tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56701800220403855512024-03-28T07:18:38.634+00:00The Lipstick Drawer A beauty and lifestyle bloglipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-51015055901912134552021-06-11T14:50:00.002+01:002021-07-25T11:52:39.970+01:00 9 Ingredients to Avoid in DIY Skincare Hacks And & what To Use Instead<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJs3OI7P0BG0ykY3QZ0noq37-5a3W1iZlFW1jsfPZ2sx4SkuqbxO99t5oh-6fVUeOhY3v0ypTiYImV04lzxNd4YGLfvBO1KIu9qtGNqg51yOdPbMHLrIhXvIQzBxWTIoUt2_nGYoOtmKQ/s999/thitiphum-koonjantuek+9+ingredients+To+Avoid+in+DIY+Skincare+title+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJs3OI7P0BG0ykY3QZ0noq37-5a3W1iZlFW1jsfPZ2sx4SkuqbxO99t5oh-6fVUeOhY3v0ypTiYImV04lzxNd4YGLfvBO1KIu9qtGNqg51yOdPbMHLrIhXvIQzBxWTIoUt2_nGYoOtmKQ/s16000/thitiphum-koonjantuek+9+ingredients+To+Avoid+in+DIY+Skincare+title+875.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">There are so many D.I.Y skincare recipes floating around pintrest and the web in general and while they may look like they're saving you money, some of the ingredients in the recipes can actually damage the skin.</span><b style="text-align: left;"> </b><span style="text-align: left;">I recommend checking out</span><a href="https://www.emedihealth.com/?s=diy+beauty" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"> eMediHealth </a><span style="text-align: left;">under the skin and beauty tab because their recipes are written by dermatologists and they list any potential ingredients that could irritate or cause a reaction for certain people. Additionally try patch testing on your hand or behind the ear for 48 hours before you apply it to your face. Keep reading to learn about which ingredients to avoid. </span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div>
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1.</b> The biggest misconception is to use lemon juice on the skin. Please <b>don't use lemon anywhere on the face or body! </b>When life gives you lemons make lemonade. Do not make a lemon DIY toner, face and body exfoliator or as a treatment to lighten the skin. Dermatologists are struggling to get the message heard that applying lemons to the skin is actually harmful. Lemon is highly acidic at pH 2 and can change the pH balance of your acid mantle (skin barrier) causing skin irritation and hyper pigmentation. Citrus oils are photo-toxic meaning that when you go outside in the sun, the lemon will irritate the skin and make it hyper sensitive to the sun. This can lead to a chemical burn which may cause permanent damage and excruciating pain. Additionally the acid content varies from lemon to lemon so you never know precisely how much acid you're using. While the first time using lemon juice might be OK, the next time could cause serious skin problems. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2. Don't use bicarbonate of soda/ baking soda.</b> Baking soda often appears in DIY recipes for face and body scrubs to exfoliate the skin or to help fight acne. <a href="https://www.honestyforyourskin.co.uk/is-baking-soda-bad-for-your-face/" target="_blank">Baking soda is not your friend.</a> It is an alkali which will change the pH of the skin and cause deterioration of the top layer of skin so that bacteria will seep in, causing reactive red skin and infections. </div><div><br /></div></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b>What you should use instead of lemons or baking soda....</b></span></div><div>If you are looking for an exfoliating treatment try an <b>AHA toner (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) with a pH between 3 and 4, this will be low enough to exfoliate without the dangers of using baking soda. </b>I have not stepped into the world of AHAs due to my sensitive skin, but I've recently read about the <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/the-inkey-list-pha.html?ranMID=35269&ranEAID=fZYk0n0yYYI&ranSiteID=fZYk0n0yYYI-PCdYdwoJ2v4U6c2LsGpjlA&utm_source=LS&utm_medium=affil&utm_campaign=generic&siteID=fZYk0n0yYYI-PCdYdwoJ2v4U6c2LsGpjlA&publisher_name=The+Independent">The Inky Lists PHA Toner</a>. PHAs are similar to AHAs but have larger molecules and are less sensitising making it a better choice for more sensitive skin. The <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/fashion-beauty/skincare/best-exfoliating-toner-acne-sensitive-skin-oily-aha-bha-a9252296.html">Independent Newspaper has a useful article here </a> they awarded <a href="https://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/skincare/treatment/masks/liquid-mask-lactic-acid-micro-peel-UK300053826.html?&cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-3134525-_-Space-_-NK&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=3134525&utm_content=10&utm_term=3134525&ranMID=36362&ranEAID=fZYk0n0yYYI&ranSiteID=fZYk0n0yYYI-.6dvFKas71Dk_rzU8Bm6Yg">Oskia Liquid Mask aid micro peel </a>as it's best buy. It contains lactic acid which isn't as harsh as glycolic acid and works overnight. They also liked <a href="https://shop.goop.com/shop/products/g-tox-malachite-aha-pore-refining-tonic?country=GBR&variant_id=55359">GOOP's G.tox malachite+ AHA pore refining tonic. </a> Paula's Choice <a href="https://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/skincare-advice/myths/the-ultimate-guide-to-ph-and-your-skin.html" style="font-weight: bold;">pH skincare guide </a> recommends <a href="https://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/resist-anti-aging-daily-smoothing-treatment-aha-m7660.html?dwvar_m7660_size=fullsize&cgid=skin-care#start=0&top=5660.40625">Resist Anti Aging 5% AHA Exfoliant</a> and <a href="https://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/skin-perfecting-aha-lotion-exfoliant-m2060.html?dwvar_m2060_size=fullsize&cgid=skin-care#searchfilter=true&start=48&sz=48&top=1616.3125">Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant.</a> <b>Don't forget to wear at least SPF 30 immediately afterwards and a week after using AHAs.</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fBebWsx-iomxCQXgrQcIeYvaiGI-NMe2_fj3YQwzE9XLgQTLblasWeQiIqMVfGsj2qi-wHUQBU_lre9ZtGId24NO64cvOSckpzMg22DgwtJkVRoL5b20-yXVF5BcTnCab0AMIVHORYk/s875/alternative+to+Lemons+acid+toners+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Inky List PHA Paula's choice AHA Oskia LIQUID mask" border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fBebWsx-iomxCQXgrQcIeYvaiGI-NMe2_fj3YQwzE9XLgQTLblasWeQiIqMVfGsj2qi-wHUQBU_lre9ZtGId24NO64cvOSckpzMg22DgwtJkVRoL5b20-yXVF5BcTnCab0AMIVHORYk/s16000/alternative+to+Lemons+acid+toners+875.jpg" title="3 acid toners" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>3. Don't use Walnut shells to exfoliate your skin because they are too abrasive. </b></div><div style="text-align: left;">The pieces are harsh and can create micro cuts/ injuries to your skin and make your skin prone to sensitivity. It can decrease the skins effectiveness in protecting against environment pollutants. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: red;">What You should use instead</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>If you are looking for a physical exfoliator for your face use oats or chickpeas</b> because they both have a neutral pH and once ground/milled are gentle on the skin. You need oats that are unflavoured, raw and in a dry state and grind them into a fine powder using a blender or a pestle and mortar. Do the same for chickpeas (garbanzo beans) for roughly 2 minutes until fine and the consistency of flour. Chickpeas have the added bonus of being rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances that help protect the skin's surface from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules in the environment such as pollution, cigarette smoke and UV rays that damage your skin by clinging to your collagen and weakening elasticity and so aging the skin. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can also use <b>poppy seeds</b> or <b>beads made of hardened oil like jojoba.</b> Another alternative is to <b>use a flannel/washcloth </b>on wet skin. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljHK5iOpzfVKXskVXuuCDLJWd_yWt2PKFfx-EsLm1l9m2JsPs9tO3OgQ7UqLE6xHbrHHRIziP2-90nYjxVpigaY7M8Za5BuRaAQTUtsmzCC-lS2Jn951iqux4ORvVzgV8lFhhR2k3on0/s875/alternative+scrub+to+using+walnuts+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="oats chickpeas jojoba beads" border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljHK5iOpzfVKXskVXuuCDLJWd_yWt2PKFfx-EsLm1l9m2JsPs9tO3OgQ7UqLE6xHbrHHRIziP2-90nYjxVpigaY7M8Za5BuRaAQTUtsmzCC-lS2Jn951iqux4ORvVzgV8lFhhR2k3on0/s16000/alternative+scrub+to+using+walnuts+875.jpg" title="physical exfoilators" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>4. Don't use apple cider vinegar (ACV). </b>It's been touted as a treatment for acne, fading blemish scars and age spots and for removing skin tags. However it does sting and long term undiluted ACV can burn the skin. Any acne sores will suffer burns or major irritation. If you get it in your eyes, you could experience inflammation or even a cornea burn. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><b>5. Don't put toothpaste on spots</b> to make them go away, I tried this when I was a teenager and the toothpaste burnt my skin. Mint is an irritant and according to dermatologist Ranella Hirsch toothpaste can actually increase melanin production meaning it can create brown spots and discoloration in the areas where it was applied. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b>What You should use instead of apple cider vinegar or toothpaste....</b></span></div><div><b>Use DILUTED tea tree oil instead. </b>According to <a href="https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Tea-Tree-Oil-for-Acne">WikiHow</a> mix 2-3 drops of tea tree oil with 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel or water (boiled first and then use cooled.) You can also use carrier oils such as olive oil with the tea tree oil, this may appear counterintuitive but you don't want the area of skin around the spot to become dry. Apply using a cotton swab or fingers. Beware of applying it neat because can be very irritating. You can buy <a href="https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/tisserand-organic-tea-tree-oil-60036056?skuid=036056&utm_campaign=shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&&gclid=CjwKCAjw5Ij2BRBdEiwA0Frc9TCnYpHaCkNvX2Sn-ciVhsoYBqBy1MIhUpgVelXoQpCT-Pi1vyFxNBoCyckQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Tisserand Organic Tea Tree oi</a>l or<a href="https://www.nealsyardremedies.com/aromatherapy/aromatherapy-oils-and-blends/essential-oils/2177.html#fo_c=1916&fo_k=49b78883c915a22fe65cf54b12ea69e4&fo_s=gplauk?gclid=CjwKCAjw5Ij2BRBdEiwA0Frc9XzqqMv52rSEqYT1HvrQENKA40fwBUvGtlTVuqHxU68Ia69fJD4eFxoCT7kQAvD_BwE"> Neals Yard here.</a> Another option is<b> to use Salicylic acid such as</b> <a href="https://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/skin-perfecting-bha-gel-exfoliant-full-size-2040.html?aw_account=1510415071&aw_campaign=359779075&aw_adgroup=1316116156356995&aw_creative=&aw_dev=c&aw_target=pla-4585856841476159&aw_type=search&aw_keyword=&aw_matchtype=e&aw_pos=&utm_content=shopping_brand&msclkid=4e03309040c61366d3c450fb70216837&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5BB%5D%20Shopping%20-%20High%20Intent&utm_term=4585856841476159" target="_blank">Paula's Choice BHA</a>, benzoyl peroxide or<a href="https://www.beautybay.com/p/cosrx/acne-pimple-master-patch/?ctyid=gb&gclsrc=aw.ds&msclkid=f93cb6e2179b19ee402ad68d0fa82d4d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UK%20-%20Smart%20Shopping%20-%20Bing%20-%20Catch%20All&utm_term=4583932711971374&utm_content=(A)%20Catch%20All" target="_blank"> Corsx pimple master patches. </a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaM2UFAIPCcp7tIUU5Wpkm5xvn1Z9Ia39wJx9fzz6UwdeUhuOLyWwjVwk1XHuxRmvHekuJw3zSI40yE6vaC4_MwVP6u0qKeIoZMbTj5ILNC0K7jXKM-MVktFy6ruuSZ5OUAfHbSMJEhyc/s875/alternative+to+Apple+cider+vinegar+and+toothpastse+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="tea tree oil paula's choice bha corsx pimple patch" border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaM2UFAIPCcp7tIUU5Wpkm5xvn1Z9Ia39wJx9fzz6UwdeUhuOLyWwjVwk1XHuxRmvHekuJw3zSI40yE6vaC4_MwVP6u0qKeIoZMbTj5ILNC0K7jXKM-MVktFy6ruuSZ5OUAfHbSMJEhyc/s16000/alternative+to+Apple+cider+vinegar+and+toothpastse+875.jpg" title="alternatives to apple cider vinegar and toothpaste" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>6.</b> <b>Do not use Preparation H on your face</b>. Preparation H is a cream to treat haemorrhoids. It's also used in beauty pageants, on the red carpet and on fashion runaways by makeup artists to reduce puffy eyes. However the effect is temporary and not without risk. Preparation H contains Phenylephrine which works by constricting blood vessels. Long term use may make it ineffective and can lead to rebound swelling. Preparation H also contains 1% hydrocortisol, a topical steroid that can thin the skin on an already thin, delicate under eye area. It can also cause steroid acne and enlarged blood vessels, making your<b> eyes look<i> worse</i> over time</b>. Additionally it can cause allergies including eczema and if you accidentally get Preparation H in your eye it can do some serious damage. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: red;">What you should use instead</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">If you're going for the DIY approach </span><b style="text-align: left;">cold teabags</b><span style="text-align: left;"> are a safer choice to reduce any swelling but the effect is also temporary. If you want to reduce dark under eye circles then </span><b style="text-align: left;">use an eye cream or solution with caffeine (such as <a href="https://www.thehut.com/the-ordinary-caffeine-solution-5-egcg-30ml/11396686.html?switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&utm_source=AWin-422173&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin|Feed&utm_source=bybuybye&utm_medium=css&utm_campaign=nmpi&utm_term=generic&utm_content=generic&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjw5Ij2BRBdEiwA0Frc9aKzqLHY5kV2hSww6DqKTiJ15P0FelcuhJn3ZU1kvJV6cCpgBdc-KxoCnF4QAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAjw5Ij2BRBdEiwA0Frc9aKzqLHY5kV2hSww6DqKTiJ15P0FelcuhJn3ZU1kvJV6cCpgBdc-KxoCnF4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&affil=awin&utm_content=http%3A%2F%2Fnmpidigital.com%2F&utm_term=Direct+Linking&utm_source=AWin-422173&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin&awc=2547_1589825985_84d09e3b563b14188db295d8e5e517f6">The Ordinary here</a>, <a href="https://www.boots.com/the-inkey-list-caffeine-eye-cream-15ml-10271179">The Inky List here</a>,<a href="https://www.victoriahealth.com/product/Eye-Contour-Serum/12846"> Garden of Wisdom here</a>) or creams with “firming” or “lifting” properties </b><span style="text-align: left;">that can tighten the skin around the eyes. You can also use </span><b style="text-align: left;">gel packs or an anti-histamine </b><span style="text-align: left;">to reduce puffy eyes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDz_B7e75GI2AGenZQuunSt9pU_tbiV7J-6y5PQV9nhHnxIhAJq8Irr-30Xlf85Qsw76rCCws_mgcM8UTS1PD0uC4d5j5Y8Sl_wKV72KbazBYcXsFbW6YiUAxLX7xwpUBdvqGIxs2WEs/s875/tea+bags+for+eyes+875+final.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="TEA BAGS ON EYES" border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDz_B7e75GI2AGenZQuunSt9pU_tbiV7J-6y5PQV9nhHnxIhAJq8Irr-30Xlf85Qsw76rCCws_mgcM8UTS1PD0uC4d5j5Y8Sl_wKV72KbazBYcXsFbW6YiUAxLX7xwpUBdvqGIxs2WEs/s16000/tea+bags+for+eyes+875+final.jpg" title="TEA BAGS PLACED ON EYES ALTERNATIVE TO PREP h" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><b>7. Egg whites </b>are common ingredients for 'tightening up' the skin. However their effects cease once you've rinsed the mask off but more importantly<b> raw egg can be contaminated with Salmonella. </b> Therefore it is <b>not a good idea to have uncooked egg so close to your mouth. </b>There is also a risk of contracting a gastrointestinal tract infection or a localized skin infections especially if you already have blemishes that are trying to heal. Additionally raw egg is a contaminant which hang around on surfaces for several hours, making your bathroom a health hazard. If you are allergic to eating eggs do not even attempt to put this on your skin. Egg whites are also mentioned in DIY nose pore strips to remove blackheads and whiteheads. However just like the Biore nose strips when you pull them off they can damage the skin. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">What you should use instead</span></b></div><div>If you want to tighten and minimise pores then try<a href="https://tonymolyonline.co.uk/products/egg-pore-tightening-cooling-pack?variant=17944057512003" target="_blank"> Tony Moly's Egg pore tightening cooling pack</a>. This mask has bentonite and kaolin clay as well as egg shell powder to deep clean and minimise the appearance of pores. To remove blackheads I recommend<a href="https://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/10/3-step-routine-to-clean-pores.html" target="_blank"> this technique Make Up Savvy to decrease blackheads and shrink pores.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xaNZh5NfqAtp01VLXtXftrMklHlW6TfxKIdv5t3KuawdFwWJkQhU5YSiayMkYuZPqZVvBlTyTy1908RAEe9MdgRtLkAErOuT3avvtk98z5K7M2Fw9iVLCgJym-ubi1iSHfymeHIQwnQ/s2048/EggPoreTighteningCoolingPackMain_5000x.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xaNZh5NfqAtp01VLXtXftrMklHlW6TfxKIdv5t3KuawdFwWJkQhU5YSiayMkYuZPqZVvBlTyTy1908RAEe9MdgRtLkAErOuT3avvtk98z5K7M2Fw9iVLCgJym-ubi1iSHfymeHIQwnQ/w400-h400/EggPoreTighteningCoolingPackMain_5000x.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>8. The “cinna-mask” became a trend after beauty blogger Enjoy Phoenix praised cinnamon for purifying the skin. </b>While Enjoy Phonenix was ok, some people who tried the mask experienced burns. Cinnamon is also a common ingredient in DIY lip plumping recipes as it irritates the skin making it swell and tingle like a lot of lip plumping lip glosses. However being allergic to cinnamon is actually very common but even if you're not allergic your skin may still be hypersensitive to it.</div></div><div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>9. Cayenne Pepper </b>is often used in skin recipes for<b> 'glowing skin.' </b>There is actually good evidence for this since cayenne pepper contains capsaicin which can soothe itching and dull skin. It may also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However this does not mean that it's safe to use in DIY recipes as too much cayenne pepper can cause irritation and burning. Applying them to the lips as a <b>'plumping' treatment can cause serious irritation and burns. </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">What you should use instead of cinnamon or cayenne pepper</span></b></div><div>If you are after something to purify your skin then try masks with <b>kaolin and benonite clay.</b> Make sure you buy cosmetic clay or pharmaceutical clay from a health or cosmetic store. Don't get it from an art supply shop. An alternative to cinnamon is <b>honey</b> it is antimicrobial, heals minor wounds and doesn't irritate the skin. However if you are allergic to honey, pollen or bees avoid applying honey on the skin. For people without known allergies, it is still important to test a small part of the skin before applying it to larger areas of the body. Make sure all traces are removed before bed as it can trap dirt and leave the skin sticky. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you are after plump lips then try <a href="https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/rodial-dragons-blood-lip-mask_475-2000202-SKDBLIPMASKIND/?cm_mmc=PLA-_-Bing-_-BEAUTY-_-RODIAL&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=na_na_pla-b_na_na_na_DOM_PLA-CATCHALL2-SHOPTAIL-CSSTEST-W3&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=249ca82fcb7f11e4bf49c8449e143b1f&gclsrc=3p.ds&utm_term=4585581967545003&utm_content=Test%20Test" target="_blank">Rodials Dragon's Blood Lip mask </a>it contains sodium hyuronate and 'dragon blood' or tree resin extract to moisturise and plump the the skin. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you are after 'glowing skin' then you should <b>exfoliate the skin,</b> this removes dead skin cells on the surface of the skin so that your skin looks smoother and reflect light. You can do this with a physical exfoliator (see number 3 above) or chemical toners (see number 2 above.) Use a good hydrating moisturiser because when skin is moisturised it reflects light, making the skin look glowy. You can also add <b>Vitamin C serum</b> to your routine which will brighten skin, lighten dark areas, boost collagen, heal skin and contains antioxidants to prevent damage to cells caused by free radicals. There are different types of vitamin C and they vary in strength, L-ascorbic Acid is the most effective but can be irritating while Ascorbyl palmitate is supposed to be the least irritating. Don't mix Vitamin C with retinol, use them on different nights. 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<b>Soap and Glory Smoulder Kohl eye liner </b><br />
This knocked my previous favourite eye liner Rimmel Eye Definer off it's top spot. Soap and Glory Smoulder Kohl liner is creamy and waterproof. It also comes with a pencil sharpener in the lid! Unfortunately I lost the top to the sharpener and the last couple of inches dried up. This is my favourite black pencil liner and it's reasonably cheap.<br />
<b>Repurchase? Yes </b><br />
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<b>KVD Vegan Discovery Go Big or Go Home Mascara </b><b>(Formally Kat Von Dee Beauty)</b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">I got this in my Christmas beauty calendar and the packaging is different than what's currently on sale. This mascara dried up very very quickly which may be to do with the toothpaste tube like packaging instead of a traditional mascara tube which is the current packaging . The brush is a bristle type brush and like the name the brush is very big! This creates a lot of volume to the lashes and is good at separating lashes. It does what it says on the tin lives up to it's claims. It retails for £20 and the mini is £11. I would buy this again, normally I would choose a mini size as I very rarely use up all the mascara in the tube within 3-4 months but I'm slightly concerned that it dried up so quickly.</div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><b>Repurchase? Yes</b>.</div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><br /></b>
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<b><br /></b><b>Marks and Spencer Absolute Ultimate Formula 8 hours Sleep Cream</b><br />
This a great night-time moisturiser it's creamy rather than greasy and does a good job of hydrating the skin. It's paraben free and contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate your skin and anti aging ingredient peptides. It is fairly strongly scented, it a floral, fresh fragrance but it doesn't exacerbate my asthma. I also haven't broken out despite my sensitive skin. <b> </b><br />
<b>Purchase? Yes </b><br />
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<b>Simple Moisture Cream with SPF30</b><br />
Simple has unfortunately discontinued this product which I'm heartbroken about. It's a great light but nourishing moisturiser that contains SPF30. SPF30 is the recommended factor to protect skin. Most moisturisers go up to SFP15-20 which isn't enough.<br />
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<b>Simple Dual Eye Make Up Remover</b><br />
I chose this because I like the No 7 dual cleanser where you have oil and cleanser which you shake before use, The oil is good at removing waterproof mascara and eye liner. I found that I got through this quicker than my usual no 7 one but it does remove eye makeup well.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Repurchase? Yes</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>F.A.B Ultra Repair Hydrating Serum (Sample Not Pictured)</b><br />This is very similar to Hylamide's serum but slightly thicker. It has a clear gel texture, without much of a scent which is great as it's less irritating on the skin. It's good and as effective as Hylamide's version and would be worth picking up.<br /><b>Purchase: Yes </b><br /><b><br />Murad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence (sample Not pictured)</b><br />Essence lotion hails from Korea and is used after toner as an extra hydration step in a skincare routine. Murad's Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains Mexican Blue Agave leaf extract to improve the skin's ability to attract and retain water. A mixture of watermelon, apple, and lentil also help reduce dryness and flakiness. As well as improving hydration this essence contains glycolic Acid to gently exfoliate so that your skin is smoothed. <br /><br />It<b> </b>is a gel consistency and smell slightly floral. I applied this 3 times on one side of my face. I found that my skin felt softer on the side I applied it or 'silkier' as Murad puts it. I didn't notice it contained glycolic acid until the final use. I have sensitive skin and it felt quite gentle but I'm not sure if the irritation would kick in the longer I used it. Because it has active ingredients of glycolic acid this essence acts more like a serum so that probably explains the high price point of £65. It works but it is expensive at £65.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Purchase?</b> I'm not sure. This is seems gentle on my skin considering it contains glycolic acid but it's too expensive for me on my current budget.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<b>Neutrogena Visibly Renew Elasti-Boost Hand cream SPF20</b><br />
A friend gave me a sample of this and I actually really like it. It has a nice fresh scent that's not overpowering. It's quite a thick formula which rubs in well but it does leave your hands tacky but not greasy afterwards. However it's a lightweight moisturiser and I feel that it's not moisturising enough to use during the current pandemic. They say that your hands give away your age so having an SPF is a good idea to prevent brown spots though a higher SPF 30 would be better.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><br /></b><b>Boots Strawberry Lip Balm</b><br />
This is my go-to lip balm it's moisturising, doesn't leave a white tint or make your lips tingle and cheap! The scent isn't too bad either.<br />
<b>Repurchase? Yes. </b><b><br /></b>
<br /><b>Shampoo and conditioners<br /></b><b><br /></b><b>Philip Kingsley Anti Dandruff Shampoo</b><br />
This shampoo contains the ani-microbal pirotone olamine to calm the scalp while cleaning your hair. It has a fresh but very subtle scent that smells to my like watermelon and cucumber. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">However I found that I had to wash my oily hair twice and I still had dandruff. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Repurchase? No.</b> <br />
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<b>Tresseme Moisture Rich Conditioner</b><br />
This smells really nice and made my hair shiny and sleek.<br />
<b>Repurchase?</b> I'm tempted to pick it up again but I'm trying to find MCI/MI free (preservative than can cause contact dermatitis) conditioners.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>OUAI Leave in Conditioner Travel sized 45ml £10 / 140ml £22</b><br />
This is the first leave in conditioner I've tried and I love it- it's a lazy girl's dream or for those who live with lots of people and want to cut down your shower time! It contains vitamin E, argan oil and primrose oil to moisturise and condition hair, while hydrolysed protein minimises damage caused by heat styling. The thick consistency doesn't look like it would work with a mister but it does deliver a overall fine mist and feels lightweight on the hair. It offers UV protection as well as heat protection. It's MCI/MI free (known irritating preservatives) paraben free and OUAI do not test on animals. It did make my hair feel soft and silky, but it doesn't detangle hair well. Additionally if you're looking for rich hydration you'd need to get an intensive conditioner. I think that the sweet scent may be overpowering for some but I love it it's a gorgeous floral scent.<br />
<b>Repurchase?</b> It is more than I'd usually pay and doesn't detangle hair but I might get another travel sized one as the scent is so gorgeous!<br />
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<b>Palmers Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner</b><br />
I bought this because it did not contain MCI and MI preservatives, but it's also free from sulphates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and gluten. It does contain dimethicone so if you're avoiding silicone this may not be for you. Extra virgin olive oil is known for nourishing properties and promoting hair strength and shine. It also claims to soften tight curls. The soya bean oil and keratin amino acids protects the hair from environmental aggressors and hot styling tools so that hair will look smooth and less frizzy, softer, bouncier and easier to style. It also contains Jamaican Castor oil which has a high lipid content to relieve dry itchy scalps while protecting hair from damage. I did not find that this reduced any frizziness . It did leave my hair feel soft and nourished although not sure if it made any difference it breakage. It did leave my hair shiny but most hair conditioners do. I have long straight hair so I can't comment on curls. Apart from my hairdryer I don't use any hot styling tools. I also only apply conditioner to the ends and mid-length of my hair due to having an oily scalp so I can't comment on whether it helped my scalp.<br />
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I do love the squeeze tube packaging and the fact they have left some of the label transparent so that you can see how much product is left. I recommend using a comb to distribute the product even if it's mid to long length hair (I avoid my scalp as I have oily hair) because otherwise it will leave behind blobs in the bath. It has a mild refreshing scent.<br /><b>
Re-purchase? This was ok</b>. Didn't blow me away but it's alright. The tube did last me a long time I want to try out other conditioners free from MCI and MI.<br /><b><br /></b></div>
lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-1711869077387258732021-05-12T15:07:00.006+01:002023-05-12T18:37:48.981+01:00What Make Up Means To M.E. - Why I Wear It & Why I Started My Blog <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There are two main reasons why I like makeup, firstly I love that it can transform you into something different. I like the fact that you can create a completely different look without a change of clothes. Secondly I love getting ready to go out and for me doing my makeup for a night out is as much fun as actually going out! However I'm quite laid back and I don't wear makeup everyday. I will wear it for work to look presentable and when I meet friends at the weekend or for a night out to look my best. I don't really care if a boyfriend or any of my friends sees me without any make up on.<br />
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<b><b>When I started getting interested in makeup </b></b></h3>
When I started secondary school I was allowed to wear nail polish and I typically a wore glitter or a different shade of purple or blue on each finger. At about 13 years old I began wearing Rimmel white or silver eye shadow to make my eyes stand out behind my glasses. I also wore Collection 2000 (as it was known back then) black mascara and clear or pink lip gloss. After watching renowned make up artist <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_10?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=kevyn+aucoin+book&sprefix=kevyn+auco%2Cstripbooks%2C145&crid=1WR78L8C10ZPQ">Kevyn Aucoin</a> on the Ricki Lake show I went out and bought his book<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kevyn-Aucoin-Making-Faces/dp/B00NBFQKRS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538075371&sr=8-1&keywords=kevyn+aucoin+making+faces"> Making Faces</a>, where he used make up to transform celebrities into looking like other celebrities. Some of them were incredible. I also used to tear out the pages from Bliss and Sugar! magazines for make up inspiration. <br />
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I discovered eyeliner when I went to university. I used Bourjois liquid eyeliner in black and while it's not the easiest eyeliner to start off with I found it much easier to use than pencil liner. I didn't start wearing foundation until I was 20 years old. The reason I hadn't worn foundation before was that the high street in the '90's only offered pink toned foundations and I have a yellow toned tan complexion. (They still lean this way despite the multi cultural makeup of the UK.) My first foundation was from Clinique because they had more inclusive shades and I had a bit more money to spend than I did in my teenage years. I later found the shades ran too terracotta instead of yellow and I'm still trying to find my Holy Grail foundation (Shu Uemura and Estee Lauder have been the best matches so far.) After foundation my first high end product I bought for myself were Lancome's Juicy Tubes as they were really popular at the time. After I left university I wore makeup to look presentable for work.<br />
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<b>Feeling Ill</b></h3>
In my late 20's I knew there was something physically wrong with me health-wise but I didn't know what it was. I caught the flu but while the rest of the symptoms disappeared I still had this unrelenting, extreme tiredness every day. I would get jelly legs and collapse while washing up the dishes on a Friday or Sunday night. If I got less than 11 hours sleep I would be unable to walk from the top of the bed to the bottom of the bed without collapsing. Some days I could barely talk. It was making me depressed because I had barely any energy to carry on with my usual routines and duties in my life. So I began to start wearing thicker foundation and used make up as a mask to cover how unhappy I was and to make sure that people wouldn't notice I was unhappy or ill. It sounds a bit illogical but I was a teacher and your job involves putting up a front or a performance in the classroom and the make up was part of my costume.<br />
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Anyway my life ground to a halt when I came home on the last day of school in May. The physical exhaustion made me bed bound for two weeks and then housebound for around 18 months. This time in my life was about survival. I couldn't even hold a <a href="https://www.cultpens.com/i/q/CD41745/caran-dache-grafstone-pure-graphite-woodless-pencil">graphite pencil</a> or a metal dinner fork because it was too heavy for me as my muscles had wasted away. I could only walk a few metres. After my big collapse I was finally diagnosed with <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/">M.E. or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome</a> (now renamed as Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease ) but that didn't really help very much as the only advice the specialist had was that I was young at 27 and would recover but gave me no information on how to get better or any treatment or leaflets and discharged me! (I managed to get some treatment later and it helped a little bit but didn't 'cure' me or eliminate the dysfunctional tiredness. NHS treatment is limited: there's Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, graded exercise and some doctors will administer Vitamin B12 injections.) There is no long term cure at this point in time and research is underfunded.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">M.E. often starts with someone having the flu, stomach flu, glandular fever (mono.) or shingles. Then some of the symptoms go way but you don't recover or bounce back to normal and the debilitating tiredness remains leaving you only able to function at a much lower level. This can be 50% or less than normal. Think about your own life, operating at 50% means you will have to turn down nights at the pubs, cinema trips, visiting family, going to church, holidays, cleaning the house, not showering as much as you like in order to keep your job or your family together. To survive from one day to the next you may just have to do the minimum or what you are able to do so you don't collapse and becoming bed bound or suffer pain from too much stimulation (light, noise, smells.) M.E. can result in years of being housebound or bedbound rather than just 'lockdowns' which have an end date. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The current pandemic has seen the rise of '<a href="https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health/long-covid" target="_blank">Long Covid'</a> or Long haulers, where people don't fully recover from the Covid 19 virus. They share some of the same symptoms of M.E. notably the extreme physical and mental fatigue, memory problems and 'brain fog' where it is difficult to understand or engage in a conversation, read or follow a TV show. The<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/185-million-to-tackle-long-covid-through-research" target="_blank"> UK government has donated £18.5 million</a> to fund 4 studies of long COVID in the hope to understand and develop treatment that may have implications for M.E. treatments as well. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Anyway a year later when I was physically able to do a few more things, I made a New Year's resolution to start wearing make up again. I wasn't working and didn't have a boyfriend, the make up was for me. I felt well enough to start concentrating on grooming again. It was also to recapture some of the old me. I went out and bought some lightweight make up brushes. Then I started playing around with makeup, copying looks from magazines, working it out as there weren't any guides or listed products beside the pictures. Around 2009-2010, UK makeup artist<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/panacea81"> Lauren Luke</a> became a big sensation on Youtube and and I began watching her videos.<br />
