As everyone knows a good smile can mean a lot, so obviously having a set of pearly whites is essential. Oral hygiene plays a vital role in everyday life and statistics show that whilst approximately 4 billion people own a mobile phone only 3.5 billion use a toothbrush! Discolouring doesn’t particularly come solely from poor oral hygiene. Coffee, alcohol consumption, smoking and other habits can play a role in teeth becoming stained; which has in fact resulted in 45% of adults being unhappy with the colour of their teeth! MIST London, who “aim to bring confidence and pride into your everyday life”, is an online retailer of teeth whitening products. Stocking activated charcoal to LED teeth whitening kits, they have everything you need to achieve that Hollywood smile!! Having tested the Smile&Glow Teeth Whitening Kit I am keen to share my experience and some useful tips! The product, which retails at £89.99 (but is in fact on offer for £59.99), comes with 3 non-peroxide gels, a LED light, a shade guide and a helpful user manual. The usb and accompanying adaptors makes the product so simple to use, which I particularly liked having previously tried battery operated products. HOW TO:1. Having referred to the shade guide I marked my current colouring (which was 5). 2. Prior to starting the treatment I brushed my teeth and ensured they were completely clean. 3. I then applied an even quantity of the non-peroxide product to my teeth (both upper and lower). The non-peroxide gel means that the gel will not damage enamel or dehydrate your teeth and gums. (Note that this product complies with EEC guidelines). 4. I connected the LED system to my phone and inserted the mouth piece in place. I found that biting the mouth piece allowed it to mould to my shape with ease making the process a lot more comfortable. 5. Once everything was in place I turned on the device and began my 16 minute treatment (the system automatically turns off to let you know when you have completed the cosmetic treatment). Having used the product for 7 consecutive days I have noticed obvious changes, and have even received complements regarding my teeth. Whilst moving from a 5 to a 3 I would recommend and will personally continue to use this product until I have reach my desired shade. TOP TIPS:1. Avoid drinking tea/coffee or wine for a few days after completing the treatment, along with any foods which may stain (such as curries and tomato soup etc) 2. Avoid drinking/eating straight after completion - I recommend that you do the treatment before bed for best results. 3. Avoid swallowing any gel and try to reduce saliva buildup (breathe heavily prior to applying the gel) as this will dilute the product. Overall I have throughly enjoyed this hassle free process. I love that the product fits comfortably into my mouth (as I have found other products tend not to mould to your shape or are way too long and dig in to my cheeks. I am also a huge fan of the LED clipping into my iPhone! I would definitely recommend this kit to anyone looking to whiten their teeth and the results have simply improved my confidence massively! You can purchase the product using the link below! Be sure to head over to MIST London's Instagram and check out their other customer testimonials! And if you wish you follow me on my journey to achieving the perfect smile follow my Instagram and keep an eye out for my Insta stories! Until next time, Dea xo DISCLAIMER: This product was provided by MIST LONDON, however all opinions are my own. Please read the provided manual carefully and ensure that you are not allergic to any ingredients. This product should not be used by anyone under the age of 18, pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Do beauty products really make a difference instantly? Well of course lipsticks and make-up are visible... But what about lash serums or lip plumpers? I've tested 3 very different items from the brand Instant Effects, now lets see those significant results within minutes! I'll be testing Lips, Eyes and Lashes! - Hopefully these products live up to my expectations! All the items are coherently packaged in a sleek and simplistic container. I love the simplicity of this brand! Instant Eye LiftBeing an individual with dark under eyes, (I blame the student life...) when this product arrived I was extremely excited to test the serum out and say goodbye to those puffy dark areas. Instant Eye Lift is a clinically prove super-serum formulated to visibly reduce lines and wrinkles, smooth and demising dark circles and reduce puffiness in just 15 minutes. The product comes in a 8 ml container with a pump applicator. Application: First I cleansed my face, I then pumped a small pea-sized amount of the Instant Eye onto my finger and began lightly tapping it onto my under eye. As you can see there is a slight visible difference between the two images which were taken 15 minutes apart. The product itself feels like it has tightened the skin around my under eye and has left me fresh faced! - While there is still some dark areas around my eyes you can see that this product has reduced a large portion. Instant LashEVERY girl wants thicker lashes... RIGHT? ...And Instant Lash promises to do just that in 2 minutes!! The product is applied the same way you apply ordinary mascara and the lash boosting serum means you can have the fabulous and fluttery lashes you deserve with