Monday 31 December 2012

Recent Purchases!

Hello Chicas!




How have y'all been? Hope u had a wonderful xmas&santa got u what u wanted ?


I went shopping boxing day and this is what came home with me.I have been obsessed with skincare as of late. Always looking for products to improve my skin eh!




Purchases from Victoria Secrets, M&S, Debenhams and Selfridges



Victoria Secrets  Repurchases of my favourites!
Love Spell body mist
Pure Seduction body mist
Love Spell Body Lotion
True Escape body scrub
Love Spell body scrub
Secret Charm Hand and Body lotion
Love Spell body butter
Pure Seduction Body butter

CLARINS DAILY ENERGIZER SET- Again this is a repurchase
its my 4th time buying the set,I love trying other brands but always come back to this particular one as it leaves my skin so radiant&smooth


Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel
The first step in you skincare routine to boost skin radiance. Its rich lather gently removes makeup and impurities while respecting the skin,even the most sensitive. Skin is perfectly cleansed,your complexion looks clear and luminous.
Use morning and evening. Gently lather onto damp skin on the face. Avoid the eye contour. Rinse with cool water in the morning to wake up your skin and use warmer water in the evening to relax and better remove makeup


Daily Energizer Wakeup Booster
This delicious,invigorating lotion combines the most effective plant extracts to energize the skin and renew its healthy glow. Its hydrating action helps promote softer,smoother skin. Its toning action refreshes and promotes a wonderful feeling of well being. The complexion is luminous and radiant looking.
Before applying your daily moisturiser apply to clean,dry skin in the morning to face and neck using a cotton pad or by gently patting onto skin


Daily Energizer Cream
This easily absorbed radiance -boosting cream is ideal when you'ld like to ensure balanced long-lasting moisture. It helps promote flawless skin that is supple and shine free while revealing a natural healthy-looking glow. A combination of Vitamin C and extracts of alchemilla and turmerichelps reduce tiny imperfections while Ginkgo biloba leaf extract boosts micro circulation.
Your complexion looks fresh,more even and radiant.
Apply to clean, dry skin morning and/or evening to the face and neck

CLARINS ONE STEP GENTLE EXFOLIATING CLEANSER
WITH ORANGE EXTRACT FOR ALL SKIN TYPES £19.50 from Debenhams
Cleansed and exfoliated in one easy step, revived by Orange extract, the skin is reborn.

Beauty Benefits:
Better than just clean skin, achieve 'new' skin! It removes makeup, gently cleanses, exfoliates and removes deep-set impurities in one simple step all while respecting the skin's natural balance.

Application:
Place a small amount of product onto the fingertips of one hand. Gently massage onto damp skin to work into a lather and begin exfoliating all parts of the face avoiding the eye contour area. Rinse well with warm water.

Active Ingredients:
- Gentle cleansing agents: remove makeup and thoroughly cleanse.
- Moringa seed extract: detoxifies by removing the residue and neutralising the effects of toxic air-pollution.
- Orange extract: refreshes, tones, revives.
- Two types of microbeads: clear pores and polish away unwanted surface oils and dead skin cells.

PROTECT/PREVENT/FIRST SIGNS TRIO SET
Repair and moisturise with your Beautiful skin Solutions to help protect skin and reduce the first visible signs of aging.

Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher. 

Dramatically refinish skin's appearance and texture. See more clarity, smoothness and luminosity as it helps your skin get rid of dry, dulling, flaky surface skin cells. See more highly refined, virtually poreless skin. Enjoy our most dramatic skin resurfacing benefits faster, more efficiently than ever before.
Refines the look of uneven skin texture, flakiness and roughness. Pores appear 1/3 smaller - instantly. See more clarity, smoothness and luminosity. More highly refined, virtually poreless skin. Smooth on Idealist and instantly enjoy that soft, seamless, silky feeling you love.
Includes 3 times more Glucosamine than original Idealist.Pore Diminishing Technology significantly shrinks the look of enlarged pores. Gentle-acting Chestnut Extract helps your skin get rid of dry, dulling, flaky skin surface-cells.
It's as if you're seeing the skin you were born with, all over again:Virtually poreless. Unbelievably soft and smooth. Looks incredibly clear and even-toned.
SKIN LOOKS SMOOTHER
Idealist helps skin banish flakiness and roughness and helps your skin speed its natural renewal process, encouraging fresher looking skin cells to its surface. Gives skin an overall more even looking-tone. With 3 times more Glucosamine (a sugar-derived, non-acid refinisher) than our previous formula, it helps skin loosen the external bonds that bind dead, dulling and flaky cells to your skin's surface. A proven blend helps fade the look of dark spots and discolourations with continued use over time.
PORES LOOK SMALLER
Idealist's dramatic Pore Diminishing Technology makes enlarged pores look significantly reduced by treating their appearance from the inside out. See a 69% reduction in the look of pores in just 4 weeks. Immediately, it begins to dissolve away pore-clogging debris. Dead surface skin cells are cleared away. A super-potent anti-oxidant NDGA also helps shrink the look of enlarged pores by helping reduce the build-up of excess oil deep within pores.
Underneath the skin you see, is the skin you want. Feel it. See it. Have it now, with Idealist.

