Younique 3D Fiber Lashes+

I have joined the fabulous company of Younique for around a month now. And i wanted to give a quick review on one of it's most popular products. The 3D Fiber Lashes+. At £23 it is alot out my price range, the most id want to spend is £12, but from the results, i have added it to my specail make-up range to use on special occasions, social gatherings and when i want to make that extra effort.

Firstly, What it claims. It claims to increase lash volume by up to 400%. Increase eyelashes length overtime and that it is waterproof. So does it do all these? Easy answer. YES. You want see the increased lash size straight away, but give it time and you soon realise the difference.

It is 100% waterproof, and i found even after a night out the day after my mascara was still fully on! Now that was impressive. 

If your wanting to exchange your fake eyelashes for a mascara, i would fully recommend younique. All opinions are my own and i'm no expert at make-up. So when i think it's good it must be! hehe.

The link for you ladies to buy it is here. Give it a try, and even if you don't like it, Younique offer a 14 day love it guarantee. Meaning you can get a refund or choose something else from the website. Great right?!

: https://www.youniqueproducts.com/Adelewaters/products/view/US-11101-02#.Vk28N2ThC2w

My Guinea Pigs

I quick video i put together of my guinea pigs. Gremlin, Gizmo, inky a.k.a. Little one and rat.

If you want to see more of them just let me know :)

Soap & Glory Mantrap Lipstick

We all love Soap & Glory, and we all love lipstick, so what a great combination of the two! I'm already a huge fan of the lipgloss, Soap & Glory are the only lipgloss that i use, so while my love for lipstick is increasing, i wanted to try out there Sexy Mother Pucker Lipstick for £9 in the shade Mantrap. What a name huh.

The first thing i love about this product is the design. The lipstick is in a thick plain black case which just screams elegance. The colour is a divine red, but not over the top or bright, subtle but just the right shade to give your lips that ommft of hottness.
The formula is very creamy with a silky smooth texture that glides onto your lips for a flattering finish. The colour last alot longer than most lipstick brands i know, and leaves your lips looking glossy without drying out. There isn't much more i can say about this lipstick, a quick review other than it's a elegant long wearing smooth lipstick at an affordable price. I just wish they had more colours to choose from.

New Maybelline Dream Flawless Foundation

I'll start off with the good things about the New Maybelline Dream Flawless Foundation. It is a medium coverage foundation that does leave your skin almost pore free without clogging. It covered up my imperfections and left my skin looking smooth with yes, a flawless finish. It did leave my forehead a little dry, but i do have dry skin anyway. The foundation latest for most of the day and left my skin feeling light with little need to top up. It is also great for sensitive skin for no irritation after application. My skin generally looked alot healthier and clear after using this foundation. For a price of £8.99, it is a great if your looking for a good natural coverage.

Now, as much as i love the fact that this foundation covered up my pores and left my skin looking in great condition. I not be purchasing it again. The new application stick and the size of the bottle left me feeling.. baffled. I may seem harsh but i think it's pointless and caused me more hassle than it would if it was a pump. I found it would add more time onto the application of my make-up and although this isnt a big deal, when your in a rush for work and your having to dab the stick into the bottle 3-4 times the time adds up. I also found because of the bottle size it didn't last me as long as my previous foundations which are around the same price with near the same results. If you can get past the applicator then it is a very good high street foundation, and anyone with large pores i would recommend to try it, but i just couldn't agree with it.

Highstreet vs High price Cleansing Water

I love cleansing waters. I first discovered the solution after my skin became very sensitive to make-up wipes and my skin would end up breaking out, feeling dry, they were doing more harm than good so i looked for other alternatives.

Loreal Paris Skin Perfection Micellar Water was the first cleansing water i ever tried. Priced at £4.99 but most of the time on offer for £3.33, i matched it up with the moisturiser and the serum from there Skin Perfection range. It claims to dissolve make-up without rubbing, unclogs pores, tones and smoothes your skin. So, is this true? The formula does dissolve make-up easy enough on a cotton pad with a few wipes around the face. It says you can hold the solution over your eyelashes with no need to rub, i however found this technical did not work for removing my eye make-up and i need to rub was used, on both waterproof and none water proof mascara. It is great for sensitive skin and did leave my skin feeling soft and generally clean after. My pores looked clean after and my skin wasn't tight. The solution as no odorous smell, just a plain white solution which does exactly what it says. 

