Essence Glitter Review By Alisha

Recently I received three pots of cosmetic glitter from a company called Essence Glitter. The glitters from EG have many different uses, they an be used on nails (polish and gel), as a glitter shadow, on lips something very popular at the moment and as body glitter or tattoos.

There's many different shades of the glitters. Some are one colour, other are a mixture of two or more colours and all are truly beautiful. They're quite fine glitters with I find gives a much nicer layer that's even rather than more typical glitter polishes that have large sequins.
I got three of these glitters in different colours which were Golden Rose (a rose gold perfect for Autumn), Frosted Berry (a mixed colour of red glitter with a hint of silver) and Glinting Star (a multicoloured silver). These are very generous sizes, a 7g pot for ONLY £3.30! They will last a good while and for the price it's super cheap for these good quality glitters. The Golden rose shade is a bit more pink than what it is here in the picture.

When using the glitters on myself I tried them on my nails and as body glitter/shadow applying to my arm as a swatch how it would be done for eyes. The glitters can be used for gel nail polish or regular, I used regular polish applying two coats and when the second was tacky I dabbed it on and used a top coat. Doing one nail as an accent nail I used the same way but used one layer of a top coat and dabbed on all over as much as it would apply, let that dry and then go over with another layer using the same technique and then sealing with a gel effect top coat just for a nice Glossy look to compliment the glitter. This way worked perfectly well and looked much more pretty that I expected it to they really shine beautifully. I used a burgundy red with the frosted Berry glitter and it is very festive looking but also something I'd wear all year round. You can also mix it straight in the polish also but I think this would be more time consuming mixing it and would likely dry before you get it on! When using as shadow you can apply it one of a few ways. You can use a primer and apply with a brush/finger as you usually would although one that is super strong (I used my Too faced glitter glue primer- specifically for glitter shadows to stop fall out), apply a eyelash adhesive or other type of body adhesive or apply a cream shadow and apply on top or mixed in the shadow. I tried all three and found the primer worked just as good as the eyelash glue and once dry neither budged at all and took some good rubbing to get off! The cream shadow didn't work so well but I only have one cream shadow so don't have much others to compare but with a few application methods there's one to suit everyone!
Overall I'm really happy with these glitters, I'll be buying more colours very soon! Essence Glitters has a Facebook page where there are a few videos showing some glitters, the website is http://www.essenceglitter.com/
for anyone wanting to take a look or buy, I definitely recommend you all do! Alisha

Divine Legs Review

A subscription with a difference and a very handy one as has an every day need. A subscription service for tights. Divine legs will send you your choice of tights on the 10th of every month, to suit your needs.

So it works like this you choose the product you desire weather it be comfortable tights or stay ups, you can also choose which size you require and also which length. Divine Legs cater for tall ladies up to 6ft 4". You choose which colour and denier you want as well, there is also a choice of seamless, sheer and anti cellulite.  Each box will have 2 pairs of tights each month so you could have one for work wear and one for going out wear.

I was sent a sample box of 2 pairs of tights which show in the images below. Please note the packaging was a temporary design until the finishing touches have been put to the packaging which is also shown below.

It's worth explaining the different type of tights they have to offer and the price points

* 2 Pairs of  sheer seamless tights, which are so comfy and do not restrict you when wearing are £20 each month
* 2 Pairs of opaque seamless tight are £25 each month
* 2 Pairs of Sheer beauty balm tights or stay ups, that will act as a beauty balm for your legs to hide any unwanted blemishes or varicose veins are £30 each month
* 2 Pairs of opaque beauty balm tights is £40 each month

Starting in December Divine Legs will also be offer 2 pairs of ladder resistant tights for £10 each month.

If you sign up to their website you will receive 50% off your 1st month's box. They also have a useful live web chat to help you.

I have worn a pair of the tights I was sent and they were very comfortable, did not fall down or wrinkle like other tights I have worn. Was a lovely bold black, hide my blemishes and in this weather kept me very very warm. I wore the 70 denier tights and cant wait to wear them again.

Please find below links to Divine Legs Facebook page and websitte

https://www.facebook.com/divinelegs/?fref=ts

https://divinelegs.com/

MeeBox Review by Alisha

Last week I received the November edition of Meebox. This box is a subscription box specifically for nail products. Each month you receive 5 products, 3 of which are polishes and the others are usually nail art. The box has a theme each month which the box products are based around, this month is the theme Glitter! This one is a really great box for nail lovers with many possible nail designs to be created from the products received. It's £20 a month which is inclusive of postage, they're sent out the last week of the month by Royal Mail. 

It came very quickly and is tracked so you know when to expect it. It comes in a cardboard box with a black and white striped design with the Meebox name across, so I knew what it was when it arrived and was very excited to get it open! When I opened it there was a whole box full of shredded tissue paper and the products were mixed in which was fun to feel around for each product, plus having nail polishes in which are glass I was glad to see there was suitable packaging and it did all arrive intact. Inside I received: 
Little Ondine glitter polish in shade L803, this polish is a natural brand. As on the bottle 'Natural nail colour, composed of water, purified resin and colourant' This is great because there's many that like to use only natural products so it's great to find one that is suitable for that. It's a beautiful polish of Red, purple and gold glitter of small and larger sizes so you get a lovely mixed surface. Plus an added bonus this polish is peel off! Great for anyone that wants to wear polish but may need it off for work, or for children/teens that need it off for school. I've used 2 coats in the swatch stick below, dabbing on rather than the usual brushing as suggested. The mixture of sizes of glitter gives a more sheer build up that's enough that you could wear it as it is or over another colour, you could also go another layer for a more intense look or use a red underneath. RRP £11
A England in Crown of Thistles, this is a gorgeous warm purple shade with a lovely shimmer effect that is silver in colour and really sparkles beautifully. This one is very pigmented and a great consistency you could get away with one coat of colour if you were in a rush! RRP £11
Floss Gloss Nail lacquer in Dimepiece, this is another glitter polish which is a lovely bright silver that shines all different colours and really catches the light! The bottle on this is really pretty too and looks very luxurious. Two coats of this gives a perfect build up of glitter.
MeeBox Holo paper, this is a lovely hologram effect foil nail paper that is a teal kind of colour with a mirrored look. This is a simple addition that you just apply to slightly wet polish and then seal with a top coat.
Naio nails glitter pot, again this is a teal kind of colour of and this is more of a very fine shredded paper texture then a glitter and gives a delicate foil confetti look which is really pretty and different to the standard types which is nice to have. RRP £1.10. You also get 3 swatch sticks to paint and add to your collection which is really handy for matching polish to your outfit! 

Overall I'm really happy with this box, I think all the products are really good quality and a good variety of nail items. This would be a fantastic box for nail lovers with many different designs possible, high quality and with a great theme in mind you've got the inspiration and all the tools you need to make some great manicures! If anyone would like to see more about Meebox follow the link below 💅🏻 Https://meebox.co.uk

Alisha x