Lime Crime Serpentina Review

Hello Dolls!

I hope you all had a very happy festive break, today I am going to be reviewing a product I have been absolutely desperate to try since its launch, the unique Serpentina by Lime Crime.

First off, the packaging is insanely adorable! I am not usually one for bright colours but even I absolutely adore the packaging. It also features some of the best attention to detail!

This is continued with Lime Crimes usual pink unicorn bullet packaging. Who doesn't love hot pink things covered in holographic dancing unicorns????

The tube itself is very heavy and feels of high quality. It actually feels sturdier than the M.A.C lipstick bullets.

Serpentina itself is a dark, true emerald green with a strong bright green pearl. I have never seen a colour like this as a lipstick before and there are NO exact dupes for this colour.

It has the same smell as the M.A.C lipsticks which surprises me slightly but it is pleasant.

On application it is creamy and instantly opaque. It is very VERY smooth and richly pigmented. I have experienced no bleeding on any of the models I have used it on which is a blessing as I fear this would look hideous smeared.

 Here you can see how insane Serpentina looks with ONE coat, no colour correction or photoshop.

It is absolutely glorious and completely unique!

It is perfect for the Alternative Dressers out there, as well as photographic makeup, drag, costume OR as a whacky statement lip.

It also partners faultlessly with Illamasqua's Sheer Lipgloss in Violate. Giving the same rich green but a glossier finish. They look absolutely amazing together. (1000x better than Violate on its own).

I hope you all have a Happy New Year! And I will see you for my next post soon!

R.W, x



Female Weakness...?

*This post contains explicit language*

-"During my 18 years of life I have forever being told things like 'man up'. I have been told I am 'too girly' too 'feminine'  that I have the body of 'a woman' and that it isn't 'right' for a man. "-

We all know those guys on Facebook, the ones who "banter" the ones who tell each other to "man up", not be a "pussy" or such "queers" or "faggots." 

I can't say I personally notice it any more, I like so many people have grown largely immune to things people say on a daily basis. But it has lead me to wonder....why do people (including other females) assume women to be weak?

Why is a man showing what people consider feminine traits considered a sign of weakness? How does that make him "less of a man"?

 I am proud to say some of the strongest people in my life are women, especially in a climate where female sexuality is either repressed or commercially exploited. 

It makes me wonder, what causes this mental conditioning so many men are under? Partly, I am sure that a culture where things for children are labeled as for boys or girls is to blame, largely creating a gender divide at an early age. But this alone can not be the only culprit. 

As an adult man I have learnt to embrace and embody my natural femininity with pride and I dearly wish others would do the same. 

I find it repugnant and ridiculous that the cut of clothing or a style of hair can be described as either "masculine" or "feminine" so you have to question how it can be applied that a man who expresses female traits is somehow "less of a man" or more laughably that he is less sexually virile to women. 

To myself this attitude across both reality and social media is, putting it bluntly, nothing but socially acceptable sexisim.  

Evolve Heavenly Smooth Body Polish Review

*This product was kindly sent to me by the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk all opinions are my own.*
Hello guys!

Sorry this post is a bit late, I have been in bed with a horrific virus the last few days but I am starting to feel more like myself again. 

So today I am reviewing a product by Evolve Beauty, which is a cruelty free, natural skincare brand which I really adore. It is also the first of their body care range that I have tried.

It is a really creamy, smooth body exfoliator that is just perfect for the winter when your skin is prone to looking dull and a bit tired!

The main ingredients which are coconut oil and shea butter are brilliant for nourishing the skin whilst the ground coconut husk is brilliant for gently, but thoroughly buffing away dead or dry skin. 

It leaves your skin feeling really soft and supple, I also noticed it made it noticeably brighter.

As always with Evolve the bottle is made of recycled materials and looks genuinely fantastic.

You can buy this product HERE from the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk 

Secret Diary Of A Male Beauty Blogger (Part 2)

Hey Dolls,

So what I intended to be a monthly series turned out to be....not monthly.

This is due to many things, other posting commitments, time, a lack of interesting news and most of all a completely crippling workload that has slowly been running me under for the last few months.

However I am trying to do these types of posts more often as I am aware there is always this huge gap between content creators and their audience, it has always been my ambition to be able to connect with my readers as a person rather than just a "beauty guru".

