tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64478804659121027652024-03-05T19:47:41.853-08:00Sincerely, HarryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180866719452411720noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6447880465912102765.post-39258573508032973642016-03-03T12:21:00.000-08:002016-03-03T12:21:17.289-08:00The contour "blush" product you should know about<div style="text-align: center;">
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I have found a drug store contouring product that you may just be missing out on.</div>
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I love the concept of contouring ; if done well and subtly. It can add dimension and shape by enhancing the natural bone structure of the face. The art of contouring is to use a deeper colour than your skin tone to replicate shadows on the face or body. With the 2015 contouring frenzy , beauty companies released contour palettes galore and they hit the shelves fast and hard. Though I find some contour palettes amazing , my concern was that I was coming across a lot of warm, orange toned contour products that were perfect for bronzing and not so much suitable for contouring. When I want to bronze my face I want a warm toned brown colour ( with an undertone of orange/red), and when I want to contour my face I prefer a cool toned brown (undertones of grey/ beige).</div>
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Fortunately ,I have been able to find a hidden gem amongst the drug store contouring products that I wish to share with you. funnily enough, it's actually a blush ! 'NYX' cosmetics have a high definition blush powder range , and within it's range is the hidden gem that is shade "Taupe". It's a cool toned neutral brown that has perfect blend of brown and grey tones that mimic a shadow , making it a perfect contour colour. What's also great is that it is completely matte powder though very well finely milled, and silky to the touch. The pigment is great and it blends effortlessly!</div>
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I apply this product to my cheekbones, jawline, and ever so slightly the sides of my nose and hairline.</div>
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The packaging is a small , sleek black glossy compact with bow detailed clasp. It's simple and efficient plastic packaging is very light though doesn't feel too cheap . There is also a perspex window on the top of the packaging so you can see the shade of the product without having to open the compact. For the price you receive 4.5 grams of product.</div>
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I was able to purchase this product from boots stores in the UK and retails for around £6. five out of five from me!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see from my photo's I'm no professional photographer and I strived to find a place to take the photos, as natural light struggles to exist in my apartment. what you can see " in my bag" are the basics I take every where, give or take a few things depending on whether I'm travelling or going to work. For example, if I'm going to work I take a fob watch & mug and if I'm travelling I take my toiletries bag. You get the gist...</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">pack of tissues for the winter sniffles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">my silver glittery notepad ( closeup picture below)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Burts bees lip balm</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Badger balm lip balm </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wallet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">chewing gum from Lidl ( It's great!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hugo boss glasses</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">pen</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">small Jack wills fragrance ( i change fragrances alot , this is just a conveniant size for travel)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">leather coin purse</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2015 diary</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">pink notepad for more notes ( mostly medical notes from Uni) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">iphone 5 (the gold case is from <i>Amazon</i> by a company called <i>Ringke</i>. I recommend it as it's sturdy, thin and the colour doesn't fade with scratches and bumps)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A close-up photo of my glittery silver owl notepad from <i>paperchase</i> , for my blogging ideas. I never thought a notepad would bring me so much happiness! I hope you enjoyed this quick and simple post. What's a must have item in your bag ?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">lip balms are my kryptonite , ( among many other things). I can even think as to why I'm such a lip balm obsessive though this may be my excuse to the situation. I recall being young and having the most battered and beaten trout pout. I would ask to have lip balms but being young I would always lose them and so the final result was using some cold cream that lurked under the kitchen sink that did nothing more than have me looking like I was coco the clown. *<i>shudders* </i>Then one day stumbled upon my sisters lip smacker and it was game on ; I've been hooked on finding the perfect lip balm ever since.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always carry a lip balm on me all times to ensure I avoid any withdrawals. Through my years of dedication to purchasing lip balms, only few have conquered but many have fallen. very dramatic, right ? Throughout 2014 there have been just two clear stand out winners . These are two lip balms that I've enjoyed using , repurchased and plan to repurchase again. So , drum roll please....