Kiss Falscara - The New Way To Lash

I was really lucky to attend a live masterclass event with celebrity makeup artists Lisa Laudat and Kiss Lashes to learn all about the new Falscara Lashes. 

Described as being the 'New Way To Lash' if you are a fan of false lashes then you will absolutely love these offerings.  Kiss Falscara Lashes includes wisps which have a unique microband and featherlight fibres which you place under your natural lashes rather than above them!

I am slightly picky about false lashes, I have used a particular brand for years because I can apply them without thinking about it, they don't require glues and faffing about, so I was a little apprehensive to try something new.  However, it is 2020 and this year hasn't been quite like any we had imagined, so on a few occasions I have moved out of my comfort zone and just tried something new - this is one of those occasions!

As you can see, the Wisps are individual sections of lashes which give you the option to decide how many you want to apply if you choose not to use them all and they come in three designs:

• Lengthening which give a very soft and subtle length
• Volumizing which give that fluttery voluminous look
• Lifting which give that flirty bounce and flare

I was really shocked at how easy these lashes are to apply, years of not moving out of my comfort zone assumed I would find them too fiddly, but it is quite the reverse.  As shown above, the lashes come with a Bond and Seal tube plus a patent pending applicator to help make the application much more straightforward.

The Applicator has a uniquely designed angled tip which makes grasping and applying the lashes really easy and whether you are right handed or left handed (in my case I can use both) the tool is just as easy to use.

The Bond and Seal was the item which intrigued me the most. I am not a fan of Lash Glue at all and usually always opt for pre-glued lashes. With the Bond it is described as having a non-damaging formula which primes the lashes ready for the Wisps.  It is also infused with Biotin to help promote Lash growth.  The Seal, which is formulated with Vitamin E, helps to remove any tacky residue whilst at the same time keeping the Wisps in place all day.

Once your lashes are fixed in place, for me, the removal is the bit I always look forward to the least, I am always terrified I might pull out some of my natural lashes, hence my aversion to lash glue!  With Falscara, they have cleverly included a Remover within the collection and it makes the task in hand so straightforward to complete.

The Remover, which is infused with soothing rosewater works to provide a gentle and easy way to remove the lashes as well as the Bond and Seal and for me, this is where it differs from other products I have used to remove my lashes.  All you need to do is saturate a cotton pad and hold it over the eye for around 10 seconds and the lashes literally come away from your eyes.

There is a lot of helpful hints on how best to apply these lashes and a really helpful video which I watched after the Zoom event to ensure I had got a good understanding on ensuring I got the application just right.

Prices for these lashes start at £8.99 and for the complete kit which includes lashes and the Bond and Seal as well as the Applicator costs £24.99 and all available via Superdrug.

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GADE Cosmetics comes to QVC UK

If you read my blog regularly, you will have noticed a few posts featuring GADE Cosmetics. Having launched here in the UK back in June, they are now launching, today on QVC. 

Pronounced Jade, GA-DE is an award-winning cosmetics, skincare and perfumery company from Israel. GA-DE has an incredible range of products for the cheeks, lips, eyes and face and it stretched from makeup to skincare.

On my blog so far I have shade the the Aqua Jolt skincare collection, the Eye Care Serum and Gel as well as an introduction to some of the products GADE had to offer when they first landed.  Today I am sharing a few more products, some are on sale now with QVC and they launch officially tonight at 5pm, so look out for some real bargains on some of these beauties.

First up we have the beautiful Imagine Eyeshadow Palette (£29.50). Featuring 8 highly pigmented shades, this is a palette that can take you from morning to the evening in one.

These 8 shades feature a mixture of different textures and finishes which range from matte, chrome metallic and crystal-inspired multi-dimensional and above you can see unedited swatches of those finishes. Whether you like your more neutral look or something that pops, Gade Imagine has those bases covered.  Enriched with sweet almond oil extract to help protect and soften the eyelid, these shadows can be applied wet or dry depending on your preference, above they are dry swatches.

Next we have the Gade Crystal Lights High Shine Lipgloss (£16.50) and for someone like me who is not a fan of Lipgloss, I am loving these and here is why.

