I am a big lover of DIY beauty, part of me loves to know that natural ingredients are the way forward.

 I am so much more educated on what products are good for you and what isn't.

Making your own Beauty products is such an affordable & effective way to make your skin look and feel great without paying the big bucks.

 

RECIPE (Modify amounts of ingredients if needed)

 

4 full tablespoons of Coffee Granules

4 full tablespoons of Granulated Sugar/Brown Sugar (If you want to use this on your face, use brown sugar as it is much softer on your skin)

3 tablespoons Almond Oil

 

Facts about the ingredients: NATURE IS BEAUTIFUL.

 

COFFEE

Treats Cellulite

Exfoliates Skin

Removes dead skin cells

Treats redness & inflammation

 

SUGAR

Exfoliates skin

Contains Glycolic Acid which encourages fresh cells to form

 

ALMOND OIL

Rich in Vit A,B & E

Moisturiser

Soothes skin irritation

Removes dead skin cells

Its as easy as that - give it all a mix.

 

Grab some of the scrub and rub it on all of the areas you want to exfoliate. The Coffee makes this scrub smell so amazingly good and the Almond oil keeps your skin feeling super soft. From now on, I will share more natural remedies and beauty products on here. I'm becoming super into the natural way of life so stay tuned :-)

 

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x

 

I love making my own Masks and Scrubs from home. There's something so fulfilling about making your own Skincare treatments.

I've made something similar to this before but it works so well for me that I felt the need to share with you. I suffer from really dry skin and I've also mentioned before how my arms tan more than the rest of my body resulting in uneven skin tone. This scrub is great for evening skin tone and adding moisture to the skin. So far, I've only been using this on my arms.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of Rice ( Rice is great for fading blemishes and brightening skin)

A pinch of turmeric ( Good for fading blemishes, reducing wrinkles and acne )

2 tbsp. FULL FAT Milk or Yoghurt (Moisturising & Nourishing)

A drop of Almond oil (Moisturising, Reducing dark circles & stretch marks, Sun protection)

(You may need to add more or less to get the correct consistency)

Instructions:

I've been using mine as a Scrub so I've been grinding Rice in the food processor leaving small bits to exfoliate the skin - If you want to make a mask..blitz the Rice for longer.

Add all Ingredients into a container. & mix well.
FYI - Applying this scrub can get super messy as the Rice gets everywhere!! I always apply this over a sink or in the Bath.

 If you are using it to exfoliate, rub into the skin for a few minutes and leave on for 5 minutes then wash off ;-) I do this twice a week and love what it does for my dry skin.

ENJOY!

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x

Hey beauties.. Happy Saturday!

If you follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.. I'm sure you would have noticed photos of me with a mud mask on my face.. ha!

Hope it didn't scare anyone.

I've heard a lot of people raving about Glam Glow masks, so I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon too.

 YES, I'm very easily influenced when it comes to beauty products.

I purchased the Supermud clearing treatment 2 weeks ago. I'm loving the fact that THIS was my first try at a mud mask. I will FOREVER buy mud masks now that I've tried this one by Glam Glow.

 

First of all, may I just say how angelic the packaging is. It's a right beauty.

 I know, I know..

"It's what's on the inside that counts.."

 You're right, but it has to catch your eye in the first place, does it not?

As you can see on the packaging, this mask has received the "Insiders' Beauty Award" again, another reason for me picking this beauty up.

 

RRP £45 SPACE NK

If I could change anything about this product, I was a little disappointed at the size of the packaging, and the size of the actual product.

 The packaging is lovely, but underneath all the layers leading up to the product, it was only a 34g tub. I know it says 34g on the packaging, I think compared to the packaging the product looks a little miniscule.

 

Negative aside, the product itself..

I've been using a thin layer of this stuff as it is so expensive. The glam glow girlies have informed me that it works just as well with a thin layer.. PERFECT.

There is no need to waste this product as it will run out so much quicker if you layer it on.

 

I painted it on with an old foundation brush, and waited. I didn't really know what to expect as I hadn't really read any in depth reviews on this product.

I slapped it on, and waited.. tick tock, tick tock ..

 

 10 minutes later.. I couldn't move my face ha.. the dark mud had turned lighter due to drying out.

What was pretty cool also quite gross to see was the oil/dirt being lifted out of my skin. I had a lot of oil come from the pores on and around my nose and the chin area.

 

I used a wet flannel to remove the mask, it came off fairly easy.

 I then used a few drops of pure coconut oil, and massaged it into my face. My face felt "plump"

ha! I know, what a word? It felt clean, but as though it all of a sudden had LIFE? Does that make sense?

 

Anyway, I've loved the product. Its now part of my wonderful, weekly wedding skincare routine.. (don't say that out aloud.. tongue twister!)

At £45 a tub, its a little expensive, however.. I love this product and will probably buy another tub once I run out.

