tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218673382577278412024-03-19T03:24:21.576+00:00Pretty Luscious.......a beauty blog, yes other one of THOSE with lots of tips, tricks, buys/steals/avoids, and random beauty gossip that is hopefully entertaining....Pretty Luscioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227144515335137658noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621867338257727841.post-76809018930494355552012-09-13T23:52:00.000+01:002012-09-14T00:21:00.329+01:00Illamasqua - Generation Q - Empower Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hello again (I just couldn't stay away!)<br /><br /><span style="text-align: start;">You know I literally could spend all day in make-up shops just testing out new products and having a bit of a play with them, ah that would be heaven eh, *sighs*.<br /><br />Anyways, earlier tonight I went to an Illamasqua master class where they showcased and demoed some of the new products from their new collection Generation Q which were quite cool. </span><br style="text-align: start;" /><br style="text-align: start;" /><span style="text-align: start;">Basically this collection was released last week with the idea that </span><i style="text-align: start;">"</i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: start;"><i>Generation Q is a clear message to everybody, everywhere that beauty is not young, old, black, white, male or female, but anything, everything and everyone."</i> M.A.C did a similar campaign called All Ages, All Races, All Sexes a while back however their colours were much more natural, muted, and predictable. </span><span style="text-align: start;">Illamasqua is quite the opposite, they feel that women of any age should be allowed to wear colour, its just how and where they place it that should be modified to which I completely agree 100%. Also what makes this much different to the previous M.A.C collection is the formulas and textures of the products which felt nourishing without compromising on the final colour payoff.</span><br style="text-align: start;" /><span style="text-align: start;"><br />The old fashion hard rule of make-up for "persons of a certain age" was that it had to be matte, matte, and matte especially around the eyes to avoid "unneccessary" attention to their wrinkly features, how cruel. Well Illamasqua disagrees again. For example their eyeshadow palettes combined a formula that can only be described as part cream, part matte and part texturized sheen to give a more radiant and less dry look. Personally I feel that having a slight sheen on the skin looks youthful and this whole matte look is quite dated and dull. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /><br />Other products in the range include:<br /><u>Complement Eyeshadow Palette (</u><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em;"><u>£34.00)</u><br />-Slink (Soft champagne Shimmer)<br />-Focus (Cool brown metallic / Liquid Metal)<br />-Forgiveness (Rich chocolate plum)<br />-Queen of the night (Blackened Plum)<br /><br /><u>Powder Blushers (</u></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; text-indent: -1em;"><u>£18.00)</u><br />-Allure (Dusky rose pink shimmer)<br />-S.O.P.H.I.E (Golden coral shimmer)<br /><br /><u>Gleam (</u></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em;"><u>£18.00)</u></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; text-indent: -1em;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1em; text-indent: -1em;">-Aurora (Champagne)<br /><br />I<u>ntense Lipgloss (</u></span><span style="background-color: white;"><u style="line-height: 1em;">£14.00)</u><br /><span style="line-height: 1em;">-Boost (Blueberry violet)</span><br /><span style="line-height: 1em;">-Opulent (Rainbow beige)</span></span></span><br />
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I'm super excited today, I have no idea why, I just am. Possibly because there's still a bit of sun shining and I'm desperately still tying to cling on to the last little bits of summer before it gets all cold and grey. I hate winter, oh man do I seriously hate winter and cold weather! You see when it gets really cold my skin starts to change, it start to become quite dry due to harsh winds that actually cause surface damage while the cold temperature air sucks out the moisture right from within my skin. And lets not forget the damage that excessive indoor heating can cause (well due to the fact that British Gas have raised their gas prices again and the fact that I'm quite poor and ghetto, this won't be a factor for me this year), but anyways I digress, indoor heating lowers humidity levels which causes your skin to lose moisture due to the dry air surrounding it. Plus imagine the havoc of going from a really harsh cold temperature to really warm dry temperature indoors then back outside to cold, that is literally torture for your skin!! </div>
