I Love... Cleansing Hand Gel Collection | Review

Hand Cleansing Gels are one of my many, hand bag essentials! What's even better is when the much loved brand 'I Love...' Bring out their own hand gel range in four surprisingly sweet scents! 

There are four scents in the range, 'Raspberry & Blackberry*', 'Mango & Papaya*', 'Strawberries & Cream*' and 'Coconut & Cream*' (Which is definately my favourite!) 

With Jojoba these hand gels are very moisturising, have a fast acting formula and hygienically cleanse hands 

At an affordable £1.25 each these lovely hand gels would be great as part of a gift or even a stocking filler. They make hand gels even more exciting unlike the usual standard hand gels available. 

If are interested in coconut scented things you can check out my review of some other products in the range here.

These hand gels can be bought from Superdrug and th full range of I Love... Products can be found at www.ilovecosmetics.com. 

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2 True BB Cream | Review

Today I am reviewing a BB cream from 2True. 2True is an affordable UK brand, selling high quality products at everyday prices!

The 8 in 1 BB beautiful cream* £3.50 is a BB cream (Blemish Balm) is a lightweight foundation that 'gives a fresh faced natural glow'.

I like the concept of the product, it has 8 functions in one tube, is lightweight, so is great for use on those good skin days and is an affordable everyday product! 

I've only found that even though this product is in the shade light/medium, it has a slight orange tone to it. Me having fair skin, means the product doesn't match especially during winter when I'm generally even paler but I do think this product would be great for someone with a slight tan/less pale skin and is looking for a lightweight everyday BB cream! 

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2True Lip Gloss | Review

2True is an affordable UK brand that sell high quality products at everyday, affordable prices!

I have four of their lip glosses which I'm going to review today but if you would like to read my review of their great mascaras visit here and here for a review on two of their nail varnishes! 

(Lip Gloss' are in the same order below)
Crystal Lip Gloss £2.29*:
This is a high shine lip gloss with 2 other shades available in the range which could be worn everyday as leaves lips shiny but not shimmery. The only thing I don't like about this lipgloss is the applicator but it's not a big deal! 

Plumptous Lip Gloss £1.99*:
This lip gloss is one of my past time favourites that I used to buy when I was younger! It's really moisturising, shiny and leaves lips plump. Perfect for parties!

Pro 8hr Power Lip Gloss £4.99*:
This lip Gloss is very pigmented, almost a shiny/glossy version of a lip stick that lasts well, in fact, I struggled to remove it! 

Pro Wow Gloss for Lips £2.99*:
2True class this as a lip gloss but personally I find its more like a lip butter. Very moisturising on the lips and great for everyday wear! 

As you can tell all of these products are very affordable! 
If you are interested in having a look at the full range of 2True products you can find them at www.2truecosmetics.com

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Glo & Ray Cosmetics | Reviews

Glo & Ray is a British cosmetic brand, designed to compliment every woman's unique look and one that I hadn't heard of until recently. 

Today I have two of their products to review, a blush and a lipstick. 

First up is the blush which is the 'Nuage Solo Blush' in the shade Luna Maroon-501* £11. The first thing that i love about this blush is the packaging which is a sleek, handbag Worthy compact that even comes with a built in mirror and a brush, handy for when out and about! 
The colour has a peachy tone with a gold shimmer which gives a 'highlight' effect to cheeks. If 'peach' isn't the colour for you, Glo & Ray have 6 other shades in the range to suit everyone's needs.

Next up is the 'LA AMO Creamy Matte Lip Colour' in the shade 'Muse'* £12. This lipstick has a creamy texture and is very moisturising but leaves lips with a matte but slightly glossy finish. 

This shade of the lipstick is a pinky/peachy colour with 10 other shades also in the range however if Matte lipstick isn't for you Glo & Ray have a range of 'LA AMO Creamy Shimmer Lip Colour' which gives a glossy finish instead. 

The whole range of Glo & Ray Products can be found online here. 

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2True Nail Varnish | Review

2True recently launched their new website featuring their affordable, high quality products. 
Last month I reviewed two of their mascaras which I really liked, you can find the post here and today I have three nail varnishes which I have swatches of and will complete a full review! 

The first two nail varnishes that I have are from their Fast Dry Polish Range. Altogether they have 19 shades in the range and are priced at just £1.99 each!  