How to Use

Apply 2-3 drops every morning onto clean throat and face before your moisturiser.







DAYWEAR - ADVANCED MULTI PROTECTION ANTI-OXIDANT CREME SPF15
FOR NORMAL/COMBINATION SKIN
InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2012 - Best Moisturiser with an SPF
It’s the most important thing you’ll put on today. Now with our most effective anti-oxidant power ever, it defends against—and diminishes—the appearance of signs of premature aging. Helps safeguard skin with advanced broad-spectrum sunscreen and our best UVA defense. Reduces the appearance of first signs of aging, like dullness and fine, dry lines. Skin feels smoother, looks fresher instantly. Wear DayWear and feel confident in your beautiful skin.





 ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR EYE
SYNCHRONIZED COMPLEX
FOR ALL SKINTYPES
  • Repairs the eye area from past damage.
  • A lightweight, eye serum-gel which works instantly to help repair past damages whilst protecting the delicate eye area from future damages. Anti-oxidants and lipids replenish the skin's natural protectants. Proven moisture barrier strengthens the skin to resist external aggressors and prevent damage from UV exposure.
  • Boosts collagen to smooth fine lines, wrinkles, reduce puffiness and brighten dark circles.



MARKS AND SPENCER OWL MAKEUP BAG £8.50
I spotted this whilst browsing beauty section in Marks and spencer and I just had to buy it hehe!


CLINIQUE SUPERFINE LINER FOR BROWS 04 BLACK/BROWN £12.00
Ultra slim, automatic pencil with a super-fine tip for precise, natural-looking brows. I lost my Mac eyebrow pencil ages ago and didnt have a chance to pop to a Mac counter, Had enough of sharpening the Rimmel one so this time I picked a Clinique one whilst in Selfridges,I love it!

Yves Saint Laurent Mascara set with Top secrets eye makeup remover £23.00
I repurchased YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils as its my favourite I use it almost everyday.  Perfect for that false lash effect look.
Top Secrets eye makeup remover
Refreshing and non-greasy, this bi-phased eye cleansing lotion dissolves all make-up, even waterproof and long lasting, without leaving an oily film on the skin. Enriched with provitamin B5 and Chamomile extract, it protects and fortifies the eyelashes, while enabling you to apply make-up to even the most sensitive of eyes. Free of all traces of make-up, your eyes look bright and relaxed.
Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.




HAVE YOU TRIED ANY OF THESE PRODUCTS????










till next post....!
HAVE A GREAT NEW YEARS EVE
WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY&PROSPEROUS 2013
MUCH LOVE
xoxo







Wednesday 5 December 2012

FOTD&NOTD!

Hello Chicas!




How have you been?  Can you believe its only 20days till xmas? I have been lazying around and havent started preparing anything maybe coz Im in no festive mood *sigh*. Are you in the festive mood yet&have you started shopping?


I have been abusing my rich plum shade of lipstick from Yves Saint Laurent for the past 3weeks I dont plan on stopping anytime soon because its beautiful&I love it. On my nails I been wearing the   Nails Inc nail polish that came as a freebie with Glamour magazine. The shade I got was St James its  a gorgeous show stopping red that will be great for this festive season. Dont you just love the glossiness of Nails Inc polishes? 



Anyways here is the Nails of the day!

NAILS INC LONDON POLISH :st james


The colour is so pretty i loveeee!

and a

Face of the day!




Face
Nivea Daily Essentials Hydration Primer
Chanel Perfection Lumiere SPF10 Foundation #94 Ambre

Cheeks
Sleek Cosmetics blush in Pomegranate

Eyes
L'oreal SuperLiner Perfect slim
Lancome Hypnose mascara


Lips
YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick #22 Exquisite Plum




Have a wonderful day
Stay Beautiful&Blessed
Much Love
xoxo













Friday 30 November 2012

Skincare Loving- L'occitane Immortelle Brightening Set

Hello Sweeties!