It all started around Halloween, of course my busiest time of year (kinda like Christmas in retail but for Make-Up Artists). The week of Halloween I was SO busy I went a whole week without having time to eat a single hot meal...No I do not need telling how dangerous or unhealthy that was but at the time it was unavoidable.

Fast forward to December, everyone is in the Christmas spirit and getting ready for the festive period, which I always find somehow lacklustre...

I am managing to get much more of a balance now between work and my personal life rather than October and Novembers 99.8% work 0.2% me. It does feel nice to have even a small amount of time to be human.

I feel very saddened that my time with Lush is coming to an end, they have been an amazing company to work for and I have loved every second of my time with them and certainly hope to work with them again in the future.

I am also pleased to be making headway with the custom tattoo design I have been trying to design for years. I always wanted something that would perfectly summarize me as a person and I believe I am on the right track now after months of creative block.


So that concludes this months update (if we can all just ignore the lack of update in September and October that'd be perfect!). All that is left to do is wish you all a very merry, happy and safe Christmas!

MADARA BRIGHTENING AHA PEEL MASK REVIEW

*This product was kindly sent to me by the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk all opinions are my own.*

Hey Dolls!

I am back after taking a little time off due to my hectic workload! So today I am reviewing another product from one of my all time favourite skincare brands MADARA. Frequent readers of my blog will be aware of how much I adore this brand and their products and the one I am reviewing today is no exception!

Lately, due to stress my skin has been a little.....lackluster to say the least. Dull, dry, breakout prone, you name it, I had it. So I wanted to try something a little bit more heavy duty. 

Step forward the AHA Peel. 

This is a high strength face mask which main ingredients are fruit acids. 

It has five key purposes which are as follows:

• 1. Removes dead cells to uncover a smoother and more radiant skin surface.
• 2. Exfoliates the skin to stimulate cell turnover and regeneration.
• 3. Brightens skin, diminishes appearance of age spots and lines.
• 4. Helps to unclog pores for a deep cleansing action.
• 5. Improves the absorption and effect of other cosmetic products.

Let me say it does all of these things brilliantly! I also found it has a tightening effect on the skin which is another plus! 

This product does come with quite a long instructions booklet which I REALLY recommend reading before you apply this product to your face. It really is a potent product which you do not want to apply more frequently than you should. Also this product is NOT designed for sensitive or reaction prone skin so please do not use this product if you have sensitivity prone skin.

I absolutely love this product and it is another winner from MADARA. 

You can buy it HERE from the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk

Zombie Apocalypse Tag!

Hey guys,

So I got tagged to do the Zombie Apocalypse Tag on YouTube recently! 

It is SUCH a fun tag to do and I encourage you all to give it a go!

Please like, comment and subscribe!

What It Is Like To Work At Lush

Hello beautifuls! 

So before I crack on with todays post I just want to thank you all for helping me reach 20,000 readers. My little blog is growing at such a rapid rate it is incredible. So thank you all for your continued support. Today I thought I would answer a question I have been asked SO MUCH the last few months which is "what is it like to work at Lush?"

People who have known me a long time will know that Lush is a brand I have wanted to work for for a VERY long time. I love their ethics, their branding and most importantly their products! So when I got offered a job with them I was more than a little excited! (okay I went into Jessie J octave...) 

So to answer the question "what is it like to work at Lush?" I have to say, it is amazing. It is a lot of work and you really do have to be a people person BUT it is by far the most incredible and rewarding job you could wish for.

 To start with what some people may consider the negatives you do have to talk to complete strangers all day every day and some of them will not be nice to you and will tell you in no uncertain terms where you can stick your help and product knowledge... However that will be the same as ANY job. You also have to memorise a LOT of products and a LOT of ingredients. So if that doesn't phase you then chances are Lush would be a great fit!

Now on to the MANY positives! 

Lush look after their staff in a way I have never seen or heard of before, they are a very caring company which is full of incredible people (more on this later). They pay you well and train you thoroughly. It is fair to say I have learnt more about skin care and product ingredients during three months at Lush than I have two years at college! 

You will develop so much as a person working with Lush, you will certainly become MUCH more confident dealing with people that is for sure. 

