Today's NOTD is inspired by bumblebees! I used Rimmel's I Love Lasting Finish in Sunshine and put Models Own black smash-up over the top. Both are available from Boots.
Friday, 15 July 2011
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Beauty problems: Cellulite
This is the start of a new set of posts about beauty problems and I'm starting with cellulite.
What is it?
Cellulite affects about 80-90% of the female population and it is rarely seen in males. It is most notably seen as a dimple effect in the skin and it resembles orange peel.
What causes it?
It is caused by pockets of fat which are pushed upwards through the net like connective tissue resulting in the dimpled effect. Cellulite is often a sign that your body's circulation is slowing down and that it's struggling to get rid of substances that it's not used to such as caffeine, nicotine and alcohol but bad diet and a lack of water consumption also have a direct in it's formation.
How to get rid of it?
Cellulite can be irradiated by doing the following things:
Improving the blood flow and circulation - using a dry body brush on areas with cellulite in a circular motion will help to do this
Rehydrate the area - use body lotions and increase your water intake. We should be drinking 8 glasses a day
Decrease toxin intake - reduce the amount of caffeine, alcohol and nicotine you consume
Diet - eat more nutritious food and less process products
Exercise - increase your exercise to try to reduce the amount of fat in your body
What beauty products are available to eradicate cellulite?
Nip + Fab Cellulite Fix - £18.33 for 150ml
Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil - £18.95 for 100ml
Nivea Goodbye Cellulite 10 Day Serum - £11.22 for 75ml
Biotherm Celluli Laser D.Code Anti Cellulite Treatment - £37.79 for 200ml
Soap & Glory Slimwear - £9.45 for 200ml
Vichy Lipo Metric - £22.47 for 200ml
Bliss Fatgirlslim - £28.60 for 170.5g
Rodial Crash Diet - £75.00 for 150ml
Also available....
Anti-cellulite shapewear from brands including Lytess which include leggings, capri pants and pedal pushers which cost upwards from £45.00.
Have you got any products which you swear by to help keep cellulite under control? Share below in the comments!
What is it?
Cellulite affects about 80-90% of the female population and it is rarely seen in males. It is most notably seen as a dimple effect in the skin and it resembles orange peel.
What causes it?
It is caused by pockets of fat which are pushed upwards through the net like connective tissue resulting in the dimpled effect. Cellulite is often a sign that your body's circulation is slowing down and that it's struggling to get rid of substances that it's not used to such as caffeine, nicotine and alcohol but bad diet and a lack of water consumption also have a direct in it's formation.
How to get rid of it?
Cellulite can be irradiated by doing the following things:
Improving the blood flow and circulation - using a dry body brush on areas with cellulite in a circular motion will help to do this
Rehydrate the area - use body lotions and increase your water intake. We should be drinking 8 glasses a day
Decrease toxin intake - reduce the amount of caffeine, alcohol and nicotine you consume
Diet - eat more nutritious food and less process products
Exercise - increase your exercise to try to reduce the amount of fat in your body
What beauty products are available to eradicate cellulite?
Nip + Fab Cellulite Fix - £18.33 for 150ml
Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil - £18.95 for 100ml
Nivea Goodbye Cellulite 10 Day Serum - £11.22 for 75ml
Biotherm Celluli Laser D.Code Anti Cellulite Treatment - £37.79 for 200ml
Soap & Glory Slimwear - £9.45 for 200ml
Vichy Lipo Metric - £22.47 for 200ml
Bliss Fatgirlslim - £28.60 for 170.5g
Rodial Crash Diet - £75.00 for 150ml
Also available....
Anti-cellulite shapewear from brands including Lytess which include leggings, capri pants and pedal pushers which cost upwards from £45.00.
Have you got any products which you swear by to help keep cellulite under control? Share below in the comments!
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Brand Focus - Ole Henriksen
Ole Henriksen is a brand which I've only recently heard of, well taken notice of anyway. It's more of an upper end brand regarding prices but what is it all about?
Ole Henriksen was born in Denmark in 1951. As a teenager he suffered from acne and was treated by and esthetician in Jakarta, Indonesia, who used natural treatments to heal his skin. Ole was amazed by the transformation and enrolled at the Christine Shaw Beauty College in London to study cosmetic chemistry, anatomy, face and body care as well as other modules.
In 1975 he opened his Ole Henriksen of Denmark Skin Care Center in Beverly Hills where he offered innovative treatments, used state of the art equipment and quickly it became the talk of the town.
In 1986 Ole created his first products which were Avocado Facial Cleanser, Cucumber Facial Cleanser and Herbal Day Cream.
After one move of location in 1981, in 1998 he decided to move back to his old location in Beverly Hills and to reinvent the Ole Henriksen brand which included a brand new, bright logo and packaging.
Today there are countless products available for all skin types as well as haircare products and products design for mens skin.
Stockists:
Feel Unique
Beauty Expert
Bath & Unwind
Beauty Bay
Ole Henriksen was born in Denmark in 1951. As a teenager he suffered from acne and was treated by and esthetician in Jakarta, Indonesia, who used natural treatments to heal his skin. Ole was amazed by the transformation and enrolled at the Christine Shaw Beauty College in London to study cosmetic chemistry, anatomy, face and body care as well as other modules.