Radiant,even&glowing skin?-Yes please count me in! I have been using the Immortelle Brightening Set for about 2months and I am so excited to tell you about it cause I have never really loved skincare products to this extend and experienced such amazing results. No irritation,no breakouts just beautiful healthy looking skin!!!!!





L'OCCITANE SAYS:-
The Immortelle flower is a legendary plant that holds a magical beauty secret. The secret of eternal youth as it never fades even after being picked. Bellis Perennis,the daisy flower, is the flower of light. When these two flowers were blended together, the Immortelle Brightening range was born - the perfect solution for youthful, even- toned,smooth and luminous skin

IMMORTELLE BRIGHTENING CLEANSING FOAM 
Enriched with Immortelle floral water and citrus fruit peel,this gentle cleanser leaves skin clean and fresh. The complexion is evenly toned and radiant. I adore this cleanser,it smells lovely *flowery* leaves my skin clean without drying and stripping off natural oils. It is a wonderful cleanser and whats not to love when its said to be suitable for all skin types huh?

IMMORTELLE ESSENTIAL WATER 
An alcohol free toner,which evens the complexion and adds luminosity to the skin. Enriched with Immortelle floral water,Bellis Perennis extract, Vitamin C derivative and anti-oxidizing green tea extract,that refreshes, softens and helps to firm the skin. This toner is lovely, leaves my skin looking brighter and feeling refreshed


IMMORTELLE BRIGHTENING MOISTURE CREAM
The Brightening Moisture Cream offers triple action benefits to correct wrinkles, even skin tone and brighten the complexion. Immortelle essential oil stimulates collagen production to fill wrinkles and firm the skin for a more youthful complexion. Bellis Perennis extract and a Vitamin C derivative reduce the appearance of age spots to even skin tone. I really love this little pot of goodness,it smells lovely like its fellow sibblings a little goes a long way, leaves my face feeling soft,supple,even -toned and radiant



No makeup here just lip balm!
Thats the secret to my radiant skin as for now will review Lush Ocean salt face scrub&Good Things 5minute facial mask very soon which i use once or twice a week and thus all.




                         what skincare have you been loving?
           what products do you use to achieve radiant/glowy skin?
                  have you tried L'occitane products?



Thursday 8 November 2012

New addition: YSL Rouge Volupte in Exquisite Plum

Hello Beautiful People!





I have been looking for a new lipstick for Fall. I swatched so many brands but finally settled for the YSL Rouge Volupte number 22 in Exquisite Plum which is a rich deep plum and perfect for the season, I swear the Rouge Voluptes are so addictive you never stop at one. I do love Rouge Voluptes as they are everything I look for in a lipstick. They are moisturising, long wearing and make me feel fabulous. I already  have   # 16 Red Temptation Rouge Volupte Perle #104 Stellar Pink  and have 2more on my wishlist 



ROUGE VOLUPTÉ
Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15
What it is:
An extremely smooth and creamy lipstick with a formula that transforms into a fluid veil of radiant color when it touches the lips.
What it does:
One of these Yves Saint Laurent ROUGE VOLUPTÉ Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15 is sure to be your new signature color: they’re sensual, radiant, and strong. With shades that drench the lips with densely pigmented color and a unique color-shine complex, lips are visibly smoothed, plumped, and radiant with luminous satin color.
What else you need to know:
It’s made with a long-lasting and highly comfortable formula that contains SPF 15.



YSL ROUGE VOLUPTE LIPSTICK IN #22 EXQUISITE PLUM 

As usual I havent swatched this baby yet as Im still admiring it sitting on my dressing table lol but a FOTD and swatch coming soon!




Have you tried this?
Do you have it?
Have you purchased new lippy for Fall season?

Tuesday 6 November 2012

New Hairdo&FOTD

Hello Beautiful People!




I decided to rest my hair since the weather has become cold. I chose to have cornrows as my protective style for now. Maybe next time I will try box braids if I have the patience

Face : Lancome Teint Miracle foundation #10
Cheeks: Nars Taos blush
Eyes : L'oreal Perfect Slim liner
Lips: Burberry Lip Cover Soft Satin lipstick in  09 Blush




Have a wonderful day
Stay Beautiful&Blessed
Much Love
xoxo

Tuesday 30 October 2012

Review: Simple Spotless Skin Cleansing Pads

Hello Beautiful People!





