Essence Blogger Event

Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend the Blogger Event for Essence's UK Launch. Initially I hadn't heard of this brand till last October when Summer asked me to look for them whilst on holiday in Europe as they're Europe's #1 Brand....unfortunately I didn't, but I had the opportunity to see their range in this event!

The event was held in the most amazingly beautiful venue in Ladbroke Grove and we were welcomed in and presented with a lovely set up of tables with products ranging from Face, Eyes, Nails and More, which we could tryout and investigate. We were also given lovely drinks and food/lunch was also available! plus a lovely lounge where they even had phone chargers for us to use!!

When everyone arrived we were then given a presentation where they explained that all of their money goes into product development and that the reason why they are so cheap is because they don't focus or overcharge for packaging which is lovely! 

Also we were told that they follow the strict GMP (Goods Manufacturing Practice), that they have a Negative List of Products that they don't use either because they're harmful or unnecessary, and most important aspect is that they do NO ANIMAL TESTING!
 

There was also an area where we could go and take photographs with perfect lighting and of course there was an example of the stands they would be having at wilkinson stores and were told to help ourselves.

I, of course am an Nail Art, Nail Care..basically all Nails fanatic do when I met Laure the product developer for all/most of their nail products and when she told me about one of the products she developed the At Home Gell Nail Kit, she proceeded to show us how it worked! I will do a post on this separately as it is quite frankly amazing! There was a nail artist there but I got so caught up in the fun of doing my own that....I didn't get a chance to get them done T.T

Of course afterwards I looked over to other sections and also spoke to the eye product developer called Patricia (I believe) absolutely lovely and explained and showed us some of her "babies" and told us which products were the most popular in Germany and Europe, and explained a very interesting looking mascara, so expect a future post!
 

I also got my makeup done by the fabulous Nadira V Persaud, who told me off as I always touch my face (unnecessarily) which of course is not helping with my acne! And she did an amazing job as she covered all of my acne scars!!! and used coloured mascara  on my bottom lashes for an extra summer pop! Very wearable. I have no eyeshadow or brow product on. So very summer!
 

We were then wished away to Westfield White City (the one in west london) to see their cute little store! It's in the centre of the shopping centre so easily accessible for all you makeup fans! And it is currently open for you all to go and have a snoop around, although it will be more accessible to get as in July it will be available in Wilkinson!
 

And of course we got a fantastic packed goody bag that was filled with so many of their lovely products that I can't wait to play around with some of them!

One thing I absolutely love about this whole event was how nice, welcoming and proud they were of their products! They explained everything in detail and were super friendly and usually at the events I've been to it has been very serious almost awkward whereas this atmosphere was just so relaxing.

Honestly it's one of the best events that I've ever been to! And if you have the chance to get to or go to the Manchester Blogger Event on the 22nd June!

P.S. Please excuse my low quality photos!! I forgot my camera! T.T

L.F.A. Xx

Rush Blogger Meet

I was lucky enough to attend the Rush Blogger Meet organised by Laura Craik (@Lauzzenger) and Becky (@Rderbyshire93) and boy was it one hell of a fun event!

First of all I have to thank Olivia of Beauty from the Fjord as thanks to her I found out about this lovely meet.

The location was in Piccadilly Circus at the House of Rush and oh my the venue was soooo beautiful and grand! They were also selling many products in house like Mizani, Kérastase and many other fantastic brands! You can get it online from shoprush.com .

I got to meet so many lovely bloggers (to name a few Olivia (@FjordBeauty), Natalie (@thefashfeed), Anna (@AnnieMACBlog) and let's be honest at first I was (to put it nicely) bricking it. I was soooo nervous as I didn't really know anyone who was going.!. But I had to face my fears and be sociable.!.!.



Sorry girls I know its not the most flattering angle! @honeypop

During the event I managed to get the Mini Oxygenator (£20 for 15 minutes) done which was sooo relaxing and convenient as you can do it over your makeup and doesn't take forever do perfect for a quick fix. The whole idea is that pure oxygen is sprayed onto your face and it hydrates and makes your skin feel much more awake and healthy. (Even though I say spray it's air not water that's being sprayed)

I believe there was also a Fabulips session going on but I didn't give that a go (which I now regret...)



The lovely Dr Gillian Carver and her lovely patient Emily (I believe)

There was also a Live Botox session going on and so I decided to go (being the curious little thing I am). I was surprised as to how quick and easy the procedure looked.

No ginormous needles, No blood, No drawing on the face. Very professional. We were told by the lovely Dr. Gillian Carver more about Botox and that the duration is usually 3-5 months, you should have  no face movement for about 4 hours and then there is a review session after 2 weeks.

"(I don't surport or reject Botox as I feel you can do whatever you want, 

and I just felt that those of you who were interested I would suggest going 

to Epsom Skin Clinics as the women whom did have Botox looked very natural)"

 



Got a manicure done!!
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Photo Taken by the lovely (@AnnieMacBlog)



Another thing I did get done was my Nails!!! I believe I got the Rush File & Polish Manicure (worth £17).

An OPI girls dream shelf!!

Now since my nails had been so short and uneven so I was a bit embarrassed to get them done but the lady was sooo nice and just asked me to go an choose a color, now I chose "Every months an October Fest" which is ironic as it's October and is my favorite month.!.

Photo Taken by the Lovely (@AnnieMacBlog) - my new blogger bestie in-case you haven't realized.!.

The color was a perfect dark plum/red/purple with a bit of shimmer. So it suited short nails and was definitely this seasons colours.!.

And of course last but not least the goodie bag! It was jammed packet full of goodies which I am so excited to try!!
We got a Catherine Colebrook Tote Bag, a Smooch Blusher, 2 W7 Lipsticks...(but I couldn't find the other one to take a picture...it's probably in one of my bags). Some Magic Soap,a South Beach Discount Code and a sample of Structure Paste.!.

Thank you so much for organising such a fantastic event and permitting me to meet so many lovely bloggers!

L.F.A. Xx

P.S. If you guys want to have any treatments done at The House of Rush you can quote BLOG20 for 20% off any Beauty Treatments and MICRO50 for 50% off Microderm Treatments.!.

But this expires on the 31st of October!