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The New Age of Beauty

January 19, 2016 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 26 Comments
The New Age of Beauty

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Beauty they say is in the eyes of the beholder. Every living being has their own definition of beauty. Some see beauty as anything natural, so minimal makeup, no hair extensions or weaves, no piercings or tattoos. Others see beauty as being skinny, no body hairs, full on makeup, hair extensions and weaves, tattoos, stylish pieces, fake boobs, fake butt, fake tan and anything fake, flashy or over the top

I see beauty differently. When I look at a beautiful woman, I see –

Brains – This is so major for me. Beauty and brains go hand in hand, I have zero tolerance for anyone who lacks in the intelligence department.

Flattering makeup.

Flattering hair extensions and weaves (if needed).

A healthy BMI – This is another major quality for me.

Good dentition – pearly whites are so easy on the eye.

Smooth/spotless skin.

No tattoos whatsoever – I thank God I did not go ahead with my teenage dream of having a tattoo. I would have had to visit a Tattoo Removal Clinic in my twenties, when I saw the light.

I find that my beauty qualities change as I grow older. Some qualities that would have made my teenage list, when I was like 13, or even 18, like being 6 feet tall and having an hour-glass shape, definitely do not make my list now that I am almost 30, and I am sure more qualities will come on and off my list in my forties and fifties.

I am 100% certain, that beauty will continue to evolve, and  that society will continue to dictate what we call beautiful, with the Bimbos and others continuously shoved in our faces everyday, if we allow it. I don’t, I live my by own rules, and when I see beauty, this is what I see:

BEYONCE

Beyonce

I admire the fact that Beyonce is beauty and brains combined. She is a strong, hard-working woman, and so beautiful.

Nicole Scherzinger

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I love her stunning features. She is a true natural beauty. She rolls out of bed looking GLAM.

Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani

This woman does not seem to age. She looks exactly like how she looked 10 years ago and that is what I call a BEAUTY.

Genevieve Nnaji

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This effortless African beauty is the truth. She reminds me of Queen Bey, beauty and brains here as well. I adore her.

Eva Longoria

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I still cannot believe that Eva Longoria is in her 40s. Beauty goals right here. She can easily pass for a 28-year-old.

What do you call beautiful? Sound off in the comment section.

 

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Product Review: CHIN UP Mask

January 17, 2016 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , 43 Comments
Product Review: CHIN UP Mask

CHIN UP Product Review

I tried the new kid on the block – CHIN UP Firming and Contouring Mask and I can’t wait to tell you all about it.

If you have been reading my blog for long, you should be familiar with my weekly Product Reviews series, I enjoy trying new products and writing about them, and so far so good, the feedback has been great with regards to the series. Many of my readers enjoy reading them and find them useful, so it is a win-win for me.

So for the weekend, I bring to you the simple, non-surgical face lift known as CHIN UP.

CHIN UP

Here is what the brand had to say about the product:

CHINUP Mask is the revolutionary 30 minutes non-surgial facelift and fat reduction. It combines beauty, science and technology. ChinUp Firming and Contouring Mask is a product that exceeds skin care needs and expectations.

  • Lifts and firms the lower part of your face to contour your jawline
  • Promotes facial blood circulation
  • Hydrates and moisturises the skin on the chin area
  • Reduces fat on the chin
  • Uses natural ingredients such as fruit extract which keeps the skin healthy

Here are my thoughts:

PROS

  1. I lost about 1cm of fat on my chin so it works.
  2. The skin on my chin felt a lot firmer and tighter once I took off the band and mask.
  3. It worked in 30 minutes.
  4. My chin felt and looked well moisturised.
  5. I love the fact that I can use product at home by myself. Super convenient.
  6. The slimming mask and band can be used on all skin types.

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CONS

  1. I felt a warm, tingling sensation while I had the mask and band on. It was a little uncomfortable.
  2. I found it a little hard getting the band across my head as it kept coming off my ears but I got there in the end.
  3. The results last a couple of days and needs to be repeated every other day for a week to achieve better results.
  4. For a pack containing 1 mask, measuring tape and band, it is £19.99. So if you need to use it 3 times a week, it will cost you a little, but the results are worth it.
  5. I found the slimming mask a bit messy and difficult to apply on the chin as it just didn’t stick, until I had the slimming band on top.

Chin

 

The difference might not be quite visible because my chin is already quite pointed but I did notice a difference. I will recommend this CHIN UP mask to anyone looking to get rid of a double chin, or anyone looking for some firming and tightening in the chin area. It does the work beautifully, I promise.

*PR Samples included.

 

Cure Acne in 7 Days

January 10, 2016 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , 45 Comments

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I have been sleep derived for days now, thanks to my darling baby boy. I was warned about the terrible twos and the sleeping problems it comes along with, but nothing prepared me for what I am currently going through. I am lucky, if I get 4 hours uninterrupted sleep on some nights, kisses to the beauty gurus for innovating the magic stick or liquid – concealer, it usually does the trick. Good makeup and a strong cup of coffee get me through the day on most days, but I now want a more permanent solution to my sleep worries.

I have also realised that apart from me going about like a zombie all day, due to my lack of sleep, my skin also suffers. I have more acne and spots when I am unable to have at least 7 hours sleep a night, than when I do have a good night sleep. On the few occasions, when my little ones allow me sleep, I find that I struggle to find a comfortable position to drift off. I have tried changing pillows, beddings, even tried a Boots sleep pillow mist, and I am still not getting my beauty sleep, so now I am thinking of changing our mattress.

We have had our mattress for now for almost 6 years now, and I know most brands recommend you change your mattress every 8 years, but I think ours is due for a change. I think the most important thing in my makeup bag is my BED (even though it does not fit in my makeup bag), it is not called a beauty sleep for nothing, without sleep there is no beauty or life. Research has shown that it is possible to survive without eating for weeks, but live only 11 days without sleeping, that fact alone should encourage us to make the most of our bed.

An independent study carried out by Adjustable Beds revealed improvements to skin, concentration, mood and well-being from a good night’s sleep. Check out the findings in this video below:

So there you have it. Having a good night sleep (8 hours every night), can cure acne in 7 days. I now aim to call it a day every night once it is 11pm. I know this will be hard, since I am so used to going to bed after midnight everyday, but it not good for my skin or state of mind, so I will be making changes.

Do you have 8 hours sleep every night? Sound off in the comment section.

Thanks for reading.

 

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