tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228Sat, 18 May 2013 12:05:28 +0000body oilBobbi BrownVaselinepeonieshand creamCiateOrlyLancomelipbalmfennelblushershoppingWeledaconcealerNatural WisdomskincareElfHei Poamake up removernailsSephoraMax FactorBatisteChapstickKeromaskhighlighterHalloweenSpa FabulousJack SparrowFamous by Sue MoxleyElizabeth Ardenlipstickseye linerliplinerRitualsCurrently...dry shampooCowshedcrackle sweetsDiego Dalla PalmalipstickFOTNjelly beanscream shadowlipglosssamplesEosdiettinted moisturisereyelinerPoppy Kingwish listRevlonToo FacedfavouritesNYXAntipodesLucasmoisturiserBalenciagadupeRandomProject 10 panlabel mlip glossCargoFOTDSimpleMuradgel linertagLaura MercierwineGarnierBiodermaMUATrilogyeye make up removerNeutrogenaNatural CollectionpedicureBB CreamNiveaChina GlazePaul MitchellLanolipshair dyeNail IncSuperdrugshoesModels OwnARKJonathan WardWowAlberto BalsampalettesThe Doctor BrandDr PerriconeOlayJemma KiddpigmentsPaiTresemmecleanserEmma Hardiebody gelYSLfoundationHolland and BarrettCollection 2000ClarinsGivenchyDKNYSigmaBeauty Bitsproblem skinHairOPImature skinSoap and GloryDaisyboobody carePercy and Reedlip stainthings I hateRMKNudelip pencilCliniquecandlesSeche Vitelip balmmake up collectionNo7deodorantspringE.L.F.John FriedaLa Roche PosayMacadult acneSteamcreameyeshadowChantecailleHaus of GloiBotanicsRouge Bunny Rougesensitive skinOral BClinqueInglotmuffsV05advicebrusheshaulcheeseMumtoothpasteEOTDSleekBourjoisTopshopLondon College of Beauty TherapyEtsyL'OrealeyebrowsPaintbox SoapworksUne Beautybody creammascaraIllamasquaEvening Primrose OilKMSmicellar waterSara HappDaniel SandlerDr HauschkaZaraRevlondRimmelorganic productsUrban DecayAvontreatmentsButter LondonAlpha-Hbody scrubCiatéGarnier BB CreamEstee Lauderperfumedry skinBenefitMontagne JeunesseMiss SportyprimerPrestigeShiro CosmeticsH and M2012All For EveAussieRepechageClarisonicRegisNarsRuby and MillieDr BrandtAgent Provocateur17KloraneGelishSureEmpties 2011Moroccan NaturalPorefessionalBio OilEmpties 2012Yu-BeeczemaEssieFreshoily skinMaybellineZoyasmellstweezersmineralscream blusherdairy-freeGreen PeopletestersThierry MuglerNails Incliquid eyelinerface masksred lipsGoshPerricone MDBeyond Organiceye creamGiveawayNOTDBarry Mtonerhttp://www.productpixie.com/noreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)Blogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-2412267373688984470Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:28:00 +00002013-04-19T09:28:41.812+01:00 It's been a long, cold winter, both for most of the United Kingdom and for this blog.  My last proper post was well over six months ago and in the time since I've changed jobs twice, moved house, been on my inaugural trip to New York, fallen in love and had quite a bad haircut so I'm not going to beat myself up about the lack of Pixie essence bestowed upon your eyes (and blog readers).  I've http://www.productpixie.com/2013/04/back-to-basics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-2663990443016974849Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:19:00 +00002013-02-05T21:19:41.558Z 1. I don't like any hot drinks whatsoever.  Apart from Bovril.  Judge if you please. 2. Meryl Streep is my queen. 3. I'm from Essex. 4. I had to have elocution lessons when I was younger, so fearful was my father of my sister and me speaking like an extra from Eastenders. 5. I have a really good memory for faces and names.  Not so for books or films. 6. My favourite film is The Net.  No, http://www.productpixie.com/2013/02/25-things-about-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-5260617962682122990Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:44:00 +00002013-01-04T17:44:16.067Z Guess who's back...back again.  Pixie's back...tell a friend.*  Amongst other things in the last four months, I went to the place above and Oh.  My.  God.  The dream. WATCH THIS SPACE. *I mean, you don't actually have to tell a friend but it would be nice if you did. http://www.productpixie.com/2013/01/oh-hello.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-7072092115971875732Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +00002012-08-24T12:00:12.410+01:00No7oily skinEmma HardieAntipodesSuperdrugRepechageLa Roche PosayskincareDr PerriconeARKSo, I've told you about how I'm currently dealing with a case of adult onset acne, and how I'm trying to treat it with Evening Primrose Oil, but what about the rest of my routine?  