Blend Active Review

Aloha!

I tend not to drift towards health & lifestyle posts, not out of ignorance but simply because I am more passionate about beauty so my blogging brain tends to float more in that direction; it's like a magnet. Saying that though this is definitely a health/ lifestyle product worth talking about! I've always loved smoothies but buying them from the shop can prove costly, so lately I've been keeping an eye out for a smoothie maker and that's when I stumbled across Blend Active!

Blend Active is an easy, quick and effective smoothie maker. The best part about it is that it doesn't need a jug, so you can wave buh-bye to those palaverous days of trying to clean those horrendous blades! It comes with two ready to go flasks and the blender itself. You simply fill your flask with your chosen ingredients and screw on the 'blending lid'. Then, stand it on the blender, 'press blend' and you'll have a delicious, healthy smoothie in seconds. It's perfect for those dreaded mornings, where I'm running late and don't have time for breakfast plus there's endless recipes to try. 

Lately I've been having a strawberry and banana smoothie with grapes, orange juice and Greek yogurt.  It doesn't take long to do and perked me up while I sipped it on the way to work. Now, on a serious note, I have to say that I have been a victim of the 'leaking flask' before so I will screw the lid on as hard as tight as I can and even wrap it in a plastic bag to avoid it leaking in my handbag but amazingly, this flask doesn't leak at all so I can keep it in my bag at work or take it to the gym, without the worry of ruining my cherished belongings.

I'm guessing that you're probably wondering if it's easy to clean and I must say I was quite impressed. I mean trying to clean blenders, whisks, colanders, anything under that awkward umbrella truly is the bane of my life so it's great to have a blender that does the job for you! I just squirt some Fairy Liquid into the bottle with some warm water, blend then rinse. It's perfect as it doesn't take up to much room in the cupboard and there is endless tasty drinks to make. For instance, Oreo milkshakes! I'm telling you, if you like Oreos.. and who doesn't? Spoon in some vanilla ice cream, a dash of milk and tons of Oeros! Trust me.. it's the most dreamy milkshake you'll ever taste.

So for any of you guys who's new year's resolution was to be healthier, I'd recommend getting one of these, it's quick and easy, doesn't break the bank and encourages a healthier lifestyle. It also includes a little booklet with recipe ideas which is a nice touch if you're stuck for ideas. 

What ingredients would you choose?

Neeks x

My Go To Everyday Make-Up With Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

Aloha!

So I'm sure I'm not the only one that has a go-to make-up look? Those of you that don't have one you're missing out! And those of you that do have one know that a go-to make-up look has to be versatile, easy and quick! (V. important) So what exactly is this used for? Well for me I use it when I've overslept, have no idea what day it is and in all the confusion realise I only have 20 minutes to get out the door. This has been my go-to for about a month now and has never let me down, the great thing about it is I know exactly what I need so there is no faffing around with different shades of lippy and what not. Plus it looks as though I've made an acceptable amount of effort for the work place. (It actually it took me 10 minutes as I was gulping down a cuppa tea, shh!)  

Face: I started off with my Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser (very similar to the POREfessional for those who want to read my comparison click here). I then used a large stippling brush to buff in my Bourjois Radiance Reveal Foundation (for my review click here). I do have an on going battle with under eye circles and blemishes so covering these with my Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer gives me an extra confidence boost. I then dab on some Top Shop Afternoon Tea Cream Blush and set with Kryolan Translucent Powder. Dab some Benefit High Beam on the cheek bones and you have an even complexion with a healthy glow (all in under 5 minutes!) 

Eyes/ Lips: I always start by filling in my brows with the Rimmel Eye Brow Pencil (Hazel) first as it gives me a frame to work with. I then prime my eye lids with the Original Urban Decay Primer Potion and begin to apply my eye make-up. I used Limit on the lids, Nooner in the crease and Mugshot in the outter corner. I then used Strange to highlight under my brows, in the inner corner and a dash on the centre of the eye lids for bigger, brighter eyes (All these shades are from Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette). Next a lick of Rimmel's Glam Eye's Liquid Eyeliner and a coat of Max Factor's False Lash Effect Mascara to complete the eye look. All that's left to do now is apply a bit of lippy! (I used Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick (Rose Millesime)

What I really like about this make-up look is that it's easy to wear and quite fresh faced. The Top Shop blush and Bourjois lippy compliment the Naked 3 palette really nicely for a summery trio. The lipstick is quite light and glossy yet gives you a sweet splash of colour. And there you have it an easy go-to make-up look that only takes 10 minutes! 

What's your go-to make-up look?

Neeks x