better! It’s handy if you have big writing, or want to put your own subtitles in; there is room to do that. I am saving these pads of joy when I start University in September, they will be by my computer, I will segregate them to what topic I want to study in my marketing course and swap them over when need be.
PRICE:
The pricing on these pads are the same, they are sold separately for £12, I know it may seem a bit too expensive for some of you; but it's completely worth the money. There are so many updated features which are mentioned above; my favourite one being the pen section. These will last such a long time, at least 6 months to a year, depending if you use them once a week or not. The paper is such high quality; which you will need if you want a mouse to follow your directions. Knock Knock are a great company and have never let me down once! They are extremely innovative, they don't copy other companies, they are their own trademark;when I look in a stationary store I can segregate Knock Knock from everything else; due to their iconic font and colours.
If you are interested in buying these products click the links below, also there will be another link to their homepage if you just want to browse their website alone :).
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Fresh Sea Salt Candle:
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Hello again everyone! What have you been up to since we last spoke? I took a break, which entailed watching YouTube videos and taking to Anne (Boyfriends Mother). I then thought that I would write a review on this candle; I have had this for a while and I thought that it was about time I wrote about it :).
If you want to know full details about this product and my thoughts and feeling have a read down below and enjoy :).
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PRESENTATION:
Fundamentally, I think that the packaging is just right, it's not over the top, but it's not too simplistic. The baby blue adds a hint of innocence and a breath of fresh air, it interlinks with the scent rather well; which I love because I adore companies that link the product packaging with the actual product. It gives me the impression that they are a well thought out company, as well as caring about what their consumers might think; having thought out and solved the tiny problems that people with OCD would pick up on is fantastic. On the other hand, I love that the wax is a clean white, in some candles they use cream wax; if they done that in this case it would appear dirty, and wouldn't advocate to the sea salt scent. It makes it look more professional and worth the money I spent on it. From a customers point of view that enjoys candles, I love that the glass container is massive! It's contains so much product it's fantastic, it means that you've spent your money on a product that will go the extra mile. I also like the fact that it's glass, it adds a sense of opulence and class; which I love, I can look at that candle and think that it's not tacky. For example, you look at some candles and it ruins the atmosphere around it as it adds a cheap element. I also like that they have placed the two wicks in the center of the candle, as well as it being exactly parallel! This screams perfection, and shows that the company really do care about how their candle is presented in every way shape and form.
THE PRODUCT:
Profoundly, this is an Ozonic Accord Sea Salt and Cucumber scented candle, it's extremely refreshing and breathtaking. It smells like you are walking on the beach, with the scent of sea salt surrounding the atmosphere. In regards to burning time, it will last up to 50 hours! This is an immense amount of time! I have had his candle for 6 months, and I have lit it at least once a week 2 hours each time; and it looks like I've hardly touched it! I would say that it would go above the 50 hour mark easily, which makes it a great value for money, not like it's overly expensive anyway. On the other hand, because this is a two wick candle it burns all the wax around the edge, as well as the center; which means that when it goes down it won't leave wax on the edge. I hate it when candles do this, but that won't happen with this one. In addition to this, the two wick element means that more of the sea salt scent will be defused as there is more fire to encourage the smell.
PRICE:
In regards to price this candle retails for £12.00, but they have a sale on right now! Currently this candle sits at £6.99! This is an amazing price! They have had this deal on for 3 months now, and I have no idea how long it will last! But what I do know is that it's completely worth the money; at both prices! You get 415 grams of product! That will last you months! Maybe even a year, depending on how long you burn you burn your candle. Within that time frame you will probably purchase a multitude of candles, which are so much cheaper, but don't last very long. If anything you will probably spend more money on cheaper candles than this one right here! This candle is sold exclusively at Clintons, this is the only place I have seen them!
If you are interested in buying this product click the link below and have a browse, as there are many more beautiful candles :).
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L'occitane shopping experience
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Good afternoon! How are you today! It's been extremely hot and I've been loving every moment of it! I've been gardening, about to head into town to grab another flower pot; I have too many flowers! Any how, I went to London a few weeks back and headed into L'occitane for a few holiday bits; walked out with more than intended, but the shopping experience was wonderful! I thought I would share what happened in store :)
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Side note: I have been working in retail for over 3 years now, which have entailed: food, fashion, make-up, phones etc. I know what's expected in a store layout as well as customer service.
PRESENTATION:
Store layout:
In regards to L'occitane's shop layout they are refreshing, tranquil and peaceful, not to mention the fact down right beautiful. The variety of colours burst from corner to corner; wherever you lay your eyes positivty is found in the darkest of places. It's a very clear layout, their products are easy to find and are sectioned out clearly For example, the hair care is given their own section with: shampoo, conditioner, masks etc, what you would normally find in haircare. The same applied to body care and skin care. I also noticed that they split the women and men's products which I thought was genius! If a man or women went to go shopping there they would know what products suit them best; L'occitane do their research and know what is best for men and women.
On the other hand, I adored that they put their best sellers on the front table! Not only is it easy to grab, but ALL customers can see what they are best known for, they can trust the company because these are the most famous products. It puts trust into customers as well as giving L'occitane a better reputation.
I also noticed that the store was very spacious, this is a must have in my book, simply because I have a disabled mother, I am always on the hunt for retail stores to make it easy for people with disabilities; and L'occitane is! If you know someone that has an electric scooter or wheelchair take them to L'occitane, it's stress free and a relaxing experience.
Product presentation:In regards to their products they are without a doubt perfect. They are all in line and match with the season, best-sellers, theme etc. For example, in the picture above, the lilac soap and matching lotion is in line, it's not wonky it's consistent throughout; the same applies to the rest of the products and displays. From a customers perspective this gives me a great first impression, if I walk into a store and their products are displayed beautifully like L'occitane then they not only care about their business, but also that they are what their customers think. Throughout their day the employees evidently clear up after customers; just to make sure that they meet potential customers standards, as well as secret shoppers. In addition, if I see that they have put in the extra effort I am more likely as a customer going to buy a product from their store, because I have seen the effort, they appear to be a great company as they are neat and tidy and have best sellers on their front table.
Staff presentation:
They were stunning. Their uniform was matching and clean, they looked consistent, I could tell who was an employee and who wasn't. It sounds like a stupid statement to make, but you would be surprised that some shops I enter I can't tell who works there on not, for example Topshop is awful with this; I know that the Welwyn Store is anyway; they all wear different items of clothing, and some don't even ware their lanyard. I can't stress enough how well L'occitane present themselves, they are beautiful. Because their presentation is fantastic I am more likely to go up to them for help, as well as thinking that the business is professional as they care about what their employees look like.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
As soon as I entered L'occitane they gave me a smile, waved and said hello! Already I'm feeling humble and welcome, they weren't standing right by the door, they were around the shop floor. Which is perfect because they were not in my face, and they didn't make me feel uncomfortable. They let me shop around for a while, I had put some items aside. I was interested in some eyecream, sometimes my eyes get very red and dry. A kind lady came up to me and asked if I needed any help. I explained my situation and she showed me the array of eyecreams and said that this and this would be best for me. She tried them on my skin and let me compare. While this was happening she asked me what I liked and what were my hobbies, I said that I was a blogger and that I was going to blog this at some point! I can't remember her name but she works in the one on Regent Street! Long blonde hair? Anywho! I decided to get the Angelica Hydration eyecream, in which I will be writing a review on soon! I will also be using this cream when I head to France :).
She was very lovely and I can't wait to go back there again! Because of her excellent customer service I want to go back there! L'occitane know who to hire as I have never had a bad experience in there!
I would highly recommend heading into L'occitane, there are so many different people that work there and they are super kind and friendly!
