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Glossy Box February edition! Detailed review

Glossy Box February edition! Detailed review 

Hello everyone,

Welcome to my blog! Today I will be taking you through the Glossy Box February edition and doing a detailed review for anyone who's interested in trying out a beauty box but isn't sure about: which box, cost, certain products and their quality. This is Glossy Box's LOVE box which includes four full sized products featuring an exciting product which was inspired by 50 Shades of Grey! (It's not what you're thinking)

It's important to do your research before subscribing to a beauty box and it's also good to watch and read other reviews on different boxes. I chose Glossy Box because there a worldwide known brand to bloggers especially & also because I was able to let them know what products I would find best suitable.

I pay around £13 a month for mine (including VAT and delivery) and I wasn't impressed with the January edition in the end because the products did not live up to any expectations (especially the highlighter) However, these products I am very impressed with so far so good, keep reading...

As you can see, the boxes are always beautifully wrapped with ribbon and a welcome card explaining what is in your box and where you can buy the full one if you like the product. 

Essie - Repstyle Polish

First I will start off with my favorite product so far and that is the Essie nail polish which you will see below. Whenever I wear nail polish I hate three things:

• Nail polish that does not dry quick enough.
• Nail polish that chips very easily.
• Nail polish that requires more than one coating.

So when I received this nail polish I was hesitant but I have heard great things about it & it honestly lived up to them. The application was a breath of fresh air, very easy to apply and has a lovely finish. By the time I finished one hand and went to do the other, the previous hand was dry completely.

I was definitely shocked because I have never had this result before. I went to work on Saturday and I work with a lot of chemicals and water there so it was a good time to try the product out to the full. The nail polish did chip but only slightly, the very tips of the nails was where I lost the color.

Another test was applying another coat to just touch up my nails - the nail polish didn't show up in a different color, it covered the same and they looked freshly done once again. I would definitely recommend this nail polish and I will get different colors for Summer!

(ignore the pink that's from the box behind.)

(£9.99 for 13ml)

Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow - Fifty Shades

My second favorite product is the Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow. I have direct linked you there to the website and to the eye shadow that was in the box. 50 shades of grey is the name of the eye shadow which I love as it's inspired by one of my favorite films! 

50 shades of grey eye shadow is a "mineral powder-based eye shadow and is 100% natural and highly pigmented so it packs a punch". That was the description when I opened the box, and I can say yes, yes & yes!! 

However If I didn't write honestly you'd be disappointed if I beefed everything up all the time, and this sadly does have a down fall. The pot lid unscrews and it it has holes in the middle where this got very messy the first time I applied the eye shadow. 

The second thing I noticed was this eye shadow is definitely a blender because a little seriously goes a long way. It does look grey as well, but when reflected on the light, both three times I have had it on and noticed it actually looks like a very dark blue but I love it so no complaining for me! 

Over to the impressions though, the eye shadow was worth the little mess (I would just say do not attempt to apply the eye shadow on moving transport!) ... I have never had an eye shadow that has set so gorgeous before. It really brought my blue eyes out as I blended it with a white eye shadow and outwards with the 50 shades of grey color. 

The eye shadow stayed in place my whole night out and did not lose it's color! 

(£14.49 for 1.2g)

Royal Apothic - Tinties

This new brand from the block were discovered by Glossy Box in Los Angeles. The company is inspired by an old apothecary manual and it's rumored to be a celebrity favor with the likes of  Victoria Beckham!? 

I am never the one to just buy something because somebody famous has it - but we all know that our Vic is quite the perfectionist and if obviously she was using this.. of course you would think it's worth the purchase!

This stuff makes my skin feel like a baby's bottom, it also doesn't have an over facing application or a funny smell to it. I have religiously stuck to my Palmer's cocoa butter lip balm all winter because it's not only one of the gods on the market for lip care but nothing else has worked. Therefore I carried my Palmer's lip balm just in case this Tinties would not work but it did! I didn't feel my lips were dry and even when I had walked to work 30 minutes later, the balm still felt soft and freshly applied to my lips. So yes, I definitely recommend and this was my third favorite product. 

(Glossy Box says: These pretty pots contain Shea butter and a trio of oils: argan, grape seed & almond to nourish the lips.)

