Brand Challenge Day 3- Retro products

Heyy guys,

I picked up the latest Lush Times and in the newspaper there was some information on a few products which are now being classed as 'Retro'. This basically means that the product has been discontinued, but will still be permanently available online. They can also be bought from the Lush store in Poole, but unfortunately this is one I've never had the chance to visit. Here are a few of the products which have been added to the Retro range:

 Waving not Drowning bath bomb

Although I've never tried this bomb, I know it's quite popular. The aim of Waving not Drowning is to help you get to sleep, and the fragrances are lavender and ylang ylang. I think this sounds like the ultimate relaxation bath bomb, and it's only £2.80 per bomb. I'm glad that this product has gone Retro and not completely dissapeared, because I think it could be really handy on a particularly tiring or stressful evening.

Smitten hand cream
'Just one touch and you're smitten'

Now this is one I have tried, as I bought it for my Mum last christmas. I also offered to 'test' it for her, and I was very pleased when she agreed. This is one of the only hand creams that will keep my fingers from getting dry and cracked in the winter, and it leaves your skin really soft and hydrated. It doesn't leave your skin oily like some rich moisturizers do. And I could literally sit there for hours smelling the pot, it smells so good, like marzipan and almond. Soooooo nice :)

Red Rooster soap

This is one of the coolest looking soaps I have ever seen! It makes me think of Autumn, with the bold, warm colours and the dried fruit on top. It may be pricey, really pricey, but I think it would probably be worth it. The fragrances are orange and cinnamon, which I think would be the perfect mix to give you a gentle wake up in the morning.

I doubt I'm the only one who is grateful for these products still being available online! I think making products Retro is a really good idea, and it means that I can still buy my favourite things even if they are discontinued in the stores.

Thanks for reading!

Brand Challenge- Think Pink Review

Heyyy,

I'm sooooo sorry for not posting for ages! But I'm going to pretend that I only posted yesterday and continue on to Day 2 of the 14 day Brand Challenge. So here's my contribution to the challenge today...

Review: THINK PINK bath bomb

I can't believe that I've had this bath bomb sitting around for so long without realising it! But I know Think Pink is really popular so I think it's a good one to start with.

Bath Bomb ID-
Name: Think Pink
Appearance: Pink (I never would have guessed!) with flower decorations
Fragrance: Vanilla, lavender and tonka
Price: £2.50

Think Pink is an amazing price for how lovely it is. This smell is delicious- girly, floral and somehow really warms. The smell is meant to be vanilla and tonka, but I'm not really sure what 'tonka' is. You really can smell the vanilla though, and I could still smell it on my skin the next day. My friend even asked me what my new perfume was, and I was like, 'It's a secret recipe' ;) But I'm sure it was from the Bath bomb. The appearance is bold, hot pink with bright flowers like the type that are put on top of cakes as decoration. I was tempted to eat one, but somehow I think that might not be such a good idea! The flowers came in different colours, but the ones on mine were yellow, red and blue, and they dissolved in the bath like the bomb.

The bubbles aren't from the bath bomb, I added those myself :)

My bath turned a lovely pink colour and I was pleasantly surprised by the heart shaped confetti concealed in the bomb. Actually the confetti got a bit annoying after a while because the little hearts kept getting stuck to my skin. But apart from that, I really can't fault this bath ballistic. The only other thing I would say is that Think Pink is relatively small for a Lush Bath Ballistic, but the price makes up for that, and I don't think it really makes much of a difference anyway.

Sorry that last photo's a bit blurry, I had to go quite close up. But anyway, this is what I mean by the confetti. It has a slightly different small to the bomb itself, a bit richer and more fruity. The bathroom smelt amazing for hours afterwards! I think this bath bomb would be perfect for a Valentine's day present, though maybe not for a boy because it really is very pink. 
But I would definitely recommend Think Pink as a treat for any girl.

Thanks for reading!

14 Day Brand Challenge- Day 1

Heyy Fabulosities,

Yesterday I posted about the 14 Day Brand Challenge which I was going to start today, but I accidentally deleted the post! So if you did not manage to see it, let me fill you in.

