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3
Sep
Treat Mate: Treat me!
(13 votes, average: 3.46 out of 5)
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*CATCHY/ANNOYING THEME TUNE*
Welcome back to Treat Mate! If you want to catch up on the blogisodes you have missed in this exciting series then you can do so here and here. This has been the chance for me to match up my mates with some of the amazing treats sent to me for this final challenge, just like Davina Mccall did with people in the 90′s dating show Street Mate!
After reading all these amazing reviews from my friends I couldn’t resist trying some things for myself! I am sure at some point Davina must have kept a hot man from the street for herself…
The Treat(s)
Bloom Sheer Colour Cream in Rosie
Bloom Shadow Liner in Ebony Brown
2 True Fast Dry Colour Quick Polish in shade 1
The Mate
ME!
A scatty blogger with an obsession with beauty from head to toe.
First Impressions: I love the fresh and expensive looking packaging on the Bloom cosmetics and the shadow liner is genius, the tip looks the perfect flat shape for applying as a liner. The colour cream looks a great consistency and I love the newly re packaged slim 2True nail varnish with a really handy flat brush.
The Date: I was dying to try Bloom out for a while and instantly fell in love with these two products. The shadow liner went on like a dream in seconds with no fuss or mess due to the unique square shape of the tip, it lasted really well and didn’t smudge- unless I wanted it to by using a brush! The shade I received was rich and intense and created a lovely twist on the smokey eye. The colour cream was amazing to wear just on its own as a quick and easy blush or as a highlighter for the cheek bones and under brow and even as a cute lip tint. It had great staying power too, a really versatile and handy pot. I loved the nail varnish, it was so easy to apply, took two simple coats and then lasted for days without chipping!
Will we be seeing each other again? DEFINATELY! I loved, loved, loved all three products, I have already been into Superdrug to eye up my next shadow liner ( hello Midnight Blue!) It is a little pricier than other brands but the quality and design means it is really worth it. The colour cream went straight into my make up bag I carry around as it is so easy to apply I can use it to top up at the end of the day and it wont smash or break in my bag like a powder would. The nail varnish I have worn so many times since I got it,I will no doubt need another one soon, when it is three 2True items for a fiver I know exactly what I will be getting it along side.
I am so pleased with the outcome of my cheeky Treat Mate Myself as I have discovered a new brand that I blooming (!) love and my nails have got a much needed colour boost! I was photographing the bloom make up after a long day at work so to freshen it up I used the Scandalous Fabulously Flirty Dry Shampoo which I was also really pleased with, it went on with less of the annoying white residue that other brands have and I liked the scent. It definitely gave my hair good texture and volume and soaked up the daily grease. I was happy to get the chance to try some of this fab new range seeing as all my friends were raving about it, and right now you can get any of these products for £3.50 each, bargain!
I have adored doing this final challenge. Getting to treat my friends and share the fun I have had this summer thanks to Superdrug has been amazing. Not only that but I have discovered some amazing new products that I was not aware of before and hope you all have too.
Thank You so much to Superdrugloves for giving me this amazing experience and allowing me to share my thoughts on here for the summerand thanks to everyone for reading. Myself and all the other lovely bloggers are really lucky to be allowed to carry on writing here until Christmas so I look forward to bringing you more reviews in the coming months.
Much love,
Bx
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2
Sep
Part I – Sisters share Scandalous surprise!
(14 votes, average: 3.36 out of 5) Loading ...Hi everyone! As I received so many great products from Superdrug to review, I thought I would try a ‘trilogy style’ final Summer post, where I describe the products over 3 posts which makes it both easier for me to write, and easier for you to read! 
My first post is on the ‘Scandalous Haircare Range’ which was a big surprise as it was in a massive black box (tied with a bow!) full to the brim with haircare products!
My sister Becky and I took it in turns to use everything to give a thorough and honest review.
Becky’s hair - Mid length, brunette, quite greasy, washes it a lot, sometimes straightened but usually worn in it’s natural state.
Soph’s hair - Short, blonde, dry, only needs washing 2/3x a week, quite damaged from sun and hair straightening, always straightened.
We have completely different hair, which hopefully makes this review accessible to more people! For each product, we gave it a mark out of 10 and wrote down notes on various things such as texture, scent and obviously whether it did what it says on the bottle. Two opinions are always better than one!
The first thing we looked at was the packaging.
Becky – 8/10 – I liked the packaging as it was minimalist and modern and appeals to a young buyer. It would definitely be recognisible in a shop and I’d be inclined to look at it first amongst other less obvious packaged products.
Sophie – 8/10 – I used to have this obsession with anything black and pink so obviously I loved the use of bright pink and gold on a black background! I thought the packaging was funky and well marketed to young, fun loving women. I thought it was really cute how each product has it’s own little slogan on, for example, the Volumising Mousse says - ”It’s a big night ahead, and I’m ready for anything. I know my curls will stay as fabulous as the moment I created them. The party may last from dusk til dawn but nothing can make my curls drop.”
After analysing the packaging, we used the products and noted things down straight after we had used it so nothing would be forgotten.
Product 1 and 2 – The ‘Big and Beautiful Volumising Shampoo and Conditioner’. 250ml each
Becky – 6/10 – I thought the texture of the shampoo was good and gave a nice, thick lather. The conditioner’s texture wasn’t as good as I thought it wasn’t thick enough but it absorbed well. The scent was nice, but smelt a little too ‘processed’ – it wasn’t a scent that would be recognisable amongst other shampoos and conditioners. It did volumise my hair but also left it a little frizzy – overall it was alright but I probably wouldn’t buy it.
Hair after using the Volumising Duo
Sophie – 7/10- The shampoo texture was just right. It lathered really, really well. The conditioner for me wasn’t thick enough, I had to use quite a lot to get a good coverage and I only have short hair. I thought the scent smelt professional and sophisticated, it lasted until the next day which was good, but other products I’ve tested have had longer lasting scents. It left my hair soft and healthy but without a significant change in volume (see photo). The products had a shimmer to them, which left some of my skin looking glittery which was a nice touch.
Product 3 and 4 – The ‘Gorgeously Rich Moisturising Shampoo and Conditioner’. 250ml each
Becky – 7/10 - I felt this shampoo and conditioner were pretty much the same as the first two. However, I think I preferred this set as it did seem more moisturising and it detangled my hair better so I would be more inclined to buy it.
Sophie – 7/10 – To be honest I couldn’t tell much difference between these and the first two products, although these two didn’t seem to have as strong a scent to me. I think if I were to buy them I would probably buy these as the other two state that they are for ‘volumising’ but I didn’t really find they helped in volume.
Product 5 – ‘Intensively Glossy Rescue Treatment’ 150ml
Becky – 7/10 – I thought this product was good as my hair felt a lot thicker and stronger after using it. However I didn’t like how it made my hair very knotty to comb through after I had towel dried it. I also didn’t particularly like the colour (an off custard colour), but it was one of my favourites in the set and one I would be likely to buy.
Thicker hair after Rescue Treatment
Sophie - 8/10 -
I found that this product seemed to strengthen my hair too. As soon as I brushed through it after the shower it seemed thicker, although I also had trouble brushing it at first as it was quite knotty. I liked the thick consistency of it, and would definitely use it again.
Product 6 – ‘Voluptuous Boost Volumising Mousse’ 200ml
Becky – 7/10 – I liked this mousse as it had a nice scent but it wasn’t too overpowering. It was lighter in texture than the mousse I currently have and was easy to apply into hair without being too messy.
