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Saturday, 21 September 2013

Review: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Clinical Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum




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Description:

This Clinically Tested Serum is to reveal visibly longer, fuller, more beautiful looking lashes in as little as 2 weeks of daily use.

The exclusive triple peptide complex, boosted by vitamins, botanicals and lash conditioners, supports lash's natural renewal cycle so they look lush, healthy and revitalised - and eyes appear younger than ever.  Works on upper and lower lashes and improves the look of sparse or thinning brows as well.



How to use:

Use on upper and lower lashes: Be sure eyes are clean and free of makeup.  Apply every night with applicator brush to skin along lash line, from inner to outer corner.

Use on brows:  Be sure brows are clean and free of makeup.  Apply every night using the applicator, with short strokes on the desired areas of brows.

Review:

First of all, I have used this for over 3 months now and yes, I have definitely seen a difference to my lashes.  Definitely use this for at least 2 weeks before making a judgement, as I only saw a difference when I hit the 2 weeks mark!  My lashes are looking a lot healthier and darker, and I've actually seen quite a difference to the length and volume of my lashes - especially my lower lashes.  Where, I barely had any lower lashes (or they were so thin I couldn't really see them!), they are now considerably longer and darker thus making them more obvious.  Upper lashes, though effect not as dramatic as my lower lashes, I can still see that they are darker, glossier and marginally longer and thicker.

I have also been using this serum on my brows, however, to this day, I'm not sure that I've seen any changes to them, however, my problem has always been my lashes first, so I'm not too bothered that I haven't seen an effect in this area.

The wand is also great to use.  Unlike the No7 lash serum wand, this Elizabeth Arden one is very fine making application very precise and you don't get serum oozing out when replacing the wand back in the tube so there is no wastage.



Overall, this has to be the best lash serum I've used so far, giving me obvious results.  Would I recommend?...Definitely, especially if sparse and thin lashes is a problem to you.  HOWEVER, this serum is very expensive.  Yes, it works and results are great, but £85.00 just for your lashes seems very steep.  I do love it but even I have to think about whether I can afford to repurchase something just for my lashes, and to keep my lashes looking this much better, it is definitely a lifetime purchase, as with all products like this, if you stop using it, chances are, your lashes will go back to it's original state!

Ingredients:


Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Bht, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disodium Edta, Disodium Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16, Myristoyl Octapeptide-1, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.

Price: £85.00

Where to buy:

http://www.boots.com/en/Elizabeth-Arden-PREVAGE-Clinical-Lash-Brow-Enhancing-Serum_1290585/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHErtH12wUE

Fashion & Accessories Haul 2013 No.5: Zara, Primark, River Island, Debenhams etc...:
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What's in My Handbag 2013: Prada Saffiano Leather Tote:
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----------Makeup I have on--------

Face:
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.5 Tawny
Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in Abricot
NYX Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer in Beige
Benefit Hervana

Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eye Brow in 01 Grey Black
Etude House Color My Brows in 02 Dark Brown
Too Faced Matt Palette
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h in Black
Majolica Mojorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo
Too Faced Size Queen Mascara

Lips:
Vasaline

Nails:
L'oreal La Manicure 7 in 1 Saviour
Nails Inc Kensington Caviar Top Coat & Base Coat Duo
Nails Inc Maddox Street

Friday, 13 September 2013

Review: No7 Fanomenal Lash Serum



YouTube, Twitter & Instagram Username: tinaHL82

Description:  This serum with it's unique blend of ingredients gives thicker, fuller and longer lashes in just 8 weeks.

Review:

First off, I have sparse thin upper lashes and even sparser and thinner lower lashes, so whenever a product comes out claiming to make my lashes fuller and longer......I head straight for their counter!

I have used this serum for a good 4 months and wanted to share with you my thoughts on this products and how it worked on me.

Day 1 to 4: My lashes looked darker and healthier (and by healthier, they actually looked more shinier)

Week 2:  Lashes looked glossy, upper lashes looks slightly lengthened, lower lashes looks darker

Week 4:  Upper lashes still looks slightly lengthened (though not greater than week 2) and looks
               slightly fuller.  Lower lashes also looks longer though only slightly

(I did use on my brows but saw no difference in growth where I needed brows to grow!)

I've stopped at week 4 and thereafter, improvement to my lashes sort of reached a plateau.  Like I said, I've used this for around 4 months as I did not want to use the serum after that length of time due to application being around eye area, and I thought I should treat it the same way as I do with mascara.  Though saying that, I know quite a lot was left in the tube.

The only niggle I have with the product is the application brush.  You apply this serum as you would say using a liquid liner.  However, I found the brush way to big which meant it was quite messy to apply and I frequently got some serum into my eyes - which I do no advise at all cos it hurts like hell!!  Also, when popping the brush back into the tube, loads of serum gets pushed out which means 1.Wasted serum and 2.Constant cleaning the opening of the tube.

