Wjcon Lasting Colour Stick eyeshadow in Turquoise 08

So after the Wcjon Event on Friday evening I couldn't wait to test out some of their products. While I was at the shop I got this stunning turquoise eyeshadow stick. I also got it in blue but i'll save that for another review.

For those who didn't know Wjcon is an Italian brand of make up which is very affordable, it is also made in Italy.

Colour: Turquoise is exactly what it is - turquoise! It's a very vibrant colour and has an almost metallic finish. These sticks are super pigmented I was very impressed.

Forumla: The eyeshadow stick is so easy to apply, it just glides onto the skin effortlessly and since the stick isn't too large it's very easy to control where you're putting it. Now the staying power of these Last Colour Stick eyeshadows is nothing like I've ever seen before! They stay without budging for hours and hours on end and the colour stays just as pigments as when you first put it on. I tested this for around 8 hours and the colour was still the same throughout.

Packaging: The packaging in a black plastic pencil style, which you rotate for the stick of eyeshadow to come out the top. It's pretty sturdy and similar quality to other high street brands.

Price: Wjcon Last colour Stick eyeshadows are priced €6.50* each and come in 9 different shades.

Overall I was impressed with the quality of the product especially for the priced. If you're looking for some vibrant eye for the summer, I highly recommend checking them out as they as a fun and inexpensive way to experiment with colours.

Have you tried Wjcon yet?

Laser Hair Removal Review - Part 1

Lazer hair removal is an idea I have been toying with for a while, I didn't know much about it, no one I know has had it done(not that they've admitted anyway) but last week I started looking for places in Malta and so my journey began...

There will be a few parts to this review, and I'll write them as I go along with the treatment, so if you're considering having laser hair removal you'll know what to expect.

How to chose a clinic?
I did quite a bit of research before committing to anything, the last thing I wanted was to speak to a place I wasn't comfortable with and feel pressured to return, I used WhatClinic.com in my research and the place that came highly recommended was Persona Med-Aesthetic Centre(link) in Ta'Xbiex. I e-mailed them to find out about costs and they returned my e-mail with a call a few hours later to tell me about their open week was happening the following week and that I could have a free consultation.

Image from Persona Facebook Page

The consultation
Before you jump in with two feet for laser hair removal you'll need a consultation (Don't go anywhere that doesn't make this mandatory!). I was pleased to learn my consultation was with a doctor and not just a beautician. Personally for me, I'd rather chose a clinic with doctors than a beauty salon, it makes me feel like I'm a better hands - especially when someone is pointing a laser at you!

So anyway, I went along yesterday afternoon, the Dr was really friendly(I can't remember her name - eek!) and made me feel at ease, she explained how the procedure worked and what I should expect. She also ran through the things I should (apply aloe vera after) and shouldn't (expose the area to sun, use the gym, sauna etc) do for the days following. She asked about how my skin reacted to the sun and if I had any problems.

The next part was to do a test patch, this involved testing 3 different strengths of laser on the area where I wanted the hair removed (in my case the under arms).

I had previously read reviews of the pain this caused and some described it like a rubber band snapping against the skin so I was a little nervous as I didn't know what to expect....So we started off on the lowest setting, I lay on the couch with my arm above my head and biting down on my other hand in anticipation of the pain...and....ZAP. I barely even felt it! A few more zaps and it was time to turn it up! Level 2...you could feel it more but I wouldn't describe it as a pain in anyway, a sensation if anything. Next to level 3...now I was expecting this one to be the rubber band snapping level. I imagined the pain would be on the same level as waxing or getting a tattoo...zap zap zap I barely noticed it as I was busy chatting away, you can feel it but I wouldn't say it's painful, maybe half the "pain" of plucking is best way I could describe it...maybe I have super tough underarms but that's my experience.The test patch was over within minutes and I was on my way.

