Alison Claire Natural Beauty Skin Care - Review!

Hello beautiful people! 

I am here today with a review of a couple of pretty awesome products :)

So, Alison Claire were super nice enough to send me a couple of bits from their skin care collection. 

If you don't know much about the company, here is a quick overview...

"Products so pure you can eat them"

Alison Claire

Starting as a response to raise awareness of some of the harsh chemicals and ingredients that nasty companies can put into our skin and haircare, they wanted to give us a completely different experience. Alison Claire are all about the natural. They use no fillers, no harsh preservatives, no synthetic fragrances and no colours!
Also, with working with people with sensitive skin, they were able to create products suitable for everyone.. always a plus!

So, the first product I was delighted to try, was a Lavender and Chamomile body lotion. 

£12

So, with any review of a body lotion, there's one thing you've got to know first and foremost...

Does it work? This lotion definitely works, amazingly! I used this lotion for a few days, after each bath I would use this all over my body. It left my legs feeling sooo smooth after shaving, and the lavender and chamomile really soothed any redness and irritation. It moisturises instantly and my skin continued to feel silky and smooth throughout the day. Its consistency is also perfect for a lotion as its not too thick making it a dream to spread across the skin, and it will last for a long time! 

Now, on to another important factor...

How does it smell? Now, I'm not usually a very big fan of lavender scents, this is typically because I tend to find them to be quite artificial smelling. This however, blew me away! The smell is SO natural, it almost puts you into a trance! A few years ago, I lived in a house where in the garden grew a lavender bush, as soon as I smelled this lotion, that was all I could think about! Its so relaxing and puts you in an amazing state of calm, this is a great lotion to use just before bed, I guarantee you would get a beautiful sleep!

The next product I tried was the lemon-grass foot cream...

£12

This was a lovely little product to try out!

This foot cream was super moisturising and after using it, I really felt as though I just came out of the salon! It makes your feet so supple and refreshed, and you, ready to take on the day! The scent of this product is incredible, I fell in love! It instantly refreshed both my mind and my body, and put a smile on my face. Also throughout the days of using this, my feet continued to feel good, even when out and about! Definitely a product to look into if you're searching for a fix for your feet!

Overall, I was extremely happy with these products.

Having a flick through the small catalogue they sent me and a browse on their website though, I discovered a tonne of products I just HAVE to try now!!

Mango And Coconut Body Lotion 

Apricot Shampoo 

Lemon Conditioner 

and so much more!

I am definitely wanting to get my hands on these products. 

So, please do have a look at the Alison Claire website at http://www.alisonclairenaturalbeauty.com/ 

and have a look at what they've got to offer, tell me what's on your wish list!

Have you already tried something from Alison Claire? Tell me!

Hope this helped if you've been looking for a new range to check out, I REALLY recommend it!!

lots of love! Jules xxx

Pink hair, don't care! Manic Panic VS Directions!

Hello there beautiful! 

I am here with a comparison between two extreme colour hair dyes, 'Manic Panic' and 'Directions'.

So this is my story... looking for a semi permanent pink dye to use for the ends of my hair, I took a trip to Camden and eventually found the much raved about brand 'Manic Panic' in Cyberdog. I bought the Amplified (supposedly better, stronger and longer lasting than the original) version of 'Cotton Candy Pink'. 

£12, Cyberdog

OR purchase from - http://www.manicpanic.com/

So, I got home and tried this baby out... these are the results.

But sadly, with noticeable fading from just 1+ days of being done, I wasn't too pleased with the lasting power of this dye, especially since it had taken nearly the WHOLE tub to do what you can see there.

So... on my A level results day I bumped into a girl which I speak to occasionally, and she really loved my hair. Being a bright hair colour fanatic herself, she suggested I try 'Directions', and told me where in the area I could get some, which I was delighted with as I am unable to order online. So, one day I took a trip to a hair shop called 'Paks' and picked up a tub in 'Flamingo pink' and 'Lavender'.

£3 each, Paks

OR purchase from - http://www.lariche.co.uk/directions-hair-colour

I did my ends again with this pink, but faded it into my hair with lavender.. these were the results...

I really liked how this turned out, and the pink was so bright and vibrant! 

