MAC Minis – Overview

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Is there anything cuter than mini beauty products? I think not, especially in regards to mini MAC lipsticks: the sweetest, dinkiest little products around that are deceivingly practical and come in a wide array of shades including all the cult favourites such as Velvet Teddy and beyond. If that’s not enough, there’s an entire range of MAC mini’s waiting to be discovered, regardless if all your summer entails is a brisk stroll around the park, let alone an exotic holiday.

Fairly freshly launched is the new MAC Fix + Vibes Setting Sprays (£12): 7 new varieties, all with various scents and almost aromatherapy-like benefits. I am tempted to purchase the other 6 offerings within the range but as I only have one face, I settled on MAC Fix + Calm. As you can imagine, it is fairly gently scented and aims to help the user relax as well as setting make-up and/or refreshing the complexion. In my opinion, it almost reminds me in terms of fragrance as ringing close to fabric softener? It’s not awful but in hindsight, I’d probably pick a different option – maybe something more fruity? Regardless, it’s great to see brands embrace the ideal of wellness alongside cosmetics.

One of the products a lot of people seem to find intimidating is MAC Strobe Cream. I get it, it’s one of those beauty items that’s everyone seems to love but very few, tend to explain how they use it. In essence it is a liquid-come-cream highlighter but a subtle one at that, it delivers more of a glow to the skin for a radiant finish rather than a blinding flash of light. To use, you can apply all over the face (and body), to targeted areas, use with or without make-up and of course mix it into all manner of bases. If you still aren’t completely sold, then snap up a mini MAC Strobe Cream (£10)(I have the shade Pinklite) and then decide if it is for you. Heck even if you are a fan and want to try a new shade, then the mini option is also for you as a little goes a long way.

The MAC product I’ve never really understood? MAC C-Thru Lipglass (£12), just about every person I know adores this milky-almost-transparent nude hue and yet I’ve never quite been nearly as enamours as everyone else. I’ve popped it in my online basket several times only to wuss out at the final hurdle, that was until I found it in mini form. Now that I’ve tried it, I’ll admit that it is a nice enough shade but I’m still not completely enamoured and doubt I’ll reach for this often. That’s the beauty of the mini sizes, it’s a lot easier to use them up (especially the items you aren’t fully sold on) to avoid product guilt.

Due to the bulky packaging of MAC In Extreme Dimension Mascara (£12) it doesn’t exactly appear to be mini but for those that are regular travellers, rest assure it is a fairly compact 4g in weight and more than complies to the TSA flight requirements. As a mascara it pains me to say, it is fairly average but does deliver a good level of volume and is ultra black. If you have good natural eyelashes you’ll probably enjoy this more than those amongst us with fine, straight lashes.

And now we circle back to the ever admired and collected MAC Mini Lipsticks (£10). For the longest time I’ve been meaning to try the MAC lipstick shade Please Me but as I’m so fickle – and frankly need another pink lipstick like a hole in the head- I decided that a mini was the only way to go. Frankly given the recent price hike within MAC lipsticks (£17.50 each) this may be the way forward. I’m pleased to say (geddit?) that MAC Please Me is a delightful, dusty rose hue that works wonderfully both as a lipstick and a cream blush.

There’s a lot of MAC products that have been given the mini make-over treatment, sadly foundation and cheek products have yet to make such list but here’s hoping one day they join the ranks.

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Why Is ‘Chub Rub’ Such A Taboo? The Best Products & Solutions To Help Prevent Chafing

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Why Is 'Chub Rub' Such A Taboo? The Best Products & Solutions To Help Prevent Chafing

Hands up if you know the feeling of those red hot, inflamed and itchy red patches between your legs all too well? Hands up if you’ve ever walked around looking like you’ve peed your pants, just to stop the pain?…

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Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection

 
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Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection Review
Brace yourself, Autumn is coming and if you are half as basic as my fine self, you’ll already be sizing up a new pair of Uggs and practically tasting your first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season, before anyone can as much as mutter “Halloween”. If you are gearing up to hunker down and make the most of the cosy season, then start with your nails and snap up the Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection – especially whilst it is currently on offer via QVC.

Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection Review
Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection Review
Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection Review

Right now, you can grab this set of six, delectable, chocolate-toned, nail polishes in a variety of finishes for £28.98 (normal retail price £39), all beautifully presented in a gift box. With a shade for just about every occasion, I can confidently say that if you purchase this, there’s probably no need to look at another nail polish until the festive season.

Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection Review
Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection Review
Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection Review

The six shades within the Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection are:
– Nails Inc Sweetness Suits You; a bright, cool toned, champagne gold that has a foil finish despite being a glitter based polish. This requires two coats for an even application and is not gritty to the touch.
– Nails Inc I’ve Got a Confection to Make; a light, neutral and slightly yellow based, nude-pink. A gorgeous, everyday shade that is surprisingly opaque despite being on the lighter end of rye spectrum. This has a high-gloss finish (almost and I do say almost a gel-like appearance) and again, two coats are required for optimum coverage.
– Nails Inc Need a Reality Choc; a milky, chocolate brown that is again neutral in tone so should suit all skin tones. This performs very similar to the above shade: glossy finish and two coats for a perfect finish.

Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection Review
Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection Review

– Nails Inc Snacks & Relax; this deep bronze, metallic polish has a slight green/yellow shift that dazzles in natural light. This is the sheerest of the six shades and does require at least three coats. On the plus side, you can layer it over some of the other polishes in the collection for a little extra shimmer – it especially pairs well with “No Time to be Bitter”.
– Nails Inc Love You Dairy Much; a true chocolate brown with a high-gloss finish, much like the other “cream” type polishes within this range, it requires two coats to really see the colour come to life. This has to be my favourite of the bunch and the shade I’m most likely to wear all Autumn long!
– Nails Inc No Time to be Bitter; a deep and again true chocolate hue, only this shade is our dark cocoa offering. This manages to be both classic and vampy, the perfect alternative to a deep wine or black nail polish. This shade can apply a tad streaky, as such I recommend applying in three, thin coats and again this has a high-gloss finish.
Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection Review

Much like a box of chocolates, deciding which Nails Inc polish from the Sweet as Chocolate Collection to try first, truly is the most difficult part.

Nails Inc Sweet as Chocolate Collection currently £28.98 but will be £39 after the pre-launch expires – link.

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Three Great Affordable Volumising Mascaras I’ve Discovered & Loved

 
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Top 5 Free Feminine Blogger Templates 2024

 
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When I first started blogging nearly eight years ago, I chose to host my blog on Blogger. Now I use WordPress for all of my blogs, but Blogger is a great platform for starting a blog.

Blogger is completely free to use, and you can choose to purchase a custom domain name if you want a more professional look. In addition to purchasing a domain name, you can purchase Blogger themes.

Themes allow you to personalise the look of your blog. Although, you don’t have to spend money in order to get your blog looking great.

Top 5 Free Feminine Blogger Templates 2020

If you’re not interested in spending any money on your blog, you can still find some great free themes. However, if you want more control over the design of your blog and want to be able to add features like custom menus, social media buttons, and email subscription forms, you’ll need to purchase a premium theme.

There are also some great plugins available for Blogger that can help you add extra functionality to your blog. For example, there are plugins that will allow you to add a contact form, display a Twitter feed, or even integrate an e-commerce store into your blog.

Overall, Blogger is a great platform for those who want to start a blog without spending any money. It’s easy to use, and there are plenty of themes and plugins available to help you customize your blog.

However, if you want more control over the design and functionality of your blog, you’ll need to upgrade to a premium theme or plugin. There’s many great, free Blogger themes out there, so I’m going to share the top 5 free feminine blogger templates, to help you find a super pretty blog design.

Top 5 Free Feminine Blogger Templates 2024

Top 5 Free Feminine Blogger Templates 2020

Themes Art Helen Blogspot Theme

Themes Art is a website that offer multiple Blogger themes, but they also offer paid for themes at very affordable prices too, should you be looking for something a little more personalized. Helen is a super sleek template, and is designed to let your website sparkle with glamour.

Simplicity Blogspot Theme

Simplicity is one of twenty fabulous free Blogger templates offered by Beautiful Dawn Designs. This Simplicity design is a cute, monochrome designed theme which is great for those that love a more minimalist blog theme. Beautiful Dawn Designs have more colorful options too, should you prefer something a little more colorful too.

Posh Pixels Macchiatos & Macarons Theme

I had to include this theme within my top 5 free feminine Blogger templates round up as it’s so sleek. And it looks as if it could be a WordPress theme rather than a free Blogger template. Posh Pixels also give you a live demo feature, to give you an idea of how the theme looks once installed.

B Templates Buttercream Template

My next template within my top 5 free feminine Blogger templates round up is this cute cake themed template. If you have a food blog, or just a sweet tooth in general, I think you’d really like this particular template.

B Templates Frau Blogger Template

The last template within my top 5 free feminine Blogger templates round up is another from B Templates. B Templates offer a wide range of free Blogspot themes. But, Frau is a feminine, pink and pretty template which was inspired by a WordPress theme.

It looks sleek like a WordPress theme, but without the price tag of a WordPress theme. Plus, it’s nice and easy to install too, which is definitely a bonus. You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a nice theme, but hopefully these designs will give your blog a makeover.

I really hope you found this round-up of free, pretty, feminine Blogger templates helpful.