Covergirl Queen Collection Lipcolor 0400 Fine Wine Review Vino Fino

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

COVERGIRL Queen Collection’s line of face, eye, and lip products are especially selected by the makeup pros to complement darker skin tones. Foundations, lipcolors, eyeshadows, and more in deep, vibrant shades that pop. The shades and formulas that will make you feel confident, radiant, and absolutely gorgeous. 
• Rich shades made specifically for women of color
• Made with silk protein for smoother lips
• Moisturizing formula

The lip formula is very smooth on glides on very easily. Love the colour, it's not too bright and not too dull either. It's so hard to find a good shade for dark/coloured skin and I'm glad I've found my true match at a reasonable price. 

PRODUCT RATING:3.5/5 

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E and SPF 15 Review

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Cocoa butter is a natural moisturiser derived from the cocoa bean.  This is the same cocoa bean that brings us chocolate.  With Palmer's, you can enjoy the benefits of natural cocoa without the guilt. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula SPF 15 Body Lotion is perfect products to moisturise and protect your skin, everyday, while outside.

Offers a very thick and rich formula, a very good lotion for autumn and fall. Besides everything it smells great, moisturises the skin and last for hours. It even claims to even skin tone and smooth skin tone which is great. Perfect for sensitive and dry skin, leaves your skin dry after use and doesn't stick. It's inexpensive and I would definitely repurchase it again.

PRODUCT RATING:4.5/5 

Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad Mocha Motion Review

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Maybelline Expert Wear is a longwearing powder shadow that is crease, smudge, and streak resistant. Includes 2 shadow applicators.

The instructions at the back shows how and where to apply shadows and is a great guide. The eyeshadows are also marked with numbers and labelled where it goes, great for people who are just starting on make-up.Good for smokey eyes in a budget, can use the neutral colours of the quads for easy everyday look too.  

PRODUCT RATING:4/5 

12 Amazing Natural Beauty Remedies

I stumbled upon this blog from a post on Pinterest. Amazing natural beauty remedies!

How to get rid of acnes and pimples

Saturate 2 teabags in warm water.Now press the wet tea bags onto the pimples.Press dab 2 or 3 times on pimples and leave it to dry. Rinse after a while.

A few handy tips for those who suffer from pimple 'attacks'. Drink plenty of water and vegetable or fruit juices. Use cucumber or other fruit and vegetables packs to cure pimple scars. Maintain a diet that is rich in cottage cheese, fish and yoghurt. These help to cleanse your system and ward off pimples. Every morning the first thing you should have is a glass of carrot juice or a glass of lime juice with honey. These are excellent 'tonics' to cleanse your system and help in giving you a clean glowing complexion. 

Maybelline Volume Express One by One Mascara Review

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Finally, bold volume without any of the bulk with this Volume Express One by One Mascara by Maybelline. Patented lash catcher brush has 3 bristles per lash to make every lash count. It catches, coats and de-clumps each lash to make them all fatter and flirtier. Instant clump-free volume. Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist tested. Washable, also comes in waterproof.

The formula is quite dry and started drying out just after 2 weeks of unpacking. However it separates lashes and gives great length, the design of the brush is weird and not as per my liking. I found it difficult to work with, especially  near the inner conners, tear duct area  and bottom lashes. Good thing about this product is, it is smudge and waterproof. 

PRODUCT RATING:3/5  

GÉNIFIQUE Youth Activating Concentrate Review

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

A truly innovative hybrid in skincare technology – the skin-perfecting properties of a serum infused in an exquisitely hydrating cream with a rich, velvety texture. Boosts the activity of genes and stimulates the production of youth proteins. At the same time, this formula deeply moisturizes skin for a new level of comfort and softness.

The product is light, refreshing and a must have to my skin regimen. Wonderfully smooth, not greasy, no residue, a bit on the pricier side like any Lancome product but I saw a difference in the texture of my skin and the smoothness within a week. I apply it before moisturising on a clean skin. It is worth every penny and would definitely purchase again. 