I've changed it quite a bit recently, just because I had so many products lingering in the cupboard that needed trying and I hate waste.  These are the products I'm currently using every day (apart from the mask).In http://www.productpixie.com/2012/08/skincare-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-3446404081373767198Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:20:00 +00002012-08-23T20:47:23.677+01:00problem skinadult acneEvening Primrose OilI've been having a lot of problems with my skin lately and, I won't lie, it's getting me down.  Over the last year or so I have worked hard to build a proper skincare regime from the right products and regular use of those products, and, for a while, everything was working nicely.  However, for about six months, I've been suffering from continuous breakouts around my jawline and chin, as well as http://www.productpixie.com/2012/08/evening-primrose-oil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-5672460667166408998Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:10:00 +00002012-08-13T21:10:49.434+01:00shoesFeeling very uninspired in terms of beauty at the moment, so instead, here's a week's worth of shoe shots for you.  Don't say I don't spoil you.  The above sandals are Zara...New Look nude wedges on a boat in Istanbul...Jaeger flats assisted in a stroll around West Mersea in search of oysters...Kurt Geigers on a sunny day...My most favourite shoes, leopard print kitten heels from M&S which have http://www.productpixie.com/2012/08/my-week-in-shoes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-7930704867048791718Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:40:00 +00002012-07-18T21:40:45.909+01:00lip stainlip pencilRevlonlipstick...or as I like to call them, Those Really Excellent Fat Pencils From Revlon.  Perusing Boots, as one does of a Tuesday lunchtime, I alighted upon the new lip product from Revlon, hot on the heels of the Lip Butters.  Not for no reason have these Kissable Balm Stains been compared to the Clinique Chubby Sticks (which are £8 more expensive and about 10 times less good IMHO).  They are basically http://www.productpixie.com/2012/07/revlon-just-bitten-kissable-lip-balm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-1776967494098049796Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:33:00 +00002012-07-11T19:33:50.080+01:00FOTDIt feels like a really long time since I showed my actual face around these parts, so here it is, in case some of you have forgotten (or if you're new, haven't actually seen it before).  I've had a very long day.  A good day, but a long day nonetheless.  It's now 7:16pm and I've eaten my dinner (salmon and kale and broad beans and asparagus) and I'm watching a programme about the Olympics.  Are http://www.productpixie.com/2012/07/face-of-end-of-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-4278149809530879790Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:00:00 +00002012-07-10T20:00:29.752+01:00oily skinPaiskincarePai has received a lot of attention from skincare bloggers over the last few months, and I, being the nosy little madam that I am, wanted a piece of the action.  I was very kindly offered this, the Geranium & Thistle moisturiser to try, and now I've been using it for about two and a half months, I'll let you know what I think.I love it.  Really, truly, properly love it.  I love the packaging (http://www.productpixie.com/2012/07/pai-geranium-thistle-cream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-6482578534838492888Sun, 08 Jul 2012 12:35:00 +00002012-07-08T13:36:09.141+01:00No7Emma HardieEmpties 2012Alpha-HRitualsRimmelSo here we are, another bevvy of products used up until not a drop is left (apart from the foundation which I swear is impossible to get all product out of).  There's some absolute heroes in there - hello Liquid Gold, Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm, Alpha-H Lip & Eye treatment) and some duds - No7 eye make up remover I am talking to you.I will absolutely be re-purchasing the Emma Hardie Cleansing http://www.productpixie.com/2012/07/empties-of-2012-vol-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-8536007624629778835Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:42:00 +00002012-07-16T00:01:48.410+01:00It's giveaway time, and have I got a treat for you with this one.  