Sophie – 7/10 – It’s a shame I don’t have long hair like I used to, because I used to use mousse quite a lot to define my waves but I don’t use mousse on my current hairstyle! I did still try this out though, and I found the mousse seemed light, smelt nice and added volume to the roots.
Product 7 – ‘Seductive Shimmer Serum’ 50ml
Becky - 8/10 – I don’t use shine spray but I really liked this, I thought the scent was really nice, not too strong but not too weak. I definitely noticed the change in shine and it made me consider buying a shine spray for the first time.
Sophie – 9/10 – I was really surprised by this product as I thought it was going to be a gel serum but it’s actually liquid, like the one I currently used. The Kukui Nut Oil made it smell lovely and the shine was great! This is definitely on par, if not better, than the shine spray I currently use and it’s cheaper too.
Product 8 – ‘Fabulously Flirty Dry Shampoo’ 150ml
Becky – 4/10 – I don’t tend to use Dry Shampoo that much, because my hair gets greasy within a couple of days so I tend to just wash it properly more often. However, I have used dry shampoos in the past and I preferred them to this one as I didn’t like how hard it was to brush the powder out, especially as I have dark hair.
Sophie – 5/10 – I thought that this dry shampoo was quite good in absorbing greasyness, but I didn’t like the smell that much, I much prefer the smell of Batiste Dry Shampoo which I usually use. I also found that no matter how much I tried to brush the roots so they didn’t look ‘powdery’ they remained quite white and powdery looking all day, which wasn’t very subtle!
Product 9 – ‘Flaunt It Firm Hold Hairspray’ 250ml
Becky – 8/10 - I didn’t like the smell of this at all, it sounds weird but it slightly reminded me of dust?! But I found that it kept my hair in place and didn’t make it crunchy like some hairsprays do, it also added shine to the colour.
Hair after an evening out using the Hairspray
Sophie – 5/10 – I don’t tend to use hairspray much as my hairstyle doesn’t really need it. I also don’t find that hairspray seems to work particularly well on my hair… I liked how this one came out quite softly compared to a usual hairspray, but I really didn’t like the smell. It was really strong and even made me start coughing! Overall it wasn’t any better or any worse than other hairsprays I’ve tried so if I were to use one I’d probably stick to Elnett.
Product 10 – ‘Rock Chick Wave Spray’ 150ml
Becky – 6/10 – I liked the smell and it was easy to spray evenly on my hair, but it didn’t make that much difference to the ‘waves’ in my hair, however I do have quite thick hair, so it may work slightly better on someone with thiner hair where product isn’t weighed down.
Sophie – 5/10 – I didn’t try this spray first hand, as my hair can’t really be styled wavy because of the length so it wouldn’t of been a very accurate description! But by looking at my sister’s hair although there were some defined waves it didn’t really hold them very well.
Product 11 – ‘Luminous Shine Finishing Spray’ 125ml
Becky – 6/10 – I don’t use finishing spray on my hair so I didn’t have anything to compare this with. But I found it was easy to spray on my hair and distributed evenly. I definitely noticed my hair looked shinier when out in the sun, but in an averagely lit room it wasn’t as noticeable, and I preferred the Serum in this range.
Sophie – 5/10 – I liked the scent of this product, however I didn’t feel that it did what it said on the bottle. I liked how it had a hairspray like nozzle instead of a squirty nozzle as it made it easy to control the amount of spray. However, it didn’t compare at all to the Serum!
In conclusion both of us loved the distinctive packaging but our opinions in the products differed, so I guess it’s a case of trying things out and choosing what is best for you! The prices of the items are usually £5.49 each, apart from the Wave Spray which is 50p extra, however they have recently been reduced to £3.50! I think this is a really good price, as a lot of thought has gone into them… and it means you can stock up and find your favourites for cheaper!
Soph and Becky x
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2
Sep
2True Lip and Cheek Stain rave review
(11 votes, average: 4.27 out of 5) Loading ...In amongst all the last challenge madness I realised I hadn’t taken the time to share one of my favourite products I depend on Superdrug for. I first dabbled with the 2True range last year, using their nail varnishes and liquid eyeliner which were great. Seeing as the range is 3 for £5 it is amazing value and well worth going to explore. I had to share my bargain secret to a rosy glow, I bought the blush pink and rose lip and cheek tints and I LOVE them. They are total staples in my daily routine now and recommend you try them out, I had wanted to try out a tint for ages with the ever popular Benefit Posie Tint and Benetint being talked about everywhere but sadly being out of my price range.
Excuse my stylishly chipped nails here! So the light pink may look very electric and yes it does go on the skin this bright…
But once you rub it in right along your cheek bones and put a nice dollop of the darker stain on the apples of the cheek-it really does work into a lovely stay all day blush. I have used these every day since I got them and they are incredible value for money, great for beauty in a hurry and have good staying power. I have used the higher end versions of these and the only difference I can tell is in the smell. These 2True ones don’t have a glamorous smell but not a horrible one, I cannot remember the last time someone sniffed my cheeks anyway!
The little glass bottles are portable and handy to carry for any touch ups but I doubt you will need it. They both look lovely on the lips too so you can experiment with that. The bottles have lasted me forever, a little goes a long way making these even better value for money.
I received a new nail varnish from 2True in my final challenge pack which I can’t wait to show you. I totally recommend exploring this range if you haven’t already! I hear the 3 in1 concealer is amazing for covering under eye circles and I am really keen to try out the Matt Powder.
Bx
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6
Aug
£20 in Superdrug got me…
(19 votes, average: 4.42 out of 5) Loading ...
ALL THIS!
What an amazing challenge. Go and investigate my local Superdrug and spend a free voucher- best fun ever. If you haven’t read my original post on what my Superdrug is like catch up here. I was delighted with my purchases and was excited to share my haul with you!
Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo is something I have read so much about since its launch. I have annoyingly greasy hair which means putting even a sniff of conditioner near it turns it to a chip pan mess. Thankfully Pantene has answered the greasy call of myself and so many others and come up with this incredibly lightweight and ‘virtually weightless’ formula. Silicone in hair products is terrible for creating build up so they have completely minimised it in this product and it really helps. It lathers really well and then rinses incredibly clean without spending ages trying to get it all out, after using it my hair was so light and really had bounce- just like the spokesperson for this range- Ms Cat ‘hair bounce’ Deeley. It was only £1.75 for a huge bottle and it now sits proudly in my shower. I am excited t0 try the rest of the range as I totally recommend this shampoo.
L’Oreal Lash Renewal Serum-Lashes are big right now, Well at least you want them to be and there has been a huge boom in serums designed for twice a day application that apparently conditions and nourishes the lash encouraging advanced growth and repair. The problem however is the price, a lot of these retail from £40- £100+ which I cannot justify no matter how much I crave thicker and longer lashes. Then L’Oreal came along with their far more affordable version,at £10.99and with a voucher burning a hole in my pocket I was keen to try it out. I wont be able to give much thought on it until I have used it for a lot longer but so far I am happy with it. Many people who have used it have said that their eyes were a little stingy after applying and that it really clumped their mascara together but so far I have had neither problem. I actually find it works nicely under my mascara and already it looks as though my lashes look in a little better condition ( although I definitely could be imagining it!) But I am enjoy the routine of putting it on and paying a little more attention and caring for them. I also read that it works well applying a little to the eyebrows which I am giving a try as I could certainly use a little more growth in that area.
