Sunday 25 September 2016

September Haul/Favourites 2016


(Left to right: Morphe 350s palette, Beautyblender pro, cleanser for beautyblender, Jouer skinny dip lip topper, Jouer Brique lip cream, Jouer essential lip enhancer, Rimmel 24 hour colour precise liquid eyeliner in black and white, Barry M lipliner 6 brown and Barry M mist and fix setting spray)

Every month something new is always popping up, and what happens my eyes pin on to it and I end up going to the drugstore, department store or online. But guess what guys we finally have Kat Von D's make up range selling in the UK (exclusively online on the Debenham's website, it will be in store on the 5th of October) so those of you who are huge Kat Von D fans over in the UK should check her make up line out now. Click here

Okay, okay so some of the products above have been repurchased such as the Barry M lip liner (as a backup, its so good) and the Rimmel eyeliner in white because I had bought one and it wasn't working properly and I had already used it so I wasn't planning to exchange it instead I just bought another one. Moving on, I wasn't sure whether to call this a What's new or September Haul as it's coming to the end of September, so I ended up calling it September Haul/Favourites. Above and below are most of the items I've purchased and been loving from the end of August and beginning - mid September. All images will have a link and mini descriptions of the formula and what I thought of the products including the prices. If you have been thinking of buying any of these products then this will make it very easy for you. Look forward to my next blog post I might do another lip swatch video, let me know if you want to see it on Instagram or Youtube. Or if not would you prefer just pictures of lip swatches. Comment below guys...

 

Morphe 350S palette (currently sold out but sign up or go on their IG or witter for more updates) : £19.50 BeautyBay (Cult beauty - £21.75). 
These eye shadows are not only affordable, but they are probably the most buttery eye shadows I own and I was pleasantly surprised how pigmented they were, plus blending with these shadows is a dream. I was contemplating buying the 350 palette (which I might get or maybe the 350M palette) but I could not resist on getting this palette as it has all shimmers and girl I love shimmers all year round. I just wish this could be travel friendly as its a little big compared to a normal eyeshadow palettes. You definitely need to try this out it's a staple product of mine.


One swipe is all you need. The shadows pick up so well on a brush (whether its wet or dry) and on your fingertips as you can see in the images. I wish I could of swatch them all.



Jouer fall liquid lipstick Brique (Below): £15

If you follow me on IG then you know these are not my first Jouer cosmetic products, this brand is truly phenomenal. From the scent, to the formula, to how opaque and smooth it is, I think more people need to know about this brand because it really is wonderful. The lip cream in the shade Brique is a pretty Autumn/fall brick red which would suit all skin tones. It dries down matte and does not suck the life out of your lips. You can wear this all day and if you want to reapply it does not crumble. My favourite Jouer product that's been raved on about all over social media is the lip topper in the shade skinny dip, wear this by itself it's gorgeous with a subtle shine and with specs of glitter, pair it with a lipstick or lip cream and its flawless. It feels like heaven on the lips and it contains coconut oil which is very moisturising for your lips. Another essential piece if you don't mind splurging on a luxury lip conditioner (or lip balm) is the essential lip enhancer. The purpose of this product is to decrease fine lines and enhance your lips, it tells you to use 3 times in the day to get the desired look. Let me just say it works, my lips feel more plump and I do have a few lines in my lips and I've noticed a change to my lips when I wear it.  




Rimmel colour precise eyeliners- black and white (£5.99)
Barry M- lipliner shade 6 chocolate (£2.99)

Come on now, these liners are so cheap but are so amazing. I use the Barry M lip liner nearly everyday with my soap and glory lip lacquer and it pairs together so well. The formula is quite smooth and I was not expecting that at all, thank goodness I bought a backup. The Rimmel 24 hour colour precise eyeliner are true to its name, they do not budge one bit. The formula is really good. I had a itch at the corner of my eye and usually if I use my L'oreal eyeliner it rubs off and gets all over my nails but the Rimmel one did not come off at all. Do not worry guys it's easy to wipe of with facial wipes when taking your makeup off. I think these are my favourite this month along with everything else. I also have it in cobalt blue. 

