Undress Your Skin by MUA

All your answers to achieve a flawlessly radiant complexion!

The beautz from MUA have released a great new range of super affordable products to help you achieve a flawless looking make up look.

The range includes three base products and also an amazing neutral eyeshadow twelve pan palette. I popped along to Superdrug a while back when the products were fresh on the shelves to give this range a go. I have previous experience with MUA products and always find them a delight- the heaven and earth eyeshadow is one of my faves.

Primer: Just one pump smoothed over your skin creates a smooth base ready for the application of your foundation. The silicone based gel fills in pores and fine lines to prep your skin to perfection. I like this product, but I don't LOVE it. My favorite primer of all time however is the very pricey, high end Hourglass Mineral Veil primer (thank you Wendy Schwartz!!!). I agree that it smoothes the skin, but the aid of foundation staying power is questionable. Can I really complain when its priced at £5.00?? No.

Highlighting Powder: This lightweight baked powder glides over skin when applied with a light hand equipped with a stippling brush. I choose to apply with my MAC 187 and dust over the high points of my face- cheek, brow bone, bridge of my nose and cupids bow. This product could rival the famous MAC mineralized skin finishes for a smidgen of the price. It creates a beautiful opulent luminescence for just £3.00!!!

Undress Me Too Palette: This palette is a great addition to my ever growing collection of nude shadows. I am a neutrals girl at heart with a strong affection for shimmering inner corner highlights a soft golden/ bronzey tones on my lid. I may even push the boat out and go for a smokey gunmetal of an evening! Eccentric I know! Great smooth shadows with amazing pigment pay off for a drugstore brand. My faves are Shy, Wink and Obsessed- some bloggers are even rivaling this palette to the famous Urban Decay Naked palettes! You can't twist to arm to make that bold of a statement, BUT I do love it and for £4.00 you can't go wrong.

Have you tried this new range from MUA? Are you a neutral eyeshadow lover like me?

Liz. 

All items can be purchased from MUA website. 3 for 2 on all new face products.

January Beauty Favorites 2013!

Hi Everyone!!!!

New video is up on my YouTube channel- this is my monthly round up of Beauty Faves for the harsh month of January.




Items Mentioned-

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer Oil Free SPF15
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation shade 315
Body Shop Coconut Body Butter
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain- no. 50 Precious- nude, no. 45 Romantic- red
Chanel Rouge Noir no. 18
OPI Bubble Bath
OPI You Don't Know Jacques

Also.... As you are here, PLEASE could you go and vote for me to WIN the #rockthathair challenge by Shoot Me Fab! LINK!!! I am NOT ashamed to say, I wanna win BAD!!!!

January GlossyBox: The Detox Box

Today is termed by researchers as 'blue monday'- its cold, dark, payday is still AGES away and everyones jeans are tight.

Let me cheer you up with a Beauty Detox! No counting calories, pennies or notches on the thermometer; just feast your eyes on these hot, new product beauties to get you on the road to recovery.

The 5 beauty minis in this months GlossyBox will reawaken your senses for the coming year; leaving you refreshed, reenergized and ready to tackle all the great stuff on its way to you.

Left to Right-

1. Sanctuary Spa: Active Reverse Thermal Transformation Mask £27.50 at www.sanctuary.com. An intensely warming, two step, detoxifying mask. Proven to refresh, revealing a smoother, plumper looking skin. 
2. Lacoste: Eau De Lacoste £33.00 for 30ml at shop-uk.lacoste.com Lacoste is known for its classic, sporty scents and this EDP does not dissapoint. An easy everyday fragrance leaves you feeling fresh and floral with a hint of cotton. 
3. BM Beauty: Dewy Perfection Finishing Powder £8.00 for 4g at bmbeauty.com This 100% Natural powder does exactly what is says on the tin and if its goo enough for a Pussycat Doll, its good enough for me. 
4. Monu: Micro Exfoliant £14.50 for 100ml at monushop.co.uk Packed with papaya enzymes and shea butter, this powerful punch of an exfoliant sloughs away tired skin, leaving you refined and radiant. 
5. Murad: Hydro Dynamic TM Ultimate Moisture for Eyes £57 for 15ml at murud.co.uk Tired, dehydrated eyes from Xmas over indulgence? Look no further, one of my fave skincare brands has it covered; eyes are soft, smooth and de-puffed in one fail swoop. Tired? Me? Never.  

