Unicorn Cosmetics

Hello Everyone, 

I hope you have all had a good weekend?

I've had a quiet on just like my week due to my foot injury. I don't know how people don't work & sit at home all day...that really isn't a bit of me!

I am such a sucker for cosmetic companies that are bring their own uniqueness to it. After all who wants a regular cosmetics company right? So when I came across Unicorn Cosmetics on Instagram I was taken back by the quirky products & the gorgeous packaging! Most importantly they are a small brand who also happen to be local to me. They are a small team who literally do everything themselves. They originally started as Unicorn Lashes but wanting to branch out & bring us unique make up & brushes they expanded the brand. Unicorn Cosmetics was then born, now with a team of 4. They are soon due to release a set of tech make up brushes which are unlike any other brushes. But they will not just be stopping there, rest assured they will be expanding more.

So I had to try some of their pieces for myself!

As you all know I am a huge lover of false lashes. I love the lashes the fuller, the bigger, the better. Who doesn't love them right?

So the lashes I got were:

3D Faux Minx Silk Lashes - Unicorn Flutter*

These are a V shape lash which help to add length, volume & definition. They can be reused up to around 10 times & are even suitable for vegans! The lashes like the name come in a unicorn horn topped packet.

3D Faux Minx Silk Lashes - Flammie Dragon*

These are a more fluffier & flicky style which are my favourite! They help add volume & length especially to the outer corner of the lashes. These can be reused up to 15 times. The packaging of the lashes is unreal! Like its name suggests it comes with a dragon topped packet which is shiny & makes it look even more unreal!

Lilu Mermaid Brush*

Like the name suggests the base of the brush is in the shape of a mermaids tail. It is a tapered foundation & contour brush which helps you easily apply your make up. It is also one of the world's first flexible make up brushes. The packaging again like their other products doesn't fail to disappoint. All their brushes come in their own pouch & as this brush is from the mermaid collection it comes with a mermaid tail charm on it.

I have to say the effort that goes in to the packaging alone I am sold on. It is gorgeous & just stands out of the crowd compared to most other brands. To me if I saw these in the shop they would stand out compared to most other brands simply just because of the packaging is unique & well thought of. 

The lashes are my favourite I have to say & would definitely try more of their styles.

If you want to check out more of their products you can find them at:

https://www.unicorncosmetics.co.uk/

https://www.beautybay.com/l/unicorncosmetics/

Also if you use the code: CHARLOTTESTREAT you can get 20% off your order!

Take Care,

Love Lottie xox

*These items were kindly gifted to me from the company to write & review their products.

Kiss Products

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all having a good & productive week. My week has continued to be boring not being able to do a lot due to my foot injury so I cannot wait till it is healed & I can get back to normal.

I have always been a huge lover of Kiss products. Their Impress nails are my ultimate favourite. They come in so many different designs & although they are only glue tabs on them they last at least a week & go strong. I am not a fan of glue on nails simply because I do not like how they leave your nails afterwards so I tend to steer away from them.

I cannot recommend their nails enough! People always compliment me on them too thinking they are real & when you tell them they are simply stick on nails they cannot believe how good they look & also how well they fit to your own nails.

My favourite collection from their nails are the imPress press on manicure - one step gel. They come in many different designs so you are spoilt for choice! No glue is needed you simply clear your nails & file them, then select the right size nail for you, then remove the tab from the back of the glue patch, then simply push it onto your own nail for around 30 seconds. It will then be firmly stuck down! It is that simple & easy to transform your nails.

Another collection of their nails are the gel fantasy which also come in many different designs. These ones come with either glue or glue tabs. Depending on what you want to use. I always tend to go for the glue tabs as I previously advised. So you just select the right size nail & glue tab, peel off one side of the glue tab & stick it to the false nail, then peel off the other side, once you have done this push it down to your natural nail for around 30 seconds. Then ta dah you have transformed your nails!

