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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The Wanderer Returns

Surprise! I'm back and more committed then ever!

I thought for my first post back I'd do a quick little FOTD and a life update to explain my long absence.

 I went for a very natural eye today but with a flick of liquid liner to really define my eyes.

I used my most recent purchase: the Make up revolution Ultra Eyeshadow palette in Flawless. It contains some beautiful warm and shimmery rose gold shades as well as some smokier matte shadows. This palette is beautiful for everyday use, but also includes everything you need for the perfect sultry "night out" eye look and at only £8 its a pure bargain, you can pick yours up from most local boots stores now!

Another one of my recent purchases in the Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara, it comes in this beautiful metallic pink packaging, and I have to say it is one of the best drug-store mascaras that I have ever tried, it's non-irritant and does not transfer at all, even if used on your bottom lashes, once this mascara is on, it will not budge (saying that it's still fairly easy to remove with a simple eye make up remover)

I have recently been using the Primer Plus by GOSH and love the way it makes my make up go on and last all day (although it is silocony, it's nothing like the Benefit Porefessional or the Maybelline baby skin) it's perfection transitional primer for the weird in between winter and summer phase.

I also recently picked up a Tanya Burr lip gloss in Just Peachy and it will definitely not be my last purchase from her range, not only is it a beautiful formula and goes on smoothly but it also smells amazing - just like Haribo Strawbs!

What did you think of the look? let me know in the comments!

Life update:

I know that I haven't posted in a LONG time (understatement of the year really) but everything just went so crazy, I left college and didn't seem to really know what I was going to do with my life.

but I think I've finally got it sorted, I've got amazing people around me who I love and care for and I have gotten rid of all the negative people (trust me it does you a world of good and if you think the negative people are going to change then sadly they're not, you're just better off without them in your life)

I have also been working as a trainee dental nurse for the past 5 months, which I am really enjoying, It's not something I ever thought I could see myself doing, but I'm glad I applied for the job. 

And if all that wasn't enough I've been quite ill recently, but don't worry I'm on the road to recovery, I've got my Roids (I'm not turning into a body builder dw, my immune system is so shit that my body needs extra help to to get me through this) and my antibiotics and lots of chocolate and cookies, right now I am one happy girl! 

Thank you for reading, don't forget to like, comment and follow, maybe even let me know how your life is going!

Thanks,

Robyn :)

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The MAC-Daddy Of All Presents

As you may, or may not know, Saturday was my 18th birthday, yep! that's right, I am now officially an adult (God help us all!). I also share my birthday with my beautiful twin sister charlotte, who is now my favourite ever person for buying me my first MAC palette, insert and eye shadows EEK!!

L-R: Sable, Wedge, Amber lights, Shroom, Retro-Speck and Nocturnelle

I had always wanted a MAC eye shadow palette and I was speechless when I woke up on Saturday morning to unwrap these beauties!!! do I have the best sister or do I have the best sister!?
I had written down a list of shades that I wanted and she got it spot on with the bronze/goldie tones that look amazing on my blue eyes! MAC eye shadows are really as amazing as everyone says they stay put all day, not a crease in sight! with their beautiful buttery soft texture with hardly any fall out. although they're £10 a pop I have definitely found my new obsession, I reckon I'll have about 3 more palettes by the start of 2015 (there goes my bank balance). I'd say although I'd wish that they were cheaper, they are definitely worth the money, I've never had eye shadow even half as good as the lil' circles of joy!

L-R: Sable, Wedge, Amber Lights, Shroom, Retro-Speck, Nocturnelle




 

Have you tried any MAC eye shadows? What did you think and what shade is your favourite (I need suggestions).

 

Thanks

 

Robyn :)

 

 

 

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The Mother of all Birthdays

 

 

These past two weeks have been filled with joy, love and family birthdays, one of which being my beautiful Mummas birthday. Mum has never failed to make a single one of mine and my siblings birthdays amazingly special and happy and for that I am eternally grateful.
when we asked what she would like for her birthday she simply said "your time" she's so selfless and generous that us kids decided to do something special for her for once!

once I'd woken up and wrestled a furry monster (see the picture of the cat) off of my bed, my sister (Charlotte) and I tidied the whole of the house, I cleaned the kitchen whilst she made a birthday cake that was yummy!
Once we'd done the house we popped in to town on the bus, of course we couldn't resist a bus stop selfie, we just needed to pick up a Sanpellegrino Limonata (the best lemonade around) and a few last minute birthday essentials - after all what is a birthday without a helium balloon and some chocolates?
when we got home charlotte and my brother (jack) put up some cute fairy lights (from Primark) and some cute bunting whilst I relaxed for a bit with a white hot chocolate with marshmallows, it tastes like unicorns <3
when my mum came home she was so pleased with all of her presents and what we'd done to the house, I think my favourite part was when Jack sang the song he'd written for mum for her birthday it was so good!
So I thought I might just write a little lifestyle post and show you my day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RED-dy To Face The Day

The products that I used to create this look.

