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| with my dog :) Travis |
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| little piglets at a fair |
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| fondue stall |
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| hedgehog currently lodging at the bottom of our garden! |
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Monday, 8 August 2011
Smooch is a British based cosmetic company, it's concept can be read here.
I was offered to review some of their product's. All views are my own & honest.
Suede - 9.50
Duo compact eye shadows, delicately packaged in a black rubber case. They both have great pigmentation and blend really easily onto my eyes. Lovely selection of colours too, 12 different shades to choose from.
Kookie Crumble - 8.50
Another Duo product, each colour works in harmony to create a subtle glow to my cheeks. You can also use the colour on your left as a highlighter. Both compact's come with a handy mirror,and they are perfect handbag size!
Black Lash - 8.95
When I first saw this mascara wand I thought Oh yes, I love chunky mascara's! The brush clings onto every lash, separating and lifting as I drag the wand upwards.
I love the product packaging, soft matte rubber containers wrapped in a lace pattern. They look very nice on the dressing table and in my make up bag! Want to hear the best bit? Everything online has 50% off , but be quick because they wont be on offer forever.
They also do nail varnishes, lipsticks, lip glosses....spoilt for choice!
Check out the new range - www.smoochcosmeticsuk.comSunday, 7 August 2011
Saturday, 6 August 2011
This bubble bath doubles up as a shower gel, it smells like creamy coconut with notes of pineapple and grapefruit, good enough to eat! If your not jetting away somewhere hot this summer or returned from your holidays & wish you were still there - just reach for this, it is an instant mood lifter and will leave your skin smelling luxourious throughout the day. Available at Superdrug for an amazing 2.05!
Check out other delicious products they do on their website - http://www.ilovecosmetics.eu/en/our-family.html
Friday, 5 August 2011
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| close up lip shots aren't very attractive! |
I recently started using LP rescue lip gel, it's designed to Improve your lip shape and leave them looking softer.
The Geeky bit.
It contains Volulip� and Hyaluronic spheres which both visibly make your lips look fuller.
Does it work?
I think these photo's speak for themselves! I can definitely notice a difference, my lips look more defined & feel moisturised.
I need this in my life.
you can get it from either QVC, Harrods or online for 20.00, it was also some of this month's 'Glossy box'!
Has anyone tried a lip plumper before?
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
For 6.99 you get two glitter pens and also an overcoat.
Firstly you have to apply a layer of nail varnish, then you can use the glitter pens to 'puff' on any design you fancy!
This is a really good quality overcoat that's left my glitter on for over week.
They are really easy to use, and so many different things you can create with them. You can browse the range online at- Superdrug And have a nosey at Andrea Fulerton's website too - http://andreafulerton.com/
Enjoy the rest of your week x
Sunday, 31 July 2011
LP Skin Therapy face wash 15.00
I like to use this on day's when my face feels like to doesn't want cleansing, it has a lovely orangey scent too it & a little bit goes a long way! It leaves my skin refreshed and feeling soft.
Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser 13.25
Do I need to say anything? This is good. If you've not tried it and thinking you would like to, they do a smaller travel sized version for 5.10 & it's free delivery atm!
Living Nature Gentle Eye Make Up Remover 11.75
Does what it says, gently removes all traces of eye make up. It contains 100% natural ingredients. They recommend you use a warm damp cotton pad to remove your eye make up, I've never heard of doing that before but it's a great tip.
LP Skin Therapy Overnight Replenish 47.00
Another thing from the LP range, it must be good! This is the first night cream I've ever used. I never really thought there was much point having one, but I do now! It's not too heavy and in the morning my skin has a healthy glow to it.
Liz Earle light moisturiser 17.60
I love this moisturiser because it smells lovely and it's light, ideal for the summer. It add a nice natural glow to my skin. The only bad thing about this is that I don't think it has any SPF.
Neals Yard Replenishing Eye Cream 22.50
I suffer from under eye dark circles so eye cream is a must have item for me. I love this one by Neals Yard, it helps to reduce puffiness & dark circles; meaning I don't need to use as much concealer! It smells lovely, and also contains no synthetic fragrances or colours.
