New In Beauty: 4 Products To Buy & Try This Month

Looking for some beauty shopping inspo? Here are four products that you should treat yourself to this month. This edit includes a bit of skincare, body care, makeup and some very realistic temporary tattoos, so there's something for everyone! 

Dry skin? Try Hempz Milk & Honey Herbal Body Moisturiser* (500ml, £23.99, link)

Hempz have recently launched their brand new Milk & Honey range which is just as delicious as it sounds! Comprising of four products (a Body Wash, Exfoliating Body Whip, Hand & Foot Creme and a Herbal Body Moisturiser), the range features the brand's famous 100% natural Hemp Seed Oil and combines this with ingredients such as Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Aloe Vera, Jojoba Seed Oil, Oat Extract, Avocado Oil and Sunflower Seed Oil, for a softening and hydrating body moisturiser that you can use as often as needed to keep dry skin at bay.

It's not as natural as I was hoping it to be, but I've been enjoying slathering on this Body Moisturiser after baths and showers and it makes my skin feel so soft and comforted afterwards. The Milk & Honey scent is fresh and not too sweet which I just love. For those curious, there's no actual milk or honey in the formula (it's just fragranced that way) so it can be used by vegans and is also free from gluten and parabens.

 Luxury sheet mask fan? Try STARSKIN 100% Camellia Nourishing & Anti-Wrinkle 2-Step Oil Sheet Mask* (£9, link)

If your complexion is in need of a luxury pampering treat, STARSKIN's 100% Camellia Nourishing & Anti-Wrinkle 2-Step Oil Sheet Mask will not disappoint. Featuring a two-step complete skincare treatment, it has a capsule of 100% Camellia Oil as the first step which is packed full of natural antioxidants, vitamins and essential fatty acids to nourish and soften the skin. The second step is then the Benitsubaki Sheet Mask itself which is soaked in a rich essence that contains Hyaluronic Acid, Arginine and Amino Acids to transform dull and dry skin. 

It also has a temporary effect to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful and glowy finish. Definitely one to try for a special occasion or night out when you want to be looking your best!

Need new eyeliners? Try Esqido Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencils in Black & Brown* (0.5g, $16 each, link)

Whether you wear eyeliner on a daily basis or just like to have a high-quality waterproof one on hand for those occasions where you want some extra definition to your look, these Gel Eyeliners from Esqido are amazing! I wasn't expecting them to be anywhere near this good because the brand are better known for their gorgeous false lashes (check out my review on those here), but these have really hit the ball out of the park and impressed me!

The twist-up white pencils look very chic in your makeup bag and the waterproof gel formulas are intensely pigmented and apply like a dream; they are so easy to use and really nice and creamy. Once on, they don't smudge or fade for at least 8-10 hours, so if you're looking to invest in some new eyeliners, why not try these?

Tattooed Now! Realistic Temporary Tattoos (various prices from £2.60, link)

Aside from golden glitter tattoos for festivals, I usually steer clear of most temporary tattoos because, to be frankly honest, they look a bit naff and often peel or flake off when you least expect it - not a good look. However, I like to be open-minded, so when I was introduced to Tattooed Now! I was curious to try them out as they're made by Hollywood makeup artists and are a million times more realistic looking than any temporary tattoos that I've ever seen before. So much so, that A-list actors like Gerard Butler, Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek have happily worn custom designs by Tattooed Now! and the brand's work have been featured in everything from Game of Thrones to Cloud Atlas and Black Sails. 

Tattooed Now! are certainly a completely different level of temporary tattoo, and I've managed to trick friends with both their Sphynx Cat and Skull Butterfly designs recently. I appreciate that they may not be to everyone's personal tastes, but if you are looking to experiment with body art and want something temporary (or even just to try out a design to see if you like the placing of it before getting properly inked), Tattooed Now! are well worth checking out.

What beauty products have you bought this month?

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All About Eyes: Lashes & Liner Faves from Esqido, KISS & Flawless Lashes By Loreta - Try-On Review

For a quick glam fix, you can't beat a good pair of false lashes and a liquid eyeliner! Here are some of my recent faves from Esqido, KISS and Flawless Lashes By Loreta.