The other product I am a lover of, of their's is their false lashes! I have tried them before previously & one of them has become my favourite style of lashes! This is little black dress from the Lash Couture faux minx collection. They are subtle but gives you a fuller lash which I love. They are also pretty lightweight so you don't even know you are wearing them.

But if you like a more fuller, bold lash then there is something for you! The lashes from the Lash couture 5th avenue collection & Lash couture triple push up collection are perfect. They are gorgeous & complete any make up look especially for a night out.

I have the:

Lash Couture Triple Push Up Collection - Bustier
These lashes are 3 designs in one strip, so they have a dimensional lift for more impact, effect & enhance volume. 

Lash Couture 5th Avenue Collection - Splendor
These lashes are very full & bold so for a night out they are perfect. Each strand of these are individually styled to give you glamourous lashes. They are also made from the finest sourced silk.

I just love the quality of their products for the value of money! 

You can find Kiss products at:

https://www.kisseurope.uk/

https://www.superdrug.com/b/Kiss

https://www.boots.com/kiss

Take care,

Love Lottie xox

Revita Lash

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are well & you are having a good week.
The weather at the weekend was so lovely! Makes me definitely look forward to spring & the better weather to come! Thats not just me looking forward to that is it? 

Previously I have tried a like conditioner for my lashes to help my natural lashes be healthier, fuller & just to give them abit of extra TLC. Which I love to do because one thing I don't mind about myself is my lashes because thankfully I have been blessed with thick, long, dark lashes. Which I think every girl wishes for right?

So this time I have gone with trying Revita Lash Advanced. It contains Peptides and Botanicals which help protect against breakage, brittleness & improve it's moisture & shine for better healthier lashes. 

The conditioner contains:

*BioPetin - Which is a green tea extract which helps condition & strengthen your lashes to stop brittleness & breakage.

*Ginseng & Swertia Japonica - A plant extract high in antioxidants & vitamin B to help revitalise.

*Saw Palmetto - Which is high in fatty acids to help condition & shine.

*Wheat Protein - Which is high in amino acids, peptides & vitamin B to help smooth & condition.

Revita Lash was created by Dr Michael Brinkenhoff who's wife had intensive chemotherapy sessions to treat breast cancer & was left with thin & brittle eyelashes. He committed his research to creating a product that would restore her lashes. This was when Revita Lash was born! Which was one of the first cosmetic eyelash conditioners made available to the public. 

One of the great things is it so easy to use & apply!

You use it once a day before bed time I always time it. 

*Ensure your lashes are free from any make up

*Draw a thin line of Revita lash along the base of your upper lashes like you are applying eyeliner.

*Apply once a day & you will see results within 12 weeks! 

There are also other products available in the Revita Lash range such as:

*Revita Lash Hi Def Tinted Brow Gel
*Revita Lash Defining Eye Liner
*Revita Lash Volumizing Mascara
*Revita Lash Volumizing Eyelash Primer

You can find their products at:

https://www.revitalash.co.uk/

Take Care,

Love Lottie xox

Flutter Those Lashes

Hello Everyone!

I am such a sucker for false lashes. I literally could not live without them! I end up buying quite a few I have to say. But I definitely think that are needed to create the perfect make up look.

I will say I am pretty lucky I am naturally blessed with long lashes of my own but I love to have fuller & longer lashes. I do use individual lashes when I want like a more natural look plus it means I don't have the hassle of having to put mascara on. It kind of means you have a wake up & go kind of look. Which is very ideal right? But the most common style of lashes I use are strip lashes. Some people don't get on with them & always say to me how can you use these & apply them with no issues. I guess over time I've mastered them & I have a love for them now you could say. They really complete the a make up look I think.

The kind of style of strip lashes I mostly buy I would say are the wispy kind of style. Because I think they look pretty natural, they are soft & not like a harsh bold lash. Which I think can sometimes look too fake & ruin the make up look your creating. But everyone has their own favourite styles.

I have always been a sucker for the brand Ardell they are such great quality & good value for money. My most commonly brought styles from Ardell are:

*Demi Wispies
*Wispies 
*Demi 

But recently I have been on the look out to try some new lashes & got two different brands to try out.