As I've oft  mentioned before, Nutribeauty is my site of choice for ordering, amongst other things, my Antipodes goodies, not to mention any of the other natural and organic treats that happen to catch my eye. The lovely people at Nutribeauty have very kindly offered me six of their star British products to giveaway to one of you,http://www.productpixie.com/2012/07/nutribeauty-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-8984743729293391055Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:22:00 +00002012-07-05T15:22:31.199+01:00nailsEssieOPIOne of my oldest and dearest friends got married recently.  She is the first of my girls to take the step into wifedom. and it was a beautiful wedding.  Properly beautiful.  It wasn't even in this country, that's how beautiful it was.  She had her nails done, as brides do, and had selected a Shellac manicure that was a shell pink with tiny opalescent sparkles shot through it.  I loved those nailshttp://www.productpixie.com/2012/07/bridal-nails.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-4222344678475761505Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:33:00 +00002012-06-23T21:33:19.502+01:00Kloranedry shampooHairBatistePercy and ReedHello.  Let me bend your ear/s.  It's Saturday night and I'm sitting at home, pyjamas on (they've been on since 2pm), laundry on the go, football on (I don't know why, there's no men here), hair doing a sterling tribute to Floella Benjamin, and feeling really quite sorry for myself.  I've had a busy and stressful week at work (not helped by the fact that the week before I was in Malta for a http://www.productpixie.com/2012/06/three-dry-mice-shampoos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-3030395977130564639Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:31:00 +00002012-06-21T20:31:55.766+01:00Laura MercierV05Moroccan NaturalRevlonorganic productsPerricone MDAfter initially feeling ambivalent about this product, after a week in 32 degree heat on holiday, this V05 Miracle Concentrate has saved my hair from Straw City.  I apply half a dropper's-worth before blow drying (and using any other styling products) and it leaves my hair soft and shiny but not greasy.  This Save the Nail 45 Second Top Coat was an impulse buy from Boots when I ran out of Seche http://www.productpixie.com/2012/06/current-favourites.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-5276120986636838895Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:46:00 +00002012-06-21T18:10:18.970+01:00dietskincaredairy-freeSo following on from my first post, discussing the fact that I've eliminated dairy products from my diet and why, it's time to tell you what I eat these days.  I've kept a photo diary for today, a typical working day, so you can see what I'm actually eating when I'm really dreaming about smoked cheddar. Morning: Carrots and houmous.  I have never been one for eating a large breakfast, preferring http://www.productpixie.com/2012/06/going-dairy-free-part-2-what-i-eat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-7356911253326084740Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:34:00 +00002012-06-02T18:34:21.451+01:00body scrubbody careRitualsI always think that part of to sticking with a beauty regime is finding products you enjoy using and see results from quickly.  Let's face it, despite all wanting to believe we're not fooled by product advertising anymore and are all angelic when it comes to cleansing, toning and moisturising, we are all guilty of letting standards slip from time to time, and the area where I frequently truant http://www.productpixie.com/2012/06/rituals-hamman-hot-scrub.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-7290406762081287676Wed, 30 May 2012 13:09:00 +00002012-05-30T14:09:48.579+01:00cheesedietproblem skindairy-freeI've ummed and aahed and oohed and hummed about whether or not to write this post, firstly because it's going to be long (so long, in fact, I'm breaking it up into more than one part) and secondly because I am wary of doling out health advice given that I am not a) a doctor b) a nurse c) in no way in a position to tell you or anybody what decisions to make with regards to health and wellness.  http://www.productpixie.com/2012/05/going-dairy-free-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-4509938726795931309Sun, 20 May 2012 19:08:00 +00002012-05-20T20:08:12.632+01:00FOTDMacGoshBobbi BrownFreshCollection 2000Max FactorRimmel....this is my face.  It's still here.  Wearing the same make up everyday of late.  