My Addiction To Lush | Leah'xo

DISCLAIMER - I AM NOT BEING PAID TO FEATURE ANY PRODUCTS IN THIS BLOG, ALL VIEWS ARE MY OWN. I DID NOT GET PAID TO FEATURE LUSH IN MY BLOG EITHER, I JUST HAVE BECAME OBSESSED TODAY AND THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW.
Watching Bunny's (Grav3yardgirl on YouTube) Birthday Lush haul I decided to drop in today and at first I was looking around and thought - "This is abit overpriced" Then I tried some samples and fell in love They are against animal testing, they only use fresh ingredients, they are 100% vegetarian, they are handmade AND the packaging is plain resulting in easier recycling!! WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR?  . I only bought a small something because I didn't have much money but there's alot on my wish list. I thought I'd share my wishlist with a brief description (from the website!). I think I am going to do one per section because there is alot I would love:

Pink Fun, £5.00 for the amount in picture:-

This Image Had To Be Big Otherwise You Couldn't See It Properly.

 This is a magic product, you can use it as shampoo, bubble bath, play-do, soap, body cleanser. SO MANY THINGS. The website says :-

'Ideal for children (of all ages), Pink Fun can be whatever you want it to be. This gentle 4-in-1 product can be used as a solid shampoo, bubble bar, soap, or even for play. One of five colours in the range, this is a nostalgic trip back in time to childhood smells of vanilla and sweets. First, enjoy making models and shapes out of it, and then either break off a small piece and use as a soap or shampoo, or crumble under running water for bubble bath. Its sweet smell comes from tonka absolute, which adds a warm, caramel note.'

 Doesn't it just sound amazing, it's like play-do that a teenager can play with and not get funny looks :) ahah.

Herbalism, £6.40 for a 100g tub :-

  

This is one of the product the woman shown me in the shop today, it is a cleanser for the skin. It smells vinegary and looks like moss. When she picked it up I looked like she was mad. Then she picked abit up and added water. It was like magic! I said that I have been breaking out recently and loads of blackheads have appeared and she said this would be great. I want it so badly now! Shame I didn't have enough money with me! It has the strangest ingredients including NETTLES?! But it is so nice on the skin. The website says :-

'Nettles, rosemary and rice bran vinegar work to cleanse the skin, removing dirt and grease, leaving bright and beautifully clean skin. Chamomile blue oil and rose absolute are used for balancing skin tone. Rice bran and ground almonds will gently exfoliate the skin and when mixed with water, the almonds create a soft cleansing milk. Our chlorophyllin is extracted from alfalfa, which is rich in vitamins and minerals and is great for revitalising the skin.'

Sympathy for the Skin, £11.25 for 240g :-

 This product seems like a fairy in a tub. It's a cooling body lotion which doesn't it sound amazing after a hot bath. The website says :-
'We've packed this lotion with bananas, cocoa butter and vanilla to nourish and soften sore skin. Fresh, organic bananas are mashed and added to a loose emulsion of vanilla pod infusion, cocoa butter and almond oil, which helps the skin more easily absorb the vitamin and mineral-rich bananas. Sandalwood is great for dry skin as it’s anti-inflammatory and cooling.'

Tea Tree Toner Tab, £1.00 for each tablet.

 

This is what I bought today as I seen Bunny had it. I am tempted to do a post about my nightly routine with this included, would anyone be interested? Anyway I think I am going to love this. As I actually have a proppa Facial Sauna I thought this product would be perfect. I am going to crumble half into the bottom of the facial sauna and some in a little cup and I then will use it another day. The website says :-

 'If your skin could use a little extra TLC, try this powerful yet gentle treatment of tea tree oil and aloe vera. Tea tree is known for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties, and helps to combat the bacteria that causes spots. Aloe vera is kind, cooling and wonderfully gentle on the skin. Drop into a bowl of hot water, releasing the steam to open pores and allow the essential oils to be absorbed.'

And that's about all I want to try there is so many more products I would love but I tried to be harsh on myself and only tell you 4. When I get abit more money I think I may try some other things but for now I am happy with the Toner.

Would anybody be interested in a review of the tea tree toner tab?

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Much Love,

L x

6 DIY Beauty Hacks all to do with LIPS | Leah'xo

Have you ever just been looking for ways to make your life easier when it comes to beauty. Well follow this series (Every Thursday) and you can do exactly that.

**DISCLAIMER :- all of the images below came off google images. No copyright is intended and I am truely sorry if I have. I just got them off google images and hopefully should be uploading my own.**

Don't want to spend £20 on a lip plumper?

What you need:

1. Clear Lipgloss
2. Cinnamon oil.

Add 7-8 drops of cinnamon oil to your clear lipgloss and  you're done. This fast and easy DIY will have great results
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Keep your lipstick off your teeth.

What you need:

1. Your finger
2. Lipstick

After applying your lipstick put your finger in your mouth and close it (like you're sucking your finger) and then slide your finger out and the excess lipstick which would of gone on your teeth is now on your finger. You can thank me later ;)


Set your lipstick like your face.

