ZaraLouU is my personal blog site in where I review products that are affordable - mostly beauty based, I am on the hunt for products that are budget friendly AND WORK! Make up that can pack a punch without putting a hole in your wallet! And also my personal journey with my body issues and promotion of body positivity!
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Lash review time bbzzzz…
Ok guys! So today, I have a cheeky review on these beautiful magnetic lashes from… Read More
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In the fun seaside town of Barmouth, lays a little treasure trove of bubbly-filled goodies. Fablous of Barmouth brin… Read More
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I don’t know whether I should say hi or neigh… do unicorns neigh? Anyway! The gorgeous Mel Blue of Unicorn Cosmet… Read More
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Oh we be gainin’ guys
Whaddup dawwwwwwg? We’ve (well, I, Zara) have been all experimental lately with s… Read More
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Oh my, my, my, Oh my, my, my… Sorry, got a little BTS carried away there. Anyways, I don’t know about y… Read More
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Heyyyy yaaaaaaa! Heyyyyy yaaaaaa… (admit it, you sang along in your mind) It’s me, Zara, back with some… Read More
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It’s a Stacey and Zara Ru-sical!
Hello, hello, hello guys! Today you get the duo, the tag team, the beauty f… Read More
The products in the following review were purchased by the author and views are their own.
HI AGAIN!
Hey beauts its me, Stacey, I’m back – YAY! I&rsquo&hell…Read More
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Ecooking Peel maske, Multi olie & Multi balm
We love a good skin moment on ZaraLouU, so when Indulge Beauty hit us up with the new ECook… Read More
from left to right: The Lacura Q10 hand cream, Day cream and Multi- intensive serum.
Q10, I hear about it often, I see it on the TV often… I hadn’t a damned clue what it was… Read More
‘Tis the szn for colour on them lids, It well and truly is as we witness one rainbow palette after another flying off the shelves. The BPerfect… Read More
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“What you see is NOT what you get… but a happy surprise”
It’s a new year, and what better than to look forward to n… Read More
It’s 2019 and we’re back with a stonkingly high sugar rush as we take a look at Jeffree Star’s hotly rated and very much loved by the beauty community worldwide, Blood… Read More
Excuse this well-loved packaging, ahem, but my face was in need of a good, yet gentle cleanser after the men’s skincare experiment I did the other week and … Read More
When is a sale indeed, a sale? When it’s time to restock makeup you needed anyway and you can get it hella cheaper than you usually would! BOOYAAAAAH! So that is what I… Read More
As I stood looking at the aisles for a new skincare range to try (as you may know by now, I’m a massive skin food junkie) I randomly thought, how different can men’s skincar… Read More
Swissforce Pharma Age spot & skin brightening serum & Couperose & thread veins balm
We’ve always loved the idea of a Swiss skincare holiday… However, our… Read More
Hair growth products are everywhere right now; cutely shaped gummies that promise thicker growth, biotin infused whatcha-ma-call-it adorned on many a bottle, so when Zara began hunting aroun… Read More
I mean, Michael Kors ain’t got sheeeeet on my under eyes, hell – I don’t even think Prada has! (more like panda) Then Makeup Revolution steps up with this magical… Read More
Makeup is such a personal thing. When it comes to laying down the basics we can all play and figure out what works best for us! Zara’s latest routine leaves her feelin&rsqu&hell…Read More
There have been so many exciting Jeffree Star makeup releases this year, our purse now winces everytime a youtube video drops on his channel! Stacey mooches into one of the l… Read More
Sometimes we get stuck in a right rut when it comes to makeup, but how do we jazz it up? Can we implement a splash of colour? Can we?! Let’s see if it’s easier tha… Read More
Taming facial hair can be so confusing! In a market now bursting with oils, waxes, shampoos and more for our beard lovers, it’s easy to get lost in wondering what best to try first!&nb&hell…Read More
Hey guys and gals! It’s little old me again coming at you with an eye makeup tutorial!
Now if you’re Instagram savvy and keep up, then you will have already seen this… Read More
We love a good Lush splurge in this household, the scent of ‘lush’ is iconic, and recently the kids began showing an interest in my colourful, fizzy treasures… So whe… Read More
Living Proof dry shampoo, a dry shampoo that claims to clean ‘beyond ordinary dry shampoos’, powered by their patented ‘Healthy Hair Molecule’ (OFPMA), it has gu… Read More
Oh hello, hello, hellooo-ohhh! It’s one of the first of many fashion pieces on the ‘ZaraLouUniverse’ and because we usually shop as a family I’ve decided to make this… Read More
Who doesn’t love a bit of bargain beauty? I live for it with my lifestyle. It’s time to look at another Essence cosmetics product!
