(clockwise l-r; setting powder, corrective stick, body foundation, compact foundation, liquid foundation)
Hey everyone,
I recently had the pleasure of attending the launch of the new products in the Vichy Dermablend range. Vichy are a French brand that I have been loving for quite some time now, and they're a firm favorite of my grandmother too! Dermablend has been around since 1981, and is the number 1 coverage brand recommended by dermatologists in the US, but they've recently added some new products to the range- exciting! The background story to it is actually quite interesting. A doctor created for his wife, who suffered from facial vitiligo, and in 2003 it became available to buy worldwide.
4 new products are joining the original fluid corrective foundation: a compact cream foundation, corrective stick, total body corrective fluid and setting powder. After seeing the foundation put into action, I was extremely excited to try it out myself. I'm usually a medium coverage kinda girl, but there are definitely days when I would love a bit more cover. All products in the Dermablend range promise to give high coverage, lasting power for up to 12 hours, and they're also hypoallergenic too.
Zombie Boy, whose tattoos were covered using Dermablend as shown on the left. Mindblowing!
I've been testing the range out since attending the launch in Dublin 2 weeks, and I am absolutely loving it! The fluid corrective foundation* is the one I grab the most. I got the shade 15 opal in all products, as I have extremely pale skin, and although it is a tiny bit darker than I would usually go for, it blends seamlessly into the skin. Not only that, but with the liquid foundation in particular, I don't feel the need to apply concealer or primer! Perfect for those days when you just want to hurry out the door. It really does last all day, which I love, seeing as I want to be covered throughout the school day! €21.50 for 30ml
my before and after with the fluid foundation
As you can see from the swatches below, the corrective stick* looks a tad darker than the others, so I prefer to apply this before my foundation. This has the highest amount of pigment out of all the products in the range! It masks my spots and blemishes perfectly, and I can definitely see why people with skin problems would love this. €16.95 for 4.5g
Up until trying the compact cream foundation*, I had never used a compact foundation before! I've been using my flat foundation brush with this rather than the sponge, but the compact and sponge are so handy to keep in your handbag or schoolbag throughout the day. I don't feel this lasts as long as the fluid foundation, but that's not that big of a deal. €24.50 for 9.5g
The setting powder* is one of my favorites in the range- it mattifies my skin which tends to get oily, and also makes my makeup last so much longer! I've tried a few loose powders before but this is by far my favorite. If you have oily or combination skin, or just despise looking shiny, I would definitely suggest checking this out. €20 for 28g
The last product in the range is the total body foundation*. I'm going to be completely honest- this isn;t a product I can see myself using very much in the near future. This was demonstrated on a model by covering up her tattoos, and I was blown away by the coverage, but I don't have any particular body marks I want to conceal. Perhaps I might give it a try on the spots on my back if I'm wearing a backless dress in the near future! €25 for 100ml
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Vichy Dermablend Range Launch & Review
4.30.2014
(clockwise l-r; setting powder, corrective stick, body foundation, compact foundation, liquid foundation)
Hey everyone,
I recently had the pleasure of attending the launch of the new products in the Vichy Dermablend range. Vichy are a French brand that I have been loving for quite some time now, and they're a firm favorite of my grandmother too! Dermablend has been around since 1981, and is the number 1 coverage brand recommended by dermatologists in the US, but they've recently added some new products to the range- exciting! The background story to it is actually quite interesting. A doctor created for his wife, who suffered from facial vitiligo, and in 2003 it became available to buy worldwide.
4 new products are joining the original fluid corrective foundation: a compact cream foundation, corrective stick, total body corrective fluid and setting powder. After seeing the foundation put into action, I was extremely excited to try it out myself. I'm usually a medium coverage kinda girl, but there are definitely days when I would love a bit more cover. All products in the Dermablend range promise to give high coverage, lasting power for up to 12 hours, and they're also hypoallergenic too.
Zombie Boy, whose tattoos were covered using Dermablend as shown on the left. Mindblowing!
