Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Benefit There Real Mascara

Benefit They're Real Mascara

I have been wanting this mascara for ages as its meant to be the best selling mascara in the world! So I thought its payday why not treat myself.
I had tried this mascara on previously but I was already wearing mascara at the time and wondered if it was just having a few coats of mascara that made my lashes look longer and fuller.
It has a specially designed brush which claims to give you maximum volume, length and lift. Well it definitely did I put a few coats on and I felt like I was wearing fake eyelashes. The formula is very thick so I think I wont apply as much next time especially if I'm wearing it in the day. It did not smudge or go dry and flaky by the end of the day which is very good.

So here's my before and after pictures

Here is my lashes before Mascara
 And after
 The Brush
 
Have you tried this mascara or which is your favourite?

Monday, 23 April 2012

Hunter Wellies

Seen as we have had so much rain and kept getting wet and muddy whilst walking the dog I decided to invest in some Hunter Wellies.
 I wanted the long ones but seen as I am a bit on the short side the adults ones came up too long on my legs and were uncomfortable to walk in. So seen as I have little feet as well as little legs I tried the kids ones and they are a much better fit for me.
The main difference is that the kids ones have silver reflectors on the back and the price its nearly half the price! apart from that they are the same. At least you can see me in the dark!
I picked mine up for £26.50 on http://www.garden4less.co.uk/ normally retail price for Kids sizes is £32

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Awear.com

I have never heard of this brand before but had a flick through the mini brochure I received with my Grazia magazine this morning to see they had 20% off and a competition to win a spa break.
I will definatly be having a browse through the website http://www.awear.com/

Anyone heard or worn this brand before?

To get 20% off enter SS12GRAZIA or there is also a code on their website

If you want to enter the comp click the link
http://www.awear.com/page/win_a_spa_break

Thursday, 12 April 2012

Painting the Fence

As it was easter weekend and my dad was off I dragged him to Homebase to get some Timbercare for the garden fence,it was a discount day.
I decided on Cuprinol Timbercare for sheds and fences in Autum Gold. First I was shocked at the colour of the paint it looked orange at first but once on and dried it looked a lot better. Looks like new now and there
Here is some pictures


 And the finished product

Avaialble to buy at Homebase 5l for £10.99

Monday, 9 April 2012

No7 Magnifying Mirror

No7 Magnifying Mirror

I'd like to share how amazing this mirror is! My auntie had bought one previously and had said it was really good. Whist in Boots my mum and I took a look at it and couldn't believe how much closer you can see your skin. We ended up buying one each and have both been addicted to it ever since.
It magnifies by 12 times this is especially good when plucking your eyebrows or applying mascara.
It costs £9 in Boots which I think is a bit expesive for a mirror but if you get a £5 off no7 voucher you can use it on this or sometimes they have a 3 for 2 offer on.

Melanie x

Sunday, 18 March 2012

Gellux Nails

Before my holiday my friend did my nails for me using Gellux which gives you up to 15 days shiney and scratch free nails and is also supposed to keep your nails strong. I choose the French Manicured look for my nails and I was really please with the result below.


Back from a sunny holiday and 12 days later they are still looking good. Yes they have grown out a bit but my nails do grown quite quickly and I have been in the sun and all the different sun creams and oils probably havent helped but none of my nails have broken and they are still nice and strong. I would definately recommend trying this gel polish for anyone who hates having chipped nails and has problems with weak nails breaking.

There are lots of other types of gel polish as well as Gellux like shellac and OPI

Melanie x

Saturday, 17 March 2012

Freeze 24-7 Creams

Having received my email to say I was selected for the Debenhams VIP panel whilst I was on holiday I was eager to try it out as soon as I got home, via a trip to the post office to collect the parcel of course.  First impressions was the cute packaging and I was drawn to the words ‘Freeze 24-7’ and ‘ice cream’ yum name a girl who doesn’t love ice cream.
Out came the camera to take the before pictures scary when you start analyzing your wrinkles with no foundation on.
 First I tried the Freeze 24-7 Instant Targeted Wrinkle Treatment which I put on round my eyes, between my eye brows and on my forehead forgetting that it said to pat it, I rubbed it and the product did not spread well as its very thick so I started patting and it worked much better on my skin it pays to read the instructions! My skin instantly felt slightly tighter. 10 minutes later I took my next picture. I wasn’t expecting to be wrinkle free but it had made a few lines disappear around my eyes.


I then applied the Freeze 24-7 Ice Cream Double Scoop Intensive Anti-Aging Moisturiser this went on really well it felt nice and was not greasy on my skin. My face felt toned all over so I then took my final picture.












One thing I am really fussy about when it comes to creams is the smells if it does not smell nice I will not buy it but the Freeze 24-7 Products are very neutral smelling which is nice.
I cannot wait to carry on using these products to see how the long term effects are. Thank you Debenhams Beauty Club for selecting me. I am always entering the competitions and never win but I felt like a winner with these full size products.
If you would like to buy these products available from debenhams they retail at £40 for 10ml for the Freeze 24-7 Instant Targeted Wrinkle Treatment and £65 for 50ml Freeze 24-7 Ice Cream Double Scoop Intensive Anti-Aging Moisturiser.
Melanie