Product Review: Emma's Eco-Soy Candles.

Hello there Ladies and Gentlemen. So today I have a review for you guys. I'm reviewing products from the lovely home grown business that is Emma's Eco-Soy Candles. I was contacted by this business as a result of #swapbiz on Twitter, and I jumped at the chance to review their products especially since I'm a candle lover. If you don't have a bath, candles are the next best thing to relax, light a few candles, put up your feet and relax.

What makes Emma's Eco-Soy Candles different?

Made with only pure essential oils, Emma's are an all natural candle meaning there are no parabens, no synthetics or any badness. This is great as I tend to go for all natural cosmetics, why should my candles be any different. The soy in the candles is clean burning so it won't leave off any bad black smoke unlike regular candles. Also for all you Eco Warriors out there, the plastic containers for the wax tart melts are biodegradable which is all good!

What did I get?

I was pleasantly surprised at what I was sent. I got three full-sized products to try out. I was sent two wax tart melts and a 100ml candle.

Lemongrass Pure Essential Oil Candle

Yankee candle who now? This is my new favorite candle hands down! Oh my goodness it is magical! The lemongrass oils are a mood lightener which is good for those affected by SAD seasonal affective disorder. As well as that it makes the air in the room refreshed and clean. This sized candle is supposed to have a 20hr burning life. Emma can you make one that lasts forever? I literally haven't stopped burning it. My Mother is also obsessed with it! Her birthday is coming up soon so who knows, she might get one.

Lavender Wax Tart Melt

This can only be described as a warm comforting hug. Lavender has relaxing properties so this melt should be used before bed or when you just need to wind down. Pffft who needs a hot relaxing bath when you have a lavender wax tart. I sometimes have trouble sleeping so I put it to the test. I put it in my burner an hour before bed and blew it out before getting into bed (safety people) and I nodded off with ease. You can also get this fragerance in bigger size candles, which I will go into more detail further on.

Orange & Palmarosa Wax Tart Melt

This is so sweet, but a natural sweet. I liked the smell that diffused through the room, almost like someone was baking. It has a homily feeling about it. With this and all the other wax tarts your break a small bit off, put it in the oil burner and light the tea light below.

The wax will then turn to a nice oil, and it's only then will it emit it's beautiful fragrance. You don't have to use too much of the product as a little goes a long way.

Is there many fragrances to choose from?

Oh yes! You have 6 beautiful fragrances to choose from, one to cater your smelling need;

• Lemongrass
• Lavender
• Citrus Blend (lemon, lime & grapefruit)
• Orange & Palmarosa
• Neroli Fusion
• Harmony Blend (rose geranium & sweet orange oil)

Shapes, sizes and prices?

You can get each of the fragrances in; a 50hr glass tumbler for €19.95, a 20hr tin candle (shown above) for €9.95 and the cute wax melt tarts for €4.95

Where can I find Emma and her amazing candles?

You can contact Emma at info@emmas.ie or call on 00-353-87-4181014.

Overall I was delighted with my products from Emma's Eco-Soy Candles and would definitely purchase more, maybe a glass tumbler perhaps! Support home grown businesses and buy a lovely candle today

Don't forget to visit the website www.emmas.ie  

Have a lovely weekend everyone

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :)

February Favorites :)

It's a whole new month and you know what that means!!!!!!?
I have a look through all the things I enjoyed last month!
February is a month that goes super quick and can sometimes be forgotten (especially if you're single like me and there's that day that we won't mention and would quite gladly forget the whole freaking month!!!)..
Moving awkwardly along lets discuss the favorites of February.

Lush Stuff

Every month is a given that i have new Lush Cosmetics favs so we all just have to deal with it LOL.

Tender is the night Massage Bar

I always had a love/hate relationship with Lush's massage bars but this one is LOVE LOVE LOVE! It's a creamy vanilla and jasmine scented massage bar that leaves your skin so soft and smelling sexy. Jasmine is an aphrodisiac, meaning it gets you in the mood. I use this when I'm going out for drinks or dinner because being the Bridget Jones that I am I'm looking for my Mark D'arcy. Such a favorite this month.

Sea Spray

Over the past month I've noticed that without straightening my hair as much It has started to become more wavy, which is a good thing but sometimes it's not a nice wavy if you get me. Sea Spray from Lush has helped define my waves better. Made from sea salt it gives you that beachy look. I love it because it gives me shine and it also has a small amount of gel in it for hold. Spray - Scrunch- Go! simples! It has neroli oil too which is mood lightening which was something I needed this month.