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I was still housebound and so any visitors to the house was a big event and excuse to wear makeup! When I saw people they would say that 'you don't look ill' because I was wearing makeup. I still wore it because I felt so drained and shit all the time I didn't want to have to look shit as well. Anyway I really got into watching Youtube make up tutorials. I loved <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MakeupByTiffanyD">Tiffany D </a>she is a true artist and amazingly talented but unfortunately doesn't do tutorials or much makeup content these days. I learnt the most from<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMakeupChair"> Sineady Cady</a> (The Makeup Chair) as her tutorials were really easy to follow. I also watched<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/gossmakeupartist"> Wayne Goss </a>who seemed honest and succinct. I liked a lot of his makeup hacks and techniques especially<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow1rdFOlxnk"> his contouring video here</a>.<br />
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One of my symptoms of having M.E. / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was forgetting how to spell. It was like that type information had gone missing from my memory. Somehow I found the beauty review site <a href="https://www.makeupalley.com/">MakeupAlley</a>. I started writing reviews on make up products I had used and I found my spelling was improving. Then I thought why not have all my reviews together in a blog? I loved writing and also hoped to help people through giving honest reviews and find other people who were also into makeup as much as I was. I didn't have any sisters to talk to and my mum wasn't into make up. She thought my interest in make up was frivolous but for me it was an escape. While blogging I've also picked up other skills such as styling photographs, using social media and a bit of HTML.<br />
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I credit <a href="https://lightningprocess.com/" target="_blank">The Lightening Process</a> for improving my quality of life. The best way of explaining it is NLP and self hypnosis. You use previous memories of a healthy you to remind your body how it used to function when it was well. You reunite the body and mind. It helped me to break the boom bust cycle where you do a lot on your good days as you finally have some energy and then payback happens where you end being bed bound for the rest of the week. The lightening process gave me energy to be spontaneous, I'm no longer housebound, I can walk further and generally seem to be improving. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAEl8eRGutDP1WprcMiyvNMapUYdsaso1yDYD-Lndj2v0xvD5Ou5pQHyOgCtWlgJKHsJV73pvivHGJjNvGRJJsrvok8VPuD7Vdro-zQUhc3G76aYUdV7-oMpfCRgDT1THU0p0WNdk4vM/s800/Spoon-theory.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAEl8eRGutDP1WprcMiyvNMapUYdsaso1yDYD-Lndj2v0xvD5Ou5pQHyOgCtWlgJKHsJV73pvivHGJjNvGRJJsrvok8VPuD7Vdro-zQUhc3G76aYUdV7-oMpfCRgDT1THU0p0WNdk4vM/w640-h640/Spoon-theory.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although this diagram is for Dysautonomia it applies to most chronic illnesses</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The advice I would give to anyone suffering from fatigue is to write down your daily activities and categorise them as low or high energy. So changing my bed, walking to the post box, having a shower, or phoning the bank require a lot of energy. Reading a book or writing a blog post are low energy tasks for me. It will be different for lots of people. Plan a daily schedule where you make sure high energy tasks are spread out with lower energy tasks in-between. There's also pacing which you kind of learn anyway which means you 'rest' (don't sleep or watch TV or read because they are activities not a proper rest) or mediate and cut back on activities you have to do. If you used to do a three hour clean and tidy blitz, you now need to divide the tasks into bite sizes and breaks across the day (s). Otherwise you may push yourself too far and be unable to do anything for days after. Maybe you used to jam pack your schedule or were always late because you underestimated how much time you had. Now you need to overestimate how long activities take and add buffer zones of rest in-between. These rest breaks can be 15 minutes, a few hours or day in-between. You may need to delegate household chores or work part time or have to stay home and rest. I only do one thing a day so if I have to go to a hospital appointment that will be the only thing I do that day. I will rest and sleep afterwards. And the following day will be resting indoors as well</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">If someone tells you that they can't meet up tomorrow because they had a bath yesterday- BELIEVE THEM as preposterous as it seems because if you have M.E. you only have so much energy to live on for the week because sleep and food don't seem to top up your energy enough to function fully. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory" target="_blank">spoons theory</a> explains living with chronic illness well. This pandemic has meant that many people have experienced the loneliness of isolation that many with chronic illness live with. So please post covid, remember to include and check up on your friend or family member who happens to have a chronic illness. If anyone has lost someone directly or indirectly to covid my heart goes out to you. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">If anyone wants to know more about having Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E. <a href="https://twitter.com/lipstickdrawer">tweet me </a>or send me an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lipstickdrawer/">Instagram DM</a>. For more information or to make a donation contact <a href="https://www.meassociation.org.uk/">ME Association </a> or <a href="https://www.actionforme.org.uk/">Action for ME </a> (U.K) <br />
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lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-67975887938666864852021-05-10T14:30:00.001+01:002021-05-10T14:32:21.783+01:00Kind Natured Sea Minerals & Mint Revitalising Foot Scrub<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySLxxFMeSzWVptAWmvKYyeaFTs5XW0Ba3RTQp5_vxVcEfSpgB1ZCBghCvDbQfH4_vrGmAPLL9MBBo7WBqAZqU0AXBqSkXXsCiZoUlxiXWyU35ER9kHSaustXiPp4dqdG5itIn8nov8ps/s1168/kind+natured+sea+minerals+%2526+salt+foot+scrub+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySLxxFMeSzWVptAWmvKYyeaFTs5XW0Ba3RTQp5_vxVcEfSpgB1ZCBghCvDbQfH4_vrGmAPLL9MBBo7WBqAZqU0AXBqSkXXsCiZoUlxiXWyU35ER9kHSaustXiPp4dqdG5itIn8nov8ps/s16000/kind+natured+sea+minerals+%2526+salt+foot+scrub+2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Just like our face, our feet also require attention so I always use a foot scrub come spring/summer to get my feet sandal ready. I recently picked up Kind Natured Sea Minerals & Mint Revitalising Foot Scrub without having heard of the brand before. Their products range includes skincare and hair care. All their products are 97% natural, the remaining 3% often consists of fragrance & preservatives that are essential to creating a functional product. Whenever possible they use fragrances that are derived from plants but have to label them as 'non-natural' due to the extraction process they have been under. Their goal is to create a 100% natural product. They claim that they "always test on people rather than animals" so are cruelty free but aren't registered as part of an official scheme (there's no leaping bunny logo.) I love the name as it refers to the 'natural' ingredients and has happy, positive connotations. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Kind Natured Sea Minerals & Mint Revitalising Foot Scrub is free from sulphates, parabens and petrochemicals (mineral oil) and is vegan. The sea minerals include sea salt and pumice, to exfoliate the skin. The red algae extract (Chondrus Crispus (Carageenan) Extract) Fucus vesiculosus extract, (a type of brown algae) and Laminaria Digitata Extract, (another type of brown algae/kelp) soothe and moisturise the skin. The peppermint oil is to refresh and revitalise the feet. I appreciate that they haven't added a lot of essential oils to this product as they can irritate my sensitive skin and it's a habit a lot of natural skincare brands fall into which is to stuff their products with as many essential oils they can for the fragrance. There's just peppermint oil in the formula which is listed as no 12 out of 18 ingredients appearing towards the end of the list. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The colour of the tube stands out and it has a 'window' where you can see the product which is nice as often you can't see what's inside until you get home. The flip top lid is very practical. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aQm6SEou7kAY_zKCkJcV1oTVyumA8V1U-DkCTCRuks0-9lgt0-T-lOm1rA7m8lJo3NZpWVx0TAwqRU6DYz2yzKloJtXu6m2K88qTBR9g3HLhheCDK-Fhyqfp-STA0p2l-S-E_K0pzEo/s875/Kind+natured+sea+minerals+and+mint+foot+scrub+ingredients++%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aQm6SEou7kAY_zKCkJcV1oTVyumA8V1U-DkCTCRuks0-9lgt0-T-lOm1rA7m8lJo3NZpWVx0TAwqRU6DYz2yzKloJtXu6m2K88qTBR9g3HLhheCDK-Fhyqfp-STA0p2l-S-E_K0pzEo/s16000/Kind+natured+sea+minerals+and+mint+foot+scrub+ingredients++%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6zgrJK1LdHr22SA1Psx91YlG-3DvK-GQimXIZ2V00Bab1jlfJH19nknH6Vb6MHhgaUyOJPRS6FteSfUAD6wOcEZZOQ69WxXAUL7gFRPkFf9V63hXUKQi_0Aet_zbsMosZT9c07NQ0fo/s1076/kind+natured+sea+minerals+%2526+Mnt+foot+scrub+2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6zgrJK1LdHr22SA1Psx91YlG-3DvK-GQimXIZ2V00Bab1jlfJH19nknH6Vb6MHhgaUyOJPRS6FteSfUAD6wOcEZZOQ69WxXAUL7gFRPkFf9V63hXUKQi_0Aet_zbsMosZT9c07NQ0fo/s16000/kind+natured+sea+minerals+%2526+Mnt+foot+scrub+2.jpg" /></a></div></span><span style="text-align: left;">Kind Natured claim that this scrub will "revive and smooth overworked feet." I</span><span style="text-align: left;">t's very abrasive scrub with oats, sea salt and pumice, it feels like they've chosen everything they can think of that's rough to the touch and put them all in one formula. W</span><span style="text-align: left;">hen I tested it on my hand it felt sharp and rough and almost sore when I rubbed the scrub across my hand </span><span style="text-align: left;">so I was worried it would be too rough and unpleasant to use but actually was ok. </span><span style="text-align: left;">It’s a rough scrub but luckily it didn’t leave any cuts on my skin but I wouldn't apply this in a rush as you need to massage it gently. </span><span style="text-align: left;">I applied the scrub on the top of my feet, heel and between my toes and it left my skin looking fresh and pink rubbing away all the grey winter skin cells. My feet felt incredibly soft and smooth afterwards although it was a little sore in-between my toes. It s</span><span style="text-align: left;">mells very minty and I felt a very slight tingle afterwards and it felt very refreshing. </span><span style="text-align: left;">I think that this scrub would be good at getting rid of callouses. The packaging in relatively unisex and I think this would suit men as their skin is thicker and tougher. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Kind Natured Sea Minerals & Mint Revitalising Foot Scrub is priced at £4.99 for 150ml making it one of the cheapest foot scrubs. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><p>In conclusion I think that this is very effective and does what it says. I will happily finish the tube but because of it's abrasive nature I wouldn't repurchase. If you're interested in natural skin products at an affordable price then check out Kind Natured, they offer free shipping over £10 on the <a href="https://kindnatured.com/" target="_blank">Kind Natured website</a> . Their products are also available in<a href="https://www.boots.com/sitesearch?searchTerm=kind%20natured" rel="nofollow"> Boots</a> and on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=kind+natured&i=beauty&ref=nb_sb_noss_1">Amazon. </a> </p></div></div>lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-70919321012648591372021-04-23T12:39:00.004+01:002021-06-11T20:59:06.359+01:008 Beauty Shows You Need To Watch!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cQ-EhYYRJiQsGJbaxr3HVmEMpybzqdm8ee7VjNppfukZnd_ptKAvd21Hzyr6S5XXfOmJCYY7x2syYln7ggsw3pB9cq83kYtjC9gVyQ0S8opXwArPhhN8Z9DFYC1Ev2LKuu_XUMD5q-o/s1046/8+best+beauty+tv+shows+to+WATCH+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty TV shows to watch" border="0" data-original-height="1046" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cQ-EhYYRJiQsGJbaxr3HVmEMpybzqdm8ee7VjNppfukZnd_ptKAvd21Hzyr6S5XXfOmJCYY7x2syYln7ggsw3pB9cq83kYtjC9gVyQ0S8opXwArPhhN8Z9DFYC1Ev2LKuu_XUMD5q-o/s16000/8+best+beauty+tv+shows+to+WATCH+875.jpg" title="beauty TV shows to Watch" /></a></div></div></div></u></b>
<br /><b><u>Reality TV Competitions</u></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Glow Up Britain's Next Make Up Star (<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p071fs3c/glow-up-britains-next-makeup-star?seriesId=p08bq0gs">BBC3 Tuesdays/ iplayer</a> / Netflix)</b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Glow up is a British reality show where ten aspiring make up artists compete for a contract assisting the worlds biggest make up artists. For 8 weeks they have to live and compete against each other. The show is back for a third series, now hosted by Maya Jama with judges Dominic Skinner (global senior artist for MAC Cosmetics) and Val Garland (make up director of L'Oreal Paris and a contributing beauty editor at British Vogue magazine.) After seeing Val Garlands name beside so many catwalk looks it was nice to put a face to the name. I can see why they chose her because she is very theatrical. The show's assignments involve creating looks for fashion magazines, catwalk shows and backstage theatre make up. Special guests have included Michelle Visage. Season 1 is available on Netflix and Seasons 1-3 are available on the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p071fs3c/glow-up-britains-next-makeup-star?seriesId=m00031yf" target="_blank">BBC iplayer.</a> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Face Off (</b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Welcome-to-the-Jungle/dp/B00GKSS7A6/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=face+off+tv+show&qid=1619176623&sr=8-2" target="_blank">Amazon Prime.</a> /<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B07YMY456G/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s8" target="_blank">Amazon prime with Hayu</a>.<b>)</b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This show follows special effects makeup artists as they compete to win US$100,000 and a year's supply of makeup from Alcone. It is hosted by actress McKenzie Westmore and judged by film and TV make up artists Glenn Hetrick, Ve Neill and Michael Westmore. It feels like the same set up as Project Runway but Face Off was produced and aired by the Sy fi channel. I loved watching the contestants working with materials like clay, prosthetics, <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;">silicone, latex and moulds. </span></span>While the first two series were focussed on drama the later seasons concentrated on the artistry side of the competition. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Season 1 is on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Welcome-to-the-Jungle/dp/B00GKSS7A6/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=face+off+tv+show&qid=1619176623&sr=8-2" target="_blank">Amazon Prime.</a> Seasons 8, 9 & 10 <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B07YMY456G/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s8" target="_blank">Amazon prime with Hayu</a>. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<b><u>Documentaries</u></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Make Up A Glamorous History (BBC 2 Tuesdays 9pm/ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000vcc2/makeup-a-glamorous-history" target="_blank">iplayer</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE1cd7P7USI" target="_blank">Youtube Documentaries channel here)</a></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This show takes a historical look at what people applied to their faces in the name of beauty. It is a three part series hosted by renown makeup artist Lisa Eldridge , who has a fascination for how makeup was used throughout history and has written the book “ Face Paint” on the subject. Only this time instead of reading about it you can see what all these handmade cosmetics looked like on the skin. The first show explores the Georgian period, next week will focus on the Victorian period and the last show will focus on the early 20th century (probably the 1920's.) Is it very reminiscent of Lucy Worsely's series on the Georgians and Victorians, although this series has a slightly different perspective because Lisa employs her make up artist background to make and compare authentic formulas. She uses cochineal (crushed beetles, still used today) applied with Spanish wool to give a natural blush that resembles Benefit Cosmetics Benetint. The show also looks at the hairstyles of the period as well. At the end she puts all the traditional make up techniques to make up a model and style her hair. It's great if you have a curiosity about makeup, or love learning about history. It's very useful if you are interested in becoming a makeup artist or costume designer. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Broken (Netflix Episode 1 Makeup Mayhem)</b><br />
This show looks at the current beauty industry, comparing heavyweight giant L'oreal to indie Youtube Guru Marlene Stell of Make Up Geek and fast fashion /make up Colorpop. Colorpop explain that they can produce so many items because they manufacture in house in America, which keeps costs down. They then focus on counterfeit beauty and why it is so dangerous. I was really shocked when a girl described buying a fake Kylie Lip Kit that had superglue in it and ended up sealing her lips together! The reporters interview custom officers and the police about counterfeit beauty products. We are shown the infamous Santee Alley which is jam packed with market stalls selling large batches of high end counterfeit make up. The police do try to shut them down but it's an ongoing operation like the game 'Whack a Mole', new ones always pop up. This was the first documentary I watched on the topic and I found it really educational and fascinating.<br />
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<b>Beauty Laid Bare (<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08119sn/beauty-laid-bare">BBC 3 iplayer</a>/ Some clips available on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=beauty+laid+bare">Youtube</a>)</b><br />
This documentary follows four twenty-somethings with different attitudes towards makeup. They head to America to reveal the ugly truth behind the glamorous, multi-billion dollar beauty industry. First there's Chloe a makeup artist and influencer from Belfast; Casey, who uses makeup to express his identity as a gay man and Resh from Manchester who uses make up to help her self esteem and use as a coping mechanism after an acid attack. Finally there's Queenie, from London who doesn't really care about the beauty industry and is cynical about all marketing claims.<br />
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The three episodes cover Beauty Con, Colorpop and Benefit Cosmetics factory tour, counterfeit products, plastic packaging recycling and the effects on sewage system. They also look at common ingredients such as parabens and talc mines contaminated with asbestos. The most poignant moment was watching the production of candelia wax which uses sulphuric acid in the process. It hits too close to home for Resh when she realises that the ingredient in the creams she uses to treat and camouflage her burns uses the very same acid she was attacked with to produce candelia wax. The workers are not given any protective equipment even though the work is so dangerous. It is a very interesting and eye opening documentary that thoroughly examines the beauty industry- but beware you may never look at cosmetics in the same way again.<br />
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<b>Unmasked Make-Up's Big Secret (<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p07l6dmm/unmasked-makeups-big-secret">BBC 3 iplayer</a>/ The Truth About My Make Up <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfPW2iwJK6U&t=11s">Youtube</a> </b> )<br />
What makes our lipstick glossy and foundation smooth? Palm oil. It's used in 70% of beauty products but what is this ingredient doing to our planet? This documentary follows Emmy Burbidge, a beauty salon owner and makeup artist taking a trip to Papa New Guinea to investigate the production of palm oil and their consequences such as deforestation, sustainability and unfair trade practices. Supermarket chain Iceland created an animated Christmas TV advert in 2018 that promoted their own labelled products as being free of palm oil. This advert was controversy banned on TV for criticising the use of palm oil, you can see the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdpspllWI2o">advert on Youtube here. </a></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<b>Bargain Beauty A Toxic Gamble ( <a href="https://www.facebook.com/itvnews/videos/bargain-beauty-a-toxic-gamble/10156373065617672/">Facebook</a>) </b><br />
This documentary is presented by Natalia Jorquera and it investigates counterfeit beauty products in the UK and uncovers why people buy them, citing the pressure social media has. After sending some counterfeit make up to the lab they reveal high levels of toxic ingredients such as lead, paint stripper and faeces (yes you read that right, poo). They interview dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto, who describes the symptoms that using fake make up can cause including skin rashes, allergies and even chemical burns Additionally some of the metals that have been found in fake products have the potential to cause long term problems with the nervous system and brain. They also interviewed vlogger Maya Gibson who did a video using counterfeit products, when she turned the camera off just 5 minutes later she got an acne flare, spots and part chemical burn on her lips. They also showed examples of genuine and fake products and asked beauty therapy students to tell them apart and found that many of them gave the wrong answer.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><u>Based on a true story / Historial Drama</u></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Self Made (Netflix)</b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This show is inspired by Madam C J Walker who in 1910 became America's first female self made millionaire after founding a company making hair care products and cosmetics for black women. It stars Octavia Spencer as Sarah Breedlove (a character based on Walker) and friend turned rival Addie, played by Carmen Ejogo. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div>
lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-54217964064948357092021-04-19T18:04:00.002+01:002021-04-22T17:36:37.181+01:00The Scent of Spring- Cherry Blossom Body Moisturisers from Rituals & The Body Shop Review<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcyAXfyUpxCC2Tx4v98vea5s3OXp1Ze9cGP_5kdLBc-4MACxsgbiLvre5lpLsgPGllqJIwGdxaAciik2h5E5BPDbtq1mjAW45H6feS-L4sX1OEpxc0RdmxhiOpbeVDInmt8rtb5c0AYVE/s1074/rituals+and+The+Body+Shop+cherry+blossom+creams.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ritual of Sakura & The Body Shop Japanese cherry Blossom cream review" border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcyAXfyUpxCC2Tx4v98vea5s3OXp1Ze9cGP_5kdLBc-4MACxsgbiLvre5lpLsgPGllqJIwGdxaAciik2h5E5BPDbtq1mjAW45H6feS-L4sX1OEpxc0RdmxhiOpbeVDInmt8rtb5c0AYVE/s16000/rituals+and+The+Body+Shop+cherry+blossom+creams.jpg" title="Rituals Ritual of Sakura magic touch body cream & The Body Shop Japanese cherry blossom body lotion review" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Spring is my favourite season, it's full of optimism, blue skies, more sun, cheerful daffodils, fields of bluebells and of course cherry blossom showers. Japan is known for the Sakura festival which celebrates the blooming of cherry blossom flowers known as 'Sakura' flowers during springtime. People go to parks and picnic under the cherry blossom trees eating special blossom-themed food and sake. It's an ancient tradition that was popularised during the Heian Period (794 to 1185 AD), when emperors and the court of the Imperial Palace began hosting viewing parties and feasting under the blooming branches of the trees. In Japanese culture cherry blossoms symbolise the fragility and the beauty of life because the flowers have such a short time span (they only bloom for 4-10 days). It's a reminder that life is beautiful but that it is also tragically short. Samurai soldiers paid tribute to Sakura trees as a symbol of their own short lives, they serve as a visual reminder of how precious and how precarious life is. Japanese poets described the Sakura blooms as 'spring snow' marking a new season of rebirth of nature and purity. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtiy68GH7tFvfuI6xthyFxqrNSyyY1Rzr3VKPFNvd9oh8fvFm11kU6CJKcSNdNhWDLRdHsBr_965AbdFYmAs3l_ufFcknHdkzxpeFC64L16mvk7k1gf_m7oHUyjqIpp8Wj9qS4Osx_0M/s875/crystal-kay-7viWpO0fNss-unsplash+875+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Japanese bridge with bunting for Sakura Festival" border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtiy68GH7tFvfuI6xthyFxqrNSyyY1Rzr3VKPFNvd9oh8fvFm11kU6CJKcSNdNhWDLRdHsBr_965AbdFYmAs3l_ufFcknHdkzxpeFC64L16mvk7k1gf_m7oHUyjqIpp8Wj9qS4Osx_0M/s16000/crystal-kay-7viWpO0fNss-unsplash+875+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Japanese Sakura Festival" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Both Sweet cherry fruit extract and cherry blossom flower extract are skin conditioners, they hydrate and soften the skin. They also contain antioxidants which interact with and neutralize free radicals, thus preventing them from causing damage to the skin. They protect the skin against the effect of pollution and ageing, firming skin as well as brightening and soothing it. </p><p><b>Rituals </b>have a wide range of products in their <a href="https://www.rituals.com/en-gb/collection-story-sakura.html">Ritual of Sakura collection</a>, ranging from perfume, bath products, candles, incense and even washing detergent, in fact there are around 30 products! The tagline 'celebrate each day as a new beginning' perfectly encompasses the Japanese symbol of rebirth and a nice motto to start the day fresh using these products. While cherry blossoms represent the fragility of life in Japanese culture, rice is a symbol of abundance, happiness, and fertility. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-gdcpjXgLIx34HRm9bkImQI0eZwOv_u8JDxRWedjTdoHoQyPyIVeAXhpjmTRFHgFE5j9ogml1C0tcSuuHajjTn5BfZd6_mejKYH_4v6efHnO0ak9iPgQzFgV8aQUN43vQOzYk_LdPI8/s1190/Rituals+Rituals+of+Sakura+body+cream+review.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rituals Ritual of Sakura Body Cream with cherry blossom" border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-gdcpjXgLIx34HRm9bkImQI0eZwOv_u8JDxRWedjTdoHoQyPyIVeAXhpjmTRFHgFE5j9ogml1C0tcSuuHajjTn5BfZd6_mejKYH_4v6efHnO0ak9iPgQzFgV8aQUN43vQOzYk_LdPI8/s16000/Rituals+Rituals+of+Sakura+body+cream+review.jpg" title="Ritauls of Sakura Body Cream" /></a></div><b>The Ritual Of Sakura Magic Touch Body Cream</b> contains organic rice milk and cherry blossom. Rice milk extract makes your skin soft, supple, and gives it a healthy glow. The sweet cherry fruit extract provides the scent, while the sunflower seed oil soothes and hydrates the skin. The scent is quite strong, very sweet and floral. The texture is like a whipped cream, it feels a little greasy applying but it dries down to a dry slightly waxy, smooth finish. It 's very moisturising and leaves skin really soft and nourished. <div><br /></div><div>I have a 70ml tube which retails for £5.50 which is pretty affordable for a brand that's more on the luxury side especially as it's a cream rather than a lotion. The larger size is a tub containing 220mls of product and costs £18.50. Both sizes are packaged in recyclable plastic (they have the recycled logo on the packaging.) Rituals also sell refills that can be popped into the original large tub and are slightly cheaper at £15.50. Like most of The Ritual of Sakura range the packaging looks clean and classic in black and white colours and a subtle use of pink for the Japanese character and product tagline. The newer product releases are packaged with pink caps or transparent light pink and lilac bottles which look much prettier. This is the first product I've tried from the brand and I want to investigate their make up line as well!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx58PGqVoefxma1oGBqIDNy6uEUs5dlsUxUqMYPpPNn9YxY9EXoqTtytgs7Z_OGIGThcSNYHll-wtajnoOEYz7qIIxtFK2oChImkjhllczDo-lzK2YZzhGZtCSb39S5whASo7Fw8Hindo/s1108/Rituals+Ritual+of+Sakura+Body+Cream.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rituals Ritual of Sakura Magic Touch body cream swatch" border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx58PGqVoefxma1oGBqIDNy6uEUs5dlsUxUqMYPpPNn9YxY9EXoqTtytgs7Z_OGIGThcSNYHll-wtajnoOEYz7qIIxtFK2oChImkjhllczDo-lzK2YZzhGZtCSb39S5whASo7Fw8Hindo/s16000/Rituals+Ritual+of+Sakura+Body+Cream.jpg" title="Rituals Ritual of Sakura Review" /></a></div><br /></div><div><p>Rituals have issued a <a href="https://crueltyfree.uk/rituals-is-cruelty-free/" target="_blank">statement saying their products are cruelty free</a> "We never test any of our products or ingredients on animals, and we don’t ask any third parties to perform animal testing for us. Rituals is included on the list of brands satisfying the non-animal-testing criteria of the Proefdiervrij foundation." However I couldn't find this statement on the Rituals website. Rituals does not have a leaping bunny logo on their products as they are not certified by any major animal rights organisation. They do have some vegan products but not all their products are vegan.</p><p>The other product cherry blossom body moisturiser I have is <b>The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Body lotion </b>which is a light moisturiser fragranced with sweet magnolia, cherry blossom and hinoki wood accords. </p><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPefpxw3sla0vhHV-J3ynfoMrS0RzpBHYrWFZ81Zhhz89QLXI7c-s-w-FgnkzDikz1YU2lVef6PwAfnAufIs9UlR9MR41iWuymFp1CkS5w5BaJnh5bSUhS325E3XLE3cJijALrHCkamyE/s1144/The+Body+Shop+Japanese+cherry+blossom+body+lotion+review+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion with Cherry Blossom" border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPefpxw3sla0vhHV-J3ynfoMrS0RzpBHYrWFZ81Zhhz89QLXI7c-s-w-FgnkzDikz1YU2lVef6PwAfnAufIs9UlR9MR41iWuymFp1CkS5w5BaJnh5bSUhS325E3XLE3cJijALrHCkamyE/s16000/The+Body+Shop+Japanese+cherry+blossom+body+lotion+review+2.jpg" title="The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion Review" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The scent of The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Body lotion is quite strong, very sweet and floral, I prefer it to the Rituals body cream because the addition of magnolia adds more dimension. The scent lasts for hours but is very faint the next day. It's a lightweight lotion that really does makes your skin feel smooth and softer. </span><span style="text-align: left;">Right at the top of the ingredients list are Brazil nut oil and babassu oil which smooth and soften skin as well as being antioxidants. This lotion also contains shea butter which is another antioxidant best known for moisturising dry skin. The cherry blossom flower extract is at the lower end of the list than the Rituals magic touch body cream suggesting it's included for the scent rather than the skin conditioning properties, however because there are other moisturising ingredients I don't think it matters much. I'm impressed with the quality of moisturising ingredients and that The Body Shop didn't skimp on the amounts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The packaging has a similar colour scheme to The Ritual's Sakura magic touch body cream but with a floral pattern and the bottle has a easy to use cap that you push one side down and the other side flips up revealing the opening, </span><span style="text-align: left;">The amount of product is 250ml which retails for £10 which I think is reasonably priced.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/body/body-lotions/japanese-cherry-blossom-body-lotion/p/p000491" target="_blank">Currently it's on sale for £2-</a> so if you're looking for a new body lotion or love sweet, floral scents then grab it because it's a bargain! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>EDIT </b>The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Lotion is now only available as part of the <a href="https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/gifts/eid-gifts/japanese-cherry-blossom-premium-selection/p/p003608">Japanese Cherry Blossom Premium Selection gift set</a> which includes the body lotion (250ml) shower gel (250ml) and fragrance mist (100ml) and retails at £20. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1n2xw8WBXPaaxaKZKDO9NrpPvVjEYtyzCB7w_Q4MmAOu7_g6nTeKpuDS9N3TeacCwrQyA4jJjUe9xgnACmim0spumM9DDEaKsp6tT00vYjFgwKU8fAar4YKTs1yrTaK1Gycqrw2q9ygE/s1167/Japanese+Cherry+Blossom+Body+Lotion+swatch+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Arm with swatch of The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom body lotion" border="0" data-original-height="1167" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1n2xw8WBXPaaxaKZKDO9NrpPvVjEYtyzCB7w_Q4MmAOu7_g6nTeKpuDS9N3TeacCwrQyA4jJjUe9xgnACmim0spumM9DDEaKsp6tT00vYjFgwKU8fAar4YKTs1yrTaK1Gycqrw2q9ygE/s16000/Japanese+Cherry+Blossom+Body+Lotion+swatch+2.jpg" title="The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The Body Shop built their brand to be against animal testing, but when it was sold to L'oreal in 2006, many people boycotted the brand because of it's association to non cruelty free parent company L'oreal. In 2017 The Body Shop was bought by Natura, a Brazilian beauty group that is cruelty free. the Body Shop is certified cruelty free by Cruelty Free International. This is one of the most reliable certifications a brand can get, because they are routinely audited to ensure their cruelty free status. (</span><a href="https://ethics-and-aesthetics.com/body-shop-cruelty-free/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">source</a><span style="text-align: left;">) Some of their products are vegan others like their honey mask are not. </span></div></div></div>lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-51987727848500458522021-04-12T20:16:00.000+01:002021-04-12T20:16:29.952+01:00W7 Unicorn Nail Polishes Review with Swatches<p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVhjFNvcCr2-LnPUOx7Ls1t9QkEg_Hh_dxBvd0ocDB7DlbureacJ75DC708KOSQ5PdkbliOn0ROtAtIpZkffI32d8um-usXczeluurShL-JzG8szz5TwitfeHHUkw_vwQL4hyRMkDQEDw/s1135/W7+Unicorn+duchrome+nail+polishes+crop.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="W7 Cosmetics Unicorn nail polishes in serenity and Gratiana on marble with beads review" border="0" data-original-height="1135" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVhjFNvcCr2-LnPUOx7Ls1t9QkEg_Hh_dxBvd0ocDB7DlbureacJ75DC708KOSQ5PdkbliOn0ROtAtIpZkffI32d8um-usXczeluurShL-JzG8szz5TwitfeHHUkw_vwQL4hyRMkDQEDw/s16000/W7+Unicorn+duchrome+nail+polishes+crop.jpg" title="W7 Cosmetics unicorn nail polishes in Serenity and Gratiana review" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span>W7 Cosmetics have brought back their Unicorn collection from 2018 consisting of five duo- chrome nail polishes. W7 describe these polishes as having 'iridescent and pearlescent beams of colour.' The shades are named after unicorns, the ones I have are </span><b>Serenity 192</b><span> which is a hot pink base with a yellow shift that can look orange like a sunset in some lights, and</span><b> Gratiana 193</b><span> is a dusty rose base with a green shift that reminds me of a pink carnation for some reason! The rest of the collection includes</span><b> Alanana 194</b><span> (lilac base with a cool pink shift) </span><b>Breanna 195 </b><span>(lilac base with an electric blue shift) and </span><b>Drisana 196</b><span> (a grey base with a slight blue shift.) The bottles contain 15ml /0.5 fl Oz of product and retail for £2.95. I wanted to take a close up picture of the bottles so you can see the duo chrome shift. With Gratiana it's hard to see the shift in the bottle and on camera. </span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CFpD2W4fMmfuqBDrMZyA4yhw3gefa1HupAqUdnvYX2WmUNAr532UHGbAT45pFjCJQKp-l7AYD1xJs3q2Y_nlhyphenhyphen-VGCEy63YMvkUQECEoaLq0p8nwrHRqwH5jIyPtXwHYysZCJNgD-8c/s1174/W7+unicorn+duochrome+Gratiana+875+brighten+sharpen+2.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="W7 Cosmetics Unicorn nail polish bottle in Gratiana" border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CFpD2W4fMmfuqBDrMZyA4yhw3gefa1HupAqUdnvYX2WmUNAr532UHGbAT45pFjCJQKp-l7AYD1xJs3q2Y_nlhyphenhyphen-VGCEy63YMvkUQECEoaLq0p8nwrHRqwH5jIyPtXwHYysZCJNgD-8c/s16000/W7+unicorn+duochrome+Gratiana+875+brighten+sharpen+2.jpg" title="W7 Cosmetics unicorn nail polish in Gratiana" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">W7 Unicorn Nail Polish in Gratiana</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEa2_4drjGC-A0B8tHEkS5noa-03ABrA0otH7jyZ7y3rT2Bly7Vbc23kdvuM_l_4Bppd2gORFjdDq83_jxmn2KMqT9jL_tsLhvEf51DxCi02OesYFlptqbbfv6QtbjurNiGg1FAT6qbOg/s1261/W7+Unicorn+serenity+192+nail+polish.