*Freebie Alert!* Eyeko with Instyle

This month InStyle magazine has partnered up with Eyeko to bring us a selection of free gifts with the May 2015 edition. Eyeko is a high-end eye-makeup brand with some excellent quality products, but fairly reasonable prices. InStyle magazine is priced at £3.99 and is available at most UK supermarkets and newsagents.

The Eyeko free gifts include:

• Skinny Liquid Liner (worth £12)
• Velvet Lash Curler (worth £12)
• Fat Eye Stick (worth £16 for 3)
• Mascara Off Makeup Wipes (worth approx. £6)

I picked up the eyelash curlers which have velvet covered handles and produce nicely curled lashes without pulling. I have also tried the Skinny liner in the past, and while it is a nice liner, it runs out pretty fast which is why I didn't repurchase it.

Thanks for reading!

Love, Milly xx

Nails Inc. Nailkale

If you read last week's post, you would have seen that I was coveting the Nails inc. Nailkale Superfood Base Coat, and I finally picked this up in Boots for £15. Basically, this is a base coat which has 'superfood extracts' such as aloe vera, lemon, ginseng, pomegranate and grape to 'deeply nourish, smooth and brighten the nails'. It is also enriched with vitamins A, C, E, F and H, which are supposed to nourish nails and prevent breakages and splitting.

Despite its colour, it actually applies clear, and lasts a long time without chipping, but is removed easily with nail polish remover. I have naturally strong and fast-growing nails, but I can see a slight improvement in strength and smoothness after only 4 days of wearing this polish. It can be worn under another nail polish or by itself for a more intense treatment. In my opinion, anything which improves the health of my nails is a good thing, and I like the idea of the benefits of kale for my nails, but I do think that the price is a bit high for what it is, so if I ever get through this bottle, I don't think I'd repurchase it. The packaging is beautiful and I really love Nails inc.'s recent rebranding; the container is quite heavy and looks expensive.

Thanks for reading! Please comment any requests for posts down below.

Love, Milly xx

Current Beauty and Skincare Wishlist

As I haven't been able to leave the house to pick up any new beauty products (urgh English weather), I thought that today I would share the items that I am saving up my pennies to buy.

Top row
 

Maggs London Beloved London Makeup Bag - I'm a big fan of Hannah Michalak and since finding out about her makeup bag company I've been yearning for one of these gorgeous handmade bags - she even adds a handwritten message to each package!
 

Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask - I'm going through a phase of loving face masks and having seen Fleur de Force's review of this funny textured mask I've really wanted to try it for myself.
 

Essie Nail Polish in Sugar Daddy - Natural nails are my go-to nail look and after clearing out most of my nail polishes this weekend, I really want to get my hands on my first ever Essie polish.
 

Second row
 

Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder in 01 - Being the pale girl that I am, bronzer just isn't my forte, but I've heard so many people rave about how good this bronzer from The Body Shop is and I want to get my glow for summer.
 

Soap & Glory Hand Food - I'm going through a real phase of hand and nail care at the moment and the changing weather is drying out my hands so I want to try what is supposedly the 'best handcream ever'.
 

Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Set - *swoons* Oh. My. Goodness. Isn't this just the most gorgeous thing you have ever seen? Last year all of the bloggers fell in love with these brushes and now I have too. Despite its price, I think it will be worth it (if I can ever get my hands on it - it's never in stock!)
 

Bottom Row
 

Nails inc. Superfood NailKale Base Coat - My nails are one of my favourite features and so I'm keen to keep them healthy. Having long nails, they can chip or crack, and then I have to start regrowing them, so I thought that this product could be a saviour when it comes to breakages and keeping them in good health.
 

Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara - My friend has stunningly long lashes and following questioning about her mascara, I am keen to try this and (hopefully) get similar results!
 

The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer - After hearing Alix (I Covet Thee) and Melanie (Melanie Murphy) talk about how good this highlighter is, I'm keen to give it a go and look as lovely as them!

If I do finally purchase any of these products, I'll be sure to tell you all about it! Which products do you want to try?

Love, Milly xx