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Wednesday 31 August 2016

Maybelline Dr.Rescue Peel Off Base Coat | Review


After discovering a Nail Art Channel run by the lovely Cristine called Simply Nailogical and watching her do her amazing nail art, in everyone of her videos she uses a peel off base coat and then treats you to peel porn at the end of each tutorial which is just so pleasing to watch...sounds odd but go over to her channel and watch her polish mountain video then you will see what I mean.

As it says on the tin this is a base coat that you apply before your usual nail varnish and when you are ready to remove your nail polish you simply peel it off and not needing to use nail varnish remover.

I searched every where to find a peel of base coat as I am the type of person who will paint her nails and then a few days later get bored and start picking, so finding something that could potentially remove the nail varnish in one hit sounded amazing.

I then came across the Maybelline Dr.Rescue Peel Off Base Coat in Boots which cost £2.99 and couldn't wait to try this bad boy out.

On the bottle it states to apply a thin layer, wait two minutes for it to dry and then apply your choice of nail varnish as usual and then when ready to remove, starting from the edge peel it off.

I did what I was told an applied a thin layer on all of my finger nails and waited two minutes for it to dry. When applying the base coat it was quite stringy, not sure if that's because I was putting it on too thick, but even when I got rid of all of the excess polish on the bush it was still doing it. After the two minutes was up it was still extremely tacky and wet so I let it dry for a bit longer. After 7 minutes I went ahead and painted my right hand using the Rimmel London 60 seconds super shine in 403 Oragasm. As the base coat was still very tacky, applying the nail varnish was difficult as it was very sticky and stringy.

I left the base coat on my left hand to dry for longer which took a total of 15 minutes for it to be totally dry to the touch, so again I went ahead and applied my nail varnish. The application this time was a lot better, it wasn't stringy and went on how it should do. 

My nail varnish lasted 4 and a half hours before the nail varnish on one of my fingers just slid off as I was getting something out of my pocket....

This is defiantly not something I would use if I wanted my nail varnish to last!
I then got too impatient and went ahead and started to peel off the varnish on the rest of my fingers and it was very satisfying.

It does do what it's supposed to and peels that nail varnish off in one stroke, so if that's what your after I do recommend this base coat, but like I said I wouldn't say this is to be used for nail varnish that you want to last for a long time.

Below is a video that I made to show you how easy it is to remove.


Let me know in the comments what your favourite base coat and nail vanish are to use :)

xx

Wednesday 24 August 2016

My favourite exercise class

Since February 2016 I have been going to one of the most fun exercise classes ever. the class is called Boogie Bounce Extreme.

Boogie Bounce is a complete exercise programme on a mini trampoline with a safety bar, choreographed to chart topping music which includes an EXTREMELY effective cardio section. It is by far the hardest yet most enjoyable classes I have ever been too.

Since doing this class for 6 months now, I have noticed a huge difference in my fitness levels. My cardio endurance has strengthened, my cellulite has DRAMATICALLY reduced if not disappeared and my bum muscles have strengthened, as well as loosing weight and toning my body.

Boogie Bounce is a chain and I highly recommend looking on their website linked here and seeing if there are any classes near you if you are looking at getting fit but find the gym boring.

I go to my classes at a place called fit2flirt  in Gravesend (UK) which is run by the amazing Lisa. I do other classes here too such as Weighted Hula, Anti-gravity Yoga and Clubbercize. If anyone lives near by and is looking for some fun classes, but like I was scared to go to classes with people you don't know, I can't recommend fit2flirt enough. Lisa makes you feel so welcome and comfortable and it's such a lovely atmosphere and no one is there to judge only to support and it's like a little fit2flirt family that you instantly feel apart of as soon as you join.

Below is a little video I put together from one of my sessions at Boogie Bounce. I have to say, after watching the video back, it looks quite easy, but trust me when I say it pushes you to your limits!

What's your favourite type of exercise to do? are you the type of person who loves going to the gym or do you do other classes. Do let me know in the comments :)

xx






Wednesday 17 August 2016

Maybelline Master Contour

I'm a sucker for a bit of contouring (who isn't) but I just cannot get on with contouring using powders, I end up looking like I have dirt on my chin!

I then came across this V-shape duo stick contour and highlight.



I got this in the shade 02 Medium and it's the perfect colour for me. I love products that are two-in-one because it gives me more room to buy more make up! and it's also really handy to just chuck in your handbag in case you ever need it.

All you do is, use the dark side in all your normal contour places so mine is under my cheek bones, my jaw, temples, forehead and my nose and then blend away. I've blended this using both my fingers and a beauty blender. The beauty blender does take a bit more time but it gives better results. I will then do my blusher and then use the lighter side to highlight.