In the picture above is the 'Fast Dry Nail Polish, Shade 23*' £1.99, which is a light blue shade, perfect for spring/summer time. This nail polish actually gives a nice coverage and finish even after just one coat but two is reccommended for a full gloss finish. 

In the picture above is the 'Fast Dry Nail Polish, Shade 32*' £1.99, which is a light beige pink colour and once again leaves nails with a high shine and full coverage. 

The last nail Varnish I have is from their Salon Shine range, containing only 2 shades. The range is designed to provide a high shine, extra glossy finish with intense colour coverage.

In the picture above is the 'Salon Shine, Shade Taylor*' £3.99 which is a dark fushia pink shade. This Nail varnish gives a fuller coverage in just one coat and gives a salon finish.

The whole range of Nail Varnishes can be found at www.2truecosmetics.com with prices starting at just £1.99! 

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Eyelure Pro-Lash Dye Kit | Review

Without mascara my lashes can look sparse and short, to help with this I was planning on going to a salon And getting my lashes tinted, meaning they would permantly look darker and fuller without the need for mascara. 

 

Before getting to a salon I happened to notice a Eyelure Pro-Lash Dye kit £9.49 in my local boots meaning I could dye my own lashes from the comfort of my own home. 

 The kit contains a no mixing formula making the application simple.
To dye the lashes you simply have to use the mascara wand to apply the colour to lashes, leave for the required amount of time, remove, then apply the developer in the same manner. 

If you are looking for a more affordable alternative when it comes to having your lashed tinted, this kit is for you. It is quick, affordable and simple to use! 
Can be purchased instore and online at Boots.com

The whole range of Eyelure products can be found at eyelure.com

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2true Mascara | Review

Recently 2True launched their new website to bring affordable Cosmetics to the UK. 2True have products with prices starting from £1.99 meaning they fit anyone's budget.

Today I have two of their mascaras, the 2True Pro Flasheyes mascara*£2.99 and the 2True WOW Mascara* £2.99. 

Firstly, usually when it comes to more 'affordable' brands the range of each product tends to be very small, however 2True have over 10 different Mascaras in their range to suit every need which is great!

If you have read any of my previous posts where I talk about mascara, you will know that I don't usually get on with usual mascara and tend to opt for waterproof! Being sceptical of that when I first tried these Mascaras I found that they held a curl whilst lengthening and thinking lashes which is just what I look for in a mascara! 
Also neither mascara flake or smudge meaning my lashes look the same at the end of the day as they did at the start! 


The whole range of 2True products can be found at www.2truecosmetics.com and until the end of August you can get 10% off using the code: X00418 
Or at online at www.superdrug.com and instore. 

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Sweetease Waxing Kits | Review

If there's one type of hair removal that's my least favourite it would have to be waxing. After using waxing strips in the past, I've been left with sticky residue and leftover hairs but that was until I tried 'Sweetease'! 

'Sweetease is a super easy-to-use hair remover, that leaves you skin silky smooth for weeks longer than shaving!' 

 
                             

'Sweetease' have three waxing kits... leg waxing kit* (£3.99), Bikini waxing kit* (£3.99) and Face waxing kit* (£3.99). 
The waxing kits are perfect for beginners as the kit includes the waxing strips which are available in 3 different sizes to suit your needs, an instruction leaflet to explain how to use the waxing strips and 2 after wax wipes to remove residue if there is any.

After being put off by another brand of waxing strips these have made me use them again! The strips are easy to use, have a sweet vanilla scent and leave little to no residue that can easily be wiped away with an after wax wipe! 

A little tip that I found handy when using them was, instead of warming the strips using your hands like the instructions state, I found using a hairdryer to warm them meant they peeled easier and gripped more hairs.

The Sweetease website can be found here where you can find more about the products and where they can be bought.

In the UK they are sold at Superdrug stores.

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I love... Coconut & Cream collection | Review

With coconuts taking the beauty industry by a storm and being known for their nourishing and moisturising properties, I Love... have jumped on the bandwagon and introduced the 'Coconut & Cream' range!

From the range I have the body butter, hand lotion and bubble bath/shower creme.

Firstly the thing I love about this range is the 'sweet' but surprisingly 'refreshing' scent of the products and the cute and girly packaging that the products are contained in.

The Coconut & Cream bubble bath & shower creme £2.99* bubbles up well, moisturises and leaves a scent on the skin that lingers for hours.

