Keep those lips lush

Monday 30 August 2010
We all love luscious lips, so heres a few tips on keeping them that way!


Chapstick Original - perfect for keeping those lips feeling healthy
Its chapsticks original lip balm, and nothing can really beat it. It does what it says on the packet.. it moisturizes your lips. Its simple, effective and for everyday use. Its designed to prevent moisture evaporation, and protect your lips from UVA and UVB rays, with its handy SPF15 sunscreen thats included in its formula.




Chapstick Medicated - give your lips that extra piece of special care Particularly for dry, cracked or chapped lips, this cooling formula comes in a stick and a gel. It works instantly, providing a refreshing sensation to your lips, while relieving dryness, preventing cracking and soothing severely chapped lips. It doesn't have a great smell or taste, but I suppose its like a lip-medicine, so what can we expect? It does the job fast, and relieves lips quickly, and with it coming in a gel and a stick - you can choose which you prefer for extra comfort.






Avoid Cigarette Smoke.




 Yes, it may not be the usual lip advice, but it makes perfect sense. It not only damages your health but also evaporates natural oils from your lips. It also speeds up the formation of vertical lines around the mouth, so I think we'll be avoiding it from now on!










Chapstick Flavours - for a bit of lip fun.. These fabulous balms, sooth, soften and nourish lips, while adding a little flavour into the mix. They come in 3 flavours, apple, strawberry and cherry so theres a few to choose from. The favourite has got to be apple, its got a great feel to it, and the smell is amazing! Cherry, meanwhile still has a good scent to it, but when its on your lips it doesn't feel as comfortable as the apple does. The strawberry has a special feature of its own, forget the smell and the feel, this lushious balm has SPF15 in there too. These little moisture sticks are perfect for the handbag, adding a little bit of flavour where you need it.



Lip Lickers.

Don't go licking those lips too often! It takes away the moisture and natural oils, and may even result in more dryness, which we definitely don't want. Redness and scaling can also appear around the lips. eww.






Chapstick Lip Moisturiser - everyday pampering. This again comes in a stick or a gel, so your lips can feel comfortable with whatever you decide to pop on them. Its got a great feel to it, and no real scent, so this is an everyday item, to keep those lips nourished. Chapstick say that this is perfect for an everyday lip care regime, and quite frankly, we agree. Its got a bit of aloe vera, vitamin E and to top it of SPF15 in there.. these are definitely all the right lip care signs. Its designed as an intensive lip conditioner, uniquely formulated to moisturize and nourish your lips, so they feel soft, smooth and revitalized.

Drink Water..
Keep your body and lips hydrated by drinking plenty of water!


Chapstick Sun Protection 35 - lovely lips on the beach Sunglasses for your eyes, sunscreen for your skin, and now Chapstick have got a sunshine solution for our lips. We don't know what the scent is, but its lovely, and it reminds us of summer and being on the beach. Cleverly formulated offer ultra SPF 35 lip protection against the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays while moisturizing them to ensure they stay soft and smooth. It's water resistant and not only can it be used in summer, but on the slopes too. While skiing, its important to know that snow reflects around 80% of UV Sunlight, so this Chapstick is a key item to pack.

For more lip information, go to www.chapstick.co.uk



Speak Soon,
Lucy Jo x

We LOVE e.l.f

Tuesday 24 August 2010

 e.l.f products are definitely staple must haves!


Eyes.














Lengthening and Volumising Mascara

Katie Says, "The mascara looks and feels great. I only had to apply this mascara once and it looked brilliant all day. What I love about it, is that is applies itself easily, while covering all the lashes. As for the name, it does what it says on the tube, Lengthening and Volumising, there was instant length and fuller lashes. The packaging was professional and the price is affordable, I will definitely be buying this in the future!"






e.l.f Eye Shadow Brush
"For only £1.50, this brush is a bargain! It picks up the shadows and loose powders well and transfers them generously. The hairs are soft and smooth against the face and there is no scratching. Mine did break once, with the silver section coming apart from the white, but it was soon fixed with a little dab of super glue!" Says Lucy

Lips.

Mauve
Hypershine Lip Glosses
"We love them in Mauve and Blossom, they're great for Summer and should take you through the Autumn and Winter too. The colours are subtle and can be paired with any outfit. Blossom is a light glossy pink with small sparkles. It shines brilliantly in the sunlight, and has a handy twist-brush applicator, so its good for on-the-go travel. The solution is a little sticky on the lips, so you would have to watch your hair sticking to it in the wind!" Says Lucy
Blossom
Katie Says "The hypershine lip glosses are super-affordable, with a good range of colours to choose from. You just twist the bottom and it comes out the top! The applicator makes putting on the gloss mess-free and is very gentle too. The scent of Cotton Candy is mild and it comes in a clear tube so you know how much you've got left! - a girlie must have."






Minty Lip Gloss
"The Studio packaging looks sleek, stylish and very professional. The minty taste and smell feels fresh and clean. I love it in Los Angeles, which is a bright glittery pink. It's got a soft and sleek look to it, which is what I like. The sparkly effect works in every light so your lips glimmer all the time. The wand applicator it's easy and simple to apply, and looks great. Its perfect for my handbag!" Speaks Lucy



2 in 1 Conditioning Gloss


"Brilliant! I love this product, not only does it condition your lips, but it gives an amazing glossy look. It lasts longer and is worth it for £3.50. Afterwards, my lips felt really great, they were soft and smooth, so they had definitely been conditioned. It was easy to apply, and I love the colour. (I tried Perfect Pink)" Katie



Face.




