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Checking Out My Holiday Nails - Misa Green with Envy

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Blush for Darker Skin..♥

Hey beauts!
I wanted to do a post to help out my darker skin ladies out there who are unsure about blush. In this post, by darker skin, I'm referring to women who are about my shade or darker (for reference I use MAC NC50).

Why are a lot of darker women so scared of colour? There's really nothing to be afraid of when it comes to wearing blush. Do not let people fool you into thinking you can only pull off plum or berry shades or that you cannot wear blush at all! There are so many other colours that you can wear but obviously there's no need to take it too far and opt for the lightest pink available. It's all to do with the intensity of the shade chosen and you just have to be wise with your selection so you don't make the mistake of looking ashy.

It's almost as if we have been trained to gravitate towards berry shades. Unless that is your preference, you are not limited to it. My first ever blush from MAC was Loverush (pictured below) but sooner or later, I realised that I wanted to explore and that I too could wear beautiful coral shades and other shades too!

To me, applying blush is a vital step during your makeup routine. In my opinion, it brightens, creates a youthful glow and also adds warmth to the skin giving that "natural glow from within" look. I very rarely leave home without wearing it. It just adds radiance to my skin and makes me look full of life which is the purpose of blush anyway.

I'm aware that we don't blush naturally, but being darker skin, it is important that we make the right choice of colour. Rich, deep and warm shades are more complementary to our skin tone. Colours such as orange, brick red and coral look beautiful against our skin for a "natural" warm glow.

Below is a selection of blush shades that you may possibly consider. You are in no way limited to these shades but I just wanted to give an example of the different shades that can be worn.

L-H: MAC Devil, MAC Sweet As Cocoa, MAC Loverush, NARS Gina, MAC Love Joy, MAC Ambering Rose, NARS Gilda, MAC Raizin, MAC Format, NARS Taj Mahal

If you prefer, rich plum, berry and deep pink shades can also be worn and for added intensity. These shades particularly look nice against very deep skin tones.

I on't think these shades are available to buy anymore

The blush you wear is entirely up to you but I hope I've helped someone out there who may be scared to wear blush or helped push someone into trying new colours.

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Blush for Darker Skin

Blush for Darker Skin.. ♥ Hey beauts! I wanted to do a post to help out my darker skin ladies out there who are unsure about blush. In th...

• A lightweight, soothing gel-crème for blemished skin.

• Replenishes moisture overnight

• Leaves skin looking matte

• Antibacterial action

• Clinically proven to give clearer-looking skin

It feels like such a long time since I last wrote a review. I guess it's about time that I gave you my opinion on The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion that was featured in my "What's New" post in March. I mentioned that there was a lot of positive feedback about their whole Tea Tree range with the Blemish Fade Night Lotion being the most talked about and it truly deserves every positive review it gets!

I used to take biotin tablets which broke me out on both cheeks. I didn't realise it was the tablets that were giving me spots until I started doing some research so I stopped taking it and my spots more or less vanished. I do not pop my spots but for some reason they left my cheeks with dark marks which I've been desperately trying to get rid of as my skin wasn't like this before.

I started using The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion and I have to say this product has worked wonders in fading the marks. The thing is, I don't even use it daily anymore and I've seen results. When I first got it, I used it daily for maybe about two weeks then I became lazy and daily became once/twice a week, sometimes I wouldn't even use it at all. The marks haven't faded completely but they are definitely a lot less apparent than they were a few months ago. Maybe if I start using the product properly, they may fade completely? Who knows? I am just happy that my skin is looking a lot more even.

It is said to be a night lotion but to be honest, I don't see why it cannot be used during the day too. It is not a greasy lotion at all. In fact, after 5 minutes of application, my skin appears very matte and feels a bit on the dry side and I prefer a richer cream before bed. For those with dry skin, you may have to apply a moisturiser that is more rich after you've used this.

The Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion is also said to help those with acne breakouts but I'm not sure how well it works for that but I guess for those of you who suffer from acne, there's no harm in trying.

Packaging: The product is dispensed through a pump which I find to be a hygienic way to package the product especially because of what it is used for.

Size: 30ml

Price: Usually £8.00 but is currently on offer for £4.00!!!

Availability: Available from any Body Shop store and online

Overall thoughts: If you have blemishes that you are trying to get rid of, I think this is a good product to start off with as it is very affordable in my opinion and The Body Shop always have offers. You will only know if it will work for you if you try it yourself as everyone differs. My friend also uses it and I have seen a big difference in her skin. Don't expect miracles and airbrushed skin but I'm sure you will see a major improvement and good results. I'm going to try and start using it more regularly in hope that my dark marks fade even more!

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Review | The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion

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Amitee: Pamper Secrets Beauty Box - March..♥

Hey beauts!
Yes I know I'm late posting this but I wanted to show you what I received in my March Pamper Secrets beauty box. If you're clueless to what this is about, read my post or visit the Amitee website for more information!

The 5 products came in a cute white and purple beautifully packaged box. Once the purple ribbon has been unraveled, there are a few cards before the actual products are revealed. There is a card with a list of all the possible products you could have received and basically just letting you know what the theme of the month is, one with contact information and your invitation cards to give out to friends/family for them to join.

As this months theme is 'Back to Basics', products in the box were based around this. You do fill out a questionnaire so that you are given a box which is suited to your needs. Most of my hair is natural as I'm growing out my relaxed hair so I selected "transitioning" for my hair type and was given products to suit this.

Here are the products that were in my box:

KeraCare Natural Textures Leave In Conditioner
Amla and Shikakai moisturize dry frizzy hair while wet and prepare the hair for styling into concise coils and curls.

KeraCare Natural Textures Twist & Define Cream
For silky shiny twists and twist-outs. Allows you to maximise your twist ability with ease.

To be honest, I'm not sure when I'll be using either of these products, especially the "Twist & Define Cream" because I never actually leave my natural hair out as I've always got extensions in. I guess I could still try out the leave in conditioner maybe?

Betty Hula Rum & Blackcurrant Shea Butter Moisturising Cream

A firm favourite from Betty Hula, this stylish scent is inspired by the pacific islands and leaves your skin feeling sweet and smooth.

This smells nice in my opinion. As it's a small sample, I'll probably keep it in my bag and use it as a hand cream when I'm on the go. I quite like shea butter so I think this product should be a good moisturising cream.

Elemis Melting Cleansing Gel
Ultra purifying and perfect for challenged, dull or stressed skin. Skin is left smooth and purified.

This product looks so interesting as it contains Argan Oil, Rice Silk, Rosemary leaf and Moringa peptides! I can't wait to see its results.

Elemis Quiet Mind Relaxing Bath Elixir

Soothing blend helps to relax you instantly, inhale the aroma of peace & tranquility

I've never really tried anything like this so I guess using this would be a good way of letting me try products I wouldn't usually go for.

Evelyn Moroccan Magic

A highly indulgent conditioner that enriches the driest of hair

For some reason, I can't wait to try out this conditioner. With my real hair being in it's natural state I need a conditioner that softens and moisturizes. Hopefully this will do just that! It also smells so familiar but I can't quite put my finger on it. Hmmmm...

What do you think of the March Pamper Secrets Beauty Box? Did anyone subscribe?

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Amitee: Pamper Secrets Beauty Box - March

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