PARLEY!!!!
Ahoy me 'earties. How be you? How fares yer day?
Shivver me timbers! Ye better batten doon the hatches an' heave ho for on his here blog soon thar shall be photos o' a quality not seen here before, from a far land full o' loot an' doubloons. Arrrrrrrgh.
Okkkkay, so maybe Ive been watching a littttttle bit too much Pirates of the Caribbean, but you cant blame me... Johnny Depp....Orlando Bloom....
Anyhoo, if you aren't fluent in pirate (why not?) the above states that this blog will soon be having better photos. YES! I finally have a camera again and can stop just using m y phone. Its not a good one but anything will do at this stage, Ive got desperate. Hopefully this combined with some new software will improve quality.
Savvy???
Now if ye have the courage and fortitude to follow orders and stay true in the face of danger and almost certain death then away with ye, ye scurvy dogs. Make haste with intention to commandeer a ship, pick up a crew in Tortuga,
raid, pillage, plunder and otherwise pilfer yer weasely black guts out.
...Or you know... Read some more beauty blogs?
By yer leave.
...drink up me 'earties, Yo, Ho.
*Many quotes here from pirates of the Caribbean. (I would list what i don't own but I'm sure you recognise them.)
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Friday, 18 January 2013
Ginvera freen tea marvel whitening gel
Ginvera green tea whitening marvel gel
Zero blackheads in one step Blackheads remover
This is a review that I've been waiting to do for what seems like an age, I've been to excited about it, but I kept my patience and I've waited till I really tried it out and got a feel for it. I've known from the first few times I tried it that it would be a re-purchaser so to speak.
I got this off cultbeauty.com a month ago now and it has had very good results. I'm not saying that this is a HG product but it's pretty damn good.
The Ginvera Brand first came to my attention with the release and hype of BB creams and I heard a lot of people saying it was one of the best (and original from Asia). Being pretty skint at the time (what's changed) I didn't get her ginvera BB Cream and tbh never really found one that worked well with my very oily skin, let's hope for the CC Creams. But back on topic when I was having a wee search of cultbeauty.com as I do often I stumbled soon is and just HAD to try if. I'm sure everyone gets that urge something when they just need a certain product in their life but unfortunately for me they usually turn out to be a tad crap. This was not.
The claims it makes are
It is also safe for daily use and around the eye area. While I have been using it daily, it's not going near my eyes, call me a skeptic but not a chance.
Hearing these amazing claims, I was not naive enough to assume it would cure me of my blackheads, I'm well aware nothing will ever do that, I've got these bad boys for life. (they are that extensive)
This is something a bit different though. It is an exfoliateor, but it has no rough grains or bits at all, it is infact a cooling smooth gel. It is used on dry skin after cleansing. You cleanse and dry skin and then put a little of this on effected areas and massage in for approximately one minute. After a minute it has mostly dried up and the residue can be either washed off or wiped off with a cotton pad soaked in cleanser/toner, whichever is your preference.
When massaging it is someone a little strange happens, sometimes it will just dry up and disappear, almost like a moisture mask. But other times it sort of roles into little clumps on my skin. You will have one of these results on your skin depending on what condition your skin is in at the time you use it, as the clumps are actually dead skin that is being melted away. It's a tad gross but frankly my dear I couldn't give a damn.
This has in no way cleared me of my blackheads but I can see a noticeable difference. before using this I would have a problem with my blackheads filling during the day and being tiny viable lumps through my makeup making my skin look so rough ( gross I know). As long as I've been using this that is a thing of the past and thank god I don't look like a scaley serpent by 2pm anymore. when my makeup if off my blackheads are still there and visible but I'm starting to see a decrease. Slowly but surely right?
My skin is also looking a lot brighter when i use this and i little less oily. Beware though, all effects are temporary and when you stop using the product your skin will return to the way it was originally. I really hope they continue to get better and maybe in time not be so prominent.