Which is: Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer Gosh brow pen in Velvet Brown + Mac Charcoal Brown shadow on top Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in Wheat Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in Espresso used as liner Max Factor 2000 Calorie mascara Mac Instant Chic blush Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment http://www.productpixie.com/2012/05/in-case-youve-forgotten.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-108239885449885512Fri, 11 May 2012 11:30:00 +00002012-05-11T12:30:00.474+01:00nailsEssieL-R: Essie Brooch The Subject, Topless & Barefoot, Sand Tropez, Demure Vixen and Splash of Grenadines. Too beautiful...and too exciting not to apply all at once. It's the little things.http://www.productpixie.com/2012/05/five-polishes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)191tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-7071776671444748428Thu, 10 May 2012 20:36:00 +00002012-05-10T21:36:35.445+01:00KloraneNo7GarnierPercy and ReedStill doggedly saving all my empty products to keep track of the things I'm using up.  Its become a bit of an obsession actually.  I accidentally threw away a shampoo bottle before photographing it the other day and genuinely put myself in a bad mood for the rest of the morning.  Pathetique, non?  Anyway,  this is the latest crop of used up bits and pieces.  Stand out items include: Klorane Oat http://www.productpixie.com/2012/05/empties-of-2012-vol-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-1072257742639336096Wed, 09 May 2012 14:43:00 +00002012-05-09T15:43:19.776+01:00Spa FabulousGreen PeopleBeyond OrganicAntipodesorganic productsNatural Wisdom<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://www.productpixie.com/2012/05/guest-post-top-5-naturalorganic-beauty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-2221757631190099189Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:15:00 +00002012-04-30T10:41:13.989+01:00Une Beautycleansermicellar waterI knew it was going to be one of those days when I woke up and immediately garotted myself with my headphones, having fallen asleep, again, listening to music (most likely bad European dance music if you must know).  I untangled myself and dragged myself to the bathroom where I spent approximately 16 minutes blasting myself with blissfully hot water until I emerged fresh, clean and lobster-like http://www.productpixie.com/2012/04/une-micellar-carpet-cleansing-water.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-5094873726994337078Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:21:00 +00002012-04-27T11:21:11.338+01:00mature skinDr Hauschkasensitive skindry skinskincareThere are certain products that pop up in the so-called Beauty Hall of Fame time and time again, and more often than not, I disagree with the choices.  That bloody Maybelline pink and green mascara???  Please.  Touche Eclat always gets in there despite, I believe, most people not knowing how to use it properly.  And a £56 toner from Sisley?  I don't think so.  However, there are products which http://www.productpixie.com/2012/04/dr-hauschka-rose-day-cream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-7676223593496225589Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:31:00 +00002012-04-18T14:31:14.871+01:00I've been meaning to write this post for ages but never seem to get round to it; what great housekeeping!  I just wanted to draw your attention to a few bits and pieces and have a little chat.  I never do that so I shall break the habit of a blogging lifetime and have a small ramble. I haven't blogged much of late and I now have a constant nagging guilt dragging around after me, which is silly http://www.productpixie.com/2012/04/housekeeping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8465582445119047228.post-2701015604649036236Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:48:00 +00002012-04-15T16:48:45.278+01:00nailsButter LondonSometimes, nothing less than an obnoxiously sparkly silver nail polish will do, and luckily I have Butter London Diamond Geezer to hand to satisfy such a need.  This is a beautiful, shimmery silver that applies really nicely.  It goes on quite sheer which I really like; because of the shimmer you can't really see your nail line through it and I think layering this on until it's opaque would stop http://www.productpixie.com/2012/04/butter-london-diamond-geezer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Product Pixie)0