Lime Crime Launches on Feelunique

Described as being a 'bold makeup brand for anyone who wants to express themselves unapologetically' Lime Crime has launched at Feelunique and there are so really intriguing products to get your hands on. Whether you like your bold, bright colours or something for neutral and natural, Lime Crime has something for everyone. With products for the lips, eyes, face, hair and brushes that make you ooh and ah, I was kindly sent a few products from the range and trust me, you won't be disappointed.

The first item is the much coveted Lime Crime Venus III Eyeshadow Palette, something I have seen all over my media feed. Housed inside a beautiful lavender and rose gold box featuring a depiction of Venus, it is made of quite a sturdy cardboard with magnetic closing and also features a mirror which takes up the entire lid, it is almost Kitschy in looks and very instagrammable. Featuring eight shades which are either matte, shimmering matte, glowing and metallic shades the tagline 'grunge gets pretty' couldn't describe this better any more perfectly. 

The shades:

• Dreamy – Mauve matte.
• Beam – Lit lilac with pink shift (iridescent shimmer).
• Heavenly – Rich rose gold with iridescent shimmer.
• Rapture – Soft blush with a blue shimmer shift.
• Ecstasy – Dried fig matte.
• Paradise – Bright fuchsia with blue glow.
• Bliss – Rosewood matte.
• Beloved – Minky lavender brown metallic.

I tend to gravitate naturally towards heavenly, Rapture and Beloved because they are within my comfort zone but there is no denying that all of these shades are just stunning.

Priced at £34, I think this is a bit of a bargain.

Next comes Lime Crime Unicorn Lipstick in shade Glittercity which is exclusive to Feelunique. Described as being a 'glitter-packed lipstick which is infused and dipped in glitter, when used it is a stunning iridescent pink-violet sheen which looks so pretty, especially when the sun catches it. 

Glittercity is made with sunflower and rosemary extracts, it glides on smooth and stays kiss-proof for hours and for me, this is the kind of lipstick which can be worn alone, it is pigmented enough but it is also a lipstick that I wear over the top of others to create that glittery shine. Presented inside a holographic Unicorn-decorated tube which is just as stunning as the outer box and it costs just £15.

Finally, I was sent a Lime Crime 'Try Me Kit' of Unicorn Hair Semi-Permanent Hair Colour which is perfect for anyone wanting to channel their inner unicorn.

With 27 shades listed, there are seven available from Feelunique to choose from and they could include: 

• Valentine - Crimson Red, 
• Leeloo - Traffic-stopping orange, 
• Bubblegum Rose - Warm Rose Pink, 
• Pony - Electric Violet Purple, 
• Anime - Candy Blue

Described as being semi-permanent vegan hair colour, it is also ultra-conditioning. it washes out gradually and is said to fade gracefully.  At times like this, I wish I could dye my hair of these amazing colours, but sadly I cannot.  Priced at £13 for 200ml.

For me, this has been such a great introduction to a brand I knew very little about and to find it is so affordable and available is a huge plus!

Have you tried anything from Lime Crime?

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L'Occitane Aqua Réotier Collection

New from L'Occitane is a range which I loved the sound of as soon as it hit my inbox and I haven't been disappointed by the products I have been sent. The Aqua Réotier Collection is all based on the water of the Réotier spring in Provence, water which is enriched with minerals and has an especially high concentration of calcium, 10x richer in fact than other French thermal springs. L'Occitane explains that this high level of calcium is key for the skin to maintain its natural barrier function and to retain moisture and hydration.

Coming together, this collection is made up of 5 products and they are ideal to use together to make up what is referred to as being a Thirst-Quenching Routine - For a 24h Hydration. L'Occitance have cleverly put these ingredients into a routine for trying and it works likes this:

• Cleanse with the Water Gel Cleanser 
• Prepare with the Moisture Prep Essence
• Intensely hydrate with the Ultra-Thirst Quenching Gel or Cream
• Refresh with the Fresh Moisturising Mist

I was kindly sent two products from the range, the first being the Aqua Réotier Moisture Prep Essence and the second is the Aqua Réotier Ultra Thirst-Quenching Cream.

Aqua Réotier Moisture Prep Essence (£22) is described as being a pre-moisturiser with calcium-rich Réotier water to give skin a first layer of moisture and reinforce the hydrating properties of your skincare routine. Like a sponge, skin retains water better when it is already moist.

An essential step of the hydrating ritual, this Essence is a light gel-texture which turns to water on contact with the skin. L'Occitane state this is the product which acts as a pre-moisturiser to prepare the skin with the first layer of moisture and reinforce the hydrating properties of the Aqua Réotier Ultra Thirst –Quenching Gel and Aqua Réotier Thirst –Quenching Cream which follows on within the routine listed above.

If you have tried an Essence before, then you will know that you need just a small amount to pat onto your freshly cleansed skin. For me, using an Essence is something I have done for quite some time, using different brand options. From L'Occitane we have an Essence which is enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid and calcium-rich Réotier water known for its properties to help skin maintain its hydration barrier and retain moisture. After using, it leaves the skin feeling hydrated and smooth to the touch.

Then we have the Aqua Réotier Ultra Thirst-Quenching Cream (£28) which is described as being a fresh and comforting face cream that instantly recharges skin with water leaving it replenished, radiant and plumped.

As with the Essence, this cream is also enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid and calcium-rich Réotier water to ensure the hydration of the skin is retained.

What I really love about this cream is how lightweight it is. Velvety to the touch, it has a non-greasy formula which has all the benefits of a gel. The formula acts like a magnet to hold in moisture and drench the skin all day long. I have combination skin, so dryness is often an issue and this cream is just an absolute pleasure to use. Once applied, my skin feels soft and smooth throughout the entire day and knowing my skin is hydrated, my makeup applies much better, my skin looks and feels so much better and have used this cream for a good few months now, I have had people ask why my skin looks so radiant! 

As always with L'Occitane, the products are just incredible. Having been using just these two from the range and seeing how much of a difference they have made to my skin, makes me wonder what it would be like to use the entire Thirst-Quenching Routine!

Have you tried anything from the L'Occitane Aqua Réotier Collection?

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Benefit Cosmetics Complexionista Palette

One thing Benefit does really well, apart from Brows and Mascara of course, is Palettes!  The Complexionista Palette was actually a gift from one of my closest friends and it is just a brilliant all-rounder, everything you need in one place palette.

This limited-edition complexion and contour palette includes a Signature Tips and Tricks guide which is designed to help you use the products included to get the best out of them.  So whether you want to hide any imperfections then your best friend on this palette will be boi-ing industrial strength concealer, if you want to warm up your complexion then there is a choice of using either hoola lite or its big sister, the original hoola. 

Alongside one side of the palette is a full-length mirror and the final two products are dandelion twinkle which is described as being a nude-pink powder luminizer and finally watt’s up! a product I really like from Benefit and it is a shimmering cream-to-powder highlighter.

This palette is still available now via Benefit Cosmetics and it retails for just £26.50 here. Have you tried this palette?

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Sensse Silicone Facial Cleansing Brush

I love using facial brushes, the ones which pretty much do the job of cleansing and exfoliating for you whilst you just press a button and let it do its thing. I've been using them for 4-5 years now and am not sure I would readily give them up to go back to doing it myself, I feel they do a much better job than I would or could.

New to me is the SENSSE™ Silicone Facial Cleansing Brush. Described as being a smart cleansing brush that combines thorough cleansing and anti-ageing in one device. All the silicone bristles are kind and gentle to the skin while also drawing out any dirt and impurities for healthy-looking, glowing skin. With a unique bristle pattern to follow the contours of the face for deep cleansing and exfoliation.

Until now I had never come across the brand Sensse before but on their website, they have a whole host of beauty tools and they described themselves as follows:

Beauty is more than skin deep; it is about showing the beauty in your soul. At SENSSE™, we believe beauty starts from within. We create products for every complexion problem to bring out the best in your skin – and in you – to embrace your true beauty. SENSSE™ brings you a skincare routine that understands your skin’s needs and is designed especially for you. When your skin looks good, you feel good and you’re ready to show the world your beauty.

The SENSSE Silicone Facial Cleansing Brush And Exfoliator is a pastel pink palm sized cleansing brush that delivers thousands of pulsations a minute cleansing your skin far more effectively than we are able to with our hands alone. On the brush are three different bristle types - deep cleansing, sensitive and anti-ageing. These bristles are made from silicone so they don't scratch the skin and the unique bristle pattern, which you can see below is also designed to follow the contours of your face for a deep cleanse and exfoliation.

There are also six intensity levels which gives you the ability to tailor the device to the needs of your skin. So whether you want gentle cleansing or a deep exfoliation, working your way through those settings to find the perfect one for you is really easy to do. 

Using the device is incredibly really easy. All you need to do is press the power button on the brush and it begins to vibrate immediately, at this point you press the up and down arrow buttons at both sides of the power button which adjust the speed. Once you have found your desired vibration speed you gently glide the brush over your skin for 15 seconds on each part of the face. You can use any of your favourite cleansers with this brush and I have also used a few exfoliating products with it too and again, it works really well. The final way to use this brush is with your moisturising cream and this is something I do like to use this brush for.  I apply my cream of choice to my face and then use the brush to massage it into my skin, quite a relaxing process.

This brush has quite a few features which are worth noting and they include:

• Built-In Timer - The pulsation pauses every 15 seconds to remind you to move onto a new area.
• Long Battery Life - Up to 180 uses per charge from the internal battery that's easily charged with included USB cable.
• Auto Shut-Off - The device will switch off after 3 minutes of inactivity to save battery life.
• Waterproof - You can safely and conveniently use it in the bath or shower without damaging the device.

I am really impressed with this brush, it is easy to use, easy to charge, it works really well with exfoliating and it doesn't cost a fortune to purchase.  So if you want to give one of these silicone cleansing brushes a try, then Sensse offer the purse friendly option, which in my opinion does just as good as job as other brands out there on the market that I have tried, but at a fraction of the cost.

It comes accompanied by this stunning pink glittery pouch and can be purchased for £39.99 right here from Amazon.

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