I am a massive fan of Simple from when I was a teen their products kept my skin clear and smooth you can find some of my reviews of their simple-kind-to-skin-deep-cleansing-face-mask and simple-radiance-brightening-cleansing-wipes


WHAT SIMPLE SAYS?
Get results from day 1 with our Spotless Skin Deep Clean Cleansing Pads.
Our special blend of cleansing goodness contains Zinc PCA, Chamomile and a natural antibacterial, Phytosphingosine, which helps to deep clean the T Zone which is commonly prone to blackheads and blemishes, while the textured pads help to exfoliate the skin. Perfect for even sensitive skin.
  • Results from day 1
  • Skin cleansing ingredients
  • Natural antibacterial
  • No perfume, no colour no unnecessary ingredients so it won't upset your skin
  • Dermatologically tested and approved




How to Use

Sweep pads lightly over face.
Do not rinse off.
After use, dispose of pads in the bin, do not flush.
Use as part of a Spotless Skin regime.

INGREDIENTS
Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Sodium Citrate, Zinc PCA, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Gycol, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Propylparaben, Ceteareth-12, Phytospringosine HCI, Citric Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool

MY THOUGHTS
Month of September my face was a little problematic prolly due to stress or hormones i dont know or maybe the fact I was panicking about returning to Uni yes Im a panicky and anxious person sometimes , my face felt a bit irritated,minor itching and had a bit of redness so these pads came at the perfect time
After cleansing my face at night I skipped toner and used these instead and  went to bed I noticed when I woke up my skin was calm and the redness was gone

With continued everyday use of up to a month my skin was no longer irritated,it was back to normal. Before I used this my skin was a bit oily but using the pads everyday made my face return to its normal condition. The pads do smell very clean and does calm a lot for redness. Now  please bare in mind my skin is not problematic  at all so I wouldnt know how these would work for someone with acne,pimples, severe breakouts

The pads themselves are really good but you have to be gentle as they may feel a little scratchy, as you swipe them on your skin you will feel them exfoliate your skin


Overall Im pleased with the cleansing pads  they did help calm my skin and redness but Im not happy about the size of the pads as I think they should have been made as the size of regular simple wipes which are great by the way. 



*Disclosure* Product sent by PR for trial and review purposes, I was not paid to do this review. Opinions are 100% my own



Where to buy
You can purchase these from BOOTS  60pads for £4.99









Thursday 25 October 2012

This or That Makeup Tag!

Hello Beautiful People!



I was tagged by Miss Dre of http://www.soshewritesbymissdre.com to do this tag a few weeks back and its only now I have had the chance to do it. I love Miss Dre's blog which is a mixture of beauty,music,lifestyle and fashion posts. If you havent checked her out I dont know what you are waiting for lol







Blush or Bronzer? I'm a blush gal anytime I have makeup I havent found perfect bronzer as of yet but Im hoping to purchase a Bobbi Brown one soon.



Lipgloss or Lipstick?   Im a lipstick addict now although I was strictly a gloss girl in my teens. My fave lipsticks are the Amplified finishes from Mac and YSL Rouge Voluptes



Chapstick or Lip Butter? I have to say Chapsticks as I have found Revlon lip butters to be too minty for my liking



Matte or Sparkle Eye Shadow? I barely wear eyeshadows nowadays but when I do I prefer sparkle eyeshadows ,matte ones just tend to be a bit blah for me


Gel, Liquid, Cream, or Pencil Eyeliner? Liquid liner all the way. I lovee  precise felt tip liquid liner my faves are L'oreal perfect Slim and Nars Eyeliner stylo in Nuits blanches


Foundation or Concealer? Foundation. Believe it or not I hardly use concealer, I love natural finish foundation with light to medium coverages



Liquid or Powder Foundation? Liquid foundation. Powder foundation just doesnt appeal to me apart from the fact it looks cakey on my skin



Neutral or Statement Eyes? I create statement eyes just for fun being at hoe and experimenting but on a day to day basis you will see me with plain neutral eye looks



Pressed or Loose Shadows? Pressed shadows. Loose shadows are quite messy and difficult to carry around.



Waterproof or Non Waterproof? Mascara? I tend to buy non waterproof mascaras all the time its just a preference



Brushes, Sponges or Fingers? Brushes. For foundation I use flat top Kabuki which lives you with airbrushed flawless face. I use Avon angled brush for blush and the Mac 217 if im wearing eyeshadows.



