Seche Vite Top Coat

I first heard about this top coat for my own wedding when I was looking for the best chip proof products so that I didn’t have to worry about my wedding manicure.  I stumbled across this as it constantly kept being recommended in wedding magazines and beauty blogs so I thought I would give it a try. 

Firstly it was a bit of a nightmare to find a stockist. Lucky for me good old Amazon came to save the day. It was also a lot cheaper than the recommended retail price!

"Seche Vite™ Dry Fast Top Coat is widely acknowledged as the world’s finest top coat. Its patented formula penetrates through the nail lacquer to the base coat forming a single solid coating over the nail plate for a much more durable finish, guaranteed not to yellow and leaves nails silky, stronger and resistant to chipping and peeling."

Seche Vite £6.85

After trying this out a couple of times I was impressed. The drying time is amazingly fast and the brush is a nice length and thickness to be able to do one full nail in one swoop without causing mistakes. It also gives off a powerful shine and a strong feeling nail. (No nail breakages and tears on the big day!) the topcoat also gives a nice smooth even finish so any blobs, brush marks or knocks made to the nail colour disappears when the top coat is applied.

Regarding the part about chipping and peeling. Well I felt I was a little conned here. Yes it did last longer than normal polish but only by a day or two and as the polish is thick and dries so quickly it does peel. Usually a chip will cause a large chuck of the polish to peel away which is a shame, but this can be forgiven when you realise its only a polish and not a gel polish.

 Overall a good little product for the price and it you applied your manicure the night before the big day then you can almost guarantee than there won’t be any chipping on the day. It gives a clean look with an unbeatable shine and dries amazingly fast. I would certainly recommend it for a one off unless you’re pregnant. The state of California in the US has confirmed that a few if the ingredients can cause birth defects. That’s a big problem and has certainly put me off wearing it all the time.

Just make sure you know all the facts before you invest! But if you want to purchase then you can from http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seche-Vite-Professional-Coat-14ml/dp/B00150LT40/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364310203&sr=8-1

Mac Angel Lipstick & Mac Snob Lipstick

Today ladies I am going to be talking about pink lipstick! 

Angel on the left, Snob on the right

 If you look at my other blogs you will see that I love Mac Honeylove lipstick and tend to use this on 90% of my brides. But every now and then I will get a gorgeously pale bride or a beautiful bronzed bride and somehow Honeylove just doesn’t look right. 

Angel on left,        Honeylove in middle,             Snob on right

 

In these cases I pull out the pink lipsticks! Their names are Angel and Snob. Both are hardworking bridal staples and these lipsticks that I am reviewing are perfect with their respective skin tones. They give enough colour to make the lips appear fuller and smoother, but they also compliment amazingly well the rest of the bridal look without being to “in your face”.

Mac Angel Lipstick

Mac Angel £14.50

Angel works best with very pale or cool skin tones (blue tone) the colour is slightly sheer and is a soft pale pink shade with an ever so slight gold frost which gives a lovely sheen to the lips. Although I say it works best with cool or pale skintones, it does actually compliments most skin tones and I often swap my Mac Honeylove with Angel in bridal work. Its not too bright and it not too pale! It’s also Kim kardashain’s favourite Mac Lipstick!

The only problem I do find sometimes is that if your lips are dry the frost finish on this colour can highlight the dryness. The best problem around this though is to apply a nourishing balm beforehand like Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Lip Balm, although this can make the colour a little more sheer that would be preferable for bridal looks.

you can buy Mac Angel Lipstick from:

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick

Mac Snob Lipstick

Mac Snob £14

This colour is a lot brighter than Angel and works gorgeously with darker skin tones, especially African or Olive skintones. It has more of a lavender tone to it which works great on darker or warmer skin tones. It’s a satin finish which is not a solid matte but does give a great colour pay off. I don’t really use this for bridal work unless the client has darker pigmented lip colour. If normal lipsticks don’t give a lot of colour to their lips I usually find that this works a treat. I would avoid this colour as a nude neutral colour for paler skintones as it will look more bubblegum pink. 

you can buy Mac Snob from:

 http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick

Nars Orgasm blush

I first heard about this blush last year and picked one up as I thought if the claims held up it would be a fantastic edition to my bridal make up set. At £21.50 it’s quite expensive for a blusher, but if it works then it will be so worth it!