Ginvera green tea blackhead remover is available from cultbeauty.com for £24 for 60ml.
Zero blackheads in one step Blackheads remover
This is a review that I've been waiting to do for what seems like an age, I've been to excited about it, but I kept my patience and I've waited till I really tried it out and got a feel for it. I've known from the first few times I tried it that it would be a re-purchaser so to speak.
I got this off cultbeauty.com a month ago now and it has had very good results. I'm not saying that this is a HG product but it's pretty damn good.
The Ginvera Brand first came to my attention with the release and hype of BB creams and I heard a lot of people saying it was one of the best (and original from Asia). Being pretty skint at the time (what's changed) I didn't get her ginvera BB Cream and tbh never really found one that worked well with my very oily skin, let's hope for the CC Creams. But back on topic when I was having a wee search of cultbeauty.com as I do often I stumbled soon is and just HAD to try if. I'm sure everyone gets that urge something when they just need a certain product in their life but unfortunately for me they usually turn out to be a tad crap. This was not.
Now the reason I had to have it was that it is specifically designed to help clear up blackheads.This is a claim that many products claim to do;
different face scrubs, face washes, blackhead preventing toners, magic creams that simply whisk them off your face - they don't work. Well not for me at least, if tried so many. I have some of the worst blackheads I have ever came across on someone, they are not massive individually, but my nose, chin and part of my forehead are completely covered in them, and it's my own fault. ( when I was a young teen and first started wearing makeup I didn't take it off at night, slap me!!!! )
- Rubs away deep layers of dead skin cells
- Rubs away blackheads painlessly
- Contracts pores for refined skin ( as dead skin cells have been cleared from the pores)
- Lightens blackspots, freckles and scars
- Removes oil seeds
- Regulates sebum secretion to prevent pimples
- Brightens dull completion
- Changes dark, rough skin to smooth skin
- Whitens skin as it gives way to new born skin
- Enhances quick absorption of skin are products
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| Ginvera Green Tea Marvel Whitening Gel |
Hearing these amazing claims, I was not naive enough to assume it would cure me of my blackheads, I'm well aware nothing will ever do that, I've got these bad boys for life. (they are that extensive)
This is something a bit different though. It is an exfoliateor, but it has no rough grains or bits at all, it is infact a cooling smooth gel. It is used on dry skin after cleansing. You cleanse and dry skin and then put a little of this on effected areas and massage in for approximately one minute. After a minute it has mostly dried up and the residue can be either washed off or wiped off with a cotton pad soaked in cleanser/toner, whichever is your preference.
When massaging it is someone a little strange happens, sometimes it will just dry up and disappear, almost like a moisture mask. But other times it sort of roles into little clumps on my skin. You will have one of these results on your skin depending on what condition your skin is in at the time you use it, as the clumps are actually dead skin that is being melted away. It's a tad gross but frankly my dear I couldn't give a damn.
This has in no way cleared me of my blackheads but I can see a noticeable difference. before using this I would have a problem with my blackheads filling during the day and being tiny viable lumps through my makeup making my skin look so rough ( gross I know). As long as I've been using this that is a thing of the past and thank god I don't look like a scaley serpent by 2pm anymore. when my makeup if off my blackheads are still there and visible but I'm starting to see a decrease. Slowly but surely right?
My skin is also looking a lot brighter when i use this and i little less oily. Beware though, all effects are temporary and when you stop using the product your skin will return to the way it was originally. I really hope they continue to get better and maybe in time not be so prominent.
Ginvera green tea blackhead remover is available from cultbeauty.com for £24 for 60ml.
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Leighton Denny - Hall of Fame Collection
There i was having one of my usual leisurely stoles through TKMaxx: Started off in shoes- nothing of interest, moves on to home wear- nothing i want, saunters over to beauty- disappointing. I was actually on my way out of the shop and had a look on one last counter when i saw it sitting there looking at me longingly. It was fate.