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This is the end of my blog post! I hope you enjoyed reading and if you did thank you every so much! It means a lot that you can sit there and read my post. I put so much time and effort into every blog post; and it's nice to see that people enjoy what I do :).
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Empty products review
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Good morning you lovely people! How are you today? It's already 22 degrees here and it's not even 9:00am! I'm really loving the hear, I'm slightly tanning! Just as well too, heading to France in 2 weeks!
What are you doing up to today then? Top tip before you say "nothing"; enjoy the sun while it's out! It's meant to rain soon and you don't want that!
Any who! I love reading and watching these type of blog posts/YouTube videos, simply because if the product is empty they really enjoyed that particular product, and you can also gather a full review of what that product can do,
If you enjoy these types of blog posts, or just want to gather some knowledge about some products have a little read down below :).
Toni&Guy Shampoo and Conditioner for dry hair:
Packaging-Stunning, professional and innovative. The white makes you feel fresh as well as clean, it gives you a good first impression simply because you want your hair to replicate what the packaging is intending to do; in this case: fresh and clean. On the other hand, the wash of baby blue is enlightening at the bottom of the bottle. It merges well with the white and adheres to the fresh feeling, as blue is commonly associated with the sea; which people claim for it to be clam and relaxing, as well as refreshing and awakening.
In regards to the innovative aspect, at the top of the bottle you push a button and a gab for the product sprigs up. At first I had no idea to open it, until I noticed the open button; but I didn't know the hair care industry used this technique.
The product- Fantastic. When you squirt this onto your hand it feels smooth and velvety, it makes you excited to apply it to the hair; as you want it to have the same affect on your hair.It has an elastic and creamy texture. When you apply it to wet hair it absorbs so well!
The smell is enchanting! It's so beautiful and natural, it doesn't smell fake like some cheaper brands. It reminds me of perfume but for your hair. The aftermath of washing your hair is fantastic, it feels like lightweight and fluffy; as well as nourished. I've dyed my hair for a few years now, I have the stable ombre look; evidently the ends of my hair will appear dry and damaged from time to time as I've bleached it. After using this shampoo and conditioner it immediately diminishes this look.
Toni&Guy Reboost Dry Shampoo:
Packaging- Elegant and vibrant. When I first came into contact with this product, it was the positive packaging that caught my eye. Purple is one of my favourite colours, it makes me feel rich and beautiful. As well as this, the gold funky writing complimented the purple, as well as giving it the wow factor; Toni&Guy have always presented their products in a beautiful matter; they are always consistent with what they do; for example,before I come into contact with their brand I know that it's their product due to the: font, colours and the way they have made their product. As well as this, I love that Toni&Guy represent their collections in different colours. For example, the dry shampoo is in the Reboost collection, thsus the Reboost phase on the side of the can.
The product- It smells fantastic! It smells like perfume but for your hair, it matches the smell of the shampoo and conditioner above. Which I love, simply because it doubles the smell and makes it appear clearer as well as voluminous. In regards to my hair type it's thick, which means that the top of my hair is flat because the rest of my hair is weighing it down; this adds volume like you wouldn't believe, it makes me feel more confident n myself, simply because I take a lot of care and effort into my hair. On the other hand, if it's really hot weather and your hair appears greasy it takes away the excess oil!
The Body Shop British Rose shower gel:
Packaging- Sophisticated and graceful, the rose is a classical symbolism of upper class and beauty, it's super natural and in my opinion the queen of flowers; may seem bias because they are my favourite flower.The pink bottle matches perfectly with the rose situated in the middle, I love that it's a pale version, this not only makes it simplistic but also not too harsh. For example, if The Body Shop were to use a darker pink, it wouldn't have matched, it would have appeared to harsh and would have taken the delicate element away. In contrast this, I like the fact that they put a black strip around the center, this enhanced the beauty of the rose, and also matched the font on the bottle as well as the cap. I love when companies are consistent throughout their packaging; maybe because I have OCD, but it just makes me want to spend my money as it looks presentable; I'm such a sucker for packaging-if it looks pretty I'll buy it.
The product- Smells enchanting! It's just like you've put hundreds of roses of your body, it doesn't smell fake, it smells exactly like a rose; and that's 100% true! I have read so many blog posts that claim this and that, but this is the real deal here; if you don't believe me head into The Body Shop and smell is yourself; I can guarantee that you will love it, (if you like roses anyway); if not there are many other shower gels they do. In regards to consistency this is thicker than their stable shower gels. This feels more like gel than a watery consistency; which I love, it makes it fun when you are applying it as you can imprint your thumb in the soap before you use. Also it thickens when you mix it with water; it actually moisturises your skin when you wash; you feel super refreshed and ready to start the day. The scent is also long lasting on the body, it lasts me around 6 hours, even if I've been out in the sun for a long period of time.
This is the end of the blog post, thank you so much for reading, sorry that there wasn't many products, the idea only came to mind when my shower gel ran out; which meant that I had to hold this until other products were finished with.
I will do another one in the future but with more products! As of now I ma still at my EE training, I've had to finish this blog post throughout the day and now on my lunch break.
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Barry M Lip Liner Rose and Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick Tantalizing Taupe 725
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Good morning! Sorry for not posting these past two days, they have been hectic! EE have sent me away for 3 weeks of training, but because I am heading to France next week they have to split it up into several weeks. I'm currently in a hotel with classical hotel WiFi, where as you know is VERY BAD. I've woken up early and decided to see if it was faster, and it really is!
Any who, this is my review for you guys, I really hope you enjoy this! It's a lower-end review which is what you guys wanted :).
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This was the complete and final look, I filled my lips in with the Barry M lip-liner in Rose and then put the Mayelline lipstick on top. This gave a shine to the look and also made it a hint lighter in the middle. I thought that these two products were beautiful together. And as well as this is super affordable.
P.S this is my natural lip shape, I have had so many people saying that they aren't etc. But I was born with these :'). |
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This was a photo with the Maybelline lipstick with the Barry M lip-liner around it. As you can see the difference between the two product colors in uncanny. From first impressions the Maybellline lipstick is a light pink nude, whereas Barry M scream hot berry.
Barry M Lip-liner Rose:
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PACKAGING:
Fundamentally, in terms of packaging it's simplistic, the colour formation is beautiful and enriching,it reminds me of walking through a flower field and finding the rarest rose; standing tall and proud; and it radiates this colour. Just like the Barry M lip-liner range they are all simplistic and natural, when I looked at their range I was pleased by the colour options, as well as it being suitable for all skin tones.
On the other hand, I like the fact that Barry M have interjected a clear plastic top, simply because you are able to see if the product matches the colour of the packaging; in some cases, companies mismatch the colour on the outside with the product content; which is highly annoying because you assume it's the colour they are portraying it to be. In regards to the writing on the lip-liner, I find that the gold really compliments the rose colour, it also gives an opulent feel, I'm not buying a cheap product, although it's very affordable it doesn't look that way.
THE PRODUCT:
Fantastic product! The formulation of this lip-liner is perfection, rich and creamy, easily glides onto the lips! With a massive pigmentation payoff! For a cheap product it doesn't look and feel like it,I can compare this to Mac! I would say that this is a dupe for DoubleTime; and it's a fraction of the price! If you are on a budget than this is the product for you; as well as it being high quality and long lasting. I would say that this lip-liner lasts all day, it stains the lips and doesn't come off, the only thing that would come off my lips would be the lipstick applied above the lip-liner, apart from that this does not move! This is perfect if you are going on a date or a night out, it's natural enough to set a good first impression, but gives you a burst of colour and interest.
All in all this is a fantastic product, it lasts a long time, it matches and compliments most lipstick colours and formulas as well, which makes this product extremely versatile; one of my favourite lip-liners, I will be buying their entire range soon.
