SUCCESS!!

Last night I had a good night out with a good friend of mine and I had the most dramatic eye look going on (will post the photos later). Pretty much the look was thick,black gel eyeliner along my upper,lower and waterline some grey,dark shimmery navy blue and some shimmery black on my upper lids,white under my brows as a highlight and a light dusting of grey underneath the black liner of my lower lash line. ANYWAY with a look this dramatic insane lashes had to go with it. So I get ready to do my eyelashes and thought,no!Now is the perfect time to practice putting on the falsies.
Well I tried,and tried,and tried and then tried some more. I then realised that the only reason they weren't working is because the inner quarter of my lash line was quite watery and it  just would not stick. So I bravely got my scissors and trimmed them.applied glue,put them on my eyes and voila! I had done it!!

Now I am going to do a YouTube tutorial on eyelashes for beginners  or if your interested go onto YouTube and search for a tutorial,they are so helpful. But here are some steps to how I applied them

1:Sit at a table and place a mirror on the table to look down in
2:Apply glue to lash and while waiting for it to get tacky wiggle the lashes a bit
3:Close you eye and look down into the mirror,you should easily see your lash line
4:Take the falsie and put the middle of it on your lash where you want it to sit then work on attaching the inner and outer lash as close to your lash line as possible and pay attention to the outer corners as these are the areas the lashes typically unstick
5:Fill in any gaps with eyeliner

Now I found when I first put the lashes on they were so heavy they were almost uncomfortable although half an hour later they felt natural. I also very gently used my eyelash curler to curl them but that is completely optional

To remove them I soaked a cotton ball in make up remover and used that to help peel them off

I used Manic Panic eyelash glue which is only about $4 and has super hold,the only problem I have with it is the tube is small

Hope you are all having a fabulous Sunday

Stay Simply Stunningly Gorgeous! xx

False eyelashes

Later today I will be testing out putting on false eyelashes! I have never had much luck so am hoping to do this successfully and master the skill. I will also be using manic panic eyelash glue so can also do a mini review on it!

Gorgeous and stunning lashes

I was going to do a video for this BUT my camera broke yesterday(open bottle of coke,camera,handbag you can see where Im going with this!) so sadly I cant even do some pics to show before and afters of my own lashes but if I can get some good ones in natural daylight with my phone tomorrow I will flick them up

Now the following is what I do with my eyelashes to make the lashes really stand out,it may or may not work for you but hey try it,if you dont like it then dont do it again!I use this method as I am pretty hopeless when it comes to applying falsies(still trying but until then...)

Long,curly,luscious lashes(please note you do all the steps on one eye then do the other)

Step 1:Dust your eyelashes with a loose or transluscent powder

Step 2: Curl your lashes with an eyelash curler(you can warm them slightly using a hairdryer)

Step 3:Apply a coat of a curling mascara(I use Avon Supercurlacious) then apply a coat of volumising mascara(Now I use either Maybelline Unstoppable,Avon Spectralash or Nutrimetics Lash impact)

Step 4:Brush your eyelashes while still wet either with a lash brush or a clean mascara wand

Step 5: Start on the other eye

This looks great teamed with dramatic liquid eyeliner!!

If you do try this method please let me know what you think of it!!

Nutrimetics Christmas Launch Party

Last night I attended the wellington Christmas Launch party and WOW what an informative night!
Found out about all sorts of great new deals coming out for xmas,got to check out some awesome new products,it was just fantastic! Later today I will be posting the great Christmas deals on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Wellington/Simply-Stunningly-Gorgeous/156943724335139 and posting a few of my personal fav deals

Hope you all enjoy it when its all up

2 products Im using right now.. AND LOVING!!

I have 2 products Im using at the moment that I am totally in love with!!

The first is Anew Alpha Peel-Off facial mask from avon

I am not sure of the RRP of this as I purchased it at a discounted price off Trade Me

I use this mask 1-2 times a week(the tube says to use it 2-3 times though my skin gets irritated if I use it more than twice). It is very "strong" Im not sure if that is due to the alcohol content(which I usually shy away from) or the AHA's. I would not reccommend this for sensitive skin

Heres the blurb from the avon website about it

Reveal younger, healthier-looking skin in only 10 minutes. Custom blend of AHAs and gentle botanicals lift away impurities. Refines and conditions for fresher, smoother-looking skin. Peel-off formula. Dermatologist tested. 

Now from the blurb it sounds like it could be,or is very similar to a chemical exfoliant but dont take my word on it. Either way I love how it makes my skin feel(although when I first apply it stings a little) and as it is peel off its easy to remove.

Now for the 2nd product Im using and IN LOVE with is Anew Alternative Intensive Eye Cream. It is OMG WONDERFUL!!I have a problem with dark circles and this product reduced them significantly within a week!! I use it once a day.

Last time I checked it reatiled for about $59..99 from Avon(can ya tell I just LOVE Avon products!)but I again purchased mine off Trade Me for about $15.

It is an eye cream I will definatley buy again and again(as long as I can get it at a discounted price)It is worth the $59.99 but at that price it is a little out of my price range

Oh I almost forgot about the blurb on the Avon Website about it!

Reclaim brighter, younger-looking skin around eyes. The brightest innovation in herbaceutical skincare. Anti-aging science and Eastern healing herbs unite to attack the major signs of dark circles and treat the age-related conditions that can make them look worse. (#07228)

Immediately
Undereye area looks naturally brighter, more radiant

In 1 week
Dark undereye circles start to visibly fade*

*Results based on a clinical instrumentation study

It is so true about eye circles fading in a week! 