PRODUCT RATING:5/5   

Victoria's Secret 'Very Sexy Hot' and 'Very Sexy' body mist review

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

A lighter version of the enticing scent of Very Sexy® For Her 2, updated with a sultry new look. Layers on sheer, sexy fragrance and moisture.

Not for people who prefer sweet or floral scents. It's a combination of spicy and musky smell. Lasts all day and a good size bottle of 250ml. Lovely packaging and will enhance any dresser with a pop of pink.  

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Fierce. Hot. Very Sexy®. Start the ultimate seduction. Vanilla orchid, sun-drenched clementine, midnight blackberry. Domestic. 250 ml/8.4 fl oz

Has a very strong accent and a long lasting scent. Can replace a perfume easily, no one will believe you if you tell them you are wearing a body mist instead. I would explain the smell as 'sultry'. 

PRODUCT RATING: 4.5/5

   

LUCAS PAPAW OINTMENT REVIEW

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Lucas Papaw Ointment has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and may be used as a local topical application on the following. 

• Minor Burns,Chafing, Cuts,Gravel Rash,Minor Open Wounds,Nappy Rash,Scalds,Sunburn,Splinters and Thorns

It is a cheap,effective ointment for dry and chapped lips. A versatile product for multiple uses and is very handy. The density and texture is similar to vaseline petroleum jelly only difference is, it does not smell like petrol! to me the product doesn't have any smell at all. A good product, definitely turning out to be a must have in my purse.

PRODUCT RATING:4/5

 

PRODUCT REVIEW: CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE 39 PRECIOUS

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

CHANEL returns to a timeless feminine beauty step with ROUGE ALLURE, which innovates, surprises and reinvents lipstick. Ultra-feminine and subtly provocative in the way it clicks open and closed, the new ROUGE ALLURE beauty step is a trigger of charm. Its black lacquered case opens with one click to reveal a sensual lipstick trimmed in gold for perfect application.
Its supple, ultra-fine second-skin texture glides smoothly over the lips for a satiny and perfectly luminous makeup result. Shea butter combined with a canola oil derivative provides softness and comfort.
The vibrant and dazzling shades in the ROUGE ALLURE range offer intense colour in just one stroke for an incredibly seductive smile.

The lipstick is creamy and has a great packaging.It has purple undertone, is moisturising but very expensive though! 

PRODUCT RATING: 3.5/5 

DR. PERRY'S NATURAL BLOCK SUNSCREEN REVIEW

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

It contains FDA approved sunscreen ingredient Zinc Oxide which does not get absorbed into the skin. The importance of this cannot be overemphasized.In addition, they won't irritate your skin or clog your pores. Unlike so many ordinary sunscreens that may allow ultraviolet light to penetrate, Natural Block 100% Mineral Sunscreen is formulated to reflect the sun’s rays. It protects against UVB rays, the rays that burn your skin; and UVA rays, the rays that penetrate more deeply and damage your DNA. Plus, Natural Block is fortified with Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant to help protect against ongoing sun damage. 

SPF 30 sunscreen is fragrance free and suitable for normal, dry and sensitive skin. The texture of the product is very thick and leaves white cast on my medium dark/combination skin. It claims to help prevent thinning skin and minimise brown spots and wrinkles but I found the product too thick and very hard to blend and work with. I've noticed that it also changes the colour of the foundation/concealer and leaves my face looking very imbalanced from the rest of my skin. 

PRODUCT RATING: 2.5/5 :( expected so much from this product

How to get rid of pimples and acnes naturally

Normally pimples and acne are associated with an oily skin. In case these occur on a dry skin then this is the ideal treatment. Take a few tomatoes and puree them. Freeze the puree into cubes (in an ice cube tray). Store these frozen tomato ice cubes in a bag or container in the freezer. During the day apply one cube each on either cheek or affected area rubbing gently.Repeat the treatment everyday. A very effective way of getting rid of pimples/acnes.

