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Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

4/10/2014 08:07:00 am

Garnier Micellar cleansing water is an all in one make up remover/cleanser. I purchased this product after being introduced to it by a friend. What attracted me to the product was the fact that it is a soothing and fragrance free formula making it perfect for sensitive skin.

What is Micellar?

A Micellar is an aggregate of amphiphatic molecules in water, these micelles trap any dirt and excess make up to help remove easily without rubbing or irritating the skin, making the make up removal process easier and kinder to skin.

The cleansing water can be used to remove make up from the face, lips and eyes. I am usually very wary about using any make up removers round my eyes in fear that the product will cause them to sting, this product however is practically water so does not irritate one little bit!!

The product comes in a generous 400ml bottle which can last up to 200 uses (based on 2ml per cotton pad), Only a small amount is needed on a cotton pad and I find it best to use in small circular motions gently on the face. I found that the product seems to lather up, only slightly but you can definitely feel that it is more than just water in the bottle!

What is great is that there is no rinsing necessary after application and the face feels fresh and beautifully clean.

I love this product and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new cleanser. This 400ml bottle cost just £4.99 from Superdrug.

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Simple Kind To Skin+ Sun-Kissed Moisture Cream

4/08/2014 07:50:00 am

Now spring is upon us and summer is fast approaching, it is necessary that we start to prep our skin for some exposure to the sun (Fingers crossed for a sunny 2014!).

I am an avid Simple user and was over to moon to discover this new sun kissed moisture cream in their Kind to Skin+ range. I believe that everyone looks great with a tan, even just a slight tint to the skin can make someone look beautifully radiant. There is no shame in using a little product every now and then to help create this look! Cue Simple's fabulous moisturiser with a hint of gradual tan, the gentle tanning agents in the product enhance skins colour, as well as moisturising the skin leaving it soft and beautiful.

I have used this moisturiser over the course of 7 days, I must admit, I was a little nervous that my face would become a different colour to the rest of my body! However this has not been the case, instead my face has got a lovely glow to it which has meant I have naturally minimised my make up usage which is exactly what I wanted from my new moisturiser!

The slightly tinted skin subtly glows underneath my make up giving a radiant, illuminated look without using any primer!

What I particularly love about this product which sets it aside from other gradual tanning face moisturisers, is that it does not leave that 'biscuity' smell that others can leave, it also contains zero perfume making it perfect for all skin types including sensitive skin.

This gorgeous little tube of artificial sunshine can be purchased from Superdrug, Sainsburys and Asda

£4.99 50ml

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Vixen & Blush Hoxton

4/06/2014 06:59:00 pm

Last night I attended the launch party of Vixen & Blush's new salon. Their first salon opened in Clapham in 2012 and its huge success has lead to the opening of a new one in Hoxton in early 2014!

At the latter end of 2013 I visited Vixen & Blush in Clapham to have my hair extensions done which were absolutely amazing... in fact looking back I wish I still had them in!
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Following my visit to the salon I received an invite to the opening and just could not resist (especially as they were doing a fabulous prize giveaway!)

The opening was held around the trendy Hoxton Square in a hidden away gem called The Dolls House, run by Adam Towner and Katy Gray Rosewarne. I must admit this venue was just perfect for the salon launch, its quirky rooms offered plenty of space for networking (after all, that is what these events are for), dancing (the DJ was fabulous) and of course enjoying cocktails which were served in cute little bottles labelled Vixen or Blush;

Salon owner Sarah was there to greet guests along with Clapham salon manager Danielle, their gorgeous staff and two lovely models who were the 'Vixen & Blush' of the evening.

By 8pm the place was buzzing wall to wall with an array of people from bloggers to clients to magazine editors who had all come to celebrate the opening of this new fabulous salon.

The models walked around later in the evening distributing the much awaited 'Gold Cards' which held prizes! I was lucky enough to pick out a goody bag which contained some fabulous bits and pieces. Other fabulous prizes included free services in the salon, 20% off salon treatments and even free hair extensions services!

The evening was a great success, Good Luck with the new salon Vixen & Blush, cannot wait to visit soon!

New Salon Location: 194-196 Hoxton Street, Shoreditch, London, N1 5LH
Don't forget Vixen & Blush in Clapham: 593 Wandsworth Road, Clapham, London, SW8 3JD