Described as being a smooth and silky high shine lip gloss which is enriched with light-reflecting, crystal pearls. Packaged inside a lightweight tube which features a really handy mirror and in the applicator lid, there are two tiny lights, which really help with the application.

Available in 10 different shades, I have Morganite and Smoked Topaz. As you can see from above, Morganite is a light pink shade which features a hint of sparkle and Smoke Topaz is a deep Burgundy shade but the reflective pearls give it quite the shimmer. The formula is neither clumpy or sticky when applied and I love that you can wear them on their own or over your lipstick and they are pretty either way.

The final item I sharing today happens to be my favourite category of makeup - Mascara! From Gade Cosmetics I have the Idyllic High Definition Volume & Length Mascara.

Described as being a high defining mascara for instant volume. I am picky with my Mascaras because I cannot stand an overly wet formula or overly fat brushes. I have fairly long eyelashes, so I don't want to feel as though they are heavy with formula or have used a wand to make them look clumped together. 

This Idyllic Mascara uses a special blend of two marine algae extracts with stimulating and anti-oxidant properties and it works alongside and with grape seed extract and a hydra-mineral complex which works to protect the lashes. Within its formula there is a naturally derived polymer, a blend of two filming agents which give the lashes that definition. The wand as you can see is short with spikes and I haven't used a wand similar to this for a long time. What I like is that it allows you to work through and get between the lashes to evenly coat each one and it does so without over-loading the brush with formula.

These are just a few of the Gade Cosmetics products I am lucky enough to be using right now and over on QVC there is a whole lot more to choose from!

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HARRODS OF LONDON The Masking Majors Hamper

A few days ago I shared the Selfridges Ultimate facemask collection and now it is the turn of Harrods. Presented in a Harrods gift box, the masks chosen target a variety of skin issues and concerns.  The Harrods Advent Calendar is amazing enough, but this is something a little bit special.

It does come at quite the price of £465 here*, but what you get is a whole host of different brands from the exclusive to the popular. Said to be perfect for any mask lover, included is a mask for pretty much every concern - if you're in need of a brightening boost, a hit of hydration or long for firmer, wrinkle-free skin, this six-piece selection will satisfy your ever-changing skincare requirements, then it’s within this kit.

Contents 

• Clé de Peau Beauté Intensive Brightening Mask x 6, 
• Shangpree Gold Hydrogel Eye Mask x 60,
• Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy-Boosting Face Mask 100ml, 
• La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask x 6,
• GLAMGLOW Bubblesheet Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Mask x 1, 
• 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting Firming Treatment Mask x 4

So as you can see there is a whole host of masks, some I’ve never come across before and some that I have used. For £465 you more than get your money’s worth from La Mer and Clé de Peau.

On sale now here, via Harrods.

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LOOKFANTASTIC X SHISEIDO LIMITED EDITION BEAUTY BOX 2020

The Lookfantastic collaborations just get better and better for 2020, so far for m the highlight has been the Lookfantastic x Elizabeth Arden box (which is still available) and of course the Advent Calendar was incredible too.  This time, the LookFantastic have another limited edition box and it’s with Shiseido*.  Right now Shiseido have a pretty amazing Advent Calendar too, so if you are a huge fan of the brand or want to know more, then these are two possible products for you.

This collaboration is described as being one which comes together "Fusing Eastern and Western Philosophies and Innovation together to serve as a beacon of beauty Innovation" Inside the box there is six products of which three are full-sized and the rest travel-sized. 

CONTENTS

• Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam 125ml worth £38 FULL SIZE
• Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate 30ml worth £69 FULL SIZE
• Shiseido Bio-Performance Glow Revival Eye Treatment 15ml worth £48 FULL SIZE
• Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream 15ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Shiseido WASO Soft and Cushy Polisher 30ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Shiseido Treatment Softener 75ml TRAVEL SIZE

If you are signed up to the beauty box, then as usual, you will receive a discount on this box and all other limited edition boxes, if you want to join the waitlist for alert, then you can sign up here*. The box is worth over £210 and will be on sale for just £79.

This Lookfantastic x Shiseido Box goes on sale tomorrow - so keep an out for it appearing across your social media.

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