THE PRICE:
I don't think you are going to believe me when I tell you how much one of these are ... £2.99. That's amazing! When I saw the price of this I was shocked, this was not on promotion, this is their staple price! I pondered and thought this can't be right, it can't be good quality. But being a fan of Barry M for years (love their nail polish) I had high hopes, and they delivered.
I will be buying their entire lip-liner range when I get home, as I'm currently away because of training. I want these bundles of joy in time for France next week!
I would highly recommend this products, they are amazing quality for such a good price.
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https://www.barrym.com/product/Lip-Liner
Maybelline Tantalizing Taupe 725 Lipstick:
PACKAGING:
Profoundly, I find the packaging well presented and modern. It's unique, before Maybelline I had never seen a brand present their lipsticks in this way, whereas now, some companies have tried to copy this style and it hasn't worked so well. I adore the fact that I am able to see the tube of the lipstick, it makes it feel expeisive; espeically that it's innovative. This shows me that I am spending my money on a high end product, even though it's a fraction of the high end price. On the other hand, the colour of this is enchanting, rich, golden bronze tones, radiate off the plastic capping, it's so beautiful; it's what first drew me to the product. When I picked up this lipstick I was starstruck, I was so head over heels in love with what it looked like, I had to have it. And I'm glad I picked it up, it has a nice place in my lipstick collection. As well as this, I love that Maybelline have clear and bold writing beneath the lipstick, as it states the true colour and shade of the lipstick, so if you need to purchase another one you can find it with ease because of the code. In regards to Maybelline, I love the fact that they have matched the shade name "tantalizing taupe" with the packaging, it shows that they are a consistent and organised brand; in a customers perspective this gives me a great first impression.
THE PRODUCT:
The consistency of this lipstick is to die for! It's so creamy and hydrating, unlike some drugstore lipsticks, they can really dry out your lips; but not with this one. Because of the hydrating formula, it ensures that your lips won't look like prunes; who wants that? Also! Because it's so creamy it's easy to apply, which is handy if you are in a rush somewhere. On the other hand, the smell of this is brilliant! It doesn't smell fake or chemically, it smells like good quality sweets! It's not overpowering either, you get a subtle waft when you apply it to the lips. This is a must have to me, I don't mind if it doesn't smell like anything, but it would be nice if all lip products had a lovely scent; simply because when you go to kiss someone it's nice for them to taste and smell. In regards to pigmentation it's not screaming in your face, but it's a baby pink nude, when Ii bought this I knew that I didn't want anything over the top, I wanted something purely natural, a form of lipstick that would give me a pop of colour if I was heading out into town quickly. But as you can see above, there is still a great amount of colour pay off that comes with this product.
THE PRICE:
For this lipstick, it comes to a lovely total of £6.99! This is a middle range price in terms of lipsticks in a drug store/ high street. For this price you get a beautiful nude lipstick, which is great smelling and lasts a really long time. There are a few times where you have to do touch-ups; but I do that with lipsticks; even my higher end ones! I would say that this lipstick would last at least 6 months or even more; but it does depend how often you use it; but 6 months minimum.
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That is the end of my blog post! Thank you for reading this, and being patent with me! This hotel WiFi has been God awful, I'm really sorry that you have had to wait 2 days in order to get this, believe me I hated waiting this long! I will be bringing out another blog post tomorrow if not the day after, it really does depend on the Wifi. I really do hope that you liked this post!
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Sleek Highlighter Palette Solstice
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Good morning you lovely people! I told you what I was going to be reviewing yesterday and it went crazy! So many people loved this idea and wanted me to write this ASAP! I have just come back home from my training, so I thought that I would treat you all and give you what you want!
If you love sleek, and want to know more about their beautiful highlight palette, have a little read down below :).
PACKAGING:
Unquestionably stunning. Everything about this palette is beautiful! I'm not much of a gold person, but this is impeccable, it really compliments the highlighters, and the highlighters compliment the gold. When you take this out of the black box you are blinded by the beauty of the packing. This is unlike sleek, they normally keep their make-up palettes in matte black; but this is completely different. Sleek have interjected their staple font on the front of the palette, the elegant swirls make it feel expensive, it makes me feel that I have put my money into something that not only looks beautiful, but high quality; as they have spent so much time and effort into making sure that it's ecstatically pleasing.
On the other hand, just like always Sleek always puts massive mirrors in their palettes, not only are they big but they are real glass. Some drugstore palettes use plastic instead of glass; this to me is cheap and nasty. Whereas Sleek have the upper hand, not only are they really affordable, but they puts higher end aspects like glass in their products, to ensure that their customers are getting everything they need in their make-up palettes. Also the pan size of the highlighters is generous, it may not seem wide, but they are very much deep; Sleek have managed to pack as much product as they physically can into this palette, and give you 4 choices at the same time. In addition to this, I love the way in which all the highlighters are separated, some make-up brands like YSL have merged their highlighters together, this to me appears messy. Whereas Sleek have made it neat and tidy, a small but very important factor to me, in my opinion.
THE PRODUCT:
Their are a total of 4 highlighters, which are as followed:
- Ecliptic
This is the creamy highlighter, it's bursting with pigment and looks beautiful when applied to the skin. As seen in the swatches above, ecliptic appears to look like a dark rose shade, in the sunlight it shines beautifully and brings colour to the face instantly. For me this is perfect, simply because I don't use blush, this for me in my blush; it turns my face into a young rose; while also making me glow healthily. On the other hand, the wear power on this is insane! Because it's cream based it won't budge! I wore this for at least 8 hours of the day and it was still there when I had to take it off at night, I have constantly been complemented for wearing this, and also been asked where it was from. They were shocked when I said Sleek because they are a drugstore brand.
- Hemisphere:Beautiful lilac powder, it's very shimmery and pigmented, and when caught by light it shines even brighter. When I use this I apply it to my cheekbones, simply because it adds colour to my face, and works brilliantly with ecliptic! I use the two of these products on my cheekbones, as they are similar colours they work well; this powder looks in the colour of ecliptic really well! On the other hand, I have tried this product on it's own, and it still has 6 hours of lasting power! The powder is such a nice consistency, it feels like butter melting, very easy to blend and to work with.
- Subsolar:
If you want to SHINE then use this! Because the colour of this highlighter is pastel toned it shines brightly on it's own, when the sun catches this your face will be shining like the sun! It gives such a nice natural and healthy glow! I apply this on my forehead and my nose, simply because I want them to dazzle in the sunlight! Even when it's not sunny I want to be glowing inside and out. The texture of this highlighter is different from all the others, still fantastic; but it has a velvet feel, which is amazing for blending and mixing with other products. This highlighter lasts a very long time! This is placed on the oiliest part of my face, and it remains them until the very end of the day.
- Equinox:
Bronze heaven! This is perfection if you want to bronze up your face, because this is what I use it for! If you are heading on holiday, or if you are as pale as me and you need colour and a healthy glow, you need this in your life! It's so very beautiful, the colour payoff is fantastic, as portrayed in the images above. I also use this under my contour, it really sculpts my face and makes it glow effortlessly; it gives you the appearance that you just come back from holiday. Just like the other highlighter shades, it lasts very long, and it's like butter! It blends out very well, so if you think you have put too much on, you can blend it away with ease.
In summary these together highlight your features and go together so well! I use each of this shades almost everyday! I also adore the fact that Sleek have named them after space, simply because space in bright and magnificent, and it shines through in each of these highlighters.
PRICE:
I still can't believe how cheap these are, for all four shades and a beautiful looking palette it's ... £9.99! I know I still can't believe it! This is completely worth the money, they are highly pigmented, easy to blend and to work with, and works with all skin types and colours! I'm so pale and it brings out the best in my, I know my bestfriend is much darker than me, and this is so beautiful on her skin colour.
