Showing posts with label Green People. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Green People. Show all posts

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Current Favourites




I haven't posted a favourites post in an extremely long time and considering we're pretty much halfway through May, I thought my current favourites would suffice. I've been trying out a few different products recently, investing in quite a few (my last ever student loan, it'd be rude not to) and also rediscovering some gems. Hopefully, monthly favourites is something I'll be able to keep on top of, we'll see...

Schwarzkopf got2b 2 Sexy Volumizing Hairspray - £3.00
I'd say that this is my most repurchased hairspray. It's the one that I always reach for, mainly due to its delicious smell. It does everything that the name suggests; adds volume and keeps it in place for the majority of the day. I don't really 'style' my hair as such, instead I tend to keep it straight so this holds the straight, volumised style nicely. It's also affordable - I just wish they offered a travel sized version.

Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Tan + BB Perfector Medium Matte - £6.99 (currently £3.49)
I work in the photo/sun shop area at Boots and when I saw that this was half price, I quickly snapped it up. Last year, I was an avid fake tanner however this year, it's taken a backseat. I tried this out for the first time the other night and was amazed. It added a lovely colour and glow, covered all the scars and marks on my legs and was easy to apply; think of it as a foundation for your body.

Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil - £10.00
My favourite eyebrow powders have recently been running low and considering they're in the Naked Basics palette, I wanted to find an alternative to allow the other shadows in the palette to hit pan too. I picked this up after recommendations from bloggers and although I don't like the tint end, the pencil is lovely. It's more of a wax and makes filling in the brows a complete doddle.

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent - £47.00 (currently £37.60)
After sniffing this last summer, I knew I couldn't be without it this year. As well as this, my dupe was running low and is becoming increasingly harder to get a hold of. With Bergamot, Amber, Tiare Flower, Vanilla and Coconut, this fragrance is summer in a bottle. It smells like suntan lotion, but a whole lot sexier and warmer. The only issue I have with this fragrance is that it doesn't seem to last long on my skin, at least I can't smell it on myself after an hour or so.

Green People Volumising Mascara* - £14.75
I mentioned this product a few days ago in my what's in my make up bag post and it's still a mascara that I'm loving. I am a massive mascara whore, and I can't remain loyal to one but this one might be my new favourite. It does everything a mascara should do; lengthens, separates and adds a hell of a lot of volume. The brush capturers every single lash and leaves them looking fluttery. 

Nars Cosmetics Blush in Outlaw* - £22.50
Sadly, I don't think you can buy this blush any more as it was released in the Autumn 2012 collection (which I wrote - a very bad post about - here). The blush looks very intimidating in the pan but it transfers to a soft rose toned blush with a golden shimmer on the cheeks. It instantly perks up my collection and leaves me looking glowing. It's a fail safe blush.

3 pack of face razors - £1.69
Following this post from Makeup Savvy, I knew I had to try shaving my face. The razors arrived quickly and I instantly got to work, shaving my face. It sounds strange but my face now feels incredibly soft and smooth and my make up has started applying much better. So far, I haven't had any regrowth and hopefully I won't end up looking like an ogre. I'll keep you updated.

What products are you currently loving?
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Written By Unknown at 10:45 am
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Saturday, 10 May 2014

What's in my make up bag?


Oh I must say, it's good to be a "full time blogger" now. Obviously this isn't a viable career as I certainly don't make enough money from blogging to live off, but it's nice to be able to blog whenever I want. I love having nothing to do and I'm definitely making the most while it lasts. Although this post is called, "what's in my make up bag," I actually don't have a make up bag. I suppose these are just my everyday make up products. And although I mix it up often, these are the items that I reach for most often; my favourites, if you like.

I truly love this primer and I find myself reaching for it daily. It feels lightweight on the skin and make up adheres to it like it's glue, nothing that's applied on top of this is budging throughout the day, no matter what. The purple hue counteracts scarring and although it's not incredibly noticeable, I definitely think it helps up the coverage of my foundation, so no complaints with that one. 

Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation - £15.50 (currently on offer for £11.62)
I've raved about this many times before and I'll contain to do so as long as I live. As far as foundations go, this is perfection and it doesn't receive enough love. It's full coverage at its finest but is exceptionally lightweight and unnoticeable on the skin. Easy to blend, this foundation glides over the skin and stays put throughout the day. You can see my full review here with before and after photos.

I've tried many different concealers over the years but I always come back to this one. It's fail safe and always serves me well. The coverage is nice and probably the fullest on the high street and it never ends up looking cakey. I also find that I need a fair amount of concealer and go through tubes of the stuff quickly, so the price of this concealer is perfect for me. Why spend £20 when this one's under a fiver?!

This is a new discovery of mine and at the moment, I'm on the lookout for a new brow product. For ages I've been using my Urban Decay Naked Basics palette, but now the shades "Naked 2" and "Faint" are running extremely low. I don't like the Brow Tint half of this but the Pencil is lovely. It's more like a wax and fills in the brows nice and naturally.

