Guest Post: How To Take Care of Lips

Lip care is so important year round and not many people know how important it really is. I love having soft and smooth lips and here is how to achieve it! 

1. Exfoliate your lips once a week- Exfoliating is super important because it gets all of the dead skin off of your lips. You can buy these at places like Lush and Bath and Body Works. You can also make your own with brown sugar, white sugar, and olive oil.

2. Moisturize after exfoliating- This seems like a no brainer but after you exfoliate your skin is dry so it is essential to moisturize with a good chapstick or lip balm. My favorite is plain old carmex or nivea kiss of smoothness.

3. When you go in the sun use SPF- You use sunscreen on your body so why not use it on your lips? It is important to have a lip balm with SPF because the oil in the lip balm will burn your lips so you need some SPF to counteract the oil.

Follow these rules and you will be on your way to having soft kissable lips soon! Hopefully you learned something new and be sure to check out my blog at http://bloomwithbeauty.blogspot.com/! 

Review: 100% Pure Cosmetics

About the Brand:

100% Pure are the first and only cosmetics colored from antioxidant rich fruit and vegetable pigments. While other color cosmetics are colored with either synthetic dyes or minerals, only 100% Pure Cosmetics are colored with fruit and vegetable pigments (patents pending)! All the antioxidants and vitamins are in the pigments, so you will be applying all the healthy nutrients of the fruits directly on your skin.

 Fruit Pigment Lip & Cheek Stain:

Description From The Website:

100% Natural formula was designed to be used as a cream blush and a lip tint. Pure fruit pigments in a base of skin and lip softening and moisturizing shea and cocoa butters. Highly concentrated with anti-aging vitamins and antioxidants

My Opinion:

I am a huge fan of natural products whether its skin care, hair care or makeup products. And also i am a sucker for cream blushers and i have always loved my cream blushes more then the powder ones because i think they look a lot more natural, These blushes are really nice quality, they give such a natural and dewy glow to my cheeks and as a bonus these are really good for my skin as well because they are packed with all natual antioxidants. The staying power is also great which is a bit hard to find when it comes to cream blushes! I have normal to combination skin and i did't had any problem of getting oily cheeks or clogged pores or breakouts .

On my lips its not as moisturizing as a lipstick but they are not so much drying either, just make sure your lips are properly moisturized before applying this to your lips.

FRUIT PIGMENTED TAHITI SATIN EYE SHADOW:

Description From The Website:

One of our Island Inspired creamy eye shadows that will make your eyes sparkle! Smooth and velvety eye shadows leave your eyelids soft, moisturized and nourished with vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients that are good

for your skin. 100% Natural formula is free of chemical preservatives, artificial fragrances, synthetic chemicals and are colored with the pigments from antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables.

 My Opinion:

Tahiti is a really pretty shimmery champagne color and it looks quite similar to MAC's bare study paint pot and i adore MAC paint pots in fact i love cream eye shadows! And this particular one is quite unique product because it is also said to be made from fruit and vegetable pigments. It looks great if applied alone or as a base for powder eye shadows. I didn't had any problem of creasing with these. The staying power is pretty descent, they are not as long lasting as a MAC paint pot but they can stay in place for all day if applied over a primer.

Swatches:

Overall Thoughts:

I think the concept of this brand is quite unique and the products have really nice quality so these are are really worth trying.

Ratings:

Texture:★★★★★

Pigmentation:★★★★☆

Packaging:★★★★★

Application:★★★★★

Staying Power:★★★★☆

Affordability: ★★★★☆

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆

Availability:

Both products retails for US$15.OO at 100percentpure.com. 