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This is the end of my blog post! I'm so glad to of written this and reviewed this product, I really want to review other Sleek products! I am heading to France next week, I will be vlogging my experience and keep you up to date as much as possible! I will either see you later on today or tomorrow, but it will be a vegan recipe!
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Tangle Teezer Thick&Curly product review
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Good afternoon Little ones! What have you been doing today? I've been helping my boyfriend pack for France, as well as saying goodbye to my family. It's been a long but exciting day for me, I go abroad for the first time in my life tomorrow! And yes, of course I will be taking you along with me! I can't leave you lot out!
Any how, I have a review for you today! I went to get my hair cut (she cut WAY TOO much off), but while I was in there I brought a new hair brush, my hair is so thick my elite tangle teezer wasn't doing the job. If you want to know more about this particular product have a little read down below, hope you enjoy :).
PACKAGING:
Professional and beautiful. This compact hairbrush reminds me of delightful berries, bursting with optimism and elegance. When I saw this brush I was taken back by the beauty and colour, it's absolutely breathtaking; it makes me feel content; simply because I own something so vibrant; it will light up the entire room. Just like other Tangle Teezer products, this thick&curly brush ticks all the boxes in their criteria; colour being one of them, unique bristle and shape of the brush. For example, when I look at this brush, without even taking a glance at the brand I know that it's from Tangle Teezer, they are the only brand that produces hair brushes in this fashion. In regards to the shape of the brush, it makes it easy to hold and brush your hair; especially when you have really thick hair like me! I can't tell you how many times I would drop my hair brush due to my hair being too thick with the elite version. The thick&curly edition have thicker rods in the brush, as well as having more of them all together. This is because people with thicker hair need something stronger, than just the average Joe.
THE PRODUCT:
Fantastic! I have no faults with this product at all! I have brought 3 Tangle Teezers and all have worked perfectly fine, apart from the fact that the Elite would fall out of my hands; due to my hair being so thick. Tangle Teezer products have always met my needs and expectations. They look fantastic, they are always so innovative, they follow their own rules and don't copy any other company in the market. In addition to this, I find that these products are very long lasting! For example, I've had 3 within 2-3 years; but that's not because they weren't working, it was because I wanted to buy their new range of colours and patterns. On the other hand, this is the ONLY hair brush that I have used, and it's not damaged, pulled or hurt my head when using it. You know those days where you get knots from hell? This demolishes them within seconds, and does not hurt! And believe me, I hate it when I have to spend hours on my hair, and most of that was down to a crappy hair brush. In terms of washing this brush, you can simply take a baby-wipe and clean the edges, as well as this, taking hair out of this sucker is easy as pie! It comes away with one pull, don't believe me? Try it and you will be amazed!
PRICE:
I'm not going to beat around the bush here, this product retails for £10.60. Some people may think that this is "too expensive", but how much do you normally spend on a hair brush? £3-4? But how long does that last you? And how much is that actually benefiting your hair? If you keep repurchasing cheap hairbrushes, which aren't doing you any good, you are actually spending more money for a product that isn't worth it. Whereas if you pay for this brush then and there, it will last you AT LEAST one year, at most 3 YEARS! 3 years for one brush, that's amazing don't you think? Within that time frame you will probably buy at least 10 cheap brushes, which end up not being so cheap as you keep buying into them.
Overall, this is a product worth buying, it's high quality, lasts a long time, and it comes in such a beautiful berry colour.
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This is the end of my blog post! Thank you so much for reading! I'm very sorry that this took such a while to post, this was meant to be up this afternoon! But packing for France and helping out here and there took control :). But hey ho! This is up and running! I hope you enjoyed this Little read! If you already have this product, or you are considering purchasing one, don't be afraid to start a conversation with me; I will happily respond and answer your questions :).
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Lee Stafford CoCo LoCo Coconut Spritz
DISCLAIMER: I have not been paid by Lee Stafford, I came across their products a few years ago when I started dying my hair. When I saw that they came out with a new range, I went into my pocket and bought the range. I've fallen in love with it and decided to review it.
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Good Afternoon! I am ever so sorry that this has taken a VERY long time to post, around a week or so now! I had been back from France not even a day and I was seriously ill. I'm still in the recovery process; but I'm now able to obtain the strength to write! If you want to know what I was suffering with please let me know and I will give you an insight on that in more detail :). Any how, how have you guys been? Summer been good? :).
As you may know I LOVE reviewing great products! And I have been dying to review this hair product for a matter of days now! But here it is! If you want to know detailed information about this product and if it's for you, then have a little read down below :).
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MY HAIR TYPE:
Profoundly, my hair type is smack bang in the middle! Not too thick, not too thin, but this really does depend. For example, if I was to cut my hair really short my hair would be immensely thick, but my hair being rather long it thins out ever so slightly; which I love, especially in the summer as my hair doesn't drown me too much. On the other hand, my hair is quite dry on some days, and with the British Summer being intense it's done some damage to my hair; and traveling to France didn't help either. In terms of my hair appearing greasy it's pretty much non-existent, this week was the test as I wasn't well enough to wash my hair ... I went 5 or more days without washing it, and it still appeared dry, my mum said, "have you just washed your hair, it looks clean?". I was utterly shocked and honored in a strange way, that I could not wash my hair and it still looks good :').
PACKAGING:
Stunning! The champagne rose gold bottle is enchanting, it appears refreshing and reminds me of an innocent rose. When you look at the fine details, the name 'Lee Stafford' and the dog logo was rose gold; this interlinked with the pink bottle and showed me that Lee Stafford cares about what his packing looks like, he wants it to be consistent. In a consumers perspective it gives me a good first impression, if something looks good I have the expectation that the product inside is going to be just as good; which in this case was a massive YES!
On the other hand, I love that the bold text is in the significant hot pink colour; this is what Lee Stafford always uses on his other hair products. This is the only time that Lee Stafford has updated his packing, and that was for the CoCo LoCo edition, in my opinion I really like the change, I feel like he should do this for new ranges. For example, if he bought out a new range for just thick hair, he should have a separate colour for that, it easier to catagorise, especially if he did it for all hair types.
THE PRODUCT:
In regards to this product, it's fantastic and let me tell you why. Like some spray in hair conditioners they weigh your hair down, and make it appear greasy. Whereas this one is light, and no matter how much you spray on there it doesn't look greasy. It also smells extremely refreshing, it feels like I'm smelling a real coconut. I hate it when I buy a hair product and it smells fake, or the scent is too overpowering; whereas the CoCo LoCo has a slight smell of real coconut, which is nice when you are spraying it on your hair, simply because it's not intense.
On the other hand, after you have applied this to the hair and brushed it in, it leaves your hair silky smooth and reduces the chance of getting split ends. This is because pure coconut oils have been placed in this bottle, not only is it natural but it gives the best results. It also strengthens your hair, I have noticed this over the past month using this product.
THE PRICE:
Fundamentally, this hair product retails for £5.99! This is fantastic! I was utterly shocked, simply because I've never seen anything so low priced in the Lee Stafford collection. And after seeing the results this gave me I stocked up on another one of these and gave it to my boyfriend ... He's obsessed with it! He loves the smell, as well as his hair being damage free. For £5.99 you get 150ml, I have been using mine for a month, and I apply it to my hair at least 4 times a week! And I haven't even gone through half the bottle yet; completely worth the money in my opinion!
This is the end of my blog post! I'm ever so sorry that this took a while to post! Everyone does get ill from time to time, and this time it knocked me down for well over a week!
I hope you enjoyed this blog post though! You will be seeing me again today or tomorrow! A little adventure and advice blog post will be up, as well as a VEGAN RECIPE!
