"What On Earth is this Emotional Brilliance?" xoxo

Hi Lovies!

I’m back with some Emotional Brilliance! But what on earth is this Emotional Brilliance?

It all began with the Lush Spa..

Emotional Brilliance started life as a Spa treatment, inspired by their incredible Synaesthesia massage. Lush would ask the customer to pick the three emotions that they were feeling at that particular time. Then they matched specific colours to these emotions and gave the customer a makeover using lipsticks, eyeshadows and liners in those colours, all to help enforce these emotions.

Opening Lush Ghent!

This is how it works: 

Go to a Lush shop and spin the Emotional Brilliance wheel!

When the wheel stops spinning, immediately pick out the three colours that stand out to you. Not your favourites. Not what your friends like. The three that say something to you - right now.

You must choose the three colours that stand out to you the most. Remarkably, you will find that those colours are linked to your emotional feelings. When you wear them, you will represent that emotion or word because everything about your body language, your pupils, every nuance in you will convey that word.

The trick is to not think about it too much. I picked following colours: 

Believe, Fantasy and Vibrance.

Vibrance

Vibrance is a tangerine with shimmer. Vibrance can be used as an eyeshadow or lipstick, but I love to wear it as a lipstick. The colour is quite pigmented and mostly opaque, depending on how much you apply. I don't find this colour to be very staining, it can easily be wiped off.

The lipstick goes on smoothly and feels so comfortable and moisturizing when worn. I think that's the Jojoba oil coming into play. 

Fantasy

Fantasy is a liquid eyeliner that dries fairly quickly. I wouldn't consider it smudge proof (the glitter tends to migrate a bit), but the lasting power is amazing! I applied some in the morning and by evening it was still as bright as ever! I really love the diversity of this specific shade- it looks like gold foil when it dries!

Believe

Believe is a beautiful pink colour that I love to use on my lips and cheeks.

As a lipstick it is quite thick and really pigmented. It's more like a mix of lipgloss and lipstick. I read that the Emotional Brilliance lipsticks stain your lips, but this certain colour isn't as staining as some others.

As for blush I love it. It stayed on whole day and even after the evening my cheeks looked like I had just applied the blush on.

The colour doesn't run, minimum staining on glasses etc and feels moisturising. Colour suits my skintone which was my number one reason to get this one over anything else. Also it's very wearable versus all the brighter colours.

Overall, I consider the LUSH Emotional Brilliance to be a unique and fun line of color.  For me personally, I do understand the combination of colour and emotions. I’m always Happy when I see someone wearing a bright lipstick or beautiful eye look.

The line does carry a luxury price tag, which I did ponder for some time. But if you consider the fact that the products have a short ingredient list (which is important if you consider that we pretty much eat our lipstick),  it's a great way to try to go more natural with your cosmetics without sacrificing bold color.

Overall, I'd say this is worth a try next time you head to your local LUSH.

All the Emotional Brilliance products are vegan and animal cruelty free!

Until Next Time!

xoxo

http://www.dressesonly.be/

"What On Earth is this Emotional Brilliance?" xoxo

Hi Lovies!

I’m back with some Emotional Brilliance! But what on earth is this Emotional Brilliance?

It all began with the Lush Spa..

Emotional Brilliance started life as a Spa treatment, inspired by their incredible Synaesthesia massage. Lush would ask the customer to pick the three emotions that they were feeling at that particular time. Then they matched specific colours to these emotions and gave the customer a makeover using lipsticks, eyeshadows and liners in those colours, all to help enforce these emotions.

Opening Lush Ghent!

This is how it works: 

Go to a Lush shop and spin the Emotional Brilliance wheel!

When the wheel stops spinning, immediately pick out the three colours that stand out to you. Not your favourites. Not what your friends like. The three that say something to you - right now.

You must choose the three colours that stand out to you the most. Remarkably, you will find that those colours are linked to your emotional feelings. When you wear them, you will represent that emotion or word because everything about your body language, your pupils, every nuance in you will convey that word.

The trick is to not think about it too much. I picked following colours: 

Believe, Fantasy and Vibrance.

Vibrance

Vibrance is a tangerine with shimmer. Vibrance can be used as an eyeshadow or lipstick, but I love to wear it as a lipstick. The colour is quite pigmented and mostly opaque, depending on how much you apply. I don't find this colour to be very staining, it can easily be wiped off.

The lipstick goes on smoothly and feels so comfortable and moisturizing when worn. I think that's the Jojoba oil coming into play. 