 

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x

I'm currently in bed, listening to John Legend's 'All of me" drinking a cup of "Golden Milk"

If you follow me on Instagram "unleeshd" you would've seen the new photo I just posted.

All you need it Milk, a pinch of turmeric (small amount of honey if you wish) , Heat on a saucepan, sip away. It.s lovely.

 

 

Benefits of Turmeric;

• Clears acne
• Aids digestion
• Brightens the skin (Look below for a DIY BRIGHTENING MASK)
• Natural anti-inflammatory
• Lowers cholesterol
• Antiseptic properties
• Improves asthma
• Natural pain killer
• Cleanses skin
• Clearer complexion
• Combats Hyperpigmentation 
• Targets Dark Circles

 There are many more, but I'm forever told Turmeric is a SUPER spice. A lot of people refer to it as CURMERIC.. because it's meant to "cure" everything.

I'm sure it doesn't cure everything but I do believe turmeric helps combat a lot of problems internally & externally.

 

DIY BRIGHTENING MASK

 

All you need is:

1 Tablespoon Lemon juice

1/2 Tablespoon Turmeric (available at all supermarkets)

4/5 Tablespoons of natural yoghurt

 

Mix well and spread evenly over the skin until it dries out.

Wash off with luke warm water.

(Change amount of lemon juice and yoghurt, dependant on how sensitive your skin is.. I use these measurements but you can change the amounts! don't go crazy with turmeric as it can stain!)

 

VOILA! I apply it all over sometimes, I'm a sucker for natural treatments!

ENJOY!

 

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x

OH HI GUYS!!!

First & foremost.. HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY! Lets celebrate being fabulous Mothers, Sisters, Aunts, Nans, Wives, Career women, INDEPENDENT WOMEN! x

I apologise for taking so long to review this product. I've trialled it our for a month now as oppose to the two weeks I had originally planned.

 

 

Basically, I was a bit hit & miss with this product as first.
The first week my skin was amazing.
Second week, I broke out a little, after a few days of what I believe was all the rubbish coming out of my skin. I haven't had a bad skin day since.

I'm loving this now.

,

Packaging: It is fabulous, simple packaging. They haven't tried to cover a bad product with STUNNING packaging. The packaging is everything it should be. Simple, with all the basic details on the front.

 

Product: The product is a dark yellow oil, it most definitely smells of "bitter orange" which is how it is described on the packaging too. It kind of smells of Orange peel, however its not overpowering. I detest overpowering scents, purely because those are usually the products that react badly to my skin. This is a subtle scent.

 

I apply it every evening to take my make up off, use 1-2 pumps (yes pumps, hygienic bottle!)

and rub it into the skin as you would with any face wash or moisturiser.

 

As you wash it off with water, the oil turns into a milk. Once you wash it off you're left with SOFT skin. Never Oily.

 

This product retails at £59.50 (I purchased this half price from BeautyMartUK's 50% Off Flash sale.

This product is 100% natural which I love, I'm beginning to use a lot of natural products. My skin has never been so clear and bright. It is definitely something I will be purchasing again. I look forward to trying Antonia Burrell's other products!
http://www.antoniaburrell.com/

 

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x

I haven't used this product yet but I have ordered it. Bloggers and fellow beauty addicts.. if you have used it then let me know your views.

 

Beauty Mart UK had a fabulous Flash Sale last Saturday.. EVERYTHING was 50% off.. DEVINE!

 

This retails at £59.50 but I don't feel too guilty as I paid half the price hehe

 

This product claims to;

- Remove impurities & dirt from the skin

- Remove waterproof make-up

- Transform from Oil to Milk once mixed with water

- 100% Natural

- Leave you with glowing skin

 

I for one cannot wait to try this product! Let me know if you've used it before.

@UnLeeshd on Twitter & Instagram.

My Review to follow.. keep an eye out!

 

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x

As a few of you may know from my last blog post, Twitter & Instagram (@UnLeeshd) 

I attended the Hilton Metrapole, in London last Sunday to check some new products out. 

I will do a blog post especially on the show itself tomorrow.

This post is about this fabulous moisturiser.

 I have ordered a few Motives cosmetics without trying them out. Their skincare range sounded promising but I wasn't going to pay out for a product I was unsure about. Make-up is something I'll buy without trying but I'm a little fussy when it comes to Skincare.

R.R.P £47.50/50ml

 The packaging is lovely. But more importantly, the product..

I tried out this cream as well as the serum and they both looked promising.

 I decided to buy the moisturiser first. After just under a week of use, I can officially say that I'M IN LOVE! 

The richness of this cream and subtle scent really appeals to me. I hate, and I mean HATE overly scented skin products. 

My skin is so irritable. Anything with too much of a scent to it has a habit of making my skin all red and itchy. 

This cream is lovely. The richness makes your skin feel so soft and healthy, which is perfect for the colder/bitter weather here in England.

