Review: Elizabeth Arden | Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Skincare*

Review: Elizabeth Arden | Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Skincare*

Saturday, 29 April 2017

Read post

With the change of seasons, we see a change in our skin. And apart from eating healthy and staying well-hydrated, what better way to take care of your skin than by trying out some lush skincare products? So I thought this was a wonderful opportunity to try out some Elizabeth Arden goodies that were given to me in a generous goodie bag by Melita Health & Beauty during their beauty event held in November.

So let’s review some Elizabeth Arden Skincare, shall we?

FLAWLESS FUTURE Powered by Ceramide™ Caplet Serum

This serum contains caplet mini beads which when you pump mix with a gel and once dispensed you can see that it has a slight shimmer to it which rejuvenates the look of tired skin and helps give the skin that radiant glow. Yet, it does not have a heavy or thick texture as it leaves you with a nice, weightless finish.

CERAMIDE GOLD Ultra Restorative Capsules

My mum has raved about capsule serums for as long as I can remember. And now, I got to try the product for myself to see what is so special about these capsules. The product is both fragrance and preservative-free. Once you break the capsule, you see that you have the perfect amount for your face. The texture is slightly on the thicker side however after a while, the product sinks into your skin leaving it hydrated, fresh and plump. I got these products in sample sizes to try out, and through a bit of research one can see that they are slightly on the expensive, more luxurious side of skincare. However, if you’re looking for a serum that works, this is it – especially for anyone who has dry, sensitive or aging skin.

FLAWLESS FUTURE Powered by Ceramide™ Moisture Cream Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30

Enriched with revitalizing Ceramide Skin Identical Matrix, Protective Protein Complex, skin brighteners, and pore refiners, this would make a good everyday moisturiser; it brightens the skin and leaves it feeling more hydrated. Plus, it gives you the protection of a sunscreen due to its SPF 30. The texture is really lovely as it sinks in the skin without leaving an oily residue (which is a bonus considering I have combination skin).

Check out these products at Melita Health and Beauty in St. Julians where the lovely staff will help you choose the best products for your skin!

Hope you’re all having a wonderful (long) weekend!

Love, T

Review: Kandle - Handmade Scented Candles | Home Sweet Home*

Review: Kandle - Handmade Scented Candles | Home Sweet Home*

Sunday, 23 April 2017

Read post

As you probably already seen, I've already spoken about the brand Kandle - Handmade Scented Candles (which is a local candle brand) in a previous post in which I reviewed a christmas candle. The candle I’ll be talking about today is Home Sweet Home. As you open and light the candle, you can pick up on the hint of spices like cinnamon and cloves whilst also having a hint of firewood scent and oranges. The scent also lingers throughout the house which is something I look for in a candle. It also comes in a nice neutral colour and in a very sturdy glass container which you can reuse after the candle finishes.

It’s more of an autumn/wintery candle but I just love putting it on as the scent just evokes home cosiness!  

You can follow Kandle – Handmade Scented Candles here. They also do personalized candles, candle hampers, candle souvenirs and candle melts. You can contact them either through a Facebook Message or through an email: mykandle@outlook.com.  

Until the next one!

Love, T

Review & Swatches: Rimmel London | The Only 1 Matte Lipsticks*

Review & Swatches: Rimmel London | The Only 1 Matte Lipsticks*

Friday, 14 April 2017

Read post

The lovely people at Rimmel London – Malta never fail to surprise me! Recently they send out these lovely lipsticks which are part of the new Only 1 Matte Lipsticks collection. Now to be honest with you I have never tried the original Only 1 Lipsticks so I can’t tell you how they compare to these however I can tell you that these lipsticks are amazing, especially for those who like me enjoy a truly matte lipstick that is not as drying as liquid lipsticks.

To start off, I really love the packaging of these; I especially love that they have the coloured band around the bottom, so you always know which shade you’re picking up without having to actually open the lipstick.

This range is available in 9 different shades, ranging from nudes to darker berries and browns. I own two shades; 610 – High Flyer which is a really pretty dusty pink shade with great pigmentation and perfect for that girly everyday spring lip look and 810 – The Matte Factor which is gorgeous red with pink undertones, definitely a great pick for those who love a bold lip. 

Although these lipsticks are totally matte, they are super creamy, non-drying and amazingly pigmented – you only need one swipe for full opacity. When it comes to longevity, I can say that it won’t budge unless you’re eating or drinking, and even then it doesn’t get patchy but rather starts fading gradually. They also have (in my opinion) a lovely scent to them however if you’re someone who doesn’t like scented products, I’d skip this one.

Overall I just love these lipsticks! I’ll definitely be wearing High Flyer to death this Spring (and probably Summer too).

Hope you enjoyed this post and let me know if you ever tried these lipsticks!

Happy Weekend!

Love, T