Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Face Primer

The Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Face Primer is a new product into my stash and is one I have seen on my social media feed and is one that I have been intrigued by for some time. Having recently reviewed the Ole Henriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub, I wanted to see just how this would fair as a primer as well as skincare, but anything is possible as we know.

The *Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Face Primer is described as being a vitamin C-powered illuminating makeup primer that delivers instant radiance while improving and extending makeup wear. It was inspired by the much loved 'Banana Powder', a makeup artist must-have product.  It can be worn on its own, used as a primer underneath your makeup, mixed in with your foundation or you can also use it on top of your makeup as a highlighter.

It comes packaged inside a bright orange tube which features a white pump and I really like the consistency of this, with its almost gel like formula, it has an incredible banana scent, which whilst subtle, is noticeable. 

When using this Banana Bright Face Primer, you only need a small amount because it really does give that glow and if you use too much, you end up looking like a shiny disco ball v Edward Cullen in Twilight as he shows himself in the sunlight to Bella (if you know, you know)! On the skin, which I apply with a beauty blender, it is really hydrating and doesn't have that dreaded silicone feel to it, definitely more skincare than makeup feeling.  Depending on my mood, I either wear this on its own and have worn it under my tinted moisturiser when my skin has felt particularly dry, so I can avoid anything sticking to my dry areas of skin. 

Having read so many people rave about this primer, I can see why it is so loved and if you want to try a new primer which is everything and a little bit more, this one ticks all of those boxes because it:

• Instantly brightens
• Improves and extends makeup wear
• Blurs imperfections
• Hydrates

Plus it is also Vegan. Ole Henriksen products are back in the UK and the entire collection is now available from Boots! This Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Face Primer is priced at just £28 for 30ml  or £15 for 15ml right here*.

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Bobbi Brown X ASOS Exclusive Beauty Essentials Gift Set

The monthly ASOS Beauty Box has really taken off with people clambering to get their hands on it as soon as it launches, but every so often they do a branded box and this time it is with Bobbi Brown with they have launched the Bobbi Brown X ASOS Beauty Essentials Gift Set.

The *Bobbi Brown X ASOS Beauty Essentials Gift Set is another limited edition box which is on sale now for just £28, that price gives you a saving of 38% had you purchased the products individually, so if you have been wanting to try some of the best Bobbi Brown has to offer, then this is a really good way to do just that, before paying for full priced products you might not actually like. 

Inside the black and white *Bobbi Brown X ASOS Beauty Essentials Gift Set you will find five of the brands best-selling products and of those products is a mixture of skincare, which includes the much loves Vitamin Enriched Face Base and two eye makeup products, which I think is a really clever idea.  

Contents

• 1 x Bobbi Brown Mini Vitamin Enriched Face Base: 15ml
• 1 x Bobbi Brown Mini Soothing Cleansing Oil: 30ml
• 1 x Bobbi Brown Mini Extra Eye Repair Cream: 3ml
• 1 x Bobbi Brown Mini Smokey Eye Mascara: 3ml
• 1 x Bobbi Brown Mini Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Golden Pink

As mentioned, all of the ASOS beauty boxes sell out really quickly, some within minutes of them going live, so if Bobbi Brown has been on your radar, *grab this box right here.

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Selfridges Estée Lauder Lauder Ultimate Glow Kit

As collaboration boxes goes, the Selfridges Estée Lauder Ultimate Glow Kit is one which really grabs your attention.

For me, Selfridges is always one to watch with their beauty boxes and bags, especially with releases such as the Skincare Saviours Bundle which as simply amazing and then Project Earth Collections, which I also loved.  Today with a collaboration, solely with Estée Lauder is pretty special and here is everything you need to know.

Glow getters, gather round. If, like us, you’re looking for ways to really step up your illumination, then allow us to introduce you to the Ultimate Glow Kit from Estée Lauder.

This box features seven brightening products, of which three are full-sized and it includes products such as the Advanced Night Repair Micro Cleansing Balm which I am a big fan of! 

The products which have a value just short of £150 is on sale for £106.50* which is a great saving if you have been waiting to try some of the best products Estée Lauder has to offer, then this is a great way to try them and here is what you get:

Contents

• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Micro Cleansing Balm 70ml
• Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer 40ml
• Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Heatwave Highlighting Powder Gelee 9g (in shade Heatwave, Modern Mercury or Solar Crush)
• Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 30ml
• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum 7ml
• Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Treatment 7ml
• Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Global Anti-Ageing Crème 15ml

All of the products included within this collaboration come packaged in the bright Selfridges yellow box, this is a change to the drawstring bag they would usually use.  Again, the Selfridges Estée Lauder Lauder Ultimate Glow Kit has a value just short of £150 is on sale* for £106.50 which is a great saving.

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Essentials For Running A Beauty Blog

Running a beauty blog is a lot of fun but also a lot of hard work. If you are thinking about starting a beauty blog, there are a few essentials about the nitty-gritty day-to-day running you might want to know about. From blog posts to photographs, these are some tips for those thinking they might have a go at running a beauty blog. 

Blog Posts

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It can seem daunting thinking of all the blog posts you’re going to need to write. It can help, especially at the beginning, to keep a notepad of upcoming blog post ideas. Depending on your stress levels, this can reach a week ahead, or two weeks ahead, or maybe even more. This way, you don’t have to come up with a fresh new idea each time you sit down to write a blog post. Instead, you can consult your handy notebook and get to work, 

SEO (search engine optimisation) is an incredibly important factor when hoping to get your blog out there. SEO is quite complicated and something you might not have known about before, so you might want to use SEO services to get your blog seen by as many people as possible. If not, there are courses online that you can take to learn about it yourself. 

Try to read other beauty blogs for inspiration. Keeping up with current trends in beauty blogging will ensure you stay relevant to the reader. Often, participating in trends can help to get your blog out there more. 

Photographs

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A camera is a good investment when running a beauty blog. It doesn’t have to be a fancy camera - you can work well with just a basic one. But a camera is useful for a blog. By taking your own photos, you don’t have to worry about copyright law when using others’ photos. Plus, using your own photos allows you the creative control of what you want a blog post to look like exactly. Taking photos for your blog will likely become one of your favourite parts of the process - it’s a new creative outlet you might not have tried before!

Photo editing software can help out with your photos. You can find software you have to pay for or free alternatives. The free alternatives are often just as good as the paid versions, so don’t worry if you don’t feel able to splash out on something like Photoshop. By editing the photos you take, you can create a more professional feel to your blog. This is especially important for those who might not be using the best camera out there. 

Finding natural light to take your photos in is key. Natural light does wonders for a photo - makes it look brighter and more professional. When you’re starting out, you don’t need the full setup with professional photography equipment. Later down the line, if this is something you want to invest in, go ahead! But when you’re just starting out, natural light is all you need. 

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