Aldi Lacura Microblade Effect Pen

The Aldi Lacura Microblade Effect Pen is oddly not the product I’ve seen people raving about, yet I have absolutely loved using it. I have already shared the Translucent Powder Dupe, some of Aldi’s newest fragrance launches and of course that version of the Bobbi Brown Primer.

As you can see, the inspiration has very much come from the Benefit Cosmetics Brow Microfilling Brow Pen, though ALDI is not the only brand to have been inspired - think Ciate, Lottie London and of course Revolution too.

The packaging might look similar to Benefit Cosmetics, though it is a much lighter shade of pink for the box with grey rather than silver. The biggest difference, as always is the price. From Aldi, the price is just £2.99, from Benefit you will be spending £20 more!

The Aldi Lacura Microblade Effect Pen is available in four shades and I have the shade medium brown which I can get to work with my own brows. Described as being waterproof and smudge proof, once applied it is said to give you the micro bladed effect which lasts for 24 hours - personally I never wear makeup for that long, so how true that claim is I don’t know. 

With its clever micro tip, the pen is designed to help create ultra fine brows with ease lending the look of pro micro blading. The liquid brow-liner pen is made with a slanted, three-pronged tip which helps to mimic hair-like strokes and redefine the shape of your arches, or if you have gaps, the fill them in to create that fuller brow. As with other brands, you can also flip the pen on to its side to elongate the tail of your brow!

It did take me a good few goes to get to grips with using this pen, the first attempt I might have well have just used a sharpie pen, come the third and fourth attempt, much better!  

As you can see from the swatches, the lines are really fine when drawn and the harder your press, the deeper the brown colouring gets and once I have finished with my spoolie you comb through, my brows look less-over-tweezed-as-a-teen to something a little more respectable.

For me, this is one to look out this coming week in your local Aldi Store and that glorious middle eye - especially because it is just £2.99!

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Top 5 Major Anxiety Disorders in Adults How To Treat Them

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Everyone experiences occasional anxiety throughout their lives. Yet anxiety can become a persistent everyday state of being, interfering with work, school, interpersonal relationships, taking care of oneself and even enjoying life. Many management and treatment possibilities are available: This guide explores the most common types of anxiety as well as non habit forming anxiety medication options. 

What Are The Differences Between Various Anxiety Disorders?

The National Institutes of Mental Health describes five common types of anxiety disorders. They all differ in scope, intensity and symptoms:

Generalized anxiety disorder: constant anxiety and worry even without an identifiable source

Obsessive-compulsive disorder: repetitive and recurring undesired thoughts and/or compulsions

Panic disorder: unanticipated instances of extreme fear accompanied by dizziness, chest pain, heart palpitations and similar physical symptoms

Post-traumatic stress disorder: anxiety disorder resulting from intense and/or repetitive exposure to serious harm or life-threatening situations such as ongoing abuse, physical assault or natural disasters

Social anxiety disorder: extreme self-consciousness and anxiety in common social situations

Even when anxiety is limited to specific conditions, it can still impact multiple areas of our lives. People dealing with social anxiety may isolate themselves, which can interfere with school, work and healthy relationships with family and friends. Sensory stimuli — sounds or smells, for instance — can trigger anxiety episodes or full memory flashbacks in people with post-traumatic stress disorder. 

While these five are the most commonly diagnosed, other types of anxiety disorders exist. Phobias involve extreme fear of certain things or situations. Agoraphobia, for example, is a fear of unsafe environments or situations such as open spaces or crowded environments. 

Natural Ways To Treat Your Anxiety

Serious anxiety can be debilitating. Fortunately, there are options for treating anxiety disorders. Getting a diagnosis from a mental health professional is often the first step. Providers use the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association, to diagnose anxiety disorders. 

Many people benefit from multifaceted approaches that address anxiety issues from different angles. Working with a mental health provider is helpful. Several therapeutic approaches are available, such as dialectic behavioral therapy. Prescription medications, including antidepressants, are other common treatment components. 

