tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19130928245264564012024-02-08T04:23:33.745+00:00Shot Of BeautyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-7233057129939154772014-06-20T21:19:00.002+01:002014-06-20T21:19:23.136+01:00It's Time For A Clear Lipgloss Revival<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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One of my earliest beauty memories is sitting at the back of the classroom and digging deep into my school bag to find my ultimate 90s beauty companion - clear lipgloss. </div>
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I was obsessed with it. I'd go through tubes and tubes of the stuff, buying a new one every few weeks with my ever so precious £5 weekend pocket money. Whether it was a tube, pot or rollerball, if I didn't have it I wanted it. It made me feel like a rebel, sticking two fingers up to the no-make up rule, thinking I could fool the teachers with my glistening pout. It didn't work so well on the day I tried purple mascara for the first time, but that's a whole other story.</div>
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My ultimate favourite clear lipgloss was the Bourjois Effet 3D, closely followed by the L'Oreal Glam Shine pot. And I always remember being envious of those who could afford Dior's Addict Ultra Gloss.</div>
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But where has my old beauty friend gone? Why have I neglected it all these years? </div>
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It wasn't until I saw someone on the tube applying the gloss of days gone by that I found myself feeling nostalgic. </div>
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Ladies, I think it's time for a clear lipgloss revival. Because really, what's not to love?</div>
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Join me, and let me know what your favourite clear lipglosses were/are!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-63393617067938291892014-06-17T14:27:00.001+01:002014-06-17T14:27:17.882+01:00Beauty Shots: Isle of Wight Festival 2014<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flower power (Courtesy of Alix Soame, Vanity Van)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shooting sparks (Courtesy of Alix Soame, Vanity Van)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tropical dream (Courtesy of Alix Soame, Vanity Van)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Festival braids took the event by storm (Courtesy of Alix Soame, Vanity Van)</td></tr>
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It looks like the ever-popular Vanity Van had an amazing time at the Isle of Wight Festival with its partner Batiste. I thought these photos were well worth sharing for all the beauty junkies who are looking for festival make-up and hair inspiration. Festival braids along the crown were the most popular style for hair, while make-up took a wild and bold approach to its design. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-64868026934805639592014-06-15T20:15:00.000+01:002014-06-15T20:18:02.407+01:00Dermalogica Protection 50 Sport SPF50 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Calling all holiday goers - this one's for you. Whatever you've heard, there's no denying that using sun daily protection will protect your skin, prevent damage and premature ageing and help to keep the skin moisturised when exposed to excessive UV light. So it's time to stock up. </div>
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Top skin brand Dermalogica has developed Protection 50 Sport SPF50* (£29.90), which has all-important backing by the The International Dermal Institute. It can be used daily on the face and body, saving vital suitcase room and valuable time. After testing it on the top of my hand, I was impressed with the lightweight feel and how well the product spreads. It doesn't leave a white film and is absorbed fairly quickly by the skin. </div>
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To get the best out of this product, it should be applied generously 15 minutes before sun exposure. It also has 40 minutes of water-resistant coverage, but everyone's skin is different - if you feel burning, it's time to reapply. Your skin will thank you for it. </div>
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And then there's the part when you get back to the hotel room. Every good sun screen needs an aftersun to soothe and cool the skin and Dermalogica has paired the protection product nicely with the repackaged After Sun Repair* (£29.90) with calming camomile, lavender and one suprising ingredient - Szechwan pepper?!</div>
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Summer scents call for three things: freshness, vibrancy and deliciousness. A fairly recent trip to Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge introduced me to a limited edition fragrance that ticks all three of these sunny boxes - Daisy Delicious by Marc Jacobs - and I've been spritzing it ever since. </div>
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Its packaging is bright and fun with bright pink, teal and peach daisies, like a festival flower band. The glass bottle and gold applicator match the other Daisy fragrances, and the scent is fruity and light - the perfect combination for wear and duration at this time of year. </div>
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I thought I loved the original Daisy the most, but this one is a close second. Next time a Marc Jacobs limited edition fragrance comes out, I'll be purchasing one immediately.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-61481572320464607612014-06-09T22:35:00.001+01:002014-06-09T22:35:31.943+01:00Colour of the Moment: Sky Blue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Something's turning heads this Summer. It's not hot, it's cool. Sky blue is taking style and making it hella dreamy.</div>
