The Art of Strobing

Have you heard of strobing before? Probably not as it's only become a big thing in the past couple of months, so much so that its dubbed to be even more flattering than contouring and much much easier!!

So here's the definition: The new way to define facial features and create a gorgeous glow, strobing is about highlighting the face using light and only light.

It's supposed to create the effect similar to that of an actual strobe light (hence the name). The best part!? It's super quick and easy to do! And a absolutely great product designed specifically for this new trend is MAC's strobe cream

MAC strobe cream £24.50

But if like me you don't want to splash the cash and only want to try it out then the high street offers some great cheap alternatives, such as the collection highlighting stick (4.99, boots) and MUA undress  me powdered highlighter (£3.99, superdrug) which is my favourite combo! As the collection cream highlighter is soglowyand fresh with out being sparkly (great on its own) but if you really want to push the boat out if you're going on a night out or just anywhere special add a little bit of the MUA undress me highlighter which will just give it a whole other dimension and make your skin all glowy and gorgeous!

At the moment I'm really loving the in your face glowy highlighter (but not glittery!), I know it's not to everyone's taste but there's just something about this technique that makes your skin look so healthy and flawless

 

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Robyn :)

 

 

 

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One Heck of a Blot Instant Perfecting Power Primer Review



One Heck of a Blot Instant Perfecting Power Primer available at boots for: £10.00

 

 

Recently I've been using a lot of primers to help with my make up, but I just can't find one that my skin agrees with!

They all feel great for about the first hour and then they proceed to make my skin feel greasy and cause my make up to separate, so not what a good primer is supposed to do!

 

The one I've been using the most recently is benefits porefessional, which is also guilty of feeling and looking great for the first hour and then just turns into a greasy mess on my skin.

 

 So naturally I went hunting for a new primer, one that would hopefully allow my make up to apply seemlessly and cover my pores, whilst having the staying power that is needed for my troublesome combination skin!

And along came this lil' stunner, Soap and Glory's one heck of a blot primer! I'd read a little bit about this new primer as well as being a fan of its powdered cousin! So naturally in my basket it went and I couldn't wait to try it out!

 

I've only been using it for about a week so far but from the first application I could tell that we were going to get on for quite some time (don't you just love that!).

The consistency of the primer is more like a cooling gel, which I love to refresh my face at silly o'clock in the morning, it's a translucent colourless gel meaning that it is perfect for all skin tones. It did not take any time at all to blend into my skin and unlike the professional it did not do that funny separating thing when I buffed it in to my skin(you know what I mean?), it's super comfortable and feels feather light on the skin almost as if wearing nothing!

It smoothed over all my pores and troublesome areas making my skin look flawless.

As the name would suggest it has a Demi matte finish to control oils but does not feel heavy or drying on the skin, like some other oil controlling products!

I first tried it with my favourite foundation of the moment (review to come) Estée Lauder's double wear light and I was amazed at how smoothly and evenly it applied. when I first try out a new primer I don't like to use powder over my foundation, just so that I can get a true feel for the lasting power without any extraneous variables, to my delight this primer held my face together for a full 6 hours before I even had to do the tiniest retouch!

Also after I'd removed my make up and cleansed my skin didn't feel clogged up at all, where as with other primers I feel like they clog your pores instead of actually covering over them, so I loved that and it hasn't broken me out yet, which is also a plus!

Over all I do really enjoy using this primer and will continue to continue trialling it and check back in a few weeks to let you know how I'm finding it!

 

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Robyn :)

 

 

 

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A Fragrance For The Modern Day Goddess!

Fortunately I'm very lucky in my line of work, which means I get to try some of the new products that are out.

Including the new womans fragrance by Paco Rabanne, Olympea!

It's described as a unique fresh oriental fragrance which, like her name is evocative and sensual!

Thekey notes are green mandarin, salty vanilla accord, water jasmine, ginger blossom, ambergris and cashmere wood. The luxuriousness of its ingredients ensure that this is a stay all day Eau de Parfum. It's sweet, warm and sensual without being overpowering, which is a very thin line to tread and may I say Paco Rabanne Have done it very well.

 

This is the hers fragrance in the his and hers duo that is Invictus and Olympea, it was about time Paco Rabanne brought out something just as amazing for us ladies isn't it!

Olympea is the "modern day" Cleopatra, meant for the victorious powerful and sexy woman.

 

The packaging on this bottle is just as gorgeous of the scent, with rose gold accents that are bang on trend right now. The shape of the bottle is supposed to be representative of a talisman that feature art deco references and the rose gold laurels which embrace the silhouette and are indicative of the mythological crown of victory.

 

This is a fragrance where everything really has been thought about creating a beautiful scent and bottle combining it all together to create something that would not go amiss in a high end jewellers, it's no wonder this beauty is flying off of the shelves as gold dust!

so what are you waiting for this is the perfect A/W15 scent for every women!