Kiss Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection

I have tried out the false nails from Kiss a few months ago & loved 

them. They were reasonably priced, great quality & lovely designs. But recently Kiss have just launched their False Mink eye lash range & I have to say the styles of lashes are so nice! They are a more fuller style of lashes but for nights out they are perfect. They are knot free, weightless volume & curl & also reusable up to around 10 times if they are properly looked after. They are also contact lens friendly so they really are suitable for anyone.  

The style I got is Little black dress. They are a gorgeous full lash but still look natural & not too bold & harsh. They are also easy to apply.

*Lay the false lash on top of your natural lash & trim if needed
*Apply adhesive along the lash band
*Wait 30 seconds for the adhesive to get abit tacky
*Apply the lash along your own natural lash line 
*Hold & press the band lightly in place to ensure it sticks

I did also purchase the Strip Lash adhesive in black.
I have to be careful when it comes to eye lash glue because some I have used before have made my eye lids become very itchy & sore after use. I can have quite sensitive eyes when it comes to things like that. But this one is fab! It even comes with like a brush tip applicator so it is easy to apply & you can apply it thinly to the lash band without it going over & ruining the lashes. The glue is super strong hold but a gentle formula. Made up with Biotin & blueberry extract. 

Kiss products are pretty easy to find in your local Superdrug store or you can find them at:

http://www.kisseurope.uk/lasesb.html

Superdrug Kiss Lashes

Eye Candy - Style 007

Eye Candy offer great quality lashes on a budget. The brand offers several different styles for affordable prices. They truly do something for everyone. They cover the more wispy lashes to subtle, to more fuller dense lashes. There are 15 styles of lashes from Eye candy in all. 

The lashes I got were style number 007 which like I said previously about the kind of style lash I go for these are them. The lashes are
 a great length, corner swept & also a wispy kind of style. So they have like a feathered look about them. But are perfect for a natural lash kind of look. They give a great volume to your own lashes & make your eyes stand out. Another great thing about them is they are light so they do not feel heavy on your eyes. Which I do like 
because some lashes can seem quite heavy on your eyes. These even come with a lash adhesive but I am not sure what that is like as I used my normal eye lash glue to apply them. 

You can purchase Eye candy lashes from:

https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/collections/eye-candy

http://www.allbeauty.com/brands/eye-candy-pro

Love Lottie xox

Oh those lashes...

19:11pm 

Hello everyone! 
Hope you are all having a fab week! Half way there now! 
Hump day is nearly over with! Yayyyy! 

For anyone that knows me, they know I love false lashes! But what girls these days don't right?! I have long lashes naturally but for me I think false lashes make your eyes look so much better & complete the make up look. 

I have tried so so many different brands & styles over the years & I always like to try something new but once I find a brand or style I like I do tend to stick with them. I did used to like thick, long lashes but over time I have gone off them because I think they irritate your eyes too much & just look too OTT. So now I go for a more simple style & more natural look. Most of the time well weekends I go for just false lashes. No eyeshadow or eyeliner unless I'm going out out. I used to during the day too but over time that's just changed & I now tone it down. Maybe it's an age thing! aha. 

The last few times I've ordered lashes I've brought them from the same place simply because when I tried these a couple of months ago I fell in love! They easier are the best lashes I've used & boy have I tried some brands! 

The first time I ordered I ordered two different styles (see a previous post of mine for tbese) But this time I've gone for one set the same as last time just to replace my over used ones & then a different style that I haven't tried as of yet. 

The brand I now use is called: Social Eyes
I come across them on eBay before & boy am I glad I did! I am now obsessed with them! 
Sellers name is: socialeyes_uk
They are so reasonably priced, they do different styles, they are amazing quality & they actually last! 
I reuse mine till I can get no more use out of them or till they look like they need replacing because let's face it I definitely won't wear them then. 

The lashes one in a box & well packaged. The packaging is nice & doesn't look cheap like some companies do when you buy lashes for around the same kind of price. 

