tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25717809055391112842024-02-21T13:12:52.744+00:00Beauty AlchemyA mummy who loves all things beauty. The blog brings you honest reviews, and other health and beauty related topics, including mother and baby.
I have a background in beauty which includes retailing, direct sales and training in beauty treatments.
I also have a fashion background.beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-16902170120182933502016-08-08T22:06:00.000+01:002016-08-08T22:06:13.957+01:00MyShowcase - A New Way to Discover and Buy Beauty Products
What is MyShowcase?
MyShowcase is a Personal Beauty Shopping Service which helps women to discover the best beauty products, from 45+ of the best independent brands selected by award-winning beauty editor, Kate Shapland.
The MyShowcase brand's product line-up are available through Independent Stylists at private showcases in homes and offices and via beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-38484236704970060182015-10-25T19:35:00.001+00:002015-10-25T20:02:44.431+00:00Great News for Beauty Alchemy Blog!I've always enjoyed writing. Since I was little I used to write songs, poetry, stories. I've even had poetry published.
I started blogging just over 5 years ago, after I had my first born. It was a way of having some me time, relaxing and enjoyment. As you know, I love skincare and as well as blogging about it, I've worked with several high end brands.
Since having my 2nd daughter, my posts beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-26773979655133918702015-07-17T20:13:00.001+01:002015-07-17T20:13:57.975+01:00The Gourmand Diamond.A dazzling gourmand diamond has been added to the Emporio Armani Diamonds collection.
I was a huge fan of the original fruity floral diamond back in 2007 incasing fruits and flowers I adore. The Rose addition was a fresh cut in 2013, and I was very surprised I couldn't smell vetiver in this ( a scent I can not withstand).
When I heard they were bringing out the violet addition, let's say I was beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0Aylesbury, United Kingdom51.8155239 -0.8024991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-89202378636169701092015-06-13T14:00:00.001+01:002015-06-13T14:00:23.988+01:00I've finally met my ALIEN!
I love fragrances, the different ingredients and chemistry behind it. It's like science and magic combined with art.
With this I appreciate the Thierry Muglar unique scents of Angel, not only is it their 1st fragrance but one that creates a totally new fragrance family, the gourmand. A fragrance that combines ingredients good enough to eat.
Then there's the extraordinate and unique universe beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0Aylesbury, United Kingdom51.8155401 -0.8025041tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-65291547750779441152015-02-05T20:37:00.001+00:002015-02-05T20:57:57.261+00:00Diamonds are a girls best friend - Gucci Guilty Diamonds
We all like diamonds don't we girls? I mean who can't resist the beautifully cut, shimmering stone, radiating it's glow of reflection and elegance?
Team it up with Gucci and what do you have, of course the most desirable bottle of perfume one girl could have on her dressing table. Well, I think so anyways :-)!
That's right Gucci's iconic fragrance now comes in a limited edition flacon beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-83109030499019185772014-03-19T22:02:00.000+00:002014-03-20T10:34:22.357+00:00Katherine Daniels - Skincare Review*
I love skincare, and who doesn't? and this latest brand I have come across is going to be added to my list of favourites.
Katherine Daniels Cosmetics is a brand that is new to 2014. Developed by two skincare experts, who have worked for many years with salons and therapist. They realised there was a gap in the British salon market with treating the most common skin types and conditions, beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-59899983281045785052014-03-07T18:03:00.001+00:002014-03-07T18:08:21.815+00:00Phd Women Nutrition Supplement Range Review Part 1
Sports nutrition is big in the male market with pills, shakes and
bars to supplement your workout, build muscles, get lean, the list goes
on.
As we know male and female bodies are different and require different needs regards to calories, vitamins and minerals.
PhD
has been specifically designed to meet these needs for active women.
