Wednesday, 16 February 2011

MeMeMe correct & Perfect Concealer kit

I recently picked this up from Superdrug for £5.49 (on offer I think it rrp is £6.99?)- would point out that there was only 3 shades on offer (which is a bit limited). I went with the lightest Buff, but really this is a bit too dark for me.



It's basically a 2 step concealer system - cream concealer in the top with a translucent setting powder in the bottom.


Ok so firstly the packaging.
I love the fact that it has a mirror, but I don't like the fact that it doesn't come with its own brush for the powder. Secondly I've already hit pan on the cream concealer but have alot of the powder left. Not great.
I got this to mainly try under my eyes as I get horrific dark circles!
As you can see in the picture, it does cover them up well, but clearly in the picture without flash you can see the slight orange tone it has on my skin.


I'm impressed with the way it covers for the price, however I still wouldn't re-purchase due to the lack of the cram concealer included. Think they'll need to re-consider the packaging size really.
Overall disappointing, although I am enjoying using the translucent powder over my concealer.


Tuesday, 15 February 2011

Lush Facial Range

Hey,

Just a quick post today!

I am suppose to be cutting back on my spending on everything not just beauty products. But I am having terrible problems with my skin recently its AWFUL, I have combination skin and at the moment I can't seem to keep it happy. I am either suffering with dry patches or a breakout, so I having been trying out and buying some new bits to help solve my skin issues.

So I wanted to show you 3 new products that I recently purchased from Lush (I would link you to the website but its is still down after being hacked). I picked up Angels on Bare Skin, Breath of Fresh Air Toner and Vanishing Cream.

So the first item that caught my eye was the Breath of Fresh Air Toner, L has previously mentioned this toner which you can see here. This retails at £3.45 for 100ml (though it does come in 250g). What Lush say;

'We've taken seaside refreshment and bottled it up just for those who like a cooling walk by the waves. Brimming with seaweed absolute and carrageenan to soften, real sea water to rehydrate dry skin. There's also aloe vera gel to ease dry skin conditions that might be causing you grief.'

This seemed right up my street and exactly what I am looking at.

The second item I was after was the Vanishing cream, which retails at £15.95 for 45g. The first thing I have to say about this is that to me this seems expensive, but I will give it a go. Lush says;

'We've just taken lavender to balance, soothing honey and neroli to brighten and blended them into our lightest cream ever. It sinks in ever so easily and keeps breakout-prone skin hydrated and nourished with our being heavy'

Again this sounded like something I was looking for.

Lastly I got Angels on Bare Skin, which retails at £5.80 for 100g. Now I was actually after Lush's 9 to 5 cleanser but after talking to the helpful shop assistant I decided to give this a go, what Lush say

'Our heavenly lavender roll is a best-seller; once you've used it you'll know why. We've taken a medieval recipe and blended ground almonds to gently scrub, with china clay to deeply cleanse. Generous helpings of rose and lavender oils do their magic balancing and soothing your skin. No matter how naughty you are, wash with this and your face will look simply angelic.'

As per my previous two purchases this sounded like something I needed to try.

I am really looking forward to give these a go and I am hoping they sort my skin out. I will update you shortly on how I am getting on with them and mostly important how my skin is coping. My first thoughts on the items though is the smell! I have to say I am not the biggest fan of some of the products in Lush purely for the strong scents, and the Angels on Bare Skin does have a very strong Lavender scent...maybe even a bit overpowering. Hopefully I can get passed it!

Have any of you tried these or any other items from the facial range at Lush?






Monday, 14 February 2011

NOTD - Beauty UK Smokey Lilac

Just a quick one!

Wanted to show you a gorgeous little polish I've stumbled upon.

Beauty UK glam nails in Smokey Lilac




The name describes it perfectly!

Love the colour on, it's such a gorgeous neutral for work.

In the first picture, I've used 2 coats and in the bottom 3.




