Rimmel Scandaleyes Reloaded

 Rimmel London have recently introduced a few new products, with their original scandaleyes mascara getting a new and improved formula, and two eyeliners that are suitable for whatever look you prefer. 

I have to admit, I have not tried the original mascara, therefore I am unable to compare it to this new one, however I know how beloved that mascara was and so I was very excited to try this out, considering it is a new formula. The scandaleyes reloaded mascara is described as providing 'dangerously bold' and 'lethally full lashes' a bold statement itself, coating every single lash, clump free for up to 24 hours. Now I have never worn a mascara for any longer than 18 hours, but when it came to removing this mascara at the end of the day, it was still very much in tact, with next to no fall down, and still as black as ever. I can confirm that my lashes were coated evenly, the thick and full wand extra useful for creating equally thick and full lashes with no clumps at all. The mascara comes in two version; black and extreme black and both are really easy to remove despite their long staying power. Additionally, the design and packaging of these is great, I love the colours as they have a very Halloween feel about them, and thus I have been loving using them this month! 

The eyeliners, I have to admit, I have found a little more difficult to use. The one on the left in the above image is the 'Thick and Thin' eyeliner, a 3D slanted felt tip so you can choose to draw either a thick or thin line. I always prefer a thin line when doing my eyeliner, and so this product is not ideal for me, the idea itself is really cool, and unfortunately when I tried to use it to create a thin line I found it a challenge and extremely hard to use, however I did like how black and intense the product was. The liner on the right in the above image is
 the 'Precision Micro' and it is much more suited to me as it has a super thin felt tip so I was able to draw a precise line and again this one was also very black. When I tried out both, they had great staying power and had not budged all day. 

Rimmel Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascaras Black and Extreme Black: £6.99
Rimmel Scandaleyes Liners: £5.49
Check out people's looks with the hashtag #scandaleyesreloaded

I really love Rimmel and have been using this brand ever since I started wearing make up. I love that they are always reinventing themselves and creating new and exciting products for us make up lovers to enjoy. Thank you Rimmel London! 

My Halloween Picks

Halloween is one of my favourite times of the year and I love all the decor, food and outfits that appear for the spooky event. I put together some of my favourite picks for this year, from outfit ideas to comfy appropriately themed jumpers for the day. Have a great Halloween!

BRYT Skincare Nourish Serum

BRYT Nourish Serum Dry to Dehydrated Skin

BRYT Skincare is all about providing an 'easy and effective way' to take care of your skin, whatever your age. With natural botanical skin products without the use of parabens or sulphates and other preservatives, BRYT Skincare aims to help maintain a healthy complexion whilst maximising suppleness and tone. Their effective method of taking care of your skin includes three steps; cleanse, nourish and protect, a regime that ultimately brings lasting results. 

I am reviewing one of four of BRYT's Serums, each one is suitable for different skin requirements, but all of the Nourish serums are 'soothing, calming, hydrating and penetrating right down to cell level.' What I love about the BRYT website is that they provide you with really useful information on figuring out your skin type if you are unsure. 

The serum comes in an small attractive bottle, at £16.50 I will admit that it is a little pricey in comparison to other skincare products, but if you suffer with dry and dehydrated skin like me, I am willing to try so many different products to get the results I want and this one in my opinion, is worth a try. This serum is in a 30ml bottle and dispensed with a pump which makes it easy to use. The serum is pretty thick and so once on the skin it definitely feels like it is giving it an intense treatment, but a little goes a long way and with just a couple of pumps I could spread the serum across my face and down my neck as instructed. My skin was not left feeling sticky as it sunk in quickly, but was left feeling smooth and soft pretty immediately, and it was still fresh and hydrated in the morning. This I was pleased about as the product is described as 'penetrating right down to cell level' which helps to revive skin, and I have been sceptical about other skin products before that are specialised towards dry skin. 

This serum is cruelty free and has a vegan formula, and includes a number of essential oils, fantastic for retaining moisture and hydrating the skin. It also has a pleasant, fresh and clean smell that is not overpowering at all - I really enjoyed trying out this product and look forward to getting my hands on more products in order to be able to fully take advantage of BRYT's three step process. 

Check out their website and social media handles:
http://www.brytskincare.co.uk/
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https://uk.pinterest.com/brytyoungthings/
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Beauty and Fashion Wishlist

Ok - so some of these are way out of my budget, but a girl can dream and they are all visually appeasing, so there is no harm done in sharing the products and items that I would love to get my hands on with you all.

'Younique' Products

My friend Charlotte was kind enough to recently offer me the chance at trying out some of the many products that Younique offer. Charlotte sells the products through her very own e-commerce store, like many other Younique Presenters and picked out her top five products for myself to try and review. 

Younique has a mission to 'uplift, empower, validate, and ultimately build self-esteem in women around the world through high-quality products that encourage both inner and outer beauty...' 

Moodstruck Addiction Shadow Palette Number 3

I love the colours in this palette, it is versatile and perfect for creating both a day time and night time look. With three shimmers and four mattes you can create a simple and light look or a more intense smokey eye. I found that the shimmer shades were more pigmented than the mattes, but that being said, the colour when using these can be easily built up to get your desired look. The shadows blend out really well and I find that the black matte shade is great to use as eyeliner too. 

Liner/Shader Brush
The perfect partner for any of the eyshadow palettes, I was able to apply the shadows and blend them out perfectly with this double ended brush, and the liner end was great for applying the black matte shade in the palette along my upper lash line to create a winged look.  Precision Brow Liner
This is in my top three favourites of all the products I have tried, it is so easy to use and glides on so effortlessly. I chose to use the medium brown shade, however I had to mix it with a brow product I already own as unfortunately the shade was too much of a brick brown shade to be a perfect match for myself, but the actual product itself definitely rivals benefits brow products. This product also has a spooly on the end to comb through your brow hairs beforehand. 

