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Monday, 17 November 2014

Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate - Review






Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate £20 (10ml roller ball)

I've had this little wonder product for at least a year now and I'm only just under half way through. I always seem to dig it out of my skincare collection at this time of year so I thought why not share why I love it so much. It's actually Liz Earle's 'November Botanical Beauty Hero'. Superskin Concentrate contains 100% pure plant oils including hazelnut oil, lavender essential oil, neroli essential oil, avocado oil, vitamin E, rosehip oil, argan oil and chamomile essential oil/extract. It's suitable for all skin types as it helps to soften dry or mature skin and balance combination or oily skin. I love using it on my skin and because it contains lavender and chamomile, it helps me drift off to sleep.

Liz Earle suggests using Superskin Concentrate at night time after cleansing and toning but before, or instead of, applying your moisturiser; almost like a serum. I analyse my skin each time I use it as I find sometimes I don't need to follow with a moisturiser but other times I do. Directions suggest you apply sparingly and massage gently into face and neck two to three times a week, or as often as needed. As we get into the middle of Winter, I find I use it two or three times a week but at the moment, I'm just using it once or twice a week. As and when my skin needs it. Massage helps clear toxins, reduce puffiness, boost circulation, and aid lymphatic drainage.

At £20 for 10ml of product, it isn't affordable for everyone but you only need the tiniest amount and it really will last you a long time. As I said, I've had mine for over a year, maybe even two years. It has a great shelf life of 3 years so I think it's easy to justify the splurge. Why not add it onto your Christmas list? If you really want to invest into your skincare, Liz Earle have a 28ml pump bottle for £40.50 which works out cheaper per ml. Alternatively, you can purchase 2ml for £6 which is perfect if you want to try before you splash all that cash or it's a great travel friendly option. Personally, I love the roller ball as it's super easy to apply and you only use the amount you actually need. 

Rachel x

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway to win a personalised planner from Personal Planner here!

Sunday, 16 November 2014

Personal Planner Blog Planner - Review + Giveaway!



Recently, I was contacted by the lovely people at Personal Planner. They kindly offered me my own blog planner which I was able to personalise to my own needs. I jumped at the opportunity as organisation and planning has always been something I've needed to improve; not only with my blog but real life too. 

I was able to completely personalise my planner including the front and back cover, the size I wanted my planner and when I wanted my planner to begin. You can choose to have an image, collage or picture on the cover. I went for peonies to symbolise our wedding plus they are my favourite flower. There are four sizes to choose from; small, medium, large and A5. I went for Large as I want to be able to plan real life as well as blog posts and events. It isn't too big though and still neatly fits inside my handbag. The planner is for one year but you can choose which month you want it to start from. I opted for January 2015 as I'm traditional! There's even an option to change the colour of the elastic closure! 

You can also completely customise the inside from the colour and design to the layout and features included. I chose a pink design; my favourite colour and included lines so my pages would appear neat. You can also chose modules; the number of these depends on the size of your planner. They include workouts, exams, graphs and tune of the week. As I chose a large planner, I could have up to four modules. I opted for; to do this week, list of the week and idea of the week. I kept the fourth space blank so I had space to write anything else I needed to that week. 

Once I had ordered my planner, it took less than two weeks to arrive which is amazing considering every single one is personalised and made to order. What's even better is that Personal Planner offer worldwide shipping at only £2.95 per planner which is a bargain in my opinion! 

I absolutely love my personalised planner and cannot wait to start using it once 2015 is here! I've recently discovered washi tape so my planner will look even more beautiful once I've finished with it! It's also an excuse to go out and buy new pens! Like I need one anyway?! I love stationery! 

Giveaway

Personal Planner are kindly giving away one their beautiful planners to one lucky reader of Lost In Lipstick. All you need to do is read the Terms and Conditions below and use the Rafflecopter form to enter. I will contact the winner via email and once I have a reply, I will send your email address to Personal Planner where they will contact you to arrange your prize. You will be able to completely personalise your planner including pictures, colours, dates and size. Good Luck!

Terms and Conditions:
  • To enter the giveaway you need to use the Rafflecopter form below. The more steps you complete, the more entries you'll gain into the giveaway.
  • There are two mandatory entries to enter the giveaway - you must leave your email address so I can contact you if you win and you must leave a comment answering the following question - If you could add an extra bank holiday to the calendar, what would it be?
  • The giveaway is open WORLDWIDE so anyone and everyone can enter!
  • The giveaway will close on 8th December 2014.
  • I will contact the winner via email before passing on your email to the lovely people at Personal Planner. If I don't get a response after 48 hours, I reserve the right to chose another winner using Rafflecopter.
  • All entries will be verified and checked, with any false or incomplete entries being deleted. The winner will be announced via Twitter (@lostinlipstick) and added to the Rafflecopter widget. I will also be posting a seperate blog post with the winner. 
Good Luck!

Rachel x

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Five Essence Lipsticks



From left to right - Essence Long Lasting Lipstick 10 Cotton Candy (I can't find this online so I don't know if it's been discontinued or not) // Essence Long Lasting Lipstick 13 Love Me // Essence Long Lasting Lipstick 01 Coral Calling // Essence Long Lasting Lipstick 12 Blush My Lips // Essence Long Lasting Lipstick 02 All You Need Is Red

Introduced to me in June, Essence was an unfamiliar brand which I have grown to love. The products, which average at £2, are high quality at affordable prices. At the UK Launch event in Manchester back in June, I was kindly gifted some fantastic products. Within the products were five of the Long Lasting Lipsticks in a great variety of colours. The full range includes nudes, pinks, corals and reds.

The five shades I have are; Cotton Candy which reminds me of Barbie Pink, Love Me which is an almost nude but kind of bright pink, Coral Calling is exactly that; a coral lipstick with pink undertones, Blush My Lips is a bright fuchsia pink, and All You Need Is Red is a sheer red which would be perfect for newbies.

The lipsticks do have a scent which is neither pleasant or unpleasant in my opinion. They seem a little moisturising as some lipsticks can be very drying. The finish of the lipsticks are similar to Cremesheen from MAC. They aren't too glossy but they're not matte either; a happy medium. They can be applied sheer or layered on for a more intense colour. All colours seem extremely pigmented.

I love the imprinted logo on the bullet; it makes the product feel much more luxe and I actually find the packaging to be quite sleek. The ring of colour is an excellent touch and allows you to identify the shade of lipstick that you want from your collection.

Considering the name of the lipstick is Long Lasting, I wouldn't say they are particularly long lasting which is unfortunate. Maybe 2-3 hours wear but I have found it to be less if I'm eating or drinking. This is the only negative that I can find and the lipsticks are so affordable therefore you can stock up several shades and have a wider variety in your make up collection.

Essence is available in Wilkinsons stores nationwide and they have their very own store in Westfield and Manchester Arndale. Within the Arndale, the store which is like a pop up shop, is located on the top floor actually just outside Wilkinsons! As I mentioned earlier, the average price is just £2 so you can be sure to pick up some great quality bargains!

Is Essence a brand you're familiar with? Have you used the products before? Any standout products for you?

Rachel x
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