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Last year, I felt so inspired after my first experience of the Johnson & Johnson Journalism Awards, and decided to pitch an article to the <i>Daily Mail</i> on skin toners, which was my first ever freelance article. This year, I was so thrilled that <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2316188/Time-bin-toner-One-use-daily-harsh-ingredients-actually-damage-skin.html" target="_blank">my article</a> was shortlisted for the Best National Newspaper Beauty Journalist award, and even more so when I was announced as the runner up for that category. </div>
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Ask me what the film of the year should be at the 2014 Oscars, and I'll spend hours umming and aahing about whether Philomena's charm matches American Hustle's pizazz. But if what you want is names of the leading and supporting actresses who beat Hollywood down to the ground in the beauty arena, I'll have three names for you as fast as you can say 'and the winner is'.</div>
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<b>NOMINATION: Amy Adams, The Fiery Redhead</b></div>
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<b>FILM: American Hustle </b></div>
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Two words - the hair. Amy Adams' fiery red locks have got me searching the aisles for flame-inspired at-home hair dyes. In the words of Alicia Keys: 'That girl is on fireeee.'</div>
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When it comes to porcelain skin and beauty with structure, nothing comes close to Gravity's space goddess Sandra Bullock. If you can look that good in the middle of the universe, you definitely need an award. Un. Real.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-22970037232179667682013-11-15T16:04:00.002+00:002013-11-15T16:04:39.848+00:00The Lowdown On Designer Vaginas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Read my article <b><a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/lifestyle/big-issue/the-lowdown-on-labiaplasty" target="_blank">here</a></b> on Cosmopolitan's website on expert concerns regarding designer vaginas.</div>
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Christmas is upon us and so is this fabulous multi-product Girl-O-Whirl make-up kit from beauty lovers' favourite quirky brand Soap & Glory. </div>
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Say hello to six eyeshadows, six lipsticks, the Thick & Fast Super Volume mascara, a Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Nudist, a highlighter and shimmering bronzer, and three essential make-up brushes for daily application.</div>
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I know what you're thinking - neon pink in November?! But let's be honest - nail polishes are a beauty lover's best friend and when the clouds come out and the sky is pitch black, what's better than a pretty pink highlighter wake-up call?</div>
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I took a chance on Color Club's Warhol nail lacquer, knowing it was insanely bright, but the risk paid off and I've fallen in love with the colour and effect. To my surprise, it was a matte polish and the formula was thick enough for one coat to be enough. I applied a layer of Seche Vite on top of each nail to give them a healthy shine. </div>
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There's no denying it - when it come to dry shampoo, the first brand beauty lovers think of is Batiste. But in reality, many hair care lines such as Lee Stafford and Tresemme offer dry shampoo products. Body fragrance brands are even cutting a piece of the pie, and So...? is just one of them. </div>
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Earlier this year, So...? launched a four-piece dry shampoo range, featuring So...? Fabulous (fresh and fruity), So...? Glamorous (sweet and sensual), So...? Lovely (floral and flirty) and So...? Va Va Voom (extra body). So...? Va Va Voom is the one I have been using on second-day hair, and I'm sad to say that I'm not that impressed.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-27178131021869228832013-11-05T11:57:00.000+00:002013-11-05T11:57:28.874+00:00STEAMCREAM Does Movember: Mo & Little Mo <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There aren't many beauty brands that don product design the way STEAMCREAM does, and it has really outdone itself with the simple, statement tins launched specifically for Movember. </div>
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Meet MO and Mini MO, which come as a pair for £12.95.</div>
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Each tin is filled with the multipurpose cream, which can be used on your face, hands, body and even your hair as a styling product. </div>
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Not only are they adorable, but they are also practical. There's always something you can do with each tin when the cream has been used up. Use one as a quirky jewellery box, a place to store your cufflinks or a handbag saviour for the little bits that float around at the bottom of your tote. </div>
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And, importantly, 10% of the proceeds go to the Movember Charitable Foundation. So, if you are dying to try STEAMCREAM, now is a great time to go for it.</div>
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<b>Will you be celebrating Movember this year? xxx</b> </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-19304804223571403932013-11-01T16:18:00.000+00:002013-11-01T16:18:12.328+00:00All About Autumn/Winter Red Lips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nothing says timeless, iconic beauty like a bold red lip, and I'm loving bright and sultry shades this season. I'm definitely guilty of over-buying lipsticks in claret, postbox and bloodstained hues, and in this post I will be sharing with you five of my current favourites.</div>
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<b>1/Max Factor Color Elixir Lipstick, Ruby Tuesday</b><br />
This is by far my favourite red lipstick - it's matte but moisturising, and has the kind of red shade that can make any eye sparkle and lip pop. Ruby Tuesday is my go-to lipstick for meetings, nights out and for days where I fancy dressing up a bit. <br />