The 14 Day Brand Challenge is when you select a brand and basically become obsessed with it for 2 weeks. I will be posting about products and designs all from my chosen brand.

This was the clue I gave you (about which brand I had chosen):

I often go to this shop to get my favourite bath ballistics

Have you guessed it? My brand is...

LUSH of course!!! And for Day 1 of the challenge, I'll tell you a bit about Lush and why I picked it as my brand.

Firstly, it's one of my favourite and most visited shops. I like it that there's a Lush store in any good shopping town, and I already have loads of Lush stuff so that won't be a problem. They sell such an amazing range of products, from bath bombs to shampoos and ranges for men too, and the prices aren't that bad. Another thing which I love about Lush is that all of their products are handmade from natural ingredients, so the cosmetics are suitable for anyone with sensitive skin like me. Lush are also against animal testing.

This is an image of a Lush store, though it's not my local one. I love Lush's look- the blackboards and how busy everything is. It's hard to know where to look, but somehow it's still easy to find the right product. The people in the stores are always really friendly and helpful, although they do try very hard to sell stuff to you. Still, what shop assistant doesn't? ;)

This is a display of bath bombs, known in Lush as Bath Ballistics. They come in all different colours and sizes and fragrances. There's often certain bath bombs on display- like the carrot and bunny shaped bombs for Easter, which you can just see at the top of the photo. My fave bombs are Honey bee and Twilight, which is one with lavender oil to help you get to sleep. I will be reviewing these bombs in a few days.

Honey Bee Bomb

Twilight Bomb

 Lush also sell amazing soaps, and most of them smell delicious. My favourite Lush soaps are the jelly ones- they are literally like chunks of jelly but they leave your hands feeling really clean and smelling lovely. They're a bit difficult to hold though, jelly and water are a very slippery mix :P The face masks are also really nice, and in the shop they display them next to their main ingredients so you can see exactly what's in them.

I just want to say that all my opinions are genuine, and I am not advertising for Lush. I chose Lush as my brand simply because I love their products, not because I am trying to sell them.

I know so many people who are addicted to Lush like me, if you haven't got any of their products then I seriously recommend them! I could talk on and on and on and on and on about Lush products but that's what I'm going to be doing for the next 2 weeks, so I'll stop now!!! If you have a favourite Lush product then feel free to comment below. I'm always on the lookout for new products to test :)

Thanks for reading,

Supercat continued...

Heyy people,

A few days ago I posted about my new felt tip eyeliner, Soap & Glory's Supercat. I said I'd upload some images of me wearing the product so you can see what it's like when it's actually used on the eyes, but I lost track of time! Anyway, I have uploaded the photos now :)

Before you look at the pics, I'm sorry about the awful application. I'm a bit of a newbie to eyeliner- I have mega sensitive skin and I've never been able to find a liquid liner which doesn't give me an allergic reaction. So this product is a life saver! But as I said, I'm not very good at putting it on, so you'll have to bear with me.

Sorry it's not very clear :/

Also I forgot to curl my eyelashes, so you can't see my mascara! But FYI,  it's Maybelline Smoky Eyes.

You get the idea. I love this eyeliner because it's so bold and easy to apply (although I did stick the pen in my eye a few times!) See my post 'Review- Supercat Liquid Liner' for more info on the product.

I like the look of eyeliner flicks, winged eyeliner, etc. Here are some really good examples...

All of these lovely ladies are wearing winged eyeliner in some shape and form. The celebs- Katy Perry, Fearne Cotton, Rita Ora, Emma Watson, Cara Delevingne, Beyonce and Taylor Swift. It would be a miracle if mine came out like this, but I'll keep practising!

Review: Supercat Liquid Liner

Hola,

The other day I was looking for a new liquid eyeliner, and I finally decided on a product- Supercat, by Soap & Glory. I have an undying love for S&G, especially their Hand Food cream, so I was really pleased when I found this. And I am not disappointed!

Here are a few photos...

I love the packaging! It is true Soap & Glory style- girly and bold. The pink, gold and black immediatly caught my eye on the shelves in Boots.