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="W7 Cosmetics Unicorn Nail Polish Bottle in Serenity" border="0" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEa2_4drjGC-A0B8tHEkS5noa-03ABrA0otH7jyZ7y3rT2Bly7Vbc23kdvuM_l_4Bppd2gORFjdDq83_jxmn2KMqT9jL_tsLhvEf51DxCi02OesYFlptqbbfv6QtbjurNiGg1FAT6qbOg/s16000/W7+Unicorn+serenity+192+nail+polish.jpg" title="W7 Cosmetics Unicorn Nail Polish in Serenity Review" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">W7 unicorn nail polish in Serenity <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_YCKGmRZNI5qqjv-JGBXa14UAj-_o-U-3rFCuVlnxl5dVVmNywM7j-l7_kYHO7sXvB3s2ubDNq8hJk5QOvqk5Pi9c4EJM4CIGSBX_Ew2WNvb0sDMw5KrmKmwfm7u0YoE2yQJrAbaxWXM/s1121/w7+unicorn+nail+polish+brushes.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="W7 cosmetics unicorn nail polish in Serenity and Gratiana nail polish brush review" border="0" data-original-height="1121" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_YCKGmRZNI5qqjv-JGBXa14UAj-_o-U-3rFCuVlnxl5dVVmNywM7j-l7_kYHO7sXvB3s2ubDNq8hJk5QOvqk5Pi9c4EJM4CIGSBX_Ew2WNvb0sDMw5KrmKmwfm7u0YoE2yQJrAbaxWXM/s16000/w7+unicorn+nail+polish+brushes.jpg" title="W7 Cosmetics Nail polishes in Serenity and Gratiana nail polish brush review" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The W7 nail polish brush is long and medium thick making it easier to apply the polish. I also love the embossed W7 logo on the top of the nail polish cap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguO2kgIV8mMjpXbPd9jCvqgZ9zeyHeDBZjXez2Xuio6gAmmy8pW59IDrES2NdO2VV1Po9TVqsGw9vgDGs0-CgUObGIqe-YR1nmDUldZ272OQ-N3b4tl14OQcfqtMWt5b8YLFiimc-GHA8/s1166/w7+nail+polish+lids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="W7 Cosmetics Unicorn nail polishes caps" border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguO2kgIV8mMjpXbPd9jCvqgZ9zeyHeDBZjXez2Xuio6gAmmy8pW59IDrES2NdO2VV1Po9TVqsGw9vgDGs0-CgUObGIqe-YR1nmDUldZ272OQ-N3b4tl14OQcfqtMWt5b8YLFiimc-GHA8/s16000/w7+nail+polish+lids.jpg" title="W7 Cosmetics Unicorn nail polish review" /></a></div><br /><b>Serenity </b>is almost opaque after one coat however two coats enhances the colour and provides even coverage, it's a lovely colour for summer. The nail polish started to wear down three days after applying and then chipped on the fourth day which isn't too bad considering I have been typing and washing up without gloves. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgHbCCfSGUN6dXbDjpmkzHCT_J2zNg9MOMR5BEEWg54tKvd4CS0lggd1EFPDRl9NKz-jf9vxy3mTHFJq4faEyjjcVnjEsi9nBquT9UWcSvMTLDDs3PN99O9A2eBeuUGBJCKNaIHnMJ0TQ/s1109/w7+unicorn+nail+polish+in+serenity+edit+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="W7 Cosmetic Unicorn nail polish swatch Serenity" border="0" data-original-height="1109" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgHbCCfSGUN6dXbDjpmkzHCT_J2zNg9MOMR5BEEWg54tKvd4CS0lggd1EFPDRl9NKz-jf9vxy3mTHFJq4faEyjjcVnjEsi9nBquT9UWcSvMTLDDs3PN99O9A2eBeuUGBJCKNaIHnMJ0TQ/s16000/w7+unicorn+nail+polish+in+serenity+edit+2.jpg" title="W7 Cosmetics Unicorn nail Polish Serenity" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><b>Gratiana </b>needed three layers to reach opacity, the polish is thinner than Serenity and the shift is subtle, making it harder to catch the green shift on camera. It also chipped very easily the next day so it's fussier to apply and more high maintenance than Serenity. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLlt8PJ01JeVdIjbPFoJcV4y3t37xyzWRCjVsgwGwNJfhE6O4fUDIxnPiFnOLHHEY3WEO3CbzOycCTy1lMxQOkuFzNTVXtHHa39sNHSaC0ohr8fcTys10YC4oeHUoF5RXnmjPAzwdjeJM/s1078/w7+unicorn+gratiana+nail+polish+8+.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="W7 Unicorn Nail Polish Swatch in Gratiana" border="0" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="825" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLlt8PJ01JeVdIjbPFoJcV4y3t37xyzWRCjVsgwGwNJfhE6O4fUDIxnPiFnOLHHEY3WEO3CbzOycCTy1lMxQOkuFzNTVXtHHa39sNHSaC0ohr8fcTys10YC4oeHUoF5RXnmjPAzwdjeJM/s16000/w7+unicorn+gratiana+nail+polish+8+.jpg" title="W7 Unicorn Nail Polish Swatch in Gratiana" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBCYWlumwYS2rXrY7Yrmni2lMP8IW7xzHLVBPJzLZn2FyeKGQCqqoQVVnoqih346l-uyIp0seshgZpQh4IV0nnLFH6YoIgFZ9Kpy1mLwwLeH5lPKklkXo8lJEX3qNqAOc-dQwPc0x_A0/s875/w7+unicorn+collection+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 bottles of W7 Cosmetics Unicorn Nail Polishes" border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBCYWlumwYS2rXrY7Yrmni2lMP8IW7xzHLVBPJzLZn2FyeKGQCqqoQVVnoqih346l-uyIp0seshgZpQh4IV0nnLFH6YoIgFZ9Kpy1mLwwLeH5lPKklkXo8lJEX3qNqAOc-dQwPc0x_A0/s16000/w7+unicorn+collection+875.jpg" title="W7 Unicorn Collection Nail Polish Review" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Looking at all the shades in the collection it would have been nice to have more variation in colour maybe a dark red, green or gold polish as the collection is very pink/blue/purple.</p><p>If you like the colours and duo chrome polishes you should snap them up as the shades are unique and they are very affordable, especially as W7 do not charge for shipping in the UK. W7 Cosmetics also do not test on animals. You can buy <a href="https://www.w7makeup.co.uk/collections/nail-polish/products/unicorn-nail-polish" target="_blank">W7's Unicorn nail polish for £2.95 here.</a></p><p></p><p><br /></p></div></div>lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-88034618333243993802021-03-19T00:58:00.001+00:002021-03-19T00:58:33.425+00:00Beauty Easter Egg Guide 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsKtkQPZLqMKLSFvX7mas0QHWrStgbwvhiuAazOlta2y14U2ZgtEyKlFAB1xm9I1s-72_HlNuWUs2_88YUPeSHFXxccTSo-2VheAXjDancWf_SkazDk-eNvn_I5aTk13D_fh1qwnmfp0/s906/Best+Beauty+Easter+Eggs+2021+cover+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="906" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWsKtkQPZLqMKLSFvX7mas0QHWrStgbwvhiuAazOlta2y14U2ZgtEyKlFAB1xm9I1s-72_HlNuWUs2_88YUPeSHFXxccTSo-2VheAXjDancWf_SkazDk-eNvn_I5aTk13D_fh1qwnmfp0/s16000/Best+Beauty+Easter+Eggs+2021+cover+875.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>The concept of beauty Easter eggs seems to be getting more popular each year and will probably become as mainstream as beauty advent calendars. I've compiled a list of this year's beauty Easter eggs which you can enjoy with chocolate or as an alternative to a chocolate egg. </p><p><b>Look Fantastic £65 / £55 members. Buy here <a href="https://www.lookfantastic.com/beauty-box/lookfantastic-beauty-egg-2021-worth-over-220/11639221.html?search=easter+egg" target="_blank">Look Fantastic </a></b></p><p>Look Fantastic started producing their Beauty Egg four years ago and each time it sells out fast. This year includes six luxury products that in total are worth £220! Inside you will find- </p><p>Eve Lom Gel Balm cleanser (100ml) Color Wow Kale infused Dream Cocktail (200ml) Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Oil (15ml) Rodial Dragon's Blood Eye cream (15ml) Diego Dalla Palma The lipstick 46 Kerastase Ciment Thermique (20ml)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1kkI47fATlTFHtRmRGXM2sTBfmlbyrRWjjmcCyU58zJ_J-RMzX54nRAcBVmLjNV2J1RCg8ibA9eVkB_zQq3K7xYNEIJmqQCMB_6Ot93pAzNfeCaLLdkeIB-ypZv92oZjJv4UWT-lWdg/s1600/look+fantastic+easter+egg+2021+new.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1kkI47fATlTFHtRmRGXM2sTBfmlbyrRWjjmcCyU58zJ_J-RMzX54nRAcBVmLjNV2J1RCg8ibA9eVkB_zQq3K7xYNEIJmqQCMB_6Ot93pAzNfeCaLLdkeIB-ypZv92oZjJv4UWT-lWdg/w640-h640/look+fantastic+easter+egg+2021+new.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><b><span style="color: red;">BEST VALUE </span></b></p><p><b>Glossybox Subscribers £20 / non subscribers £25 </b><b><a href="https://www.glossybox.co.uk/limited-edition-boxes/easter-egg.list?affil=awin&utm_content=Skimlinks&utm_term=Sub+Networks&utm_source=AWin-78888&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin&awc=3749_1616013565_fc1e230e712331f7194aa1a5bcd72c38" target="_blank">Sign up here for early access </a> on sale 26th March at 9am for subscribers and 12pm for non subscribers</b></p><p></p><p>The Glossybox Easter egg is a more afforable option with 10 products from drugstore and luxury brands which include the following: </p><p style="text-align: left;">Oh K! Chok Chok Illuminating Serum (Full Size) Hawaiian Tropic Pink Retreat (Deluxe Size) St Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse (Deluxe Size) St Tropez Dual Sided Luxe Applicator Mitt, (Full Size) Carmex Naturally Intensely Hydrating Lip Balm – Watermelon (Full Size) NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder (Deluxe Size) Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub With Sea Salt (Deluxe Size) Wander Beauty Mini Scenic Route Hair Treatment (Deluxe Size) Laura Mercier Rouge Essential Rouge Ultime Lipstick (Deluxe Size) Juliette has a Gun Musc Invisible Eau De Parfum, (Deluxe Size) </p><p>But that's not all..................................... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxsT8AgqmNcEw8lC7wLHAWALJpNplToD9YY3jN2L74SHkzYsv_sQw1L20NQAQZAr0F6jOy0lFF-dfoTwSnvhw5n6g-hkdUR5hqFQNYDqKG51ocqsngiiymceIiqk-9_ZhfnFM_wYIxzU/s750/Glossybox-Easter-Egg-2021-750x499.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxsT8AgqmNcEw8lC7wLHAWALJpNplToD9YY3jN2L74SHkzYsv_sQw1L20NQAQZAr0F6jOy0lFF-dfoTwSnvhw5n6g-hkdUR5hqFQNYDqKG51ocqsngiiymceIiqk-9_ZhfnFM_wYIxzU/s16000/Glossybox-Easter-Egg-2021-750x499.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHd96YUh9CaoWPQSUAUUwteA1zhdwQMvHDRCQieA0INKa4QMFAZX7xByj44PMjOfOUmexVztFZtY-QYrnt7JIbKtRJ3xn4_pUMlmeElJmUdgT4FTttsDmJzsPPNgxTzI_sL-A6vkkSt3U/s640/glossybox-easter-egg-z+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHd96YUh9CaoWPQSUAUUwteA1zhdwQMvHDRCQieA0INKa4QMFAZX7xByj44PMjOfOUmexVztFZtY-QYrnt7JIbKtRJ3xn4_pUMlmeElJmUdgT4FTttsDmJzsPPNgxTzI_sL-A6vkkSt3U/s16000/glossybox-easter-egg-z+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p>There are 50 special eggs containing Golden Tickets inside awarding 50 lucky winners with a Pandora prize worth £100, as well as £50 to spend on Look Fantastic! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUjY8NoPIPNKxC_Cc50QprSUW4irweYsEPv8ubqEPwCxHRpBrws3egGul7jsFuW8J5Luk0X1WqR5Du6PQUYSiCbSWNVHHU3xrozPAf8dtKxVXiv0GCQGCqqJ99ef5HKuNuEVwTa-QSuaU/s1200/glossybox-easter-egg-limited-edition-april-2021-pandora-lookfantastic-golden-ticket-17_1614773204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1200" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUjY8NoPIPNKxC_Cc50QprSUW4irweYsEPv8ubqEPwCxHRpBrws3egGul7jsFuW8J5Luk0X1WqR5Du6PQUYSiCbSWNVHHU3xrozPAf8dtKxVXiv0GCQGCqqJ99ef5HKuNuEVwTa-QSuaU/w640-h358/glossybox-easter-egg-limited-edition-april-2021-pandora-lookfantastic-golden-ticket-17_1614773204.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><b>Babor Easter Egg <a href="https://www.allbeauty.com/gb/en/1247061-babor-ampoules-easter-egg-14-x-2ml?awc=911_1616019621_5b72cdf32ab101d09f2f87170dc901a9&ref=awin&cm_mmc=affiliateWindow-_-affiliates-_-167308-_-textlink&utm_source=Affiliate_Window&utm_medium=CPA&utm_campaign=167308&sv_campaign_id=167308&sv_tax1=affiliate&sv_tax2=&sv_tax3=THE+LDN+DIARIES&sv_tax4=0&sv_affiliate_id=167308" target="_blank">All Beauty £39.95</a> / <a href="https://www.skincity.com/uk/babor/easter-egg-2021-1-pcs">Skincity £46.50</a></b></p><p>If you're a skincare fanatic then this may be worth a look. The Barbor Easter Egg looks like a traditional 2D advent calendar and it includes 14 Barbor ampoules which can be used as a 14 day intensive beauty treatment. It has a value of £89. </p><p>Expect to see the following- </p><p style="text-align: left;">Hydra Plus 2ml x 2 Perfect Glow 2ml x 2 Stress Control 2ml Precious Roségold 2ml BABOR Active Night 2ml Pollution Protect 2ml 3D Firming 2ml x 2 Precious Gold 2ml Lift Express 2ml x 2 Precious Platin 2ml</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Lamq2xfiN9JcgWpHRYFNbx2uD7cNvKXBuUTlVCbJ06TDktDwS0UmBMSlI8WbZ4tZyNzqQU4vnM55St5gr8EYIjSQ5NNpQmBQEc6zWlyRdsddTnnd6QSr-bt75lCg9NoEcSfevHiW0vI/s750/BABOR-Easter-Egg-2021-750x718.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Lamq2xfiN9JcgWpHRYFNbx2uD7cNvKXBuUTlVCbJ06TDktDwS0UmBMSlI8WbZ4tZyNzqQU4vnM55St5gr8EYIjSQ5NNpQmBQEc6zWlyRdsddTnnd6QSr-bt75lCg9NoEcSfevHiW0vI/s16000/BABOR-Easter-Egg-2021-750x718.png" /></a></b></div><b><br /><br /></b><p><b>Rituals £32.50 Rituals <a href="https://www.rituals.com/en-gb/easter-egg-gift-set-1111749.html?source=cop&showbacklink=false#start=1" target="_blank">Sakura Buy Here </a>/ <a href="https://www.rituals.com/en-gb/easter-egg-gift-set-1111751.html?source=cop&showbacklink=false#start=1" target="_blank">Karma Buy Here </a></b></p><p>Rituals has released two different beauty eggs one from the Rituals of Karma (Lotus) and the other from Rituals of Sakura (Cherry Blossom) collection </p><p>The pink egg contains the following products from ritual of Sakura collection Shower Foam (200ml) Hand Balm (70ml) Fleurs de l’Himalaya Eau de Parfum (15ml) </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSvKv2zxrLAhJ7BsR6axMrzL_Hj1aNwEEr687eLoKoUUyvvj1TciqyXZTIVjTTH8Vajq52aNBKgxm__dJC79gSwcKTyVVRuEIlZtGFwiig6Kj5i1eHmOtNBI1DRGxphjwXE3wvVbfTlg/s16000/Ritual-of-Karma-Egg-2021.png" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>The blue egg contains the Ritual of Karma collection which includes a </p><p></p>Foaming shower gel (200ml) Body cream (100ml,) Hair & body mist (50ml)<div><br /><p><b>L'Occitane beauty Easter egg £16 <a href="https://uk.loccitane.com/cherry-blossom-beauty-easter-egg,83,1,29831,1631270.htm#s=83704" target="_blank">Cherry Blossom buy here.</a>/ <a href="https://uk.loccitane.com/verbena-beauty-easter-egg,83,1,29793,1631265.htm#s=83704" target="_blank">Verbena buy here </a></b></p><p><b>L’Occitane have two large beauty eggs </b></p><p><b>The Cherry blossom Egg contains </b>: Cherry Blossom Shower Gel (75ml) Cherry blossom Body Lotion ( 35ml) Cherry blossom Hand cream (10ml)</p><p><b>The Lemon Verbena Egg includes: </b>Verbena Shower Gel (75ml) Verbena Body Lotion (35ml) Verbena Hand Cream (10ml)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESvJ76kxvvXIb679IvtYAvHSKRyIwFmePLzSHwe7a9AaFbpkMVJIsc-Ri3UIpvxYyDmNob_5i08ol2ZHyQcVyzKCY9rjXs6bau7Us6a1syLWssIrll8Xe_NwpnRCzR4PakJ9iesYMN0k/s496/Loccitane-cherry-egg.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="496" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESvJ76kxvvXIb679IvtYAvHSKRyIwFmePLzSHwe7a9AaFbpkMVJIsc-Ri3UIpvxYyDmNob_5i08ol2ZHyQcVyzKCY9rjXs6bau7Us6a1syLWssIrll8Xe_NwpnRCzR4PakJ9iesYMN0k/w640-h518/Loccitane-cherry-egg.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPO3BFprvUzbdu0QZYFTWBxg4Dk1qMvfGZc8bOiUMkii5Ggesv3tsypgWMYO0y0P0ZW6qsHvvMhjAjUDvCm_f7OaFDCz6UFiKS7hUZP0fXq3JMpEVfzey1NhaxviVwbtAooffB3CjmAjU/s491/Loccitane-verbena-egg.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="491" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPO3BFprvUzbdu0QZYFTWBxg4Dk1qMvfGZc8bOiUMkii5Ggesv3tsypgWMYO0y0P0ZW6qsHvvMhjAjUDvCm_f7OaFDCz6UFiKS7hUZP0fXq3JMpEVfzey1NhaxviVwbtAooffB3CjmAjU/w640-h526/Loccitane-verbena-egg.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div><b>Four Mini Easter Egg Set £24 <a href="https://uk.loccitane.com/four-mini-easter-eggs-set,83,1,93887,1500032.htm#s=83704" target="_blank"> Buy here L'occitane </a></b></div><div>This gift set consists 4 mini hand cream duos. Each egg contains two 10ml shea butter hand creams in different scents. </div><div><br /></div><div>• Shea Butter Hand Cream 10ml & Verbena Cooling Hand Cream Gel 10ml</div><div>• Rose Hand Cream 10ml & Almond Delicious Hands 10ml,</div><div>• Shea Butter Hand Cream 10ml & Cherry Blossom Hand Cream 10ml,</div><div>• Almond Delicious Hands 10ml & Verbena Cooling Hand Cream Gel 10ml.</div><div><br /></div><div>The L'occitane website suggests placing the gifts on the dinner table for each your guests. You can also save them to give to friends after lockdown or get the Easter bunny to hand them out. In these times hand cream is very useful! </div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCTLf_k2r667C9cfVwwg9sgXthNGJ45H5k9guMWU3DcJGHr_LZo-wcCXG7s0gSrwtaBiuG90CT0mZEQJdvIBZbXGbnYZ-mnDtkvNoawb6z32tJgumWa4tixaxIWHJpHYGGGrM7IFbxV0/s615/0_LOccitane-Easter-Eggs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="615" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCTLf_k2r667C9cfVwwg9sgXthNGJ45H5k9guMWU3DcJGHr_LZo-wcCXG7s0gSrwtaBiuG90CT0mZEQJdvIBZbXGbnYZ-mnDtkvNoawb6z32tJgumWa4tixaxIWHJpHYGGGrM7IFbxV0/s16000/0_LOccitane-Easter-Eggs.jpg" /></a></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">VEGAN </span></b></p><p><b>Lush Golden Egg <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/easter-gifts/golden-egg-gift">£36 Buy here </a></b></p>Lush's Gold Egg contains 5 beauty products from the Easter collection. <b> </b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>NANA Shower Gel (100g)</li><li>Golden Egg Bath Bomb Melt</li><li>Singing Daffodil Bubble Blower</li><li>Walter Bunny Body Butter (85g)</li><li>Dragon’s Egg Bath Bomb</li></ul><div><div><div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLueDOvk9JF196TnTNcmnqj97FKBibAS0E8ajifrd_6BxWoZQkHdP7JfBmyoN0Ml62bc8WB3SWZ6ptKee3cL5_BDq92rOyIs5LCeattx9A-Wxvb0vs2qcAeXYej31QphfmkU-QTIdOV8/s552/Lush-Easter-Egg-2021.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="552" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLueDOvk9JF196TnTNcmnqj97FKBibAS0E8ajifrd_6BxWoZQkHdP7JfBmyoN0Ml62bc8WB3SWZ6ptKee3cL5_BDq92rOyIs5LCeattx9A-Wxvb0vs2qcAeXYej31QphfmkU-QTIdOV8/w640-h594/Lush-Easter-Egg-2021.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">BUDGET </span></b></p><p><b>Dove Beauty Easter Egg <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dove-Treats-present-Women-Products/dp/B087G6BCPY?&linkCode=ll1&tag=108588-21&linkId=acbf07a7d56682c9e862d4a5d57253ca&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl">£6.50 Amazon </a></b></p><p>This reminds me of the Christmas bauble mini gift sets- it's a nice, little surprise that's an afforable treat or it could be given alongside a chocolate egg. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3tttNBVMmigcHUgBp3ScMQHazvUb4Unfu7IqooOSZSejf5wzEmy88-m66kuaUiuu1EThg3g0xv7WwUiQB8bTVfvoEIVcPALvJG444migC-eP6AGG6PdMbhfE7d6kA9g7ZrM5iTC64hE/s650/dove-easter-egg-z.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3tttNBVMmigcHUgBp3ScMQHazvUb4Unfu7IqooOSZSejf5wzEmy88-m66kuaUiuu1EThg3g0xv7WwUiQB8bTVfvoEIVcPALvJG444migC-eP6AGG6PdMbhfE7d6kA9g7ZrM5iTC64hE/w640-h640/dove-easter-egg-z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Beauty Bakerie 6 Blending Egg Sponges <a href="https://www.feelunique.com/p/Beauty-Bakerie-Blending-Eggs-6-Pack">£17 Feel Unique </a></b></p><p>Never be without a beauty sponge again! These blending eggs will probably last the year if not longer and work out as £2.80 each. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFqnL1OPFFpDm5_ay6RWZW1TSw9fts1leUZtTkjBNoP4r-fVqWco_lVxET6IoHKbY9eF4vuOgk0sQLMZ2HBl2d0rWfyA303Bi7Zral93431uL5VhQ9zEmeVjTrUtGEKcIaFglQmVodkY/s640/BEAUTY+BAKERIE+crop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFqnL1OPFFpDm5_ay6RWZW1TSw9fts1leUZtTkjBNoP4r-fVqWco_lVxET6IoHKbY9eF4vuOgk0sQLMZ2HBl2d0rWfyA303Bi7Zral93431uL5VhQ9zEmeVjTrUtGEKcIaFglQmVodkY/s16000/BEAUTY+BAKERIE+crop.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div></div>lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-77755738901346135132020-12-30T19:52:00.004+00:002021-03-16T22:09:01.092+00:00Four 2021 Beauty Trends<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiagWg1lPvzBd4RKFIsXko3GJs34LQokpaO1PrvXU9HvPfWo0Blv7rK_5IGXuI2wlzJbOtBuNHKVOGi7MgSAWEUAOGwZeaPD2oVbaTgf3jgQ16q4huePd0VF91f4SmW_ay5y2y81innZYU/s875/Beauty+trends+2021+new+875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiagWg1lPvzBd4RKFIsXko3GJs34LQokpaO1PrvXU9HvPfWo0Blv7rK_5IGXuI2wlzJbOtBuNHKVOGi7MgSAWEUAOGwZeaPD2oVbaTgf3jgQ16q4huePd0VF91f4SmW_ay5y2y81innZYU/s16000/Beauty+trends+2021+new+875.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I think most of us are happy to see the back of 2020. Here are some 2021 makeup trends we can look forward to. </span></div><p></p><b>1. </b>Pantone's 2021 Colours of the Year are <b>Ultimate Grey </b>and<b> Illuminating yellow.</b> Expect to see these colours in nail polishes, eye shadows and eyeliners. A report by WSGN predicts that the colour <b>Al Aqua (blue)</b> will be popular with blue mascara, technicolour lashes and blue stripes in hair. <div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgkTIUYpRoZy1ZlzD1h23oDtZPh_PAIh4-DvAHNg50sp1F05YvQs-05OY-cV4Er7dB0UVn6sD1Z7j5QQ3A4EBpNLnC3cBUhWFf1ztKysqCZJm3Ai48KPuxoYGhZEr5s1tud6n-TyBThc/s875/pantone+colour+of+the+year+876.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2021 COLOURS" border="0" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgkTIUYpRoZy1ZlzD1h23oDtZPh_PAIh4-DvAHNg50sp1F05YvQs-05OY-cV4Er7dB0UVn6sD1Z7j5QQ3A4EBpNLnC3cBUhWFf1ztKysqCZJm3Ai48KPuxoYGhZEr5s1tud6n-TyBThc/s16000/pantone+colour+of+the+year+876.jpg" title="aqua blue, yellow and grey colours" /></a></div><p></p><br /><p><b>2</b>.<b> Dewy skin , natural skin and lighter bases/foundation </b>According to Tery Barber (MAC Cosmetic’s Director of Makeup Artistry) " People want their foundation and concealer products to look like their skincare." So look out for skin tints and BB creams. </p><p><b>3</b>.<b> Eyes will still be the focus </b>due to mask wearing. Past fashions such as 50's flicked eyeliner, 60's lashes, 70's and 80's jewelled eye shadows as well as the sultry eyes seen in 00's will make a appeareance in the year ahead. <b>Long lasting formulas </b>will be popular because it will elimate the need to touch our faces while re-applying makeup. I'm all for long wearing formulas I either forget to reapply or sometimes too lazy lol!</p><p>Brands will expand their <b>eyeliner range with brighter colours</b> to match your masks. <b>Multi-chromatic eye shadows </b>will be trending, a fashion set by <a href="https://www.patmcgrath.com/">Pat McGrath Labs</a> in her Divine Rose II palette. Other examples are the <a href="https://www.danessamyricksbeauty.com/product/twin-flames">Danessa Myricks Beauty Twin Flames</a> , <a href="https://www.ciatelondon.com/products/shadow-flip">Ciaté London's Shadow Flip. </a> <a href="https://www.nablacosmetics.com/en/">Nabla Cosmetics</a>, <a href="https://www.jdglowcosmetics.com/">JD Glow Cosmetics</a>, and <a href="https://www.karlastore.co.uk/">Karla Cosmetics.</a></p><p><b>4. Embellishments/ Euphoria. </b>Face stamps, <a href="https://www.face-lace.com/shop/">stickers</a> and gems are predicted to be big this coming year. According to <a href="https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Pinterest_Predicts_The_beauty_trends_that_will_shape_2021/173105">Pinterest,</a> searches for "butterfly eye makeup" was up six times. If you prefer to decorate your nails rather than the face then take some inspiration from pintrest who found that searches for "indie nails" were up 21 times year-on-year, while "smiley face nails" were up nine times (fyi you can get the <a href="https://www.ciatelondon.com/products/smile-on-get-the-look-kit?_pos=2&_sid=5f7ee19b1&_ss=r">smiley face stickers from Ciate)</a></p><p>Cheers to a better year ahead for all of us!</p><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-33076435195176588602020-12-23T15:41:00.003+00:002020-12-23T15:41:25.416+00:00Sleek Cleopatra's Kiss Highlighting Palette Review<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4ZSByBu4GEy4V5WT6LJpDfwajZhoyf9czhHnXePhiAf7EykxwdF1iz-Gj6xnNGhDQ4Dz3B8dyRTeaNlhPuG6-VefgZcoBBU9Ep9H3Mc7mzxf9qGQ2XYAr6muutI-hBmSsQWKrbGXvxM/s1167/sleek+cleopatra%2527s+kiss+highlighting+palette+classic+D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1167" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4ZSByBu4GEy4V5WT6LJpDfwajZhoyf9czhHnXePhiAf7EykxwdF1iz-Gj6xnNGhDQ4Dz3B8dyRTeaNlhPuG6-VefgZcoBBU9Ep9H3Mc7mzxf9qGQ2XYAr6muutI-hBmSsQWKrbGXvxM/s16000/sleek+cleopatra%2527s+kiss+highlighting+palette+classic+D.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Sleek's Cleopatra's Kiss highlighter palette contains four highlighter shades: two powder shades in rose gold and pink and two cream shades in bronze and gold. The palette also comes with a small black flat brush, but I've been using my fingers to apply the cream highlighters and a large fluffy eye shadow blush for the powder highlighters. The gold packaging gives it a luxurious feel and the palette is quite compact and therefore it's easy to travel with. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAwijEJqJgozTN1Otd9Qgl5R-qfObTnTxHCs7KtwtwfmjU6cRSW2zLwPE5sa2in7bUOiSWIV6JvkrMl1ABU6iEpQK2Sv8KYfBUx0FvOzED2Fx3REblO87XILIa7I00Yp9Kzfi3wGcR6Q/s1128/Sleek+Highlighter+palette+cleopatra%2527s+kiss.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAwijEJqJgozTN1Otd9Qgl5R-qfObTnTxHCs7KtwtwfmjU6cRSW2zLwPE5sa2in7bUOiSWIV6JvkrMl1ABU6iEpQK2Sv8KYfBUx0FvOzED2Fx3REblO87XILIa7I00Yp9Kzfi3wGcR6Q/s16000/Sleek+Highlighter+palette+cleopatra%2527s+kiss.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>This palette is quite glittery, so if you're not a fan of glitter this isn't the palette for you. The pink powder highlighter is basically silver glitter without any colour pigment to it. The gold cream highlighter looks like a champagne gold in the swatch but is actaully a true yellow gold and doesn't have much pigment just gold glitter. The bronze and rose gold shades show up well but they are quite similar in colour. The cream highlighters are marketed as lightweight and they do feel creamy and lightweight on the skin. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZown0eGFU0iSC0n3OcetedaXYuW72vfcB33Bz395JxJ-p4vyePPsoei6bMxE501g-8Jge231oZ2uX-GSaHrOXWeihNBoEEWx3hlnvCf5rEGPk0ExjX5mms3KzPjf8819OMd9Uq9vIYc/s875/Sleek+highlighting+palette+in+Cleopatras%2527s+kiss+swatches.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sleek highlighting palette cleopatra's kiss swatches" border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZown0eGFU0iSC0n3OcetedaXYuW72vfcB33Bz395JxJ-p4vyePPsoei6bMxE501g-8Jge231oZ2uX-GSaHrOXWeihNBoEEWx3hlnvCf5rEGPk0ExjX5mms3KzPjf8819OMd9Uq9vIYc/s16000/Sleek+highlighting+palette+in+Cleopatras%2527s+kiss+swatches.jpg" title="highlighter swatches" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0c10fcfjsGVTXsrS-s11BdHwJjN1Lefgn_QzoG0fxorly4dNZy5u1cAUZmhCIXiadswazI90iiFng-hb-jwNuMSPWFoeM8jYy2qSQecosY7HcMhLMbeMLIAO_kSUh0W7meCQpKmIPqs/s1167/sleek+cleopatra%2527s+kiss+close+up+C+.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1167" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0c10fcfjsGVTXsrS-s11BdHwJjN1Lefgn_QzoG0fxorly4dNZy5u1cAUZmhCIXiadswazI90iiFng-hb-jwNuMSPWFoeM8jYy2qSQecosY7HcMhLMbeMLIAO_kSUh0W7meCQpKmIPqs/s16000/sleek+cleopatra%2527s+kiss+close+up+C+.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Sleek's highlighting palettes are popular but I've always steered away from them as the cream highlighters contain ozokerite wax, which isn't bad or toxc in anyway but I've found that when it's in cream blushers it makes the red patches on my cheeks sting. However since highlighters are generally placed higher up than blusher this wasn't a problem.</p><p>I think £9.99 is a good price for a four shade highlighter palette with a mix of different textures but I wouldn't choose this one because of the glitter and the lack of pigment. The bronze and rose gold show up well but they are similar in colour. Using these shades means I would only use 50% of the palette on a regular basis. I would recommend you buy the <a href="https://www.boots.com/sleek-makeup-face-contour-kit-10164855">Sleek Face Contour Kit</a> instead, while you only get one highlighter it's a lovely champagne gold that's pigmented and free from glitter. As for Sleek's Highlighter palette in Cleopatra's Kiss -I do think that ther are better highlighter palettes on the market. </p><p>Priced<a href="https://www.boots.com/sleek-makeup-cleopatras-kiss-highlighting-palette-10222494?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc-_-PLAs-_-(GB:Whoop!)+Sleek-_-(GB:Whoop!)+Boots+Shopping+-+Category+-+Beauty+-+Desktop&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5vb-BRCRARIsAJBKc6IEfAt6o9yhijlNLc00ZN2S5lQaCPsoRfVqR1YF5oB8n6HV7CueuXUaArvOEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank"> £9.99 Boots</a></p>lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-87125270992745525072020-12-07T19:38:00.001+00:002021-03-14T16:29:41.803+00:00Christmas Shopping at UK Black Owned Businesses <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnT7d72r899AmuskWShummwBBCc5lv8UqC0XmyHCcLpwyIyxLpqvq2ceOLasvWI5RiG6Dms0Is2QbACDyoan12upKNHfalzEzzUue6NhPg6yjx2VSBX8xgqKc242eNmVegMzJwpZEP_I/s1312/xmas+shopping+at+UK+Black+owned+businesses+andrew-don.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="White and gold christmas tree" border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnT7d72r899AmuskWShummwBBCc5lv8UqC0XmyHCcLpwyIyxLpqvq2ceOLasvWI5RiG6Dms0Is2QbACDyoan12upKNHfalzEzzUue6NhPg6yjx2VSBX8xgqKc242eNmVegMzJwpZEP_I/s16000/xmas+shopping+at+UK+Black+owned+businesses+andrew-don.jpg" title="Christmas shopping at uk black owned businesses" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">This year I've compilied a Christmas gift guide from UK, black owned small businesses. The most direct and sustainable ways to support the Black community is to shop at Black-owned businesses, this will help keep some small businesses afloat, strengthen the commuity and help you discover brands you wouldn't otherwise have heard about and find unique presents. During my research I'm glad that I found out about Sancho's Shop which sells sustainable and ethical fashion and found other brands to support over Christmas and beyond.</span></div><div><p><b><u>ONLINE GIFT SHOPS & HOMEWARE</u></b></p><p><b><a href="https://kazvaremadeit.com/">Kazvare Made it</a></b></p><p>This is a London-based “illustration lab” that sells pop culture influenced prints, books and homeware online. Their products have been sold in stores such as Oliver Bonas and Scribbler. This adult colouring book would make a good gift for a dog lover. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKocEdoHdnfW91yKVusbnAZddODOYqgcnl7nIjzQeo4gyN0iDxgnq1wFbAtEfPp-YlyX8VrIwA-J4F4gWXDwUP-fDgG72RFCm_2GtQZvkE_r40oQtp0DsJyf2vw7Vx583P_H5ao40SuQ/s500/pugs+love+riri+adult+colouring+book.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKocEdoHdnfW91yKVusbnAZddODOYqgcnl7nIjzQeo4gyN0iDxgnq1wFbAtEfPp-YlyX8VrIwA-J4F4gWXDwUP-fDgG72RFCm_2GtQZvkE_r40oQtp0DsJyf2vw7Vx583P_H5ao40SuQ/w640-h425/pugs+love+riri+adult+colouring+book.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><b><a href="https://kitschnoir.com/">KitsCH Noir</a></b></p><p>Cherelle started out designing and selling greeting cards that 'uplift and celebrate the beauty of a more inclusive and diverse society.' Since then the business has become a multi- award winning brand that has been stocked in Paperchase and Moonpig and now sells notebooks, note pads, prints and cotton lunchbags! I think that this 2021 Affirmation Diary would make a nice present to a young pre-teen/teenager. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXRseMJR7etqixcI3cXAOuA5lq-n-NpkXLFexHSgUH6Ld6SssGg9h7djfdkxr-Pn4FwhL5jZESlAW8aplb_8BgxuqpJRc2yHJMN9JQ3gqOOXr1G3Qk9yws-dJcC-e82bl1CQ_y3LkAiM/s750/kitsch+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXRseMJR7etqixcI3cXAOuA5lq-n-NpkXLFexHSgUH6Ld6SssGg9h7djfdkxr-Pn4FwhL5jZESlAW8aplb_8BgxuqpJRc2yHJMN9JQ3gqOOXr1G3Qk9yws-dJcC-e82bl1CQ_y3LkAiM/s16000/kitsch+.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><a href="https://aviladiana.com/"><b>Avila.diana</b></a></p><p>Avila.diana is a greeting store that also has a section selling prints, notebooks and mugs. If you know anyone who is a nurse then lookout for the 'Phenomenal Women Collaboration' which has two prints to choose from. ( the prints say 'women' on them so just a warning if you wanted a gift for a male nurse. )</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIX2tLBBraJJZ6ayeZlPtD6zukZb7Dt0gs2P4NZDfPS5r9Hjh6yXNNX1VZQiI8Xd-LxXocjskqiJgAt1QmmKwM_2mGXNx1bUxpFibLlx3a2i-SGxqzE6e5za01t8bOiYQNYHh9uKoYdoY/s1404/pynk+mug.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="1404" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIX2tLBBraJJZ6ayeZlPtD6zukZb7Dt0gs2P4NZDfPS5r9Hjh6yXNNX1VZQiI8Xd-LxXocjskqiJgAt1QmmKwM_2mGXNx1bUxpFibLlx3a2i-SGxqzE6e5za01t8bOiYQNYHh9uKoYdoY/w640-h370/pynk+mug.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b><a href="https://selfmadecandle.com/">Self made Candle</a></b></p><p>Founded by Ricki Lawa, his shop sells candles that are vegan-friendly, soy candles that are hand-poured in London. What makes them stand out is that the label on the candles contain plant seeds and once you're done with the candle you can use the empty glass jar to plant the seed and watch it grow! They have created a limited edition ‘Conscious’ candle which is fragranced with geranium essential oil to help de-stress and descrease anxiety. The candle retails at £24 and £5 from every candle sold is donated to the Black Minds Matter UK charity. They also sell candle making kits too!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk39hNOn6IZ88oRJXeU2j3WMMIpUeFQ7qJeOktg1AkPWtTO9aQQm-HIn2vp0HdofaCbOib6cxC3QhWxZnJlhn-6nw_-bL8on74IJRoS1ughzSdGKABBNMhh_W5igyqOiKSzLjosSMarg/s640/Mulledwinecandle_uk_selfmadecandle_1512x%25281%2529+crop+640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk39hNOn6IZ88oRJXeU2j3WMMIpUeFQ7qJeOktg1AkPWtTO9aQQm-HIn2vp0HdofaCbOib6cxC3QhWxZnJlhn-6nw_-bL8on74IJRoS1ughzSdGKABBNMhh_W5igyqOiKSzLjosSMarg/s16000/Mulledwinecandle_uk_selfmadecandle_1512x%25281%2529+crop+640.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FindingEvesRoots" target="_blank"><b>Finding Eve's Roots</b></a></p><p>If you're looking for affordable prints then this Etsy store is the place for you. These minimalsitic inspired prints range from £6-£24 with the majority priced at £6-£8.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8UmxlJIuXIuPvLG_AU0ZkekYyyIqoDATXyyy87EFKmUajpHzZscokfBxU_WaBQMm5EjIorq_3MuDzzUDoQq9iumZ0jJ9gMnXDGB5hdXhOkqPtknW5qy6gfhVfAiFK4SXM4mMLH2B8dQ/s794/afro+art+finidng+eves+roots.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8UmxlJIuXIuPvLG_AU0ZkekYyyIqoDATXyyy87EFKmUajpHzZscokfBxU_WaBQMm5EjIorq_3MuDzzUDoQq9iumZ0jJ9gMnXDGB5hdXhOkqPtknW5qy6gfhVfAiFK4SXM4mMLH2B8dQ/w640-h640/afro+art+finidng+eves+roots.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><b><u>ONE STOP ONLINE SHOPS</u></b></p><p><a href="https://www.yardandparish.com/">Yard and Parish</a></p><p>Yard and Parish sells jewellery, clothing, beauty and homeware. They have a lovely<a href="https://www.yardandparish.com/products/the-self-care-gift-set?_pos=1&_sid=7995e17ee&_ss=r" target="_blank"> Self Care Discovery box (£49.99)</a> which contains a Minzaani Shea Sucre Lip scrub and body butter, a Tanaka handmade Earle Grey, Bergamot and Cardamom soap, a candle from Liha and a gold rimmed trinklet plate from Afton by Palm. Also check out Line and Honey, they have a gorgeous <a href="https://www.yardandparish.com/products/lounge-satin-scarf?_pos=1&_sid=4662025f8&_ss=r">lounge satin line art scarf (£25)</a> as well as this minimalistic <a href="https://www.yardandparish.com/products/eye-to-the-sun-print?_pos=5&_sid=121818ec5&_ss=r">Eyes to the Sun print (from £18) </a>. I also love these <a href="https://www.yardandparish.com/collections/earrings/products/spiral-omi">Spiral Omi earrings from Relic London </a>they are made from gold plated silver with a simulated pearl (£30.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOs_DALQMUOrNS16o4ciXFDzKm1JntaqlGykwUnFbiqdI7JK7XUJoa37sdBstmEsASfGaSBnxC5H6eYZzW0YTAVB9LxaByFQkRAt9n91UNgQJhD9fG1KzStkrEr5xmzMDEqYSPuQBiu4/s875/new+yard+and+parish.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOs_DALQMUOrNS16o4ciXFDzKm1JntaqlGykwUnFbiqdI7JK7XUJoa37sdBstmEsASfGaSBnxC5H6eYZzW0YTAVB9LxaByFQkRAt9n91UNgQJhD9fG1KzStkrEr5xmzMDEqYSPuQBiu4/s16000/new+yard+and+parish.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://sanchosshop.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAwrf-BRA9EiwAUWwKXilt0me2XS3xxEC_d5rt1k3jP1V_5K8gvpAR-t4d70GOvAM0a_4NGhoCPmEQAvD_BwE">Sancho's Shop</a> The Home of Sustainable Fashion</p><p>If you are after an ethical and sustainble gift then <a href="https://sanchosshop.com/">Sancho's </a> is the place to shop. This <a href="https://sanchosshop.com/collections/rings/products/stackable-set-of-four-rings-in-brass-1?variant=32715894587485">brass 4 ring stack (£14) </a> are handmade by Bombolulu, a social enterprise in Kenya who not only create beautiful jewellery but provide opportunities for people with physical disabilities. The rings are nickle free. Another option are these <a href="https://sanchosshop.com/search?q=lioness+t+shirt" target="_blank"> unisex lioness t-shirts</a> (£22) which are made from 100% fair trade organic cotton and are available in black and white from size XXS-XXL. Alternatively slippers make such a cozy, practial gift and these <a href="https://sanchosshop.com/search?q=slippers" target="_blank">Egos slippers (£39)</a> are handmade using pure new wool and eco friendly dyes. They are designed in Denmark and made ethically in Nepal. They have a double sole to be extra comfortable, They come in blue, black, dusky rose and natural grey. If you're looking for a pampering gift then this <a href="https://sanchosshop.com/collections/shop-all/products/aphrodite-facial-oil-by-moa?variant=32900294967389">Organic Soothing Aphrodite Facial oil</a> by Magic Organic Apothecary (£28) may fit the bill. It is a blend of hydrating rosehip oil, damask rose, yarrow and geranium. Rosehip is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids which help to restore skins elasticity, calm redness, irritation and protect against environmental stress that can lead to age spots, fine lines and wrinkles. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8so_03DVPFefOxjH0zEZJziU6vq7K9FP_Qwd8qXCw49N5tlbxgwKgYJ4f1sc1kVT5qICUGY1-KeSFwIzhEW4orU2oX_oc4xokV8ypv2KSlTRYtI9NMBgDy_elWfAqUgUZF5MxfasNGM/s1063/sancho%2527s+gifts+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8so_03DVPFefOxjH0zEZJziU6vq7K9FP_Qwd8qXCw49N5tlbxgwKgYJ4f1sc1kVT5qICUGY1-KeSFwIzhEW4orU2oX_oc4xokV8ypv2KSlTRYtI9NMBgDy_elWfAqUgUZF5MxfasNGM/s16000/sancho%2527s+gifts+875.