Pixi On-the-Glow Blush

 Its never been easier to brighten your complexion thanks to those genius’ at Pixi Beauty.

Their gorgeous new collection of On-the-Glow Blushers create a soft, natural looking flush for your cheeks and can also be used on your lips as a subtle, matching lip tint.

 

 

Housed inside a sleek, chic tube, this blush is not like many others you may have seen or own.

This is a solid lip and cheek tint which can be applied directly onto your skin without the need for a brush.

The compact, rectangular shape of the blush allows for simple and precise application onto your skin, while its silky, soft, creamy texture glides effortlessly across your cheeks and lips.

You get a lot of product for your buck here and I love the cute, handbag friendly size for on-the-go touch ups throughout the day.

 

Available in three stunning shades, you’ve got ‘Juicy’, a warm, peachy-coral shade, ‘Fleur’, a soft powdery, petal pink and ‘Ruby’, a rich yet soft, warm pinky red.

Perfect for all complexions, the blushers don’t just look beautiful on your skin.

Bridging the gap between makeup and skincare, Pixi have infused the blush with vitamins for their antioxidant benefits, Ginseng to revitalise and balance, Aloe Vera to soothe and calm and Fruit Extracts to nourish and renew.

Comforting and hydrating yet exceptionally lightweight, this creamy blusher blends seamlessly onto your skin, creating a flawlessly diffused finish.

Because of its cream texture there’s no cracking, creasing or mattifying effect on the skin.

Skin is left looking radiant and bright and feeling soft, comforted and nourished all day long.

 

Offering a one sweep colour pay off, to apply the blush simply twist the base of the stick to wind up or wind down.

Gently sweep the blush across your skin before blending with your fingertips et voila, you’re now sporting a delicate, elegant flush that breathes life into your complexion.

 

As an oily skinned girl, I tend to stay away from cream products as I find that they can melt, transfer and clog my pores, adding to an even oilier, greasy looking complexion.

Not so here.

The formula is so light and demi-sheer that it doesn’t even feel like you’re wearing makeup and I’ve really found that (especially during these warmer, summer days) that  I’m enjoying the luminosity this type of blush brings in contrast from the flatness of some powder blushers.

Best still is the ability to match my lips to my cheeks!

If like me you can be a bit lazy when it comes to putting a look together, the ability to perfectly match your lips to your cheeks is a godsend!

I didn’t think I’d say this, but I think that Pixi have converted me to cream blushers, well, these ones at least!

Pixi’s On-the-Go Blush are available now and cost £18 each.

Mad Beauty Disney Mickey & Friends Collection

 Immerse yourself in the magical world of Disney with the absolutely fabulous Mickey and Friends collection from Mad Beauty.

Generations of children have been brought up on Disney films and many, like myself, now enjoy the pleasure of sharing these iconic stories and characters with their children.

But, just because you are now a ‘grown up’ doesn’t mean you have to lose that inner child, and this is where Mad Beauty comes in.

The Mickey and Friends collection features a plethora of iconic, branded beauty products to delight any Disney fan who wants to inject some magic into the everyday.

 

Affordable but well made, their products make great gifts and are reasonable enough to allow you to treat yourself every now and then.

Pamper your skin with the Disney Mickey and Friends Sheet Face Mask Booklet (£13.99).

Beautifully presented as a fold out booklet, you’ll find inside a selection of four different sheet masks, each infused with different skincare properties, depending on your needs.

Each mask has been printed to resemble the images of an iconic Disney character, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck.

Mickey’s mask has been infused with soft, mellow coconut while Daisy features a fresh, juicy raspberry infusion.

 Donald Duck is an exotic passion fruit infused sheet mask and Minnie is a pearl powder infused sheet mask to help you get your glow on.

Cruelty-free and not tested on animals it would make an awesome gift for any Disney lover.

Don’t fancy splashing out quite so much or perhaps just fancy a little something for yourself, why not try the Disney Mickey & Friends Clay Face Masks (£3.99).

These cute, compact tubs contain four varieties of clay masks to allow you to pamper yourself and indulge in some serious self-care.

