Eve Lom Facial Cleanser = A M A Z I N G !

Wow. Just. Wow.

I don't even know where to start with this product it is that good!

I had never really heard of Eve Lom before but I have been trying to find a facial cleanser for a while now to use instead of face wipes, as they are so bad for your skin!

I was looking on Look Fantastic and this was highly rated so I did a bit of research and read up about it before purchasing it, I read that models use it to remove their make up and also acclaimed by vogue as 'probably the best cleanser in the world' so I thought I would give it a go!

I bought the 200ml tub as you got more for your money. It was quite pricey but after reading such amazing reviews I was hoping it would be worth the money. The cleanser comes in pretty packaging with 2 muslin cloths inside. It is formulated with aromatic plant oils to decongest and gently exfoliate the skin.

So here’s how I used it…

♥ Firstly I submerged the muslin cloth in hot water.

♥ Then I massaged a small amount of the cleanser onto my dry face and neck

♥ I then squeezed out the excess water and placed the cloth over my face for 5 seconds - this apparently helps to open the pores allowing the aromatic oils to penetrate the skin better.

♥ Then I used the cloth to wipe away my entire make up from the day.

My face instantly felt smoother, and my complexion radiant and glowing, even the next morning it was just as smooth!

It literally melts away make up and grime as it exfoliates and revitalises. It even melts away foundation and waterproof mascara so easily. The gentle 100% cotton muslin cloth encourages skin cells to regenerate quickly; ensuring skin is flawlessly prepped to benefit from your moisturisers, serums or masks.

Even though this product was pricey retailing at £85 (I managed to get 20% off as Look fantastic usually have a promo code so it actually cost me £66) I would say it was worth the money as it’s (hand on heart) the best cleanser I’ve ever used, I’m so glad I’ve found an amazing alternative to those not so great face wipes!

As far as I know you can buy this product from Look Fantastic, Cult Beauty & Space NK, but have a look about and see what offers are about before purchasing it.

I will definitely buy this product again and I’m looking forward to trying out more Eve Lom creations in the future!

I've Been Spruced!...

Spruce Moose is a new salon in Harrogate, which is the UK’s first unisex membership beauty salon to be opened; there will also be more Spruce Moose salons to be opened across the UK in 2017. They offer a huge selection of brow, nail, waxing, tanning and massage services all available with or without appointments. The monthly membership is £9.99 a month and that gets you 40% off all treatments, they also offer an express range so you can be in and out within 30 minutes, so if your always having beauty treatments this will work out well for you because it will cost you a lot less than high-street prices. You don’t have to be a member either you can just turn up or book yourself in at any time but you will pay full price. So the key is to become a member to pop in at anytime and receive discounted treatments whenever you like.

So with the busy run up to Christmas I decided to treat myself to a bit of pamper time ready for the festive period. My first impressions of the salon… Fabulous! Everyone was really friendly and helpful and the salon itself is beautiful, clean and really well laid out. My appointment was on a Friday, which meant it was ‘Fizz Friday’ so being offered a free glass of prosecco with my treatment was a lovely surprise! I opted for an ‘Express Facial’ and a ‘Gel Manicure’

I always get really nervous about having a facial, as having a birthmark on my face can make me feel self conscious especially if the beauty therapist has never seen a birthmark before or seems really cautious when touching my face. I didn’t feel the slightest bit uncomfortable and my therapist Claire was really professional and made me feel at ease, she did a skin consultation at the start and was really thorough. The facial itself was so relaxing and my skin felt amazing afterwards, Claire was really knowledgeable when I asked questions about my skin and gave me some great skincare advice.

I’m a dental nurse so I can’t always get my nails done unless I’m off work for a bit to make it worthwhile, but as it was Christmas and New Year coming up it was a must! Katie was the therapist who did my gel manicure and she was brilliant, she had great attention to detail and I felt as though she was doing a really thorough job and I loved my nails once they were done they were pink with glitter sprinkled on the tips. So girly!

I will definitely be back again for more treatments, I can highly recommend Claire and Katie for beauty treatments they were both amazing and a total asset to spruce moose.

Check them out at www.sprucemoose.com        

The Gorgeous Spectrum Collections 4 Piece Contour Face Set

Oh em geeeee! These make up brushes by Spectrum Collections have got to be the most beautiful brushes ever created! They are so soft and lovely to use. They come in all sorts of different colours and sets. They are also made from the highest quality synthetic hair which makes them Vegan and Cruelty free! 

I got the 4 piece contour face set which includes:

B01 - Flat Top Buffer

B02 - Domed Buffer

C03 - Tulip Powder

C04 - Angled Powder

The B01 Flat Top Buffer brush is the best way to start, you can use it to get an even, all-over coverage with cream, liquid or powder foundation. 

Then use the B02 Domed Buffer brush to give an airbrushed finish by lightly buffing the products into the skin for a lovely finish.

The C04 Angled Powder brush can be used to create angles and add depth to cheekbones and the jawline with a darker tone or bronzer for a subtle contour. 

For the finishing touches use the C03 Tulip Powder to set your base with a translucent powder if needed.

I found the all the brushes helped apply my make up evenly and smoothly.

