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 ***

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!

BEAUTY SO CLEAN

Some of my readers may know I have a slight OCD when it comes to hygiene. When it comes to my makeup products and tools, I have to make sure they are correctly sanitised especially because I would want the best for my clients!

I use 'Beauty So Clean' on my pro makeup products and tools. The world's 1st antibacterial spray and wipes for cosmetics!!!

"Whether a professional makeup artist, or a makeup lover, you want to ensure that each product you put directly on the face, lips and eyes is clean, safe and bacteria-free. All makeup products gather bacteria from the oil on our skin, our fingers (especially when we use them for application) and coughing or sneezing during makeup application. Some of these bacteria can lead to eye irritations and infections, skin irritations and even encourage acneic breakouts."

• CLEANS
• REJUVENATES
• REMOVES BACTERIA 

NEW BREATHABLE NAIL POLISH... IS IT HALAL?

 

 I love reading other blogs and one of my lovely ladies has a blog of her own... she lives and breathes nails and I highly recommend www.sepidelicious.com

From reading her blog the article that stuck out most to me was 'Is it Halal?' and from there I discovered the new breathable nail polish and have done a bit of reasearch of my own.

“For religious Muslim ladies who religiously pray five times a day, wearing nail polish can be a bit of hassle. Prior to praying you'll need to follow a process using water to wash your face, hands, arms and feet as you'll need to be clean before praying. Wearing a polish is forbidden as it will prevent the water to get through to your nail bed.

Wojciech Inglot was the answer to a health conscious and Muslim fashionista's prayer! His Halal proofed nail polish range have been formulated in a way allowing the water and oxygen to pass through and onto the nail plate calling it the Inglot O2M, which stands for water and oxygen. 

Alhamdulillah! (Translating praise to God)”

Source: Sepidelicious

Inglot began his research approximately four years ago to develop the formula for the breathable enamel, which uses a polymer similar to that in the newest generation of contact lenses.

Inglot mentioned that the chemical formula is 'tricky' and 'quite expensive' to produce, and that the profit margin on O2M is not high. Nevertheless, he said he was determined to create a breathable polish knowing that consumers are ever more health conscious and expecting them to welcome a varnish that would let the nail breathe.

One of the research methods was putting the O2M nail polish and a standard polish on coffee filters, letting them both dry, and then planting water drops on top of each and seeing if the moisture seeped through. The results were the traditional nail polish it did not, but it went through the O2M polish and even wet a second filter below.

Mr Inglot, who sadly died last month, developed something ground breaking for the Muslim female population. RIP Mr Inglot.

BREW BOX... BUBBLE TEA

Last weekend I went to a new bubble tea place called BREW BOX situated in the heart of Angel, Islington's high street. If you are seeking for a bubble tea place check out this new spot. 

120 Islington High Street
London N1 8EG
Area: Angel, Islington

020 7359 0222

Owners: Albert Yanit & Eric Payumo

I definitely think that the location is great and the owners themselves are really lovely and helpful. If you are stuck on what flavour to choose they will certainly recommend from one of their 15+ flavours. The place itself is cosy, modern, new and fun with a touch of street art on their walls. The atmosphere is definitely somewhere you can go to hang out with your friends and have a beverage or snack.

Without a doubt I see room for growth but seeing what has been achieved so far since their opening only 2 months ago, I can see it becoming a great success!!!

My Recommendations:

More entertainment (more games, TV etc)

Brew Box deck of cards for shop & for purchase

Air Con (due to be done)

Advertisement (leaflets/flyers, man dressed as bubble tea cup on high street LOL etc)

Loyalty Cards

From speaking to the owners they have great ideas coming your way! Ideas/plans on seating outside, entertainment, advertisement, events... most importantly AC because of this extremely hot summer I was sweating up in that place & of course a lot more!!! Great job guys keep up the good work!

*** Pleae click on GALLERY to view pictures of BREW BOX ***

LOVE WHAT I DO

"Just wanna say as well can't thank you enough for doing my makeup!!! I loved it and so did other people LOL thank youuuuu x"

Jenny Bumanglag

Elevation Productions

WEEKEND WITHDRAWALS

If only the weekend lasted longer so we could get more things done or redo the things we didn't do. Summer has definitely arrived on London!

People were either at a BBQ, out to the beach, out in the park, or even just chilling at home watching the Wimbledon game. Congratulations to Andy Murray!! A weekend to remember for sure!

POISONOUS LIPS: LEAD IN LIPSTICK?!

Sorry readers... I have been M.I.A again -_- I have been really busy with work and with family as of lately.

Since I have been really busy this month I was actually thinking of starting to do my week in pictures 'tag'. Blogers are currently taking random pictures within the week and posting it up so readers can have a brief view of what has been going on in their lives.

Now going back on track...

Quite a while back one of friends had asked me if I knew anything about lead being in liptick! I heard the fiasco about it a while back but never researched into it. Lead builds in the body over a period of time and can cause some major health concerns.

Reports shown it is linked to learning and behavioural disorders, miscarraige, reduced fertility and hormonal changes. After long exposure it can cause damage to your kidneys. Pregnant women and young children are most vulnerable!!!

She had then mentioned a method on how you can check. 

*** Please click on TUTORIALS to find out how to test your lipstick ***

[photos: www.ivillage.com, urbanlegendsonline.com]

NO FUN

This is the part I dread -_- but has to done! Doesn't look much but there's smaller ones in there somewhere 'sigh'

HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY JENNY!

Another happy client :)

Photography by Elevation Productions 

SMACK THAT!

Loving the scent of all three of these Lip Smackers!!! Mmmm yummy!

I bought them for fun and now when I use them, I want a bit of that pop haha! Especially the Coca Cola... It makes me want Haribo Happy Cola. Ohhh yes I licked my lips for a taste -_- but there was no flavour! Shame on me lol!!!

PHILOSOPHY PURITY

As of right now I am not happy with my beauty skin regime because I know it could be improved. The way I neglect my skin...I should have acne! Thank goodness my skin isn't that bad.

I have decided to try out Philosophy Purity. 3-in-1 cleanser for face and eyes.

I love the fact that this cleanser comes in a small 90ml bottle as I can test it out. If by chance I do not like the product, at least I didn't spend the full price for a big bottle. Hopefully this agrees with my skin.

Do you use this cleanser? If this works for you what type of skin do you have? What facial cleanser do you recommend for oily combination skin?

SINFUL COLORS & NICOLE BY OPI

 loving these colours!!

Has anyone in the UK tried these two brands out?!

U.S BRANDS COMING OVER TO THE U.K

19th MAY 2013 (late post)

Remember in the last post I mentioned Boots brought over Stateside's number one selling brand of nail color and care?

Now Boots have brought over from the US to the UK another nail brand... SINFUL COLORS!!!

I have heard the 'hype' about this nail brand from many YouTube gurus and bloggers... I think the reason for that is due to the colour payoff and the fact that price is soooo affordable retailing at £1.99 per bottle!!!

 WAIT THERE'S MORE... 

 

 

Boots are not the only store that is bringing US brands over to the UK!!!

To my surprise after finding Sinful Colors in Boots I went to Superdrug to see if Sleek had anything new... there it was in Superdrug... NICOLE BY OPI!!!

Another nail brand that is a huge success in the States! I was in heaven! To think I was only 'window shopping' and not planning to spend but I could not help myself!!!

The colour payoff is amazeballs but the price is quite high. So while there is a 3FOR2 offer at Superdrug I say now is a great time to try Nicole by OPI out!!!