Unless you have been living under a rock, you’ve probably been eyeing up the Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette. I, like many others, caved and brought it and never looked back since. Here’s my review…
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Too Faced; they are a cruelty-free cosmetics company specialising in lovely packaged and good quality makeup. This was a limited edition eyeshadow palette and when I’ve looked over the internet it doesn’t seem to be available anymore, however, if you head to your local counter they might be lucky enough to still have it. The palette is made of eighteen shades which I have been using separately or blending a couple of shades together.
One of the first things I noticed about the palette, other than the gorgeous packaging, is the scent of the eyeshadows themselves. The shades are infused with the juicy scent and antioxidant-rich essence of peach. As soon as you open the palette the scent wafts into the air that immediately puts me in a happy mood. Too Faced believe in the fact that makeup is so much more than applying a number of different colours to your skin. “It’s a mood booster and powerful ally.” The names of the shades are individual and inspired by summer and peaches, for example: candied peach, just peachy, summer yum and bellini. The colour range is unusual to any other palette that I own. It has a lovely mix of lights and darks, shimmers and mattes. They are also really good at blending to create the perfect smokey eye for any occasion.
The pigment is stronger on the darker shadows, however, that may just be my skin tone that makes working with the lighter tones a bit more difficult. The texture of the shadows are lovely. They aren’t chalky and don’t go everywhere like some of the Urban Decay shadows that I’ve used in the past. I’ve been using nectar, peaches n cream, caramelized and bless her heart on a regular day-to-day basis and I’ve opted for some of the darker colours for evening occasions. The eyeshadows aren’t tough to remove with a makeup wipe which makes me wonder how they are going to perform on a Summer holiday.
Overall, I love Too Faced’s Sweet Peach palette and think it is really good value for the money. I have loved experimenting with different colours and textures and I believe it is a lovely addition to my collection. Personally, I wish the palette came with a brush but it did give me an excuse to treat myself to some new makeup brushes as well. I’m definitely interested in trying more of the Too Faced makeup range too so if you have any recommendations on what I should try next then please leave me a comment.
Did you manage to get your hands on this palette? What’s your thoughts? Let me know what your favourite shade is in the comments below.
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I have always had sensitive skin but when I was told that I had eczema I refused to use the non-cruelty free creams that were prescribed to me by the doctors, instead I went on my own mission to find products that would reduce the redness and prevent scratching. I went through many disturbed sleeps due to how itchy my eczema actually became that I was determined to find a number of options that I can turn to during a ‘flare-up’ and to use on a daily basis. I thought I would share with you some of my favourites that may help you if your suffering from dry skin or eczema.
First up is all the lotions and potions that I think help any dry skin suffers. There’s a few that I have tested but these seem to have worked best for me. Dream Cream is of course my all time favourite. I have wrote an in-depth review on my blog but to summarise this is the one I turn to when I am having a flare up. The oat milk, rose water and chamomile oil calm down itchy skin. Oats are a natural ingredient to treat eczema and cool skin down and the rose water, cocoa butter and extra virgin olive oil are for added nourishment for the skin. This is the one I reach for in the middle of the night when I have woken up through scratching my eczema and it cools it down almost immediately. Another favourite of mine is the Bria Organics Relief Repair Replenish Skin Cream which is packed full of natural ingredients to replenish, repair, cool and ease the itch whilst protecting the skin.
Everyone enjoys a good old bath right?! Your skin doesn’t need to suffer either. Lush have a range of bath bombs that really help dry skin and eczema suffers which is really helpful for bath time. They may not be the fanciest at performing spectacular pieces of art in your bath but trust me your skin will thank you for the ingredients that you have used. Butterball is specifically formulated for dry, sensitive or irritated skin with cocoa butter and ylang ylang oil being the only ingredients. It’s also an excellent one to use to treat stress, depression and anxiety. Avobath is another favourite. Not only does it smell amazing with lemongrass and bergamot oils but the avocado and olive oil tackle dehydrated skin. This one has a lovely lustre which gives a glowing green effect to the water which looks beautiful. Finally, Ceridwen’s Cauldron is similar to Dream Cream but in bath bomb form. As previously described, the oat milk will work wonders on dry and sensitive skin by cooling the itch. Drop the muslin pouch into your bathwater and it releases the lovely, creamy oat milk into the water. Once it has melted, you can use the bag as a washcloth. The best thing about this one in particular is that you can use it multiple times like a bubble bar.