Gorgeous Facial Moisturiser.

Last but certainly not least in this Lush section is Gorgeous. I have only started using it towards the end of the month but oh my god the effects were immediate! Made from the finest cold-pressed oils there is no expense spared with this one. My skin was dull and full of blemishes and after a few days use, it was clearing, smoother and looking more plump (in a good way). Retailing at €49.95 it is expensive but your skin is an investment. Totally repurchasing.

Garnier BB cream.

A guy who wears BB cream?.. I'm almost too gay to function. This is a product I wore a lot during February whilst my skin was bad. It conceals blemishes, evens out skin tone, covers pores and moisturises the skin. I work in Cosmetics and the last thing you want is to be buying facial care off a guy with bad skin. As my skin is getting better I don't use it as much, but if I do get a pesky breakout BOOM it has disappeared!. Guys should try it, it's 2014!! That reminds me, is guyliner a thing anymore? Let me know!

Pharmaton Vitamins

Cutting sugar out of my diet in the lat few weeks has been a long a tiresome (literally) process. Initially I had no energy as I was used to getting them from sugar. I read about pharmaton and decided to give them a go. At first I was no difference but after 4/5  days I started feeling great and I was full of energy. It has ginseng which gives you that boost! I'd recommend it to people dieting but also people who want to get the most out of their vitamins.

TREsemme Keratin smooth Heat protecting spray

This has been my favorite for many months now but I keep forgetting to blog about it. I have an old post about in my hair care routine if you want a look in depth about it. I never thought heat protectants were ever that good but after using this one my hair feels in such good condition! The Keratin in it builds back the condition in the hair making it softer and more smoother. Buy a heat protection spray, your hair is precious!

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Shine

To be honest I only bought it because it was 3 for 2 on Aussie and this was the only treatment that was left. However, I am glad I picked it! My hair since I have stopped dying it has become quite dull and this does the trick to make it look sleek and shiny. The scent is gorgeous too, it smells very sweet but not a false sweet either. It has ginseng and pearl powder to give you that shine. It helped brighten up my hair during this gloomy February.

Gaming.

Yes I admit it, I am a gaming nerd... I play minecraft in my spare time and I needed a mouse for my computer to help me play better. This is a wireless mouse from Logitech. It works really well! You just stick a small USB into one of the ports and it syncs with the mouse. Also it wasn't too costly which is a plus.

So that was my February Favorites! Hope you liked them! Any questions on the products mentioned just ask.

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :)

The Best Of Beauty Blog Challenge #BOBBLOGCHALLENGE week 5: Pince(ss) products.

Well hello there ladies and gentlemen. I was busy for last weeks #bobblogchallenge so apologies first off. This weeks post I found to be a difficult one as it's about expensive high-end products and as you know i'm a poor student, but with that said I have one or two things I would recommend.... and yes one is a Lush Cosmetics product. I work there yes but I get no special benefits for blogging about their products, they're just too damn good!

Paco Rabanne 1 million

I mentioned this glorious aftershave in a previous favorites post but this is the sh*t! Expensive as heck, yes! but so worth it! I got mine for €68 in boots, and to me that is a lot of money for an aftershave. I got the 100ml and it has lasted me ages. The scent is a manly fragrance with a fruity undertone almost (I smell things weird). Any guy who wants to impress the ladies (or gents) should have it! Total must have.

Gorgeous Facial Moiusturiser

A facial moisturiser fit for a princess!... No literally it is, or at least where it originated from. Gorgeous facial moisturiser from Lush has almost all the same ingredients that was in Princess Diana's facial moisturiser. It is Lush's most expensive facial moisturiser retailing at €49.95 for a 45g pot. This cleared up my skin within days of use! It has anti-aging oils such as evening primrose that can help improve elasticity in the skin. Don't take my word for it, take the leap and buy some, see it as an investment and you won't look back! :)

Any questions about this post or others just let me know!

Byyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :)

My little Lush Goodies.

Hello ladies and gentlemen, I hope all is well. So ye all know I LOVE Lush Cosmetics. I work there and i'm literally addicted! So today was the launch of their new Mother's Day and Easter range, and of course i had to pick up one or two bits for myself! They have amazing new products, as well as some returning favourites ;). It's worth your while going to your nearest Lush and having a look. So lets get down to the purchases shall we!

The Strawberries and Cream gift set.

