SALIDOT

Salidot is a premium skincare and cosmetics shop based in Pwllheli, North Wales. They were kind enough to send me some of the products that they stock to increase brand awareness and be supportive I suppose of someone else who is starting out. The first product was a 'zao' lipstick (£15.50) - I'd never heard of this brand, but once you google it, you see it's available on a lot of well known sites including notonthehighstreet.com. What's immediately obvious is the push on being very natural and "earth friendly" with recyclable packaging (bamboo case, cotton pouch). The lipsticks are available in a matte and pearl finish, I was given number 463 which is a 'pink red'. Being so used to a dry matte finish (think MAC velvet teddy) I was pleasantly suprised as to how nicely this applied and how moisturising it is. When I was in the area afterwards I took my mum and treated myself to shade 404 which is a pearly brown/red. This again is a little bit different for me and a step away from the twelve nudey beige lipsticks I already have. It also photographs really well, I can't wait to wear it over the festive period. I've already got my eye on the chocolate matte (466) and dark nude (467); hopelessly trying to live out 90's Buffy look. Next, "Eye of Horus" Goddess Mascara (£16.50). Again, this was a brand I hadn't heard of, another quick google and I found this was a finalist in the UK Beauty Shortlist Awards for best mascara. I'm definitely not the best model for mascara as I have awkward eyelashes that tend to split easily. If you have irritable or itchy eyes that are very sensitive to normal high street mascaras, maybe this would be one to consider. It's very easy to use with a flexible brush that's not too big and manages to grab the smaller 'lashes. The colour was very intense and even though I didn't manage the XXL volume we all look for (not on my wimpy eyelashes anyway!) it gave a natural finish that was easy to remove despite being waterproof - bonus. To finish; Lily Lolo Lip Gloss (£7.99). I was given this in shade 'romantic rose'. It's a 'non - sticky' formula with a very glossy finish and a hint of chocolate scent. Again, this sells itself as being natural (containing vitamin e etc). If I was to buy it myself I would probably go for 'peachy keen'. The colours aren't as daunting as they appear on the colour chart so don't be alarmed. The only product I'm yet to try is the 'Balm Balm All Over Balm' in "Detox". In general, Salidot has really impressed me not only because of their kind gesture and focus on animal friendly products where possible, but also the quality of the products stocked and the attention to detail in the shop. I look forward to shopping there again soon.

 

 

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"Better Than Sex" Mascara.

Not my claim(!). This is Too Faced's much talked about mascara "Better Than Sex". Retailing at approx £19.00 it sits at the higher end of the market. Granted, it's not the easiest to put on your Christmas list off Santa thanks to the slighly controversial name, but you can pick it up in most Debenhams stores and online. This beautifully packed mascara with pastel pink exterior sells itself very well, as with many Too Faced products the packaging just adds to its overall approval. When I first bought it, it appeared gloopy and uncontrollable. A few practice rounds and 'more mascara on the eyelid than lashes breakdowns' I got to the grips with the heavier than normal hour glass shaped wand and saw the results a lot of the top reviews were referring to. My lashes were fuller with even the teeny lashes coated. Normally, when I apply coat after coat I end up with just three hard lashes that won't seperate for love nor money. This is a very buildable formula. Unfortunately, i've entered the racoon stage of this mascara's life cycle. Meaning by the end of the day I'm seeing flakes around my eyes, teamed with already tired looking eyes it's not the Tyra 'smize' i'm craving (google Tyra Banks, Smize if you have no idea what I'm talking about!). When this mascara's good, it's really good. However shortlived that time may be. 3.5/5

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