Revlon Matte Balms - new shades for Autumn 2015

Enchanting.

Fierce.

Passionate.

This Autumn Revlon bring you four gorgeous matte shades (I'm missing Fiery) to brighten up the dark mornings!.. They are ultra creamy, smooth and highly pigmented.. Perfect for your day bag or night clutch you are sure to find a shade to suit you.

This innovative Chubby lip pencil takes your look from day to night with this velvety matte finish, infused with Balm like moisture.This on trend finish comes in 10 shades take your look from soft and pretty to bold and glamorous, Velvety Matte finish, Triple complex of Shea, Mango and Coconut Butter

Retractable chubby crayon, no sharpener required.

Priced at just £7.99, you don't even have to chose, just buy them all!..

What's your favourite shade?

Pink Lining - Yummy Mummy - Sam the Dalmatian Changing Bag.

I've had my Pink Lining changing bag for a little over eight months and like it but don't love it!.. For £79.00 I thought it would be perfect, but to me it just doesn't fulfill all my expectations.. 

The Yummy Mummy is their most popular baby changing bag. The exterior of the bag features the Sam The Dalmatian print and has two canvas elasticated side pockets with pretty PU bows and a front canvas pocket with Yummy Mummy slogan and cupcake patch. The bag comes with an adjustable shoulder strap that is long enough to fit over any pram/buggy handle bars. Internal Features: 2x insulated bottle holders, 2x nappy pockets, pen holder, key fob, mirror, phone pocket, small zip pocket, padded changing mat and wet zip bag.

The bag itself is well made, attractive to look at with a fun design.. I love all the little compartments, and have enjoyed using it, but my biggest bugbear with the bag, is it just doesn't have enough space inside, as the padded changing mat takes up Too much valuable space.. Why didn't they make a separate exterior compartment on the bag as this would then enable you more space to fill with stuff your baby requires?. I have to cram everything in and pray the zip doesn't bust when I zip it up...

This is the back of the bag and as you can see they could quite easily attach a pocket for the changing mat to slip into and free up the inside?! - it just makes so much more sense to have the mat storage on the exterior of the bag. This tiny change would improve the use of this bag and make any parents life that little bit easier as everyone knows HOW MUCH stuff our little people need!..

Do you have this bag, what are your thoughts?

Clarins 2015 Essentials Palette

Autumn 2015 brings the launch of Clarins new third The Essentials Eye Makeup Palette* featuring 10 essential mineral eye shadows perfect for creating everyday wearable to dark, sexy evening smokey eyes!.. All shades are smooth, pigmented and gave hardly any fallout, the shadows can be used both wet and dry and just scream quality!.. Last year the palette had a beautiful, chic colour scheme; this year is no exception! Housed in the same sturdy cardboard casing with a compact mirror and elastic close. There is also a natural wood dual-ended brush with super soft bristles included; The shades are a beautiful mix of metallic, matte, satin, shimmer and opalescent finishes. 

The palette is £35 from all good beauty stores... it's a perfect palette to flatter all ages and is sure to sell out fast! 

Will this be on your Christmas list?

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Ltd Edition Angel Passion by Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler invites you to rediscover ANGEL in a new, stunning limited edition bottle in a vibrant red colour containing the original Angel Eau de Parfum. The new version, which is named Angel Passion Star is the ultimate in absolute seduction... Transforming its legendary celestial blue signature star bottle into a new stunning red collectors bottle to make you fall in love again and again with its delicious scent. So irresistible! only this time it is even more seductive, glamorous, and attractive than ever before!

As Mugler highlights, the Angel fragrance makes every day magical. The transformation of the legendary blue bottle into a bright red contributes to a whole new experience of the popular Angel scent. The gourmand aromas, deep patchouli, and juicy red fruits, of Angel Passion Star appears as bold, sensual, and ultimately seductive!

Available from 1st October 2015, refillable 50ml for £65.00.

Will you be snapping this limited Edition up?