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Since trying out the Hourglass Opaque Lipstick in Iconic, I'm absolutely in love with wine red lips. The Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in 107 has a sultry, playful shade to it and is great for everyday wear in the Autumn and Winter. The packaging is also really cute and compact. </div>
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<b>3/Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter, Candy Apple</b><br />
Revlon's Lip Butters are a big hit with beauty lovers and rightly so - every colour leaves your lips looking smooth, plump and tinted with just the right amount of colour. Candy Apple is so easy to wear and apply, and it's perfect for application on the go. If matte lipsticks scare you and you'd prefer to have a smooth and soft red lip, I'd highly recommend this Revlon Lip Butter. </div>
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<b>4/MAC Matte Lipstick, Ruby Woo</b><br />
Every MAC lover will know about Ruby Woo - it's a classic bright filmstar red and one of the brand's most popular lipsticks. This one's a bit of a make-up staple, but you need to exfoliate and moisturise before application so that chapped lips and dry skin are kept at bay. </div>
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<b>5/Vaseline Limited Edition Paint The Town Red Lip Balm </b><br />
Paint The Town Red is the latest limited edition lip balm from Vaseline and it's a great one at that. You don't need much to get a bold colour and a little bit goes a long way. It's an affordable, fun alternative to the classic red lipstick and is also very handbag-friendly. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-11392094330452909192013-10-27T13:21:00.001+00:002013-10-27T13:21:43.832+00:00Currently Obsessed With #5 Bobbi Brown Rich Chocolate Eye Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking back at the eyeshadow shades I used to wear, it was all about the hot pinks, deep purples, emerald greens, and even cobalt blues. Now I'm a working girl in my mid-20s, and it's time for a change. I've completely fallen in love with Bobbi Brown's Rich Chocolate Eye Palette. </div>
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Ranging from base colour 'bone' to 'rich chocolate', which can be used as an eyeliner, this palette is a dream for those who love doing a neutral, buildable everyday eye. The palette even offers two glittery night shades - Caramel Sparkle and Champagne Truffle Shimmer Wash - which can be brushed over a base colour to add some jazz to your base. It also comes with a double-ended shading and liner brush for application.<br />
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The look I've created above features 'bone' as a base, covered with 'frappe' and lined with 'rich chocolate' on my top and bottom lash lines. J'adore!</div>
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<b>Have you tried this eye palette? xxx</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-54784023024072975262013-10-22T17:21:00.000+01:002013-10-22T17:21:09.347+01:00Beauty Expert Launches 'Safety in Beauty' Campaign<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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As the editor of a cosmetic medicine magazine, I was thrilled to attend the launch of beauty expert Antonia Mariconda's much-needed campaign - Safety in Beauty. Not only did I have my nails filed and jazzed up with a silver All That Jazz nail polish, but also I had a little chit chat with Sophie Anderton on the sofa while doing so. I can confirm she is lovely and super stylish.</div>
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Having seen and heard about many complications following non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as dermal fillers and lasers, I was so pleased to be part of the campaign launch last week and am a huge supporter of what Antonia's is doing. </div>
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The campaign will run on Twitter with the hashtag #safetyinbeauty and is supported by several female celebrities, such as the Drs Pixie & Dawn from Channel 4's Embarassing Bodies, as well as lawyers and industry key opinion leaders. </div>
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Mariconda said: 'It’s all about people power now. It’s a hugely profitable industry for those that have a role within it, but as consumers we need to take a stand and say that we will no longer suffer nor tolerate sub standard or potentially harmful activity.'</div>
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<b>Will you be supporting the Safety in Beauty campaign? xxx</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-46239526487568944862013-10-15T17:08:00.001+01:002013-10-15T17:08:38.037+01:00Korres Christmas 2013 Gift Sets: Fruity Meets Festive<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Stick in Roseand Organic Almond Oil & Shea Butter Hand Cream</td></tr>
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Everyone loves a bath and body gift set, and the Christmas offering from Korres looks very promising for 2013.<br />
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There are four fabulous sets of festive, fruity products - Flower Power (£18), Rose & Shine (£12), Indulgent Treats (£18) and Sleep Over (£12). </div>
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All of these bath and body gift sets are now available online from Debenhams, ASOS, Feel Unique and Bath & Unwind.</div>
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<b>What is your favourite Korres product? xxx</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-18015236691468878752013-10-13T19:49:00.001+01:002013-10-13T19:49:30.856+01:00Balmain Launches Nail Collection at BeautyMART<div style="text-align: center;">
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Luxury French fashion brand Balmain is already known for launching into the world of high-end hair care, but its latest venture is nails.<br />
