Monday, 6 August 2018

Cult Beauty Brand of the Month – Hourglass

Every single month, Cult Beauty have a different brand as their ‘Brand of the Month‘ where they focus on one particular brand for the whole month. For the month of August, Cult Beauty is focusing on Hourglass. Cult Beauty says that Hourglass is worshipped for incandescent powders, butter-soft blushers and a game-changing range of complexion perfectors, Hourglass combines science, luxury and beauty to create the most magnificent makeup. Blending ground-breaking active ingredients with innovative technology, the products make for surreal skin – and the sleek, chic packaging.
It might surprise you to learn that as a Beauty Blogger there is a whole list of brands I have not yet tried - Tarte, Glossier, Chantecallie and Hourglass. That isn't to say I don't hanker after the products and don't want to try them, I absolutely do and for Hourglass, this is my wishlist.

Girl Lip Stylo (£26) - With its vibrant colour pay off and lipstick, it features a rich, nourishing blend of shea butter, jojoba, mimosa and sunflower seed oils to replenish moisture and minimise dryness for a silky, soft and plumped finish. There is over 20 shades to choose from and ive got my eye on Activist, Inventor and Seeker!

Caution Extreme Lash Mascara (£12) - I am a bit of a mascara fiend and given this is just £12 there is no chance I am not going to be buying this. Described as being the Mascara which gives enviable length, extreme volume and eye-opening definition for your most explosive lash look ever. It is infused with moisturising panthenol, the formula conditions the lashes in order to leave them soft and non-stiff. 

No.28 Primer Serum (£24 travel size). Described as being a primer and serum in one, it is infused with 28 beneficial ingredients which are made up of 14 essential oils (including rose, lavender and lemon), 10 lipid-rich plant oils to hydrate skin’s deeper layers (including hazelnut and rose hip) and four nourishing vitamins to condition the complexion (A, B5, C and E). Coming together they all work to nourish skin and prepare it perfectly for make up application.

Ambient Lighting Bronzer (£45) - I am definitely more of a bronzer girl than a blusher girl and there is something about the Hourglass bronzers which have that wow factor.  I adore the look of Luminous Bronzer light which is described as being ideal for fair, light complexions, which is most definitely me. Said to have buildable bronze pigments, the bronzer is also enhanced with ‘Photoluminescent Technology’ to maintain vibrancy, depth and dimension.

Veil Translucent Setting Powder (£14 travel size) - Suitable for all skin tones, this finely milled and weightless, this flawless powder features soft-focus light-reflecting particles, which instantly blur imperfections and minimise the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles.  I love the look of the innovative signature Hourglass sifter which is said to ensure you can use this mess-free powder anywhere.

I would love to know what your favourite Hourglass products are and what you feel I need in my life!




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Friday, 3 August 2018

ASOS Travel Essentials Box

I do love a good Beauty Box and this time for me ASOS have an amazing value for money offering with this Travel Essentials Box which costs just £12.
ASOS Travel Essentials Box
Photo Credit - ASOS
Described as being an extremely useful travel buddy, within this box are 4 of my favourite brands and for me, if there is anything you want to try, then boxes like this can be more than worth their weight in gold.

The Travel Essentials box contains:
  • Too Faced better than sex mascara: 4.8g
  • Rodial dragon's blood hyaluronic tonic: 50ml
  • Ouai rose hair and body oil: 9.2ml
  • Emma Hardie brilliance facial oil: 5ml
  • glamglow thirstymud hydrating treatment: 15g
  • Touch In Sol no poreblem primer
If you are a regular reader of my blog, then you will have no doubt heard of Touch in Sol from whom I have reviewed many products from such as Rouge Fondue Lipsticks, No Poreblem, Metallist Eyeshadows, StretchX Mascara and Beauty Aid Cream to name just a few. 

I have also reviewed the Rose Hair and Body Oil from Ouai (here) which I just adore. Ouai Rose Hair & Body Oil is enriched with Absinthium, Shea and rosehip oils which work to nourish and protect your hair, lock in moisture and impart a radiant glow on your skin and hair. Also present is Ouai's signature blend of Rose, Bergamot, Lychee and White Musk which make this one incredible scented product which lingers on both your skin and hair for hours after application.

Add to both Touch In Sol and Ouai you have the brilliant Emma Hardie whom I just adore and the facial oil is one product I am yet to try. Described as being a light-weight, multi-active everyday facial oil complex, it contains 9 essential oils and 5 plant oils which together help to condition, hydrate and smooth the skin's texture.  Then comes GlamGlow Thirstymud which is another product I have yet to try and the final product which needs no introduction is Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - quite a bold claim for a product and whether or not it is better than Sex I will let you decide!

So for £12 (here) you get 6 fabulous products that are great for travelling with, great as an introduction to 6 fabulous brands and perfect for having in your bag!


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