I love this because it has a pump, not as messy, It also protects against UVB & UVA rays, the formula is light and non-greasy AND it's water resistant; what more do you need?! I like to spray a little of this on my face after I've moisturised.
Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic
Not another Liz Earle product, Sorry! But they are good :) This really helps to soothe and brighten my skin. It smell lovely too, with hints of rose, aloe vera & cucumber.
and then something special..
Here are some products that I like to treat my skin to weekly/monthly. If I've illustrated a beauty product you know it's a good'en!
Dr. Organic Virgin Olive Oil Face Mask 6.19
I like to use a face mask every other week, this is my go-to one as it leaves my skin firm and hydrated. It has a clay based formula that draws oil from the pores whilst getting rid of dead skin cells.
Shu Uemura Depsea Water 16.50
This gentle spray mist's lightly onto my face, sink's into my skin & leaves it feeling refreshed. They have a range of different aroma's, my current fav is lavender (illustrated above). It's great if your skin is looking a bit tired!
Queen Sensiderma Rich Hand Cream 9.35
I'm quite fussy when it comes to hand creams, This is a lovely one from Queen. If your not familiar with the company you must check out their website; http://www.queen-cosmetics.com/ . It has a non greasy formula and sinks quickly into my skin, leaving my hands looking & feeling softer. Unlike some companies they don't force customers to buy products, They are very helpful, their products contain no unnecessary ingredients & sometimes send out free samples. Definitely a brand worth checking out!
Kiehls Creme De Corps 27.00
Such a lovely body moisturiser, definitely going in my top 5. This absorbs nicely, it has a thick, luxurious, non-greasy formula and leaves my skin hydrated. Simple yet effective.
St Ives Apricot Scrub 1.01 30ml
I like to exfoliate my face once a week and this is my favourite face scrub, the smell,the product,the price! I love everything about this. A lot of my friend use this, I would highly recommend it.
MakeBelieve Foaming Self Tan 30.00
If I sunbath I normally just get burnt, so fake tan is a much healthier and safer option. This fake tan from MakeBelieve is my all time favourite. I have tested out a lot of different brands and this comes out on top. It smells sweet and can be used on your face and body.
Kiehls Lip balm #1 9.50
With one seamless, lyrical action you can coat your lips with this delicious coconut lip balm. It's scent reminds me of summer. It's consistency is think so a little bit goes a long way!
Bio Oil 60ml 8.99
I'm sure you all recognise this product, renowned for it's quality and versatility. I like to put this on my face once a week before bed, it really helps to hydrate my skin.It also helps improve the appearance of scars, uneven skin tone and ageing skin. One of those must have products.
Hope you enjoyed my skincare post, some nice photo's of my bathroom skin! Lots of exciting blog post's coming up soon :) x
Friday, 29 July 2011
Beauty and Fashion blogger Kate, has been wowing us with her beautiful photogrpahy, product reviews and lovely outfit posts since starting up her blog last year. You can't help but love her blog! Read on to get all the goss on ghostparites...
Why did you initially decide to start a blog?
I'm not quite sure what started it, as I don't remember how I found the blogging community. I just decided it would be an exciting thing to do, and I was lucky enough to have a blog which took off quite quickly so I worked hard at it. My love of cosmetics and fashion made me want to blog, but I had no idea of the opportunities it would lead to, or the friends I would make from it!
Do you have a favourite skincare brand?
I love Liz Earle, it's a brand which has a lot of hype around it, especially in the blogging community. I don't particularly like my skin but this seems to really help it. I also like Avene and Kiehls
Favourite places to shop?
For cosmetics, I like Space NK and Harvey Nicols as they have everything and for clothes it's usually just Topshop, Urban Outfitters and H&M
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| illustration inspired by Kate's recent 'daily make up' post |
What beauty product can you not live without?
I do love my Liz Earle moisturiser for normal/combination skin and the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. I also like Boots Botanics eye makeup remover.
Could you recommend three of your favourite blogs?
Fancy taking part in next months blogger spotlight? Comment or tweet me
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Each individual product has been specially selected by me because I can't fault them in anyway. All have exceeded my expectations and are generally just lovely products. All views are 100% honest and my own.