($14 for 3.4g)

So Susan - Rose Quartet Lip & Cheek Palette

This is such a cute little set consisting of an lip and cheek palette! The color combination is pretty pinks and bold crimson matching whatever mood you are in. 

I would buy this again especially because the Pink really suits my facial features and having dark hair as it is I never knew if I would pull pink off, however a bigger set is needed to get the most love out of this product because it's just so tiny! You also get a small lip liner brush (but you'll probably have better tools for the perfecting of Kylie Jenner's lips) 

 (Glossy Box says: Match lips and cheeks for a uniform polish or be brave and clash red lips with fuchsia cheeks.)

£8 for 4g

Wilkinson Sword - Hydro Silk

This Hydro Silk is my favorite thing in the bathroom right now! I have used female razors all my life but they have never lasted or they have gone missing. I then once tried my brothers razor on my legs and wow.. I'm struggling for words! It was so amazing and I thought to myself "I am going to buy a mans's razor instead!" - So I've been with Gillette for men the past year. 

On the other hand, I am so so so happy that I now have the female version of Gillette. I hate it when in the past I have rushed shaving in the shower and especially regretted it before doing my fake tan on a night out because I would always have red bumps afterwards or razor blade 'scratch marks' etc... I have not had a problem now with more care, a bit of moisturiser and a nice razor, I am very happy with this and I would definitely say that since Spring & Summer is approaching in the UK that ladies, you do invest in a good razor because they're going to last you longer than the 40p Asda's own for 10 of them, when you can pay less than £10 for good quality and nicer looking legs!

(Glossy Box says: shave legs at the end of a shower to allow time for the water to soften stubble and open hair follicles for a smoother shave.)

(£9.99 for 80g)

That is the end girls, Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and I hope I have helped you gain an insight on whether you was wanting to try Glossy Box or you found a product and I have helped you out a little. 

Please feel free to share your thoughts, comments and problems as well - I am always more than delighted to engage conversation!

Happy Blogging,

x

p.s: there has been no content taken from any website. Everything was written by myself. These articles take a good hour to write so therefore I would not waste my time false advertising products. If I have reviewed a product on request I will state that. However this will make no difference to my opinion. If the product is simply awful or just doesn't do it for me - I kindly decline the offer. If I have brought it myself, I will state my honest experience. I am not sponsored by anyone to advertise, but I am open to samples/testing and product reviews. You can contact me over here at: wynnemariasophie@gmail.com

Glossy Box January Product Review...

Evening ladies, 

I am a bit late receiving the product as I was unable to collect my parcel from my neighbors, however I finally have my hands on it! This is my first box from Glossy Box after hearing amazing reviews over the Christmas, I decided It's one of the best ideas if you want to find new products! 

I was more than overwhelmed about what I received. I am on a 6-month contract, I would have done the yearly and paid all at once, but with Christmas just gone I really couldn't afford to. So I'll get straight to the point now with you all & I've sectioned everything off for you so it's easier for you to find what interests you the most! 

Enjoy girls, 

It comes in an rectangle-sized box and is really quite pretty in pink! It looks quite expensive to be fair. 

So when you open the box, it's loosely tied in the corner but I quickly stopped I thought - I have to get pictures for my reviews! So I am sorry it's not tied nicely like I have described!

Three of the things I was greeted with firstly were placed above the pink tissue paper. I got a very nice gift voucher for 'Hello Fresh' which will go down a treat! I also then found a welcome card. Describing the products that were in my box and if i love them - where to buy the full thing! I can most definitely say I am more than pleased with everything I received. I have not took individual pictures of the products as my camera died so I will list them as I find them online now for you. 

P.s everything under the pink tissue paper is covered with a black type of confetti (I think it's black tissue paper to be honest, but It's designed in a way of confetti). I just love the effort they put into the boxes.

(photo credit: http://skinnedcartree.com/2015/01/glossybox-january-2015.html)

Kueshi natural & pleasant cosmetics revitalizing face toner

We all know what our face is terribly faced with throughout winter. It's a daily roundabout for a long time from freezing cold temperatures outside to ramped up heaters and radiators. You skin loses moisture and doesn't look as radiant! That's where Kueshi comes in and soothes your face before you leave the house and returning home from work or school. The soothing blend of chamomile, aloe vera and calendula will also help calm redness and reduce sensitivity. I have never heard of this product simply because it's not English I don't think. What I do know is that I tend to avoid toners because in winter I don't feel like you need them - they are too harsh on the skin most of them, not doing any favors for sensitive skin! However I have tried this for the past 3 days and I love the gentle smell it gives off, the calm feeling it leaves on the skin and how plump my skin is! I also deal with redness and sensitivity but since I've changed my make-up and invested in Clinique, I have seen a lot less skin troubles. 