Last but not least is shower products and I swear by one product only when my eczema is extremely bad. Original Source’s Coconut & Shea Butter Shower Gel. This is my god send product for eczema and dry skin. I love it! Not only is it super cheap and moisturises dry skin but it smells as though you have just walked off tropical sands when stepping out the shower. I highly recommend trying a bottle if you deal with dry skin because this stuff is amazing!
Finally, I just wanted to let you know that there are a couple of things that can cause eczema and surprisingly it’s not just dry skin. Other factors could include: stress, bacterial or virus infections, being unwell (even if that’s just a common cold), heat and contact with irritants like soap or detergents. You can also find out more information on the British Skin Foundation.
I would love to know what your favourite products are if you have dry skin or eczema. Have you tried any of these products to see if they soothe your skin? What’s your thoughts?
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On Friday, I headed across the country for the Lush Carlisle bloggers event to check out all the new Easter goodies. The lovely girls even gave us a chance to make a couple of our own products too!
Humpty Dumpty, £6.95
Humpty Dumpty is one of the new bath bombs added to the collection this year. Similar to Which Came First?, Humpty Dumpty can be split into a maximum of three baths, or you could just use the whole thing in one. When it’s cracked open, it reveals a tiny little egg which I think would be a perfect match to go with one of the bubble bars in the collection. The bath bomb contains bergamot and Brazilian orange oil which is bound to crack a smile out of you when you’re feeling down!
Ultraviolet Bubble Bar, £4.25
Next up is a returning product from last year and my personal fave; the Ultraviolet Bubble Bar. Chelsea, one of the lovely girls explaining and showcasing us the products, told us that Ultraviolet is meant to represent the dark side of the rainbow. This sweet floral treat is packed full of Violet and Jasmine Absolute, Rosewood Oil and Ylang Ylang Oil but in simple terms the scent is extremely similar to Parma Violet sweets.
Bunch of Carrots, £6.25
A Bunch of Carrots is back but with a little twist. The colours of the carrots are distinctively different from last year but I think that’s why I personally love them. You could use them all together or separate from each other. Each carrot can be used up to five times so you are essentially getting nearly 15 baths out of them which is insane! The ingredients include Buchu, Lemon and Grapefruit Oils as well as Cream of Tartar which helps to soften the skin. I think without this Easter staple, life at Lush just wouldn’t be the same.
Fluffy Egg, £2.95
Golden Egg, £3.95
Fluffy Egg and Golden Egg are another of Lush’s Easter classics. Fluffy Egg has the irresistible scent of Snow Fairy from the Christmas collection which is perfect for me because both Magic Wand and Candy Mountain have ran out until later this year. The candy floss scent lingers across your body for the following 24hrs and is definitely one of my favourite scents! Whereas Golden Egg is there to add some sparkle to your day. Packed with cocoa butter and olive oil for the soft and moisturising effects and bergamot and wild orange oils to uplift your mood, it’s bound to make your day eggcellent!
Which Came First? Bath Bomb, £6.95
Last but not least is Which Came First?, previously known as Immaculate Eggception last year. As always it can be cracked open for you to use in three separate baths or you can be greedy and use the whole entire egg. This year it reveals an adorable chick inside which I think is so cute! Similar to other products in the collection, it’s packed full of Lemon and Grapefruit Oils to uplift your mood and Vanilla Absolute for that added extra sweetness. I loved seeing the colours blend together during the demo however the final shade that the bath may turn has made me want to use the little chick separate from the egg itself as it’s similar to the Experimenter.
