Showing posts with label cosmetics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cosmetics. Show all posts
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Hair Care
I am one of those people who will try a different shampoo and conditioner every time one runs out, mainly whatever is on offer (blush).
I got a free sample of James Browns new Scandalous dry shampoo at a Topshop student event. I was impressed, the tiny bottle lasted quite a while, it looked good, it worked well and it smells heavenly!
I then saw the conditioner from the same range as the free gift in Glamour magazine, since it was a good sized bottle I thought I'd buy it. Again a beautiful scent that made me feel like I had splashed out and spent a lot on a luxury item.
The prices for the full sized range at Boots actually is not too terrifying - most items being £5.99. This is a luxury I might buy more often.
I got a free sample of James Browns new Scandalous dry shampoo at a Topshop student event. I was impressed, the tiny bottle lasted quite a while, it looked good, it worked well and it smells heavenly!
I then saw the conditioner from the same range as the free gift in Glamour magazine, since it was a good sized bottle I thought I'd buy it. Again a beautiful scent that made me feel like I had splashed out and spent a lot on a luxury item.
The prices for the full sized range at Boots actually is not too terrifying - most items being £5.99. This is a luxury I might buy more often.
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Friday, 4 December 2009
My Favourite Lipsticks
Lipstick is one of those things that can be hard to pull off, you need to have a bit of confidence when wearing it the first time so that when all your friends say 'what have you got on your lips?!' it doesnt put you off.
Here are my 3 fave lipsticks and why I like them so much! They won't make you feel self concious or outragious and before you know it your friends will be wearing lippy too.
1) In my opinion every woman needs a pillar box red lippie in her makeup bag.
I love 17 (by Boots) Lasting Fix Lipstick in 'Showcase'
Here is how it looks on, because the website pictures don't do the colours justice.
It is a vibrant colour red with a hint of pink and it goes well with most outfits, it lasts for ages even when out drinking cocktails ;)
And don't be out off by the price, It is cheap but that doesnt mean its not good quality and the money I save can go towards clothes or christmas presents!
Why not get a red nail polish to match for a perfect festive look?
such as No7 (by Boots)
Or Barry M
Next is the same brand 17 Lasting Fix but in 'Pink Power'
A bright Barbie pink for when I feel girly.
Last is a striking Deep Burgundy for when I want a Clara Bow pout.
Rimmel London's Moisture Renew Lipstick in 'Burgundy Delight'
This lipstick is a great colour but because its so vivid, however it is not supposed to be long lasting so you will need a layer of Lipcote and maybe the odd reapply. But thats fun isnt it? :P
at £5.99 its another fairly cheap one, but this time its in a nice metallic case.
again the picture in no way shows how the colour will look on, so heres a picture:
Of course its worth looking at your local store and testing different colours. I am on the look out for a nice coral, 17 does have one, but I think it is too shimmery.
Another good thing about these lipsticks is that none of them bleed, I do use a lipliner when I want to make my lips fuller or to create a cupids bow shape, but I generally don't feel I need to use one.
and this is the best way to seal all these lipsticks
hope this has been useful happy applying! :)
Here are my 3 fave lipsticks and why I like them so much! They won't make you feel self concious or outragious and before you know it your friends will be wearing lippy too.
1) In my opinion every woman needs a pillar box red lippie in her makeup bag.
I love 17 (by Boots) Lasting Fix Lipstick in 'Showcase'
Here is how it looks on, because the website pictures don't do the colours justice.
It is a vibrant colour red with a hint of pink and it goes well with most outfits, it lasts for ages even when out drinking cocktails ;)
And don't be out off by the price, It is cheap but that doesnt mean its not good quality and the money I save can go towards clothes or christmas presents!
Why not get a red nail polish to match for a perfect festive look?
such as No7 (by Boots)
Or Barry M
Next is the same brand 17 Lasting Fix but in 'Pink Power'
A bright Barbie pink for when I feel girly.
Last is a striking Deep Burgundy for when I want a Clara Bow pout.
Rimmel London's Moisture Renew Lipstick in 'Burgundy Delight'
This lipstick is a great colour but because its so vivid, however it is not supposed to be long lasting so you will need a layer of Lipcote and maybe the odd reapply. But thats fun isnt it? :P
at £5.99 its another fairly cheap one, but this time its in a nice metallic case.
again the picture in no way shows how the colour will look on, so heres a picture:
Of course its worth looking at your local store and testing different colours. I am on the look out for a nice coral, 17 does have one, but I think it is too shimmery.
Another good thing about these lipsticks is that none of them bleed, I do use a lipliner when I want to make my lips fuller or to create a cupids bow shape, but I generally don't feel I need to use one.
and this is the best way to seal all these lipsticks
hope this has been useful happy applying! :)
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Cosmetics!
Here are some beauty products ive come across with a vintage feel.
To start with, Benefit makeup, such beautiful packaging! its quite expensive but extremely good quality and totally gorgeous!
www.benefitcosmetics.com
Secondly is Soap and Glory products, another set of lush packaging with vintage feel photographs, very girly and fabulous! From shampoos and conditioners to foot scrubs and body butters.
www.soapandglorycosmetics.com
Another great product i found is Ponds cold cream and day cream. Ponds has been around for 120 years so would have been used by women in the last century. Its great stuff and cheap as well! I found some old ads from the 1920s and 1940s on google and then the last image is how the packaging looks now, just incase you want to find it in the shops :)
I love the advert from 1944 the slogan is great! 'She's Engaged! Shes Lovely! She uses Ponds!' haha brilliant :)
www.pondsinstitute.co.uk
All these products are available at Boots(I feel like a sales woman!)
To start with, Benefit makeup, such beautiful packaging! its quite expensive but extremely good quality and totally gorgeous!
www.benefitcosmetics.com
Secondly is Soap and Glory products, another set of lush packaging with vintage feel photographs, very girly and fabulous! From shampoos and conditioners to foot scrubs and body butters.
www.soapandglorycosmetics.com
Another great product i found is Ponds cold cream and day cream. Ponds has been around for 120 years so would have been used by women in the last century. Its great stuff and cheap as well! I found some old ads from the 1920s and 1940s on google and then the last image is how the packaging looks now, just incase you want to find it in the shops :)
I love the advert from 1944 the slogan is great! 'She's Engaged! Shes Lovely! She uses Ponds!' haha brilliant :)
www.pondsinstitute.co.uk
All these products are available at Boots(I feel like a sales woman!)
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