Escentric Molecules Escentric 02

I absolutely love perfumes and my tastes have changed quite a lot. Whilst perfumes such as Bvlgari Pour Femme will always remain special to me (wore it on my wedding day) I have over the years tried quite a few brands that I have come to love. I do like to change my perfumes around quite a lot but there is always a handful that I will always come back to and one of them is Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 which is just stunning and if you haven't tried it or worn it, hunt it down (Liberty) and give it a whirl! As with Molecule 01, Escentric 02 is designed to be different and alluring; unlike anything else on the high-street or in a perfumery.

Escentric 02 came into my possession a few months ago and as much as I adore 01 from the range, I was excited to see what 02 could offer. Described as being a fresh and sensual with a gin & tonic accord and hint of Austrian lemonade, it is designed around the aroma chemical, Ambroxan, with vetiver, hedione (green jasmine bud), muscone and orris incense.

Escentric 02 when spritzed has this really incredible zingy freshness to it and for me it is quite a masculine hit of fragrance until the point upon which it wears down and does 'its thing', at this point the wow factor kicks in sweet, it is musky and it is earthy all rolled into one and it then becomes your very own signature fragrance to the point where ive tried it out on a few people and the scent is different on every single person and it is something that, like 01, can be worn by both men and women.

Both of the Escentric Molecule fragrances have been ones which really capture people as you walk past them and I have had, on so many occasions, people asking me what perfume I am wearing. Both make such a statement, both are totally different to each other yet I adore them both.

If you're the kind of person that likes to make a statement with their scent, then Escentric 02 is definitely for you. Available in either a 100ml bottle and a 30ml with or without a sturdy travel case.

Get Rio Ready with Elegant Touch Nails

Right now I am totally obsessed with the Olympics, Team GB are doing just amazingly well and I am so proud to be British, we are such a small Island and there we are 2nd in the medals table with only the USA above us, whom, are a massive country! Elegant Touch are also clearly in the zone and have released two limited edition sets of nails which are perfect to get in the Rio spirit or even as a bit of fun for the summer.

Within the collection are two different designs specifically for the Rio Olympics and they are just so cute. Inside each box are more than enough nails for more than one wear and they come with everything you need for your application such as a buffer and some glue. Once applied they last for around 7 days before the wear and tear sets in and they start to fall off.

The two designs, Pineapple Party and Rio Ready are online exclusives (here) and retail for £7.95.

Pineapple Party are the kind if nails you can't miss. They have a very brightly coloured, very summery pineapple design print adorning each nail and they are a lot of fun.

Rio Ready gets you into the carnival spirit with two different nail designs which can be worn individually , for an accent nail or mixed and matched. The choice of blue and white stripes or a palm print on a yellow background are both striking and stand out.

Inside each box you will get 24 nails in ten different sizes so there should be a size to fit your own nails. I have personally always found Elegant Touch nails to fit my own fingers which are quite small and whenever I have worn them, they do last a full 7 days. Easy to apply, the nails come with easy to understand instructions and if nail glue isn't your thing, then I can highly recommend the nail guards (which ive run out of) to protect your nails from any damage.

I think these nails are a lot of fun and something a little bit different to get you in the party mood.

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Primark PS Pro oval brushes

I am a huge fan of Primark and it isnt something I am afraid to say and I can spend many hours in the Tottenham Court Road store just browsing (I just wish they would sort the changing room queues out) and it is rare that I leave with nothing. More recently, I have found that Primark have really upped their game in the beauty department, more so with the release of their new PS PRO range of oval shaped makeup brushes, which on the face of it appear to be the perfect dupe for high-end Artis oval brushes which I have seen all over Instagram and Twitter, but the prices differ massively as you might expect.

I have been itching to try Oval brushes for quite some time now and did have some in a basket on eBay to try until I saw these quite accidentally and instead purchased the lot. Oval brushes seemed to become a must-have item when Kylie Jenner shared her love for them and here are mine.

As you can see, the P.S Pro Oval Brushes come in three sizes: small, medium and large, simple as that with no fancy names or numbering system to remember. The small blending brush (£2.50) is the brush that I use for a variety of different tasks such as blending eyeshadow, applying my concealer around the sides of my nose and under my eyes. The medium brush (£3) is one of the brushes I use the most and it is perfect for liquid foundations, bronzers, blushers and you can use it for contouring, highlighting, strobing and even non makeup tasks such as applying your moisturiser (If it is good enough for Kylie Jenner). The final brush, the large blending brush (£4) can again be used for the tasks mentioned above and especially great for applying foundations. 

I absolutely love these brushes and think they are more than amazing value for money. The bristles are synthetic and really nice and dense, really soft on the skin and haven't shredded a single hair in the months that I have had them. They work really well with both liquids and powders, though you might need to use a little more liquid than you would normally use with traditional makeup brushes until you get to grips with how much they suck in when using. The end result is seamless, no hairs stuck to your face and no visible shading and blending lines. 

Washing them is also no issue. I use my Real Techniques gel cleaner and haven't found they need much more attention than any other makeup brushes that I own to clean, but I do run them through water until it runs clear. Once I am happy they are clean, I leave then bristles facing down, usually hanging over the sink, to air dry. Once dried, the bristles are back to their original softness. 

I absolutely love these brushes and as ive said, think they are an absolute bargain. If like me you had been wanting to give an oval brush a try but wasnt quite ready to splash the cash, Primark is worth visiting to grab these to try because if you don't like them, then you haven't wasted a lot of money.

Have you tried oval brushes yet?

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Let Lyst Do the Hard Work For You

When I am shopping online or looking online, I like to bookmark items ive seen and use quite a few sites to do this. Lyst is one of those sites that fits all needs. They partner with the world’s greatest designers and stores to bring the world of fashion to you in one place. So whether you shop at ASOS, Coast and House of Fraser to the designer labels of Valentino, Stella McCartney and Dolce and Gabanna, here you will find everything you need and then some.

Wedding season has almost arrived and I have three invitations to attend three weddings in the space of 10 weeks, so ive been scouring the internet looking for something to wear to each one, the chances of me seeing the same guests at any of them are slim to not likely to happen, but I am still undecided whether I need one dress or three!

It is through Lyst that I actually found a dress I really liked and have since been to try on and it is shown below. From Coast this Flower Icon Dress. It features a sheer embroidered overlay and beautifully constructed bodice. The contrasting waist tie cinches you in whilst the underneath tulle creates a sensational full silhouette. I really like fit and flare dresses because I find them to be quite flattering.

When I do find a dress that I like, I always try to find everything I need to go with it. One of the weddings I am attending is quite a formal affair, so whilst black is my favurite colour, I thought it would make sense to team a black dress with lighter accessories.  So these Nina Vesta Open-Toe Pumps by Lord and Taylor are the perfect height and I really like that they are peep toe with a padded insole to ensure they are comfortable. Add to that this stunning Hobbs Mayfair Clutch which is a pale neutral pearlescent Italian leather and it features an interior zip pocket and invisible magnetic fastening, this evening purse is ready to be clasped in the hand, or worn on the shoulder with the leather-and-link strap. The Larue Mini Fascinator is an extra that I quite like but usually forgot to wear when I am ready to leave. It features a stunning structured woven shape adorned with delicate feathers and is designed to be clipped into your hair rather than worn on your head n a headband like design.

Jewellery is something I adore, I don't really wear much on a day to day basis, but when it comes to a wedding, I think some nice jewellery, real or costume, can really finish off an outfit. For me, pearls are really underrated and I am lucky enough to have a pearl bracelet that was gifted to me as an heirloom, but for this outfit there is the Nadri Knotted Faux Pearl Necklace which features a crystal clasp closing and it is really pretty. Add to that the Charter Club White Imitation Pearl Stretch bracelet and Talbots Women's Pearl Stud Earrings which are both simple in design yet really elegant looking.

So using a site like Lyst I have managed to find everything I need and it took me less than 2 hours of scrolling, saving and bookmarking to find something I am happy with.  How do you shop?

*Collaboration post, all words my own.

Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart SPF50 Hydrating Shield

Living in London, it is no surprise to find that pollution takes it toll on my skin and brands are now making it part of their attire as new and exciting products hit the shelves. Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart has really made a name for itself across social media this week and it is a product I absolutely love, have done so since it arrived a good few weeks ago and it is something I have worn every single day. With five years of hard work going into making a product, I have no doubt that it is every bit as good as it claims to be. 

I think we all know that sun protection is something we must all protect our skin against and I am hoping it is something we all do on a daily basis! Prevage isn't just about sun protection, it is a whole lot more than that, it is about protecting your skin all year round from pollutants which play havoc on our skin and age it. There is a lot of science to read surrounding this product which you can find here but for me, it is a must read. 

So Prevage City Smart has is referred to as a Triple Action Protection technology and it delivers younger, healthier and more resilient skin in three phases:

Protect - Anti-pollution Shield Technology forms an invisible protective barrier to help prevent harmful toxins and pollution particles from penetrating the skin. So it essentially captures those nasty little toxins and prevents them from getting into your pores, so when you come home and double cleanse, those nasty germs, dirt and grime are washed off your skin. It also protects with 100% Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen, which I love. It doesn't make your skin feel clogged up on application and nor does it have the thickness, greasiness and general horrible feeling of a sunscreen on your face.

Prevent - A potent patent-pending Anti-Pollution Complex alongside Green Tea, Thiotaine, Ferulic Acid and L-Carnosine come together to neutralise free radical damage which is caused by UV Exposure and pollution. City Smart also helps to prevent the appearance of future signs of skin ageing, including lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.

Strengthen - A DNA Enzyme Complex works to strengthens skin’s natural defenses using purified enzymes which helps protect against free radical damage and supports skin's natural repair process against oxidative stress. So City Smart helps protect the skins elastin and collagen matrix therefore ensuring the natural recovery process is strengthened resulting in healthier and more resilient looking skin.

To use City Smart you simply apply it as the last step of your skincare regime. It has a slight tint to it which I really really like.  It gives a really light coverage and as someone with slight redness to my cheeks, it actually does a pretty amazing job at covering it up.  You can wear this alone or under makeup and because the texture is so light, it doesn't cake on the skin and to be honest you do forget it is there.

Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart is available now and is priced at £55, which in my opinium is great value for money considering how amazing it is.

 

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COLOR WOW HAIR COCKTAILS

Last week I went along to the fabulous John Frieda Salon in the west end for an introduction to the latest product releases from Colour Wow, these products are so popular, as soon as they are in stock, they are just as quickly out of stock, so if you see them - grab them!

Colour Wow Cocktails for your hair are described as being bond building leave in supplements and they work to give that little bit extra to your locks.  Having spent a lot of money getting the colour you want, you need to look after it, obviously and if you have colour treated hair then you need these hair cocktails and there are three to choose from. 

Color Wow Coconut Cocktail - Bonds a new lubricating layer to hair’s surface, restoring silkiness and mobility and it smells just absolutely incredible, definitely good enough to drink!

Color processing strips away the natural, outer “lubricating film” that keeps your hair moist, mobile and manageable. This super-powered, leave-in “bionic tonic” bonds to hair’s surface, mimicking the lost lubricating layer with a precision blend of fatty acids and emollients. Deep penetrating Coconut Oil hydrates deep within the cortex, improving strength and flexibility. Instantly transforms dry, unresponsive, dehydrated hair into fluidly-silky, supple strands.  This is my favourite cocktail of the three and it leves my hair feeling just incredible soft, smooth and hydrated.

Color Wow Kale Cocktail - Color processing breaks down hair’s natural, internal cysteine bonds which give each strand strength and resilience. This mega-force “bionic tonic” with sulphur-rich sea kale helps relink and reinforce hair’s vital internal bonds. 

Loaded with protein-building Amino Acids plus B Vitamins, this strand- strengthening super-power smoothes, detangles and has been clinically proven to reduce breakage by over 50% after one single application. Helps guard hair against UV ray damage.


Color Wow Carb Cocktail - Bionic Tonic which bonds a high-carb complex to hair’s surface, fattening fine, limp strands and giving hair style-holding “starch”. Again, color processing makes hair porous and causes loss of natural protein mass. 

This super-powered, leave-in “bionic tonic” bonds to hair’s surface, adding a precision blend of corn starch, cellulose and oat bran to thicken strand girth and expand hair mass. Quinoa and keratin protein fortify and deliver visibly heftier, healthier-looking hair with a smooth, glossy surface. Like starch-based “sizing” (used when ironing clothing to add substance to flimsy, limp fabrics), Carb Cocktail is activated and amplified when hair is heat-styled. The result is exceptionally full body and style-holding stamina, without stiffness or stickiness.


What I love about these Colour Wow Cocktails is not only can they be used individually but you can also combine them.  So you can use Coconut with Kale, Kale with either Coconut or Carb and Carb with Kale should you feel your hair needs it.

To use them is also so simple. Ensure your hair is towel dried and then you need to lightly shake the bottle before opening and then pour a 10p sized blob into the palm of your hand, rub your palms together and then smooth throughout your hair, much as you would do serum and/or leave in conditioners. Ensure you have run it as equally as you can throughout your hair, comb it through and leave to dry, do not rinse out. What I have found after using them, whether alone or together is how amazing super soft and manageable my hair is, not a knot in sight, not a hint of frizz and so easy to style, I no longer feel as though I am dragging my straighteners over my hair and it is in full blown protest. Now all I need are more highlights so I can keep on using them!

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You Beauty Discovery Box - Beauty Solutions Edit

In last months post I mentioned that there been a few changes to You Beauty Box this month which you can read about here and whilst I am still unsure about the changes, I have continued with the subscription. I now have the Silver membership option which are £8.95 I can now select a third product from those available on the monthly shortlist. I also receive the usual monthly treats, brand offers, FREE P&P, email previews and the option to cancel at any time.

This months You Beauty Discovery Box is titled the Beauty Solutions Edit and is said to be an alliance of some of the hardest working products in the business and every product on offer has a job to do.

As always there is an inclusion on monthly treats and this months are disappointing to the usual offerings, so we have Beverley Hills Formula Black toothpaste which has been scientifically formulated with Activated Charcoal which helps to eliminate bacteria which causes bad breath and it also helps to tannins. The other two inclusions are a £5 off Gift Card from Leonie Saliba whom I have never come across before and it is a luxury London based brand who sell uniquely crafted wallets, handbags and jewellery for men and women. The second is a £20 off gift card for Bestsecret which is described as being an online fashion by invite only website but you must spend a minimum of £60 to redeem it.

As always with YouBeauty there is a whole host of products to choose from for your box, this month is predominately skincare and haircare and I chose the following three items:

Nugg Beauty Revitalising face mask

I have wanted to try something from nugg for a while now and just haven't got around to doing so, so this was always going to be a product of choice. The nügg revitalizing face mask is said to revitalise and refresh dull and tired skin for a radiant, energized look and feel.

Using Peppermint Oil & Flaxseed Oil to revitalise, refresh and plump the look of skin by boosting skin radiance. Sold in pods, these masks are made with 95% natural or naturally-derived ingredients and contain no chemical emulsifiers, synthetic fragrances or colors, mineral oil, or parabens.

The next two products come from Bloom and Blossom.  As a company it was founded by Sister-in-laws and in short they created a brand which is natural; something without the nasties; something that works and something that looks gorgeous.

Bloom and Blossom Rejuventing Facial Mist

This is a fantastic skin conditioner with collagen boosting ingredients, aloe vera and lime oil which help improve skin tone and reduce wrinkles and dark shadows. Use daily or whenever you need a wake up call. The perfect size to keep in your handbag for an instant pick me up when on the move, and a handy addition to your flight hand luggage. All you need to do when using is to simply spray on to your face as and when needed throughout the day, or to set make-up.

Bloom and Blossom Revitalising Leg and Foot Spray

This spray helps to alleviate water retention and refresh tired and heavy legs, swollen ankles and feet. It is the perfect size to keep in your handbag for use during a stuffy commute or after a long day in heels, and can even be applied directly over tights. The compact bottle makes it a hand luggage life-saver during long haul flights. Simple to use, you simply spray it on to tired legs, swollen ankles and feet to refresh and revitalise.

So there you have the August You Beauty Box and it is a pretty good box this month, a really good selection of products.  What do you think?



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My Purrfect Gift Box for Cats - A Day In The Park

I am back once again with the amazing Mypurrfectgiftbox* on the blog and as I have said before, it is an absolute must for cat lovers, cat loving friends and for your furry friends.

This box is aptly titled 'A Day In The Park' and still keeping with the fact it is still Summer and most of us are still enjoying the light nights, BBQ's and Picnics, this box has gifts for both you and the furballs in your life.

The First item is an exclusive for the box and it is a cat inscribed cheeseboard. These boards have been designed and engraved just for the MyPurrfect boxes and it comes with a beautifully designed butter spreader which of course you need for a picnic.

Coming next, a definite must for any picnic is Champagne and these exclusive champagne flutes, customised with the word MEOW, they are made with the high quality reuseable Govino plastic, shatterproof glasses and cost £6 each.

The final two treats for your picnic in the park start with The Fruity Kitchen Jams and Chutneys and within my box, I have Strawberry Jam and some Orchard Apple Chutney, which I am very much looking forwards to trying!

Napkins are an also must have item for any meal and ones designed featuring cats get the thumbs up from me.  Black and White in design, they cost just £2.99.

With gifts for the humans nicely done, this box also has treats for your cats and mine go crazy as soon as the box is opened.  This month I have two toys which caused a few fights between Dexter and Hector.

This red fun and quirky little fellow, which is apparently a Stalkless Flower, is made by 4cats and it is full of really stinky catnip, Steve wasn't too impressed with the scent it omits, but Dexter, Hector and Dude were and a fight quickly ensued.  Thankfully there was another distraction within the box with this handmade mini catnip pillow from Cleo and Milo.

Finally we have one item left within this uber packed box and it comes from Lily's Kitchen.  Organic cat food is not something we have tried the boys with but they did seem to like this tray and between the three of them snapped it up. Lily's Kitchen products are grain free and contain a high content of high organic meat.

I think this is yet another amazing Purrfect Box and with something for everyone, we have a very happy household.  If you have never come across this box before then here is a little background as to how and where the idea came from.

Kim and Juan Kniveton the founders of My Purrfect Gift Box are dedicated cat lovers, so much so they moved back from the USA to the Isle of Man to set up and run their own idyllic countryside retreat for cats - Boodee Beg Boarding Cattery, something I dream of doing (if I ever win the lottery). With their onsite gift shop not doing as well as they had hoped, Kim and Juan decided to start My Purffect Box and each month they choose to focus on a different cat charity, rescue centre or shelter and highlight the work they do through their social media sites and through information that comes in each box. They then donate 5% of all our profits from that month's box to that chosen charity of the month.

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Products which have caught my eye!

With all the excitement of Christmas, yes I dropped the C-Bomb, there are so many products that catch your eye that it is a struggle to remember them, until you get into Debenhams and immediately wish you could do a trolley dash.  Well if you are wanting to splash the cash, here is a discount code for 10% off.

Right now there are so many products I am lusting after, this is what happens when you have birthday vouchers that you haven't yet used v's being quite indecisive by nature.  So, having re-read press releases, been into my favourite Debenhams store on Oxford Street here in London, these are the products which have caught my eye. 

DIOR 'Diorblush Light & Contour' stick which ive seen appearing on a few blogs, vlogs, snapchats and instastories now and the more I see it, the more I want to try it. I love that the stick contains both products that you need to contour and highlight and that there are more than one colour option.

La Mer is one brand that intrigues me, more so because I am still not sure whether or not I like, want or need a Micellar water in my life, but I do like the sound of this one from La Mer.  The only product not from Debenhams, but it was recommended to me by a sales assistant in Debenhams, so the link is there and I love the description - powerful sea cleanser micro-emulsifies makeup, and sweeps away impurities and pollutants, while delivering the hydration and soothing skin properties. Powered by micro-capsules, La Mer’s Marine Micelle Waters lift away the day while signature marine nutrients and nourishing Miracle Broth™ re-mineralise, hydrate and renew, in one single step.

Givenchy is a brand I feel I should know more about than I actually do. Mister Radiant Primer is described as being a water-like gel shot through with illuminating pigment beads. Once applied, these beads burst onto the skin, creating the perfect luminous canvas for your makeup. I like the sound of the beads creating the colour with the pink pigments adding youthful brightness, and beige pigments that even out the complexion.

bareMinerals 'Blemish Remedy' concealer caught my attention whilst in Debenhams, though they didnt have my shade. Described as being a full-coverage but with a barely-there feel this concealer is formulated with Aspen Bark and Tea Tree Oil to help promote clearer, healthier-looking skin. When I tried it, even though it wasn't my shade, I liked how it felt on my skin.

