Anatomicals Headache and Sleep Relief Balmy Duo [Review]

Who doesn't hate that throbbing feeling?

I decided to get the Anatomicals headache relief balm after I've read so many positive reviews. I then saw that they had this duo pack available - where you get;

Cruisin' For a Snoozin' Sleep Balm

Oi! You Throbhead

The fact that my boyfriend really has trouble sleeping is what made me get this pack.

It costs €10.50 and you can get yours from the Anatomicals website HERE. They are based in Malta but they also ship worldwide [if I'm not mistaken].

You can also get these balms in singles - for some reason the singles cost €5 each, so by buying the duo pack you would be paying a bit more [don't ask me why - and I don't remember if  the singles were more expensive when I got mine. I do think that when buying a duo or multipack you should save money, not spend more, but anyway]

Starting from the Oi! You Throbhead headache balm ...

This I find to be a very good product. It is very minty, i.e. offers a very nice, cooling effect. While I find that this does not clear a strong headache altogether, it does soothe, especially when you have the start of a headache [and you feel like you need a nap but your headache won't let you rest]

To use you just rub on your temples and let it sink it.

I find that it goes really well with the Anatomicals Cruisin' For a Snoozin' balm. The main ingredient in this balm is, of course, lavender, which is a great sleep aid. Together with rosemary, it promotes sleep. My boyfriend tried using this, and it did not work for him [that's what he says, anyway, because I always end up drifting off before he does]

I, on the other hand, find that this helps me drift off nicely - although my boyfriend did say that I end up talking in my sleep when I use this balm. 

i.e I don't think that this balm will work on everyone.

To use, you massage it in your temples and other pulse points.

Hope this review helps!

Love,

Lorraine

xoxo

Pupa Milano Viva Carioca Vamp! Duo Compact Eyeshadow Palette in #003 [Limited Edition | Review]

The inspiration behind this limited edition line by Pupa Milano is, as the name implies, gorgeous Brazilian women [of course Carioca is used to refer to people coming from Rio de Janeiro]

With last month's fuss around the World Cup, Pupa Milano were, as usual, bang on time and trend.

Among the items in the Viva Carioca collection is this Vamp! Duo Eyeshadow compact, which comes in 4 different colour combinations and retails for €12.25*.

The compact has a gold metal case which has a mirrored effect. It also comes with a double ended brush [not pictured].

You also get a good sized mirror, and I'm happy to say that the compact shuts with a very satisfying click, meaning that you can safely carry this around your bag without the risk of any breakages or spillages.

The Vamp! Eyeshadows in this palette [#003] are, as you can see above, a matte blue and a shimmering green, which go super well together. 

They are both buttery smooth, and have a good pigment, although I did find that the blue one is more pigmented than his green neighbour, perhaps because it is matte while the other is not. This though is easily solved by layering on the colour for a brighter look.

They are easily blendable, and stay on for absolute ages. I was happy to see that these did not need any primer because once applied, they do not crease or budge.

Of course, if you're too scared to use these as an eyeshadow, you could always use them as an eyeliner, or to set pencil liners for a brighter, bolder look.

Check out the full Viva Carioca range by following the official Pupa Milano in Malta facebook page by through this link HERE for futher updates and pictures:

Much love,

Lorraine

xoxo