Billion Dollar Smile Teeth Whitening Strips

         

I dislike my teeth, a lot. As a baby/toddler I sucked my thumb and as a result, ended up with extremely, what can only be described as "goofy" teeth and because of this I had a brace for 3 years as a teenager, the fixed kind, top and bottom, this did the job and my teeth were so much better and lovely and straight. Unfortunately in recent years my teeth have suffered as a result of taking a certain medication for a serious medical condition and the enamel on my teeth is now damaged which causes me to be conscious of my teeth. 

Because of this, teeth whitening products are always a welcome product for me and I always use whitening toothpastes. When I received the Billion Dollar Smile Teeth Whitening Strips  I was really looking forward to trying them, but then my daughter saw them and also wanted to try them, since she has no enamel damage we decided she would be the best person to try the strips just incase I didn't get much of a result, as it wouldn't be a true reflection of the strips.

Billion Dollar Smile Strips are coated with an innovative non peroxide whitening gel to make home whitening easy, effective and mess free. Clinically proven to improve the whiteness of teeth by up to 6 shades after 14 days.

The Billion Dollar Smile Teeth Whitening Strips come in a box of 28 strips, 14 for the upper teeth and 14 for the lower teeth, they are designed to make them the ideal format for whitening your teeth safely and effectively at home. The strips are ultra thin, peroxide free, mint flavoured strips that start to whiten the teeth on contact, dissolving stains to reveal a whiter and brighter smile. To apply the strips you place them on your upper and lower teeth for 15 to 30 minutes daily for 14 days. 

The strips come in single sachet/packets containing 2 strips in each packet, 1 for the upper teeth and 1 for the lower teeth. There are directions on the back of the packet. There are also directions on the back of the box. 

On the edge of the box there is a shade chart so you can see how many shades your teeth have whitened using the strips, it is handy to use it before using the strips and then after the two weeks. 

Alicia's Thoughts

Alicia said she found the strips a little tricky to apply the first time she used them because they "slid around" her teeth, but after the first time, she found them easier to apply. After brushing her teeth with water only, Alicia applied the strips to her teeth and left them for 20 minutes, she decided as it said 15 to 30 minutes she would go down the middle and leave them for 20. After removing the strips she swilled her mouth to remove any residue from the strips, after the first time of using the strips, Alicia said she did notice a slight change and her teeth looked better.

Alicia used the strips for 14 days consecutively as instructed on the box, after using the strips for 14 days she was really pleased with the results and her teeth were definitely whiter, I was rather envious and wish I'd tried them now!

The strips are really good, once you get the hand of applying them, they are easy to use, and they whitened the teeth really well too, definitely worth trying if you want whiter teeth and don't want to pay a heavy price tag.

If you would like to try the Billion Dollar Smile Teeth Whitening Strips, you can find them on the Superdrug website, here, priced £22.49.

Have you tried the Billion Dollar Smile Teeth Whitening Strips? Do you use teeth whitening products?

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Charlotte Tilbury Stars In Your Eyes Palette - Review And Swatches

Any new launch from Charlotte Tilbury is always highly anticipated and there is always a lot of hype surrounding the product. 

The BRAND NEW Limited Edition Stars In Your Eyes eyeshadow palette is no exception to this rule. As soon as there were sneak peeks of the palette on social media lots of people were very excited including myself.  I have been using the palette for a couple of weeks now and wanted to share my thoughts with you and of course some swatches of all the shades. 

If like me the packaging of a product draws you in, then you will love the packaging. The palette is housed in the signature Charlotte Tilbury deep burgundy coloured box with rose gold writing and the box is glittery, now anything glittery draws me in immediately, I love me some sparkle! Then inside,  the palette (which is plastic) is the same burgundy colour and is also sparkly, so much sparkle!! 

Stars In Your Eyes palette is the new, LIMITED EDITION eyeshadow palette with 4 magical, mood-enhancing eye looks to inspire Love, Power, Happiness and Confidence. With INCREDIBLE colour pay-off, MOLTEN textures and MESMERISING looks for day and night, each of the shades can be dialled up or lightly layered. Carefully curated by Charlotte to put the ‘lights-in-your-eyes’

The packaging doesn't feel flimsy and isn't hard to open, inside the shadows are housed in a rose gold mirrored casing and split into 4 categories, Love Eyes, Happy Eyes, Power Eyes and Confident Eyes, each category contains 3 shadows and each is labelled underneath the shadows. There is a clear plastic covering over the shadows stating which shade is either 1 - Prime, 2 - Enhance or 3 - Smoke which is Charlottes format for how to use the shadows. 

