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Winky Lux Make-Up Review: Taylor Swift is a Fan, But Are We?

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Winky Lux Make-Up ReviewWinky Lux make-up caught my eye thanks to its awesome packaging, bold colours and original ideas. It helps that all their make-up is gluten free, vegan and cruelty free. Taylor Swift is using their colour ‘Bond’ at the moment and looks fab. The range is full of inventive beauty products from Diamond Powders, PH Flower Balms to Lightbox highlighters. The brand has just launched their Matte Lip Pills. I got sent some of their products to review. Here is what I thought.
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 Kitten Powder Eyeshadow
Cute packaging, cute name and a great colour. Wins all-round. It has a great texture and is good for blending and creating definition.
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Light Box Strobing Balm
A highlighter is always an essential addition to any make-up bag. Since having a child I always put some on before a special event. Or when I want to look like I am not dead. This is a brilliant balm with high impact. The cream is smooth and melts into the skin. It feels good applying it and leaves you glowing.
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Lip Velvour in Mermaid
Now this is not usually a colour I would go for, but it looks stunning and dramatic. A strong, high-impact teal. I love the lipstick pills. It is hard to be original in the make-up industry and these are really striking and stand out. It is a great lipstick that goes the distance. Feels good on your lips too. It is also paraben free.
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Flower Balm Pink
This is my favourite lip balm ever. I mean, just look at it. When I took it out of the box I almost gasped. It truly is a thing of beauty. I almost didn’t want to use it. The flower inside is just such a great detail. The lip balm itself is great of course but when you could just stare at it instead, who cares?
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Glossy Boss Romeo And Juliet
This is a great long-lasting lip gloss. I love the colour, which is perfect for me. I usually hate lip gloss but this has none of the usual stickiness associated with other glosses and is lightweight. It gives sheer colour and shine. It is infused with vanilla for delectable application.

winkyluxlipglossI really love Winky Lux. I have become quite jaded over the years but I really love this brand. Their packaging, originality and the actual make-up itself is such a winning combination. I feel this is the start of a long love affair.
In Winky Lux news, the digital cosmetic has released its range of Matte Lip Velour in ‘Lip Pills’ in a range of unique shades from Blue Moon, Mermaid, Meow Winky Lux, the new luxury yet affordable digital cosmetic line is now available in the UK.

Ultra long-wearing matte lipstick delivers intense pigment with a delectably lightweight moussy texture. Infused with natural vanilla for the ultimate lip experience, this lipstick is packed with suspended pigments to give lips a cushiony, plush feel. All products are cruelty free, vegan and gluten free!

Matte Lip Velour​ in Mermaid Shades, Purples & Darks, Nudes, Marzia Mattes, Reds & Pinks.

Price: ​£13.00

Available: ​Asos.com

 

 

Enjoy a Coconut Escape with Palmer’s Skincare Coconut range

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Palmer’s, the Skin Gods that brought us the iconic Cocoa Butter which i’m sure takes pride of place on many a bathroom shelf, is on a mission to bring a little summer to our skincare regime. Ok, so it may not be summer quite yet but to help us feel a little more tropical, they have created a skincare range featuring the popular luxurious and favourite trend, Coconut Oil. The range includes a Body Lotion, Hand Cream, Body Cream and Body Oil to make sure you’re totally covered from top to toe. Not only does the Bodycare range provide 24 hour moisture and leaves skin radiant, but the new range uses mainly ethically and sustainable sourced raw, organic Coconut Oil. The range is free from Parabens, Phthalates, Mineral oils and dyes. The delectable scent stems from the infusion of Polynesian sacred Oil Tahitian Monoi Oil and with added benefits such as Antioxidants, Vitamin E and Proteins to help boost skin’s health and radiance need we say more…

Here’s our round-up of the new Coconut Oil Formula range;

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Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Body Lotion;
RRP £4

This is perfect for everyday moisturising and after using it for a couple of weeks we noticed a huge improvement in hydration. The scent is unremarkable and the formula is not too thick and easy to soak into the skin.

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Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Hand Cream;
RRP £2.40

For someone who’s not usually a fan of hand cream, this is my new go to product. Since the weather has been switching from Winter to Summer in one fell swoop, it has really taken a toll on my hands and the best thing about this product is that the formula is luscious, creamy and not greasy at all making it lock into the skin and provide a constant protection against the elements.

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Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Body Cream;
RRP £5

A little more luxurious than the lotion this Body Cream is rich and decadent. Again, perfect for providing deep conditioning and leaving the skin radiant. This is a perfect after sun antidote.

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Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Body Oil; **TOP PICK**
RRP £7

I love body oils, my skin is outrageously dry and this tropical oil not only provides an unbeatable silky moisture but transforms your skin to give it the perfect summer glow. So even though it may not be summer outside, close your eyes, inhale the scents of Palmer’s Coconut Oil range and let it transport you to a coconut escape!

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Products are available from Boots.com, Sainsburys.co.uk, Superdrug.com, Feel Unique and Amazon.co.uk

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Vichy Idealia Smoothing and Illuminating Cream Review

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vichy idealia reviewIt is not common for me to be upset when a moisturiser runs out. There is always something else to try. But when my Vichy Idealia Smoothing and Illuminating Cream ran out I felt forlorn. It is just that good.

It smells delicious, which is probably the Kombucha tea extract, the packaging is stylish and the texture of the pink cream is light and not too heavy, but, importantly, it really works. I used this religiously twice a day, except for once or twice when I went to bed late. When I did not use it I could see the difference in my skin. I just looked less fresh, less ‘illuminated’. The overall tone of my skin is greatly improved. It evens skin tone and smooths out wrinkles.

I have sensitive skin and this hypoallergenic cream was gentle with it. It did not irritate it at all. It is also paraben-free. I really love this moisturiser and so did my skin.

Vichy say,

– Enriched with Kombucha 3%, AHAs, Vitamins, Probiotics and Polyphenols
– Skin feels more even, smoother, supple and refined
– The complexion is more radiant
– Skin is replumped with moisture
– Skin looks more youthful, fresher and healthier

The ingredients

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It is quite pricey at £22 but I think it is definitely worth the money and a little goes a long way. It is like youth in a pot.

Available from Superdrug or Selfridges.