You can get it here off Ebay.

Nicka K New York Colorlux Powder Brush

(http://www.nicka.com/navigation-menu/colorluxe-powder-blush)

This is the cutest little pot of powder I have ever seen. It's super easy to use from the blend-able mineral powder to the 'suits-all-shades'. It comes with an integrated power puff applicator that means less mess as well as a perkier complexion! The goal of this box is whilst it's winter - if you can't beat those skin troubles and you're feeling a little less confident, then these products will definitely help keep you fresh faced. I love the color, I love how you're also unable to use loads at a time and that it's build-able - some people may prefer to use a blusher brush which is understandable for more control but if you just want a pop of color, then this is ideal! You can also get this in 6 different shades!

You can get it here off Nicka K NewYork.

Naked Lips Organic Lip Balm in 

Superfruits

(http://beautygeekuk.com/2015/01/glossybox-january-2015.html)

I have been applying this all day in work. I have been suffering with really dry lips and I hate that because then my lip liner and lipstick looks rubbish, until I was introduced to this little tube of goodness. 

It is said that it's 97% organic & 100% Natural consisting of the super food berry group. I think anything that's fruity tasting on my lips can be quite sickly i.e. strawberry flavored. However this balm doesn't taste like berries - it tastes more like bananas & vanilla. That's the worst combination of flavor and scent for me since I hate vanilla. On the other hand though, my lips feel very plump and healthy! I can get over the taste knowing it's 100% natural makes me feel happy it's not consisted of animal cruelty.

It's saying online the product is no longer available - I hope not!

MeMeMe Eye Line Pencil in Clay

(http://beautygeekuk.com/2015/01/glossybox-january-2015.html)

This from the reviews I have read so far is a great water-liner. Something I always struggle to find as It's impossible to wear liquid eyeliner on the bottom of my eyes as in winter It's going to end up all over my eyeball or the scary panda eye look. I also love that it's not black because a little tip for you - if you want to give your eyes the appearance of looking bigger, applying a brown eyeliner to your inner eye followed with a wing on the top lash can really transform your eyes in five minutes! 

You can get it here off  MeMeMe.

Jelly Pong Pong All Over Glow

(http://beautygeekuk.com/2015/01/glossybox-january-2015.html)

This product when coming out of the bottle looks quite glittery, but when applied to the face it really does not give that effect! This is the first highlighter I have actually used. I am impressed. When dabbed onto my cheekbones this morning & under my brow arch - I felt my skin instantly had that glow! I also checked in work, it survived the gale force winds & didn't look glittery or sparkly. It has infact a lovely, sheer finish however I think you'll be needing a few touch ups in the day as it got me til dinner so a good 5 hours - still good for light highlighting! 

You can get it here off  Jelly pong pong cosmetics.

The last thing listed was the very generous £25 gift voucher for Hello Fresh. I am more than satisfied with my little box of goodies. I think it's so important to not always go for the products that get promoted to death. It's always good to find new products & give them a chance! I hope you have enjoyed my review! 

Please feel free to share your thoughts, comments and problems as well - I am always more than delighted to engage conversation!

Happy Blogging, 

x

p.s: there has been no content taken from any website. Everything was written by myself. These articles take a good hour to write so therefore I would not waste my time false advertising products. If I have reviewed a product on request I will state that. However this will make no difference to my opinion. If the product is simply awful or just doesn't do it for me - I kindly decline the offer. If I have brought it myself, I will state my honest experience. I am not sponsored by anyone to advertise, but I am open to samples/testing and product reviews. You can contact me over here at: wynnemariasophie@gmail.com

My Makeup Christmas Wish list ♥

My Makeup Christmas Wish list ♥ by sophie-wynne-i featuring a powder foundation

The Dermatology Review - Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

Introduction: So recently I have been major stressing out over my skin! Now we all have days where we wanna eat junk food - I have those days but very few. I would class myself as quite a healthy person. I drink tonnes of water & green tea in work and at home. I eat a lot of fruit especially oranges and apples and I don't eat any junk food to be honest I have everything cooked at home. 

