Unicorns seemed like they were everywhere last year, so many companies were releasing products inspired by everyone’s favourite mythical creature. Lime Crime have dedicated their hair care line to the animal with their colourful Unicorn Hair dye. Nails inc also went pretty hard with the theme last year by releasing; sheet face masks, make up bags, lipsticks and of course lots of nail polishes - I counted a total of nine products on the site... So I’ve put a few of them to the test to see whether they’re worth the hype or if it’s just a fad.
Too Faced are known for creating some of the most unique products out there, from Polly Pocket inspired highlighters to eye shadows that smell like chocolate bars. It'll come as no surprise that they have created an insta famous lipstick, aptly named unicorn tears. It's a blue lipstick which transforms colour on the lips according to your natural PH. The idea is great in theory however I thought it was a little bit too much for my every day look, the blue base still came through quite a lot. I think this could be great for fancy dress, taking fun Instagram photos or maybe even wearing as a lipstick topper (if used lightly). The glitter reflects are really pretty, and if you were wearing this at a festival or something similar you are bound to look the part. I just wanted the colour change to have more of an impact on my lips to make it wearable.
Have you ever seen anything quite so perfect for a unicorn lover? This rainbow highlighter is bound to brighten up any dreary day! In 2016 the internet went nuts after a rainbow highlighter went viral, it was made by an independent brand called Bitter Lace Beauty and she literally couldn't keep them in stock! The name of this highlighter was unicorn prism, no wonder people were going crazy for it! So lots of brands (Ciate London included) have created a product inspired by this genius idea. It’s not shown in this photo but the packaging for this is just so cute, I know lots of people who would think it was so pretty. It’d look perfect on your vanity table or in an Instagram flatlay. I love the attention to detail, the embossed stars on the highlighter is a lovely touch too. Plus the product is paraben free, PETA certified and cruelty free!
Cutting down on plastics has been a huge topic lately, I’ve seen a few articles on how our obsession with glitter is damaging to the environment, take a read at this piece from The Independent. I was thrilled when I discovered EcoStardust, a brand who have created colourful, exciting and environmentally friendly glitter. It’s made from plant cellulose which is 100% natural and it's biodegradable. I’d never really thought about how dangerous my love for glitter could be for the environment. I do really love glitter, but I love turtles, the ocean and fish much more. So I’m happy to hear that there are brands out there making a change, I really hope other companies follow in their footsteps.
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If you're interested in all things beauty then I'm sure you would have scrolled past this palette on your Instagram feed once or twice already. However if you're not a beauty junkie let me introduce you to the Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons eye-shadow palette. There are 16 dreamy shades all of which have a delicate chocolate smell, presented in a beautiful sugary pink tin which is bound to perk up any dressing table. Now, lets talk about the shadows, there are a couple of the pink shades which I don't think I'd wear on a day to day basis, however I think they could be really fun to experiment with for a fancy dress look or if you were going to a festival. My favourite colours from the collection are Almond Truffle (matte), Bordeaux (matte), Blackcurrant (shimmer), Earl Grey (shimmer- which swatched beautifully), Sprinkles (Subtle glitter/shimmer) and Satin sheets (shimmer). I'm sure you'll see me wearing these eye-shadows in plenty of blog posts this year, and I'll be sure to let you know if I am!
I'm a huge Too Faced fan, as all of their products are cruelty free and many are vegan. As a vegetarian I'm trying to make more of an effort to have only cruelty free make up and if it's vegan than that's even better! This palette also contains no parabens, which is nasty preservative chemical that cosmetic companies use to keep products from going off. I'm really excited to see what products Too Faced have coming out in the next year, as I've loved everything I've tried so far! I've got my eyes on the Sweet Peach palette when it launches later on in the UK this year, the colours look so pretty and perfect for the summer.
*This product was sent to me, however all thoughts are my own! I love Too Faced!
As some of you may or not may not know, I'm a little make-up obsessed. During my recent trip to New York I spent a lot of time (and money) in the holy grail, Sephora. Whilst drooling over everything in the shop I saw this from the corner of my eye and made a bee line for it. It was like no make up palette I'd seen before. The set is inspired by the romantic view of Paris from a cosy hotel-room window. The Too Faced Le Grand Palais gift set includes a beautiful glittering makeup palette with a whimsical staircase and a few of the brand's most popular products. I've been itching to use the eye shadows ever since I bought them but I've been good and refrained until I'd photographed them for this blog post. The set contains, 18 eye shadows, two blushes, a bronzer, a highlighter and samples of their 'better than sex' mascara, melted lipstick in peony and their shadow insurance primer. One of the things I love the most about the palette is not just the glittery eye shadows but the names of the shades, including: Yule Log, Wish List, Midnight in Paris, City Lights and Party Dress. How cute and festive?!
This year Too Faced have become one of my most lusted after beauty brands, after constantly seeing them pop up in blog posts or videos I just knew I had to get my hands on a few of their products during my trip. What's even better about the brand is that they're cruelty free and a large amount of their products are also vegan, which is just amazing and has made me love the brand even more. This palette was made without Parabens, Sulphates and Phthalates which is pretty incredible when you think about how many chemicals are put into your make up by other brands. They're a little tricky to get hold of in the UK and this palette was sadly a Sephora exclusive, however you can pick up some of their products in Debenhams.
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