La Vie De La Beaute: Skincare

Beauty Wishlist | #1

Hi guys, today I thought I would bring you a new type of post. I have never actually done a wish list post on my blog but as I am always looking at new fashion, beauty/makeup products I thought it would be nice if I did one up on my blog as I always see other bloggers do it so why not join the bandwagon!

Whenever I'm shopping I always end up wanting everything - which by the way I can barely afford. I'm BROKE - I seriously need to get a decent job! (Someone hire me!) So by doing a wish list I have kind of restricted myself which is in some way helpful.

I've got quite a few beauty products that I have my eyes on but I've tried to cut it down. I wouldn’t usually put a lot of beauty products on my wish list for one month but seeing as it's my birthday month I added a few sneaky extra bits - A girls gotta’ treat herself now and then!

Anyway, the following items are on my beauty list for this month:-

Liz Earl Cleanse & Polish - Hot Cloth Cleanser

I always see other youtubers and bloggers rave about how good this product is and it's been on my list for quite some time now so I really do want to get my hands on this. I own the Liz Earl toner spritzer and I absolutely love it so I think that this product would do wonders!

They recently have come out with a limited edition bottle which looks super cute and adorable but I don’t really mind which I get as long as I have the actual product ha-ha =P

MAC Lipstick

There are 2 MAC lipsticks which I have had my eyes on lately. They are Creme in your Coffee (Right) and Verve (Left). Both of these are such gorgeous shades!

NUXE Reve DeMiel Lip Balm

I tend to get chapped dry lips a lot and I've tried many lip balms and many of them haven't really worked on me. I’ve seen a few of my fave Instagram beauty accounts and some bloggers say positive stuff about this one so only fair if I give it a shot my self 'ey!

Nip+FabDragons Blood Fix Plumping Serum

I feel like my skin needs a bit more love at the minute as I have been having a lot more breakouts and my skin has been a lot dryer in areas of my face which is not normal for me. I really have been slacking with my skincare routine :(

I've read up some good things on this serum so I defo want to get my hand on this - need to build up on a good skincare routine again.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Well, do I even need to say anything about this?! Literally every YouTube makeup guru probably owns this bronzer & if that's the case then I think it's time I treat my self to one too - if not this month maybe next month J

MAC Prolong Wear Concealer - NW25

I got my shade tested not to long ago at the MAC store and boy was the coverage of this amazing! I've actually wanted to purchase this from quite a while back but just have never brought myself to buy it.

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick Nude-ist

Once again, I’ve read many reviews on their rouge edition velvet lipsticks and many people have loved them. A bunch of my friends own some of the colours and they were telling me about how great they are! Ahhh the colour of this looks so pretty! Let’s just hope it looks just as good on the lips too once I get round to purchasing it.

So there you have my beauty wishlist for this month. Let me know some items that are on your wishlist for this month in the comments down below & also if you enjoyed reading this sort of post do let me know so I can do more in the future :D

Have a lovely week & speak to you all very soon
Lots of love
Fatima
xox

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5 Uses Of Coconut Oil | Beauty/ Skincare

Okay so I'm pretty sure you have all heard of extra virgin coconut oil right? If you haven't then I don't know where you've been! Coconut oil is literally great for everything. If you haven't heard of coconut oil or don't know much about it then keep reading to discover the fantastic benefits.

I have been using this jar of goodness for roughly over 2 years now and hands down, it has some of the most amazing benefits ever! Today, I will share 5 benefits or uses I have found by using extra virgin coconut oil.

1) Body Moisturiser

If you get extremely dry hands like me, rub some coconut oil in between your hands and you will instantly notice the difference. The moisture actually lasts a long time! Coconut oil is also suitable to use as a body moisturiser as it really helps to hydrate the skin. I like to use it all over my skin once I am out of the shower, as your skin is still damp, it is a lot easier for it to absorb. If you have sensitive skin then don’t worry, as this product is made out of natural goodness so it is suitable for all skin types.

2) Lip Balm

As coconut oil works amazing everywhere, it also works as an awesome lip balm. Apply some on to dry chapped lips and watch it work its magic.

3) Eye Makeup Remover

I've found that coconut oil works quite well as an eye makeup remover! So if you have mascara on or any extra eye makeup you want to remove rub some coconut oil over it and remove with a cotton pad. This really helps to break down the makeup. It is also great for the eyes. If you have sensitive eyes it will not irritate them due to the products natural ingredients. Coconut oil can also be used all over your face. Take some coconut oil between your fingers and massage over your face. This will help to break down all that gunk on your face. Once you have massaged the oil on to your face, let it sink in to the skin for a bit then wash your face as normal :)

4) Eyelashes
After removing your makeup, apply some coconut oil on to the base of your lashes. This will help them to grow longer.