This set retails at £29.99 but if you sign up on their website you get 10% off your first order. www.spectrumcollections.com

I will definitely be purchasing another set soon, I have got my eye on the bomb shell pearly queen set! So gorgeous!

How do you cover your birthmark?

I get lots of people asking me how I cover my birthmark and what I use, so I wrote this step by step routine, so I hope you find this helpful! 

The best base for makeup is healthy skin, so making sure you have a good skincare routine is always helpful. I always start with priming my face, any primer or mosturiser is good, I use 'Bobby Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base' it is quite expensive at £40 but you only need a pea sized amount so it lasts you ages. (I bought mine in October 2015 and I still have plenty left!)

Next I use Veil Cover Cream in shade biscuit, which is a camouflage cream used to cover my birthmark, I use a triangle sponge to apply that as i find that works best and gets into the nooks and crannies! Then I use the Veil Cover Cream Dusk Finishing Powder and apply this with the same sponge to set the powder. 

Once that is set I use the Youngblood Mineral Foundation in shade warm beige with the Youngblood Ultimate Foundation Brush and blend that in all over my face and over my birthmark. This gives me an even look and matches with the rest of my face.

I then add a bit of bronzer to my cheeks and anywhere the sun catches. At the minute I'm using the Laura Geller Baked Bronze-n-Brighten which I use with a big Youngblood kabuki brush then I use my Bobby brown shimmer brick to highlight my cheek bones.

This is just how I do the base of my face on a day-to-day basis! 

Once I have done my base I then move onto my eyes and lips. 

Please send me a message if you there is anything else you would like to know.

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What's In My Make Up Bag?

I’m often asked what make up I wear, so I thought I’d do this short blog post on ‘What’s in my make up bag?’

These products are what I use on a daily basis. So in order of what I use…

♥ Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

♥ Veil Cover Cream - Biscuit

♥ Veil Cover Dusk Finishing Powder

♥ Latex Triangle Sponge

♥ Young Blood Mineral Foundation - Warm Beige

♥ Young Blood Ultimate Foundation Brush

♥ New CID I-Bronze – Rio

♥ Young Blood Kabuki Brush

♥ Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Brick

♥ Bobbi Brown Face Blender Brush

♥ Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes Kit

♥ L'oreal Super Liner Perfect Slim - Black

♥ Tweezerman Eyelash Curlers

♥ L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara So Couture - Black

♥ MAC Kohl Eye Pencil – Black

♥ Charlotte Tilbury Brow Lift – Grace K

♥ Charlotte Tilbury Lip Pencil – Iconic Nude

♥ MAC Lipstick – Honey Love or Charlotte Tilbury – Very Victoria (it can vary!)

I have used most of these products a good few years and I find they provide me with great coverage and are quick and easy to apply which is always a bonus when your trying to get ready in rush! They all last me throughout the day. This is just what I use for my daily routine, on a weekend I often use different products when I’ve got a bit more time to get ready etc. Once I find a good product I often stick to it for a while until something new comes along (always trying out new things you see!) Hope you found this helpful and thank you for reading! :)

Amy x

Aromatherapy Associates Mattifying Deep Cleanse Face Wash

I have been using this face wash for just over a week now and I love it! 

It’s a refreshing and lightly foaming face wash ideal for oily or combination skins. It contains anti-bacterial lavender and tea tree (which smells amazing! I feel like I’m having a spa-like experience in my bathroom!) It is combined with conditioning marine algae and aloe vera which work to remove make up and impurities, leaving skin balanced, toned and deeply cleansed. 

I have definitely noticed a difference in my skin since using it, it feels so much smoother and the few spots that I had have now gone. 

It is quite pricey at £26 but it does a great job and I cant wait to try more Aromatherapy Associate products because they have never disappointed me with their products, I would definitely give this product 5 stars! 🌟

The 'Saturday Night' Look

I love playing about with make up and creating new looks! So Saturday night, a night out with my friends was the perfect opportunity! 

At the minute I have a thing for Charlotte Tilbury, the products look really classy and come in pretty packaging! 

I have a port wine stain birthmark on the left side of my face, so sometimes it can be quite difficult to find a product that gives you could coverage and gives an even look, I have spoke about the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation on my blog before so feel free to read that to find out more. 

So in order of what I used...

 

Wonderglow Primer - Instant Soft Focus Beauty Flash - applied with my fingers.

Magic Foundation - applied with the magic complexion foundation brush.

Filmstar Bronze & Glow - applied the darker shade with a kabuki brush and the highlighter with the  powder and sculpt brush. 

Dolce Vita Eyeshadow kit - applied with eyeshadow brush and used my finger to blend the glitter.

Loreal Liquid Eyeliner.

Eyelash Curlers.

Loreal Million Lashes Mascara.

Eylure Lashes - 117.

Mac Black Eye Pencil. 

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Pencil - Iconic Nude.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution - Very Victoria. 

& Voilà! There you have it! 

I absolutely love these products, I felt great and confident on my night out and it stayed in place all night. The products come in quite pricey but they last a long time and are worth the money. As you can see not all of them are Charlotte Tilbury products, some are just normal high street make up brands which are just as good and do the job for me! 

If you have any questions please feel free to ask!

Thanks for reading :) 

Amy x