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Look Fantastic October 2015

Introducing Lookfantastic October Beauty box*, I love the limited edition design box design, it's the current BBloggers fave colours in a pretty white and gold pattern, there are three box designs this month and the box is said to contain products worth a minimum of £50 for the price of just £15. If you’re new to the Lookfantastic concept, it’s a non-subscription beauty box where you can purchase one off boxes, without signing yourself into a contract which I think is great as you can see what’s inside the box before purchasing to avoid any potential disappointments.

In this months box -

Look Good Feel Better Eye Shading Brush (Not sure on price) which is a brand designed to raise awareness for women with cancer, it's a good quality brush and will always come in useful! .

Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (worth £5.10). The Murad Age Reform AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser contains salicylic, lactic and glycolic acids to encourage clarity and brightness by dissolving skin cell build-up; jojoba beads to further polish and re-texturise the skin; sodium PCA and jojoba seed oil to help counteract dryness; and liquorice extract to provide anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory properties to your skin. 

MONU Firming Moisturiser 25ml tube (worth £11.25). This moisturiser is enriched with marine collagen, and claims that fine surface lines will appear smooth and skin feels tightened and toned.

Balance Me Radiance Face Mask 30ml (worth £7.20) which is described as being an award winning, five minute mask that rejuvenates and brightens dull, lifeless skin in an instant. The mask contains a 

blend of purifying kaolin clay which draws out impurities, a skin-brightening fruit acid complex and gentle ground walnut spheres all skin types and ages will be gently buffed to perfection and deeply nourished.

Percy & Reed Volumising No Oil Oil 30ml (worth £7). It nourishes and repairs hair, giving smooth, sleek, silky locks whilst also adding volume.

Elemis Hydra-Balance Day Cream 20ml (worth £16.80) which is ideal for normal to combination skin, it’s enriched with meadowsweet extract to regulate oil production, whilst hyaluronic acid locks in essential moisture to keep your skin balanced. 

NUXE Reve de Miel Hand and Nail Cream 20ml (worth £2.20), This smells amazing, just like all of the NUXE products, it’s really nourishing. contains Chilean rose, avocado and sweet almond precious oils, this cream nourishes and fortifies damaged tissues in your hands, whilst acacia honey, with its natural repairing properties, provides elasticity to your fragile skin.

This is such a great box, all well known amazing brands, all products will be useful to me and will be used!.. I have boxes of samples from old beauty boxes by other companies that I'll never use as they don't appeal to me.. There is a great selection of products all great for Autumn to hydrate and repair my skin and hair.

As if all this wasn't enough to tempt you to purchase the Lookfantastic beauty box, LF are also giving you all the chance of winning a L'oreal steampod by adding them to 30 of there boxes! If you want to try this box go to Look Fantastic.com.

Have you tried this Beauty Box?

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The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser

The Body Shop add to their Vitamin C Skin Care collection with Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser, it has been formulated to pep up tired, dull skin and create a lit from within glow without the need for shimmer particles. This lightweight gel, water based moisturiser gently hydrates skin - perfect for oily to normal skin and maybe even dry complexions with a serum, whilst clarifying and aiding a natural glow to the face. The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser not only cools and calms the skin but also absorbs immediately making it the perfect day wear choice - it also does not interfere with the texture or finish of any make-up applied on top. It leaves my skin plump, nourished and looking fresh - great if like me you are lacking in sleep. The fragrance is gentle and fresh, not strong or overpowering. In my opinion the only downside is that this does not contain an SPF.. But most foundations contain them now or you could simply add one to your morning routine?.

Another great product from The Body Shop available for £16.00.

Have you tried the Vitamin C range?

