Nouveau Lashes - Ultrabond Strip Lash Adhesive

If there is one item that beauty industry is not short of, it's strip lashes. There is a plethora of corner lashes, full strips, crazy coloured lashes, lashes with diamante bits on them,  individual lashes and even celebrity branded lashes … in fact, you name it, they have it! Interestingly, despite the array of lashes on the market, by comparison there are very few different formulations of lash adhesives available. Enter Nouveau Lashes’: Ultrabond Strip Lash Adhesive; a latex-free formula with promises of delivering the most incredible bonding strength.

Nouveau Lashes, (The Guild's Best Lash Supplier 2014) developed Ultrabond in conjunction with the world’s leading expert medical grade adhesive formulators.

Nouveau Lashes asked the Aspen Clinical Research to do independent testing on Ultrabond and here is what they said:

• 96% felt the adhesive was not irritating
• 80% felt the lashes stayed in place longer than their usual brand
• 85% reported that the lashes stayed in place during swimming
• 83% reported that the lashes stayed in place during exercise
• 62% reported their lashes did not lift in the corners

So you can see from these results that it really is a revolutionary lash adhesive.  Not only is it latex-free, but heat, humidity and water resistant too. What really makes Ultrabond stand out from its competitors is the latex-free factor. The formula is suitable for those with sensitive skin, which allows individuals to stick the lashes directly onto the skin instead of the natural lashes. This makes it perfect for anyone who has lost their lashes either through having Alopecia or from recovering from Cancer. We say: ' Genius'.

We at The Amazing Blog wanted to see what that ‘incredible bonding strength’ claim was all about; so we all decided to follow Nouveau Lashes’ Ultrabond directions to the letter, and managed to wear our strip lashes for an incredible 48 hours in a row… Gym, swimming, partying, showering - you name it, we did it and it worked! Our lashes stayed in place. Not only that, they popped off with ease by just using a little oily eye make-up remover. So with The Amazing Blog’s test-drive being such a success, we decided to ask 50 beauty bloggers to take the #UltrabondChallenge too. Next weekend on  the May Day bank holiday, we'll be keeping a close eye on Twitter and Instagram to see how everyone gets on...

But if you can't wait til then, Nouveau Lashes Ultrabond Strip Lash Adhesive is available to purchase through the Nouveau Lashes online shop for £12.95 (10 gr).

Rouge Bunny Rouge - Devotion Ink Quartz Eyeliner and Long-lasting Eyeshadow

Here at The Amazing Blog we are big fans of Rouge Bunny Rouge and are always excited to try out their latest products. Their fairytale ethos always has us mesmerised, and their high quality make up offerings never disappoint. So we are pleased to introduce the newest additions to our list of favourites: the Devotion Ink Quartz Eyeliner and When Birds Are Singing Eye Shadow.

When we tried Devotion Ink Quartz Eyeliner in Tanzanite Essence, we fell in love with the colour. The shade is a powerful, dark blue which blends out to reveal striking grey undertones. The eyeliner has a water-based formula filled with minute particles of artificial quartz that add an extra sparkle to the colours, and Tanzanite Essence has a wonderful shine that glimmers when it catches the light. One thing that we particularly liked about the Devotion Ink was the brush applicator, which allowed us to be really precise with the eyeliner. Tanzanite Essence offered a beautiful bold line on its own, but we experimented a more dramatic look by layering it on top of pencil. This offered a more intense effect, which we loved. As well as giving great colour pay off, the eyeliner dries quickly so it does not smudge easily. Devotion Ink Quartz Eyeliner is available  here for £23.15

Next we tried When Birds Are Singing Long-lasting Eye Shadow in Rufous-Tailed Weaver. In keeping with the Enchanted Garden vibe that infuses their whole collection, all of the colours in the eyeshadow line are named after birds species. Rufous-Tailed Weaver is a bold taupe with shimmery bronze highlights that flatters any eye colour. Though it's a powder eyeshadow, it applies and has the lasting power of a cream. This creamy shadow really helps give the feeling of a 'second skin' which, when partnered with ingredient orange-derived flavanoid, known to improve blood circulation, helps to enhance your new found natural glow. The eye shadow blends extremely well and we were pleasantly surprised at how long the colour lasted throughout the day without fading. When Birds Are Singing Long-Lasting Eye Shadow is available here for £19.84. These are wonderfully whimsical, yet perfectly pigmented, luxurious products. Give Rouge Bunny Rouge a try and who knows, maybe you'll find your fairytale ending.

Yves Rocher – Youthful Glow Foundation

Honestly, if I do not have the perfect foundation I refuse to apply a base at all!  I personally dislike wearing a heavy foundation that makes my skin feel thick and clogged.   When Yves Rocher launched their Youthful Glow Foundation, they kindly allowed us girls at The Amazing Blog to give it a try.  This one-of-a-kind company cares not only for skin but for the environment as well, from the agriculture of their natural botanical ingredients to the packaging of their cosmetics.

With smoothing pearls wrapped in rose extract, the foundation is both hydrating and soothing for the skin.  Because of these calming ingredients, Yves Rocher Youthful Glow Foundation has left our faces glowing with a ‘flat satin finish’ after application.  I have especially noticed that unlike many cream foundations I have tried, the Youthful Glow Foundation does not gather in the creases or lines of my skin, making it an option for women with wrinkles as well.  Providing skin with a smooth and blended finish, the foundation stays perfectly in place providing optimal coverage throughout the day. As the foundation has a cream base, a small dot of the Youthful Glow Foundation truly goes a long way when applied to the skin.

With availability in ten shades, Yves Rocher guarantees a palette of Youthful Glow Foundation for all normal to dry skin tones.  With very fair skin myself, I was very excited to discover the youthful Glow Foundation is offered for my skin tone in Beige Very Fair.  All shades of The Yves Rocher Youthful Glow Foundation can be found here for £27, but are currently on sale for £13.50.

Mary Kay - True Dimensions Lipstick

With Spring on our minds, we can’t help but obsess over bright colours in clothing, accessories and especially cosmetics!  Mary Kay recently introduced to The Amazing Blog their new spring shades of True Dimensions Lipstick, a line designed to define all lips of shape and fullness.  Mary Kay is a proud, top beauty brand in various markets with 3 million independent Beauty Consultants around the world.

In 2013 Mary Kay launched their True Dimension Lipstick range to better contour lips with fullness, plumpness and firmness.  These unique benefits elevate the True Dimensions Lipstick beyond ordinary lip colours, awarding Mary Kay with the “Best New Lip Product” in the Pure Beauty Awards in 2013. With a passion to provide irresistible products, make a positive community impact and reward opportunity, Mary Kay launched seven new shades for 2014.

To pair with any outfit, and represent every attitude, Mary Kay proudly introduced sumptuous spring shades in February including Barely Nude, Lava Berry, Sassy Fuchsia, Citrus Flirt, Exotic Mango, Tangerine Pop and Coral Bliss.  No matter the colour, True Dimensions Lipsticks lock in moisture, instantly drenching lips with a buttery, smooth formula.  With its inclusion of advanced skin care ingredients, the lipstick softens the appearance of fine lines and fills lips.  The ability to close the tube with a snap is a matchless design, keeping the lipstick from smearing over the inside of a handbag or pocket.  I particularly appreciated the Tangerine Pop True Dimensions Lipstick, a fun and lively shade combining the playfulness of tangerine and elegance of classic red.  A 3.3g tube of Tangerine Pop can be purchased here for £14.  Other playful spring colours of Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick can be purchase here for £14.

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