So lately leading from that - I have had a major break out on my forehead and nose area. I remove my makeup at night, I sleep well I am always hydrated and my cosmetic use isn't cheap! So after going through my diet, lifestyle ( I power walk 6 times a week 50 minutes a day for work) and anything else.. I  figured something was not right - it must be my makeup.

I have been dealing with 'raised areas' under the skin on my face which some people class as 'under skin spots' and I thankfully found this post on a review of the foundation here:
the dermatology review

It really opened my eyes. I steam my face once a week with a face mask and I frankly don't think my cleanser is enough for this foundation or I simply cannot  have the foundation anymore due to my sensitive skin. It's opened my eyes on definitely looking into chemicals and ingredients in products before I buy them. 

Very upsetting because I have never found a foundation like this before that gave me these 'cant beat' factors: 

1. 100% coverage, build able
2. Matte application - great for oily skin! 
3. Lovely tones to the skin
4. Lasts me all day long without it smudging a pinch!

Luckily I only have a bit left in the bottle so I am absolutely devastated that I will not find another product!

Can anyone please help me with potential cleansers that can hack this foundation and can prevent my pores from clogging BUT is suitable for sensitive skin i.e. not to powerful? 

Please feel free to share your thoughts, comments and problems as well - I am always more than delighted to engage conversation!

Happy Blogging, 

x

p.s: there has been no content taken from any website. Everything was written by myself. These articles take a good hour to write so therefore I would not waste my time false advertising products. If I have reviewed a product on request I will state that. However this will make no difference to my opinion. If the product is simply awful or just doesn't do it for me - I kindly decline the offer. If I have brought it myself, I will state my honest experience. I am not sponsored by anyone to advertise, but I am open to samples/testing and product reviews. You can contact me over here at: wynnemariasophie@gmail.com

Face mapping - free chart

 

Afternoon bloggers, 

I figured this would be a good thing to write about since Christmas is coming & our skin tends to face most breakouts throughout seasons i.e. different climates, intake of more sugar/alcohol/processed food etc... You can apply whatever skin care you like - however if you have underlying skin problems then this will definitely help you. 

Your skin is a great reflection on your diet. I have luckily never been a sufferer of acne however, I have struggled with bumpy skin surfaces what sometimes is defined to some people as 'under the skin spots' so to tackle this problem I have took a look into my diet & well being. 

As you can see I don't have to do much talking as the face graph explains it all. If you have a lot of dairy, for example - you will notice this in the bladder area i.e. the forehead. Therefore I am actually just going to explain what you should be doing in order to tackle your skin area issue. 

Christmas is coming! Therefore please DO NOT wipe out all the yummy things you should be eating in order too maintain this idea of fantastic skin! What I do advise from what I have learnt recently is to keep your diet balanced. This is the time of year for me where I tend to eat a lot more carbs however I make sure their usually whole grain and I eat brown rice and I leave the unlimited amount of potatoes for Christmas day! I can get away with this now as I started my new job a week ago which means I now have a nice 25 minutes power walk back and forth each day. I also eat so much fish and chicken it's unreal & I drink my body weight in water and green tea at work and at home so I pretty much am already easily balanced with food.

If you have my problem or acne or uneven skin tone etc... products do work! However usually the product is underlying and you may need to just write down what you eat day in and day out. Regular detox days are important especially after a heavy weekend partying or eating out! 

Overall, my point is that Christmas I don't think is anybody's prime time to be losing weight. It's a time where we all wrap anyway so stuff the calories! However if you're on about skin care over winter here are some things to avoid and cut back on possibly too avoid major breakouts - I am not talking about small breakouts which are bound to happen. 

• Central heating - this plays havoc with your skin apparently! So layering up in the house is probably a better option. 

• Caffeine - coffees and energy drinks are okay maybe one in the morning to wake yourself up, but try and drink water and other teas and drinks in the day which are preferably sugar free. 

• Too much alcohol - try and make sure you're keeping hydrated between drinks or before your night and after. This is a vital role in actually keeping your hangover at bay which I am sure everyone wants but your body also isn't going into complete Dehydration! If you're having troubles with your forehead then this is where your liver is unhappy. 