Nars orgasm £21.50

  Nars says "the orgasm blush is made with transparent pigments for a soft and sheer look. Imparts a natural, healthy glow for any skin tone and may be worn alone or layered together for more depth and intensity". it was the "Winner of InStyle magazine's Best Blush for Fair and Light Skin award for shade Orgasm, 2012".
I used this on my self first for a few weeks to see how it looked lasted and how it fit with my existing products. The coral/ pink tone with the gold pigments looked so amazing in the case that I thought it would look really pretty on.

Really this wasn’t what I was expecting. It doesn’t look natural and the gold shimmer is very overpowering. It looked very false on me. My complexion is freckly and oily and I suffer from hormonal acne around my jaw line. The coral colour in this blush seemed to highlight any redness in my skin and the shimmer accentuated my oiliness towards the end of the day. Also the blush is quite oily for a powder and by the end of the day my cheeks felt a little sticky.

I would only recommend this blush to use as a highlighted after applying a softer more matte blush and I would only ever use this on someone who had a more flawless complexion. I would never use this on someone who was more oil prone or had some redness to their skin, but truthfully you could pick up a Bourjois Blush in a similar colour and I think it would be more superior. It just goes to show you that expensive doesn’t always mean a better product.  

This really isn’t a one fits all skin tone product and I think it would look gorgeous on more olive or Asian skin, but only if they do not suffer any imperfections.

the only plus I would give is that when applied to the lips and with a little clear lip gloss over the top it does give a really lovely shimmery colour and you wont need to fork out for the Nars Orgasm Lip gloss!

But overall sorry guys this one stays out of my bridal kit!

Which Mac Concealer to Choose!

 Mac has such a variety of concealers on offer that sometimes it can be confusing and a little overwhelming! 

One of the main problems I came across when starting with Bridal Work Airbrush work was which Concealer would be the best to use. All Mac concealers (apart from one!) are water based and therefore a great choice with my water based airbrush make up, but below I will discuss which ones I use and which ones I don't and why!

 
Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer

Studio Finish SPF35 £14.50

Studio Finish is definitely the most popular from all of the Mac Concealers because it is so multi purpose. It's a lightweight cream with a full coverage. It's water resistant, fragrance free and is designed for all skin types. This includes Oily, Dry and acne prone skin. It doesn't dry, cake or irritate. It contains vitamins A and E to brighten and silica to absorb any oils your skin might produce. The SPF is also great to protect the skin, but this can show up in photographs if not blended well. This isn't my favourite for bridal sessions for this reason, but would be great for day to day use.

It's great for covering blemishes and won't settle into lines and pores. A little goes along way with this Concealer. It also dries down into a matte finish quite quickly, which mean you can build up the coverage if needed.

It's great for covering dark circles under the eyes. If I use this on a client I apply the Concealer with a brush and then blend it out with my fingers. The warmth from your fingers tends to melt the Concealer down a little, which helps it blend evenly into the skin.

 http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/157/278/Products/Face/Concealer/Select-Cover-Up/index.tmpl

Select Cover-Up Concealer

Select Cover-Up £14.50

Select Cover-Up is amazing to work with. It’s unique because it has a skin finish and doesn't have a texture to it. It's not matte, satin, dewy, illuminating or light reflecting. It is just like applying skin and is impossible to detect when blended well. For this reason this is my go to Concealer for Bridal work.