It is fair to say I love working at Lush more than I thought possible, it is weird how big a part of your life Lush becomes. I have spoken to a LOT of Lushies around the country and they all say the same thing. 

During my time at Lush I have met some of the most incredible, unique, lovely and at times inspirational people. I don't think I have worked a shift where I have not cried with laughter at some point or another. 

So to answer the question "what is it like to work at Lush?" the only answer I can give is INCREDIBLE. 

If you ever get the opportunity to work for them I really recommend grabbing it with both hands.  

How To Dye Brown Hair Bright Red

Hey Dolls, 

As those of you who have been following me for awhile will know, if my hair isn't either red or black I feel very very odd. So today I am going to be talking you through how to dye your brown hair a bright red WITHOUT using damaging box dyes. 

The first and gentlest way of dying your hair red without using chemicals is by using henna. My absolute favourite being Rouge Henna by Lush Cosmetics. Rouge contains persian red henna and loads of natural, organic butters to leave your hair silky soft and with a gorgeous red hue. Rouge is a much more natural red than some people may be wanting so my next recommendation is by Manic Panic NYC.

Manic Panic make incredible, semi permanent hair dyes which are vegan and cruelty free. In my opinion they are hands down the best in the business. The best red to use on brown or dark hair is the colour Vampire Red which is a dark true RED. It also lasts amazingly and can give incredible results if it is looked after properly.

Here is an old picture of just how red Vampire Red can turn your hair. It is such a gorgeous colour and as it is natural it does no damage at all to your hair. 

So, these are some of my favourite products for turning brown hair red WITHOUT permanent dyes. What are yours? Let me know in the comments below! 

OCC Hollywood Lip Tar Review

Hey Dolls,

Today I am reviewing another metallic lip tar by OCC, this time in the colour Hollywood which is from their Plastic Passion collection.

Hollywood is one of the more wearable colours made by OCC. Again this is their Metallic formulation so it is much thicker than the traditional lip tars. Hollywood is a warm beige with a metallic gold pearl. 

This colour highlights dry lips like nothing else on this earth, if you are going to wear this colour on its own USE A LIP SCRUB. It will show dry skin you never even knew you had. 

However this colour is amazing to either mix with other lip tars OR to use as a highlight on a red lip (trust me it is awesome!)

Like all OCC Lip tars it lasts amazingly, it also has the lovely fresh mint smell which is amazing. 

Okay so I admit you can't really see it much swatched against my hand but you can see the gorgeous gold shimmer. 

I think this is one of the most versatile of the OCC lip tars and like always OCC include a free mini version of their lip brush with every one of their lip tars!

OCC Technopagan Lip Tar Review

Hey guys, 

Today I am reviewing a product I was SO excited to get in the mail today by my favourite make-up brand OCC (Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics). The colour in particular is from their A/W14 Unknown Pleasures collection and it is called Technopagan. 

Technopagan is a metallica lip tar. It is MUCH thicker than any other lip tar OCC have brought out previously. It is a dark eggplant purple with a bright cobalt blue metallic shimmer. It is by far my absolute favourite lip tar and hands down the stand out colour by any make-up brand this season!

It is a very unique colour that I am 99% sure there is no dupe for. Around the edges it is a warm plum purple  before turning in to a vivid, electric cobalt in the light. It is so out there and flattering for cool skins. It is gorgeous! 

As you can see from the swatch it is completely opaque and looks STUNNING in the sunlight. 

A tiny bead of Technopagan is enough to completely cover the lips. OCC lip tars also have a strong, fresh mint scent which is a welcome break from the over used MAC vanillary sweet smell. 

The only way I would fault this (and all other OCC lip tars) is that it is very drying. However it is this formula that gives them the insane durability and wear time. I also love that in the price OCC includes a mini version of their lip brush so it is (in my opinion) great value for money. 

I also think that that they are packaged in sterile squeezy packaging rather than the traditional lipstick packaging. It makes them MUCH more hygienic. 

I can not rave about Technopagan enough. It is gorgeous! 

Why I Don't Like Christmas

Both at work and online I am currently surrounded by hundreds of people talking about one thing, Christmas. A few weeks ago I got a bit ranty and posted a tweet about how Santa could go *insert rude word here* himself with a candy cane. Since then I have been called a Scrooge, a Grinch and a meany. So today I am pitching my reasons for hating Christmas. 

