Phase Zero Makeup Liquid Eyeshadows

I have so far, been really impressed with Phase Zero Makeup, the quality has been superb and the prices are purse friendly. Having already reviewed the lipstick collection (here) and the build your own Eyeshadow Palette (here), I couldn't wait to give these liquid eyeshadows a try.

Today I am sharing the latest eye product releases which again are quite something. Of the 13 liquid eyeshadows, I have 11 of them and they come in two different formulas – 7 of them are the Metal Veil eyeshadows and the rest are Coconut eyeshadows, as soon as they arrived I couldn't wait to try them. 

The Metal Veil Shadows are really creamy eyeshadow which can be used alone or as a base to really vamp up your eyeshadow, they even work with existing eyeshadows to add a bit of dimension! 

I really like how pigmented these shade are and with a subtle shimmer and the range of shades available means, there is something for everyone whether you like your cool browns, bright burnt oranges and even that much lusted after rose gold. 

• Decadence is a cool brown neutral that gives a lot of sparkle to your smoky eye. 
• Regal is a rich rose-gold shade with serious shine pay off to create romantic eye looks.
• Simmer is a rich burnt red shade that adds warmth and glamour to your look.
• White Rabbit is a bright white highlighting shade that delivers a seriously pigmented white to add a pop to your look, or can be used as a base to enhance other colours.
• Foxy is the perfect burnt orange you've been looking for that can be used to create sunset eye looks. 
• Fancy is a sweet champagne shade that reflects light beautifully to really open up your eye. 
• Merlot is a deep burgundy shade with serious glitter pay off, perfect for creating dark and dramatic eye look.

If these are not for you, then the Coconut eyeshadows are also incredibly beautiful but be warned they dry quickly, so it's important to blend these whilst the formula is still wet because once they set, they are not budging!  Helpfully the doe-footed applicator really helps to apply the eyeshadow ensuring you don't have too much product at any one time. 

The shades this time include:

• Valentines is a gorgeous rose shade that is perfect for creating sparkling rose-gold looks. 
• Romance is a beautiful pink champagne shade that gives you a dusty rose eye look. 
• Gilded is a dark golden eye that is perfect for creating glam looks with a smoky twist. 
• Lucky Penny is a gorgeous golden bronze shade that gives you the perfect golden eye. 

I am sure you will agree with me that there are some amazing shades within this collection and I like so many of them it is hard to choose a favourite, though Romance and Fancy are the two I probably have used the most.

Phase Zero is exclusively available to Love Me Beauty and it works in a similar way to the Beauty Box Subscription. So, for a £5 monthly membership fee, you as the subscriber gain access to the Phase Zero Makeup collection at those much-discounted prices. The brand promises that they will deliver high quality, cruelty-free makeup products that contain luxury formulas but instead of costing exorbitant amounts, you will instead get them at factory prices, for example, retail for £12 but members pay only £3.50. If you don't want to be tied into a contract, then you don't have to be, you can still buy the products for their RRP. If you have never tried Love Me Beauty before or want to try Phase Zero makeup for yourself then I have a unique code which will give everyone £5 off their first purchase and all you have to do is enter the code Rachel5 at the checkout, so essentially it is a free one month trial of what is on offer. If you do take advantage, I would love to know what you buy!

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GlossyBox: May 2018 Daydreamer Box

This month's Glossybox is really beautifully themed, its iconic pink box has been cast aside this month to create a special ‘Daydreamer’ design, which portrays a sense of relaxation and tranquillity. The May box contains a mixture of makeup, haircare, skincare, body care products and out of the 5 products included in this month’s box we see 4 full-size products and an EXTRA TREAT from ‘We are Tea’, totalling 6 products in May’s box. 

The first product out of the box is a full-size GelSpa Just For Feet Soothe Jelly Foot Soak (£4.99 from Gelicity). Having spent a lot of my time on my feet for the past few days, all I want is something to soothe how sore and aching they are. This treatment is designed to calm and soothe overworked and tired feet and lets you relax to thanks to the wonderful aroma of Lemongrass and Lavender.

What I really liked about using this is that the specially developed powder actually turns water to gel. Literally, a miracle worker and having tried the foot products, I am now wanting to try the bath products too.

Next up is a full-size eyeshadow palette from Trifle Cosmetics whose product formulations are 100% cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free and paraben-free. The Praline Palette (£15.99) is a Vegan 6-shade eyeshadow palette of metallic colours. Described as being "A playful palette of 6 intense, multifunctional eyeshadows that can be used wet or dry. The intense, vibrant shades range from a neutral bronze to wearable khaki and deep eggplant.

Formulated with creamy, coated micronized pigments to reduce shadow fall-out, these unique powders are hot-pressed into their godets for a strong yet velvety smooth texture". Designed to fit into your handbag, this palette also has a mirror in the lid and does come with a double ended applicator, but I was left disappointed that the shades are not as pigmented as I had hoped given the description. 