Next up is a more expensive cleaning water. From the Avene range, the Cleaning water is priced at £16 for a 400ml bottle at boots. A steep price to pay for something just to remove your make-up, but is that all it does? The product is for oily to blemished prone-skin and you may of guest it, i love this one too! Unlike the Loreal Paris Micellar Water, i find with the Avene Cleansing water i can have a lazy day when it comes to my cleansing routine and instead of doing the full sha-bam, i can use this product and know my skin has had a good clean and won't suffer the next morning. It clears away every trace of make-up including water proof mascara, leaving my skin tight free and feeling fresh. It is senstive skin friendly and cleared out my pores, with obviously noticeable results. It tones and controls the oil in your skin well and also, helped my skin with dryness. It has so many positive effects to the skin that £16 for this product doesn't seem much of an issue anymore.

New to my routine is the Botanics 3 in 1 Cleansing Solution. Cheapest of the 3 for only £2.99, currently on sale for £1.49, i have only used the solution a couple of times with the recommendation from my friend. For all skin types, it left my skin looking clean and make-up free, removing my eye make-up and even my water proof-mascara. It cleared out my pores and for such a little price, it does the job. I did find however, it left my skin quite dry, a little sore and tight. As i said above, i have sensitive skin, so i don't think this solution suited my skin type, but for the price it's worth a try if your on a budget. 

TopShop Haul

I recently went to TopShop with my friend who came up to visit from london. I didn't intend to buy anything, but after picking up some great bargains from the sale rail i thought i was share with you what i brought!

The first thing i came across was this gorgeous burgundy jumper. For some reason it looks red! It's not. It does have a redy tone but its more of a dark purple than red. Originally priced at £36, i got it on sale for £10 !! It is an oversized jumper which hits below my waste line. I'm going to wear it with leggings and even skinny jeans for a grunge relaxed look. It is killingly soft and comfy although the material is a little itchy after i've worn it for a little while.

Second piece of clothing i came across in the sale rail was this simplistic top for £8. Originally priced at £18. It isn't a full length t-shirt but just longer than a crop top, and is great for making a fashion statement with a pair of black jeans. Again the material is soft and is a comfortable wear. The back of the top has a zip adding that extra detail to the top which i don't normally like, especially tops that have zips at the front, but something about the style of the top makes it work and the zip isn't overly long either.

I'm in desperate need for new nail vanish! And i must say i am still a virgin when it comes to TopShop cosmetics. I decided to go for a metallic colour instead of my usual neutral and red tones. The colour looks gorgeous on, and really shines once the light hits. I only needed to apply two coats as the liquid has a nice thick texture and glides onto the nails well. At a sale price of £3 i wish i had brought more colours.

Last but not least lipstick! I have been edging to try TopShop lipsticks and generally all TopShop makeup as i keep hearing raving reviews. I especially like the packaging design, is that sad?  I opted for the shade Mercurial, which without realising is a metallic shaded lipstick. Being a neutral colour of nude, the metallic finish make's your lips stand out, and although this wouldn't have been my first choice, it's starting to grow on me and i'm wearing it everyday.  My first impressions is that it is soft and rubs onto your lips well with a smooth finish, it makes me feel like i have moisturiser on my lips. I now want to add to my collection and buy more!

Hope you enjoyed my haul. What's your favourite TopShop lipsticks?  

My top 6 Programs to watch

I thought i would share with you a different kind of post today. My top 6 programs that i am currently watching and think you should all watch too. In no particular order.

1. The walking dead. I originally tried watching it months ago, but after 2 episodes i thought it wasn't for me. A couple of weeks ago i decided to give it another try and now... i'm hooked. Because there aren't a vast amount of main characters you get emotionally connected to there outcome. A program based on a zombie outbreak, it has a great storyline not only about the recent events of people coming back to life after death, but the personal live's too.

2. Criminal minds. I've watched this program since the very beginning, and after 10 series, i'm still not bored. Normally after season 8 programs seem to go down hill, but Criminal Minds have had the same consistency through-out with the episodes drawing you in with each case the agents solve. Yes that's right, if you didn't know already, Criminal Minds is about FBI agents who are profilers solving murder cases. You also get a glimpse into there own personal lives so it's not all about the crime. I definitely rate this a 9/10.

3. Gossip girl. xoxo. Although the program is no longer aired, all seasons can be watched on Netflix and i frequently watched them all back to back. As the show goes on, it gets better and better following the lives on Manhattan's elite school kids and there parents. There are twists and lots of drama through-out the seasons following there, love life, going from school life to working life, the parent's struggles, and not to mention the evil twists of characters such a Georgina Sparks. It mainly revolves around an online website named gossip girl that posts about there lives on the internet for everyone to see and read, there is no hiding from gossip girl. One to watch for all girls.