Definitely needs 3 coats to get a nice opaque finish. In the top picture you can clearly see my nail!

Well worth checking out. I got mine on 2 for £2 from Superdrug

L x

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Sunday, 13 February 2011

Round-up of the week

Hey,

How are we all? We hope you've had a good week! For once both L and I have had an alright week.

I've had a good week in the new job, I've been there a month now and so far so good! The little one (Livvie) and me have also done some baking, which was eventful considering she is 2.5 yrs.
The shortbread biscuits had started out as shapes but ended up just blobs, they were yummy though! But my poor little baby now has an ear infection and tonsillitis, she be catching everything now she's at nursery full time!

L has been busy with wedding planning again and has taken a trip back to our Mum's in Wales to do some wedding shopping and sort out suit hire. So all in all she's going well so far on the wedding planning.

This week on the blog we have had:

We hope you have all had a great weekend and that you have a lovely Valentine's Day!

Thanks



Saturday, 12 February 2011

Beauty Blog Link Love 12/02/11

Hey,

Here is this week's Beauty Blog Link Love a selection of great posts for your viewing, enjoy.


Do you want a lip product that's both long-lasting and hydrating? Get the best of both worlds with MAC Kissable Lipcolour, as reviewed by My Lips But Better.


Madame B Fatale trials some Cellnique products,with some lovely results!


Physician's Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Powder and Blush is making Tracy at Beauty Reflections smile!


Fabulous eyeshadows for a bargain price? Claire reckons she's found some from Collection 2000.



Socialite Dreams is celebrating Black History Month with the 28 Days of Black Beauty: a series showing a black female celebrity each day and recreating her famous look with makeup!


Valentine's Day is almost here! Check out Musicalhouses' funky Valentine's Day eye and funky Valentine's Day nails!


Makeup Morsels finds a spot-on dupe for her favorite Asian gel eyeshadow.



Over at Queen of Turquoise Rachel shows off some of ELF's lovely lippies!


Retrodiva was asked how to do a cat eye, so she explains how in a new tutorial video.


Gouldylox desperately wants longer hair but doesn't want the damage and hates how clip-in locks feel. These look like a gimmick, but actually deliver.


Phyrra raves about a new indie company, Brazen Cosmetics. She shares a 20% off coupon code, too!



Jellyminx embraces her inner rock chick and share a super easy smokey eye look.



A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away the Pink Sith tells of her experience with Guerlain Meteorites Illuminating and Mattifying Pressed Powder in 01 Teint Rose.


Are you ready for your Valentine? .. Why not check out Sleek MakeUP's Stiletto Collection, It's Limited Edition, and especially for Valentines!



Jo at Music and Makeup talks about her experience at the Academy Of Freelance Makeup.



The Lip Print combines two of her favourite things: celebrity makeup and red lipstick.



Beautywoome shares the things she dropped from her beauty routine in 2010 and why they've been given the boot!



Anita gets excited about the details and promo pictures of MAC’s gorgeous, girly, "Quite Cute" collection over at Pleasureflush!


Amy Antoinette showcases her perfume collection


Fabulous eyeshadows for a bargain price? Claire reckons she's found some from Collection 2000.


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To celebrate her 2 year blog anniversary, Audrey Dao is giving away Urban Decay’s Naked Palette, 15 year 24/7 Eye Pencils and much more!



Want a chance to check out some of theNotice's favourite products? You're in luck - Rae's giving away five of her favourite products!


Krasey Beauty is celebrating her two year anniversary with a huge giveaway ! Naturally, it's packed with her favorites from Make Up For Ever, Zoya, Hourglass, and more!



Will Mr. Postman bring YOU a package from the Cargo Spring 2011 Voyages collection? Enter the giveaway at Prime Beauty but hurry, the giveaway ends Monday, Feb. 14th!


Beautifully Addicted To are saying thank you to their beautifull followerswith a host of goodies include OPI, Bliss, and MAC as a giveaway!


We hope you have a great weekend


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