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Kiehl's Micro-Blur Perfector

Kiehl’s micro-blur skin perfector is a lightweight, satin finish skin-perfecting formula that combines an instant blurring effect with long-lasting, visible skincare results. It promise's to refine the appearance of pores and improve the texture of skin over time which I think is interesting for an instant blur product. Kiehl’s advise using this as the last step in your skin care routine day and night. The Micro-Blur Skin Perfector feels “balmy” – gliding on smoothly on the skin – but does not leave a waxy or greasy finish. It contains a blend of Lipo Hydroxy Acid (LHA), which gently exfoliates to give you radiant, smoother skin; lentil extract, which helps to strengthen and tighten pores, and bark extract, which helps give a smoother texture. The formula is good for oily skin and I could see slight improvement of appearance after 4 weeks. I'm really impressed with it, my skin stays matified and complexion looks brighter, clearer and smoother. It has made my large pores on my nose appear much smaller and less noticeable which I think is amazing!

The Kiehl’s Micro-Blur Skin Perfector* is paraben-free, dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic and is appropriate for all skin types and skin tones.

Available at £23.00 for 30ml.

Have you tried anything from the Kiehl's?

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New personalised phone case

I'm always on the lookout for a new phone case but haven't found one I love until now! I was contacted by Mr Nutcase offering me a chance to review one of their personalised phone case's -  The site was so easy to use, I chose the Full Wrap Around Premium Edition at £19.95, then uploaded my chosen photo's, checked out and 2 days later my gorgeous phone case arrived, I can honestly say I am so so happy with it.. Of course the photo's are gorgeous as they are of my children and favouite quotes.. But the case itself is really good quality, it feels really sturdy and the print is really clear, I would definitely be happy if I'd paid and will order from this site in the future, my Mum was at my house when the case arrived and she was extremely jealous.. So I'm planning on getting her one for Christmas! I love that you can personalise them with whatever you want - wedding, holiday, family snaps or just your favorite quotes!.. Mr Nutcase also do pernalised tablet/laptop cases, mugs, and for all us beauty lovers a mirror! Go and have a look at the site to see how it all works, they also offer free worldwide shipping which is even better as I am such a scrouge when it comes to paying postage! :) 

What would you personalise? 

Ole Henriksen - 3 little wonders mini

This professional strength AM/PM regimen rapidly reverses all visible signs of aging skin. Each proprietary blend works in synergy to reveal your most youthful, healthy & radiant complexion. With nurturing textures and indulgent aromas, witness the transformation as you delight in the experience of treating your skin.

The gift set includes: 

truth serum collagen booster 9.76ml: the vitamin C rich serum boosts collagen production and restores radiance back to the complexion.

Invigorating Night Treatment 7g: the overnight resurfacing gel dramatically improves the texture of your skin, helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

sheer transformation 7g: an everyday oil-free moisturiser that works to improve the skin’s tone and texture whilst helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots.

This mini set is a great introduction to Ole's fantastic skincare products. I can't say enough about the invigorating night gel, It is great! I use it all over my face in the evening, to wake up with great results in the morning. If I have an outbreak I place a little on my finger and rub it on problem areas and by morning they are really on the way to being gone. This little set is also the PERFECT size for travel. As a bonus, you can refill each product, so you don't have to buy over and over once you're out. They're so cute and spillproof! Fitting wonderfully in my carry on bag and are great to apply to dry skin on a long haul flight or your skin care for a weekend away. I've used a couple of this brands products and am quickly becoming a huge fan.. The products are a little on the expensive side but once you try them you definitely know what you're paying for!... As they say "You only have one face" so good quality skincare is essential. Since using this set my skin feels so much softer and looks brighter, more youthful and rested... Which to me are fantastic results with a teething six month old baby!..

Available for £18.00 from Escentual.com

Have you tried any of the Ole Henriksen products, what's your favourite?

Charlotte Tilbury Film star Bronze and Glow dupe!?