A Leighton Denny Set with £17 sticker on it, when i looked closer it also had a (items missing) sticker on it. I gave it a little inspection and decided that two colour polishes, a cuticle pusher, a brush and a dropper were missing. F*** it i though, I'n still 'aving this. I was on my way to the checkout when i saw another one poking out of the bottom shelve under other boxes, i pounced. This one had nothing missing and was only three pound more! £20!!
What was in it that made me go so crazyyyyy you might be wondering?
Leighton Denny Miracle Drops - Drying takes half the time with this - With the dropper just drop over each nail when it is touch try and it will harden super fast.
Leighton Denny Precision Corrector - Nail varnish remover with a tiny brush basically, byt amazing for touching up slips or helping with nail art.
Leighton Denny Remove and Rectify - Naturally dissolves dry cuticle skin then moisturises to improve softness
and suppleness. A rich blend of fruit AHAs and moisturising oil, it's
the gentle way to have beautifully shaped and groomed cuticles.
Leighton Denny Demi Quarto
Leighton Denny Best Defense 20ml - A great hand and nail cream.
Leighton Denny High Performance Nail Colour in - L-R
Berry Nice - A raspberry pink
Doing Time - An antique gold with a little (not bling) glitter
Zero Gravity - An ever so slightly muddy grey
Tiffany's - A soft cool Pearly Pink
Not the best swatches ever but you get the gist from it :) How awesome is this:D I am so happy atm.
You get any other TKMaxx bargains, i was tempted by the Butter London sets but resisted.
Lorna xxx
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Avon Advance Techniques Argan Oil Hair Mask
Ive been holding off on this review for quite a while now but I'm finally ready for it. I really wanted to use this for a while to see what the long term benefits were and not just the short term.
Avon is not a brand that i buy a lot from but as Ive found in the past sometimes you feel a real gem from them. This is one of them - Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Morrocan Argan Oil Hair Mask. A little bit of a mouthful but, damn, it really does its job.
I tend to use this once a week (usually on a Sunday) instead of my usual conditioned. So I'll shampoo my hair and stick this in my hair. I usually leave it in for 15-20 minutes, so i can still get things done i wrap my hair in a town wrap. You know the ones I'm talking about, that have the button on them and look like a hat haha:p
After 20 minutes i rinse it out and brush through very gently with my tangle teezer and let it dry naturally. I very rarely blow dry my hair.
After using this my hair is silky soft and swishy. I find it so much more easy to manage and it doesn't tangle nearly as badly.
What i really think is special about this mask is its lasting power, even after a few days when i wash my hair again and don't use this i can still feel the effects from it. A really big plus point for me is that hair isn't left with that 'didn't wash her conditioner out properly' greasy look some masks can leave.
As you can see the consistency is pretty standard. This mark is slightly on the runny spectrum of ones Ive used, more of a conditioner consistency than a thick cream mask, but i like that.
This mask retails at £5.50 but is usually always on offer, its currently selling for £3.75 in the sale and i think i got it in a half price sale. Its so totally worth the price. A real bargain.
Who else loves this?
Lorna xxx
Avon is not a brand that i buy a lot from but as Ive found in the past sometimes you feel a real gem from them. This is one of them - Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Morrocan Argan Oil Hair Mask. A little bit of a mouthful but, damn, it really does its job.
I tend to use this once a week (usually on a Sunday) instead of my usual conditioned. So I'll shampoo my hair and stick this in my hair. I usually leave it in for 15-20 minutes, so i can still get things done i wrap my hair in a town wrap. You know the ones I'm talking about, that have the button on them and look like a hat haha:p
After 20 minutes i rinse it out and brush through very gently with my tangle teezer and let it dry naturally. I very rarely blow dry my hair.
After using this my hair is silky soft and swishy. I find it so much more easy to manage and it doesn't tangle nearly as badly.
