4 Top Cosmetic Treatments to Consider in 2021

Are those crow’s feet starting to get you down? Perhaps you have never been happy with the shape of your nose? Maybe your smile isn’t quite as bright as it was once before? Whatever the situation is, it’s common for people to consider going down the cosmetic treatments route.

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After all, cosmetic treatments have the potential to provide a person with a welcome confidence boost. They could even go as far as completely changing someone’s life for the better. However, going with a cosmetic treatment – particularly one with permanent results – is a massive undertaking.  To help with the decision, this quick guide will detail four top cosmetic treatments to consider this year.

1. Eyebrow tattooing/microblading

Eyebrow tattooing and microblading are two ways to gain permanent eyebrow makeup. Both techniques are similar, with them delivering realistic eyebrows that last for approximately three years with annual retouches.

For either tattooing or microblading, prices can be found around the £500 mark.

2. Veneers

If you have wonky, misshapen, or yellow teeth, you want to do everything you can to flash a smile. To change your entire mindset and get a smile worth showing, you can choose to go with veneers and veneers London is a great choice. Veneers are covers that are placed directly over your teeth, hiding any blemishes and supplying instant results.

Porcelain veneers can set you back between £500 and £1,000 per tooth, and they usually last upwards of 15 years.  However,  dental surgeon does have a duty of care and standards that they must adhere too, should you be affected by any work that you are not happy with, dental negligence for compensation can be sought.

3. Liposuction

Have you developed unwanted body fat after an unproductive 2020 stuck in your home? Rather than months of dieting and exercise, a quick fix can be found in the form of liposuction, where fat deposits are removed. The NHS reveals the cost of liposuction can start at around £2,000 and go up to £6,000.

4. Botox

When it comes to non-invasive cosmetic treatments, the leading light is Botox. Well-known for being an injectable treatment that relaxed facial muscles, it can give your face an instant refreshed appearance.

Botox prices vary from £100 to £350. While affordable when isolated, it is recommended you maintain Botox treatments every three months or so.

Are cosmetic treatments affordable?

Obviously, there is no clear answer to this question. This is dependent on two main aspects: your personal finances and the treatment you choose. While certain treatments are small and affordable for most budgets, others can venture into four and five-figure totals.

Fortunately, there are various financing routes to choose from if you don’t have the money ready to go in your bank account. One pick is to go with financing offered by the clinic where you’re receiving the cosmetic treatment. Credit cards are another option, as is taking out a personal loan.

Due to the flexibility on offer, a loan can sometimes be the best choice. You can pick the right loan for you in terms of length and money borrowed. Even those with bad credit can be successful in their applications. See CashLady’s small loans page for more information.

If you do go down the financing road, however, ensure you have the means to make your repayments on time and as agreed upon.

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Aldi Lacura Miracle Oil

I think the title is a give away as to what product features within this post! The Aldi Lacura Miracle Oil was kindly gifted to me to try and I’ll be honest, I’m loving it. Again, you might have seen that this is described as being a dupe for the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream all over Miracle Oil, which I’ve reviewed here, but whilst they are similar, they are different.

This oil, which is for the face, body and hand is said to have the benefits of intense hydration and moisturisation. Formulated to relieve dry and rough skin, bring new shine to dry, dull hair and deliver instant radiance, this oil claims to leave no residue behind so you can enjoy your new hydrated appearance. Quite the bold claim!

Packaged in a 50ml spray bottle to make the application much easier and straightforward, this versatile oil with its multi-tasking formula can be used as follows:

• For the face - Apply a thing layer onto clean skin and lightly massage in
• For the body - Apply the oil into your body after showering and lightly massage in
• For the hair - Apply a light mist onto damp or dry hair

From those directions there is a whole list of benefits to using this oil, which include:

• Added moisture for the skin and face
• Relief for rough and dry skin
• Relief for dry, chapped cuticles
• Added shine to dull, lifeless hair
• Can be used after shaving
• Works as a massage oil to help de-stress

At just £5.49, as opposed to £29, again this is worth picking up to try if you find it in your local Aldi store, or even online.

As mentioned, this oil does come in a spritz bottle, but when used, I always find one pump is enough to cover an entire arm, it does give a lot of product in one go. My preferred uses are for use after shaving my legs and for use as a massage oil, particularly on my back and shoulders.  It does have a lightweight formula which absorbs into the skin relatively easy with massaging, plus there is also a slight floral scent which I really like. It isn’t greasy or tacky when applied either, so more bonus points for Aldi here too.

The ingredients list for both Aldi and Elizabeth Arden are similar in that they both contain Sunflower Seed Oil, Rice bran oil, Grape Seed Oil, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Ginger Root Extract plus Olive and Avocado oils to name a few, the difference however is they appear in different orders of the ingredients list. So, as with the Lacura Miracle Cream, the same could be said of this oil in that you are getting the same, but different.

The next time you find yourself in the middle aisle of Aldi and this Miracle Oil has made an appearance, it is worth trying out, the price alone makes it tempting!

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GLOSSYBOX PRETTY PLEASURES BOX - MARCH 2021

There really is no stopping Glossybox with these amazing boxes that are on offer right now. For March the theme is Pretty Pleasures.

So far this year, Glossybox has launched an incredible amount of limited edition boxes! From Generation Glossybox, the Mothers Day edition, the Glossybox Easter Egg and plus a collaboration with Closer and Bella Magazines all within recent weeks! 

