The Black Pearl Blog - UK beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog

NOTD: simple white manicure

I always liked the look of glossy, white nails, but most white polishes I tried needed 3-4 coats for an opaque finish. I got Rimmel's London Clouds no 085 from Poundland and I love it! It needed 2 coats and the finish is beautiful! PS. I used fake nails for this manicure. I wish my natural nails were that long... Do you like simple white nails? I think they look very elegant.

Liz Earle Special Edition Rose and Lavender Cleanse & Polish

I can't describe my excitement about Liz Earle Special Edition Rose and Lavender Cleanse & Polish!
I wasn't expecting it in the post, so when I opened the package I had a big smile on my face!

I am a big fan of the original Cleanse & Polish, so I knew that I will love the new rose and lavender one.

Liz Earle Special Edition Rose and Lavender Cleanse & Polish* £19.75 (£2 goes to charity)

I reviewed the original Cleanse and Polish here and I must admit, it is still my favourite cleanser. I repurchased it already and also got a couple of travel size tubes when they were free with a magazine. If you haven't tried Cleanse & Polish yet, now would be a perfect time to do it, because £2 from each bottle sold goes to Princess Trust to help young people in UK. Great cause!

The special edition design is absolutely beautiful and it is the prettiest bottle in my bathroom :)

It is a 150ml pump, which is 50ml more than the original C&P pump. I noticed the size difference as soon as I picked it up :) 100ml lasted me for over 2 months of everyday use (twice a day) so this one will last for over 3 months of constant use.

The special ingredients in the new formula are rose and lavender essential oils, so the scent is slightly different than the original. It is a subtle lavender and floral scent and it is very relaxing.

I use my original Cleanse & Polish in the morning and the special edition at night. It is perfect to remove makeup and daily grime off my face and doesn't irritate my eyes. It is creamy and luxurious and leaves my skin feeling clean and soft. I adore everything about this product and it is my holy grail cleanser. If you haven't tried it yet, why not do it now and support a great cause?

It will be available from Liz Earle website from the 6th of September, Liz Earle stores, John Lewis and QVC.

BIG BLUE EYES! Coloured Contact Lenses Review

Hi everyone.

Today I am reviewing something totally different than my usual beauty products.

I was contacted by www.eyesbright.com asking me if I would like to review some coloured contact lenses from their store. I always wanted to try them , so I just had to say yes. My vision is perfectly fine, so I have never tried lenses before. This was my first pair. Read on for more details....

Big Eyes 15mm Beautiful Blue Contact Lenses* £15.99

Lens Cleaning Solution and Storage case* £2.99

I was a little bit scared to put the lenses into my eyes and at the beginning it was just ridiculously difficult. I was just blinking non stop and couldn't put them in. After an hour of trying I gave up and asked for advice. The lenses come with instructions, but it is hard to put something into your eye if you haven't done it before. Anyway... after hours of trying I finally managed to put the lenses in and they looked huuuuge! The colour is beautiful and makes my eyes stand out, but I wouldn't wear them in public. I would go for smaller ones if I wanted to actually use them daily. I wanted to try big blue ones just to see the effect. I always freak out when something gets into my eyes, so I was a bit uncomfortable with the lenses. It wasn't a horrible feeling, but I could feel them in my eyes.

I think it is because of the size. I must admit, they are far too big.

Taking them out was easy peasy :) It took ma a second! (surprisingly)

Overall I am happy with the outcome. It looks really cool. I felt and looked like a manga character :)

If you always wanted to try colored lenses, go for it, it is fun and looks great on photos. I love photography so it was a great experience for me and my chance to take some interesting pictures.

I can't wait to try green ones and big brown ones too :)

Have you ever tried coloured contact lenses? What did you think?

Holy Grail hair care product: Macadamia Deep Repair Masque (review)

I always wanted to try the Macadamia Deep Repair Masque and thanks to hairtrade I finally got a chance to get my mitts on this precious pot. It is just as good as I expected it to be and I am totally in love with it! Do you know that feeling, when you try something and you can't get over the fact how amazing it is... Well... That's how I feel about this mask.

MACADAMIA DEEP REPAIR MASQUE* 250ml £18.99 from www.hairtrade.com

First of all I love the packaging. The design is simple, yet very eye catching. On the inside there is a little protective lid to prevent spillages and keep the mask safe :) I don't want to waste a single drop of this precious product. Don't you just hate to open a jar of something and it is allover the lid? Not in this case, whoever designed this pot has done a good job. Simple things make a big difference sometimes.

Now onto the mask... I absolutely love it! As soon as I opened the pot I could smell the beautiful, beautiful scent! It gets better, the scent lingers on my hair for days!!! I actually used it two days ago, I just sniffed my hair and it still smells beautiful! The consistency of the mask is very thick and feels luxurious. I use a generous amount on dry ends of my hair and a little bit on the rest of my hair.
It is the best hair masque I have ever used and leaves my hair feeling silky smooth, looking glossy, healthy and full of life!

I am not usually that excited about hair care, but this is a miracle product that works wonders on my damaged hair. It isn't cheap, but it is worth every penny and you won't regret buying it.
It became my haircare hero after a couple of uses! I will repurchase it as soon as it runs out or might even stock up on it in advance. It is love!
Have you tried this hair mask? What do you think about it?