Overall, I was pretty impressed with this serum.  My lashes did look healthier and I did get a bit of volume and length, which I have to say made a difference to me!  At £22.50, it can be classed as pricey for just a lash serum, however, after checking out other lash serums available, this price is pretty decent.    Compared to prices and results of other lash serums I've tried, if I was to constantly repurchase one lash serum this one might be it based on price and results.  Don't get me wrong, I've tried/trying others that work maybe better than this serum, but price of others means it not feasible to continually purchase, and for products like this, if you stop using, chances are, your lashes will go back to pre-serum condition.

How to use:

Step One - Cleanse the eyes of any make-up

Step Two - Use the applicator to apply a thin line of No7 Fanomenal Lash Serum to the base of the eye lashes along the upper and lower lash lines.
For best results, use the serum every night for at least 8 weeks.
This product can also be used on eyebrows.

Where to buy: http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Fanomenal-Lash-Serum_1259511/
Ingredients:  Aqua, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Disodium phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Methylparaben, Sorbitol, L-cystine, Hydrolyzed keratin, Sodium hyaluronate, Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Lysine, Sodium phosphate, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Tetrapeptide-21, Proline, Sorbic acid, Biotinoyl tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Propylparaben



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UK Beauty Haul 2013 No.3: Estee Lauder, YSL, Soap & Glory, No.7 etc...:
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Review: Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer:
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Review: Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara:
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----------Makeup I have on----------

Face:
Laneige Essence BB Balm 02 Natural Beige
Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer 02 Light
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige
Etude House Face Color Corset No.5 Tight Shading Corset
Etude House Cookie Blusher No.6 Grapefruit Jelly
MUA Cosmetics Highlighting Powder

Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Grey/Brown
Etude House Colour My Brows Dark Brown
MUA Cosmetic Undress Me Too Palette
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h
Lancome Viruose Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in Honey

Nails:
Sensationail Ocean Sparkle

Sunday, 9 June 2013

February 2013 Favourites: Estee Lauder, Garnier, Etude House etc...



YouTube, Twitter & Instagram Username: tinaHL82

Products Mentioned:

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion:
http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/8241/24552/Product-Catalog/Skincare/Collections/Advanced-Night-Repair/Advanced-Night-Repair/Eye-Serum-Infusion/index.tmpl

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation:
http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/9732/3542/Landing-Pages/2012-Double-Wear/Double-Wear-Light/Stay-in-Place-Makeup-SPF-10/index.tmpl

MUA Undress Your Skin Highlighting Powder:
http://www.superdrug.com/face/mua-undress-your-skin-highlighting-powder/invt/633150&bklist=

Etude House Dear Darling Lip Tint:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Etude-House-Korean-Best-cosmetic-Dear-darling-Tint-call-love-3-type-/261055229602?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3cc81aaea2

Bio-Oil:
http://www.boots.com/en/Bio-Oil-1-x-125ml_20735/

Garnier Intensive 7 Days Daily Body Lotion:
http://www.boots.com/en/Garnier-Intensive-7-Days-Daily-Body-Lotion-with-nourishing-SHEA-BUTTER-for-Dry-to-Extra-Dry-Skin-250ml_1189091/

No7 Makeup Compact Mirror:
http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Compact-Make-Up-Mirror-Exclusive-to-Boots_1111861/

Oxy-Sept One Step Disinfectant Contact Solution:
http://www.boots.com/en/Oxysept-1-step-90-day-pack-3-x-300ml_871136/

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My Current Hair Care Routine: Jan 2013:
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Makeup I have on:

Face:

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light No.2
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC30
Benefit Hervana
MUA Undress Your Skin Highlighting Powder

Eyes:

Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Grey/Brown
Etude House Colour My Brows Dark Brown
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h
Majolica Majorca Lash Enamel glamour Volume on

Lips:

Maxfactor Max Effect Lov Strawberry 07

Monday, 10 September 2012

Mascara Review: Cargo Lash Activator



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So firstly, this is what Cargo Cosmetics has to say about this mascara:

"We asked ourselves: What would make a mascara better? Imagine a mascara that boosts the appearance of lashes after 30 days! Imagine state-of-the-art ingredients that promote lash vitality! In clinical trials, LashActivator™ was shown to offer the optimal environment for healthy lash growth and reduced lash loss. The result was a 169% rate of improvement of lash growth. The formula is made with a unique multi-faceted complex which contains Marine Algae extracts to increase the appearance of lash density; Citrus-derived Flavonoid, a proven ingredient to promote microcirculation for optimal lash health; and a Peptide-biotin complex to help slow the rate of lash loss. Try it for 30 days and see the difference for yourself!"


The Ingredient List:

Aqua (Water), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Tribehenin, Cera Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax), Triethanolamine, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax), Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panicum Miliaceum (Millet) Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Butylparaben, Apigenin, Isobutylparaben, Ethylparaben, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1.
My Thoughts:

I've been using this Mascara close to 3 months now, and my thought is that it's a good mascara...BUT, lets break it down!  Firstly, it's claim for healthier lashes, with reduce lash loss & increase lash growth - I personally did not see much difference in all these areas, maybe it helped, maybe it didn't, but I can't see a difference, and for these areas to be the main selling point of the mascara, it hasn't done so well.  HOWEVER, as for it being a mascara itself, it's pretty good.  I like how my lashes look after 2 coats, nothing too dramatic, but gives my lashes a beautiful natural look - my lashes were definately darker, there was a bit of added volume, a bit of added length, and truthfully, I have reached for it the most these few months!  I think the thing that impressed me the most, is that for a mascara that doesn't state that it's waterproof, it didn't a really good job keeping my lashes curled to some extent throughout the whole day, and trust me when I say it's usually impossible, and the only mascaras that ever work at keeping my lashes curled are asian brands!