4. The Following. Based around one criminal, Joe Caroll,  follows the story of his escape and the cult that follow in his footsteps. Detective Hardy does all that he can to protect the ones that he loves, especially Joe Caroll's wife and kid. Without giving too much away, the main purpose of Joe Caroll is to seek revenge on detective hardy from previous events. A thrilling programs with lots of action and twists. If you love crime programs, this is the one for you.

5. Orphan black. Such a great program and one which i think should have more publicity than it does. Based around a character named Sarah, who witnessed a woman's death that looked exactly like her, decide's to steal her identity. It then un-folds when more characters pop up who, look like Sarah. Or is it Sarah that looks like them? It is then learned that there all clones, and they must fight to stay alive and Sarah to protect her daughter from the dangers ahead. Truly a program with a great plot with a darkness that brings out the best in the street-wise main character Sarah.

6. Grey's Anatomy! One of my all time favourite's. Currently on season 11, yes i do think it has gone down-hill, but for a program to be running for so long there is only so much drama to be had i suppose. That being said, i watch it nearly everyday and i still love all the old seasons. I'm sure i don't have to explain the plot by now, if you'v never heard of Grey's Anatomy, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN??

I found it real hard to narrow down my top 6 programs to watch. There are so many that i think are worth the time and effort.  What are your recommendations? I hope you enjoyed this kind of post.

Soap & Glory Heaven Part 1

CALLING ALL SOAP & GLORY LOVERS. THOSE NEW TO SOAP & GLORY AND THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW WHAT SOAP AND GLORY IS. I'M ABOUT TO OPEN UP THE CLOUDS AND BRING YOU UP TO SOAP & GLORY HEAVEN.

It's safe to say i have too much Soap & Glory products. What i'm showing you today isn't half of what i own, but from birthday to christmas presents i've managed to get quite a collection.

'Butter Yourself Moisture Lotion'

'Daily Smooth Body Butter'

'Butter Yourself'

I'm going to start this two part special by reviewing three different type's of moisturisers / butters. All three produce the same results just with some subtle difference's. The first one is a 'Moisture Lotion' in the form of a pump. Then there's 'Daily Smooth Body Butter', and then 'Butter Yourself'. All three have the same effect of having a quick fix moto for dry and irritated skin, and i've found overall that my skin is generally alot more hydrated as i frequently suffered from dry skin. Moisture Lotion is my favourite for smell. It reminds me of being on holiday with a strong fruit and exotic smell to it. Second would be Butter Yourself. As soon as you take off the lid you get hit with a smell of pure yumminess. Butter Yourself also has the least consistency where as Butter Yourself Moisture Lotion and Daily Smooth Body Butter have a thick and heavier lotion formula.

The direction's are to use the Moisture Lotion on damp skin, the same technique as Butter Yourself so that it can sink into the skin. Daily Smooth Butter Lotion however, is an everyday body butter which i would recommend the most for dry skin. Yes the other two work. But because it is an everyday lotion and just generally from experience from using all three, i found that the Daily Smooth Body Butter worked the best on my dry skin. The other two products added that extra moisture to the skin helping even more with creating a dry free zone and my skin soft to touch. The only real critique i have is with the Moisture Lotion bottle's pump. I think it's a great idea and much easier to use. But realistically, it would take a couple of pumps before anything came out, and once i had used a quarter of the bottle it became even harder to get the lotion out. But maybe i have a dodgy pump. Anyone else had this issue?

All three of these products are worth the money. My two main questions i ask myself when using a product is, do they work? And can you tell a difference? The answer to both is yes. They all do what they are made for, i suppose it just depends on what method is right for you with when you use your moisturiser.

I hope you enjoyed a look into Soap & Glory heaven. Part 2 coming soon.

Meet My Guinea Pigs

CUTE ALERT CUTE ALERT. I wanted to do a post to show you something about me. And what better than to show you my very cute Guinea Pigs. I have two! One gizmo and one gremlin. Gizmo is the brown and white one and gremlin the black and white. I've had them for over a year now and there my pride and joy. The things which keep me going.

I also have two other guinea pigs which are new to the family and there only 16weeks old. I've only had them a couple of days now but once they are settled i will introduce you to them.

I hope you enjoyed this different kind of post :) Let me know if you want to see a youtube video of them. xo

Review : Dirty Works Hot Cloth Cleanser

I wasn't looking for a new face cleanser as i'm happy with the one i'm using. But after seeing this in Sainsburys in the sale range for £1.75 instead of £7!! I had get it. You all should know by now that i love my bargains.

