Bliss are offering superb treatments in their spas up, down, and across the country.
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Lucy Jo x
Pure Bliss..
Just what every girl needs..
Bliss are offering superb treatments in their spas up, down, and across the country.
(Warning - Picture Heavy!)
Bliss are offering superb treatments in their spas up, down, and across the country.
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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!
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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!
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!
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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.
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.
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.
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Lucy Jo x
amie skincare
Amie Skincare says that their gentle but effective formulas are your skin's best friend: bursting with natural plant extracts that work in complete harmony with your skin, they are ideal for all skin types, especially sensitive, oily and blemish-prone, and will help your skin look and feel absolutely gorgeous!
With nearly every Amie product containing 95% natural fruit and botanical ingredients, hand-picked to work in complete harmony with your skin, to bring out its natural radiance; the result is beautifully clean, soft, smooth and confident skin.
Amie's morning clear facial wash was one of my favourites. After using this, my skin felt softer, cleaner and overall moisturized. It smells really good, and is perfect for either morning or night as it freshens and cleanses the skin whilst removing make-up
The morning dew moisturizer is mineral oil and parabens free. It feels light on the skin and dries matte, leaving it the perfect base on which to apply your makeup.
Amie's new leaf exfoliating polish is another of my faves, as it smells amazing, whilst gently removes excess oil and dirt. The mango and cocoa butter are great for softening the skin whilst the orange blossom and sweet almond tone.
And finally, this cooling clay facial mask is great for giving the skin a really deep clean. The treatment draws out deep rooted dirt and impurities whilst the clay soaks up excess oils. It cleared up any spots that may have been lurking under the skin and has prevented future blemishes.
Check out Amie's website for more information and stockists:
www.amieskincare.com
Speak Soon,
Lucy Jo x
Check out Amie's website for more information and stockists:
www.amieskincare.com
Speak Soon,
Lucy Jo x
Glam Eyes
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Rimmel Say: "The soft silken powder formula glides on smoothly and blends effortlessly, flawlessly reproducing the intense saturated colour. What's more, your perfect shade will last as long as you do, neither creasing nor fading, making it the perfect long wear eyeshadow with which to experiment a rainbow of colours! Stand out in the crowd."
I have yet to find a wearable look for these colours, as their intensity does not bode well for a day-to-day appearance. However, the soft, and powdery, easy to apply texture of the shadows really make up for it, as they are perfect for a night out.
The quad comes with a dual ended applicator, of which I never use, and end up throwing away, but I feel this one does deserve a mention as Rimmel have made the effort. Along with the usual large foam applicator that is usually included in most eyeshadow palettes, this one also has a thinner, stronger end which can be used to add the darker colours to your look.
The pigmentation is brilliant, but the colour pay-off not so. I found that the blues were brilliant, leaving the silver and purple well and truly behind, and rather faded despite what Rimmel seem to claim.
Find below swatches with and without my favourite primer - MAC's Paint Pot in Bare Study
Eye Shadows applied directly to skin
Eye shadows applied with primer - this I must say improves the colour pay-off and ultimately the staying power, leaving you with crease-free colour.
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Lucy Jo x