Although, I do love how it gives my lashes an amazing 'natural' look, I have to say, chances of me repurchasing this is slim to none.  Only because for this price tag, I would expect it to do every inch of what it says, & for me, the original reason why I wanted to try this out was because of the 'benefical' effects it should of had for my lashes.

Price: 25GBP
http://www.cargocosmetics.com/products/eyes/lashactivator-primer

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Review - BRTC Aqua Rush Water Drop BB Cream:
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August 2012 Hit & Misses - ELF, Suisse Programme, Soap & Glory etc....:
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Review - Collection 2000 Fix Me Up & Primed & Ready Primer:
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Empties #1 - August 2012:
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Everyday Makeup Routine - June-July 2012:

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Review: Garnier Anti-Dark Circles 2 in 1 Tinted Eye Roll-on:
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My Makeup:

Face:
KATE by Kanebo Mineral Liquid Foundation OCD
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
Garnier Skin Naturals Roll-On Anti-Dark Circles 02 Fair
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC30
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder Natural Beige (2)
No. 7 Summer of Dreams Bronzer
ELF Studio Blush Peachy Keen

Eyes:
Naris Up Water Strong W Eyebrow Pencil
Naris Up Chamayu Brows Up
ELF Brightening Eye Colour Brown Stone
Dolly Wink Liquid Liner Black
Cargo Lash Activator

Lips:
ELF Glossy Gloss Ballet Slippers

Nails:
Ciate Paint Pots in Wait Until Dark

Thursday, 14 June 2012

NEW! Lancome Genifique Yeux Light-Pearl

Lancôme is set to extend its Génifique anti-ageing franchise with the new Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl Eye-Illuminating Youth Activator.
Designed to treat the entire eye area, Genifique Yeux Light-Pearl Eye-Illuminating Youth Activator is said to reinvent eye contour care. According to Lancôme, the light-infused serum, paired with its innovative Light-Pearl applicator, delivers “spectacular” eye-illuminating results, according to the brand. Eye bags, dark circles and fine lines appear reduced, while eyes look bigger, brighter and younger looking with visable results in just 7 days. 

The patented Light-Pearl applicator, crafted from stainless steel, features a 50-degree rotation angle for ease of application whilst allowing the user to massage the eye contour.   For optimum results, Lancôme has created a special application technique, inspired by Shiatsu massage, which targets the facial acupressure points.

Génifique Yeux uses the same breakthrough technology as the original Génifique formula and to meet the specific needs of the eye area, the Génifique Yeux has been updated with the addition of caffeine, escine and an extract of the micro-algae Chlorella Vulgaris, which work together to correct puffiness, dark circles and shadows.

Is avalible from September 2012!

Thursday, 7 June 2012

UK 2012 Haul #1 - Rimmel, No. 7, Collection 2000 etc....


I made this video about a week ago but forgot to upload so ignore it when I say I brought stuff today:)!!

Follow me:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/tinaHL82?feature=mhee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/tinaHL82

Review: Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Lip Tint & Balm:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfvzLAUi98k

Seen my Everyday Makeup Routine Video?!:
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Watch My Favourate Loose Finishing Powder by Laneige Review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4Au03NdaG4

Products Mentioned:
Simple Cleansing Wipes  3.49GBP
Spa Deep Cleansing Facial Wipes  1.00GBP
VO5 Heat Protect Styling Spray  2.99GBP
VO5 Smoothly Does It Heat Protect Serum  4.07GBP
Vidal Sassoon Daily Hydrating Hairdryer  19.99GBP
The Little Bubble Co. Vanilla Biscuit Shower Gel  0.49GBP
Possibility Raspbury Bubble Bath  0.89GBP
Hair Turban (From Primark)  1.50GBP
Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Lip Tint & Balm  5.99GBP
Collection 2000 Lasting Colour Gel Liner Teal  4.59GBP
Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate 04 Rossetto  4.99GBP
No.7 Summer of Breeze Bronzer Limited Edition 13.50GBP
LMS Spotlight 8  49.99GBP

What I'm wearing:
Bobbi Brown Long-wear Even Finish Foundation 4 Natural
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC30
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder Natural Beige (2)
Naris Up Water Strong W Eyebrow Pencil
Naris Up Chamayu Brows Up
Maybelline Cream Shadow BR-1
Heroine Make Volume and Curl Mascara Black
Heroine Make Lengthen and Curl Mascara Black
GOSH Cosmetics Bronzing Powder 02 Natural Glow
Aloe oil Lip Therapy with Pure Extract Moisturising Lip Shine