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Hello! 

I've noticed that there are still visitors to this old blog! Just to let you know I haven't stopped blogging...just moved my blog to a new location!
You can find me here: www.Hellcandy.com

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Hellcandy has been moved!

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See you there!

ITS ALMOST READY!

So sorry for the lack of posts lately. As you know i have been busy revamping hellcandy & I think I am almost there! Just a few final tweaks but I think I can safely say the new site will be up and running this week.

Please bear with me whilst I finish my tweaks & pull out the rest of my hair sorting out some painstakingly annoying webby tech stuff...am frikking hopeless at it!

Will be back blogging very soon!

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BEAUTY BLOG LINK LOVE!

Are you a fan of NARS blushes? If so, do you own the shade Mata Hari? At Steal My Heart Lovee.com she shares her review.

Kelly from Gouldylox Reviews shares her first ever makeup tutorial. Part drinking game, part smoky eye, it's easy to do and isn't so over the top you can't wear it to work.

Madame B Fatale shows us her bright eye look using some gorgeous colours!

Musicalhouses swatches the Illamasqua Powder Blushers! Do you prefer the bright, bold blush shades, or the easily wearable, pretty-in-pink shades?

At theNotice, Rae reviews a cult-favourite MAC eyeliner - but isn't feeling the love. Find out why this popular product was such a letdown!

Phyrra falls in love with the Too Faced Eye Love palette and tells you where you can find it.

Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed begins her fall lemmings early with pictures of the Lancôme St-Honoré Fall 2011 Collection - come add to the drool puddle!

Don't forget My Lips But Better's travel must-haves when packing your bag this summer!

Prime Beauty gets in touch with her Inner Flowerchild while falling in love with BECCA's new Mineral Powder Blushes.

Lauren has been going crazy for coral! Check out her latest lipstick additions!

Want a sneak peek at MAC's latest collection, Semi-Precious? Well, Krasey Beauty has pics and swatches, to ooh and ahh over!

Tracy, at Beauty Reflections, discovers an unexpected gem in MAC Prep+Prime Vibrancy Eye Primer and is really glad she decided to try it!

Fleurissante has found a way to the perfect brows with Le Sourcil de Chanel.

Claire swatches OPI Serene Grand Slam Rally Pretty Pink Set over at The Beauty Scoop!

Erin shows you an easy way to create rainbow eyeliner at the Pretty Exclusive.

If you like highlighters, especially at this time of year, Vesna from Beauty addict blog has a few suggestions for you!

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Want glowing, gorgeous skin? Specific Beauty has teamed up with Socialite Dreams to giveaway their full regimen to one lucky reader!

TARTE FOR TRUE BLOOD...OMG!

Literally just saw this & omg! MUST HAVE NOW....!

 Buy them now from Sephora!

NEW BLOG COMING SOON!

If you're a regular reader of my blog you would have noticed that I haven't been posting as frequently.

Reason being is that I have been working on a new design and layout for Hellcandy! 

I've tried to keep both going at the same time but it's proved to not be as easy as I had hoped.

Any how! I am almost ready to unveil it so please bear with me as I tackle infuriating issues such as web programming and design, both of which I am not very good at. Hooray for Google!

It's my birthday tomorrow so depending on how the celebrations go, I hope to have the new blog ready for you by early next week.

I have lots of products to tell you about as well as introducing you to new areas of Hellcandy!

Thanks to everyone for reading my humble little blog. It's SO SO lovely to hear from you all, especially those from far off magical countries!

Speak soon and wish me luck with the revamp. I don't think I can bear my webby/design issues :P x

SEPHORA ROLLERBALL FRAGRANCE LOVE!

I really don't get why we don't have these rollerball fragrances here in the UK. Not keen to lug around a full bottle, I've lost track of the times I've had one of those mini parfum bottles relieve itself all over my bag *sigh*

See...this makes complete and utter sense to me:

 
US readers, you can get this from Sephora for $65 :) Think it's an utterly fab way of getting yourself acqainted with new scents.

Next time I'm in a Sephora I'm going to pick myself up a Marc Jacobs Daisy one *nods*  

Perfect for accident prone folk like me :)

BEAUTY BLOG LINK LOVE

At Musing on Beauty, Mariella tries the Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman brushes and tells you everything about them.

Ever wonder how to airbrush your own makeup photos? Well, now you can - check out theNotice's basic Photoshop tutorial for your exclusive look behind the scenes of a beauty blog!

Now that summer's in the air, Musicalhouses shows you a Summer Eye Look and a Summer Lip Look for cheap!

Need melt proof makeup? Check out the new Summer collections from Tarte. Gouldylox has the swatches and details.

Madame B Fatale shows you how to use a conical wand!

Tired of eyeshadow and blush pots taking up too much space? Try de-potting them using Kajal Couture's de-potting tutorial and place them in palettes.