5) Hair

This makes a great conditioner or an oil for your hair. I bet you all are thinking, “oil makes my hair look greasy”. It can if you go overboard. All you need is a small amount. I like to just massage a tiny bit of coconut oil in to my hair now and then just to give it some life. Another thing which I like to do is put coconut oil in my hair about half an hour- to an hour before going in to the shower. That way, all the oil gets a chance to get absorbed in to the scalp. Once you’ve washed your hair and you’re out of the shower... ‘Wa-lah- You will be left will beautiful soft hair. Coconut oil really helps to grow and maintain the health of your hair.

So those are just 5 uses of coconut oil. There are many more uses of coconut oil but I have only highlighted the reasons why I love coconut oil so much. I hope you enjoyed reading this post and learnt a bit more about this wonder product!

If you have found any interesting uses of coconut oil that have worked for you then do share it in the comments section :D

Lots of Love

Fatima xo

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First Aid Kit In A Tube!!

Hey There! First of all I am going to apologise for not uploading for a while. It has been over a week so I am sorry to have kept you waiting! So in order to make up for that I will be uploading 2 blog posts today so this one along with another one! Or I will upload it sometime during the week! I hope you guys will enjoy it! <3

Today I am going to be reviewing a product which I have been using recently and I think that it is a must have in every home! It’s the Aloe Vera Gelly! This product is 100% natural as it contains only the Aloe Gel. The Aloe Gel is found inside the Aloe Vera Plant. The company of this product is known as ‘Forever Living’. They specialise in products which contain Aloe Vera. They make sure that they use the inner gel of the plant in their products and not the whole plant as only the inner gel is the good stuff! Many other companies and brands that make products which contain Aloe tend to use the whole plant which can become dangerous for the body! Aloe Vera is very well known in order to help treat skin conditions and problems. There are tons of benefits as to why using Aloe Vera Gelly is good for the skin!

Packaging of the product.

Description of the Gel By the Company =)

Below are 5 benefits of using the Aloe Vera Gelly.

1) Aloe Vera is great for moisturising.

Aloe Vera Gelly is great to use on the face as a moisturiser before applying any makeup. Applying the Gelly before applying the makeup helps to prevent the skin from drying. The Aloe Vera Gelly absorbs completely in to all the layers of the skin making sure that each layer gets moisturised.

2) Aloe Vera is great for treating Acne.

Aloe Vera contains 2 hormones known as Auxin and Gibberellins. These hormones provide wound healing and anti inflammatory properties that will help to reduce inflammation on the skin. It allows the skin to heal naturally and quickly with minimal scarring. Aloe Vera Gelly is also soothing and can help to reduce itchiness and blisters while helping them to heal more rapidly.

3) Aloe Vera helps to fight common problems of skin aging.

As people start to age they become worried about the appearance of their face as they are loosing the elasticity in the skin and are getting wrinkles! However, the vitamins in this gelly will help to improve the skins natural firmness and will keep the skin hydrated.

4) Aloe Vera helps to lessen the visibility of stretch marks.

Whether it’s due to weight change or pregnancy many of us are weighed down by the unpleasant stretch marks. These marks appear due to minor tears in the layers of the skin caused by sudden and excessive stretching. Aloe Vera Gelly can help to hide these stretch marks by healing the wounds.

5) Aloe Vera helps with sunburn.

Aloe Vera can help with sunburn through its powerful activity. It reduces the pain and swelling that you experience during sunburn. It also acts as a protective layer on the skin and helps to replenish its moisture. Once the skin is hydrated, it will then recover faster from the sunburn.

Consistency of the Gelly.

Clear Gel.

Recently, I got a painful cut in my hand. I immediately applied Aloe Vera Gelly and within a few minutes I could feel a cooling sensation and it felt so much better! I applied the Gelly a couple of times and by the end of the day my skin had recovered very well.

Also the other day a glass frame fell on to my mum and hit her face which as you can imagine must have been extremely painful. It hit her near her lip and within seconds it had bruised up and she was in pain. I got some Aloe Vera Gelly and told her to apply it on to her bruise. After about 20 minutes or less the bruise had gone down! She re applied it 2 or 3 times during the day and by the evening the bruise had gone and disappeared!

This product is amazing! I didn't expect it to be so good but when I tried it out for my self and saw that it actually works I was amazed! It’s literally like a mini first aid kit! Aloe Vera Gelly can be used for anything from healing cuts, bruises, scars and much more. It’s also great to apply after Waxing, Lasering or even after an Electrolysis treatment. For me personally, this is a product that I am definitely going to keep using.

If you are interested in purchasing this product and looking at other amazing items that forever has to offer I will leave the link below.

https://www.foreverliving.com/retail/entry/Shop.do?store=GBR&language=en&distribID=440500024755

Alternatively, you could email me at fatiimapatel@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing this product and I will get back to you soon :)

I hope you guys enjoyed reading this review! Be on a look out for my next post which is actually like a tag sort of post!

Until next time..

Toodles <3

Much Love:-

Fatima

xox

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Boots

No7 Cleansing Brush Review

Hellooo! <3

How are all of you doing? I didn’t know what I was going to do a blog post about today! After thinking long and hard I thought it would be nice if I did a review on a Skincare product! After all who doesn’t like their skin being clean and free from Blemishes, Spots and dirt!

The product that I am going to be reviewing is the No7 Cleansing Brush which is by Boots. It’s like a much cheaper alternative to the Clarisonic! I’ve had this product for quite some time now so I thought its time I let you guys know how this product is!

No7 Cleansing Brush

Boots describe this product as ‘'This clever cleansing brush gently exfoliates and deeply cleanses the skin, removing more dirt, oil and make-up than manual cleansing alone. Easy and quick to use, discover super clean, soft, radiant and healthier looking skin in less than 60 seconds.'

I totally agree with this and I feel since I have started to use this cleansing brush it has made such a huge difference to my skin! My skin feels so much smoother and I feel that it removes any dead skin and my face gets that good deep cleanse that it deserves. It makes so much of a difference instead of just massaging it in with your fingers.

The actual product is battery powered which I think is fine because you can easily change the batteries. The brush needs to be changed every couple of months and the separate brush refills can be purchased at the Boots store. The actual brush is powered by a simple button and this has 2 settings. One is a more gentle cleanse whilst the other is a deeper cleanse. I don’t recommend you use this product every day but use it every couple of days when you’re in the shower or just anytime during the day! Also if you have very sensitive skin then I don’t recommend this product for you. It also states this information on the packaging as this product isn't ideal for those who have very dry or sensitive skin!

The Cleansing Brush. Good size and fits in to the hand well!

This is where the batteries go in. 2 Batteries come with the brush when you purchase it.

The one button that simply controls the product!

If you’re wondering how to use this product all you simply do is remove any makeup you may have on. You then take a cleanser of your choice. I use the ‘Botanics cleansing foam wash’ which is also by Boots and I think that the product is great and smells lovely too! Oh and it’s cheap and affordable which is always a bonus! I sometimes also use the ‘Soap and Glory peaches and clean deep cleansing milk’ which is also a good product! (I will do a separate review on these products if any of you guys want) But like I mentioned you can use whatever face cleanser you want. You then take some of the product and spread it evenly all over the face. After that you just wet the brush & thereafter switch it on and gently massage your face is circular movements! Do this for about 1 minute only and then wash off with water! Dry your face with a cloth and then… BOBSYOURUNCLE!! You should instantly feel the difference!! =D

I use the brush in conjunction with the Botanics Foam wash.

I also like to use the Peaches & Clean Cleansing Milk by Soap & Glory occasionally!

I LOVE this product and I use it every couple of days on my face! I think it has made so much of a difference and has helped to reduce any breakouts and blemishes. It makes my skin feel so refreshed after using it and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good product for their skin! You literally will notice the difference after the first use!

If you’re thinking of purchasing this, this product retails at £24.99. However I did buy this when it was on sale for £15.00. If you don’t want to pay the full price then you can wait for when they have a sale or special deals on like 3 for 2! Guess what?! They have the 3 for 2 deal going on right now for No7 products so you could definitely check that out! =D Oh one more thing.. This product also comes with a 2 year warranty which is a definite plus!

If any of you awesome lovely readers do try this product out or have ready tried it out let me know what your thoughts are in the comments below!

I hope you enjoyed my review on this product!

Speak to you guys soon! ( Well not literally but you know what I mean!)

Much Love

Fatima

xox

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