The Beautiful Cloud: April 2014

So here's a really quick tip if you want matte lips but don't want to spend more money on a lipstick colour you have already!

All you need is:

1. Lipstick you want to use

2. transparent face powder or if your lipstick is a nude colour like a brown or a pink, eye

shadow works just as well!

3. Tissue

Use the lipstick, then dab the powder gently onto your lips using a powder brush or if you're using eye shadow, use an eyeshadow brush (dab gently so you don't get lipstick onto your brush!) After you're done and have a nice matte look, put a small piece of tissue between your lips and press your lips down against the tissue (this will help set the powder into the lipstick and will help with the durability!)

Tip: if you are adventurous with lip colours, you can use eyeshadow to make up a unique lip colour! eg. you can use a light coral pink lipstick, and add orange or dark pink eyeshadow onto your lips and blend out with your fingers for an artistic and unique look!

I was out to see my friend a few days ago who's in hospital because she's going to have her baby soon! So exciting!! And I decided to try out this DIY! Here is what I used for my nude matte lips:

- Miners lipstick (barely buff)

- Miss Sporty lip liner (toffee)

- Inglot transparent face powder (I could have used a light brown eyeshadow, but I don't have any of the similar colour as my lipstick so I stuck with the powder)

The reason why I used this lip liner is because the lipstick by itself washes me out because it's too pale for my skin colour, but if I use the lip liner first (it is a medium brown) and half fill in my lips with it, then using a lip brush and fill in the center of my lips, it give my lips a lovely nude colour as well as making my lips look plumpier!

After that, I applied the powder and pressed my lips against some tissue, and voila! Here are the results:

Also, on a side note, I am soooo excited about tomorrow because I am attending an Irish Bloggers Meetup #LLAMmeetup!! I'm so excited I haven't decided what to wear yet! Must rummage through my wardrobe now!! Wooo wooo!

Hope everyone had a lovely weeek and have a super weekend!

Eneshai

So following my last post, here's my first impression/packaging review of HealGel.

Here's some info on the HealGel Eye:

"HealGel Eye is a peerless anti-ageing formula that can help to diminish the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. Refreshing and lightweight it provides a perfect base for make-up or a pick-me-up for tired eyes so that you can look well-rested even if you’re not.

Like HealGel Intensive, HealGel Eye contains Arnica and Madecassoside which are suspended in liposomes with powerful peptides and biodynes to initiate a uniquely soothing and collagen boosting process. Sluggish micro-circulation is stimulated and irritation is soothed. In addition, HealGel Eye contains a duel action hyaluronic acid complex that locks moisture deeper into the skin and firms the eye contours. The effect is to soften the appearance of fine lines, even skin tone and improve the elasticity of the skin through intense hydration. Light diffusers in the gel further improves sallow areas for a brightening and smoothing effect."

When I first read that I thought "PERFECT for my eyes!" because I get puffy dark eyes often enough, not all the time now, but they always come when I least expect it! So when I was emailed if I would like to sample this product, I jumped with joy and hit YES.... well, that's if there was a "YES" button on my keyboard, but unfortunately that was not the case. I simply wrote a nice reply to say how I would be delighted to sample and review the product. Yes, manners is important when writing emails, especially when someone so kindly offered to send you a sample to review.

The HealGel Eye came nicely packaged with a brochure of the other types of HealGels available from the company. Check out their website for more details!

My first impression of this product was that it looked like prescribed medication you get from the doctors. But in saying so, it looked cool in its own ways. Using the "prescription"-style packaging everything you needed to know about the eye gel was very well laid out and easy to read, so I think it works! Plus, the colours are actualy quite pretty and attractive on the eye. Simple but effective as one might say, and it doesn't look cheap in the slightest as some might think of a prescription bottle, in fact I think the way its packaged makes it look expensive!

I like how the bottle uses a pump instead of a jar with a lid because the pump means less bacteria will get into the cream so won't go off as quick and less likely that bacteria will get in (from your fingers). Good job HealGel!

