Cocoa Brown Shimmer Oil

I love a product that is nourishing and heating to the skin and what is even better that a product dies this and gives you a radiant glow.

I want expecting the body oil to tan me like what Cocoa Brown Tan normally does. I can see the specs of glitter, shimmering in the bottle. I purchased a new tan mitt with the body oil so that I would be able to have a clean application and that I could apply without affecting my hands.

I pumped away into the tan mitt and applied in sweeping strokes and then massaged into the skin. I didn’t know if I needed to let it dry and was concerned that seem is an oil that it would run off easily. So I left myself to finish the prepaid until I had to get dressed. I didn’t see it affecting the now absorbed body oil.

It gave my skin a healthy glow and my skin felt so soft. I haven’t wore white when wearing this oil but I can’t see on the clothes that I have worn that it comes off easily.

I love this shimmer, it washes off easily but perfect for the night out or a day time look. It makes you feel better but what Cocoa Brown product doesn’t!?! The only thing I found was that the glitter was all over my clothes after wearing them but washed off the clothes easily.

Have you tried Cocoa Brown Shimmer Oil yet? If not you need too!

Hells Bells
Xxx

Links; Cocoa Brown

Disclaimer: I was not paid to speak about this service/product.

New Bra

I was on the lookout for a new bra that would give me the support I need and allow me to wear a backless dress. I had a body suit but due to the new dress having thin straps, the body suit just wouldn’t work, as it had thick straps. And obviously a strapless bra wouldn’t do as you can see the back (PS. I highly recommend WonderBra with Hand Technology).

I went on the prowl for a bra that would support me and that would be practically invisible and I found the Bye Bra Breast Lift Tape. It ticked all the boxes that I wanted;

1. Was made to suit cup sizes
2. It was practically invisible
3. Would make my breasts look amazing
4. Catered for skin types – light and dark

The Bye Bra breast lifts consist of a very thin and flexible self-adhesive foil, shaped like a horseshoe, which makes it is possible to re-position the nipples by up to several centimeters. Bye Bra offers a special 3M tape which is used as a medical tape in hospitals and therefore safe to use. Bye Bra not only lifts the breasts and creates symmetry; it also significantly increases the self-esteem and confidence of the wearer.

It was very easy to apply and I felt quite confident in wearing no bra as such.  The tape comes up quite high so I would be weary that the garment that you would be wearing isn’t low cut or doesn’t drape over your chest as any movement the tape can become visible to others.

I will say that my confidence would be limited to going out to a restaurant and not a mad night out as even though my breasts stayed in place they weren’t firm like what you would get when wearing a bra. Maybe it is something you have to get used to?

Hells Bells

Xxx

Links; Secret Fashion Fixes, Debenhams

Disclaimer: I was not paid to speak about this service/product.

Dealing with a Red Face

Rosacea is a skin condition that mainly affects the face and if you are fair-skinned and have blue eyes you may be more prone to the flare ups associated with it. It usually presents as bouts of flushing, but these episodes can last longer and become more frequent over time. While redness is one symptom, stinging, burning and visible blood vessels on the skin’s surface are also evidence of rosacea. Apparently rosacea affects one (1) in ten (10).

This is where things get a little more complicated because, in truth, the specific causes aren’t known. However, as it’s a condition that flares up between periods of dormancy it is possible to identify triggers, some of which are;

1. Changes in temperature
2. Alcohol
3. Spices and spicy foods
4. Working out
5. Stress
6. Sun exposure

Annoyingly there is no cure for rosacea, but more and more brands are bringing out products to help minimise its redness and there’s more information than ever about the lifestyle choices, such as eliminating or avoiding certain foods, that can help you to keep the condition under control. Certain skincare ingredients, despite their good intentions, can aggravate rosacea-prone skin. Alcohol, retinoids and strong fragrances should be patch-tested first as a matter of caution.

So it is a case of managing your symptoms when it comes to treating rosacea, but the good news is that there are a lot of products that are now designed to deal with it. Choosing the right products is just as important as limiting other lifestyle triggers such as food and alcohol. Brands like La Roche Posay and Avene are particularly catered to highly sensitive and rosacea-prone skins. In severe cases you should discuss with your GP and they could possibly prescribe a treatment. If you’re sysmptoms are;

 

1. Redness – you should use a Daily moisturizer that caters for skin prone to redness and is designed for everyday use, such as La Roche Posay Rosaliac UV Rich (contains SPF 15 to ensure your complexion stays protected and contain’s green pigment to immediately counter the redness and red tones in your skin) and Avene Antirougeurs Jour Redness Relief Moisturizing Protecting Cream (soothes and hydrates).
2. Stinging – you should use a Face mist. Mists are great if you are having a moment, so if you feel the warmth of redness flaring up, spritz Skyn Iceland Arctic Face Mist(contains glacial water and anti-inflammatory ingredients to soothe and calm, and the vitamin-rich mist also sets makeup) and Avene Thermal Water Spray  (contains Low minerals and rich in silica).
3. Burning – you should use a calming cleanser that fights free radicals while also toning and calming your skin, such as REN Rosa Centifolia Cleansing Gel (contains ultra-calming aloe vera for added soothing).
4. Visible blood vessels – you should use a Roscea Treatment such as Dermalex Rosacea Cream (creates a protective film on the skin helping to restore a thick and hydrated epidermis).

Hells Bells

Xxxx

Link; Temple Bar Pharmacy, Boots Ireland, E Vitamins, Beauty Boutique, Irish Skin Foundation

 Disclaimer: I was not paid to speak about this service/product.

PS Makeup Lip Liner

I love a warm lip and thought I would try ‘PS Makeup Lip Liner‘ (Colour Shade: Berry) and to add a bit of definition/ombre I used ‘Catrice Made to Stay Inside Eye‘ (both can be purchased in Penneys). I find that lip liners and eye pencils can be used on either your lips or eyes – gets the same job done.

Step 1:

Ensure you have a clean and hydrated lip to work on. I always start off with ensuring that I have clean lips and have coated them with so Vaseline/lip balm.

Step 2: 

With the ‘PS Makeup Lip Liner’ draw on your lip line, if you want fuller lips draw just outside your lip line. I love have a defined Cupids Bow, so I take ages ensuring that this perfect.

Step 3: 

Colour your lips in with the ‘PS Makeup Lip Liner’ leave to settle on the lip before applying the  ‘Catrice Made to Stay Inside Eye’. Start to apply in the centre of your bottom lip and then the bottom/centre of your top lip.

Step 4:

These are the optional steps. You can use ‘Lipcote‘ to ensure that your lipstick won’t move. Also to make your Cupids Brow pop that little bit add some highlighter to it.

I found the ‘PS Makeup Lip Liner’ really handed and kept my lips nice and moisturized. I liked the colour and felt it was natural enough for a day colour. You would need to top up to ensure that you keep your full coverage but at the price of €2 – I think this is a tiny sacrifice to bare.

Hells Bells

Xxx

Links; Penneys, Boots, Catrice

Disclaimer: I was not paid to speak about this service/product.