What i really think is special about this mask is its lasting power, even after a few days when i wash my hair again and don't use this i can still feel the effects from it. A really big plus point for me is that hair isn't left with that 'didn't wash her conditioner out properly' greasy look some masks can leave.
This mask retails at £5.50 but is usually always on offer, its currently selling for £3.75 in the sale and i think i got it in a half price sale. Its so totally worth the price. A real bargain.
Who else loves this?
Lorna xxx
Monday, 7 January 2013
Todays Makeup #1
I kept it very simple today, I usually have a little more on the eyes but i wanted a very light look today. I want to point out i am actually that pale, this isnt flashback as i didn't use flash and its not bad lighting, just a tan-less Scottish gal.
Sorry about the awkward photo but I'm not used to taking close-ups of my face. haha
Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer
Bourjois 123 Foundation applied with my H&M Beauty Blender
MAC Pinch O Peach Sheertone Blush
Chantecaille Les Petales Lumiere de Rose Face Highlighter
GOSH Eyeliner in Brown
Elf eyebrow Duo applied with Laura Young brow brush
MAC Culturalized Eyeshadow Duo
YSL Volupte sheer Candy in No.6
I'm badly needing my eyebrows done so excuse the fuzz :) I used a slightly
less lengthening mascara today so my lashes are slightly shorter
looking than usual.
Also excuse the lop-sided lips, unfortunately i was born with it, i have a very crooked smile because of it.
Thats my look for today, as i said i usually wear a little more but couldnt be bothered with it today as i really wasn't doing much.
After a spray of MAC Fix+ I'm ready to leave the house.
This was my first go at a FOTD so i hope it worked out okay :)
Lorna xxx
Sunday, 6 January 2013
Chantecaille Lumiere de Rose Highlighter
Les Petales Lumiere de Rose Face Highlighter from Chantecaille is hands down the prettiest thing i have even seen and through a little mishap that I'm not going to complain about in the Space.NK sale, i have TWO!!!
Basically i ordered one of these and one Les Petales Voile de Rose Poudre Delicate but got two of these instead.
This is the loveliest silvery pink colour in a pearl/shimmer finish. Some people might think it looks a bit to much for the day time but when applied with a light hand it actually looks perfect. Of course for a night time look its perfectly easy to build a bit more up and blend in.
The texture of this is so silky and smooth and its clearly incredibly finely milled. Since Ive been using this there has been incredibly little (read no) fall out. It clings to the brush with incredible ease, i used the real techniques contour brush when i first used it and later applied with my fingers and it applies evenly and blends well with both.
This next photo is heavily swatched with in lightly swatched and blended to the left of it.
This was retailing for £28 but i got it for £14 in the Space.NK sale on Christmas which i think is a good price for it but i wouldn't have paid the 28, i would have just sat around moping that i couldn't have it. haha
Anyone else get this in the sale? Or before even? What did you think?
Lorna xxx
Basically i ordered one of these and one Les Petales Voile de Rose Poudre Delicate but got two of these instead.
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| Signature Rose Design |
This is the loveliest silvery pink colour in a pearl/shimmer finish. Some people might think it looks a bit to much for the day time but when applied with a light hand it actually looks perfect. Of course for a night time look its perfectly easy to build a bit more up and blend in.
The texture of this is so silky and smooth and its clearly incredibly finely milled. Since Ive been using this there has been incredibly little (read no) fall out. It clings to the brush with incredible ease, i used the real techniques contour brush when i first used it and later applied with my fingers and it applies evenly and blends well with both.
This next photo is heavily swatched with in lightly swatched and blended to the left of it.
This was retailing for £28 but i got it for £14 in the Space.NK sale on Christmas which i think is a good price for it but i wouldn't have paid the 28, i would have just sat around moping that i couldn't have it. haha
Anyone else get this in the sale? Or before even? What did you think?
Lorna xxx
Saturday, 5 January 2013
2012 Favourites Awards
Finally i have completed this mammoth post. Its not like it took me over a week to write or anything. A word of warning before you start reading this, its a long-un.
