The Revlon Professional Uniq OneCoconut Hair Treatment is a fantastic hair treatment designed to care for 10 hair care concerns.
After drying, the hair feel soft, shiny, nourished and of course, coconutty!
The Revlon Professional Uniq OneCoconut Hair Treatment is a fantastic hair treatment designed to care for 10 hair care concerns.
After drying, the hair feel soft, shiny, nourished and of course, coconutty!
Can Hourglass do anything wrong? From what I can gather, the answer is no. I am flooded with fear every time I approach the counter as I know I am about to part with a great chunk of money.
With the Ambient Lighting Edit palette is no different. In fact I knew it wouldn’t as last time they brought out an ambient lighting trio, I was very close to buying it.
This one has six amazing products – a powder, two highlighters, two blushes and a bronzer.
The powder, called iridescent Strobe Light and is new to the brand, gives that airbrushed effect, it’s almost translucent for my skin tone, with a glow sheen to set and tune skin to perfection.
I have to admit that this is only good for me when my problem skin is having a good day as it doesn’t conceal much.
The highlighters are beautiful; a subtle, non-glittery shine that catches and reflects the light beautifully.
Dim Light has a peach undertone to blur and highlight and Diffused Light is pale yellow, or white-golden to boos clarity and conceal redness.
Both work very well. hey are so subtle that you will only realise they are hard at work when the light catch it. Beautiful and long lasting too.
The blushers are marvellous. Mood Exposure has a soft plum tone and is fused with Mood Light powder, for extra brightening. I didn’t think would go with my skin, but it’s my favourite.
Luminous Flush is a champagne rose shade combined with Luminous Light powder, to add a candlelit glow.
The fact they are marbled with some of the powders created a gorgeous colour which is subtle, multi-dimension and multi-tasking. They are very pigmented, extremely blendable and complimentary to the highlighting powders.
The bronzer, Luminous Bronze Light, was my biggest surprise. A medium tan shde is fused with Luminous Light, for a very soft and warm glow.
It is subtly glittery, it has good pigmentation (a little goes a long way!), applies well and makes for a decent light contour.
Every single product in this palette is very wearable. The compact is gorgeous and a pleasure to whip out of the makeup bag, although not that small. It is great for a day to night transformation or touch ups in the day. Hourglass says the colours are complimentary to all skin tones.
The deal breaker with the Ambient Lighting products is their Photoluminescence Technology, which filters out harsh light and refine the appearance, as if the skin is glowing from within and not the surface. Hourglass products are free from parabens, talc, fragrance, nanoparticles and gluten.
Is it with the £65 price tag? If it’s within your budget, definitely yes. I thought I was going to regret. Well, I didn’t, especially when I picked it up at the beautiful Liberty London.

There was frenzy. Media outlets around the world covered the spray nail polish Nails Inc. announced, only a few days before the big launch. You could even pre-order!
Is it the end of manicures as we know it? I even asked myself. Well, now I can report that Paint Can is not really going to stop my usual mani routine. Why? Read on.
Delivery was quick; I pre-ordered, the product went on sale on a Thursday and on Monday I had my delivery. It also came with a £10 off a nail service at Nails Inc shops or concessions, which I thought it was rather lovely. The can is quite small, to be honest, I had seen it at the Debenhams Christmas event but couldn’t remember it being that tiny.
I set up lots of magazine pages (thanks Glamour) onto my dinner table, as I was worried about the mess. And added my usual topcoat (I didn’t buy the Nails Inc. one) to all my clean nails.
I decided to try it on a “busy woman” scenario. It was 22:30 and I had to sort out my nails for the next morning before bed.
A couple shakes and a nervous me sprayed the silver – I went for Shoreditch Lane – on my talons. Instead of doing the “one-press-move-around-all-fingers”, I pressed individually on each nail, which I think helped minimise the mess. Overall, that was less that I expected.
Pigmentation is very good; I had to go over a couple nails twice, but in general, I was quite impressed. The shade is a lovely glittery silver with a smooth and shiny finish.
I applied my trusted Seche Vite topcoat to seal the paint and after a few minutes, although I was digging the silver dipped finger, I used a wet wipe to remove the excesses around my fingers.

Immediately after cleaning with a wet wipe
That was probably the best bit of all: how amazingly easy the excess came off. Admittedly, the final result wasn’t tidy enough for me (easily solved with a wooden stick, cotton wool and polish remover) and my hands remained glittery for a couple of washes with water and soap but really, wow.
Usually, I’d remove the excesses on the skin around the nail with a dry wooden manicure stick soon after applying the topcoat, which is what I’d do for a flawless mani. As I know most women don’t do that, I decided to skip that step for testing purposes.

After tidying up
So I fine-tuned the finish with the wooden stick, cotton wool and nail polish remover and went to bed. It dries mega quickly after applied, even before the topcoat and I went straight to bed and there were no marks. Points for that.
The whole process was very quick, possibly slightly quicker than a simple paint job (especially when drying is involved). And the result was very good.
Although Nails Inc says that using a topcoat the duration is up to four days, that for me isn’t that great. It chipped within two days and in three there was considerable peeling. I think pretty much in-line with the brands promises.
The one finger I didn’t put a topcoat on purpose, got scratched so I could see the nail by the end of the first day.
Worth remembering that my usual manicures last between 7-10 days, chip free, using the same base and topcoat I used with this one.
It might be that using the Nails Inc 2 in 1 base and topcoat, which is recommended by the brand would improve that, but, although that product is very good, it doesn’t seem to be new and exclusive for the Paint Can, and probably on the same quality to the one I used.
The verdict: great for emergencies and/or a quick change. Nails in a hurry, for a couple of days, fab for the party season. Otherwise, give me the traditional method any day.
Having said that, it was a lot of fun to apply, quite pretty and let’s not deny, revolutionary. It is after all, the first in the world and I praise Nails Inc, a brand I am a big fan of, for the innovation.
Would I buy again? Head says no, but the nail junkie in me says “let’s try the pink”.
Nails Inc Paint Can costs only £10 (plus p&P) and can be purchased on their site. I believe it is well priced and was very happy to pay that amount.
I was told it sold out three times in pre-order and is currently sold out on the site, but you can sign up to get notified when it pops back in stock.

This works is a brand I like more every time I use a product or discover a new one. They don’t seem to do much wrong in my eyes.


We just don’t talk enough about our private bits and that’s a fact. Our intimate area is just as important as any other part of our bodies and should be cared for accordingly.
That’s why I really like what Sass brings to the market: a modern range of intimate care products for the modern woman.
I have tried a few but am going to start with the Intimate Refreshing Mist, a handy spray to give that freshness burst when you need the most.
It is perfectly natural to sweat in the intimate area and for the vagina to build odour. If you have long days, rushing from one place to another, you may feel you need to freshen up. I certainly do!
The fragrance is subtle and crisp. It feels very comfortable and refreshing upon application, plus, it dries quickly. Although the product contains menthol, there is absolutely no tingling!
Personally, the mist is most welcome over my period, which is a particularly uncomfortable time where I can certainly do with a few refreshes during the day, especially when rushing from work to blogging and social events.
The bottle is small enough for the handbag. From looking at it, it could be a mouth spray, glass lenses cleaner, face mist, whatever.
The branding is super discreet both in colours and literature, with a contemporary design. And that approach runs across the whole range; none of them scream VAG at you.
Not that I have a problem with that, but I do know some people who do, who would hesitate to buy or display in their bathrooms. This could be any beauty product!
It contains an odour neutraliser, soothing aloe vera and is suitable for use during menstruation and pregnancy too. The brand does not test on animals and is suitable for vegans.
The Sass Intimate Refreshing Mist is available from Boots and costs £8 for 30ml.
Sass has a great range from shaving gel that help with ingrowing hairs, cleansers, serums, dryness gels and sports products for the intimate area, well worth a check.
I can definitely say I #GotSass! 😀

Certainly I am not the only one that wished I had a lovely place to get changed after work to head off to a party. This festive season, Topshop gives you just that.
The Topshop Party Room at Oxford Circus is a little secret that gives you the comfort of a private room to get ready with your friends, from the 12 November to the 23 December.
Personally, I find the concept super interesting. I hate getting ready in the office or gym toilets, especially when the event is more sophisticated and demands special hair, makeup and clothes.

Just adding a pic of Lola’s cupcakes because I can…
The experience comes with a personal stylist, complimentary makeovers (Topshop Beauty) and hair styling (from Hershesons), refreshments and cupcakes from Lola (yum) and a festive good bag with party survival essentials and makeup.
Oh, and there’s a photobooth (you all know my love for photobooths) and a bar open to those who are 18+!
It costs £10 per person, minimum of 4 people, and the amount is redeemable against purchases on the day, which frankly i find super cheap. Get mor info on the Topshop website. I took a look and is selling out fast. HURRY!

Could a spray change it all?
Nails Inc is stunning us all and bringing out a spray nail polish, the Nails Inc Paint Can. And it’s understandably causing a stir.
Will it soon be time to retire our nail polish brushes? Is this the future of manicures? Bear with me, I don’t have the answer quite yet…
Spray on nails will be quick, but uncontrolled. How hard it actually is to remove the excesses, how much mess it makes in the surroundings and the finish are the key to the success of this polish.
Application is simple: spray and done. Obviously there will be some mess, but according to the instructions, after applying a base coat to the nails (a must), you just spray it on and wait until it is all dry and to remove the excesses you just wash your hands with soapy water or use wet wipes. Eh?
The nail polish sticks to the base coat, or old nail polish you have on, for a quick refresh. If that really happens seamlessly, this will be amazing.
Other questions I have would be around uniformity of coat, pigmentation, need for multiple coats and durability – although they do recommend also using a topcoat.
Really, it is not often that something this revolutionary hits the nail market and I am dead excited. Plus, it would be an amazing helping hand to all of the time-strapped ladies beautifying on the go.
On top of that, it could make a great quick drying base for nail art.
Being a Nails Inc product, you can pretty much guarantee great quality.
There are two pretty colours, a silver shade called Shoreditch Lane and a metallic pink hue, Hoxton Market, both brand new.
I cannot wait to get my claws on it. It’s available from November 12th, but you can pre-order it now from the Nails Inc site. It costs a reasonable £10.
While I don’t get my mittens on it, you can see all my Nails Inc posts on the blog.

Deodorant is something we use everyday, sometime, more than once a day so I for me, the choice is well thought of.
Sure is a brand I’ve been familiar for a while, but had never tried. The launch of their compressed range got me trying. And I liked what I saw.
I tried fragrances Cotton Dry and Shower Fresh and found them very pleasant, not overpowering or intrusive and super fresh.
The deodorant feels gentle on the skin, it is quite dry on application and doesn’t stain dark clothes too much – but you still need to be careful, there is some transfer.
It does “cloud” the room quite a lot, but about the same as most deodorants.
The exclusive MotionSense technology means this deodorant works harder when you are – exercising, rushing or hit and sweating more. perfect for sporty types or just busy bees.
The more you move, the more it protects because it contain microcapsules that sit on the surface of the skin. As we move, the friction in our underarms burst these capsules, releasing protection and fragrance throughout the day.
The compressed format means you get the same amount in a more compact bottle that you did in the bigger one, they just use less gas.
Might not seem much, but it saves on material when manufacturing the packaging and also means there is less of it to dispose of. Neat!
I went to their fun launch with the lovely Kimberly Wyatt – always so adorable and got to know a lot about the product, technology and the brand, so was very happy to try it.
Sure Compressed with MotionSense can be purchased in retailers nationwide for £2 RRP for 75ml.
How many times have I started an article with “I love oils”? Probably more than you’d be comfortable with, but the truth is, oils really changed my skin.
Being the lucky girl I am, I was invited to iconic London store Liberty to hear from Dr Jackson, or Simon, as he prefers to be called, for a showcase of his fabulous products.
And yes, I brought home the Dr Jackson’s 03 Face Oil.
This wonder oil is luscious and thick, but spreads divinely and is extremely well absorbed by the skin. The smell is rather herbal but not too overpowering.
Skin immediately feels soft and nourished, and when I wake up in the morning it looks supple and radiant, with a fabulous texture.
As part of my skincare routine it helped minimise breakouts at that time of the month, which are a certain for me. Well, much less this time.
The oil is 100 % natural and contains the goodness of a unique blend of oleic and linoleic acids, baobab (see the little seed on my pics?) and marula oils, calendula and arnica.
The blend of ingredients has anti-inflamatory properties and works on improving skin tone and elasticity, minimising scarring, deeply moisturising, reducing redness and healing – read damaged tissue repair. The result is a visibly smoother, re-texurised complexion.
I left the event inspired. By beauty, of course, by nature, by science and human nature. Simon is fascinating, and his work, not only the science bit (which is mesmerising, by the way), is just wonderful.
Dr Jackson is a pharmacognosist, so he is and expert on the active chemical components of medicinal plants.
He fell in love with regional indigenous plants’ medicinal properties and traditional medicine early in life and went on to study them.
His travels got him exposed to different cultures and uses of plants as healing agents, and introduced new plants to his life. Amongst his studies, he came across beautifying properties in certain plants, and ran with it, creating a fantastic natural skincare range which was four years in the making.
He will only use carefully selected ingredients of the best quality that can be found int he world, extracted the closest way they would at source, pure and at the right concentration to be efficient, while also supporting the communities which grow them.
Now, wouldn’t you trust your skin to this man? Well, you should.
They now have a whole concession at Liberty London and there are also treatments available.
The fantastic Dr Jackson’s 03 Face Oil costs £55 for 50ml and £30 for 25ml and is available at Liberty London, and online.
Many a times I mentioned how much I love S5 Skincare. Apart from having fabulous, natural products, the founder is a darling and genuinely caring about skin issues.
To join my beloved Balance Fluid moisturiser and Purity Serum, I got the great – and new – S5 Clarity Cleanser, which cleans and detoxifies skin.
It is so mild on the skin that it’s not even funny. It’s scent is very subtle and it foams quite well.
Skin feels soft and extremely comfortable, not the faintest sign of drying. A real joy to use. It also does a very decent job of removing light makeup – even eye makeup!
On its formula, exfoliating papaya enzymes gently help get rid of old cells – leave it for a couple of minutes after applying to best results – and alpine epilobium fleishieri, which has sebum regulating properties.
The organic S5 Clarity Cleanser cost £28 for 200ml is available to buy now from the S5 Skincare website and selected retailers.