Day 2 Night

2 LASH LOOKS 1 MASCARA.

I've actually go to give it to them this time as Rimmels latest initiative really does them justice. Maybe a slight copy of MAC's Haute & Naughty Lash? But none the less, this is good. I would say that I do prefer MAC's packaging - the glitter maybe making the decision for me... But anyway, here is what Rimmel have to say about their new mascara:

"Rimmel introduces Glam’Eyes Day-2-Night, our first mascara that creates two dramatically different lash looks with just one brush. The secret is the magic double cap!

During the day, choose the Length Cap for ultra-long, gorgeously defined lashes – perfect for those flirtatious 

encounters by the photocopier. 

And for night time, choose the Volume Cap, and plump your lashes to up to 15 times their normal thickness, leaving them voluptuously lush-looking and ready to party. 

Now you can customise your style and transform your look with the sweep of a brush. By day, by night, double the magic and get the London look."

Overall, this mascara is good, does what it says on the tube, but still has that cheap 'my lashes don't feel like lashes' kindof feel. It does flake through out the day, but it really does do itself justice with the double day-to-night wand. It takes up less space, and gives you something you wouldn't usually find in one mascara - length AND volume.

Before

Length

Volume

Length & Volume

Speak Soon, 

Lucy Jo x

Pure Bliss..

Just what every girl needs..

Bliss are offering superb treatments in their spas up, down, and across the country.

Find your nearest spa location here

Oh and whilst we’re on the subject bliss are offering 3 for 2 on skincare!

(Warning - Picture Heavy!)

Speak Soon,

Lucy Jo x

Get Bikini Ready! - 1

Okay so summer is on it's way, and we all want to fit into our bikini right?!

This new slimmingcream is meant to be what we've all been waiting for. As much chocolate and no exercise as we want. (well, maybe we still need to watch what we eat, and do a little exercise) This new 'super-strengh, flab-fighting formula' delivers QuSome encapsulated caffeine molecules beneath surface cell layers, stimulating lipolysis of unsightly adipose 'padding' to free fatty acid chains.

So basically, this magic cream will reduce fat tissue in all areas of the body. Sounds good to me!

The cream had a good smell, which is strangely quite minty. But nice I must add :)

Studies taken over a 2-month period prove that this formula reduces fat, and makes you slimmer all over. Well, as long as you apply it all over that is..

The results are said to be truly 'radical'. So go on girls, get slim!

Speak Soon, 

Lucy Jo x

How To: Nail Foils

In one of my latest posts, I included a quick picture of my nails and asked if you would like to see a 'how to' well here it is...

Many of you will have heard of Minx, Rebel or Nail Rock - famous for their fabulous nail foils and brilliant designs, well now Primark have jumped on the band wagon, and produced their take on the trend. They don't last as long, feel quite plastic-y but look amazing!


You will need: nail polish remover, nail file, hair dryer, scissors, cuticle stick/pusher and some nail foils!

1. Start by soaking your hands in warm water for around 5 minutes. Once your cuticles feel soft, push them back gently using your cuticle stick. 

2. Buff the tops of your nail with the nail file, and then finish off by sweeping over them with some nail polish remover to remove grease and dust.

3. Grab your nail foils, and whip out the instructions. Give them a quick read, and then get to it!

4. Peel off the protective covering, and use this to decide which size would best fit your first nail.

5. Take your chosen nail foil size, and carefully apply it to your nail, ensuring that it fits snug under your cuticles.

6. Now grab your hair dryer and hold your nail under the heat until you feel it loosening up. Then get your cuticle stick and press down over the nail, removing any air bubbles, and making sure that the whole foil is stuck down. 

7. Bend over the left over nail foil, and use your nail file to remove the excess. 

8. File your nail using down wards strokes, and moving away from the nail.

9. The excess should drop off, and you should be left with gorgeous, foiled nails!

Speak Soon, 

Lucy Jo x

elf haul

Better late than never I suppose! Here are some bits that I picked up a couple of months back.

1. e.l.f's new bamboo brush collection.

These brushes are priced at £5.50 each - bit more than usually expected from e.l.f, but none the less, they are worth it, as they are soft, don't malt like the regular e.l.f brushes, and apply product evenly.

Not entirely keen on the brown and leafy packaging, as by paying more I did expect the packaging to be more sophisticated. I actually prefer the simple studio brush packaging to this. But lets not judge the book by its cover..

Anyway, putting the packaging design failure to one side, and thinking about the actual purchase. I'm quite chuffed :) These brushes are great all rounders, and could probably make even the worst makeup look good.

The pay off of a product, I think, completely depends on the brushes/tools that you are using. So investing in some good brushes has to be one of the golden rules for any beauty junkie.

Overall, these are definitely worth the extra couple of pounds. They are in a completely new league compared to the standard e.l.f brushes, and definitely have the edge on the studio line, as you can easily see how much product is on the brush thanks to the clear bristles.

2. Liquid Eyeshadow - £1.50

Back to e.l.f's standard range, my next purchase is a liquid eyeshadow in 'Sultry Satin'

The idea was that this could quite easily dupe the famous MAC Bare Study Paint Pot, which, yes, it could. But if you can pay the extra - go with MAC. 

Colour is lovely, but the cheap large specs of glitter and the liquid formulation make this so much harder to use. 

It is also quite sheer, and doesn't give your eyeshadow that added glow which is done so elegantly by the paint pot.

The finish is nice, and it dries slowly, giving you time to apply your eyeshadow whilst it remains sticky. It does stop creasing to some extent, but again MAC wins, as the paint pot will last all day.

Speak Soon, 

Lucy Jo x