Nails Of The Day - That Dotty Feeling!

Today's Nails Of The Day are actually my sister's. She used Models Own Concrete Mixer as a base and a Nail Art Pen for the design. This was one of her first attempts using the pen, I have a feeling she will be doing a lot more!

Nails Of The Day - Estee Lauder Black Plum and Chaos

Today's Nails Of The Day come courtesy of Estee Lauder Pure Colour Nail Lacquers

Shades used

Black Plum from the Beyond Black Collection £14.50 - beautifully dark and super glossy
Accent Nail - Chaos from the Metal Mania Collection £14.50 - silvery purple metallic finish

These collections are inspired by Paris and are intended to evoke the beauty, fantasy and seduction of the City of Lights at night.

Also in the Beyond Black Collection (deep and dramatic nail shades)

Caviar
Bête Noire
Blue Blood
Viper

Also in the Metal Mania Collection (modern metallic finish)

Nouveau Riche
Explosif
Smashed
Fiery Hot

Bargain Alert - Sanctuary Spa Sheer Indulgence Christmas Gift Set

Sanctuary Spa fans and those looking for Christmas Gift ideas alike will love Boots's Star Gift this week. Better than half price at just £19! (normally retailing for £40)

Sanctuary Spa Sheer Indulgence Gift Set 

Includes all of the following

Body Wash (250ml)
Foaming Bath Soak (250ml)
Body Scrub (200ml)
Salt Scrub (60g)
Body Butter (300ml)
Body Lotion (75ml)
Luxury Bath Float (75ml)
Intensive Rescue Heel Balm (75ml)
Re-usable Vanity Case (approximately 30x16x16cm)
Shower Cap

A fab pamper gift containing everything you need to create a Spa experience at home...

Sanctuary Spa Sheer Indulgence Christmas Gift Set is exclusive to Boots and is available at the special price of £19 (regular price £40) until the 15th November 2012.

Yoplait Perle De Lait Coconut Dairy Dessert - Review

Put quite simply Perle De Lait Exotic Coconut is the most delicious yoghurt I have ever had the pleasure to indulge in. Thick, creamy and smooth with a delicate taste of coconut, its ingredients include cream, shredded coconut and coconut milk.

I have tried coconut flavoured yoghurts before and been turned off of them due to the synthetic taste but these are out of this world.

Each pot contains 125g and as it contains 145cals for 100g this isn't one dessert/yoghurt to enjoy too regularly....

* I purchased 2 packs on buy one get one free - one coconut, one raspberry.

Sample Sachet Sunday - Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H - Review

Foundation is most definitely one of my 'things'. I love trying foundations and am forever on the look out for fabulous products that are going to make my skin look amazing and if it is without looking 'made up' then all the better...

One of my top foundations is Lancome's Teint Miracle so when I heard that Lancome had brought out a new foundation I popped along to a counter and took advantage of the offer of a 7 day trial sample.

Lancome says 

Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation

8 years of research to unveil a new idol:
A flawless looking, even complexion with a velvety-smooth, shine-free finish.
A new ultra-comfort texture that blends effortlessly.
24h retouch-free wear and comfort.

Suitable for all skin types

Swatches 

My thoughts 

I was matched with shade 01 - Beige Albatre which is actually a fantastic match for my skin. Teint Idole Ultra foundation smells heavily perfumed. The consistency of this liquid foundation is reasonably thick which makes it slightly stiffer than recent foundations I have tried and reviewed. The finish true to its word is velvety matte and coverage is medium and I find I need to add to areas that require it (for me this is the rosacea on my cheeks) to feel happy.

However, unfortunately this foundation really doesn't work for me.  On immediate application this looked really nice, even and flawless but after about half an hour it began to take a turn for the worse.Yes it is long lasting (in areas) but it clings and reveals dry patches I didn't even know existed! Also it is patchy on my nose and sits in the pores to only accentuate them, which is a big no no obviously. I found it hard to blend evenly. Sadly I was really disappointed by this foundation. From afar it looks OK but close up it was not a nice picture.

I wonder if this would be better for people with oily skins as it really didn't agree with my combination skin.

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H foundation is available in 18 shades and costs £27 for 30ml

Perfume Sample Saturday - Lancome La Vie Est Belle

La Vie Est Belle = Life is Beautiful

Lancome's newest fragrance was said to be three years in the making and over 5,000 versions rejected before finally settling on this composition.

Lancome says

Top notes of Blackcurrant and Pear, Heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossoms and Jasmine and Base notes of Tonka Bean, Praline, Patchouli, Vanilla

My thoughts 

When I first read the description on paper it seemed like this would be perfect for me, containing many notes that really appeal to me. However I found the reality to be somewhat different.

First off there isn't anything really special about the scent that sets it apart to immediately grab my attention and say 'wow.

This is an incredibly sweet mix of fruits and florals and coupled with the base notes of Vanilla, Praline and Tonka tones is just too sweet for me. I am not able to detect the Jasmine at all sadly. I find it far too intense and heavy, it isn't sickly but it certainly does something to me as I feel unwell from my chest to my head! It gives me palpitations and my head feels decidedly odd.

I am normally a huge fan of Lancome fragrances, especially the beautiful Tresor which I always get comments on when wearing but unfortunately La Vie Este Belle, although nice enough, wouldn't be one that I would go on to purchase.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum costs £39 for 30ml

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick 010 Plum

This Autumn/Winter a huge make-up trend is deep and rich berry/plum tones on the lips.I have been wearing Revlon's Colorburst Lipstick in Plum which really is the perfect shade for an instant update to your lipstick wardrobe and at £7.99 it won't break the bank either.

Revlon say

Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick provides luxurious, virtually weightless, high-impact colour.

Innovative pigments provide immediate, high-pigment colour release on lips to give rich colour in just one swipe.

Unique Elasticolor technology hugs lips with an explosion of colour that feels virtually weightless• Contains film-forming polymers for longer wear and skin conditioning properties.

Moisturizers and anti-oxidants, including Sweet Almond Oil, improve lip texture.

My thoughts 

Glides on like a dream and barely detectable on my lips, so it feels super comfortable. A single stroke is all that is needed to get full colour coverage. Wearable and deeply flattering against my skin tone, this is a gorgeous dark berry shade that has slight blue tones to it. Neither matte or overly glossy Colorburst lipstick doesn't dry out lips and is the perfect consistency. Lasts a few hours before needing to be reapplied, the colour stains lips so will not disappear completely.

With fabulously chic black quilt effect packaging and a simply beautiful shade, this is one lipstick I will be using a lot this winter.

Swatches 

With flash

Revlon Plum on my lips 

Full face shot

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick 010 Plum costs £7.99

*PR Sample