instant results that get better and better over time. I apply this lash serum in an attempt to volumise and create a thicker set of natural lashes. While it recommends that you apply daily I’m the most forgetful person ever.. so I try to incorporate application to my night time routine. On the evenings that I do forget I tend to then use the product the next morning as a lash primer before using mascara. I have found that using it as a form of primer it makes my mascara application so smooth and they look fuller with less mascara. Instant LipThe final product I am reviewing is the Instant Effects: Instant Lip Plumper. Now, I personally am not a fan of lip fillers, thats just personal opinion... however, I do like giving my lips that more subtle look of being larger (Usually with a slight overlined lip line... Thanks Kylie Jenner!) This product is applied using a brush applicator, giving the top of the container a twist in order for the product to come out. Instant Effects claim that "The revolutionary plumping lip gloss gives you 20% more voluminous lips with no stinging or discomfort." This product has made my lips look visibly plumper but also hydrated! You can see that any slight creases in my lips are now more smooth so I can only assume lipstick application will be a lot easier. Once on my lips I didn't feel any stinging what-so-ever (which I have noticed with other lip plumping products) My overall fave product has to be the under-eye serum - I defiantly recommend that you go check out the whole brand because they've worked WONDERS! P.S All their products are Vegan Friendly. Until next time, Dea x Follow me on my social medias to keep updated with my progress of using these products!!!
Hello my lovelies, in an attempt to post more beauty related posts I have taken it upon myself to share my current go to products. Product 1: SOAP AND GLORY HAND FOOD
The product itself is super handy.. EYYYY GET IT? hahaha.. Right I’ll just stick to reviewing it. I’ve found that a small amount can go a very long way! Which I think was my downfall at the beginning as I’d use way too much and be left with excess product and greasy hands! However, when applying the perfect amount it really leaves your hands feeling super soft and most importantly… nourished. The travel-sized product is perfect for any handbag.. and to be honest if it’s not in yours then girl you need to get to the shops and treat yourself! Product 2: PURA COSMETICS LIP SCRUB I couldn’t help but include this brand, Pura Cosmetics. I have previously featured this product on my blog, but as the brisk weather approaches I have found myself occasionally re-adding this to my evening routine. I’ve always struggled with dry and cracked lips during the autumn and winter months so in order to keep that pout super smooth I’ve been using Pura Cosmetic’s Revitalising Raspberry Lip Scrub. Gently buffing this scrub into my lips removes any dead skin and has left them feeling super nourished. In addition to this I then apply a small amount of lip balm to rehydrate them. My only negative about this item is that I struggle the get the product out of the container.. but that’s my own fault for loving false nails! Not only do I struggle to actually get my finger in the jar but I’m left with excess scrub stuck underneath my nail… however it’s well worth it when I’m left with that perfect pout! Product 3: L’OREAL MICELLAR WATER What a surprise this is featured ey?… We all know how great Micellar Water is! And if you don’t.. go get yourself some… It will change your life, and your skin! I’ve always struggled with facial products as I’m prone to getting dry skin but also have an oily T-Zone, so make-up removal has played havoc causing breakouts. L’Oreals Micellar Water leaves me fresh faced within literally minutes, removing all my make-up so easily. When applied with cotton pads this product gently removes my make-up without having to forcefully scrub. Not only does it quickly enable me to cleanse my face but it has drastically improved my facial condition (reducing visible redness and breakout frequency). I’m so obsessed! And the best part is that a little product goes a long way! Product 4: KMS CALIFORNIA TAME FRIZZ OILProduct 5: INSTANT EFFECTS: INSTANT LASH
All the products I have featured are seriously doing the world of good for me at the moment! Let me know your thoughts on any products that you recommend or your thoughts about those I have included!
Until next time, Dea xo
Todays post is ALL about what drugstore products I use on my face! Every girl scours the make-up stands trying to find their fave beauty products!
Check out the items used to create my favourite look! PRIMER
FOUNDATION
This super blendable foundation does not contain fragrances, pore-clogging fillers or oils, therefore emphasising flawless skin while still providing a healthy nourishment.
I love the smooth application and the fact that very little product is required for full coverage! What a bonus ey! I have found that using both primer and setting powder help the product to stay for long periods of time without going oily and still provides that natural finish. CONCEALER
Like any girl I'm a sucker for concealer! - I have two fave drugstore products... and both are from Maybelline! The first is the Age Rewind Eye Concealer in the shade Light. This product is adored by a lot of beauty bloggers, and I can totally see why!