 Esqido Unisyn False Lashes in X & O* ($22, link) + Companion Eyelash Glue* (5.5ml, $10, link)

Esqido are more well known over in the US, but I've started to see a lot more British beauty bloggers talking about them lately. When I checked out their website, I fell in love with their lash styles and was particularly fawning over their Unisyn Lashes which are described as the 'world's first premium synthetic false lashes with an ultra-natural look'. I often get emails offering free samples of mink lashes and I always turn them down because it's the same as supporting fur farming - there's absolutely no need to buy mink lashes when you can get synthetic ones that are just as good, if not better and cheaper!

Case in point, the Esqido Unisyn Lashes are a brilliant example of what I'm talking about. Not only are they presented beautifully (you guys know that I'm a sucker for pretty packaging!), but they are absolutely stunning on as you can see below. They're made from ultra-fine synthetic fibres which are handcrafted onto a cotton band, and they feel really soft and flexible.

Esqido Unisyn False Lashes in X & O

I chose the style X & O which features a medium volume lash look that has crisscrossed strands for lots of fluttery drama. You can re-use them multiple times (just make sure that you take care putting them on / taking them off, and remove any residue of lash glue after each wear) and I just love this design!

To accompany the lashes, I tried out Esqido's Companion Eyelash Glue which unsurprisingly, is a bestseller for the brand and frequently sells out on their website. Having tried it for myself, I can certainly see why - it goes on smoothly, turns tacky in a matter of seconds and dries clear for a quick and easy finish. It's also waterproof and free from latex, parabens and formaldehyde, so it's a winner all round, especially if you have sensitive eyes. 

KISS Lash Couture Triple Push Up Lashes in Corset* (£7.99, link)

If you're on a budget or simply prefer to buy your lashes on the high street, I'm a big fan of the KISS range which you can find in Superdrug and Boots. They're a brand that I've featured on this blog many times in gift guides and I think they are amazing quality for the price that you pay.

KISS have a massive range of different lashes and styles on offer, but if you're new to them, I would recommend checking out their Lash Couture Triple Push Up Collection, which is a range that features some of my favourite designs and is cruelty-free/synthetic. 

 KISS Lash Couture Triple Push Up Lashes in Corset

The Lash Couture Triple Push Up Lashes feature 'three lash designs in one strip with a dimensional lift' so you get lots of volume, length and curl all at the same time. I love this style Corset which has a fuller volume on a knot-free band and crisscrossed layers of lashes that are different lengths to give a lovely fluttery finish.

KISS Lash Couture Triple Push Up Lashes in Corset

Corset is a great style to wear on an evening or night out, as they're very glam, but not OTT in my opinion. They're super comfortable to wear and easy to apply too. Being a cheaper highstreet lash, I find that I can only really get about two uses out of them before the band starts to warp, so I tend to stock up when they're on offer!

Flawless Lashes By Loreta Flawless Eyeliner* (0.8ml, £14.95, link)

With this recent hot weather, I haven't been wearing a lot of makeup, but whenever I do wear false lashes, I always pair them with a black liquid eyeliner to complete the look. This newbie from Flawless Lashes By Loreta popped through my letterbox about a month ago and I've been enjoying using it because it doesn't immediately melt off when the mercury rises! 

The slim pen style applicator has an ultra fine fibre tip that's firm but flexible enough to get a precise flick if desired. It's not the blackest liquid eyeliner that I own, though it delivers a nice smooth amount of pigment and can be layered for a more intense look. I've tested it in both 20C and 27C weather and found that it held up pretty well, with some fading only becoming apparent later on in the evening when it's been particularly hot earlier on. A good one to try if you don't want to give up your liquid eyeliner for the rest of the Summer. 

What are your favourite lashes and eyeliners?

If false eyelashes aren't your thing you can always go for clinically tested lash serums like Borboleta which promotes eyelash growth in just 4 weeks.

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