It comes in a really neat pen form with a firm, pointed tip which is good for detail (flicks, etc). The fine tip allows thin lines but you can do thick if you turn it sideways. The colour is carbon black, so it's pretty bold when you put it on, which I think is really good.

Excuse my terrible skin- it's still a bit chapped from the winter- but you can see that the pigment gets into all the nooks and crannies of my skin. This gives it a really even finish, and it doesn't smudge easily like some liquid liners do. Plus, it's fairly cheap at £6.00 from Boots.

The only negatives I can find for Supercat are that:
1) It was really faint on first use, and took several uses to get the liquid flowing.
2) It is not waterproof AT ALL. I forgot about the swatch on my hand and was walking through town in the rain, and the next thing I knew it looked like an ink pen had exploded over my skin. Just something to bear in mind!

But apart from that, I really can't fault this product, and I'm sure I will be buying it again once the first pen runs out. I'd definitely recommend it to eyeliner lovers out there.

Tomorrow I will post some photos of me wearing Supercat in some different styles, but I'm in danger of rambling so that will do for now!

Lorna xxx

Bloglovin

Heyy,

Just to let everyone know, you can now follow my blog via Bloglovin! See the link on the right-hand side of my blog.

Lorna x

My Top 5 Body Sprays

Hola!

The other day I got a new body spray so I thought I'd say a bit about which sprays are my favourites, including some of my old ones. By the way, I'm a bit obsessed with fragrances and sprays and I didn't really need another one, but I have been coveting it for ages! So here are my top 5...

1. Soap & Glory Glam-a-lot body spray

This has got to be my favourite spray overall- it's fun, floral and flirty. I love sweet fragrances and this one is absolutely perfect. The only negative is that the fragrance doesn't last very long- a couple of hours after use and you can't smell it at all. Still it's not too expensive, at £6.00 (from Boots) and the bottle has lasted me ages. Go out in this and you are guaranteed to get complimented!



2. Body Shop Coconut body mist

This is the new addition to my collection! The fragrance is irresistible, but not to be tried if you don't like coconut! It's not overpowering at all, but quite subtle and reminds me more of a perfume than a body mist. It is slightly more expensive, at £7.50, though I got it cheaper with a voucher. But I would definitely have paid the full price if I had to. It's worth it for the quality, and the smell sticks with me and keeps me refreshed all day. It is from the new range of body mists in The Body Shop which all smell delicious, but I'm glad I chose this one.



3. Ted Baker London body spray

A friend bought me this spray a while ago but I only just started using it. It's a bit richer than my other sprays, it's quite elegant and sophisticated but still seems like a summer fragrance. The smell is meant to be bergamot and red fruit, and the citrusy bergamot really comes through. I've seen the London body spray in Boots for £5.00, which is a really good price, as it is quite classy but the odour doesn't last very long on your skin.


4. Boots Passionfruit body spray

These last two are a bit cheaper but I still really like them. Fourth place goes to the Boots Natural Collection body spray, which I have being using for years and have bought countless times. I also like some of the other body sprays in the range- wild strawberry, mango, etc. It's quite popular, I could name you several of my friends which use it. This spray is a kind of mixture of flowers and candy, which sounds really weird but is actually really lovely. It's like a burst of energy, it doesn't last for very long but it really revitalises my skin. I don't recommend using it all over your body though, as they suggest on the bottle, as you come out smelling like very perfumed sugar ;) But in small doses, I really like it.

5. Revlon Charlie Touch body spray

Quite rich and heady. If the sprays that I have mentioned had ages, this would be the oldest, as although the packaging suggests that it is for teenagers, it has quite a sophisticated scent. I tend to use this if I am going out, as it lasts quite a long time and is not too strong. The scent is rose and vanilla, and you can pick out the individual smells, which I think is always good. There are loads of other Charlie body fragrances by Revlon, but I haven't tried many of them. Also, they are incredibly cheap at £1.69 (from Superdrug), but you would never know as they seem to be good quality.

So, that brings an end to my list- I recommend all of these sprays and they will all be great for the summer. Comment if you have a favourite body spray that I have not mentioned, I'm always looking for new ones to try!

Lorna x