I know that this is mainly due to the shade difference chosen and not entirely the brand, but I couldn't help but notice the 'directions' did a much better job at covering all the hair and leaving no strand untouched. This colour stayed in for what seemed like an age, and it even possessed me to do this....

Yep, I had a YOLO moment...

and I did ALL that using still just the ONE pot of directions flamingo pink I had originally bought, and I STILL have a tonne left! 

I couldn't be happier with the directions dye.. it has lasted me an absolute AGE whereas the Manic Panic was a complete waste of money in my opinion. 

Also, unlike the Manic Panic, it eventually faded nicely and evenly...

And it came out enough to go to sixth form with a few really good washes! 

But did leave me with a few really lovely pink tones highlights hehe.

SO, HOPE YOU'RE STILL AWAKE AFTER THIS MAMMOTH POST....

:D

if you're looking for a good coloured semi dye... you have my recommendation! 

MWAH, BYE!! xxxx

Hey there stranger!

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WHAT'S THIS?

Juliet.......................doing a post.........................oh em gee.

ok ok...... guess it's time to do the whole explanation thing, right?

sooo my excuse for slacking on posts and videos......

..........

hahahaha..........

well, i've just been superrrr busy and in my spare time a little, well..... lazy.

it's not my fault i swear!!!

I just haven't exactly found the right moment to sit down and right a post or film a video.. which may i add are just SO MUCH EFFORT i want to kill myself every time i try.

and to be perfectly honest i've lacked a little motivation... i underestimated how hard it is to keep a blog or a channel in the extremely early days because obviously you lack the encouragement from readers and viewers, because nobody knows you yet! and without a kick up the bum I evidently let it slip...

BUT sixth form is over and I am all yours, with plenty of posts lined up!!!

WATCH THIS SPACE XXXX

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April Favs!

Hey guys!

So, I've had a few products I've been meaning to review, but I just thought I'd show you what I've been loving this month before I get down to the details!

So, during my trip to Paris, I just HAD to give into the hype and buy a bottle of Bioderma!

I am currently IN LOVE with this product, its the most gentle make up remover I have tried, and leaves me with no redness and no stinging of the eyes!

Definitely a great beauty buy to invest in! FULL REVIEW TO COME!

Next.. is this amazing MUA eyeshadow palette in 'heaven and earth'!

I am loving this eye shadow palette! I wanted to pick one up, but all their palettes didn't seem very wearable when I first had a look at their section in my local superdrug, however then I stumbled across this baby! With similarities to the urban decay naked palette, and the variety of very wearable colours, I HAD to purchase it! 

I wore some of the colours today creating a lovely look, and has lasted me throughout!

If you would like a tutorial or everyday make up routine using this palette then just comment below!

Last, is this new purchase from MAC..

This is 'Hot Gossip' from MAC, and is a cremesheen finish.

I am really loving this lipstick at the minute, and will probably wear it nearly everyday, as on me it is a very 'your lips, but better' colour. If you have any suggestions on other lipsticks MAC or high street, then please, let me know! :)

Thanks for reading... what are YOUR April favourites?

Jules xxx

Paris & Update!

Hey guys! I haven't posted in a while.. mostly due to the fact I have just been overwhelmingly busy!

Also the fact I haven't really known what to blog about...

SO I thought I would just do a quick update on what I've been up to the past couple weeks!

It has included a lot of staring at this..

A little bit of this..

And a whole lotta this!..

Hella yeah! I was lucky enough to be invited on a lovely weekend away to Paris with my best friend, and had an absolutely AMAZING time! I've got to admit, I never wanted to return!

The people in Paris are absolute babes, everyone was sooo nice! A little too nice sometimes, but nice nonetheless! And I don't know whether it was sympathy for how clueless we were in this french speaking city, or if it was the British charm, but every cafe we visited and every restaurant we went to, they always gave us a crazy deal, or chucked in a load of free stuff! *dances*

But moving on, it really was an incredible experience, I've never witnessed such beauty in a city.

I'm definitely interested in returning! Here's a few pics I took while I was out there :)

Thanks for reading!

Let me know if you have any suggestions for blogs! :) Jules xxx