A h , m o t h e r h… Read More
Hey you, you beautiful thing!
As promised, here’s part 2 of my… erm ‘Me’ series, ‘The trouble with me is’.
Last time I spoke more about the mental side… Read More
Instagram, why yet another algorithm change? This whole ‘algowhatsit’ has users, including myself in a tizzy. But what is actually changing? What does this mean for us? Ar… Read More
The trouble with me is…
Many things, I could be here all day listing differing things from the tip of my tongue. However, as I said we’d be here all day! So I&rsquo&hell…Read More
Aldi got everyone HYPED with their latest beauty special buys last month. Their dupe Naked style palettes were like gold dust! But were they worth the queuing?! Let&rsqu&hell…Read More
Niikam is a budding company with huge promise. The deliverance of organic, cruelty-free and vegan-friendly products are in massive demand right now and Niikam is already givi… Read More
Hey, you lot!
This post is rather different to our usual posting (and it’s currently not our posting day either) however, we thought we’d get this up and passing the love around… Read More
I love Maybelline for how accessible it is. It’s cult drugstore, it’s pretty for my purse to blink at and did I mention its budget beautiliciousness? Oh yeah, I did.&n&hell…Read More
We see L’Oréal products on our TV screens daily, many of them targeted at women and also the men who yearn for the softest skin post-shave… But where are the beardie… Read More
Femfresh are a company dedicated to helping women all over the country stay fresh without compromising our health down below… anyways, why should we keep schtum about it?! Let’s… Read More
DESIGN.ME hair care was created for that instant oompf we desire our barnets to own. Masterminded by 4 friends and brought to reality in fresh, beautifully packaged… Read More
Balance Active Formula is a company literally right up my street. Not having advertising campaigns has allowed Balance Active Formula to keep prices on their products insanel… Read More
Juvia’s Place is a brand committed to bringing us high quality, super pigmented products, all with a splash of the zest for life the Caribbean has to offer us. Stacey investigate… Read More
Maybelline super stay is at the forefront of drugstore royalty right now. With ‘instacelebs’ such as Jeffree Star and Nikkie tutorials both hyping var… Read More
Tropic skincare is a system founded by Susie Ma. After an appearance on The Apprentice, Susie’s skincare vision was born alongside the help of Sir Alan Sugar… Read More
The whole world has gone crazy over the release of the Fenty Beauty range by Rihanna. A range that’s actually inclusive of bodies of all colours. One that didn’t add darker… Read More
Spring is finally trying to emerge, and Stila have arrived with their massively on trend new makeup launch: Bohemian Beauty. Bring on the Stila!
Hat’s off to Stila, t… Read More
For those of you not in the know, Primark has a makeup range which been around for a good few years! In the early days, all was not great, but as years have passed, Primark has really… Read More
As I celebrate my 3rd year on Instagram this month, it’s pretty safe to say that my photography skills have improved over the years. When Photowall stepped in, it opened anothe… Read More
Would you ever guess that the number 1 best-selling fragrance in the scents charts for 2017 was a perfume by a fashion brand? That’s right! Babe Power by Missguide… Read More
Stila cosmetics have a whopping two decades under their belts in the make-up world. A dream perpetuated by; and still fuelling make-up looks for fashion week, stocking the make-up be… Read More
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If you’ve ever thought of looking into skincare; more specifically for acne prone skin, then Banish may have those solutions for you. But what even *is* B… Read More
Oh. My. Gosh!
Firstly, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I’m a little late to the party, but it has been such a fun 2017 for me in the blogging world. One filled with growth, experience and lessons &nd&hell…Read More
Bourjois are such a well known, and well loved high street drugstore brand. Every year they bring out a holiday themed collection, and this year I got to try these out with thanks to Influe… Read More
Hey beauts! I’ve got an amazingly beautiful one for you this week! We’re looking at jewellery, to be more specific, Nude jewellery. That’s right – jewellery! (… Read More
Organii have made it pretty simple for me – Organic, unique products sourced from around Europe, readily available to purchase here in the UK at an amazingly good price.