The Coconut & Cream Body Butter £2.99* is a thick, nourishing body butter that leaves skin feeling soft and conditioned however does take a little while to sink in.

The Coconut & Cream Hand Lotion £1.99* nourishes, softens and leaves a long lasting scent.

I think that all of these products are really affordable but give you that little bit of luxury over some other brands.

Some of I Love's... Products can be found in Superdrug and Boots but the whole range can be found online at www.ilovecosmetics.eu

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Sunkissed 60 Minute Rapid Tan | Review

With the summer weather just around the corner, there's nothing better than having a bronzed glow. However not being keen on sitting in the sun for hours to achieve it, I like to use something like the 'Sunkissed 60 Minute Rapid Tan'* £4.99. 

The Sunkissed 60 Minute Rapid Tan develops within just 60 minutes but will continue to develop, the longer it's left on. 
The tan is an easy to apply foam which is best applied with the 'Sunkissed Application Mitt' £3.99 to give an even coverage. It's quick drying formula means you don't have to wait around for it to dry before getting dressed.

It has a really moisturising effect on the skin and a lovely coconut scent, I could only smell the fake tan scent when showering but it didn't put me off the product at all.

Above is a picture of before and after applying the tan and as you can see it gives a really natural bronzed glow to the skin without looking 'fake' or 'orange'. Overall I'm really impressed! 

This product works well for people who have fake tanned before or even newbies. 

Some Tanning Tips can be found Here along with the rest of the Sunkissed range. 

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Technic Cosmetics | Reviews

When it comes to makeup, my two most important things are the base and the application to achieve a flawless finish.

Over the past few weeks I have been using these four brushes by the brand 'Techinc' to apply my makeup.
From the top down, I have the 'Smudger Brush'* £2.99, this brush is great for blending eyeshadow into the crease. It isn't an overly fluffy brush but does the job perfectly.

Next I have the 'Foundation Brush'* £3.99, this is a fairly small foundation brush compared to others I have used. It is to be used with liquid foundation although I find it can leave foundation looking slightly streaky but can be helped by blending the foundation in lots.

Next I have the 'Lash comb and Brow brush'* £2.99, which is used to brush eyebrows into place and comb lashes through. I find the brow brush really handy to brush my brows into place and after I have applied my brow products to give a more natural look. 

Finally I have the 'Blusher Brush'* £3.99, used to add a touch of colour to your cheeks. This brush is my favourite out of the four, it picks up a good amount of the product, feels super soft and applies perfectly! 

Before putting any makeup on I like to prep my skin with a primer at least 5 minutes before hand.

 Above I have the 'Smooth it Primer'* £3.99, this product is a smooth resurfacing primer to create a pore less finish. It has a really light, silky texture which leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth.

These products are really affordable and under £4!

They are sold all online at Lovethymakeup and some in store at Bodycare. 

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Beauty kitchen | Review

Ever since I started training to become a hairdresser, being in contact with water more, has meant my hands have suffered and become dryer. 

As a result, when I was given the opportunity to try this 'Love Me 60 Second Manicure'* £9.99, I jumped at the chance! 

'Beauty Kitchen's products are all 100% natural, freshly made to order, environmentally friendly and people, never animal tested'.

The scent of this hand scrub to me reminds me of gingerbread which I absolutely love but there are also two other versions of this hand scrub on the Beauty Kitchen website in different scents if gingerbread isn't for you! 

The hand scrub is really easy to use, simply rub onto wet hands paying attention to the dry areas, then rinse off with warm water. I find that a little of this product goes a long way and is very exfoliating so you have to make sure you don't scrub too hard. I would recommend using this once a week to benefit however you can 
use more often if you feel the need.

This product instantly made my hands feel smooth and moisturised although I still applied a hand cream after anyway.

The whole range can be found here... Beauty Kitchen. 

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W7 cosmetics | Reviews

Today I have 4 products from the brand W7 that I'm going to review. In case you didn't know, W7 is a range of 'high quality cosmetics at an affordable price'.

The first product is the 'Absolute' Mascara* £6.95. First impressions are, the packaging looks very similar to the Benefit 'They're real' mascara, unfortunately I don't own one to compare the formula but I do know the W7 'Version' is a fraction of the cost. Even though I don't usually get on with mascara that isn't waterproof, I find this mascara adds volume, holds a slight curl and  doesn't flake or leave smudges under my eyes by the end of the day! 