Being a student, late nights are VERY common! So the fact that this product can easily erase and disguise the dark circles under my eyes is a god send. After using this item several times I felt that the sponge applicator caused the product to discolour. HOWEVER... after telling my friend (who also was a first time buyer of the product) she explained that she actually cut the sponge off!
BROWS
Now when it comes to the brows I've struggled to find a long lasting brow product which I love. I therefore opted to be a little adventurous... I used the Maybelline Master Drama Khol Liner... yes I know this is an eyeliner!
I apply a tiny amount of the product to the centre of my brow and then use my brow brush to sharpen the shape and fill in the rest of my brow. Application wise this was my favourite out of a long line of attempts, however I have found that the product easily snaps. EYE-SHADOW
After looking for a drugstore pallet with basic nudes and browns I got my hands on the Mega Nudes 4 by Technic. Not only is this product dirt cheap, but there is a variety of tones that are easy to build on and super blendable. Although this is a basic pallet it is easy to create several different looks! I 100% recommend that if you ever get stuck without your make-up go grab yourself one of the Mega Nudes pallets!
Like every girl I have way to many eyeshadow palettes, but my ultimate favourite individual shade is the 'Color Riche Mono Shadow' in the shade Golden Nude. I am prone to buying pallets as they are easier to travel with rather than having to take lots of individual pans. However, no matter what palette I use I always end up coming back to this shade! - This one comes with me EVERYWHERE! I'm obsessed with the pigmentation of this individual pan and the product stays immaculate all day long. - I would recommend purchasing this in store as when previously ordering online the item has come smashed. EYE LINERCONTOUR & POWDER
Yes, I like to contour on a daily basis...
I know this can be super time consuming, but it just adds to my confidence, so who cares! Having used NYX Contour Stick I absolutely HATED IT! I then moved on to the Sleek Contour Palette and I'm in love! The colours blend SO easy and doesn't leave what I like to call 'dirt tracks' - when the product becomes stiff and doesn't blend so you get left with dark visible lines. I apply this to my jawline, below my cheek bones, along my hair line and either side of the bride of my nose before using a beauty blender to ensure all the product has been blended evenly. After ensuring all my contour is blended I then applied a small amount of Rimmel London's Insta Fix & Matte Translucent Powder to complete my look. LASHESThe final step of my drugstore look is the lashes! I used the Revlon Ultra Volume Mascara - Curl you lashed before to enhance the look! I've found that after applying 3 coats of this product the volume of each and every individual lash is enhanced! Which I love!
Here's the finished look! - I love the cheaper alternatives to various products!
Let me know your thoughts! Until next time, Dea xo As many of us girls are aware, every so often a change is good! Mixing up your style gives you a fresh new feel! No matter if it's break-up hair, mid-life crisis hair or simply to spruce yourself up... Inevitably you'll put that spring back in your step! Most recently we have seen the likes of Kim Kardashian and younger sister Kylie Jenner dabble with bleached locks! With money like theirs roots are no issue!! Kendall Jenner is one member of the Kardashian Klan who likes to stick to her style, however, check out this blondie earlier in the week at a Pepsi photoshoot! - It's only a wig though guys... Cara Delevingne is the latest to jump on the blonde bandwagon... platinum blonde that is! 1. Rope in a professional! - If you really want to go blonde that much and you currently have black or brunette hair you should 100% totes go to the pros! Nobody wants to end up with green hair from a dodgy box dye! 2. Be prepared to spend A LOT - Maintenance puts a lot of us off jumping on the blonde bandwagon! Roots are a killer, so be prepared to constantly be at the hairdressers! - Make sure you can financially manage the look! 3. Match your make-up! - Going blonde will not only affect your go-to shades of lippy, but you girls need to make sure your foundation matches the new look! 4. Upgrade yo' shampoo! - Constantly topping up results in a lot of ammonia, this can change the texture of your hair! Be sure to have high quality hair care products! You should also use less shampoo and more conditioner! 5. Be prepared to be mocked!! - Not because you've mixed up your style (Girl you look banging) but because stereotypically blondes are less intellectual that those with other hair colours... how this has an impact on your brains ability, I'll never know! Summer is the perfect time to reinvent yourself! - Don't be afraid of the change! (They do say blondes have more fun!.. or do they?)
Until next time girls, Dea x
Along with your teeth, eyebrows are the MOST important facial feature!