In this post, I will give you an introduction to beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-33113163364218081502014-02-10T18:01:00.000+00:002014-02-10T18:01:12.508+00:00Skincare Review - HealGel
I am 32 this year and so aware of ageing, however, whether it is a combination of good skincare and genes, my face is wrinkle free at present so this moisturiser is definitely more of prevention for me. I also haven't had any skin changes in the 4 weeks except depending on what serum I used, I noticed my nose would be a bit more oilier in the day time. My skin felt moisturiser throughout beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-67254861437230636282013-12-18T16:24:00.000+00:002013-12-18T16:24:17.680+00:00bobble water, putting a twist into drinking water
We are told constantly how much water is important in our daily lives. It not only keeps one hydrated but
plays a vital part in our lives in keeping us healthy and alive.
These are just some of the uses water has on our body.
Water helps regulate our body temperature through perspiration, which dissipates excess heat & cools our bodies.
We even need water to breathe! As we take in beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-45941655966197257572013-10-22T13:36:00.000+01:002013-10-22T13:36:26.488+01:00Silk - Brow Enhancer*
I am not one for pencilling in brows, not because I don't know how to do it because I can. To me, it makes my brows still look pencilled in and fake. My brows over the years have got thin, and not just in how they are shaped but with gaps where hairs do not seem to grow anymore. Especially where I have piercing scars.
So when I saw an advert in the latest copy of "The Salon" about a brow beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-53138727764884036542013-10-11T11:20:00.000+01:002013-10-11T11:20:37.003+01:00Guest Post: 5 Steps to Apply Concealer<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-38350606789814724412013-10-09T13:36:00.001+01:002013-10-09T13:36:50.668+01:00Let's Go PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October has been the month for Breast Cancer Awareness now for several years. A lot of retailers bring out limited edition products to help towards the cause.
I have found some gorgeous products available, incoporating the "Pink Ribbon"
beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-87236480866845583152013-10-07T17:30:00.000+01:002013-10-07T17:31:42.008+01:00Winter Skin SurvivalSkincare in the colder months is just important as in the summer months. Being exposed to extreme weather conditions and central heating can play havoc to your skin's condition.
So as we enter the Autumn and Winter months and the colder weather lets have a look at your skincare products.
A good moisturiser is a must to keep skin in its top condition and protect it from the harsh conditions of beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-26064872859731784202013-09-13T17:02:00.000+01:002013-09-13T17:44:27.659+01:00My Beauty Birthday Wish ListI love September, not only do I find this is one of the most beautiful months of the year as the summer goes into autumn. Sept also sees my birthday. I will be 31 this year and I so do not feel I have reached my 30's at all. My head still thinks I am in my 20's and young lol.
Now as my regular readers now, I have recently had a baby, and unfortunately due to some problems we have been having, andbeauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-69388267785621626432013-09-13T14:21:00.002+01:002013-09-13T14:21:25.616+01:00Lack of sleep = poor health/skinThey talk about how a good nights sleep does wonders for you health and with having a new baby, I can certainly say that the lack of good sleep has caused number of issues with my health and skin.
At first the lack of sleep didn't show , it was only 6 weeks in that my eyes started to look terrible, with big dark shadows appearing. It didn't help that I had run out of my favourite eye cream ( beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-56558432959674221572013-08-19T21:39:00.000+01:002013-08-19T21:39:59.772+01:00Nokia Lumia 925 - ReviewI wasn't sure which blog to put this on, so I decided to put it on both.
I was very lucky to have received for just 2 weeks, a Nokia Lumia 925 to test and review. I was shortly due my upgrade ( July ) and although my first phone was a Nokia and for many years after I was Nokia fan. The last 8 years, I have had other brands due to the fact I felt other brands were more advanced, stylish and head beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-49765540702164556832013-08-15T12:03:00.001+01:002013-08-16T12:36:26.172+01:00Get cellulite free, smooth legs with BiothermLooking to get smoother, cellulite free legs? Have you tried cellulite creams by other brands and have they worked???
I haven't used any anti cellulite products before, so I was a little sceptical as to whether this will work. I had heard good review from it's predecessor D-Code which tackles both sets of cellulite - Genes and Lifestyle.