I don't know how I've lived so long without this palette. It's an absolute godsend. It has every shade you'd ever need to create the most perfect neutral smoky eye, and it smells like chocolate. As with all of Too Faced's shadows, the pigmentation, blendability and staying power are second to none. You can find my full review here.

NYX The Curve* - £14.00
This eyeliner completely changed my life. No matter how hard I tried, eyeliner was something I couldn't perfect for many years. Then this beauty came along. The handle makes the liner incredibly easy to hold and the nib glides along eyelids meaning you don't need to stretch and tug them. You can find my full review here and since then, I've gone through five tubes of the stuff.

I'm someone who has never remained loyal to mascara. I naturally have long eyelashes so overtime I've found that pretty much all mascaras do the same thing. But the moment I tried Green People's Volumising Mascara, I knew I was a convert. This brush combs through the lashes, coating each one and making them luscious and thick. You can see my full review here.

I have the biggest love/hate relationship with this powder. You see, you only get 7g's worth of product for a whopping £23.50 - I have no idea how Benefit can charge that amount, it's almost crazy. But aside from this, the finishing powder is lovely. And I absolutely love it. It doesn't just fill in pores, it fills in my scars and leaves my skin looking airbrushed. Such a dilemma. I don't know whether I'll repurchase when I've used it all.

The moment I saw this blush I fell in love and since then, I haven't used any other product on my cheek. The packaging is beautiful, the blush is stunning and it takes me from dead to alive in approximately one minute. You can see my full review and swatch of this product here. Although it's limited edition, I hope KIKO never stop selling it. I'd be heartbroken.

And finally, we have something for the lips. I do change my lipstick everyday but I've been loving LUSH's Strong lipstick. It's a beautiful orange/red shade that's incredibly vibrant. However, when a small amount is applied, it's muted down enough for me to wear in the day. The formula sadly, is a little bit off and if I don't properly prep my lips they can end up looking dry. But it's worth it for the stunning colour.

What are your favourite everyday make up items? Have you tried any of the above?
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Written By Unknown at 3:28 pm
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Saturday, 14 December 2013

SKIN CARE | Green People Age Defy+ Range


When it comes to eyes, I'm known to pamper my peepers often. I know it's a bit controversial - is it worth it, does it work? - but I'm a skin care addict and that extra step makes me feel incredible preened and prepped to (almost) perfection. And you know the saying, prevention is better than cure and all that? I'd much rather get to the age of 50 and think, "well, I wasted a bit of money on eye cream" than "damn, I should've used eye cream all those years ago."

The wonderfully natural brand Green People recently launched a new collection and I managed to get my mitts on a few pieces. The Age Defy+ range is aimed at women aged 35+ and Green People claim that the products are "rich in age defying botanicals and plant stem cells for optimum skin regeneration, moisture balance and deep hydration." Although I'm not 35 (I definitely feel like it sometimes though) my skin does have signs of ageing with its nasty dark spots so I thought I'd try the range out.

First I will say that for an eye cream, the price isn't half bad. An absolute bargain if you must. The tiniest amount goes a long way with this eye serum and instantly it sinks into the skin leaving the delicate eye area feeling hydrated, soft and soothed. As a student, I'm prone to a few late nights and this eye serum works wonders the night and morning after, instantly de-puffing bags and providing the perfect base for eye make up. It's become a must-have in my routine and it's safe to say that I'm addicted to how to makes the eye area look (tightened) and feel (soothed). As far as anti-ageing goes, this serum uses Sea Holly plant stem cells, Biacalin plus extracts of Argan seed and Hibiscus flower which all help to rejuvenate the skin, increase cell renewal and firm the skin - phew. Green People claim that the skin appears firmer and plumper within 15 minutes of application and I completely agree. I haven't seen any anti-ageing benefits yet (I can't say I have fine lines around my eyes) but my skin instantly feels tightened, brightened and awake.

If you'd have told me a few years ago that I'd be addicted to slathering my face in oil I would probably have laughed in your face. As someone with combination skin, I've steered clear of oils my entire skin care adorning life but this year, I've adored using them. This facial oil is a pleasure to use - it sinks into the skin almost immediately and instantly eliminates dry patches and balances out oily patches. It leaves the skin feeling extremely soft and although this isn't something I would use during the day, I love using it at night time for an extra special pampering treat.

Another product that leaves my skin feeling beautifully soft - I'd compare it to a baby's bottom! I love serums a lot and I have way too many so sadly, I haven't used this enough to form a proper opinion on it but it evens out my skin tone and provides instant hydration.

You can view the entire Age Defy+ range here. Have you tried anything from the Age Defy+ range?
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Written By Unknown at 4:24 pm
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Tuesday, 10 December 2013

SKIN CARE | Green People Gentle Cleanse & Make Up Remover


Cleansing is without a doubt the part of my skin care routine that I enjoy the most. There's nothing more satisfying than removing the days dirt, grime and make up. Green People's Gentle Cleanse & Make Up Remover* is an alcohol-free cleansing lotion that instantly dissolves make up. It's a pleasure to use and feels incredibly luxurious when it's being massaged into the skin. The light lotion is extremely gentle on the skin due its anti-inflammatory qualities and once removed with a warm flannel, the skin is left feeling soft and refreshed. As I'm currently using the Epiduo cream, my skin has been angry and aggressive recently and this cleanser has helped to calm it down and provide instant moisture.

