Exclusive Reader Offer: Pai Echium Organic Eye Cream

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I’m a long-term fan of Pai’s Echium Organic Eye Cream. I get terribly sore skin around my eyes after beauty shoots and I find it instantly calming and soothing – I often use it in a thicker layer as a leave-on mask during the day as well as a normal eye cream at night. If you have very sensitive or easily irritated eyes (mine seem to react badly to certain black eyeliners and kohl pencils and black shadow pigments) then this is your dream cream. It’s incredibly gentle.

Gentle, but not in a sappy and useless way; the cream is rich in powerful forms of Omega 3 & 6 to keep the delicate skin around the eyes feeling soft and looking plump and fresh. Alcohol free, sensible  packaging and a completely transparent list of ingredients, which you can find right here.

Pai are offering readers of A Model Recommends a free full-size Echium Organic Eye Cream, worth £30, with every spend of £45 and over. If I could be so bold as to make a suggestion: pick up one of the gorgeous Christmas gift sets (£20 here)…

pai organic skincare gift set

…which include travel sizes of the calming or balancing skincare routine, and then a Copaiba AHA Mask (review here, mask is £30 here) and you’ve got a full-on sensitive skin beauty set! (Or if you’re in the giving mood, a mask for yourself and a really lovely present for someone special. Whatever floats your boat.)

pai organic skincare gift set

Every order of £45 or over will receive a free eye cream and this offer will run from now until midnight on the 9th December. The code you need to use is AMREYES. If you’d like to read my original eye cream review (I think it was about three years ago now) then you can find that here.

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Yankee Candle’s Cooler Little Sibling

Kringle Candle Daylights Review UK Autumn

I left the house at 6am today and not only was it positively dark outside but it was beyond chilly. If I had the energy to deeply exhale, I’m all but sure my frosty breath would have surrounded the air around me. Sure the arrival of Autumn means extra layers, gloves and walking with trepidation on the now slippery pavements but on the plus side, burning candles all day and night feels far more justified – as does going to bed that little earlier to read a book and generally eating soup. For those looking for something a little different to add both scent and ambience to their home – and without skipping a mortgage payment at that – may I recommend a brand that is seldom spoke about here in the UK? Let me share a few recent Kringle Candle purchases and finds.

Kringle Candle Daylights Review UK Autumn

So you may or may not be aware but Kringle Candle is actually owned (and created) by the son of Yankee Candle which does mean there are some similarities between the brands: familiar packaging, scent themes/families and in general the price point. The main difference is that Yankee Candle is everywhere and of course far more known and yet still lacks smaller in size candle options.

If you are anything like me you bore easily and flit between several candles a week which quickly mounts up and of course depletes your home of storage, you may be looking for something a little less cumbersome than a huge glass jar. Tealights are great and all but have you ever experienced a Kringle Candle Daylight? Compact yet mighty; around twice the size of a regular tealight candles (burning for up to 12 hours), affordable and available in a whole rainbow of colours and fragrances, that deceptively scent an entire room.

Kringle Candle Daylights Review UK Autumn

I realise upon typing this out that noting the Kringle Candle Daylights stack really well, probably doesn’t rank all that highly on the average person’s checklist but if you are tight on storage space, every little bit helps. That or I really should consider going out more…

Kringle Candle Daylights Review UK Autumn

As the weather has shifted, my Kringle Candle order was positively influenced by the cooler temperatures of Autumn. Here’s a quick break down of the scents I purchased this time around:

Apple Cider Donut – sweet yet savoury with a strong note of cinnamon. Very reminiscent of a few Bath and Body Works fragrances (think Leaves et al). Easily my favourite of the bunch.

Oak & Fig – clean, fresh and fruity. Reminds me of Diptyque Figulier. If you enjoy fig bases scents this one is for you.

Comfy Sweater – one for those who gravitate towards “fabric softener” type fragrances, not my personal favourite.

Cozy Cabin – Smoky yet sweet, if you like toasted marshmallow notes, this is the one to stock up on.

Lumberjack – such an odd scent; half floral, half musky. Pleasant enough but peculiar all the same.

Touch of Autumn – A Cinnamon led, spice heavy, warming fragrant. Perfect for this time of the year.

Kringle Candle Daylights Review UK Autumn

I have of course began narrowing down my Winter/Christmas fragrances but let’s give it a few weeks shall we?

You can find the entire range here – link.

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Five Easy Steps To De-Stress Your Skin & Revitalise Your Complexion

Five Easy Steps To De-Stress Your Skin & Revitalise Your Complexion

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Glamorous Night Out: Hair, Makeup, and Outfit

Hi Makeup Geeks!

I had SUCH a fun time taping this for you today! I was initially inspired by a ballerina picture, but seeing that we’re going into fall, I paired it up with a black turtleneck and skirt to make it more glamorous for a night out.  I’ll be showing you not only the makeup, but also the hair (by my hairstylist Amanda), and the outfit.