It's a medium coverage but can be built up to medium-full coverage. A lot of make up artists actually use this Concealer as a foundation because of its unique texture-free properties. It erases dark circles, brightens your skin and covers any imperfections. I use this solely as a Concealer and apply my water based airbrush make up over the top.

The product comes in a squeeze-tube which is better for sanitation of the product and means that the product doesn't get cross contamination. 

I would recommend to use the Concealer pre-foundation, then add a little more over the top of your foundation where necessary (usually around the eye area to blend together well).

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/157/278/Products/Face/Concealer/Select-Cover-Up/index.tmpl

Select Moisturecover Concealer

Select Moisture Cover £14.50

This Concealer comes in a tube with an applicator. It's a liquid Concealer but it is so creamy and blendable with a soft, velvet finish. As with studio finish Concealer I would apply with a brush (not the application for sanitation reasons) and then blend with my fingers.

It provides a medium coverage and is perfect for minor imperfections such as acne scars or rosacea and is great under the eyes because it is so incredibly moisturising.

It has a satin finish so it's not completely matte but will stay in place all day. It's skin-perfecting and line softening, doesn't settle into lines and doesn't fade throughout the day. its perfect for more mature skins but with airbrush make up it shows through a little just as the satin texture doesn't sit well with the matte texture of airbrush. i would however use this with liquid foundations and is great for ladies who like the dewy finish look. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/157/964/Products/Face/Concealer/Select-Moisturecover/index.tmpl

Pro Longwear Concealer

Pro Longwear £14.50

This Concealer should be great but for some reason I don't really like it and I don't and never will use it and its my least favourite concealer.

It's a medium-full coverage Concealer that doesn't budge.  It comes with a pump bottle which provides extra sanitation for your skin and there is a huge amount of shades to choose from. So if you are in between foundation shades there is probably a shade in this Concealer for you.
 

It's perfect for use on the skin to cover blemishes, scars, darker spots or rosacea. It has a natural matte finish and sets true to colour.

So why don't I use it? The pump is useless! It pumps far too much out for a Concealer. I would say it pumps out too much if it was a foundation. The only way around it would be to try and trip the pump off or to pump into an old lid and use it from there day by day. But for the price you shouldn't really have too and I'm surprised Mac hasn't tried to correct this problem. 

The other reason I don't use it is that you can’t use it under the eye. It irritates. Many make up artists comment that it has a slight tightening effect and under the eye it can feel sore and dry. Not a look brides would want to go for! 

 http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/157/10181/Products/Face/Concealer/Pro-Longwear-Concealer/index.tmpl

Mineralise Concealer

Mineralise £16

This is Mac's newest Concealer release. It's enriched with minerals, nourishing botanical and vitamins to sooth the skin.

It's a very creamy and easy to blend Concealer with a slight luminous finish, perfect for face and under eyes. It sets to a luminous natural finish and it's a medium coverage and is slightly buildable.

As it’s a mineral Concealer it works best with mineral powder foundations. I have used this bareminerals original powder foundation and it blends amazingly well. The powder foundation does need to be patted over the Concealer if it’s around the eye area and otherwise it can look a little dewy and not blended. But it is great for touch ups throughout the day and can be reapplied over powder foundations. So great to carry around with you if you a mineral foundation lover.  

 http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/157/20500/Products/Face/Concealer/Mineralize-Concealer/index.tmpl

Studio Sculpt Concealer

Studio Sculpt £18.45

 Studio Sculpt Concealer is a more concentrated version of the Studio Sculpt Foundation. It contains almost the same ingredients, but it made thicker to provide a higher coverage so works great with that foundation.

It’s the only gel based foundation that Mac do and works the best with silicone airbrushing. It doesn't however work with water based airbrushing, it will cake! It is water resistant though and will not budge once it’s in place.