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A well hyped lip balm in the beauty blogger and youtube community and now I know why. Reaching towards the more pricey end of lip balms , though I can't deny how intensely moisturising it is. Ingredients include honey , shea butter and grapefruit essence that give it a sweet scent. Despite being marketed as a lip balm I find it to be more of a putty , due to it's thick texture that melts away on contact. I use this before i go to bed and I wake up with supple lips. sometimes I question that they look fuller! Great to use early on the day as it will last for hours , it's not greasy and comes in a sturdy glass jar. I will most certainly be repurchasing !</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A staple product of mine for years and continues to prove it's still got the edge over the other lip balms i've tried and tested. A lip balm made mostly of bees wax that comes in an iconic yellow tube, perfect to throw in your pocket for on the go. whenever I try a new lip balm that falls flat, I return straight to my trusted Burt's bees. Burt's bees lip balms come in a variety of flavours and colours from mango to coconut & pear, though the original lip balm with peppermint oil is my favourite. It makes the lips soft, without creating a greasy shine or causing a build up that leaves a gunky film on the lips. ( you lip balm obsessives will know what I mean). long lasting and great for guys too. I certainly won't be going short of this lip balm wonder!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For anyone who knows me well, you'll know that fragrance is my Achilles heal. From the advertising to the bottle design , I'm hooked. If i'm out and about in town, it is inevitable for my nose to wander at the latests fragrant offerings retail has to offer. There's a beauty to fragrances where a certain scent may evoke an emotion , a certain time of your life or perhaps a memory with a loved one. Saying that, fragrances can also haunt you as a constant reminder of someone or something you'd rather forget. A stranger can walk right past you and BAM , their fragrance has kicked you in the crotch and in your nostrils is the haunting scent of your ex.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Right- on with the show. I have many perfumes and colognes that I've collected through the years. Some of them I've blind bought , ( bad idea I've learnt my lesson on that), and some I've bought but barely used over the years but have kept on to them for some reason or another as they remind me of a time or person. The fragrances mentioned in this post are my most used and loved fragrances in my collection, that stand proud against the rest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A scent that I didn't expect to fall so in love with when I initially smelt it. A mix of sea notes , citrus fruits and light florals create a sweet and sunny scent that screams of summertime and tanned skin on the beach. There's also a salty element to it that makes it refreshing and crisp, perfect for daytime wear and summertime weather .A friend and I once described it as a "sexy lemonade" and that pretty much sums it up. In my experience I've noticed the fragrance stays close to skin and doesn't project too far, so there's no fear of punching everyones nostrils who's in 20 feet of you. I've repurchased this fragrance as not only does it personally remind me of uni but it also reminds me of home and being by the seaside. A very popular mens fragrance and and I can understand why.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Often referred to as a popular high school or teenager fragrance but I love it! A musky and woody fragrance that is masculine , youthful and athletic. It reminds me of a handsome man with a square jaw. With fragrance notes of lemon, fir , musk and oak moss I was surprised to enjoy this cologne as woody fragrances are very hit and miss with me. <i>Fierce</i> is a head turner and compliment getter due to it's projection though can be cloying if I've gone heavy handed on the spraying. The bottle is a little bit camp too but that's another reason for me to enjoy it so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My most repurchased night time fragrance. A deeper , richer and well.... more intense version of it's brother <i>Givenchy play</i>. With fragrance notes of coffee, tonka bean, patchouli and bergamot comes this sweet and alluring fragrance that reminds me of late nights and flashing lights. (perhaps this is mostly due to the fact I wore this as my going out fragrance at uni). I've written a full review of this fragrance for "FAVE" magazine blog which you can check out <a href="http://favemagazine.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/givenchy-play-intense-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The two most prominent notes to my nose are the coffee and tonka bean that create this caramel, sugary cappuccino scent. A long lasting Eau de toilette that warms up the winter air and completes my outfit for a night out on the town. Perhaps not to everyone's taste due to the coffee note, but I'm hooked !</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most sweet fragrance I own, sweet and sickly like syrup on crushed sugared almonds. As the name suggests it contains pistachios in the fragrance notes alongside praline, chocolate , almonds and hazelnuts. I have a toothache just thinking about it! despite owning a small bottle of it, it has lasted me so long as a couple of sprays will last and linger on my skin for hours. I use this gourmand fragrance mostly in the winter due to it's heavy and delicious concoction that may even make me feel nauseous if I over do the sprays. The nearest fragrance that I have found that shares any resemblance is <i>Thierry Muglers - Angel</i>. If you aware of that powerful perfume than you can have some idea of the intensity of this fragrance. Not for the faint hearted but gorgeous otherwise.