Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts

Sunday, 2 November 2014

Talking Scents


A new season brings a new scent and after a few winters of Fan di Fendi I felt it was time for a change.

Enter Si by Giorgio Armani. A fruity but musky scent with a warm woody sweetness.

Opening with notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin Oil and Liquer de Cassis, the heart bursts with Rose de Mai absolute, Neroli absolute and Egyptian Jasmine absolute, with warm base notes of Patchouli oil, woods, Amber and Orcanox. 

Although a strong scent when first applied, the dry down is actually agreeably soft. 

I think this scent is one that would appeal to those of you that like Flowerbomb, Miss Dior or Jimmy Choo. I'm not totally sure whether it will replace my love for Fendi but it is definitely a worthy contender. 


Wednesday, 13 August 2014

August Love Me Beauty Box


I received my first Love Me Beauty Box last month and was not disappointed, so after making my selection I couldn't wait for my August box to arrive.

The boxes this month consisted mainly of make-up with four full sized products available, although I went with Edition 1 as I really wanted to try out the eye cream on offer. 



Oriflame - Ecollagen Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream - £16.95

This was the main reason I chose the Edition 1 box. I've been a sufferer of dark circles for as long as I can remember and no amount of sleep seems to shift them. That coupled with the fact that I'm now the wrong side of 25 means I also have those dreaded wrinkles to try and keep at bay. 

The Oriflame e-collagen wrinkle correcting eye cream is enriched with Plant Stem Cell extract to help stimulate collagen production and re-plump wrinkles from within. It also has a rollerball applicator to provides a cooling effect and combat puffiness.

I really like this product, the cream absorbs really easily and has instantly moisturised a little dry patch I had by my right eye. I'll have to see how the dark circles fair with a bit more use though.



A La Carte - Smudge-proof eyebrow definer in Blonde - £23

When you have sparse brows like me then you can never have enough brow related beauty products. I do usually use the Benefit Brow Zings Kit, although I can definitely see me using this on those mornings when I'm running a little late. The precision, skinny tip pen makes it really easy to apply and versatile as it can also be used as an eyeliner.

The product only comes in the Blonde shade in all Editions of the Love Me Beauty Box, however as a Brunette I use the medium Brow Zings Kit and the colour is very similar so this shouldn't be an issue for those with darker hair.



Mirabella - Lip Luster Liner "Bashful" - £10.50

This was the product that I was least keen on this month. I actually use lip liners all the time as a replacement to lipstick to fill in the entire lip and create a matt effect. However, this product has a shiny finish which unfortunately just isn't my thing. It does contain Aloe Vera which helps to keep lips soft and if you are putting a lip gloss on top then the shine probably won't matter anyway. 


Marsk - Mineral Eye Shadow "You're Toast" - £14.49

I totally love this golden pigment and it was another reason why I went for this box choice. I do probably own more brown and gold eyeshadows than I can possible ever need but hey why not add another one into the mix.

This eye shadow is a 100% natural, mineral based loose powder shadow that blends really easily. Marsk products are also produced using all natural and organic ingredients as well as being cruelty free...what's not to love?


Overall, another good box from Love Me Beauty and with over £60 worth of products for £10 who could complain?


Thursday, 3 July 2014

So Mattifying




So we all know that the matte nail trend is nothing new but I am obsessed with it at the moment. I'd been searching for a black matte varnish for the past month whenever I went into my local boots store, but alas, to no avail!

However, I did come across this wonderful mattifying top coat from Bourjois which I bought along with a black varnish (Essie in Licorice to be exact) and I am so pleased that I went with this. The frosted finish was exactly what I was looking for and now I can use it with all my other colours too. Perfect!