Like seriously, you may want to take a break in the middle and get some coffee to keep you going. I actually considered doing this in a video as it would have been easier but I'm too scared to talk to the camera haha.
I decided to do this in a kinda awards system. So here we go, without me rambling on too much...
Skin Care Category
Cleanser - Mamma Mio Clean Slate (Review Here)
Serum - Balance Hyaluronic 554 Youth Serum
Day Moisturiser - Yves Rocher Instant Anti Wrinkle Hydra Vegetal
Night Moisturiser - Origins Night a Mins
Eye Cream - Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream
Exfoliate - Dermalogica Microfoliant
Toner - Avene Cleanance Purifying Anti-Shine Lotion
Mask - Lush Mask of Magnaminty
Spot Treatment - Origins Super Spot Remover
Base - OPI Nail Envy
So this is the round up of my 2012 Favourites and quite a lot there were:D Hope you enjoyed and please feel free to leave comments :D
Lorna xxx
Like seriously, you may want to take a break in the middle and get some coffee to keep you going. I actually considered doing this in a video as it would have been easier but I'm too scared to talk to the camera haha.
I decided to do this in a kinda awards system. So here we go, without me rambling on too much...
Skin Care Category
Cleanser - Mamma Mio Clean Slate (Review Here)
Serum - Balance Hyaluronic 554 Youth Serum
Day Moisturiser - Yves Rocher Instant Anti Wrinkle Hydra Vegetal
Night Moisturiser - Origins Night a Mins
Eye Cream - Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream
Exfoliate - Dermalogica Microfoliant
Toner - Avene Cleanance Purifying Anti-Shine Lotion
Mask - Lush Mask of Magnaminty
Spot Treatment - Origins Super Spot Remover
Make-up Catagory
Primer - Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer
Foundation - Laura Mercier Oil Free in Blush Ivory
Tinted Moisturiser - Stila Oil Free Sheer Colour in 02 Light
Under eye Concealer - Bobbi Brown Corrector in Bisque / Concealer in Beige (Review Here)
Concealer - By Terry Touch Expert Advanced in 01 Fair
Eye Powder - Elf Under eye setting powder
Face Powder - MAC Prep & Prime Translucent finishing Powder
Eyeliner - Barry M Blink Precision Felt Liner - Black
Rimmel Scandleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in 005 Nude
Eyeshadow - Suspect (From Urban Decay Naked Palette)
Mascara - Benefit They're Real / Elf Exact Lash Mascara
Blush - Daniel Sandler Watercolour in Cherub (Review Here) / MAC Mineralise in Warm Soul
Bronzer - Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder - Medium (Review Here)
Eyebrows - Elf Eyebrow duo - Dark
Lipstick - MAC Plumful
Lip balm - NUXE Rêve de Miel
Hair Care Category
Shampoo - Ojon Damage Reverse
Conditioner - Ojon Damage Reverse
Mask - Avon Morrocan Argan Oil
Product - Hask Argan Oil Healing Shine Treatment
Body Care Category
Body Wash - Soap & Glory Clean on Me
Moisturiser - Soap & Glory The Richeous Butter (Review Here)
Exfoliate - Soap & Glory Pulp Friction
Nails Category
Base - OPI Nail Envy
Top - Seche Vite (Review Here)
Miscellaneous
Hair Brush - Tangle Teezer (PINK :D)
Make-up Brushes - Real Techniques (I have all but 1 of them) &
Laura Young no. 27 Eyebrow Brush
Laura Young no. 27 Eyebrow Brush
Makeup Finishing Spray - MAC Fix+
Dry Shampoo - Stila Hair Refresher (Review Here)
Also adding in my Clarisonic which i started using this year and love :D
So this is the round up of my 2012 Favourites and quite a lot there were:D Hope you enjoyed and please feel free to leave comments :D
Lorna xxx
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