 

The Disney Minnie Mouse mask features a soft rose clay to deeply detoxify, brightening your skin for a more radiant complexion.

Mickey Mouse is a creamy, avocado to help perk up dull, tired looking skin and help clear problem skin.

 

Donald Duck offers a fruity, antioxidant rich blueberry formula to promote a healthy glow while Daisy Duck features a mask infused with wild berries to comfort and refresh.

You can now take the magic of Disney with you wherever you go thanks to the Mickey & Friends Lip Balms (£4.99).

 

Presented in a compact, chic tin featuring the images of Minnie, Mickey et al on the lid you’ll find a light yet rich cherry fragranced lip balm.

Silky and glossy, the balm melts onto your lips, leaving them feeling soft and comforted while its light sheen creates the illusion of a fuller pout.

Plus, the cherry scent is simply gorgeous!

 

Once you’ve treated yourself or a loved one to this host of goodies, you’ll need somewhere suitable to store them, right?

Step forward the Disney Mickey & Friends Cosmetic Bag (£8.99).

There are three different styles in a retro inspired print to choose from, a blue Mickey print bag, a pink Minnie or a multi-coloured mixed character bag.

 

Measuring 17cm w by 13cm h and 4cm d, it is a great little zip bag for keeping all your essential Disney treasures safe in one place.

Disney Mickey and Friends collection is available now online from Mad Beauty.

M.A.C Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour

 Discover a new way to enjoy a flawless matte lip look with M.A.C’s Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour.

Housed in sleek, curvaceous, frosted tubes the vibrant colour captured inside radiates out, tempting you into indulgence.

 

Unlike many matte lip products, as you may have guessed this product is a liquid lipstick.

Unlike other liquid lipsticks, these gems feature a decadent, whipped, mousse-like texture to comfort and nourish your lips while imparting serious long-lasting colour.

Due to its whipped composure the fluid is almost weightless in texture and feels wonderfully soft and smooth on your lips.

The applicator enhances this experience thanks to its soft, hourglass shaped tip which hugs your lips, allowing for precise application.

The formula features a soft-focus, high impact matte look with colours that stay true throughout the day.

 

Matte lips can be tricky to pull off as they can sometimes leave your lips feeling like all the moisture has been sucked out of them, leaving them looking flat, dry and feeling uncomfortable.

Not so here. Firstly, its feather-light texture doesn’t feel heavy on your lips and secondly the formula has been enriched with Vitamin E to condition and hydrate your lips.

 

They feature a blend of powders and emollient properties which together result in a cushiony, flexible wear.

Thanks to the highly pigmented nature of the product, one gentle sweep across your lips is all you need to leave you with a beautiful look.

It doesn’t crease, flake or fade, much like a stain, but unlike a stain it provides a really powerful pop of colour.

I was thrilled to try out three of the shades from the collection of over 22, spanning berries, nudes, oranges, pinks and of course, reds.

I absolute adore Burning Love.

 

This intense, deep berry shade is just ever-so-flattering and perfect for making a statement.

Escandalo is equally stunning and perfect for long, sunny, warm days thanks to it coral-esq look.

Moderately warm-toned with a satin finish, it is fun, vibrant and bold.

Meanwhile, A Little Tamed is the most perfect every day wear colour, boasting a mid –tone pink with yellow undertones.

Soft, warm and understated it is ever-so pretty.

These liquid colours are genuinely so comfortable to wear and their blurring effect helps to perfect lips.

The liquid doesn’t settle in the creases of your lips and the precision applicator allows you to create a really bold, exquisite finish.

Matte has never looked or felt so good.

M.A.C’s Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour’s are available now and cost £19 each.

Pantene Hair Biology Defrizz & Illuminate Collection

 Give your hair a radiant, healthy makeover this summer with Pantene’s new Hair Biology Defrizzand Illuminate collection.

Created especially for those of us who suffer with dry, dehydrated hair and stubborn frizz, it deeply protects and conditions your locks leaving your hair feeling silky soft, smooth and luminous.

