ELF

I had never tried any ELF products before – but have seen them on a lot of other people’s blogs and wanted to try some out for myself!

I do believe you should invest in quality make-up brushes, but sometimes the price doesn’t exactly match the quality! I was unsure what the ELF brushes would be like as they’re so cheap compared with my other brushes. I tried two brushes from the bamboo range (more expensive than the other £1.50 ELF brushes but still very good value).

The Bamboo angled blush brush is priced at just £5.50 and really does feel very good quality. The brush is soft enough to feel kind to your skin and allow the blush to sweep across your cheeks, but firm enough to keep its structure. I like to use this brush for face contouring as the angle is great for getting in just below the cheek bones!

I also got the bamboo lip brush, it is also priced at £5.50 – overall a very good little brush, it keeps its shape whilst you’re applying your lipstick which is a must for any lip brush or you’ll look like you put your make-up on in the dark!!!

Another plus point to this range is that the brushes are made from antibacterial Taklon bristles and the bamboo is from a sustainable source – so no need to feel guilty about anything!

Trilogy Face Care Cream Cleanser - guest post

I have been using Trilogy Face Care Cream Cleanser for the past week. The cream has a firm consistency and is easy to dispense and apply to the skin. Just a quick massage of the cream into my face and a rinse with warm water and my face was perfectly clean and refreshed, without that ‘tight’ feeling.

The Evening primrose and Rose hip oil contained in the product also provided some moisturising – great when you are in a hurry and forget to use moisturiser. My skin felt so much firmer and healthier after using the Trilogy cleanser – I am really surprised that a cleanser can make such a difference. It is also good to know that the product is produced ethically and with minimal impact environmentally. I look forward to trying more of the Trilogy range.


This post was written by my Mum! x

Skinny for Summer - A cheat's guide

Well, it's no quick fix, and not exactly cheating... as you still have to put the time in, just not  the hours slogging away at the gym!

I like to call these magic pants! But the actual name is... Bio-Fir High Waisted Massage 

Bermuda Anti-Cellulite. Pants that make you thin and comfy? Yes please!  

The Scala range has proven results, with 80% of women who tried the range seeing a reduction in inches around the waist and a reduction in cellulite. The only down side to these were that I got quite hot in them - luckily you can wash them as many times as you like and they still work because Scala's anti cellulite properties are woven into the fabric.

Apply your fatgirlslim cream twice a day to 'get rid of junk in the trunk, jelly-belly, back-of-the-arm jiggle or any other unwanted wiggle. Clinical studies have shown that:

87% saw a firming effect
85% felt a slimming effect
73% noticed a reduction in the appearance of cellulite

I've only tried mine out a couple of times, so I can only tell you what the cream feels like. It's very runny, but in a nice way it's almost a cross between to a body oil and a moisturiser, so you can really massage it in to your skin.  Definitely a must have a few weeks before holidaying for a bit of a body/confidence boost!