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Hugo Boss Orange Women Eau De Parfum
DISCLAIMER: I have not been paid by Hugo Boss, I found this perfume and fell in love with it, I'm planning on purchasing another bottle, simply because it brings back lovely memories when I use it.
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Hello! I'm ever so sorry that this has taken a few days to post, I have been undergoing serious issues, of which I can't disclose just yet; but when I can I will write about it :).
Anyhow, how have you all been? What did you do yesterday and what are you planning on doing today? Let's cut to the chase! If you are a perfume addict then you will love this blog post! Have a little read and relax :).
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PACKAGING:
Undoubtedly enchanting. The enriching peach crystal bottle is breathtaking, it reminds me of a bundle of peaches laying before my eyes, in a perfume formation. The bulbs arising makes it plump and brings it all to life; especially when the lighting catches it ever so slightly. When I hold this within my grip I feel expensive and important. It's ever so delicate, but completely beautiful. I adore the rose gold cap placed at the top of the perfume; it's a crown on importance, and in my opinion this one has indeed won the prize. Consistency is the correct word. Everything corresponds to one another, for example, the fruity exterior, golden crown, and shiny execution. All tied in together with the classical Hugo Boss logo on the side. Matt black, it stands out from the crowd, high and mighty. If I were Hugo Boss I'd be doing the same; this is a beautiful looking product, they should be proud to of created this masterpiece. In regards to the blanket that protects this beauty, it matches the perfume to a T. The rose pink cardboard, with the shiny golden font screams opulence. And is repeated when you hold this perfume with your bare hands.
THE PRODUCT:
Just like the packaging ... Flawless. As soon as you spray this onto the skin, the scent of a musky rose comes in to play, as well as a sweet and daring flavour. It smells expensive, and represents a massive sex appeal. When I put this on in the morning, it reminds me of my boyfriend Chris kissing me and looking into my eyes. This is what I always wore when we first met, and I still wear to this day.
This perfume lasts such a long time, because it's the Eau De Parfum version it's so much stronger in comparison to the Eau De Toilette. Meaning that the staying power is intense; a little goes a long way ... And I mean that. Two or three sprays will set you for an 8 hour day on the go.
On the other hand, I feel that this is such a natural scent you can wear it for any occasion, especially dates, simply because it's not overpowering, and it won't make the other person feel sick.
I wish that you could smell this currently, it's purely amazing! Although you can always head into your local Boots or John Lewis; they constantly have this on display for you to have a good spray.
THE PRICE:
This perfume retails for £47.00. This may sound a lot for perfume, but not for me. In my opinion this was completly worth the money. I purchased this bottle in September last year ... It's lasted me an entire year, and I still have more in the bottle. Previously, I bought the Eau De Toilette, and it only lasted me 5 months, it was the same 50ml, but I had to spray more because it didn't last as long, plus that one alone retailed for £43.00, only making it £4 cheaper! Plus I had to buy a second version because they didn't have the stronger one in stock.
In my opinion, if you like the smell of it, go ahead and treat yourself, it's stunning and it makes you feel confident.
This is the end of my blog post, thank you so much for reading this, I'm very sorry that this took so long to post, as mentioned previously so much has been going on that I can't currently disclose on here. But hopefully I will be able to write about that in a separate blog post :).
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Body Shop University Haul
DISCLAIMER: I have not been paid by this company, I have been a fan of their products for years, they are really high quality, I've just stuck with them.
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Hello! How are you guys? I'm finally settled in my new place at University, I have a beautiful window view- I can finally people watch and have no one judge me ;).
I'm currently dying my friends hair, it looks interesting non the less, let's see how that plays out :'). Any-who! I am here, and I have a Body Shop haul for you. I picked up a few bits and pieces from The Body Shop, this was before Uni, and now that I am here I thought I would show you :).
If you love The Body Shop, or you like these types of blog posts, then keep on reading :).
WHAT A BOUGHT:
- British Rose Body Scrub;
- British Rose Shower Gel;
- Strawberry Shower Gel;
- Argon Oil Shower Gel;
- Coconut Cream Shower Gel;
- Grapefruit Shower Gel
MINI REVIEW:
BRITISH ROSE COLLECTION:
I had already previously purchased the British Rose collection, I love roses, they are my favourite flower,plus my middle name is rose, so pluses right? Any how, it smells absolutely beautiful! The formula of the shower gel is stunning, it's extremely creamy and nourishing for the skin. The Body Shop use pure rose extract, this is super beneficial for your skin and health, for example it detoxes the skin; it releases all the unhealthy oils beneath and clears your pours, if you suffer with back acne this is the shower gel for you.
In regards to the body scrub it was my first time trying it from this collection, the tiny beads held within this product is amazing! It's not too rough, so you can actually scrub this as hard as you can; and it won't cause bleeding, (this has happened to me with some scrubs). The smell is the same as the shower gel, which goes to show that they can't fake the product, what I mean by this is that some companies try and mimic the smell of particular objects and they fail because it's fake. The Body Shop use 100% natural ingredients, which is why all their products smell like the real deal.
COCONUT CREAM:
Fundamentally, this is the only shower gel that has a different texture to the others, for example the other shower gels are really creamy and thick, whereas this one is double that! Because it's a shower cream it's extra creamy; which means more nourishment! So if you have dry skin like me, and so happens to love the smell of coconut; then this is the product for you! Even if you don't have dry skin but loves coconut then give this a whirl; it smells delicious.
BODY SHOP SHOWER GEL OVERVIEW:
Fundamentally, all the shower gels that I have purchased above is amazing! Since I discovered The Body Shop years ago, I have never bought any other shower gel but these. First and foremost they don't test against animals, second of all, they are the best smelling shower gels EVER! They smell like the real thing! I would highly recommend these products, I have always used them. I have sensitive and very dry skin and they don't dry them out, if they did I would not waste my money on them! On the other hand, they look stunning, their packaging in perfection. They really let the colour shine through; as well as this, they are consistent throughout. For example, they have the significant black stripe running through the middle; this makes the flavour of the shower gel evident; and it also makes it look classy.
This is the end of the blog post, if you like this type of post then let me know and I will do more! Now that I am at University I will put more time into blogging! I love you all so much! An update on my life will be given to you shortly! But tomorrow is my mothers Birthday, I might even show you how it goes; it really does depend on how she feels about it :).
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Fitbit Alta Review
DISCLAIMER: I have not been paid by Fitbit, I received this watch from my boyfriend as an anniversary gift. I'd been wanting that watch for so long and he went and bought it for me. I have always been into my fitness, so this was perfect for me.
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Hello! I'm ever so sorry that this has taken a few days to post, I have been undergoing serious issues, of which I can't disclose just yet; but when I can I will write about it :).
Anyhow, how have you all been? What did you do yesterday and what are you planning on doing today? Let's cut to the chase! If you are a perfume addict then you will love this blog post! Have a little read and relax :).
PRESENTATION:
Fundamentally, when you receive this tiny trinket it's surrounded by a modern box, it shines beautifully since it's turquoise and also interlinks with their brand. It signifies positivity and you get that when you eventually open the box and reveal the Fitbit. In regards to the actual Fitbit it's stunning, the glossy black glass is extremely professional, you can walk around the streets feeling fantastic. As well as this, the pink leather strap (real leather) adds an opulent and comfortable feeling. I say comfortable because it fits perfectly, doesn't feel cold when you put it on (metal feels cold), and it bends perfectly; it's not stiff. In addition to this, the pink reminds me of my Nan, which is also why I went for this colour; she would have really liked this, baby pink was her favourite colour. When I wear it I feel like a part of her is still with me.
In contrast to this, when you turn the Fitbit around, you can see metal dots, which interconnect with the holes provided, these are in regards to the various sizes; the one I have is small; and it fits me perfectly! I've always had trouble with watches fit me, they never make them my size; Fitbit is the first brand that actually advocates for my size of wrist. I put mine on the last setting and it doesn't move around; unlike other watches I've tried, it trails down my arm; but not this one. All in all, I think this fitness watch is elegant, easy to wear and really fashionable.