• Too little exercise - I have no excuses anymore. I don't own a car and their are no buses that go my way to work so I have at least 50 minutes fast walking a day which I need to be honest when working at a computer all day! 

Their are plenty more things you can do however these are just tips I have learnt from my personal experiences. One thing I would like to write about next time is starting from today I will be doing a 30 day skin map hopefully where each day I will be able track my progress & changes in my diet to help eliminate these skin issues and then to share with you guys! 

I hope I have helped a few of you with just general skin care tips or ideas - this was just something I was thinking about on my dinner today and I thought it may come in handy.

Please feel free to share your thoughts, comments and problems as well - I am always more than delighted to engage conversation!

Happy Blogging, 

x

p.s: there has been no content taken from any website. Everything was written by myself. These articles take a good hour to write so therefore I would not waste my time false advertising products. If I have reviewed a product on request I will state that. However this will make no difference to my opinion. If the product is simply awful or just doesn't do it for me - I kindly decline the offer. If I have brought it myself, I will state my honest experience. I am not sponsored by anyone to advertise, but I am open to samples/testing and product reviews. You can contact me over here at: wynnemariasophie@gmail.com

Nip + Fab Giveaway!

Hello lovely bloggers,

I decided to do a small giveaway too just celebrate it coming Christmas really and for all the small sized audience I have who love too read my posts :) 

I love Nip + Fab, not sure about you but it's going too be a nice and relative gift for christmas, straight too the point I am - the link and all of the details are below.. when I say all, their really isn't a lot, however I would appreciate you follow them all please. 

Also noting anyone that completes all the entries then un-follows before or after the competition will be blocked and removed from my further giveaways. 

Many thanks, good luck 
xx

Review my Polyvore below:

giveaway over on my blog! by sophie-wynne-i featuring Nip+Fab gift sets & kits

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Glossybox Harvey Nichols Christmas Box - Almost spoiler!

Hey you guys! 

I have been working a whole solid night on my blog basically looking for inspiration, bloggers, trends and so on... I definitely DID come across this beauty! As I'm pretty aware, most bloggers or even none bloggers know about these wonderful boxes we subscribe too and they send us a box each month full of goodies? Well I think this tops them all! The beauty of this box is that it's not like any other normal subscription box - this one is a premium box that's limited edition - oh yes, we love that bit don't we! I have heard that - just like when you've tried too order foundation off Sephora and you can't for air delivery purposes - Ireland do have posting restrictions so instead of the nail colour, you will receive a full size Avoplex hand cream.. can't complain! Now then are you ready for the beast of all beasts? Then read on! 

So in the box you have the following:

• Laura Mercier Foundation primer
• Dermalogica Overnight repair serum
• Macadamia Oil
• Benefit they're real mascara
• Rodial Bee veenom moisturiser
• NARS mini satin lip pencil in Rikugien
• La coupe intensive hair repair
• Harvey Nichols mini scented candle ( we love scented candles! )
• Show beauty - dry shampoo a glam version of Batiste ladies! 
• OP Nail Polish in Viking or if you're an Ireland beauty - Avoplex hand cream

Price of the box: £30 (plus P&P) for subscribers or £35 (plus p&p) for non subscribers. If you are subscribed you will not receive the box straight away due too the limited edition business There is only 2000 available so you need to be fast! Monday the 10th November is the opening day for the pre-order list + they go on sale on the 17th. 

I think the price for the box is actually quite generous considering I can see at least 5 big beauty brands in that box so I would hopefully love to be able the chance of getting this special edition! 

What do you guys think? 

Let me know in the comments below and if you want too know more about the subscription plans with Glossy box & the limited edition box in more detail, click the links below:

subscriptions & limited edition more info

Blemish Face Mask - Montagne Jeunesse review

Hello lovely bloggers,

Today I am doing a review on my all time favorite skin masks brand - Montagne Jeunesse!
At the end of each week, I like to wind down and give my skin a break. In winter especially due too the harsh weather conditions against your skin! However I do believe that beautiful skin is from the inside, i.e. what you eat/drink if you smoke/drink etc they all have effects on our skin! So when I come home I don't wear any make-up, I only try and stick to work and going out with friends. 