Next I have a Chunky Lips in the colour 'Sumptuous'* £4.95. Chunky lips are a range of lip butters, these are great if like me, you have dry lips but like to add a bit of colour without drying them out even more. 'Sumptuous' is a light pink colour with 5 others in the range. 

Up next is an eye shadow from the Chunky Eyes range in the colour 'Mocha' £4.95. This product shows up as a golden, bronzed colour and has a slight shimmer to it. Even though it is classed as an eyeshadow, I've really liked using this product as an eyeliner to create a thick line then using a thinner line of my usually black liquid eyeliner. This product also has 3 other colours in the range. 

And last but not least I have a blusher from the Chunky Cheeks range in the colour 'New York'* £4.95. This is a creamy blush which is simple and easy to apply and blend out to give a subtle flush of colour to your cheeks. 'New York' is a pinky, peachy coloured blush but W7 also have 3 others in the range. 

Overall I think these products are great value for money and W7 have lots of colour choices in each range meaning there is something for everyone! All of W7 products can be found at www.w7cosmetics.co.uk

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Zuzka Natural Lipstick | Review

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is a review on a product, by a brand called Zuzka. They sell Fresh Natural cosmetics which are handmade from Organic Herbs and flowers! 
The product I am reviewing is their 'Natural Lipstick in the colour 'Candy Floss'* £14.99.
                         

Zuzka's lipsticks are made with a blend of nourishing natural and organic oils and waxes. 

I think the packaging looks 'sleek' and 'classic' which makes the lipstick look more luxurious.
The lipstick the shade I have is called 'Candy Floss' which is a lovely light pink that adds subtle colour to your lips, i find this good for me because i love bright coloured lipsticks but am only confident to wear colours like this! 

I have quite dry lips and using this lipstick wasn't quite moisturising enough for me but would be great for someone that doesn't have dry lips.

Zuzka have 14 colours in their lipstick range in total that can be found Here along with the same colours in a lipgloss version.

Also the full range of Zuzka's products can be found Here.

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Technic cosmetics | Review

Today I am going to be reviewing some products by a brand called Technic. 

 

The first product I'm going to review is 'High Lights'* £1.99. This product is great to highlight your cheeks, eyes and lips and is easy to use by dabbing onto the area then blending with your fingers to give a subtle shimmer. The packaging is very similar to Benefit 'High Beam' although I haven't used the benefit highlighter to compare the formula. This product is super affordable and great to add some glow to your complexion!

The next product is the 'Lashitude' Mascara* £3.99. First 

impressions of the product are that the packaging looks sleek and appealing. In terms of the actual mascara it added volume to my lashes but like other mascaras that aren't waterproof it didn't hold the curl I had achieved with eyelash curlers and flaked leaving smudges under my eyes. Apart from that it would probably be great for someone looking for volume rather than big, curled lashes. 

The next product is this Eyeshadow Palette called 'Sultry'* £1.49. The palette comes with six different coloured eye shadows and is really affordable for only £1.49. The palette contains earthy colours that have a slight shimmer, great for day and night wear.

The next product is the 'Beauty Boost Foundation'* £3.99. The product is a brightening foundation, I think the foundation is a light coverage but covers blemishes and spots with a small amount of the product. It did leave my skin with a slight shine which is probably best for people with dry or normal skin but can always be powdered down to reduce the shine. 

The next product is the 'Colourmax' lipgloss* £2.99. Although I wouldn't personally choose this colour lipgloss, it gives off great colour and coverage, with a glossy finish. The lipgloss has a fruity scent which is appealing and is easy to apply. 

The next product is the 'Colour Fix' Fine pressed powder* (Price Unknown). This powder comes with a mirror and a sponge which is great for application when on the go. With the powder being fine I've found that it isn't cakey but unfortunately due to me having oily/combination skin it didn't keep my face matt for very long but would be great for someone who doesn't have this problem. 

The last product is the 'Brilliant touch highlighter & blemish concealer'* £2.99. Firstly, this is really easy to use, just 2 or 3 turns of the dial, brush the product onto the area then blend with your fingertips or a brush. I've found that not much of the product is needed to cover blemishes and it didn't crease when used under my eyes. 

Overall I think Technic's products are a good quality and super affordable but only have a limited choice of colours in some of their products. 

Technic products can be bought from lovethymakeup.com 

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