It's a thick cream with a full coverage and matte finish. It sets in place for a long lasting finish but gives enough time to blend it into place. It's great for covering scars or acne scaring but be careful if you apply too much of this one you will find it settling into lines and pores, but applied with a light hand and slowly building up the coverage you will get a flawless result.

i tend to stere clear of this concealer and its also my least favourite (if you couldn't tell!) but I'm sure it has a fan base somewhere! 

Note: its been discontunued by Mac on their website, but its still available from certain stockists. 

http://buy.cosmeticsnow.co.uk/iteminfo/mac-studio-sculpt-concealer-nc20-5g?ad_type=pla&target_id=18283950120&ad_id=32786633871&gclid=CJfD3_T1jbYCFRDKtAodMl8AyQ

Bobbi Brown Oil Free Even Skin Compact Foundation Review

Good Morning ladies! Today I am going to review a compact foundation. I know from personal experience that it would be great to carry around a little compact of foundation to do top ups throughout the day to keep your make up looking fresh and I have heard great things about Bobbi Brown's Oil Free Even Finish Compact. I have been wearing it for a week now in the colour sand and feel I can make an honest and helpful review.

Product Case

The case is very typical of Bobbi Brown (and similar to Mac) in that it’s black with a white logo. Very simple, but looks kind of expensive in a way, even though it’s only plastic!

The compact is quite large and has a mirror in the lip top that’s pretty good and underneath the foundation is a compartment for the sponge to go into.

Overall a simple, but very user friendly design.

Application

I don’t normally use a sponge so I first of all tried to use a foundation brush to apply. This didn’t seem to be working out though, so I switched to the sponge it came with, which was much better. The sponge isn’t very substantial though and I have a feeling it will disintegrate in a short while! Also sponges are known germ harbingers so I'm not too comfortable with using one for very long. Also I didn’t really like the smell of the foundation.

The look

I was quite surprised with the effect it gave. As with most compacts it felt heavy on the skin, but actually gave quite a sheer finish. It wasn’t sticky and my face felt soft and dry.  It didn’t cover my blemishes very well though or my dark circles under my eyes and it didn’t blend well with my concealer. I ended up swapping round my routine and putting my concealer on after my foundation so that the applicator sponge wouldn’t rub off my concealer when applying.

It lasted ok, but not as good as I was expecting and it did cake a little by the end of the day. I wouldn’t think it would be very good to keep in your bag as a touch up product as to get a good effect you would need to apply with a sponge, which would smear any make up you had on already and wouldn’t blend well with another foundation.

Overall I didn’t really rate this product. It retails at around a whopping £31 and I really don’t think it’s worth the price tag. This foundation might be good for people who don’t really know how best to apply foundation or are trying foundation for the first time or people who apply their make up on a train (people do I promise!). The sheer finish will mean that you can’t really over apply and it also blended into my face well. I wouldn’t recommend for anyone with blemishes or uneven skin tone as it really won’t cover these areas.

I think foundations have moved on since this formula was created and I think you can get much better foundations that will perform miracles with your skin for a much cheaper price.

If it does interest you and you want to purchase you can buy from:
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Bobbi+Brown+Oil-Free+Even+Finish+Compact+Foundation/126652397,default,pd.html?cm_mmc=Google+Adwords-_-Product+Extensions+And+Listings-_-Product+Extensions+And+Listings-_-_Bobbi+Brown+Oil-Free+Even+Finish+Compact+Foundation&_$ja=tsid:44970|cid:146503915|cgid:7042370875

Garnier BB Cream Miricle Skin Perfector Review

Well this week I thought I would skirt away from my usual foundations and try a BB Cream instead. Having heard all the rave reviews and adverts I thought it might help my tired and over beautified skin! 

The BB cream rave started in Asia and has worked its way over to us here in Britain. BB creams are a version of tinted moisturisers but with added benefits. BB Cream is short for Blemish Balm and is a hybrid product which combine the benefits of skincare and make-up in one. Initially developed by a German dermatologist in the 1950s, to soothe skin and provide coverage they are now an all-in-one product.