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As mentioned earlier this isn't my complete collection but the bottles I gravitate towards more than often and are my most loved. I shall be aiming to do some more in depth reviews of other fragrances I own , including celebrity fragrances that I've blind bought and stay hidden under the dusty bed. As a fragrance lover I also have my eye on my next perfume purchases.....</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I'm sure we can all agree on one thing this month , which is that where has the time gone ? May and June have just flown by without passing go or collecting £200. During June I decided that it was time to collect a few fashion bits and pieces for the summer, as majority of my wardrobe still consists of heavy knitted jumpers. ( I'm a slave to winter fashion)! I don't often do Hauls of any kind, with majority of that reason being at present 1. I'm on a student budget and 2. I'm saving up for a house deposit. The pieces of fashion I have chosen are more playful and colourful to match the vibrancy of the bright summer weather. If you wish to find the stores where I bought my items from, just click on the photo and it will send you to the webpage.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I love my current bag but I decided it was time to get a back pack that was colourful and spacious so I can throw together anything that was needed for travel or a get away to the beach. I picked up this <b>Jack wills</b> backpack from the sale, in a bright pillow box red with a contrasting navy panel and navy lining. The bag straps are comfortable and boasts an exterior and hidden interior pocket to keep items such as mobile phone tucked safely away. I'm impressed with the quality of this ruck sac which I expected as always with the Jack wills brand.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My final high street purchase is this crisp white polo shirt from <b>Next</b>. I previously had a Fred perry white shirt that I would wear with just blue jeans, though it seems to have dissappeared in the depths of my wardrobe . ( I still pray for it's return). I adore the contrast of a crisp clean white shirt against dark blue jeans for the summer, something simple yet stylish. The collar on the polo makes the shirt seem a little more formal and gives some structure around the neck and shoulders.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Blanx <b>white shock</b> toothpaste claims to whiten your teeth by activating the whitening agents in the toothpaste with light. It seemed only fitting they have created a toothpaste that has a built in blue led light in the lid. The lid can be detached from the toothpaste so the toothpaste can be either used alone or attached to another tube of Blanx White shock toothpaste. The toothpaste itself is only 50 mls so majority of the packaging comes from the bulky led light. When you unscrew the cap the light turns on automatically and the light is supposed to immediately activate the toothpaste and it's whitening properties. The more light the toothpaste gets, the more intense the whitening action!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">So to ensure that I gave this toothpaste the fairest chance for testing it's results I used it exclusively , morning and night , until the tube was finished. I finished the tube fully after about 4 weeks. At times, once I had brushed my teeth with the toothpaste, I would hover the light over my teeth for around 30 seconds to see if this would increase the chances of whitening my teeth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>It's potent!</b> is a thick and creamy eye cream that moisturised my under eye area. Due to it's impact to moisturise the eyes, it added a veil of hydration to eye area that gave it a slight brightening effect. The brightening effect is small , however it doesn't rely on any shimmer to reflect light that in fact makes my under eye circles look worse majority of the time. The thickness of the eye cream made it a great base for applying a creamy concealer on top.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The second eye product was an eye gel by the company <b>Anatomicals</b>. I love the name of this eye product, " no old bags allowed" , I'm all up for quirky names on packaging. I hadn't used an eye gel before but I think I may just now be a convert for an eye gel for life! It's a clear gel that when rubbed between my two fingers begins to turn more fluid which I then apply to my eye and orbital area. The gel was so cooling around my eyes, refreshing and helped to reduce my morning puffiness. I didn't feel awake until I had used some of this soothing eye gel. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It contains some lovely ingredients such as orange flower water and glycerine to seal the moisture. The down side to it's packaging is that the hole where the product is squeezed out from is quite large , so I would always squeeze out far too much product. <b>Anatomicals- No old bags allowed</b> can be purchased <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/anatomicals/anatomicals-no-old-bags-allowed-eye-gel-15ml/invt/611252" target="_blank">here.</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Advance techniques, <b>Moroccan argon oil conditioner</b> from Avon was brought on a whim as I was in need of a new conditioner. I was pleasantly surprised at the scent as it appeared to be clean yet sweet. The thick , creamy white conditioner gives a fantastic finish to my hair leaving it smooth, shiny but just a little weighed down ( though I can look past that). I was so impressed by the end result of this conditioner it was as if I had used a hair mask as it gave the same result as a higher end conditioner. With argan oil and vitamin E , I would definitely repurchase this conditioner as it costs less than £3! You can view the Moroccan Argan hair range at Avon <a href="http://avonshop.co.uk/shop/product.asp?pf_id=37801&from=search&find_spec=moroccan&pagenum=1">here.