The Charlotte Tilbury palette is on the top of everyone’s makeup must have list and is without a doubt a “cult contour” palette. With Filmstar Bronze & Glow you can slim, sculpt, shorten, trim and highlight your features. It’s amazing what clever shading and highlighting tricks can do to your facial framework. 
The bronzer is the perfect universal blend of pearl and pigment to contour features and mimic a sun-kissed complexion. The highlighter is built up from a golden base that flatters any skin tone, and uses light-reflecting technology to capture light, but at the slightly ridiculous price of £49, it is definitely not in everyones budget!

But this dupe I recently discovered by W7 honestly blew me away. It’s as good as the original – No kidding! Other than the packaging, the only slight difference is the highlight powder isn’t quite as shimmery but at £4.95 we won’t complain! What an amazing product, That's a massive saving of £45!!... 

What's the best dupe you've found? 

How safe is your Make up?!

Are you aware that Deadly diseases might be lurking in your make-up bag, as killer germs are discovered in beauty products. Lab test revealed that LIFE-THREATENING bacteria, including a strain that CAUSES MENINGITIS!! has been found in cosmetics. Four out-of-date products and one still in date were tested by Scientists at London Metropolitan University.

A safety warning was issued after all five came back as containing unsafe levels of potentially LETHAL BACTERIA. The germs discovered can cause everything from horrific stomach bugs to life-threatening diseases. One of the bugs – enterococcus faecalis – is a main cause of meningitis, which kills more children under five than any other infectious disease in the UK.

The old makeup also tested positive for the presence of these other bacteria:

- Eubacterium, which is linked to bacterial vaginosis.

- Aeromonas, a bacteria found in gastroenteritis and wound infections.

- Staphlyoccocus epidermidis, a bug that is resistant to antibiotics.

- Propionibacterium, which can cause acne and other skin conditions.

- Enterobacter, which can lead to urinary and respiratory tract infections.

As a mother of two young children.. One only six months old these claims terrified me and made me go through my Make up collection and throw over half of it away! Now when I'm watching Bloggers/Vloggers proudly showing their make up collection it makes me feel sick about what horrible bacterias are lurking in their drawers!.. I LOVE Make up and as you all probably do, I collected way too much for little old me and hardly used most of it.. But my Childrens safety totally outweighed my love of a Two year old Chanel blush! 

Pregnant women and Mums with young children need to be aware that their make up could carry deadly bacterias that are seriously dangerous to their children!...

How old is your Make up?

Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Creme

I've used many of the Ole Henriksen products other than the Truth serum and the truth to go and the pore refining wipes which I think are really good, so when Escentual asked if I wanted to try this I immediately said yes! As I know his products are amazing.. 

This cream is an in-depth nourishing cream, it balances and brightens your skin while you sleep, infused with youth- enhancing ingredients to smooth the texture of your skin whilst fortifying the skin’s natural barrier, it will Re-texturise and renew your skin overnight, its an regenerative treatment for evening use only. Packed full of skin-renewing ingredients, this hydrator keeps your skin supple and soft with comforting Shea Butter, a healthy and rich emollient, while Vitamin C boosts collagen production.

At the heart of the formula is the Alpha Hydroxy Complex, super enriched with potent glycolic, lactic and fruit acids that deeply penetrate your epidermis to encourage cell renewal and reveal smoother skin. The Fruit Acid Complex, a concentrated cocktail of bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon lightly exfoliates your skin’s surface, breaking down the bonds of dead skill cells and boosting elasticity of the skin’s surface.

I have been using Ole Henriksen invigorating night creme* £47.00 every night for the past 3-4 weeks and love it so much.. It just melts into your skin leaving it feeling like silk.. In the morning it looks clear. And bright, feeling so soft and hydrated!.. I think this night cream is hydrating, firming and luscious! It has helped to literally transform my skin from dull with large pores, and sun damaged to youthful and radiant looking! It's like a little miracle in a pot.

This product as well as all of the Ole Henriksen products are available from Escentual.

What products do you recommend I try next by Ole Henriksen?