This cost me £6.99 from boots, but you can also get this in Superdrug and most high street stores. This is my go to contour, I don't even reach for the powders anymore.














Let me know in the comments what your favourite contour and highlight products are to use :)

xx

Wednesday 10 August 2016

Benefit HOOLA Zero Tanlines & Dew the HOOLA review

I know I am late jumping on this bandwagon, but today I will be reviewing the Benefit HOOLA Zero Tanlines & Dew the HOOLA.

I purchased both of these at a Spanish Airport back in May (don't judge that it's taken me so long to do this) I don't remember how much they cost me but the prices they cost in boots are; HOOLA Zero Tanlines - £19.50 & Dew the HOOLA £22.50.

First up, is the Zero Tanlines HOOLA.


I am one of these people that does not have the patience to fake tan, I get to impatient waiting for it to dry and I just cannot be bothered. This product is amazing if you're on your way to a night out or it's the beginning of summer and you want to get those pasty legs out. It comes with it's own applicator which is hidden in the lid and an easy squeezy bottle. Once you have rubbed this in it drys instantly and doesn't transfer onto your clothes. Depending on the coverage you want from this it is defiantly build able so it will go as dark as you want. It gives your skin this nice glow and makes you look bronzed. As this isn't a fake tan it is a body bronzer it comes off as soon as you jump in the shower/bath. This product is perfect for lazy people like my who just cannot be bothered to tan.








Next, my favourite of the two the Dew the HOOLA.


 I wore this everyday when I came back from holiday, just this on my face and nothing else. As my tan faded I put some of this in with my normal foundation as it was too pale just to give it a bit more colour. When this is blended in (I just used my hands but a brush or beauty blender also works) again it just gives you that bronzed, off the beach look. Powdered bronzers normally tend to dry out my face so this is a god send for me. A little does go a long way with this as the consistency is quite runny but it makes it more spreadable (I sound like I'm talking about Nutella or something)

All in all I give both of the products 10/10. They are fairly pricey so I am using it sparingly!

Let me know in the comments what your favourite bronzers are (liquid or powder) :)

xx

Wednesday 3 August 2016

Haul | Lush Skincare and Hair

I love LUSH products and I only really ever buy their bath products like bath bombs etc, but this time I ventured out and bought some new products.

I started lacking in my skincare routine and decided it was time to get back on track so I thought I would try the LUSH skincare products as other products I used tend to dry my skin out.

The first product is the Ultrabland Facial Cleanser.
This is a rich, soft, oily cleansing cream which I am in love with! You place this on a dry face, rub it all in then with a hot muslin cloth wipe away the excess. This leaves your skin feeling super soft. Even though this is an oily cleanser, it doesn't make your face feel greasy afterwards like other cleansers I have tried. The product is made fro Beeswax and Rose cream and is suitable for all skin types. This cost £7.95 tub but in my opinion it is so worth it. It made a noticeable difference to my face from the first application.

Once I have used the cleanser, I then reach for the Breath of Fresh Air Toner Water.
This claims to be a refreshing spray which gets rid of left over dirt, and I have to say it is extremely refreshing! You can either spray it directly onto your face or onto a cotton pad. It smells like lavender and normally lavender gives me a headache but this inst too over powering. I simply spray it directly onto a cotton pad, wipe it over my face and my skin feels refreshed and rid of any dirt that the cleanser may have missed. I also find that this reduces any redness that I may have on my face. This costs £8.50.

At least once a week I use the Love Lettuce Fresh Face mask and I am literally head over heels for this mask.
Not only is it a mask, but when it comes to take the mask off is acts as a face scrub also which isn't harsh on the skin and doesn't dry out the face. It says it's for normal to oily skin but I have a dry T-zone and it works wonders for me. This again smells of lavender but it's not overpowering. The mixture of using this straight out of the fridge and the texture of the mask just makes your skin feel amazing once washed off. At a price of £6.95 it may seem a bit pricey but it goes along way and the results are so worth it.

On to hair now. I have never used their Shampoos because in my mind where they only use natural products I just didn't think they would work. My mum actually bought this and as you do I had to give it a try and I'm glad I did. The shampoo is called Rehab.
It comes out of the bottle very fast and like the mask a little goes along way and you don't need much. When you first pour it out it smells like T-tree oil but it doesn't actually contain any. This hands down, is the best shampoo I have ever used, my hair afterwards is the softest it's ever been. This cost £5.95 and after using this for a while I will defiantly be re-purchasing and trying out their other shampoos.

Everything I have mentioned in this post I will 100% be re-purchasing. My skin has never looked better and it's all down to these so LUSH, well done!