Pink October: Look Beauty Flirty Five

Hi everyone!

I hope you are having a lovely weekend.

October is a month of Breast Cancer awareness and many brands release special edition products to support this cause.

Look Beauty is donating 50p from every "Flirty Five " product sold in October, so if you want to support a charity called Look Good, Feel Better, you can do it by buying one of the 5 pink Look Beauty products:

- Loud Lips Lipstick in shade 03 Rock Candy* - £7.00

 -Loud Lips Lip Liner in shade Rock Candy*  - £4.00

-Nail Pop in shade Corsage* - £5

-Statement Eyes Mono Eyeshadow in shade 21* - £4.00

 -Make Me Blush Blusher in shade Pinch* - £8

I created a look with all the products and I actually love it! The pink lipstick is very creamy and so is the lip liner.

I am pleasantly surprised with the great quality of both lip products. 

The blusher and eye shadow are lovey too and will suit all skin tones. 

As a nail polish lover I painted my nails with the Nail Pop as soon as I got it :) 

It is a gorgeous "barbie" pink and it's been on my nails for two days (so far) without chipping!

If you want a bit of pink in your life October is the perfect month for it!

You can buy Look Beauty products in Superdrugs and on Look Beauty website.

UNE Skin Glow Pencil- perfect beige for the waterline

UNE SKIN GLOW PENCIL in shade T2 £6.99 link

"The Une Skin Glow Pencil provides a touch of radiance. A glide-on, melting formula to awaken the eyes and add a touch of radiance wherever needed. The Une Skin Glow Pencil is Hypoallergenic, Dermatologically & Ophthalmologically tested. 100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin. 32.2% of the total ingredients are from organic farming."

I bought this pencil when I was looking for the perfect nude/beige eyeliner for the waterline.

It looked perfect and to be honest, it is much better than anything else I have ever tried in my waterline.

Normally, I would be worried to use a concealer (yes, it is a concealer) in my eyes, but this one is made with natural ingredients and is also hypoallergenic and ophthalmologically tested, so I gave it a go. 

This little pencil looks absolutely beautiful in the waterline and gives a very natural "big eye effect"

I also use it as a concealer and it is great for covering small imperfections.

It is a multipurpose product and the list of uses is very long, as it can also be used as a highlighter under the brow bone, on cupids bone and any other are you want to highlight.

It is an amazing product and I can't recommend it enough!

Have you ever tried it?

What I am currently using on my face :)

Hi everyone.

I get asked about my makeup every single day and I recently changed and added some products I am using on my face, so I thought I will update you on what I am currently loving.

First of all, the base:

I am using MAC sculpting creams in Accentuate and Copper Beech to contour my face. They are amazing, very creamy and easy to blend and create perfect canvas. I use them with Liz Earle Foundation or Ginvera BB Cream and the effect is amazing. I also set the base with a loose powder- Liz Earle or Vichy Dermablend. (I will be reviewing MAC Sculpting Cream next week)

Cheeks and highlight:

I adore NARS Orgasm and Liz Earle blush in shade Nectar and I use this combo all the time.

It works great for me. I also add Lily Lolo Mineral Shimmer as a highlighter on the top of my cheekbones, nose, temples and  chin. (reviews here and here)

Eyes:

I fell in love with Clarins  Eye Quartet- 03 Rosewood. The shades are beautiful and look very natural, creating perfect day time looks. (review here)
I always use my favourite Bourjois eye liner (review here) and any mascara I can find in my makeup bag :)

Eyebrows:
Fashionista brow kit (review here)

Lips:

I am in love with Lily Lolo lipstick in Intense Crush and I can't stop wearing it.

For the full review, click here.

What makeup products are you loving at the moment?

REVLON Autumn Shanghai Collection by Gucci Westman: Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamels

Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel* - £6.49  L-R: 24K, Sterling, Orient Express

In October Revlon launched Gucci Westman's Shanghai collection for Autumn  "inspired by the romantic films of China, where women adorn ultra-feminine wardrobes of vibrant high-collared cheongsam dresses with saturated colors". 