Products used:

• Collection lasting perfection concealer in Fair 1
• Rimmel stay matte primer
• Barbara Daly long wear eye shadow in shell (light champagne shimmer) and shimmer sands (warm pinky-nudey shimmer)
• Carmex moisturising lip balm in cherry
• NYX powder blush in Terracotta
• Rimmel London Lash Accelerator mascara in black
• Benefit Gimme Brow in Light/Medium
• Rimmel London Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner in 024-Red Diva

 

 

despite popular beliefs red lips are not just for A/W but are,  in fact perfect for spring and summer when paired with a bare face (the look I went for today) or a smokey eye if you are off to somewhere special.

 

the pictures I have taken of this makeup look really does not do the lip liner justice, it's a beautiful show stopping orangey, red yet it still has undertones of blue (don't ask me how that is possible) which means it suits almost everyone! Because I used a lip liner to fill in my whole lips it will stay put for hours and the Rimmel exaggerate liners feel lovely and light on the lips compared to other liners - so no Sahara desert like lips here! at only £3.99 it's cheaper then most lipsticks and is the perfect bargain buy!

 

I love pairing a bright lip with an almost bare face as I find I don't need as much coverage on my face as I normally would (therefore conserving foundation - it's expensive when your a student!) as the bright lip distract from this and can make any lazy makeup and hair combo look put together like you've spent at least an hour on your appearance when in fact it only took you 10 minutes!

 

 

What's your favourite way to wear a red lip and what products do you like to use to achieve this look? let me know in the comments!

 

 

Thanks

Robyn :)

 

 

 

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The Super Foods

you may of heard the term "super foods" being thrown around a lot lately, all foods (even deep fried, chocolate-coated sugar) have some sort of nutritional value, but there are foods that are so beneficial to your health that they are known as "Super Foods"

Apples:

There are over 7.500 varieties of apples and they are all packed full of antioxidants (to fight against those nasty free radicals) especially vitamin C for healthy skin and gums - one apple provides 1/4 of you guideline daily allowance (GDA) of vitamin C.
They also contain pectin (a soluble form of fibre) that helps lower cholesterol levels and keep the digestive system healthy
Apples are great in juices, salads, deserts or just as a delicious snack!


Broccoli:

Now I know not everyone is partial to a floret or two of broccoli but I just love the stuff! did i mention it does wonders for your health?
just two florets - raw or lightly cooked - count as a veggie portion
not only does broccoli contain antioxidants including vitamin C, it's also particularly a good source of folat (a naturally occurring folic acid). Increasing your intake of folic acid  is thought to play an important role in preventing heart disease!
and if that does convince you to eat these gloriously mini green trees then just know that broccoli also contains a phytochemical called suiphoraphane that has specific anti-cancer properties.


Tea:

The beloved drink of the Brits, including me (although I only link green tea), has a range of useful properties. The caffeine content is helpful for stimulating alertness, mood and motivation (which is much needed if you ask me!)
Tea, whether black or green, is a rich source of catechins (an antioxidant). Studies suggest that catechins protect the artery walls against damage that causes heart disease and prevents formation of blood clots.


Yogurt:

Yogurt is an easily absorbed source of calcium (perfect for those who have trouble digesting large amounts of lactose).
It is said to have a range of different theraputic benefits. The bacteria Lactobacillus GG in yogurt are not digested but instead they reach the large intestine intact where they "top up" the other friendly bacteria.Friendly bacteria fight harmful bacteria.
And it makes the perfect on-the-go breakfast as it's delicious with some fruit and granola and it helps out your insides!

Some other super foods include:

• almonds
• apricots
• apsaragus
• avacados
• bananas
• beans and lentils
• berries
• chia seeds
• dark chocolate
• flax seeds
• grapes
• kale
• oats
• quinoa
• spinach
• sweet potatoes

And many more.....

what are your favourite super foods or recipes including them? let me know in th comments!

Thanks

 

Robyn :)

 

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The (Super)Powers of Sleep

So why do we sleep?
this questions has been asked for centuries and the answers is... that no one is really sure.
We have to sleep because it's essential for maintaining normal levels of cognitive (to do with the brain) skills such as speech, memory, thinking and therefore sleep is significant in brain development.

sleep also allows our bodies to rest themselves and prepare for the next day (I'm sure we all know what hell it can being having an early start at work on only a few hours sleep!)
Sleeping also allows our immune system to regroup to be able to fight off all sorts of nastiness, research shows that people who do not get enough sleep are more susceptible illness and recover more slowly from an injury then those who get more sleep.
It also help us live longer!

Sleep is one of the single most important health steps you can next next to a good diet and exercise to keep your body strong (what more reason do you need to sleep!?)

But how much sleep is enough?
If you're thinking the 6 hours you managed last night was sufficient enough, think again. the National Institutes of Health reports that although the amount of sleep differs for each individual the average adult needs 7.5 to 9 hours to be well rested and awake.

So there you go sleep is essential for a long and healthy life! now I'm off to sleep in the college library to restore my immune system and to help my brain concentrate ;)

Thanks

 

Robyn :)

 

 

 

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Brows: The One Stop Shop

I'd had my eye on this nifty little brow product ever since I'd heard of it's existence about a month ago. 

you might not know but I'm absolutely hopeless at filling in what little eyebrows I have (for some reason they always end up looking like uneven, furry slugs?) and it is almost impossible to find the right colour to suit me, they're either to red or too dark.
So when I heard about the new Benifit Gimme Brow with it's tiny mascar-like wand and endless fibers to give your brows that effortlessly natural look, but with enough oomph to really frame the face, I just had to venture on down to my local benefit counter to have a closer look!