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><b><a href="https://ebonyx.co.uk/">Ebonyx </a> </b>describes itself as an Afrocentric marketplace, a hub for African goods and inspiration. </p><p>I love this <b>Vive Con Style</b> <a href="https://ebonyx.co.uk/product/progress-not-perfection-notebook-journal-ebony/"> 'Progress not Perfection' note book (£14.99) </a>because this mantra sets realistic, motivating goals for study or work. I love it so much I'm going to pick one up! This sustainable<a href="https://ebonyx.co.uk/product/handmade-womens-backpack/"> handmade back pack from Kirosha Krochet (£65)</a> is made from recycled t-shirt yarn and PU leather. If you're looking at jewellery then this <a href="https://ebonyx.co.uk/product/product-544/" target="_blank">flags of Africa necklace (£14.44)</a> from <b>Isura Jewellery</b> is made from gold plated stainless steel with a 45cm (18″) chain that you could layer with other gold necklaces. If you're buying for someone who's into vegan beauty then <a href="https://ebonyx.co.uk/product/the-mango-girl-face-mask-toner-serum-bundle/" target="_blank">The Mango Girl bundle (£45.97) </a>may be the answer. The bundle contains a toner and anti aging face mask and serum. The Rose Aloe toner is rich in Vitamin C to brighten and tone the skin.The anti-aging serum is blended with carrot infusion and aims to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The face mask contains green tea to help reduce the signs of premature ageing by improving the elasticity of the skin. It also contains cucumber, watermelon and apple extracts. On orders over £25 <a href="https://ebonyx.co.uk/charity/">Ebonyx will donate to the Deworm the World Initiative.</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5YXWCajjO0eHO2lVyOViTEFbtk0_EfK8vELH4xuc0mKkR-f6C9FZZ6YkpI61af1exCqHfZ75SWks-XnmkzCfR34A8Qx0wmpIRvaFy_55ix0REf2z3IPUxyyRtvuXlL7WNbasm06x914/s875/gifts+from+ebonyx+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5YXWCajjO0eHO2lVyOViTEFbtk0_EfK8vELH4xuc0mKkR-f6C9FZZ6YkpI61af1exCqHfZ75SWks-XnmkzCfR34A8Qx0wmpIRvaFy_55ix0REf2z3IPUxyyRtvuXlL7WNbasm06x914/s16000/gifts+from+ebonyx+875.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><b><u>KIDS</u></b></p><p><b><a href="https://ourkidstrove.com/">Our Kids Trove</a></b></p><p>This online store was set up by Pamela who felt it was important for children to have access to toys and dolls that are culturally diverse to represent, educate and empower children. They sell teddies and elephants made from African print fabric, dolls that are bi-racial/mixed, black, white with red hair or have viligo (which I imagine would start a coversation explaining and educating what the the skin condition was.) They also sell books, quizes, puzzles and games. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtM3E7eYRzBybNImO-7BklUyN5RIbRJ1DJ4lt-xO9VVHJaEME3G1g6n4860Mmiw6Sdc0nbXennsawoyfIf8QYTo6nO04hLpr7P4DVWHJNQqglYSd4ouAZwD35uIARWQ0gJVguUVkXBPO4/s880/new+our+kids+trove.+doll.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="395" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtM3E7eYRzBybNImO-7BklUyN5RIbRJ1DJ4lt-xO9VVHJaEME3G1g6n4860Mmiw6Sdc0nbXennsawoyfIf8QYTo6nO04hLpr7P4DVWHJNQqglYSd4ouAZwD35uIARWQ0gJVguUVkXBPO4/w286-h640/new+our+kids+trove.+doll.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38c1vzbfGwYXRDOraW1oa1ZmG31PNCbsaZpfi__nXX3rksOiFKaBl_FL7L88NWYD-fZmZxgyfo1jEF-I4luyKKgorwuKnuHZb2Kbx9sAKdNnCPcfygQxOG3paKN9BQvGZNlKehhDnXhs/s750/teddy+our+kids+trove.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38c1vzbfGwYXRDOraW1oa1ZmG31PNCbsaZpfi__nXX3rksOiFKaBl_FL7L88NWYD-fZmZxgyfo1jEF-I4luyKKgorwuKnuHZb2Kbx9sAKdNnCPcfygQxOG3paKN9BQvGZNlKehhDnXhs/s320/teddy+our+kids+trove.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b><a href="https://www.mythicalcanvas.co.uk/collections">Mythical Canvas</a></b></p><p>This store sells plimsols that can be decorated with fabric pens. The founder David feels that art is important for developing children's creativity and confidence. He wanted to convey the message that ‘there are no mistakes in art.' Plimsol packs include stencils, fabric pens, straps and white canvas shoes which currently retail at £22-£25.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLGVJkORnM7A1RCDQYWjEFtAyrdnYN-PUC2pUM79uEPvng5TC2stRFZZVyxM4Zp8YHj9yDZHw-5MnvvMptr5_SwVq5jlOdcyJqm7OaeBRjMdNL3kKIY1eS0N1FPaGrh_CG-pS-u-pbfY/s1600/MythicalCanvas_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLGVJkORnM7A1RCDQYWjEFtAyrdnYN-PUC2pUM79uEPvng5TC2stRFZZVyxM4Zp8YHj9yDZHw-5MnvvMptr5_SwVq5jlOdcyJqm7OaeBRjMdNL3kKIY1eS0N1FPaGrh_CG-pS-u-pbfY/w640-h424/MythicalCanvas_2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://imaginemestories.shop/"><b>Imagine Me Stories</b></a></p><p>Imagine Me stories sells children's books in which black and ethnic children are represented. The founder wanted to see that "every child grows up seeing their realities reflected in books and that all children are able to read diverse stories about different experiences." They also have a book subscription service and one off boxes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiAR4wPFAU2t0KWExTiftMt5LTGhrtbh42Vnc0AHy-nFMewSIH0NYYLK-gXJhynI3IHk6xSKuo2oc8FfuitDd7c0hTykhbCv9MPDMo_NnHAIy18prlW-LfVH_tbttjIV2bP2VIKzrOqs/s500/RileyKnowsHeCanblackchildrensbooks_720x.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiAR4wPFAU2t0KWExTiftMt5LTGhrtbh42Vnc0AHy-nFMewSIH0NYYLK-gXJhynI3IHk6xSKuo2oc8FfuitDd7c0hTykhbCv9MPDMo_NnHAIy18prlW-LfVH_tbttjIV2bP2VIKzrOqs/w400-h400/RileyKnowsHeCanblackchildrensbooks_720x.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b><u>FASHION</u></b></p><p><b><a href="https://everydayfroday.com/">Everyday Froyo</a></b></p><p>Everyday Froday sells lots of cool slogan tees and sweatshirts, such as "I am my ancestor’s wildest dreams” “ powered by jollof!" and "<a href="https://everydayfroday.com/products/unisex-tee-stay-woke?_pos=1&_sid=157bdd86d&_ss=r">Stay Woke"</a> (£24.99) below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAvzXJMe7rQy7ZbHvnz4k1ZfyFb3ZmH1hM_t_wn0ksVDS7AqjlsDl2uXPugH0rHr4IJVMRc6r2VP_p7DrkKlP4aHQbmOoIjNzsnmwzxYckZpMsEgV1aOoGugN9nB6K1l5jD93OlyMez4/s763/stay+woke+t+shirt+everyday+froday.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAvzXJMe7rQy7ZbHvnz4k1ZfyFb3ZmH1hM_t_wn0ksVDS7AqjlsDl2uXPugH0rHr4IJVMRc6r2VP_p7DrkKlP4aHQbmOoIjNzsnmwzxYckZpMsEgV1aOoGugN9nB6K1l5jD93OlyMez4/s16000/stay+woke+t+shirt+everyday+froday.jpg" /></a></div><p><b><a href="https://maroondawta.com/view-products/">Maroon Dawta</a></b></p><p>Maroon Dawta sells African inspired t-shirts with prices that range from £14-17. I like the <a href="https://maroondawta.com/product/balance-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt/">unisex Balance T-shirt below (£17)</a> it's available in black and navy with sizes ranging from S-3XL.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQ09PHO0lmfhKjHUNbHMer2DG3cGMNzbJI_8RLw8vVaEnKUBlmt3haxIK137xPWtvoCEKCxJZ_iNs2Gr92K4UvwWeZKBRH659Jji52a-ZNGYzEQ_YfmW7-YTnQEdp6J6sNAISfmEhSok/s600/mockup-665f77b3-600x600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQ09PHO0lmfhKjHUNbHMer2DG3cGMNzbJI_8RLw8vVaEnKUBlmt3haxIK137xPWtvoCEKCxJZ_iNs2Gr92K4UvwWeZKBRH659Jji52a-ZNGYzEQ_YfmW7-YTnQEdp6J6sNAISfmEhSok/w640-h640/mockup-665f77b3-600x600.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><a href="https://inoir.co.uk/shop">Inoir</a> </b></p><p>Inoir sells sporty, shapewear clothes. Some tops have a Calvin Klein/Armour/ millennials aesthetic and others feature African prints.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8sO5_9-tzgdRyD9h6nLn0l23dG5b01joXY2QFP_XbE-0xkti8lxVyG_flRQIIxkI8L6z0bNQ-tNnbl7SOlkd36nEHgtr05BcFyck8AWPRBYWXiKRWg_uX6diY9DdDn0yH9bpDZ5e8DZs/s875/inoir+sports+tops+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8sO5_9-tzgdRyD9h6nLn0l23dG5b01joXY2QFP_XbE-0xkti8lxVyG_flRQIIxkI8L6z0bNQ-tNnbl7SOlkd36nEHgtr05BcFyck8AWPRBYWXiKRWg_uX6diY9DdDn0yH9bpDZ5e8DZs/s16000/inoir+sports+tops+875.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>SPECIAL MENTION <a href="https://alerojasmine.com/" target="_blank">Alero Jasmine</a> </b>I love the clothes that they sell but since everything is sold out at the moment you need to wait for a restock. </p><p><b><u>JEWELLERY</u></b></p><p><b><a href="https://www.omololajewellery.com/">Omolola jewellery </a></b></p><p>Faetured in Cosmoplitan, Omo Lola Jewellery is a sustainble business selling afforable, modern jewellery. They also have the popular gold cowie shell earrings that are sold out everywhere else on sale! </p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw3_-nS0NiHiNHdIR3m-J1OhIvN9JCCKMUtVtEDENMqzODx_wSHTGPLfuwA1A1xinRnF5P1GJRYUASHUxcPGQ6xVZ5dPSBB3P-W8QwXqnn6H6tjXdFinPlxnxHOwezCylGcHCJIvvze8/s875/omolola+jewellery+875.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw3_-nS0NiHiNHdIR3m-J1OhIvN9JCCKMUtVtEDENMqzODx_wSHTGPLfuwA1A1xinRnF5P1GJRYUASHUxcPGQ6xVZ5dPSBB3P-W8QwXqnn6H6tjXdFinPlxnxHOwezCylGcHCJIvvze8/s16000/omolola+jewellery+875.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.omololajewellery.com/products/aadila?_pos=2&_sid=e29e74365&_ss=r" target="_blank">Cowie Shell Hoop Earrings £3.30 </a> / <a href="https://www.omololajewellery.com/collections/earrings/products/jay" target="_blank">Gold Cowrie Shell Earrings</a> £14.50 /<a href="https://www.omololajewellery.com/products/bola?_pos=6&_sid=716f937d7&_ss=r"> Bola Earrings </a>£16.50</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><a href="https://theasmartthenry.co.uk/shop/" target="_blank">Thea Smartt Henry</a></p><p>Thea Smartt Henry makes jewellery from polymer clay. She likes expiermenting with the different textues she can make, so pieces may look like they are made stone, metal and china. Her style is modern/ artsy, some are influenced by batik patterns, bubbles, stone and flowers. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhHyB0zZ0sby9yFxtDKKJdmwMIrkVlIL5BH3p44v2FKSn94FdlthxVbjwlAwX7rWMDFb82hhmuMeD6tL8JTSKe3Rq9ZOoOcCOuP4m1ge25m84r1TC51fZ8OE6YCPsWuORs1qYaZekB_4/s2048/thea+smartt+henry+jewellery+new.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="2048" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhHyB0zZ0sby9yFxtDKKJdmwMIrkVlIL5BH3p44v2FKSn94FdlthxVbjwlAwX7rWMDFb82hhmuMeD6tL8JTSKe3Rq9ZOoOcCOuP4m1ge25m84r1TC51fZ8OE6YCPsWuORs1qYaZekB_4/w640-h374/thea+smartt+henry+jewellery+new.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://theasmartthenry.co.uk/product/fiery-diamond-drop-earrings/" target="_blank">Link to earrings </a> <br /><br /><br /> </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfSI_IwfIgZJHvyYyjYA9ij50Z-jbNqsmmj4xYAZsefFO0gkbQG4fKXmH0a31KS4Qh99lyKwuvsqBH3OTsvuTJuEkc8Smyg_dSG1nBZRUhEYGaZwXMGzJEdZsE5reyreOqX7JoA_AUd4/s1200/shopping+at+black+owned+businesses.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Shopping at UK black owned businesses" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfSI_IwfIgZJHvyYyjYA9ij50Z-jbNqsmmj4xYAZsefFO0gkbQG4fKXmH0a31KS4Qh99lyKwuvsqBH3OTsvuTJuEkc8Smyg_dSG1nBZRUhEYGaZwXMGzJEdZsE5reyreOqX7JoA_AUd4/s16000/shopping+at+black+owned+businesses.jpg" title="black woman with roses" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-82582030070251052182020-10-25T15:46:00.001+00:002020-10-25T15:46:09.138+00:00TV Shows & Films To Watch This Halloween<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-OTw2GGaNyPJ2habxAJVfVoa4UVj_tSgysIdLBNqJcmj4p_G5CtgmHy87LMUdPqJku7WbylsyQuXpb-v6ijkKkdpWYKY95sy7Gmto63m_cb-KyDqkEpLdUeXdB9rtrjqSNP7Q9UYVQI4/s875/875+halloweenfilmsdrew-hays-q5EGoKHQEe8-unsplash+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Halloween films & TV shows" border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-OTw2GGaNyPJ2habxAJVfVoa4UVj_tSgysIdLBNqJcmj4p_G5CtgmHy87LMUdPqJku7WbylsyQuXpb-v6ijkKkdpWYKY95sy7Gmto63m_cb-KyDqkEpLdUeXdB9rtrjqSNP7Q9UYVQI4/s16000/875+halloweenfilmsdrew-hays-q5EGoKHQEe8-unsplash+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Halloween" /></a></div>Celebrate Halloween by watching a scary movie or by binge watching a supernatural T.V. show. Here are my picks for the best scary films and T.V. shows. Grab your popcorn and let's get started. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><u>The Classics </u></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgayWAXWiLjg_Jxt7Hhrh_wDmXdHid-ECC4o4MBhH26ewa53Fp1ljC8xANmGFcOVaTNYpCufJLWG2I9-2JcRH9W4YxA9-VfAbrsq8GDG5tHGpVEYNig36U8mp-SSW1tsiD2WTUQESwKxzs/s875/classic+halloween+films+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgayWAXWiLjg_Jxt7Hhrh_wDmXdHid-ECC4o4MBhH26ewa53Fp1ljC8xANmGFcOVaTNYpCufJLWG2I9-2JcRH9W4YxA9-VfAbrsq8GDG5tHGpVEYNig36U8mp-SSW1tsiD2WTUQESwKxzs/s16000/classic+halloween+films+875.jpg" /></a><b></b></div><b><br /><u><br /></u></b><p></p><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><p><b>Scream (1996) (Amazon Prime/itunes /Dvd)</b></p><p>A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorised by a new killer who uses horror film quizzes as part of a deadly game. This is a satirical slasher film, something that was quite groundbreaking and unusual at the time. </p><p><b>Psycho (1960) (Amazon Prime/itunes/Dvd)</b></p><p>A secretary called Marion embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client and goes on the run. When she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel she meets the polite but highly strung owner Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) He is controlled by his mother and doesn't have a life of his own. However something bad befalls Marion during her motel stay. </p><p><b>Crooked House (Netflix/Amazon Prime)</b></p><p>Crooked House is based on Agatha Christie's novel. The story begins with the death of business tycoon Aristide Leonides. His granddaughter Sophia asks Charles Hayward, a private investigator to look into the matter because she believes he was murdered by a family member. Sophia describes Aristide's regular insulin injection had been laced with eserine from his eye drops which caused a fatal heart attack. She believes this was deliberate, not accidental. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>TV shows</b></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizoIzsR2lwfxzn25Jpf_1M9mkJhQEyPlkYM4EFjF3J1_p0KIHOQsFsFeU6uIlV7GTsbCLnW1L0fDztUDDhLkNbCuy4lEv__vbl5_NOSCIscJOHwIc8Z3gm-sO4VwAcYad_N8ZPID_bvBI/s875/halloween+tv+shows+875+1+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizoIzsR2lwfxzn25Jpf_1M9mkJhQEyPlkYM4EFjF3J1_p0KIHOQsFsFeU6uIlV7GTsbCLnW1L0fDztUDDhLkNbCuy4lEv__vbl5_NOSCIscJOHwIc8Z3gm-sO4VwAcYad_N8ZPID_bvBI/s16000/halloween+tv+shows+875+1+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b>The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix) </b></div><div><p>When a family move into a big, old mansion in order to flip it over the summer they did not expect the house to be filled with malevolent forces. The Haunting of Hill House slowly draws you into the story and shows the lasting trauma on each member of the family and the family dynamics. The children are really good actors and I liked the fact that while most horror plots focus on the scary thing in the here and now, this show illustrates the lasting consequences of the trauma which gives the plot more depth. I've finished watching this so I'll be watching <b>The Haunting of Bly Manor</b> next<b> </b>which features a lot of the same cast although the characters and plot are different. </p><p><b>Stranger Things (Netflix)</b></p><p>Stranger Things is mixture of sci-fi and horor. Set in the 80's the show begins with the disappearance of a boy called Will Byers. At the same time a girl called Eleven escapes from a laboratory and she teams up with Will's friends to use her psychokinetic powers to find Will. The search party that follows has to fight terrifying, supernatural forces to get Will back.</p><p><b>The Sinner (Netflix)</b></p><p>For some reason I've only watched the third season but it's a good show. Bill Pullman is a police detective who investigates crimes committed by unlikely culprits and attempts to uncover the culprits' motivations. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixallyqTxCox0IPpkqDKUPQ8xlzNIWDyCJDaLHWeWnXZW18Yu8JkdDwkQPsdI9NoVap9RdZsTbStaGaZWylTbSV9ljvEpvMiiYTWhYaqlpSTH9awxzZkGGxEy9RVz_ULw4ZqPJOh-OY2Q/s875/halloween+tvshows+2+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixallyqTxCox0IPpkqDKUPQ8xlzNIWDyCJDaLHWeWnXZW18Yu8JkdDwkQPsdI9NoVap9RdZsTbStaGaZWylTbSV9ljvEpvMiiYTWhYaqlpSTH9awxzZkGGxEy9RVz_ULw4ZqPJOh-OY2Q/s16000/halloween+tvshows+2+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>The Vampire Diaries (Netflix/Amazon Prime)</b></p><p>Elena (Nina Dobrev) and her brother Jeremy are living with their aunt because their parents were recently killed in a car crash. On the first day of high school she is intrigued by a new boy, Stefan. Stefan is actually a vampire and he is drawn to Elena because she looks like the love of his life Katherine, a vampire from his past. Stephan's brother Damon returns trying to create chaos because he hates that Stephan turned him into a vampire against his will. They eventually make up and Elena begins dating Stephan but then she becomes attracted to Damon. She is torn between the two brothers. When Mystic Falls attracts various supernatural beings including Katherine the brothers try to protect Elena. I love the love triangle and find the romance and story more compelling that Twilight (please don't hate me!) I also love the music score as well.</p><p><b>The Originals (Netflix/Amazon Prime)</b></p><p>A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries, this show focuses on the Mikaelson family who are the earliest and the original vampires. The power hungry Mikaelsons move to New Orleans and form an alliance with local witches in order to rule the city once again. </p><p><b>Locke and Key (Netflix) </b></p><p>After Rendell Locke is murdered, his wife Nina decides to move her children Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode to his ancestral estate Keyhouse. The children soon discover a number of mysterious keys throughout the house that can be used to unlock various doors in magical ways. However they soon become aware of a demonic force that is also searching for the keys for its own evil purposes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bmvJ-ajl5iIZ2etk9JHlgeIDoYUhYOdu4BUDrDokxcc_hHUbC9IcG_cnoLuFUGedP3H1717G5XY0oP-89eV2krSflsk8_4mm-jXJ6TplmJRYV0OIr4eO8PtTkSN7MS2zcQMFq0e5270/s875/halloween+shows+penultimate+875+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bmvJ-ajl5iIZ2etk9JHlgeIDoYUhYOdu4BUDrDokxcc_hHUbC9IcG_cnoLuFUGedP3H1717G5XY0oP-89eV2krSflsk8_4mm-jXJ6TplmJRYV0OIr4eO8PtTkSN7MS2zcQMFq0e5270/s16000/halloween+shows+penultimate+875+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b>The Chilling Tales of Sabrina the Teenage Witch (Netflix)</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">This reincarnation of Sabrina the Teenage Witch is a lot darker than the original 90's sitcom featuring Melissa Joan Hart. This show opens with Sabrina turning 16, the time for her 'dark baptism.' The dark baptism means pledging her loyalty to the Dark Lord Satan. Sabrina is conflicted as she has to choose between her family and their dark legacy and the 'normality' of Baxter high school and her friends. In season one she tries to balance her two worlds, being half-witch and half-mortal all while fighting the evil forces that threaten her family and friends. In season two she embraces her 'witch' side by deciding to attend the Academy for Unseen Arts full time. However a prophecy about Sabrina shakes the foundation of the Church and her relationship to the dark lord.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Dexter (Amazon Prime/ itunes/ Sky Atlantic)</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">Dexter was left orphaned at age 3, when his mother was brutally murdered with a chainsaw by drug dealers. He was adopted by police officer Harry Morgan. When Harry discovers Dexter's sociopathic tendancies he tries to control them by only letting him kill the criminals who slip through the justice system. Dexter has a double life as he also works at the Miami Police department as a blood splatter analyst. This job gives him a cover story but he finds it hard juggling his double life. If you like gory, thriller stories this is the show for you.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Buffy The Vampire Slayer (Channel 4 On Demand / Amazon Prime)</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">One of the best things to come out of the '90's (beside Friends) is Buffy. Buffy (Sarah Michelle Geller) is a high school student destined to slay vampires, demons and other supernatural creatures. Librarian Giles is her 'watcher' who gives Buffy advice and direction. With his help and the help of her friends Willow and Xander she protects Sunnydale. The Sunnydale high school also happens to be on the hellmouth, the crux of evil. If you fancy a laugh check out the original Buffy The Vampire film (1992) starring Donald Sutherland and Kristy Swanson. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Kids & Family films</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEianZRBLQpvcFmZMnEXlBKEXrk-8U6tzGbdcP66tJvrkj0yTLGSnso1AY6TPqjvr7kMn90J6DmTkpN0o_6tfm_Iory6fsoC1B2Pz3uNq3_WrbZEICI_dUBCsAsH4yUybAJAFwqlUwjhiGo/s875/family+halloween+films+875+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Halloween Tv shows and films to watch this halloween" border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEianZRBLQpvcFmZMnEXlBKEXrk-8U6tzGbdcP66tJvrkj0yTLGSnso1AY6TPqjvr7kMn90J6DmTkpN0o_6tfm_Iory6fsoC1B2Pz3uNq3_WrbZEICI_dUBCsAsH4yUybAJAFwqlUwjhiGo/s16000/family+halloween+films+875+%25281%2529.jpg" title="familly Halloween films" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>The Witches (1990/2020 ( itunes/DVD)</b></p><p>I know that this film has been remade with Anne Hathaway which you can watch now on itunes. This film is based on Roald Dahl's book 'The Witches' and he kind of ruled as a children's author in the 80's and 90's. I remenber watching the original film as a child and found it really scary but not too scary if you know what I mean. The film is about a boy called Luke who stumbles onto a witch convention in a hotel and tries to stop them even when he has been turned into a mouse.</p><p><b>Corpse Bride (2005) (Netflix/Amazon Prime/itunes)</b></p><p>I've only recently watched this and loved it. It's animated, musical film directed by Tim Burton, the king of all things spooky. Victor Van Dort, the son of wealthy fish merchants is bethrothed to Victoria Everglot, the daughter of impoverished aristocrats. Their arranged marriage will raise the social class of Victor's parents and restore the wealth of Victoria's family. Although both fall in love with each other, Victor ruins their wedding rehearsal by forgetting his vows. When Victor is nervously practicing his wedding vows outside, he inadvertently awakens a young woman from her grave. She believes that her fiance is here at last and that they are now married! She whisks him off to the world of the dead. Somehow Victor has to get back to the living and find Victoria. </p><p><b>Edward Scissorhands (Amazon prime/ Disney + /Dvd)</b></p><p>A Halloween/ Christmas classic inspired by the story of Frankenstein and his inventor. A scientist builds an animated human being called Edward. Unfortunately the scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, leaving him with scissor blades instead of hands. When the local Avon lady Peg calls on Edward she decides to introduce him to her family. Edward falls in love with her daughter Kim, however despite his kindness and artistic talent Edward's hands make him an outcast in the town.</p><p><br /></p></div>lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-11062527653797371942020-10-12T15:08:00.001+01:002021-09-04T23:11:24.025+01:0010 Christmas 2020 Beauty Calendars Under £60<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGBD0lvurXJA0Fn0Joj3ifm2Vy3K2CnzCeoY1YRCbV6Sl4QIwTuBhqNoqQ3eh9puz2A8ONDTkMl020u6TT_sIZMm_LJ9q-JY7d3uVzFk3MH9xQzmBMBwXTYyZEnk1kqI-1OskgpUuOwc/s875/xmas+2020+875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGBD0lvurXJA0Fn0Joj3ifm2Vy3K2CnzCeoY1YRCbV6Sl4QIwTuBhqNoqQ3eh9puz2A8ONDTkMl020u6TT_sIZMm_LJ9q-JY7d3uVzFk3MH9xQzmBMBwXTYyZEnk1kqI-1OskgpUuOwc/s16000/xmas+2020+875.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>BEST VALUE CALENDARS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div></b><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;">McMillan 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar £42 </b><a href="https://www.boots.com/macmillan-24-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar-10282229" style="text-align: left;"> Boots</a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">This is a Boots Beauty Calendar and for every calender sold £2 is donated to McMillan Cancer Support Charity. This calendar is now half price and countains a mix of brands from Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Joules, Sleek and No 7, Botanics and Your Good Skin. This is the beauty calendar I've bought for myself this year!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4L6dapnKBUh6AmiORPlui6NjxKOqXS80eastTu6JoqS7sYfBX5Azunh4ZLgegjWuVQJ1rC98dfsVPvrL-7iXw42IX1_xbTcgVmcLhEUgqQg3BlBpf8IGdY3Svd3X0fNGfYlUHhb6d-54/s810/0_bootsadvent.jpg" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4L6dapnKBUh6AmiORPlui6NjxKOqXS80eastTu6JoqS7sYfBX5Azunh4ZLgegjWuVQJ1rC98dfsVPvrL-7iXw42IX1_xbTcgVmcLhEUgqQg3BlBpf8IGdY3Svd3X0fNGfYlUHhb6d-54/s16000/0_bootsadvent.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Calendar contains:</span><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><br /></span><ul style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Botanics All Bright Illuminating Radiance Balm 50 ml ℮ 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</span></li><li>Botanics Peaceful Night Roller Ball Lavender 10 ml ℮ 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>Botanics Peaceful Night Pillow Mist Lavender & Sweet Marjoram 100 ml ℮ 3.3 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>Joules Leaf Me Alone Bath Fizzer Night Sky 70 g ℮ Net Wt. 2.4 Oz.</li><li>Joules Muddy Brilliant Body Wash 75 ml ℮ 2.5 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>Joules Elderflower Fragranced Lip Balm 7.5 g ℮ Net wt. 0.26 Oz.</li><li>Liz Earle® Eyebright™ Soothing Eye Lotion 50 ml ℮ 1.6 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>Liz Earle® Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic 50 ml ℮ 1.6 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>Liz Earle® Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser 30 ml ℮ 1 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>Liz Earle® Pure Cotton Cloth</li><li>MASQD Face Tools The Blending Sponge</li><li>MASQD Eye & Brow Tools The Eyelash Curler</li><li>No7 Protect & Perfect Lip Care 10 ml ℮ 0.33 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Eye Cream 15 ml ℮ 0.5 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>No7 Lift & Luminate TRIPLE ACTION Serum Boost Sheet Mask 20.75 g ℮ 0.73 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>Sleek MakeUp Lip Shot Lip Gloss Partner In Crime 7.5 ml ℮ 0.25 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>Sleek MakeUp Highlighting Palette Cleopatra’s Kiss 9 g ℮ 0.31 Oz.</li><li>Sleek MakeUP Matte Me Liquid Lipstick Bittersweet 6 ml ℮ 0.19 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>Sleek MakeUP Lifeproof Illuminating Fixing Mist 50 ml ℮ 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>SOAP & GLORY™ THE RIGHTEOUS BUTTER™ Body Moisturizer 50 ml ℮ 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>SOAP & GLORY™ HAND FOOD™ Non-Greasy Hydrating Hand Cream in ORIGINAL PINK™ 50 ml ℮ 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>SOAP & GLORY™ THE SCRUB OF YOUR LIFE™ Smoothing Body Buffer 50 ml ℮ 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>SOAP & GLORY™ PUFFY EYE ATTACK™ Under-eye Brightening Hydrogel Patches 3 g Net wt 0.1 Oz.</li><li>YourGoodSkin ProVitamin Overnight Cream 50 ml ℮ 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li></ul><div><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><b>Pretty Little Thing £40 <a href="https://www.prettylittlething.com/prettylittlething-beauty-advent-calendar-2020-worth-160.html">Pretty Little Thing </a></b></span></div><div><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;">Worth over £160, this calendar has a good mix of makeup and skincare and gives you so much for your buck- there's even an Illasmasqua mini lipstick!</span></div><div><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div>Contents include-</div><div><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><div>Barry M That's Swell XXL Werk</div><div>Peaches & Cream Lip Liner Praline</div><div>Primalash Dainty D52</div><div>Nails.INC Fear Of Missing Out Nail Polish</div><div>B.tan from pasty to tasty...self tanning towelettes</div><div>MasqueBar Silver Foil Peel Off Mask</div><div>Beauty Works Mini Pearl Nourishing Argan Oil Hair Mask 50ml</div><div>Carmex Lip Balm Wild Pot</div><div>Patchology FlashPatch Hydrating Lip Gel</div><div>Eldora Eyelashes H167</div><div>Rimmel Insta Strobing Highlighter Pink Glow</div><div>Vita Liberata Body Blur Latte 10ml</div><div>Illamasqua Antimatter Lipstick Mini</div><div>Morphe Highlight & Contour Sponge</div><div>Makeup Obsession Feels Lip Topper</div><div>Sleek MakeUP I-Art Liquid Eyeshadow</div><div>PLT X Tatti Lash Girls Night</div><div>Eyeko Black Magic Liquid Eyeliner</div><div>I Heart Revolution Choc Orange Mini Chocolate Palette</div><div>Skin Republic Prep + Glow Olivia Buckland Face Sheet Mask</div><div>Kandi Cosmetics Jade Facial Roller</div><div>Egyptian Magic Multi-Purpose Skin Cream 25oz</div><div>This Works Mini Sleep Spray 5ml</div><div>Starskin VIP Gold Eye Patches</div></span></div><div><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;">Profusion 25 Days To Sleigh £30<a href="https://www.boots.com/profusion-cosmetics-25-days-to-sleigh-advent-calendar-10281849"> Boots</a></b></div><div>Priced at £30 this calendar is a great afforable option, it's packed to the brim with make up and there aren't any filler items! Additionally Profusion is Cruelty free brand.</div><div> </div><div><ul style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"></ul><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJt8N3GzIfJELBD5v-rLN1_PkT9fAbLBuRGFzeahc53QhjDFBryt-Fb27JAHogXUSmObzTY6RCOFpdc47VsJklztDjALKOh3j4Itzvzwqxe3snSFeMNJ_oQhTV0p3GRJ4gozpuHghpMRM/s612/Profusion+crop-25-Days-to-Sleigh-Advent-Calendar-2020-Contents-Reveal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJt8N3GzIfJELBD5v-rLN1_PkT9fAbLBuRGFzeahc53QhjDFBryt-Fb27JAHogXUSmObzTY6RCOFpdc47VsJklztDjALKOh3j4Itzvzwqxe3snSFeMNJ_oQhTV0p3GRJ4gozpuHghpMRM/s16000/Profusion+crop-25-Days-to-Sleigh-Advent-Calendar-2020-Contents-Reveal.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><b>Contents include:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">4 x Duo Eye Shadow</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">4 x Loose Sparkle Pigments</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">2 x wispies Lashes</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Matte Blusher</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Shimmer Highlighter</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Setting Spray</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Nude Lip Liner</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Black Fine Line Eyeliner</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Glitter Adhesive</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Glow Drops 2xMatte Lipstick </span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Sparkling Eye Liner</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Lip Top Glosser</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Eyeshadow Primer</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x 10 shade Palette</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Eyeshadow Brush</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1 x Blending Sponge</span></div><div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>NAIL POLISH CALENDARS</b></p><p><b>Ciate London Mini Mani Month </b>From <a href="https://www.asos.com/ciate/ciate-london-mini-mani-month-2020-nail-polish-calendar/prd/21550384?affid=25897&_Cj0KCQjw2or8BRCNARIsAC_ppybW3jPmqlRfN2Q4Q5Du4TeILQ8zWAsEF8nY88bjbREH1_TrGwnqaUYaApVqEALw_wcB&channelref=product+search&ppcadref=11244795293%7c109925780133%7cpla-293946777986&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2or8BRCNARIsAC_ppybW3jPmqlRfN2Q4Q5Du4TeILQ8zWAsEF8nY88bjbREH1_TrGwnqaUYaApVqEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">ASOS</a> £55 (Ciate Website £59)</p><p>There are 23 nail polishes and a watermelon lip oil in this calendar. They have put a lot of thought into making this year's calendar sustainable. The nail polish bottles are all made from 10% recycled glass and every sparkly nail polish is created using only biodegradable glitter. The outer carton is compostable while the inner tray, nail polish bottles and their caps are fully recyclable.</p></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUz4LAAbyXTgktEU4a8XFA5W01rBl751g8NafO67c-N2mwc1A9GpJqleuhO3Vmz8mokiz3TsqANpPFubjh4f-W4OeSZ5Qxpxrw5Yx7MDR-0MHg7bXocdy9_RbzHqU8YB3AXXxcrElViA/s560/ciate2020+crop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="487" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUz4LAAbyXTgktEU4a8XFA5W01rBl751g8NafO67c-N2mwc1A9GpJqleuhO3Vmz8mokiz3TsqANpPFubjh4f-W4OeSZ5Qxpxrw5Yx7MDR-0MHg7bXocdy9_RbzHqU8YB3AXXxcrElViA/s16000/ciate2020+crop.jpg" /></a></div><p>Contents include </p><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Oil Slick: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Silver Lining: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Gold Digger: 5ml</div><span face="futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2d2d2d; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">1 x Beach Melba:5ml</span><br style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.4px;" /><span face="futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2d2d2d; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">1 x Dream Catcher: 5ml</span><br style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.4px;" /><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Desert Lights: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Day Tripper: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Watermelon Burst Lip Oil: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Bubblegum Bellini: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Amazing Gracie: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Smooth Sailing: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Midnight in Paris: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Dangerous Affair: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Peachy Cheeks: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Unrestricted Glam: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Good as Gold: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Dark Matter: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Moondust: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Lucky 7: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Twinkle Toes: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Spinning Teacup: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Violet Haze: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Top Coat: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 x Base Coat: 5ml</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.4px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><p><b>OPI Shine Bright Nail Polish Advent Calendar £49.95 Nail <a href="https://www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk/nails-c92/shine-bright-2020-limited-edition-holiday-nail-polish-collection-mini-25-advent-calendar-hrm20-p33045">Nail Polish Direct</a> / <a href="https://www.justmylook.com/opi-shine-bright-nail-polish-advent-calendar-25-x-3-75ml-p18735">Just my look</a></b></p><p>This calendar contains nail polishes from OPI's Shine Bright 2020 Winter collection. OPI nail lacquer contains no DBP, Toluene or Formaldehyde.</p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #454545; font-family: Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.328px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLqtU9H3kflIqRHQWphOTr1OUNp08h4HpMA7KJXU_qFqffh_khjS-glCGA5PrBLfeKCgHJdrjecWDdd6b2vzIjV9JV2Lsu18S1FzMF4xURpB82CreLQk_SFMyhM3mCUBzKsc4G7P0OH9s/s665/opi-shine-bright-2020-limited-edition-holiday-nail-polish-collection-mini-25-advent-calendar-hrm20-p33045-121025_medium.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="665" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLqtU9H3kflIqRHQWphOTr1OUNp08h4HpMA7KJXU_qFqffh_khjS-glCGA5PrBLfeKCgHJdrjecWDdd6b2vzIjV9JV2Lsu18S1FzMF4xURpB82CreLQk_SFMyhM3mCUBzKsc4G7P0OH9s/s16000/opi-shine-bright-2020-limited-edition-holiday-nail-polish-collection-mini-25-advent-calendar-hrm20-p33045-121025_medium.jpg" /></a></div><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;"><br /></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Naughty or Ice? Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Snowfalling for You Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI This Shade is Ornamental! Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Dressed to the Wines Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI This Gold Sleighs Me Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Gingerbread Man Can Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Merry in Cranberry Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Red-y For the Holidays Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Let's Take an Elfie Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Tinsel, Tinsel Lil Star Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI To All a Good Night Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Heart and Coal Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Alpine Snow Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Bubble Bath Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Tickle My France-y Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Taupe-less Beach Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI It's a Girl! Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Malaga Wine Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Bogotá Blackberry Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Aurora Berry-alis Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Strawberry Margarita Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Pompeii Purple Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Russian Navy Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Lincoln Park After Dark Nail Polish (3.75ml)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 x OPI Kyoto Pearl Nail Polish (3.75ml).</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Amazon Beauty Advent Calendar £60 <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Beauty-Advent-Calendar-2020/dp/B08BM6SW5H">Amazon</a> Realeased October 15th. Pre-order now.