I finally went to Tenerife and it was awesome! And in this post I will be sharing some activities to do and the amazing hotel we stayed in.
Before we begin I want to thank my friends again for planning this trip as my birthday surprise! I wasn’t told the destination until we got to the boarding gates lol and they sorted out everything! Diane & Miriam thank you girls again! And my surprise set up was amazing!
Tenerife has a reputation for been a booze filled getaway but its totally possible to do the exact opposite. If this is your vibe stay tuned
Hotel
We stayed in the beautiful Green Garden Eco Hotel. Its in an excellent location ( Playas las Americas) not too far from the beach but I wont recommend walking in that heat. The hotel has a lot of amenities including a free shuttle bus to Siam water park. The staff are excellent and made our stay pleasurable! They were so patient with us wanting to practice our Spanish with them too lool( Duolingo streak society anyone? lol). Plus they had a mini arcade on site and we LOVED it. who knew I was so good at shooting loool. There’s a mini market on site too. Our family villa was huge and had a little garden area which we turned into our photoshoot studio LOOL
Activities
Whale & Dolphin Watching with White Tenerife tour guide company- Tenerife is the home of the pilot whales because of the excellent quality of water. From April to September, we were informed Dolphins migrate to the area too. We saw a lot of whales and it was beautiful and we were extremely lucky to see Dolphins too! I have always wanted to see animals in the wild natural habit and seeing them was a bucket list moment for me
Stargazing with Tenerife stars tour guide company- I didn’t know Tenerife was known for this but it is a very popular activity there. The whole trip starts off just before sunset so you stop at a crater for amazing sunset views over the nearby islands before heading to the national park to wait for dark and the stars illuminate the skies. Guys we saw Starlink which looked awesome in the sky but even better we saw shooting stars! Living in a city like London, you forget how light polluted our night sky is so seeing the stars in their numbers so clearly was so amazing. I will give iPhone props here because the pictures turned out great ( its still a cult I refuse to join). Our guide was so funny but knowledgeable
Eating & drinks
It was a packed trip so we didn’t eat out much but I definitely recommend Almar, rooftop restaurant with amazing sunset views! The food and drinks were amazing and I loved my birthday dessert!
So a quick getaway in Tenerife without booze filled parties? Yes its definitely possible. Overall thoughts for Tenerife
Taxis are cheaper than ubers
Sunscreen is needed of course
100% worth it! GO FOR IT
It was a quick trip, but my looks were still on point! Always
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I really like the Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm collection, so I was super excited to learn that they have launched new shades with the Cafe Collection. I have all the shades here to show you, including the original line up, with photos and swatches.
What is Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm?
Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm
Hydrating lip balm
Gives the lips a lacquer-like shine
Infused with natural vanilla flavour for a subtle scent
Uses phyto-derived esters, shea, cupuacu butter and plant squalane
Designed to give the lips a glowy finish
Free from synthetic fragrance, parabens or gluten
Can also be used as an overnight lip mask
Available in clear and tinted shades
New Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Cafe Collection Shades and Swatches
There are four new shades of lip balm in the Naturium Cafe collection:
You can actually buy the Cafe Collection in duos. You can buy Cafe Collection Edition 1 Duo which contains Chai and Latte.
Cafe Collection Edition 1 Duo
There’s also the Cafe Collection Edition 2 Duo which contains Mocha and Spice.
Cafe Collection Edition 2 Duo
I have to be honest though, I am not really sure what the point of the bundle are, because there’s not the value saving I was expecting.
Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Original Shades & Swatches
There is a clear lip balm and then four tinted balms in the original collection including:
Jam
Lychee
Camellia
Petal
Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Shades
Original Collection Swatches
Here are those swatches – Jam, Lychee, Camellia, Petal:
Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Swatches
Original Collection Lip Swatches
JamLycheeCamelliaPetal
My Review
Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Cafe Collection
I love a juicy, glossy lip and these Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balms absolutely deliver on that front. They feel super nourishing and give the lips a lovely intense and volumising shine.
The shiny finish is nice and long lasting, as is the feeling of moisturisation and hydration. All the shades are super pretty and give the lips a soft hit of juicy colour. Every one is super wearable and it’s pretty hard to choose a favourite.
Lip Balm applicator
The applicator is lovely and it’s great for quickly spreading product over the lip and placing it where you want it.