I couldn’t resist a couple of little make up pieces as a treat and as I have seen green eyes everywhere right now, I wanted to try the look out. I think it is perfect for summer as it can be bright but still earthy and smoky. The Make Up Academy £1 range from Superdrug is a must explore, some of the eye shadows have incredible pigment so I grabbed these beauties in shade 13 and 14. I was really really impressed with the pigment in the green shade, it has a deep sheen to it and looks amazing on. It was a good formula and nice and blendable, I was really impressed for only a pound. The purple one was not as pigmented, I wanted it to have more shine throughout it as it looks so gorgeous in the pan. It worked well as a liner but I have not tried out a full eye look with it yet. To go with my MUA green I was captivated by this Barry M Dazzle Dust in shade 72 the colour pay off fro even a light tap of a brush on these are incredible and if you haven’t tried their dusts before you simply must check out the amazing range of colours and often great deals on offer. I would always recommend dotting a bit of translucent powder under the eye when applying these so when you are done you can easily sweep away any fallen product. This shade really pops and shines and would look great as a standalone bright eye or blended in with the green MUA colour. Here is my very quick example of how you might wear them, I went for only a tiny dab of the Barry M for a more smoky look but looking forward to playing around with it and creating a brighter colour. I also snapped some swatches of the three colours for you to see just how lovely they are.
I must have been in a Barry M mood because the last of my buys was taking advantage of the two for a fiver on their nail polishes offer. I am a bit of a nail polish fiend and can honestly say I find Barry M polishes one of the best affordable brands out there. I find their colours go on incredibly nicely,you can paint two coats easily and it leaves a great pop of colour. The thing I love the most though is how long it lasts on the nails with little to no chipping or tip wear. I have had the mint green shade on all week and it is pretty much perfect still. I have loads of comments on the colour, it is right up their as one of my favourite shades now. I am looking forward to using the grey one too, both my flatmates have it and it looks so gorgeous on them, I think it is going to be perfect for heading into Autumn or giving edge to a summer outfit.
I am over the moon with all my new goodies. Thanks so much superdrug. I hope I have tempted all of you to go green this weekend
Have a good one everyone,
Bx
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22
Jul
Easy as 1, 2, 3..
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After receiving our generous make-up goodies, our challenge was to create an inspiring make-up look using the products we were given. We were really spoilt for choice considering how much they sent us to play with!
So for the first part of the challenge I decided to take inspiration from the UK’s most iconic woman of the 21st century! Who other than the gorgeous Cheryl Cole, oops I mean Tweedy!
Looking as gorgeous as ever, I decided to take inspiration from this subtle bronzed goddess look by using some of the products I was sent. I decided to create this look using Bourjois products. The reason I chose Bourjois is because I’ve never really bought anything from this brand and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to try it out.
Turns out there’s a lot of things I liked! So are you ready to see how I tried to achieve Cheryl’s bronzed look in 3 easy steps?…
Step 1
First of all I thoroughly cleaned my face and applied moisturiser. I waited 2-3 minutes for the moisturiser to soak in then started to apply the foundation.
Bearing in mind I haven’t used Bourjois products before, I didn’t know what to expect out of any of these products. However, I was really surprised how lovely this foundation was. It also turned out to be a perfect match for my skin tone – Superdrug must be psychic! The foundation went on really nice and even and it felt light on my skin, – it actually gave a perfect coverage for me, but still looked natural. Also, I couldn’t help but notice how smooth my skin felt whilst wearing this foundation!
Big thumbs up from me
Step 2
The next step was to make myself look somewhat like a “bronzedgoddess” – as opposed to the milk bottle white shade I was previous to this!
Now when I first looked at this bronzer I thought it looked quite orange – even when I swatched it on my hand it looked far too dark for someone as pale as me. But when used sparingly all over your face it actually looks quite nice and gives you a natural all over colour.
I then applied the rosy coloured blush to the apples of my cheeks. Again, when I first saw this product I thought it was going to be far too bright and make me look like Aunt Sally! However, it looked really subtle and added a pop of colour to my cheeks.
Step 3
To achieve the same effect of Cheryl’s striking eyes I used the Bourjois “felt tip” liner in black. This helped create a much more dramatic look, as the rest of the make-up was left quite simple. I then added a few coats of Bourjois mascara and the look was complete!
I hope you found this tutorial helpful, I tried to make it as easy to follow as possible!
Why don’t you try this look out for yourself using similar products? Comment below if you decide to try it and let me know how it goes!
Now I thought I would spend the rest of this blog giving mini reviews on my favourite products that were sent to me.
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation – I’ve only used this foundation once, while creating this tutorial, but on first impressions I was really impressed. Before giving this a full review I think I’m going to try it out over the next week so I know how long it lasts for on your skin, what it’s like during the day, etc. I’ve got high hopes for this product so fingers crossed I’m not disappointed!
Rimmel Natural Bronzer - I really liked this bronzer as it wasn’t too dark and as it said in the title, it was very natural. It didn’t have any shimmer in it, which I personally prefer, so that was a bonus for me.This has now turned in to my everyday bronzer and I love that it’s so affordable but great quality.
Rimmel 1-2-3 Looks Mascara – This product really baffles me, the more I try and understand how it works the more it just confuses me! However, it is a great product and makes your lashes look a lot longer and thicker – it definitely does what it says on the packaging, try it for yourself and also try figure out how it works (for my sake! ha ha)
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan Medium Matte – I love this product, it’s great for if you’re in a rush to go somewhere and you want a natural glowing tan! It’s an instant tan so if you do happen to have a total tanning nightmare it will just wash straight off, which is always good to know!
Bourjois So Laque Nail Varnish, Brown - I really like this colour nail varnish, it’s usually the sort of shade I go for. However, I know it’s not very summery and it may look a bit boring to some people! But I suit these dark brown shades and will definitely be using it when it gets to Autumn. For now I suppose I’ll stick with the bright Summery shades!
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21
Jul
Summer Brights…
(20 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ...For this unlucky Insider, summer seems to have passed by my corner of the world, instead giving me grey skies and rain. It was all damp and dull in the land of BeautyH2T…..
Before...
UNTIL…. Superhero Superdrug stepped in and sent me the most amazing package in the world. Two bundles of gorgeous make up AND a stunning smart phone, it was too good to be true. The sun may not always be shining for me but now I am sitting pretty with a glam phone and 2 new summer makeup looks. The future is looking bright….
Which is actually the inspiration for part one of my Summer Brights and Cocktail Nights double post- TA DA! The selection of Rimmel make up I received just popped right out the minute I saw it and instantly made me think of bright summer eyes to make you stand out, whatever the weather! I love looking at how other people wear their make up in the summer months, it makes people change their day to day look, daring to go wild with colour, use less foundation to show off a tan, go for bright nails and liners and sometimes nothing at all just letting their face breathe easy in the heat for natural summer beauty.
The day I received my parcel I was looking through one of my favourite magazines for beauty, Look and spotted this amazing picture of Katy Perry. Look at those eyes, attention grabbing and bold- perfect for summer, I had to give this a go with my new Rimmel goodies. Armed with this and more inspiration from the Superdrug summer looks and the handy video by the Rimmel London School of Makeup I came up with my day time look, Summer Brights.
The look is easy, light on the skin and gives a great glow. I took the Medium Matte Sun Shimmer, dabbed a few splodges around my face and found it rubbed in easily and evenly. I was worried this would come out orange on me but was pleasantly surprised, I think for anyone paler than me however it might be a touch mahogany (very popular look where I live actually) on the face. It is also a fab instant tan for on the shoulders, arms and legs.