Powder, Cream, or Liquid Highlighter? Im still on the hunt for perfect highlighter but so far been loving liquid highlighter which is the Benefit High beam one



Thanks for tagging me, Miss Dre! I enjoyed the tag ! I would love all of you beauty lovers to do this tag!! I specifically tag:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sunday 14 October 2012

FOTD &Superdrug Skincare bits

Hello Chicas




Face: Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation
Cheeks: Barry M blusher #4 
Eyes: Nars Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits blanches
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
Lips:  Mac Girl about town mixed with Sleek Fuschia



So I popped into Superdrug the other day just browsing basically but being the beauty addict I am I just couldnt leave the store empty handed lol



Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Daily Energizing Scrub
I bought this scrub to see how it compares to my Clarins Daily Energizer and so far so good, it smells lovely&leaves my face looking so fresh&radiant
For oily skin prone to imperfections. Unclogs and visibly tightens pores. Gives skin a radiant glow.

Is Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Daily Energising Gel Scrub right for me?Yes, if you have combination/oily skin prone to imperfections (excess oil, visible pores, dull complexion) and if you are looking for an invigorating and fresh, yet effective, way to deeply cleanse pores.

Why is it different?- The scrub formula with purifying salicylic acid contains exfoliating particles to deeply cleanse impurities, tighten pores and help protect against the appearance of imperfections.
- Enriched with extracts of grapefruit, pomegranate and a derivative of vitamin C selected for their purifying and boosting qualities.
- The invigorating fresh fragrance washes over your face with a fruity burst. It effectively cleanses whilst giving skin a zing and boosting its radiance.

Intensely purified and exfoliated, your skin feels energised, more beautiful and your complexion radiant.


Good Things Five Minute Facial Mask £5.99
Good Things Facial Skincare has been developed by Award-Winning Beauty Writer Alice Hart-Davis using her years of expertise in the Beauty industry. Specially designed to make the most of young skin, the Good Things range uses superfruit beauty boosters in gentle, super-effective formulations

Good Things Five Minute Facial Mask makes skin clearer, brighter and smoother, all at the same time. There's green clay and kaolin to draw out impurities, avocado oil to moisturise, goji berry extract to soothe and willow bark extract for radiance.

I love me a good face mask and this one is definitely a keeper,its become a staple in my skincare routine.

 


NYX ROUND LIPSTICK IN FIRE
I love NYX lipsticks,they have variety of shades which are pretty,creamy and highly pigmented
My sister gave this to me as she knows how much I love them,I will do a makeup look soon with it



Olay Essentials Complete Care Sensitive Day Fluid SPF15  £5.99


  • Moisturises - non-greasy formula contains nourishing Olay moisture that provides up to 24 hour hydration
  • Protects - contains Dermatologically recommended SPF 15 and anti-oxidant vitamin E
  • With Vitamins B3 & E and pro vitamin B5, it helps maintain healthy looking skin
  •  and  Broad Spectrum SPF 15 UVA/UVB Protection

    I bought this just because my normal day cream has no SPF





    NIVEA Daily Essentials  Double Effect Eye make-up Remover enriched with Cornflower Extract
    I absolutely love this eye makeup remover it reminds me so much of my beloved Nars eye makeup remover which I have just finished and at less than a fiver this is a must have,I wont be buying the Nars one anytime soon unless its my birthday and I feel like splurging ,this Nivea one is the  perfect eye makeup remover

    • Effectively removes even extreme waterproof mascara and make-up without any rubbing needed
    • Protects the sensitive eyelashes with its caring bi-phase formula
    • Does not leave any unpleasant greasy residue
    Skin compatibility dermatologically and ophthalmologically approved



    Nivea Visage Pure & Natural Refreshing Cleansing Wipes
    For all skin types with Bio Argan Oil and Bio Aloe Vera are free of parabens, mineral oils, silicones, artificial colorants and alcohol. They gently cleanse, remove make-up and refresh the skin - all in one step.

    These are my holy grail wipes,you can never really go wrong with Nivea skincare products.



    So these are a few items I picked up
    what have you picked up




    Enjoy the rest of your weekend
    Stay beautiful&blessed
    Much love
    xoxo








     

    Friday 12 October 2012

    Nails of the day: Wet n Wild Nail colour in Rustic 233

    Hello Chicas!






    I was rocking this gorgeous brown nail polish the other day. I normally wouldnt buy/wear brown shades as I think they dont really show up on my skintone. Rustic is a very pretty shade,I applied one coat after Barry M nail base,the colur was so easy to apply with no streaks.

    Rustic did start chipping after 2days but never mind I like it anyways






    WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS SHADE
    WHAT NAIL POLISH ARE YOU WEARING???