The product has the following benefits:

• Evens tone and boosts glow
• Blurs imperfections
• Smoothes fine lines
• 24hr hydration
• SPF 15 UV protection

Looks

The bottle and packaging are cheap and cheerful. The box is easily identifiable as Garnier and the tube is nude coloured with a screw on lip and squeezey tube to squirt out the cream.

Application

BB Cream in Light

The product feels like a tinted moisturiser in that it’s not to thin and not too thick, more a creamy consistency. It applies and blends in well. I just used my fingers as I thought the heat might blend the cream in better than a brush. It smelt beautiful and didn’t irritate. It left my skin feeling incredibly soft and slightly glowing.

Coverage

The coverage was very very sheer. I didn’t think it covered my blemishes and dark under eye circles well at all. I also suffer from freckles and slightly uneven skin tone and I felt a little that it didn’t perform as well as the hype surrounding it suggested. I applied powder over the top, as I have oily skin and the overall effect was very light and natural. 

How did it hold up throughout the day?

I had hoped that with it being oil free that it would look fresher for longer. Sadly it didn’t hold up to well. After a couple of hours I felt it had almost disappeared. I needed to top up with powder, as I looked shiny and I could see my imperfections (blemishes, dark circles, and uneven skin tone). On a plus note though my skin still felt soft!

Overall

I guess if you use tinted moisturisers then this could be a great alternative. It’s cheaper than most products retailing around £7 and the Garnier name is one that most people trust. The coverage is very very sheer and although it does blur imperfections it doesn’t cover them too well, so if you have problem skin then I wouldn’t advise as you may feel self conscious. I would only recommend if you have good clear skin or if you don’t normally wear make up.

I have put my BB cream into my gym bag, so after I leave the gym at the weekend I can quickly apply to give my bare face a little perk. With it being packed with Vit C and very sheer it would give me a glow and not be too harsh and also be easy to wash off at night.

I wont be using this on my clients as its just not strong enough and it wouldn’t be camera friendly, but I guess on that summer day when you don’t want to wear heavy make up, it might just be a light bright alternative!

you can buy the Garnier BB Cream from  http://www.boots.com/en/Garnier-Miracle-Skin-Perfector-Daily-All-In-One-B-B-Blemish-Balm-Cream-Medium-50ml_1230524/

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Clinique High Impact Mascara Review

 I have the pleasure of reviewing Clinique's High Impact Mascara for you, which I received free from a show. The High impact Mascara is described as “multi–benefit mascara that adds maximum volume with definition and length effortlessly. Specially developed brush and formula work together to dramatically thicken lashes while combing for separation”.

I have been using this for a week now and I must say that I am not impressed! Usually I love anything Clinique, but I wouldn’t recommend this Mascara. It gives an average result. There are much cheaper brands that offer better value and will give you better results.

The packaging is what you would expect for a mascara. Long and thin and made of plastic.  It’s black with a slight green tinge which is kind of pretty in a dark kind of way!

The brush is nice and thick, albeit the head is a little shorter than usual brushes, but it went through the lashes easily and didn’t clump them together.

The consistency of the mascara I didn’t like. It felt very dry and took a long time and many brushes through my lashes to actually build any volume with them. It just felt like the mascara didn’t want to stick to my lashes. This took far longer to apply than most mascaras.

The finished look was acceptable for a daytime look. It didn’t smudge and it didn’t irritate. There wasn’t any dramatic volume or dense colour though. I have black eyelashes anyway and so I’m not sure if it was adding any colour to them! It really wouldn’t be acceptable for a night time look, as any eyeshadow would drown out the mascara and it didn’t seem to lengthen my eye lashes either.

I guess if you like the really natural look or do not wear much make up then you would be fine with this mascara.