Each shadow is 0.7g

The Love Look: 3 rose quartz-inspired shades, with sweet, soft pink hues to reflect the stone of unconditional love. This look is perfect for date night and weddings.

The Happy Look: 3 sun-lit amber shades inspired by one of the world’s most coveted treasures. Apply these energising hues on holiday and nights out for gorgeous happy eyes.

The Power Look: 3 golden shades for a glimmering, molten, mesmeric eye look to take on the world. Be a star in the boardroom with these gilded hues.

The Confidence Look: 3 topaz-ruby inspired shades symbolising fire, heat and purity to empower the wearer with the bold burgundy hues. Apply this enchanting eye look and embrace your wildest dreams!

All the shades are beautiful, gorgeous warm toned bronze, rust and plum toned shades and are definitely my kind of shades, to be honest when I first saw the shades in the palette I didn't think I would like the Confident Eyes shadows or the Power Eyes shadows but once I had swatched them I could see that they are all lovely shadows and ones I knew I was going to love once I had tried them, and I was right, as soon as I used the shadows, I was even more in love. 

When I swatched the shadows I was really pleased how they swatched, all bar a couple of them swatched really well with great colour pay off and the two that aren't as great, aren't bad at all, they're just the palest shade which will always be that way when swatching and one is a high shimmer/glittery shade and again will always be the case when swatching but both are brilliant applied to the eye which is what really matters. 

My favourite shades are the Love Eyes and the Happy Eyes shades but there isn't a shade I wouldn't and haven't used in the palette which is high praise from me as usually with a 12 shade palette there would be at least a couple of shades I won't like or use. There is a good mix of matte, satin and shimmer shades and all apply and blend beautifully, the colour pay off is fabulous and I haven't experienced any fallout.  

The shadows have a fantastic wear time without fading, the longest time I have worn the shadows for is over 12 hours and my eye makeup looked just as good as when I applied it, no fading or creasing.

There are so many looks to create with this palette aside from the 4 suggested looks, all the shades compliment each other beautifully and there are many looks to be created with all the shades in the palette. 

Swatches - all swatches are unedited

Love Eyes

 Power Eyes

 Happy Eyes

Confident Eyes

Aren't the shades stunning? Now I'm sure you can see the two shades I mentioned that didn't swatch as well as the others, the lightest shade in the Love Eyes and the middle shade in the Power Eyes, on the eye they are both absolutely fine so please don't let that put you off.

Overall Thoughts

I adore this palette, all the shades are stunning, they apply and blend beautifully, the colour payoff is fabulous and they last all day without fading, I honestly can't find anything negative to say about the palette other than it being limited edition it may be difficult to get hold of, but that really is the only negative I can find, it really is a beautiful and extremely wearable palette.

I would say if you do have this palette on your wish list, I would get it as soon as possible as I have no doubt it will sell out very quickly, it is available now on the Charlotte Tilbury Website priced at £60.00 and will be available on Charlotte Tilbury counters on October 11th 2018.

The packaging is stunning, the shadows are stunning, it is simply beautiful.

Have you picked up the Stars In Your Eyes palette? Or is it on your wish list? And which shadow or shadows are your favourites from my swatches? 

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Trying Time Bomb Skincare Products

I love trying skincare products and especially products from brands I haven't yet tried, I do tend to play it safe sometimes with my skincare because my skin is so dry and I struggle to find products I love but I do also like to try new things, so it can be a double edged sword. Over the years I have become a bit of a skincare geek, especially after my skin becoming extremely dry and me researching and trying lots of products, so when I received some of the Time Bomb skincare products, I was very much looking forward to trying them and seeing how they worked for my skin. 

Time Bomb is a game-changer...and a clock-stopper.... in the skin care category.