However, the Celluli Eraser is a more advanced product tobeauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-89554506505751687752013-08-02T11:57:00.000+01:002013-08-02T11:57:46.244+01:00Keep your skin hydrated in the summer heat
There are four skincare products that I can not live without, especially in this heat. All are products are from Biotherm.
Skin needs water as much as the body does, but the skin is the last place water is given too when you drink water, and no matter how much you drink either, it always goes to your organs first.
One way of giving your skin the water it needs is though your skincare beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-58241511793724385772013-07-24T18:11:00.000+01:002013-07-25T11:48:33.181+01:00Win one of three luxury experiences in Bath from redspottedhanky.com!What a great way to come back after having a couple of weeks off with my New baby.
I open my email to invitation to promote this wonderful competition in a chance to win one of three luxury experience s. One of them is at a Spa I have written about before -Thermae Bath Spa
The competition is host by redspottedhanky
All you have to do is simply
follow the link ( beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-50875262514849165362013-07-12T18:33:00.002+01:002013-07-12T18:33:22.470+01:00Just to Let you Know........Hi all,
I have just had my baby girl 3 days ago, so I will be a little quite on the blogging side for a few days whilst my little one gets settled at home and into routine with feeding. I am trying to breastfeed ( as they like you do this very much so these days ) and with an already 5 year old in the house, I need to find sometime with her too so she is not feeling left out.
Don't worry thoughbeauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-42282010990274916822013-07-03T11:37:00.000+01:002013-07-03T11:37:03.009+01:00Benefits Skincare - A pleasant Surprise
Most of us know Benefit as a cosmetics brand and not for their skincare. Their skincare range I knew of when they first introduced it a few years ago, but until now, I hadn't tried it.
Well I have got to admit, I was a bit unsure how well their skincare would be, and I am actually pleasantly surprised how good their moisturiser is!
I haven't tried all the skincare yet, only their triple beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-69107427810529917022013-06-28T11:54:00.000+01:002013-06-28T11:54:57.901+01:00Add a little sunshine into your life with Lait Corporel Body Milk
It's the smell of the product that keeps me hooked, close your eyes and think of sunny Spain, walking down the orange and lemon orchards. The heat bringing the smell of the different citrus smells to your nose, the freshly squeezed orange juice or real lemonade.
I thought it should be time I wrote about my favourite body moisturiser.
One that I keep coming back to time and beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-32328088497735033412013-06-26T08:00:00.000+01:002013-06-26T08:00:01.919+01:00Clarisonic VS Philips VisaPure Okay, as promised I have done a comparison chart for those who wished to know the differences from the Clarisonic vs Philips VisaPure.
This is not a review or based on my opinions. This is a chart showing the physical differences from the two devices to make up your own made which product is best suited for your needs and price range.
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beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-77799068216252358312013-06-25T11:55:00.000+01:002013-06-25T11:55:23.777+01:00Clinique Treat GiveawayAs I am a little overloaded with beauty products, I thought I'd run a small giveaway for my fellow followers/readers. If successful, I will run a giveaway in the future as well.
Okay so for my first giveaway I have a lovely Tin of Clinique products for you. I also have two smaller sizes to giveaway to two runner ups.
1st Prize
Clinique Tin containing
Cleanser, DDML,beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571780905539111284.post-56561249120759574852013-06-24T11:48:00.000+01:002013-06-24T14:16:47.693+01:00Clayspray - Pore Refining White Clay Mask for Face. *Clay products are one of my most loved versions for a mask. As a beauty specialist, I know how good clay is for use as beauty ritual on the face and body due to its natural purifying and rejuvenating properties.
It is also one the oldest beauty secrets around;
Cleopatra used clay from the Nile river and the Arabian desert over 1800 years ago, as part of her beauty ritual.
German beauty_alchemy82@yahoo.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18134129912186093870noreply@blogger.com0