INIKA Mineral Makeup & Complimentary Blush

INIKA Mineral Blusher Puff Pot

INIKA Mineral Makeup

INIKA began in 2006 and almost 10 years later the brand has won over 35 awards for product excellence and innovation, even beating big name brands in open categories. And INIKA’s full natural makeup range is now sold in more than 25 countries around the world. They’re a brand committed to delivering quality without compromising on their key ethics, like being

  • 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free
  • By using tubes, pots and brushes that are made from recycled materials and all INIKA packaging is recyclable
  • INIKA is 100% Certified Halal with the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils
  • Their products contain no petrochemicals, synthetic substances, mineral oils or parabens

I’ve tried a few of their products over the years & their eyeshadow and eyeliner are amongst some of my favourite products from them.

INIKA September GWP

INIKA Mineral Foundation SPF15*

  • Available in 8 shades
  • Concealer, Foundation and Powder in one
  • Titanium and Zinc Oxides provide natural sun protection with SPF15
  • Ideal for skin concerns such as acne, scarring, rosacea or pigmentation

This is a very lightweight foundation which gives surprisingly good coverage. I have never tried a mineral foundation and was convinced I wouldn’t get on too well with this, but I have been proved wrong. It’s extremely easy to apply and it gives the skin a very flawless finish and can be built up to give a more medium coverage which is really good if like me you need to cover any redness or imperfections. Unlike liquid foundations, this feels so natural and light on your skin and you don’t feel like you have a base on.

This foundation has incredible staying power and doesn’t end up looking patchy or uneven after a few hours, it also holds up well in the heat which is great. I also like that it has SPF15 in & Its very easy to reapply throughout the day (I carry a small Kabuki Brush to reapply on the go), especially if you’re going to be in the sun.

INIKA Mineral Blusher Puff Pot

INIKA Mineral Blusher Puff Pot*

  • Available in two shades
  • Highly pigmented minerals offering a long lasting youthful glow
  • Non-comedogenic – does not block pores or irritate skin
  • Naturally water resistant

The packaging of this Puff Pot Blusher is so sweet – you get a mirror on the lid and you apply it to your cheeks by tapping the sponge and the product puffs out. I have the shade Pink Pinch which is an easy to wear sweet girly pink shade, with a touch of glowing shimmer. Not disco ball more beautiful glow. The colour is very light but can be built up, so don’t be afraid of applying too much because the product comes out lightly and nothing is wasted.

Pink Pinch gives your cheeks a subtle rosy look and the finish is really pretty & natural on the cheeks. I love the packaging & the puff sponge applicator, it’s easy to apply and travel with.

INIKA Mineral Makeup

Let me know if you have tried any INIKA products and what you would recommend.

Throughout September this offer is will be available from Planet Organic, Wholefoods, Lloyds Pharmacies and at INIKA.co.uk

Products that are marked with a * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However, if I do, the reviews are 100% my own.

 

ESPA Beauty In The Bag GWP

ESPA Beauty In The Bag

Heads up …….

ESPA have 6 limited edition Beauty In The Bag Kits and they’re giving you the opportunity to choose one complimentary face or body collection worth up to £35 when you spend £80. What a great gift with purchase!

These Limited Edition Beauty in the Bag gifts contain all you need for beautifully nourished and radiant skin perfectly packaged in a convenient bag.

ESPA have 6 sets to choose from (4 Face Collections & 2 Body Collections). Each set includes 5 deluxe samples from ESPA’s favourite and bestselling products. From the multi-functional Optimal Skin ProCleanser, the brightening Skin Radiance Intensive Serum and the fast and convenient Optimal Body TriSerum (in a miniature spritzer bottle). If you’re choosing a body-care collection you will be one of the first to try the new and exclusive un-launched body product – the perfect finishing touch to your body routine.

ESPA Gift With Purchase

ESPA Radiant Skin Collection

These Gift With Purchases come beautifully packaged in a adorable signature purple makeup bag with all the products inside along with a set of really handy step by step cards on how to use your products for an at home Spa experience. They also have some great beauty tips & advice on the other side.

I have been trying out the Beauty In The Bag Radiant Skin Collection* which includes

Optimal Skin ProCleanser 15ml – This Tri-Phase multifunctional gel cleanser, exfoliator and mask will leave your skin feeling beautifully clean, nourished and visibly radiant. Read my review of the ProCleanser.