Fantasy

Fantasy is a liquid eyeliner that dries fairly quickly. I wouldn't consider it smudge proof (the glitter tends to migrate a bit), but the lasting power is amazing! I applied some in the morning and by evening it was still as bright as ever! I really love the diversity of this specific shade- it looks like gold foil when it dries!

Believe

Believe is a beautiful pink colour that I love to use on my lips and cheeks.

As a lipstick it is quite thick and really pigmented. It's more like a mix of lipgloss and lipstick. I read that the Emotional Brilliance lipsticks stain your lips, but this certain colour isn't as staining as some others.

As for blush I love it. It stayed on whole day and even after the evening my cheeks looked like I had just applied the blush on.

The colour doesn't run, minimum staining on glasses etc and feels moisturising. Colour suits my skintone which was my number one reason to get this one over anything else. Also it's very wearable versus all the brighter colours.

Overall, I consider the LUSH Emotional Brilliance to be a unique and fun line of color.  For me personally, I do understand the combination of colour and emotions. I’m always Happy when I see someone wearing a bright lipstick or beautiful eye look.

The line does carry a luxury price tag, which I did ponder for some time. But if you consider the fact that the products have a short ingredient list (which is important if you consider that we pretty much eat our lipstick),  it's a great way to try to go more natural with your cosmetics without sacrificing bold color.

Overall, I'd say this is worth a try next time you head to your local LUSH.

All the Emotional Brilliance products are vegan and animal cruelty free!

Until Next Time!

xoxo

http://www.dressesonly.be/

"Marc Inbane - Natural Tanning Spray" xoxo

Hi Lovies!

Sit back, relax and let me tell you the story of Ingo, Bart and Nele..

After missing their plane from Amsterdam Schiphol airport, Ingo, Bart and Nele spent the time waiting for the next flight, watching passers-by. They quickly noticed the appearance and posture of the departing and returning passengers. Returning passengers looked radiant, tanned and healthy, which had a positive effect on their posture.

Our busy, hectic lives and the limited hours of sun in our own country make it difficult to retain this holiday glow healthily. And if the sun should shine, you have to contend with harmful UV rays. With the hectic lifestyle, limited hours of sun and harmful UV on the one hand and the radiant retuning passengers on the other, the idea of the natural tanning spray was born: A healthy and safe way to have a natural holiday tan the whole year round.

Ingo, Bart and Nele mixed up their names and soon MARC INBANE was born! 

The natural tanning spray works quickly and simply. You can apply it yourself and the result is a healthy, naturally evenly tanned skin. The natural tanning spray lasts up to 5 days without marks, streaks or the infamous carrot-effect.

How to use?

The natural tanning spray has been developed for frequent use. Before use, shake the bottle well. Hold the bottle approximately 30 cm away from the skin and spray in a flowing motion. Allow the mist to dry for around 10 minutes. This can be speeded up by using a hairdryer. Pay special attention to knees, elbows, toes, etc.

The natural tanning spray lasts up to 5 days and one bottle is enough for up to 60 applications for the face and neck. You will find more tips on using the natural tanning spray below.  

Tips

A few tips for obtaining the best result:

• Shake the bottle well before use
• Remove any light-coloured clothing when applying the natural tanning spray
• If the mist should get on the floor, the shower base, or on your clothing, it is easy to rinse off
• Hold the bottle approximately 30 cm away from the skin
• Spray the natural tanning spray steadily in a flowing motion from left to right, as you would with hairspray
• When you apply the natural tanning spray over your whole body, work from top to bottom
• Use a hairdryer to speed up the drying process (normally 10 minutes)
• Before wearing light-coloured clothes, check that the natural tanning spray has thoroughly dried

Before using the Marc Inbane Tanning spray

After using the Marc Inbane Tanning Spray

After using the Marc Inbane Tanning Spray N°2

Safe and Healthy

The natural tanning spray meets the latest EU regulations for cosmetic products. It has been dermatologically tested and is used daily by hairdressers, skin specialists and beauticians.

Thanks to the natural tanning spray, you no longer need to come into contact with the harmful UV rays of the sun or the sunbed. The product is suitable for all skin types and for the whole body.

Natural Ingredients

The natural tanning spray is enriched with, vegetable-based, pure, nourishing ingredients, including Aloe Vera, Ginkgo and Vitamin E.

The tan?