</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The final hair product is another conditioner specifically for brunettes made by a company called "creightons". I have never heard of this brand before and I grabbed this conditioner from the shelves of pound land. At just £1 I didn't have high expectations for this conditioner but boy did it deliver! I loved it so much that I have already repurchased it. It left my hair smelling great, left it shiny , soft and I do believe it enhances the brown tones in brunette hair. At just £1 I am ecstatic with this little high street bargain.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The <b>breakfast scrub</b> is incredibly thick so it shouldn't fall into the plughole straight away and leaves a light layer of moisture on the skin afterwards. to avoid the risk of the scrub falling straight into the plughole, i would often turn the shower off, scrub and then rinse away the beads. Plus you don't waste as much water! It is a bit of a struggle to scoop out the body scrub in the shower and then finding a spare hand to put the lid back on. My only desire for this product is that I wish it came in a tube. <b>The breakfast scrub</b> ( <b>"smoothie star"</b>) can be purchased from boots <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory-Smoothie-Star-Breakfast-Scrub-300ml_1429081/" target="_blank">here.</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Hi everyone ! I was inspired to create an outfit that reflected upon a lot of the "Sports" or "gym" attire that I see often in the shops. Whether it be from long mesh tops or bold T-shirts blasting sports numbers and teams, this style is out in full force. Though I enjoy this style, I have noticed the colours of these tops don't often stray away from black and white. I have created an outfit inspired by those themed clothes but with a colour punch for spring giving a casual, playful, college day feel to the outfit. Yes, I am wearing a crop top.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Why are you wearing a crop top , do I hear you say ? Watching "A nightmare on elm street" , a very young and fresh faced Johnny Depp appeared wearing a crop top and jogging bottoms whilst portraying his very best victim acting skills . I fell in love with the outfit! He looked so casual and sporty , I had to try a crop top even if his outfit dated from 1984. After convincing my flatmates I wanted one, a friend of a flatmate surprised me with the yellow crop top that you see below . (Thankyou)!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I've chosen bold block colours to move away from winter and into the spring. The jeans could have been switched for jogging bottoms to give a more sporty and gym feel.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I apologise that the photos aren't the best quality. I've discovered it's not as easy as I thought attempting to take photo's jumping mid-air on my digital camera , with no stand and relying solely on the camera timer. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The first outfit i wish to show you is more formal with a nautical / costume feel to it. It reminds me of Adam and the ants , making me want to whip out some face paint and mark my cheeks in streaks. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Hello everyone, today I bring you a post based on products from lovely LUSH. After running around town buying some staple cleaning products in order for me to catch up on belated cleaning duties, I noticed my conscience was niggling away at me to go treat myself. obviously ,I caved in and went into one of my favourite shops for bath and beauty products, LUSH!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I had in mind what I wanted to buy and when the lovely lady in the store offered her kind help, I couldn't wait to quiz her on what was to offer. knowing I wanted a fresh face mask, I felt a little overwhelmed looking at all the choice but the assistant gave me step by step options that were suitable to my needs.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I asked the store member for a fresh face mask that would be suitable for dull skin and was suggested <u>"Brazened honey"</u>. "Brazened honey" includes ingredients of honey, lime, ginger, sage and coriander. It's main ingredient is Kaolin clay that is commonly found in most packet face masks. This face mask even contains small ground almond shells , allowing it to gently exfoliate the skin also. The mask smells fresh and fruity, very expected from lush. I want to eat it but I retract.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">As the mask is kept in the fridge, it feels soothing as I massage it in to my face and the small ground almond shells start their exfoliating duties. I leave the mask on for 10 minutes before noticing little parts of the mask beginning to flake off on my top, indicating it's time to be washed away.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">All fresh face masks have a short shelf life , which may be disappointing to some but it further implements how fresh the ingredients really are. The shelf life sticker can easily be seen on the back of the tub and what's amazing is that if you collect 5 empty face mask tubs, return them in store for a<b> free one on them!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The next item I purchased from LUSH was the <u>"NEW"</u> shampoo bar. I have used the lush shampoo bars in the past and have been impressed by how long they last and how well a job they do at cleaning my hair. Noticing my hair was looking rather limp and thin that week, I grabbed this for it's scalp stimulating properties that targeted towards my tired hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">"NEW" shampoo bar has a strong clove and peppermint scent, that definitely awakens my senses if not my hair. "NEW" shampoo bar includes ingredients of clove oil, glycerine, cinnamon and nettle with it's main cleaning agent being sulfate. There's been an added cinnamon stick on top of the shampoo bar for decoration, which even though I appreciate , does actually scratch my head when I use it.