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The Best Of : Eye Make Up Removers

Back in May I wrote an article for the Daily Mail where I tested 10 different waterproof mascaras. I was really lucky that it was very successful and got shared hundreds and hundreds of times. Lots of lovely PR companies got in touch to say thank you and suggested I try their clients make up removers as well. So, I did and followed up the article trying out lots of make up removers designed specifically for removing waterproof make up. The article was released on Thursday and has been really successful again which makes me very happy ♥

I also happened to film a video to go alongside so you can see the make up removers being used. I tested all of the make up removers on Bobbi Brown’s waterproof mascara because I found it to be incredibly difficult to remove and was the best waterproof mascara that I tested back in May.

Tested Products

Rimmel
Garnier
Eyeko
Mavala
Skyn
Too Faced
Bobbi Brown
Caudalie
Urban Decay
Lancome
Filorga
Bakel

Top 5 Summer Beauty Must Haves

Sun Sea Sand … a few of my favourite words in the summer months. Your skin is also another very important word during the summer. With the increase in sun exposure we need to look after our skin with lots of high SPF products even when we want a glowing tan. Having just been on holiday I thought I would share with you my Top 5 Summer Beauty Must Haves. I have linked where you can buy the products from and a You Tube video below that I filmed to tell you a little more about each product.

Kiko Lip Balm
I have raved about this product in a past post about how to stay safe in the sun. This product is great as it is a tinted lip balm with an SPF of 15. It is great for make up free days at the beach.

Rimmel Foundation
The mousse style foundation has a lovely creamy texture which is lovely to apply. I would say that as it is quite thick it is best to buff it in with a make up brush. I have been using the Real Techniques foundation brush.

NYX Lipstick (Honey Nectar)
This NYX lipstick crayon in Honey Nectar is creamy and non drying. I have been using it non stop for about 4 months now and it doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of running out. I am pretty sure this will last me forever. I think I am going to have to buy lots of other colours as well.

Eyeko Eyeshadow Stick (Topaz)
I have raved about this Eyeko eyeshadow stick on numerous occasions and I have to tell you once again how fabulous it is. I used it as my only eyeshadow while I was on holiday and there was no need for a make up brush and no need to blend, simply use it like a crayon on your eyelids. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Eyeko Waterproof Mascara
This mascara comes in a sort of squeezy tube which makes it a great travelling companion. I love the way it separates my lashes so well and is waterproof.

Are there any summer beauty must haves that you always use?

My Latest Make Up Obsessions

I am having a bit of a love affair with make up lately and have recently stocked up on plenty of new goodies so expect a lot more make up obsessions to be coming soon to my blog. The pieces I have selected to show you today are from Too Faced, KIKO and Make Up Forever. I hope you enjoy my latest make up obsessions.

KIKO eyeshadow brush
I love KIKO. Everything they sell is affordable so you can try out new products without breaking the bank. This make up brush has been perfect for a bit of precision eye shadow blending.

Make Up Forever eyeshadow brush
This brush is a little chunkier than the KIKO brush which makes it great for an easy application of a large expanse of eye shadow.

Make Up Forever Eyeshadow – Platinum
This eye shadow is absolutely beautiful, it is like a zillion stars clustered together into a little pot. With just a small brush of this on your eyelids when you are on holiday you will be all set to go for your evening ahead.

Too Faced Smokey Eye Palette
I have been a lover of Too Faced for a while now. Their packaging is always very enticing. This Too Faced palette is wonderful. All of the colours are wearable with no eyeshadows that are too “out there”. I normally find that with an eye shadow palette there are colours that I never use but that is not the case with this one. ‘Firefly’ and ‘Cloves’ are my favourite colours to use for a day look and then build it up with the darker colours and the silver ‘In A Flash’.

What make up have you been loving lately?

Blogosphere Magazine Event – Goodie Bag Reveal

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to Blogosphere’s cover reveal party for issue 9 and I had a wonderful time. In a little hidden away spot in Soho we entered into a long winding location full of rooms with different entertainment. The goodie bag was rather epic so I have filmed a video showing you everything that was in it.