I then took my face brush and swirled it throught the Natural Bronzer in 22 Sun Bronze, it was great for just the right amount of colour, too much and I would have looked a little muddy but with a light hand swept in the right places( temples, nose, cheeks) and then onto my shoulders it looked really good. In the heat you don’t want a heavy foundation clogging your pores so a dab of a good bronzer and/or a touch of the instant tan is all you need for a daytime healthy looking hint of colour.
Splodge and Swirl
Now if you want to be a ‘California Gurl’ like the lady herself, you need to get those eyes popping…
I took the Exaggerate Eye definer in 240 Aqua Sparkle eye pencil and slicked it across my eyelids, much like you would with a black pencil or liquid eyeliner. It took a couple of strokes to get a good bold colour, but I was impressed with the shine in the pencil and also the added blender tip is very handy for a smudgy sexy beach look, not only that but it is waterproof too so is amazing for wearing on the beach, or even here in the rain Take the pencil right out to the corner of the eye and give it a wing shape for added flirty eye appeal. I then dipped the thin end of the applicator that comes with the Glam’Eyes eye shadow in Posh Peacock and applied that directly on top of the eyeliner to really make it come to life. You can have it as thick or thinly applied as you like covering as much as the lid as you want. I didnt go for the black liner like Ms Perry as I didnt want to distract too much from the gorgeous blue, but you can be as wild as you want with this look, even turn it right into a night time look with a some black liner and the bright pink gloss!
For under the eyes I took the Glam’ Eyes Spicy Bronze eye shadow which I am in love with, It just warms up the skin tones and sparkles in a subtle sexy way. I again took the thin end of the applicator and swept it under each eye a couple of times, It really screams chic summer to me and is so easy to do. If you overdo the under eye just take a damp cotton bud and use it to tidy up any overkill. If you want even more colour then use your blue eye liner on your lower waterline to, it looks so nice next to the bronze. On the lashes I curled them once and then applied the 123 Looks Mascara in black, now I was sceptical about this as I couldn’t understood why anyone would want their lashes not at the best coverage level! So I did just use it on the thickest option and it gave my lashes a nice dark coat and some needed length, it was good for daytime but I don’t think it is quite enough for how I like my lashes to look for a night time. But then I have always been dramatic!
...After
To let the Summer Brights stand out I kept the lips very natural so I finished the look with a coat of the Stay Glossy lip gloss in Unlimited Gold, a great shine to make the lips appear plumper and a hint of summer sparkle and shine while still keeping the focus on the eyes. For the nails I went for what I think is the best bright summer polish I have seen yet, the 60 seconds nail varnish in 409 Coral Crush, I love the Rimmel nail varnishes and this was no exception, they are among the best for easy application and for long last without chipping, I had this one on for 8 days and there was barely even any wear at all, a huge thumbs up from me.
I had so much fun putting this look together, it made me feel like summer was here at last- Thank you Rimmel!
Keep a look out for my Cocktail Nights post coming up shortly, my night time look thanks to Bourjois.
Much Love Everyone,
Bx
PS I could not miss out my hair in amongst all the summer looks, I thought the looks were crying out for sexy tousled beach wave hair so I will pop up a little how to on how it easy it was to achieve soon!
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20
Jul
A Girls Night In
(9 votes, average: 2.67 out of 5) Loading ...Wow, never did I expect to receive so much make up to play with! All of us lucky insiders were sent boxes of Rimmel & Bourjois products to create summer looks. The mega bonus was a Nokia smart phone which keeps me on the “web-side” whenever I need to be, so I can catch up with what’s happening on Superdrugloves.com.
So, I took the opportunity to ‘share the love’ my two pals, Jo & Carly, whilst having a Girls Night In (or as we call it, a “GNI”!). I created a day and night look for each brand and here’s how we got on…
When I think of Rimmel, I think of products that are cheap, bright and fun and this sums up Jo – she’s a party girl and likes to experiment with funky shades in her clothes and make up, she’s not cheap but fun with her is free!
Since there wasn’t any foundation in the kit, I used the Sun Shimmer Instant Tan in medium matte as a base for a fresh summer day look… or so I thought. Although the wash off product is meant for face and body, it did not glide well on the face and looked a tad orange, I’m sad to say, so I won’t be using it on my face in future. I’ve used the same product on my legs previously and I’m happy to report that it works much better. From here I applied the Glam Eyes Spicy Bronze all over the lid, which went on really nicely. I used the Exaggerate Waterproof eye definer in Aqua Sparkle on the lower lash line; it was a bit waxy to apply, even when using the included smudging tool but had a nice glitter to it and a beautiful colour. To finish off the eyes, I used the 3 Looks Adjustable Volume Mascara that gives volume control by twisting round to various points. Sadly, I didn’t find this very user-friendly, thinking I’d broken it after the first twist; it opened in two ways (so I spent a while figuring what the 3rd was) and then when I noticed the twisty mechanism with the 3 points on it that actually was the correct way to use it, I couldn’t see the difference the ‘looks’. Still, it gave a decent coat to the lashes without clumping. Next I used the Stay Glossy in Endless Summer, that looked lovely but felt a bit sticky / tacky. Lastly I swished a bit of the Natural Bronzer over her cheeks to complete the look; the bronzer is mineral based with an spf8 and went on nicely. Unfortunately, the instant tan let the look down due to the lack of coverage to get more of a flawless skin. I would have used an alternative foundation but I wanted to the brand and not mix anything.
For the night time look I swept more Spicy Bronze over her lid and took it just up to the brow bone. Then I used the turquoise eyeliner inside the rim of the lower lid; it’s waterproof so it didn’t go on this area so well. I next used the Glam Eyes Posh Peacock in the socket and upper and lower lashline, the products didn’t blend very well together but do go on nicely on their own. I then used the more intense part of the mascara to finish the eyes; again, it was not as gloopy as it looked and coated the lashes but nothing more than that. I added more bronzing powder, lip gloss and alternated the 60 Seconds nail polishes (825 Sky High and 810 Blue My Mind) to complete the look.
So now on to Bourjois – a French brand that hints at sophistication, glamour and comes in great packaging… Enter Carly. A natural beauty that rocks everything she wears with class; OK, she’s not French but she’s as chic as.
I applied the Healthy Mix foundation, which was a little too light for her skin (No.53 light beige), all over the face which smelt amazing, very fruity! It’s not very moisturising for a drier skin like Carly’s so I would recommend it more for a combination / oily skin as its oil free. Next, I lined the upper lashes with Liner Feutre in Noir and smudged with an eyeliner brush to soften the line for daytime. The shape of this pen-like liner was fantastic and made the line very easy to create. I finished the eyes with Mascara Elastic which is said to make your eyelashes 130% more visible in length; I wouldn’t go that far but I think it helped Carly’s eyelashes to look longer. Only downside is that it is quite difficult to remove, even with an oil based remover. To the lips we used Effet 3D in No. 46 Rose Lyric which again, had a lovely smell. Lastly, I used the Delice de Poudre to blend away the paleness of the foundation… et voila!
For the night time, I enhanced what I’d already done for the day. I went over the upper lash line again with the Liner Feutre to make it more dramatic. I then took the Ombre Stretch eye shadow in 04 Flexi Brown along the same line and blended it with the liner and in to the socket crease. I added more mascara then used the Sweet Kiss Naturel lipstick in 07 Framboise exquise before applying the Effet 3D in No. 49 Brun Rosé authentic. To complete the look I added a flush of Blush Bourjois in 34 Rose D’Or to the apples of her cheeks. The girls and I preferred both of the Bourjois looks as the products seemed of better quality and texture, there really was no contest.