I was very excited about this when I heard about it, the main reason being, it had my favourite discontinued massage bar in it, Strawberry feels forever... Words cannot describe my love for this massage bar. Its a strawberries and cream scented massage bar made with cocoa butter, shea butter and fresh strawberries. yummy! It leaves your skin feeling and smelling amazing Also in there you have a 100g size pot of Sympathy for the Skin hand and body lotion. Packed full of bananas it moisturises your skin giving it the TLC it deserves! These two used together are a match made in heaven!

                                   

The Carrot Soap 

This I feel is going to be my new favourite thing to wash with! To be honest i'm more of a shower gel type of guy but oh good lord this has me converted! It smells devine! Think tropical orange with a hint of something mystical. The carrot seed oil in the soap is so moisturising it doesn't leave you with that super squeaky feel. It's only available till Easter so get it while it's there.

Any questions about anything mentioned here or from the range just ask. Have a lovely evening also.

Byyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :) 

                                             

The Best Of Beauty Blog Challenge #BOBBlogChallenge Week 3: Makeup Must Haves

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen! Week 3 already! The time is flying and i'm enjoying doing these posts! Ok so week 3 is makeup must haves... but wait, i'm a guy surely I don't makeup and to an extent, no I don't, but its 2014 and what guy isn't a metrosexual using creams and lotions to cover up the wears and tears of life.  So with that i'm going to tell you my metro manly makeup must haves ;)

First up I have my favorite man tan from L'Oreal /men Expert called the Hydra Energetic with flash bronzer.
I did a review of this before on my blog if you want a more in depth look at the product. I love this stuff!! If you're worried about being pale and don't want sunbeds or to use bottle tan, the hydra energetic with flash bronzer is for you. Two pumps of the lotion onto your hands and rub it on your face will give you a healthy sun kissed glow instantly! A further two more pumps can give your skin a darker tone. At the end of the day simply wash your face and its gone! It has a nice fragrance that most of the men expert range has so it will blend in with your after shave. The bottle is made from hard plastic so its durable and with an open/close lock there is no mess.  It's a must have for men especially if they're from Ireland.

Next up I have another product from L'Oreal Men Expert, it's their Gradual tan moisturiser. Now you might be thinking why bother with this when the flash bronzer does this already, but it doesn't really. The gradual tan moisturiser for one actually moisturises your face, and with it being a gradual tanner the effects won't been seen straight away but they will last much longer. You use it every other day instead of your regular one and when you get to the colour you're happy with you stop. I'm still trial testing this but I'm seeing nice results at the moment. My skin likes it so i'll say no more.

Last but certainly not least is Garnier's BB cream. Oh God where have you been all my life? Lads don't be afraid to buy this! It's in the skin care section in most stores so it's technically not makeup. If you are too scared to get it make your partner or sister etc get it for you. It moisturises my skin perfectly, it mattifies your skin so there is no oily shinyness. What I love most about it is that it evens my skin tone! No more blemished red sore skin! I got it in a light shade because I'm a typically pasty Irish man but it comes in darker shades too. Seriously though guys, it might be a saviour for ye too, so give it a chance.

So that's it... My "makeup" favorites! Hope you liked them and as usual if you have any questions just ask!

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :)

The Best of Beauty Blog Challenge #BOBBlogChallenge Week 2: "Hair Heroes"

Hello ladies and gentlemen! It's week 2 of the beauty blog challenge #BOBBlogChallenge. I'm sorry I'm a few days late but with the weather and college work it just wasn't possible. Better late then never eh ;)
So hair.. I did a blog post about my hair care routine a few weeks ago so it's going to be fairly similar to that I'm afraid. With that let's get started.

Shampoos/Conditioner

The shampoo and conditioner I use is the Dove Damage Therapy. It has keratin in it so it's going to help dry damaged hair like mine. I am a student so this means I'm poor so these are a bargain.
The shampoo is very clarifying, which is good as I use a good bit of product in my hair. Usually with shampoos I find they leave my hair immensely dry until I put a conditioner in. Doves intensive repair shampoo did not do this. It left it quiet soft that I could even run my fingers through it.
As I have short hair I only used a tiny amount of the conditioner, and really that is all I needed. It has a nice silky milk-like texture that left my hair feeling fab! These are a must for those damaged tresses on a budget. They are still on offer in tescos I think.

Leave-in conditioner

Without fail I use Lush Cosmetics R&B hair moisturiser. Made with oils and butters such as avocado butter and olive oil, it is very nourishing for the hair. It was invented for curly afro hair as it tends to be dry but anyone can use it! It has a sexy jasmine smell that allures everything in it's path. All you need is a pea sized amount into damp hair and run it through with your fingers. It's a godsend.

