Nouveau Lashes - Ultrabond Strip Lash Adhesive

If there is one item that beauty industry is not short of, it's strip lashes. There is a plethora of corner lashes, full strips, crazy coloured lashes, lashes with diamante bits on them,  individual lashes and even celebrity branded lashes … in fact, you name it, they have it! Interestingly, despite the array of lashes on the market, by comparison there are very few different formulations of lash adhesives available. Enter Nouveau Lashes’: Ultrabond Strip Lash Adhesive; a latex-free formula with promises of delivering the most incredible bonding strength.

Nouveau Lashes, (The Guild's Best Lash Supplier 2014) developed Ultrabond in conjunction with the world’s leading expert medical grade adhesive formulators.

Nouveau Lashes asked the Aspen Clinical Research to do independent testing on Ultrabond and here is what they said:

• 96% felt the adhesive was not irritating
• 80% felt the lashes stayed in place longer than their usual brand
• 85% reported that the lashes stayed in place during swimming
• 83% reported that the lashes stayed in place during exercise
• 62% reported their lashes did not lift in the corners

So you can see from these results that it really is a revolutionary lash adhesive.  Not only is it latex-free, but heat, humidity and water resistant too. What really makes Ultrabond stand out from its competitors is the latex-free factor. The formula is suitable for those with sensitive skin, which allows individuals to stick the lashes directly onto the skin instead of the natural lashes. This makes it perfect for anyone who has lost their lashes either through having Alopecia or from recovering from Cancer. We say: ' Genius'.

We at The Amazing Blog wanted to see what that ‘incredible bonding strength’ claim was all about; so we all decided to follow Nouveau Lashes’ Ultrabond directions to the letter, and managed to wear our strip lashes for an incredible 48 hours in a row… Gym, swimming, partying, showering - you name it, we did it and it worked! Our lashes stayed in place. Not only that, they popped off with ease by just using a little oily eye make-up remover. So with The Amazing Blog’s test-drive being such a success, we decided to ask 50 beauty bloggers to take the #UltrabondChallenge too. Next weekend on  the May Day bank holiday, we'll be keeping a close eye on Twitter and Instagram to see how everyone gets on...

But if you can't wait til then, Nouveau Lashes Ultrabond Strip Lash Adhesive is available to purchase through the Nouveau Lashes online shop for £12.95 (10 gr).

Instant Beauty

With the remaining five days between now and Christmas booked up with office parties, jovial drinks and Christmas shindigs a-plenty, never has it been more essential to add a bit of wow factor to your beauty regime. Forget the over-done smoky eyes and nude lips combo, steer clear of tan-line tide marks that have populated our TV screens throughout the duration of 2011 and indulge in one of the below beauty treats - sure to add a bit of je ne sais quoi to your festive finery!

If you're after a bit of fluttery flirting under the mistletoe make your eyes your best asset by dressing them up in the season’s ultimate beauty accessory: Nouveau Lashes' Ultimate Collection Mink Lashes.  Made from 100% pure Mink, there is no other strip lash on the market that can promise the result of these bold but elegant lashes which are sure to give your eyes serious impact and intrigue.

Want a flashy and eye-catching nail colour for holiday parties and New Years but without the hassle of a manicure?  Rebel Nails has come out with their 22 Carat Gold Nail Wraps which can be worn over natural, gel or acrylic nails of all shapes and sizes.  With a self-adhesive, these foils are easily applied and are a long-lasting alternative to the smudging and chipping of traditional polish.  Along with the 22 Carat Gold, Rebel Nails’ Line offers a variety of prints and colours, making these easy and sturdy nail applications a great option for any occasion. Nail set: £14.95. 

Avoid the bubblegum-flavoured smellies that have become a Christmas tradition and are laden with as many additives as a stocking full of sweets this year by treating yourself or a loved one to a fusion of goodness from Rhodes to Heaven.  Using only the best natural ingredients, their all natural collection makes a great Christmas gift for those that are conscious of what they put on their skin.  All products offer easy beauty solutions by combining the benefits of multiple products into one and are perfect for women on the go.  Wrapped in Rhodes to Heaven’s stylish little black Christmas gift bag, you can choose one or two of your favourite  products in convenient travel sizes. Prices start at £12.

In the middle of winter when we are bundled up and in layers of bulky clothing and miles away from any kind of tan, our skin begins to look and feel less than glamorous.  And with more and more people not wanting to use a chemical-based product to obtain a healthy-looking tan, Karora, one of Ireland's best-selling self-tanners, is now available in the UK, and is perfect for anyone after a bit of eco-chic. Their unique debut line offers an all-natural (and organic) alternative to the harsh ingredients in most fake tan products currently on the market.  Lacking synthetic colourings, parabens, and the unpleasant scent of artificial fragrances, Karora self-tan products produce and beautiful and long-lasting colour.  This season try Karora's wash off tan for an instant sunkissed glow without the chemicals!

And Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without adding a new fragrance to your collection. So brighten up any room with one of the lovely scents from Ineke’s sophisticated and unique selection.  Owner and creator Ineke Ruhland is one of a small number of classically trained perfumists in the world and she works intimately in her studio to create her careful selected scents that feature notes of lilac, magnolia, poeny, and other inspirations from her botanical garden.  Each scent comes in a beautiful bottle and lovely packaging  that tells its story through pictures, artwork and small snippets of verse. Scents: £80. Ineke fragrances are available to purchase from Living In Store online here.