Summertime festival inspired makeup look

Yayyy!!!

It's finally festival season even though Coachella and Glastonbury have gone past. Can you believe it's JULY already (Birthday season). If you are going to any Festival's (Wireless, V Festival, Lovebox...) this month then this is definitely something you will enjoy. Come get ready with me, make sure you have your music up high and have fun with your makeup look.

My inspirations for this look came from Jacyln hill, James charles, Queenii Rozenbald, Piink sparkles, Ash clements and Jkissamakeup .

What I used:

Skincare first (Blogpost soon) Loreal hydra Genius
Makeup forever hydrating primer
Followed by Smashbox foundation primer

Details of makeup:
Brows- Benefit precisely brow 5
Gimmie Brow 5 my favourite
Tarte Shape tape concealer tan sand
Foundation- Maybelline matte and poreless in shade 330 and 350. (click here)
Powder- Maybelline Fit me coconut
Eyeshadow- Smashbox Bold palette (mind-blowing), brow highlight used irisdiscent shade
For the red wing I used MUA lip lacquer then placed the red shadow from the palette on top.
Lashes- House of Lashes Featherette
Mascara- Model co power lash
Blush-   Peaches by MAC
Contour Sleek contour kit medium for cheekbones and forehead. Mac mineralize powder in Dark for nose contour.
Highlight- Becca skin perfector in champagne pop
Kat Von D Alchemist blue shade (exclusive to Debenham's in the UK, I think it may be sold out but check in stores)
Lips- Anastasia Beverly hills Allison (now sold on UK ABH website)
Jouer lipgloss Fifth Ave (click here)
Jouer liptopper in rose gold (click here)

Most of these products were first impressions on my face and I can say they have become staple pieces.

Any suggestions....

Comment below.

What are my thoughts on: Using Cantu Curl activator for the first time.

Raise your hand if you've tried out the a curl activator cream, I know I can't be the only one.

Hey guys,

Its been a while, hope you all are doing well and looking forward to the summer. The other day I came across a few recent videos and guess what I saw, I think the title explains it all. Yes you got it! The Cantu curl activator cream.

I am sometimes quite hesitant when it comes to creams that I feel may not work some for type 4 hair. But as you guys have seen from my Bouclème experience I really enjoyed it, I thought lets give this a whirl.

Guys you know how much I love using different hair products and what works and does not work for me I will mention it to you. The first time I encountered Cantu products I tried the Cantu's leave in conditioner a few years back and hated the smell of it and I did not like how it flaked up on my hair. I decided to try the curl cream out with my mane choice leave in conditioner to see what the hype was on this product.

I assumed that this product was going to be really thin, but when it was time to use it I realised that the formula was thicker than I expected. I was extremely impressed because I ended up achieving a great wash n go with this product, I actually couldn't believe it my curls were popping, I used no gel and had no crunch just pure softness with amazing tight curls. When doing my wash 'n' go my go to is to do the shingling method. Use about a dime size for each section you do. This product is fantastic for the summer, I definitely need too see how it holds out in autumn/winter season.

My overall score would be 4/5 for this cream. If you're going to buy these products don't forget its sold in Boots, Superdrug's (currently a 1/3 off) or even your local hair supply store. Local hair supply stores usually sell it cheaper but depends where you go.

Forgot to mention I just got the coconut curling cream which I haven't used yet, I might do a mini video on IG to show my results.

Links-

Curl activator cream (usually £7.99 but its now £5.32): www.superdrug.com/cantu

Coconut curling cream (same above):
http://www.superdrug.com/Cantu/Coconut-Curling-Cream

Results Below : (watch other video on twitter)

L.O.C method on type 4 hair (also works for type 2 and 3 hair too)

Hey guys,

Hope you all are doing well. If you don't know already I love to try out different types of products, but I was looking through my posts the other day and noticed I've never really shared the way I use products on my hair and especially after wash days.

For my type 4 and type 2/3 males and females out there I'm going to let you know how I do my L.O.C method. Side note this may work for you or it might not work for you. Anyway, if you do your method the other way LCO method then you should check out the products I use below it could be something you've been searching for your hair.

Let's start with what is the L.O.C. or L.C.O method? From what I've researched over the years I know it as a liquid (being a leave in conditioner), oil and cream (or gel)  or Liquid, cream and oil.  The LOC method is a great way to help seal in the moisture in your hair to last up until your next wash day. I prefer the LOC method on my hair, it works better for me.

Below click the links that are in Bold to be directed to the website.



Leave in conditioners I use (I switch it up when I do this method):

Crème of Nature - To think this was my first leave in spray and I still love it till this day. I think it works better to refresh my hair/curls because it's more water based than my other leave in's. However, it's a really good affordable leave in for a LOC method.

Lemongrass leave in Alikay Naturals - smells like lemons, very zesty and I adore this. I find the formula a little runny but also thick too for a spray leave in.