The Pretty Pleasures Box features five products which is very makeup orientated which I find quite exciting and the products featured are all ones I would and have used.

The first product comes from Figs and Rouge with the Satin Soft Blurring Primer & Finishing Fix.

Designed to blur and minimise shine, this primer is said to keep your skin fresh and flawless.  If like me you have combination oily skin, products such as this one are your best friend. With its unique pore minimising and anti-blemish properties. It also includes some key ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid which plumps and maintains moisture levels throughout the day, then there is Arctic Cloudberry extract which is packed with Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids alongside vitamins C, E and A. Then there is Marshmallow Roots Extract which hosts natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action. 

The next item comes from So Eco with the Complexion Sponge which I have used many time and really like it.

Designed to give that flawless makeup up, this sponge is said to be suitable for use with cream and liquid products. Crafted from latex-based foam, this sponge has a specially shaped design for seamless blending plus a pointed tip for hard-to-reach crevices.

Up next from Nails Inc is a full sized nail polish in the shade Palace Gardens which is perfect for Spring.

Described as being a super glossy, long-lasting intense colour which comes with a really lovely short brush which allows for one swipe of the nail with the polish.  The shade itself is a really pretty pale blue shade.

Next from NYX Professional Makeup is an offering of three different products from the range and within my box is the Lip Lingerie Lipstick.

I have the shade Butter which sits firmly within the nude selection of shades and is referred to as being a Toffee Nude Gloss. 

It has a doe-footed applicator which makes the application really easy and within the formula are delicate glitter particles which give the lips a bit of a shine, all without being sticky or tacky.

The final item within this months box comes from Beautaniq Beauty with the Nourishing Mascara.  As a brand, Beautaniq Beauty is one I have come to know via Glossybox.

Described as being intensely volumising, this nourishing mascara thickens, lengthens and adds curls for bigger, fuller looking lashes.  It contains a whole host of conditioning ingredients too, so you can expect to find the likes of Camelia and Almond Oil for example.  The mascara brush is an oversized thick brush which is designed to coat every lash, plus it holds just the right amount of formula as to not aid smudging and flaking.

So there you have this months box. Again, I do like the theme, it’s fun and I also love that there is a mixture of brands and of course whether you like skincare or makeup, there is the offering of both within this box.

As you will all know, Glossybox is a beauty box subscription service and it costs as little as £11 per month here*. If you have followed the Glossybox journey over the past year, then you will know that most boxes sell out super quickly, so I expect this one to do just that.

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Best Easter Beauty Eggs 2021

For the past few years now, I have shared a list of the Best Beauty Easter Eggs, both 2019 and then 2020 offered quite a different selection to choose from and so far 2021 there is quite the offering too.

Within this post, you will find a whole host of offerings from brands with their Easter Eggs to tempt you away from the Chocolate!

LookFantastic Beauty Egg - £65 here*

The LookFantastic Beauty Egg sold out in one day in 2020, so you need to be at the ready if you’re keen on this years offering. It is currently available for pre-order right here and it features £220 worth of products.

This Egg is filled with a whole host of pampering goodies for your hair and face and it features products such as Eve Lom Gel Balm Cleanser, Colour Wow Kale Infused Dream Cocktail, Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Oil, Rodial Dragon’s Blood Eye Cream, Diego Dalla Palma The Lipstick 46 and more besides. This egg is available for pre-order right here*.

Glossybox Limited Edition Easter Egg  -  £20

Another product that sold out in little time last year, the Glossybox is more immediately affordable at £20, (£25 for non-subscribers) - but still houses some beautiful products, worth £80. 

With 10 products inside featuring a mixture of full size or deluxe, the egg includes brands such as St Tropez, NARS, Laura Mercier, Wander Beauty and more.  It launches here* on March 26th.

Lush Golden Egg  - £36 here

For all those Lush fans, this year the Golden Egg isn't just any kind of egg, it is infact an ethical golden egg which is made from recycled cardboard.

Inside this egg, you will see that it contains 5 items from the Easter Collection and those products include an essential oil bath bomb, soothing shower gel, bath melt, bubble blower and a lovely skin-softening body butter, so they make quite the pampering treat. You can find the Lush Golden Egg right here.

Rituals Easter Eggs - £32.50 here

Rituals have two Easter eggs on offer for 2021. The choice is between being team blue or team pink with either the Rituals of Karma Beauty Egg Gift Set and the Rituals of Sakura Gift Set.

Inside each of the eggs, you will find three products from each of the two collections and they feature lotions, mists, creams or foams - depending on your preference.  They are priced at £32.50 each and can be found here.

L'Occitane Easter Eggs - £16 here

Another brand who have an offering of two different Beauty Eggs this year is L'Occitane and if you are a fan of the bran, choosing between them might be hard.

Whether you are a fan of the Verbena Range or the Cherry Blossom range, at £16 each, these two eggs looks amazing and feature a hand wash, shower gel and body lotion.

Beauty Bakerie Blending Eggs 6 Pack - £14.45 here*

If you are a fan of Beauty Blenders and Sponges then the Beauty Bakerie Blending Eggs Sponges make an amazing gift.

Designed uniquely created to fit in the palm of your hand for seamless blending, this set of six blenders come packaged in a n Egg Box, making them a great gift for Easter and all for just £14.45 from Feelunique*.

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