Not ingredient-led, but rather consumer driven, this collection includes category-shattering formulas that make a difference quickly. Ground-breaking products like Complexion Cocktails (the first skin tonics with super-potent, skin-boosting shots) and Collagen Bomb (the first skin fuel that re-energizes and re-activates essential collagen) are radically fresh, innovative solutions to keeping skin functioning optimally.....firing on all cylinders.....so it can look fresh, firm, smooth and radiant at any age

Time Bomb Youth Juice Secret Oil - £42 (60ml)

- Mimics skin’s natural sebum to replace oils no longer produced by ageing skin 

- Absorbs instantly for non-greasy feel 

- Plumps, protects and helps seal in natural moisture

Having extremely dry skin, I was really looking forward to trying the Time Bomb Youth Juice Secret Oil, I like to use oils in my skincare routine, in the summer months as something I use last in my routine and leave to sink in overnight, and in winter, I use oils before my moisturiser and after my serum as my skin is extremely dry so I need the extra hydration during the day also. 

The secret oil contains a combination of oils including olive, kukui, avocado, sweet almond, sesame seed, lavender, coconut and jojoba oils that mimic the skins natural sebum as it can be lost with age. With a natural lipid compels, the ultra fine, non greasy blend not only quenches thirsty, ageing skin, but also creates a moisture barrier that helps to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The oil is rich in vitamins E and C, which helps to plump the skin and create an all over youthful glow. 

I really like the packaging of the secret oil, the lid screws off to reveal a red plastic stopper to stop the oil spilling out. I tried the oil out over the summer months so have used it most as the last step in my skincare routine at night, but have tried it several times after serum and before moisturiser. 

My skin feels lovely when I use the secret oil, it is so soft and plump and feels hydrated and smooth, if using the oil in a morning, my moisturiser applies well over the top and the oil doesn't take an age to sink in before I can apply my moisturiser, I only need to use a small amount and apply to my face and neck. When using the oil at night, I usually pop a little more on and leave it to sink in, my skin feels lovely in the morning and even after cleansing my skin still feels lovely and smooth. 

I have been really impressed with the secret oil, I can't say I have seen a dramatic difference in any lines I have but my skin looks soft, smooth and plump and feels absolutely lovely. 

Time Bomb Complexion Cocktail With A Shot Of H2Omega -£24.50 (100ml)

- Counters the effects of temporary, serious dehydration

- Reloads critical moisture and essential fatty acids 

- Restores smooth, supple texture to skin that looks sucked dry, 

crinkled

The Time Bomb Complexion Cocktail with a shot of  H2Omega is a highly concentrated, proprietary Hyaluronic Acid Complex which acts as a moisture "magnet" attracting and retaining optimal moisture. It contains Chia Oil, natures richest source of Omega 3 EFA's and Electrolyte - Rich Coconut Oil, known for it's exceptional hydrating powers and is another source of Omega 3's. 

When I first saw the complexion cocktail, I was intrigued and couldn't wait to try it, to apply the cocktail you can either apply directly to the skin or apply to a cotton pad and then sweep all over the face and neck and can be used morning and evening.  I have applied the complexion cocktail both with a cotton pad and directly onto my skin and I don't have a favourite way of using it,  but feel I don't waste as much product if I put a few drops into the palm of my hand and then apply it to my face and neck. 

The bottle and a stopper in the lid with a hole in it (like a vinegar bottle has), so it doesn't pour out too much, it smells absolutely gorgeous and reminds me of holidays and pina coladas, it is lovely. It isn't as thin in consistency as water but also not as thick as a serum, it is somewhere in between, it isn't sticky and doesn't leave any tackiness to the skin, it sinks in well, leaving my skin ready for either serum or moisturiser. 

I apply the complexion cocktail to my skin after cleansing and using my acid toner, and depending on how dry my skin is either before or in place of my serum and before my moisturiser. In the summer months I used it in place of my serum but now I use it before my serum. Since using the complexion cocktail my skin is much more soft and supple and hydrated, I suffer with very dry and dehydrated skin and the complexion cocktail has made such a difference in how my skin looks and feels and I am so pleased to have had to opportunity to try it as it really is a fabulous product, I was pleasantly surprised at how long the 100ml bottle I have lasts too, it also comes in a 30ml £10.00 and 150ml £30.00 size too, I will 100% pick up the 150ml size when mine runs low. 


