Merci Handy Refreshing Face Mists

If you read my blog regularly then you will have, on many occasions, seen the mention of Merci Handy Hand Cleaning Gels which I am slightly obsessed with.  New to the family come three 30ml Refreshing Face Mists and over the last few weeks, I have had them sat on my desk in the office to try.  

A desk must have for me us a facial mist and I currently have these three plus two others that I use at any one time. Why? Well being sat for most of the day at my computer with heating coming on and off, our wide blinds being opened and closed and the light from my screen blaring at me, I find my skin can become quite dry, I get hot and bothered and mid afternoon when the slump hits, I need a bit of a wake up and a refresher - Face mists do all of those for me and more.

Merci Handy Face Mists are incredibly light when spritzed and doesn't leave you looking like a damp squib by releasing too much product at once, instead, it does exactly what it is meant to do - refresh.

• Flower Power, which has a purple patterned can, does, as the name might suggest has a really light floral scent to it, no one flower stands out in my mind, but it is a nice scent.
• Hello Sunshine which has a bright yellow pattern on the can and is designed to smell like summer. I am not too sure how Summer should smell in a can, to me, it is the smell of BBQ's and Citronella candles which this is most definitely not, instead it is more of a clean scent, perhaps something that is more akin to the scent of being on the beach.
• Chill Out has the cool turquoise blue pattern on the can and is my favourite of the three. Lightly scented with fresh mint and green tea, it is the most soothing and refreshing on the skin and the scent of mint is also one which really gives you a kick.

These sprays have such a fine mist, it is only perfect as it never soaks the face which is great for when you use after you have applied your makeup. I know that I am going to be using these so much during the summer and on beach days as they are so refreshing and as they have a hydrating element, it's going to add moisturise back onto the skin after spending the day out in the sun. These are on the smaller side just like the hand gels and I love the packaging with the white theme and bright colours to match each of the scents. 

Made in France, these three mists are free from parabens and alcohol so they aren't going to be at all drying on your skin and they are the perfect handbag size for carrying around, having on your desk or to take away with you. Found in stores such as Topshop and Fenwicks, they are worthy of looking out for.

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How To Choose The Right Nail Colour For Your Outfit

When you see the variety of nail polish colours today, you realise and I understand you how hard, it`s making the right choice and pick the appropriate nail colour for your outfit. For some women, it's a huge problem. So I think I can give you some advice how to pick the proper nail colour in such a way that your nails to go with your outfit. 

When I say that I want to give you some advice I mean that when I have a problem and can`t to choose the nail colour for my clothes I`m guided by several general rules which always help me. Now I`d like to share them with you.

Don't Try To Go “Matchy-Matchy”

Firstly, stop trying to select your nail colour to a particular piece of clothes like if you're going to wear a purple skirt you have to choose only among purple nails designs. That`s wrong! Don't get hung up on one piece of clothes, start picking nail colour in such a way that it can work well with most of your outfits. Really, it's not so difficult to do. For example, if you like striped clothes and striped outfits occupy much space in the wardrobe don't be afraid to colour stripes on your nails. There are colours such as red and green or yellow and blue that have a great contrast, but if you decide to pair them together into your nails they will look fabulous.

Look Also For The Inspiration In Your Accessory, Bag Or Shoes

A nice way to make sure that your nail colour matches with your outfit, is to match it with your accessories. If you're wearing a blue wristband you can choose a blue colour for your nails without a doubt. If you like jewellery with large stones you can colour your nails of the colour of the stone on your ring. Gold jewellery and a gold shade of your nail polish work well together and make your look more delicate.

Play With Contrast

Looking for the best nail polish for your outfit don't forget about the great power of contrast. If you're wearing the one-color dress you can pick a contrasting colour for your nails or even experiment with colourful nail art. Wearing the printed dress it would be better to go for one colour tone nails and make sure that it matches to your look and in any way doesn't contrast with it.

Use Basic Nail Colours

In the case when you don`t know how to match your outfit with nail polish pay your attention to the basic nail polishes. Nudes, pastel colours or French manicure will go perfectly with any type of outfit that you like wearing.

Some stylists say that your nail polish must never match to your outfit while others state it looks gorgeous. So, my main advice is to choose the nail polish based on your outfit and go with your innate colour sense.

Do you have any hints and tips on how to choose the right nail colour for your outfit?

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Love Me Beauty - Shine Bright May Edit

Love me Beauty’s ‘Shine Bright’ edit is all about bright and glowing complexions and right now as we enjoy this amazing heatwave, the edit couldn't have come at a better time. 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.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Cleanser 15ml – Sample size 15ml 10 Credits

The Reve de Miel cleanser is described as a gentle, soap-free make up remover and cleanser which has a foaming amber-coloured gel. 

On the skin it has a really soft texture and it is made up of Honey, Sunflower, and a cleansing agent made up of plants. Its ultra soft surfactants ensure that your complexion remains not only balanced and cared for but is also feeling soft and smooth to the touch as well as really clean.

Nuxe Gentle Exfoliating Gel with Rose Petals – Sample Size 15ml 10 credits

This Exfoliating Facial Gel with Rose Petals gently exfoliates and eliminates dead skin cells. The gentle gel formula contains tiny grains to reveal smoother and more refined skin. I am a huge fan of anything rose scented and this scrub smells just like a freshly bouquet of roses.