</b></p><p>Worth over £215, this calendar contains 24 Full sized and deluxe samples from brands such as Philioshpy, Emma Hardie, Elemis, Mavala and Nails inc. However I'm really surprised that there aren't any Lady Gaga products considering that they are sold exclusively on Amazon. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPSrod2sUKLnTtvNOH2bJphQvZt1OSU8tIwiyIIP_oftJhp8xw8ML3Q6nKviHgjtYY7xFv9HVxwv-JtjKPJVxGhufb6WEsTFB-bUkSnCwPGyIJ9k9KGlpZf-xDn4Rp2-suIqHwFuCt3w/s549/amazon+calendar+crop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPSrod2sUKLnTtvNOH2bJphQvZt1OSU8tIwiyIIP_oftJhp8xw8ML3Q6nKviHgjtYY7xFv9HVxwv-JtjKPJVxGhufb6WEsTFB-bUkSnCwPGyIJ9k9KGlpZf-xDn4Rp2-suIqHwFuCt3w/s16000/amazon+calendar+crop.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Items include:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>NailsInc Fear Of Missing Out Nail Polish, 10ml Nail Polish (Red) (full size)</li><li>Rimmel London Jelly Highlighter, Candy Queen (full size)</li><li>Max Factor Miracle Cheek Duo, Dusky Pink & Copper (full size)</li><li>Max Factor Miracle Prep Lip Scrub (full size)</li><li>This Works Deep Sleep Body Cocoon (full size)</li><li>Garnier Hyaluronic Acid and Orange Juice Tissue Mask (full size)</li><li>philosophy purity one-step facial cleanser (deluxe sample)</li><li>Elemis Soothing Apricot Toner (full size)</li><li>WUNDER2 WUNDERLIFT Eye Serum (full size)</li><li>NIP+FAB Extreme Glycolic Fix Liquid Glow (full size)</li><li>Mavala Mini Colour Nail Polish, Velvet (full size)</li><li>3INA 24H Pen Eyeliner (full size)</li><li>Altruist SPF50 Sun Cream (deluxe sample)</li><li>FIND Eyes Kit, Multiple Shades (full size)</li><li>AHC Hydrating Essential Real Eye Cream (full size)</li><li>E.L.F. Velvet Matte Lipstick, Blushing Brown (full size)</li><li>Real Techniques Miracle Powder Sponge (full size)</li><li>FIND Lip Kit, Multiple Shades (full size)</li><li>Biore Witch Hazel Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (full size)</li><li>Sanctuary Spa Lavender Pillow Spray (deluxe sample)</li><li>John Frieda Miracle Drops Damage Repairing Hair Mask (full size)</li><li>Belei Nourishing and Protecting Sheet Mask with Caviar Extract (deluxe sample)</li><li>Sleek MakeUP iDivine Eyeshadow Palette, All Night Long (full size)</li><li>Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm (deluxe sample)</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE VEGAN CALENDAR</b></div><p></p><p><b>Holland & Barratt 25 Days of Beauty Calendar £40 <a href="https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/25-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar-60049355">Holland & Baratt</a></b></p><p>If you're into vegan beauty and sustainabiliy this is the calendar for you. The contents are worth over £170 with 14 full sized and 11 sample sized products. Brands include Upcircle, Ethique, Welda and Dr Organic. There are also vouchers behind some of the doors so that if you like the product you can repurchase it again. The calendar is made from 100% cardborad packaging that can be recycled.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYszcRsSja05JSUiHkmIa5dHex1bA5nBf1cnyRUSxLyI_x7kGLgvM-2rd4oms7bT5mEpKlTjyDob9ww4hOVtc2-VILYe2cTqfc3riLJUN-JpCOionjiFZHYw2tle_5pUxjETWjzq6spvM/s724/holland+and+barratt+crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="724" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYszcRsSja05JSUiHkmIa5dHex1bA5nBf1cnyRUSxLyI_x7kGLgvM-2rd4oms7bT5mEpKlTjyDob9ww4hOVtc2-VILYe2cTqfc3riLJUN-JpCOionjiFZHYw2tle_5pUxjETWjzq6spvM/s16000/holland+and+barratt+crop.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; outline: none;">The Holland & Barrett 25 Days Of Natural Beauty Advent Calendar contains:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; outline: none; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.1em;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Sukin: Purely ageless moisturiser, 20ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Dead Sea Spa: BB Cream ,15ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Evolve: Hyaluronic Serum, 10ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Ayumi: Turmeric & Argan Oil Body Wash, 250ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Holland & Barrett: Wooden Mirror</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Ethique: Bliss Cleansing Bar, 110g</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Natura Siberica: Hair Mask</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Weleda: Arnica Muscle Soak, 50ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Ecodenta: Organic Anti-Plaque Toothpaste, 75ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Dr Organic: Guava Gel Moisturiser, 50ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">So Eco: Eyeshadow Brush</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Q&A: Liqourice Lip Oil, 15ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Holland & Barrett: Headband Wrap</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">True Skincare: Rehydrating Facial Oil, 10ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Vitaskin: Vitamin C Eye Cream</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Holland & Barrett: Reusable Earbuds</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Whamisa: Toner Deep Rich, 33.5ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Ethique: Mini Shampoo & Conditioner, 2 X 15G</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Urban Veda: Reviving Night Cream, 20ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Tisserand: De-stress Roller Ball, 10ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Lamoora: Breathe Shower Bomb 30g</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Gallinee: Face Vinegar, 50ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Kili.G: Face, Eyes, Neck Mousse, 60ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Up Circle, Face Scrub Citrus Blend, 100ml</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Dr Organic: Reishi Ultra Hydrating Moisture Mask 10ml</li></ul><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div><b>NYX Diamonds and Ice Calendar £50 Available from <a href="https://www.lookfantastic.com/nyx-professional-makeup-diamonds-and-ice-please-24-day-advent-calendar-festive-countdown/12673003.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000026979856&adtype=pla&product_id=12673003&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2or8BRCNARIsAC_ppyZgiUrqXUP90JtPWjs4sjHmqtnCGePFnq39hSySp_zIl_KdtoIUgM0aAt5jEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Look Fantastic</a></b></div><div><div><p>I considered buying this calendar as unlike last year it contains more than just lip products. NYX is a cruelty free brand.The 24 days of NYX beauty calendar includes matte lip creams, eyeshadows and illuminators.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GYWlfBtgwknWMYeA5iUdgYXy5AWfKJmjVDMCiXnECVN7FHm5uEkBc52eCOMNexSRn7Nt9nSo2vgD2Zlh3FIX9Z1pxGCZlZDXd28QCWlaKFp_v6UHQtVdWZBdkKrGnIwNsZ5tU_R3QXk/s865/crop+NYX-Advent-Calendar-24-Day-Holiday-Countdown.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="865" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GYWlfBtgwknWMYeA5iUdgYXy5AWfKJmjVDMCiXnECVN7FHm5uEkBc52eCOMNexSRn7Nt9nSo2vgD2Zlh3FIX9Z1pxGCZlZDXd28QCWlaKFp_v6UHQtVdWZBdkKrGnIwNsZ5tU_R3QXk/s16000/crop+NYX-Advent-Calendar-24-Day-Holiday-Countdown.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>NYX calendar contains the following</p><p style="text-align: left;">Sheer #ThisIsEverything Lip Oil Mini</p><p style="text-align: left;">Sheer Blush This Is Everything Lip Oil Mini</p><p></p><p>• Perfect Red Matte Lipstick Mini</p><p>• Natural Matte Lipstick Mini</p><p>• Siren Matte Lipstick Mini</p><p>• Whipped Caviar Matte Lipstick Mini</p><p>• #ThisIsEverything Lip Balm</p><p>• Cannes Soft Matte Lip Cream Mini</p><p>• Rome Soft Matte Lip Cream Mini</p><p>• Crème Brulee Butter Lip Gloss Mini</p><p>• Tiramisu Butter Lip Gloss Mini</p><p>• Angel Food Cake Butter Lip Gloss Mini</p><p>• #ThisIsEverything Lip Scrub</p><p>• Crystal Eyeshadow</p><p>• Glam Purple Eyeshadow</p><p>• Golden Bronze Eyeshadow</p><p>• Antique Gold Eyeshadow</p><p>• Bronzed Goodness Eyeshadow</p><p>• Rose Gold Eyeshadow</p><p>• Born To Glow 01 Illuminator Mini</p><p>• Born To Glow 02 Illuminator Mini</p><p>• Pore Filler Primer Mini</p><p>• HD Finishing Powder Mini</p><p></p><p>• HD Studio Primer Mini</p></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SKINCARE CALENDARS</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;">NUXE Beauty Countdown Advent Calendar £52.95 </b><a href="https://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/nuxe-beauty-countdown-advent-calendar-0115261.html?cgid=advent-calendars#start=1&cgid=advent-calendars" style="text-align: left;">Fragrance Direct</a></div></div><div><p>There are two products for men in this calendar (just like last year) which you could pass on to brothers, boyfriends or dads. They are the NUXE Men Multi-Use Shower Gel 30ml and NUXE Men Moisturising Multi-Purpose Gel 15ml. This would be a good gift for a man who enjoys skincare.</p></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrt9npc8A7AC4tg_rOU7hTu4FBlIypWch15Ho38H29g0tO0qZe5mJyKPk15iHyMtVke9PJBlJZ0zifpyYifCgr_yd-ct_J3_oGV7NcdoYa2qd0-MKSOzhUTvxO9SzddswIwDUEk8-mTUQ/s966/Nuxe-Beauty-Advent-Calendar-2020-750x828+875.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="966" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrt9npc8A7AC4tg_rOU7hTu4FBlIypWch15Ho38H29g0tO0qZe5mJyKPk15iHyMtVke9PJBlJZ0zifpyYifCgr_yd-ct_J3_oGV7NcdoYa2qd0-MKSOzhUTvxO9SzddswIwDUEk8-mTUQ/s16000/Nuxe-Beauty-Advent-Calendar-2020-750x828+875.png" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Contents include</p><p>Rêve de Miel Hand and Nail Cream 15 ml</p><p>Rêve de Miel Face Cleansing and Make-Up Removing Gel 15 ml</p><p>Crème Fraîche de Beauté Moisturising Cream 15 ml</p><p>Crème Fraîche de Beauté Moisturising Rich Cream 15 ml</p><p>Crème Prodigieuse Boost Multi-Correction Gel Cream 15 ml</p><p>Prodigieux Scented Body Lotion 15ml</p><p>NUXE Men Moisturising Multi-Purpose Gel 15ml</p><p>Aquabella Micro-Exfoliating Purifying Gel 15ml</p><p>NUXE Men Multi-Use Shower Gel 30ml</p><p>Rêve de miel Face and Body Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel 30ml</p><p>NUXE Sun After-Sun Hair and Body Shampoo 50ml</p><p>Rêve de miel Ultra-Comforting Face Balm 15ml</p><p>Rêve de miel Lip Moisturising Stick 4g</p><p>Huile Prodigieuse Or 10ml</p><p>Huile Prodigieuse 10ml</p><p>Huile Prodigieuse Florale 10ml</p><p>Nuxuriance Gold Nutri-Fortifying Oil-Cream 15ml</p><p>Aquabella Beauty-Revealing Moisturising Emulsion 15ml</p><p>Huile Prodigieuse Riche 10ml</p><p>Very Rose 3-in-1 Soothing micellar Water 35ml</p><p>Prodigieux Shower Oil 100ml</p><p>Instamasque Exfoliating + Unifying Mask 15ml</p><p>Le Matin des Possibles Eau de parfum – Spray 50ml</p><p>Le Soir des Possibles Eau de parfum – Spray 50ml</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Soap & Glory 24 Days To Roam The Foam £42 </b>From <a href="https://www.boots.com/soap-and-glory-24-days-to-roam-the-foam-advent-calendar-10281198">Boots </a></p><p>This calendar mainly contains Soap & Glory's skincare/body care products, although there are two lip glosses in the calendar. </p><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-qGSXoicBukVVJQ0gvaM3iOK2navbMmU7mSmTt3BQ9LIfMRs5UFAzi7Pkw62Bk0KukndHGOB0Rya_LZNKpnQptUECyu46iqWqQtobIc76WS5dA3wrcb8r5QpaK8WJuqJJkX4UMajIj8/s615/soapand+glory+2020.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="615" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-qGSXoicBukVVJQ0gvaM3iOK2navbMmU7mSmTt3BQ9LIfMRs5UFAzi7Pkw62Bk0KukndHGOB0Rya_LZNKpnQptUECyu46iqWqQtobIc76WS5dA3wrcb8r5QpaK8WJuqJJkX4UMajIj8/s16000/soapand+glory+2020.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gift Contains:-</span></p><ul dir="ltr" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><li>CLEAN ON ME™ Creamy Moisture Shower Gel 2 x 75 ml e 2 x 2.5 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>THE RIGHTEOUS BUTTER™ Body Butter 300 ml e 10.1 US Fl. Oz.</li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>THE SCRUB OF YOUR LIFE™ Smoothing Body Buffer 200 ml e 6.7 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>HAND FOOD™ ORIGINAL PINK™ Non-greasy Hydrating Hand Cream 50 ml e 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>HEEL GENIUS™ Amazing Foot Cream 50 ml e 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>SMOOTHIE STAR™ Breakfast Scrub 50 ml e 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>THE RIGHTEOUS BUTTER Body lotion in ORIGINAL PINK™ 50 ml e 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>THE RUSHOWER™ Scent-sational Dry Shampoo 50 ml e Net wt. 1 Oz. (29 g)</li><li>HAND FOOD™ SUGAR CRUSH™ Non-Greasy Hydrating Hand Cream 50 ml e 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>FIZZ-A-BALL™ Mini Bath Fizzers Limited-Edition in ORIGINAL PINK™ 20 g e Net wt. 0.7 Oz.</li><li>FACE SOAP AND CLARITY™ 3-IN-1 Daily Vitamin C Facial Wash 50 ml e 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>A BRUSH WITH GREATNESS™ Exfoliating Face Brush</li><li>BRIGHT + BEAUTIFUL™ Radiance-Boosting Mask 29 g e Net wt. 1 Oz.</li><li>PUFFY EYE ATTACK™ Under-Eye Brightening Hydrogel Patches 3 g Net wt. 0.1 Oz.</li><li>SPEED PLUMP™ Super-Hydrating Miracle Moisture Mask 25 g e Net wt. 0.88 Oz.</li><li>POUT ABOUT IT™ Hydrogel Lip Mask 2.5g Net Wt. 0.08 Oz.</li><li>SEXY MOTHER PUCKER™ Lip Gloss in Plums Up 7 ml e 0.23 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>CLEAN A-COLADA™ Hydrating Body Wash 75 ml e US Fl. Oz.</li><li>BUFF AND READY™ Coconut Body Scrub 50 ml e 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>A CREAM COME TRUE™ Luminous Body Butter 50 ml e 1.69 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>HAND FOOD™ CALL OF FRUITY™ Hydrating Hand Cream 125 ml e 4.2 US Fl. Oz.</li><li>THE MARVELLOUS MASSAGING FACE MITT</li><li>Soap & Glory Nail File</li></ul><div><span face="arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-9230709200322884372020-03-18T15:09:00.037+00:002021-08-07T00:42:13.088+01:00 History of Lipstick From Clara Bow to Marilyn Monroe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Updated 2021</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7ZJFmioNv0oWN4w-XI-K5xN9EnA-OdDBHlblPCW3lxZ8KkkoAJEAvvHQ8414Y11t11vF1btWZDRuRP2zCdL1jTAB2zAmbj6gMYJ3mGDFRQQPPqcrMAjvkxwX4gorgWiJgoxkJHEBjMQ/s1221/history+of+lipstick+anastasia-anastasia-hTRmdSd9RKU-unsplash.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7ZJFmioNv0oWN4w-XI-K5xN9EnA-OdDBHlblPCW3lxZ8KkkoAJEAvvHQ8414Y11t11vF1btWZDRuRP2zCdL1jTAB2zAmbj6gMYJ3mGDFRQQPPqcrMAjvkxwX4gorgWiJgoxkJHEBjMQ/s16000/history+of+lipstick+anastasia-anastasia-hTRmdSd9RKU-unsplash.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>In 1912 Guerlain was able to package lip colour into a stick which made lipstick popular because it was more convenient and more accessible beyond the theatre and back rooms. While the increase in factories and populated cities caused pollution to spread, make up was being touted as a mask that could protect the face from all the dirt. Cosmetic adverts portrayed the mouth as an innocent hole sucking in germs and that cosmetic products such as lipstick could protect against this.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Applying lipstick was still a messy process as it was in cardboard tubes until 1915, Maurice Levy of the Scovil Manufacturing Company in Waterbury invented a metal case that was influenced by the shape of a bullet to contain this lip stick. Called 'Levy Tubes' they were two inches long with a plain dipped nickel finish with a lever on the side to move lipstick up the barrel. Since these tubes could be mass produced this new product was affordable to those in work as well as richer women in society. Some lipstick samples today resemble the original tubes albeit made from plastic. <span style="text-align: left;">Later the lever was replaced by a screw thread inside that pushed the lipstick up.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlpssLx7x68yTdJbMMcHJ7UhLvfVQr5zPz4nlzeAC4nvCnw_KOZJe5_eEh6AgDK-ofZR7po0VFtaq-Gz4i5_CtBHTYJqo55dEcii9U-nSQJKXDFP7zPRN2u_m-FlVSEY1BDlmMynAMag/s875/Levy+lipstick+tubes+1920%2527s+colllage+F+N.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlpssLx7x68yTdJbMMcHJ7UhLvfVQr5zPz4nlzeAC4nvCnw_KOZJe5_eEh6AgDK-ofZR7po0VFtaq-Gz4i5_CtBHTYJqo55dEcii9U-nSQJKXDFP7zPRN2u_m-FlVSEY1BDlmMynAMag/s16000/Levy+lipstick+tubes+1920%2527s+colllage+F+N.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">In 1923 James Bruce Mason Junior patents the first swivel up lipstick. Mass production and lower prices resulted in a booming make up industry. </span><span>During the 1920's there were a vast array of designs. The metal tubes were made from nickel, plated brass or aluminium. "There are rich designs in burnt aluminium and in silver of exquisite colour and finish; doubles, in which the slide moves both ways; swivel type; flat ovals and those with hinged caps to prevent loss at the top. America is foremost in their production, followed by Germany and then France." (Lipsticks, 1927, p. 421)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0WvceCXe2734b6xoLFmShuO8f4H_PEUaSpHtU8DRnPt3KCcSkO0qeuUmgspBvdfBOrjH85IF7-oiObOH7tcQ9KEYUPdCHExBKqLO9HgfPR57D0AkGxJsjgj3lhdx46EDaXeNxRaWdKc/s1423/swivel+lipstick+patent+875+new+crop.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1423" data-original-width="875" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0WvceCXe2734b6xoLFmShuO8f4H_PEUaSpHtU8DRnPt3KCcSkO0qeuUmgspBvdfBOrjH85IF7-oiObOH7tcQ9KEYUPdCHExBKqLO9HgfPR57D0AkGxJsjgj3lhdx46EDaXeNxRaWdKc/w394-h640/swivel+lipstick+patent+875+new+crop.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b>Max Factor and Hollywood</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Heat from the lights on film sets caused lip pomade to run and it was Max Factor who solved this problem by using greasepaint foundation around the mouth, covering the lip outline and then pressing two thumbs prints of pomade on the upper lip and two upside down thumb prints on the lower lip. Finally he used a brush to draw in the corners and contours. It served a functional purpose but concentrated on the centre of the lip, applying lipstick to the corners was considered to be vulgar.l</span><span style="text-align: left;">Max Factor eventually renamed his products 'make up' rather than cosmetics, thus the term 'make up' once reserved for theatre was suddenly used by everyone as other companies followed his lead. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADXcMRDkZc1nnCS1u3hfxbNmcwdJron9bZLsr-DOiqlQhLBtMCh9O_sylrWtX8lZ4vWh6XfAkLF38J4NnB4HXU1jI-TfkfikRGxYLxbEaYdnsRDMksC_tOQ3_NkhcYjACueiObyry16c/s875/max+factor+teaches+louise+fazenda+875.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADXcMRDkZc1nnCS1u3hfxbNmcwdJron9bZLsr-DOiqlQhLBtMCh9O_sylrWtX8lZ4vWh6XfAkLF38J4NnB4HXU1jI-TfkfikRGxYLxbEaYdnsRDMksC_tOQ3_NkhcYjACueiObyry16c/s16000/max+factor+teaches+louise+fazenda+875.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Max Factor teaches Hollywood film star Louise Fazenda how to apply lipstick Courtesy of Max Factor 1924</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong><br /></strong><br />
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<br />Despite the Great Depression The Daily Mail (UK) reported “in 1931 that 1,500 lipsticks were being sold to women for every 1 being sold in 1921!” Make up was one of the very few industries that came out of the depression richer than ever before. Women flocked to beauty salons, seeking respite from the dreary monotonous world. Later coined the Lipstick Index, it explains why women spend money on beauty products (mostly lipstick) during economic recessions- buyng a small indulgent item helps us to feel better. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">As the roaring twenties was replaced by the Great depression, it's influence was felt in make up trends: lipstick went from carefree flirtation to a restrictive perfectionist ideal. Lips were angular and severe achieved by the use of lip liners and lip stencils. Stars Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo popularised this look. Technicolor films meant that women could now see on screen and shop for the actual lipstick colour as well as applying the right lip shape.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">look is that the shape of the upper lip mimics and is just as plump as the lower lip. The curve that begins at the low point of cupids bow and rounds out to the outer corner like the top of a heart, as opposed to the gradual decline of a natural lip </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">As Women became more visible in society entering workplaces in larger numbers than before the first world war, make-up, once the sign of a disreputable woman, was now used by professional and middle class ladies to present their best face to society.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Advances saw perfume being added to lipstick and Helena Rubenstein developed the first clinical lipsticks with sun protectors.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Woman Aircraft worker, California USA 1942 David Bransbury <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wwii_woman_worker-edit.jpg">Source</a> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the United States, lipstick survived rationing after women protested the War Production Board’s plan to ration it. However the US War Production Board forbade companies developing new make up products. A concession was made for Elizabeth Arden who was commissioned to create beauty kits for the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. The kit included two red lipsticks in Montezuma Red and Victory Red and rouge in a box with a mirror. The red lipstick matched the red on the uniform scarf, the cord on the hat and and arm. A winged letter A are on the closure of the box and metal tube. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8FNdjZtnx9K32hVXbnoSSGWFpLzTeaREudWPQt1H7dPLBNwDKDI_oJV2AKpxXikEqAowYscE4-DC4sma3RF0N6zySI3j8vwAhTe1To-fx3-lIoXvff4meiDpVo63CfQxXjaSUQGcCD_M/s875/elizabeth+Arden+lipstick+in+vitcory+red+ad+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8FNdjZtnx9K32hVXbnoSSGWFpLzTeaREudWPQt1H7dPLBNwDKDI_oJV2AKpxXikEqAowYscE4-DC4sma3RF0N6zySI3j8vwAhTe1To-fx3-lIoXvff4meiDpVo63CfQxXjaSUQGcCD_M/s16000/elizabeth+Arden+lipstick+in+vitcory+red+ad+875.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhllRAmFNSTGtSDEyk0aa177A_f3d1DdmWcdGpqXFXbPKDioCFFqglkvjgXecqZ7WJxuzqZVL1TBt5nLsoQdvux90QZSOhnA0c8-GNKEt8fL-96gtjEsrJDIfXMpdWLHJHqzHCrE7t9DjU/s875/elizabeth+Arden+beauty+kit+875.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhllRAmFNSTGtSDEyk0aa177A_f3d1DdmWcdGpqXFXbPKDioCFFqglkvjgXecqZ7WJxuzqZVL1TBt5nLsoQdvux90QZSOhnA0c8-GNKEt8fL-96gtjEsrJDIfXMpdWLHJHqzHCrE7t9DjU/s16000/elizabeth+Arden+beauty+kit+875.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit Left Worthpoint Right <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Lipsticks tubes were manufactured in plastic tubes instead of metal. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Unfortunately for women in the UK, lipstick production ground to a halt. The only way to obtain it was on the black market, buying secretly from bootleggers. women resorted to using beetroot to add colour to their lips. Rouge (blusher) was also in short supply in Britain and across Europe so women lucky enough to own a lipstick applied it to the cheeks as well. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">In contrast to the long slim lips of the 1930’s full luscious pouts were popular. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hunters now or the smear</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>The 1950's </b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The end of war signalled a change in lipstick fashion, lips were overlined to look fuller and seductive symbolising good health an encouraging reproduction and re-population Hollywood film stars wore bright red lipstpick</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />The 50's gave birth to the 'teenagers' and advertisers now targeted girls as well as women, creating lipstick names such as 'Milkmaid pink' to appeal to them. Teenagers shunned traditional red lipstick perferring pastel tones like lavender, pink and peach colours. The Ronettes made wearing white lipstick popular as well. <br /><br />
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The blue toned red was called 'The Balmoral Lipstick' named after her Scottish country estate. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNosNrVySrTw6aym_E8keTDNMVc3G1VakxAvWO3apHYcOe458NJjLFyo9p62o3hF5yjjuQj-G9HnJbj9FsYYqGUfic9yCrUix_Jjfn6y7qC_Ndty-2v1ckZLwsYQKjrIiKCQe2gpZPn58/s1313/queen+Elizabeth+II+coronation+875.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1313" data-original-width="875" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNosNrVySrTw6aym_E8keTDNMVc3G1VakxAvWO3apHYcOe458NJjLFyo9p62o3hF5yjjuQj-G9HnJbj9FsYYqGUfic9yCrUix_Jjfn6y7qC_Ndty-2v1ckZLwsYQKjrIiKCQe2gpZPn58/w427-h640/queen+Elizabeth+II+coronation+875.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The Lipstick Wars </div><div><br /></div><div>American chemist Hazel Bishop developed the first lipstick that did not smudge and that lasted longer. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0nkLmxpbJgmHM8VAiqrvvsaXEePh0DFVP5y-n9b-USuur1jzJCuYJC4OkG6cHVcImOASzHvUcgkOy8JhDwxbefrIT6_k2QhLNzdGAalM_BezqTLvWEltvj9Va7Nhz1jZtC5jLFSO_p8/s949/875+Vintage_Ad_for_Hazel_Bishop_No-Smear_Lipstick_%25288748326681%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="949" data-original-width="875" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0nkLmxpbJgmHM8VAiqrvvsaXEePh0DFVP5y-n9b-USuur1jzJCuYJC4OkG6cHVcImOASzHvUcgkOy8JhDwxbefrIT6_k2QhLNzdGAalM_BezqTLvWEltvj9Va7Nhz1jZtC5jLFSO_p8/w589-h640/875+Vintage_Ad_for_Hazel_Bishop_No-Smear_Lipstick_%25288748326681%2529.jpg" width="589" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Revlon Fire and Ice Campaign 1952</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlG2bmudlEMKJZQTZYpEp11WzmnzF2X5xo7TYyN9C4T9v2RY53UuiyjGPEeGBRFM9TnE9lPsNDz089mSfrnmsO7TsrJok4Xe746BF1DXNFOq1nrsexhgh4mhOgTcxII7d3fN6HJq5bi0/s875/revlon+1952-fire-and-icejpg+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlG2bmudlEMKJZQTZYpEp11WzmnzF2X5xo7TYyN9C4T9v2RY53UuiyjGPEeGBRFM9TnE9lPsNDz089mSfrnmsO7TsrJok4Xe746BF1DXNFOq1nrsexhgh4mhOgTcxII7d3fN6HJq5bi0/s16000/revlon+1952-fire-and-icejpg+875.jpg" /></a></div><br /> Helena Rubenstein & Revlon Futurama Price Fixing Controversy.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNW8-2OlxipnIUJ_7dDfnBrCqmisT8MOokh0NYTiPn8r3WiEHgOdRZf-1VU_1Ohr-MgHCQqtZRA2n5Nqz_-KELuNFFWDH3ILKoSlL8cvgOnLrizLkBlWPLU7lZ1UJRCTEWn51QWHryY8/s875/revlon+refil+futurama+concept.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNW8-2OlxipnIUJ_7dDfnBrCqmisT8MOokh0NYTiPn8r3WiEHgOdRZf-1VU_1Ohr-MgHCQqtZRA2n5Nqz_-KELuNFFWDH3ILKoSlL8cvgOnLrizLkBlWPLU7lZ1UJRCTEWn51QWHryY8/s16000/revlon+refil+futurama+concept.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoOS5eB_j_fJjJFJLHH8icXMoXLCiRTG8vDQtwBPbzUYhtH4Nrx3iKj_3gZp63NygGaUPmB-zMVFGdBKNlJV38ufOqbHvbdMJ5rOa43PVnwkoizJdM6qTo1L4czXnXHjcem0FjBjJuy0/s875/lipstick+refills+1950s+875.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="875" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoOS5eB_j_fJjJFJLHH8icXMoXLCiRTG8vDQtwBPbzUYhtH4Nrx3iKj_3gZp63NygGaUPmB-zMVFGdBKNlJV38ufOqbHvbdMJ5rOa43PVnwkoizJdM6qTo1L4czXnXHjcem0FjBjJuy0/s16000/lipstick+refills+1950s+875.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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Who doesn't love a Christmas Stocking? They seem to get bigger and more expensive or more luxurious every year! Personally I don't think anything over £15 is a stocking filler-that's a proper gift! In this stocking filler guide all 30 products are £13.50 and under. I've decided to post this today rather than my usual Sunday spot so that prices are accurate and the products are still available.<br />
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<a href="https://www.prezzybox.com/pug-nail-dryer.aspx">Pug Nail Dryer £7.99</a> /<a href="https://www.beautybay.com/p/its-skin/macaron-lip-balm/"> It's Skin Macaron Lip balm £6.50 </a>/Lottery Ticket/ <a href="https://www.prezzybox.com/owl-hand-cream.aspx">Owl Hand Cream £7.99</a> / <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Happiness-Lucy-Lane/dp/1849537909">Little Book of Happiness £4.98 </a><br />
<a href="https://www.asos.com/beauty-extras/christmas-pudding-lip-balm/prd/10820525?clr=no-colour&SearchQuery=christmas+pudding+lip+nalm&SearchRedirect=true">Christmas Pudding Lip Balm £2.99</a> /<a href="https://www.flamingogifts.co.uk/recipient-c97/gifts-for-sisters-c111/united-oddsocks-donuts-socks-gift-set-p4237/s4684?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=united-oddsocks-donuts-socks-gift-set&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIitjh6Mn-3gIVbr7tCh2SKgV5EAQYASABEgJ9NPD_BwE">United Odd Socks Doughnut socks gift set £13.49</a> /<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Superdrug/Superdrug-Create-and-Make-Lip-Balm/p/753770">Create & Make Lip balm £4</a><a href="https://www.asos.com/beauty-extras/mad-beauty-christmas-pudding-eye-masks/prd/10820834?clr=no-colour&SearchQuery=christmas+pudding+mask&SearchRedirect=true">/MAD Beauty Christmas Pud eye mask £4.99</a><br />
<a href="https://www.asos.com/eylure/fleur-de-force-by-eylure-lashes-fleur-fabulous/prd/5679065?clr=fleur-and-fabulous&SearchQuery=eyelashes&gridcolumn=3&gridrow=3&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=124">Fleur x Eylure False Lashes £6 </a>/<a href="https://www.yesstyle.com/en/tcuc.GBP/info.html/pid.1060915190?cpid=1060915196&googtrans=en&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_4jgBRDhARIsADezXcg9Y4sHGMcrvPfNMEKI-eE7M6wibvPfG-pSUWCX4m4wBFqFq5rx34AaAg-xEALw_wcB"> Chateau Labiotte Wine Lip Tint (8 Colors) £7</a>/ <a href="https://www.poundland.co.uk/make-up-gallery-pro-liquid-eyeliner-black">Liquid Eye Liners £1 each Poundland </a><br />
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Fun, novelty items make perfect stocking fillers such as these chocolate Christmas pudding, macaron and create your own lip balms. Hand creams are great for winter and the owl shaped hand cream is a popular choice, it's almost sold out everywhere except for<a href="https://www.prezzybox.com/owl-hand-cream.aspx"> Prezzybox</a>! The owl hand cream they have comes in a bright yellow colour. Socks are both practical and warm and these mismatched doughnut socks make a fun gift! Just to be clear though the socks don't come in a pair they are all odd. The pink ring will hold a nail polish bottle and makes applying nail polish easier and the Pug Nail dryer will speed up the nail drying process, cause nobody's got time for that! The Little Book of Happiness just seemed like a sweet and helpful book which is why I included it. I added some budget items such as Poundland's eye liners (review coming soon), Wilko Traceless hair bobbles (£1), crystal pen (£3) Don't Count the Days notebook (£2) and phone cases (£4). Popping a lottery ticket inside is another cheap fun gift and you never know someone could get lucky!<br />
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Small beauty treats that will fit inside a stocking include fake eyelashes, face masks, bath bombs and a Tangle Teezer. Mini ornaments and Christmas crackers can be given as small presents or stashed inside a stocking. My picks include the Benefit Cosmetics tiered gift set which looks like good value for money with a mini primer, mini The POREfessional Primer and mini Gimme Brow for £12.33. Another one for good value is the Too Faced Christmas cracker which includes a Melted Matte-Tallic Lipstick in You Better Work and Better Than Sex mascara which I've always wanted to try for the total price of £12.60! There's a Real Techniques bauble with a miracle sponge inside, in a limited edition in florescent yellow, iherb is selling it for £4.77 which sounds like a steal if it's full sized. I love Ghost fragrances and this Deep Night set comes with a lip butter. Another pick is the Sanctuary Mini Kit which contains a body wash, body lotion, body scrub and a foaming bath soak. Apart from the body scrub they are all 75ml which sounds like a generous amount for a mini gift set. Liquid lipsticks are still in fashion so I think this lip scrub from Kiko will be appreciated. My favourite items of the lot include Bare Minerals Northern Lights Blush Kit which has a total value of £34 and is on sale for £10.50! The kit includes two shimmering eye shadows and a pink nude blusher. Another favourite is the Chateau Labiotte wine bottle lip tints and the 'Never Forget Your Worth' notebook.<br />
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lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-60292792865000599152018-11-30T14:36:00.000+00:002018-11-30T14:36:43.638+00:00Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Quickie Contour Stick Review <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When I picked up the November issue of Elle magazine it came with a freebie Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Quickie Contour Stick. Benefit Cosmetic's Hoola Bronzer powder is one of their bestsellers and combined with the popularity of contour videos on Youtube, Benefit wanted to satisfy their fans and created a cream stick version. The Hoola Quickie stick is a cream to powder formula and the stick makes it easier to draw the lines on your face. This is my first cream bronzer/contour because I find that many of them contain Ozokerite wax which I think I'm allergic to as it always stings my cheeks.<br />
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While people do use a warm toned brown to shape their faces for a bronze summer glow, true contouring should be done with a cool toned brown that mimics grey shadows to create angles and to slim the face. Therefore I think the description 'bronzer' it more accurate than 'contour' because the brown is warm toned.<br />
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Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Quickie Contour Stick comes in a gold tube which has small brown vertical lines to give it a bamboo-like appearance for an exotic, summer holiday vibe. The contour stick makes it easy and quick to apply, you just 'draw' it onto your skin- under the cheekbones, around your hairline and along the edges of the nose. I wouldn't say the stick is very delicate but I have read that the stick can break or fall off but if it happens you can try using the same method of fixing a broken lipstick in <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/makeup/a33591/how-to-fix-broken-lipstick/">this tutorial here</a> or decant the contour stick into a small container. I found it easier to apply this directly onto the skin and then use my fingers to blend it. It's quite pigmented so you don't need a lot, so don't go crazy drawing big, long contour lines all over your face because then you'll have to do a lot of blending! Benefit Cosmetics claim that their cream to powder formula 'blends seamlessly for a soft natural matte finish' and I agree it's easy to work with and the matte finish looks very natural on the skin. If you're fragrance sensitive then don't worry as there is no real scent to this contour stick.<br />
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The colour suits my Mediterranean skin tone well and does not pull orange, but I think it would look too muddy or orange on very pale skin tones. I'm surprised they haven't made a Hoola Lite stick to match their Hoola Lite powder. Also this shade probably won't show up on women of colour.<br />
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This wears off after about 6 hours on me but I do have a habit of resting my face in my hands which probably doesn't help! If you have oily skin or want it to last all day/night then setting it with powder will help, such as Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Powder or a good setting spray. I've not tested this in the summer so I don't know how it fares on hot, sweaty days.<br />
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It does contain a lot of silicones which I only noticed looking at the ingredients (not from the texture of the product) specifically Dimethicone,Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer and Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone which is something to aware of if you are allergic to silicones.<br />
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Benefit Cosmetic's Quickie Contour Stick is compact and you don't need a brush so it's good for on the go. I do really like this bronzer/contour stick, it hasn't broken me out and it is the first matte cream bronzer I've seen that doesn't contain Ozokerite wax. It's also really easy to use and the colour complements my skin tone. It is a bit pricey at £24 (which is almost the same price as some foundations) but I will buy the full size when I run out because I don't have anything similar and I haven't seen any other cream bronzers that do not contain Okerite wax. The only improvements I can suggest is that it would be better if they had more shades.<br />
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The Full Sized Benefit Cosmetics Quickie Contour Stick is 8.5 Net wt 0.3 oz and retails for £24. It's available at Benefit Cosmetics, <a href="https://www.feelunique.com/p/Benefit-Hoola-Quickie-Contour-Stick-85g?gclid=CjwKCAiAlvnfBRA1EiwAVOEgfKH81ORnv29HU5bdlZQ9h33_Zm6P4s8VG_8Jh6BNb0ZGwj0_GQVcEBoCf00QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Feel Unique </a>,<a href="https://www.boots.com/benefit-hoola-quickie-contour-stick-10231766?cm_mmc=bmm-_-Google+Boots+PLAs-_-(GB:Whoop!)+Boots+Shopping+-+Category+-+Premium+-+Desktop-_-(GB:Whoop!)+Benefit&gclid=CjwKCAiAlvnfBRA1EiwAVOEgfGcgJB_YQZbiLRbE4ISCfsClI-OnPTUdpUUbTNvQr1gOfRcNl-sRcRoCCXEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds"> Boots</a> and <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/benefit-hoola-quickie-contour-stick-8-5g_277-3006256-BC15/">Selfridges</a>.<br />