The lovely ladies at the Benifit counter in boots offered to try it out on me and my sister before I brought it (I was fairly sure I'd leave with it in my bag anyway). They showed me just how easy it was to apply and what a difference it made to my face but without making me look like they'd been drawn on in sharpie!
This Little product really did have me at hello with it's cute packaging and unique concept.

Before
(please excuse the state of my brows)

The brilliant thing about this is that the tiny fibers adhere to the hairs and skin to add colour and thickness, creating brilliants brows where previously there had been none!

After

It doesn't leave a crispy or sticky feeling like some fiber mascaras and the tiny wand means no brow gel were you don't want it. Although it does have that chemical smell that is associated with most mascaras but you can't smell it once it has dried.

I have the colour light/medium which is a really universal taupe colour that can be layered and built up to create your perfect brows.

I will definitely be repurchasing this although at £17.50 a pop (for how small it is) it does make me wince about handing over the money, but as there is nothing like this in the market I'm willing to part with my dinero.

Until the drugstores (hopefully) start developing a similar product I don't think I'll be without this one stop shop for my non-existent brows

Let me know in the comments what your favourite brow products are and if you've tried the Benifit gimme brow what did you think of it?

Thanks

 Robyn :)

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Liebster Award

First of all I'd just like to apologise for being MIA I've had a rather crazy month and have been unable to post as frequently as I'd have liked due to personal reasons but don't worry I'm getting back into the swing of things and I'm going no where!

Thank you so much to Emily for nominating me! make sure to go and take a look at her blog

 

 

Rules of the Liebester Award:



 

 

1. create a blog post about the award - and remember to thank and link the wonderful person that nominated you
2. share 11 facts about yourself
3. answer the 11 question that the person who nominated you has created
4. nominate other bloggers with less than 200 followers (do not re-tag the person that nominated you)
5. and finally create 11 questions for your nominees and comment on their blogs to let them know about their nomination

Basically the point of the Liebester awards is to share the love around the blogging community which I think is a wonderful idea!

 

 

11 facts about me:

1. I'm currently studying biology, chemistry and psychology for my Alevels
2. I suffer from severe anxiety and often have anxiety and panic attack especially in college 
3. I love Teenwolf and Stiles is my favourite character (I swear if they kill him off idgaf I don't know what I will do)
4. I'm a twin and have been for almost 18 years now :P
5. I love science and cosmetics/skincare and hope to combine these later in my career
6. I work at a large Primark store
7. I have a spending problem and cannot save money for the life of me
8. although I love surrounding myself with my friends, I often need space and time to be on my own and blogging helps me relax
9. I have 4 piercing (my nose, ear lobes and 2 on my ear cartilage, I did have my belly button but I took that out) I love them and I also love tattoos and can't wait to get my first one
10. putting my makeup on and washing it off at the end of the day is my favourite thing to do
11. I am quite amazing at cooking (if I do say so myself)

 

 Emily's questions:

 

1. Night in or night out? normally it would be a night in but recently I have become a social butterfly and love a good night out with great company

 

2. Sweet or Savoury? savoury, I can eat crisps for days!

 

3. Current staple beauty product of yours? Rimmel stay matte primer, you can read my review here

 

4. Any pets? I have one fluffy, old black and white cat called minstrelle, he's very lovely when he's not grumpy

 

5. What's the first thing you notice about a person? probably their smile

 

6. Summer or Winter? definitely summer!

 

7. What do you like most about yourself? features wise probably my eyes and personality wise I like that I'm a caring person and that I will always put others first

 

8. One beauty/hair regime that you can't get the hang of? using hair masks, sure they smell great but every single on I have tried has made my hair greasy and lank

 

9. What's your guilty pleasure? listening to one direction really loudly and scream/singing all the lyrics (not really a very guilty one)

 

10. Who is your style icon? at the moment I just love taking style inspiration from blogs and just people in the street

 

11. Current favourite song? it's either she looks so perfect by 5SOS (they are just beautiful human beings in every single way) or sweater weather by the neighbourhood

I nominate:

 

• Maddie from madelinemtodd.blogspot.co.uk
• Katie from bonjour-Katie.blogspot.com
• Sophie from sophiesskincare.blogspot.co.uk

Make sure to go and have a look at all three of their wonderful blogs!

 

 

The Questions

 

1. what do you love most about blogging?
2. skincare makeup or fashion?
3. what do you hope to achieve over the next year
4. when it comes to fashion do you prefer comfort or style?
5. what's the last thing that made you cry with laughter?
6. favourite book of movie?
7. how old are you?
8. what country would you most like to visit?
9. which person has the most influence on your life?
10. day or night?
11. favourite food?

 

 

Thanks for reading look out for my up and coming review of the Benefit Gimme Brow Gel; HINT, it's a good one!