Tuesday 20 June 2017

Zoya Armor Top Coat & Willa Nail Polishes - Review*


Zoya brings design-led inspiration to the world of safe, natural nail polish. Formulated without any of the top five synthetic nasties, there are over 500 irresistible colours to choose from, ranging from classic to ultra-cool, plus seasonal collections to look forward to.

Nails are ready to take on the world with Zoya Armor Topcoat & UV Blocker. Add a protective, ultra-glossy, flexible shine to nail colour and prevent exposure to yellowing UV rays. The super-brilliant, ultra-strong and flexible topcoat provides a chip-free coating to defend nail colour against wear and tear. And Willa by Zoya can be best described as a full-coverage, densely pigmented onyx black cream. Originally released as 'Black Swan' during Zang Toi's NYFW SS15 show. A timeless, classic black for all occasions.

I applied Zoya's Armor Top Coat an hour after applying Willa, even though the nail polish had fully dried some of it came off onto the Armor Top Coat brush. I let the top coat dry and was revealed with an even shinier Willa. I also tried the Armor Top Coat on its own but it seemed to peel off in less than a week, made my nails quite dry and it wasn't as shiny as it is when paired with another polish. Overall I wasn't very impressed with Zoya's Armor Top Coat but I'm very much a fan of their shade Willa!


These products were sent to me to review, all views are my own.

Monday 19 June 2017

Zoya Wendy & Rocha Nail Polishes - Review*


Zoya brings design-led inspiration to the world of safe, natural nail polish. Formulated without any of the top five synthetic nasties, there are over 500 irresistible colours to choose from, ranging from classic to ultra-cool, plus seasonal collections to look forward to.

Rocha by Zoya is described as a classic folly red cream with warm undertones that enhance a Summer glow. This is my favourite shade out of the two Summery nail polishes I chose to review from LoveLula this month. I love a good red or orange nail polish and Rocha offers both colours in one bottle! The nail polish stayed put for a good week and it will look great with a tan on holiday!

Wendy by Zoya is described as a juicy summer melon, deep enough to flatter a tan but bright enough to stand out. Unfortunately, I couldn't get on with this shade, I feel it's a little too peachy for me. It also took a few coats to get the shade streakless and for me, it ended up going sticky because of this. Luckily it was simple and easy enough to remove with my current remover.


These products were sent to me to review, all views are my own.

Sunday 11 June 2017

Sukin Hydrating, Oil Balancing Anti-Pollution Facial Masques & Super Greens Detoxifying Clay Masque - Review*


 'Skincare that doesn't cost the earth...'

Sukin continues to maintain a strong stance on the environment and sustainability and has been certified as 100% carbon neutral, cruelty-free, and vegan for many years now, with all formulations being biodegradable.

Sukin's Hydrating Facial Masque is rich in Mango Seed Butter and has a blend of Avocado, Olive Fruit and Jojoba Oils to nourish and provide intense moisture to the skin. Enzymes of Papaya and Pineapple nourish the complexion and impart fruit acids and vitamins into the skin to encourage a smooth and healthy glow. This mask was kindly sent to me from Fluorescent PR. The mask itself is like a thick moisturiser so it doesn't dry hard on the skin. I like using this mask when my skin's feeling a little drier than usual as it's great for putting the moisture back into my skin.

Sukin's Super Greens Detoxifying Clay Masque is a clay-based Masque containing Kale, Goji Berry and Bentonite and is enriched with vitamins and antioxidants to detox, brighten the complexion and minimise the appearance of fine lines. The Avocado, Baobab and Rosehip Oils promote an even skin tone through intensive hydration properties. And the skin is then replenished, contributing towards maintaining youthful, glowing skin. I chose this mask to review from LoveLula.com as I love a hard drying clay mask and I this one really caught my eye. After using the mask my skin is left with a healthy glow and the visible appearance of my pores are also being reduced of over time.

Sukin's Oil Balancing Anti-Pollution Facial Masque is a Bamboo Charcoal, Rooibos Tea and Willowherb target impurities to keep pores clear. Bilberry, White tea and Pomegranate impart antioxidants for a healthy glow, while Quince aids in limiting shine and reducing the visible appearance of pores. Skin is then left moisturised and nourished by the Avocado, Coconut and Rosehip Oils. I was also kindly sent this mask from Fluorescent PR. This is another hard drying mask and I love using this one when my skin needs a little TLC due to spots or excess oil.


These products were sent to me to review, all views are my own.