WHAT YOU DO MATTERS (WYDM)

www.whatyoudomatters.webs.com

Jacqueline Fernandez is the founder of a charitable organisation called What You Do Matters. She founded WYDM last summer to bring awareness to charity projects who need our time and kind donations. 

On the 30th August they are holding an event at The Fox at the Excel to fundraise for The A21 Campaign. The charity organisation works towards to abolishing human trafficking to the 21st Century. Jacqueline recently got the opportunity to partake in the protest that started off in Westminster and travelled around 27 different boroughs to represent the 27 million still trapped in slavery. They welcome you to come to their event.

All WYDM events are self funded and she very grateful to those who have volunteered their time and efforts to allow her organisation to continually grow. Last year they received donations from kind WYDM supporters for their raffle. Our proceeds will all be donated to The A21 Campaign. A night of singers, dancers, spoken word, rapping, raffle, open mic and the audience gets to nominate 'WYDM Inspirational Person 2013'. 

  

I am pleased to be donating a voucher for a FREE make over as part of their raffle AND 1 box containing 4 It Works Ultimate Body Wraps AND a iPod Shuffle!!! 

There will also be theatre vouchers, jewellery, alcohol, Nandos vouchers & much much more!!! 

ELF COSMETICS

 Here is some backgroujd information about E.L.F Cosmetics for those who are not familiar with the brand.

Launched in New York and guided by American celebrity and beauty professional Scott-Vincent Borba (the man behind Hard Candy’s cosmetics line) e.l.f. Cosmetics burst onto the beauty scene in June 2004 with the mission to provide customers with quality cosmetics at low prices. Today, revolutionary cosmetics brand e.l.f., continues to enable makeup lovers to enjoy and experiment with makeup without sacrificing their budget.

People often ask how e.l.f. are able to provide their customers with such fantastic products, most for as little as £1.50. By sourcing the best ingredients at competitive prices, and by using the internet for branding rather than higher-priced advertising media e.l.f are able to pass the savings on to their customers providing them with some of the highest quality, low cost cosmetics on the market today.

e.l.f continues to revoloutionise the beauty industry, turning heads away from more expensive brands with its unique approach. A favourite of some of the industries most influential Beauty Editors and customers alike, e.l.f.’s community and following continues to grow.

e.l.f. arrived on British shores with it’s much anticipated launch on 27th November 2007 and is run by Welsh brother and sister team, Neil Phillips and Jo Westlake from e.l.f. UK’s HQ in sunny Swansea!!

I had first noticed this brand on my travels within the US quite a few years back. I had to travel every year to the US to make sure I renewed my greencard. I can not say that I love all of their products as I have not tried their whole range however for the few products that I have tried, I can say that ELF is a worth getting your hands on!!!

Also keep a look out online for their discount offers! I am quite sure after they gain massive brand awareness here in the UK, there will not be huge discount offers.

Thank you ELF cosmetics =)

BODY SHOP SKINCARE

I have been going through some health concerns the past few months and having breakouts is one of the symptoms. My current skincare regime has worked for me as long as can remember however recently it has not been 'cutting it'. I am not sure if it's because I'm too use to the products that they do not do anything for my skin, or just the fact that my skin has changed it's pH levels and is now way off balance. 

For those readers who haven't got clue what I am talking about feel free to read this link (http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/ph-levels)

Recently I have been getting the few odd spots on my cheeks. It doesnt come up as tiny little spots but more large and sore leaving me with acne scars... I absolutely hate how my skin is right now!

I have in the past used the 'The Body Shop Tea Tree Toner' and my oily skin loves it. So I thought to switch things up a bit and try out more of their products. I went into the store only to pick up a few products but having seen their deals in store I thought it was too good of a deal to say no lol! 

I have been using The Body Shop's tea tree range for only 3 days now and it's been helping out my outbreaks soooo much! This stuff is freakin' amazing!!!

I can't wait to try their seaweed skincare products. If you would like a more detailed reviews please let me know =)

BEAUTY HAUL

Here are some products that I have repurchased and some that I haven't yet tried.

• DOVE LEAVE IN TREATMENT: From my previous post I have decided to get my hands on this product yet again! Loving this stuff!
• GOODY OUCHLESS HAIR TIES: Great for your hair as is does not have the metal fastening on the band which prevents breakage to your hair.
• TRESEMME CERAMIC VENT BRUSH: Excellent to use on damp hair whilst blow drying. Offers maximum heat and a faster drying time.
• BIORE NOSE STRIPS: Do an awesome job for taking out blackheads and whiteheads

OPI NAIL ENVY MATTE

GOODY TEASING COMBS

LOREAL SUPER LINER PERFECT SLIM

MAYBELLINE ERASER EYE

  

LEAVE-IN HAIR CONDITIONER

 From the weather to our styling tools, our hair takes on a lot! Recently I have been trying to treat my hair with more care as it's taken a toll from exposure from the environment, the sun, dry air, cold air, and of course our hair styling tools. I have naturally coarse thick hair so quite often my hair gets dry easily.

Since I am a working lady and always out early morning I find it hard to take great care for my hair. When in a rush in the mornings I will use a 2in1 shampoo and conditioner, towel dry my hair and spray one of these bad boys. It saves you time from washing your hair twice from the shampoo and conditioner. It will also help seal the strands of your hair before any styling. 

•  Reduces frizz
• Time saver
• Detangles
• Hydrates
• Protects

  I have tested and tried out these three products from Aussie, Dove and VO5. 

All three recommend you to have hair clean damp hair before use and evenly spray the product all over.

Aussie - The bottle is a solid colour so you cannot see how much of the product you have left and the spray nozzle could be improved. The spray comes out in a harsh mist instead of soft. It makes your hair slightly shiny and soft however I suggest you use a brush or comb to smooth the product into your hair as it felt slightly sticky and heavy. The scent is a sweet and soft. £4.99 250ml

Dove - The bottle is clear which allows you to see the amount of product and the spray is a soft light mist which helps an even application. The product leaves a nice shine to your hair and incredibly soft and leaves a fresh scent. £3.59 200ml

 VO5 - The bottle is slightly opaque which still allows you to see the amount of product left and the spray is also a soft light mist. The product itself leaves your hair smooth and soft leaving your hair with a sweet fresh scent. £4.39 150ml

 

WET N WILD u.s.a. HAUL

I have been meaning to post this up for a while now but I wanted to make sure I tested out the products beforehand.With the majority of beauty gurus on YouTube raving about Wet n Wild's products I decided to finally get a few for myself and my pro makeup kit! 

In the US it is a very known drugstore (highstreet) brand and retailing at very affordable prices with great pigments. Sadly we do not have it here in the UK however you can purchase some of their products via eBay or online stores.

My overall opinion with Wet n Wild cosmetics is that the products are very pigmented on the downside the packaging looks and feels very cheap. Basically you get your moneys worth... I rather have the products being greater than the packaging. Definitely worth it ^_^

*** See pictures below and please click GALLERY for swatches ***

OHHH BABY!

For the lip balm lovers out there! I know that these balms are spoken about as much as the EOS balms and another favourite of our friends in the US.

I happy to let you guys know that UK are NOW stocking them at Boots retailing at £2.99 each.

TIME FOR CHANGE

As everyone may have seen on all my social media networks I have changed my blog name from  

Makeup By Ess Marie to Beauty By Ess Marie.

Although I am more makeup orientated I also delve into other beauty related subjects such as hair, skin and nails so I thought to change up the name. If I can help my readers in any little way by sharing my findings and tips, I would most definitely put it up on this blog.

I hope you all agree with the name change if not, tough!!! Hahaha just kidding!