L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara

Balm Noir is the latest launch in the L'Oréal Volume Million Lashes mascara line and if you are a fan of L'Oreal Mascaras then this is one you are going to want to try.

Mascara is one of my favourite makeup products and is something I am never without, the problem however is that I am really picky with a mascara formula. I cannot stand those really overly wet formulas which when applied make your eyelashes feel really wet and then everytime you blink, you splash your own face with flecks of product. I also don't like overly dry formulas, it has to sit somewhere in the middle, not giving me that spidery leg look if I want to apply more than one coat. The brush plays a big part in the application for mascaras, it has to work with the formula, partly why I am sure a fan of the Rollerlash wand from Benefit, though I prefer to use it with their They're Real formula.  Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara from L'Oreal is neither too wet or dry, it is an in-between but did I like it?

Said to have been designed for sensitive eyes, the L'Oréal Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir is made up of 99% natural ingredients, breaking that down further, it is said that 8% of those natural ingredients is actually the mineral black pigments which give that volume and intensity and the rest of the formula is a moisturising creamy balm that promises L'Oreal claims will coat your lashes like a leave in conditioner.  The brush, which is called the 'Millionizer' brush is made up of a multitude of bristles which work to separate and lift the lashes as well as ensuring each one if coated with the Mascara formula.  What I like about the brush is the flexibility of the bristles, they aren't incredibly rigid and do have some movement as you wiggle them through your lashes - this for me is always a bonus.

On the lashes, this mascara does glide on effortlessly and it is a balm like texture for the formula, it is slightly thicker than my usual mascaras but it isn't or doesn't give that clumpy look, but it does make my lashes look darker and slightly more defined.  The problem with having long lashes like I have, is you can never say that a mascara lengthens your lashes, but what I can say is that this mascara doesn't smudge or flake and it lasts pretty much all day - by that I mean from when I apply it around 7.30am until I get home from work around 6pm.

This L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara is hypo-allergenic, ophthalmologically tested and fragrance-free and it is on sale now for just £10.99 with Feelunique and Boots where it is currently on a 3 for 2 offer!

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LookFantastic x Nuxe Limited Edition Beauty Box

The next Lookfantastic Limited Edition Box to launch is with none other than Nuxe, a brand famed for their Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil.

This collaborative box with Nuxe will offer 7 of the brands most popular popular products and it is on sale right now, here.

Contents

• Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil (50ml)
• Nuxe Huile Florale Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil (50ml)
• Nuxe Very Rose 3-in-1 hydrating Micellar water (200ml)
• Nuxe Super Serum 
• Nuxe Ultra-comforting face balm
• Nuxe Baume Levres Reve De Miel - Honey Lip Balm (15g)
• Nuxe Sesame Seeds and Citrus Extract Radiance Detox Mask

This is another great sounding box and currently on sale right now here for just £35 which, when you consider it is worth almost £90, is a bargain to be had!

In the meantime, the Lookfantastic Advent Calendar has been revealed and it can be found here!

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Cult Beauty Luxe Goody Bag

The newest Cult Beauty Goody Bag has launched and definitely not one to sniff at whilst you await the arrival of the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar!

This 16-piece edit is described as being 'A Celebration of the finest formulas in the industry' and it is a collection of skincare, bodycare and more.  Worth over £300, it is yours for free when you spend £90 with Cult Beauty, which is an absolute steal!  So what is inside?