First thing that i love about this product is the design. It's what caught my eye in the first place. I just think the yellow colours over the blue make everything pop out along with the different styled fonts making it all girly and cute. I'm a sucker for a good design but i love art. I did take a interactive media course but enough of that and onto the most important reason.. DOES IT WORK? The answer.. yes. If a product works is one of my main MUST'S at the minute otherwise...i'll move on.

The cleanser is a basic white colour and smells alot like shampoo. But don't worry, once applied to your face it smells lovely! Not too strong or overpowering. I washed the cleanser off with the free muslin cloth that you get inside the box, you get two! It was soft on my face and came off easily without any real effort or scrubbing. It is claimed to reveal ' fresh, RADIANT skin' , and to ' Lift away dirt and excess oil', which is exactly what it did! I have blackheads which are a constant struggle for me, but after once of using this my face looked clean, bright, no red marks and generally alot healthier and most of all CLEAR. I have sensitive skin and find with some cleanser's they break me out. This wasn't an issue, but it does claim to be suitable for all skin type's.

For the original price of £7. It's a bloody good buy and i'd pay more for a product like this.

Thanks for reading! I hope you liked my review. xo

Lush Haul! Youtube style

I'VE MADE A YOUTUBE VIDEOOOO.

I really want to try something different that i'll enjoy and will influence others. So, i've took the plunge and made my first youtube video haul! I'm hoping the quality of the video want effect people's opinion's as we all have to start somewhere right? So be nice and give good critical advice :)

LUSH HAUL :

 I hope you enjoyed it. Have you tried the bath bombs in my video? What do you think?

March Favourites

Where has march gone?? It doesn't seem like 2 seconds since it was christmas and now here we are. I've been abit slack with my blog posts so i'm hoping to pick things up and post more regularly. I really enjoy sharing with you guys and hearing your opinions on the products i write about. So here we are, MY MARCH FAVOURITE'S.

First thing i'm going to talk about is the, Clinique Moisture Surge Intense. I'm a sufferer of dry skin, so using the correct products are essential for me otherwise my skin will get to the stage where my make-up cracks, flake's, and generally, looks a mess! Which is exactly what was happening. I'm not going to lie, i was embarrassed and didn't feel comfortable. So i went to the Clinique counter in Debenhems and splashed out on a high priced product. It cost me around £38. After one day i could already see a big difference after applying my make-up. The lady said it was a quick fix and she was right, it is a quick fix moisturiser that doesn't necessarily cure dry skin in the long run, but added to your routine will keep it at bay. I've now been using it for a couple of weeks and it's my absolute favourite. My make-up looks smooth through-out the day, my skin feels smooth and looks healthy. There isn't really much of a smell so no problems there either. Although this product would be more than i'd normally pay for a product, i'd definitely say after my experience seeing it work while i was struggling with dry skin make's this my top march favourite.

 Tea Tree Toner Tab from Lush. Costing only £1 and another product i'd highly recommend if you struggle with blackheads. It's a simple small product that you pop into boiling hot water, either in your sink or a bowl, and hover your face over so that your skin in-hails the steam. I did this for roughly around 10 minutes. I didn't really see a difference straight after i had used it, but the next day.. wowza. Is the word i'm going to use. I seem to have alot of problems with my skin, and yes blackheads is one of them, i have them everywhere i'm shamefully going to admit. So when i noticed the next day the results i had to look twice. Ofc it didn't clear them up completely, especially with not as many as i have. But it definitely 100% helped and made my skin look so much more healthier. I especially could tell a difference with my right cheek where my pores are smaller and my chin. The only area that i didn't really notice a difference was my nose.

Make up product time! And it's the Soap & Glory Solar Powder. This bronzer is great if your just starting out with make-up. I love the design and the size of the product as it fits perfectly in your make-up bag. I have been using this for a couple of months now and it still has alot more use to go before i hit the bottom. So for £11 it sure does last a while.

The colour's are light, subtle once applied to the skin which you can build up if your wanting a deeper bronze to your face. I mainly like this product as it isn't heavy on the skin and it add's just the right amount of bronze to the face to give it that extra lift and shine. The left side is matte where the light right side has abit of sparkle to it. This doesn't show much once applied, i wouldn't use it if that was the chase as any type of glitter, sparkly product on my face is a huge no no for me. So if your ofc, a girl! Starting out with make-up wanting a light, high street bronzer the Soap & Glory range is the right choice.

Now for my none make-up skin care products. The Kilner range seems to be the new 'IT' product to have, and... i finally have one! The glass cup has a screw on lid with a flower design and a hole specifically for a straw. Theses are the cutest glass cups i have seen and i think they are just perfect for summer, on the go or in the garden with friends. I especially like the design of the handle, as it makes it ofc, easier to walk around the house with if you have slippery hands. So if you don't own one of these glasses, GET ONE.