BLV Eau de Parfume & Natural Spray II Review

PRODUCT INFORMATION:
BVLGARI BLV Eau de Parfum II explores a rich and transparent natural sophistication. The gracefully elegant, joyous, and vibrant scent sparkles like the azure blue color that inspires it. This essence speaks to the contemporary and sensual woman looking for a signature morning-to-evening fragrance.

A top of fresh and luminous violet, star anise, and frosted mandarin offers an introduction. Vibrant intensity emerges with a heart of iris absolute, jasmine petals, fresh Lily of the Valley, and precious woods. Soft, sensual benzoin, Spanish cistus flowers, and musk create a beautiful base.

Notes:
Violet, Star Anise, Frosted Mandarin, Iris Absolute, Jasmine petals, Lily of the Valley, Precious Woods, Benzoin, Spanish Cistus Flowers, Musk.
A musky Eau de Parfum (30ml) and Vaporisateur Natural Spray (10ml) has a soft floral accents, the packaging is lovely and definitely worth a sniff. Slightly disappointed as it has little lasting power,suitable for days.

PRODUCT RATING:3/5

Barry M Instant Effects Nail Paint

PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Instant Nail Effects is a simple to use nail paint that creates an amazing effect on your nails in one simple stroke.
Paint your nails with preferably bright chosen colour and let them dry. Apply a single coat of instant nail effects and watch the effect appear.A cool way to do your nails! £3.99 @ Superdrug

PRODUCT RATING:4/5

Product Review: Guess Eau De Perfume Spray

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Sweet and sexy, this fragrance from GUESS gives the GUESS girl another opportunity to flaunt her feminine style. A juicy tangerine and green apple note introduces an absolutely feminine heart of dewy freesia, pink peony and delicate muguet. Accents of peach and red fruit vibrate through the blend. Absolutely chic and radiant, the drydown of cedar wood and amber provide texture while soft skin-musk enhances depth and sensuality. 1.7 oz eau de perfume spray.

Very fruity and lasts all day.Suitable for both days and nights.A bit pricey thou 

2.5 oz Frangranceshop.com @ US$ 28.45

PRODUCT RATING:4/5

Product Review: Maybelline Fit Me! Liquid SPF 18 Foundation, Sandy Beige 210

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Natural coverage that leaves skin the way it was meant to be...fresh, breathing, flawless. Exclusive translucent base and lightweight pigments allow skin's natural highs and lows to show through. No oils, no waxes, no nonsense. Matches your natural skin tone | Blends seamlessly | Lets your skin breathe.Non-Comedogenic. Dermatologist Tested.1 fl oz (30 ml).

It provides very light coverage, the foundation is an okay drugstore foundation with SPF 18. It does feel very greasy and sticky after couple of hours but is tolerable. The colour matches my skin and is scented which I personally don't mind. I probably won't purchase this foundation again but its good value for the money,if you are looking for cheap alternative give this product a go. $5.59 @ drugstore.com

PRODUCT RATING:3/5

Chanel Bikini Peach (257) Glossimer

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Ultra-lipgloss. A long-lasting, ultra-gloss look; intense colours and a perfect finish. The gel texture, fluid yet substantial, is easy to apply, giving a perfectly even finish. The smooth formula keeps your lips comfortable. A gelling agent of mineral origin supplies fluidity and body. Esters ensure glide-on application and optimum evenness of the gloss. They provide smoothness and emollience. Syrupy organic polymers contribute to the lasting quality of the gloss. Contents : 5.5 g.

Outline the lips with a crayon in a natural shade, then apply. Can be used over your lipstick in the centre of the lips, to act as a highlight.

A very pretty colour for summer. Bikini Peach is a limited edition glossimer with warm mid-tone milky pink and golden shimmers, it is very flattering colour and stays on a long time.A bit on a pricier side but overall a wonderful gloss and I will definitely buy again. Available at Debenhams.

PRODUCT RATING:4.5/5