Love Me Beauty #InFullBloom

Now that Spring has sprung and we have all been outdoors getting some much needed Vitamin D, LoveMeBeauty have released their latest edit and #InFullBloom feels more than apt right now and it is packed full of amazing new releases and products.

Each month the Love Me Beauty membership which costs just £10 per month is worth 60 credits and with you those credits you chose the items you want to see inside your box/bag from a wide selection of products covering everything from hair, skin, body, makeup, nails and more. From the items that you choose, the majority of them are either full sized or travel sized and the travel sized items are quite generously sized. 

Here are just some of the new additions which you can expect to see inside the April boutique and if you are thinking if signing up, then as a new subscriber you can get 20% off your first box using my exclusive reader code at the end of the post.

Full Powder Brush from Eco Tools (20 credits) - Best used with pressed powders for a matte look, this brush is made using 70,000 bristles, this densely-packed brush has 200% more bristles than a standard powder brush! 

Designed for superior full-coverage, it effectively distributes powder evenly across the skin for a flawless, matte finish and it is super soft!

Perfecting Blender Duo from Eco Tools (20 Credits) - This is the first makeup blending sponge with 100% Vegan, EcoFoam Technology. The Perfecting Blender Duo is ideal for all round flawless base application. 

The darker green blender is ideal for the application of foundation because it has a flexible rounded base for blending, a flat side for speedy coverage and a wedge-like tip for precise application. The lime green blender is ideal for detailed concealer application and for those more intricate aspects of the face.

Contour Perfecting from Eco Tools (20 Credits) - Not like anything I have seen or used until now, this sponge which is designed to sculpt cheekbones and is perfect for all your contour and highlighting needs. 

The wand handle allows for precise use of the tear-drop sponge, while the sponge itself includes a firm tip for defining and a soft edge for flawless blending.  It took me a few attempts to get used to using it with the wand, but once you master it, it really is easy.

Enhancing Eye Set from Eco Tools (20 Credits) - This package of joy is just genius and I am surprised it has taken me this long to come across something so handy. So what you have is essentially 4 brushes which have been condensed onto 2 handles and it is such a brilliant idea. 

This pack contains a Shade & Define Brush and a Blend & Smudge Brush to create any eye look and they are perfect for on the go, having in your make up bag and travelling with.

Dr Bragi Intensive Treatment Mask (25 credits) - This is a salon-inspired fabric treatment mask, boasting a double concentration of patented Dr Bragi marine enzymes. Designed to target redness, rehydrate the skin and prevent premature signs of ageing, this intensive mask is infused with a high concentration of patented Marine Enzymes for instant results. 

After using your skin should appear plumper, smoother and brighter and it is specifically recommended for stressed, fragile or sensitised skin types.

Living Proof Prime Style Extender Spray (15 credits) - Prime hair for longer wear, with this first-of-its-kind product, the silicone-free formula is ideal for all hair types, including coloured hair. 

Powered by the patented Healthy Hair Molecule (OFPMA),  Prime Style Extender Spray helps to repel dirt and oil to keep hair cleaner, longer, creates an optimal base for all styles and perfects cuticles so weightless it can used alone or layered under other styling products. The result is clean hair for up to 2 x longer!

Amie Morning Clear Purifying Facial Wash and Matte-Finish Moisuring Cream 2 x 10ml (5 credits) - Get two tubes of Amie's hero beauty products - The cleansing Purifying Facial Wash and oil-controlling Matte Finish Moisturiser. 

Both products I have used before and reviewed here. Both are kind to the skin, pH balanced and packed full of active ingredients which are skin-friendly and 100% Vegan ingredients, they're the perfect duo to take away on holiday or to be used as an introduction to the brand.

So there you have it! Once again, I think this is an incredible edit for April and the #InFullBloom Hashtag being just perfect. For me, this edit is such a good introduction to some just launched Beauty blenders and brushes from Eco Tools which I have coming up as a separate post detailing the new launches. But again one of the reasons I love beauty subscriptions like this is the opportunity to try some products you might not necessarily come across, have heard of, are debating buying but want a trial first and you might just want to stock up on a favourite product that you have run out of. With subscriptions such as Love Me Beauty, you know what you are getting in your box every month because you get to choose your products, so if you are disappointed, then it is only you that you can blame. Of course, the makeup bag is a wonderful edition and a lot of fun.

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Code Beautiful - New Launches

CODE Beautiful is a new brand on my radar and it has made quite the impact with the two latest releases from what I have come to learn through research is a huge collection of products. CODE Beautiful is all about creating must have hero products for women, those handbag essentials we can't live without. The first product, CODE VLM (Volume Lengthening Mascara), launched in 2014. Fast Forward to 2017 and these new products are all about the lips, CODE LIP a lip plumping treatment and CODE SSL a soft smooth lip liner gives us fuller more volumised lips, in a natural way.

CODE SSL Soft Smooth Lip Liner (£18 here) has been created for defined, volumised and hydrated lips. Lip Liners are one product I am hopeless at remembering to purchase and I have 4 in total, including this one. I have been using it since it arrived as it cleverly goes with every lip product I am wearing right now and what I love about it is how soft it is. On the lip it glides on and is as soft as a lipstick, it doesn't drag across the lips and it is pigmented enough to notice it, but not so much so that it takes away from that lipstick. 

It doesn't feather, there are no harsh lines, it is blendable and once applied it does not budge or smudge! It is self-sharpening, so a perfect tip each time and whilst there are no parabens, the ingredient Maxi Lip, a natural peptide which helps to stimulate collagen and provide a corrective and restructuring care for the lips.