So has anyone tried anything from this line? Anyone a fan? I hope my review was helpful! Don't forget to leave your comments below :)

XOXO

Press Release: Jessica Lowndes top beauty tips for Isklar Norwegian glacial natural mineral water

·         I always drink lots of water it is probably the best beauty tip that I was given – when I’m in the UK I drink Isklar

·         I love dramatic eyes for my night time look so I always use Laura Mercier cream eye shadow and L’Oreal voluminous mascara to give my lashes lots of volume

·         I like body lotions and perfume that are sweet smelling- anything that smells like cake is a favourite of mine

·         I’ve just been introduced to Bare Minerals makeup on my trip to the UK and it’s great because it doesn’t clog your pores and allows your skin to breathe

·         Whilst in the UK I’ve been introduced to Givenchy lipstick in sweet shine, this is a great lipstick colour that can be worn in daytime or with smoky eyes for night time look

·         For a great glow I like to use Armani cream blush duo- gives a great sun kissed look without being too much

·         It’s really important in summer to keep your skin hydrated so I love to use Dermologica cream on my face

Get the glacial look

• Bare essentials foundation helps skin to breathe whilst giving great coverage. There are several shades to suit all skin types


• Max effect Trio eye shadows have a range of great colours –Precious Metals can create a great look on blondes and brunettes and Over the Ocean is fantastic on those who have olive or black skin types


• L’Oreal voluminous mascara creates thick luscious lashes as seen on Jessica


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Celebrity Make-up artist Francesca Neill used:

• Mac strobe cream mixed in with foundation to get the iridescent dewy base on the models.


• Vanilla pigment from Mac to get the icy effect on the eyes and also on the cheek bones as highlighter.


• White eye liner from Shu Uemura to give the fresh wide eyed look


• Orgasm blush from Nars


• Zoom fast black mascara from Mac

Approved credit which must be used if using the tips:

Jessica Lowndes is Isklar's ambassador for their "Let's do different" campaign

Review: Sleek Makeup Caribbean Collection

Hey everyone.

I am sure a lot of you probably already know that sleek Makeup is launching another very fun and colorful collection for summer. So today i am gonna share my opinion about this collection with you.

 Caribbean Collection Contains:

*Cuaracao I-Divine Palette

* Pout Polish in Bonaire

*Blush in Aruba

Cuaracao I-Divine Palette

My Opinion:

Do i still need to mention this palette has very bright colors? I don't think so! the colors are screaming "Bright" themselves. I love to wear bright eyeshadows so this palette is definitely my best friend this summer.  It has a mixture of matte and shimmery eyeshadows. They have got a very smooth almost buttery texture that's what make these eyeshadows really easy to blend. Just loving this palette!

The purple eye shadow in this palette reminds me of the very famous makeup forever #92 purple but that's just my guess because i don't own that. 

Blush in Aruba

This here is one BRIGHT blush! Its extremely pigmented like all sleek blushes but don't be scared it looks really pretty if you apply it very LIGHTLY. For reference i am very pale, NC15 at MAC with dark brown eyes and dark brown hair, i just tap my blush brush in the pan once and it gives me a really nice orangey coral flush. 

Pout Polish in Bonaire:

This is my most favorite item in the whole collection. It looks quite scary in the pan but on my lips it looks absolutely gorgeous and comes out as a beautiful and most wearable coraly nude color! It moisturizes my lips really well and smells SOOO good!! In fact it smells just like a yummy pina colada.

Availability:

Caribbean Collection will be launch on 6th of july at sleekmakeup.com. They offer worldwide shipment!

Ratings:

Texture:★★★★★

Pigmentation:★★★★★

Packaging:★★★★★

Application:★★★★★

Staying Power:★★★★☆

Affordability: ★★★★★

Overall Rating: ★★★★★

Overall Opinion:

Its a gorgeous collection and definitely worth purchasing! So get your hand on it before it's sold out.

I hope my review was helpful! Don't forget to leave your comments below :)

XOXO

Disclaimer: Product sent for sent for consideration by PR. I am not getting paid for writing, i give my 100% honest opinion but keep in mind these are just my thoughts your experience may differ from mine.

