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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Like most people on this site I am obsessed with nail varnish and I get very excited about finding new colours, patterns or ways to do my nails. I spotted this nail varnish over on Milkteef's blog where she's reviewed the latest wonderland collection from Models Own and I fell in love.
This nail varnish is amazing, it’s the most perfect glitter nail varnish I have ever owned! It's such a perfect Christmas shade and will look great on bare nails or as a top coat. It's a gorgeous iridescent glitter, so it changes colour when it’s in different lights, but I think mainly has a blue undertone. I'm currently sitting in my bed feeling very under the weather and not very glamorous, I put this nail varnish on last night and it has cheered me right up and it will definitely perk up anyone's dull autumn or winter day. I think it would look amazing with a hot pink nail varnish as your base. In this picture I've chosen to team this nail varnish with one of my favourite nude colours (Nails Inc. - Basil Street).
I am a massive fan of Models Own nail varnishes in general I
have 2 others and both are really pigmented and last for ages on your nails
without chipping. I think this collection is really lovely as a whole and next
on my list would have to be "northern lights" and "blizzard".
If you live in the UK, Boots are currently having a 3 for 2 offer so this is a perfect time for you to get them if you fancy trying them out.
If you live in the UK, Boots are currently having a 3 for 2 offer so this is a perfect time for you to get them if you fancy trying them out.
Sorry for such a massive gap between my
posts I've been finding it really hard to find the time between moving and
starting uni, but I've just been finding it hard to start a post in general,
but hopefully this won't be a regular occurrence. Anyway back to the actual
post, I've seen a few girls on YouTube do this tag and I thought I’d do one
myself. I'm obsessed with nail polishes so I found it pretty hard to get it
down to just five polishes, but I think I've chosen some good ones.
First off is Nails
Inc. Basil Street, this is one of my all-time favourites , it’s such a great
nude colour and suits my skin tone perfectly, is great colour to transition
between summer and autumn.
Next is a new
purchase and is Essie's cascade cool which is a perfect blue tone pink and
makes me feel like Barbie, I am so in love with this colour. Although not a
typical autumn colour, it’s a great way to perk up dull and rainy days.
My third choice is
Barry M's red black which is another go to shade for me it's a perfect dark red
colour you can wear with any outfit and is the most typical autumn winter shade
out of my selection.
I've slightly
cheated with my next choice as I've chosen a duo of colours, 17 Fast Finish in
the shade Baked Cherry with a top coat of Katy Perry for O.P.I in the colour
"Not Like the Movies". I think this creates the perfect autumn
combination as it just reminds me of Christmas and gets me excited for that
time of the year and the two polishes complement each other perfectly.
The last polish is
another Katy Perry for O.P.I, called E.T and is an amazing metallic green
colour but has that really pretty rainbow tint to it that a lot of nail
varnishes have at the moment. It's so tricky to explain but just take a look at
Topshop's latest nail collection and you'll know exactly what I mean.
I hope you enjoyed
this post and sorry again for the lack of posts hopefully I’ll get back into
the swing of things. Let me know what your favourite autumn nail varnish picks
are.
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