83 Piece Essential Makeup Collection
"This is every girls dream," Says Lucy "There's every colour in there and a range of everything. It's great to play around with, or use on a day-to-day basis.
The included face brush

Lip brush
The collection includes; 64 eye shadow shades, 8 lip gloss shades, 4 blush shades, 4 bronzer shades, 1 lip brush, 1 eye brush and 1 face brush. All set out in a very modern and sylish black box, that when you take of the plastic, unfolds in to a makeup lovers dream.."
"This is a marvelous piece of kit. I found I could create so many different looks and styles all with one compact, from casual every-day looks, to the late night diva, it was all there! Its set out in a really organized way with eyeshadows on either side, then blushers on the left, followed by bronzers and lip colours. Also, the brushes that were included really came in handy when applying the makeup. I have all I want in one box!" Adds Katie.
Complexion Brush,
Small Precision Brush, &
Eye Shadow Brush

Aswell as all of this e.l.f also sent us some great brushes, all packaged beautifully, in stylish and proffesional looking cases. We loved poping them all into our Small makeup holder for safe keeping!






Lucy Jo x


Prices and all the nitty gritty stuff..

Lengthening and Volumising Mascara, Black, £3.50
Eye Shadow Brush, £1.50
Hypershine Lip Gloss, Blossom, £1.50
Hypershine Lip Gloss, Mauve, £1.50
Minty Lip Gloss, Los Angeles, £3.50
2 in 1 Conditioning Gloss, Perfect Pink, £3.50
83 Piece Essential Makeup Collection, £25.00
Complexion Brush, £3.50
Small Precision Brush, £3.50




Prices Correct from www.eyeslipsface.co.uk August 2010

Goody Simple Styles Review

Sunday 22 August 2010


We all love to keep up with fashion, a new handbag or shopping for that perfect pair of shoes, and we love to think that we find things that reflect the latest trend or suit our style and shape. But we often forget about the best accessory we have. Our hair! We have it with us all the time, and yet we hardly ever update it or try out a new style. Our hair can change the way an outfit looks, it can make jeans and a t-shirt look fun and pretty, and it can turn that beautiful dress into a stunning outfit.




Thats why Goody, the hair care specialist has launched a new simple styles collection, so great hairstyles can be created at home in an instant! 

"We appreciate that it can be tough to achieve stylish, salon-quality results when creating an up-do at home, which is why we came up with Simple Styles." Says Rose-Marie Jarvis, the brand & marketing manager at Goody.

Our favourites are the Spin Pin and the Modern Updo Maker. They are both easy and simple to use, as well as doing the job of 20 bobby pins! The Spin Pin and the Modern Updo Maker have been specially designed for all hair types and come with an easy to follow, step by step guide to create simple but gorgeous hairstyles.


The Spin Pin has already had some great reviews all across the US. People are absolutely loving it, and now we know why! You just simply spin the pin into your bun, and the hairstyle is complete. The pack includes two twisted pins, in either a blonde or brunette shade, and easy instructions for 3 different achievable  styles, it's brilliant!


''It was so unbelievably easy, and my bun felt totally  secure."comments the Beauty Editor at teenVOGUE.


The styles include the soft spin (a loose bun at the nape of the neck), the double spin (a striking evening 'do), and our favourite, the side soft spin (a gathered side 'do). This product does the job of 20 bobby pins, with no need for extra products or elastics. All you need to do is to twist your hair in to your favourite shape, and insert the Spin Pin into the top and bottom of your hair, as seen in the above picture. 


And what's even better, the little design means that the Spin Pin tucks neatly away in your handbag or makeup case, so no more hunting for those missing bobby pins!


Katie Says:
"The Spin Pins are definitely my favourite! They're great when your in a rush and just need a quick, but great looking hairstyle. They are easy, quick and simple to use - just what I love! The results are fab, the 'do says in all day, and still looks wonderful at the end of a long days work! Thank You Goody!"


The Modern Updo Maker is perfect for anyone who wants to create a range of fashionable styles in a fraction of the time it would take at a salon. This one piece wonder makes your hair look just as good as any new pair of shoes would make you feel! Again with three different styles to choose from, your day will never be too boring.






You can choose 
from the modern updo (pictured to the right), the fountain updo (a chignon with a cascade of hair) and the half updo (a chignon top-knot with loose locks underneath). The Modern Updo Pin slips easily into the hair and maintains hold all day long.



There will definitely be no more faffing around or trying to hold your hair in place with one hand and searching for those bobby pins with another - everything is taken care for with this just one product! It is a great companion for anyone who loves playing with their hair and experimenting with lots of different styles. 

Lucy Says:
"Both the products look professional and work brilliantly! It took us a couple of attempts to get the hang of it, but we got there, and our hair now looks fabulous! The instructions and step-by-step picture guides are great and the photos to show what you can achieve really help when planning an outfit. Overall I love them and can't wait to go shopping to buy the rest of the range." 


The Spin Pin and the Modern Updo Pin from Goody are available in ASDA stores nationwide from the 18th August 2010.  For more information on Simple Styles and Goody styling tools and accessories, please visit www.goodyhair.co.uk





Photos from www.goody.com




 

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