They have the ability to portray feelings and expressions as well as giving you the opportunity to create symmetry. Personally, I spend a large portion of my time doing my eyebrows as they define your face and can either make or break your look! I have collaborated with Irish beauty brand BPerfect Cosmetics to test out their semi-perminant eyebrow kit!
The kit itself includes:
This product is available in 4 shades, so there's defiantly a colour for you!
I'm in love with this product!! - Having received compliments from strangers.. the kit has clearly worked wonders for me!
Go grab one for yourself girls!
If your still not tempted.. I'll let you in on a secret.. TOWIE star Megan McKenna is all over BPerfect products and has even been spotted giving the brow kit ago!
Until next time girls, stay sassy!
Dea xo
DISCLAIMER: A huge thank-you to BPERFECT COSMETICS for kindly supplying me with the Charcoal Eyebrow Kit featured in this post, although this item has been gifted all opinions are my own.
As the brisk weather has well and truly hit, many of us begin our season-long battle with dry and cracked lips. One of the most important things you can do is keep your lips nourished as the skin here is the thinnest on the body with very few oil glands to keep them moisturised. The cold weather plays havoc with our smiles, so managed to get my hands on Pura Cosmeticsproducts and I am honestly so in love!! I’ve discovered that the best way to keep those pouts perfected is to get yourself some lip scrub! - After one application I instantly noticed how smooth my lips had become... I never realised how important exfoliating your lips actually is!! I've always just grabbed a lip balm from my local boots and wondered why they stay dry and cracked! Incorporating this product into my routine has kept my lips feeling so soft and nourished. - This is an absolute bonus when applying matte lip products. Available in a huge array of flavours you are guaranteed to find a scrub that you love! Classic Coconut Fruits of the Forest Mmmm Mango Pick-Me-Up Peppermint Revitalising Raspberry Sweet Strawberry Ingredients: Golden Granulated Sugar, Pure Coconut Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Mica Colouring and Flavouring Oil If you're considering buying yourself the lip scrub I'd definitely recommend that you purchase the balm in order to rehydrate once you have pampered your pouts!! These cute little balms are super handy for on the go and actually smell AMAZING! Great for essential moisturising when you wake up in the morning and before your head hits the pillow at night. Available in: Blissful Bubblegum Classic Coconut Cool Cola Creamy Caramel Fruits of the Forest Refreshing Red Berry Ingredients: Pure Coconut Oil, Olive Wax, Apricot Kernel Oil, Vitamin E Oil and Flavouring Oil The Scrub: Simply apply a small amount of scrub to lips and use fingertips to buff into the skin - but not too hard! Once your pout is evenly coated in product, just remove the excess and reveal a smooth, dry-skin-free pout. I'm absolutely in love with the REVITALISING RASPBERRY Lip Scrub!! As soon as my delivery arrived I couldn't wait to try this one out! After applying the scrub on to my lips I buffed then removed the product. My lips were SO smooth!! - I then applied the Blissful Bubblegum balm which smelt insane! (This was a night time routine) The next day I found that my lips were SUPER smooth and there was NO dry skin to be seen! Use my discount code girls and grab yourself a cheeky bargain! CODE: DEANNA5 Until next time girls, Dea xo DISCLAIMER: A huge thank-you to PURA COSMETICS for kindly supplying me with the products featured in this post, although this item has been gifted all opinions are my own.
It's important for every girl to have a go-to nude colour for their lips. In my case, nude is my favourite shade, I wear it daily as well as on nights out when I'm trying to achieve a glammed up look. I've found that owning one nude shade just isn't enough! - One persons nude could be another persons pink. So it's important to find your shade when trying to get the all natural look.
I love to switch between two nude shades, both of which are MAC. These are without doubt my favourite and both are very different. HoneyLove -A light honey shade (beige with hint of rose) This lipstick is however matte, therefore it is important that you use lip balm prior to application. This will prevent your lips from drying out.. that isn't a good look! Blankety - Soft pink tone. This shade has a amplified finish and looks great once on the lip. A recent addition to my collection and it already takes second place! Commonly, lip glosses tend to get given a bad reputation due to the sticky and wet consistency.. however, there's nothing I love more than that glossy effect on your lips! My go-to lips glosses have to be Kylie Jenners: LIKE. LITERALLY. SO CUTE. Girl's don't worry if you can't get your hands on these though, I've found some great dupes! LIKE: Being the darkest of the trio, the shade 'Like' would best be described as a warm mocha-nude colour. LITERALLY: (My favourite of the three) This shade is a peachy-nude. SO CUTE: The final of the three, this shade is a warm beige tone. Although LITERALLY is my favourite shade when applied on it's own, I love to use LIKE and add SO CUTE to the centre of my lips creating a more plump look. I've found some great and affordable dupes for you girls who aren't willing to spend $15 excluding postage!! It's a lot I know, but they are Kylie Jenner approved! DUPE FOR LIKE: Maybelline New York Superstar 24 Super Stay in Infinite Petal - £4.49 DUPE FOR LITERALLY: NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Natural - £4 DUPE FOR SO CUTE: L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Le Gloss in Baby Blossom - £6 What are your favourite nudes girls?
