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Product Review: MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

April 28, 2016 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 24 Comments

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I am a MAC Cosmetics lover, as you should all know by now, so this review should come as no surprise. I have been using the MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation for a couple of years on and off, and I can see myself using it for a very long time. This product is a foundation and powder in one, designed to be used dry. It creates a matte, velvety finish by absorbing the skin oils.

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation is a one-step powder and foundation that gives your skin a smooth, flawless, all-matte finish with medium-to-full coverage. Its long-wearing, velvety texture allows your skin to breathe. Studio Fix is available in a wide range of colors.

How to use: Apply to skin using a sponge or your desired brush, and blend. You can also blend with your fingertips.

 

MAC Studio Fix

 

Here are my thoughts:

PROS
  1. It provides great medium-full coverage, leaving my face feeling and looking smooth/flawless, hiding all skin discoloration, and blemishes.
  2. It stays on for hours, very long-lasting, and because I barely need to top-up so often, I usually have mine for a while.
  3. There are over 40 shades available so there is a shade for every one. I got mine in NW45, and it suits my skin tone perfectly.
  4. It is very affordable at £22.
  5. It is easily accessible. You can grab one in stores at Debenhams, House of Fraser, John Lewis, and online as well.

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CONS
  1. Although it is a powder and foundation in one, I find that most of the time, I still need to apply a bit of the MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation or a tinted mosituriser, before applying the Studio Fix, depending on the look I am looking to achieve.

Overall, I love the MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, and I recommend it to anyone looking for the convenience of having a powder and foundation in one. It is a fantastic product, worth every penny, and I will be buying it again and again. You can watch my vlog here below.

 

Have you tried this product? What are your thoughts? You can buy this product here.

Product Review: The English Mineral Makeup Company Mineral Makeup

April 26, 2016 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 18 Comments

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I have never tried a 100% organic, cruelty free and vegan beauty product, until I came across The English Mineral Makeup Company, and I must say I am 100% blown away by how great the products are. These makeup products are so pure, you could even sleep in them!

I got the opportunity to review these products some days ago, and I was super excited to try all 4 products and see for myself, how great they are. I must warn you, I have a lot to say, and this post is picture heavy, so grab a cuppa and enjoy the read..

The English Mineral Makeup Company Review

 

Mineral Foundation

Our Vegan, 100% pure Mineral Foundation is made of top grade mineral ingredients that help to nourish skin and provide a flawless look, naturally. It applies easily and feels weightless, while providing excellent coverage and leaving a “soft focus” effect that helps blur fine lines and wrinkles. 10g net.

PROS

  1. This mineral foundation looks and feels light on the face. I love the light, natural finish. My issue with so many foundations is the fact that they look too thick and appear cakey. This is not an issue with this product. It is one of the best foundations I have used so far. It feels light but provides excellent coverage. I am sold!
  2. I got the Ultimate Rich shade which was perfect for my skin tone. There are 30 shades available so every skin tone is pretty much covered.
  3. I love the fact that this brand caters for the black skin. This is a major turn on for me as it is still rare despite the fact that we are in 2016.
  4. It comes with a complimentary Kabuki brush which is perfect for applying lightly to get a natural appearance.
  5. It contains natural SPF 15.
  6. It is 100% chemical free.
  7. It goes for £37 which is a fair price for all it contains.

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CONS

None. This mineral foundation is truly amazing! I will be using this again.

 

Kabuki Brush

Our Kabuki brush will allow you to apply the minerals lightly to get a natural appearance.

Made from ultra soft white talkon and sustainable bamboo, the brush has an amazing feel and creates the perfect swirl to apply your Minerals.

PROS

  1. This Kabuki brush does the work beautifully. It helps apply the makeup lightly to create a natural look.
  2. It makes applying mineral foundation and blush very easy.
  3. It feels soft on the face.
  4. It is complimentary with every mineral product purchase but goes for £15 when bought separately.

CONS

  1. I would have preferred to have the Kabuki Brush a tiny bit longer.

 

Coral & Hot Pink Mineral Blush

8 great shades of blush in warm, cool and neutral tones. Very highly pigmented, Use sparingly to enhance cheeks and contours – and be as subtle as you like, or add more and get that Drama Queen Vibe. These come in a mix of matte and soft glimmer finishes, taking you from daytime to evening with the flick of a brush!