(ouch) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As soon as you swipe this shampoo bar on wet hair, you are emerged in a rich and thick lather. It's amazing how much lather you get from just a couple of swipes of this shampoo bar on your head, and it really cleans the hair thoroughly. My hair looked shiny and clean and I can already see that this shampoo bar is going to last me a whole month. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">so if you are a lover of snow fairy shower gel, then you will be spell bound by the sickly sweet scent ,( reminiscant of pear drops), of "The Godmother". This fuchsia and pink coloured soap includes rapeseed and coconut oil. I have enjoyed using this soap , with it's fragrance lingering around the bathroom long after I initially used it. It can at times be very strong smelling, so bare this in mind if you're likely to get headaches from strong scents. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The final treat I have to show you is <u>"Popcorn"</u> lip scrub."Popcorn" lip scrub contains only six ingredients and smells of , surprise, POPCORN! I actually don't like popcorn but love the flavour. Confused?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This lip scrub smells delicious with jojoba and cocoonut oil to moisturise the lips once they've been scrubbed. I dip my finger into the tub , scrub away gently in small circular motions and then lick away all the sugary and salty goodness. I enjoy using this cute little tub of a lip scrub, but I can't help but feel that it's expensive when considering the main ingredient is caster sugar.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This lip scrub does it's job ,leaving me with soft and smooth lips and I am eager to try the other lip scrubs in the range available though I am in no rush to repurchase a scrub any time soon. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">I've taken one of my favourite cosy cream knitted jumpers and added a more preppy look to it by wearing a bleached shirt underneath. The shirt collar has given more structure to the neck area and I've emphasised this area with collar pins. Collar pins are a great way to dress up a plain coloured shirt and they can be removed effortlessly making them more versatile to outfits and yet making clothes still easy to wash. Hurrah! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">I bought my collar pins in the Topman sale for around £3 , ( originally £8), and they've been a source of conversation on a night out more than once. I've chosen to wear Navy chino's , which again add to more of a preppy and smarter element.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">I finished the outfit with a trusty pair of brown boots , and a brown leather satchel bag from Ted baker. My Ted baker bag is sentimental to me as it was a combined birthday present from my friends, not that you needed to know but I thought I would share. I've mentioned before but I believe brown accessories and shoes to be so versatile to a variety of looks so I often gravitate towards them. :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My first fragrance review is Acqua di gio by Giorgio Armani. The sleek frosted glass bottle is simple, with silver text displayed to the front and a silver cap on top. That's it, simple. No fancy packaging, No coloured fluid or decorative plastic pieces thrown here and there. The frosted glass is very similar to what you would see on the Issey miyake fragrances. The simple packaging makes it great for travelling, as long as you don't drop it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The scent is fresh, clean and crisp. Ideal for everyday daytime wear and those summer days at the beach. I can imagine a gentleman ( or lady) wearing this light scent on a hot summer day. There aren't any heavy wood notes in this so i could imagine a lot of ladies that might like to wear this scent. In my opinion there is something almost salty about it that just increases my imagination of skin that's been washed by the sea and then beaten on by the sun.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">As soon as you spray it you get this fresh scent , a light citrus almost with the rosemary adding a further botanical, green , fresh aspect. I can also get a slight fruity note, adding a very soft sweetness but not sickly sweet. The sweetness is delicate unlike a heavy gourmand fragrance.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">If you are looking for fragrance that projects and gets you noticed immediately when you enter a room then this isn't for you. The fragrance stays close to the skin which is a plus and negative as i often feel that it wears off quickly. The projection on me lasts about an hour but it then continues to whisper on the skin between 4-6 hours before disappearing altogether. When you buy an expensive fragrance than you at least want it to last, right ? If you purchase the gift set then using the scented moisturizer before spraying the fragrance layers and locks the scent for longer. I am complemented by this fragrance but only when i'm in close contact with people (I'm talking about hugging, be clean people). </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">If you're a fan of light scents then definitely try this out. I would advise testing it out in the shops first before buying it and avoid blind buying a fragrance to prevent any disappointment. If you like Issey miyake , L'eau d'issey or Jo Malone lime basil and mandarin then I recommend giving this a sniff. It has to be said this is one of my favourite fragrances but i would like a scent with more projection.</span></div>
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new polished year , 2014. what are your new year's resolutions ? As part of my new year's resolutions to