This gel which used lychee seeds and nutshell powder as exfoliating particles alongside rosemary water which works as an anti-microbial astringent to purify the skin and normalise oil production, leaves my skin feeling so incredibly soft and smooth to the touch.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse – Sample Size 10ml 10 Credits 

This one of my favourite products from Nuxe. It is described as being a beauty dry oil which is made up of seven Precious Plant Oils which nourishes, repairs and softens both the skin and hair. 

To do this, those seven oils includes:

• Camellia oil - hydrating
• Sweet almond oil - softening
• Macadamia nut oil - nourishing
• Borage seed oil - smoothing properties
• Argan oil - repairing
• Hazelnut oil -soothing
• Tsubaki oil - highly nourishing and anti-ageing

This is silicone-free formula, which is quickly absorbed leaving your skin satin-soft and adds gloss and suppleness to hair in a single step.

The fourth and final item is from Manna Kadar, a brand I have not come across until I received this edit. In this case I have a travel sized Liplocked Priming Gloss Stain in the colour Shae. Described as being a light pink neutral cream, it is such a beautiful shade and perfect for everyday. 

I love that the texture isn't tacky or stick once it is applied and I am really impressed with the pigmentation, it applies so brilliantly after just one swipe of the wand across the lips and it uses ingredients such as vitamin A , E and Berry extracts to keep lips nourished and moisturised. 

As a fan of Nuxe, I was really chuffed to get this edit as I love all three products and with the edition of a brand I have never come across until now, it was a lovely introduction and I am intrigued to try some other products from the range.

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Gorgeous Prom Hairstyles For Every Hair

When it comes to special events, girls become obsessed about how they’re gonna look. And it’s natural because such great days as prom happen only once in a lifetime – isn’t it a good reason to do your best in creating an incredible image? Besides being unforgettable, the hairstyle should also be comfortable enough (you don’t want to spend all day, fixing your hair every single minute, do you?).

Image Credit Espada Prom Hair

The beauty industry moves on, offering a variety of prom hairstyle ideas for any type and length of the locks. The world stylists come up with fresh and new hairstyle trends that will emphasise your attractiveness, individuality, femininity, and also your natural beauty.

If you’re looking for a chick and fashionable prom hairdo that will work perfectly for your hair, check out these gorgeous ideas.

Incredible Prom Hairstyle for LONG BLONDE HAIR

Obviously, long healthy hair is in a much better position than short or damaged one. You can do whatever you want with your long, shiny locks, creating real masterpieces out of uncomplicated and effortless hair-twists.

OK, my hair is long, but it’s not that beautiful… what to do? – Dye it! Nowadays there exists a bunch of different colouring techniques, which are so natural-looking, and balayage is one of them. It involves super soft highlights that are a little lighter than your real hair colour.

When you’re satisfied with your hair condition and colour, it’s time to get to the hairdo. Make a waterfall braid around the top of your head, loosen it a bit and curl the strands, flowing down the shoulders.

Prom Updo for THICK & LONG HAIR

If your locks are not only long but also very thick, flowing hair for prom is not the best idea. That’s where a good old low updo comes in handy. Here your hairdresser will be able to play with braiding and twisting while creating your unique elegant style. Remember that the more hair you have, the better low updo you get!

Fantastic Prom Idea for PURPLE OMBRE HAIR

Bright colours can become a resolution for girls, who are sick of bulky and so complicated updos. If you dream about a prom hairstyle, which is simple but eye-catching, ombre experiments are exactly what you need. Choose the colours that suit you and don’t forget about a marvellous blowout if you want to turn an everyday look into a work of art!

MEDIUM BLONDE HAIR Prom Resolution

Perfection in each detail is the motto of prom girls. Louboutin, Sherri Hill, Swarovski… and what about the hairstyle? This part of your image shouldn’t be omitted, and it’s better to think about it in advance, especially if you’re planning to have your hair dyed. Look, how incredible this reverse ombre for medium blonde hair is! Add slight waves – and voilà: you’re a queen of the ball!

Stylish Prom Pixie for NATURAL SHORT HAIR

Most girls with short hair are sure that they can’t even dream about beautiful, elegant, and gorgeous hairstyles because of the length. Don't get yourself in a tizzy! Today there are lots of options how to rock even the shortest hair for some special day, such as this pretty pixie for super short dark hair.

Prom Accessory Extensions for SHORT BOB HAIR

Try to spice up your look with soft curls near the face, they will create a charming, sweet and gentle image for the prom. If you feel that after styling your short hair you’re still dissatisfied, opt for accessories. Floral pins, thin ribbons, hair jewellery - choose whatever you like, what suits your eyes or matches the dress colour, this part of your prom look is completely up to you!

Romantic Prom Style for Girls with THIN HAIR

Romantic loose updos not only look so sweet and feminine but also can help to solve the thin hair issue. Even if you have three hairs on your head, your prom hairstyle can look charming without chignons and toupees. Give preference to light and airy locks, bouffants, use flowers, and accessories. For a unique hairstyle, choose an unusual and massive braiding with a tiara. Such hairdos show the neck, emphasise the cheekbones and the bend of the shoulders. In a word, it’s all covered!

Did you have a school prom? How was your hair styled?

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