Phyrra's Independent Spotlight for June is with Belén from Lost in Makeupland!

Addicted to Beauty gets serious tween envy when she spies the Happy Faces hair salon. Who wouldn't want to get their hair done whilst sitting in a pink chevrolet?

Amy Antoinette shares her top tips for dealing with Keratosis Pilaris.

Lovelaughlauren tells us her favourite products from the last few months.

Prime Beauty discovered Burberry's newest lipstick formula, Lip Mists and has some insider info for you!

At Eyelining Obsessions Claire finds her perfect pink bluch while trying some ELF Barginous Blushes.

Rachel McAdams sends Lydia from Perfectly Imperfect running to the NARS counter. Find out why!

The coveted Asylum by Sugarpill is back in stock and in the Christina the Glitterholic's hands!

Looking for an affordable gel eye liner? Be sure to check out this fabulous Gel Eye Liner by Essence at Makeup, Beauty & More.

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Handmade Reviews is hosting a Sigma Summer Giveaway with over $300 in prizes and winners every month.

Beauty Crazed is giving away 5 Lancome Desert Rose Blushes - they still think they are too pretty to use but maybe you aren't that squeamish so enter to win one!

NOTD: REVLON "VIXEN"

So I know these shades are fashionably speaking meant for A/W but blah...whilst it may not be the in shade of yellow, I'm really rather liking a bit of vampy varnish *nods*

Revlon's Vixen is a beautiful shade, although be prepared to apply four coats for a decent opaque finish, plus the brush was a bit streaky on this one. Still, a lovely glossy gothic red...

TOM FORD EXPANDS HIS BEAUTY RANGE

September should see Tom Ford devotees rushing to the makeup counters as the range is set to expand featuring a complete collection of makeup, new fragrances and six skincare products.


The Private Blend lipstick will also expand, taking the range to 18 shades and there is also a mention of a repackage. 
Products will be priced from $30 to $250 in the US, and sold exclusively in Tom Ford stores and Bergdorf Goodman, as well as select Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue doors.

Am super curious about the calligraphy brow pencils which Tom says allows the user to draw on individual hairs. 
Wonder what his foundation will be like? Will have to wait till September to find out!

Source: WWD.com

BENEFIT COSMETICS GIVEAWAY WITH GLAMOUR MAGAZINE

 Apologies if this has been posted a bazillion times already but just a quick post to let you know that Glamour magazine are doing a fab Benefit giveaway this month!

If you purchase the mag you will get one of the cutest mini versions of Benetint, Posietint or High Beam! I have previously owned all three already so opted for Benetint as I spilt half of mine all over my bedspread a few years back now and love this product to bits.
Love Benetint as it's super flattering for the cheeks as well as on the lips and smells AMAZING. 

The 4ml version is perfect size for carrying in your makeup bag, is made of plastic as oppose to glass and will last me a good 4 months me thinks.
Am sorely tempted to get a few more mags just so I can have more mini Benetints as backup...but then High Beam...see I haven't got any of that any more and I still have some of my Posietint left...*ponders*


Which one are you getting?

AHAVA: DEAD SEA MINERAL MAKEUP

I was recently given the opportunity to try a foundation from Ahava.

Not a brand that I am familiar with, Ahava's new makeup range contains minerals and algae from the Dead Sea, which contains the highest concentration of minerals in the world.

I was especially keen to try the liquid foundation, having only ever tried mineral powder foundations, and was kindly sent the light foundation to try. 


An oil-free and scent-free (yay!) formulation I found that it applied with ease, blending in easily and giving a natural coverage to the complexion and evening out my skintone.
I didn't really have any expectations when I first received this and I've been pleasantly surprised with the formulation, loving that it's light on the skin, without feeling like I am wearing any foundation.


One thing I have discovered whilst using this is that powder blushers don't seem to blend especially well over this. Not really a problem for me as I love cream and liquid tints best, but for those of you who do it's worth noting!


Overall a foundation I will continue to use as it suits my sensitive skin without bringing up any breakouts :)


Find out more about Ahava makeup here: www.ahava.co.uk

(PR sample)

CATRICE NAIL POLISH HAUL!

Very quick blog post tonight as no sooner had I gotten back from Cornwall (arrived back in London on Wednesday), I then quickly hopped it on a plane to Brussels for a work meeting...only just got back.

So exhausted and craving relaxation in my own bed and home, so tonight I present you my very humble Catrice nail polish haul.
I've read a lot about how fab the formulations and colours are of these so can't wait to try them out!

Expect a few NOTD coming up :)

BEAUTY BLOG LINK LOVE!

Madame B Fatale tests a fun gimmicky product with some not so amazing results.

Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, and slip into summer? Then be sure to check out this melon and teal makeup look over at theNotice - you won't be disappointed!

Phyrra gives you her take on the Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Sticks.