I tried the Marc Inbane Tanning Spray two times now and I Love it! The tan is very natural and looks like you just came back from a week on the Costa del Sol. Just make sure you don’t use too much because the tan is rather strong. They claim the natural tanning spray bottle is enough for up to 60 applications for the face and neck. That’s a whole year of being tan! Nice!:D

Content?

The tanning spray contains the expensive ingredient erythrulose, which prevents the tan looking orange or yellow. Perfect!

The Price?

It’s a great price for the quality you’re getting €39,95 (200ml).

Conclusion?

I Love this spray! The only thing I would recommend is something to apply the tan. But I think the people at Marc Inbane already heard my prayers.. They are coming up with a Marc Inbane gift set which also contains an application sponge.

Get your perfect fake tan at the Marc Inbane webshop!

Until Next Time!

xoxo

http://www.dressesonly.be/

"Marc Inbane - Natural Tanning Spray" xoxo

Hi Lovies!

Sit back, relax and let me tell you the story of Ingo, Bart and Nele..

After missing their plane from Amsterdam Schiphol airport, Ingo, Bart and Nele spent the time waiting for the next flight, watching passers-by. They quickly noticed the appearance and posture of the departing and returning passengers. Returning passengers looked radiant, tanned and healthy, which had a positive effect on their posture.

Our busy, hectic lives and the limited hours of sun in our own country make it difficult to retain this holiday glow healthily. And if the sun should shine, you have to contend with harmful UV rays. With the hectic lifestyle, limited hours of sun and harmful UV on the one hand and the radiant retuning passengers on the other, the idea of the natural tanning spray was born: A healthy and safe way to have a natural holiday tan the whole year round.

Ingo, Bart and Nele mixed up their names and soon MARC INBANE was born! 

The natural tanning spray works quickly and simply. You can apply it yourself and the result is a healthy, naturally evenly tanned skin. The natural tanning spray lasts up to 5 days without marks, streaks or the infamous carrot-effect.

How to use?

The natural tanning spray has been developed for frequent use. Before use, shake the bottle well. Hold the bottle approximately 30 cm away from the skin and spray in a flowing motion. Allow the mist to dry for around 10 minutes. This can be speeded up by using a hairdryer. Pay special attention to knees, elbows, toes, etc.

The natural tanning spray lasts up to 5 days and one bottle is enough for up to 60 applications for the face and neck. You will find more tips on using the natural tanning spray below.  

Tips

A few tips for obtaining the best result:

• Shake the bottle well before use
• Remove any light-coloured clothing when applying the natural tanning spray
• If the mist should get on the floor, the shower base, or on your clothing, it is easy to rinse off
• Hold the bottle approximately 30 cm away from the skin
• Spray the natural tanning spray steadily in a flowing motion from left to right, as you would with hairspray
• When you apply the natural tanning spray over your whole body, work from top to bottom
• Use a hairdryer to speed up the drying process (normally 10 minutes)
• Before wearing light-coloured clothes, check that the natural tanning spray has thoroughly dried

Before using the Marc Inbane Tanning spray

After using the Marc Inbane Tanning Spray

After using the Marc Inbane Tanning Spray N°2

Safe and Healthy

The natural tanning spray meets the latest EU regulations for cosmetic products. It has been dermatologically tested and is used daily by hairdressers, skin specialists and beauticians.

Thanks to the natural tanning spray, you no longer need to come into contact with the harmful UV rays of the sun or the sunbed. The product is suitable for all skin types and for the whole body.

Natural Ingredients

The natural tanning spray is enriched with, vegetable-based, pure, nourishing ingredients, including Aloe Vera, Ginkgo and Vitamin E.

The tan?

I tried the Marc Inbane Tanning Spray two times now and I Love it! The tan is very natural and looks like you just came back from a week on the Costa del Sol. Just make sure you don’t use too much because the tan is rather strong. They claim the natural tanning spray bottle is enough for up to 60 applications for the face and neck. That’s a whole year of being tan! Nice!:D

Content?

The tanning spray contains the expensive ingredient erythrulose, which prevents the tan looking orange or yellow. Perfect!

The Price?

It’s a great price for the quality you’re getting €39,95 (200ml).

Conclusion?

I Love this spray! The only thing I would recommend is something to apply the tan. But I think the people at Marc Inbane already heard my prayers.. They are coming up with a Marc Inbane gift set which also contains an application sponge.

Get your perfect fake tan at the Marc Inbane webshop!

Until Next Time!

xoxo

http://www.dressesonly.be/