The collection includes 4 shades of nail enamel, 3 lipsticks, an eye shadow palette and cherry blossom nail stencils. 

The campaign is fronted by Emma Stone and the images look absolutely beautiful!

I received three nail enamels from the collection and I absolutely love them. 

The formula glides on beautifully, dries quickly and lasts on the nails for 4-5 days without chipping.

I also like the brush and the finish is opaque after one coat.

All four colours are perfect for Autumn, especially the dark burgundy one I haven't received :) so I will be buying it soon to have the full collection :) 

"With a revolutionary Color Precise™ Brush that  is engineered to work seamlessly with the one coat, fast dry formula, Revlon Top Speed™ promises a salon-quality application with half the drying time.  Shades: Forbidden, Orient Express, 24K, Sterling"

Available in October at all drug stores and Revlon.com

It is a limited edition collection, available while stocks last.

HND 3D nail wraps: Reflections

Hi everyone,

I received 2 sets of HND 3D nail wraps* about two weeks ago and I finally got a chance to use them last weekend.
I got 2 designs: "Reflections" and "Think Of Me". Both absolutely beautiful!
I tried Nail Rock wraps before and the results were ok, but I struggled to apply them.
HND nail wraps are more flexible and much easier to apply.
They are made of high quality vinyl and the application doesn't require any heat.
It took me less than 5 minutes to do both hands and the final effect is just amazing!
The 3D design makes the wraps look incredible and definitely has the wow factor.
I literally couldn't stop looking at my nails, because they looked so pretty!
I think that nail wraps are perfect for a special occasion or a night out.
I would expect them to be more expensive, but they only cost £5.50 and you get 20 individual wraps so it is enough for 2 full manicures. If you can't find the right size, you can simply cut them into a desired shape.
It is very easy and the effects are AMAZING!
What do you think? :)

I will be adding another NOTD post with the other design soon :)

Reflections* £5.50

"An elegant and on-trend design with silver and black animal print - made textured with small silver diamantes. Perfect for an evening out or even to give a luxurious twist to a pre-holiday mani!" 

Think Of Me* £5.50

"Get flirty with these cute heart printed nail wraps. Perfect for that 'date night' or if you are feeling romantic!"

You can buy 3D nail wraps from www.nail-wrap.co.uk

Here is a video from nail-wrap website showing how to apply nail wraps:

Clarins mineral eyeshadow 01 White Sparkle review

CLARINS Ombre Minérale Eye Shadow 01 White Sparkle* 2g £16.00 link

"Delivers smooth, long-lasting, intense colour. Its ultra soft mineral texture can be applied wet or dry, to beautifully enhance the eyes with a matte, satin or shimmer finish."

I am always looking for the perfect white eyeshadow and I think I just found exactly what I was looking for.

Clarins Ombre Minerale Eyeshadow in shade 01 White Sparkle is a perfect eye highlighter colour.

White Sparkle is a shimmery white shade, sheer if applied lightly, but buildable if you apply more layers or use a wet applicator. You can see the difference between dry and wet application in my swatches.

It is  a perfect colour for the inner corner of the eye to illuminate and make eyes appear bigger.

I also use it under the brow bone or layer it on top of other eyeshadows to add a bit of sparkle.

It feels very light on my eyelids, stays put all day without a primer and the overall quality is absolutely  amazing. I also love the beautiuful design of all Clarins eyeshadows. Who wouldn't? :)

All Clarins eyeshadows are ophthalmologically and dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive eyes.

If you are looking for long lasting luxury eyeshadows you will fall in love Clarins. 

You can find my previous review of a gorgeous Clarins Eye Quartet here.

swatched dry

swatched wet

ghd Cherry Blossom Limited Edition Set

I am not going to lie, I was super excited when I received the beautiful limited edition ghd Cherry Blossom Set*. The packaging itself made me fall in love with it instantly, but as you might know - ghd's are simply a wonderful, good quality product.

