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Blepharitis safe skincare

I get so many questions these days about Blepharitis in general & skincare/ beauty products make a large percentage of those questions.
So today we're going to talking about Blepharitis safe skincare.

You might think you can use any skincare, when suffering however this isn't always the case. A lot of products can be heavy, especially eye creams & these can irritate the eyes. Also if a product is quite highly scented to fumes can get in your eye irritating them further or even making them sting.

So if you are suffering from Blepharitis it's definitely worth taking a look at your skincare products before repurchasing.


So here are some products that I've found to be suitable.

Simple Soothing Eye Balm
This is a holy grail for me! Honestly it is the best eye cream for anyone with Blepharitis, I swear. It's so Simple (get it) that you can smother it all over your dry/ sore eyes & it won't sting or upset your eyes. It has no fragrance as well, which is ideal. Sometimes if my eyes are sore, the skin around them can get really sore too & this is perfect for that. I even keep a spare in my handbag!

Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser
This is very much like the eye balm, in the sense that it has no fragrance & no nasty strong chemicals in it. Again this is product you can literally use anywhere, even on the eyes if needs be. It's very moisturising & a little goes a long way. I also find this to be the only facial cream I can get away with using on broken or irritated skin (ie. if you have a red nose from an allergy or cold).

Benefit Dream Screen
This product is a little bit more holiday focused, although there is no reason you can't use in your everyday skincare routine. In fact it's probably advisable if you're using the Simple moisturiser mentioned above, as that has no SPF in it.
This facial sun cream is the only one I've found that isn't super greasy & heavy. It is scented, but only very lightly so it doesn't upset my eyes. I wouldn't advise applying it to your eye area, simply throw some sunglasses on!

Simple Micellar Water
This post isn't sponsored by Simple, I promise. They just make amazing skincare for those of us sensitive eye/ skin folk. This & facial wipes are the only products I've found which don't sting my eyes when cleaning my face & especially when removing make up. I would advise the micellar water over wipes as wipes only remove a certain amount of your make up. 

Superdrug De-stressing Face Mask
Some face masks can create a lot of fumes or can simply irritate your skin if you apply them too close to your eyes. I find the more natural face mask you can find the better. I've picked this one by Superdrug as it doesn't do anything crazy, but it does refresh your skin & leave it feeling super smooth. Another thing about this mask is that it has no scrub particles in it, so they can't get in your eyes.

Hope this helped some of you struggling.



Love Eve xx

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De-stress with Superdrug

I sometimes find it's hard to pick up a cheaper face mask from the drugstore. However Superdrug now have their own range of these.
There are six different mud masks in this range, which all target different skin needs.
This ranges from purifying, exfoliating, detoxifying, you name it!

The one I've tried from the range is the De-stressing Aloe Vera Mud Mask.
Honestly I went with this one simply because my skin can be sensitive to certain products so I thought I'd be pretty safe trying the Aloe Vera one.


This mask is a very gentle mask. So if you're not wanting for anything crazy in a face mask you'll love this.
I find this mask to not do that much for my skin. However it is nice a quick little skin 'pick me up'.
It isn't chunky & doesn't dry out really quick, which is great because some mud masks dry out far too quickly.
The packaging is actually really good too! I have quite long nails & really don't get on with tubs/ pots too well. A lot of girls will feel me on this one, I'm sure.

I would like to try some of the other masks from the range, especially the detoxifying one.
For only £2.59 I can't see any reason not to have them all to be honest!

If you're just starting to get into face masks I'd highly recommend these as they quite basic masks & don't have any scary effects like heating or tingling.

Love Eve xx


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The Testing Tray #1

As a blogger that covers beauty products I decided to start a segment on here to give you guys a bit of a sneak peak of what products are in my 'testing tray'.

It doesn't necessarily mean there will be a review on all of these products, but if you guys comment below with any of them you would like to see a review on that would be ideal.

So here's what is currently in the tray:

1. Benefit Stay Flawless 24 Hour Primer.
This product is only a sample size which I got in my Benefit advent calendar but I haven't really tried it yet, so therefore it's on the testing list.

2. Schwarzkopf Got2Be All Star 10 in 1 Styling Treatment.
I received this product in a Glossybox a while ago and it claims to do a lot of things like adding shine, texture, reduces frizz, the list goes on. Hence the name '10 in 1', so I want to see if it really is a 10 in 1 treatment.

3. Younique Fiber Lash.
This product was sent to me by a Younique representative so I am inclined to review it, however it's something I've been interested in for while anyway, as I have noticed that my lashes don't seem to be as long as they used to be.

4. Superdrug De-Stressing Mud Mask.
I needed a new mask & just happened to be in Superdrug so I thought I'd pick this up & give it a go. Superdrug do a few different mud masks so I might try a few and do a batch review.

5. Make Up Revolution Vivid Baked Blush.
I got this blush about a month ago but haven't really used it much. So I thought I needed to give it a chance to see if it's any good. It looks very similar the Milani baked blushes that everyone raves about.

6. MAC False Lashes Extreme Black Mascara.
I got sent this by MAC, now you may be wondering how?!? MAC do this really cool thing on their Facebook page where you put in your details & they send you a sample. But it's on a first come basis, so keep an eye on their social media! So I'm dying to test this out to see what a MAC mascara is like, as I've never tried one.

Love Eve xx

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Empties

I have really mixed feels about empty product videos on youtube.
Some I enjoy, some on the other hand literally put me to sleep.

But I had quite a few different things than the usual so I decided what the hey! Let's do it!

Products in this video:
- Simple soothing facial toner
- Simply Pure gentle eye make up remover
- Simply Pure face cream
- GlamGlow Supermud clearing treatment
- Lush Mask of Magnaminty
- MAC Bronzing Powder in Golden
- Boire Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
- L'Oreal True Match Foundation in Rose Ivory
- Soap & Glory Make Yourself Youthful eye cream
- Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara
- Nivea Stress Protect
- Tresemme Keratin Smooth heat protection spray

Check out the video here:



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Real Techniques Contour & Sculpt

These are Real Techniques latest launch of brushes, a limited edition contour & sculpt set.

First of all I'd like to say that I love the metallic pink handles! So cute!

So onto the brushes, Real Techniques brushes are all synthetic, which I personally prefer. When you clean them they tend to come up cleaner and I feel like they generally last longer too!

I already have quite a few Real Techniques brushes and love them! Some I use everyday & have done for two years+ and they're still like new, no shedding, nothing!
So I was very keen to get my hands on this set.


And I have to say these are just as amazing! The brushes are ridiculously soft, even after a good few washes & just overall great quality.
The set includes a fan brush, which is ideal for sweeping highlighter onto the high points of the face. A sculpting brush for contouring, which is great as it's really dense and more long than round. Then lastly a setting brush for setting the under eye concealer. However if you really wanted to you could use this brush for a more defined and sharp contour.

With how popular contouring is right now, I think this is a great launch and a perfect set that would fit perfectly in anyone's brush collection!

Top marks from me Sam & Nic!


This set is exclusive to Superdrug & retails for £20.99!
Love Eve xx


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