PROS

  1. I love the colours of both the Hot Pink and Coral Blush. The Hot Pink is perfect for a full-on diva/girlie look, while the coral blush is more subtle.
  2. Both brushes came with a complimentary Kabuki brush.
  3. No Nano Particles, 100% Vegan.
  4. Highly pigmented buildup colour, so I could add little and go subtle, or add some more for a full-on look. I like to wear mine subtle as you can see below.
  5. Each blush goes for £25, which is great.

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CONS

None. Both shades are fantastic! I will be using them again.

 

Ethereal Silver Body Glow

Available in Bronze Silver and Gold – A light dust will highlight all those good features and ensure you go to the ball feeling like a Princess!

Fabulous sprinkled into the hair, shimmy up those collar bones, become a gold silver or bronzed goddess- you choose! – A little goes a long way!

 

PROS

  1. A little really goes all the way. I got my light dust in Silver, and I love it.

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CONS

  1. The glow could be messy when kept in the makeup.
  2. Some may find it pricey at £24.

Overall, I recommend all 4 products. They are worth every penny, and perform exactly as promised. I can see myself using these products for a long time.

What are your thoughts? Have you used any of these products before?

 

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Product Review – Acquablend Water Bottles

April 21, 2016 By in Lifestyle, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , 52 Comments

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Since having my twins, I have started to take my health and fitness very seriously. I take my vitamins, eat a balanced diet, try to get adequate sleep, and exercise.I got my hands on a Fitbit Flex last year, and I am so into it at the moment. I am obsessed with hitting my daily target of 10,000 steps, and I love the way it charts my sleep behaviour – how long I sleep for, how long it takes me to fall asleep, how many times I wake up at night, and so on. I send my daily steps to Twitter, so I know how well I am doing, and I am loving my progress so far.

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However I struggle to eat loads of fruits and drink lots of water. I am just not a fruits person, and drinking water has always been a chore for me, even though I know the benefits of eating fruits and drinking loads of water.  So when the opportunity came for me to review the Acquablend Water Bottles, I jumped at it, because this bottle could solve this very issue.

If this is your first time hearing of Aquablend Water Bottles, here is a description for you from the brand:

Acquablend provide a great range of BPA-free fruit infusion water bottles designed for use at home, in the office, at the gym or when enjoying outdoors. Since its inception, the Acquablend bottle has proved a compelling and nutritionally smart choice and a sensible natural alternative to sugary and fizzy drinks. Our fruit infusion water bottles have each been designed with the user in mind.

That’s why the fruit infused water bottles by Acquablend is more than just a bottle, it is a journey to a healthier lifestyle. By harnessing the benefits of drinking fruit infused water as part of your everyday routine, we can support that journey with our recipes, tips and videos as well as stories from the Acquablend Community.

Aquablend Water Bottles Review

Aquablend Bottles Review

So this bottle is all about a combination of fruits and water in a bottle, to create a flavoured taste.

Here are my thoughts:

PROS

  1. I love the elegant packaging, so bright and pretty, makes me feel like drinking water from the it. I got colour blue and green, but they also come in red, pink, black, white and purple.
  2. I found the water bottles easy to set up. I had it cleaned in the top shelf of the dishwasher (but can also be hand washed), and I cut up some cucumbers, kiwis, and oranges, and placed them in the fruit section, and added some water to start with. So it was oranges in the green bottle, and cucumber and kiwi in the blue.
  3. The water tasted flavoured immediately, the fruit infusion is amazing.
  4. The water bottles can be kept in the fridge or left outside in normal temperature.
  5. This bottles are super affordable. I got the twist top bottles, and they go for £24.99, but currently on sale for £10.99, so get in there!
  6. These high quality looking bottles are great to use both inside and outside the home, so work, school, gym, and so on.
  7. They are dish washer safe, stain resistant, as well as leak proof.
  8. The drinking sprout is very comfortable, but you can pour in a cup, if you prefer that.

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CONS

None.

The Acquablend water bottles are a dream come true! I don’t have to feel forced to drink water anymore, these bottles make me want to drink water.

There are various fruit infused water recipes on the Acquablend website, which I will be stalking for more inspiration and ideas. The next recipe I will be trying this afternoon, will be the strawberry and cucumber recipe. It sounds very tasty.

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Have you tried the Acquablend Water bottle? What are your thoughts?

 

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