I have tried pretty much all of the popular Montagne Jeunesse masks and it goes to show you it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg to have nice skin! I tried the blemish mask which I will list below this morning and I am going to go through exactly what I thought of it as a first time user and my experience with it...

Why this mask? 

I haven't tried this one before! Adding to that I obviously had reasons on buying it as I have dealt with a lot of blemishes recently due to stress and climate change etc... I also Love Aloe Vera on the skin and it has so many amazing benefits and it's a natural cooler which aids in skin care terms - reduces redness, inflammation, scars, burns and so on....

How did the mask sit on your skin?

Unlike the hot masks that Montagne have, this one sat very thick. It set very quickly even with maybe too much product and It did literally feel like I had cement on my face. I'd say it's a good job that you don't have to sit with this on your face for half an hour because I definitely struggled to eat my breakfast within 5 minutes of it on my face.

Would I buy this product again?

Of course! However I never buy the same ones between each skin prep. I always like to mix it up and not necessarily go for the pretty looking ones, just the ones that I feel suit my skin at the time. Sometimes I will deep cleanse every Sunday for 30 minutes and then sometimes I will just want a quick tea-tree 10 minute pick me up - it varies nicely! 

The process of the mask. You don't have to use an exfoiliating glove to remove the product just a flannel of some sort with luke warm water. I like to use the glove because when I do want too deep cleanse, exfoiliating is very important and it strips away gently the dull skin and revives new skin - so you may as well make the most of the whole face mask process! I also love exfoilating with the mask because my skin is super smoothe afterwards and it just feels very clean, refreshed and healthy! The first picture is no-make up and the brightness from the bathroom light and window. I am quite blessed in a way to not really have many skin problems - I just have like every other girl pesky little zits and redness which appear daily! 

When I have removed the whole product, I then apply VIC vapor gel to my face for 5 minutes. That really helps the skin breathe and just nicely finish the whole procedure - like I said, I don't do this all the time just weekly. Finally I remove the vip with a damp towl which is cold too close all the pores and dampen my face. 


I hope you enjoyed my super quick post, and try it for yourself! If you didn't know, you can buy these face masks in pretty much every supermarket, retailer and so on and they vary from 89p too £2 mark! 

Please feel free to share your thoughts, comments and problems as well - I am always more than delighted to engage conversation!

Happy Blogging, 

x

p.s: there has been no content taken from any website. Everything was written by myself. These articles take a good hour to write so therefore I would not waste my time false advertising products. If I have reviewed a product on request I will state that. However this will make no difference to my opinion. If the product is simply awful or just doesn't do it for me - I kindly decline the offer. If I have brought it myself, I will state my honest experience. I am not sponsored by anyone to advertise, but I am open to samples/testing and product reviews. You can contact me over here at: wynnemariasophie@gmail.com

Beginners guide to applying False Eyelashes

Good afternoon bloggers, 

So Halloween has just slipped away and I must say I have seen some tutorials and make-up looks that words simply cannot describe! However, I have never applied eye lashes before not even for a night out as I never really have felt the need too. However I went out as a kitty cat on Friday night and I had the 'winged eyeliner and lashes' going on! From watching endless beauty tutorials, I was able too remember key tips which I have learnt and practiced. I am going too show you in easy detail how too successfully apply eyelashes - no tricky equipment, just simple hands or tweezer application if you wish.

