EvyTechnology Sunscreen Mousse For Kids | The Best Sunscreen for Kids

This heatwave in Britain right now is amazing and I'm loving all the holiday sunshine at home - Who needs to go abroad when the weather is this good? One thing I get really worried and paranoid about is protecting my skin against the sun and I try to avoid sunburnt skin as much as possible. I worry about sun damage and exposure even more so now that I have Archie and the last thing I want is him burning - It's so important to stay safe in the sun and I'm sure every parent will agree with me that its a top priority when it comes to fun in the sun. Archie's a few months past two now and right from the beginning he has hated me applying suncream to him. I've tried everything from creams to sprays, ones that roll on and ones that say they are easy to apply and are non sticky. Everything I've tried always ends in Archie running away from me, crying because I'm applying lotion onto him and more often or not half a bottle of sunscreen all over me. Not only is the sunscreen application a disaster for us, but Archie is always so sticky afterwards which always makes him look really uncomfortable in the hot sun. I always hoped that there was a solution to my sunscreen nightmares and luckily for me there was. A brand called Evy Technology got in touch with me and their revolutionary sunscreen has changed everything for us. So much so that these nightmares are a thing of the past, so I feel like it's my duty to tell every parent out there about how amazing the Evy Technology Sunscreen is, especially if my story is sounds all too familiar for you.

Superdrug Solait Dry Tanning Oil & Tanning Mist | My New Fave Fake Tans

My addiction to fake tan is quite a serious thing, I'm obsessed with it and I hate being pale anytime of year. I know a tan obsession may make you think that I go way over the top, but I promise you I don't go for the tangoed orange look lol. I think I get my tanning addiction from my mum and she let me use her fake tan when I was 15, since then I like my skin to look a few shades darker and I always go for a natural sun kissed glow, unless its in the height of summer then sometimes I'll go for the 'I've been abroad sunbathing for two weeks' kind of tan. I think its fair to say that I've tired and tested my fair share of fake tans and theres a couple out there that I will purchase time and time again; St Moriz I'm looking at you! However over the last few months a new tan on the market has become a new front runner and I'm obsessed with it. If you're addicted to Love Island as much as I am then you will have seen these tans advertised all the time before the show and start of the adverts, because these tans are from Superdrugs own range and they are AMAZING!

Makeup Revolution Affirmation Palette || Every Day Eyes

I don't know about you but I am just loving the new launches from Makeup Revolution at the moment, it seems that week after week they have something new and exciting to offer us makeup obsessors and their new launch is no exception. As you know I love an eyeshadow palette and Makeup Revolution have now brought us the new Affirmation palette which contains 32 highly pigmented eyeshadows. Incase the pictures haven't already won you over, let me tell you how amazing this palette really is and why you need to add it to your makeup collection.

The first thing that appeals to me about this palette has to be the colours on offer. As some of you may know by now that when it comes to eyeshadow I'm a neutrals girl at heart and its these soft beiges, champagne pinks and mattifying browns that I tend to use for my everyday makeup and every single shade in this palette could be used to create that perfect everyday makeup look. 

I really love how this palette has the perfect mix of different finishes so the different looks that you could create are endless. I'm someone who tends to gravitate towards matte finishes and the Affirmation palette has so many to choose from, including some perfect light beiges for using as a highlight to some lovely rich dark browns which I love using in my crease.

I just love how many wearable shades this palette has to offer, it really does have everything I need, especially as its now summer,  I love wearing a bronzed smokey eye and the palette has so many copper and bronze shades to choose from. I also love how the Affirmation offers so much versatility as theres plenty of cool toned silvers and greys in there too. Think of a combination of all three naked palettes combined into one... Talk about my dream palette!

Like with all the other Makeup Revolution palettes that I've tried the pigmentation of these shadows are fab, although some of the lighter shades do take a little longer to build up to get the exact shade that you see in the palette. The matte shades are really soft, pigmented and blend beautifully, whilst the metallic shadows really add some dimension to your overall makeup look.

I just love this palette and everything about it. I was feeling a little stuck about what  eyeshadows to take away with me on holiday next week, but taking this is definitely a no brainer as it has everything that I need. Not only does that palette have 32 shades, but the packaging is sleek, not bulky and contains a huge mirror which is just what I need for travelling. 

Overall I love this palette, in the short space of time its become a new favourite. If you would like to add the Affirmation palette to your collection you can pick it up from the Makeup Revolution website for only £8.00, such a bargain!

What do you think about the Affirmation Palette? Does it catch your eye? Let me know in the comments below.

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Missgided Co-Ordinates || OOTD

Co-Ordinates Missguided || Crop Top Missguided || Sandals Missguided || Jewellry Orelia 

Summer style this year for me has been all about the Co-Ords, I just love wearing matching two pieces and I think they create the perfect outfit that is just suitable for daytime and evening. My favourite two piece of the summer has to be these pretty pastel pink dog tooth print ones from Missguided, you may have seen them featured in my Missguided haul video here.

I love how pastel colours and prints are still going to be making an appearance this Autumn/Winter but as the weather is still okay for the time being I'm making the most out of this little co-ord set. I love how these shorts high waisted shorts have that extra bit of detailing with the cute cut outs at the bottom - Add a pair of barley there sandals and I'm good to go.

