Shu Uemura High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil

I never though i would be able to say this, but I absolutely LOVE cleansing oils.

As an oily skinned girl, the thought of applying oil to my face filled me with total and utter dread.

I am pleased to say though, I am now a complete convert and I have Shu Uemura to thank for this.

Earlier this year I was introduced to their High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil. 

It's fabulous I was told. 

It removes make up with ease, even your mascara and is so gentle on your skin.

Yeah right I thought, but out of curiosity a decided to get a bottle despite my scepticism, but mainly because I loved the pretty limtied edition bottle by Mamechiyo.

(Which as you can see, has been well used!)

 My one regret with this is that I didn’t bite the bullet and do it sooner.

This oil is now without a doubt, one of my all time favourite beauty items.

Before, I would remove the majority of my make up with face wipes, then use Vaseline to remove my eye make up, THEN cleanse. 

 

Lengthy, but it worked for me.

This oil makes my routine so much quicker.

Face full of make up

Don’t allow yourselves to be out off by the fact that yes, it does indeed both look and feel like an oil, although actually it’s slightly lighter in texture than most oils.

Using it is extremely simple.

 

Apply a few pumps to the palm of your hands and massage into your dry face. 

Don’t wet your skin before or it wont work.

I've just applied the oil to my face and am yet to massage it in. Notice the sheen!

 

You will be left looking a shiny, greasy mess, but don’t panic.

Continue to massage the oil around your face and witness your make up begin to melt away.

 

I have massaged the oil around my face and as you can see, my foundation has melted and my eyebrows have disappeared!

The oil is that good, that as you can see, yes, it does remove eye make up.

Sorry about the face!

 

Now, for the magic.

Wet your hands and begin to massage your face.

Witness the oil turn into a soothing, milky liquid that leaves your skin feeling as soft as a baby’s bottom and gorgeously clean.

At £28 for 150ml it isn’t the cheapest cleanser out there, but a little goes a long way and so far my bottle has lasted me since the start of the year.

So, what do you think? Have you tried cleansing oils? Do you love or loathe them?

Charm-eleon Hand Made Food Jewellery

Jewellery is something that you can pretty much guarantee will both fit and look good when you buy it without trying it on first.

That’s why I love it.

I also love food, but unfortunately my love of food often leads me into situations where when clothes shopping, I find that my desired outfit neither fits nor looks good.

Combine my two loves and your onto a winner.

Colourful Fancy Necklace, £11

 

That’s what Laura at Charm-eleon has done.

Charm-eleon is an online boutique specialising in unique, hand made food jewellery designed to appear as miniature versions of your favourite treats.

Waffle & Ice Cream Necklace, £10

Before you say anything, yes I know that some people may think the idea of wearing fake food as jewellery may look/be a little weird, but I think it’s rather cute and kitsch.

Charm-eleon’s collection features handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, but i must say I’m in love with their yet-to-go-on-sale bracelet charms, and I was lucky enough to get an up close look at these gorgeous little things!

Choose from macaroons, cupcakes, ice creams and doughnuts to personalise your own charm bracelet with your favourite sweet treats!

They’re really easy to use and the attention to detail is extremely impressive.

Charm-eleon's range of gorgeous products are available from their website and prices range from a bargainous £5 up to £13, so you can afford to well and truly treat yourself!

TOWIE's Lauren Goodger Talks Tanning

It has been revealed today that TOWIE's Lauren Goodger is set to leave the show that launched her career.

Oh Shut Up!

Lauren and the original TOWIE cast members

But there's more! 

It's been rumoured that Lauren is planning to join the next series of Dancing On Ice when it begins in January! 

Yay!

I caught up with Lauren before the announcement to talk beauty and tanning.

 
What made you decide to create a fake tan range?

I have always wanted to have my own business and coming from Essex, I find it important to look and feel good. In this way, I have an affinity with the beauty and tanning industry. 

Fake tan is a perfect product for me, TOWIE is the perfect platform and the time was right

How involved were you in creating and designing the range?

I was completely involved and I work very closely with my business partner

What is your favourite item from the collection?

I love the Self Tan Mousse (£17.95) as it is so easy to apply, especially if you use our tanning mitt. 

The instant colour means you can get a quick fix instantly and then it develops into a fab long wearing colour too

What does your TOWIE mates think of your range? Do they use any of your products?

They love it! And yes, many of the girls on the show wear it

What’s in your make up bag today?

I always carry a lip gloss with me and a set of fake lashes!

When do you feel most beautiful?

When I have a tan! A tan is such a confidence boost. My skin looks smoother, my body leaner and it just makes you feel good. 

The whites of your eyes and your teeth look brighter, so It’s a win-win situation

Has your perception of ‘beauty’ changed since becoming a celebrity?

Not really as I have always loved trying out the latest beauty products and it is so exciting to now be part of the beauty industry. 

I do look after myself and feel that it is important to look and feel good outside and in

You’ve been given a lot of stick in the press about your figure.  How do you stop yourself from getting down about it?

There is always going to be pressure from the media about weight and body shape, but you have just got to learn to let it go over your head and for it not to affect you and get you down. 

I am healthy, I go to the gym about 3 times a week but I am also a great believer in life balance

What Make up brands do you love?

MAC and Dior

Do you have a beauty Icon?

I think Cheryl Cole is beautiful and a real icon

Do you ever feel comfortable to be seen out completely bare faced and make up free?

Yes I never wear make up when I am lounging around at home or at the gym or even sunbathing on holiday

Lauren reveal her 'Natural Beauty' without her make up

Have you ever had a beauty disaster?

When I was younger I had several fake tan disasters, which is why I wanted Lauren’s Way to be a streak free formula and also odourless as I hate the smell associated with tanning products

What was the best beauty advice you have ever been given?

Always exfoliate and apply moisturiser to dry areas before applying your tan. 

Keep a look out for my Prepare to Party Glam Tan Kit(£36.95) which includes a body polish and tan enhancing moisturiser.

Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Fragrance

Nicki Minaj is set to become the latest star to venture into the saturated yet lucrative world of celebrity fragrances

Pink Friday, named after her debut album is said to be a fragrance that in her own words, smells like 'angels playing'.

At this moment I almost don’t care what it smells like, I’m far more intrigued by its bottle!

 

 It basically looks like a mini Minaj, and I love it!

Well, you didn’t expect her to do anything by halves did you?

So, what do you think of Nicki's Pink Friday? 

Do you love or loathe the look of it? 

Have you had enough of celebrity fragrances or can you not get enough of them?