The two styles I got were: 

Vixen - These I have had before & love them so much! They have to be my favourite I have to say! They are slightly spaced out & not really full but they have like a fluffy effect to them. When wearing them they look natural & not too dramatic. So they are perfect for a natural effect look or like me just wear them on their own. 

Vamp - This is a new style I'm yet to try but I liked the look of. These lashes are a slightly more fuller effect but instead of a harsh look they appear to be more fluffy. Not giving that bold dramatic look.  

So these two styles are completely different from each other. I think the vamp ones would be better suited to a more full on make up look for perhaps a night out so I think that's what they shall be used for. 

The lashes are £3.95 each pair & £1.49 postage. 
The sellers do sell them as packs of 3 & things for some styles but if like me your just wanting to try different styles out to see what ones you like best first this is better suited! 

So definitely try them out & take a peek on eBay. 
They do also have a Facebook page, Twitter & Instagram @socialeyeslash 

Love Lottie xox

Flutter Those Lashes

Hello everyone!

Well Friday is finally here! Boy am I glad that it's the weekend I feel shattered!

I'm one of those people who love long lashes! I am lucky enough to have naturally long eyelashes myself but they still always leave me wanting longer, thicker lashes. So it's safe to say that at weekends when I have the time I love nothing more than to wear false lashes. I always feel like it completes the look much better & makes me feel better in myself. Is it possible that lashes can do that? Aha well I believe they can in my eyes :)

I am forever experimenting with lashes & im always purchasing new ones to try.

People always say to me oh I don't have the patience for that or I can't get the hang of applying them but they are so simple & really do swear by them! I love the natural look of the individual lashes for things like work during the week. By having these it wears you can simply wake up & go. You get to spend less time on your make up, more time in bed. Bad but oh so true. I can't be the only girl to think it right?! I don't go to a fancy salon to get individual lashes done I simply apply them myself. They are so easy once you get the hang of it. I just purchase a pack & glue off eBay or I'm lucky enough to own a trade card for a beauty trade shop as I am a qualified beautician so I purchase the lashes & glue from there. They come in many different styles so choose the ones best suited to you. I always tend to choose the more longer & fuller looking ones just because that's the look I like but it's not for everyone. The glue you can buy in clear or a dark colour. I started buying the darker glue but soon changed. I felt it showed up more so I changed to the clear glue & much prefer that!



All I do is: 

1). Ensure you have no make up on your eyes or any oil based products that could effect the glue.

2). Pour abit of glue on onto something such as an old bit of cardboard, kitchen roll etc. 

3). Use tweezers to pick up a lash & dip the bulb end in the glue very gently being careful not to apply too much glue to it. 

4). Using the tweezers apply the lash to the line of the lashes & place it where you want it to go. With the bulb of the lash being applied to your own eyelash line. 

5). Hold the lash in place for around 10 seconds & remove the tweezers. 

6). Carry on the steps till you have completed the look of the lashes you want.

But I get these aren't suitable for everyone because yes they can be oh so fiddly but they are worth it.

I get the steps might not be how others do it & the proper way & so on this is just how I've taught myself & what I have found works well for me.



However most of the time I like to wear strip lashes. These really are something I cannot live without! Especially at weekends & nights out! Girls ultimate best friend! You can get so many different styles. At the moment the wispy style lashes are my favourites! I adore Ardell - Demi wispies  have to be a big favourite of mine. They are not too over powering, still look natural, yet make your lashes look so much better. So I have just purchased some more off eBay which is where I purchase most of mine from. The others I have recently got are similar to red cherry - #WSP but these are unbranded. BUT my new found love! Are Social eyes - Vixen! How I have never come across these before I do not know they are just amazing!!! & so similar to the Eldora lashes which always seem to be out of stock due to becoming so popular! They are wispy but more of a unique style! I really adore them! So defiantly check them out! I cannot wait to try them this weekend so I shall be sure to share a picture.

Anyway have a great weekend everyone whatever you are up to!

Take care

Love Lottie xox