The Mane choice 3 in 1 leave in conditioner - this stuff is astounding. I have used this as a pre poo as well as a leave in (can be used as a co wash). I can use this and a cream and I am good to go, it gives me a lot of slip and helps to detangle my hair. I would say the consistency is quite thick, if you're not into it then try the spray ones above. But this is perfect for thicker hair. (It is not a spray)


Oils:

The mane choice growth oil - One word for this is WOW! I have been trying to find an alternative oil for my hair that did not really break my bank, and guys this is the product of the year. Not only is it useful having the handy twist applicator, but the oil is easy to apply and is not messy at all like my DIY one which I do not mind . It really gives my hair/scalp brilliant shine and keeps it nourished. Guys if you haven't heard of it, check it out.

DIY in the bottle on the right - a concoction of almond oil, avocado oil (you can find them in Holland and barret) and black Jamaican castor oil. I like to use the almond oil separately when I take down my hair if it's in a style out, although I like using these all together in my applicator bottle when I do my LOC method gives my hair great shine ( you can use jojoba oil which is a good oil). I also use the black Jamaican oil on my edges and sometimes on the ends of my hair (great for hair growth).

Creams:

Boucleme curl cream-  I have spoken about how good this cream is on my blog, I only have a little bit left for two more rounds. Definitely getting this again even though it's so expensive. This light weight cream is so moisturising and keeps my hair hydrated for approximately 5 days (which is amazing for me), my curls are always defined when I use it. Click here

Crème of Nature curl hydrating crème-  This cream is got to be one of my favourites for moisturising my hair as well as creating great twist outs/flat twists. I haven't mastered a braid out yet with this product yet, but I have seen loads of videos on people using this product. The product retails for only cost £5.49.

Keracare Butter Cream- I have used around 7/8 jars of this butter cream since I've been natural, I love using it for my bantu knot outs without gel (edge control) and sometimes to hydrate my hair when it gets a little dry. I want to find a different hair butter, it's been sold out on Look fantastic for ages now. You guys know I love to switch up on my products, so if you know any good hair butters let me know (even DIY hair butters).

If there are any brands that you guys recommend I should try let me know down below in the comment section, so I can try them out. I have recently purchased some products from The Mane choice and Mielle Organics, and I plan to do a video/review on those very soon.

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Style out Session: Bantu Knot Out

Hey guys,

Over the next upcoming months I am going to be doing some video's and blog posts on my favourite style outs. If you know me very well, I absolutely love embracing my natural hair. I think it's been about a year since I haven't worn braids/ twist extensions and I'm loving my hair even more. This style out that you will see me doing is one of my favourites which is the Bantu knot out, you can even rock this style like Rihanna did or take it out like I will be doing (its totally up to you).

I will be making an account of my hair length, to what products I use, to what works and does not work on my hair. I have gotten a overwhelming amount of views on my previous hair posts especially the boucleme post, so I will be showing you guys how I style my hair and this may be helpful for my curly/coily/kinky females and males out there.  So I hope you guys enjoy my journey and video's.

If you have noticed I changed my blogger template and thanks to Pipdig I found the right one. I've been patiently waiting to change it for a while, I even went back on Etsy again to get some inspiration, but Pipdig was the best option for me. Hope you guys like it as much as I do.


Any suggestions? Comment below...


Xoxo

Beautylish Lucky Bag 2017

Hey guys,

As promised I have decided to do two video's this month and this is about the Beautylish lucky Bag. If your not familiar with this, the Lucky Bag is a New years tradition in Japan known as Fukubukoro. Beautylish have been doing the Lucky Bag for a few years now and this is my second time purchasing the Lucky Bag. I was so impressed with the first Lucky Bag I received in 2016 and I wish I could of made a video on it, but I am doing a first impression on this one for you guys.

The Lucky Bag costs $75 (£60.91) with tax fees added I spent about $108/£90.94 (international customers it's a bit more). The bag is suppose to have products that cost up to $150/£121.82 upwards. Below I will mention how much mine came up to.

I hope you guys enjoy this video, everything will be linked and listed down below and on Youtube too. So sit back and relax (do not forget a snack) whilst watching my Beautylish Lucky Bag Haul.

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Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palette 5 (12): $48/ £39
Kevyn Aucoin the celestial skin liquid lighting Candlelight: $52/ £42.23
IT Cosmetics- Universal Brow power: $24/ £19.49
Wanye Goss Brush 02: $35/ £28.43
Clean Apothecary Rose: $15/£12.19
Z Palette Pink: $14/ £11.37
Prices differ when it's converted into pounds but...

Overall the total was $188/ £152.68.

Guess I will be looking forward to next years Lucky Bag... Don't forget to register for your Lucky Bag Next Year: https://www.beautylish.com/shop/lucky-bag-2018-sign-up

Recent Hair products Haul

Happy New Year Guys!!!

New year and more to come. Quick update I wanted to let you guys know either by the end of January or sometime in February my blog page is going to be updated. So this means you will see a new blogger template and it will be more accessible and informative. I am so excited to be changing my blog page, if you do follow me on Twitter then you may have known if not you know now. I will probably ask you guys for some advice during that time and my blogpost won't be as frequent then. But I will let you guys know.
I also have decided that I will be doing 2/3 posts a month and a few videos during this year. Cannot wait to show you guys what I have in store for you.