Everyday life take its toll on your hair, from colouring, brushing and styling which can result in lank, dull looking locks.

Pantene’s Hair Biology Defrizz & Illuminate range features a tailored blend of nutrients for your hair’s biology needs. 

 

Presented in bottles featuring natural, neutral tones with the words ‘hair biology’ scribed in luminous, rainbow font, you should begin your transformation with the Shampoo (£5.99).

Thick, creamy and wonderfully rich, this restorative shampoo is free from parabens, colourants and mineral oils.

 

 

Featuring a blend of hyaluronic acid, Omega 9 and active Pro-V nutrients, the shampoo works into a soft, frothy lather to gently cleanse without stripping your hair of its essential moisture to keep it looking and feeling healthy.

Follow with a generous dollop of the conditioner (£5.99).

It is thick, silky and smells wonderful; think fruity but fresh and light.

 

Apply to damp hair and leave for a couple of minutes to let it work its magic before rinsing off.

If your hair is need of some serious TLC Pantene also have a matching Mask (£6.99) from the same line.

The mask deeply hydrates strands right down to their core to repair damage caused by styling and colour while helping to build your hair’s defence against frizz-causing humidity and stressors.

As you may expect, the mask is thicker than the conditioner and the longer you leave it on damp hair before rinsing off, the better.

Then, simply dry and style as usual and enjoy hair that has been revived and restored to its former glory.

 

Even my super dry, coloured hair felt softer and smoother plus it had a gorgeous, fresh dazzling shine to it which to be honest, I hadn’t seen in a while!

Pantene’s Hair Biology Defrizz and Illuminate trio of products are available now from Boots.

Mavala Pastel Fiesta Collection

 Burst into summer with the exquisite new Pastel Fiesta Collection from Mavala.

This beautiful and elegant six piece collection is a sweet celebration of beauty and lightness, which let’s face it, is pretty much what summer is all about.

Whimsical, delicate shades sit side by side with vivid, bright colours, creating a sophisticated, muted rainbow of dreams.

Joyful and hopeful, this is a collection where I can honestly say that I love and would wear each and every shade.

Fans of understated nudes will fall in love with Biarritz (393).

Elegant and timeless, Biarritz is a soft, grey-beige.

Richly pigmented and silky in texture, you’ll need two coats to get truly even coverage but once applied, this bad boy isn’t budging.

Formulated with long-lasting hold and dazzling shine, it is a truly classic shade to compliment pretty much any look.

 

In contrast, the brightest shade within the line-up is Taormina (394).

A sweet, soft, luminous raspberry pink with a cream finish, it manages to be both vibrant and bold, yet not at all brash or offensive.

 

Perfect for showing off a tanned complexion, it is bright and radiant, capturing people’s attention with its sweet, almost bubble-gum pink hue.

On the other end of the pink spectrum we have Hamptons (322).

 

 

A soft, pale, cotton candy pink, Hamptons offers an understated elegance with its timeless feminine shade.

Offering even coverage, it is one of those must-have, staple shades in anyone’s nail polish collection.

 

Sticking with the theme of soft, candy shades we have Brighton (319).

A beautiful soft mauve, it reminds me of the colour of the purple mini eggs.

 

Creamy and rich in pigment, it easily offers an equally refined and graceful look as the pinks, but with the cutest purple twist.

Speaking of twists, I’m not normally one for blue nail polish, however Gotland (321) has kinda won me over.

Gotland is a soft blue lilac, which is almost more soft lavender in shade than blue.

Light, airy and reflective of the purity of a spring/summer sky, it sits perfectly within the collection, offering a unique, captivating shade.

Its softness and warm undertones are actually rather enchanting.

Finally we move onto Rimini (395), the only polish in the collection with an iridescent pearl finish.

Rimini is the shade that I could imagine fairy wings being.

It is a delightful pale mauve shade with just a subtle hint of luminous sparkle and sheen.

 

Dreamy and quaint, it is a universally flattering shade that would look stunning on pretty much anyone.

The Mavala Pastel Fiesta Collection is available now and each polish costs £5.50 from LookFantastic.