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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Quite literally everyone loves unicorns and rainbows, and they're clearly not going anywhere any time soon so I've put together my very own unicorn rainbow dairy free cookie recipe (catchy name I know). This is my second recipe which I've created from scratch, usually I'll refer to a baking book when I fancy baking so I'm really pleased with the results of my very own creation! I think these would make such a fun addition to a food table at a kids party, gifts for your best friends or just something fun to bake one afternoon. Plus these are suitable if you know someone on a dairy free diet! Who said vegans were boring?!
To make the vegan delicious rainbow unicorn cookies you'll need:
100g vegan butter/spread
100g caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
150g self -raising flour
Three Vegan food colourings/gels
Vegan sprinkles
How to bake these vegan delicious rainbow unicorn cookies:
- Pre-heat the oven to 190c or Gas mark 5 and line your baking tray with grease proof paper.
- Measure the butter and sugar into a medium sized mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and the vegetable oil until mixed well.
- Gradually mix in the flour and if you're finding it hard to mix, use your hands to make the dough come together. Then pop the bowl into the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Then separate the mixture into three different bowls and add a small amount of food colouring to each. You want to make sure you do not mix your colours at this point.
- Then using either your hands or a spoon mix the colour into your dough, do this to each of your bowls.
- Once the colour is mixed in, take a little bit of dough from each bowl and roll them together so it makes a ball, take enough for it to make one cookie. You should notice a marbling effect as the colours come together. Do this to all of of your mixture until you have none left.
- After they are all on your baking tray, add your sprinkles. Gently tap them into the dough, this helps them stick.
- Then put them into the oven for around 15 minutes.
- Once out of the oven leave the cookies to cool on the tray for 10 minutes.
- These cookies should last for up to a week in an airtight tin. Delicious!
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