In 1975 he opened his Ole Henriksen of Denmark Skin Care Center in Beverly Hills where he offered innovative treatments, used state of the art equipment and quickly it became the talk of the town.
In 1986 Ole created his first products which were Avocado Facial Cleanser, Cucumber Facial Cleanser and Herbal Day Cream.
After one move of location in 1981, in 1998 he decided to move back to his old location in Beverly Hills and to reinvent the Ole Henriksen brand which included a brand new, bright logo and packaging.
Today there are countless products available for all skin types as well as haircare products and products design for mens skin.
Popular products include:
3 Little Wonders Mini Kit - £31
African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser 270ml - £26
Ultimate Eye Lift Gel 28ml - £36
Pure Perfection Nourishing Night Creme 50g - £47
Stockists:
Feel Unique
Beauty Expert
Bath & Unwind
Beauty Bay
Monday, 11 July 2011
Haul - Part 3
I was meant to post this last week but due to circumstances I just didn't get time. This is the final part of my haul which has a fe extra bits added to it which where extra purchases!
ASOS Sale
Cath Kidston coin purse - £4 (was £6)
Cath Kidston business card holder - £5 (was £8)
Bourjois mascara - £8 (not in the sale)
Lipsy charm bracelet - £4 (was £8)
Boots
Toothbrush heads - £13.90 or something around that price
Garnier deodorants - £1 each
Clarks
I bought 2 pairs of these last year and love them so decided to buy 2 more pairs. I got the hot pink and the silver which I also bought last year but they're on their last legs as they're really battered and worn! These are £39.99 each.
Sunday, 10 July 2011
The week that was....
Ahh what a week!
In a nutshell.....me and my boyfriend broke up on monday. I'm not going to go into all the ins and outs of what happened but as a consequence I have to move out of our house. I have a million and one things to get done which I need to fit around my 37.5 or my 45 hour working week, I'm stressed! But I have until around the 22nd August to get things sorted but I have an AMAZING set of friends who are all willing to help me so I know I'll be ok!
As I'm moving back to my mum and dad's because I can't afford to live in our house by myself I'm going to Ikea today to get some new bedroom furniture because mine is abit crappy and I'm sure whilst we're there we'll nibble on the traditional Ikea meatballs or hotdogs! Yum!
Anyway I hope you all had a better week than me!
In a nutshell.....me and my boyfriend broke up on monday. I'm not going to go into all the ins and outs of what happened but as a consequence I have to move out of our house. I have a million and one things to get done which I need to fit around my 37.5 or my 45 hour working week, I'm stressed! But I have until around the 22nd August to get things sorted but I have an AMAZING set of friends who are all willing to help me so I know I'll be ok!
As I'm moving back to my mum and dad's because I can't afford to live in our house by myself I'm going to Ikea today to get some new bedroom furniture because mine is abit crappy and I'm sure whilst we're there we'll nibble on the traditional Ikea meatballs or hotdogs! Yum!
Anyway I hope you all had a better week than me!
Saturday, 9 July 2011
Review - Benefit Stay Don't Stray
This was brought out by Benefit last year and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I had never used a primer before and I always have a problem with my eyeshadow creasing part way through the day. Oh this is an eyeshadow primer by the way! It can also be used to keep concealer in place.
It is quite a large bottle considering you need such a tiny amount. It does have a pump but you need about half one but most of the time it's impossible to get the right amount so you end up wasting quite alot.
When using this my eyeshadow does last all day and there is minimal creasing. I also found that I needed to reapply my concealer less too.
Would I buy it again? Probably not as I hardly use it but I would recommend it to others. This costs £19.50 at Boots and Benefit.
It is quite a large bottle considering you need such a tiny amount. It does have a pump but you need about half one but most of the time it's impossible to get the right amount so you end up wasting quite alot.
L-R: product as it comes out and product rubbed in
With flash
Without flash
When using this my eyeshadow does last all day and there is minimal creasing. I also found that I needed to reapply my concealer less too.
Would I buy it again? Probably not as I hardly use it but I would recommend it to others. This costs £19.50 at Boots and Benefit.
Friday, 8 July 2011
Banish those holiday blues with Batiste!
If you're like me and aren't going away this summer :-( and you want to banish those summer blues then give Batiste's dry shampoo in tropical a whirl.
It's great as a refresher for your hair whether you're lucky enough to be going on holiday, going to a festival or just if you'd rather spend your free time in the sunshine rather than doing your hair! Simply spray 30cm away from you roots, massage in using your fingertips and then brush and style to banish any oily roots and to refresh your hair!
Tropical is my favourite Batiste scent and is available in three sizes: 400ml (£4.99), 200ml (£2.99) and 50ml (£1.55).
Stockists: Boots, Superdrug, Sainsbury's, ASOS, Morrisons, Tesco, Wilkinsons, Lloyds Pharmacy, Savers and Independent Pharmacies.
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