The Bourjois foundation looked like the perfect colour for Jo so I tried day and night l
ooks on her and look at the difference a bit of foundation makes! For the daytime I went for a natural English rose look with lined eyes and pink lips and cheeks. For the evening, I used inspiration from 1930’s and used the eye shadow all over the lid, emphasising the crease. I used the same products as I did on Carly for both the day and the night but I think you’ll agree that they look different on both the girls. The nail varnishes were lovely and very easy to apply – 1 seconde innovation in No 13. and So Laque! In No 29 Dangereusement Rouge. Jo was wearing the first one and said that it was rather difficult to remove!
Hopefully I’ve showed you something different… and thanks again Superdrug!
I’m off on holiday tomorrow to Italy (my boyfriend booked it as a surprise mini break but let it slip that we’re going to the land of fab pasta, wine and coffee but still hasn’t disclosed the actual destination). It’s 11pm and I haven’t packed yet… we’re going in the morning eek! Hence the lack of links in this post…. I’ve not had time to get it all done tonight, sorry 
‘Til next time,
Amy x
P.S. Hollie – mega envious about your trip to Japan… I am desperate to go! Looks like you had loads of fun!
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20
Jul
Summer inspiration with Bourjois and Rimmel
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I decided to do a day look with the Rimmel goodies… this is me before using the goodies (scary)!
I decided to base the look around festivals as bright colour seems to be the key. Anything goes as long as it’s bright! I chose to combine the blue Rimmel eyeshadow in 500 – Posh Peacock and the brown – 200 Spicy Bronze, with some other eyeshadow colours I already had.
I actually got the inspiration from ice cream! The brown Rimmel shadow symbolised chocolate, and then I used a creamy colour (Vanilla) and a baby pink (Strawberry) under my eyebrow arch, and then the Rimmel blue on the lid. This look isn’t really one I would wear often but I liked how the colours used together made them all stand out. The blue colour wasn’t one I would personally use often, but I really liked the bronze.
I felt the 1,2,3 Looks Adjustable Volume Mascara I used really made my eyelashes longer, although I didn’t quite understand the concept of the packaging but I’d definitely use it again anyway! To finish my eyes I used the Waterproof Eye Definer in 240 – Aqua Sparkle underneath to make them stand out more. I have a pencil eyeliner in this exact colour, and I find it really brings out your eye colour especially if you have blue eyes like me. This eyeliner was more of a creamy consistency which made it nicer to put on than the eye pencil I have.
To complete the day look I applied the Natural Bronzer in 022- Sun Bronze on my face, arms and chest to add some extra sparkle. I liked this, although it isn’t the best bronzer I’ve tried.
Lastly I added the Stay Glossy Lip Gloss in 040- Endless Summer to my lips. It was really soft to apply and smelled lovely even though I don’t usually use gloss!
On my nails I used the Rimmel nail varnish in 409- Coral Crush. I loved this colour as it was really summery and I was actually thinking of buying one in this sort of colour before this arrived so I was a happy bunny!
For a night time look I used the Bourjois goodies. I love experimenting with eyeshadow colours and inspiration, so with this one I decided to take the idea of a sunset. I used a yellow eyeshadow I already had under my brow, and a red eyeshadow on my eyelid. I then used the Bourjois 01- Intense Black eyeshadow in the contours to symbolise the night sky (cheesy haha).
To finish off the eyes I used Bourjois’ Mascara Elastic, which had an interesting looking applier! I liked this mascara but I think I prefer the Rimmel one just slightly, although I might change my mind! I’m rubbish with eyeliner so I attempted to use the Bourjois Felt Tip Eyeliner in 11- Noir and felt it didn’t look too bad considering! For those who use eyeliner a lot to do flicks and stuff and are much more talented than me, I reckon this would be ideal and easy to use.
On my face I used the Healthy Mix Foundation in 53- Light Beige. The first thing I noticed was the yummy smell as it has fruit extracts in! The pump made it easy to apply and I liked the coverage although I think the colour might be a little too dark for me in winter, I have a bit of a tan at the moment (only a bit though!) which meant it blended in slightly better.
The bronzer I used was Bourjois’ Bronzing Powder and I adored the packaging plus the bronzer looks like chocolate – yummy! I really liked the smell of this and preferred it to the Rimmel one. The blusher in 16 – Rose Coup De Foudre was in the cutest peach pot with flower decoration – I’m a sucker for nice packaging! The blush looked really cute on and smelt really strongly of perfume!
On my lips I used the Effect 3D Lip Gloss in 49 – Brun Rose Authentic. It made my lips look really shiny and smelt devine! I look forward to using the pink colour I got too (46 – Rose Lyric).
To finish the look I painted my nails using the 1 Seconde Varnish in No.13. I loved the colour of this and the added sparkle. The fan effect brush meant you could paint one nail in one stroke! It was so easy and the colour lasted for days without chipping, would definitely recommend this varnish!
I didn’t dislike any of the products, but the quirkness of the Bourjois packaging and the lovely fragrances has definitely made me a new fan!
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19
Jun
Festival Fashion Fix
(15 votes, average: 3.33 out of 5) Loading ...I’ve never been to a festival before but going on the research I’ve done and memories friends have of their festival experiences, they sound like a lot of fun! When Superdrug gave me this as my first challenge I decided to hit the shops and search for my ultimate festival outfit. Along with this I also decided to create an over the top festival beauty look, including dramatic eye make-up and statement nails – (I have been told lots of glitter and vibrant colours tend to be the norm at festivals!).
To achieve this over the top festival eye look I used the following products:
MUA (Make Up Academy) – all of the products in this range retail at a bargain price of £1 each! However this new and exclusive range is only stocked in limited Superdrug stores. Find out here if your nearest Superdrug stocks this brand.
Barry M – 2 for £7 offer on at the moment, an excuse to treat yourself!
- Dazzle Dust – 22 Electric Blue
- Dazzle Dust – 85 Neon Pink
Maybelline - the best ‘false lash’ looking mascara I’ve tried
- Mascara – The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara (black)
Now on to the ultimate festival outfit… Believe me this look took countless days and need I say numerous trips back and forth to the shops to get right!
A closer look at the outfit:
- a summery, knee length, floral print dress
- a plain white vest
- a pair of black glittery wellies – a must have for festivals; you can never predict the British weather so you need to be prepared for anything!
- an over the shoulder straw bag – these are handy to take with you; easy to carry and your belongings are always close by
- a pair of sunglasses – just in case the sun decides to make an appearance!
- and as for the hair a messy plait – easy to do and very festival chic
This outfit can be teamed with a few different accessories to transform it to fit in whatever the weather.
If it’s raining – add a few more layers on top of the dress to keep you warm, along with a waterproof jacket and an umbrella!
If the suns shining and there’s no rain in sight maybe brave a pair of gladiators or pumps!
Now, to finish off this blog post, I was thinking… If I were to ever go to a festival, I would certainly need a ‘Survival Kit’. I am a very accident prone person, I literally fall over thin air, and my memories of camping (school trips) are not good… So that got me thinking, what could go wrong and what could I possibly need? Now I would be here forever if I were to write down every single thing I could possibly need for a ‘Survival Kit’ so I will list my top 5 must haves for accident prone people!
- the wearing of wellies – I am most likely to get blisters knowing my luck and no doubt need some plasters - 40 in a pack; these should keep me stocked up nicely for the festival season!
