Pixi by Petra - Hello Rose

Pixi by Petra is one of those brands I have adored since my very first interaction with Glow Tonic and from there the love affair has simply grown along with my obsession.  Whilst I am making my way through some new releases, one I have absolutely adored using is the Pixi Hello Rose gift set which features three amazing products that, as far as I am concerned, every one needs to have in their stash.

The Hello Rose! gift set contains a liquid highlighter, a powder blush duo and a lip plumping gloss and the products are all the perfect travelling sizes and all for £20 which makes a nice treat for you or a great gift for a friend.  Inside the package the three products are as follows:

Glow Booster in Pink Pearl

This liquid highlighter is not only lightweight with a silky texture it glides on the the skin effortlessly and works to enhance your natural radiance prep the skin perfectly.

Packed with anti-ageing Vitamin A and nourishing Vitamin E, Glow Booster also works to smooth and blur the look of imperfections and because it contains brightening Mica as well as iridescent pigments it gives a really lovely dewy, radiant finish. 

Beauty Blush Duo in Rose Gold

I hadn't expected to like this blush but I as pleasantly surprised at how much I do.  It is a mineral-based powder which adds a soft and natural looking radiance thanks to its hint of highly pigmented colour.

It is one of those shades which you can build up if you like a really flushed look or if like me, you have redness on those cheeks, a slight dusting is just enough.  Again this blush is infused with light reflecting particles and a soft shimmer and when paired with the Glow Boosting highlighter, you have an amazing duo.

LipLift Max in Sheer Rose

I am a huge fan of the The LipLift Max products and this is my second one from the range as I have Honey Sheen which I also adore.  It features a unique formula which is infused with peptides to add a burst of volume to make lips look fuller as well as Jojoba Oil to enhance moisture and intensively hydrate and  Aloe and Chamomile which work to soothe and soften.  

As the name suggest sheer Rose is just that, it adds a pinkness to the lips and upon application there is a refreshing mint flavour which leaves a cooling sensation.

I adore this little kit and think it offers exceptional value for money and at £20 it also give you a great insight to such a wonderful brand.  Hello Rose can be found on LookFantastic, Marks and Spencer, Cult Beauty and via the Pixi website.

Are you a fan of Pixi Beauty and what do you think of Hello Rose?

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

Roccabox for April

Last month I introduced a new subscription box Roccabox (review here) and it has been fFounded by Tia Roqqa who has worked in PR for many brands. The idea for Roccabox is that it will collaborate with a top beauty influencer to create a bespoke box of their favourite beauty products each month and within these boxes, there will be 5 deluxe beauty products and a mini magazine put together by the influencer along with their top hints and tips. This month is the turn of Gabriella from Pretty Ugly.

This is what you can find in this months box:

John Frieda Original 6 Effects Serum (full-size rrp £6.99) - This serum is said to have been expertly formulated with an exceptionally unique blend of silicones, combined with silk protein and Thermal Protectant. 

This serum protects each strand against the onset of frizz while taming unruly flyaways and boosting shine. Suitable for all levels of frizz, including colour-treated and chemically-treated hair.

Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy (full-size rrp £8) - In my opinion, you never can have too many tubes of hand cream at the ready and this one is pretty amazing. 

Created using rich shea butter and enriched with Ceramides 3 and 6 to improve the skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss, along with the added infusion of myrrh extract that works to condition nails, whilst hyaluronic acid retains skin's moisture, the hand cream is simply incredible and so far my favourite from all of the Crabtree & Evelyn Hand creams that I have tried. I love the rich but lightweight texture that absorbs and leaves my hands so soft and smooth. I also love the scent of this hand cream, it reminds me of being by the seaside.

Nails Inc Gel Effect Nail Polish (full-size rrp £14) - In this box, you will get one of 5 shades and I got the beautiful nude that is Porchester Square. Described as being muted mushroom as a shade. 

Said to be formulated with a unique gel effect this polish lasts for up to three weeks completely chip free. Using Plasticizer Technology to create an incredible high gloss finish, the claim is that your nails with be given a salon perfect finish every time.

Kure Bazaar The Natural Pedicure Ritual (full size rrp £4.50) - Now feet are not my favourite thing at all, I can just about manage to look after my own, but you can keep your trotters away thank you very much.  Now that spring is here and the Ugg Boots have been stored away, the Fitflops are out and that means I need some serious foot DIY!  

So this pedicure kit from Kure has arrived at a good time and it contains a foot care mask and all the essential tools to enjoy a natural pedicure at home. The natural foot care mask contains Organic Barley, Aloe Vera and Avocado extracts which work to hydrate and soothe your feet and toes.

The final item in the box comes from the amazing Smith & Cult and it is The Shining Lip Lacquer in shade 'The Lovers' (full-size rrp £23).  I am a huge fan of the Smith & Cult nail polishes, so this is my first venture into their makeup range and unsurprisingly I absolutely love this Lip Lacquer. 

A blushed pink shade which is intensely hydrating and incredibly nourishing it is not tacky or sticky on the lips and it gives a medium coverage. It contains Portulaca Pilosa Extract which works to condition and plump the lips and it looks incredible on its own or over lipstick.

Once again, I am really impressed with this box and I am glad to have been introduced to some new products and brands that I haven't yet tried or come across. You can subscribe to Roccabox for just £10 per month (plus £3.95 p&p) and can cancel it at any time. For more information and to sign up, everything you need to know is here.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

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.

Love Me Beauty Offer:

Sign up today and use my exclusive code beautyqueenuk20 to get 20% off your first box.

www.lovemebeauty.com

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

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!

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise