EcoTools 2017 Collection - The Beauty Blenders

Ecotools is a brand of makeup brushes I have been aware of but until recently never really got to know. Having been invited to the launch of the 2017 collection, I was pretty wowed by what was on offer, this is a brand which literally has everything I could think of and more. Celebrating TEN years of beauty, Ecotools have given their collection a makeover and has been done with today's women in mind and they not only feature a refreshed logo and packaging with clean colours, but you will also notice that the brushes have a tapered lightweight handle but are still made from renewable bamboo, brighter wood colours and gunmetal ferrules as well as really beautiful ombre bristles.

Right now beauty blenders are a thing for me, I cannot get enough of them and have quite a growing collection. New for 2017 from EcoTools there are some pieces you need to try. 

Starting with Contour Perfecting Applicator, this firm tip sponge not only works to deliver natural-looking definition but the handheld wand, which really captured my attention almost gives that feel of holding a brush but is much lighter to use and it gives you much more control and blending is an absolute breeze. Priced at around £5.

Then we have the Colour Correcting Minis which are made from 71% plant based materials and they are patented. Designed with EcoFoam technology to colour correct your complexion and as you can see, each of the four sponges are colour coded to be used with colour correcting concealers which counteract redness (mint), dark circles (pink), dullness (lilac) and dark spots (peach).  

Featuring a unique shape these sponges have a flat side which you use to apply the product to the largest surface areas such as cheeks and forehead, the rounded base is designed for stippling foundation onto the skin for a blended and buildable coverage and finally, the wedged tip is for precision application when it comes to the contours of the nose and around the eyes.  

I am a huge fan of these sponges and I love that they are colour coded, quite a simple idea but so effective, especially as I am forever using green toned products to work with the redness in my cheeks.  Priced at just under £7.

The perfecting Blender Duo, which comes in two different sizes and colours are said to help create that airbrushed camera-ready look.  The dark green blender is soft and flexible which makes the application of foundation a relatively easy task especially if you like to build coverage. The lighter green sponge which is much smaller and more firm is the one you would use for precision application, so perfect for concealer and I have used it for adding highlighter. 

Again they both feature a rounded base for blending and a flat side for covering the larger surface areas.  Available from Superdrug for £9.99 and they are incredibly good.

My introduction to the EcoTools Beauty Blenders has been amazing and I am so glad to have them in my collection.

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Look Fantastic #wanderlust edition

This month the Look Fantastic #wanderlust edition is about being taken on a journey,a voyage if you please, to discover the wonderful luxuries that we have around us. Wanderlust is all about exploring the world in its entirety and taking on board those in-flight essentials that will ensure you arrive at your destination looking and feeling refreshed and gorgeous. Worth over £55, this months box has an amazing selection of luxurious treats inside the box as well as a Beauty magazine which is packed full of tips and tricks of the trade and a copy of Elle magazine.

This month’s beauty box features…

KERASTASE SHAMPOO (Travel size, various types)

In my box, I have Kerastase Resistance Bain Force Architecte and it is described as being a shampoo for weak, brittle or very damaged hair and split-ends. Designed to be used as an every day shampoo to strengthen and reconstruct hair which in turn will result in a softer, smoother, stronger hair that is revitalised.

Kerastase Resistance Bain Force Architecte contains Complexe Ciment-Cylane, which is a combination of intra-Cylane, Ceramide R and Pro-Keratin to condition and strengthen your hair. A nice addition to this months box and a brand that my hair loves.

FIRST AID BEAUTY FACIAL RADIANCE PADS

Travelling is great for your wanderlust, but not great on your complexion. Keep your skin healthy and glowing with FAB’S Radiance Pads, which are suitcase friendly thanks to their no-liquid formula.

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads contain just the right amount of lactic and glycolic acids to make them safe and effective for daily use. Cucumber and Indian gooseberry tone the skin, while lemon peel and licorice root leave the skin bright and glowing. First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads are free of parabens, harsh chemicals and colourants. I have been wanting to try these for some time, so I am glad to see them in my box.

BALANCE ME BALANCING FACE MOISTURISER 

This lightweight and hydrating face cream that is rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, Neroli Oil, Spruce Knot and Bergamot Oil which all come together to brighten the skin, reduce shine, and give the complexion an even and perfected finish.

The result is skin that has a naturally beautiful glow.

HAILEY BALDWIN FOR MODELCO SUPER LIPS LIPGLOSS 

Shades in each box might vary as there are five available and in my box, I have shade Biz which is a nude pink.

Described as being a hydrating lip gloss which gives the most beautiful high-shine finish, it also claims to have the longevity of a long-lasting lipstick. It’s luxuriously rich texture melts into the lips to impart a gorgeous pop of colour, leaving behind a super moisturised lip in its wake. 

BELLAPIERRE SHIMMER HIGHLIGHTER

I have shade Exite which is quite sparkly and most definitely noticeable. Described as being a loose shimmer powder it is for use as a highlighter on the cheekbones, the Cupid’s Bow and on the inner corner of the eyes to highlight and accentuate your features.

The iridescent sheen is perfect for all skin tones and will leave you with a gleaming radiance.

MONU ROSEWOOD REVIVING MIST 

This lightweight facial mist is described as being instantly refreshing which works to rejuvenate, replenish and hydrate the skin.

Perfect for use over makeup as a fixing spray, it contains a unique blend of zesty Essential Oils from Lemon and Rosewood to Sandalwood, Petitgrain, Geranium and Clary Sage which are also uplifting and on the skin it only gives just the lightest spritz.

The June Look Fantastic Beauty Box is available now via www.lookfantastic.com

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Ouai Dry Foam

One product that I have seen people want on my time line is Ouai Dry Foam. I have combination hair, the best way I know how to describe it and this translates to dry ends and greasy roots. I wash my hair every other day and whilst it might only be shoulder length, it is quite a time consuming job to wash it, blow dry it and then straighten it.

If you have never come across the brand Ouai before, you might recognise that Ouai means Yes and for the brand the term 'Yes' is all about having amazing hair. From hairstylist Jen Atkin, the lady who is very much responsible for maintaining the manes of Klan Kardashian, Gigi Hadid and Gwen Stefani to name just a few, a range of products has been developed and if it is good enough for them, well it is good enough for me. With shampoos, conditioners which are sulphate-free, they use a smart keratin to repair and improve hair strength. Even the styling products are designed to nourish hair and bring out its natural beauty.

I do love and use dry shampoo, though am incredibly picky about which one I will or won't use. Then I was kindly sent this dry Foam by Ouai and was intrigued. Described as being

quick-drying and completely invisible, it hosts a pioneering waterless formula which instantly works to absorb excess oils, boost volume and eliminate odours. Fortified with Volcanic Minerals and hydrating Panthenol, it immediately removes product build-up to breathe life back into your blow out, adding bounce and texture without leaving behind that typical chalky finish common with traditional dry shampoos.

Complete with the Ouai signature fragrance of Italian Lemon, Rose de Mai and White Musk, locks are left looking and feeling revitalised with just-washed shine and luscious movement. Suitable for 2nd, 3rd and even 4th-day hair.

To use, all you need to do is dispense a ping-pong size ball of foam into the palms of your hands, emulsify. and then apply the foam to dry hair in sections, starting along the parting. I always section my hair, almost in the same way I do when I straighten it, and then then thoroughly massage into scalp and hair until completely dry, which is usually within a minute.

Using a dry foam was quite odd to start with. Mousse like texture taking me back to the 90's when it was all the rage to have crunchy hair, only this does not leave your hair anything like that. In contrast to a dry shampoo, there are no white bits left clinging to hair strands and doesn't irritate my scalp, after applying my hands are not sticky and nor is my hair, it gave me that just washed feeling and as well as feeling as though there is nothing in my hair after using, I absolutely love it and am a total convert.

Priced at £24 you can find Ouai Dry Foam at Cult Beauty, LookFantastic, FeelUnique, and similar sites.

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MAC Has arrived at Lookfantastic

The wait is over! MAC is now available at lookfantastic

M·A·C Cosmetics has launched onto LookFantastic today I think this is quite exciting and I might have already made a little order myself. 

The launch will see over 2,500 products over 37 categories including brushes, lipsticks and the Prep + Prime range. In addition to all the must haves, lookfantastic will also be stocking limited edition and new product ranges. 

What is your must have from MAC? Will you be making an order?

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