- sunburn – memories of Spain 2005 and sun stroke still haunt me to this day! – keep protected with sun cream and after sun, Superdrug have a huge range of brands and offers on sun care this season.
- baby wipes – thousands of people sharing limited portaloos, need I say more? Baby wipes are ideal, you get a lot in one pack and they come at a cheap price! They can also be used for removing make up or just freshening up
- deodorant – no one wants to smell like they’ve been up partying all night – even if they have! Sure deodorant is on offer 2 for £3
- antibacterial hand gel – there is bound to be a lot of germs lurking about in a festival environment, anti-bacterial hand gel is the perfect thing to carry around as it’s easier to use than having to find a place in which you can wash your hands
So here’s hoping I’ll be able to experience my first festival soon – fingers crossed!
I hope you all enjoyed reading my festival post. Keep your eyes peeled for my upcoming posts!
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31
May
My box of heaven
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I overslept yesterday and missed the delivery of my Superdrug goodies. I was gutted; I had been looking forward to testing out my new products for days. The only thing I received through my door was a red slip from the Post Office saying I could collect my parcel the next day. All I could do was wait.
I woke up this morning bright and early, I was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning, only my presents weren’t nicely placed in the comfort of my own home, I had to trek it to the Post Office.
I signed for the package and unwrapped it there and then on the corner of the street…I know, I’m very excitable! So, there it was, all nicely wrapped in pink tissue paper, my box of heaven. I was shocked at just how much I had received; I was even more shocked that I had the one thing missing from my makeup bag at the moment… Mascara. Not just any Mascara may I add, this was L’Oreal’s Volume Million Lashes Mascara, the mascara I had been pondering over for the last week after seeing the fabulous Eva Longoria posing with it on my TV screen. Well now it’s mine. Thank you Superdrug you’ve made me one happy girl
Well as soon as I reached home the beauty regime began. Here’s what I discovered ladies…
Cosmopolitan Beauty Expert- Precision Tweezer Trio
I love this little pack. The three tweezers are nicely tucked in a cute cream pouch and come in three different sizes to suit those tricky plucking situations. There is one tweezer with a pointed tip which tackles the more stubborn finer hairs, a tweezer with a straight tip and one with a slanted tip for normal to coarse hairs. Now, I have never used any other tweezer than the average one you can find in any store, nor have I ever felt the need to test out any other type, but this kit has opened my eyes. I found that I could shape my eyebrows far easier than before and I could remove those horrible ingrown hairs which plague my bikini-line. I must say I am a tweezer convert.
8/10
Elite Illuminating Foundation- 02 Neutral
I am one fussy girl when it comes to foundation. I have combination skin, so 
buying the right foundation can be difficult. I usually spend a lot of money on foundation without hesitating as it makes me feel more confident, hiding away my spotty, dry but oily skin. I was unsure what to expect from this particular one, I have never heard of Elite so I had no preconceptions about its quality.
When I put it on I found that it was rather patchy. The makeup did not smooth across my skin evenly, which meant I had to keep adding more to my face, leaving me looking an unusual colour. I wore it for the day but I was not impressed with the level of coverage, I soon could see the imperfections of my skin.
I will not be changing my regular foundation for this one.
5/10
Elite Blush Secret Cheeks- Porcelain
I liked this product. The Blusher is a lovely shade and the brush inside the pallet is a great size to evenly apply blusher to the cheeks. I think that I would buy this product again as the blusher itself is quite large, when usually the amount is a lot smaller. This shade is great for my skin tone, which is, for all those who are unaware of my complexion; quite possibly the closest colour match to one of the Cullens from Twilight. The blusher just adds a touch of rosiness to my cheeks, bringing my face to life.
7/10
Cosmopolitan Beauty Expert- Perfect Finish Retractable Blush Brush
This product is a must have! It is always nice to have a large brush to apply 
blusher or bronzer but they are never suitable to carry around. The portable sized brushes are usually not big enough to provide colour to the cheeks. This brush is perfect as it has the perks of being quite large in size, but can fold away into a stylish white case, ideal for those on the go. This item can easily fit into any bag and create a flawless finish.
8/10
Elite Starlight Eye Shadow- 04 Lolite
I just wish I had clocked on to this eye shadow earlier. Last week was my summer ball and I wore a purple dress accompanied with a purple flower in my hair, this shade would have looked perfect. Never mind, it just gives me an excuse to head out on the tiles for a night in my purple frock yet again, this time with my eyes dazzling to match.
The eye shadow is great for the shimmery glitter undertone and how easy it is to come out on the brush; however the colour is not as bright as I hoped. In the pallet the purple is very vibrant, but when applied to my eyes it only came out lightly. For a subtle look this eye shadow works great, but if you’re looking for a bright colour; Starlight is not the one.
6/10
Elite Intensity Long Lasting Eye Pencil- 01 Mysterious Black
Eyeliner is my most favourite item in my makeup bag; I just love drawing 
flicks on my eyes and the feminine look it creates. I am a hard one to please when it comes to eyeliner, but this one was quite good. I usually use liquid eyeliner for the more striking effect, but I was surprised at how easy this eyeliner went on. The pencil created a line which I was pleased with, however it didn’t come out on my skin as sharp as I would like. I’m not quite convinced that I’ll be swapping my liquid eyeliner for a pencil yet, until that day my little pot of happiness will remain firmly by my side.
6/10
L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes- Noir/Black
Not only is the gold coloured tube luxurious, but the finish is just perfection. Mascara never meets my expectations, either due to clumpiness, lack of volume, or just being too hard to remove, but this one is definitely my top choice. The brush design ensures that clumps are non-existent and the full lash effect is great for fluttering those eyelashes this summer. The volume of the lashes is not as full as I would like; but the length and individual definition of the lashes is definitely maximised.
9/10
The lip gloss challenge
I had three lip glosses in my beauty kit, I tested all three to find the ultimate winner. Here’s what happened:
Elite Repulp! Gloss- 06 Darling Pink
I am a big fan of moisturising lips. I tend to use Vaseline to care for my lips, as glosses and lipsticks tend to dry them out or make them too sticky. No longer will I stand for my hair sticking to my lips after every gust of wind…very unattractive. The Repulp Gloss is great as the consistency is far from sticky; the finish is smooth and moisturising. The colour does not stand out, but for the clear everyday look, darling pink is perfect.
Colour 7/10 Lasting time 7/10 Texture 8/10
Elite SMARTi Gloss- 08 Marshmallow
This gloss does exactly what it says on the tin, my lips remained moisturised and shiny, without having that horrible sticky texture. The Marshmallow shade comes out clear on my lips so is suitable for daytime use, or coating lipstick at night. Although the gloss smells and tastes nice when on my lips, it reminds me of the cheap glosses I use to own as a kid which had a scent that soon became unbearable to keep on my lips. I can taste it as I’m writing this; you definitely need to gargle mouthwash after an application of this stuff.
Colour 5/10 Lasting Time 6/10 Texture 6/10
L’Oreal Glam Shine Reflexion- 180 Sheer Cassis
The colour looks really tacky; it’s a plum tone with purple, pink and gold glitter. If I saw this shade in the shop I would not even try it out, however, now I have it I may aswell try it out. To be honest it was not as bad as I first thought, there’s no way I would wear this shade during the daytime but on a night out it would complement my lips really nicely. I’ve learnt never judge a book by its cover! The brush is a brilliant applicator; it provides an even finish and helps to outline the lip, perfect for avoiding getting gloss on the face. The colour lasted a long time which I’m pleased with; altogether this is a great buy.