myself, I decided to start a blog on products that I adore to share to all the other
beauty product junkies. I've really had to kick myself into doing this , not
because I see this as a chore, not at all ! In all honesty, I just feared that me doing a blog on beauty products
would be deemed as nonsensical. Nevertheless, here I am! So my first blog to
you is my December favourites. I hope
you enjoy and I would love to hear your feedback. ( I am writing this whilst
still purging on Christmas goods and
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have thought I would have loved as much as I did. I have really rather dry skin
and when I opened the bottle to find that the lotion was quite thin, I didn't
have much confidence in that it would satisfy my thirsty face. However, I found
that it moisturised my skin throughout the day and the fact that it's a light
lotion meant it glided into my skin effortlessly. I unfortunately threw the bottle away ( sorry)
so I couldn't take a snap of it, but you
get 50mls of product for around £5 making it great value. This product lasted
me a good two months and the added bonus of it is that is has a gradual tan
built in. I never noticed that it gave my skin a "tanned" looking appearance
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add more warmth to my complexion in the
dark dreary winter months , I have been mixing a small amount of this gradual tan with
my face moisturiser. Now, I feared at first slapping a gradual tan that has a
guiding colour onto my face , I would
look like Magda from " there's something about Mary" . Though, when
blending a small amount of this tan with my moisturiser , not only did this add
a more caramel and warmer tone to my face instantly , but it was slowly
building a gradual tan. WIN! There's no funky smell with this tanner and it
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than just a monthly favourite. I don't use this product for my eyelashes
though, but for my brows. With brows being more on topic in media , with thanks
to those fabulous feathers above Cara delevignes eyes, I too had become more
conscious of my brows. Clear mascara not only allows me to brush my brows into
the place but the gel fixes them slightly. The best part is I paid a squid (£1,
for those who don't understand me yet) , from MUA in Superdrug! Gentlemen, if
wish to to tame those lion manes on your foreheads, then clear mascara is a
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beauty lovers community. A gentle yet effective face cleanser with a fresh botanical smell that makes me feel I'm in spa. I always enjoy using Liz Earle products and I'm yet to find a product I haven't liked. This product is a thick cream , that's gentle enough to go over the eye area. There's just two simple steps ;
smother your face in the cleanser and
then gently buff it off the cloth provided using warm water. My skin doesn't feel like sandpaper
afterwards , ( like some foaming cleansers), but dewy and ready for the rest of
my skincare routine. I enjoy using this product so much that I even bought it
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seriously, find me one person who doesn't enjoy this. It's not rare for me to
pop into a friends or colleagues car to then see one of these cheeky pink tubes
poking it's face from the side car door or glove department. This hand cream is
thick, leaving hands feeling moisturised and supple, but not greasy at all. ( I really can't stand a greasy hand cream, unless i use it before bed). It
has a delicious fruit and floral smell,
that's signature to the soap and glory product line and I am unaware of anyone
who doesn't enjoy the scent. A 50ml size tube is great to throw in a bag and
will only cost a couple of pounds. I find this product also makes a lovely
small gift or gesture for those who's hands need some TLC. ( like busy mums)!</span></div>
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alone indicates how festive and warming this smells , though you need to take the
lid off to give justice to it's magnificent scent. when lit, my room is filled with a rich and
creamy spicy scent, that warms the soul on the dark winter nights. A bonus to the Woodwick candles is that it's wick, (are you ready), is wood. ( the name gave it away didn't it )? The crossed wooden wick creates a crackling and whispering sound like a small
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This segment goes to Ben green , also to be known as" DivaDarlingChic". Ben greens videos vary
from Vlogs to hauls, fashion , beauty favourites and make-up tutorials. His most popular video on Youtube titled
" YES, I am a boy", has over 4 million views! What makes Ben green
my favourite youtuber of the month , is
not only do I enjoy his sense of humour in his videos but his small movie
entitled " substance" moved me.
I was uncertain how I felt about the clip at first but at the end it all clicked and I was reduced to my eyes even welling up. BRAVO BEN! You can find his youtube channel <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/DivaDarlingChic" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><u><b>~ Blogger of the month : <a href="http://manface.co.uk/" target="_blank">MANFACE</a> ~</b></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I love flicking through this Gentleman's blog
with a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon and catching up on all the beauty goss
with his impeccable reviews. The blog has been created by Thom who is an accredited skincare specialist. I have been
reading this blog for about two years now and not only does he execute a
product review well but it's done in style on his neat and sleek website. I hope to
write product reviews as good as him and in my opinion his sites targets a broad audience, making him a great site to recommend to friends.</span></div>
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