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lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-17985002574478605012018-11-28T12:13:00.001+00:002018-11-28T12:16:37.258+00:00Superdrug Optimum PhytoSurvive Multi-Protect Serum Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Optimum skincare is one of Superdrug's own brands and is marketed as more cutting edge than their B range. The brand "harnesses the power of technology" to provide "high-tech skincare to women of all ages." Products from Optimum skincare are "infused with natural ingredients." The brand uses "the highest quality ingredients to create indulgent, luxurious and effective formulas." Optimum products are cruelty free and suitable for vegetarians and most products are vegan.<br />
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Optimum PhytoSurvive Multi-Protective Serum is part of the PhytoSurvive range which concentrates on reducing environmentally stressed skin such as wind chapped skin and pollution. It is also designed for those over 40. Although I'm not yet in my 40's I chose it anyway as I had read good reviews. My skin can get a little dry and tight across my cheeks during the colder months so I picked up this "Anti-Stress 24-hour Hydrating Serum." It contains PhytoSnow-Algae and Vitamin E to increase the skin’s resilience and adaptability to everyday environmental stress factors. It is also infused with MoistBoost, a slow-release hydrating complex, which has been clinically proven to soften and improve skin’s suppleness throughout the day providing a brighter and smoother complexion. Optimum describes this serum as having a "silky lightweight texture, which absorbs quickly on application to provide immediate and long lasting hydration." They claim that this serum prolongs skin hydration up to 5 days after application.<br />
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Onto the packaging, the grey/silver bottle is very sleek and scientific looking and matches the brand's image. It has a pump which works well and one pump is enough for the whole face. The only down side is that you can't see how much is left in the bottle so you have to judge by the weight.<br />
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Optimum PhytoSurvive Multi Protect Serum is a pale white, gel consistency and smells like a nice shampoo. I've been using it morning and evening under moisturiser for the last two months. It's a lightweight serum but it does take awhile to absorb into the skin. After I've applied it I often go and do something else and then come back a few minutes later to apply my moisturiser on top. This is a decent hydrating serum and has kept dry skin at bay. It has made my skin softer but I haven't really noticed any brightening effects. When I occasionally skipped using this I did notice my skin felt a little tight so it does keep you hydrated but not so much that it "prolongs skin hydration up to 5 days after application," but 24 hours I'd agree with. Serums can be very expensive but this is a steal at the regular price £12.99! At the moment it's on offer for £6.35! However it is very heavily scented and while it hasn't broken me out or set my asthma off it probably won't be a repeat purchase for this reason. If you love scented products then I can see that this ticks the boxes for an <i>affordable, effective serum with a luxury spa scent</i>. <br />
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Optimum Optimum PhytoSurvive Multi-Protective Serum 30ml is available at <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Skin/Face-Skin-Care/Face-Serums/Optimum-PhytoSurvive-Serum-30ml/p/358300">Superdrug now £6.35</a> (normally £12.99)<br />
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lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-58450251568703570412018-11-18T12:15:00.002+00:002018-11-18T12:15:51.749+00:00Empties #2 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I haven't written many empties posts so I thought one was long overdue. Below are products I have finished over the last few months and my opinions on them.<br />
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<b>Boots Essentials Cucumber Cleansing Lotion</b><br />
My skin suddenly got very dry and I had to switch from a hot cloth cleanser to something that wasn't as drying and much more creamier. For me the cucumber scent is so nostalgic: it reminds me of the Boots Natural Collection cucumber spray I had in my teens, the scent is very fresh. You're supposed to massage this into your skin and then wipe away or wash it off. Usually I rinsed my face afterwards but on lazy days I applied this with a cotton wool pad and then wiped it off with a wet or another dry cotton wool pad and my skin was fine, it doesn't leave a film on the skin. Initially I found that it made my cheeks feel rubbery, I don't know if this was due to the silicones (dimethicone and Silicone) but this feeling only lasted the first four times I used it.<br />
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This cleansing lotion will remove some mascaras (Benefit They're real but not Rodial) and generally all waterproof eye liners although not as easily as No 7's eye make up remover. I have sensitive skin and this hasn't irritated it or broken me out. It does contain paraffin liqiuidium (mineral oil) which has a bad rep for clogging pores and 'suffocating' skin. However a thin layer of mineral oil in a well formulated cream won't actually suffocate skin, your skin will work just fine. However I know some people are allergic to this ingredient. The cucumber extract is almost the last ingredient on the list which makes me wonder whether the cucumber has any cleansing properties at all or if it's just there for fragrance.<br />
<b>Repurchase? </b>Yes, especially if I was on a tight budget.<br />
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<b>Simple Micellar Water (sample size 50ml) </b><br />
I'm a big fan of Simple's products because I have sensitive skin. I've been using this as a morning cleanser and at night as a general cleanse or as a first cleanser in a double cleanse routine. Initially I found that this had a warming sensation on the skin but then it went after a two weeks of using it. It hasn't broken me out though. It is aimed towards dry or dehydrated skin and while it didn't leave my face feeling tight afterwards I did need to follow up with something moisturising. However It didn't leave a film afterwards which was good. It doesn't have any artificial perfumes or colour which I appreciate and it's one of the reasons why I choose Simple products, but this micellar water has an odd smell-like earth and moss mixed with something chemical. However you can't really smell it once it's on your face and has dried down.<br />
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I feel that this is an 'ok' or average micellar water, it doesn't leave a film, irritate or break me out but it also doesn't give you a squeaky clean feeling and takes a lot of effort to remove waterproof eye liner.<br />
<b>Purchase? </b>I'm not a big fan of micellar waters they seem to require a lot of cotton pads so it doesn't feel very effective<b>. </b> This did get my skin clean without irritating it and the price isn't bad (currently £4.94 for 200 ml) so I might buy it again if it's on offer and use a separate eye remover.<br />
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<b>E45 </b><br />
This is my go-to moisturiser. It's fragrance free and very gentle on the skin. It's not greasy but because it's a lightweight lotion I have been adding a drop of The Ordinary's Squalane or Rosehip oil for a nourishing boost. I always buy this moisturiser in a tube because I feel that they're more hygienic than the tubs.<br />
<b>Repurchase? </b>Yes.<br />
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<b>Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief </b><br />
I tried this once in the winter and found that is wasn't moisturising enough. I then used this in the summer and found it moisturised well. It is gel like rather than a cream which I not sure I liked but the lightweight formula makes it a good to use in the summer for those with oily-normal skin. It contains lady's thistle extract, birch bark extract, green tea and I was surprised to read caffeine! It has a fresh scent. This can be used as a lightweight moisturiser but is supposed to be an additional 'drink' or 'thirst relief ' for the skin.<br />
<b>Purchase? </b>Not right now. Maybe in the future. I would like to try more in Clinique's Moisture Surge range but at the moment I can't because of budget restrictions. If my skin is dehydrated next summer I may purchase this. However I just feel that buying a hydrating serum might be a better way of adding moisture to the skin.<br />
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<b>L'oreal Smooth Sugars Nourish Scrub for face and lips </b><br />
This is a manual face scrub rather than an acid exfoliator. It contains grains of fine sugar which you apply to dry skin. Then you add water and rub the scrub in circles until the sugar dissolves. It is a very gentle scrub with cocoa seed butter to soothe dryness and the lipids in the coconut oil protects the skin barrier. The sugar grains are fine, they don't feel scratchy on the skin and there are lots of them which makes it much more effective than the<a href="https://lipstickdrawer.blogspot.com/2018/02/feel-unique-pick-and-mix-samples-review.html"> Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoilator</a> which did not have enough jojoba beads to actually exfoliate the skin. It smells of cocoa butter but it contains so much more than that, with apricot kernel oil, soybean oil, sunflower seed oil and rosemary extract. L'oreal promises instant and long lasting, visible results. Immediately after use and several days later my skin felt soft and smooth.<br />
<b>Purchase? Yes!</b><br />
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<b>Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturiser SPF15 in 03 Medium Sample </b><br />
I was surprised at how much coverage this gives- I'd say has the coverage of a light foundation. The colour match was pretty good though it was slightly pink/orange toned for me (I am more yellow toned) but it didn't matter because it can be applied in a sheer layer across the skin. It didn't irritate my sensitive skin and I liked the addition of an SPF and the fact it's oil free. (For reference I am MAC NC15/Bobbi Brown Warm Sand/Nars Ceylan.)<br />
<b>Purchase?</b> Maybe. I used to buy Clinique's foundations before I realised that they were too orange toned for my yellow toned skin. If I could get a shade that had more of a yellow tone I'd buy it. However as it stands they only have four shades.<br />
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<b>Simple radiance cream</b><br />
The radiance in this cream is gold glitter. You may not want to wear this to work as the glitter is very noticeable. I only had a sample and I didn't have enough to use under foundation to see if that way of applying it would give a subtle radiance instead. If you wear contact lenses be careful about washing all the gold glitter off before putting your lenses in.<br />
<b>Purhase? </b>Probably not.<br />
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<b>No 7 Eye Makeup Remover</b><br />
This is a dual phrase makeup remover where you shake the oil and rest of the liquid together. It's ophthalmology tested and does't sting my eyes as some makeup removers can. It removes waterproof mascara and eye liner without any trouble. I often get this when Boots give vouchers for no 7 skincare for around £3.<br />
<b>Repurchase? </b>Yes<br />
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<b>Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eye Primer in Candlelight (Not pictured) </b><br />
I often worry when trying a new eye primer that it will really irritate my sensitive skin, but thankfully my skin gets on with Too Faced Shadow Insurance original formula and the candlelight version. Candlelight is a champagne tinted eye primer. I often wear gold/ champagne eye shadows as they brighten up the eyes and this acts like a primer and base eye shadow rolled into one. Initially I really liked this but then I began to feel that the gold looked too bright and brassy and not as soft and subtle as I would have liked.<br />
<b>Repurchase? </b>Yes but in the original formula.<br />
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<b>Mango</b><br />
This was the first body butter I tried and I'd say it is the best. It smells gorgeous and more importantly it mositurises incredibly well even if I skip a day applying it my skin still feels mositurised. I'd describe the consistency as being more like a lotion than a cream.<br />
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<b>Olive </b><br />
Although organic olive oil is the third ingredient this body butter it doesn't smell of olives. To me it smells of that Boots Natural Collection Cucumber spray I mentioned above. It smells very fresh. This is aimed at those with very dry skin but I found the mango more mositurising. The consistency is thicker than the mango being more like cream/mousse hybrid. It did leave my skin soft and I loved the smell.<br />
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<b>Strawberry</b><br />
I loved the smell of this in the shop, but I actually found the strawberry scent to be really fake and cheap despite having strawberry seed oil in the ingredients. So it went in my drawer for a few months before I decided to use it again. This time around the smell didn't bother me as much. The consistency is like a mousse. It's also aimed at those with dry skin and while it made my skin soft I prefer the mango and olive body butter.<br />
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<b>Coconut</b><br />
This body butter smells very tropical but can sometimes be a bit too sweet. It moisturised my skin really well.<br />
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<b>Repurchase? </b>Yes to the Mango, Olive and Coconut. No for the strawberry body butter.<br />
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<b>Aveeno Daily Body Yogurt </b><br />
This is lighter than The Body Shop body butters but very creamy and moisturising. Although it doesn't state on the sachet I think this is the vanilla and oats version. I like the scent despite not being a big vanilla fan.<br />
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<b>Salcura Bioskin</b><br />
Salcura Bioskin is used to treat skin allergies such as eczema. The ingredients are 99% natural and smells of essential oils. The leaflet that came with these samples had amazing before and after photos. However it did little to soothe, moisturise or improve my skin during my eczema break outs.<br />
<b>Purchase? </b>No.<br />
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<b>Head and Shoulders Anti Dandruff Shampoo Smooth & Silky</b><br />
It's always good to have an anti dandruff shampoo in the bathroom cabinet and this has such a gorgeous fresh smell. I am looking for a new shampoo without MCI and MI preservatives but unfortunately this has both.<br />
<b>Purchase:</b> Maybe. I absolutely love the smell but having sensitive skin and eczema I should really avoid these preservatives.<br />
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<b>Pantene Pro V Smooth and Sleek Shampoo</b><br />
I usually use Pantene Pro V Classic shampoo but I bought this smaller sized bottle for a weekend away. I noticed that I needed less of the Smooth and Sleek shampoo to lather up and the scent is very sweet. However the Classic shampoo is better at keeping oily roots at bay.<br />
<b>Repurchase? </b>Maybe if I couldn't find the Pantene pro V Classic Shampoo.<br />
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The coconut in this shampoo will make you smell like a Bounty chocolate bar. However it didn't control my oily hair because I had to wash it again 24 hours later. If you don't have oily hair then you may like this.<br />
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<b><b>Givenchy Very Irresistible Perfume EDT</b></b><br />
Usually I don't like sweet, floral perfumes but this one is actually really nice. It's quite modern so it's not in the 'smells like a grandma' category of perfume. The top notes are cassia, lemon verbena and anise. The middle notes are floral with rose, peony and magnolia and the end note is taif rose. To me all I can smell are the florals, mainly rose. I can't smell the lemon and I actually hate anything that smells (and tastes) like anise (such as aniseed, licorice and fennel) but it doesn't ruin the perfume for me. I guess it counterbalances the floral ingredients so they don't smell too sweet. It's a modern and feminine perfume but not really me. I prefer fruity and oceanic perfumes.<br />
<b>Purchase: </b>If someone gave me a bottle I'd happily use it but I wouldn't rush out to buy it.<br />
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lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-57566590034839535742018-11-14T23:58:00.005+00:002020-10-17T18:49:45.453+01:00Self Care - 37 Ways To Brighten Up Your Day & Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This post has been in the works for a while, the inspiration came from a friend when I showed her a cute animal photo in the newspaper and she responded with "one for the fridge." She explained that whenever she saw a cute animal picture she'd stick it on the fridge so that every time she opened it she'd smile and feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Anyway here are 38 self care ideas for you.</div>
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<b>1. One for the fridge. Cut out any cute animals from papers</b> or magazines to decorate the fridge or go digital and <b>start a Pintrest board </b>for them or follow my <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/lipstickdrawer/cute-animals-cats/">cute animals board here.</a> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Another way to remind yourself that there's some good left in the world is <b>watching Youtube video clips of animals helping other animals <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nubc09jTW-M">here</a></b> and<b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0eXSm1bx54">here</a></b>. There's also this clip on <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KfegFpNLgU">animals that saved humans</a> </b>and true life rescue stories<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkHWayeIT_o"> here</a>.</b><br />
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<b>2. Speak to the people you love.</b> They can give you some advice on how to tackle the situation or offer some reassurance. It will also let them understand what you're going through which could ward off any future arguments. Sometimes you may not want to tell them what you're going through, but just spending time with them or talking to them on the phone will show you that there are people who care about you and who are on your side.<br />
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<b>3. Spend time with pets</b> playing or cuddling them. It's been proven that stroking pets decreases your blood pressure. If you haven't got a pet but love dogs then the <a href="https://www.borrowmydoggy.com/">Borrow My Doggy website</a> will connect you with local dog owners. It costs £10 to sign up and then you can walk a dog or borrow them for weekends and holidays. If you're more of a cat person then get down to a cat cafe and show them some love.<br />
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<b>4</b>. Often when we're stressed or depressed we don't<b> talk to ourselves kindly</b> but berate ourselves, so <b>writing a list of things you like about yourself </b>can help to combat this. <b>Repeating affirmations </b>during the day will help, examples such as 'I'm capable and loveable', 'I forgive myself for not being perfect because I know I'm human' and 'I live life to the fullest.'<br />
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<b>5.</b> If you're feeling down or very stressed <b>exercise will actually help</b>. Exercising releases dopamine and seratonin neurotransmitters, two chemicals produced in the brain that promote happiness and lowers depression. It will also change your mindset, perhaps make you feel more energised and change your perspective, enabling you to see that your world is bigger that what is currently making you sad or stressed. I always feel that running is therapeutic because it feels like you are literally running outside and away from your problems you were mulling over indoors. Running alongside a river or park or something picturesque helps. Don't like running? Try Tai Chi and yoga instead, they can be very calming. Or do a Grey's Anatomy and dance it out (my preferred method!) If you're lonely then joining a team sport may help such as netball or football.<br />
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<b>6. Write a list of things things that make you happy</b> and do more of them. Having a list nearby will remind you of things that you can do when you're feeling rubbish.<br />
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<b>7. Find some of your favourite quotes and frame them.</b> You can buy prints from Etsy or use <a href="https://www.canva.com/">Canva</a> to make and print your own.<br />
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<b>8. Buy yourself some flowers.</b> They'll brighten the place the kitchen table, bedroom or living room.<br />
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<b>9. Turn off your mobile, have a no screen day or a digital detox weekend.</b> Sometimes it's good to concentrate on yourself without the interruptions of other people's demands on your time. It's also refreshing to have a no screen weekend and have a break from social media. While using social media we can sometimes compare our bodies and lives to others and end up feeling sad or disappointed instead of focusing on all the good things and people in our own, off screen lives. Taking a break from looking at screen means that you fill your day with other activities, talking or seeing friends, reading a proper book, going for a walk or to the gym. Another idea is to spend the day exploring local attractions.<br />
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<b>10. </b>Treat yourself by paying your <b>favourite coffee shop or cafe a visit.</b><br />
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<b>11. Plan a holiday or staycation. </b>Focusing on something positive will help and it will be easier to get through each day knowing you have something to look forward to.<br />
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<b>12. Being in nature is known to reduce stress.</b> So take a stroll in the local park, woods or visit the beach. Or a long country walk or hike if you're up for it.<br />
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<b>13. Have a laugh. Book yourself tickets to a comedy night or watch a funny TV series</b>. I recommend Fawlty Towers, Friends, Have I got News for You and Mock the Week. My favourite comedians are Katherine Ryan, Russel Howard, Britain's Got Talent Mandy Munden, Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis and Ed Gamble. <br />
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<b>14. Listen to your favourite songs and create a playlist. </b>Whenever you feel down or need some time to yourself switch on that playlist.<br />
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<b>15. Find a project:</b> it can be decorating the spare room, a craft project-perhaps making a present for a friend, restoring a motorbike or researching your family history. This will direct all your energy into something positive and you'll be able to see the progress you're making.<br />
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<b>16. Take photos of beautiful things.</b> This can be arty shots of nature, buildings or pictures of your friends, family and pets. You may not be the best at taking photos but the point of this exercise is that it prompts you to notice all the beautiful things around us. You may end up with a lovely family picture to frame as a present or get lots of likes on Instagram if you are posting it there.<br />
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<b>17. Book yourself a massage</b>. It will rid you of stress, muscle aches and help bad posture.<br />
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<b>18. Have a bath,</b> fill with bath bubbles or bath bombs. Use aromatherapy bath and shower gels.<br />
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<b>19. Cook your favourite meal </b>or make yourself a lovely breakfast with pancakes, waffles, fruit salad, chia seed pudding, pastries, a milkshake or smoothie. Have a go baking a cake or loaf of bread.<br />
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<b>20. Do something new. </b>If you've always been interested in photography watch a few Youtube videos or go on a course. If you've ever wanted to learn another language then log onto <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/">BBC Languages</a> or <a href="https://www.duolingo.com/">Duolingo </a>for free. Ever wanted to play the guitar? Then Youtube tutorials or classes can help.<br />
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<b>21. Wear your favourite outfit</b>- whether it be comfortable or sexy- a flattering dress or pair of jeans. Wearing your favourite clothes gives you confidence that you look good and feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible.<br />
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<b>22. Watch your favourite films or TV series</b>. My favourites are Sex and the City, Samantha Who, Singing in the Rain, Harry Potter, Sherlock, Pretty Little Liars and The Good Fight.<br />
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<b>23. Create a Space of Peace. </b>This can be a corner of your room or sitting room where you can go and recuperate. Maybe a lovely comfy chair or sofa or a window seat to read by. Decorate with calming things such as candles, flowers, shells, rocks, ornaments, cuddly toys or quotes.<br />
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<b>24. Read your favourite books.</b> I find it very comforting to read a book I love and know so well. My favourites are Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, the Harry Potter series and books by Meg Cabot and Lindsey Kelk. In the summer read in the park and in the winter find a cozy fireplace to read by.<br />
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<b>25. Wrap up warm and go outside to stargaze</b>. As well as being beautiful, the distance and the all encompassing nature of the universe can put things into perspective.<br />
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<b>26. Print out your digital photos or photos from your Instagram or phone</b>. Frame them or display them in a digital photo frame.<br />
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<b>27. Ring the changes and try a different makeup look</b>. Browse Pintrest and Youtube tutorials for 'How to' guides and inspiration. <b>Ask for a different haircut at the hairdressers or dye your hair another colour.</b><br />
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<b>28. Enter a competition</b>, it doesn't have to be anything complicated that involves you doing lots of things to enter. You do have to be in it to win it though! You never know, you may be surprised a few weeks or months down the line to find out that you've won!<br />
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<b>29. Colouring for adults </b>has been a big trend because anyone can do it and it can be very relaxing. There are so many different colouring books out there, there's something for everyone! If you are feeling more creative try your hand at painting or drawing. Here are a couple of<a href="https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/free-printable-uplifting-colouring-pages-lift-mood/"> free uplifting colouring pages from Frugal Family.</a><br />
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<b>31. Pamper yourself by having a D.I.Y spa at home.</b> Put on a face mask, give yourself a manicure, soak your feet and apply a moisturisng treatment to your hair. If you have the money book yourself and a relative or friend to a spa.<br />
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<b>32.</b> <b>Buy yourself some cozy slippers, jumpers and soft pajamas.</b><br />
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<b>33.</b> Have a <b>good nights sleep</b>. This is something I struggle with. <a href="https://sleepcouncil.org.uk/seven-steps-to-a-better-nights-sleep/">The Sleep Council</a> offers some tips. Make sure your room is completely dark and keep the room temperature around 16-18 degrees. Turn off technology such as phones, TVs and computers and turn away LCD screens such as an alarm clock. Try to start a nighttime ritual or routine to let your body know it's time to relax and sleep. I try to apply a nice body cream and read a book in bed.<br />
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<b>34. Sometimes imposing order on something can bring a sense of control back in our lives.</b> As a way to combat lethargy try setting an alarm for 20 minutes and<b> tidy one drawer. </b>That's maybe all you can do and that's fine: mission accomplished! Or you may feel that you're on a roll and end up tidying all the drawers. Alternatively you can <b>declutter your wardrobe</b>, letting go of the clothes you no longer wear and making some room for new clothes! Or you can <b>rearrange your bookshelves </b>by colour, creating a rainbow effect!<br />
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<b>35</b>. <b>Write a list of goals</b>-such as places to visit, skills to pick up, things to do and films to watch (one of my current goals is to watch all of Hitchcock's films- all 51 of them!) This directs your energy into something positive and achieve something you've always wanted to do.<br />
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<b>36. Get your friends together </b>and try this exercise. <b>Each person writes one good thing about everyone in the room on a Post it note.</b> At the end collect the notes about yourself and stick them on your fridge or in a book for an instant boost when you need it. You also don't have to read them aloud if you don't want to. This is also a good exercise to help you figure out a new direction for your career, because friends and family see qualities we can't always see in ourselves.<br />
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<b>37.</b>. <b>Read uplifting self help books</b>- I recommend Lynda Fields tiny book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ways-Feel-Amazing-Lynda-Field/dp/0091857287/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542148833&sr=8-1&keywords=60+WAYS+TO+FEEL+AMAZING">60 Ways to Feel Amazing</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teach-Yourself-Relaxation-Richard-Craze/dp/0071459049/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1542149045&sr=1-6&keywords=TEACH+Yourself+relaxation">Teach Yourself Relaxation</a> by Richard Craze and<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stress-proof-your-Brilliant-Ideas-ebook/dp/B004R9P9S8/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1542149173&sr=1-2&keywords=stress+proof+your+life"> Stress Proof Your Life </a>by Elizabeth Wilson.<br />
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<b> I hope these ideas above are helpful. If you come up with any other ideas feel free to tell me in the comments </b></div>
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This season black, almost black and burgundy nails replaced the spring/summer 2018 neon shades. The modern French mani is still trending but this time tips are hot pink, gold, orange and lime rather than blue and silver. While the nude trend continued there was also the rise of the neutral nail with colours such as grey, taupe and khaki. <span style="text-align: left;">Metallic nails never go out of style and Christian Siriano went for a red and gold look and Civindi a metallic geranium green. Naeem Khan was actually inspired by the shell of a Peruvian beetle and created a holographic blue and green nail. The s</span><span style="text-align: left;">ilver and black glitter tips at Cushnie De Oches looked fun and sophisticated while the neon ombre glitter nails at Creature of Comfort added colour and bling. Creature of Comfort also painted model's nails black with jumbo gems very reminiscent of last season's nails at Philip Plein. Pale nails at Sophia Webster looked delicate and glamourous with a gold lace gem detail and at </span><span style="text-align: left;">Bibhu </span><span style="text-align: left;">Mohapatra g</span><span style="text-align: left;">ems were placed below each nail.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Neon leopard print at Jeremy Scott made a classic print fun and contemporary while Gypsy Sport went for zebra print and hound-tooth pattern sticking to a monochrome palette. Statement nails were on fire at The Blonds with nails representing different stages of the power of Lucifer with spikes and gems. Sophia Webster was inspired by the film Strictly Ballroom and made sure nails had some bling. Never one to shy away from statement nails Libertine had ginormous tassels extending from each nail. </span></div>
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<b>1. Black or Almost Black Nails</b><br />
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For the shiny, black nail polish seen at Alice and Olivia nail artists used <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Essie/Essie-Nail-Colour-88-Licorice-13-5ml/p/437171">Essie Nail polish in Licorice</a> (£7.99) with a layer of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Essie-Nail-Treatment-Setter-13-5ml/dp/B073X6JFNT">Essie Speed Setter Top Coat</a> (£6.90) to add shine. The trend continued at Self portrait where nails were painted a deep blue-black colour using <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Essie/Essie-Nail-Colour-91-Midnight-Cami-13-5ml/p/437175">Essie in Midnight Cami</a> (£7.99.)<br />
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<b>2. Burgundy and Dark Red Nails</b><br />
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Dark nails were a big theme in the Autumn/Winter 2018 shows but this time they were in burgundy and dark red hues. <b>Temperly's</b> autumn 2018 collection was inspired by the 1930s and 1940s and used <a href="https://www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk/nails-c270/orly-nail-polish-ruby-18ml-p21199">Orly Nail Polish in Ruby</a> (£9.95) to match the period. At <b>Prabul Gurang</b> burgundy nails were given a glossy top coat.<br />
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<b>Marc Jacobs</b> showcased his jewel colored nails on the runway - specifically his deep purple, red and green metallic nail polishes which coordinated with the model's eye makeup and the brims of the hats they were wearing. The red and gold nails worn at <b>Christian Siriano</b> were part of his limited edition imPRESS nail manicure collection (now discontinued.) Nails at <b>Naem Khan</b> was inspired by the blue-green shell of a Peruvian insect and he used imPRESS Special Effect Gel Manicure in Goal Digger (now discontinued.)<br />
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<strong>At Tanya Taylor </strong>two coats of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Essie-Polish-Place-Like-Chrome/dp/B007ZR2SNS">Essie No Place Like Home</a> (£11.47) was applied and the tips were painted with <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Essie/Essie-Nail-Colour-74-Tart-Deco-13-5ml/p/437159">Essie Tart Deco</a>. Finally speed Setter Top coat was applied for a quick drying shine. Over at <b>Cinvidi </b>models<b> </b>wore vegan nail polish by <a href="https://www.fabyshop.be/en/classics/198-glittering-chlorophyll-nail-lacquer.html">Faby in Glittering Chlorophyll</a> a metallic olive shade to match their eye liner (13 Euros.)<br />
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<b>Roberta Einer</b> was inspired by 80's french manicures but with a colourful neon twist. Nail artists used Artistic Colour Revolution nail polishes in <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Artistic-Collection-Milkshakes-Heartbreaks-Bubblegum/dp/B01FUWYAFS/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1519044915&sr=1-2&keywords=artistic+gel+nail+Milkshakes&ascsubtag=[artid|1927.g.16810440[src|[ch|">Bubblegum Pink</a> (£3.23) <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Artistic-Colour-Revolution-Polish-Collection/dp/B079N45X13/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1519044890&sr=1-1&keywords=artistic+gel+nail+shred+it+up&ascsubtag=[artid|1927.g.16810440[src|[ch|">Shred it Up </a>(£6.99) and <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Artistic-Professional-Revolution-Reactive-Nail/dp/B01CR75T68/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1519044944&sr=1-2&keywords=Artistic+Sultry&ascsubtag=[artid|1927.g.16810440[src|[ch|">Sultry</a> (£8.99.) Over at <b>Tanya Taylor</b> Essie nail artist Julie Kandalee took inspiration from the two-toned shoes in the collection and deliberately chose an unusual colour pairing. Nails were painted with two coats of <a href="https://www.boots.com/essie-nail-lacquer-44-bahama-mama-13-5ml-10157016">Essie's Burgandy Bahama Mama</a> (£7.99). Afterwards she used a stiff skinny eyeliner brush dipped in acetone to remove the polish at the tip and added a layer of <a href="http://www.asos.com/essie/essie-setter-top-coat/prd/9838542?affid=14173&channelref=product+search&mk=abc&currencyid=1&ppcadref=761030383%7C50335713770%7Caud-305235869260%3Apla-484554430480&browsecountry=GB&_cclid=v3_97dd4bab-3697-5744-a1b9-71a1626b4e2b&gclid=CjwKCAjw_b3cBRByEiwAdG8WqgN9Gzvi9b6JPTYJZNJv1sHJ8qa3lK0vFpnaZLAOvhB3ZvUJLGwEchoC3l4QAvD_BwE">Essie Speed Setter Top Coat.</a> (£7.) Once dry the tip was painted with two coats of <a href="https://www.boots.com/essie-summer-chillato-10196508">Essie Chillato Lime Green nail polish.</a> (£7.99.) Over at <b>Alice McCall</b> models wore natural or naked nails with gold tips. </div>
