Lush Charlotte Island Review!

I don't know about you girls but if I'm going out somewhere and showing off my legs i always feel better with a bit of a tan. I usually have applied fake tan before hand but it's always nice to give it that extra bit of a boost. I've not really tried a lot of wash off tanners simply because I'm always scared they might rub off on my clothes so this was a bit of a first for me.

Lush Charlotte Island Body Tint (£5.25 for 100g / £10.50 for 250g)

The lotion itself smells gorgeous which is most likely due to the fact that it contains lashings of Cocoa Butter and Aloe Vera to Moisturise and soothe the skin as well as a bit of a shimmer which is really flattering.

The colour looks really dark in the bottle but once its blended in it is quite subtle and just gives a healthy look to the skin but takes it up a shade or two.

Blended!

The test for me was applying it on my legs when wearing this white dress and i am pleased to say that it didn't rub off at all so i am pretty impressed and can see me using this a lot when i go out.

Charlotte Island can be used on any part of the body and Ive even had a few people tell me that they use it on there face. So great for holidays or makeup free days when you want a bit of a glow.

Also a great product for helping to cover thread veins and blemishes and even out any redness on the skin.

I'm actually kicking myself for not trying this before now.

Have you used this product before and if not are you tempted to give it a go?

Bronze & Glo With He-shi & Jemma Kidd

Hi there my gorgeous girlie's, i am really excited about this post as i have found two amazing products that i can't wait to rave about.
I thought i would review them together as i wore them together yesterday and loved the results.

Let me warn you though the He-shi Dark tanning Mousse is not really for the fair skinned natural beauty but for those of us who dream of a deep dark tan then look no further:

The He-Shi Dark Foaming Mousse was sent to me for reviewing purposes and whilst i really liked the colour of the lotion this is 100 times better for me personally.
I used the He-shi tanning mitt to apply and to be honest i just slapped it on quite heavy handedly making sure I'd covered everywhere which was easy as it contains an instant colour guide so you can see where you are applying.

The mousse is incredibly easy to apply and dries really fast too. I even used what was left on my tanning mitt to tan my face something i rarely do with a body tan.

I did exfoliate in the shower first before applying this and i left it a good 8 hrs before showering off. Oh i might add there is a slight tanning smell after a few hrs of wearing this but its not as bad as most :)

The Results : Eeek bloody hell I'm brown first came to mind but as i examined my tan ( like you do ) i noticed how even it looked with no streaks or patches at all.

Me wearing He-Shi Dark Mousse

As for wearing the tan on my face it came out a gorgeous colour and i had matchy face & body for a change.
If you want a great deep dark tan that's easy to apply then this is the one. It says you can apply another layer to make it darker but i think this is as dark as i can go without looking too OTT.
You can buy this from the He-shi website here priced at £27 yes a bit pricey but worth every penny.

My second product i want to tell you about is the Contour & Flush Duo by Jemma Kidd. I purchased this a while back from feel unique at £18  

 Contour & Flush

The website states:
-Lightweight, blendable crème blush duo with added mica for luminosity and radiance.
- Bronze tone to contour and add a sun-kissed glow.
- Pink tone to add a bright flush to cheeks.

 Swatches

This was a bit of an impulse buy, i just thought it looked pretty and might be nice for the summer. I tried it a few times and because the texture is so light and creamy i didn't find it showed up very well but yesterday i tried it with a different brush ( what a difference a brush can make )
I used it with my ELF flat top brush and i just love how it looks.

The contour is very subtle on my tanned skin but would work beautifully on a more fair/medium skin. It gives a lovely dewy glow on the cheeks even my 3 year old noticed lol

I can see these two products becoming my staples throughout the warmer months or when i want to look a bit more glam.
Do you like a deep tan or do you like the natural look ??
I've not tried many Jemma Kidd products but this has to be my favourite from the range so far. xx

Random snippets !

Hi there my gorgeous girlies, todays post is a bit of a Random mix of updates and things i want to tell you about.

Firstly My He-Shi Tan that i stupidly erased the photograps from has been reapplied and snapped to show you how it looked. I cant do a Fake tan review without photos now can i?

This is 2 layers so bear that in mind.

 1 hr after application

 Fully Developed

I really am impressed with this tan. The only little niggle i have is the fact that it seemed to leave my skin a little bit drier than normal. But on the whole i really like it and its one of the better ones that ive tried. Full review here



This week i am testing out Airbase and loving the light texture and makeup free feel. The colour is a perfect match as well :) Full review coming soon.

Shade Medium

My occ lip tars arrived this morning with a little mixing palette. I cant wait to start using these.

Cha Cha & Trollop

Yesterday my Lipstick organiser arrived from China. I have been looking everywhere for one that holds 24 lippys in the UK and i just couldnt get one. I am thinking of buying these in bulk and selling as they are so hard to find here.

My lipsticks look so much better in this than stashed away in my drawer where i can never find them. Only trouble is i need another one really but im running out of room on my dressing table. Think its time for a clear out again.
Hope you are all having a fabulous week and as always thankyou for all your lovely comments. You girls are the best xx