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● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●

AD - GIFTED | When it comes to everyday makeup, I like to keep things quite simple and natural. Usually a touch of concealer, a few coats of mascara and a quick fill in of the eyebrows and I'm good to go.

Recently I was contacted by ESQIDO; a brand focused on professional grade mink lashes that claim to be "the softest, lightest, and most natural looking false eyelashes you’ll ever wear." Baring in mind I had never used false lashes before, as I felt it could be quite fiddly to use and very time consuming, I thought this opportunity would be something worth a go, and to see what my first attempt at false lashes would be like.

Esqido False Mink Eyelashes

I was very kindly gift a pair of Esqido 'Unforgettable' false eyelashes*. For an everyday look, I like my eyelashes to look long, volumized and separated, this helps to give my eyes a dramatic and defined look. These lashes looked exactly what I wanted for an everyday look, full and fluttery yet still very natural. 

The ESQIDO eyelash glue*, a clear coloured formula with strong all day hold, just what you need in an eyelash glue, as you don't want them peeling off half way through the day! With a fine tip wand applicator, it's very easy to brush on the right amount of glue to your false lashes, without making a mess.

Esqido False Mink Eyelashes

Unforgettable Mink Eyelashes*

"Natural and elegant. Perfect for wedding. This pair of mink lashes features a gradient of increasing length and thickness across the lash band, resulting in a subtle yet beautiful winged out effect. The Best Style for Everyday Wear."

Here are my before and after photographs.

Esqido False Mink Eyelashes

As you can see, the results these Esqido lashes gave were amazing! My lashes went from straight and flat, to looking extremely lifted and fluttery, creating quite a defined and dramatic eye look without being too over the top. These lashes would definitely be suitable for an everyday makeup!

In terms of application, I struggled at first. I've never applied false eyelashes before so I had no technique whatsoever! I needed to trim the lashes slightly, just so they would suit and fit my eyes perfectly. I found using tweezers to be quite difficult, so I just proceeded to use my fingers to apply. It took me a few attempts to line up and apply the lashes as closely as I could to my lash line. I did find that the glue did dry quite quickly, so you need to be ready to apply the lashes straight away once the glue has gone tacky on the lashes, I left it around 10 seconds to dry before applying them. I made sure I had plenty of glue on the outer ends of the lashes, as they were much harder to get to stick firmly than the centre of the lash.

Have you tried Esqido Lashes before? What are your favourite eyelashes to use for a natural makeup look?
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As a perfume lover, I'm always on the lookout for new fragrances to try and test out, My current staple perfumes are YSL Black Opium, Paco Rabanne Olympea and Hugo Boss The Scent, but I never thought that a fragrance from Primark would be something I repurchase over and over again. This perfume has slowly become my everyday most worn perfume and also my handbag staple, at just £3.50 a bottle I don't mind repurchasing time after time as I now keep my more expensive perfumes for more special occasions. So if you're a fan of perfumes and a fan of Primark beauty, you'll want to keep reading, as this perfume is something you wont want to miss!

Meet Primarks PS Love Noir Perfume.

"Surround yourself with love and happiness with this oriental scent. A deeply sensual blend of rich dark florals, sweetly seductive praline and vanilla musks"

Primark PS Love Noir Perfume 50ml

Primark's PS Love Noir, a deep and sensual scent with hints of super sweet vanilla and fresh floral notes, with a long lasting aroma, I normally just give myself a top up at lunch time and you'll definitely be getting compliments all day long. The packaging is super sleek and lightweight, with a Chanel Chance-esque style bottle, giving you a luxury, designer feel with a more affordable price tag. In terms of price, for a 50ml bottle of PS Love Noir, it will set you back a measly £3.50. Bargain or what?

Primark PS Love Noir Perfume 50ml

If you're on the lookout for a new fragrance or just something a little more inexpensive for daily wear, PS Love Noir is a fantastic everyday perfume, with a super affordable price tag and a great travel sized bottle, perfect for keeping in your handbag for day-to-day use. I would highly recommend Primark perfumes, especially PS Love Noir or PS Rose Gold. I know for sure next time I pop into my local store, I will be checking out the perfume stand to see what other gems they have to offer.

Have you tried any perfumes from Primark?
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Holler and Glow, a brand that's taking over the blogger community by storm and a new addition to the Primark Beauty department, offering a vast range of face masks and nail products in store. I thought it was about time I put some of the Holler and Glow Face Masks to the test and see if they are worth the hype. I managed to pick up a couple of masks on a recent trip to my local Primark, usually retailing at £3, I managed to pick these masks up for just £1 each! What a bargain! Plus the packaging was just so super cute and fun, I could not resist! 

Holler and Glow Warming Face Mask

First up we have the Holler and Glow Feline Fine Face Mask.  A warming mask formula packed with natural ingredients including Ginger, Soybean and Camellia.

 Ginger - helps to clear blemishes, tones skin and has anti-ageing properties
Soybean - brightens the skin, decrease redness, and is a rich source of vitamin B, C, and E
Camellia - an excellent all-around moisturiser for skin

 Simply smooth a thin layer onto clean skin, leave on for 5 minutes, and gently exfoliate off with warm water. A great face mask for those with congested or dull looking skin. If you are wanting a deep cleanse to remove impurities and blackheads, a healthy glow, and a radiance boost, the Holler and Glow Feline Fine Warming Face Mask is for you!

