Thursday, 1 March 2018

New Sleek Foundations

When Sleek launched their Lifeproof Foundations (review here) there was an impressive 24 shades available. Whether your skin is fair, Fair, Light, Medium, Medium Deep or Deep with pink, yellow, olive, neutral or even red undertones, Sleek have something for everyone. Using blurring and brightening technologies which help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and help your skin look even and shine-free, whilst imperfections are concealed, it promises to be sweat-proof whilst also being oil-free. It also gives a medium to full buildable coverage.
New Sleek Foundations
Making that launch go the extra mile and those 24 shade ranges continue, Sleek now brings to you not one but two new foundation formulas which not only accommodate all skin tones but also all skin types.

First up is Vitality, a foundation which it is claimed is officially here is make you and your skin feel hydrated.  I was surprised at how lightweight the formula was when I tried it but I do really like the semi-matte finish and the coverage it gives, which is light to medium.  Using a blend of lotus flower and water lily extracts which work to fight dehydration, there is again the use of soft-focus powders which smoothen the surface of the skin to give a more even looking complexion. 
New Sleek Foundations
New Sleek Foundations
An oil-free formula which helps ensure the dewy skin looks exactly that rather than an oil slick and it is easy to apply, it doesn't cling to dry skin and it doesn't settle on my skin in patches, an issue I have had with a few other foundations.

Launching alongside Vitality we have Creme to Powder and is described as being perfect for those who want the application control of a cream but the luxurious feel of a soft yet lightweight powder finish.   
New Sleek Foundations
New Sleek Foundations
Again this product is available in 24 shades and has an oil-free formula and on the skin, it literally glides on whether you use a brush, your fingers or my personal preference, a Beauty Blender.   I like to wear this Creme to Powder on days when I need a little more coverage and I like that I can wear it on its own or on top of my tinted moisturiser.

These two new formulas are available now and are priced at £8.99 each and helpfully HERE on the Sleek website, there is a little guide which helps you decide where on the colour shade spectrum you might just sit, whether you have cool, fair, neutral undertones.






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Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Eylure X Emma Willis

If you are a fan of false lashes but you want false lashes which are less faff and more wow, then you will probably love the collaboration between Eylure and Emma Willis. If you have never heard of Emma Willis, she is a TV Presenter who is currently presenting The Voice and is also famed for presenting Big Brother and being married to Matt Willis from the band Busted. 
Eylure X Emma Willis
Eylure X Emma Willis
Working with Eylure, Emma has created a range of natural, stress-free lashes that are easy to apply - perfect for mothers on the go much like herself and to add that cute factor the lashes have been named after her three children.


The first set of lashes are called Trix-a-Lashious and they are described as being a subtle flared lash with a gorgeous kick; this pair of wild & wispy corner & accent lashes will elongate the eye and add lashings of fullness.

Eylure X Emma Willis


Next is All The Aces and these are a full & feathery set of gorgeous accent and corner lashes that will give you dreamy fullness worn alone or double the definition when layered together.
Eylure X Emma Willis

The final set of lashes in this beautiful threesome are called Insta-belle and they are a really cute set of light, fluttery accent & corner lashes that can be worn alone or layered-up for extra volume.

Eylure X Emma Willis
When I wear lashes, which is only on special occasions, I want something that isn't going to take a member of Mensa to figure out how to apply them and nor do I want to be sat worrying I've glued my eyes shut or that an hour into my night out there is suddenly an eyelash on my cheek.  Even though these Eylure lashes come with an adhesive, ive found it to be quite effective and having been to a few blog events in the last week, the lashes have stayed in place the entire time, have been easy to remove and are in good enough condition that I would wear them again.

Priced at £6.95 each you can find the Eylure x Emma Willis lashes in Boots.



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Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Caudalie Premier Cru Serum

I am a huge fan of Caudalie and have featured a few of their products and the story behind the brands' story starts in France in 1995 at the heart of a vineyard with Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas a husband and wife team. They believe the grapevine and grapes contain exceptional powers for the skin and they use the best ingredients to develop beauty products that are not only effective but also natural and luxurious
Caudalie Premier Cru Serum
Caudalie Premier Cru Serum
Caudalie Premier Cru Serum
I absolutely love my serums and the Premier Cru collection from Caudalie comes with quite the description:
"Premier Cru is the "crème de la crème" of anti-ageing! Both luxurious & effective in equal measure, this exceptional formula delivers powerful results for the skin and reveals a more youthful complexion."
It utilises a brand new and patented technology which was developed in partnership with Harvard Medical School and it is called Vinergy Complex. Vinergy is a combination of Caudalie’s signature Vine Resveratrol and Betaine from plant extract that acts to firm, protect and soothe the skin whilst improving its ability to retain its moisture. These two ingredients combined together have incredible benefits which help the serum to smooth the appearance of wrinkles, brighten dull skin tones and firm the skin texture for a more defined facial structure. They work alongside six other key ingredients to help your skin which are:
  • Vine Resveratrol + Micro Hyaluronic Acid Complex – stimulates natural hyaluronic acid production to lift and plump the skin.
  • Viniferine – corrects and prevents dark spots for a brighter and more even complexion.
  • Grape-seed Polyphenols – provide the skin with antioxidant protection to defend itself against free radicals, the main cause of wrinkles.
  • Vinolevure® – reinforces the skin’s immune defenses.
  • Macro Hyaluronic Acid –  remains at the skin’s surface to reduce wrinkles by smoothing, hydrating and plumping.
  • White Peony Extract – evens skin tone and enhances the radiance of the skin.
Delicately scented with rose petals, this highly concentrated serum is also rich in hyaluronic acid.  I love everything about the serum and have been using it for well over a month now.  For me a serum is part of my daily skincare routine and this one is rich, it is luxurious, it melts onto and into the skin, it feels incredible as it is applied and it leaves your skin feeling just amazing afterwards. You only need a few drops of this serum, which I always apply after cleansing.

The entire Premier Cru Collection is packaged inside this beautiful golden pink packaging and it looks just stunning.  I recently started using the Eye Cream, Precious Oil and The Cream, so they will appear on the blog in a few weeks time when I have had a chance to try them all properly, but if they are as amazing as this serum, then I cannot wait to see how my skin feels.

You can find this Premier Cru Serum, which is priced at £90 at most major retailers online such as LookFantastic, SpaceNK, Fabled, FeelUnique, John Lewis and more.

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