Colour 8/10 Lasting Time 8/10 Texture 8/10 WINNER!!!!
I think the three glosses suit different purposes. I would suggest for a daytime look the Elite Repulp Gloss in 06 Darling Pink would be perfect. To add a shiny coat to any lipstick the Elite SMARTi Gloss in 08 Marshmallow would suit anyone of any complexion. The L’Oreal Glam Shine Reflexion in 180 Sheer Cassis would definitely be a good choice for a night out, the colour is vibrant and it stays on for a long time.
Right so there we have it ladies, a low-down of the beauty world’s latest products, some good some bad. I’m now heading for bed, but not before I scrub my newly pampered face clean
StephyScribble
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Written by StephyScribble – one of our trial Insiders! Find out more about our Insider Challenge here
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31
Mar
You’re beautiful! L’Oreal anti-aging products step by step
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Thank you, thank you, thank you Superdrug!
I’ve been a busy guinea pig, as I’ve been testing the top selling must have products from L’Oreal courtesy of Superdrug. As you get older, caring for your skin becomes less of a chore, and more of a necessity…I must admit the years have certainly been kind, must be due to my gorgeous Indian genes, as at 37 I hardly have any wrinkles!
This is my five step daily beauty regime…I’ve converted, as I’ll certainly be putting these products into my shopping basket from now on!
Step 1
The new Loreal Perfect Clean with the Scrublet, that really gives you a refreshed look. Its a foaming gel wash, which comes with its own unique Scrublet, which is a little pad, with hundreds of tiny bristles, which you pop out, you pour on the gel, and give your face the perfect clean scrub. It is a really effective and gentle exfoliater, which you can use daily. And the great thing is there is four to choose from so there’s one for every skin-type!
Step 2
I am addicted to the Youth Code which I have been trialling for a month or so. I love the smooth velvet texture, and it sinks right into your skin. I’ve recommended it to my friends, who just love it!
Try it for yourself, Youth Code available online, with £5 off!
Step 3
I was a little dubioous about trying the new L’Oreal Matt Morphose Foundation. I love my bare minerals fooundation, however, I thought I’d give this a go, as the shade 180 Rosy Sand, really was perfect for my colour skin. I found this a non drying matt foundation, that has a unique feather light souffle texture, that was really easy to apply, giving me long lasting coverage, with no need to reapply during the day…even through a lunch work-out! I love the packaging, its simple but cute, and it pops into your makeup bag. I certainly give this a thumbs up! 10/10!
Step 4
Now, I don’t know about you, but one thing I can’t leave the house with is mascara, I must have tried 100′s of different makes. I really love the thick, full lashes that are soo in fashion. This Double Extension Renewal Serum Inside Mascara from L’Oreal doesn’t disappoint. Its a spectacular mascara that leaves your lashes looking longer, thicker whilst still being nourished at the same time!
Forget fiddly false lashes. If you want longer looking lashes this product is perfect for you!
Step 5
Lastly a L’Oreal first, a boosting serum for your lips, the Color Rishce Anti-Age Serum lipstick, containing Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid, to hydrate and plump with moisture. Lips are enveloped in voluptuous colour that doesn’t feather. The Result? More defined, younger-looking lips. With a slick sexy looking packaging, you’ll definitely want to show one off in your handbag!
Now your ready to face the world!
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25
Feb
Pump it Up!
(6 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ...When Superdrug asked me to test the revolutionary demo expertise L-Oreal Youth Code I was slightly miffed…anti wrinkle cream, moir? I know I’m in my 30s, but surely I don’t need to start worrying about wrinkles yet?
Whilst waiting for my goodies, still feeling a little dubious, I thought I’d do a little research. The reviews I found were amazing, miracle in jar, gene genius in jar, can’t live without it, its a must…10 years in the making.the list goes on.
Is it really a miracle in a jar, or is the scientific mumbojumbo just another gimmick?
Miracle cream
The Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream contains ‘pro-gen’ technology which is designed to help tired skin recover and re-establish its natural youthfulness. The claim is that this cream will somehow help your skin ‘re-set’ its own genetic code and so will help to make you look younger.
Day 1
The packaging looks great, upon opening there weren’t any obvious scents, however, when I dipped my finger in, and first applied it to my face, it felt I was applying velvet all over my face. The texture was so smooth, that you almost have to be careful not to apply the whole jar, it felt weird, as my skin totally absorbed it, relishing in the delight of getting a min facial. I was able to apply my makeup over the top of it literally straight away. It made my face look a little plumper and certainly more radiant, but truly didn’t realise the effects until later in the day whilst shopping in Sainsbury’s.
I got stopped by a market researcher, and she said she didn’t want to sell me anything but wanted to ask me a question, firstly whether I was of Italian, Greek or Spanish origin…and I said none, but indian (wandering where the hell this was leading) and then she said, it was because my skin looked so radiant, that she just had to stop and ask what was my secret. Well, I wasn’t really sure what the answer was, was it this little miracle cream in a jar, or was it because I looked a little flushed, as I’d just spent an hour at the gym?
I’ve continued to wear the cream for 10 days, loving the complexion it gives me, I found my skin less drier, however I haven’t noticed a significant difference in the lines on my face…not that there were too many in the first place!
I’m sure, if you’ve got wrinkly skin, you would be able to see a vast improvement, but for now, for me its not a miracle in a jar…but a little mini- facial x
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21
Dec
GET THE LOOK competition:Christmas party:)
(15 votes, average: 3.27 out of 5) Loading ...Hi everyone I am mehwish and this is my look . I really hope u like this, it is very easy and simple to follow, with this look u will never go wrong and surely will look beautiful for this festive season.
this is how its created
- Face
- Apply johnsons baby cream all over the face and neck(best moisturizer before applying make up
- Revlon colorstay foundation in sand beige(good foundation stays all day long)
- Cheeks
- Bourjois blush rose frisson 54
- Eyes
- Bourjois stretch eyeshadow extensible 03 all over the lid
- Bourjois round little pot blanc diaphane as a highlighter under eye brows
- Collection 2000 fast stroke eyeliner in black on lower and upper lash line
- Rimmel black kohl pencil applied at waterline, inside the eye
- Eyelure naturalite false lashes 101
- Bourjois volume clubbing mascara absolute black 71 double coat
- Lips
- Revlon matte lipstick mauve it over 003(beautiful shade)
- Collection 2000 lip gloss in nude(best lip gloss)
Good luck to everyone
With lots of love
Mehwish xx
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21
Dec
Get the look – A simple yet Sultry and sexy look
(12 votes, average: 3.33 out of 5) Loading ...I dont like to wear a lot of makeup so only have a few products, but id class them as fairly essential for a day or night look. Just vary the way in which you apply it to alter your look. Being a mum of 2 i also dont get time to spend ages infront of the mirror so most of my looks are very quick and simple….
Firstly moisturise the face for a smooth base
Apply Maxfactor colour adapt foundation in 70 natural and spread evenly
Apply Bourjois blusher in Rose D’or to the cheeks in an upward stroke for a glow
Line the lids of your eyes quite thickly with Maxfactor Masterpiece glide and define eyeliner in smoke flicking it out at the edges
Under the eyes line with Rimmel soft Kohl kajal eye pencil in jet black and smudge slightly for a smoky effect
Apply Maybelline volum express mascara in turbo black to the lashes and finish with adding Vaseline to the lips
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15
Dec
My Superdrug Get the Look Entry =)
(9 votes, average: 3.22 out of 5) Loading ...Hi guys, this is my contest entry. I thought I’d go with a neutral smokey look for those of you who aren’t as brave as some. =)
For this look I -
* First I primed my eyes before I put on my eyeshadow/pigment/loose shadow, you can prime them with anything from a cream shadow to face primer to concealer to an actual eyeshadow primer such as urban decay primer potion.