I have never heard of either products before the lovely Rosie sent me an email asking if I would like to sample and review these products. I was intrigued and gratefully accepted and I'm so glad I did. These products, even though I have yet to try the out, have given me a very positive first impression. So much so that I can't wait to use them!

Stay in tune as I shall give a full review of the both products in a couple of weeks!

Have anyone else tried these products yet?? What do you think?

Eneshai

xxx

Hello my fellow bloggers! So sorry for the delay in posts, I've been super busy the last few days and finally have time to sit down and write!

So just to update you, I'm leaving my work in the Montessori so I've applied to a few places and received a call from 2 of them inviting me in for an interview. One of them is for Brown Thomas and the other is TV3. So today and tomorrow are important days!! Fingers crossed one of them will call back with good news!

Now to the main part! :D Last week I received 2 products to review from SteamCream and from HealGel! I haven't managed to start using either yet because I still have creams to finish off before opening a new one (New rule I set for myself seeing as I have a never ending amount of creams sitting in my shelf!) But I thought I'd do a "first impression/packaging" review while we wait. :)

First up... Steam Cream!

Here's some background info!!

"Freshly handmade using high-quality, natural ingredients that are fused together by a shot of steam. This unique method makes the cream very lightweight, providing long-lasting hydration for the face. The texture also makes it a perfect nourishing treat for your body and hands too.

STEAMCREAM is handmade in the UK and Japan with fresh, traceable ingredients. It’s super-moisturising, sinks deep down instantly and revives your skin straight away. It makes your skin simply the best it can be, naturally."

It came in the post nicely packed and in this cute little orange cardboard box with a nice message from the Steam Cream team. :)

The second I opened the box I was in awe at how beautiful it is! The artwork on it is so unique and it really is a one of a kind product. I'd have bought the tin if I saw it in the shops so the cream inside it is like a bonus! hehehe.

This tin of SteamCream I received is called Hoàn Kiêm and it's a new but limited edition tin.

Here's the info I was sent about Hoàn Kiêm:

STEAMCREAM's latest collaboration is with talented Japanese poet, designer and embroidery artist Mako Kikkawa. Mako Kikkawa was inspired by the majestic Hoàn Kiêm Lake in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and this design was carefully embroidered by hand and transformed into a beautiful tin.

The Hoàn Kiêm Lake is both the historical centre of Hanoi and a focal point for public life. Water is just as important to this scenic lake as it is to the production of STEAMCREAM. Using pure water, heated under a pressure greater than 100°C, a shot of steam powerful enough to fuse the natural ingredients is harnessed, forming STEAMCREAM's smooth, light texture.

The steam process is not only how STEAMCREAM got its name, but is what makes it such a unique and effective moisturiser. Many creams on the market use complex molecules to bind their ingredients, which gives them a heavy emulsion that sits on the surface of the skin and only moisturises the outer layer. Because STEAMCREAM is so light and loosely bound it penetrates into your skin leaving it smooth, supple and flexible for longer, and without all the nasty chemicals STEAMCREAM is able to invest in top-quality raw materials like orange flower water, almond and jojoba oils, and rose absolute.

The tin is about 7cm diameter and 3cm height, so it's nice size. What's great about this is that when you're finished using the cream you can use the tin as storage. It can even act as a decor in your room it's that pretty!

The thing I like about SteamCream is that you can use it for your face as well as body and hands, and also not to mention that the cream is handmade using natural ingredients!

This would make a perfect gift for people any body! SteamCream tins come in many designs suitable for men and women from every age group. Any one at the receiving end of this would most definitely have no complaints and I am almost certain will love this product. Love at first sight perhaps? It's quirky, different and one of a kind, what's not to love? This one they've sent me is one of their limited edition tins, so if you are looking to get one for yourself, I'd recommend you do it sooner than later!

Stay in tune as I shall give a full review of the both products in a couple of weeks!

Have anyone else tried these products yet?? What do you think?

Eneshai

xxx

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