Other than that I have created this video to show you what hair products I have purchased this month. In video I mention some products I will be giving to my brother as well because I bought quite a lot. Everything will be mentioned in the description on Youtube so make sure to check that out and for another haul video coming very soon.

Website: www.beautybyzara.com

Also Antidote street and Luxebeauty sell some of these products.

Products mentioned:
Crème of Nature with Argan oil Butter-licious Curls- £5.49
Alikay Naturals Lemongrass Leave in conditioner- 8oz £9.99/ 16oz £17.99
Crème of Nature with Argan Oil Leave in- £3.99
Crème of Nature Moisture and shine shampoo 12oz- £3.29
Crème of Nature Intensive Conditioning treatment- £3.49
Jane carter Men Mane Tame Shine Spray- £6.99
Africa's Best Organics Hair Mayonnaise 782ml- £3.99
Africa's Best Herbal Oil- £1.99

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You said it: Kat Von D products from Debenham's

Hey guys!

Welcome back, to think we are nearly at the end of 2016 already. Its been a hectic and stressful year this year, I'm just looking forward to spending Christmas with the family and friend's and let 2017 be the year for greatness to come. But enough of my boring story look what I have been saving since September for you guys, yes you said it Kat Von D's makeup products.

 I mentioned previously you can now buy Kat Von D products in the UK in Debenham's and you can even go in store and see it for yourselves. I have been patiently waiting to buy these products and the moment I got hands on these my face lit up with so much joy. I ordered these online as soon as it launched. I am open to let you guys know my thoughts on each individual product shown here. Links will be down below, so grab a cup of tea or a packet of biscuits and enjoy guys.

First two shades are liquid lipsticks and the Last two are the lipsticks. Click here

(Not wearing trooper liner in these photo's , on the left wearing Lolita and on the right Susperia)

Lolita and Susperia : The 'Everlasting' liquid lipsticks (6.6ml) are surprisingly pigmented, opaque and glides on perfectly. My only criticism on them are firstly I find the wand a little to long and both Lolita and Susperia go on a little patchy once dried. You won't be able to tell in the photos as I layered them on without it getting clumpy. I also noticed when I had Lolita on if you get water or any liquid on it it will fade away in the middle of your lip which is not flattering at all especially after eating. I'm not sure if I am the only one who noticed that, but for a lip product to be £16 I was expecting to be blown away with these products. I was just a little disappointed. Don't get me wrong they're beautiful colours and maybe I should use a lipliner underneath next time because on their own they do not last long enough.

I haven't tried any of the other colours but these ones were just okay. If you have let me know your experience with them...

In this photo wearing Lolita.

Seeing the 'studded lipstick' (3ml) packaging for the first time actually blew my mind. I love how Kat Von D made it look as if spikes are coming out from all different angles and she put her signature style by engraving her name on top of the lid.

I chose to get the shade Lolita as a lipstick and liquid lipstick because I liked how they both differ in each shades. Lolita the liquid lipstick looks more like a chestnut rose whereas Lolita lipstick is a terracotta pinky shade (kind of similar to Nyx liquid lipstick in exotic click here). Also on the actual lipstick Kat Von D's initials are engraved on it.   I love the formula for Lolita, it's so smooth and super pigmented which is why one coat of the lipstick is enough for your lips. I found out it is infused with antioxidants with vitamins A,C and E, no wonder my lips never feel dry when I wear this out.

As for the lipstick LUV I was sent a replacement as the first one sent to me was broken. I was able to email customer services straight away and it was sent to me the next day. Debenham's were super sufficient and quick when emailing back to me. Luckily I was able to keep it so I used it for the lip swatch, I personally think purple's are very hard to make because you could see the colour of my lip a little, not to sure if it's because the product is faulty (I probably will see how the new one is on my lips next time). I found it to be a pretty colour and a creamy texture however, it is a little patchy on the lips. The swatch on my hand I had to swipe it a couple of times so the colour looked a lot better for the pictures. The longevity for this particular shade lasted for a couple of hours so it does have staying power.

Above wearing L.U.V

What you all been dying to know, whether this cult favourite 'Tattoo liner' (0.55ml) in Trooper is worth the money? And yes it is, when I used this for the first time my goodness I was truly amazed how fine the pen is . I think for a £16 liquid liner it as succumb my expectations so much, to point where I will be repurchasing another one again. The liner has perfect precision with it's superfine tip, making the best point or cat eye for any particular look and is by far great for any beginner or experts in makeup. If your looking for a liner that doesn't run out when your doing your eyeliner then this is definitely the one you need. My only criticism is that by the end of the day it can fade a little, so I usually will use this first or after sometimes with a gel liner to make sure the eye look lasts for the whole day. Other than that I'm so glad I have this in my makeup collection.

Not only is this highly pigmented liner good for just eye looks, but you can also create shapes on your face like I did for the my get ready with me Halloween look I did a month ago.

Here are the ingredients list: 1.) Lolita and LUV lipsticks 2.) Lolita and Susperia liquid lipsticks 3.) Tropper Liner

Comment below if you have tried out some Kat Von D products I would love to know your thoughts on them...

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