* Then I put Barry M Dazzle Dust in 44 all over my lids.
* Then I took my GOSH Eyeshadow palette in 001 Smokey Eyes and used the darkest grey for the crease and outer V.
* I then took the Black and put it in my outer V and slightly in my crease, I also used the white from the same palette as a highlight under my browbone, then apply your favourite mascara.
* I then applied Rimmel Volume Booster lipstick in 102 Foxy and Collection 2000 Pure Gloss Lipgloss in Icing which is just a clear gloss.
Hope you like the look! =)
(admin: Can you please upload some photos of this?)
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15
Dec
Get The Look – Turquoise Xmas Sparkle
(21 votes, average: 3.19 out of 5) Loading ...This is one of my favourite looks - it’s bright & sparkly!
The main focus is the eyes so after you’ve applied the primer and foundation of your choice follow the below steps -
Step 1 – Apply Barry M Dazzle Dust in Kingfisher to the eyelids up to the brow bone.
Step 2 – Apply Collection 2000 Glam Crystals liquid eyeliner (turquoise) over the whole area you applied the dazzle dust. You can just put one layer on for a subtle look or you can build it up. Along the top of the brown bone apply Barry M dazzle dust in Silver to act as a highlighter.
Step 3 – I line my top lash line with Rimmel Exaggerate liquid eyeliner (Black) and flick it out at the ends. I line my water line with Bourjois Kohl and Contours pencil eyeliner (black) smudging slighty underneath my eye.
Step 4 – I use Maybelline Volume Express mascara on my own lashes, apply false eyelashes and finish it off with another coat of Maybelline mascara.
Step 5 – I finish the look with Bourjois blusher in Rose d’or and just Vaseline on my lips to keep them natural so the attention is on the eyes.
Here’s the pictures of the final result! Naomi x
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Dec
Cherrychan108′s Entry for GET THE LOOK COMPETITION
(96 votes, average: 4.32 out of 5) Loading ...
Start with:
GOSH Smokey Eye Palette:
1. Apply shade 1 (white shade) to you entire eye from brow bone to upper lash line
2. Apply shade 2 (lightest grey) to your lid space, passed the crease slightly and blend in
3. Apply shade 3 (second grey) to the outer half of your eye and sweep inwards in one direction
4. Apply shade 4 (matte black) to your outer crease and blend
5. Use a flat angled brush and apply shade 4 as an eyeliner, lining top and bottom of your lash lines
Collection 2000 Glam Crystal Gel Liner (in Glitz)
6. Apply the glitter eyeliner right under the black line under your lower lash line
7. Now line under the glitter with more black shadow (shade 4)
8. Apply GOSH Faux Lashes (Crystal Lashes)
9. Dab the black shadow on top of the faux lash line for a seamless result
10. Apply to lashes
Rimmel Bronzer (in Sun Bronze)
11. Apply to cheeks
Revlon Matte Lipstick (in Nude Attitude)
11. Apply to lips
12. Take the white shadow from the GOSH palette and pat it onto the lips
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!
My blog:
http://everythingcherrychan108.blogspot.com/
My youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/cherrychan108
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10
Dec
Get The Look Competition!
(46 votes, average: 3.89 out of 5) Loading ...I created a dramatic Christmas party make up look for my entry.
Products Used:
Face:
Rimmel 16 Hour Foundation, True Nude
Barry M Blush, Apricot to cheeks
Eyes:
Sleek Graphite palette, Silver (top row, 4th along) to lid
Sleek Sunset Palette, 4 colours used, see picture below.
Rimmel Black khol pencil, Waterline/lower lash line and lines around eyes.
Eylure False Eyelashes
L’oreal Voluminous Mascara
Lips:
Rimmel lipstick, Glam
Here is the look!……..
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10
Dec
Get the look: X-mas stars
(38 votes, average: 3.34 out of 5) Loading ...Hiya! Well, I don’t think that I really have an opportunity to win as I’m from Germany but I’d like to take part in this superb competition to show you some really funky eye make ups which support the X-mas topic. Yes, you can’t wear them in public. And yes, you can say that it’s quite cowardly only to show the eye area but believe me, I’m not the hottest lass in town. 
Anyways, on to the stars:
Products used:
- Catrice Stay On! Eyeshadow Base
- Hema Shade stick 01
- Essence kajal in black
- Sleek I-Devine Chaos MB Eyeshadwo Palette Chaos (yellow)
- Sleek I-Devine Original MB Eyeshadow Palette Original (blue)
- Claire’s Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette (white and blue)
- Rimmel Glam eyes Professional Liquid Liner in Black Glamour
- no brand rhinestones in light and dark blue
- body jewels glue by u.m.a.
- Catrice Allround Mascara wp in Blackest Black
1. step: I prime my eylid to the brows with the base and the shade stick.
2. step: I paint the star and the cloud with the black kajal on my eyelid.
3. step: Now it’s time for some colours. I apply yellow, different blues and white and fill all gaps.
4. step: I outline the cloud and the star with the black liquid liner. I decided to choose a bold line.
5. step: I decorate the nearly finished work with rhinestones.
6. step: I add mascara and some black kajal on the waterline to finish the look.
Products used:
- Catrice Stay On! Eyeshadow Base
- Fabiani Shadestick in white
- Essence Kajal in black
- wet n wild mono eyeshadow in gold
- wet n wild Crazy Colors LE mono eyeshadow in purple
- Sleek I-Divine MB Eyeshadow Palette Chaos (red)
- Sleek I-Devine MB Eyeshadow Palette Original (blue and black)
- Claire’s Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette (green gold)
- Catrice Liquid Eye Liner in Deep Blue
- Essence Glitter Gel in gold
- rhinestones in gold
- Body jewel glue by u.m.a.
- Catrice Allround Mascara wp in Blackest Black
1. step: I prime my eye with the base and the shadestick.
2. step: I paint the picture on my eyelid.
3. step: I add some colours respective eyeshadows now: Gold, red, purple, blue, green gold, black.
4. step: I apply gold glitter to the shooting star.
5. step: I outline the shooting star with the blue iquid liner.
6. step: I stick some rhinestones to the nearly finished eye make up.
7. step: I add some mascara.
If I’ve infringed a rule please tell me. I try to correct my mistake if possible. Otherwise I’ll delete this post if it’s requested. Hope yu like those funny X-mas looks! Thanks for your attention anyways!
Stay beautiful!
Best wishes, Mylanqolia
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9
Dec
Get the look – Green/blue look
(24 votes, average: 2.67 out of 5) Loading ...
Products used:
Eyes
Goldy/green on bottom row
Green on top row
Aqua marine on top row
Bright blue on top row
Face
Rimmel stay matte foundation in natural beige
Rimmel stay matte powder in translucent
Instructions
1. Apply the goldy/green on the inner corner of your eye
2. Apply the green on the rest of your eye
3. Apply the aqua marine on the outer corner of your eye and the crease
4. Apply the blue where you put the aqua marine
5. Coat your lashes with the volume flash mascara both top and bottom
6. Line your water line with eyeliner
7. Apply your primer – This will help your foundation stay on longer
8. Apply your foundation
9. Apply powder to set your foundation
Thankyou x x
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