TREND ON TRIAL: Smokey Eye Look

Christmas and the New year are just around the corner Hooray!!! And with them, along comes the Party Season! One key trend that always rejuvenates itself each year is the Smokey Eye look. A tricky trend to master if like me you end up looking like you have given yourself a black eye but there are tricks of the trade out there to help make it as pain free as possible! We can always ensure we can look saultry and sexy with a few simple tricks of the trade!
Not only that, there are many products on the market that provide step-by-step instructions.

Feeling more confident but just not sure what mixture of products will work well together? In my rounds of internet searching, i have come across a very helpful little guide from House of Fraser on how to create the look! With a range of products from Urban Decay, Bobbi Brown and Shu Uemura- why not check out their Beauty Outfit-Smokey Eyes

Need some help? Then look no further...

REVIEW: EverRiche by L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise

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I read an interesting advert in Stylist a few weeks back about the newly launched EverRiche No Sulphates Cleansing System from L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise and decided I needed to try for myself.

The ad went on to say that "trying to keep hair looking healthy and glossy can be an impossible mission" and I can quite easy agree to that statement!
The problem is that we all panic and believe that the only solution to dry, damaged or unruly hair is to smother our hair with as many different hair products as possible to give it the necessary 'moisture boost' it needs but actually we are making it worse. What we are actually doing is making our hair greasy which results in it looking dirty, in need of a wash and making our hair feel weighty. As the advert says- "its a catch 22 situation"

Read on further on the range and my review...

REVIEW: Kérastase Chronologiste

If you are anything like me, my hair just seems to go frizz in winter. What with the cold air and blustery weather outside and then the severity of living inside with the heating on, my hair is in desperate need of some TLC! I read up on Kérastase's new product Chronologiste and figured it was worth a shot! Kérastase is renoundly known for its hair expertise and knew that the stuff must be good. (Even Olivia Palermo uses it!)

"The brand’s self-professed ‘finest hair care treatment’ contains Madecassoside to soothe the scalp, antioxidant Vitamins A & E to protect hair from external stressors, Gluco Lipids and Ceramides to strengthen hair fibre, and Silicone Concentrate to enhance softness and shine." SheerLuxe.com

The treatment doesn't fail- it replenished the lack of shine I seemed to have, (I felt like an extra in the Pantene adverts with how glossy my hair felt!) and helped solve my split end problem. I have tried so many conditioners but this is by far the best. The only downfall is the pricetag- the products cost £80 (thats with a £20 saving on HQHair's website) but I can safely say that if you are desperate and will go to great lengths to restore your hair or you can easily splash that much cash, then this product is highly recommended.

      

TOP TIPS: The best Christmas ideas

It's Pay day and for most of us, its the last one to ensure all those Chrsitmas presents are bought. But not sure what to get people this year for Christmas? Need some inspiration? Or is it more that you just want something just that little bit different this year? IF you are like me, I feel that I end up just buying the same old presents for the same people as there is so little choice out there! Fear not, here is a selection of the Beauty sets on the market that are unique and unusual for the special people in our lives!

Read on for inspiration....

                                           

TOP TIPS: Hydrated looking skin

With Winter on its way our skin is prone to feeling very dry and craving some moisture. Following on from my recent Cleanser blog, you next need to find a good hydrater that sinks into the skins barrier quickly and easily! Drinking water is always good but it is not not enough for your skin in these harsh conditions. Britain has a very wet, damp and dull climate, ensuring we all remain pale throughout the winter, not to mention continuous temperature changes and the heating indoors. What we need is to lock in the moisture and ensure the water in our skin cells does not evaporate out of our pores. What's the solution I hear you say? Read on further...

My latest purchase from my trip down to House of Fraser is the Biotherm Aquasource 24-hour deep hydration Replenishing Gel (£28). From my research prior to my purchase- the blurbs all ensure me that I am to expect plump and radiant looking skin after use. And I have to say, I am not disappointed! Ideal for Normal/Combination skin such as mine, this gel feels fresh and light on contact with my skin and its creamy texture melts away on my skin instantly so I do not feel oily- just refreshed! The product said to use both morning and evening- and I have to admit I was scared to use quite so frequently but no need! I awoke to rejuvenated skin that was silky soft to touch!

                                       

According to some research I found- the secret ingredient is Mannose in this product. A natural occurring sugar that clinical trials have proved to be effective on deeper layers not just the surface skin. It also boosts an immediate and long-term hydration for your skin due to the hyaluronic acid.