What do you think of this Detox Box from the ladies at Glossy HQ? What re your top tips for a fresh start to 2013? Head on over to GlossyBox to see what else they have on offer :)

Liz x

@GlossyBoxUK - blog.glossybox.co.uk - http://www.glossybox.co.uk

November Beauty Faves 2012

This is a video I made showing my favorite beauty products for the month of November 2012, doesn't get much deeper than that.

Click play to enjoy.

Liz xxx

Summer Sexy GlosyboxUK

How LUSH is the Summer Sexy GlossyBox!!! You all need to get involved in this monthly beauty box scheme.

This months Glossy 'B' includes all of these beauty delights-
1. MeMeMe Cosmetics Sensuous 97 Nail Gloss- a peachy keen nail varnish which is smooth and creamy to apply.
2. BM Beauty Summer Warmth Bronzer- a great toned bronzer- an olive undertone  helps to keep you looking exotic, not muddy!
3. Caudalie Eaux Fraiches- The Des Vignes is fresh and sophisticated, and the perfect handbag friendly sized sprtiz!
4. Vichy Dermablend Ultra Corrective Foundation Cream Stick- I have heard amazing things about they Vichy Dermablend range and this luxury samples includes 6 different shades (excitement!)

AND....

5. GlossyBox Serie Exclusiv Pro Beauty Brush!!!! This GlossyBox newbie is made out of entirely natural goat hair and works a dream with the BM Beauty Bronzer.

What did you think of this months GlossyBox??? 

Visit www.GLOSSYBOX.co.uk for application information, product details, news on the latest beauty trends and How-To videos :)

Happy 1st Birthday GlossyboxUK

All together now- "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear GlossyboxUK, happy birthday to youuuuuuuuu!"

To celebrate little Glossy's first birthday, a special edition box has been formulated. This box includes some fabulous birthday treats, here's the lowdown- (l-r)

1. Lolita Lempicka- L'Eau en Blane and Si Lolita divine, exotic scents- you will NOT be disappointed!
2. Osmo- Berber Pro Hair Treatment- could this rival the morrocan oil? er.. no but it serves its purpose!
3. Noble Isle- Summer Rising Bath and Shower Gel-  masculine, foaming, luxe gel.. you can't go wrong!
4. Apivita- Anti Wrinkle and Firming Mask with grape heard great things about this brand! cannot wait to try it outtttt!
5. HD Brows- Eye Smoothing Serum- lightweight eye serum with an easy to use doe foot applicator, refreshing!


Thats my GlossyBox UK round up for this month- what did you think of the box this time around???

Beauty Review: Liz Earle Healthy Beautiful Skin Facial

On a mild and murky Friday morning, the Three Amigos (Sarah, Grace and I) headed of to Chelsea to indulge in a bi- annual treat, a Liz Earle facial.





















This was Sarah's first time trying the Liz Earle skin care, but the Mother and I have been avid followers of their skin care philosophy for years. The facials are always a delight, and on this trip we decided to the try the 60 minute long 'Healthy Beautiful Skin'.

The facial included a double cleanse, exfoliation, lymph drainage massage, mask and moisturise. My favourite part of the facial was in the intense chest and shoulder massage, whilst my cleansing clay mask developed.

The lymph massage medium used was the Liz Earle superbalm- an all purpose product which is great for spots, bites, dry skin, irritations, the works! The massage really improved my skin circulation, puffy eyes and tension headaches. I thoroughly enjoyed my facial, I left the London treatment rooms with smooth, buttery, glowing skin- so much so I rebooked for the exact same treatment in three months time!

The Liz Earle 'Healthy Beautiful Facial' is available at both the London and Guildford salons, it lasts 60 minutes and costs £70. I recommend booking three months in advance and they get booked up super quick. Check out their website here for loads more treatment and product info.