THE PRODUCT:
Profoundly, the amount of things this product does is fantastic. Just to give you a brief idea of what this little baby can do, it counts your steps, tells you how many calories you have burnt, motivates you to go further. For example, if you have been stable for too long it tells you to, "let's walk together"; the various amount of messages that pops up on the screen is so personal; it makes you feel like you have a personal friend their motivating you. In addition to this, it evidently tells you the time, you move your wrist towards your face and the time automatically appears. Because the text it white and the background is black it makes it easy to read and understand. In regards to the battery, it lasts 2 weeks, this is fantastic and when you do charge it, it only takes 1 hour to charge, and that's it for two weeks. It's constantly on, even at night ... If you want it to you can wear it while your sleep and it actually monitors if you are getting enough sleep or not. On the other hand, there is another part of this product, and that would be the app that you would download on your phone or tablet. If you download it you can register your sleep, how many steps you should do in the week, you could even start a diet or weight plan. If you need to loose weight for yourself or for health conditions then buy one of these and set your goal higher and higher. It gives you motivation to do well and keeps you going. in contrast to this, there are various colours that this comes in, you can buy the bands separatley, but they are additional costs on top of this product. But this means you can make it as versatile as possible. When you do buy the Fitbit it does come with a wrist band; so don't worry about not getting one, it's included in the price.
THE PRICE:
Depending on what Fitbit you want it varies in price, there are cheaper ones than the one I'm talking about. The FitBit Alta retails for £99.99. Which I think is a great value for money, some watches now adays are the same price, if not more expensive; and that just tells you the time. Whereas the Fitbit Alta, tells you the time, counts your calories and steps, how long you have been walking for etc. It's not just a simple watch, it does so much for you; and for the price of £99.99 it's worth it in my opinion.
I would say if you are a fitness freak, or need to improve your physical lifestyle, then get one of these! It will help you, plus it's your own little motivator. I was wanting one of these for ages, and my boyfriend brought me one for our year anniversary; I love him so much and I was so thankful.
If you are interested in buying this product check out the website down below, they have so many models :)
Sorry to say Little ones, but this is the end of the blog post, but don't worry I will be back tomorrow with a blog post of your choice :). I want to give to you guys, and if that means writing another review then so be it. I hope you have a lovely day, tell me what you get up to in the comment section down below, or on my social media. I love you all so very much, stay safe and stay tuned :) x x x
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OGX thick&full biotin&collagen shampoo and conditioner
DISCLAIMER: I have not been paid by OGX, I discovered them a few months back when I was in boots, they had a new range of shampoo and conditioner ... And just like everything else in Boots, I had to buy it. I just fell it love with it, and so did my boyfriend Christoper.
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Good evening Little ones! It's lovely to get to see you all again, how have you been? I know it's only been a day, but a lot can change and happen within 24 hours. I'm currently at home with my family, laying in bed as I'm absolutely freezing; also waiting for my other half to come over and snuggle me. Any how, if you are on the hunt for new hair care products, or just enjoy reviews in general; then you will love this :)
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PACKAGING:
Astronomically stunning. The colour is mixed between a royal blue and purple, it's so unique; but that's what's so striking about it. It also makes me feel extremely luxurious, which is heightened with the melted gold crown, and curly font. In regards to the typography, it's: bold, iridescent and damn right sexy! It interlinks with the lid, and you guys already know how I feel about that ... I absolutely love it; it really does show that the company cares about how their products are represented. On the other hand, the shape of the bottle is something that I have never seen before, other bottles are much thinner, or taller; this is short and plump ... Which I actually like, simply because it's easier to hold, and believe it or not, it actually holds more product in there. For example average shampoo and conditioner bottle holds 300ml, whereas OGX holds 385ml. Which is perfect, because you get more product for your money. If I had to really critique this, I would have to say that there is too much writing, they should add an illustration in the centre and have the main words as the focus point. But that being said, OGX's signature look is just the writing, which as mentioned previously looks beautiful in contrast to the plain background.
THE PRODUCT:
Fundamentally, in regards to the shampoo the consistency is BEAUTIFUL. It feels like velvet in your hair, so rich and creamy, and lava's so well when you add water. It really feels like it's taking away all the dirt and grease; and replacing it with a a clean, sweet smelling hair. In regards to the smell it's ever so sweet yet daring; it reminds me of Dove body cream, it's so luxurious yet questionably seductive, simply because there's a slight hint of musk. On the other hand, the conditioner has the same effect, but the consistency is different, evidently because instead of cleaning the hair, it nourishes it. It's so thick, which I adore because you know it's going to make your hair look amazing afterwards. I prefer thicker conditioners to watery one, as I find that the finer based ones don't do a good job, they just make your hair greasy; whereas this one actually looks after you hair. It glides in so effortlessly, and takes seconds to wash out. Again which I love! Who wants to stand in a shower for ages trying to get the remainders of conditioner out? Not me! I don't have time for that!
When you come out of the shower, and your hair is towel dry, I kid you not you can brush your hair ... Like brush your hair and not pull half of it out because it's wet. And when it's dry it looks even better! The volume is fantastic! Because I have such thick hair it's hard to find something that adds volume to it! This baby does it perfectly. I love this product, it's one of my favourites :).
THE PRICE:
Let's just get into it! £6.99 for each, yes that would mean you would be spending £13.98 on shampoo and conditioner. but let's face it, most higher end shampoo and conditioner is the same price and even higher! I really take a lot of care into my hair; I would rather spend more on my hair KNOWING that it was getting looked after. I know that's just my opinion, and some will and won't agree with me; but it's how I feel. You can buy these from anywhere, but I would say Boots as they always have offers on them. For example RIGHT NOW! They retail for £4.66 instead of £6.99, so if you find the first price too much then I would say go and buy them right now, go on Little ones, treat yourself :).
If you are interested in these products have a little look at the link below:
This is now the end of the blog post, sorry Litte ones, but you will see me tomorrow with a vegan recipe! I haven't done one of those for a while. I will then be doing a day in the life of Amy soon, that's only if you are interested :).
I hope you all have a good night sleep! I love you all so very much, sweet dreams! Stay safe and stay tuned Little ones :) x x x
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Estee Lauder 120&370 Lipstick Review
DISCLAIMER: I have not been paid by Estee, I have only recently purchased some of their lipsticks, I have tried their make-up before, but I fell in love with their lipsticks. Everything I'll be writing is 100% true, it's just my opinion.
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Hello and Good Morning! I'm back again! It's lovely to get into the flow of things! I've enjoyed my Christmas break, but I've missed sitting down and writing: reviews, recipes and advice blog posts! It's a chilly morning today, I have the heating on full blast; and rocking out my bunny slippers ... So cosy it's unreal! Any how, as you know Christmas has flown away, very upsetting, but with that I've been treating myself, I'm lipstick OBSESSED! My collection is silly but they're gorgeous; I recently picked up these Estee Lauder ones and I've fallen in love. I've never had a red shade, simply because I didn't think I could pull if off, but DAMN let me just say ... They are stunning!
Sorry for rambling, if you want to see a detailed review, instead of me spilling words onto a page, then have a little read down below :).