This hair removal cream leaves my legs fuzz free and moisturised, if you normally get a rash after using these sort of creams this one would be perfect for you as it's developed for sensitive skin. I'll use this instead of shaving because it keeps my legs smooth for 6 days!
Liz Earle light moisturiser 17.60
In my last months favourites post (I'll put a link at the end of this post if you missed it) I included the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser, I instanly feel in love with it and had to try out something else of theirs. I love this moisturiser because it smells lovely and it's light, ideal for the summer. It add a nice natural glow to my skin!
Lee Stafford Argan Oil Deep Nourishing treatment 14.99
I treat my hair to this every other week, it leaves it looking glossy and keeps it conditioned. I like to leave it on for half an hour and then rinse it with cold water for extra shine.
Jigsaw bath milk (No 1) 25.00
I'm a shower person but I do like a nice bath, Cosmo mag & this bath milk - sorted. It smells so yummy! It contains hints of citrus fruits with woody notes. What I also love about this is that it's made in Devon and it's organic.
MakeBelieve Self Tan Mousse 30.00
If I sunbath I normally just get burnt, so fake tan is a much healthier and safer option. This fake tan from MakeBelieve is my all time favourite. I have tested out a lot of different brands and this comes out on top. It smells sweet and can be used on your face and body. I will be dedicating a blog post to this product because I love it so much!
Tresemme Thermal Creations Blow dry potion 2.48
I wont use any heated styling products on my hair without using this, it leaves my hair looking smoother & feeling softer. The product doesn't feel sticky when I apply it and keeps the frizz away.
Lil Bling Chrome Nail Varnishes (limelight) 5.99
Only needs one coat and dries quickly; what else do you need from a nail varnish! Lovely range of colour, I love the packaging too. You can see my post on these here.
St Ives Apricot Scrub 30ml 1.01
I like to exfoliate my face once a week and this is my favourite face scrub, the smell,the product,the price! I love everything about this. A lot of my friend use this, I would highly recommend it.
Neals Yard Replenishing eye cream 22.50
I suffer from under eye dark circles so eye cream is a must have item for me. I love this one by Neals Yard, it helps to reduce puffiness & dark circles; meaning I don't need to use as much concealer! It smells lovely, and also contains no synthetic fragrances or colours.
FrontCover eye shadow (twinkling gold) 4.00
Good pigmentation is the main thing I look out for in eye shadows and FrontCover don't let me down. They have a wide range of colours but my favourite has to be twinkling gold. I use it all over my lids or just in the inner corners of my eyes to open them up.
LP Skin Thearpy lip exfoliator 20.00
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Hope you enjoyed my July Favourites, if you would like to see a review on any of the products mentioned above, just ask! Here is a link to my June Favourites if you missed it - http://makemeupkia.blogspot.com/2011/07/june-favourites.html Let me know if you like the illustrations x
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Living Nature Tinted Moisturiser 18.40
If you've not heard of Living Nature, you must check out all their lovely products here. This is perfect for the summer months or when you don't feel like wearing foundation. I love this tinted moisturiser because it's very hydrating the coverage is good & leaves a nice healthy glow on my face.
Frontcover eye shadow (Powder Puff) 4.00
This is a nice subtle colour that I applied all over my eye lids & on the inner corners. Frontcover's eye shadow are very pigmented & no creasing!
Collection 2000 Shimmer Shade (blushalious) 4.19
I like to swirl all these colours together, to create a natural looking colour on my cheeks.
Living Nature Lipstick (Dawn) 13.80
Another Living Nature product! This lipstick is a frosted pink shade,looks lovely in the day time & it's made from natural ingredients. Every girl should own a pink lipstick!
MUA Face Powder (Shade 1) 1.00
I used this today to set the tinted moisturiser & stop my face from get oily. I love this and cannot get over the price of these products.
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer (Light) 4.19
The only bad thing about this is that the type has rub off, other then that this is a great concealer for covering up dark circles & spots.
Powder Brush
This came in a set of a few other brushes so I'm not sure how much it is, sorry! I used this to apply the powder and also my blusher.
17 Lash Defining Mascara 5.29
Lately to apply my mascara I have been using a 'dabbing effect' which I find works a lot better then using a zig-zag motion. Definitely woth giving a go.
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Enjoy the rest of your day x
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