1: PEOPLE!

People at Christmas make me want to scream, hit my head against a wall and then jump in front of a bus. Manic shoppers, screaming children, rude shop staff, crazed religious nutjobs. Few things stress me out like people in "the festive spirit". 

2: Till Add Ons!

This one really boils my blood, you finally get to the front of the mile long queue, the person on the till scans your items and then utters the dreaded words "Can I interest you in one of these at all?" NO! NO I DO NOT WANT THE CHEAP CRAP YOU ARE FAILING TO SELL. Fine, I admit businesses need to make money but when EVERY shop and EVERY till says the same thing it really annoys me. 

3: Festive Marketing!

Okay, I admit, I look forward to the John Lewis advert as much as anyone BUT there are only so many times I can live through children cuddling stuffed animals and a man in red with a white beard. Over cheerful adverts selling cheap toys and tacky gifts are the absolute bane of my life and the reason I never watch TV. 

4: Over Eager Shop Staff!

If there is one thing in life I HATE, like really HATE it is when shop staff can not take the hint. No I do not want help, yes I am content to browse. No I am not looking for a gift...NO I will not be spending money in your shop. This isn't related to just Christmas but when stores are desperate to make as much money as possible of course they step up their sales game. The amount of times I have walked into shops and had every member of staff descended on me like a swarm of flies are countless. Nothing like feeling like a rotting steak to put you in the festive mood. 

5: Food!

I hate the fact that 364 days a year I watch what I eat with religious devotion but after Christmas I feel sluggish, bloated and heavy. It is the one time of year where everyone overeats and then we have to suffer through  the inevitable dieting adverts. 

So these are some of the many things that annoy me about the festive period, what, if anything annoys you? 

Let me know in the comments below! 

xx

Neill Gorton's The Prosthetics Event Haul

Hey Dolls, 

So earlier today I posted a review of The Prosthetics Event (review found HERE) and I thought it would be interesting to share what I bought, why I bought it and what everything does.

Skin Illustrator Zombie Palette:

The first thing I bought was a new Skin Illustrator Palette. Skin Illustrators are solid make-ups that are activated with 99% alcohol and offer brilliant, translucent colour which looks amazing for colouring prosthetics and casualty makeups. 

I picked up the "Zombie" Palette which has some amazing mixing colours and adjusters as well as two blood tones, a bruise tone, a vein tone and a gorgeous dark blue and black. Although this palette was designed for zombie makeups it will be my go to pallette for casualty simulation as I love grungier, blue toned colours. I purchased it from ScreenFace London's Stand for £89 however I did later see the same palette for nearly £15 cheaper at another stand. 

Go-Cast Life Casting Silicone:

This is a product I HAD to pick up, anyone serious about prosthetic makeup will know to get good quality, form fitting prosthetics you HAVE to do a life cast. Now, the traditional material has always been a product called Alginate but this product sadly has a LOT of disadvantages (it is wet so you can't cast a lot of materials in it, you have to destroy the alginate cast to remove the lifecast and alginate warps as it dries so it has a limited shelf life) so some clever prosthetics technicians created life casting silicones which capture greater detail and the casts they take will last for years when looked after properly. 

I paid roughly £35 for the 1kg set from P.A.M. 

Monster Makers Monster Clay:

The next item I picked up from MouldLife and it is something I have wanted to try for a LONG time but I was always put off by the insane delivery charges needed to deliver a 5lbs block of clay to my door. This is a meltable, oil based clay designed for creature and prosthetic sculpture. It also apparently has a unique, elastic texture making detailing easier...and with my lack of aptitude for sculpting, anything that makes that job easier is a miracle product to me. My only regret with this product is that I bought it early on in the day and had to lug a 5lbs block of clay around with me. 

Sculpt Gel Flesh Toned: 

The next item I picked up from MouldLife is another set of Sculpt Gel. Sculpt gel is a platinum silicone of which you mix equal parts A & B (plus a little bit of part C, a silicone softener to give enhanced flexibility) and apply directly to the skin to create a variety of wounds and effects. It is one of my all time favourite materials for casualty simulation and the first thing my hand goes towards when I need to create one off wounds. I always opt for the flesh toned as although it is a weird colour it has some flocking in it so it takes less colouring later. It is one of those products that every special effects artists should have in their kit. 