I was asked to create a celebrity inspired hairstyle with the styler and I decided to go for a hairstyle inspired by Jennifer Aniston. Her hair is usually straight, but with a bit of volume and that's what I usually go for. My hair is naturally very fine and straight and lacks volume, so it needs some help to look nice :)

Here is what I do to create more volume with straighteners:
-I use a volumising shampoo and conditioner and blow dry my hair.
-I clamp small sections of hair in the flat iron as close to the roots as possible and pull it straight up.
-Once I am done, I flip my head upside down and spray my hair with a texturising spray to give it extra volume.
-Sometimes I also like to slightly curve the ends of my hair to add some movement.

That's it. Nothing special, but it makes a big difference. I don't use heat very often, but when I want to look nice, I have no choice, but to blow dry and use straighteners or curlers.

I created this hairstyle with the ghd Cherry Blossom Limited Edition Set* It is such a beautiful design and the quality and attention to detail are amazing! The ceramic plates in the styler are shimmering pink and there is a little ghd sign on the inside, which lights up bright pink when the styler is on! Cute  :)

I don't think I have to rave about ghd straighteners, because everybody knows how good they are :) I am very impressed and I know that they will work perfectly for many years. They also come with a 2 year guarantee.

The set is a special edition and for every Pink Cherry Blossom styler sold in the UK £10 is donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

You can buy it from www.ghdhair.com for £129 here.

Make sure to check out the celebrity hairstyles section on GHD website.

SAS & COMPANY Limited Edition Michel Mercier Box

Hi everyone.

I received a limited edition SAS & COMPANY box* recently and I wanted to share my thoughts with you.

"Michel Mercier have teamed up with some fabulous fragrance brands to bring you a selection of complimentary samples when you purchase the new SAS Box. In addition to an Award Winning Michel Mercier 'Untangle Your Day' Hairbrush, the SAS Box will also include five fragrance miniatures for 'him' and for 'her'. You are able to select the Michel Mercier 'Untangle Your Day' Hairbrush in one of three variants, for fine, normal or thick hair for the usual RRP of £14.95" 

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

Michel Mercier Untangle Your Day Detangling Brush 

"An exclusive patent involving 428 bristles positioned at different heights with a unique geometric distribution, the brush helps to disperse the pressure placed on the hair during brushing, resulting in easier detangling, reduced hair loss and breakage, and a far more pleasant brushing experience overall. "

I've never tried detangling hair brushes, even during the Tangle Teezer craze, 

but I always wondered if they actually work. 

When you buy the SAS box you can  pick from three different brushes, designed for different hair types: 

fine, normal and thick.

My hair is fine, so I decided to get a brush for fine hair and it comes in black and pink. 

I used it on wet and dry hair and I am very impressed with it.

It definitely makes a difference - detangles all knots and glides through the hair.

The design of the brush makes it very comfortable to use.

5 fragrance samples:

KIM KARDASHIAN, LA PERLA IN ROSA, JOHN GALLIANO PARLEZ-MOI D'AMOUR EAU FRAICHE, GRIGIOPERLA NERO, LA PERLA CLASSIC

I am not a massive fan of perfume samples, but I do like to get them in beauty boxes sometimes.

The Kim Kardashian roller ball is the biggest sample and it actually smells nice- floral and feminine.

I am not a fan of celebrities (especially KK) and never buy celebrity fragrances, but this one is lovely.

The next sample I like is the Galliano one- it is light and fruity, but... I would never ever buy anything from Galliano, after his horrible antisemitic remarks... I hold grudges forever! 

I also liked LaPerla samples and used them up already :) 

My husband really liked the Grigioperla Nero- it is quite pleasant and not too strong.

Overall, I really like this box. The hair brush is definitely something I would consider buying myself.

If you need a detangling brush you should treat yourself to the SAS box.

You can get the box from www.michelmercier.co.uk for £14.95.

It is a limited edition, but it is still avaliable.