Lastly, is the Beauty blender Pro (£16, Cult Beauty) along with the mini oil cleanser and mini solid cleanser are samples. I plan to do a Autumn or fall look using the Beauty blender so I will share my thoughts then since I haven't used it, I currently use the B. sponge from Superdrug's which is a good alternative if you're not willing to spend too much on a beauty sponge. As for the Barry M dewy mist (£4.99, Superdrug's) it works really well for a setting spray from the drugstore. This works on normal to dry combination skin, they have a matte mist setting spray (for oily skin) and primer spray which cost the same amount. I'm still yet to try the Urban Decay's All Nighter setting spray and MAC's Fix plus. But for the price I think it's a decent spray, I've only used it once or twice so I have too see if I end up liking this product in the later months.

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Sunday 18 September 2016

Boucleme Review: Curl Cream and Curl Defining Gel



Hey Guys,

Yes this is a little overdue, but no need to worry because I'm going to let you know about a hair line called Bouclème; I have been trying this brand out for the past 2 to 3 months now. I have been natural for nearly 3 years ( I honestly cannot believe how time has gone by so fast)  and it can be quite stressful looking for hair products to style my hair after I wash it. Let me tell you I've tried loads of different products to do my LOC method  (Liquid, oil and cream/gel) and there are only a few hair products I would recommend and can use on my hair since I have a sensitive scalp. I usually look for sulphate, silicone and paraben free products or even organic hair products, that's why I am so delighted to talk about the Bouclème products I have been anxiously waiting to tell you guys about.

I purchased the Bouclème hair line from a site named Antidote Street (worth checking out the website is linked down below) I have never heard of the line or even this website so luckily I was able to get 10% off  my first order and I bought the Curl cream (300ml) and the Curl defining gel 100ml (which was a sample size as I only wanted to try it out) . Before I talk about the hair products, I'm just going to give you an insight to the Bouclème brand. The Bouclème brand is manufactured and based in the UK. One thing that stood out to me was that they use fair trade ingredients making it also eco friendly, none of those harsh chemicals are inside these Bouclème products  and there is 0% silicone, paraben, petroleum and sulphates inside. If you are a curly hair girl (between type 2 hair to type 4a/b) then you will end up loving this line. I am not to sure on how it would work on 4C hair even though my hair type is 4a/b and C, however there are videos on Youtube demonstrating on how to use these products on type 4 hair. All I can say is it's what works for your hair.

Firstly, the hairline smells GORGEOUS!!! And don't take my word from it, if this is not the only review you have seen on the Bouclème products then you must of heard that it smells impeccable and so refreshing. For those who are on a budget I would say save your money ladies and gentleman because this line will change your hair regime and make it worth your while. Now these products may cost a lot and for if you are one of those people who love spending good money on hair products then this is what you need to try. The curl cream 300ml retails for £19, the curl defining gel 100ml retails for £9.42 and 300ml £15. If you want to try the sample size out you can buy the travel kit for £22 or buy individually for £9.42 each.

Where to Buy Bouclème Products From:

www.boucleme.co.uk/collections/all
www.antidotestreet.co.uk (
Sign up to get 10% your first order)
www.naturismo.co.uk (1sign up for 10% of your order)







The Curl Cream is my favourite out of the two, not only is it easy to distribute throughout the sections of my hair but it gives your hair fantastic curl definition and helps detangle it whether you use a Denman brush or detangle with your fingers. As you can see in the images it's a cream like texture but not too thick, how I like to use it is firstly I air dry my hair for about 30 minutes or up to an hour, then use a spray bottle of water to refresh my hair then pat down with a cotton t-shirt. I use my crème of nature leave in conditioner, then detangle a little with a brush (or alternatively you can use your fingers), use any oil of your choice I use Jamaican black castor oil and coconut oil. This is when I use the spray water bottle again and apply the curl cream. You can use the curl cream alone but use either a gel or a butter cream to soften the hair and get the desired look. By the way this curl cream smells incredible it has a elegant aroma (hint of spearmint/sweet orange and grapefruit. The ingredients list is listed on the website. Rating: 4/5 







As for the Curl defining gel (100ml) I absolutely love the citrus scent it has, the scent has a hint of grapefruit, lemon, and orange which many people who try this would love their hair to smell exactly like this. What I love about this gel is that smell is not so overbearing, however the gel is quite a light consistency. I am used to using a heavier gel like the famous Eco Styler gel as it gives me a lot more hold and lasts me quite a while through the week. This gel I find makes the hair a little crunchy with my hair type, but at least you can crunch out the gel the next day with an oil. It does give the hair a tight or loose curl pattern. Rating 3/5








You can use this line for a normal style out or a wash and go (dry or wet hair). I really want to try out the cleanser and conditioner, so if any of you guys have tried it out let know below on your thoughts or if you have any questions comment below.

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