CK ONE COLOR SHINE LIPSTICK REVIEW

SHADES

I got the shade Naked, which is a sheer nude and High, a sheer shimmery pink.

WEAR

They go on sheer and shiny, I would compare them to Urban Decay’s new sheer revolution line and the shade naked is very similar to UD’s naked. These are perfect for everyday use and getting some extra moisture, which I need during these months (is spring ever coming?!). These are moisturizing, shine lipsticks, so they aren’t meant to be long-lasting. So if you are looking for something longer lasting I would opt for their pure color lipsticks.

The Little Olive Tree Coffee Body Scrub

I’m really thrilled to announce that I’m now a Little Olive Tree brand ambassador! This is a brand I’ve been following on social media for ages now, and I’ve loved every single one of their products I’ve tried. It was an easy yes, when the lovely Nicola asked me if I’d be interested in working with them, testing out some of their amazing products and sharing my thoughts on them with you all.

Little Olive Tree is a family company based in Cambridge, NZ and is run by duo Nicola and Gavin. The brand name was inspired by their daughter, Olive, and this family friendly and personal touch is one of the things I really love about this brand. Little Olive Tree offers a range of skin care and home fragrance products, all which are created using only the best natural ingredients. All of the ingredients they use in their products are of benefit to the skin in some way – there are no fillers and certainly no chemicals. They are also eco-friendly and ethically sourced. Little Olive Tree are also really open and honest about their ingredients, and have a brilliant page here that outlines each ingredient, what it’s beneficial for, and what products you’ll find it in. 

One of the products that Little Olive Tree are well known for, are their delicious coffee body scrubs. They offer these beautiful scrubs in three scents; Vanilla Latte, Coffee, and Sweet Orange & Coffee. I am a huge fan of the Vanilla Latte scent, as it makes both me and the bathroom smell delicious! These body scrubs are formulated with ground coffee and Himalayan Salt, as well as skin-loving oils like Coconut Oil, Olive Oil and Vitamin E Oil. The combination of these natural ingredients, leaves the skin feeling incredibly smooth and soft after using. It’s a lovely way to start (or end) the day, and I like to use this scrub about twice a week for optimum results.

While some scrubs are almost unpleasantly rough on the skin, this scrub is the perfect consistency. It offers a generous scrub on the more stubborn parts of the body, while still being gentle enough to use on more delicate parts of the skin. I even love using this product on my face!

The scrub comes in a re-sealable pouch which makes it perfect for no-mess and no-spills. Before my shower I simply tip a little into a plastic container and take it into the shower with me. This means I’m not getting any water into the pouch which could ultimately ruin the scrub. I’m not going to lie, it is a little messy, but that’s also all part of the fun. I use my hands to rub the scrub onto my skin, but for a more intense exfoliation you could also use a washcloth or a loofah. Once it’s all rubbed in, I simply rinse the scrub off to reveal super smooth and super soft skin. One thing I was a little worried about was what it might do to the shower (as some scrubs can create A LOT of mess). This scrub washes off the shower and down the drain easily, and doesn’t mess up the shower at all.

This is definitely my favourite body scrub, and I’m making a point of always having a pouch of this on hand for whenever my skin is feeling a bit rough or dull. It really only takes a couple of minutes to get gorgeous, smooth skin!

The Little Olive Tree Coffee Body Scrub retails for $15.90 and is available from their online store

Short and to the Point: Estee Lauder Duo-Tone Eye Pencil

Short and to the point. Literally. Estee Lauder's summer eyeliner offering, the Duo-Tone Eye Pencil in Aqua Teal, gives you just enough bright color to make your summer look pop.

Just enough, because you only get half a stick of each shade.

Why is this so smart? Well, when was the last time you actually ran out of an eyeliner that was any color besides brown or black? (OK, maybe navy and charcoal, too, but you get my drift.)

Hot summer colors like this are fun, but rare is the instance that you'll use the entire pencil before the fall temps start rolling in. With this pencil, you get just the right amount of TWO summer colors, without taking up extra room in your makeup bag, for $18.50.

Both shades are jewel-like and shimmery, and glide on super-smooth. My favorite way to wear a summer bright liner is, as always, a thin swipe on the lower lashline, with an otherwise neutral upper lid (black cat-eye works well, too).

I'm off to Hawaii next week, and this fab two-tone pencil is most definitely making the trip with me. It may be early spring in New York, but it's always summer on the beach, dolls!

Best of Beauty: Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow is my go-to foundation

Beauties, I’ve been testing a new foundation for a few weeks and just loving it. Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup is now mygo-to product for perfecting my complexion.

The Company Says. Here’s how Benefit describes Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation:

Hello…it’s flawless time! Our new oil-free brightening liquid foundation builds from light to medium coverage for a natural complexion you can believe in. It’s you…just more luminous & healthy looking.

It’s made with what they call “Oxygen Wow Hydrating Complex,” which is supposed to improve the skin’s condition by:

helping boost cellular respiration for a “plumping up” effect

helping protect against environmental stresses

and prevent signs of aging with vitamin C and E derivatives

How It Works For Me. I would describe it as just lovely… and living up to its claims in terms of the way it looks on the skin, and I love that it’s supposed to have skin care benefits. It feels wonderfully light – kind of like a light tinted moisturizer – and looks very natural except that my complexion looks more luminous and even. It does what any good makeup should do: keep you looking like you… but better.

Think Again. If you’re one to skip foundation because it feels heavy and cakey, this foundation will get you rethinking your stance. It’s not like those old-school foundations at all. It’s even great in warmer weather because it doesn’t drip away or feel like you’re wearing anything at all. Heavenly!

The Specs.

• Oil-free
• Natural finish
• Broad-spectrum SPF 25 protection
• Hydrates skin
• Light-diffusing
• Available in 9 shades (I use Petal, the second lightest shade)

Application. You can apply it with a brush or with fingertips. I use a brush if I have the time for a more “airbrushed” look, but it also looks really good if I just spread it on with my fingers.

Get It. Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation is available for $34 at Benefit boutiques and counters, from Sephora and at benefitcosmetics.com and amazon.com.

Do Tell. Have you tried this foundation? Do you LOVE it? Do you wear foundation in warmer months? Do tell.

KIKO Milano Rebel Bouncy Blush – 04 Passion Red Wine Review

Hello, everyone!

I am always into three phases when I am buying stuff, like shoe phase, lipstick phase, jewellery phase. Anyone out there like me? But, there are certain things which I love to buy anytime like shoes and blushes. Today’s review will be on KIKO Milano Rebel Bouncy Blush in the shade 04 Passion Red Wine.

Price: GBP 4.90

Product Description:

Blush with a new sensory aspect and a satin matte finish. A lightweight powder combines with a new consistency that’s extra soft, supple and highly blendable for a unique product. Surprisingly velvety and pliable to the touch, the blush goes on evenly and creates a natural matte effect. The formula’s rich pigments provide excellent coverage and a professional-level look. True to the style of the “Rebel Romantic” collection, Rebel Bouncy Blush comes in a case with a fan-shaped design and an internal mirror. Available in four amazing shades:

01 Velvety Peach.

02 Adorable Pink.

03 Treasure Rose.

04 Passion Red Wine.

Dermatologically tested. Non-comedogenic. Paraben free.