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<b><br /></b><b>Cushnie Et Och</b> showed everyone that glitter can still be sophisticated. Nails were painted with two coats of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Essie-Nail-Polish-Collection-Skinny/dp/B073X39W2Q">Essie Skinny Dip</a>- a sheer pink (£9.95) followed by glitter with <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Essie-Polish-Summit-Style-Nail/dp/B00Q0EGPRW">Essie's Summit of Style</a> (£6.99.) Over at <b>Preen </b>nails were covered in chunky glitter using <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rimmel-Love-Glitter-Nail-Polish/dp/B01AY2HARE">Rimmel Love Glitter Nail polish</a> (£10.95 for 5 nail polishes.) To recreate the glitter ombre nails seen at <b>Creatures of Comfort</b> you need to apply a base coat and then use glitter polishes or pour a mix of fine glitter across each nail changing the colours as you do so.<br />
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All the models at Mouret wore <a href="https://www.jolie.co.uk/kure-bazaar-nail-polish-nude">Kure Bazaar in Nude nail polish</a> (£17.50) along with<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/CND-Solar-Nail-Cuticle-Conditioner/dp/B007NPX4LM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519125259&sr=8-1&keywords=solar+oil&ascsubtag=[artid|1927.g.16810440[src|[ch|"> CND Solar Oil</a> (£9.45) to protect and nourish the nails. As well as traditional nude nails, a lot of neutral nails in earthy tones were seen across the catwalks. At Emilio De La Morena models wore <a href="http://izbeauty.co.uk/autumn-nail-art-shop/gel-effect-nail-polish-colour-earthy-brown-grey">IZ Beauty's Gel Effect Nail Lacquer in Earthy Brown </a> (£6) followed by <a href="http://izbeauty.co.uk/Iz-Beauty-of-London/nail-top-coats-treatments/gel-effect-nail-polish-top-coat">iZ Gel Top Coat </a>(£10.50.) A similar hue in a lighter shade was spotted at Eudon Choi and at Prabal Gurung models wore<a href="https://www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk/nails-c92/nail-polish-c53/zoya-nail-polish-intimate-collection-dove-14ml-zp541-p5800/s7051?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=zoya-nail-polish-intimate-collection-dove-15ml-zp541-zp541&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQjwidPcBRCGARIsALM--eO1CDVy6ANT82Lrf7TggQ0uB8bEZXjBVwa08ExxZ3j4p2nV50nKflsaAlAREALw_wcB"> Zoya nail polish in Dove</a> (£9.95.)<br />
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In a similar vein to nails seen at <a href="https://lipstickdrawer.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=sZyIq2UBAAA.RVDuk-LOKbiy44Q6UnjG1P5IHZwqyhlWcuqhnYGEzHUKI72-H7td2XI0p1-4BIZwhGNbvmpibQ0pyiBKXb-Q2w.cGhJKggJZrZ-9iRiyvrHig&postId=5662971817377199285&type=POST">Philip Plein's SS18 show,</a> models at <b>Creatures of Comfort</b> wore shiny black nail polish with large gems. To prepare the nails <a href="https://www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk/nails-c92/deborah-lippmann-marshmallow-treatment-whipped-hand-cuticle-scrub-6334-57g-p19938/s26764?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=deborah-lippmann-marshmallow-treatment-whipped-hand-amp-cuticle-scrub-lau915&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK7cBRCnARIsAJiE3Mh_R8Bu4UJST6HSY_i9Ag3_0O2xopOR_9227pq1kedfVWZzsqR9YukaAjdjEALw_wcB">Deborah Lippmann used Marshmallow Whipped Hand and Cuticle scrub </a>(£25.) Then she painted two coats of <a href="https://www.deborahlippmann.com/fade-to-black">Deborah Lippmann Fade To Black Vinyl Polish</a> ($20) and large Swarovski crystals were placed on each nail. <b>Sophia Webster </b>wanted to make nail polish look like expensive jewellery so nails were embellished nails with gold flower and lace gems.<br />
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At <b>Bibhu Mohapatra</b> gems were glued below the nail to complement the negative space manicure in white <a href="https://www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk/nails-c92/nail-polish-c53/nail-polish-matte-velvet-winter-2015-holiday-collection-aspen-15ml-zp814-p16477/s23030?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=zoya-nail-polish-matte-velvet-winter-2015-holiday-collection-aspen-1-zp814&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=CjwKCAjw_b3cBRByEiwAdG8Wqm5wH4r82ACljU1QLFW-gKV6VDd8mUhAwSQCU5DmxwXs7IKQYEtBfhoCEWMQAvD_BwE">Zoya Aspen nail polish</a> (£9.95) or in red Zoya Tanwny nail polish.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">The neon leopard print nails at <b>Jeremy Scott</b> was created by nail artist Miss Pop. She used Essie's hot pink </span><a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Essie/Essie-Nail-Colour-30-Bachelorette-Bash-13-5ml/p/435658" style="text-align: left;">Bachelorette Bash</a><span style="text-align: left;"> (pictured) </span><a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Essie/Essie-Nail-Colour-74-Tart-Deco-13-5ml/p/437159" style="text-align: left;">Tarte Deco (Coral)</a><span style="text-align: left;"> or</span><a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Essie/Essie-Nail-Colour-102-Play-Date-13-5ml/p/586066" style="text-align: left;"> Playdate (violet.)</a><span style="text-align: left;"> all £7.99. She drew macaroni shapes and single dots to get the leopard print effect. To recreate the look paint </span><a href="https://fabled.com/elegant-touch-natural-french-nails-short-126-311804011?gclid=CjwKCAiAqvXTBRBuEiwAE54dcCXt4KBg-9kUFIAIKPlhOWfD0XCYmpqVu8lwjXjUIc5ZNQImjKgxcRoCubwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=Rakuten&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=UKNetwork&ranMID=41885&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-RsIjhM60yoC2D_faGLTtHw" style="text-align: left;">nail extensions</a><span style="text-align: left;"> using a </span>nail art tool kit. At <b>Chromat</b> models nails were painted in a red and black checkerboard pattern or in white with red wavy lines. Models at Gypsy sport went for white and black stripes and a hounds-tooth pattern.</div>
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You can always count on <b>The Blonds </b>for a dramatic nail. Their AW18 nails revolved around the story of Lucifer becoming a powerful female and her journey from the darkness into light. Each nail design represented a different stage through her journey. At the beginning you see her "burning in the fire, finding the melted, molten marble, protecting herself with armor and finding her spikes and her crystals,” said Jan from CND Nails. “You then see the weapons emerge (on the nails) and from there, there is a transformation that leads us to heaven—where angels are ascending and finding their power and taking over the darkness and evil with wonderful goodness.”<br />
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Beginning with pink and gold ombre nails with black tips, the nails transform into pink, grey and white marble as if the ombre had melted. The next stage sees red nails with black armour with lots of crystals and spikes. The nail becomes more elaborate with gold dotted trim outlining the nail shape, then the silver spikes get bigger forming big silver spiked weapons. Nail artists used shellac top coat to create a sticky base for the clothing spikes to adhere to. Then comes the ascension with blue and gold frescoes of angels.<br />
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Armour begins to form again first white and then blue and gold with spikes. However the amour is there to protect the nail instead of being a weapon. The nails forms volcanic crystals until they evolve into red and gold crocodile nails. You can see a video of the stages of the journey at <a href="https://www.nailpro.com/nyfw-2018-cnd-blonds/">Nail Pro.</a></div>
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<b>Sophia Webster's </b>autumn winter 2018 collection was inspired by her favourite film Strictly Ballroom. “The collection and the show theme this season is very close to my heart as I grew up with competitive dancing,” reveals Sophia. “Dance costumes have to be made in striking colour combinations, sequins and crystals to attract the attention of the judges and I loved bringing this to life in AW18.” Another show stopper was the extremely long fringing extending from gem studded nails at <b>Libertine.</b><br />
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This season's biggest surprise has been bright, neon colours usually reserved for the spring/summer seasons. Eyes were neon yellow, orange and both pink and blue at Christian Siriano. Bold eye liners in red, yellow, purple, green and blue circled the eyes as well as traditional black liner drawn in tiny winged flicks at Pucci to a bolder graphic eye at Marras. In short, black or rainbow coloured eye liner is a must have for your make up bag!<br />
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Black smoky eyes made an appearance at Tom Ford and La Petite Robe. But smoky eyes didn't just come in black but in jewel toned purple at Carolina Herrera, green at Armani and even bronze at Etro. Metallic shades were made very wearable by using silver as inner eye highlight at Tommy Hilfiger, a silver liner on bare eyelids at Franchi and gold eye shadow at Huelle. Gold leaf was added to the inner and outer corners of heavily kohl eyes at Akin and at Laroche the contrast of gold swipes across the eyes and lips against the models dark skin was very striking. However the glitter face mask at Giambatistta Valli was an absolute show stopper. I think you can probably get away with glitter on the forehead and hair at a party or a festival. Although far more wearable is the beautiful, feminine lilac and iridescent white eye makeup at Oscar De La Renta and the glitter smokey eye at Carmen Marc Valvo.<br />
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On the other end of the spectrum was the natural look. Full brows aren't going anywhere but they are more natural looking than the instagram brow. They go with the subtle 'boyish blush' and glowing skin trends.<br />
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Finally red lips never go out of style and as well as the usual dark vampy red lips, this season it's also all about cherry lips- a bright blue based red.<b><br /></b><br />
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At <b>Ferragamo</b> makeup artists created neon eyes using <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13838/4043/products/makeup/eyes/eyeliner/chromaline?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-knUOv1Mco4qFg8W8_sP7bg#/shade/Genuine_Orange">MAC Cosmetics Chromaline gel in Genuine Orange</a> £17 and <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/903/products/makeup/face/multi-use/chromacake?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-c00QWIiQwRiguLhAzmjRqA">Chromacake Pigment £22.50</a>. Colour block make up at <b>Christian Siriano </b>was inspired by Grace Jones. He used products from his collaboration with E.L.F. His matte pink liquid lipstick Electric Fuchsia was actually used on models eyelids while the turquoise and navy eye shadows from his eye shadow palette Bold Bouquet a collaboration with E.L.F was applied on the lower lash line. At<b> Noon</b> eyes were neon yellow.<br />
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Head make up artist Peter Philips at <strong>Dior </strong>decided to apply eye liner that matched the colour of the sunglasses worn by each model.<b> </b>He used <a href="https://www.dior.com/beauty/en_gb/fragrance-beauty/makeup/eyes/liners/pr-liners-y0777250_f077725861-felt-tip-eyeliner.html">Diorshow On Stage colourful felt tip liners in Matte Red</a> and <a href="https://www.dior.com/beauty/en_gb/fragrance-beauty/makeup/eyes/liners/pr-liners-y0777250_f077725861-felt-tip-eyeliner.html">Matte Rusty.</a> <b>At Eudon Choi </b>models eyes were circled in yellow or red liner using <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13838/4043/products/makeup/eyes/eyeliner/chromaline?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-g4X7BN9FQOlZVXyhb7qwlg#/shade/Primary_Yellow">MAC Cosmetics Chromaline in Primary Yellow or Basic Red</a> £17. To make this trend more wearable just focus on the lash line for a pop of colour. The colourful superhero mask worn at <b>Sies Marjan</b> was created by <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13838/4043/products/makeup/eyes/eyeliner/chromaline">MAC Cosmetics Chromaline</a> and <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/903/products/makeup/face/multi-use/chromacake#/shade/Rich_Purple">Chromacakes</a> in four different combinations: red and purple, purple and blue, teal and blue and orange and green. The rest of the face was left make up free so that the focus was on the eyes.<br />
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<b>3. Winged Liner</b><br />
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<b>Pucci</b> wanted models to look like ' baby Marilyn Monroes.' The look was created with <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13838/47263/products/makeup/eyes/eyeliner/brushstroke-liner">MAC's Brushstroke Liner in Brushblack</a> £18.50 drawn only along a third of the upper lash line. This was paired with <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13839/10182/products/makeup/eyes/mascara/haute-naughty-lash-mascara?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-HnU1p_dFnaq9Shtx7Jz.4A">MAC Cosmetics Haute & Naughty Lash Mascara</a> £20 and balanced by a neutral lipstick - <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13854/36169/products/makeup/lips/lipstick/cremesheen-lipstick?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-ShoppingFeed-_-Lips-_-Lipstick&gclid=CjwKCAiAoNTUBRBUEiwAWje2lk0Ka8MURxZu-FLjaRDANidOy04qTCI8iF-_1UiMddv3g9mQZcHhFhoCUAwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLTuqriCxtkCFROKdwodGzEKmg#/shade/Pure_Zen">MAC Cosmetics Cremesheen in Pure Zen,</a> £17.50 and<a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13853/255/products/makeup/lips/lipgloss/lipglass-clear"> Clear Gloss</a> £15.50, for added shine. At <b>Sonia Rykiel</b> models eyes were heavily lined while girls at<b> No. 21</b> wore double winged liner.<br />
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<strong>4. Graphic eyes</strong><br />
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Models at<b> Jeremy Scott </b>wore one of the most innovative looks of the season using plastic wire and <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/9614/products/makeup/face/multi-use/acrylic-paint?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-3E2dleG7gWCpzv3e0u.9Eg#/shade/Hi-Def_Cyan">MAC Cosmetics acrylic paint </a>to achieve 3D flap eyeliner wings. The 3D blue wings below were created using <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/9614/products/makeup/face/multi-use/acrylic-paint?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-3E2dleG7gWCpzv3e0u.9Eg#/shade/Hi-Def_Cyan">Hi-Def Cyan</a>, the pink wings with<a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/9614/products/makeup/face/multi-use/acrylic-paint?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-3E2dleG7gWCpzv3e0u.9Eg#/shade/Process_Magenta"> Process Magenta</a> and yellow wings used with <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/9614/products/makeup/face/multi-use/acrylic-paint?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-3E2dleG7gWCpzv3e0u.9Eg#/shade/Primary_Yellow">Primary Yellow</a> acrylic paint. Lips were given a natural finish using the MAC X Jeremy Scott's Lip X 9 Future Emotions Palette $21. At<b> Marras </b>a thick bold graphic eye was softened and brightened with a pink magenta shade, while <b>Zero +Maria Cornejo</b> went for a messy graphic eye.<br />
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<b>5. Smokey eyes</b><br />
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For a messy, smoky eye <b>Tom Ford </b>used <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1046910/tom_ford_beauty/eye-kohl-intense---onyx">eye kohl in Intense Onyx</a> £27 and added <a href="https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/tom-ford/eye-gloss-p000000000005846804">Tom Ford </a><a href="https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/tom-ford/eye-gloss-p000000000005846804">eye gloss</a> £32. <b>Marc Jacobs </b>went for a 80's smoky eye extending the flick towards the side of the face. Make up artist Dianne Kendall used jewel toned eye shadows, liquid and gel liners that matched what each model was wearing. She used <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1000921/marc_jacobs_beauty/eye-conic-longwear-eyeshadow-palette---scandalust-740?cm_mmc=GoogleUK--c-_-NAP_EN_UK_London-_-DSA_Designers_Tier+2--Marc+Jacobs-_-_b_aud-295606855139:dsa-418800596390_INTL&gclid=CjwKCAjw54fdBRBbEiwAW28S9qU9uP12mpE7OB0NAMpt2Fc4sBV2hFL1SYOu9H9DYnHyg6QfaYkz1BoCLIsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Marc Jacobs Eye-Conic Eye shadow palettes</a> £32 and <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1063232/Marc_Jacobs_Beauty/shameless-youthful-look-24-hour-foundation-medium-y360?cm_mmc=LinkshareUK-_-TnL5HPStwNw-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-SJhe4VgB40x2zBHsVsKPEw&Skimlinks.com=Skimlinks.com&dclid=CjkKEQjw_vfcBRDo8oz5wdjoy5sBEiQAix4eW3NKWtoarwwDxiT1fbLv3TKM5hvRYLeUOuwqrWLEM8Tw_wcB">Marc Jacobs Shamless Youthful Look 24 Hour Foundation</a> £32<b><br /></b><br />
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<br />Other alternatives to the traditional black and silver smoky eye appeared at <b>Caroline Herrera.</b> Head makeup artist Dianne Kendal created a blue and purple 'midnight smoky.' For the eyes she used <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13840/372/products/makeup/eyes/eyeshadow/pigment#/shade/Naval_Blue">MAC Cosmetic pigment in Naval Blue</a> and <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13840/372/products/makeup/eyes/eyeshadow/pigment#/shade/Platinum">Platinum</a> (both £16.50.) <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13839/10182/products/makeup/eyes/mascara/haute-naughty-lash-mascara?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-ETMJmtzgf3.MeLYLIGafkQ">Haute and Naughty Lash Mascara</a> £20 completed the look. Models at <b>Etro </b>had a bronze smoky eye while at<b> Armani</b>, shimmery shades of green, black and silver formed a camouflage smoky eye look.<br />
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<b>6. Metallic Make Up </b><br />
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At<b> Tommy Hilfiger</b> silver eye shadow 'similar to the chrome of a car' was used to highlight the inner corners of the eye for a glowy, wide awake look. To finish the look lashes were coated in <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eye-Makeup/Mascara/Maybelline-Total-Temptation-Mascara-Black/p/750481?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5t7UBRDaARIsAOreQtj1Na1wu6XjVsowvBnaN8ceEQitVMPk7iH0OSpbsIDONW-NR-MCtAMaAgmAEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKKHp5GZy9kCFUkn4AodVh0E1w&utm_source=affiliatewindow&utm_campaign=Skimlinks&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=127X618962Xc7f36f339e93ebf5fc13278508df4145&utm_content=0&awc=2026_1537364077_d3a7c32d2a078429be6b527fc3014be9">Maybelline Total Temptations Mascara</a> £8.99. Another silver, minimalist look was spotted at <b>Franchi</b> where silver eye liner was applied to bare eye lids. At Delponzo silver <a href="http://narscosmetics.co.uk/UK/interstellar-eye-paint/0607845081494.html">Nars Eye Paint in Insterstellar</a> £18.50 was applied in a slap dash fashion across the eyes. Skin was deliberately matte by using <a href="http://narscosmetics.co.uk/en_GB/custard-soft-matte-complete-concealer/0607845012801.html">Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer </a>(£24) and <a href="http://narscosmetics.co.uk/UK/valley-soft-velvet-loose-powder/0607845014270.html">Nars Soft Velvet Loose Powder</a> £28 to highlight the metallic shadow. At <b>Lutz Huelle </b>models wore gold eye shadow.<br />
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For a statement look, gold leaf was placed at the corners of kohl rimmed eyes at <b>Akin</b> while <b>Laroche</b> took the look further with gold on the lips which looked stunning against dark skin.<br />
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Glitter doesn't have to be brash and obvious, sometimes a little does go a long way. The makeup at <b>Oscar De La Renta </b>was very feminine and delicate. They applied the lavendar sparkle shade 'Ice Lolly' from <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13835/57228/products/makeup/eyes/eye-palettes-kits/mac-trend-forecast-fall-18-eye">MAC Cosmetics Trend Forecast The Fall 18 Cream Eye Palette</a> U.S $40.Then<a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13854/53877/products/makeup/lips/lipstick/grand-illusion-glossy-liquid-lipcolour#/shade/Pink_Trip"> MAC Cosmetics Grand Illusion Glossy Liquid Lip Color in Pink Trip </a>£18.50 was dabbed onto the centre of the lid and blended. Finally <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/505/products/makeup/face/multi-use/glitter#/shade/Iridescent_White">MAC Cosmetics Iridescent White glitter </a>was also patted onto the centre of the lids and a little under the lower lashes. Using the Trend Forecast Fall 18 palette the shade 'Maybe I will' a deep rose colour was used across the cheeks. At <b>Alice McCall</b> gold glitter was concentrated in the inner eye taking it up to the brow bone while at<b> Genny </b>silver glitter was applied to outer lids and extended upwards towards <em>the brow</em>. At <b>Valvo</b> models sported a gorgeous glittery smoky eye.<br />
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However<b> Giambatista Valli</b> stole the show with models' faces completely covered in glitter- like a mask. Make up artist Val Garland used a <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13802/54008/products/brushes-tools/brushes/all-brushes/184s-duo-fibre-fan?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-Y_TfRDlmH8sDjoKaiNerCA">MAC Cosmetics 184S duo fibre fan brush </a> £21 to blend <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/9618/products/makeup/face/multi-use/mixing-medium-shine?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-d4j86B4SHaAvlBHDrbA5Og"> MAC Cosmetics Mixing Medium Shine</a> £16.50, with MAC's <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13840/505/products/makeup/eyes/eyeshadow/glitter?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-ShoppingFeed-_-Eyes-_-Eyeshadow&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP7UBRDiARIsAFpxiRJPle7l7jU_Fx-tHGYWOpeUSBfhR-d6hdUrMQddM5C3_nss7EpWmsEaAtkxEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CI3s5ZDO2tkCFc1x4AodUQcGzg&utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-EM2C9PmhjmZiaT.iBCITiQ#/shade/Pink">pink loose glitter </a> and <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13840/505/products/makeup/eyes/eyeshadow/glitter?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-ShoppingFeed-_-Eyes-_-Eyeshadow&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP7UBRDiARIsAFpxiRJPle7l7jU_Fx-tHGYWOpeUSBfhR-d6hdUrMQddM5C3_nss7EpWmsEaAtkxEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CI3s5ZDO2tkCFc1x4AodUQcGzg&utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-EM2C9PmhjmZiaT.iBCITiQ#/shade/Iridescent_White">iridescent white</a> both £16.50.<br />
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Since the clothing collection at<b> Preen</b> was inspired by Korean female divers searching for pearls, model's skin was kept dewy as if they'd just been in the water. To achieve this dewy look <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/collections-prep-prime-fix">MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix</a>, £19 and <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13824/1130/products/skincare/moisturizers/studio-moisture-cream?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-1YMgOfoF4WOzQ2dCsVJ6ow">Studio Moisture Cream</a>, £25 were used. Make up artists mixed <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/9618/products/makeup/face/multi-use/mixing-medium-shine?utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=42082&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-d4j86B4SHaAvlBHDrbA5Og">MAC Cosmetics Mixing Medium Shine</a>, with <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/505/products/makeup/face/multi-use/glitter#/shade/Iridescent_White">MAC Cosmetics Iridescent white glitter</a> (although it looks gold in the photos) both £16.50. Then the mixture was blown onto onto models forehead and hairline.<br />
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<b>8. Gems and Crystals</b><br />
When I first saw the eye make up at<b> Kate Spade</b> I thought the gems were drops of water! They are actually <a href="https://www.beadsdirect.co.uk/swarovski/hotfix/2078-swarovski-crystal-hotfix-ss16-4mm-fuchsia-shimmer-a-pk48?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_vfcBRDJARIsAJafEnGQgmuaca_RJfHVjOAGOAKcVU7U3LYO4ac0ManqU9-pllmq7-k9COIaAqjzEALw_wcB">Swarovski Shimmer Effect Hotfix Crystals</a> £4.39 which were glued on using eyelash glue and tweezers. The rest of the face were kept relatively bare, skin was prepped with <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13824/1130/products/skincare/moisturizers/studio-moisture-cream">MAC Studio Moisture Cream</a> £25 and then <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13844/40788/products/makeup/face/concealer/mac-studio-finish-concealer-pro-palette-refill-pan#/shade/NC15">MAC Studio Finish Concealer</a> £12.50 where needed. Thick groomed brows accompanied the look. At <b>Prada </b>legendary make up artist Pat Mcgrath used her <a href="https://www.patmcgrath.com/products/mthrshp-subversive-la-vie-en-rose" style="font-weight: bold;">Subversive La Vie en Rose Palette </a><b> (£43) </b>to create an edgy and colourful winged eye liner studded with Swarovski crystals. While at <b>Zinko,</b> gems replaced eye liner for a striking effect.<br />
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At <b>Temperley </b>Charlotte Tilbury debuted her<a href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/new-hot-lips-lipstick?ranMID=40203&utm_source=RAN&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&publisher=2116208:Skimlinks.com&linkType=10&linkName=&offerName=Skimlinks+baseline&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-1iKiGVi6Y6C0bHghvJLhlQ&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-1iKiGVi6Y6C0bHghvJLhlQ"> Hollywood Flawless Filter</a> backstage to achieve a "gorgeous, glossy, all-over, superstar-lit glow." For the eye makeup <a href="https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/eyes-to-mesmerise-bette.html?ranMID=40203&utm_source=RAN&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&publisher=2116208:Skimlinks.com&linkType=10&linkName=&offerName=Skimlinks+baseline&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-vsCgksnv_fsvZQRp88593g&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-vsCgksnv_fsvZQRp88593g">Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerise in Bette</a> and<a href="https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/eyes-to-mesmerise-bette.html?ranMID=40203&utm_source=RAN&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&publisher=2116208:Skimlinks.com&linkType=10&linkName=&offerName=Skimlinks+baseline&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-vsCgksnv_fsvZQRp88593g&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-vsCgksnv_fsvZQRp88593g"> Star Gold</a> £22, was applied. Then <a href="https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/hollywood-beauty-light-wand-highlighter.html?ranMID=40203&utm_source=RAN&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&publisher=2116208:Skimlinks.com&linkType=10&linkName=&offerName=Skimlinks+baseline&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-qvcUgIwK5HdQeExGA4zqZw&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-qvcUgIwK5HdQeExGA4zqZw">Hollywood Beauty Light Wand</a>, £29 was added for glow and <a href="https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/hot-lips-lipstick-secret-salma.html">Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips in Tell Laura </a>on the lips. To accompany <b>Emilia Wickstead's </b>'love story' clothing collection, make up artists concentrated on giving models 'a youthful, glowing blush you get when falling in love.' Models were given facials by Caroline Hirons for a radiant finish followed by <a href="https://www.lookfantastic.com/zelens-the-blush-6g/11097948.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&variation=11097949&_cclid=v3_ebb2f344-4f30-5aa9-a65b-74dfdc3043e8&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvMWmn7a02QIVG7XACh3Y4QUEEAQYASABEgJSBfD_BwE&affil=awin&awc=2082_1537102345_c2b004d5c4387353acddb36facd1101b&utm_source=AWin-78888&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin">Zelens blush in Apricot</a> an illuminating powder designed to give a lit from within glow. <a href="https://www.lookfantastic.com/zelens-lip-treatment-oil-8ml/11253814.html?affil=awin&awc=2082_1537102362_0a43b32e6df172e6c48ec7992afe6820&utm_source=AWin-78888&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin">Zelens lip treatment</a> was finally applied on the lips. <b>Isabel Marant</b> also went with a natural glow using brush of bronzer to define the cheekbones and a natural lipstick that subtlety gave each models skin tone a boost.<br />
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At <b>Arfen</b> models' brows were brushed up and thickened with <a href="http://narscosmetics.co.uk/en_GB/caucase-brow-perfector/0607845011262.html">Nars' Brow Perfector</a> £18.50, and <a href="http://narscosmetics.co.uk/UK/oural-brow-gel/0607845011538.html">Nars Oural Brow Gel </a> £18.50. To define the eyes, makeup artists used <a href="https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/somebody-to-love-powermatte-lip-pigment/0607845027805.html?bvstate=pg:3/ct:r">Nars Powermatte Lip Pigment in Somebody To Love</a> to add a natural looking redness around the eyes. For full brows at <b>Toga</b>, makeup artists used the same Nars brow products as above. Full brows also made an appearance at the <b>Brock Collection </b>accompanied<b> </b>with a neutral eye shadow and lip.<br />
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Lead makeup artist Lyndsey Alexander for <b>Mary Katranzou</b> wanted her models to 'look like young boys on a cold day.' In other words a minimal, natural, just come in from the col,d pink blush. She used a fan brush to apply <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/19484/31094/promo-skus/mineralize-blush#/shade/Bubbles%2C_Please">MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Blush in Bubbles Please</a> £23 but much lower on the cheeks rather than on the apples of the cheeks.<br />
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Red lipstick never goes out of fashion. The colour this season was cherry red, a blue toned red shade. At<b> Brandon Maxwell </b>lead make up artist Tom Pecheux used <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13852/340/products/makeup/lips/lip-pencil/lip-pencil#/shade/Cherry">MAC Cosmetics Lip pencil in Cherry.</a> He then took an eye liner brush to apply <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13854/37620/products/makeup/lips/lipstick/retro-matte-liquid-lipcolour?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_vfcBRDJARIsAJafEnGraGAf7J2aluXNP3_d-bTOyqEH-tdAHdtAudnKBTuKkXLhdGqRI0kaAjVfEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLWB48GrwN0CFc6HUQodz0oMZQ#/shade/Feels_So_Grand">MAC Cosmetics Retro Matte Lipcolour In Feels so Grand</a><b> </b>and added a highlighter to the cupids bow. Then for a twist he added<a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13840/505/products/makeup/eyes/shadow/glitter#/shade/Reflects_Gold"> MAC Cosmetics Glitter in Gold</a> to the top lip line but stopping before the out thirds.<b> </b>Cherry red lips was also seen at <strong>No. 21</strong> and at<b> Shoji </b>the lipstick was sheer and glossier.<br />
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At an Autumn/Winter fashion show expect to see dark berry lips. At <b>Cushnie Et Ochs</b> models wore a dark berry lipstick using <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Lips/Lipstick/Maybelline-Superstay-Matte-Ink-Liquid-50-Voyager/p/739780">Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Lip Colour in Voyager</a> £9.99 topped up with<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Lips/Lipstick/Maybelline-Lip-Python-5-Passionate/p/750389?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_vfcBRDJARIsAJafEnGcS0it6CUHm2fWBj5izLOFgKUlQlOmPFc7Eu5pZxaGpiL7NDDuO-AaAo08EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLvV7e6-wN0CFUG1UQodUsYMgw"> Maybelline Lip Python 5 Passionate</a> £9.99. <b>Rochas </b>went for a stained just eaten berriers look while at <b>Chocheng</b> lips were dark and glossy.<br />
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It may be a little early to say the C word before December but the early bird catches the worm or rather in this case bags the beauty stash! Here are my top 20 Christmas calendars for every budget. If you fancy buying them click on the blue links in the title or below. (They're not affiliate links. I don't earn any commissions from any of these products.)<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Lips/Lipstick/Lottie-London-12-Days-of-Slay---12-Piece-Beauty-Countdown/p/770069">Lottie London 12 Days of Slay</a> £14.99 </b><br />
An affordable beauty calendar full of Lottie London's bestsellers. These include 11 mini sized products and one full sized transforming liquid lipstick. Other products that you'll find inside are two Shadow Swatch eye shadows, three Shimmer Squad highlighters, a duo-chome lipstick, three matte metallic liquid lipsticks and two Eye Foil metallic eyeshadow toppers. Also available from <a href="https://www.asos.com/lottie/lottie-12-days-of-slay-advent-calendar/prd/10908313">ASOS</a> /<a href="https://www.prettylittlething.com/lottie-london-12-days-of-slay-advent-calendar.html">Pretty Little Thing</a>/<a href="https://www.feelunique.com/p/Lottie-London-12-Days-of-Slay"> Feel Unique from 14th Nov.</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.asos.com/beauty-extras/12-day-countdown-calendar/prd/9946269?clr=no-colour&SearchQuery=calendar&gridcolumn=4&gridrow=3&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=15">ASOS 12 days till Christmas Calendar</a> £25<br />
This calendar includes skincare, makeup and hair care items. Brands include Pureology, Eyeko, Starskin, Caudalie, Sand & Sky and Dr Gross. This is a pretty good deal especially if you compare it to a beauty box which often contains fewer items.<br />
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<a href="https://www.boots.com/sleek-makeup-cant-wait-another-day-advent-calendar-10246794">Sleek's Can't Wait Another Day Calendar</a> £35<br />
I love the pun on East 17's Christmas hit 'Stay Another Day.' This is a 24 day calendar that contains four Matte Me Lip Creams, three twist up eye pencils and four twist up lip pencils. It comes with an I'M Conditional Mascara, a Glitter Eyeliner in Steel, a<br />
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<a href="https://www.marksandspencer.com/beauty-advent-calendar/p/p60195069?intid=CORP_beautyadventcalendar_LP_hero_static_1_img&pdpredirect">Marks & Spencers Beauty Calendar </a> £35 In store & online<br />
If you spend £35 in store then this calendar is £35. In total it's £70-but stocking up on winter necessities such as socks, gloves, scarves or a dress for a Christmas party means you can spend £35 fairly easily. I bought this calendar last year and it's actually really good value. This year the calendar leans towards skincare, a handful of hair care items from Percy and Reed and Ben Kingsley, and a Shay and Blue Black Tulip fragrance. Skincare products include the sought after PRAI Ageless Throat and Décolletage Crème, L’Occitane immortelle divine cream, PIXI rose tonic rose & elderflower nourishing toner and The hero Project Hyasoft Instant Moisture Boost. The make up items include a Stila smudge stick waterproof eye liner, an Eyeko lash alert mascara, a Diego dalla palma eye pencil, an Autograph blusher blush, Studio 10 lip perfecting balm gloss, Autograph luxe multi bronzer and Leighton Denny high performance nail colour.<br />
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<a href="https://www.boots.com/soap-and-glory-its-in-the-calendar-gift-set-10249191">Soap and Glory It's in the Calendar</a> £40<br />
This calendar has 24 mini products including Clean On Me shower gel, Scrub of Your Life Body Buffer and The Righteous Butter Body Buffer. Make up treats include five Crazy Sexy Kohl liners, three Pillow Plump Lip glosses, three sexy Mother Pucker lip glosses and a Thick and Fast Mascara.<br />
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<a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/nails-inc-12-days-of-beauty-gold-makeup-gift-set/p3787488?sku=237669695&s_kwcid=2dx92700028210120145&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=CjwKCAjw6-_eBRBXEiwA-5zHafLbsypPC3D7cIB7xhuUJUFq_itonjx1RAnH90jS0N7q5dfopdeJpRoCUlwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Nails Inc 12 Days of Beauty Gold Advent Calendar </a>£41.65<br />
Nails Inc are known for their nail polishes but there are a few other make up items contained in this 12 day calendar countdown. As well as four nail polishes, there's a 45 second top coat, nail polish remover, two face sheet masks and a glitter lip topper. Also available at <a href="https://www.nailsinc.com/collections/nails-inc-12-days-of-beauty-gold-advent-calendar_2087/">Nails Inc</a> £49.<br />
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The packaging of Ciate's Mini Mani Month 2018 is absolutely stunning! It contains 20 mini sized pigmented gel-wear GELOLOGY™ nail polishes including 9 new and exclusive shades as well as one full sized. There's a GELOLOGY™ top coat for longer wear and plenty of shine. Also inside is a mini treatment and a mysterious limited edition surprise! Can be bought at<a href="https://www.very.co.uk/nyx-professional-makeup-sugar-trip-sugar-trip-24-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar/1600299522.prd?_requestid=197516&Ntt=beauty%20calendars"> Very </a>.<br />