Green People are currently running a "12 days of Christmas" event on their website. For the first 12 days of December, a different product each day will have a special offer attached to it and today, the Gentle Cleanse & Make Up Remover is just £14.95 - that's a saving of £4! You can view this wonderful offer here. There's also free delivery available throughout the 12 days.

Will you be taking advantage of this wonderful offer?
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Written By Unknown at 7:42 am
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Tuesday, 3 December 2013

MAKE UP | Green People Volumising Mascara





The Green People Volumising Mascara* is a product that has been welcomed into my collection. Do not be fooled by the simple, understated packaging - this mascara most definitely packs a punch when it comes to lifting, volumising and curling the lashes. The specially developed brush has short and thin plastic bristles which coats every single lash and pulls the mascara through - this ensures that the lashes are evenly coated and gives a beautiful finish. The formula includes natural cellulose microspheres (for volume), Vitamin E and precious plant oils to nourish the lash roots which over time improves the condition of the lashes. The mascara (like all of the make up by the brand) is mineral and contains no harsh chemicals meaning that it's suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, acne rosacea and eczema. The mascara is available in Black and Black/Brown.

Green People are currently running a "12 days of Christmas" event on their website. For the first 12 days of December, a different product each day will have a special offer attached to it and today, the Volumising Mascara is just £10 - that's a saving of £4.75. You can view this wonderful offer here. There's also free delivery available throughout the 12 days.

Have you tried this mascara out before? Will you be buying it?
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Thursday, 21 February 2013

Recent hair care favourites + hair of the day

I'm someone who goes through stages when it comes to hair care. Sometimes, I'm really interested in it and other times, I'm not bothered at all. At the moment, I'm loving treating my hair and making sure it looks in tip top condition. I think it's since ombreing my hair and since I bought myself some new curlers. Here are a few products that I've been loving recently.

Umberto Giannini Incredible Body Thickify Volumising Dry Shampoo for Big Hair* £5.49
I love dry shampoo. As someone who has oily hair at the roots it's something that I'm in need of. I've stopped washing my hair every day and I now wash it every two days so dry shampoo is a must have. I really like this one. I don't just use it as a dry shampoo, I use it as a volumiser. If I'm going out for a night out then I will spray this into the roots of my hair and my hair is instantly refreshed and full of volume. It's wonderful.
Green People Clarifying Vitamin Shampoo* £9.95
As I mentioned above, I've stopped washing my hair every day so I do end up with a lot of product build up. I love this clarifying shampoo because it does the job, doesn't strip my hair and leaves it feeling nice and soft. I use this once or twice every fortnight and it's changed my hair completely. It's more healthy and full of life. I also have ombred hair and I don't find that this is a problem on my coloured ends.
Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray £5.50 & Tresemme Keratin Smooth Deep Treatment Masque £5.50
These two were an absolutely bargain as they were on offer for two for £5. Since ombre-ing my hair, it's been really dry at the ends and these two products have helped to restore my hairs natural moisture. The hair masque is lovely and it really smooths the hair down and the heat protection is now my new favourite. It works in the same way as my usual TRESemme one but it adds shine and moisture and helps to reduce frizz.
TIGI Hair Reborn Texturizing Souffle* - £17.95
This is the perfect "I can't be bothered to do my hair today" product. If I wash my hair and I know I have a lecture the next day, I will scrunch this into the ends of my hair, roughly blow-dry it and sleep with my hair 80% wet. When I wake up, my hair looks perfectly undone - as if I haven't tried too hard. It's such an amazing product and I doubt I'll be able to be without it.
Umberto Giannini Incredible Body Plump Up Volumising Mask for Big Hair* £5.61
This is pretty much my hair care baby! It's not like your regular, standard hair mask. I've included a picture below which shoes its consistency. It's more like a gel for your hair. I apply it to the roots of my hair for a few minutes, rinse it out and when I leave my hair to dry or blow dry it, there is so much more added volume. I was a little bit worried about using this at first as I thought it'd make my hair extra greasy but it didn't. And it's wonderful. It's seriously so good. My hair is full, thick and beautiful after using this.














So from the picture above, you can see that the TRESemme hair masque is your typical hair masque, the Umberto Giannini hair mask is clear and more of a gel formula and the TIGI Souffle isn't as smooth in consistency as the other two so it creates a more texturised look.

And here's a picture of my hair after using all of the products above. I apologise for the cat over my face but my skin was a mess and I didn't have any make up on but I still wanted to include the picture. And I love cats and I'd love to be a cat so why not! But anyway, you can see the amount of volume that's in my hair - I normally have really fine, flat hair so for me to have this much volume is amazing. There's a lot of texture in my hair and it really helps to hold the curls in place. What are your favourite hair care products?
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