 

So those are two of my products Im loving this week

Stay simply stunningly gorgeous ladies! xoxo

The big bad sun

The sun is a lot more damaging than most of us really care to think about. We may think of sun damage when we get a bad sunburn, when we pick up a moisturiser with an SPF but we really should be thinking about the damage the sun can do and what steps we can take to prevent it

Sunburn and excessive tanning is the damage the sun does that we can see, but what about the damage we can’t see?

First off, it doesn’t have to be a sunny day for the sun to harm your skin.... scary thought huh?

UV rays penetrate deep into your skin and kill living skin cells. Your body then has to work hard to try and fix this (the process then results in the hot and red sunburn). Sunburn can lead to DNA damage, repeated sunburns increase your risk of developing skin cancer because of this damage to your DNA

Skin cancer can happen to anyone but those more susceptible are

·       Fair skin that burns easily in the sun

·       Red or fair hair

·       If you have alot of moles or freckles

·       Family history of skin cancer

·       Have had sunburn

90% of skin cancers are the result of sun damage, so now is the time to slip, slop, slap and wrap!

If you notice any mole changes remember to go straight to your doctor and check moles on a regular basis.

If you’re a tanner and thinking sun beds are a safe alternative think again, your skin will be exposed to harmful and damaging UV rays

UVA rays also damage collagen which is the protein that holds your skin together keeping it smooth, plump and firm. Collagen cannot rebuild itself and once the collagen structure breaks down it results in wrinkles

When choosing a sunscreen the higher the SPF the better. Apply sunscreen under moisturiser and at least 20 minutes before apply make up to allow it to penetrate your skin and start working. Using a moisturiser and/or foundation with an SPF just protects your skin a little bit further, although if you use a sunscreen daily you shouldn’t need to worry too much about your other products containing SPF

When applying your sunscreen don’t forget your neck, the back of your neck, chest, arms and your ears. Any body part that is exposed needs sunscreen. Carry your sunscreen with you if you may be removing clothing layers later on.

Also make sure you are protecting your eyes as the sun can damage them and if badly damaged this can cause irreversible damage and worst case scenario: BLINDNESS!!

Now with my other blogs I have been recommending products but this time I’m not. I am going to tell you what I use, prices and where you can get it from. I just think sunscreen is something so important and I am no expert so would not feel comfortable recommending any. I am sharing with you what I use and leave it at that.

I use New Zealand Cancer society Broad spectrum SPF 30+

I also use Nutrimetics Sun Days Sunscreen Cream SPF 30+

I hope this has been helpful in helping you maintain gorgeous skin!!

DISCLAIMER: Although all care has been taken in research for this article it should not replace advice given to you by a dermatologist, doctor or other skin care professional

Moisturisers

Moisturisers, everyone should use one whether your 13 or 90!

Moisturisers play a vital role in helping retain your skins natural moisture and adding moisture,keeping your skin moisturised makes it supple,smooth and flexible. Moisturising helps in keeping your skin looking younger(as dehydrated skin tends to wrinkle sooner). Lack of moisture leaves the skin not just looking unhealthy but makes it brittle and rough

Moisturiser is best applied to a damp face,this could be after your shower or after you cleanse.

Everyone needs to use a moisturiser, yes even those of you with oily skin. Oil is not moisture and excess oil DOES NOT keep your skin hydrated. Think of it this way, you would you substitute water with cooking oil? Absolutley not! So do not make the mistake of skipping moisturiser if you have oily skin.

If you have oily skin choose a water based moisturiser

If you have dry skin,an oil based moisturiser is your best bet,you may also benefit from a thicker moisturiser depending on how dry your skin is.

When choosing a moisturiser check what skin type it is desgined for and only use one designed for your skin type.

Protection against the sun is also very important so choosing a moisturiser with an SPF is great,the higher the SPF the better but you may also want to apply sunscreen underneath your moisturiser for added protection.

Also night moisturisers are important,just make sure you use a night formulation and again make sure it is suited for your skin type.

I reccomend that you do not use an anti ageing formulation until you are at least 30,Ive made the mistake and Im sure many others have too. Living in a beauty obsessed world where youth is valued ,we all want to look young but anti ageing formulations are heavier and more moisturising because more mature skin needs that extra moisture,if your under 30 you DO NOT NEED IT and more than likely will not benefit from it! If you are concerned about ageing and are under 30, use an eye cream instead,they work wonders!!

 You do not have to spend a bomb on moisturisers to get fantastic results!

The following moisturisers I have used(the Olay and Nutrimetics one I currently use) .The Olay 7 signs of ageing one I have used BUT as I was only 21 at the time it was not suited for my skin however my Mum used it(I gave it to her as I switched to my current Olay moisturiser) and she loves it. I have chosen mostly supermarket available brands as they are the ones I use and get fantastic results from. They are also a bit more affordable.

Olay Complete SPF 15 $14.79 from Supermarkets

Nivea Visage Young Control Shine moisturising gel cream $11.79 from Supermarkets

Nivea Visage Q10 plus anti wrinkle ngiht cream $18.89 from Supermarkets

Olay Total Effects SPF 15 $33.70 from Supermarkets

Nutrimetics Hydrafinity Skin Hydrator with Vitamin C $47 available from nutrimetics.co.nz or email me at simplystunninglygorgeous@gmail.com to order,free postage within New Zealand!!