Hydrating Floral Spafresh Toner 30ml – A gently hydrating natural toner to freshen, comfort and lightly nourish the skin

Skin Radiance Mask 7ml – A brightening mask to help revitalise, renew and revive skin’s natural, healthy glow with this gently effective radiance mask.

Skin Radiance Intensive Serum 7ml – Inspired by the potent ingredients in our bestselling Skin Radiance range, this concentrated formula penetrates deeply into the skin to invigorate a tired complexion, minimise the appearance of hyper-pigmentation and boost collagen.

Skin Radiance Moisturiser 10ml – Revive dry, dull skin with this naturally skin-brightening moisturiser. Suitable for all skin types, especially dull, tired skin in need of a radiance boost.

ESPA Skin Tips

ESPA Home Spa Body Routine

The Beauty In The Bag Soothing Body Collection* is a luxurious treat for anyone that wants to relax and give themselves a pamper. All these Beauty In The Bag Kits come with the cards giving you step by step at home Spa tips using the products in your kit. So you can experience the relaxing, pampering rejuvenating effects of an ESPA treatment but in the comfort of your home. Such a lovely idea!

ESPA Soothing Body Collection

This Soothing Body Kit comes with 6 incredible deluxe samples that will help smooth, firm and leave skin beautifully soft.

Nourishing Shower Cream 15ml – An indulgent shower cream to cleanse, condition and help lock in moisture to support skin’s natural balance. The naturally derived formula gently cleanses skin without drying it out.

Exfoliating Body Polish 15ml – A refreshing exfoliator for body, formulated to gently sweep away dry, rough skin while it cools and conditions.

Optimal Body TriSerum 12ml –  Advanced nourishment for naturally beautiful, radiant skin. Combining the potent power of a serum with the rich nourishment of Omega Oils (3,6,9), this advanced TriActive™ formula harnesses some of nature’s most effective plant, marine and essential oil extracts to deliver optimal results. Read my review of the Optimal Body TriSerum.

Smooth & Firm Body Butter 15ml – This richly hydrating body butter melts into skin to help nourish, refine skin texture and restore your skin’s suppleness

Naturally Radiant Gradual Tan 25ml – This is a brand new product & is not yet available to purchase, so you’re getting the opportunity to be one of the first people to try this out. It is a lightweight nourishing formula that is no fuss or mess. You apply it like a body lotion and leave it to work its magic & give your skin a gorgeous natural glow which develops over four hours and intensifies each day. This smells incredible.

ESPA Beauty In The Bag

So if you’re looking to re order some of your favourite ESPA products or try something new now is the time to make the order & snap up one of these gorgeous complimentary face or body collections. They would make a really nice gift for a friend or treat for yourself. Let me know if you make an order & what collection you picked.

Beauty In The Bag Collections

Products that are marked with an * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However if I do, the reviews are 100% my own.

Nails Inc Wigmore Street

Nails Inc Wigmore Street

This beautiful Nails Inc Polish came free with the December issue of Glamour. For a bargain price of £2 you get a great magazine (I love to read Glamour) and a Nails Inc Polish which has an RRP of £11. There were four polishes to pick from & truth be told I wanted them all but I have far too many polishes as it is, so I decided on this deep purple called Wigmore Street.

Wigmore Street is a true deep true purple shade. It is opaque in 2 coats, I found it easy to apply but It did take a while to dry in between coats. The brush was quite thin but it applied the polish nicely.  As with all Nails Inc polishes this is great quality and had good staying power, I took it off my nails after 4 days and there were no signs of chipping. I think I could have got a week of wear from this polish.

Nails Inc Wigmore RoadNails Inc Polish for Glamour Magazine

Let me know if you picked up this copy of glamour & what polish you picked.

Magazine Freebie

Just a quick heads up that Marie Claire have a great freebie this month. It’s out today & when I bought mine they were being snapped up fast.

It’s the Eyeko Skinny Mini Liquid Liner (the freebie is smaller than this one). I swatched on my hand It’s very very black which I like and also really thin so you will be able to get a very precise line. So be quick if you want one. The magazine was £3.80 & the eyeliner is worth £8. If you like liquid liner then I say grab one … or two 🙂

Marie Claire

 

Let me know if you have spotted any other great magazine freebies this month.