Next in the box is a deluxe 100ml travel size Maria Nila True Soft Shampoo and True Soft Conditioner (travel size £3.98 and £4.99 from Sally Beauty). I have read quite a few reviews about the Maria Nila brand but until now haven't tried any of the products. A luxury Swedish brand, Maria Nila products are Vegan and 100% cruelty-free as well as being both Sulphate and Paraben Free.

The shampoo is described as being a softening, strengthening and moisturising, and the conditioner is colour-protecting, frizz-reducing and deeply conditioning. These leave your hair feeling so soft, smooth, clean and healthy.

Finally in this months box is a full-size Kueshi Double Effect Makeup Remover (£10.50). This product couldn't have arrived at a better time, as I've run out of makeup remover. 

The blue phase is a gentle lotion which provides a cooling sensation to the skin and the clear phase is rich in smooth oils which gently remove makeup of any kind, including the hardest to remove waterproof mascara and it does so without the need to rub excessively on and around the eyes. I like that it doesn't leave a greasy film on the skin after using and it is also doesn't leave the skin feeling dry and taut.

I think the May box is a really good box and I like that there is a mixture of everything. If you want to subscribe now and receive this box, jump over to the Glossybox UK website to sign up and if you use the code 'BEAUTYQUEEN15' it will give you 15% off one-month subscriptions at checkout but be quick as it is valid until the end of this month only.

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Bobbi Brown | BEAUTY EMERGENCY KIT

Every so often brands come up with ingenious little products, gift with purchases and even intriguing beauty box collaborations and one-off specials.  This Beauty Emergency Kit from Bobbi Brown is one of those things to catch my eye and it is only £25 (here).

Described as being 'Perfect for all your beauty emergencies' the contents of this kit are really quite impressive and the item which caught my eye as I was browsing is the inclusion of a full-size Pot Rouge which would normally retail for £22 on its own. Add to that there is a further five mini products plus the makeup bag, I think this is a bit of a bargain. 

This strictly limited edition Beauty Emergency Kit you will find inside:

• •Pretty Powerful Pot Rouge (Full-Size) RRP £22
• •Instant Long Wear Makeup Remover (30ml)
• •Skin Nourish Mask (7ml Sample)
• •Vitamin Enriched Face Base (7ml Sample)
• •Taupe Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick (Sample)
• •Smokey Eye Mascara (3ml Sample)
• Plus, a gorgeous Beauty Emergency Kit Makeup Bag!

So, even if you are not familiar with Bobbi Brown as a brand but have had your eye on one or two products, this is a great way to sample a few of the brands' best-selling products before you decide whether or not a full-size purchase is in order!  So grab it whilst stocks last (here).

Are you a fab of Bobbi Brown and do you have a product you cannot live without?

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Emma Hardie’s Moringa Renewal Treatment Mask

Emma Hardie is a name within the world of Beauty that most people will have come across, if not just for the incredible Moringa Cleansing Balm which if you haven't tried, then you most definitely should. The latest release from Emma Hardie is the Moringa Renewal Treatment Mask which is described as being a rich, indulgent, high-performance cream based moisturising and exceptionally hydrating mask that instantly helps to give the appearance of a tighter and refreshed skin.

I absolutely love anything 'Mask' be it an overnight mask, a sheet mask, a clay mask, a bubble mask, a hair mask, hand mask and dare I say it, even a foot mask. Whether it is a product that is left on for a few minutes, hours or even longer, then I want to try it and I want to see what and how my skin does and reacts.  There are two ways in which this Mask can be used.

• Apply generously over freshly cleansed skin to the face and neck whilst being careful to avoid the eye area. Once applied, leave for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
• This mask can be used once a week or as needed for an intense overnight treatment.

I was also told that as an extra treat, you can put this mask into the fridge 15-30 minutes because you intend to use it and then as it is applied, the cooling sensation is really quite something and on a hot summers day, this would be just divine.

If like me, you already love the Cleansing Balm, you'll be familiar with the ingredient Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, a staple ingredient within Emma Hardie products and it is known to leave skin more vibrant, plum and gives the look of glowing radiance. Alongside this you will find:

• Red Algae. Reduces the appearance of pigmentation and has a calming effect on the skin.
• Trademarked Plant Stem Cell product Resisteem™ said to visibly improve the evenness of the complexion.
• Hyaluronic Acid which we know firms and moisturises.
• Hyaluronic Filling Spheres to plump the skin and reduce signs of lines and wrinkles.
• Amino Acid derivative to brighten the skin and even out even the most stressed skin.
• Edelweiss Extract to promote a soothing effect including collagen protection and antioxidants.

The mask itself is luxuriously creamy without being too thick applies like an absolute dream to my skin. The first thing you notice is the all too familiar citrus scent from the Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, a scent which is just divine.   After using, well as you might expect, this treatment mask definitely lives up to its expectations. My skin is soft and smooth to the touch, the dehydrated feel kicked into touch and I am left with incredibly hydrated skin.

An absolute must for any Emma Hardie fan, you can find this mask currently on sale at Marks and Spencer for £49 right here.

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