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NYX's calendar contains raved about NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams alongside their Butter Lip Glosses, eye shadows, highlighters and blush. The calendar doesn't look very Christmas like, but it looks fun and has more variety that last years lip only calendar. Also available at <a href="https://www.asos.com/nyx-professional-makeup/nyx-professional-makeup-sugar-trip-24-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar/prd/10908588?affid=22152&channelref=product+search&mk=abc&currencyid=1&ppcadref=1582302467%7C59278898146%7Cpla-552354488285&browsecountry=GB&_cclid=v3_e44e310d-37e7-50bf-8a9c-6d07adbee2bb&gclid=CjwKCAjwsfreBRB9EiwAikSUHV-Rok-4tPGtw9fXpideBg7GGlDmDg7k7W8wH4PTRxSkNioYGJ1KxBoCed4QAvD_BwE">ASOS</a> /<a href="https://www.very.co.uk/nyx-professional-makeup-sugar-trip-sugar-trip-24-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar/1600299522.prd?_requestid=197516&Ntt=beauty%20calendars"> Very</a>/<a href="https://www.hqhair.com/nyx-professional-makeup-sugar-trip-24-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar/11863030.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000041122548&gclid=CjwKCAjwsfreBRB9EiwAikSUHSEEfMak6s1rThuUH2e5x_cu23as6eEMyaQ53_oIlJVmj4jBCh236hoCHawQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds"> HQ Hair</a> /<a href="https://www.lookfantastic.com/nyx-professional-makeup-sugar-trip-24-days-of-beauty-advent-calendar/11863030.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000026979853&adtype=pla&product_id=11863030&gclid=CjwKCAjwsfreBRB9EiwAikSUHegt1SU7x0NarBJ5k8lpbL1K_k098CN6PYWRzhp54_9gU8ZJPZmtRxoCF2wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds"> Look Fantastic</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.asos.com/beauty-extras/the-face-body-advent-calendar/prd/9946328">ASOS The Face + Body Advent Calendar</a> £55<br />
This calendar features 24 products for the face and body. Skincare does dominate the calendar and makeup items are mainly highlighting products - if that sounds perfect for you then read on. Skincare goodies includes Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Mask, 111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask and GLAMGLOW Glowstarter Mega illuminating Moisturiser. As for makeup there's Iconic London Illuminator, Benefit Hoola, MAC Strobe Cream Hydrant Lumineux. The lone hair care product is Coco & Eve Like A Virgin Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Masque.<br />
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<a href="https://www.beautybay.com/p/paul-joe/advent-calendar-make-up-collection-2018-12-days-of-christmas/">Paul & Joe Advent Calendar Make up Collection 2018 </a>£56<br />
If you are a cat lover this Paul and Joe's 12 day calendar will be right up your street. The cats pictured inside are two pet cats of Sophie who is one of the designers behind the brand. There are 12 limited edition surprises, including lipstick, powder and hand lotion.<br />
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<a href="https://www.latestinbeauty.com/collections/beauty-advent-calendar-2018">Latest in Beauty Advent Calendar</a> £60<br />
This calendar has 24 products worth £255 in total. The calendar is geared towards skincare with a handful of hair care and make up items. Highlights include Prai Ageless Throat and Decollete Cream, Murad Renewing Eye Cream, Morrocan oil, Sukin Foaming Facial Cleanser, Balance Me Hyaluronic Plumping mist, Ciate Fierce Flicks eyeliner, Sally Hansen Gel nails and a full sized beauty blender! Hair products include a full sized wet brush, and Charles Worthington Go Strong, Longer and Stronger Treatment.<br />
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This calendar contains 24 beauty products and is worth over £150. Make up has a equal balance with skincare and there's only one hair care product (Ouai Leave-In Conditioner) and fragrance (Paco Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Parfume.) Makeup items include a few primers as well as Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp, Benefit BADgal BANG! Mascara and Make Up Forever Artist Crème Rouge Lipstick. Skincare highlights include Glamglow Youth Mud, <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "lato";">Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "lato";">Elemis Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "lato";"> and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "lato";">Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum. There's also a </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "lato";">Parks Candles Vanilla Scented Candle</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "lato";"> and a Debenhams Beauty £5 gift card! </span><br />
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This is the first calendar from Green People and is suitable for Spoonies or those with allergies because these products are free from SLS, SLES, methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), parabens, lanolin, phthalates, propylene glycol, alcohol (ethyl alcohol, ethanol), harsh foaming agents, irritating emulsifiers, synthetic fragrance, PABA-sunscreen, gluten, colourants, petrochemicals, urea, DEA, TEA or PEGs. This makes it a good choice for those prone to eczema and psoriasis.<br />
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The £150 worth of natural products include a velvet matte lipstick in Damask Rose, an illuminating eye shadow duo, Damask Rose Facial Oil and Moisturiser and Age Defy+ Soft Buff Exfoliator, Day Solution cream SPF15 and fruit scrub. (Note: This calendar is not vegan)<br />
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<a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas-gifts/12-days-christmas">Lush 12 Days of Christmas</a> £75 <b><span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">VEGAN</span></b><br />
This year's Lush Calendar is full of 12 bath and shower products for an indulgent bathing experience. Products include four Christmas inspired bath bombs, two shower gels, two bubble bars, a pretty golden pear soap, a body conditioner a bath melt and bubbleroon.<br />
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There are £250 worth of beauty products inside this calendar, most are skincare items but also are more hair care products present than in the other calendars. These include a Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment, Percy & Reed Quite Frankly Flawless Finishing Polish and KMS Moistrepair shampoo and conditioner. Skincare highlights include Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum, REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic. The make up items include Lime Crime Diamond Crushers in Heirloom, Inka Mineral blush, Ciate Wonderwand mascara, Revlon Super Lustrous™ Lipstick in Bombshell, the popular Sleek MakeUP Highlighting Palette and a Sigma P82 - Precision Round™ Brush.<br />
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This calendar contains 25 products in total worth a whopping £300. Skincare items include GlamGlow Gravitymud Firming Treatment, Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser, Emma Hardie Brilliance Facial Oil, Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance serum and First Aid Beauty Repair Cream. There's also a well timed This Works Stress Check Breathe In if you find Christmas stressful! For makeup there's a Blink Bar Brow pencil, Ilamasqua Beyond Powder in Deity a holographic green gold colour and a Lipstick Queen Frog lipstick which reacts to your pH levels and changes to a rose bud colour. As for haircare there are products from Percy and Reed and Mane & Tail. There's a bonus free beauty box when purchasing the calendar.<br />
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<a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-beauty-advent-calendar/p3699431">John Lewis & Partners Beauty Advent Calendar</a> £140 reduced from £171 (approx.)<br />
This calendar has 25 full and luxury trial sized skincare, makeup and fragrances. Make up items include the cult classic Hourglass Ambient powder, Lancome Custom Strobing Drop Liquid Highlighter, Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow and Benefit Cosmetics Bad Gal Bang mascara. There are also primers from Laura Mercier and Becca's First Light primer. Skincare items include Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream, REN AHA Tonic, Omorovicza Rejuvenating Night Cream and Sisley Sisleya L'Integral Anti Age cream. It contains fragrances by Aqua Di Palmer, Hermes and Guerlain.<br />
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There are also other bonuses to buying this calendar- Lancôme, Elemis, AVEDA and Clarins invite you to receive a complimentary gift or service at one of their John Lewis in store counters, with Fresh offering a unique code unlocking an exclusive online gift with purchase offer. You can also win £100 of beauty vouchers hidden inside 20 calendars.<br />
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<a href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/charlottes-beauty-universe-advent-calendar.html">Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Universe Calendar</a> £150<br />
This year's calendar contains £196 worth of Charlotte Tilbury goodies in total. These include a mini Full Fat Lashes mascara, mini Rock 'N' Kohl pencil, Eyes to Mesmerize cream eye shadow in Jean (travel size) and Colour Chameleon in Amber Haze (travel size.) There are two full sized lipsticks: Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk and Hollywood Lips in Screen Siren. Skincare and base products include multi Miracle Glow (travel size), Goddess Skin Clay Mask (travel size) Charlotte's Magic Cream (travel size) and Take It All Off (travel Size.)<br />
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<a href="https://www.fenwick.co.uk/daily-muse/article/?cid=4a75997c-5f12-434a-bc7c-6d065def5867">Fenwick Beauty Advent Calendar 2018 </a> £150<br />
Inside you'll find classic favourites MAC Cosmetics lipstick in Twig and Nars Blush in Orgasm alongside Nails Inc Special effects nail polish and Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Mascara. Skincare products include Dr Sebagh Repair Hyaluronic Acid, By Terry hand cream, Pixi Retinol Tonic, Clinique Smart SP15 Custom Repair moisturiser and Clarins Extra Firming Nuit Regenerating Night Cream. It also contains a Neom candle which you can light while you're pampering yourself with the other beauty products!<br />
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The Maybelline 24 Karat Nudes palette has a varied colour selection for a 'nude' palette with khaki green and purple shades as well as the usual beige, gold, copper, brown and black shades. The 'Karat' refers to the glittery, shimmery eye shadows although there are a couple of matte shadows (dark brown, grey and beige.) The shades are mainly warm toned although there are a few cool toned shadows. The majority of the shades are very glittery with some fall out. Because of the shimmery nature of these eye shadows I recommend doing your eye makeup first or use eye shadow shields so that the shimmer doesn't spoil your face make up.<br />
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Packaging-wise the matte gold palette is in keeping with the 'karat' look. The palette has twelve eye shadows which you can see through the clear window on the lid. Often the payoff for having a palette with a window to showcase the shadows is not having enough room for a mirror like in this palette. It does come with a two in one brush and eye shadow applicator which I don't use preferring to use my own brushes instead. The palette is pretty compact measuring 12.7 cm x 7.5cm which is about 1cm shorter than my Sleek palettes and MUA Heaven and Earth palette (all contain 12 shadows.) The plastic packaging makes the palette lightweight but it's not as sturdy as Sleek's palettes so while the palette is travel sized be careful carrying it around in a handbag.<br />
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Maybelline says this is a '13 looks in one palette' and has diagrams on the back to help with creating different looks using a quad, trio or duo eye shadows. I found this helpful as it meant I wasn't using the same colours all the time. I think the diagrams are useful even if you aren't a beginner with make up.<br />
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These eye shadows fade around 5 hours without primer (I have oily eye lids.) The 12 shades include six shimmer shades, three matte shades and three glitter shades. All the shades are described below:<br />
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<b>A shimmery peach shade</b> which only lasted 30 minutes before being absorbed by my oily eyelids so a primer is recommended. (The shade actually reminds me of a peach shadow in an ELF palette.)<br />
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<b>A matte dark brown shade </b>great for creating a smokey eye look but unfortunately seemed to fade within 30 minutes without primer. However it did stay on and kept my smokey eye makeup together after 5 hours but it was a lot less darker and dramatic after the first 30 minutes.<br />
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<b>A white/cream shimmer shade</b><br />
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<b>A pale gold shimmer shade</b><br />
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<b>A matte beige</b> shadow which is<b> </b>chalky and requires a lot of building up to get any colour on the lids. It's common for palettes to have a matte white/beige eye shadow to use as a brow highlight and I guess it's nice to have that matte shadow in a palette of shimmers but they could have left this one out. I've noticed that matte eye shadows with good colour payoff and that are easy to apply without multiple applications seem to be harder to manufacture.<br />
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<b>A yellow gold shimmer shade</b> this was smooth and buttery to swatch.<br />
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<b>A shimmery beige shade</b><br />
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<b>A</b> <b>plum purple with light purple and gold glitter shade. </b>Unfortunately it was hard to show up on camera.<br />
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<b>A dark khaki olive green with gold glitter shade </b>Again hard to show up on my camera.<b> </b><br />
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<b>A charcoal grey shade </b>which swatches almost black. It's very pigmented.<br />
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<b>A shimmery copper shade. </b>This shade was buttery and easy to swatch.<br />
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<b>A Grey with blue glitter shadow</b><br />
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Overall this is a fairly good palette. The grey and dark brown eye shadows are good for creating smoky eye while some of the glitter shadows are unique (I'm taking about the grey with light blue glitter and the purple with light purple and gold glitter.) The olive green with gold through it is stunning. You can also do lots of light neutral looks, but this would have to be with the shimmery shades. The only disappointment was the pale beige shadow which had poor colour payoff and was chalky but this is not uncommon for pale, matte shades in many eye shadow palettes.<br />
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The palette is £11.99 for 12 shades, which roughly works out as just under £1 for each shade. While this palette hasn't blown me away, I have seen really bad reviews of this palette that the colors don't blend and are difficult to work with, which hasn't been my experience at all. The<b> pros</b> of this palette are that it's<b> affordable</b>, there's a <b>mixture of matte, shimmer and glitter</b> finishes, there are a <b>couple of unique shades </b>and I <b>liked the diagrams</b> on the back. The<b> cons</b> include the fact that this often left me with a <b>shimmery face, </b>so do your base last and use <b>eye primer</b> to keep shadow in place and well as making sure the shades last all day. Also <b>the palette is more fragile that it looks </b>so careful travelling with it. Do I recommend you buy this palette? Yes if you like shimmery, glittery eye shadows and you're on a budget. Or if you are a glitter hoarder after unique glitter shades.<br />
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Available at<a href="https://boots.com/maybelline-24-karat-nudes-eye-shadow-palette-10226024?cm_mmc=bmm-_-Google+Boots+PLAs-_-BAU-_-C=%28GB%3AWhoop%21%29+P11a+Nominations+-+Desktop_%28GB%3AWhoop%21%29+Maybelline&gclid=CjwKCAjw06LZBRBNEiwA2vgMVVhRWS3V-6tN8Acdz6kX_krzsb_3w4B_jxUngQnRx7n6VWu7V-ucNBoCPJ4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds"> Boots </a> and<a href="https://superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eye-Makeup/Eye-Shadow/Eye-Shadow-Palettes/Maybelline-24-Karat-Nudes-Eye-Shadow-Palette/p/722369"> Superdug </a>£11.99. Currently on sale at <a href="https://feelunique.com/p/Maybelline-New-York-24-Karat-Nudes-Eyeshadow-Palette?gclid=CjwKCAjw06LZBRBNEiwA2vgMVY756chXmQXOkBGmgF0kDAFBaomuT9QUSj37G_GQMISSNP-GJ1ZOshoCJnkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Feel unique</a> £8.35<br />
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<b>Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink liquid lipstick in Lover 15</b><br />
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Firstly I shall say that Maybelline's Matte Ink Liquid lipstick smells gorgeous, exactly like pink marshmallows! It also tastes a bit like them too but it's fairly subtle. The oblong tube means it won't be rolling off surfaces and although the packaging is simple, it's quite attractive. Once it's dried down the colour is a dusty, dark pink. The applicator is shaped like an oval with a inner dent and the point is great for drawing a precise outline. The formula of Maybelline's Matte Ink lipstick is quite thick and it takes a while to dry (15-mins) though it doesn't dry completely so it's a bit tacky to wear on the lips. However it doesn't transfer onto glasses or on a hand kiss test. It also stays on during eating as long as what you're eating isn't too oily. If it is then you will have to reapply a little near the centre of your lips after eating. You can layer Maybelline's Superstay Matte Ink liquid lipstick so you don't have to remove a layer before touching up and it will look perfectly fine. However I have actually found that Maybelline's Superstay 24 Color Dual lipstick in Cherry Pie lasted longer, even through oily meals.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Compared to most brands of matte liquid lipstick (such as Stila) this doesn't feel as drying to wear. However I feel that the formula of Maybelline's Superstay 24hr Color Dual lipstick (in Cherry Pie) is more superior because it drys completely rather than leaving the lips tacky which could annoy some people, it's also thinner so it doesn't take as long to dry. Finally it will last through oily meals which Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink doesn't. Saying that Maybelline's Superstay Matte Ink's are affordable, have a great applicator and smell gorgeous so they're not a bad buy at all. But if you're after a non tacky formula that you can eat through oily meals go for the Maybelline Superstay 24 hour color Dual lipstick in Cherry Pie.</span></div>
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Priced £9.99 Available at <a href="https://www.boots.com/beauty/makeup/lips/all-lips/maybelline-superstay-24-matte-ink-lipstick-10233914">Boots</a>, <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Lips/Lipstick/Maybelline-Superstay-Matte-Ink-Liquid-15-Lover/p/739679"> Superdrug</a>, <a href="https://www.feelunique.com/p/Maybelline-Superstay-Matte-Ink-Liquid-Lipstick-5ml?option=37438&gclid=Cj0KCQjwquTbBRCSARIsADzW88zMyTJLQCWTwkdrOCRt7Z7XdzE8Ekz-eXJ9O4ZOiBi-DjhP65Ca2iUaAqcmEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Feelunique</a><br />
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<b>1. Alcohol is such a common ingredient so it can't be that bad. False!</b> There are some good alcohols like stearyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol which are great for the skin, particularly dry skin because they are emollient (moisturising.) These alcohols are also used as a thickener to improve the texture of a product and to keep the ingredients stable. </div>
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However it is <b>denatured alcohol otherwise known as SD alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol </b>which is a problematic ingredient, especially if it's listed in top three on an ingredient list because that means there's a large amount of it in the product. Denatured alcohol is used in cosmetics for a quick-drying feel or to immediately degrease skin for a matte finish while feeling weightless on skin. While it sounds like a hero ingredient for oily skin types looking for ways to control oil, denatured alcohol can actually cause enlarged pores and bumps and dry out the skin because it's too harsh. It can strip the skin of essential lipids, proteins and fats which maintain the skin barrier resulting in a weak skin barrier that's prone to inflammation and irritation. It can also create even more oiliness because the immediate de-greasing effect is eventually counteracted, leaving your skin looking even more shiny. It's also been said that alcohol helps other ingredients such as retinol and Vitamin C absorb into the skin more efficiently. While it does enhance absorption of ingredients, the alcohol also destroys the skin barrier and it's not worth the negative effect it has on the skin.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>2. Mineral Oil is bad for the skin- Not always! If you have acne prone skin you may want to avoid it but it's good for dry or sensitive skin types*</b><br />
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Mineral oil is a transparent, odorless oil derived from petroleum. It’s then purified to become cosmetic grade mineral oil. Mineral oils are used in cosmetic products for it's moisturising properties. Mineral oil contain large molecules making it difficult to penetrated the layers of skin and instead will sit on top of the skin. This enables it to trap moisture and prevent it from leaving your body, so that the skin feels more moisturised and less dry. This protective layer on the skin creates a barrier against environment stressors such as wind and pollution. Some people do use products that contains mineral oil to form an 'occulsive barrier' that seals all their nightime products underneath while they sleep.<br />
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Another reason why mineral oil is al used in cosmetics is because of the low likelihood of causing a skin reaction (making it a good choice for sensitive skin) and the fact that it doesn't spoil in hot, humid climates. It’s completely safe, soothing and non-sensitising. Mineral oil is actually classed as as low on the comedogenic scale (0-2) which means that by itself it's not pore clogging. However mineral oil can trap other ingredients onto the top layer of the epidermis which can lead to clogged pores if that ingredient is known to clog pores. Heavier products such as face balms and ointment tend to be heavy and are more occulsive which may make some acne and rosea prone skin worse. In this case choose lighter formulas or perhaps avoid using this ingredient.<br />
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<b>Conclusion- It is safe to use. It's good for dry skin but may aggrate acne prone skin or those with rosea espeically if it's a balm testure.</b> <b>It's best when used by itself eg vaseline or in a product that contains other ingredients that are low on the comedogenic scale. </b><br />
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<b>3. The Natural is better</b> <b>fallacy. Natural Skin and body care products are often claimed to be better for you as they don't contain 'chemicals.' However natural does not equal better.</b> Arsenic is a natural chemical but it's posionous and fatal to us even if it's just rubbed onto the skin. It's better to <b>look at the ingredients lists</b> for common irritants like <b>essential oils</b> particularly<b> lavender</b>. Mint essential oils can also be irritating if you have sensitive or acne prone skin so <b>avoid using peppermint, eucalyptus and spearmint</b>. Citrus essential oils are also irritants, they include <b>lemon, orange, bergamot and lemongrass</b>. </div>
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<b>4.</b> <b>Do not assume that expensive products will work better. </b>Yes high end brands will have more money to invest in the latest technology and invest in quality ingredients but it is possible to find something that works and doesn't cost the earth. For example<b> </b>award winning brand<b> <a href="https://theordinary.com/">The Ordinary</a> </b>was a game changer by making skincare products such as oils, AHAs and BHA's at affordable prices. Skincare brand <a href="https://www.victoriahealth.com/brand/Garden-of-Wisdom/1110"><b>Garden of Wisdom</b> </a>and <b><a href="https://www.theinkeylist.com/">The Inky List</a></b> rival The Ordinary with their affordable pricing, although I haven't tried any of their products yet I've read lots of good reviews. I love <b><a href="https://www.boots.com/simple">Simple</a></b> skincare because they cater to my sensitive skin, their products are often fragrance free and they can be found in any drugstore. I also like<a href="https://www.boots.com/aveeno"><b> Aveeno</b> </a>because I've never reacted to their products and they're fairly gentle on the skin. In fact in the Eve Lom cleansing Balm is the main ingredient is mineral oil which is quite inexpensive and yet the product retails at £55.<br />
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<b>5. Oily Skin does not need moisturising and you shouldn't use oil on oily skin -Wrong!</b></div>
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Your skin still needs hydration whatever the type. With oily skin you will find that the<b> oil lubricates the skin but does not provide moisture. </b>(This is why dehydrated skin and dry skin also get mixed up. Dehydrated skin lacks water not oil. Dry skin types just lacks oil.) A common mistake is to avoid oils and just use cleansers that end up removing the natural oil (sebum) in the skin. Unfortunately this will just prompt the skin to overcompensate for this dryness and produce more oil! <b>The Oil Cleansing Method</b> is based on the idea that like disolves like- meaning that oil is able to dissolve and remove excess oil/sebum, clear out clogged pores and remove waterproof makeup and dead skin. Oil cleansing can help regulate oil production by balancing the skin and maintaing hydration. For oily skin types jojoba oil is supposed to be good balancing oils and reducing acne.<br />
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<b>6. </b> <b>The SPF in my foundation is all I need- Wrong! </b>While it's great that some foundations have SPF, often they're too low to adequately protect your skin against the sun (e.g. SPF15, SPF20.) While foundations with higher SPF of 30 and above are better they still need to be liberally applied on the face but we don't tend to apply foundation this way so we apply too little.<br />
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So what should you do instead? Either <b>apply sunscreen underneath your foundation</b> or try <b>layering products with SPF</b> in them. Layering products means that the layer will become thick enough to protect your face from the sun. To layer products, one of them must be at least SPF30 and applied liberally all over the face. Choose products for your skin type and layer them by texture. For example if you have oily skin, a lightweight, matte finish moisturiser with SPF 30 can be generously applied first, then a primer with sunscreen and finally a liquid or powder foundation with sunscreen. If you want to add an eye cream with SPF, apply it after your SPF moisturiser and then put on makeup.<br />
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Note: Beware of SPF maths! Applying an moisturiser with SPF 30, and then a primer with SPF 15, and then a foundation with SPF 25 doesn’t add up to SPF 70 but it does give more sun protection which is the most important thing.<br />
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<b>7. The white specks under your nails means you have a calcium deficiency-Wrong!</b><br />
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These white blotches are called Leukonychia punctata. They are caused by damage to the base of the nail also known as the matrix. Nails consist of cells containing large amount of sturdy protein called keratin. These cells grow outwards to form fingernails and toenails. Any damage to the matrix will stop any newly formed keratin filled cells from bonding together properly. This resuts in a small white blotch at the bottom of the nail. The blotch moves upwards as it begins to grow. The damage or trauma to the nail can be from excessive tapping, chewing nails, smacking a table, even a vigorious manicure or slamming a finger in the door. We don't tend to make the connection as to what caused the white blotch because our nails take so long to grow. It can take up to 6 weeks for the damage in the matrix to grow and manifest itself as a white spot in the nail. By then we've forgotton about the time we smacked the table in frustration or tapped our fingers in impatience or nervously chewed our nails at an interview or had a vigorius manicure. These blotches are like nail bruises. Simple white blotches on the nails aren't harmful and they will grow out but it can take up to 8 months. However if the nail is completely white it could be sign of someting serious such as liver cirrhosis, kidney failure or heart disease, so it's best to go and see a doctor.<br />
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<b>2. *Brydie <a href="https://www.byrdie.com/mineral-oil-for-skin-4776816">Dermatologists settle the mineral oil debate. </a>/ Paula's Choice </b><a href="https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/emollients/mineral-oil.html">Ingredients Dictory</a><b> /</b>Dr Dray <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRZAXmNSwt4">The Truth about mineral oil in skincare</a><br />
<b>5.Healthline</b> <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/oil-cleansing-method#how-it-works">Oil Cleansing Method How it Works</a> <b>Healthline</b><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/jojoba-oil-acne#Overview1"><b> </b>Jojoba Oil & Acne Does it Work?</a> / Bustle <a href="https://www.bustle.com/p/beauty-myths-we-need-to-leave-behind-once-for-all-46271">Beauty Myths we need to leave behind. </a><br />
7. <b>The Naked Scientist</b> <a href="https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/interviews/myth-why-we-get-white-spots-nails">Myth: why we get white spots on our nails </a>/ <b>Wikipedia</b> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leukonychia">Leukonychia</a>/ T<b>he Sun</b> <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/2881731/white-marks-on-your-fingernails-this-is-what-they-mean/">Do you have white marks on your nails?</a></div>
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lipstick drawer nikki smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17773565155168174004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670180022040385551.post-62214474133484637432018-08-08T12:59:00.001+01:002018-08-08T12:59:52.600+01:00Clinique Lip Pop Colour + Primer in Cherry Pop and Nude Pop Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lately I have been wearing Clinque's Lip Pop Colour + Primer and they're a welcome break from wearing matte liquid lipsticks which tend to dry out my lips. Clinique Lip Pop Colour + Primer lipsticks combine a <b>smoothing lip primer </b>with<b> bold pigment</b> for<b> saturated colour</b> in a 'luxurious yet<b> weightless formula</b>.' Clinique say these lipsticks 'glide on effortlessly to a <b>modern-velvet finish</b>. <b>Colour stays true,</b> keeps <b>lips comfortably moisturized for 8 hours</b>.' These lipsticks are fragrance free and allergy tested. Clinique Lip Pops don't have a smell and they do taste fairly neutral but a touch plastic.<b> </b>The oblong lipstick case stands out and is very practical because it won't be rolling off any surfaces. The colour indicator on the case is pretty accurate as far as far as these two lipsticks go.<br />
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There didn't seem to be much slip when applying Clinques Lip Pop Lipsticks but once on they are very smooth and moisturising and you need to take care with Cherry Pop that the lipstick doesn't slip over the lip line. They're very comfortable to wear. They aren't as moisturisng as Clinique's chubby sticks (tinted lip balms) which I wouldn't expect them to be or as mositurising as Essence Long Lasting lipsticks.<br />
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<b>Cherry Pop</b> is blue toned red which could probably suit almost anyone. Cherry Pop seemed to have a thicker consistency than Nude Pop and the formula seemed thicker than other lipsticks I've used in the past except Bobbi Brown's Creamy Lip Color which are now discontinued (not BB mattes.) I didn't mind this and it felt like the lipstick had more substance. The colour is vibrant and saturated as Clinqiue claims and has a slightly glossy velvet finish. It does transfer a little on to cups and glasses and will need reapplying after eating.<br />
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I was worried that <b>Nude Pop</b> might wash me out as I have a tanned/olive skin tone (NC15/NC 20) but it suits me giving a My Lips But Better look. It has shimmer particles to make the lips glisten, but it doesn't feel gritty on the lips. It doesn't look frosted and the formula feels lightweight on the lips. However it doesn't last long and hasn't got the full whack of pigment as suggested by the marketing claims. (Yes I know it's a nude lipstick but still there are pigmented ones out there.)<br />
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There's definitely a difference in formula between Nude Pop and Cherry Pop and the marketing claims they meet. Nude Pop has shimmer, is lightweight (as claimed) but not especially pigmented as it's marketed to be. Cherry Pop is heavier (not lightweight) the colour is richer and lasted longer. Because of the lack of pigment and staying power of Nude Pop i'm not sure if it's worth the full price. However the shades are the same in the bullet and on the lips so the colour 'stays true' as Clinique claims.
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I think the <b>primer </b>part of this lipstick is to smooth lips and glide over wrinkles rather than extending the life of the lipstick. The colours are smooth but if your lips have wrinkles due to age I don't think these will help much, if anything Cherry Pop will probably bleed into lines unless worn with a wax lip liner that prevents this. If your lips are wrinkly because of dehydration or wearing lots of liquid lipsticks then this will glide over without emphasising them and be more comfortable to wear. It is mositurising but if you have dry lips already you will need the help of a lip balm to alleviate dryness (it's not a chubby stick of lipbalm plus colour.) On Clinique's website they recommend using their <a href="https://www.clinique.com/product/1604/4771/makeup/lip-liner/quickliner-for-lips#/shade/Lipblush">Quickliner For Lips </a>before this applying lipstick, but Clinique's Lip Pops are supposed to be a primer and a long lasting lipstick so they shouldn't need any help. However maybe using the Quickliner For Lips will make these lipsticks last longer? Since<b> </b>I didn't have a Clinique Quickliner I wore Clinique's Lip Pop Colour + Primer with a matching lip liner underneath. For Cherry Pop I wore No.7 lip liner in Fire but it didn't really make a difference in prolonging the time it stayed on the lips. Half of it disappeared after eating a <b>non oily meal</b> and it transferred onto cups and glasses just the same. It will basically last as long as the length between application and a few drinks or your next meal and will need re-applying. For Nude Pop I used Essence lip liner in 05 Lovely Frappuccino which is a bit darker than the lipstick. It did help the lipstick stay on a little longer after transferring from cups and glasses but after eating it disappeared.<br />
<b><br /></b>Clinique's Lip Pop Colur + Primer lipsticks are supposed to be long wearing but there's<b> no way these last 8 hours</b>.<b> I really like these lipsticks for the colours</b> and the fact that they are so<b> comfortable to wear. </b>There always seems to be a trade off between moisturising and longevity and I'm afraid despite Clinqiue's claims <b>these lipsticks are not very long lasting which is supposed to be it's USP.</b> These are<b> lovely lipsticks just marketed wrongly</b>. The <b>pros </b>of these lipsticks are the <b>oblong case</b> which won't roll away, the fact that they're<b> moisturising, taste and fragrance free </b>and that they're <b>pigmented depending on the shade you pick</b> (the bold colours are the best bet.) <b>Disadvantages</b> are that they're <b>not long lasting, paler shades probably have less pigment</b> and they're <b>priced towards the higher end at £17</b>. I'm glad I have these lipsticks in my collection but my advice would be to swatch them first to see how pigmented they are and be aware that they're not long lasting.<br />
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Clinique Lip Pop Colour + Primer is available at<a href="https://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1605/35082/makeup/lipsticks/clinique-poptm-lip-colour-and-primer"> Clinique Online</a> £17<br />
<a href="https://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_121072012299_-1">Debenhams </a> & <a href="https://www.boots.com/clinique-pop-lip-colour-primer-10191526">Boots</a> £17<br />
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