PRESENTATION:
Iridescent. It’s like you are holding a lipstick shaped sapphire, it gleams in the sunlight and screams natural beauty. Estee Lauder have a wonderful reputation of creating eccentric products, and these lipsticks are no exception. When I first unleashed these beauties from the cardboard exterior I was stunned by how beautiful and compact they were, you can carry these around with ease! The gold and navy-blue represent the true Estee Lauder colours, you know you are receiving luxury when you see these statement shades. On the other hand, when I took the lid off, I was stunned that it was magnetic … Yes MAGNETIC! They had gone through the trouble of paying such close attention to detail that they inserted a magnetic mechanism; which ensures a tight lock; sometimes with click-on lids it can come undone in your bag; whereas this is locked tight, no need to worry about lipstick going all over your bag. Other than that, I feel very opulent and loved when I pick up this lipstick, I know that my well-earned money has gone towards a fanciful company.
In addition to this, when you un-click the lipstick, you are met with the stamp, ‘Estee Lauder’ on the side, just to remind you that they are always there for you, it also makes it very personal. I also noticed that the actual lipstick was sharp like a bullet … WHICH I ADORE! It makes it easier for a smooth application, and precision, I tried using this without a lipliner and it was so easy!
THE PRODUCT:
In regards to the lipstick, perfection! It glides on silky smooth which is a must for me! Before discovering higher-end lipsticks I struggled finding a product that didn’t feel like chalk … But this is beyond wonderful, and the pigmentation is stunning! One swipe and a burst of colour is applied to your lips … When I say, this I mean it, no more than one swipe otherwise you will transfer like crazy! Believe me my boyfriend learnt the hard way … Constantly staining his cheek.
Estee Lauder use the key ingredient seed oil, this is what makes the lipstick stay together, as well as glide like butter. This is what I love about their formula, it doesn’t dry out your lip, especially when this is a matte lipstick … And that’s also true to their statement. Both colours are matte, and gorgeous colours. They suit all skin types! I was always worried about trying a red lipstick, as I’m deadly pale; but these two work really well with my skin tone.
On the other hand, the staying power on these lipsticks were insane! I could have them BOTH on all day long, and would only have to re-apply once, and that was due to eating and drinking throughout the day. Normally when I take a few sips of my drink with other lipsticks, it clumps up together which is disgusting, whereas this doesn't move! Defiantly a plus in my books, and I'm very hard to please ... In terms of lipsticks anyway.
THE PRICE:
Now let’s talk about price. It’s not cheap, but if you are willing to go the extra mile and make sure that your lipstick has great pigmentation, staying power and easy to apply; then I don’t think you’d mind spending, £25.50. Yes, that is the retail price of this lipstick, but if you are a lipstick collector like me; and you feel like lipstick is a stable to your final look, then I would HIGHLY recommend this product!
This is the BEST collection of lipsticks I have ever tried, and I have Mac, Chanel and YSL. But these Estee Lauder ones are my staple, I’m wearing them to death at the moment.
If you are interested in purchasing these lipsticks click the link below, there are other shades there as well, if red isn’t for you.
http://www.boots.com/en/Estee-Lauder-Pure-Color-Envy-Hi-Lustre-Light-Sculpting-Lipstick_1897832/
This is now the end of the blog post! I hope you enjoyed this little review, I've missed doing these ever so much! Also if you didn't know I now have a YouTube channel! I listened to your requests and I have finally created one! I will be doing vlogs/challenges on there! It really does depend on what you want me to do. I will be putting up a vlog either today or tomorrow as I'm getting my hair dyed today! I already have a video on there, if you want to check that out I will leave the link down below for you :).
Stay safe and stay tuned Little ones! I love you so very much! :) x x x
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Salon experience at Welwyn Garden City Greys
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Hello and Good Evening Little ones! How are you all? I've been filming and typing away today, just about to head out to dinner, but before I do that I wanted to tell you how my experience was with Greys yesterday. Some of you may be aware that I'm in the process of dying my hair grey balayage, it's going to take a few more goes but the process yesterday was fantastic ... You hear some horror stories on the internet, and this isn't one of them' time to spread some positive. If you are planning on getting your hair dyed and don't know where to go, then have a little read of this.
Where do I start? The consultation? Yes ... Consultation! I was on my lunch break (only get 30 minutes) and I was researching where to go, didn't want to go to Stoneshills as last time was awful-I'll let you know in another blog post if you are interested.
Where I live there isn't much, but a BUNCH of: hairdressers, coffee shops and charity shops, so I seeked out Greys and went in there. I'm a very anxious person and get nervous when booking appointments, but as soon as I went in there, they greeted me with a warm smile and started a casual conversation. I told them what I wanted and they booked me a consultation right then and there! My hairdresser Claire walked me through the process and stated that it would take a few goes for my hair to turn that colour ... Which I thought was extremely helpful! She also did a skin test, and took a piece of my hair and showed me what colour it would go, again I hadn't even given her a single penny and she was treating me like royalty. Right off the bat I knew I was walking into the right place. It only took 10 minutes, I even had time to finish my lunch and visit my boyfriend, (we work in the same shopping centre).
Two days before I was due to go to my appointment Claire phoned me and said, "would you like to come in earlier, as you have thick hair". Of course I said yes! I was so excited! And I was so happy with the service as she actually thought about me, and offered if I wanted to go in earlier ... I was falling in love and was so content and I hadn't even had my hair done.
It was time! I walked into Greys at 12:00pm and Claire was there waiting for me ... I love people who are dead on time, I have so much respect. Me and her clicked, it felt like I had known her for years, the conversation was constantly flowing, I didn't feel awkward at any point. There was a point where I told her where I worked, which is a phone shop, and she was actually a customer at the phone shop I work at. Because I really like her, I thought that I should give her my friends/family discount .. I really hope that she comes in a day that I'm working, just because she's such a lovely person.
In terms of her work, she did an amazing job! Just watching her looking after my hair, and making sure that what she was doing was perfect was amazing. She never left me alone at ANY point, she was always there to make sure that the dye wasn't on for too long. Something that Stonehills was awful for! I went there a few months ago, and the "top" guy left me on my own, I had a massive panic attack thinking that my hair was falling out ... He left me for an hour on my own ... With BLEACH in my hair ... You can see why I wanted to change.
Anyhow, when it came to washing my hair she did it so gently, nearly made me go to sleep! She also used hair products that I wanted to buy; so it was like try before you buy. Claire was just amazing at her job, so lovely and kind! She's been doing her job for over 10 years, and damn my hair looks amazing because of her!
I was so thankful, and will always be! She's going to be my staple hairdressers for a while! I have another appointment booked in with her in Feburary, and I can't wait to see her again, and the team! They were all so attentive and kind ... I don't mind paying extra, simply because I get the service alongside.
I would highly recommend this salon, if you don't mind paying a little extra then you will love the experience. I had the full package done, dying my hair took a very long time ... 4 hours, and Claire made the experience amazing. To keep my attention, and a conversation flowing for that long on both behalf's was fantastic.
I hope that the team in Welwyn see this, you are all so lovely! Wouldn't mind working there myself!
Anyhow! This is now the end of the blog post, I hope you enjoyed reading this! I sure loved writing it! I hope you all had a lovely day, I will see you again very soon! I love you Little Ones! Stay safe and stay tuned :) x x x
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Limited Edition Summer Bronzing & Blush Compact
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Good afternoon! How are you today Little Ones! I thought that today I would give you a beloved product review, since it's been a while, and I really enjoy writing about new products I've discovered. As per usual I will be 100% honest, I've not been paid to do this, and I wasn't sent this product on behalf of Clarins. If you are a beauty junkie, or just enjoys reading reviews, then have a scroll down below! I hope you have a lovely day!
THE PACKAGING:
Can we all just take a moment and appreciate the sheer beauty Clarins have put into this product! If I had to really pick at it, I would rather it be made out of glass than plastic, but for durability, and the fact that I'm extremely clumsy ... It's best that it stays in plastic packaging.
I love that it's round, in my opinion it's more appealing and easier to store and fits in perfectly with their Summer collection; if you really want to get an analytical point of view; the sun is round and so is this palette, sun interlinks with summer ... Yes we get the point, Amy please move on.