I love the new shades in the Cafe Collection. Predictably, the pinkish Latte shade is my favourite, and I think it’s so pretty.
It’s an affordable price point at £12 too. I think they are great.
Where to buy the Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm in the UK
The lip balms are £12 each and the Cafe Collection just launched at Space NK in the UK.
If you want to check out some other lip balms, I have a great round up of all my favourites. Read, Best Lip Balms for Dry Lips for 2024.
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The Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal is the brand’s best selling makeup product, and also reportedly now the UK’s number one eyeliner! Personally, I absolutely love them and I know that many of you do too. There is another brand-new shade for 2024 called Linen. It is hot on the heels of the recently launched Seafoam shade. I have them all here to show you along with photos and swatches of the full permanent collection, plus limited editions. Enjoy!
What is Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner?
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Collection
The Satin Kajal Liner is a longwear, waterproof eye liner. The formula first launched when the the brand was introduced in September 2019.
Originally, there were three shades, Black, Bronze and Bordeaux, and since then many new shades have joined the collection across matte, shimmer and also jewel finishes. Keep reading to see all the shades.
The formula includes:
Chamomile Extract to help calm the sensitive eye area
Panthenol (a plant-derived provitamin of B5) to hydrate and calm the skin
Vitamin E provides antioxidant activity
Safe for Waterline Use
Dermatologist Tested
Ophthalmologist Tested
Safe for Contact Lens Wearers
Vegan and Gluten Free
New Summer 2024 ictoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner in Linen
The latest shade to join the Satin Kajal line up for 2024 is Linen. Linen is kind of a statement I have to say! It is described as a true matte white.
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner – Shade Linen New Shade Linen 2024
Here is the swatch:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Linen Swatch
Like Seafoam, pictured below, this is a pretty out there shade. I don’t think I have ever worn a white eyeliner anywhere other than in the waterline, which is something I used to do years ago. I have certainly never used White on the upper lash line.
However, I actually think I quite like it. It’s looks very fresh and youthful don’t you think?
Here I paired it with a tiny slick of my REESON Lid Elixir and very light coat of the new mascara from Clarins.
New Spring 2024 Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner in Seafoam
Seafoam is a really pretty matte pastel green.
New Shade Seafoam 2024
Here’s the swatch:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner New Shade Seafoam Swatch
I think this will make such a pretty pop of colour. Normally, I’d avoid shades like these but I have to confess Victoria Beckham Beauty is really helping to open my mind. I thought I would hate the new EyeWear shade in Cornflower, but it’s actually gorgeous. Check it out: Victoria Beckham Beauty EyeWear Longwear Eyeshadow Stick – NEW SHADES 2024 – Review & Swatches
There are currently 17 shades across three different finishes; matte, shimmer and jewel.
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Matte Shades
There are currently ten matte shades in the collection:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Matte Shades
Linen
Seafoam – matte pastel green
Surfside – rich matte teal
Black – deep matte black
Cocoa – rich matte brown
Ash – rich matte graphite grey
Bordeaux – rich matte burgundy
Navy Noir – rich matte navy
Fig – rich matte aubergine
Matte Swatches
See the Linen swatch above,
Here is Seafoam, Surfside, Ash, Bordeaux, Navy Noir and Fig:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Matte Swatches
The additional swatches you need – this is Cocoa:
Victoria Beckham Cocoa Satin Kajal Swatch
And you can see a swatch of the black from this swatch shot of the original launch line up:
Original Shade Swatches – Black, Bronze, Bordeaux
Black – deepest matte black
Bronze – golden brown with gold pearl
Bordeaux – rich matte burgundy
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Swatches – Black, Bronze, Bordeaux
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Shimmer Shades
There are currently five shimmer shades in the collection:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Shimmer Shades
Cinnamon – warm shimmer brown
Olive – antiqued forest green
Copper – shimmery reddish gold
Sea Grey – shimmery gun metal
Bronze – golden brown with shimmer
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Shimmer Shades
Shimmer Swatches
Here are the swatches of Cinnamon, Olive, Copper, Sea Grey and Bronze:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Shimmer Swatches
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Jewel Shades
There are currently four shades in the jewel finish:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Jewel Shades
Night Flash – slate black with silver sparkle
Gold Lame – true gold with golden sparkle
Sequin Green – khaki green with golden sparkle
Smoky Quartz – molten mink with golden glimmer
Jewel Swatches
Here are the swatches of Night Flash, Gold Lame, Sequin Green and Smoky Quartz:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Jewel Swatches
My Review
I absolutely love the Satin Kajal Liner from Victoria Beckham Beauty, and is their best-selling and most repurchased product.