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However my pretties, I have found a great solution, <b>Melvita Extraordinary Water in Orange Blossom</b>, its amazing stuff! This unique water gel is quite the hybrid as its like part serum and part moisturiser which helps to rehydrate water loss deep within the skin. The gel like texture also provide an extra moisture boost when applied before your daily moisturiser as it helps to softens and soothes while hydrating. The formula contains organic glycerine to soften and soy based hyaluronic acid which helps <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">binds water to</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> the skin, aids repair, and assists in the appearance of plumping up the skin while smoothing out fine lines. </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Finding hyaluronic acid in any moisturising product is fantastic because though we naturally produce hyaluronic acid in the body (which is important in cellular functions, lubrication and repairing tissue dehydration), as we age, just like everything else in our body, it starts to diminish and we start to experience things like getting sick frequently, joint discomfort and wrinkles! <i>Sorry that was the beauty nerd in me talking, I can't help it, I take my skincare quite seriously, sorry.</i> Melvita actually offers three types of <b>Extraordinary Waters</b> </span></span>such as <b>Orange Blossom</b> (mentioned above), <b>Narissus</b> (for radiance and brightening), and <b>Rose</b> (for firmness and anti ageing benefits). Each <b>Extraordinary Water</b> retails for <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">£</span>14 which may sound like a lot but all you'll need is about two drops per application. Trust me, I have been using it morning and night for just nearly over a month and there is still half a bottle left, I simply love this! </div>
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You know Melvita is a pretty interesting company as it originated in France by a biologist and bee keeper named Bernard Chevilliat in 1983 and all of their beauty products follow strict french organic certification guidelines. Its really is so great to see these sort of companies gaining popularity because in today's society we are bombarded with so many beauty products out there that we sometimes don't realize that most of these products have too many synthetic preservatives and parabens which are not necessarily good for our skins in the long run. </div>
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So honestly give Melvita a try, whether it be the <b>Extraordinary Waters</b> mentioned above, or any other beauty products that they do and let me know how you get on as I'd love to hear about it. There are quite a few shops popping around the UK, but in London you can go to several Whole Foods Markets Shops, Harrods Pharmacy, or you can go to one of their shops in Putney or Covent Garden and get a complimentary skin assessment to have products tailored to your specific skin needs. You can also order <span style="color: #274e13;"><a href="http://uk.melvita.com/">Melvita online</a> .</span></div>
<br />That's all for now, take care my lovelies,<br />x</span>Pretty Luscioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227144515335137658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621867338257727841.post-32358045218017247262011-01-04T13:42:00.005+00:002012-09-08T01:34:26.875+01:00Things your momma should have told you - Honey Lemon Tea vs the FluSo I actually thought this year would be different. I went home for 5 weeks and when i can back to england i was like "wow, im not sick for the holidays this time! yes, sweet!" <br /><br />Well, 2 days later, it started ..fuuuck. and by the 2nd day my head felt like someone was using it as a bowling ball just about to throw it down the lane..and lets not forget the "i feel cold, i feel hot, i feel cold shakes"..brilliant.. Having the flu makes you feel pretty awful, but i found something that works pretty well to help speed up and cut down on the flu-ish feeling, home made honey lemon tea!<br /><br />It's so simple, just boil water and pour into a mug, slice lemons and place them in the mug, then add some honey (and some brown sugar is you want it a bit sweeter,but i rarely add sugar as the honey is good enough).Yep that easy, so good. If your really sick, just take two paracetamol/tylenol to reduce swelling. By drink plently of honey lemon tea, your body is adding fluids in your system to help flush out toxins/virus. Here is what they Honey and Lemon can do for you..<br /><br />Honey is known to be an immunity builder while it detoxifies. Its antibacterial and antioxidant properties aid the digestive system, helping to fight diseases and maintain good health, and also contains traces of enzymes, minerals, amino acids and vitamins. A table spoon of honey on its own is also good for a sore throat. But it also acts energy booster, natural sweetner, helps with sleeplessness, great cure for a handover (mix yogurt, orange juice), and its organic. <br /><br />Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C and they also contains vitamins like vitamin B, riboflavin and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium as well as proteins and carbohydrates. Guess what else lemons can do:<br /><br /><strong>1.Good for stomach</strong><em>Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved.</em> <br /><strong>2.Excellent for Skin Care</strong> <em>Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-aging remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.</em><br /><strong>3.Aids in Dental Care<br />4.Cures Throat Infections</strong> <em>Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat and tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.</em><br /><strong>5.Good for Weight Loss<br />6.Controls High Blood Pressure<br />7.Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders<br />8.Good for treating Rheumatism and Arthritis<br />9.Reduces Fever</strong> <em>Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.</em> <br /><strong>10.Acts as a blood purifier</strong> <br /><br />So simple to make, taste great, dirt cheap and unlike buying neocitron no added preservatives, or ingredients you can't pronounce. Honestly you'll be back to your old self after making some honey and lemon tea's while your sick. <br /><br />Hope that helps..<br />x<br /><br /><br />To read the full article of the benefits of honey: http://www.lifemojo.com/lifestyle/health-benefits-of-honey-1338605<br />To read the full article on the benefits of lemons: http://www.lifemojo.com/lifestyle/top-10-health-benefits-of-lemon-water-1422542Pretty Luscioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227144515335137658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621867338257727841.post-31161244995896280992010-11-08T15:06:00.004+00:002010-11-08T15:21:15.974+00:00Things your momma should have told you: eye creamsHello lovelies,<br /><br />guess what, I didnt have enough sleep and my eyes are burning while feeling very puffy...so whats a girl to do...<br /><br />simple, get your eye cream from the fridge! By placing your eye cream in the fridge it will help sooth puffiness and swollen eyes. Instant relief!<br /><br />Hell, I'm going to even take it a step further and place my toner and night time moisturizer in there for the same reasons!...ahhhhhhhhhhh...(though i'm sure my fianacee already thinks i'm nuts...)<br /><br />take care,<br />xPretty Luscioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227144515335137658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621867338257727841.post-338854882230022732010-11-06T16:35:00.002+00:002010-11-08T15:20:04.331+00:00Things your mamma should have told you: random tipsHello again, seeing as how its been a while since my last "Things your momma should have told you" post...I'd thought iI'd chuck a couple of pearls of wisdom (or ramblings) at you... in no perticular order... <br /><br />1. Body Scrub <br />-Though I'm a sucker for a good body scrub, I'm <strong>much more </strong>of a cheap skate..I mean if I have the £12.50 i'd probaly spend it on something else...anyways, which brings me to my tip.. <br />**buy the coarses' salt you can find (sea salt I guess)and mix it with either a gentle/moisturizer liquid soap (Dove I guess) or baby oil/ body oil (baby oil/ body oil would be great cause it nourishes the skin after..i've actually taken this a bit further and used coffee grains after i've made a fresh cup of coffee (which i dont drink cause i hate the taste, but love the smell..lol) and used the damp grains directly on my skin in the shower in a circular motion...smooth...i believe caffene is good for the skin as caffeine's has anti-inflammatory benefits.....and of course after all that scrubbing, dont forget to moisturize!! <br /><br />2.Skin <br />**drinks lots of water as it helps plump up the skin and removes toxics in the body. also, helps curb your appetite...and if you have a hard time drinking water, at a bit of lemon slices to that (Vitamin C!!) <br /><br />3. Make-up brushes <br />**if you find MAC make-up brushes too expensive, head to your art supply store as they have brushes that are made well and do the same job... <br /><br />um..... <br /><br />4. Common Make-up mistakes <br />**if your foundation looks fake(or like a mask), rub moisturizer or dampen hands with water and press gently onto the face as this will help dilute your foundation, then blend, blend, blend.. <br />**if your eyebrows are filled in and look really harse, just get a powder puff with a wee bit of face power and press on them.. <br /><br />That's all that I can think of at the top of my head but there's more comin', so don't you worry your pretty little heads off... <br /><br />Take it easy, <br />-xPretty Luscioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227144515335137658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621867338257727841.post-12265926270244481572009-08-11T11:29:00.005+01:002009-08-11T16:55:58.284+01:00Things your momma should have told you: dry lips<div align="left">Hello sweets,<br /><br />here is a tip that I alway pass on whenever I can, I have a lot of women come up to ask me how do I get rid of dry/flakey lips...its simple. Forget about buying expensive lipscuffs (they really don't work and its a waste of money + you don't know whats really in them).<br /><br />All you need is...<br />-1 tablespoon of olive oil (virgin would be great)<br />-1 teaspoon of sugar<br /><br />Mix the sugar ontop of the oil and stir with your finger, then dab on your lips and move in a circular motion. This helps loosen the top dry layer, while helping the blood circulation. the Sugar exfoliates while the olive oil conditions, brilliant. cheap, easy and effective.