What you need:

1.  Lipstick
2. Tissue
3. Loose powder 
4. Make-up brush.

 After applying your lipstick do the above DIY hack and then lightly put the tissue over your lips and dust over a translucent powder. This helps the lipstick to last abit longer.

Perfect Cupids Bow.

What you need:

1. Lip liner
2. Lipstick (to match the lip liner perfectly)

To achieve a perfect cupid bow and definition of the lip follow this step by step photo below;

3D Lip affect (Fuller Lips)

What you need:

1. Lipstick 
2. Shimmery/frosted eyeshadow in a white colour

After applying your lipstick dab your finger into the frosted eyeshadow. Do not get too much product on finger as it can look like you've just applied eyeshadow to your lips. Evenly press the frosted shadow onto to MIDDLE of your upper and lower lip. Giving the impression of fuller lips.


 

Comparing myself to Zoe Sugg | Leah'xo

Hey guys, today I'm going to do something a little different. Compare myself to Zoe Sugg (Also known as Zoella on youtube and has a blog on this!) I know you have all clicked on this to see how big headed I can be but I'm comparing myself in a different way. In 2009 (I THINK?!) she wrote a blog post with questions and answers. I thought it would be fun to answer the same questions and compare. The questions will be in BLACK, Zoe's answers will be in purple and mine in red...

• What’s your favourite eye shadow colour to wear?   

          Woodwinked (Golden/Brown)   Shimmery Neutral's

• What’s the one product you wouldn’t leave your house without? 

Carmex (Looks like superglue and everyone freaks when i put it on my lips)    Carmax aswell. My lips are always chapped.

• What’s your favourite makeup look ?

           Smokey Eye or...Bronzed       Simple and Matte

• Which feature do you play up the most?  

           Um..My eyes probabaly         I don't really make anything dramatic, my lips maybe

• Which feature do you try to downplay/cover up?

           My legs...haha is that allowed? I do hate my legs.     My eye's (BLOGPOST ABOUT IT)

• Your favourite makeup brand, if you could pick only ONE to exist?

           MAC       MUA or Natural Collection... They are both the same really.

• Which product have you re-purchased OVER and OVER again?  

          Lancome Hynose mascara (fab) & GOSH concealer in col. 2 (seriously guys... This stuff is a           miracle for dark circles, i would reccomend this a millions times over)     

          Natural Collection  pressed powder.

• Which product would you NEVER repurchase again and why?  

            Hmm, this is hard, i always love everything i buy...i'd say Blistex instensive moisture                          lipsalve...it's milky white and horrible and doesnt do anything.  Miss Sporty Liquid Concealer.  Conce It didn't cover anything it just made me go a funny colour.

• One beauty treatment you would always PAY to have done?

            Facial    I'd probably pay for my nails to be done with Shellac

• One beauty treatment you would NEVER pay to have done?  

          Manicure/False nails..not because i hate them, but because my mum is a nail technician so i get get     them done for free. :D       I wouldn't EVER pay for a pedicure, I hate my feet being touched               and hate looking at feet. I'd rather just do them myself.

• One beauty trick you can share with everyone?

        The Gosh concealer in no.2 haha. If you dont have this...you're missing out. I have tried almost almoevery concealer on the market, nothing compares to this beaut. It is a salmony colour, so covers cove the darkness, then if you are paler than most you can always put a lighter colour on top..             A     Asif... I was actually going to say the same one. I wasn't going to recommend The Gosh                  Concealer though. So yeah...

• Best advice you've ever been given regarding beauty and makeup?  

         ALWAYS moisturize..especially under the eyes.     Always match your foundation and              and   concealer. Unless you are using it to highlight.



Thanks for watching guys. If you got this far make sure to comment 'OMG, CAN'T BELIEVE YOU KISSED HARRY STYLES' just to confuse people ;-) Love you guys and stayyy beautiful.

**Zoe's answers are 6 years out of date but I thought I would take them because she would of been a teenager and not as experienced as she is now!!** 

Blog Idea's | Leah'xo

Hey guys <3
 I am really stuck for idea's because I don't want to keep repeating the same stuff. ANY Idea's would be greatful and any things that could make my blog better.

I have started a twitter account if you want to contact me on that : @Beautybyleah
Please comment, or tweet me! I love to hear from you guys. Most of the time I ask but no-one replys which is quite sad but I know I am starting out - I appreciate EVERY VIEW I HAVE ON THIS BLOG; just interact with me and let me know you are reading. 

I have a few idea's in the pipe line; they are mostly inspired by youtuber's idea's.

• Beauty Bucket List ; I give a list of 5 things EVERY month I want to try and I update you everytime I try it out. This is another thing I would love for all of you to get involved. Tweet me your pictures with the designated hashtag I will provide :D This is inspired by EleventhGorgeous
•  Regular Hauls and reviews. I usually buy new beauty products every two weeks. Sometimes loads, sometimes a few things. Would any of you like to see what I get and what I think? Inspired by nearly every beauty guru :)

 Love all of you guys - much love
                                                  Leah'xo