EMPTIES APRIL 2019 If it’s empty you know I’ve loved it, here’s a few of my empties this month starting in no particular order…

QMS Medicosmetics Repair 3 Complex a lovely cream serum perfect for my red prone sensitive skin leaving it feeling soothed and protected.

Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion a nice thick lotion that’s easy to apply it’s packed with naturally colloidal oatmeal it’s fast absorbing & hydrates my skin all day.

De Mamiel Restorative Cleansing Balm An exquisitely soft & silky balm, skin & mood enhancing ingredients – kukui nut butter, calendula, camellia & moringa oils deep cleanse leaving my skin soft, glowing and calm and takes me to another place!

Nivea Double Effect Eye Makeup Remover is my go to since 2013! No need for rubbing it removes the most stubborn mascara/eyeliner with ease and without any irritation.

Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm it contains 9 essential oils and dissolves makeup leaving my skin cleansed, nourished and renewed.

So there you have it – my current empties. What have you been loving and used to the last drop?

Secondblonde x

I’m already in love with a few Eyeko products so I was excited when I received a new Eyeko mascara in my Beauty Advent Calendar. It’s a 4ml travel size of LASH ALERT! wake up and go Mascara.

It claims to regenerate lashes throughout the day with an innovative makeup solution that conditions as it colours for on-the-go lash treatment when applied as a normal mascara. 

Formulated with nourishing shea butter and enriched with caffeine to help stimulate tired lashes.My Review Wow! I love it …. It’s the perfect mascara if you like a really good glossy black finish that doesn’t clump, instead it defines and lengthens my lashes appearing twice as long without looking too spidery.

I also noticed that my lashes still felt soft and flexible but stayed volumised all day long. It didn’t smudge or crumble and fall on my cheeks either.

You apply with a full helix wand that helps build volume and curl. It’s in a squeezable tube which ensures you get every last drop and and also it deposits just the right amount.

Here’s the science bit…it contains argentine to repair lashes and biotinoyl tripepeptide to aid natural regeneration, while biotin works to thicken the natural lash.

It’s a total win win for me. I’ve been using it for 2 weeks and my lashes are looking longer – Even more noticeably my bottom lashes they are defo the longest I’ve ever seen them!

I have been taking beauty supplements too over the past couple of weeks that include biotin so that may of also helped but I doubt it so soon.

A full size Lash Alert is £19 and I think it’s worth it.

If you are still with me – thanks for reading!

Love

Secondblonde x

I’ve been using this eye cream daily for about 3 weeks now and I’m really liking it. It’s an anti-ageing eye cream that hydrates and helps smooth out fine lines.

You can use it morning and night, I’ve been using it every morning as I tend to forget it before bed. It’s lovely to use – the texture is quite thick but absorbs quickly. I tap it in after my serum and before my tinted moisturiser. It’s great as not only it keeps my under eye looking hydrated and plumped it also acts a bit like a primer.

It smells gorgeous too (you know me I love smells) the frankincense is very relaxing, it’s not over powering and doesn’t last however it’s a little moment of mindfulness while your doing your routine.

Here’s the science bit – it contains a 3-peptide complex which helps skin suppleness and reduces fine lines. Gardenia stem cells and sodium hyaluronate to hydrate and enhance plumpness. Green tea caffeine extract and  argan oil to depuff and keep skin looking healthy. Frankincense helps relax your mind.

“I will continue using this over the winter months as an extra layer on top of my hyaluronic serum just because I enjoy using a cream and it gives my under eye area an extra boost helping my skin appear fresh and bouncy more youthful”

It’s £45 for 15 ml the only downside is that it’s in a jar. I love the look and idea of the ritual of scooping out cream from a little jar but it’s not very hygienic – I’m surprised they didn’t consider adding a mini spatula in the box it comes in.

To summarise I’ve seen great results from this eye cream and would recommend to anyone looking for a mid-range eye cream for the winter months.

secondblonde x

Sisley was created in 1976 by Hubert d’Ornano and remains a family business. A worldwide success, the French face and body collection is renowned for advanced scientific formulas combining the best of technology and nature to provide outstanding results.

I’m reviewing Sisley’s Black Rose Cream Mask. It is a pink-toned cream with the scent of rose. The black rose line is all about anti-ageing and designed to plump, brighten the skin the ingredients include black rose extracts, vitamin E, chlorella, geranium oil, shea butter and vitamin B5.

I apply to cleansed skin and like to put on a thick layer, it feels so soothing and luxurious. The scent isn’t strong it’s quite delicate. I have used it as it suggests leaving it on for 15 minutes before wiping away. However I REALLY see the benefits when I sleep in it and remove in the morning to noticeably plumped up, hydrated soften skin that looks youthful and glowy!

This luxurious mask is a massive splurge at £105 however with it’s die hard fans, proven instant results and pampering experience I think it’s worth the investment for it’s skin benefits and most of all a relaxing experience which can become a weekly ritual. It’s certainly become a new “all time” favourite of mine! Such a lucky girl to have it in my arsenal of beauty products.

Next up to review from Sisley: Black Rose Cream Skin Infusion Cream and Confort Extreme Lip Balm.

Secondblonde x

*this post includes PR samples.