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Its debut nail trio Paris Nail Couture Collection (£40) is equipped with three chic and classic shades - Rouge, Noir & Nude - and a matte top coat. Each nail polish comes with a wide, flat brush for even application.<br />
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For those who buy beauty products with their ingredients in mind, all of the nail polishes in the collection are free of toluene, formaldehyde and camphor.<br />
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The Balmain Paris Nail Couture Collection is available at BeautyMART from 20 October.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-2861337446117423322013-10-10T13:42:00.001+01:002013-10-10T13:42:46.898+01:00Bumble & Bumble Creme de Coco Masque<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you're hair is as dry as the desert and you've got split ends galore, you are more than willing to try the plethora of intensive hair masks and conditioners on the market, no matter what price you have to pay for it. But I really regret falling for the trap of a tropical, coconut mask from Bumble & Bumble and paying over £20 for a product that has made no difference to my hair at all.</div>
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The first time I used this mask, I had to use half of the product to even cover my hair to give it a chance to start working. The second time I used it, I had to squeeze out the contents and nearly finished it all. In essence, I was spending £10 per wash just for the pleasure of conditioning my hair, and I didn't even see the benefits.</div>
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If you want my advice, stick to highstreet brands like Herbal Essences. You'll get many more applications, much better effects and you'll save about £15.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-77226397263913803602013-10-07T13:47:00.001+01:002013-10-07T13:47:13.349+01:00Currently Obsessed With #5 Wet N Wild Juicy Lip Balm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're looking for a subtle wash of colour, soft lips and a dupe for Revlon's lip butter in Candy Apple, the Wet N Wild Juicy Lip Balm in Cherry is the one for you.</div>
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I love this balm because it combines one of my favourite lip shades (red) with one of my favourite fruity scents (cherry) and leaves my lips glossy and moisturised. </div>
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It also comes with SPF 15, which is always a bonus, especially when we don't protect our lips from the sun as much as we look after our faces and bodies.</div>
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If I had to say one negative thing about it, the colour doesn't last very long. However, for about 2 or 3 quid, I really can't complain. For me, the colour is a bonus. If it leaves my lips soft and smells good, that's all I need.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-78879416360877512302013-10-06T20:21:00.000+01:002013-10-06T20:21:19.739+01:00Alpha-H Absolute Eye Complex<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just like the facial skin care sector is saturated, so is the eye rejuvenation market. You could literally spend hours searching for the best of the best - ones that reduce puffiness, ones that remove dark circles, and ones that minimise fine lines and wrinkles - so the best thing to do is search for reviews or go with trial and error. After all, everyone's different.</div>
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My first ever eye cream purchase was Origins GinZing, which was good to start with but disappointing after a few uses. Then I came across a sample of the Alpha-H Absolute Eye Complex in a package from QVC and decided to give it a go. </div>
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I've heard a lot of great things about Alpha-H skin care, but I've never really been sold on it. I wasn't desperate to get my hands on Liquid Gold, thinking a lot of the hype was down to the use of the word 'gold' and nothing more. But after trying the brand's eye product, I have changed my mind.</div>
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In terms of its texture, it's a clear gel that is easily absorbed around the eye area. You don't need too much per eye and you will feel a slight tingle for a few seconds - this is the Eye Complex working with ingredients such as peptides (reduce loss of elasticity), hibiscus flower (reduce dark circles) and cucumber (reduce puffiness).</div>
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The reason why I love this eye product is purely because of the results I have seen. After 3 or 4 days, the dark circles around my eyes were significantly less visible and my skin looked tight and refreshed. If you're looking for an eye cream that really does work, give this one a try.</div>
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You know what it's like when your make-up stash feels like Mount Everest and you dig in and find a hidden gem? After swatching these Mary Kay Baked Eye Trios, that's exactly what happened to me.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-89643973235811921862013-10-01T08:00:00.000+01:002013-10-01T08:00:17.262+01:00New Kid On The Block: Indie Lee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Say hello to new skin care brand Indie Lee, which has just launched today in the UK and is exclusive to abeautifulworld.co.uk.<br />
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Natural skin care lovers will be thrilled to know that the brand is all about using natural ingredients. Its motto is 'what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it'.<br />
