Wish List.

EOS Smooth Sphere Pomegranate / Blueberry Acai Lip Balm is something that has forever been a cult product for a lot of people. It states it’s a luscious lip balm, which delivers the perfect balance of flavour and moisture. Rich in Antioxidants and Vitamins, Smooth Sphere Pomegranate Lip Balm has a 100% natural and 95% organic formula, which helps to nourish and hydrate the lips. A blend of Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil works to soothe the lips and provide long lasting moisture. I never wanted one of these little lip balms mainly because they were so difficult to get hold of, however now that BeautyBay.com is now selling them, I’m incredibly eager to try one.
Kiss Everlasting French Wrap Kit promises a salon-perfect french manicure. It states it a easy and fast way of achieve the perfect french smile line without polish, right from home. A flawless french manicure that lasts up to 2 weeks without chipping! Now, I know I did a post about how much I loved the Elegant Touch Flawless Manicure Kit, which is very similar to this, however the upside of this Kiss version is that it allows you to purchase refills of the tips. Alongside this, they state they last longer as the Elegant Touch version promises a week, where as this one promises 2 weeks.

Magnifibres brush-on false lashes promises to instantly lengthen lashes by up to 5mm. This little product claims to create stunning false lash effect in seconds all you have to do is simply brush on the natural fibres between coats of your favourite mascara to add incredible length and volume. I haven't ever used false lashes before, mainly because the glue that you use with them worries me. Due to having sensitive eyes I get worried about using glues, mascaras and liquid eyeliners. However, this states its suitable for sensitive eyes, so I'm hoping it would be a great alternative to false lashes. 
OPI Nail Envy Soft & Thin nail strengthener promises to fortify and strengthens weak, thin and damaged nails. Featuring proven Nail Envy technology, Nail Envy Soft & Thin is enriched with extra Calcium and a blend of Sea Minerals and is formulated especially for soft and thin nails. Designed to infuse strength, health and vitality into weak, thin and soft nails, this high-performance nail treatment is easy to apply and delivers long lasting results. I’ve been using the Original Nail Envy for the past couple of months, and as much as I like it, my nails become soft and thin again between using it. Therefore it made me wonder if I wasn’t using the right one, or the one that might benefit my nails most. I think I will definitely give this a go, and maybe buy and use the OPI Maintenance Envy to help maintain my hopefully healthy nails between treatments.

Whats on your July Wish List?

Flawless French Manicure.

Elegant Touch –

Flawless French Manicure Kit

As you are all familiar last year I used to constantly have acrylic nails, which unfortunately left me with paper for nail beds. Nothing has ever damaged a part of me so much than a guy from Vietnam armed with an electric nail file. Since then my nails have been brittle and weak, not helped by my need for constant colour and endless treatments.

My natural nails now are in good condition and I don’t ever really miss my acrylics, however the one thing I often do miss is the flawless French manicure…especially during summer. As anyone who has tried to do their own knows it’s nowhere as easy and the Internet makes it look, the whole guides, white nail polish and fiddling around just isn’t my cup of tea. However, during my unusual wonder round Superdrug (I’m a boots girl at heart), I can across this cool little kit. The kit takes the French manicure to a new level by having individual false nail tips that are applied to the nail with glue, and then broken away from the housing to leave a flawless looking French tip. They're dead easy to apply and get in the perfect position, leaving you with a nail that looks like you've been down to the salon. I applied these in about ten minutes or so, so it's no longer than our usual indulgent manicure and the results last for days.

What I really like though is that they don't feel like false nails at all, just like you've had a bit of pampering. You file off the edges to make the tips blend into your nail and you can't tell the difference. They also eliminate the problem of chipping, as the white bit is literally a thin bit of plastic that can't chip. I wore these for a whole week and a bit during my current teaching placement, and anyone who works with children knows your nails take some serious hammer, they didn’t chip even slightly and didn’t loose a single one, the only reason I removed them was because I wanted a change of colour.

When you want to remove them you just use nail varnish remover and hold on for a bit longer until you can push or peel off the tip. Another thing I really love about this kit is that when the topcoat doesn’t look as shiny (as topcoats tend to do after a while), you can simply remove the topcoat with acetone free nail polish remover and it leaves a blank canvas, it doesn’t lift or move the tips at all. I also found by adding a little extra glue it helps the tips last even longer.

It gives your nail underneath a little time to rest and grow out too, meaning it could be a simple long-term solution for bad nails. The set comes with a base and topcoat to make sure the rest of the nail looks flawless and the tip stays in place, so you've got everything you need for a flawless set of talons. In addition to this I found the base and topcoat (you have to use both on top of your polish) to be really good for over glitter polish, it gives the ultimate flawless plumped gel look, and illuminates the feel of the glitter, leaving your nails flawless, shiny and smooth.

Have you gave this kit a go?

*The photo of the nails aren't actually my nails, I had to borrow the photo from google because I forgot to take one, and I have just had gel polish applied, however I thought these were incredible for summer so you all should know about them*

Clear Difference.

Estee Lauder –

Clear Difference Complexion Perfecting BB Crème SPF 35

OK...I caved in and bought this little beauty. Mainly because it’s getting really sunny and I really don’t want to be walking round with a bright red face all summer, secondly…because I’m weak willed and have a make up/skincare addiction.

Estee Lauder explains; ‘this multi-function, oil-free BB Crème is the perfect complement to your Clear Difference blemish treatments. Instantly neutralises redness. Helps conceal blemish marks, pores and flaws with a specially formulated tint. With one touch, the lightweight formula hydrates, protects, perfects and soothes Controls oil and leaves skin looking soft, clear and naturally beautiful.’

The consistency of Estee Lauder Clear Difference BB Crème is between that of a tinted moisturiser and a thicker BB cream. It is easy to apply with fingers, which is my favourite way off applying it, mainly because I find its too thick for a brush. The coverage is sheer, however it evens out the complexion well. If you have any imperfections, it is time to bust your concealer out, because that would literally be your base done. I usually add a bit of Giorgio Armani maestro foundation over the top of the area that needs it; it gives just the right amount of coverage without anything too heavy. I also find just by adding that extra bit of coverage it helps conceal my pores that little bit better.

I really love that its got blemish fighting properties, I have been using it for the past month or so and its really helping my blemishes and/or keeping them away. However, I'm also using a new Estee Lauder serum which is incredible also so it could be a little help from that too, that's helping keeping my complexion unusually clearer. It doesn’t irritate my skin, and does a great job at cancelling out the redness in my skin. Like I’ve said before the SPF 35 is incredible, and especially in summer will be super at helping keep my face protected. SPF usually really upsets my skin, i think its due to how heavy SPF products tend to be, but I have had no issues with this, my skins really loving it.

Overall, I really like and foresee myself wearing Estee Lauder Clear Difference Complexion Perfecting BB Crème a lot...it may have even knocked my Dior Nude BB Creme off the top spot. It is mattifying (?) enough for summer, but not so mattifying (seriously have I made up this word?) that it starts looking powdery or caked on. The shade Medium is a perfect match for my skin tone, and I appreciate how they left the fragrance out!

SERIOUSLY..if you suffer with blemishes, you really need to try this little beauty.