After watching all the demos and listening to the lovely girls enthusiastically talk about all the new additions it was time to start making our own products and get our hands dirty. First on the list was Creamy Candy Bubble Bar which is one of my favourites. Can any Lush fans guess why? Yes, it smells like Snow Fairy goodness! We were given quite a lot of product to play with so I halved mine and attempted to make a replica of the product itself and a Fluffy Egg’ version. I would love to know what you think though!
We also made Angels On Bare Skin which is one of my favourite cleansers. If you have dry and sensitive skin then this is the one for you because it has lavender oil and rose absolute that is brilliant for calming the skin, kaolin to absorb the grease and dirt and ground almonds that turn into almond milk when mixed to a paste. This helps to tone and brighten the skin. I have made this product previously so if your interested in how to make the product itself you can read more in-depth information here.
Before we left there was a chance to get a lovely hand massage with Angels on Bare Skin and Dream Cream which are my ultimate faves when my eczema flares up on my hands. Honestly, this combination of products is brilliant and I would really recommend you trying them out if you have dry skin too!
To summarise, I am so happy that we travelled across the country. I have met some amazing girls who work at the Carlisle store as well as having a lovely time. The thing that I am most proud of though is combating that anxiety and doing something out of my comfort zone!
Have you been to any Lush events before? Let me know what your favourite Easter product is this year!
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If you have read my blog for a while then you should already know that I get pretty bad eczema on my skin and I am willing to try absolutely anything to clear it up or at least make it look slightly better. I swear by Dream Cream because it is my ultimate saviour during flare-ups, however, I have recently discovered some alternatives such as Bria Organics Skin Cream*.
The Bria Organics Relief Repair Replenish Skin Cream is a vegan alternative to Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream that soothes, repairs and moisturises dry and sore skin. The ingredients include: Borage Oil and Rosehip to replenish and repair the skin, Chickweed to help cool and soothe and Shea Butter to protect the skin. After using it for over a month now, I have fallen in love with the product! The product doesn’t contain any water so the cream is extremely concentrated and personally, I think that is why it works. It feels as though my skin is moisturised after applying and my eczema isn’t as bad as what it usually is during the colder months. Don’t get me wrong, I will still purchase Dream Cream but this is a great cruelty free alternative which I think is going to become my staple.
Another reason why I love this product is because a little goes a long way. You don’t need a lot of the product for it work on the skin which I think is amazing. As previously stated, I have used it for a month and still have nearly half the jar left. Personally I think the scent is a lot nicer than Dream Cream as it reminds me of playing with Play-Doh in nursery. I like how the product is multi-functional although I haven’t tried it as a lip balm yet.
Have you tried Bria Organics yet? What’s your thoughts? Let me know in the comments!
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*I was contacted by the team at Bria Organics to review the Skin Cream however this does not affect my thoughts of the product or the brand themselves.
Beautiful Movements is a brand, founded by Kimberley Wyatt, that I have been lusting over for quite some time now. They offer a range of mineral makeup from blushers and bronzers to concealers and foundations to help create rather minimalistic looks – perfect for the Summer when you would much rather spend time topping up that tan over hours in front of a mirror!
The Beautiful Movements range are available throughout Holland and Barrett stores which is where I first came across the brand. Firstly, they are PETA approved and carry the Leaping Bunny logo which is something to look out for when buying cruelty free friendly brands. The products are free from parabens, fragrances and synthetic dyes. If that wasn’t enough for you to be interested in the brand already, they are also suitable for vegetarians and vegans hence why I have fell in love with the brand before testing the products.
The Products:
Since this time last year I have been trying to finish all the non-cruelty free makeup that I had collected over the years. So naturally I decided to pick up the curling mascara, blush and bronzer that I was running out of. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them and see how they performed.