1. I would recommend you apply any eye liner or eye shadow first simply because depending on the eyelash length - it will be a little tricky too apply those afterwards. Once you have a basic guide way of eye liner - you can easily disguise any gaps with more eyeliner. Always leave the lashes bare though until the lashes are applied, after applying the eye lashes - then blend your own eye lashes with the false ones.
2. Make sure before you put glue onto the lashes that you measure them with your own eyes. Sometimes you will find their too long at the end so simply just snip bit by bit off at the end until they meet your desired length. Secondly, always make sure the eyelash is placed on the closest eye lash too your nose, as you're going too be cutting away the outer lashes and I say bit by bit because you don't want too cut too much off - work on them bit by bit.
3. Once you have followed these two prep & prime steps what I would call them.. apply the glue too your false lashes. I recommend applying the glue first too the lashes and leaving them for 20-30 seconds so the glue is very sticky on the lashes. This is because I have noticed that when applying the glue and then straight away applying them that I can never get them too stick on and before you know it - you have ruined your eye-makeup! Yet everyone is too their own. 
4. Try and measure the lashes to your own before applying them because if you have set the glue it will be tricky to adjust them once they have been applied and you will end up with glue on your lashes and we don't want that! 
5. Hold the lashes even though they're sticky. Yes, they do have more chance of applying faster than applying them straight away - but they still need to be placed carefully.
6. Once you feel as if the lashes are comfortable in their places - I like to use a cotton bud or a tweezer too use the skin on my eyeball too gently press down on the eye lashes. Not too harshly because you will knock the lashes off. This just helps the skin blend in more with the lashes and I feel as if it worked great for me! 
7. More than usual for beginners its extremely frustrating at the beginning maybe and even for professionals because it's a bummer when you do all the eye prep and you only need one shaky hand too have that all ruined! Yet applying false eyelashes is incredibly fun I love all the quirky and crazy ones you can get these days and I would definitely consider wearing them more on nights out because they just enhance your eyes and they do look amazing! 

Too the left is my first attempt following all the tips and steps above. The right eye looks as if it's lost half the eyelash, but that was just the thickness of my eyeliner. This is extremely simple. I was pretty disappointed in my poor make-up for Halloween, however I have learnt some amazing skills and I hope to do better Christmas makeup! 

Why is Coconut Oil good for you?

Hello bloggers,

So the other week I discovered 'skinny coconut oil' as I was reading a lot about coconut oil and I came across their intsagram and fell in love. Below is a picture of some of their designs. They are not a UK company however I know that payday comes - I have a wish list from their website! That is when I will be able too review them and tell you all what I think.. until then though, I am going too be sharing with you why coconut oil is mainly important in the winter..

Did you know that the coconuts this company uses are harvested in Vietnam? That's right, not your nearest farm near a polluted base of factories... Vietnam! Straight from the source you always get your moneys worth. 

Coconut in general too drink can be very sweet and off-putting for some people I get that. Yet how about incorporating it into your foods? your hair masks? face masks? and so on... Coconuts are great for the winter simply because:

1. After all that Christmas boozing coming up and staff parties, celebration boxes and Sunday roasts.. it aids digestion, which means it will help make the stomach feel a little lighter and you not feeling so sluggish! 
2. We all know that in winter, we don't want too go out and run or even attempt to go to the gym, really do we? Anyone that does - you're brave! I know that after work the only thing  I want too do is to get into my comfy clothes and relax! Yet what happens when we stop exercising as much and eating those high-metabolism foods? It drops yet luckily.. coconut oil stimulates your metabolism!
3. I think this is the best one. During winter women tend to deal with the S.A.D - seasonal affect disorder, i'm on them lines somewhere and basically your body goes into shutdown. It's a horrible thing too deal with but you're not alone! Coconut oil also improves energy levels, aids in weight loss, helps to keep blood sugar levels stable AND it adds too the aid of absorption of minerals and nutrients! Wow.. and breathe!
4. IT STRENGTHENS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM! This is vital - so many nasty bugs are going around all the time... keeping your immune system high is key. You need too protect your body and put that first because you only get one body so really you should be treating it as if it's a temple. Simply as Lemsip's relieve the symptoms of a cold but your body is what actually fights the cold off!
5. A big thing round Christmas is Depression. Sadly not everyone enjoys it and sometimes it's the worst time of the year for some people because their usually without family, a job, money, loved ones and sometimes even their homes. However depression also occurs in like i referred to before S.A.D in women - coconut oil can lift your mood and make you feel better about yourself simply because the more nutrients your body is given, the better you feel mentally. You should know this as in if you've been on a very heavy junk-fuled, boozing, partying weekend.. you feel like rubbish, but imagine doing everything differently!

Adding too that, you're probably thinking this can't be real.. well it can all do this! Simply put it this way, healthy/clean foods - basically a cave-mans diet are packed full of all the goodness you need. You can still have your cravings, as long as you source your main meals around food from the earth! Coconut's are vital for great health and I could list so many more pointers.. but I simply have outlined the winter affects mainly and how coconuts can prevent and better those conditions. 

I hope you have enjoyed reading and go and check out skinnycoconutoil, it's the new craze!