For £16 there are much superior mascaras out there for you to spend your money on such as L’Oreal Million lashes or Max Factor False Lash effect, which both retail under £10 and also much better mascaras within Clinique’s own range! For a freebee its fine and I am not disappointed, but I won’t be using it on my clients and I wouldn’t recommend for your big day either!

If you want to know more about it or to buy it (if my review didn’t put you off!) then you can from:

http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/9938/5416/Holiday-12/Stocking-Fillers/High-Impact-Mascara/index.tmpl?77tadunit=e96f9bf6&77tadvert=20939465580&77tkeyword=&77tentry=prod_extension_062011&gclid=CPamp5eK_LUCFVDMtAodfDQA0Q

Mac Honeylove Lipstick

Want to know what lipstick you should be wearing for your Big Day?

Well the lipstick that I use on 90% of my clients is Mac Honeylove Lipstick!

Why? Well it’s a nude shade that works with all types of skin tone from the really fair English roses to the Amazonian bronzed beauties! It gives enough colour to stand out on the lips, but it compliments any make up look and in my experience has never classed with any eyeshadow colours I apply. It’s the perfect colour.

It’s also pretty long lasting for a lipstick. It has a velvety matte formula and I think that may be the reason for its longevity. As with all Mac lipsticks it has a beautiful vanilla like fragrance, which I love and the tube it comes in is pretty sturdy! No cap breaking or breaking swivel mechanism here!

If I am going to use it on my clients I tend to apply a lip balm first on their lips and then carry on with the rest of the face, allowing the balm to sink in and give the lips some moisture, as Honeylove is matte and can be drying. Lastly I come back to the lips once the whole face is done and line with Mac Subculture lip liner and blend in with a brush to give a soft line. I then apply the Honeylove lipstick. Some customers hate a matte looking lipstick, so to solve this I apply a small blob of clear lip-gloss in the centre of the bottom lip.

Mac Honeylove lipstick has a massive fan base and has been worn by numerous celebrities from Kim Kardashian, Reese Witherspoon and Taylor Swift!

It retails at £14 for a 3g tube.

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl

Lumie Clear Acne Light

Hi again beautiful brides!!

Well this week I am going to review the Lumie light for mild to moderate acne. I am nearing 30 and have always suffered throughout my twenties with moderate acne across my jaw line. These spots tend to be painful and big and take weeks to go down and when they do they leave red/ purple scarring.

before using Lumie acne light

The Lumie Clear Acne light is a little LED light unit incorporating Red and blue lights. Light therapy is an exciting new approach to treating acne. At the right frequencies, blue light eradicates the inflammation-causing Propionibacterium acnes, and red light heals the skin. Trials using this combination light therapy have shown over improved the appearance of skin by over 70%.

The Unit arrives with a stand that also acts as a protective holder for the machine, a lead which you need to use to power the device, a pair of goggles for use when you use the machine on your face and an instruction manual.

I have now been using the Lumie light for 7 weeks. This is the recommended time that you should use the Lumie light daily for before you can start to cut down on using it and I have got used to using it everyday. I just hold it whilst watching the TV, so I don’t even think about it really!

Ease of use

I have found that for the face the Lumie light is very easy to use. I love the fact that it switches off at the recommended time of 15 minutes for the face and its light and sits in the hand comfortably. I found the cord a little cumbersome and I had to sit near a plug socket. I would have liked it if the machine was battery powered and the cord used to charge it.

For larger areas such as my back I found a little awkward. You are supposed to use the stand and sit in front of the light for around 45 mins. This is a very long time!! I also wasn’t sure if it was hitting my back correctly and needed someone to tell me if it was. I also had to position myself so that I was sat directly in front of it. I ended up having the light on the coffee table and me sat on the floor. This would be ok if I didn’t have to do it every night for 2 weeks!

