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If you are a DIY waxer then you know the perils of bumpy unsightly ‘chicken skin’ afterwards. I used to wax and pluck my eyebrows into oblivion to get the perfect arch. It meant that I risked red irritated skin and bumps that appeared in minutes after I’ve waxed. I’m also lucky enough to have Italian heritage which means one thing; I will inherit a nice beard and moustache by the time I’m in my 60′s. If old family photos are anything to go by I could give Tom Selleck a run for his money when I’m a pensioner. I’ve been waxing my upper lip since I was 16 as an insurance policy against my hirsute destiny.
I and most beauticians would never recommend waxing your eyebrows or upper lip the day before you get your picture taken, or a hot date in case of redness. However with Tend Skin you are able to just about get away with it as it works in 24 hours. I like to use cotton pads to apply it instead of cotton wool as it works better. If you draw blood after waxing I would wait and clean the area first before you apply Tend Skin or else it will sting! It’s not recommended for use after exfoliating with face scrubs for at least 48 hours. Also not recommended after you’ve have any facial treatments such as Alpha Hydroxy or Glycolic acid peels which could cause burning. If you are allergic to aspirin you also need to give this one a miss!
I’m on tenterhooks waiting for the new Sex and the City movie. I’ve seen every episode a million times, watched the first movie a million times and now I need more. HBO left a void in TV viewing in 2004 which they only recently replaced with True Blood. I love every aspect of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha. They represent the ‘four temperaments’ of human personality. I also love Molton Brown so in honour of the new film I’ve matched up their personalities to Molton Brown shower gels.
Carrie – she is the humanist of the group. She likes to talk about her feelings and relationships. She is also a free spirit with her über-stylish fashion sense that only she can pull of. Carrie is Inspiring Wild Indigo.
Miranda – she represents the competitive element. She is the no nonsense voice of the group and takes her career seriously. For those early mornings and long days she has to alert ready for anything. Miranda is Vitalising Vitamin ABC.
Samantha – she represents the spontaneous element. She is a here and now kind of gal and doesn’t look back. She is confident and sexy and isn’t afraid to show it. Samantha is Sensual Hanaleni.
Charlotte – she represents the methodical temperament. She is a traditionalist at heart, waiting for her prince charming. Never crude or crass, a true lady for the 21st century. Charlotte is Heavenly Gingerlilly.
Last year I bought a Crazy Rumor lip balm from HQhair and fell in love with it. You can read my review here. However I wanted to get my hands on the other collections and squealed with delight when I found them at Super Smoocher. Super Smoocher is a lovely company that operates from oop North in Yorkshire. Their website is easy to navigate and they specialise in natural lip products. They have fab customer service and FREE UK delivery. Check out my new little treasures!
I got lip balms from the A La Mode, Gumball, Perk, and Fresh Squeezed collections. Raspberry Sherbet, Grape Bubble, and Banana Split all smell lovely. However the Banana Split smells more like Banoffee Pie as there is a hint of caramel to it. My favourite though is Apple Spice. The scent reminds me of warm apple pie on a crisp Autumn morning. I also got Orange Juice from the Fresh Squeezed collection but my best mate Lauren nicked it before I had a chance to use it. She tells me all the time how lovely it is! Crazy Rumors is a firm favourite here in Notts.