Urban Decay Smoky Palette review

The new 'must have' Urban Decay Smoky Palette £38.00 has landed with nine never seen before shades and three palette exclusives! If you are a lover of neutrals and sexy smokey eyes this is the palette for you.. presented in a sturdy hard plastic case that features a unique "swirling smoke" print with a magnetic closure.

All the shades are perfectly pigmented, I also think the palette has a great mix of mattes, satins and shimmers to enable you create numerous looks from day time flirty smokey to a full on sex kitten smokey evening look! It also has a good mix or warm and cool tones so should suit almost every skin tone.. I found the wear time was really good, I wore all day and then went out for dinner without touching up and my eyes looked just as good at bedtime as when I'd applied in the morning.

The palette includes a dual-tipped brush has a tapered blending brush head on one end and a pencil brush head on the other - As well as a simple little step-by-step eye tutorials (Iconic UD Smoky Eye, Smoky Reality Star, Smoky Cat and Everyday Smoky) and a list of smokey eye tips.

The twelve shades within Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette are:

- High - champagne shimmer w/micro-glitter.

- Dirtysweet - medium bronze.
- Radar - metallic taupe w/iridescent micro-glitter.
- Armor - metallic silver-taupe w/tonal sparkle.
- Slanted - light metallic grey.
- Dagger - medium charcoal w/micro-shimmer.

- Black Market - jet-black satin.
- Smolder - deep plum-taupe.
- Password - cool taupe matte.
- Whiskey - rich brown matte.
- Combust - soft pink-taupe.
- Thirteen - light beige satin.

A great addition to your make up collection to give you some gorgeous sexy smokey eye looks, where will the Naked collection go next? - Naked 5 palette?.. I for one can't wait to see what they bring out next!!..

What's your favourite Naked palette?

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Clarins Autumn 2015 Collection - Crayon kohl in True Violet

Introducing Clarins new Crayon kohl in True Violet £17.00, This liner is a gorgeous violet with delicate shimmer. You can use on the upper or lower lashline but you'll need to build up the colour to give a dramatic look, as It is a little dry and a little hard to apply, when dry. But it applies amazingly well on the waterline. As the moisture on your waterline makes the pencil apply with much more pigment. An essential for intensifying the eyes. Great to add a little colour into your Autumn/Winter look a little around the eye contour area, blended the natural hair brush, will make your eyes pop all day & night with this Long-wearing formula.

What colour will you be adding to your look this Autumn?

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Clarins Rouge Eclat Lipstick - Tawny Rose 21

Clarins new Autumn collections brings two new Rouge eclat shades Tawny rose & Paprika red.. A lipstick that offers more than just colour, the first age-defying lipstick from Clarins. Intense long-lasting colour and The Nutri-Youth Complex protects lips against dehydration and boosts collagen, Vitamin E protects against free radicals and 100% plant waxes provide instant comfort, lip nourishing, age defying, luminous colour with a delicious blackberry and liquorice scent.

The lipsticks are packaged in a gorgeous gold slimline packaging, are smooth and creamy, and balm like with a nice sheen and satin finish. They both have great pigmentation, It didn’t settle into fine lines, and there was no feathering during the day. They are also very moisturising and comfortable to wear.

The lipsticks are £19.50 and these along with the rest of the Autumn collection are available to buy now.

What's your autumn lip shade?

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Clevamama Clevafeed

Baby S enjoying her banana.

Baby S is now 5 months old and has become interested in foods, so I have been looking for safe ways to help her discover new tastes other than me feeding her with a spoon, I found a baby site selling Clevamama products and after a browse I found the Clevafeed.. Which has been so useful! - The BPA Free ClevaFeed is the safest and most hygienic way to introduce your child to solids including fruit and vegetables without the risk of choking.  Easy to use – simply open the handle and place food in the teat. Suitable from 6+ months the ClevaFeed is also a great when your baby is teething. It includes a travel cover for when you’re out and about. Unlike similar products on the market, this product doesn't use a net bag. instead the ClevaFeed uses a silicon mesh teat, which is far more hygenic and softer on gums. The silicone teat is easy to clean, safe and convenient. As the Clevafeed is quite bulky, it's very easy for her little hands to keep hold of and navigate to her mouth, Baby S ate her first banana and she couldn't eat it quick enough!.. I've had it just over a week and she's had banana, mango and cucumber so far.