AOYV shares her tryst with Inglot eyeshadows and shares with fellow Canadians how to access this fabulous brand.

Pammy Blogs Beauty finds a new "Holy Grail" product with MAC's Prep & Prime Vibrancy Eye Primer.

Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed is already thinking about fall - but she can't help it, it's Chanel! Come check out the Illusions d'Ombres De Chanel fall collection and you'll understand why she's so weak!

Vesna from Beauty addict blog has a thing for Inglot products lately! Her favorite Inglot item at the moment is definitely 420P eyeshadow so check out what she loves about it so much!

Here's my link: Beautywoome just reviewed the best airbrush tan EVER.

Not having a good day (like Tracy, at Beauty Reflections)? See how the Sephora Flashy Liner helped her to face the day!

Want a fancy perfume but hate the price? Jeweled Thumb finds something similar to a popular and expensive Juicy Couture one. Best part? It's $10!

Beauty's Bad Habit shares her five favourite make-up finds for under £5 because everyone loves a bargain!

Need a sheer foundation for summer? Check out My Lips But Better's comparison chart for Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua vs. Clinique Moisture Surge. Which will be the winner?

Hair prone to frizz? With the weather in the UK always indecisive it's good to find something that can control that frizz. Has LaaLaa over at Dolce Vanity found that with Sedu Anti Frizz Polishing Treatment?

MAC's Big Bounce Shadows got a bad rap, but Kajal Couture shows you how to make them work.

Looking for a new curling iron? Sophie tries and tests the Remington Pearl Conical Wand!

Don't have the budget for the Mac Big Bounce shadows? Jo checks out Rimmels 8 hour colour mousse and is very impressed!

Nicoletta's Beauty Space tries out some of her favourite Sleek True Color lipsticks.


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HELLCANDY IS AWAY!

Just a quick post to let you know that I'm away beside the seaside having a little holiday with the bf & my family.

Will be back and blogging on Tuesday! x


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DRY HAIR? TRY THIS...

I've been sitting on this product for a while. One because I am pretty rubbish with hair treatments, and two, because my hair hasn't really needed any deep treatments of late.

Anyway...a few weeks ago I had a bit of a hair dye disaster...uneven and a patchy mess, I decided to try John Frieda's new foam hair dye, which whilst it did sort the problem out of patchy hair, it also left my locks a bit lack luster and dry.

In comes Philip Kingsley's Elasticizer.
 
Loved by many celebrities (Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, Eva Green are fans) it's a PRE treatment which you apply to damp hair, leave on for 10-15 mins and shampoo & condition as normal.

I absolutely LOVE the fact that this is a pre-treatment, reasoning being is that as much as I love baths and showers, I'm not the sort to hang around in them for 15 minutes whilst my treatment does its thing.
Girls got things to do!
So yes...!

Tried this tonight as my hair has been slightly strawish and it's worked an absolute treat :) Hair feels silky and smooth again and just looks a heck of a lot better.

Prices start from £21.90 for 20ml, a bit of a pricy product but if you're finding your usual supermarket/chemist stuff isn't cutting it, I'd definitely recommend you try this one out for salon results.


Find out more by visiting the Philip Kingsley site here

NOTD: GRADATED PURPLE GLITTER TIPS

I seem to buy lots of nail polish, stash them away and consequently forget about them, such is the case with Nubar's Petunia Sparkle & Ciate "Shaken Not Stirred".

I've had these polishes for AGES and yesterday decided it was time to adorn them!

Using my Japanese Gradation Liquid (I know I know! Not done the comp yet!) I created the following look:

Shame you can't see the sparkle properly but am really rather pleased with the results :P

SUMMER BEAUTY: EOS LEMON LIPBALM WITH SPF

I love the Evolution of Smooth (EOS) lipbalms. The packaging is super appealing, especially as I can find it with ease in my hand bag! No more rummaging around the flosam and jetsam that are the contents of my bag.

My lovely work colleague picked me up the EOS lemon lip balm whilst on a trip to the States earlier in the year.
Perfect for the Summer, this fresh scented balm is formulated with spf15 to ensure your lips are well protected whilst out in the sun :)

Am not usually very keen on Lemon scented/flavoured lipbalms and this one took me a while to get use to. Was hoping it would be more like lemon sherbet but it's not as sweet!


Still...a lovely addition to my eos collection. Now I just need the tangerine one...

Which one is your favourite eos lipbalm? Leave a comment and let me know!

NOTD: FILTHY GORGEOUS LONDON AIR KISS

The formulations of these polishes last for AGES. Plus they truly mean it when they state that two coats is enough for full coverage. I often find myself applying three coats of most polishes but was very happy to find that I didn't have to do this with the Filthy Gorgeous polishes..woohoo!

Tonight's Nail of the Day is the bold and bright blue "Air Kiss".