New Makeup/Skincare Brand In Boots

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream

The popular US brand It Cosmetics has landed in Boots today.
I am very happy to be able to get this product, it is perfect for Spring Summer. It is light weight, doesn't settle into my pores and last me all day. I can't even feel I am wearing anything.

Key benefits include:
Conceal dark spots
Pores appear reduced
Hydrating
Color corrector
SPF 50+ UVA/UV
Full coverage

It worked fantastic in my combination skin. The only con I found is that it looks a bit shinny after application but you can always use a setting powder. Please note: what works for me may not work for you, so I recommend getting a sample and trying it first. You can find this product at Boots for £30.

Product Review

Maybelline 24 Hour lipstick

I read a few reviews regarding this product and they were all good, so I decided to try it. I was impressed by how well it applied, not very sticky but smooth. You apply step 1, the colour lipstick, then you let it dry for 2 minutes or longer. Apply a second coat if you like a bit more intensity. This is the trick for it to actually work, let it dry completely! Then you apply step 2, which is the clear gloss and moisturiser. You will know you have applied everything correctly when there is no residue on the stick. Then, enjoy long lasting colour. I wore mine for over 12 hours and took the remaining colour with an oil base eyeshadow remover.

Product Review: Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lipcolor

Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lipcolor

Colour: All night fuchsia

Description: 16 hours of comfortable colour. No touch-ups need - even after meals. Top coat enriched with chamomile, keeps lips comfortable and delivers the shiniest shine.

Directions for use:

Step 1: Apply lip colour evenly to clean, bear lips and wait until dry.
Step 2: Brush on top coat. Reapply as desired.

To remove: Use any oil or cream based make up remover or cleanser.

This package comes with a free Revlon colorstay moisture stain.

I first applied at 10 am as instructed. It felt thick and sticky when rubbed my lips together. I then applied the top coat. I had a hot chocolate drink around 11 am with very little transfer on the cup but the colour was still intact on my lips. I had lunch around 1 pm and that is when I noticed a bit of fading close to my inside lip area but the rest of the colour was still there. No touch ups so far. I did however applied lip balm as my lips started to feel dry.

I had a snack around 4pm and by that time when I checked in the mirror, the colour was half way gone. My lips didn't looked good. The colour was missing from half my bottom and upper lip, definitely,  not a good look.  However, I did feel my lips were dry and I only put the top coat but I did not reapply lip colour.

After dinner, I only have my lips outlined with the colour, all of the lipstick inside my lips was gone. Overall, this product fail to last the 16 hours as stated in the packaging.  I will not recommend this product for the 9 to 5 working ladies.  I will probably use it on a short night out, to have dinner with friends. Or even to out for a lunch break.

The other product included in the package was also in the colour stay family but it was a lip stain. This product is worse than the lip colour. I applied it around 9 am and by noon it was almost gone. It is a moisturised colour stay lip stain, which means your lips do not feel dry. This lip stain is not long lasting and if you want to have colour on your lips you do need to re-apply throughout the day.

Product Review: Dermatologica Super Rich Repair

Dermatologica Super Rich Repair

This is a well known, high end product.

Description: Recommended for the smart management and treatment of skin aging. Deliver immediate benefits to chronically dry, dehydrated and prematurely-aging skin with heavyweight cream.

Directions: Apply to face and neck with light, upward strokes. Wait for cream to absorb before applying additional products. Use twice daily.

My experience: This product is amazing! I have combination skin, however during winter my skin does get dry and this cream was perfect. It moisturised my skin in a way that worked with my whole face, it didn't make me shiny, it was not greasy and best of all, is fragrance free.  It comes in a pump bottle which is perfect as 1 pump will do my whole face.  I highly recommend this moisturiser.  You can find it on Amazon for £49.97 in England.

Product Review: Natysal Retinol

Natysal Retinol with vitamin c and hyaluronic acid

This is an ultravitainized emulsion for normal to dry skin, it is used for the face and neck and it is applied at night time.