Baby S has also been teething for the last month or so and other than calpol, teething powder, gels and teething rings she's been getting upset with the aching that comes with it.. So I decided to fill it with crushed iced and gave it to her.. It did the job amazingly and she crunched and munched until it had all gone and it definitely eased the discomfort.

The Cleva Feed is not a pacifier and should be used under adult supervision only.  Never leave your child unattended while using this product.  Check regularly and discard when worn or damaged.

I bought mine for £5.99 and it came with a spare teat.

What useful tips do you have to wean a baby?

Stila Kitten All Over Shimmer Duo

Introducing a gorgeous all over shimmer powder with Kitten and a pale iridescent pink. This multi-purpose powder instantly enhances the complexion with a fresh, radiant glow. Inspired by light, Stila Kitten All Over Shimmer Duo creates a luminous, youthful glow. Packaged in a convenient compact with mirror, this powder can be used as an eye shadow, highlighter, cheek colour and décolleté. 

Features include:
- Enhances the complexion with natural, illuminating glow
- Micro-fine pearl adheres to the skin, lasting all day
- All-over-glow powder can be used on the eyes, cheeks, face and décolleté
- Packaged in an easy-to-carry compact with mirror.

I absolutely love the Kitten eyeshadow and have been eyeing this up for over 12 months, but always talked myself out of it, but last week when Feel unique did an offer of spend £30 and get £10 off.. So in my mind it only cost me £5 :) I have not been disappointed with it, I've used it as an eyeshadow and a highlighter and it looks so pretty as both. It provides just enough shimmer without glitter so can be used day or night.

Available for £15.00 at all good beauty outlets.

Have you tried Stila Kitten?

Urban Decay - NAKED SKIN Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer

Hide even your most scandalous flaws. Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer* gives you buildable, even coverage with a luminous, demi-matte finish. Ultra lightweight, this high-tech formula melds like a second skin to give you full coverage in an instant. For complete coverage, just keep building; no matter how much you apply, Naked Skin Concealer always blends beautifully and never settles into fine lines. 

Practical and travel-friendly, this formula comes in a gorgeous bottle that’s like a smaller version of our Naked Skin Liquid Makeup component. The modern flocked applicator lays down just the right amount of product, and it’s soft enough to use on the delicate skin under the eyes.

I got shade Neutral fair in this concealer which is perfect for both brightening my under eyes and also to cover the odd blemish that pops up.. It gives great coverage. It is just like the foundation, only with a greater pigmentation and thickness, which is perfect. The applicator is perfect as well. It hasn't settled in my fine lines or gone cakey on my blemishes, as with the foundation it is available in many shades for you to find your perfect match!

Available in all good beauty outlets for £17.50.

What's your favourite concealer?

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Urban decay - NAKED SKIN WEIGHTLESS ULTRA DEFINITION LIQUID MAKEUP

Transform your complexion and discover a flawless finish. Urban Decay understands the balance between luminosity, weightlessness and coverage, combining all three in the Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup*, with a demi-matte finish and light-diffusing spheres to help blur imperfections and look like you've been professionally retouched, this Naked foundation perfectly complements your complexion. 

This foundation is my absolute favorite of all time at the moment, I've used a million different kinds from drug store brands to high-end. I got shade 2.0 which is great for me, I love that it this weightless, I love how easy it applies, I love that I can layer it if I need more full coverage. It is the perfect, lightweight, everyday foundation. It doesn't streak, it doesn't settle into fine lines, it's perfect! I would definitely recommend this everyone! 

Available in all good beauty outlets for £27.00

Have you tried the Naked complexion range?

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