For those of you in the Sacramento area, here is Amanda’s website (she’s such a sweetheart and does color, cut, and extensions):  Amanda Bowen

HAIR

  • Eufora Dry Touch-Up – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Teasing Comb – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Bristle Brush – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Ponytail Hooks, Hair Bungee, or Clear Band with 2 Bobby-Pins – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Hair Donut – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Bobby Pins – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Eufora Elevate Finishing Spray – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Flat Iron – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Eufora Illuminate Shine Mist – (Amazon) (eBay)

MAKEUP

Face

  • Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer & Treatment – Tan – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation   (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Maybelline Dream Matte Powder   (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Maybelline Fit Me Concealer   (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Cargo Blu Ray Bronzer    (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Illamasqua Powder Blush – Excite    (Amazon) (Sephora)
  • Too Faced Candlight Powder     (Amazon) (eBay)

Lips

  • YSL Lipstick – #30 Faubourg Peach – (Discontinued) Similar – #13 Peach Passion-  (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Tissue
  • Loose Powder – (Any kind as long as it’s loose)
  • Fluffy Brush

Eyes

  • MAC Painterly Paint Pot – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow -Wisteria – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Beaches and Cream – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – Milk – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • LA Splash Adhesive – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Eye Kandy Sprinkles – Marshmallow – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Ardell Wispies – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Stila Kajal Eyeliner – Topaz – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Dior Show Mascara – (Amazon) (eBay)

Tools

  • Beauty Blender – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Stiff Dome Brush – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Eye Shader Brush – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Duo Lash Adhesive – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Soft Dome Brush – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Angled Contour Brush – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Rounded Blush Brush – (Makeup Geek Store)

OUTFIT

  • Black Skirt  (found at Nordstrom Rack) – similar on Amazon
  • Black Turtleneck  –   Express  (similar on Amazon)
  • Black Heels – (Similar ones on eBay)
  • Necklace – Amazon  (only $7!)

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The Cosmetics Company Store Comes to Scotland!

Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Review

– Sponsored Content – A few weeks ago I had the upmost pleasure in popping along to the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village for the grand opening of their latest shop – The Cosmetics Company Store. This was both a pinch me moment and a dream come true all wrapped into one pretty package; for years I have hoped for a The Cosmetics Company Store to pop up closer to home (my first experience was in Florida so not exactly economically sound) and here I was invited to the opening just a train ride away.

Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Review
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Review

As a Glaswegian, I am pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to retail opportunities but even the bright lights of the city, can’t offer a shopping experience quite like Gretna Gateway Outlet Village let alone anything close to the beauty haven that is the Cosmetic Company Store. The good news is that the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village is fairly easily accessible by car, train or bus – I took the train down and it couldn’t have been easier, the area is sign posted so you can’t get lost and it is a 10 minute, straight walk, directly into the village. I’m easily lost and rely heavily on Google Maps so if I can do it anyone can. Here’s some extra info on how to visit with ease -link.

Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Review
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Review

If you aren’t familiar with The Cosmetics Company Store concept then you are in for a treat, essentially it is a one-stop for all your beauty needs be that skincare, make-up, haircare, fragrance or gifts and by all your favourite, well known brands such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, MAC, Tom Ford and more. Now on paper this won’t seem all that impressive as it is on par with a department store, however unlike shops of this nature The Cosmetics Company Store offer all year round discounts (up to 30% with occasional promotional offers too) all day, all year round.

Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Review
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Review

I’m sure most of us associate The Cosmetics Company Store with end of line beauty products and seasonal launches – which is somewhat true and handy should you run out of your favourite limited edition lipstick or blush – however it is here that you will find brand staple and core items, with said applied discount. As much as I love a glittery festive gift set, I will be visiting the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village branch of The Cosmetics Company Store to stock up on my skincare (and beauty) favourites at least twice a year. I’m not sure I can afford to pass up on such deals!

Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Review

As wonderful as the US models of this store happen to be, I can safely say that the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village, The Cosmetics Company Store is far superior and given that I’ve visited at least 5 states, I like to think my opinion counts for something. The layout of the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village, The Cosmetics Company Store makes shopping a breeze; everything is organised by brand and product type, gone are the days of scrambling around in the hopes of finding a particular product. I recommend browsing each of the many stands as there truly is something for everyone and every whim. There is even a dedicated area within the store to stock up on travel sized beauty items which happen to be part of an ongoing 3 for 2 offer. It would also be an absolute injustice to not mention the wonderful staff of the store, each person I meet with was beyond kind and utterly knowledgeable (what they don’t know isn’t worth knowing), making the entire experience so much more enjoyable.

Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Review

I’m already counting down the days in which I can go back and snag a few more beauty bargains and hope you’ll visit too!

You can read more about the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village – here

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