I'd love to hear!! Until next time, Dea xo Hands are a VERY important part of your appearance so its totally cool how we can complete our look with a coat of polish! You touch with them, write with them and pick things up with them.. Nobody wants to be staring at damaged chipped nails while your having a good old catch up with a friend over a Starbucks! Whether you go for acrylics, gels, foils or just plain polish it is essential to keep them looking super fresh! As hard as I try polish just isn't for me... I struggle to paint my right hand as good as my left and they chip within a day! As a result of this I am a frequent acrylic wearer with my go-to colours being nude or red when I'm feeling more glamorous. However, I recently received an ADORABLE package from Dinki Belle, a online store stocking nail foils. I have always been keen to try out foils and where better to start than with the marble effect print! Not only are these foils durable and affordable they also stock a whole range of patterns, so you'll defiantly find a print you love. A MANI that CURE's nail damage and brings fashion to your fingertips. - Dinki BelleFirstly, I was SO impressed with the packaging! - The way the product looks shows me that real passion and thought has gone into the brand. The wraps come in a satin bag along with instructions, tips and tricks and a little bag including items to help with application!
Optional step: Apply gel or nail polish top coat. I was able to easily apply the first hand in around 10 minutes, once I got the hang of working with the wrap. Overall application time: 20 minutes I'm in love with the non-toxic wraps! You can shop the store here and grab your own wraps! I'm in love with the quality of these nail wraps. They are super easy to apply and are lasting well! I was anxious they would just peel off in the bath.. How wrong was I! They're still going strong. Until next time girls, Dea xo DISCLAIMER: A huge thank-you to DIKIBELLE for kindly supplying me with the foils featured in this post, although this item has been gifted all opinions are my own.
After being utterly addicted to the Kardashian/Jenner’s since the first season of #KUWTK, it was only right that I attempt to get my hands on the youngest sisters lip line.
Having been such a success her first release of products sold out immediately, with me having purchased absolutely nothing.. it probably doesn’t help that I am a UK buyer. Once her restock had been announced I was adamant that I get a kit.. AND I DID! MARY JO K
The kit, which I’m sure everyone has seen, contains x1 Lip Liner and x1 Liquid Lipstick.
After waiting for my kit to arrive I was extremely pleased with the product! The packaging is ‘edgy’ yet plain with a colour swatch shown dripping from the lips.
APPLICATION: The kit is super easy to apply as the product isn’t heavy at all. Both the liner and the lipstick glides over my lips making that perfect look easy to achieve.
Although I was adamant that the formula would make my lips dry, as it is a matte lipstick, I was wrong. The highly pigmented colour moisturises my lips and leaves them feeling nourished. Mary Jo K is a solid red colour, in comparison to 22, which is more of a burnt orange. Although this is the only current colour that I own I’d 100% recommend the product, you can never go wrong with red lips!
After the delivery of Mary Jo K that was it, I was hooked. I'd never used a product so good.. I had to add to my collection. Although I was unable to bag another kit I did manage to get my hands on not one but all 3 of her glosses. They are..
LIKE. LITERALLY. SO CUTE.Although I had to pay custom fee's on top of my online order I was not let down by the quality of the product at all. LIKE: Being the darkest of the trio, the shade 'Like' would best be described as a warm mocha-nude colour. LITERALLY: (My favourite of the three) This shade is a peachy-nude and looks great paired with SO CUTE. SO CUTE: The final of the three, this shade is a warm beige tone.
In order to achieve the perfect ‘Kylie Jenner look’ then her kits are the answer! Her hand-picked shades are ever increasing so I can assure you she has the right shade for you!
You can find more details of her stock dates over on her Twitter.
Until next time girls, Dea x |
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