New Collection: Essence Ready For Boarding Summer 2012

May 14, 2012

Hello everyone, are you planning any trips this summer? Whether it’s a short weekend away or a longer holiday somewhere hot and exotic, before you leave makeup sure you check out Essence’s new collection Ready For Boarding, which features everything you need for your trip, from multitasking cheek & lip stains to hands and body [...]

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Sunday Random Ramblings, Vol.21

May 13, 2012

Hello everyone, ready for some random ramblings? Anniversary Dress I am really obsessed with lace at the moment and when I saw this gorgeous dress from Rise Fashion on the Dorothy Perkins website last December, I incessantly nagged casually hinted to my boyfriend that it would make a wonderful present for our 10th anniversary the [...]

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Know Your Ingredients: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3

May 12, 2012

What it is Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3, also known as Matrixyl and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, is a pentapeptide created by Sederma SA and Proctor & Gamble. What it does Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3 stimulates the production of collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans. It improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and the skin’s moisturization levels, and, overtime, its firmness. Side [...]

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A DIY Exfoliant That Is Oh-So-Sweet

May 11, 2012

Hello everyone, today we have another guest post by the lovely Vanessa. This time, she’ll teach us how to make a sweet sugar exfoliant. Beach weather is nearly here which means no more hiding your dry, dull skin under long pants and bulky sweaters. And if you are like me, whose skin gets ravaged throughout [...]

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Looks: Safari Circus

May 11, 2012

Hello everyone, I wanted to do a wearable look with a hint of colour and thought I’d use yellow. I know that a lot of people are scared of yellow eyeshadows because they look really hard to pull off, but yellow can actually be very flattering and wearable when paired with brown and neutral shades. [...]

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QOTW: Have you ever tried nail art?

May 10, 2012

Have you ever tried nail art? Beautiful with brains says: do nail stickers count? I’ve tried those but I always make a mess when trying to apply them so I’ve given up. I’d love to do a proper nail art, but I lack both the skills and the patience for it!

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Product Review: Bulgari Omnia Coral Fragrance

May 10, 2012

Name: Omnia Coral Brand: Bulgari Size: 1.35oz Price: $80.00 What I liked: – pleasant fruity floral scent – strong, but not overpowering – lasts all day What I didn’t like: – not particularly remarkable – unpractical bottle I have to admit I’m not a big fan of the Bulgari Omnia range of fragrances. To me, [...]

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Product Review: Oxy Seaweed Power Fresh Skin Wash

May 9, 2012

Name: Seaweed Power Fresh Skin Wash Brand: Oxy Size: 150ml Price: £5.99 From Oxy’s website: A refreshing, lightly fragrant, everyday wash with jojoba micro beads, OXY Fresh Skin Wash harnesses the power of natural seaweed to reduce spots, redness and blackheads. As well as being effective against spots, OXY Fresh Skin Wash is also naturally [...]

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