Royalty Detoxifying Mask
This face mask looks a bit daunting to use at first due to it's charcoal black colour, however once I had got over that, I applied it and felt it working straight away. This is best applied with a spoon or a spatula, as once the product touches the skin it gets to work immediately, bubbling on the surface. The mask is recommended to be used three times a week, which I did my best to stick to. After the first use, it did break me out a little bit, but this tends to happen often when trying out new skincare products, and after a few more uses I started to notice the effects and a clear difference to my skin. In the mornings my skin appeared brighter, my blemishes were clearing up, and overall the redness was reduced. This is a bamboo charcoal mask, that aims to absorb toxins and impurities as well as giving oxygen to your skin through the foaming sensation it creates. Due to it's exfoliating properties, this mask removes dead skin cells, and as it contains tree oils and vitamins, your skin is left nourished and brighter. 

Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+
Now this product really intrigued me. It claims to increase your average lash volume and speaking to others, this product definitely works for so many people. It makes lashes look long and thick but unfortunately it did not do anything too dramatically different to my lashes, however my lashes are so temperamental and nothing ever really seems to make any impact on mine.  When I used this with my own mascara there was more of a difference, and for a light coating of mascara or a simple make up look, where I am not too bothered about the look of my lashes then this is fine for that. I would still recommend this, it is different from anything I have tried before and I know that it works wonders for so many people. This comes in a chic case with two different containers inside; the transplanting gel and the 3D fibers. I applied a coat of my own mascara, before applying the transplanting gel which contains collagen which is the success of the 3D Fiber lashes application. The application of this gel is what helps the fiber lashes to stick to the natural lashes. Take the tube with the natural fibers and swipe them over the gel, they attach themselves to your natural lashes to give volume, length and thickness. Put another coat of the transplanting gel on top to tame any clumping, though I found this to be a very minimal amount. This second coating helps the fibers to stay secure and in place. I love that this is waterproof but easily removable just like any other mascara. 

The prices of all these products are affordable and acceptable for what you are paying for and all their products are available to purchase and browse online, head to https://www.youniqueproducts.com/charlottedunn to check them out! 

I really enjoyed trying out these products and would once again like to thank my friend Charlotte for introducing me to them! 

Tips for shaving your legs

It is no secret that shaving generally can be a chore that many of us would rather not have to carry out, particularly myself, who has hair that grows at the speed of light, and this paired with sensitive skin, makes shaving for me painful and at times a waste of an effort.

I have put together some tips and tricks that I have stumbled across over the years that help with sensitive skin, avoiding rashes and ensuring that you are actually shaving properly. 

Always use a clean razor: 
It is no good using a blunt or an old razor, you will not be getting the same effects as you would with a clean, fresh razor. Change the blade at the first sign of it starting to look worse for wear. 

Exfoliate: 
Preferably the day before you shave. Using a gentle scrub will help to remove ingrown hairs that can cause itching and get them ready to face the blade by making them raise up and easier to shave. Exfoliation is also good for removing dead skin cells, and by doing this a day before you shave you are giving your skin a chance to recover. 

Shave at the end: 
By the end of your shower your skin is warm enough and the hairs softer, your pores will be open which gives a closer and easier shave. 

Use a foam or a gel: 
This gives a more gentle experience, that creates a foam preventing rashes, soap can dry out the skin, so a cream product or even a conditioner gives moisture to the skin with offers a softer and smoother shave. Try to skip the temptation to shave dry to save time, you will avoid cuts when the blade can glide over your skin. 

Shave against the grain: 
Usually, shaving upwards towards your chest is the best direction to shave your legs. This offers the best results and can prevent ingrown hairs and irritation. However going against the grain and shaving upwards can cause cuts if you are not gentle. 

Moisturise: 
Moisturising your legs with an overly alcohol based or perfumed product can cause irritation and so it is best to use a plain moisturiser. Moisturising prevent dryness. 

Gemporia Jewellery

 One of my favourite pieces of jewellery to wear are rings, and whilst growing up I bought my fair share of fashion rings, that would tend to leave a funny colour behind on your skin if worn too much, or the ring itself would go a funny colour. Not unexpected as these were not of a high quality, and pretty inexpensive rings. As I have been getting older I have really enjoyed collecting, receiving and purchasing jewellery of a high quality and through my time blogging I have been lucky enough to receive some lovely rings to review.  

Gemporia has the ultimate website, absolutely packed with tons of jewellery, information and help, for you to find the perfect piece that you are looking for. There is so much to choose from, I spent a good hour on the website, browsing and ogling over so many beautiful pieces of jewellery. I finally picked out two gorgeous rings, and then went ahead to find the correct size for my fingers using their very helpful ring sizer app! 

Their app is designed to enable you to find the correct ring size for you, so when your ring arrives it is the perfect size. You simply hold up a ring you already own to the screen and by using the arrows or sliders to adjust the circle on the screen you can line it up to the edge of your ring to find the perfect size. Once this is complete, you are able to make your purchase with complete confidence, which I loved when it came to choosing my rings. I only wish this 
was an option for every website that sells rings! 

Gemporia has a great motive; 'We favour authenticity over imitation, limited runs over mass production and high quality over fast fashion' and this is quite clear from browsing their site. The two rings I chose were the Naarangee Garnet Sterling Silver ring and the Espirito Santo Aquamarine Sterling Silver ring, and I adore both. They fit perfectly thanks to their app, and I will definitely be ordering from them in the future for high quality and gorgeous jewellery. 

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