Sibu Beauty*

Natural skincare is seriously my thing, I very rarely use products that aren't natural because I really do enjoy taking good care of my skin. I feel that products that are made solely up of chemicals and other crap just don't cut it, they dry out my skin and can also make you age.

Sibu Beauty strive to protect & respect the earth as well as...well protecting and respecting your skin! By using precious natural sources responsibly and creating minimal impact on mother nature Sibu have created a wonderful and ethical company.

Seabuckthorn is a sustainable resource, with extremely hydrating properties both for your insides and outs! It improves skintone and texture, supports hair & nail growth and even increases vitality. By using the Repair & Protect and Cellular Support together you're creating an incredible cocktail for your skin and body which is guaranteed to leave you glowing.

Repair and Protect promotes tissue recovery & healing, rejuvenates sun damaged skin and it's suitable for all skin types! My extremely sensitive skin loves it's daily treat of a sea buckthorn  drink, leaving it soft and smooth; and also smelling delightfully of oranges! This daytime facial cream with Omega 7 is readily absorbed to help to boost collagen production and create a healthy, natural moisture barrier.

As you might already know I believe that true beauty begins on the inside. Sibu have created a soft gel supplement to nourish and protect the body plus promote healthy hair, and skin from the inside out. My skin feels super hydrated after 2 weeks of popping these supplements, and I generally feel absolutely incredible! Finally saying goodbye to soft nails!

You can purchase these Sibu products from Modern Herbals, as well as the rest of the range!

Buy Me // Sibu Beauty

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Dusty Girls: Pink Ladies*

Blush, Blusher, Rouge. Whatever you call it, we all use it. There's truly nothing better than a flush of blush on the apples of anyone's cheeks to welcome the day in no matter how tired or dull you may feel.

Dusty Girls Blush in Pink Ladies gives a healthy looking glow, which you won't be embarrassed about! The natural oils, Mica and oxides found in the blush has left no room for rubbish such as Talc and Bismuth which are both products you want to avoid when adding a bloom of berry to your cheeks.

Pink Ladies is a well...pink blush, more towards a rose shade with a subtle shimmer running through it. The formulation is smooth, extremely pigmented and glides onto the desired area with complete and utter ease. You can easily build up Pink Ladies to give an overly flushed look if desired, or blend out this bad boy for an extra natural blush.

Personally, as I like a less controlled look to my blush I prefer to use a large synthetic kabuki brush. Dusty Girls do a perfect one to team with this blush and their other cheeky products, it's super soft and extremely dense for an extra delicate application.

Buy Me // Dusty Girls

Have you tried any Dusty Girls products?
*these products were sent for an event I held, all opinions are my own 

The Cleanser Games

Hey Hi Ho

You might find it a bit weird that I can't just stick to one cleanser, I actually us 4 different ones but they do have different purposes I swear!!

I don't like makeup wipes, or makeup removers because they tend to be extremely harsh on my skin leaving me red and often sore. To take my makeup off at the moment I am using the Blogger fave Garnier Micellar Water, it melts away my makeup including stubborn mascaras and matte lip products! I also find that it soothes my skin a lot, which is surprising to me as it's not natural in any way shape or form.

Now for the fussy part. If I just want a quick cleanse I will follow up with the Bee Good Honey & Wild Water Mint Cleansing Water*, usually I use this as a quick option when it's late or I'm in need of a freshen up when I've had a night out on the town!

If I'm suffering with bad skin, either spots or dry patches (which isn't often - hormonal!) I will include the Lush Angels On Bare Skin Cleanser whilst in the shower. This particular one gives you a good exfoliation  but remains as a gentle product. I never have the horrible tight feeling after using this product, and the lavender helps to even out my skin tone giving me a natural glow.

My everyday cleanser at the moment is the Bee Good Honey & Propolis Cream Cleanser*, I love this one so much as it's super hydrating due to being a cream and it seems to keep my skin flake free during these really cold months. The cleanser comes with a pure muslin cloth to remove the cleanser, which too gives a very gentle cleanse. My skin feels so soft and doughy (yes, doughy) after using this one, I really don't think I could recommend it enough! I love Bee Good products because of how natural they are, but regardless of that this cleanser really does come out on top for the cold weather!

Cream Cleanser // Cleansing Water // Angels On Bare Skin // Micellar Water

What are your favourite cleansers?