Super Baldiez & Blood!!! 

The next few items I picked up from various places, the main product I am going to to talk about is Super Baldiez which is also known as encapsulator plastic. You can use this product to create (you guessed it, BALD CAPS!) or my favourite use, to encapsulate prosthetics to give you edges that literally melt into the skin. I picked this up from Neill's materials for £29 

The next items I picked up were a couple of bottles of blood, my absolute favourite being the thick, dark blood from Bloody Marvelous, It is the best coloured blood I have EVER used in my 10 year career. 

The final item I picked up was a litre bottle of I.PA from MouldLife which I use for literally everything. I spent a small fortune at the prosthetics event but I am thrilled with everything I purchased so luckily I have no regrets! 

Neill Gorton's The Prosthetic Event: Review

Hey guys,

So yesterday I was lucky enough to attend The Prosthetics Event which is a small make-up artists trade show ran by renowned make-up effects artist Neill Gorton. This is the first year the event was run and featured expos, sellers, lectures and demonstrations. 

First off I absolutely LOVED the fact the event was hosted in Birmingham, I can not tell you how much of a pain in the ass it is to get to London every time I wish to go to a trade show. It makes the whole experience obscenely expensive before I have bought anything. 

As the name suggests this event revolves around prosthetic makeup, be it casualty simulation, creature design, animatronics or character makeup. There was an absolute wealth of talent on display. 

Images taken from The Prosthetics Event official Facebook Page

The demos themselves covered things like specialist character make-ups using encapsulated silicone prosthetics and animatronics. These demos were highly informative and gave everyone in attendance the chance to ask Neill questions one to one.

In terms of retailers there it certainly wasn't IMATS however the sellers there were of high quality and had everything you could want on offer. The retailers were Mouldlife, ScreenFace London, Charles H Fox (Kryolan UK), P.A.M, Bloody Marvelous, Neill's Materials and a few others. 

Everything there catered to the prosthetic artist or sculptor, apparently there was body art supplies but apart from a few palettes I personally didn't see much in the way of that there. 

I really hope this event continues to grow and flourish, it is SO lovely having a trade show located centrally in a location that is NOT London. 

I certainly will attend if they decide to run another one Next year and really look forward to seeing how this event evolves and grows. 

Hurraw Moon Balm Review

*This product was kindly sent to me for consideration by the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk : All Opinions are my own* 

Hey Dolls, 

One of the things I dread every winter is the horrific, unsightly and quite painful annoyance of dry, sore, cracked lips. So I decided to try Hurraw's much raved about line of lip balms. Specifically their Moon Balm which is their richest formula designed for overnight usage. 

All the Hurraw lip balms are deliciously scented and the Moon Balm is no exception to this rule. This particular lip balm is scented with vanilla Peru Balsam and blue chamomile and it smells AMAZING. It is very soothing and relaxing and smells deliciously sweet. 

This is a lip balm with staying power. I really can't believe how moisturising it is and how smooth it leaves your lips after just one usage. It is very thick but it does not feel at all sticky on so I also use it during the day too. (I am such a rebel). 

Unlike SO many lip balms Hurraw's are vegan and not tested on animals which is fantastic. I also really love the packaging. This particular lip balm is absolutely incredible and I love it more than I can put into words. Now I have discovered the brand there are SO many of their lip balms I want to try: coffee, almond, chocolate, Chai Spice, etc etc. Their scent range is incredible and they would also make amazing cruelty free stocking fillers. 

The difference I have seen after a week of using this product is unmatched and I can't rave about it enough. I will 100% be investing in several other Hurraw lip balms (if not just for the yummy sounding scents) VERY soon. 

You can buy Hurraw's Moon Balm HERE for £4.49 from the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk

Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Face Cream Review

*This product was kindly sent to me by the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk all opinions are my own.*

Hey Dolls,

Today I am reviewing a product by the cruelty free brand Trilogy. Trilogy is a fantastic high end brand that does not test on animals and is Vegetarian friendly. 

I am reviewing their Ultra Hydrating Face Cream today which is designed for skins on the drier side. 

I absolutely ADORE the packaging. It looks sleek, minimalistic and straight out of a high end spa. This product also has some lovely ingredients in it such as lavender and Manuka Honey both of which are amazing, soothing and protecting ingredients. 