Afterwards
After the test patch I applied some aloe vera to sooth the area. For around 40mins to an hour afterwards I could feel a warm sensation, but again it wasn't uncomfortable.

Conclusion
I was happy with my experience and decided to book myself in for 2 sessions to start with. My first session is on May 4th, so I'll follow up with an update afterwards.

Have you tried laser hair removal - What was your experience? 

Wjcon Event

Yesterday evening I was invited along to the Wjcon store in Birkikara for a bloggers evening. It was great catching up with the girls and meeting new ones but that's not the reason we were there - it was make up and oh my...was there lots of it!

Wjcon is an Italian brand of make up, and the Malta store is this first one outside of Italy so I was curious to see what they had to offer.

To start with we were greeted by the lovely Marisia who told us all about the brand and the concept of the store, which just doesn't sell make up - they've introduced new Funky Bars on level 2 of the store where there is an eyebrow bar, nail bar and make up bar so basically they've created a One Stop shop for all your beauty needs(They even have skin care products and lots of beauty tools)

We were shown a nail denomination and someone getting 3D brows, then we were off back downstairs to do what bloggers to do best - swatch!! There were literally thousands of products, I still don't think I managed to look at everything and I was there for over 2 hours. Everyones hands and forearms were quickly becoming colourful as we swatched away until our hearts were content. Some of the bloggers got their make up done.

Below is Marija from PocaLocco after having her make up down by the lovely Angelo.

Stefy from StefyPuglisevich.com & and the beautiful Marisa

Martina , Me, Stefy and Denise (Martina and Denise run All Things Fabulous ) (Credit to Stefy for the photo - mine didn't turn out as well)

I couldn't leave empty handed and I picked up some all over highlighter, some wipes and a face sponge. We also received some goodies as well, all which I'll be reviewing soon, but to give you a teaser - the colour is SUPER pigmented and the staying power is like nothing I've ever seen before!! 

All in all I had a great night, I had so much fun trying out all the products and checking out what other people were interested in. The staff were so friendly and couldn't be more welcoming, I'll definitely be going back to have another look and pick up more products. I was super impressed by the price as well. As you may know it's difficult to find affordable but quality products in Malta, but Wjcon ticks all the right boxes, prices start from around €3!

If you haven't been already head over to Wjcon on Naxxar Road in B'Kara I guarantee you won't leave empty handed.

Stay tuned for product reviews.

Have you tried Wjcon yet?

For more photos of the Wjcon event, check out the BeautySheWrote Facebook page(link)

Revlon Colorstay - Bare Bones

While out shopping I picked up Revlon Colorstay in the shade Bare bones (300). Like everything else I pick up on a whim - I liked the colour, and deciding I didn't have enough nudes in my collection this little beauty was mine!

So I bought this with the intention of having beautiful nude nails, and like a lot of things I buy it goes in the "to review pile". When I eventually got round to try this out, it was a little disappointed - but it wasn't Revlon's fault. It was my own. I obviously think of myself more tanned than I actually am, as this colour just washed me out. It barely looked like I had any nails at all - which was kind of freaky!

So I quickly removed the polish and picked something to give my hands a little bit of life, and placed this safely back on my nail polish rack to tackle again once I'm a bronzed goddess!

Now it's not that I don't wear nudes - I do, I just think this shade was TOO nude for the winter me. But I still love the colour so I really do hope I get to wear it again sometime soon.

The application however was smooth with the easy to hold brush, and colour pigmentation wise it was average - you needed at least 2-3 coats to get the full colour of the polish. I'd say the colour is more a coffee nude - a nice milky latte colour than some of the pinky nudes you get.

You'll be able to pick this up from most Revlon stands, in they UK they are priced £7.99 from Boots (link) which have a 3 for 2 offer on at the moment, in Malta I'm sure you'll be able to pick this up from Franks or one of the pharmacies for around the 10 Euro mark.

What your favourite Revlon colorstay shade? I'd like to try more colours.