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What Was In The Goodie Bag

Blogosphere Magzine
Yes To Facial Wipes
The London Tea Company – Pure Camomile
Snact
Lee Stafford – Coco Loco Genius Lotion
Aeos – Refreshing Hydrating Mist
Inika – Ultimate Lip Balm
UBU – Foundation Brush
Evolve – Satin Leg Gloss
You Beauty Box

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Blogosphere Magazine Event - Goodie Bag Reveal

Launch Party For Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula

This blog post has been a long time coming and I am sorry for the wait. Unfortunately I just had too many other blog post scheduled. Last month I was invited to an event by Palmer’s and their lovely PR team. The location was at the wonderful Ham Yard Hotel. If you are an avid reader of my blog you may remember me recommending Ham Yard Hotel in my ‘A Night Out In Soho’ blog post. Even though I often visit their bar I have never been lucky enough to have drinks on their balcony, until now. The rooftop is idyllic and so quiet that you wouldn’t believe you were a stones throw away from Piccadilly Circus. For more details on Ham Yard Hotel click here.

{A beautiful day for a beautiful location at Ham House Rooftop}

When we entered the lobby it was filled with the scent of coconuts because of both the products and the fact Palmer’s had custom made some candles scented with the fragrance of their products.

{The goodie bag had all the four products in the picture above. There was also a candle scented like the products made especially for the event}

The cocktails and canapés were beautiful and tasted amazing. Like all great events and parties Palmer’s of course had a photo booth which many of us bloggers leapt into and couldn’t get enough of.

{All good parties have to have a photo booth}

{This was my favourite product as it is super thick and moisturising for dry tanned skin}

The evening was quite warm for May so I headed out in skinny jeans, pink pumps and a smart blouse and my Mulberry Lily bag to dress up my outfit a little bit.

{What I Wore – Shirt: Zara, Jeans: Topshop, Shoes: Clarks, Necklace: Monica Vinader, Bag: Mulberry}

High Street Beauty Haul | Kiko · Nyx · Clarins

It has been a while since I have treated myself to some new make up treats. In fact I think the last time I bought this much make up was for my wedding and honeymoon in 2014. A few weeks ago in Brighton I stumbled passed the KIKO shop and couldn’t help myself. If it wasn’t for Liam looking a bit bored I think I would have spent far money and far more time in this shop. I also ventured over to the biggest Boots store I have ever been too with so much make up on offer. There was a NYX counter which has had a lot of buzz around the beauty blogging / You Tubing commuting lately and I was very excited to finally get my hands on some. I have filmed an in depth video on the products I picked up at Kiko, Nyx and Clarins which is linked at the bottom of the page. I have also linked where to buy all the products in this blog post.

NYX eyeshadow palette (Golden horizons)
NYX lipstick (720 Honey Nectar)
NYX concealer palette (Light)

CLARINS gel cleanser
CLARINS body lotion
CLARINS bath & shower concentrate
CLARINS exfoliating body scrub

· SHOP CLARINS ·

KIKO lipstick (918 Classic Rose)
KIKO lipstick (902 Pastel Pink)
KIKO eyeshadow (03 Satin Peach)
KIKO eyeliner (16 Black)
KIKO waterproof liquid eyeliner

· SHOP NYX ·

NYX eyeshadow palette (Golden horizons)
NYX lipstick (720 Honey Nectar)
NYX concealer palette (Light)

KIKO lipstick (918 Classic Rose)
KIKO lipstick (902 Pastel Pink)
KIKO eyeshadow (03 Satin Peach)
KIKO eyeliner (16 Black)
KIKO waterproof liquid eyeliner

CLARINS gel cleanser
CLARINS body lotion
CLARINS bath & shower concentrate
CLARINS exfoliating body scrub

Festive Nails {How To Video}

The Christmas party season can be rather chaotic. Your nails are probably the last thing on your mind.
This ‘how to’ video shows you how to give your nails a festive make over in a couple of minutes.