This is how Trilogy describes the product: 

Rich but easily absorbed, you'll banish dry skin with this intensely nourishing cream. The ultimate in hydration, it's designed to deliver immediate relief and lasting comfort for a soft, smooth complexion. 

You get 75ml of product for the £24.50 price tag which seems good value considering the key ingredients. 

It feels lovely on the skin, hydrating but absorbed quickly, leaving the skin feeling clear and non sticky. It is absolutely perfect for the winter months as manuka honey is incredible at healing and protecting the skin and it beautifully soothes dry patches of skin. 

All in all this is an amazing product, PERFECT for girls and guys wanting to look after their skin this winter. I love the fact it is so moisturising but doesn't make your skin feel heavy or congested like so many rich moisturizers can. 

You can buy this product HERE for £24.50 from the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk 

Below The Belt Male Grooming Review

Hey Guys! 

Today I am reviewing a collection of products that was very kindly sent to me by Below The Belt Grooming. This company really caught my attention as they are catering to a problem that no one has ever really done anything about, the problems men can face below the belt. 

THE REVIEW

I was sent all three of their products, Waterless Shower, Sports Lubricant and Fresh And Dry Balls. 

Waterless Shower:

What is it? It's a gel cleanser for the male groin. 

This is how the product is described:  

At the end of the day, and you are going out straight from work, at a festival, on a long haul flight or just going to bed, this product cleanses you instantly so you are good to go. No need for a shower, it is instantly absorbed and effective. It will REFRESH.

It is a refreshing cleanser that makes you feel much fresher on the go. It would be 

amazing traveling or on city breaks. I am forever going places straight from work and working on night shoots at obscene hours so this particular product is a life saver. The only thing I would say about this product is to men who shave, I would NOT use this if you suffer from razor burn as I imagine it might sting. Besides that, it does exactly as it promises.

Sports Lubricant:

What is it? A clear lubricant designed to protect and reduce chafing.

 If you run, climb, cycle, play golf or ramble this smooth non drag product will prevent chafing or unnecessary discomfort. It PROTECTS.

This product is my absolute favourite. It is a life saver. I am a big fan of running and maintaining a very active lifestyle. Nothing is worse than going for a long run and hours later feeling the start of chafing. It is sore and outright unpleasant. This is a clear, mess free lubricant that you apply to any areas that are prone to chafe during exercise. It is absolutely perfect for guys like me who are fans of working out and keeping fit. It protects and moisturises the delicate, thin skin and effectively stops any workout related discomfort. 

Fresh And Dry Balls:

What is it? Antiperspirant deodorant for the groin.

 If you use antiperspirant, then use this gel below the belt to ensure dry comfort all day. It is a gentle formula which is absorbed quickly to leave a healthy dusting of talc like powder. It is not perfumed but uses only essential oils. It keeps you FRESH.  

We have all been there when we have felt uncomfortably hot or sticky down below, especially in the summer or at work. It is uncomfortable and annoying so I have often wondered why no one has ever invented anti perspirant to keep guys fresh there... Luckily someone who had the ability to make such a product had the same idea and created this amazing product. There is no scent to this at all, it is just a white gel that applies easily and creates a light dusting of powder to absorb any oil. It only takes a tiny amount of product to get the job done too so it is very economical. 

I am going to use SO much of this in the summer and it would be perfect to take to festivals or for people like me who have very active and physical jobs. 

My Experience With The Products:

I have used all three of their products for several days and found them to do everything they promised. The two absolute stand out products for me are Fresh & Dry Balls and the absolutely AMAZING Sports Lubricant. These two are amazing for anyone active or who frequently works out or just someone who really likes to look after themselves. 

A huge thank you to BTB grooming for sending me the products to review and you can buy all of these products from http://btbgrooming.co.uk/  and follow them on Twitter at @btbgrooming 

Lush Soak And Float Review

Hey Guys, 

Today I am going to be talking about a Lush product that has literally changed my life and saved my wardrobe. The incredible Soak And Float Shampoo Bar. 

Shampoo bars are up there with bath bombs for products that are completely 100% unique to Lush and I was really curious to try one and so I opted to try Soak And Float. 

