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Jelly Pong Pong

Liquid highlighter/ illuminators are kinda scary, haha.
There is definitely a way to use them & make them work, which I will admit I'm still working on!
There are some that are quite easy to use, like Benefit's High Beam. However usually I stay away from drugstore branded ones.

I did receive this one in a Glossybox some time ago & have only just got round to testing it out.
The company that make this product are called Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics, which I believe is a European brand.

This product is actually described as an 'All Over Glow' luminizer gel.

Now this product isn't something I am drawn to, as I don't usually like all over illuminators. I have combo/ oily skin so I find they tend to make me look a bit more oily than glowing. Another thing that makes them a bit awkward to use is that a lot of illuminators are too golden in tone for my pale face!

This illuminator is actually quite pink in tone, which works better for me. I'll agree I still haven't tested this all over my face, I just can't do it (haha, sorry). I have however tested it on the high points of my face when highlighting.
I actually really like using liquid highlighters like this as it makes your highlighter pop even more.


So although this is described as a gel I would still say it's more liquid than gel. It does come out quite thin and a little goes a very long way. This does make me think it's better suited for an all over glow, because otherwise there is going to be a lot of waste product with this.

Also in the swatch above it looks quite sheer, but that is really down to how much you use, as it very build able (if you want that from a liquid highlighter??).

I actually quite like this for highlighting as it a very smooth and don't have any chunks of glitter in it! In fact in natural light it almost looks like a foil effect it's that smooth & highlighting.

I would actually go as far as to say it's a dupe for Benefit's High Beam. At just under £10 direct from their website it is definitely better value for money!

Some other plus points are that it is oil free, which makes it better as base make up & it is also cruelty free!

Love Eve xx




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Gluten Free Abroad

I have been gluten free for quite a while now & this has included some holidays.

I've only been away in Europe over this period, so I'd like you to keep that in mind.
I have heard that certain countries like Australia are amazing at catering for the gluten free population!

So I wanted to talk to you a little about how to go about gluten free abroad & potential issues.


I was actually pleasantly surprised when I went to the supermarkets! I thought they'd have nothing gluten free, however I was wrong. They actually have a reasonable selection, especially if you're only on holiday for a week or two. They have the basics such as cereal, biscuits etc.
The products taste pretty much the same as they do here in the UK.



So firstly, I'd advise going 'self-catering' as this way you can go to shops to find gluten free items & check any necessary packaging. I would also advise looking online for any registered gluten free restaurants around, so you know where you're safe.
Another key thing is learn or write down your requires if you're in a country that doesn't necessary speak English. Language barriers can be hard at the best of times!

Overall, don't ever let your dietary requirements stop you going on holiday or travelling!
It's possible, it just sometimes involves a little more pre-holiday prep.

Love Eve xx


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Hotel Review - El Pinar

As I'm on holiday I thought I'd do a hotel review. Now I haven't done one of these before on my blog, but I am always posting reviews on Trip Advisor!
(I love that website too much!)



The hotel that I'm currently staying is El Pinar in Cala Llonga, Ibiza.
We've been staying here for the last three years, so I think I'm more than qualified to do a review on the place.

Firstly the location is beautiful, right around the bay of Cala Llonga. You can literally step out of the hotel & onto the beach, so if you love the beach you'll love it! The bar & restaurant also overlook the beach/ sea, as do a large percentage of the rooms.



Onto the rooms, they have two separate blocks, we have stayed in both blocks. Both are very similar however the balconies are better on the front block, which I like. Depending what you like the bar is also in the front block. The rooms are nice, nothing too fancy or too basic.


The staff are very friendly & attentive. The food is relatively good depending what dish you pick. I wouldn't advise doing all inclusive, but that's just my personal choice as me & Reece eat out a lot. Locally there are some really nice restaurants.

Overall I'd give it four stars.


Where's your favourite hotel?

Love Eve xx



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