*pr samples

Lots of love

cleanse away your sins

Hello beautiful people

"Don't judge someone because they sin differently than you do"

Ya'll know I love a natural skincare product right? Something landed on my doorstep that I've fallen in love with. That something is the Bee Good Honey & Wild-Water Mint 3in1 Cleansing Water* priced at £10 for 100ml.

I absolutely love a gentle cleanser, and water style ones are definitely my favourite as they melt away your daily sins (and stubborn mascara) without you having to scrub a layer of your skin off.

This leaves my skin feeling fresh but not tight, guhhh I hate that tight feeling. People say that's cos your skin is clean... NO that is because the product has stripped every last drop of moisture out of your skin!!!

I did expect this cleansing water to smell minty, hence the name; but instead it's a soft floral smell which is divine and just as gentle on the nose as it is actually on your nose...you get me right? 

The key active ingredients are:

British Wild Flower Honey

British Propolis

Water Mint

Red Algae 

Usually when buying off the shelf the ingredients look something like this:

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Like i'm sorry but WHAT the hell is in this stuff I am putting on my beautiful skin? If you love your skin, choose Bee Good because then you'll Bee Good to your skin ;)  (yuh get it huh? ha)

Oh and another little thing that I must mention is that Bee Good is cruelty free and they also raise money to help save the bees; so really you're helping to keep the bees alive by purchasing!

You can purchase here :)

lots of love

*product was sent for review purpose

BUT all opinions are my own

MAC BB Cream Review

Hello beautiful people;

YES! Another MAC post, soz to all you MAC haters out there but I am an addict. I promise I will be doing blog posts on other brands soon !!

Seeing as it summertime here in good ol' England I thought that a review on a BB cream is what all of us lazy ladies & gents need on sweltering days like it was yesterday.

Anybody who knows me well knows that for the past 7 years I have only used MAC's studio fix fluid and the full coverage look is the only one I go for.

WELL I'll tell you this for fact, dem days are well and truly over !! Okay so not over completely but during these hot days I am totally converted to this beauty of a BB cream.

I have the shade Light Plus and I am usually a nw15-nw20 depending on the time of year, this shade is a little bit warmer than my natural skintone but still leaves my skin looking natural.

Because I have stupidly sensitive skin I always get samples of any foundation, cream, primer etc before I buy, especially with high end beauty products.

The sample I've been using for this review has come from a lovely lady at the Birmingham Selfridges counter, whom was bloody incredible and helpful. Plus she got my shade spot on, yes even in a BB cream you have to make sure you have the correct shade.

No wotsits over 'ere !!

I applied the cream using the Urban Decay optical blurring brush, you can also apply using any foundation brush but I prefer the buffing/duo fibre ones for this product. Oh and fingers work too but you just get a much lighter coverage.

First impression is very good, goes on flawlessly giving you the "I woke up like dis" (see what I did there/! ;)) look which personally for lazy days/hot days/cba days is what I want to look like ! The coverage is also very build-able.

For those with dry skin like myself an almost veil is cast over your dry areas, which is always something I worry about with face products. If you do have quite oily skin you might find this product slips a little so maybe add a light powder to your t-zone.

One of my favourite things about this product is how high the SPF is in it, this does mean that its pretty much a no go for flash photography but containing a staggering SPF 35 its perfect for Summer and when you go on your holibobs. 

When I have the BB cream on I forget its on my face, completely weightless and it is also really good at covering redness. Dark circles and blemishes however, do still need a bit of concealer to cover those bad boys !! Wear wise, after around 5/6 in the heat it does start to fade slightly around the hairline, lip and chin or as I like to call the sweaty areas of le face. But just apply a bit more and you're back to being beautifully BB'd ! I also found that there was little to no transfer with this product, which is a big plus for me cos I just love wearing white clothing.

In the photos I only have on the BB cream, Urban Decay naked 2 eye shadow (Naked Basics) on brows and MAC's false lashes mascara. Well and I did spritz with MAC's fix+. 

I have used this product 3 times now and its definitely something I am 100% going to be purchasing !! 

You can buy the BB cream at any MAC store, counter and website.

My final review 9/10 

MAC BB Cream in Light Plus £23

Hope you enjoyed reading this post!

Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Take Care

lots of love, effstarbeauty x