Description: Emulsion formulated with micro encapsulated retinol, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin c of high skin bioavailability.

Directions: Apply at night to clean and makeup-free skin and neck by gently massaging until it is completely absorb.

My experience: I wanted to try retinol as I read so many good things about it. I felt that my skin wasn't as smooth as it was before, so decided to give this a try. I noticed a difference straight away, it really helped to smooth my skin. I really liked it, I enjoyed the smell and the consistency of the product. It was purchased at TK Maxx for £4.99 and i recommended for those who want to try out a mild Retinol product.

New products Reviews 2015

Seche Vite

For the past year I have been watching nail stamping and nail art tutorials. All videos have one thing in common: Top coat favourite: Seche Vite. All have raved about it and I wanted to try it. I was not disappointed, it is by far the best fast drying top coat I ever tried. It gives an amazing shine to any manicure, gives it a long lasting wear and makes your nails dry in minutes!
The cons of the product are: 1) price, 2) strong smell, (i'm used to it so I don't mind), 3) you also need to buy the Seche Vite Restore.

Does it work? Yes.

Who will I recommended to? People who want to fast drying top coat and can stand strong smells.

Creative Shop Stamper and Scraper

This is another raved about product by nail stamper aficionados. Once again, this product does not disappoint. It is big, it picks up great, love that it is semi-transparent and I can pick up white polish with it. Cons: pricey and holder can be slippery.

Does it work? YES.

Who will I recommended to? Anyone who loves nail stamping.

Olay Essentials

Olay Essentials smoothing face scrub norma/dry skin: It is such a lovely scrub, is not harsh on my face, it has a nice smells and my face is super clean afterwards. It is very affordable.

Does it work: Yes
Who will I recommend it to: people who do not have sensitive skin.

Olay Essentials refreshing toner normal/dry/combo: This was a very gentle toner, smells really nice, it refreshed my skin and did not dry out.

Does it work: Yes
Who will I recommend it to: people who do not have sensitive skin.

 Ladies Digital Running Gloves

I needed some gloves to keep my fingers warm during winter.  I saw this pair in Costco and I grabbed them. I really liked the fit, I have small hands it was a perfect fit. They felt warm and they had the finger coating for using touch screen phones.

One year later, they are still strong. Very durable gloves, comfortable, warm and convenient for using your phone out in the cold. I am not a runner, so I don't know how they will hold for exercising but it worked just fine for going out and about, supermarket, park, etc.

Do they work: Yes
Who will I recommend it to: People with small hands.

Nail Art Part 1

MOYOU LONDON STAMPING SET

Review

For the past year I've been into nail art and I have been fascinated with Moyou London. Everyone in the nail stamping community loves the plates and guess what? I am no exception!  I received this stamping set as a Christmas gift from hubby.

These set comes with 2 stamping plates, 1 scraper, 1 stamper and 3 stamping polishes with an instruction booklet. This is the perfect gift for someone who is new to nail stamping or it just starting to build up their stamping collection.

I started off with a Konad stamper, a few round plates but I wasn't getting very good results so I researched online and came across the brand Moyou London to be popular.  I really love their plates, they are edged very well, transferred perfectly and come in an unique rectangular shaped plate.

Their stamper is white and round, squishier than others I've tried. The scraper is quite small but works well and it is super cute.

Their nail stamping polishes are of high quality, just like the Konad ones.

Here are some sample manicures I've done using Moyou London stamping kit:

In conclusion, this is a great started nail stamping set, I highly recommended to anyone interested in trying out nail art stamping.

New Products Review

Sensationail Review

I was dying to try this product for a long time. My husband gave me the french manicure Sensationail for my birthday this year. It was a bit difficult to follow the steps and to use the strips for the first time. I was disappointed when it first chipped after only 3 days. I blamed it on my poor application (even thought I followed all the instructions) but when I attempted a second time around, the same thing happened.