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The brand's standout product is said to be the Squalane Facial Oil, which is 100% pure and derived from olives. Its main benefits are cell regeneration, oxygenation and boosting the skin's elasticity.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-62575521839416841272013-09-29T22:36:00.002+01:002013-09-29T22:36:23.933+01:00Currently Obsessed With #4 The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't get me wrong, I love The Body Shop's shower gels and scrubs (who doesn't get nostalgia when using the strawberry shower gel?), but when it comes to the brand's skin care I've never been that fussed. So when I heard about the new camomile-based range with a make-up remover and cleanser, I couldn't have cared less. That was until the blogger recommendations started coming through, and I knew I had to try it.</div>
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For someone who is extremely fussy about cleansers and generally anything I put on my skin, it says a lot that I think this is one of the best cleansers I've come across in some time. It works like a cleansing balm - you massage it on dry skin and rinse it off with warm water - but it's so nourishing and moisturising that it literally melts into your skin. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11565847956644895056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1913092824526456401.post-116440870815113032013-09-27T23:44:00.001+01:002013-09-27T23:44:54.811+01:00Payday Haul: Skin Care, Make-Up & Hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There's nothing better than payday <i>and</i> Friday <i>and</i> a well deserved trip to the beauty haven that is Selfridges. Naturally what started off as a trip to stock up on thermal water and foundation ended in several pretty things being purchased. Here's what I picked up...</div>
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Everyone who follows my blog will know that La Roche-Posay is slowly becoming my favourite skin care brand - its Thermal Spring Water has been a staple product in my morning and evening routines for a good few months now and I've repurchased it many times, so I did it again! </div>
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As I love a lot of the products from the brand, I also thought I would try its micellar water for oily and sensitive skin. It's a little pricey at over £10, so I'll probably stick to my highstreet fave - L'Oreal Skin Perfection - in the future.</div>
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I don't know what's more shocking - the fact I bought an eye palette, which I never thought I would do anytime soon, or the fact I paid £39.50 for it. Either way, the Bobbi Brown Rich Chocolate Eye Palette is full of stunning nude eyeshadows, a dark brown liner and a double-ended brush. It says a lot that I wanted it so much when I rarely buy eye make-up, so I was pretty impressed with it.</div>
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Then I bought one of my all time favourite foundations - Guerlain's Parure De Lumiere Cream Foundation. I've repurchased this about 3 or 4 times, but haven't bought it since my spending ban started or finished. I love everything about this foundation from the packaging through to the colour and texture - it's expensive but its also real winner.</div>
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One of my most exciting purchases was the OCC Lip Tar in Black Metal Dahlia - it's like a dark metallic red, which is so on trend right now and exactly what I was looking for.</div>
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My final purchase was the Bumble & Bumble Creme De Coco Masque, which I've been wanting to try for a while. I really loved using the mending mask on my distressed tresses, so I'm hoping this one lives up to my high expectations.</div>
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<b>Did you buy anything this payday? xxx</b></div>
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While strolling down the many aisles at Olympia Beauty, I had three brands on my mind - NYX Cosmetics, OPI and Inglot. </div>
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NYX Cosmetics was absolutely buzzing with people, but I spotted the Cinammon Powder Blush almost immediately and picked it up for £4.50. This was my first ever NYX purchase and I'm excited to see what all the hype is about.</div>
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Then I went to OPI, which was equally as busy but had more floor space. I walked straight over to the Avojuice section as I wanted to buy another hand cream to replace the gorgeous Cran & Berry one I bought some months ago. I love variety, so I went for Sweet Tea this time around. And yes it does smell like tea, with a hint of melon. Love at first sniff! It cost me around £5 for 200ml.</div>
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Inglot was at the top of my list of stands to visit, as I've wanted to buy a blusher, nail polish and/or lipstick from the brand for a while. I couldn't take my eyes off the blusher selection and so went for the chic and wearable baby pink (shade 20), which cost me just £5.</div>
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But we all know that beauty lovers always buy more than they planned for, so here's a look at what else I got...</div>
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I went over to the Color Club stand hoping to get my hands on an amazing metallic polish, but couldn't take my eyes off this bright pink neon shade (Warhol). This cost me £5.</div>
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Then at the end of the day I remembered there was an Essie polish I was lusting over from the new Fall collection - For The Twill Of It - so I walked (ran) over there to pick it up for £5.80. </div>
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Finally I got my hands on the much spoken about Baobab Fruit Pulp Powder from Aduna. I've heard such great things about it and have tried it a couple of times. It tastes great, but I think it would be better with yoghurt rather than cereal. I'm really looking forward to reaping the benefits on this one and will do a review very shortly.</div>
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<b>What have you bought lately? Link your haul posts below xxx</b></div>
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