My Laser Hair Removal Journey: The Patch Test

Laser Hair Removal

 

If you a frequent reader of Fashion and Style Police, you would know about me wanting to get my body hair taken off permanently. I have previously written about laser hair removal treatment a few times now (click here and here if you missed the posts); I have been obsessed with the treatment for a while now, so you can imagine my excitement when I had the golden opportunity to try it out with Laser Chic Clinic in Didsbury, Manchester.

Laser Chic

 

Laser Chic Clinic is a skin clinic specialist in laser treatments, such as hair removal, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation, facial and leg veins. I went in for a patch test session last week Saturday and it went great. For those who do not know, a patch test session is simply an initial consultation to determine if the laser treatment is right for you. I filled out forms, and had a long chat with a lovely lady. She explained the entire process in detail,a and answered all my questions. Then, I made myself comfortable on the green chair as you can above, ready to try out the laser hair removal machine for myself. I decided to have the treatment done on my chin, I am sick of having to wax or thread every month, and the hairs really annoy when they crop up.

Laser Hair Removal Laser Chic

The patch test itself was done in about 5 minutes.  I removed the makeup on my chin with a cleanser provided by the clinic (the area has to be makeup free or the machine could spark), I had my eyes covered with a pair of glasses, then I felt some cool air, and then the heat. The laser machine was used for a few seconds on three parts of the chin – the left, middle and right.  It felt strange, painful but bearable, if you can bear threading, then you can bear this. It was over quickly, and then some ointment was applied on it.

Hair Removal

 

What to expect? There was a bit of redness immediately as you can see, but that disappeared in minutes and I have had no issues with the area so far, burnt hairs; I could smell them, and my chin had a goosebumpy appearance for some hours. I have to wait for 7 days before I go for my next session, and I have that booked for this Saturday. I am looking forward to it. I will fill you guys next week on how my first full session goes so keep your eyes peeled.

 

What do you think? Have you had a laser hair removal treatment before? Sound off in the comment section. Thanks for reading.

 

*I was offered the treatment in exchange for a review, all words are MINE.

 

 

 

 

Beauty Muse: Christina Milian

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The beautiful Christina Milan is the Beauty Muse of the week, and I am here sitting here, wondering why I haven’t featured this beauty earlier. I guess I see a lot of her around now, especially with her TV show up on E at the moment. The saying, ‘out of sight is really out of mind’ is so true, no that she is everywhere, I have her on my mind. I guess that is the business strategy of the Kardashians…..

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Back to the beauty muse of the week, Christina Milan is a natural beauty, her soft, baby-like facial features are amazing. This woman has been in and out the entertainment industry for decades, but she does not seem to age. She looks radiant every time I see her. I love the way she plays with makeup, she is not afraid to switch things up a little, and her smile is the prettiest thing ever.

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Here are some of her beauty quotes/secrets for her eyes and lips:

 

“You can have a whole face of nothing, but if you put some lashes on, it saves the day, I always use mink lashes from Flutter Lashes in Carmen, because they are weightless and look so natural and lush. I then add some MAC Cosmetics In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara, to help bind her natural lashes with her falsies for a more dramatic effect.”

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For her lips:

“I make sure to hydrate my lips first using MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip. It perfectly primes lips giving them a soft slip that allows any lip products to glide on and last all day long. I like to use a warm, nude-colored lipstick and I always top it off with my favorite star gloss from Girlactik Beauty Star Gloss in Just Nude. This gloss is the perfect finish for sexy lips, because it creates a warm nude finish that she can pair with just about anything.”

Christina Milian’s makeup is always on point and she has the most amazing eyelashes I have ever seen. She is a true beauty.

What do you think of her as a beauty muse?

 

 

Product Review/Swatches: FACE atelier Makeup Part 1

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I was recently sent some samples from the famous FACE atelier makeup range some days ago and I was eager to try them out. I will be featuring two blog posts because I have about 9 products to review (and this post will be too long if I feature all of them on here), so look out for the next post in the next couple of days.

For this post, I am reviewing FACE atelier Lip Glaze Shiraz, Ultra Blush Mocha, Foundation 11 Mink shade, and Ultra Loose Powder Medium shade.

Ultra Foundation 11 Mink Shade

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Here is what the brand has to say about the Ultra Foundation:

Ultra Foundation, the heart and soul of FACE atelier and the star of the line, is an innovative approach to foundation that allows you to be in control. It’s a highly pigmented, long-lasting innovative foundation that provides buildable coverage with a natural satin finish. No primer needed! It’s built into Ultra Foundation, thanks to the super sophisticated, silicone-based formula. Another bonus – it sets without powder, preserving the youthful, dewy finish and has soft-focus properties that diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

FACE atelier Ultra Foundation

Here are my thoughts:

PROS

  1. The mink shade is the perfect shade for my skin tone.
  2. It gave me a great coverage.
  3. It is quite affordable at $52.00 for a 30ml bottle.
  4. I didn’t use a primer and it stayed on all day.
  5. There are 16 shades in the Ultra Foundation range so there is a shade for every woman, regardless of your race.

CONS

  1. It is a little too liquid, I prefer thicker foundations as they are easier to apply and create less of a mess.

Ultra Loose Powder Medium Shade

Ultra Loose Powder

Here is what FACE atelier has to say about the Ultra Loose Powder:

FACE atelier’s Ultra Loose Powder is a micronized, double sifted powder that disappears upon application but works all day long to reduce shine and minimize pores.

PROS

  1. This loose powder blended in with the foundation nicely, and prevented it from wearing off.
  2. It left my face looking and feeling so smooth.
  3. It stayed on for hours and I only applied it once.
  4. It is very affordable at $38.00

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CONS

None.

This is the first loose powder I have fallen in love with and I have tried quite a couple, and I usually prefer the pressed powders, but it is different in this case. This Ultra Loose Powder is so good, believe me you should try it. It comes in three shades – translucent, light and medium, so there is a shade for every woman.

Ultra Blush Mocha

Ultra Blush Mocha

Here is what FACE atelier has to say about the Ultra Blush Mocha:

Ultra fine, jet-milled Ultra Blush is a long-wearing, highly-pigmented powder blush. Combining performance with technology, we took pure, micronized pigments and surrounded them by silicones, creating a longer-lasting product that neither creases or looks cakey.

PROS

  1. This blush is very flattering on my skin tone.
  2. I love the dark glow.
  3. It is long-lasting, stayed on all day.

Mocha Ultra Blush

CONS

None. I have nothing negative to say about this product. It is a great blush to have.

Lip Glaze Shiraz

Lip Glaze Shiraz

Here is what FACE atelier has to say about the Shiraz Lip Glaze:

Impossibly shiny and smooth as glass, our non-sticky, moisturizing formula is a cinch to apply with its sanitary, slant-tip applicator. Highly concentrated and pigmented, Lip Glaze gives a high-shine effect while hydrating and moisturizing your lips. And as per usual for FACE atelier, a little goes a long way.

Shiraz Lip Glaze

PROS

  1. It left my lips looking and feeling shiny and glossy.
  2. I love the plum colour, perfect for the season, and looks amazing on me.
  3. It is very affordable at $28 for a 15ml tube.
  4. It stayed on for hours.

CONS

None. I loved it and recommend it to anyone wanting a bit of cool colour and some shimmer.

These products were all amazing, I love all of them, and I will be getting the full size products once I run out.

Have you tried any of these products? What do you think of them? Drop me a comment, let’s chat.

Thanks for reading,

*PR samples.

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