Holler and Glow Charcoal Face Mask

Next up, the Holler and Glow Bare Faced Face Mask. A warming mask formula packed with natural ingredients including Moroccan Lava, Charcoal and Kaolin.

Moroccan Lava - helping to purify, detoxify and cleanse the skin
Charcoal - tightens pores, removes impurities in the skin and helps to control oil
Kaolin - exfoliates dead skin cells, gently cleanses and pulls impurities from the pores

Simply apply an even layer onto clean, dry skin, leave to dry for around 10-15 minutes, then wash off with warm water. A face mask more suited for those with combination or oily skin, if you're looking for a face mask to help control oil production, remove any toxins from the skin or to help unclog your pores, the Holler and Glow Bare Faced Charcoal Face Mask is the one for you!

Have you tried any Holler and Glow Face Masks? What are your favourites?
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AD - GIFTED | Introducing Boozi Bodycare. The ORIGINAL Cocktail-Inspired Body Care Company, inspired by the fruit blends in cocktails, bringing you extremely fresh, fragrant and fruity body care products. From body wash to body cream to lip care and bath jellies, Boozi Bodycare has plenty of bath products for you to enjoy, in a wide range of cocktail inspired scents.

I gladly received a selection of Boozi Bodycare Shower Cocktails* after winning a Twitter Giveaway a few weeks ago. In this giveaway, I won 4 body wash miniatures in a variety of cocktail inspired scents; Gin and Tonic, Woo Woo, Mojito and Bellini. If you're a fan of fruity fresh cocktails, these body washes are definitely a must have for you!

Boozi Bodycare Shower Cocktail Body Wash

Sparkling Gin & Tonic
Splash on the refreshing, crisp and classic scent of our sparkling Gin and Tonic.
 A refreshing and zingy shower experience for those who love a fresh and clean scent.

Cheeky Woo Woo 
Like the sound of sweet peaches and juicy cranberries? Then the Fresh and Fruity Woo Woo will be your body wash of dreams.

Virgin Mojito
My personal favourite, the Virgin Mojito. An irresistible blend of zesty lime and fresh, crushed mint, this body wash will have you dreaming of that glorious summer sunshine. With a super fresh and sweet scent, the Virgin Mojito is the perfect wake-me-up shower fragrance.

Peach and Passion Fruit Champagne Bellini
For a more luxurious bath time experience, Unleash those fruity bubbles
with juicy peaches, exotic passion fruit and sparkling champagne.

After testing out all of these Boozi Bodycare Shower Cocktails, I was very impressed. Not only are the scents super fresh and fragrant, after use my skin felt so soft and nourished, I would 100% recommend these to any cocktail lover! Simply shake your cocktails and lather up with these rich and revitalising shower cocktails. Boozi Bodycare also offer another 4 fresh and fruity cocktail scented ranges available on their website, so whatever your cocktail preference, there will be a scent perfect for you!

 Other scents in the cocktail range are as follows;
- French Martini
- Pina Colada
- Mango and Ginger Margarita
- Strawberry Daiquiri 

Have you heard of Boozi Bodycare before? What cocktail scent would be your favourite?
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Once of the hottest, most hyped makeup launches of 2018, you guessed it, it's Benefits BADgal Bang mascara! A mascara that claims to be "OUT OF THIS WORLD", with a smudge-proof, water-resistant and volumizing formula, designed to give a massive 36-hour wear for bigger and badder lashes. An extremely jet black formula perfect for creating dark, defined lashes, with a cone-shaped brush designed to reach each and every single from root-to-tip to create perfect volume, separation and lift. The mascara contains pro-vitamin B5 to help improve the strength and condition of lashes, which is great when mascara is something you apply and remove everyday.

When it comes to mascara, I usually purchase them from the drugstore. My all time favourite being the Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara, a mascara that gives me length and volume, without letting me down! However, I wanted to try something more "high-end". I've tried Benefit's They're Real mascara in the past and honestly I wasn't a fan, so this threw me off trying more expensive mascaras. 

But with a huge press release and product launch, is BADgal Bang really worth the hype?

Benefit BADgal Bang Mascara

"BADgal BANG! 36 hour full-blast volumizing mascara creates massive volume without weighing down lashes. The gravity-defying formula contains aero-particles, one of the lightest known materials derived from space technology. This innovative pitch black mascara layers easily for bigger & badder impact. Custom slimpact! brush is streamlined to easily coat every lash evenly."

Benefit BADgal Bang Mascara

My Results; Before and After


Above is my before image, capturing my straight natural lashes. As you can see, my lashes aren't very dark, they are a slight blonde/brown colour, so when picking a mascara I always pick jet black formulas to help darken and define my lashes. I also need a mascara that will help keep my lashes lifted and curled to avoid a droopy and flattened fluttery eye.

Benefit BADgal Bang Mascara Results

And here is my after photo. As seen previously, my natural lashes are very straight, so I need the help of some eyelash curlers (I use Primark Lash Curlers, the best £1 you will ever spend!). The image above shares my curled lashes with 1 coat of the Benefit BADgal Bang mascara. I found BADgal Bang very easy to apply, the brush allowed me to reach all of my lashes, helping to give them all a jet black colour. No clumping or smudging, this gets a 10/10 from me! This mascara has given my lashes a huge transformation; long, thicker, more volumized and defined lashes, what more could you want?

Have you tried Benefits BADgal Bang Mascara? What are your thoughts?
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