CODE LIP Lip Intense Plumper (£20 here) is described as being as Insta Plumper on the go! I have always wished for slightly bigger lips, but am not ready nor feel I need to go down the route of Lip Fillers, so if a product promises me the chance to do that, I am wanting to try it! This product contains a magic ingredient which goes by the name of Hilurlip, and it contains a blend of lip treats such as Hyaluronic acid, Tripeptide-1, and Dimethicone. This exclusive combination is said to help redefine the natural contours of the lips and create a more youthful, sculpted look. Hilurlip also contains compounds that protect the lips from sun damage and helps minimise the appearance of small vertical lines.

This Lip Plumper has a rosy pink tone to it and Code Beautiful say they have chosen this shade because rosy pink nudes make your lips look larger and it also works effortlessly with the Code Soft Smooth Lip Liner and the two compliment one another. 

The ingredients of coconut oil, sweet almond oil and castor oil are also used alongside a quite noticeable minty scent which when applied to your lips makes them tingle whilst feeling quite cool at the same time. The tingly effect lasts for around 15-20 minutes before it subsides and it is not at all uncomfortable, it doesn't burn or sting, it is actually quite soothing. 

Does it plump my lips, well yes it does slightly but only I have noticed but what it does do is really nourish and moisturise and is not at all sticky, usually one of my main complaints with products like this. It also works well on its own or over your lipstick.

By way of an introduction to CODE Beautiful, I am really impressed with what I have seen. Really lovely products which are beautifully presented and as a further treat you can order one of the Limited Edition CODE MEK My Essential Kit makeup bags (£16 here) which is big enough for your make up for travelling with, it is fully lined with a sturdy zip and there is a choice of slogans - mine saying "Be Your Own Kind Of Beautiful" which I love.

If you haven't yet come across CODE Beautiful then you need too, it is such a kooky little brand that is hard not to love!

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New From Patisserie De Bain

Anyone who reads my blog will know what a fan I am of Patisserie De Bain with their mouth-watering product scents which have appeared on many occasions. The little sister of Rose &Co. whom you might recognise from their iconic Rose Petal Salve, Patisserie De Bain has been around since 2007 and now boasts a catalogue of products which are described as being a 'refreshing splash of sweetness, fun and bright pastels to liven up any bathroom or dressing table'. Now I have got my hands on the brand new hand cream trio and they are just divine.

So the trio of new hand creams feature three new scents which are Rhubarb & Custard, Blackcurrant & Apricot Coullis and finally Raspberry Roulade. All of these scents already take me back to my childhood and again each hand cream has really cute packaging.

So starting with Raspberry Roulade , this hand cream is incredibly fruity and the cream is bright pink in colour and on the skin, it just sinks in really quickly leaving behind the sweet scent of Raspberry which reminds me of Summer Pudding.

Next is Blackcurrant & Apricot Coulis and the scent of this one if a perfect mixture of both the Blackcurrant and the Apricot with the Apricot scent just being sightly more dominant and reminding me of that Apricot Scrub I think everyone I know used back in the day. 

Again the cream is quite thick but sinks onto and then into the skin with minimum effort leaving behind soft smooth hands.

Finally we have the Rhubarb & Custard hand cream and it is my favourite of the three. 

If you are a fan of the Rhubard and Custard boiled sweets then this is that scent in a cream and it is just absolutely stunning, I cannot get enough of it.

These handcreams contain the nourishing and gentle shea butter and glycerine which helps to not only moisturise skin but to also leave hands soft and smooth. Each hand cream comes in a 50ml tube and are all available on roseandcompany.com website priced at £3.99 each.

From now onwards a 50p donation will be given to the Rays of Sunshine organisation from the sale of any Patisserie De Bain product sold through their website. Their target is to raise £10,000 by the end of the year which you can read about here.

Which new scent do you like the sound of?

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Spending the day at Liverpool ONE #AtLiverpoolOne

Living in London ive got some of the worlds best shops on my doorstep but that doesn't mean I don't want to go elsewhere to see what the UK has to offer. Liverpool ONE is one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations and it can be found right in the centre of Liverpool. It has over 170 shops but sometimes there is more to a place than shops. Liverpool One Restaurants has everything from casual to fine dining and with it comes food from right across the globe including American, Brazilian, Caribbean, French, Italian, Japanese and Thai to name just a few of those options.

Whether you’d prefer to walk, drive, take public transport or if you’re travelling via coach Liverpool One meets the needs of everyone and as it is split across six districts - Hanover Lane, Peter Street, The Tereace, Paradise Street, Chavasse Par and South John Street. Each district has something different to offer, for example Hanover Street has some of the City's most sought after bars and restaurants, if you have children then Chavasse Park is somewhere you should be looking at with activities such as Nature Trails and the chance to learn all about the wildlife and the flora and fauna.

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If you want to shop until you drop then South John Street Liverpool to find all your favourite high street stores in one place with stores such as Zara, Office, Victoria’s Secret, AllSaints, Skechers, Hollister, The Body Shop, Boux Avenue, GAP, Charlotte Tilbury, Victoria Secrets, John Lewis and Debenhams. If by this point your feet are still not aching, then you can head over to Peter's Lane for some further retail therapy with stores such as Hugo Boss, Hobbs, Ted Baker, Reiss, Tessuti, Radley, Karen Millen, Flannels. The White Company, Valentino,Vivienne Westwood and Dolce & Gabbana. If you still have some energy left then the UK’s only Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols which is described as being 'a one-stop destination and must visit for all things beauty' which features exclusive brands such as Tom Ford, Nails INC, Nars, Mac, Estee Lauder and so much more.

So with everything you need all in one place, Liverpool One is quite the destination for families, beauty lovers, shopaholics and the foodies!

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