Hairspray

Without a doubt, Elnett from L'Oreal. It has a good firm hold, a great smell and disappears at the stroke of a brush if you change your mind on hairstyles.

Apologies again people for the small post but my internet is shocking! next weeks one will be a more in depth one i promise

Any questions just ask
byeeeeeeeeeeeee

The Best of Beauty Blog Challenge #BOBBlogChallenge Week 1: "Skin Care Saviours"

Hello there Ladies and Gentlemen I hope ye are all keeping beautiful. Yesterday whilst having my daily creep through the land of Twitter I came across the hashtag #BOBBlogChallenge. Wondering what it was about I trapsed through all the tweets involved. It so happens it's a weekly blog challenge set up by the lovely Sam from All_That_Buzz, a popular fashion and beauty blogger from Dublin. Each week bloggers are given a different beauty aspect to blog about. To find out more or if you want to join in check out her website linked previously. So seeing that there was no male input into the challenge and beauty/grooming is my favourite thing to blog about I said HELLS YES to joining!.

Week one in this challenge is our skin care saviours, products that helped us immensely and without them we simply couldn't live! Even though I'm a 22 year old, I still have the troublesome skin of a teen, with many breakouts and a combination type that's as tempermental as I am ;). To keep my skin in check I use the Following;

Angles on Bare Skin
My saviour and not just cause I work there, is the ever so wonderful daily cleanser from Lush Cosemtics, Angels on Bare skin. Made from natural ingredients such as, lavender and ground almonds, this is the perfect daily cleanser for people with combination skin such as myself.

 It's packed full of lavender which is balancing for the skin, meaning it will help treat both your dry and oily patches making them, well... normal. The ground almonds give a light exfoliation making it suitable for people with sensitive skin. I love it as my skin tends to flare up if I use anything with vasts amounts of alcohol in it. (I'm a sensitive soul at heart). It is gentle enough that it can be used day and night, everyday. To use it you take a small handful of the product, mix it with a bit of water to make a paste, then you apply the paste to your face and massage gently, removing with warm water. Simples. I recommend it to anyone who is trying a more natural approach to beauty products.




Good things Deep Pore Anti Blemish Toner
Keeping on the theme of au natural products, my next favourite is a cleanser/toner combo from the company Good Things.

Fig and wild strawberry give it, it's heavenly scent. As i said previously I can't use anything with a high alcohol content, so this is perfect for me as it doesnt strip away the natural oils from my skin. It does get rid of any excess oil and I found it unclogs my pores which I find most toners don't do. Also the super fruits which is inside helps to give you more of a radiant glow, something of which I myself lack. To use, like any other toner, apply to a cotton pad and rub onto your face. It's also veggie and vegan so that's nice too



L'Oreal Men Expert Hydra Energetic Facial Moisturiser with Flash Bronzer
So here's where I get into more manly products (well slightly). I'm a typical Irish person, I am as pale as the rest but this product fixes that. This is a moisturiser that has a hint of tan in it. It gives more of a healthy look rather than a tan which is perfect for men experiementing with beauty products. It's a great alternative from those nasty sunbeds too Flash Bronzer Review. Well worth buying if you're a man or for your partner if you're a lovely lady ;)

I simply put it on after I cleanse and tone my face. Two pumps of the product gives a healthy glow and if you want a more sun kissed look, follow up with another application. In my experience, one bit of advice is to apply the product to your neck too as it will be a noticeable colour different and that ain't cute. Here is a link to a review I did of it over a year ago



Catastrophe Cosmetic Face Mask
Another Lush product I know but it is AMAZINGGGGG!!! It's Lush Cosmetics fresh face mask for troublesome, sore and blemished skin. This is my ultimate favourite! Without this my skin would be nothing. Lush's face masks are 100% preservative free meaning no chemicals. This means they have to be kept in the fridge. Catastrophe Cosmetic is full of antioxidant blueberries rich in vitamin A and C which promotes skin growth getting rid of those nasty blemishes. It also contains calamine power to help soothe redness and sore skin. Can we just talk about the smell of it for 2 secs... It is amazing!!

It's a fresh mix of blueberries and floral notes that lasts on the skin after using it! To use, apply to a dry cleansed face for 5 to 10 minutes and remove with a hot damp face cloth. Trust me if you buy this, you'll never look back.

So these are my skin care saviours, what are yours? Any questions on any of the products mentioned just ask, you know the drill and keep your eyes peels for next weeks blog challenge it will

 be hair..I mean here next Thursday!

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :)