NEW IN: Sleek Brow Intensity and Lip VIP in Ready To Rock

It is no secret that I love writing about my love for Sleek makeup products on my blog - just check out my product directory; I've featured so many Sleek products on here over the Years, you can really tell its one of my fave brands. I have two new products to share with you today, and heads up - I am really impressed with both of them.

I adore this shade of lipstick, isn't it just beaut. The shade 'Ready To Rock' is a dark nude pink/mauve colour. I find it a really great shade for everyday wear, it isn't quite a matte finish and leaves a shimmer to the lips. I can't praise Sleeks Lip VIP Lipsticks enough - they stay put on the lips, last a fair amount of time and have a gorgeous and vast amount of different shades to choose from, and all for the tiny price tag of £5.50. I'm planning on writing a separate post dedicated to my Sleek Lip Vip lipsticks with lots of swatch photos, watch this space.

Another new product from Sleek is the Brow Intensity. This handy little tool has a tiny mascara-like wand with a sponge tip on one end to shape and define the brows with the coloured fibre gel, and a highlight on the other to define your brows. I really like this product, particularly the brow gel product as it is a great match for my brows, isn't messy and actually lasts really well throughout the day and keeps my 'brows at bay. The highlight is great to use under and over the brow arch too, I only wish it was a slightly lighter shade highlight, but this is just a personal preference.
Brow Intensity comes in five different shades which I think is pretty good considering a lot of brow products tend to come in only two or three shades.

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Herbalife Skin

When it comes to skin care, I love to try out new products but I do tend to stick to what I know. My skin care routine consists of a day cream, a night cream, a cleanser, toner and a face mask and that is about it, I like to keep it simple really. I was recently contacted by Herbalife to see if I would like to give some of their skin care products a go. Always up for a challenge I of-course said yes, having heard only good things about Herbalife before.

I have been using the Herbalife Skin Protective Moisturiser, Replenishing Night Cream and Purifying Mint Clay Mask in my usual routine, but Herbalife do have a full line of skin care products including cleansers, toners, eye cream and scrubs, as well as a one week results kit , which includes pretty much everything you need skincare-wise for seven days.

The moisturiser has been what I use first on a morning, I haven't really noticed too much difference from using this product compared to the moisturiser I was using before. It does leave my skin feeling smooth and hydrated, and is also SPF 30 which is great for the warmer Months in the Year to keep your skin protected.
The night cream has been great applying just before bed. It sinks well into the skin without feeling too heavy or greasy on the skin. I wake up with great skin and my face feels soft and super moisturised, I would definitely recommend this night cream to pretty much anyone.

My favourite product out of the three has to be the Mint Clay Mask. I love a good face mask, so they are always a product I look the most forward to trying out. Herbalife claim that this clay mask improves the appearance of pores after just one use, which is a pretty big claim so I was interested to see how I got on with it. Having been using it for a good few Weeks now, I have to say my skin has improved and I think it is thanks to this product. This leaves my skin feeling soft and the pores on my skin don't look quite as noticeable anymore, which is great!

Overall I am pretty impressed with the products I have tried. Have you tried any Herbalife products?

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Super Nude Lips for a Pastel Unicorn Princess

Hair: Colour Addict Spray in Hair Chalk in Lilac*

Top: Primark  | Skirt: New Look

Lips: Sleek Eau La La Lip Liner in Lingerie* & Sleek Lip VIP Lipstick in Icon* 

The title of this post is just a bit of fun really, although I would love to be a unicorn princess. I think I would make quite a good pastel princess, and, well, I think my inner spirit animal is definitely a unicorn. 

Sleek are one of the best brands for good quality lipsticks with a reasonable price tag in my opinion. I am all over the nude lipstick look (a little late to the party, but better late than never right?) and I've found three brilliant lip products to create a gorgeous nude lip. 

Sleeks' Goodnight Sweetheart collection includes this gorgeous new lipstick in Icon. It is a gorgeous deep  nude pink. The formulation of the lipstick is half matte, half velvet, and is super pigmented. I've worn this throughout the day and its lasted so well, even after eating and drinking it is still in place without any fading after several hours. 