Soak & Float is perfect for people who suffer from dry or irritated scalps. Whilst I do not suffer from either particularly badly I have to wear all black clothing six days a week so flakey skin is my biggest nightmare (especially as I have black hair). 

Within one use of Soak And Float I noticed immediate improvement and my hair has never been so soft or silky. Soak and float has a VERY strong distinctive scent which I personally quite like. It smells weirdly like a bonfire. Which is caused by its main ingredient, cade oil. 

The shampoo bars lather effortlessly and last for ages. They can last onwards of one hundred washes if looked after correctly! Which for £5.50 is incredible. 

Have you tried any of Lush's shampoo bars? If so, what's your favourite?

Evolve Beauty Gentle Cleansing Melt Review

*This product was kindly sent to me by the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk all opinions are my own.*

Hey Dolls, 

Today I am reviewing another product from Evolve Beauty, this time it's their Gentle Cleansing Melt.  This product is a sugar based cleanser designed for normal to dry skins. Like all Evolve products it is organic, vegan and NOT tested on animals. 

"Pure, unrestrained cleansing pleasure for normal to dry skin, and perfect for sensitive skin. Natural sugars melt away make-up and impurities leaving skin refreshingly clean, calm and hydrated.

This completely natural, soap free cleansing balm is beautifully fragranced with creamy Vanilla and can be used with a hot cloth for added pampering."

I have never really experimented with cleansing balms as part of my skincare regimen or professional kit but I must admit to being curious about them so when I was offered the chance to trial one, I leapt for it. 

The product itself is a thick cream/gel consistency that applies beautifully to the skin. On the application of warm water it transforms into a rich cleansing milk which dissolves make-up and leaves the skin feeling as soft as silk. 

It is supposed to be vanilla scented but I personally can't detect any fragrance to this product at all, which I do not dislike. 

It would be perfect for anyone with dry or sensitive skin or anyone who is searching for a gentle but highly effective way of cleansing their skin. I personally love this cleanser it is so gentle and it literally disolves make-up without stripping the skin. 

You can buy this cleanser for £13.99 HERE from the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk

Evolve Liquid Crystal Cleanse And Tone Review

*This product was kindly sent to me by the lovely people at www.mypure.co.uk all opinions are my own.*

Hey lovelies, 

Today I am reviewing a product by a brand I have just discovered called Evolve Beauty. Evolve products are natural, organic, vegan and not tested on animals. Evolve Beauty also package their products in 100% recycled bottles. 

"Evolve Eco beauty is all about fair trade, recycled bottles, low carbon footprints and fabulous skin friendly hair & body care. All the products are made in the UK and are packed full of highly effective superfoods to make a real difference to your skin and hair."

The product I am reviewing is their Liquid Crystal Cleanse & Tone which claims to be a mild, 2 in 1 cleanser and toner. This is how they describe the product:

"An ingenious 2 in 1 lotion to effortlessly cleanse and tone even the most sensitive of skin.

Micellar encapsulated micro molecules lift and remove dirt without the harshness of soap whilst Hyaluronic Acid locks moisture into the skin, protecting the skin barrier and stimulating epidermal regeneration for younger looking skin.

This no rinse formula has the efficacy of an oil but with the freshness of crystal clear water. Delicately fragranced with rose oil, skin is left sparklingly clean, clear and glowing. "

First things first, I LOVE the packaging. It is very simple, pretty and practical with a distinctive design. I think it really differs itself from other natural skincare brands and has a real "brand identity" to it. 

The product itself is fantastic. It is a very mild cleansing water which removes light make-up as well as excess oils and impurities from the skin. It also lightly tones the skin and locks in the skins natural moisture which is an added bonus.  You get 200ml of product in the bottle and a little goes a long way. 

The product is designed for even the most sensitive skins and does not require the use of water so it is perfect for traveling or those who can not use tap water on their faces.

It leaves your skin so soft and feeling squeaky clean but most importantly it doesn't feel tight or stripped, just gently cleansed. It is also really effective at removing light make-up. It doesn't fully remove heavy make-up as there is no soap or harsh chemical base to this product. 

I think it is a brilliant light cleanser that is amazing for people who wear minimal make-up or 

You can buy this product for £13.99 HERE and check out more amazing natural products from the lovely people at MyPure here at www.mypure.co.uk