Results

Well for my face it has been amazing. I'm over the moon with the results and can admit happily it was worth the money and time. I felt happier that I wasn’t on antibiotics and that it has left my skin incredibly soft! The scarring has gone and even if I get the odd spot (which I do) it goes within a few days and never gets as big as they used to get.

after 7 weeks of Lumie acne light

For my back the results aren’t as good, but I suspect that is because the light isn’t against the skin. It has helped. My back isn’t as bad as it was and looks clearer. I do hope they bring out a bigger version as that would be ideal for the back and chest.

Overall

I would highly recommend. I wish I was brave enough to post before and after shots of my skin, but sorry guys!! If I knew about this when I was getting married I would have jumped on it right away. It has 100% helped me. If you do suffer from mild to moderate acne I would certainly recommend this super product.



It retails around £149 for the unit.


http://www.lumie.com/collections/light-therapy-skincare?pdg=66581297_2116653977_27755271377

Eve Taylor Facial Oil No 3

Right brides to be today I am reviewing an oil from the Eve Taylor range of skincare. I have been using Eve Taylor products form roughly 4 months now and I will upload reviews of each product I am using. The first product to be reviewed is their Facial Oil No 3, which is for stressed and spot prone skin.

The run up to your wedding can be a stressful time and you are most certainly going to have breakouts, the No 3 oil is made of essential oils such as Ylang ylang to reduce sebaceous flow and reduce inflammation, while Cedarwood, Lemongrass and lavender deliver powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties to rebalance the skin .You can use this on any breakout areas such as your face, chest or back.

You apply the oil to cleansed and toned skin. I have been applying before my moisturiser at night and then once its soaked in apply my moisturiser.

So what do I think? the oil smells amazing and its so soft and silky and it actually doesn't feel greasy when applied. I have been using this now for 4 months and the 50ml bottle is still going. I use about 2 pumps and then smooth onto the skin. rubbing is not allowed with this product as it can ruin the essential oils and you wont feel the benefit. my hormonal spots around my jawline are not as aggressive and they don't hurt. they are also disappearing quicker than they were. my skin is more glowing and in the recent cold winter months I haven't suffered with dry skin as I would normally. I have also noticed that my oily T-zone isn't as oily anymore.

Great little unknown product!

the facial oil retails at £11.29 and you can buy it from http://www.eve-taylor.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=10016


have any questions about this review or the product? then send me a message via email or facebook or leave a comment and i will get back to you!

Mason and Pearson BN1 Popular Hairbrush

So the first product review is going to be a Mason and Pearson Hairbrush called popular BN1. It is a boar bristle and nylon hairbrush suitable for normal to thick long hair. It is full sized and retails for around £66.

I know what you are thinking £66 for a hairbrush! But trust me. I thought it was a bit much as well, but after using the brush on my hair for roughly 3 weeks I am a total convert and wish I had purchased this brush sooner. My hair is silky and incredibly soft and it gets out tangles in a flash without pull or snapping the hair.

How does it manage all that! Well the boar bristles actually take the oils from the top of your scalp and distributes them through the whole of your hair, meaning your hair is less dry and is more balanced so that those of us girls who suffer from greasy hair will benefit dramatically using this brush as you wont have oil build up at the roots. Also the added nylon bristles help brush thicker hair and also helps untangle hair that tangles easily. The brush is handmade in Britain, hence the price and is made from one piece, so that the brush handle is comfortable to hold and doesn’t have any seams and straggly bits of plastic to catch on your skin as most brushes have.

In the box there is also a brush cleaner. This is a long bristled small brush, which you pull through your hairbrush to get out all the dead snapped hair. Normally though I moult to rival my dog, but I have noticed that I do not shed as much hair and also that there isn’t actually a lot of hair to clean from the brush, meaning my hair isn’t snapping and breaking as much any more.

If you can afford to buy this brush then I would definitely recommend you do, or if you’re a little more strapped for cash get this little beauty at the top of your birthday/ Christmas list!

The Hairbrush retails for £66 and you can purchase from http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/mason-pearson-hair-brush-popular-bn1_1_11494.html

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