Finally, we have Two Faced and it has been a while since I have bought anything from them but this Too Faced 'Sweetheart' baked luminous bronzer just looks and sounds amazing and I am all out of baked bronzers. I love that there are two bronzer shades within the heart and I love the colour pay off.

Have there been any products which have caught your eye recently?

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Sneak Preview of what's coming from Benefit!

This week I got the chance to see and play with some amazing new releases coming soon and I thought I would give you a sneak peak:

Brows are one thing Benefit are well known for and something they do well. More recently they released a whole brow kit with new products, new packaging and new shades.  Next up come the Brow Starter Kits and there are three to choose from.

First up we have Bigger and Bolder Brows in a red tin. If you like a dramatic brow that is big and bold then this is the kit for you.  It contains Ka-Brow, Ready Set Brow, High Brow Pencil and finally a pretty quirky but incredibly useful shaping stencil.  If you are more of a Defined and Refined kind of girl, then the next kit is for you. If you like your brows defined and shaped then the yellow tin is for you and it contains BrowVol, Precisely, my Brow Pencil, High Brow Pencil and a Brow Mapping Tool which I absolutely love!  The final kit called Soft and Natural Brows is quite possibly my favourite and it comes in a pink tin for those of use who like the natural look.  This kit contains Goof Proof Brow Pencil, High Brow Pencil, Ready, Set Brow and a shaping stencil.

These kits will be available nationwide in October and are priced at £28.50 - Bargain!

Moving on from brows there is a super cute palette called A Blushin Babe which houses pretty much everything you need. It has Hoola, Dandelion, Sugarbomb, Coralista and Rockateur plus there is a mini Watts Up, They're Real Mascara and Eye-liner in black.  This is perfect for on the go and has pretty much everything you need all in one place.

Worth a massive £97.80 this little beauty will be available in November and is priced at just £29.50! 

If you ever walk into a Benefit store and are just torn on what to buy, well there is a little helping hand coming your way and you can either treat yourself, your best friend or me (just saying) and there are four options to choose from whether you want skincare, makeup or a bit of both and they look like this:

How incredible do these look? They are tins with a pull off lid and they look amazing.  From left to right we have:

• Girls Gone Wild - Wow the crowd with long lashes, smoother than smooth skin, rosy cheeks and much more.  This kit features three full sized products which are They're Real Mascara in Black, the Porefessional and Gimme Brow in shade 3 (medium) plus two mini products which are Benetint and They're Real Tinted Primer.  Worth £76.87 this kit will be priced at £39.50
• Girlesque - Sexy up the season with this showstopping set for long lashes, rosy cheeks and sunkissed, smoother than smooth skin!  This kit features three full sized products which are They're Real Mascara in black, the Porefessional and Hoola plus one mini product which is Benetint.  Worth £75.34 this kit will retail at £4450.
• Get All Dolled Up - with flirty lashes, full on brows and a POREectly bronzed complexion.  This kit features three full sized products which are RollerLash in black, the POREfessional, Hoola and a mini Gimme Brow in shade 3 (medium).  Worth £73.67 this kit will retail at £44.50
• The Gift of Glowing - Get b.right and girly with this set of Benefit's famous skincare problem solvers and bestselling primer.  This kit has one full sized product which is Total Moisture Face Cream and three mini products which are the POREfessional, Instant Comeback Facial Serum and Firm it Up Eye Serum.  Worth £49.68 this one will retail at £29.50.

These fabulous ladies will all launch this coming November and I think are just fabulous!

If those kits are just about to grab you then hold on because there are some more!  Meet Kissy Missy and Girl-A-Rama.

There are two other products within this range It's a Girls World which will be exclusive to Debenhams and Girly Up and Get Down which will be exclusive to Boots.  So I got to meet Kissy Missy and Girl-a-Rama and love both.