This formula is safe for the waterline and it’s super long-lasting, so that’s one of my favourite ways to wear it. Loads of liners don’t last too long in the waterline, but this really does.
This pencil is absolutely perfect for a quick eye look that will last all day. Even if you are not wearing a lot of makeup, a quick smokey eye can really make you look like you have made an effort.
My favourite matte shades are Cocoa, Black, Navy Noir. My favourite shimmer shades are Cinnamon, Bronze, Olive and Copper. My favourite from the Jewel shades was Sequin Green until they launched Smoky Quartz which looks really nice with my warm eyes.
I always love golds, and the Gold Lamé shade is super pretty but the pigment is pretty sheer, so that is something to note.
All the Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liners are very creamy, so I’d definitely recommend them for people that like more of a smudged-out makeup look (like me) than something more precise and graphic. No amount of sharpening will get you a super sharp line with these, and that’s one of the things I love about the VB Kajals.
I am also a really big fan of the Victoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre eyeshadows, check out my review and swatches here.
Where to buy Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner
The new Spring 2024 shade Seafoam is available now alongside the rest of the permanent collection. Shop all the shades via the link below:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Limited Editions
The limited edition shades for Summer 2023 were Sour Apple, Electric Blueberry and Cherry Blossom and were inspired by refreshing ice lollies and the bold vibrant colours of summer:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner – Sour Apple, Electric Blueberry, Cherry Blossom
Sour Apple – bright clean green
Electric Blueberry – bright cobalt blue
Cherry Blossom – bright magenta
Sour Apple, Electric Blueberry and Cherry Blossom Swatches
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner – Sour Apple, Electric Blueberry, Cherry Blossom Swatches
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It has been ages since I tried any new makeup from Clarins but I was very keen to try the Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL, as it is one of my oldest favourite brands and they always feel very dear to my heart. I have so many of their skincare products in my favourites. I am pleased to say that this new mascara is fantastic. Here’s the lowdown.
What is Clarins Wonder Volume XXL Mascara?
Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL
The take on this new launch from Clarins is that is it ‘not just a mascara’. The formula is packed with lash conditioning ingredients to strengthen and lengthen:
Lash boosting formula
Composed of 86% skin care ingredients to protect and treat the lashes
Volumizing Wax Complex (sunflower, jojoba & black acacia waxes) – to thicken, define and protect
12 hour hold
Natural castor fibre brush – with three formula reservoirs
Lash Boosting Complex – to lengthen, strengthen and thicken lashes
Before and After Photos
Here’s the before photo:
Before
Here’s one light coat on one side:
One coat on left side
Here’s two coats on one side:
Two Coats on left side
And here’s the finished look on both eyes:
Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL After Photo
My Review
Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL packaging
It was love at first swipe with the Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL and I have to say it has made an extremely good first impression on me. I absolutely love it. I tested it over a full day, with a Peloton ride thrown in, and it could not have performed better.
I found this really easy to apply, and I can have quite a clumsy hand when it comes to applying mascara, but this went on effortlessly.
The brush is great for picking up every lash and very quickly coating each one. It lifts and curls them really effectively, and one coat is enough for visible volume and length. It’s a really quick job.
The lashes stayed lifted and defined for the entire day, and every time I looked in the mirror, my lashes looked lovely and fluttery.
Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL Review
It didn’t smudge or budge or flake and it kept my lashes feeling nicely flexible, and they never felt stiff or crispy, even with multiple coats. It isn’t water resistant though, so if you have excessively watery eyes, this one may not be one for you.
This is a big win for me, and I am looking forward to seeing the future conditioning benefits that prolonged use should bring. Apparently tests have shown that bare lash volume can increase by 25% after 28 days of use. I will try to stick to this one daily to see what happens. Obviously it’s too soon to say now.
If you are looking for a mascara from the High Street, read: Maybelline Lash Sensational Firework Mascara Review.
If you are interested in details on the lip in the above photo, check out ILIA Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon Review & Swatches.
Where to buy Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL
The mascara is £27 and is currently available via the following links. It launches nationwide from 13th June 2024.
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