Trying without the white plastic strips worked a lot better. I only used the pink that came in the kit and voila, chipped free nails for 7 days.  Although the box said up to 2 weeks wear, but because I am a stay home mom and do a lot of washing up and cleaning without gloves (sometimes I do use it), it didn't last the full 2 weeks.

Overall, I was pleased to see that my manicure lasted a whole week without chipping. The best part is that I could apply a regular nail polish colour on top and change the look. Even better, I managed to practice nail stamping on my Sensationails and take off whatever didn't come out right. I will recommend this product to someone who is patience, has at least an hour to do their nails and who will dedicate the time for the take off process which can take sometime.

More products coming up soon!

May/June Favorite random products

 

My favorite nail product: Nailene Calcium Gel Tip Kit

I absolutely love this product.  The product is described as odorless advance nail strengthening system; it comes with 2 sets of style tips: French or Naturals.  

I used the French style tips for my birthday in June and they looked amazing, it was so easy to apply and lasted quite a long time considering my 24/7 tear and wear as a mom. I have a very sensitive sense of smell, the product is not completely odorless but it doesn’t bother me at all.  I have also been using it to repair any broken nails and it last until I am ready to fix it. I will highly recommend this product to anyone, it is easy to apply, fast drying and easy removal as long as you follow their instructions.

Cloth diapers: Pop ins

I recently got the Close parent: Pop in new generation little box + bamboo. These are reusable nappies that come in a box of 5 in the bright palette colors.   I have been using them for a few weeks now and I really like them. When I first started cloth diapering my son, I never heard of them, the popular ones were the Tots bots but in all honesty, I prefer the Pop ins. 

The absorbency is great with the bamboo fabric, a natural hypoallergenic material.  The rise is really high which means that it now fits my toddler. It will get really small and the largest setting truly will fit until potty training.  The little box comes with a night time booster that keeps my baby dry for 10 hours! The shell is fast drying but the bamboo insert does take quite a bit longer, this heat wave helps a lot.

The main features of the nappy are: 

• ·         Waterproof shell allows the baby’s bottom breathe

• ·         Double gusset to protect against leaky legs

• ·         Absorbent panel draws and holds more wetness in the middle of the nappy

• ·         Soft waistband for a secure & comfortable fit

• ·         Simple aplix fastening for faster change time

• ·         Removable soaker and booster pop in or out for different absorbency and fast drying

In overall, I believe the pop ins are a good quality nappy, so far I had no leaks day or night, fast drying and enough room for my toddler to grow into.

Disposable nappy liners: Boots Brand

I am pleasantly surprised by these liners. They are strong and soft. They don’t disintegrate like other liners do.  It comes in a handy plastic packing like disposable wipes and it is easy to pull them out. My only complaint will be that they are too long.

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Fast forward 10 years later and I am now an Avon lady! I am happy to say that they have kept the same quality products I used to purchase a while back and prices are still very affordable. The best thing is that you can return any product within 90 days! How cool is that! NO pharmacy or drug store will do that once you opened or used a product.

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New Products Review

I have tried a few new products this winter and I will like to share my thoughts on them with you.

Uniqlo Heattech

First, is the Heattech clothing line. I purchased the black Heattech turtle neck.  The material used for the turtle neck is very soft, stretchable, anti-static, non-deforming and odor control.  However, after a run test of this Heattech turtle neck I find that all of its claims are true, apart from one: odor control. It is a very light weight material, it kept me warm with just one coat on, non static while I wore it and it did not loose its shape. However, at the end of the day and after sweating quite a bit, once it was off, the top did not stink too badly but it did smell.  The verdict: it is a great top, I wore plenty of times without loosing its shape, is warm and it looks good with anything. I will recommend this new Heattech clothing to anyone.

Lycra Pro Rimmel London

I purchased 3 of these nail polish because on the bottle it states that it will give a professional finish that last up to 10 days. Well, I waited until my baby was fast as sleep and husband was tucked into bed and I began the process.  I put on my base coat, 2 coats of Lycra Pro and fast drying top coat (very important when doing this at night).  My nails were dry quickly and I even had some time to watch a few youtube videos before I went to sleep.

The next day, I barely had started with some cleaning and the paint was already chipping! Mind you, I do use gloves when doing washing dishes. I was a bit disappointed but decided to try a different color. I used the same process as the night before. Next day came around, same thing, my nails where not lasting a full day! I tried a different color with the same results. Frustrated with my new purchase, I done some research online and hear good things about a nail brand I never heard before: Barry M.

Barry M Nail Polish

I exchange my failed Lycra Pro nail polish for Barry M.  I got the Barry M Hi Shine Gel Effect Nail Polish, in Lilac, Gold and glitter nail polish. I was surprised to see that the Barry M lasted 4 full days before I noticed minor chips. Obviously I do a lot of housework but for someone doing office work, or other "light on the hands" jobs, the polish can last even longer! I highly recommend Barry M nail polish!

Colman's Season and Shake

I love this product! It is so easy to use, super tasty and there are so many options to choose from!  For those of you who never tried this product, is an envelope that contains a plastic bag and seasoning.  You simply take the bag out, open it, put ingredients (for example: chicken and mushrooms) then you season it, shake gently until is completely coated, seal the bag and put it in the oven to bake. Simple! They have a wide variety of flavors such as: sticky spare ribs, garlic & herb roast chicken, lemon & dill salmon, sausage & herb casserole, rich beef casserole, just to name a few.

I absolutely recommend this product, is super simple and the flavors are just amazing!

That's it for now, until next time!

PS: I have not been compensated for writing about the above mentioned products.

First Time: Nuby products

Nuby products

I have used various Nuby products throughout my baby’s growing stages.  What I didn’t realize is that Nuby was being part of my baby’s life even before he was born.

As a first time mother, I wasn’t quite sure what products I needed for during my pregnancy or after. I did a lot of research online in order to find out what options I had.  Most of the products were not even necessary so I only purchased those that I had to have.  

I remember that the first Nuby product my husband purchased for me was a Nuby breast pump. It came with breast pump, storage container, nursing pads and a convenient stand to put the breast pump in.  When it was time to use it, it worked really well and it was easy to clean up.

Once our baby was born, the second item was a Nuby Teether Tugz Toy rabbit whom we called Nibbles. Nibbles is so soft, colourful and with great surfaces for my baby to chew on.  Nibbles has travelled with my son to the States, Croatia and most recently Cyprus. Our son is currently 11 months old and I must say that Nibbles is still part of our family. We then added the IcyBite keys, which can be refrigerated and helps sooth his tender gums.

Other Nuby items we currently have for weaning are: the step 1: silicone spout beakers, No-spill Flip it, the Nibbler, the Monster Snack Keeper and the Easy Go suction bowl and spoon.  My personal experience with all Nuby products we have tried are absolutely great, good quality and colourful! Every one of them still works very well and we can even use them for a second child.  Overall, Nuby have a great variety of products to use in various stages such as newborn, teething and weaning.

Nuby has been a part of our family before my son was born and that gives me great confidence in the quality and reliability of their products. I can’t really say that about other companies.

                                  

VTech Baby First Steps Walker Review

This is the must have toy for babies who are trying/starting to walk. Even before he was able to stand up and go, he used the activity center in the front of the walker; he loved all the colors, letters, songs, and lights.

What we love about it:

The activity center is portable; you can take it with you anywhere in the house or even out and about.

It is perfect to help with your child’s walking skills.

It can be adjusted to fold down so it can safely store in any space.

It can be used for the next child.

It is so much fun watching him trying to run with it, and we shouldn’t really laugh when he goes too fast and falls over, but it is funny – definitely the must have toy for all you “You’ve been framed” fans trying to catch a funny clip of your little one!

What we don’t like about it:

The wheels don’t have a break mechanism to stop it from going when needing to stop.  

It would be great if it had breaks as he sometimes loves to stand up and just lean on it while watching his Cebeebies!  Overall this is a great 2 in 1 interactive toy that helps with your child motor skills as well as language development.