If I can aff… Read More
AHHH it’s November and that means Christmas is legit snooping around the corner! (Oh crap)
So, stumped on some budget or worth it beauty gift ideas this Christmas? Don’t worry!… Read More
Hey Carmex, winter is coming and I’m totes ready with you by my side (well, in my pocket)
Honestly, I get so fed up of feeling my lips going all split, peeling, flaky and generally fe… Read More
‘BABY WINGS’? ‘That’s not make up’ you say? Well I do have kids, and I have, on occasion written some baby related reviews – Baby Wings being a good sta… Read More
Eyyo Makeup revolution, I think it’s pretty evident to see that I’m somewhat of a fangirl of yours. Annnnnnd today really proves it furthermore, because imma review another pr… Read More
Isn’t this bottle everything right now? – What is it you ask? Why this is the Accessorize ‘Love Lily’ eau de parfum. It’s new, fun…and rather exci… Read More
Oh hey beaaaauuuuuts!
I hope this week has been treatin’ ya well! Mine’s been good BECAUSE I’VE BEEN SMELLIN DELISHHHHIYUS!!! (OK… that’s meant to say delicio… Read More
HEEEEEYYYYYYYYY y’all!
How you doin’? I’m doing alright thanks for asking, oh you didn’t ask?.. damn.
ANYWAY if you follow my social media guffins (which I’ll l… Read More
Hello Beauts!
Dropping another Makeup Revolution palette review your way! This week it’s the Flawless resurrection 3 palette.
Now in my last review I pretty much said t… Read More
Hi beauts!
Giving you some eyeshadow palette reviewness today, In the shape of one of my ultimate favourite budget brands – Makeup Revolution.
It’s fair to say tha… Read More
Hi Beauts!
Did you know that Influenster is now live in the UK?!
Influenster is a box review service – not however, a paid subscription box like ipsy or boxycharm – In… Read More
Why hello Beauts,
It’s reviewaroonie time again – and I would say that again I’m reviewing shampoo products, but my first shampoo review actually appeared over at &hell…Read More
Why hello beauts, helloooooo indeed!
I hope the week has indeed treated you well, because this week has treated me very well. No correction, The week hasn’t, but this little bottle he… Read More
Hello beauties!
It’s been awhile since I indulged you in my hair care routine, and I think its fair to say its changed somewhat since my last post I wrote – soooooo, l… Read More
Hiya Beauties!
Hope you’re all fabby and dabby and not so dozey (after all this heat we’ve endured in the UK!)
I have another revieweroonie for you lush lot, and It’s on&he&hell…Read More
Hi beauts!
I hope you’ve all been well this week! I’ve another review for you all, and it’s on something slightly different to my usual bag. But twice as pretty… Read More
Hi Beauts!
I hope you’re all well and that you haven’t missed me too much! – I must apologize for my absence, but I’m gearing up towards a wedding and it has been a m… Read More
Hiya my beauts!
Back to reviewing – woohoo! I love nothing more than trying new products, especially when they’re purse friendly for us cash strapped beauts and full of promise t… Read More
Hiya beauts!
I’ve been quiet again haven’t I? It’s because I’ve been on vacay with the family (which was much needed!) but also I feel this post is very much needed t… Read More
Hi beauts!
Firstly, I’m massively sorry about my hush hush last week. Momma bear has been a very poorly one – who knew a UTI could knock you for six with four days worth of… Read More
Hi beauts!
It’s time for another revieweroonie!!! (yes I made that word up) – anywho! today I’ll be looking at a body scrub from Naturelle Cosmetics
So the wonderful… Read More
Hi beauts!
Sooooo, back in January (like the end of it) I began researching into my thin hair. Now you all know my hair is seriously damaged – It pretty much comes with the terri… Read More
Hi beauts!!
I’m back with a skin care review this time!
Now I know usually I err more to the cosmetic side when it comes to reviews, but you know we have to have a good foundation in p… Read More
Hi beauts!
So recently I won a fantastic competition held by fellow (and gorgeous) bloggers The CSI girls for their birthday special (Congrats on the 5 years girls!) It’s als… Read More
Hi beauts!
So yeah… my weight blogging has fallen by the wayside a little lately hasn’t it?
First of all, I don’t want to stop talking about my weight issues – no wa… Read More
Hi beauts!!!
It’s been a while! And I apologise I am soooooooo sorry! But firstly I have some news!!
I am now an official blogger for the amazing (and unicorn approved) website Ki… Read More
Hiya beauts.
I’m having a lot going down right now and wow my head is swimming! (Now why can’t this type of swimming help me lose weight?)
Anywho! It’s been one of my… Read More
Hellooooo beauts.
I’ve missed a few of these haven’t I? Silly me. Life again has been somewhat frazzling and hectic!
So how’s the weight loss going?
I can&rsquo&hell…Read More
Well helllooooo my stunningly wonderful beauts!
So today I’m looking at lipcare. More particularly a beautiful up and coming self owned brand called candescent shop:
How cute are… Read More