Amynities: November 2013

Heaven Skincare- SOS Oil

11/28/2013 10:43:00 am

My skin always suffers during the winter months, particularly on my face. The minute the cold wind hits my face, its seems to dry out completely, making my skin appear tired.

I stick religiously to my skin care regime which I truly believe helps, however during the winter, my face in particular needs a little something extra to protect it from the cold.

So I have added a new product to my day to day regime, Heaven Skincare SOS Oil.

I was first introduced to Heaven Skincare a few months back when I reviewed their fabulous skincare wipes and again recently when attending a Spring Summer product launch.

The Heaven SOS Oil is an anti ageing oil which helps to repair, protect and rebuild damaged skin cells. You just simply add a drop of the oil to your moisturiser or cleanser and moisturise/cleanse as normal.

The area most affected by the cold is my T-Zone area, I get a dry forehead and cheeks just next to my nose!

Adding the oil to your moisturiser feeds and nourishes the skin, meaning nails and hair will also become nourished. I added a few droplets to my bath the other evening which left my whole body feeling super soft afterwards.

I also found that my make-up applied beautifully after use of the oil. The results were really clear after use, day and night over the period of a week.

I now use the Oil day and night religiously, if my skin is particularly bad I will apply a small amount of the oil only onto my skin overnight, this completely rejuvenates my skin, bringing it back to life the next day!

I would 100% recommend this amazing oil which is currently a Heaven Skincare best seller!!

£46.00 (30ml)

Beauty

Battle of the Concealer - Is expensive always best?

11/19/2013 05:02:00 pm

Concealer is an essential product in my day to day application of make-up, I have tried various different concealers, some a lot more expensive than others. I recently came across a concealer as recommended by a friend and it is hands down, the best concealer ever and only costs £4.19!!

This begs the question, is expensive always best? I would like to argue no.

I put three different concealers to the test, the contenders are;
Bobbi Brown, MAC and Collection 2000

I used each concealer over the period of a week and recorded coverage, consistency and overall finish.

Below are my results;

Bobbi Brown- Creamy Concealer

This compact little pot is Bobbi Browns answer to looking fresh and well rested. The concealer has a very creamy texture and is very easy to apply, I always prefer to use a brush but this goes on well when applied with fingers too. I always apply concealer first, and then apply my foundation. A good concealer is one that will hide dark circles or any breakouts on first application. With this concealer I found I had to apply an extra layer on top of my foundation to ensure the finish was flawless.

Cost: £18.50
Score: 6/10

MAC- Studio Finish Concealer £15

I have never been a huge fan of MAC, I have always thought their make up was made purely for photo and video shoots and not everyday wear. I decided however to give their studio finish concealer a go. The concealer is light weight and creamy and like the Bobbi Brown product can be applied with a brush, sponge or fingertips.

The MAC concealer is a little sticky to the touch which prolongs the wear.

Cost: £15.00
Score 7/10

Collection 2000 - Lasting Perfection Concealer £4.19

This concealer is a perfect example of why these experiments are necessary. Unlike the other two concealers, this one is in liquid form and can be applied directly to the face with the applicator attached to the lid.

Once applied to the skin I used a brush to rub into the desired areas, concentrating mainly under my eyes.

I was very surprised that as I applied the product did not get thinner, in fact it stayed rather thick and covered my dark circles perfectly. The finish was amazing, the coverage was perfect and had a highlighting effect under the eyes.

Cost: £4.19
Score 10/10

The Collection 2000 Concealer was by far my favourite from the three products I tested. It delivered everything I would expect from a concealer and is so kind to my skin which is very sensitive.
I am fully aware that everyone has their favourites and a lot of the time it is difficult to move away from those, however I would recommend that everyone tried the Collection 2000 concealer. For £4.19 it is so worth every penny, even if you hate it!!!

Male Grooming

Movember Madness

11/05/2013 12:20:00 pm

It's that time of year again where men get to exert their masculinity for a good cause via the growth of facial hair. Throughout the entire month of November Men (known as Mo bros during this time) will grow their Moustaches, changing their entire look completely, sparking conversation and therefore raising awareness of Men's Health.

The majority of people who take part are sponsored, the proceeds go towards men's health programmes that combat prostate and testicular cancer.

During the 30 days on Movember, the rest of the face should be kept trimmed as per usual practise, so whilst all attention will be on the moustache itself, why not treat face around it to some luxury pampering.

Cue Erasmic, a luxury retro male grooming brand, offering a whole range of shaving products including shaving brushes, gels, creams and foam!