Benefit have an amazing range of box sets and this is no different. The Flawless Complexion kit is fantastic idea for someone who wants to sample the range or as a gift for some. With the sample sizes include you get a great look at the Porefessional and the Oxygen Wow Foundation, as well the Boi-ing Concealer. The set also includes tips and tricks for using the products to perfection to obtain that flawless look. The sets come in either Light, Medium or Deep and the concealers and foundations reflect this. Now to add that I love the concealer and they're definitely one of my favourite under eye concealers, so for me this is a great addition to the set and I love the fact that they've included the two shades.
The Light Set includes the "Cheers to me" Champagne Foundation, Boi-ing Concealer in 01 and 02.
The Medium Set includes the "I'm so money" Honey Foundation, Boi-ing Concealer in 02 and 03.
The Deep Set includes the "I'm so glamber"Amber Foundation, Boi-ing Concealer in 04 and 05.
Personally being a fair skin girl I have to admit that the foundation is far to dark for me in the Light set as there is actually two Ivory shades below this and I'm the palest. The Champagne is more of a yellow based foundation then the two Ivory shades- so bare that in mind if purchasing for a paler girl.
Despite this for £24.50 is a great set for trying out the products.
Today's post is on Dirty Works Vitamin C Brightening Face Mask.
'Give skin one of its 5-a-day with NEW Dirty Works Vitamin C Brightening Mask Skin feeling dull and in need of a little lift? Start now to get your skin glowing again for summer, with the NEW Vitamin C Brightening Mask (£4.99, 100ml).
A powerful mix of this year’s beauty hero, Vitamin C, and nature’s best-kept beauty secrets will give your skin the boost it needs in a matter of minutes.
* Vitamin C: Helps with the production of collagen, the growth of cells and blood vessels and gives skin its firmness and strength. * Kaolin: Known to draw out impurities and toxins, clearing the skin of excess oil, dirt and pollutions. * Goji Extract: Known for its natural soothing and moisturising benefits. * Pomegranate: Rich in anti-oxidants and Vitamin C, this helps the skin repair and regenerate, while slowing down the signs of ageing. To use, apply a generous layer onto damp skin and spend some time massaging into skin, paying particular attention to forehead, nose and chin. Leave for 5-10 minutes and remove with warm water.'
Now the first time I tried this out I was full of a cold and my skin looked dull and greyish...all in all I looked awful. So I thought hey why not test out a face mask that says it can fix this. And do you know what I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome! My skin looked refreshed and I did not look at ill as I felt.
The mask itself it easy to apply and doesn't have a strong scent (I really can't stand having a strong smelling face mask), but you get the Vitamin C scent like the fizzy tablets I was taking. The texture is actually a little lumpy which was odd as I felt I should really massage it in more than leave it on my face (the instruction do tell you to massage in first). I left it on and then removed with warm water. My skin felt great! This is now part of my Sunday night routine, especially as I have had no breakouts or reactions (my sensitive skin doesn't normally get on with masks). It has removed the rubbish dry layer I had due to being unwell and left my skin feeling supple and soft.
This does exactly what it says on the tin and is kind to sensitive skin, I would really recommend taking a look. It is available in-store at Sainsbury's from the 10th March and retails at £4.99 for 100ml.
Beauty Reflections is in love with these three bright eyeliners from Lancome, Stila and MAC! Perfect brights for spring!
Who doesn't love an awesome beauty find? If this sounds like you (and, seriously, we hope it does), don't miss theNotice's Week of Awesome, which covers only products that Rae is absolutely smitten with.
Phyrra is in LOVE with Virus Insanity Eyeshadows! Check out the beautiful duochromes and holographic sparkles.
Over on Makeup Morsels, MM encounters a mascara from one of her favorite brands. Will it be love at first sight, or does a certain something stand in the way of their happiness?
Beauty Info Zone is a big admirer of the Smashbox Love Me collection. Once you see Admire Me you might be enticed to go shopping.
Gouldylox was tired of hearing other bloggers saying they can't wear the bright colors of this season. Check out a FOTD to show even the shy how to pull them off!
See why Kim Porter thinks Zoya Dakota is the perfect oxblood, and see swatches of some other Zoya polish shades.
Spring is in the air and ArtDeco's Butterfly Dreams collection is all about pastels and butterflies. See what Anita thinks about it over at Pleasureflush!
Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed has the blues, the nail polish blues that is! Come admire her favourite blue polishes and see if blue is for you!