• Kissy Missy - is a fully equipped lip kit which includes a mini Benetint and Lollitint plus two brand new products which are features below.  The They're Real Double the Lip lipsticks in pink thrills and revvd-up red.
• Girl-a-Rama - is a complete kit for the face and it contains the following minis the POREfessional, Benetint, RollerLash, Coralista/Rockateur ina split pan, a powder bruh and the brand new They're Real duo shadow and a custom shadow blender.

Now I absolutely loved both of these kits.  They are available in November and are priced between £24.50 and £29.50 and for me, they are a great little introduction to Benefit, they make great gifts, they look super cute and they contain a mixture of older, newer and brand new products!

There are two product kits coming soon which I am really excited to try and they are called They're Real Big Sexy Eyes and They're Real Big Sexy Lips and both are incredible.

• They’re Real! BIG SEXY Eye Kit is the answer for easy contouring with colour. The kit contains 3 NEW They’re Real! Eyeshadow Duos with custom ShadowBlender and makes getting that perfect smokey eye a walk in the park.
• They’re Real! BIG SEXY Lip Kit contains 4 mini NEW They’re Real! Double the Lip lipstick/liner duos for that fuller, sexier, contoured lips in an instant. Using a custom teardrop tip which contains liner + lipstick you will have 8 hours of long-lasting color in seconds.

Staying with makeup for the time being and most importantly the eyes! Rollerlash is a mascara I absolutely love and one I keep going back to.  Now there is to be an addition to the range and if you follow me on Instagram then you would have seen what it is, if you don't follow me, here it is:

Yes, it is a brand new Roller Lash mascara not in black but in brown! It launches next month and is prices at £19.50 and I cannot wait to give it a try as I am always being told black is too dark for my lashes!

The final release from Benefit will be within their skincare range, which if you haven't tried, then you should.  It is called Firm It Up! Eye Serum and it is designed to help visibly firm, tighten and brighten whilst being delicate around the eyes.

The texture of this cream is incredibly lightweight which is perfect for under and around your eyes.  I am not a fan of thick eye creams.  Once on the skin it is refreshingly cool and does leave your skin feeling hydrated and refreshed. Launching in September, Firm It Up! will retail for £28.59

So there you have it, so many amazing new products coming soon and a wishlist which is forever growing.  Have any of these caught your eye?

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Introducing Om Skincare

I love discovering new brands and I love brands who have a story to tell.  Om Skincare ticks both of those boxes.  Dr Om, founder of OM Skincare has combined her scientific hertiage with her love of ancient wisdom along with the transforming properties of nature to create a brand which is simply amazing (so much so it is stocked in SpaceNK).  With her flawles skin and incredible succesess in her field, I was lucky enough to meet Dr OM and learn about the range.

Explaining how all the products within the range can be used separately or in combination to suit your skin type or the climate, the products themselves contain ingredients from around the world which have been harvested from land and sea. Responsibly sourced ingredients such as our hand picked seaweed preserves the Chi Energy found in nature and in doing so, a brand with a range that is multi-functioning with complex formulas that adapt to all skin types and perform in all climates was created and it has the most incredibly philosophy:

 The OM Skincare collection has five products which are:

• Pure Glow Cleanser, a gentle and deeply nourishing cleanser that’s also as a make up remover and deep cleansing treatment.
• No Lines Nourishing Treatment (pictured at the top for review in a future post) repairs and rejuvenates the skin minimising fine lines.
• Invisible Finish Primer has SPF40 and UVA and UVB protection that brightens and moisturises for a luminous complexion.
• Miracle Serum is for an instant boost for radiant and glowing skin.

The final item  which I have been using is the Daily Radiance Moisturiser gives the skin a luminous glow and provide deep hydration. 

This is a cream which is perfect for all skin types, can be used for your daytime or nighttime cream and it is just divine. It is richly luxurious and feels incredible on the skin, mine drinking it up as quick as I can apply it.  Ingredients such as Larch Tree Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract and Tetrapeptide-9 which is known as the Expert High Tech Youth Cure, stimulates collagen production and provides a firming, anti-aging effect on the skin, make for an incredibly hydrating cream and one which stimulates collagen production and improves support tissues which help to maintain firm, glowing and youthful skin.

If you need a new moisturising and hydrating cream, then this is one I would highly recommend!





*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise