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Wednesday, October 12

Looking a little TOWIE but loving it!

Last night I went to an event at Vanilla (which is this uber glam bar in the London West End)  where I got to browse around the latest & greatest by Kiehl’s, Shu Uemura and Biotherm. On arrival I was instantly mesmerised by all the fabulous fake lashes the Shu Uemera people had on display and was so lucky to get myself fitted with some rather fluttery lashes! Normally I tend to go for the more ‘natural’ fake lashes look but last night I was drawn to a slightly bolder pair. I have to say I felt rather TOWIE but actually loved it :)
For anyone that’s not familiar with TOWIE – this stands for ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ which is a popular (scripted) reality TV show in the UK. Basically girls from TOWIE are all about trash/glam including fake-tans, fake-boobs, fake-hair and fake-lashes!
Lashes Shu UemeraWhat do you think? It’s a bit more dramatic than I am used to and to me it felt  quite obvious & fake but when I met some girlfriends for dinner after the event they all said it looked really nice. I got to keep the lashes so I might attempt to put them on again for a glam night out :)

Also, do you ever feel like this?i-wish-my-brain-104143-500-333_large
Happy Hump Day to you all :) Hope your week is going well. Mine has been pretty busy and is flying by which suits me fine! I am counting down until Friday morning because then I will be off to Nice, in the South of France, for a 3 day weekend with some girlfriends. I can’t wait to soak up the last bit of sunshine and warmth before winter officially arrives. 
PS: shall I tell you something shocking? It’s only 10 weeks until Christmas……Ahhhhhhhh!!! xoxo

Tuesday, October 11

Bringing my skin into its Comfort Zone

For the last few weeks I have been using these new face day & night creams and am loving them so just wanted to write a quick (rave) review on these products. The brand is called [Comfort Zone]. I wasn’t that familiar with the brand but apparently it’s growing in popularity in the UK and distributes to over 40 countries in the world.ComfortZone1 [ Comfort Zone ] is a luxury Italian spa brand, developed in 1993 by a team of spa professionals and dermatologists, headed by Italian pharmacist, David Bollati. The [Comfort Zone] is described as “an exclusive space for oneself, a complete product line of beauty treatments and rituals, cosmetics and elements of design to render every moment of one's life a pleasant interlude of well-being.” Their European philosophy of skin care is based on the knowledge that the skin, in its state of maximum balance, affects the mind, creating a marvellous feeling of harmony. [Comfort Zone] acts involving all the senses, with extraordinary effects, through touch, smell, sight, hearing and taste.

First up the 'Sacred Nature Day Cream' which is a nourishing anti-aging rich face cream.
ComfortZone2"A rich, concentrated nourishing cream formulated with exclusive natural and organic active ingredients and enveloped in a texture which is soft and easily absorbed. With powerful anti-aging actions and a daily vital defence, it is also the ideal protection for cold climates, ensuring the well-being of the skin." Contains lovely ingredients like organic buriti oil, butterfly bush extract, shea butter and orange distilled water to provide you with skin protection and anti-aging effect all in one.

There are a range of products available in the Sacred Nature skincare line which is all about formulas made from natural and organic active ingredients (natural, ecocert-certificated fragrances; no chemicals, parabenes, silicon or artificial colourings) plus the use of environmentally friendly packaging components.

I love the packaging and wooden chunky lid of this product, and upon opening you are immediately hit with an amazing orange-flower and vanilla fragrance. I have normal skin so I don't usually like any face creams that are too heavy because it just makes my skin oily and shiny. So I was a little apprehensive about this 'rich' cream but it turned out to have a gorgeous silky texture; it completely melted away after a minute of massaging it into my skin. My face felt hydrated for the hours and there was no hint of oily sheen to be seen! I have been impressed with how moisturising this cream is and think this cream would be great for anyone with dry to normal skin and because of its organic and eco-credentials, this is a lovely product for those looking for a natural approach.

Next is the 'Renight Recover cream:
ComfortZone3"A soft rich night cream with antioxidant and protective actions for dehydrated, depleted and stressed skins. Contains Goji berry oil, hyaluronic acid and lycopene." The Goji berry is a precious fruit originating in Tibet and which traditionally has miraculous anti-aging attributes.

The texture of this product is so luxurious and creamy and it smells delicious!! I pretty much look forward to taking off my make up off every night now to treat my skin to some pampering and when I wake up in the morning my skin looks fresh, radiant, restored and feels silky smooth! This product would good for all skin types especially sensitive as it protects the skin from external factors.
ComfortZone4These products are definitely bringing my skin into its comfort zone, prepping them for tougher times ahead with winter fast approaching! Had you heard of [Comfort Zone] before?

For more information about [Comfort Zone] products, spa's and treatments available visit their website here.

Friday, October 7

Show your inner light: Aveda tinted moisturiser

I have always been very much a ‘liquid foundation kind of girl’ because I prefer to use a foundation that provides me with medium to full coverage. But even I have days where I feel like a more naturally glowing makeup look. A few months ago I came across Aveda’s new tinted moisturiser and I ended up using it a lot over summer for those hot days where you want a lighter/fresher face whilst still providing sheer to light coverage to hide any imperfections.  

Aveda, Inner Light is a mineral tinted facial moisturiser containing SPF15. It’s oil-free and non-acnegenic formula is lightweight, making it feel like you are not wearing anything yet giving you a smooth and even finish of sheer to light coverage with a dewy finish – allowing your inner light to shine through ;)
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It has a refreshing smell and is full of certified organic ingredients such as:
♥ Titanium dioxide - a mineral derived sunscreen that helps provide protection against UVA UVB rays
♥ Coconut and jojoba seed - provide natural emollients that deliver oil-free hydration for soft skin with a dewy, moisturised finish.
♥ Resveratrol - anti-oxidant from Japanese knotweed that helps fights free radicals and protects against environmental aggressors.
♥ Tourmaline gemstone - a naturally energizing mineral that increases skins radiance.AvedaTintedRange Unlike many other tinted moisturisers Aveda Inner Light is available in six shades: Aspen, Beechwood, Sweet Tea, Sandstone, Poplar, Sheer and Bark.


The shade I use is Beechwood (02)
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I think this tinted moisturiser is great for those “no makeup” days like when you are going to the beach or to the gym!  But I also love wearing this tinted moisturiser, paired with a bit of concealer under the eyes and finished off with a quick dusting of powder for a more natural glowing makeup look.  Here is a recent face of the day with the Aveda TM:
AvedaTinted4 The formula absorbs and blends in easily (I just use my favourite stippling brushes to apply) leaving your skin looking luminous and deeply hydrated at the same time. In that respect this tinted might not be that suitable for people with oily skin as I can imagine it could all become a little too shiny and oily but for me it’s perfect for a lighter and fresher look!

Have you tried the Aveda Inner Light Tinted Moisturiser or is there another Tinted Moisturiser that you rave about? Do tell me! :) Aveda Inner Light is available online here at £23.50 for 50ml.

Wednesday, October 5

Emma Watson is ELLE Covergirl for November

British actress and model Emma Watson is the cover girl for ELLE's (UK) November issue. She was photographed by Rankin for this fun, colourful, cute and quirky photo shoot. Just wanted to share this because loved these pictures - think Emma has changed so much since first appearing in Harry Potter at the age of 9! She's now a fully fledged fashionista :)

The issue featuring these pictures and an interview with Emma hit news stands in the UK today.

Plus YAY it is......you guessed it Happy Hump Day!
Here's to hoping.... ;)
xoxo Roz