<br /><br />anyways, speak soon,<br />x<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVj1BJn-6_PXLOLVJaUuODncA_uebePHrmwG_kettKzk0SUC1zl3OQtQTXI2yWiFXDvuombaamzi5KEgTpLXzgDOovSPR2cHqsr4GE8qti_REBKQrvbRmhI-Bgk9dSZw4RrpiZLcH42BP/s1600-h/diy-lip-scrub.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368653397383090178" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 247px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVj1BJn-6_PXLOLVJaUuODncA_uebePHrmwG_kettKzk0SUC1zl3OQtQTXI2yWiFXDvuombaamzi5KEgTpLXzgDOovSPR2cHqsr4GE8qti_REBKQrvbRmhI-Bgk9dSZw4RrpiZLcH42BP/s320/diy-lip-scrub.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Pretty Luscioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227144515335137658noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621867338257727841.post-74582090739776639412009-08-05T21:49:00.005+01:002009-08-05T22:01:34.082+01:00You don't say....<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">Here’s an interesting little read I found yesterday regarding airbrushed images in adverts from The Daily Telegraph. It seems British lawmakers are trying to ban photoshopped images after fury arose regarding legendary supermodel Twiggy in an Oil of Olay ad. Images show Twiggy, who’s in her 60’s, as having glowing and radiant skin which is a clear result from having been heavily airbrushed and is looking less then natural without her lines, wrinkles, and jowls (but nevertheless still looking lovely for her age I might add).<br /><br /><em><strong>Jo Swinson, the MP for East Dunbartonshire, told the Telegraph: Today's unrealistic idea of what is beautiful means that young girls are under more pressure now than they were even five years ago. Airbrushing mean that adverts contain completely unattainable images that no one can live up to in real life.<br /></strong></em><br />While I don’t think it will happen anytime soon, it’s interesting to see a general interest in the country’s female youth culture as I agree some airbrush images have gone too far, but honestly I think that a positive female image starts at home. Too many people are quick to blame someone else for their children’s problems (yes, I'm sure I'll change my tune when I have kids, *nodes head* yada yada).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Anyways, </span><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/liberaldemocrats/5962358/Airbrushing-of-photos-should-be-banned-Liberal-Democrats-say.html"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#33cc00;">Click here to read the full article.</span></a>Pretty Luscioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227144515335137658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621867338257727841.post-16873867183419209412009-08-05T20:35:00.005+01:002012-09-11T01:53:34.623+01:00Things your momma should have told you - DYI:Hair mask<span style="font-family: courier new; font-size: 85%;">Heya sweets,<br />I though i'd start out easy for you guys. Here is a great tip/trick for deep conditioning your hair. all you need is:<br /><br />-1 teaspoon of olive oil<br />-1 teaspoon of brazil nut oil<br />-1 teaspoon of sesame seed oil<br />-1/2 teaspoon of honey(if you have long/thick hair double the recipe)<br /><br />a. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and place that bowl within larger bowl or saucepan (that is filled up with water that has just been boiled). Leave it here for like 2 mins, this will help to make the mixture smoother and easier to put on.<br /><br />b. Make sure that you wet your hair first, and then towel dry so that its damp (again this will be easier for the mixture to glide on). Then slowly dip your fingers in the mixture and drag it through your hair starting at the top and working your way down to the bottom of your hair. Be sure to add a bit more of the mixture to areas that are really dry. After that, use a wide tooth comb to brush through your hair but be very gentle as your hair is very vulnerable when its wet.<br /><br />c. After you've combed your hair, grab a warm towel (stick it in the dryer or over the radiator to warm up), and cover your hair for at least 15 mins. Then wash it out with shampoo and conditioner.<br /><br />d. Now your hair is deep conditioned. :)<br /><br />Anyways, take it easy and speak soon.<br />-x</span>Pretty Luscioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227144515335137658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621867338257727841.post-60932964417083199032009-08-05T18:10:00.001+01:002009-08-05T18:50:05.904+01:00watching the detectives..<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">Hello, hope your all well.<br /><br />Welcome to the first installement of Pretty Luscious' beauty blog where i'll be spilling all the goods and dirt on tons of beauty products/treatments/tricks+secrets/ect. I'll be your beauty guinea pig and try all sorts of lovely (and not so lovely) things so that you can know what to buy/try or avoid.<br /><br /><br />This should be fun.<br />x</span>Pretty Luscioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227144515335137658noreply@blogger.com0