Contents

• Cult Beauty Medium Travel Bag
• Murad deluxe Retinol Youth Renewal Serum (5ml)
• Allies of Skin deluxe Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum (8ml)
• Dr Dennis Gross Skincare deluxe C + Collagen Brighten + Firm Vitamin C Serum (9ml)
• Tata Harper deluxe Water-lock Moisturizer (10ml)
• Legology single Exfo-Lite Stimulating Salts for legs (50ml)
• Susanne Kaufmann deluxe Enzyme Peel (15ml)
• Dr Levy Switzerland deluxe Booster Serum (7ml)
• Augustinus Bader deluxe The Body Cream (10ml)
• Kate Somerville deluxe Exfolikate Daily Foaming Cleanser (30ml)
• Omorovicza deluxe Miracle Facial Oil (5ml)
• MALIN + GOETZ deluxe Recovery Treatment Oil (3ml)
• Slip single Skinnie Scrunchie x 1 (blush shade)
• Oskia deluxe Super-C Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules (x7)
• goop delxue Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator (5ml)
• EXCLUSIVE - Furtuna Skin Visione Di Luce Eye Revitalising Cream (4ml)

So a whole lot of amazing brands and their products which are decent enough sized to give you a chance to try them before you buy them!  This Cult Beauty Luxe Body Bag is on offer right now with a £90 spend and whilst stocks last!

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Monpure London Clarifying Scalp Scrub

A healthy scalp not only supports the production of healthy hair but it also contributes to the hairs natural growth and retention. Scalp care for me is a subject I’ve talked about a lot on this blog, I’ve tried a lot of products and some have worked better than others and then Monpure London kindly sent me some products and try and well, it’s a whole new ball game. 

Today I am sharing the Clarifying Scalp Scrub (£48). I’ve tried a fair few scalp scrubs over the past 2 years and this is one of the best I’ve used!

Oxidative stress is said to be a key aggressor when it comes to exacerbated hair loss and there are some reports which suggest that this is also prevalent in many skin conditions. Oxidative stress that occurs from an unhealthy scalp can negatively impact pre-emergent hair strands which in turn plays a bigger role in premature hair loss.

Monpure ask the question "When was the last time you gave your scalp a good going-over?" and it really is something to think about, we all exfoliate arms, legs, face and so on but do we do the same to our scalp?  As with the skin on your face, your scalp has its fair share of dirt and debris as it is uncovered as you wander around polluted streets, so a product such as this Clarifying Scalp Scrub can quickly become your best friend.

My scalp is fine 75% of the time, it kicks off when I am feeling run down or I am stressed. It starts at the back of my scalp with an itch and the before I know it, my entire scalp is irritated and in need of calming.  So, I always start with a gentle scrub on my scalp to remove any loose and dry skin that needs to be removed.

So how does this scrub work?  The Clarifying Scalp Scrub is designed to slough away flaky dead skin and at the same time, it not only helps to alleviate those symptoms of dandruff and psoriasis.  As it exfoliates away dead skin and debris that cause irritation, it does so using  biodegradable jojoba beads alongside other ingredients which include:

• Argan Oil- This popular hair care ingredient is packed with essential fatty acids and vitamin E to boost elasticity and shine and because it is a light oil, it doesn’t leave it feeling greasy or heavy.
• Jojoba Beads - Jojoba which is pronounced “hohoba, are used to gently buff away dead skin cells and product build-up on the scalp.
• Shea Butter - is renowned for its healing properties making it perfect for alleviating scalp discomfort.
• Stearic Acid - This plant extract is a particularly popular ingredient in cleansers, as it’s known for its ability to bind oil and water molecules, lifting away excess grease and dirt.

This is a scrub that you know is working when it is used.  It isn't overly abrasive but you can feel those Jojoba beads working against the scalp to remove everything in its path that doesn't need to be there.  The scrub itself has a really lovely relaxing scent of sweet orange and rosemary which together are just delightful without being overpowering. After using this scrub for the very first time, my scalp had gone from being itchy and irritated, to soothed, it didn't fix the problem immediately and it never claimed that it would, but there was notably less flakes of irritated scalp on my clothing, I didn't feel the urge to scratch any itching and with the follow up product Hydrate and Sooth Scalp Serum, which will appear in a separate post, the change in my scalp was quite something, obviously for the better.

This scrub is priced at £48 with Monpure here and they have some great articles on their site about the importance of scalp care which really make you think!

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