In regards to size, it's massive, but that's another reason why I purchased it, as I knew that the product beneath the packaging would be totally worth it, and my assumptions stand correct. Now what should I mention? Ah! The stunning illustrations on the front evidently! It's so creative, Clarins really thought outside of the box, unlike other make-up companies they keep to the same plain packing; whereas Clarins stepped up their game in the limited edition season. I adore that it's a burnt orange colour, really ties into the Bronze Goddess appeal. But the beauty doesn't stop there ladies and gentlemen ... I was shocked with amazement when I opened compact, I was met by pure art from talented heavenly craftsmen at Clarins. They managed to duplicate the impressive illustrations in the bronzing powder! Which was frustrating and impressive at the same time; simply because I knew that I had to ruin it at some point ... Obviously destroying my make-up heart.
On the other hand, I love that they have interjected a massive mirror in the centre of the compact, it makes it easier for me to travel with, as I won't have to take an additional mirror with me. Plus it adds to the expensive appeal that Clarins promote.
Just to add, one tiny aspect that I love about this product, is that it clips in perfectly, it stays put, unlike magnetic compacts, they can become loose after a long period of time; whereas you have to pry this open to get the product.
THE PRODUCT:
The powder is creamy like butter, so easy to blend and work with! You can use it with a brush or beauty blender, whatever you find easiest, use. I will say that a little goes a long way, so be careful when packing it onto a brush especially. It gives such a natural glow and would suit all skin types. When I first saw this product, I thought it would be too warm for my pale skin, bur when I tried it out in store I fell in love with how it modified my colour correction, and gave me such a natural sun-kissed appearance.
The blush on the other hand is okay, but if I had that in a separate pan I would be disappointed with the outcome, I have no idea if this batch was packed too tight; but I really struggle getting a vast amount of blush onto the brush. As you can see in the image above, the bronzer came out really pigmented, and that was with one swipe. Whereas, I had to put some elbow-grease into getting the blush out, and the end result was really sheer; which is great for when I want a natural look; but if I want anything more it's just not happening unfortunately.
On the other hand, the staying power of this product is fantastic, it lasts at least 4 hours and at most 8, but it depends on the day. For example, I applied this to my face when it was sweltering outside and it lasted 4 hours, it faded due to the heat but I'm surprised it stayed for that long as I was sweating so much. But if the weather is cooler; this product can last for 6 hours plus, which is amazing! But that's just the bronzer, I can't say too much about the blush as it's already very subtle, maybe if it was more pigmented I'd be able to analyse it more, but I'm assuming that it stays on my face.
THE PRICE:
Now it all comes down to price, is it worth the money? I say hell yeah! This beauty retails for £30, but you get a vast amount of product! Have you seen the size of the pan? You could knock someone out with it! Anyhow, what I'm trying to say, is that you get a lot for what you pay for, and it's really high quality. You get a blush and bronzer compact, which are both stunning products! If I could change it I would just have the bronzer, as I prefer a more pigmented blush; but if you mix the two products together, it's divine.
It's all up to personal opinion, if you want to treat yourself to a luxury bronzer, I highly recommend this one! But if you don't want to folk out this amount of money, which is quite a lot on one product, there are plenty of dupes out there for you, Sleek being a great alternative.
Any how, if you are interested in buying this little beauty, then click the link below! They are only limited edition which is really frustrating! But by the time the new one comes around, you'll be out of this one.
I hope you all have a lovely day, and I will see you all again very soon! Also I have a big announcement to make shortly! Stay tuned for that! Stay safe and I love you all Little Ones! :) x x x
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Clarins Hydra-Essentiel SPF 15 Moisturiser
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Good afternoon! How have you all been? I've been incredibly busy, which will all make sense shortly I promise! I can't believe the summer holidays is over! September already! I'm hoping you've enjoyed the sunshine, if not then the rain! Please let me know what you've all been up to, it'll put a smile on my face! Anyhow, you are all here for a review, are you not? If skincare is one of your beloved subjects, then you'll enjoy this read.
P.S, I didn't misspell Essential in the title, it's the way Clarins have spelt it!
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THE PACKAGING:
Let's jump in shall we? We all know Clarins as sophisticated yet refreshing, and this product screams those phrases! I'm a massive fan of Clarins skincare, more so than their make-up line, but they nailed this product on the head. I'm sucked in by packaging, first impression are incredibly significant to me, if it looks great I'm going to buy it ... Is that a bad thing? Not always, but you can't just judge a product by looks, it could seem fantastic and then when you use it, FAIL ... But this wasn't the case for me, it's perfect and I will tell you why later on. Any how, I'm drifting away from the main topic ... When I submerged the moisturiser from the box I was memorised by the calming blue shade, it's so crisp and refreshing, reminds me of the waves and automatically puts me in a content mood ... Clarins already knew this piece of information, thus the reasoning of colour, it's perfect for skincare. When you think of skincare, you think of wanting to be detoxed. On the other hand, the box surrounding the product reminds me of prescription medical creams ... Not something I want to think about when applying my morning moisturiser. It's a little boring, but hey it's just the box, it's something I throw out, otherwise it'll stay in a corner and get lost; plus I don't need the clutter.
THE PRODUCT:
This is the juicy part that everyone has been waiting for! Does it actually work, and is it worth investing in? Yes and yes! But let me give you some facts and reasons why, otherwise what's the point on a review? In my perspective when I started using it a few weeks ago, the cream is cold to the touch-which I personally adore, because it wakens me up in the morning, and it also cools me down and makes me feel clean. Some people may not like this, but I really enjoy it, but everyone is different, (obviously). Secondly, when you rub this into your skin it feels velvety, glides really easily and not greasy! I've tried numerous moisturisers, and when they claim to be "extremely nourishing" they tend to be exceedingly oily; which isn't the look I'm going for unfortunately. On the other hand, after I've applied the product my skin feels silky smooth and I love it! It makes me want to stroke my face for hours on end, although I do make my fiance feel my face afterwards, and he always has the same opinion; "yes your face is really smooth", it's not a computer part so he doesn't care for it. Now what's left to talk about? Oh yes, the continuous usage! As mentioned previously I've been using this product for a few weeks, and a little goes a long way, hence why it looks like I've barely used it in the pictures above! I haven't broken out at all, if anything my skin seems more radiant than ever before, which is outstanding. I have VERY dry skin, and this has kept it in line! I normally have stubborn dry patches around my t-zone, and they have said goodbye! Although something I should mention, this wouldn't be great for oily skin, I think that's very obvious but I wouldn't recommend! I tried it out on my fiance (he has oily skin), and he hated it; he felt uncomfortable and wiped it off almost immediately. Other than that, this would be perfect for normal to very dry skin types.
THE PRICE:
Now for the final showdown! It all comes down to price ... If you don't mind splurging on expensive skincare this may not bother you; but for others it may. It does retail for £36, which some will say is too expensive, and others will not. Me personally it doesn't bother me, but simply because I NEED something that hydrates my skin, otherwise it bleeds and cracks; it becomes incredibly painful for me. I can justify spending a great amount of money on moisturisers, simply because it's a necessity for me. For some of you it will be as well, if you can't afford this, I would suggest it's something to save up for. If your skin cracks up in the winter this will be your bestfriend I can promise you that.
If this product is something that you are interested in, then I highly suggest clicking the link below, even if it's for browsing purposes.
All I know is that it was worth every penny for me, and I will definitely be buying another one when this runs out.
Anyhow, this is the end of this blog post! I hope you enjoyed the read! I will see you again Sunday with an update on how I have been doing this past few months, and what my plans are for the future! I hope you have all had a wonderful day! Stay safe and stay tuned Little Ones! :) x x x
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