What has been your favourite summer outfit? Are you a fan of co-ordinates and pastels? Let me know in the comments below.

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Bronze Me Beautiful || Rimmel Instant Tan

Hi ladies today I wanted to bring you the second post in my little 'Bronze Me Beautiful' series. For those of you who are new here to Miss Sunshine & Sparkle... I am a little obsessed when it comes to self tanners and having been a huge addict for many years. So much so that I thought it was only fair I share with you lovely lot, what I think is the best of the bunch. Last time I spoke about my trusty and most favourite gradual tanning moisturisers and if you would like to have a little look at that post you can find the link right here. But today I want to share my thoughts on Rimmel's Instant Tan Sun Shimmer Tan...

Now I will be honest when it comes to tanning I'm pretty good and make sure that prepare well in advance to be beautifully bronzed for any occasion (who am I kidding, I apply fake tan once or twice a week, told you I was obsessed  either way I'm not really an instant put on your tan and wash off later kinda girl. But you can guarantee there will always be a moment in your life where you need a quick tanning fix - I'm sure we have all been there and have been asked to go party all night spare of the moment kind of thing which and these occasions are always impossible to prepare for. It's times like these where I reach for and say hello to my little bottle of Rimmel's Instant Tan. It gives you a gorgeous glow within minutes and can be washed off easily the next day. 

The Rimmel Sun Shimmer Tan comes in a few different shades to suit everyone's tanning needs, but usually I opt for the dark shimmer one. For those of you who don't want a deep dark tan Rimmel also offer medium and lighter shades. As you would guess by the name of my blog, I love products that offer a touch of sparkle and the instant tan that I'm reviewing today has loads of shimmer packed into it - again Rimmel also offer a matte finish instant tan for those of you who are wanting something a little more toned down. 

As far as tan goes, the Rimmel Instant tan does look really dark and can be a little frightening when you initially squeeze it out of the bottle, but I have to say it blends beautifully into your skin and gives you a lovely natural bronze finish - minus the shimmer! You only need a little bit of product for each section of your body and as long as you use a trusty tanning mitt to buff it into your skin then you shall be left with a gorgeous summer glow. I think with this tan it's really important to start off with a little bit of product at a time. When I used this for the first time I popped a little too much product onto my skin and buffing it was a bit of a nightmare and the end result looked a little streaky. However if you start off small and build your tan up the coverage and finish is lovely and natural looking - It also does a fabulous job at hiding any imperfections or redness on areas that you may have on your skin. I also find applying this tan in small circular motions gives you the most even looking tan when using this product - When ever I apply this I always hear my cheer coaches voice in my head 'pretend your waxing a car Dannie' because like I said I had a bit of a tanning disaster when first applying this product, but now I know the correct way to apply it I absolutely love this product as a quick fix tan. 

Another thing about this instant tanner is that the product dries really quickly, which is great as you don't have to wait around ages for it to dry - but it does mean you need to work quickly. You can apply this, get dressed and be out the front door in an instant. When it comes to tanning I do like to be quite dark, but not orange and this tan has a lot of green undertones to it which prevents you from looking like an ompalumpa and gives you a pretty natural looking glow. The dark version of this tan is quite dark so if you do have fair skin or are new to tanning I would definitely suggest you try one of Rimmel's lighter shades. As for the shimmer in this product, it's pretty subtle and not too over the top. I find it's more of a shimmer that reflects when your in direct sunlight, but as soon as your out of the light I find that the bits of shimmer just make your skin look really healthy which is another reason why I love using the shimmer version.

The only downside I have with this product, which is to be completely expected as its a wash off tan, is that it's not waterproof. If your planning on wearing this on a night out and you may well be around people who are prone to spilling their drinks on your legs then you will want to do your best to stay clear because as soon as any considerable amount liquid comes into contact with your skin you will find it will make your tan run. If it happens to be raining this instant tan is definitely a NO GO! And if you do have white bed sheets then you may also want to wash this off before returning to your bed as the colour will most likely transfer, especially if your quite hot. But apart from this I find that this tan is pretty stubborn, wont budge and will stay on all night long. Rimmel do offer a water resistant version of this tan though, which I've not yet tried but I'm really curious as to how well it works - I think that will be next on my list of tans to try and test!

Another little perk about this tan has to be that it is not way drying on your skin, infact I find it to be quite moisturising, however I always like to make sure that my skin is moisturised before applying this instant tanner just so the application goes on smoothly. The smell of this tan is also amazing as it smells like a perfume - I'm terrible at describing scents, but I find this one to be really pleasant and it reminds of summer. In no way at all does it smell like your usual fake tan. 

Overall I really love this instant fake tan, applying it (once you get the hang of it) is so easy, iy takes minutes to apply and the finish is just gorgeous. This is perfect for a quick fix or if your just wanting to be tanned for a day. As soon as your in the shower, it's all washed away and your left with no evidence that you had previously tanned. I also love the price of this tan, it retails at Boots for £5.99 but you can pick this up in so many places like Tesco and Asda, and I'm forever seeing it on offer. I don't use this all the time as I do prefer having a more permanent tan, but it's great to have it there sat on my beauty shelves in case I ever need it. It's definitely a party girls essential beauty item.

Have you tried this tan before? What are your thoughts?