Available through Boots* (keep your eye open for some amazing gifts with purchase and gift sets exclusive to Boots)

*Also available in a luxurois shower gel and divine body lotion.

 

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Robyn :)

 

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The Perfect Lashes For Bespectacled Ladies - Fleur De ForceXEylure

 

I have recently discovered a love for false lashes! they're brilliant aren't they?! It's the easiest way to add an extra lil' somethin' somethin' to your make up look and they really just pull everything together perfectly.

Whether you're a volume or length girl or both, there are lashes to suit all and some of my favourites are by Eyelure.

Recently there has been an overwhelming amount of bloggers and Youtubers releasing their own cosmetics and ranges, some which I have loved, some not so much. One that I do rave about and will continue to rave about is the lovely Fleur de Force's collaboration with Eyelure, I have only tried one product in the range but boy are they a beaut!

 

These are the Fleur Loves lashes that are 3/4 length, so perfect for girls who have smaller eyes (like me!) and because they are only 3/4 lengths they are perfect for glasses wearers (again like myself) as you don't get that annoying feeling of them constantly touching the lenses and having to wear your glasses halfway down your nose.

These are brilliantly light, as if you having nothing on your eyes at all, they blend beautifully with natural lashes and are perfect for everyday use as they aren't too out there.

I personally prefer a thinner band as I feel they look more natural and you can't feel them as much as the thicker banded lashes, I also find them easier to apply.

At £5.25 these are cheaper than other Eyelure lashes and considering I wore my first pair about 8 times you can get a lot of bang for your buck!

Also for those looking to bag themselves an extra bargin, right now at Boots it's 3for2 on selected nails and eyelashes, so it's the perfect time to try out fake eyelashes if you haven't already. It's really not that hard to master so don't be afraid to try them!

 

What do you think of Fleur's collab with Eyelure? Let me know in the comments!

 

 

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Robyn :)

 

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Smooth Skin Gold: IPL permenant hair removal device

 

Smooth Skin Gold IPL device: £299.99 available at Boots

I've recently been reading into IPL devices a lot lately and they really interested me.
basically an IPL device uses Intense Pulsed Light technology to deactivate the hair folecules that are in the growth stage, as not all of our hair grows at the same time the hair that is in the resting stage will then grow through and you use it again to deactivate those hair folecules. This is not an immediate permanent solution you will need to carry on using the device for a solid 12 weeks and then only when needed and you should see a significant decrease in hair growth! Brilliant right!?
And it's painless and doesn't cause any irritating ugly shaving rash which is amazing!

The only downside is that it can not be used on all skin tones (most not all) so check before you buy!
Another great thing about the IPL devices is that you do not have to wait for your hair to grow to be able to use it, unlike epilating or waxing, which means no more awkward hairy legs between uses!

It's recommended to do a skin patch test just to check your skin is suitable and you wont have any adverse reactions.

I was recently lucky enough to get my hands on the Smooth Skin gold IPL device which is unique in this market as it adapts the IPL to your skin tone as well as having a sensitive setting which is amazing! this device can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight so do expose treated skin to direct sunlight after use and always use an SPF (which you should use out in the sun anyway).

I am really excited to start using this device and see the results and I will be sure to keep you updated!

don't forget to like comment and follow, also let me know if you've used any devices similar to this one and how you've got on!

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Robyn :)

 

 

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Hero Product: La Roche Posay Serozinc

La roche Posay Serozinc: £8.50 for 150ml at boots
 

Now this is a product I know for a fact the beauty world is raving about.
Its from the same brand that gave you the Effaclar duo (review here) and it deserves just as much hype!
until now this has only previously been available in Paris and thank god they decided to bring it out in the UK!

This toner-come-hydrating mist is perfect for the long summer days (and nights). It aims to gently exfoliate and mattify oily skin with out drying it out and boy does it!

hold the bottle 30cm away from the face and close your eyes and spray away, then allow to sink in! It feels refreshing and light, perfect for dull or tight skin.

Since I've been using this product I have really noticed a difference in my skin, its brighter and smoother and more even in pigmentation, so much so that I would not go a morning or night with out using this little beauty!

Its perfect for even the most sensitive of skin as, like most other La Roche Posay products, it hypoallergenic, free of fragrance or perfumes and is also suitable for acne prone skin.

This wonder product is flying off the shelves right now and as its 3for2 mix and match on all skincare at boots, so I highly suggest that if you see this little blue and white beauty elixir in a bottle then snap it up! go on! what's stopping you!?

What products have you tried that you really enjoy from La Roche Posay? or any products you're enjoying in general, let me know in the comments! I'm always on the look out for new beauty buys!

 

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Robyn :)

 

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