The lip liner which is perfect to pair with this lippie is the Eau La La Liner in Lingerie. Being a slightly darker pink/brown nude, it matches really well with Icon, as well as the Sleek Lip Crayon in Notorious Nude - a true nude lip product which stays well on the lips and has some great staying power. It is so creamy and even gives a little tingling sensation when first applied to the lips. This is going to be my go-to lip crayon for Autumn/Winter. 

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The Best of: Sleek

It is no secret I am a big fan of budget beauty brands. Of-course, I do love to delve into the luxury beauty world too from time to time, but I am that kind-of person that tightens the purse strings a little bit and tries to find duplicates or cheaper alternatives to the high end brands. One brand in particular that I love is Sleek. Their products are incredibly affordable; but this does not reflect in the product- their products are just as good as the next high-end make-up brand.

Their eye shadows in particular are of a very good quality, with the shadows being highly pigmented, soft, creamy and easy to blend. I will continue to recommend Sleek's eye shadows until the end of time! A firm favourite eye shadow palette of theirs is the Storm palette; a favourite of many I believe. I love the neutral shade range as well as a few shimmery greens and blues. This is definitely a palette I reach for on a regular basis.
Another product I think is amazing from Sleek is their corrector and concealer palette. I am not a concealer or corrector pro by any means, but this palette works like magic to hide my dark circles, conceal any pesky spots and, best of all, the powder included in this nifty little palette ensures a long lasting coverage.

What are your favourite Sleek products? Do you have any recommendations?

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The Perfect Party Shoes: Butterfly Twists

Most of us have been there... having a great time, dancing the night away... but your feet are so sore from the shoes you are wearing for your night out... what do you need? A comfortable, flat pair of shoes which fit in your handbag. I think I have found the answer to this problem.

Butterfly Twists are a footwear brand which have grown since 2009; specializing in ballet pump shoes which are comfortable and fashionable, which fold and fit into your handbag; making them the perfect addition to your clutch bag on a night out, and often, saving your poor, sore feet! The ballet pumps come in a huge range of different styles and colours, so there really is something for everyone.
The pair of pumps I opted for were the Gabriella ballet pumps in gold/black python . I love the colour and design, I think they would go perfectly with a lot of my outifts and not to mention they are incredibly comfortable too. The pumps come with a handy little drawstring bag to keep them safe in your bag. I have put them to the test too - and they feel like heaven on the feet after a night of dancing in high heels, believe me!

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New In: Benecos Makeup Brushes

I am always on the hunt for new makeup brushes. They are probably one of my favourite beauty items to buy! I just think that if you have great tools to apply your makeup with, it can make a whole difference to the way your makeup appears. I recently picked out a few makeup brushes from Benecos; a natural beauty brand, to put to the test.

The Benecos Powder Brush (RRP £9.95) is perfect for applying setting powder, as well as doubling - up as a fairly good blush brush. The bristles on the brush are super soft and fluffy, and as the brush is large, it is great for distributing powder across the face. When I use this to apply my setting powder, I feel it gives an even and flawless finish. Overall I cant really fault this brush, I think it does a great job and is worth the price tag. I have tried other powder brushes which cost much more than this one, that don't achieve the results this brush does.

The Benecos Rouge Brush (RRP £8.95) is much smaller than the powder brush in regards to the handle size. The Rouge Brush is great to use to apply highlight, bronzer and even blusher. The brush has a slanted cut of the head, which helps to give a more accurate application of bronzer or highlighter. I love this brush to apply highlighter, as it is super soft and gives a very defined application. I would definitely recommend this brush to anyone looking for a slanted powder brush, it is brilliant for the price.

My first impressions of Benecos makeup brushes are that they are very soft; they don't shed, wash well and apply my makeup really evenly and well. I am definitely going to be trying more from the range!
Both brushes are available to buy online at Mypure.

Have you ever tried natural makeup brushes before?

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Sleek Lip VIP Lipsticks Review and Swatches

Sleek are a beauty brand I have been a huge fan of for a while - their eye-shadow palettes are amazing quality for such a reasonable price. Something I was excited to try were their newly launched Lip VIP Lipsticks.
The collection includes six shades which are inspired by the luxuries of being a VIP - check out the very aptly chosen names.

Private Booth - a creamy nude
Flaunt It - a daring, bold orange
Backstage - a warm pink
Night Spot - a classic red
Reserved - a light, girly pink
Guest List - a wearable coral for every day wear

The lipsticks are extremely creamy, pigmented and moisturising. The colour lasts on the lips for around 5 hours without the need to reapply. I love the bold colours and feel the quality of the lipsticks is brilliant considering they cost less than £6 each. I couldn't recommend them more.
The Sleek Lip VIP Lipsticks are available from Boots, Superdrug and online at  www.sleekmakeup.com, costing £5.49 each.

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An introduction to NHP Haircare

Since having my hair cut a few Weeks ago I have been taking more time out to look after my hair. My hair was badly damaged before I had it cut, so I have since decided I am going to try and use as little heat as possible and have tried to stop blow-drying my hair if possible. Hair products have also been key in helping my hair stay in good condition, I have been trying a few different products and have come to enjoy a brand in particular; NHP: Nutri Argan Natural Haircare Program.

NHP Nourish Hair Mask is a deeply nourishing mask made with natural Argan Oil and Macadamia Oil. The hair mask helps to moisturise and restore dry, damaged and coloured hair, and also helps to control frizzy hair. I really enjoy using this hair mask, my hair feels so sleek and smooth after I use this.

NHP Nourish Hair Bath is a gentle shampoo which is  rich in natural Argan and Macadamia Oil. It helps to nourish dry and damaged hair and protects the fibres of the hair. After using the product, hair is left feeling soft and looking shiny, smooth and healthy. I would recommend using this shampoo once or twice a Week as a break from your every-day shampoo, as this is very moisturising and I think it is definitely perfect for a pamper.

NHP Perfect Styling Cream/Instant Care Mask is an intensive spray mask which adds silkiness and shine to all hair types.It can used on both damp and dry hair to achieve a natural look. This product is really effective and I am impressed with the results. I will definitely be repurchasing this as it is a really good spray mask.

I feel that the condition of my hair has improved and it looks much more healthy in the past few Weeks since I have been using all three of these NHP products.

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An introduction to Argania Haircare

Argania is a hair care brand I hadn't heard of before. Argania is a new beauty brand to the UK that use 100% organic, cold and hand-pressed Moroccan argan oil across their entire range of shampoos, conditioners, oils, self-tans, scrubs and moisturisers.

I am always on the look out for a great shampoo and conditioner combo - my hair is so dull, so anything that can help the condition of it is always appealing to me.
The Argania Desert Defense Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner go hand in hand with each other. I have been washing my hair with both of these products for a few Weeks now and I have to be honest, I am really impressed. It isn't often that a shampoo or conditioner really impress me. I did have my hair cut recently and I feel that using these products has helped to prolong the good condition of my hair. Both the shampoo and conditioner cleanse my hair very well, leaving it soft and silky - and far from the dry and dull I am used to. My hair feels light and in good condition - I have Argania to thank for that. 

The Argania Liquid Gold Hair Oil has been a really great alternative to another hair oil I was using. I actually like this Argania Oil a little more than the other brand, mainly because it leaves my hair feeling soft, shiny and light. A little goes a long way with this hair oil - I just rub a small amount onto my fingers and workt he product through my hair. The oil doesn't leave my hair feeling or looking greasy, it just gives my hair a great shine to it and keeps it looking healthy. I use this both on damp and dry hair, as it works well both ways.

Overall, I feel the Argania products I have used are good quality and I am impressed with how well they work with my hair. I would recommend these products if you are looking for a solution to dull and unhealthy looking hair. 

Argania is available to buy at Superdrug online. They also have a lovely gift hamper which I think would be a lovely treat for Mothers Day.

*This post contains PR samples, however this does not alter my honest opinion*