I have fell in love with the curling mascara since I have started using it. The formula is lightweight and doesn’t leave the lashes looking cakey. Luckily enough my lashes are rather curly naturally so I didn’t need that much of a curl. Unfortunately I can’t notice whether it does make a difference or not but I have found applying two coats increases the volume of my lashes making them look longer.
From left to right: Velvet Dawn Mineral Blush, Summer Warmth Mineral Bronzer
I usually have quite a high coverage finish when it comes to my base makeup including a decent amount of blush and bronzer. I think this is because I am still quite scared of how I look with mineral makeup and grown to love the high coverage finish. However, I have noticed that I don’t always need so much makeup on good skin days. The bronzer and blush make my skin look lovely and healthy which is something I struggle to notice on a daily basis due to self confidence. Velvet Dawn is a lovely dusky pink shade with a slight shimmer where as Summer Warmth is a lovely medium, golden shade with no shimmer – both perfect for those looking for a natural, Summer makeup look.
From left to right: Indian Summer, Cherry Bomb
As usual my favourite products from the range has to be the lipglosses. I have been testing Cherry Bomb which is a lovely sheer pinky toned red, certainly not true to the red in the packaging. Personally, I am perfectly fine with this as I am not that good at pulling off a statement lip. Indian Summer is definitely my favourite out of the two as it is that classic gloss that will go with just about anything. The glosses apply smoothly and the pigmentation isn’t too sticky compared to others that are on the market. The only negative I would point out is that they don’t last long on the lips but its not something that I am looking for from a lipgloss anyway.
Overall, I would recommend checking Beautiful Movements out. They are really inexpensive and are a great way to introduce mineral makeup to your routine. I have already eyed up some more of the lipgloss shades and currently considering trying the foundation out too. I think it is so important to sign the Go Cruelty Free pledge that support brands like Beautiful Movements as no one wants to support brands that are tested on animals.
Have you tried any products from Beautiful Movements before? What’s your thoughts?
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So I did a thing! I arranged my very first bloggers event last Sunday! There was only four of us so it was the perfect opportunity to catch up with some of my northern favourites and meet someone new. The event was ran by Graeme who I have spoken to many times before when I’ve been in to buy my bath bombs and bubble bars. He gave us a guided tour round the shop introducing us to all their products and helped us make our very own Angels On Bare Skin. Overall, it generally made my Sunday morning rather different and personal.
The first step was to add the wet ingredients into a large bowl. These included glycerine, distilled water and of course the fragrance which was rose absolute and lavender oil. The lavender oil is used in many of my favourite Lush products because it is brilliant at soothing irritated skin.
We then added the dry ingredients into the mixture. These included Kaolin that helps cleanse and exfoliate dead skin cells and ground almonds to brighten and tone the skin. We mixed the ingredients using our hands to form a consistency rather like a cookie dough.
To finish, we rolled the cleanser into a rectangle shape and added some lavender before rolling into a swiss roll. We squished them into our own pots and added more lavender on the top for decoration. We were lucky enough to walk away with two rather full pots of our own Angels On Bare Skin cleanser so naturally I gave one to my work experience manager.
To use the cleanser, simply form a paste using water and rub in circular motions over your face. We tested the product out on our hands before the tour round the shop. It made my hands feel so soft and instantly soothed my eczema which was really bad that day. When I am using the cleanser as part of my skincare routine at home, I leave it on for 1-2 minutes if I have forgotten to take my makeup off the night before. I use a cloth to rinse off the product and just like my hands did at the event, it leaves my skin soft and nourished.
Whilst talking to Graeme before the event, I wanted to share more of the vegan friendly products that they have on offer to us. He was kind enough to put together a gift bag for us to take home which included Avobath Bath Bomb, Brazilliant Shampoo Bar which has the same scent as the Sun perfume, a little tin of their Charity Pot and a block of the Love You Mum soap that was part of the limited edition collection for Mother’s Day. All in all, I think it was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning and would like to thank Louise, Simone and Becca for coming along and also Graeme for hosting the morning.
Have you been to a Lush event before? Did you get to try making any of their products?
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