Some anxiety medication for adults can be taken safely without a prescription. The most notable example is Brillia, an impactful medication that's safe for adults, adolescents and children. Brillia targets a specific protein, S-100B, that regulates calcium levels and neuron activity in the brain. Too much S-100B can cause overactive neurons, leading to anxiety, irritability, frustration and lack of focus. Brillia contains Lapine S-100B immune globulin, an antibody that binds to S-100B and keeps its levels in check. Brillia contains only this antibody and has no side effects. 

Personalized Anxiety Treatment Solutions

Serious anxiety can interrupt life or bring it to a standstill. Millions of people seek remedies to address anxiety issues. Every individual's treatment plan is unique and tailored to meet that person's specific needs. Your anxiety management solution can include anxiety medication without prescription along with mental health therapy and beneficial lifestyle practices. 

 

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Liberty London The Ultimate Free Beauty Gift

Liberty London is back with a new Gift With Purchase Offer and instead of just having the one option, this time there are three different ones that you can claim.

The bag you are able to claim will ultimately depend on how much you spend with Liberty London, as you might expect and the more you spend, the more valuable the GWP bag is.  Liberty has some of the best beauty brands you will come across - REN, Omorovicza, Decree, Aromatherapy Associates and Augustinus Bader to name a few

The first offering, shown above is yours for free if you spend £100 and the bag itself is worth almost double your spend at £195.  The products, which I've listed below, come packaged inside a beautifully floral canvas drawstring bag.

Contents

• AIME Hair and Scalp Boost Capsules
• 111Skin Sub-zero De-puffing eye mask
• Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
• Malin + Goetz Lip Moisturiser
• Davines MOMO Conditioner
• Noble Isle Summer Rising
• Noble Isle Whisky and Water Shower Gel
• Margaret Dabbs Intensive Hydrating Foot Lotion
• Marvis White Toothpaste
• L:A Bruket No.17 Lip Balm
• Frank Body Charcoal Face Cleanser

The second bag on offer is yours for free if you spend £250 and the contents are worth £445, so again, an incredible gift with purchase!

Again, all of the products are packaged inside a floral Liberty London Print Drawstring Bag and there are a total of 13 products to be found inside, including Verso, Omorovicza and Uoma!

Contents

• AIME Hair and Scalp Boost Capsules
• Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist - Limited Edition version
• Susanne Kaufmann Shower/Shampoo Line M
• 111Skin Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Booster
• Verso Super Eye Serum
• Davines Naturaltech Energising Shampoo
• Dr Barbara Sturm Anti Pollution Drops
• Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 EDT
• Claus Porto Musgro Real Spiced Citrus Eau de Cologne
• Surratt Expressioniste Brow Pomade
• Dr Sebagh Lip Balm
• Uoma Drama Bomb Extreme Mascara
• D.S & Durga Holy Ficus Auto Fragrance

So this is an impressive list of brands and their products and it is nice to see the inclusion of fragrances!

The third offering from Liberty London is incredible and so so tempting. If you spend £350 you will be entitled to a GWP offer which is worth an insane £920 - that is almost as much as the contents of the Beauty Advent Calendar, to put it into perspective!

As you can see from the photo above, it is every bit as incredible as you would expect it to be with so many amazing brands, so here is what you can find inside.

Contents

• Augustinus Bader The Cream
• Aromatherapy Associated De-Stress Muscle Gel
• Malin+Goetz Lip Moisturiser
• Omorovicza Perfecting Lip Balm
• Decree SOS Revitalising Eye Mask
• REN Clean Skincare Ready Steadu Glow Tonic
• Sam McKnight Happy Endings Nourishing Balm
• Susanne Kaufmann Mallow Blossom Bubble Bath
• Bamford Shampoo
• Bamford Conditioner
• Demralogica Multivitamin Power Firm
• NEOM Perfect Night's Sleep Travel Candle
• Votary Super Seed Facial Oil
• Le Labo Another 13 EDP
• Lixir Universal Emulsion
• Venn Age-Reversing All0in-one concentrate

Plus, not only does all of this come with a Liberty Print Washbag, but it also comes packaged with the Liberty London Iphis Mini Marlborough Cross-Body Tote Bag which is just stunning and worth almost £400.

If you are feeling spendy and really want to get your hands on these offerings, then everything you need is right here.

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