I've been testing the range out since attending the launch in Dublin 2 weeks, and I am absolutely loving it! The fluid corrective foundation* is the one I grab the most. I got the shade 15 opal in all products, as I have extremely pale skin, and although it is a tiny bit darker than I would usually go for, it blends seamlessly into the skin. Not only that, but with the liquid foundation in particular, I don't feel the need to apply concealer or primer! Perfect for those days when you just want to hurry out the door. It really does last all day, which I love, seeing as I want to be covered throughout the school day! €21.50 for 30ml
my before and after with the fluid foundation
As you can see from the swatches below, the corrective stick* looks a tad darker than the others, so I prefer to apply this before my foundation. This has the highest amount of pigment out of all the products in the range! It masks my spots and blemishes perfectly, and I can definitely see why people with skin problems would love this. €16.95 for 4.5g
Up until trying the compact cream foundation*, I had never used a compact foundation before! I've been using my flat foundation brush with this rather than the sponge, but the compact and sponge are so handy to keep in your handbag or schoolbag throughout the day. I don't feel this lasts as long as the fluid foundation, but that's not that big of a deal. €24.50 for 9.5g
The setting powder* is one of my favorites in the range- it mattifies my skin which tends to get oily, and also makes my makeup last so much longer! I've tried a few loose powders before but this is by far my favorite. If you have oily or combination skin, or just despise looking shiny, I would definitely suggest checking this out. €20 for 28g
The last product in the range is the total body foundation*. I'm going to be completely honest- this isn;t a product I can see myself using very much in the near future. This was demonstrated on a model by covering up her tattoos, and I was blown away by the coverage, but I don't have any particular body marks I want to conceal. Perhaps I might give it a try on the spots on my back if I'm wearing a backless dress in the near future! €25 for 100ml
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OOTD- West Coast
4.27.2014
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Hey everyone,
Before I get into the review, I should probably give you a bit of background into my hair 'story'. I've always had extremely thick hair- it once took two hairdressers to dry my hair, and another time they had to wash it twice! Over the past few years I've been dying it a good bit, from mahogany to a failed ombré attempt to very dark brown. I have layers in my hair, but I've been trying to grow it very long lately. The ends can get very dry, but the top can get very oily, particularly my fringe. In all honesty, I never really care about what shampoo I'm using, and I know I should start looking after my hair better!
Mane N' Tail contacted me and asked if I'd like to try out their Herbal Essentials* shampoo and conditioner, so for the past week or so I've been using this and putting it to the test. It promises to "nourish and condition the scalp" using a natural blend of herbs, providing healthy hair results. It also claims to prevent frizz and split ends, something I definitely needed! I blow dry my hair as it takes much too long to dry naturally, and I always find it gets super frizzy afterwards. Mane N' Tail was originally created for horses- how crazy is that?!
The shampoo and conditioner both smell amazing without doubt- there's definitely a fruity, fresh scent, something I can't quite describe. Consistency wise, they're both very thick and lather up well with the water. It made my hair feel very soft, and I was most impressed by how, for once, my hair wasn't frizzy after blow drying-yay! I think my only piece of constructive criticism would be the nozzle is a bit small, and as the shampoo and conditioner are both quite thick it was a tad hard to get out. other than that, I've been really enjoying using the range, but would I use it again? I'm not too sure. Although I like it, it hasn't made my hair too shiny or really stood out to me!
You can buy Mane 'N Tail online here.
Have you used any Mane 'N tail products before? Will you putting the Herbal Essentials Shampoo & Conditioner* to test?
*Don't forget- if you love my style, nominate me for Best Teen Style Blogger in the Company Style Blogger awards here!*
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Mane 'N Tail Herbal Shampoo & Conditioner Review
4.23.2014
Hey everyone,
Before I get into the review, I should probably give you a bit of background into my hair 'story'. I've always had extremely thick hair- it once took two hairdressers to dry my hair, and another time they had to wash it twice! Over the past few years I've been dying it a good bit, from mahogany to a failed ombré attempt to very dark brown. I have layers in my hair, but I've been trying to grow it very long lately. The ends can get very dry, but the top can get very oily, particularly my fringe. In all honesty, I never really care about what shampoo I'm using, and I know I should start looking after my hair better!
Mane N' Tail contacted me and asked if I'd like to try out their Herbal Essentials* shampoo and conditioner, so for the past week or so I've been using this and putting it to the test. It promises to "nourish and condition the scalp" using a natural blend of herbs, providing healthy hair results. It also claims to prevent frizz and split ends, something I definitely needed! I blow dry my hair as it takes much too long to dry naturally, and I always find it gets super frizzy afterwards. Mane N' Tail was originally created for horses- how crazy is that?!
The shampoo and conditioner both smell amazing without doubt- there's definitely a fruity, fresh scent, something I can't quite describe. Consistency wise, they're both very thick and lather up well with the water. It made my hair feel very soft, and I was most impressed by how, for once, my hair wasn't frizzy after blow drying-yay! I think my only piece of constructive criticism would be the nozzle is a bit small, and as the shampoo and conditioner are both quite thick it was a tad hard to get out. other than that, I've been really enjoying using the range, but would I use it again? I'm not too sure. Although I like it, it hasn't made my hair too shiny or really stood out to me!
You can buy Mane 'N Tail online here.
Have you used any Mane 'N tail products before? Will you putting the Herbal Essentials Shampoo & Conditioner* to test?
*Don't forget- if you love my style, nominate me for Best Teen Style Blogger in the Company Style Blogger awards here!*
where to find me >
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
where to find me >
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
OOTD- More Issues Than Vogue
4.21.2014
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Preparation;
I find it best to apply a basecoat before painting my nails, and a topcoat after. The basecoat stops the polish from staining your nails, and the topcoat will make it last longer and appear glossier. I use an Essence basecoat, and an Essence topcoat.
Tutorial;
1. Paint your nails with two coats of your chosen white polish so it's opaque.
2. Taking a nail art brush, apply blue stripes in different directions on your nails as shown above.
3. Repeat again with the pastel purple polish, like in the picture above.
4. And again with your lemon polish! By now your nails should be 80% coloured in with only some white visible.
5. The last and trickiest part is applying the aztec design with the black nail art pen. This certainly requires patience! You can make up your own design or you can replicate mine;
And there you have it! Pretty pastel nails in time for Easter.
Are you as excited to eat lots of chocolate this weekend as I am?
*Don't forget- if you love my style, nominate me for Best Teen Style Blogger in the Company Style Blogger awards here!*
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Easter/Spring Pastel Aztec Nail Art Tutorial
4.18.2014
Preparation;
I find it best to apply a basecoat before painting my nails, and a topcoat after. The basecoat stops the polish from staining your nails, and the topcoat will make it last longer and appear glossier. I use an Essence basecoat, and an Essence topcoat.
Tutorial;
1. Paint your nails with two coats of your chosen white polish so it's opaque.
2. Taking a nail art brush, apply blue stripes in different directions on your nails as shown above.
3. Repeat again with the pastel purple polish, like in the picture above.
4. And again with your lemon polish! By now your nails should be 80% coloured in with only some white visible.
5. The last and trickiest part is applying the aztec design with the black nail art pen. This certainly requires patience! You can make up your own design or you can replicate mine;
And there you have it! Pretty pastel nails in time for Easter.
Are you as excited to eat lots of chocolate this weekend as I am?
*Don't forget- if you love my style, nominate me for Best Teen Style Blogger in the Company Style Blogger awards here!*
where to find me >
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
Playsuit- Penneys/Primark
Blouse [underneath]- Bershka
Jacket- vintage
Tights & socks- Penneys/Primark
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OOTD- Gypsy Princess
4.17.2014
Playsuit- Penneys/Primark
Blouse [underneath]- Bershka
Jacket- vintage
Tights & socks- Penneys/Primark
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