Your skin feels so smooth after the application, you can even use it as a base for your foundation.

Gorgeous, rich cream

A little goes a long way.

I love the concept behind the name of this Skincare range, Lumiere De Vie is French for Light of Life. 

Amber Ridinger, who has come up with this line explained that she loved this name because this brand brings Light into peoples lives.

 It adds confidence to the skin. It minimises those spots, marks and red areas to the skin that can sometimes put you down. 

This line is all about being positive & confident in yourself, which I simply adore.

This product claims to -

• Hydrate
• Repair stressed skin
• Reduce appearance of wrinkles, lines and age spots
• Improves radiance and firmness

 I really can't wait to order the serum next which has had such amazing reviews.

 

Keep an eye out for this Skincare range, I think it'll be one of the next big things really soon.

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x

 I recently wrote a blog post about the Eve Lom Cleanser, which I am IN LOVE with. 

The colder months are upon us and I know exactly how my skin reacts to it. I have dry skin all year round but the minute it gets colder, my skin becomes so dry and flaky. 

Not the best look, is it?

Since the Eve Lom cleanser has impressed me, this day cream will be my next purchase..

£40 for 50ml

It claims to:

-Hydrate

-Give a matte finish, perfect base for make-up application

-Minimise apperances of fine lines

 Buy here:

http://uk.spacenk.com/day-cream/MUK154040009.html?start=7&cgid=Eve%20Lom&srule=Best%20Sellers

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x

You didn't read this wrong. YES! This lip balm was once used as a Nipple balm for breast feeding mothers. 

Dr Lipp's Nipple balm for lips can be used for EVERYTHING skin wise.

You can use it during and after pregnancy, on Baby's bottoms, Eczema, Dry skin problems in general as well as using for lip gloss, as an eye cream or highlighting purposes.

I mentioned in my last post how I visited a SPACE:NK in Birmingham. This was needed! Especially since the colder months are upon us, it is so important to moisturise.

£11.50 for 15ml

 

I'm loving this product. The only ingredient in this product is Medical Grade Lanolin. I love products that are natural. This product is also Hypo-allergenic. 

My skin is so sensitive, I'm constantly itching away. This product is thick enough to moisturise thoroughly into the skin without irritating it even more.

It is only a small tube but you don't need much if you're using for small everyday uses e.g. Lips, nipples, under the eye, highlighting.

In my opinion, this is a handbag ESSENTIAL!

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x

Hi all.. My Hair and Skin care is constantly changing. Every now and again, I will buy and try different face creams, cleansers, shampoos, hair oils, toners to see what works for me.

SKINCARE.

I'm currently using this ORIGINS - Drink up, 10 minute mask. Gosh, it's great! I drink lots of water and moisturise well but my skin remains dry. My skin is naturally quite dry. The fact that this mask hydrates the skin making it feel softer and look radiant.

 It's a winner for me.

To be honest, so far every Origins product I have bought so far have been brilliant.

 Very impressed.

 I bought this for £18.

HAIRCARE.

I was currently using a Vatika hair oil in the first place, it worked wonders, however the only downfall is, it is in solid form. So you have to pop it in a jug of hot water first or pop it in the microwave.

Its a bit of a nuisance if you lead a busy life. I got the liquid version which smells stronger but it works just as well.

I massage it into my hair and keep it in for at least three hours. I then wash it out with the Vatika coconut shampoo :)

My hair feels much stronger and healthier. It also looks shinier.

The oil & the shampoo is no more than £4 each. 

You can buy these from Ebay/Amazon or your local Asian supermarkets. Vatika is pretty much like L'oreal/Pantene to us. They are very popular in India and amongst Asian people.

I really recommend all of these products :)

Let me know if you use any of these and your reviews on them 

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x

HAPPY NEW YEAR PEOPLE!

Here's to New beginnings :)

Over the Christmas period I received so many Soap & Glory products. I love them!

I've been using this for over a week now and I HAD to write a post on it.

P.S. If anyone uses this, please let me know your views!

This 4 in 1 states how it Cleanses, Moisturises, Brightens and Purifies your skin.

I use this after a full day at work. I usually wear my MAC studio sculpt foundation everyday with a little Hoola by Benefit and a really dark liquid liner on the eye. This takes every bit of make-up off my face and makes it feel so soft.

I feel so refreshed once I've washed my face with this.

The cream is very light and is similar to Clarins 'Pure Melt' Gel. When you mix it with water it turns into a milky liquid.

I know this sounds like the most simplest of statements, but if you don't like the smell of peaches, this won't be for you.

I know it sounds pretty silly but this cleansing milk is very overpowering in it's scent.

I absolutely love the smell so I don't mind it at all but I can imagine it might put some people off.

My skin looks so clean and clear. I think this will be one of those products I can't live without of, early days, but I have a feeling!

Lotsa love Leesh of UnLeeshd x x x