Senna Cosmetics Illuminating Drops Giveaway

Hey Everyone

Few days ago i did a review for the illuminating drops sent to me by Senna Cosmetics if you are curious about that you can read that Here. Now senna cosmetics is sponsoring a giveaway for the liquid ice illuminating drops on my blog. 

Rules:

- Must be a follower of my blog via Google Friend Connect.

- Comment below saying "Enter Me" and tell me about every optional entry in a separate comment.

-Contest is open Worldwide.

- Winner will be chosen at random.org

Contest will run for three weeks.  That will make it from 10th of July to 30th Of July

Optional Entries:

- + 6 Entries if you “Like” Senna cosmetics and Madihas Makeup Blog

-  +6 Entries If you follow us on Twitter @sennacosmetics &  @diya7687 and tweet about this giveaway.

-  +5 Entries if you link this giveaway in your sidebar

So that's all for now! Good luck Everyone!!

XOXO

Disclaimer: This Giveaway is sponsored by Senna Cosmetics

~GIVEAWAY CLOSED NOW~

Review: Rouge Bunny Rouge Highlighting Liquid

Hey Everyone

Today i am going to review the highlighting liquid by Rouge Bunny Rouge and if you haven't visited Rouge bunny rouge's website then what are you waiting for?? Just give it a visit! Its an AMAZING brand!! there website is so magical ;)

Description From The Website:

Seas of Illumination
Highlighting Liquid

At sunset in the Enchanted Garden, you can fleetingly glimpse the mermaids dancing in the gently lapping waves of the Grand Moon Seas.  Evening mists rise and tenderly caress them, lingering languorously on their bodies to gift their skin with uncommon youth and beauty. 

We were inspired by this scene to bring you this dream-in-a-bottle, so that you can have your very own transformation. The moisturising surge of liquid pearls will dance whispers on your skin till dawn. Be as playful as the magical being that you are… you’ll still look as sublimely refined and urbanely elegant as the Moon itself. The tiny reflective particles will illuminate you anywhere you choose, with a sinfully quivering effect to quietly showcase your beauty. Bring fine-spun silver thrills by night or by day - to eyes, brows, temples, shoulders… No one can eclipse you, Moon Mermaid.

This multipurpose water-based fluid blends easily with moisturiser, or with foundation, to customise the look - to yours alone. Create an inside-out illumination effect and blend it to a thin, refined wash of pearls. Light fragrance of Cucumber with a touch of Peach Flower will add to your application pleasure. A quartet of shades with Melissa extract to soothe, and Vitamin E to guard against ageing. The highlighting liquid can be used alone or over moisturiser and as a highlighter, over foundation, too.

My Opinion:

I am a massive fan of highlighting products so i am pretty much a highlighter junky. I got this highlighting liquid in the color Sea Of Cloud, its available in four different shades. Its a very unique highlighter, when you swatch it, it looks pure white but when its applied it gives more of a goldenish silver glow, does that make any sense? No! thats what makes it unique ;) its not overly shimmery but it still gives an absolutely BEAUTIFUL glow to the face. I am SOOO loving this thing! I found my HG highlighter finally! Rouge bunny rouge is a quite expensive brand but trust me you will get what you pay for. And the packaging, Oh its just GORGEOUS!!

Here is a close up of my cheeks

That's some pretty glow isn't it? ^_^

Ratings:

Texture:★★★★★

Packaging:★★★★★

Application:★★★★★

Staying Power:★★★★★

Affordability: ★★★☆☆

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆

Availability:

This highlighting liquid retails for £ 45.oo at zuneta.com. Rouge Bunny Rouge also sells there products on there Facebook Page.

I hope my review was helpful! Don't forget to leave your comments below :)

XOXO

Disclaimer: Product sent for sent for consideration by PR. I am not getting paid for writing, i give my 100% honest opinion but keep in mind these are just my thoughts your experience may differ from mine.