So I've recently gone a bit iPhone cover crazy as the picture above suggests (although I've got a few extra coming in the post) and I wanted to share this craziness with you. Whats's even worse is that I have even more in a box under my bed! I've had Most of my purchases are from ebay, although I've got a couple thrown in from TK Maxx and Asda. I think my phone may be more fashionable than me at the moment.
So in 2012, Herbal Essences turned 40! To celebrate Herbal Essencestook to Facebook to ask fans to vote for on a name for their celebratory collection - and the winner was......Herbally Ever After! Such a cute name.
It's packaged beautifully in a limited edition design and the range is targeted as Breakage Defender - to help prevented combing damage. Definitely a plus for anyone with thick, naturally curly/wavy hair like me! Herbal Essences state that 'the result should be soft, replenished, stronger-looking, gorgeous birthday-worthy hair'. The back of the packages gives some tips on how to achieve this. Finally I have to say that the scent is gorgeous but when isn't it.
Now to continue it's celebration Herbal Essences have re-invented some of their old favourites and added to some new products to the ranges as well. I have to say over the years I have used a few different ranges given my hair type and I tend vary and mix between them:
*Hello Hydration - Hawaiian coconut and orchid flower Beautiful Ends – red raspberry and silk extracts
Tousle Me Softly - Wild Violet and juicy Pomegranate fragrance *Seductively Straight - Pink Lily and Asian Silk Smooth & Soft - Mandarin and Pearl Extracts
*must haves for the frizzy, curly girls out there
Absolutely love the scent of the Beautiful Ends and it's definitely my favourite of the collection.
Finally to include everyone in their continued birthday celebrations there are running a competition with some fantastic prizes:
1st Prize- Cut & Blow Dry with Ben Cooke, Herbal’s celeb stylist, at Lockonego Salon (worth c. £300) in Central London
·2nd Prize- a year’s supply of Herbal Essences Shampoo and Conditioner
·3RD Prize- a Herbal Essences Hamper
· To be in with a chance of winning Herbal Essenceswant you to think about your favourite ranges or scents or memories of Herbal Essences.
Now my memory of Herbal Essences is definitely their 90's advert - The Yes,Yes, Yes waterfall one! This has actually been updated recently to include the fairy tale theme and you can check it out below.
Oh and when we were younger I remember that my little sister used to be obsessed with sniffing the shampoos and conditioners in the supermarket - especially Herbal Essences, and managed squirt the Herbal Essences one up her nose.
Anyway to be in with a chance of winning, include your favourite memory/scent/range along with a contact email address below!
Competition open till 13th March 2013.
Good luck!
*please note that the giveaway is also running on other blogs
Herbal Essences 40th
Birthday Competition
Terms and conditions:
Open to all residents in the UK aged
18 years or over only, excluding employees of Procter & Gamble UK and its
affiliates or agents, the families of such employees and any other person
connected with this promotion.
The Prizes : 1st Prize
covers: Cut & Blow Dry with Ben Cooke, Herbal’s celeb stylist, at Lockonego
Salon in Central London (worth up to £195) to be booked by 30th
April 2012. Travel, accommodation and other costs are not included. 2nd Prize- a year’s supply of
Herbal Essences Shampoo and Conditioner – 200ml bottles across one of Herbal
Essences ranges. 3RD Prize - a Herbal Essences Hamper of products
worth up to £11.05.
To enter leave your comment on the
blog stating your favorite Herbal Essences moment. Comment must appear by 13th March
2013.
No Purchase Necessary.
One entry per person.
After the closing date the winner will
be chosen by a panel of judges including Ben Cooke and an independent adjudicator
based on the best comment. Winners will be notified via
the blog within 14 days of the closing date and they have 7 days from date of
notification to confirm their win and provide details of their name and
address, otherwise the promoter reserves the right to select an alternative
prize winner.
The 2nd and 3rd
prizes will be delivered within 28 days of prize claim being received.
Winners may be required to take part
in reasonable publicity associated with the promotion.
There is no cash alternative in whole
or in part.
The Promoter will not be liable for
entries not received, incomplete, delayed or damaged.
Promoter reserves right to provide
prizes of equal or greater value if prize is unavailable for any reason.
Your personal details will only be
used for the purposes of administering this promotion and for no other
purposes. For more information on our privacy policy, please visit: http://www.pg.com/privacy/english/privacy
notice.shtml.
The promoter's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered
into. Promoter: Procter & Gamble UK, Weybridge, Surrey. KT13 0XP
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