Time Bomb Complexion Cocktails To Go - £30 ( 3 x 30ml)

When the effects of fatigue, dehydration or pollutants wreck your complexion, reach for a cocktail! Each of these modern, skin-boosting tonics has a potent, concentrated shot to counteract your skin concern "du jour"

I think it's obvious I adore the Complexion Cocktail with H2Omega, so this set of three complexion cocktails got me very excited indeed. It contains the Complexion Cocktail with a shot of H2Omega, Complexion Cocktail with a shot of B12 and Complexion Cocktail with a shot of Chlorophyll, each bottle is 30ml making this an ideal set to travel with, or to try out all three which I have been doing, I already knew I loved the H2Omega and couldn't wait to try the other two cocktails too. 

Complexion Cocktail With A Shot Of B12

- Counters the effects of fatigue that can show on your face as dull lifeless skin, 

 drained of color

- Re-boots skin’s natural energy production

- Restores the look of a plump, healthy complexion

The Complexion Cocktail with a shot of B12 is formulated with high levels of B12 and B3 plus Brown Algae, it jolts the skins own energy production into high gear. Formulated with Centella and Ginseng this potent concentrate improves micro-circulation for better skin tone and enlivened colour. A powerful blend of 12 Amino Acids and two types of Hyaluronic Acid replenishes skins surface layers and helps retain moisture for immediate visible plumping. 

This complexion cocktail is brilliant for my dull tired skin and also my dry and dehydrated skin, I have a lot of health problems and also don't get much if any sleep most nights, this is brilliant for perking up my tired, dull skin and also gives me the hydration I need. I apply it in the same way as the H2Omega cocktail and my skin is left looking bright and smooth and feeling lovely. 

Complexion Cocktail With A Shot Of Chlorphyll 

 - Counters the effects of toxins on the skin, whether from external sources (like pollutants, 

  sun, smoke) or internal sources (like psychological pressures) that can show on your face 

  as breakout’s, clogged pores, dry patches

- Leaves skin soothed, calmed, dewy-fresh…. clearer, smoother and healthier 

The Complexion Cocktail with a shot of Chlorophyll is a detoxifying powerhouse, and gives the skin an instant reprieve from the onslaught of free radicals inside and out. Formulated to reduce the effects of toxins that contribute to premature ageing, this concentrated cocktail blends multiple, potent anti-oxidants known to target and neutralise different types of free radicals. Chlorophyll is a known scavenger of toxins and can help counter the effects of sun damage. Red Clover, a natural source of bio-anti-oxidants, helps to counteract the effects of environmental pollutants. A wheat based botanical extract, rich in peptides with anti-oxidant properties, targets internally generated free radicals. 

This complexion cocktail has a lovely fresh scent to it, applied in exactly the same way as the H2Omega shot cocktail, it leaves my skin feeling lovely and fresh after using it.  I have very dry and dehydrated skin but I like to use this complexion cocktail if I have breakouts, I don't suffer too badly as my skin is so dry but when I do, this is what I reach for to add into my skincare routine. 

My daughter graduated in July and during the run up to her graduation she had quite a few breakouts, she always comes to me for skincare advice and I gave her some products to use, this being one of them and her breakouts cleared up and her skin looked amazing on graduation day. 

Overall Thoughts

I am so impressed with all the products I have tried from Time Bomb, I think my favourite would have to be the Time Bomb Complexion Cocktail with a shot of H2Omega, it is a lovely product and has made such a difference to my skin, it looks so much better and feels smoother and softer, having extremely dry and dehydrated skin is the bane of my life and this is such a great product and one I love to use and will 100% be purchasing once the ones I have, have run down.

I also love the Secret Oil, it doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy or tacky and my moisturiser applies beautifully over it it, the amount I need is so small and a little goes a long way, meaning the bottle will last me a good amount of time. All the Complexion Cocktails are brilliant and it's great to have the set of three as I can use each one depending on how my skin is, I do use the H2Omega shot the most due to me having such dry/dehydrated skin, but the B12 and Chlorophyll are also fantastic and my skin definitely looks and feels better for using them, the B12 is brilliant for my dull skin and the Chlorophyll for when I suffer with breakouts, it's a fabulous little set and one I highly recommend.

I have been really impressed with both the Youth Juice Secret Oil and the Complexion Cocktails and I have been checking out the Time Bomb website to look at their other products and they have some great products some of which have definitely caught my eye. If you have yet to try Time Bomb, I can highly recommend the oil and the complexion cocktails, they are great products and have made a real difference to the way my skin looks and feels.

If you would like to try the Complexion Cocktails Travel Set, you can find it here on the Time Bomb website, priced at £30.00 for a set of 3 x 30ml or if you would prefer to try just the H2Omega you can find that on the website here, sizes available are 30ml £10.00, 100ml £24.50 and 150ml £30.00.

Have you tried Time Bomb skincare? or haircare? And if so, whats your favourite product?

Products featured on Mammafulzo are PR samples unless otherwise stated, the links used in this post are NOT affiliate links. Please see my disclaimer for more details. 

The L'Oreal Cherry My Cheri Eyeshadow Mega Palette And Swatches

I have to admit, and this isn't very beauty bloggery (is that even a word?) of me to say, but I have recently been quite underwhelmed by the new eyeshadow palette releases from various brands, but when I had the opportunity to try out the NEW L'Oreal Cherry My Cheri Eyeshadow Mega Palette - £14.99 as soon as I saw it, I couldn't wait to give it a try. 

The Cherry My Cheri palette was also released along side the L'Oreal Berry Much Love palette, a pink/purple toned palette which is also stunning.

Introducing new L’Oréal Paris Cherry My Cheri Eyeshadow Palette, the must-have eyeshadow palette with the hottest cherry-hued shades. 16 cherry-picked shades from rich burgundies, to warm peaches, to everyday neutrals. Everything you need to create fresh, ‘just woke up like this’ looks, to deep, smoky evening looks. 

Each eyeshadow shade is boosted with bold colour pigments, for intense colour payoff. The eyeshadow palette is made up of super-soft, ultra-creamy powder eyeshadows with a velvety texture that blends like a dream. Infused with a delicious, fruity fragrance for an eyeshadow that smells as good as it looks!

The palette is made up of 16 warm toned shades, 4 shimmer, 8 matte and 4 satin shades, all of which are stunning, I have used the palette several times over the last few weeks and I really like it. All 16 shades have a fantastic colour payoff, apply effortlessly and blend beautifully and have a brilliant wear time, the longest I have worn the shadows is 9 hours and my eye makeup looked just as nice as when I applied it.  

I can honestly say, there isn't a shade in the palette that I don't like, that is unusual for me as there would usually be at least one or two shades in a palette containing 16 shades that I didn't like or use.

I have tried out different looks and used all 16 shades at least once so I could share with you how every shade is and not just a few. 

Swatches

Row One

Row Two

Row Three

Row Four

Mattes, Satin & Shimmers

Makeup Look

Now I'm no professional and I have extremely hooded eyes and am what you might say, mature, so these aren't the best photographs and I had been rained on with my hair up so have a scarecrow vibe going on, but hopefully these photographs show how good the longevity of these shadows is, these were taken over 9 hours after application. 

I'd used the shade Over The Taupe in my crease and just above it, plus under my lower lash line, I then blended some Plum Pow in the outer corner just above my natural crease and slightly under the lash line in the outer corner. I finished with some Virgin on the lid and into the inner corner slightly and then used a brush to blend the edges. I think for over 9 hours wear time, the makeup is still looking good and hopefully gives you some idea of how good the shadows in this palette are. 

Overall Thoughts

I think it's quite safe to say, I really do like this palette, it ticks all my boxes in terms of shades and having a good mix of textures too, all the shades are stunning and I haven't experienced any fallout which is brilliant, the shadows aren't chalky or powdery, and they apply and blend beautifully. 

The palette is 17g, making each shade 1g and I think £14.99 is a brilliant price for such a good palette, especially since I have tried other much more expensive palettes recently that just weren't as good in terms of colour pay off and longevity at all. I think this is an excellent palette, 16 beautiful shades for £14.99, all stunning, wearable shades. I think this is the perfect warm toned palette and one I know I am going to get a lot of use from, this is firmly in my everyday makeup bag and isn't moving any time soon, I love it. 

It's a definite 10 out of 10 for me! 

If you would like to try the L'Oreal Cherry My Cheri Eyeshadow Mega Palette, you can find it online and in store at Superdrug where L'Oreal currently have a 3 for 2 promotion, making it a great time to try this palette, I honestly don't think you'll be disappointed.

Have you tried the Cherry My Cheri palette? Which is your favourite shade out of the 16 I have swatched for you? 

Products featured on Mammafulzo are PR samples unless otherwise stated, the links used in this post are NOT affiliate links. Please see my disclaimer for more details.