Last of all is this cutest of all cute's owl! Made out of tin and roughly around 8 inches, it appears to be hand-made and has that rough look about it. There is nothing more to say other than it's adorable! I think it's going to make a fun looking ornament around the house and would even work as a garden fixture. There are other designs such as a duck and different shaped owl's. Unfortunately i haven't got a direct link to where you can buy these. I went to Skegness and brought the owl with my tickets in the arcade. The only information i have is that it was from ShudeHill Giftware. But why not use this owl as a perfect excuse for a day out. Trust me, it's worth it. 

Thanks again for reading my post! Let me know what you think of all the products.

Review : January GlossyBox

It's that time again. GLOSSYBOX. Everytime i get my parcel i immediate rip! yes... rip! open the box with excitement. This month's box is probably going to be one of my favourites. Not only did i get 5 full sized products, but all the items i got were exactly the kind of products i use, and needed.

Here's what i got :

Jelly Pong Pong 

All Over Glow 

Full Size : £10 for 15g

GlossyBox send Jelly Pong Pong products frequently, so i'm not new to the brand. I love there mascara, so i was happy to see another products of there's to try out. The All Over glow is an oil-free illuminating gel that highlights the cheeks and brow bone. The gel is a dark brown colour with a glittery effect. Once applied on skin, it leaves a shimmering effect left by the glitter as well as a shine. Now, i'm not a huge fan of glitter products unless i'm applying it to my toes, but this product is very subtle so the shine is more noticeable than the actually left over glitter. Something i'm obviously happy about. 

Naked Lips

Organic Lip Balm Superfruits

Yummy. Is the first word that comes to mind with this product. It smells delicious! Glides smoothly onto the lips, leaving a nice natural shine. I love it. And everyone needs to get one of these.

MeMeMe

Eye Line Pencil In Clay

Full Size £4

MeMeMe is again, another frequent product from the GlossyBox and one that i've had a love, hate relationship with. I'm glad that GlossyBox sent me a brown eye liner pencil and not black. I don't use black, so this was a bonus point on there part. The product is the same typical size of any other eye liner with a smooth textured body, which just makes the handling of the product more comfortable. It is a very soft eye pencil, probably the softest i've ever used, but this isn't a problem as i much prefer soft pencils anyway. It glides on really easy and if your wanting a smudge effect you can also smudge it easy too.

Kueshi Natural & Pleasant Cosmetics

Revitalising Face Toner

Revitalising Face Toner doesn't smell like your typical toner, it actually smells SO GOOD! Not bland or strong. It smells like... shampoo. A fruity shampoo. It is your typical toner, urging that it'l make the skin smoother, controls shine in oil prone area's, leaving the skin feeling heathy, fresh and clean. I haven't used this product yet, but the smell has won me over, which must say alot if one whiff and i'm already hooked.

Nicka K New York

Colorluxe Powder Blush

My favourite from this months GlossyBox is the Colorluxe Powder Blush. I'm in need of a blush, so it must be magic that GlossyBox knew this. I lovelovelove how you apply it. On the top of the product there is an already attached soft, powered puff applicator making it very easy apply without any mess. There is also a mirror on top of the lid, so as i like to say, it can be a  ' blush as you go ' product. It isn't an over powdering colour, leaving your cheeks with a natural blush effect with no shine or sparkles. My perfect kind of blush, very matte. 

                                                                   

                                                                          Goodjob GlossyBox!

My Favourite Mascara

Mascara. Mascara. All Hale Mascara. Being one of my favourite type's of beauty products, i have tried quite a few different brands, big headed, small headed mascara's but i am at the minute loving the BADgal Lash Mascara by benefit. Priced at £17.50 for the full size, i managed to get the full size and the travel size kit at half price in the christmas sales, Another Bargain!

The head of the mascara is longer rather than being stumpy. When i took the end out from the tube i had no problem with any access. I've had the problem with some brands that i have to wipe off stringy bits, which, i suppose isn't a big deal. The stick of the product is fairly long and can be awkcrud if you have a small face, but i've managed to make it work.

I applied two layers to my upper lashes, and left my bottom lashes natural. It DEFINITELY made them longer after applying another coat. You could actually see the transformation with each stroke (BONUS POINT TO BADgal MASCARA).  I wouldn't say it gave my lashes much.. VOOM. But if your like me and like the natural look then this is the mascara to go.

I know there are quite a few loving the, they're real!, mascara also from benefit. But i'm one of the few that will never use it again. Maybe i had a dodgy bottle, but it was as stringy as melted cheese, just no no.

                                        

Thanks for reading! What's your favourite mascara?