FOTD: Clean, Fresh & Simple!

Lol at my dopey smile!

Hiya lovelies! Another FOTD post - sorry! Let me know if you're getting sick of seeing my face ;)

Anyway, I'm off round the boyfriend's tonight and he likes natural looking makeup which I think I've achieved here (aside from my lashes but I'm a mascara addict!).

FACE:

• Benefit POREfessional primer
• Revlon Colourstay foundation in Buff
• MaxFactor powder in Translucent
• Estee Lauder bronzer in Bronze Goddess
• Rimmel blusher in Pink Rose

EYES:

• Maybelline Coverstick as primer
• MUA Heaven & Earth Palette
• MUA Undressed Palette
• L'oreal Volume Million Lashes in Extra Black

LIPS:

• MAC Lipstick in Hue
• Estee Lauder lipgloss in Rock Candy

Recently I've been mixing the MUA palettes for eye looks and I love the results I've gotten so far, definitely worth having both of them!

Thanks for reading! Have a nice evening :)

xoxo

FOTN: Results Celebration!

lol I promise my face matches my body!

Hellooooo! 

So yesterday I woke up ridiculously early to get my A level results and was over the moon with them, and got accepted into my first choice uni! So obviously celebrations were needed, and this is the makeup look I ended up going out with!

FACE:

• Benefit POREfessional primer
• Revlon Colourstay in Buff (a little too light for me atm because of my tan!)
• Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer
• Max Factor Pressed Powder in Translucent
• Estee Lauder Bronzer in Bronze Goddess
• Rimmel Blush in Smoked Oyster

EYES:

• Maybelline Coverstick concealer (used as primer)
• MUA Heaven & Earth Palette (all over lid & inner corner highlight)
• MUA Undressed Palette (crease & brow highlight)
• Rimmel Brow Pencil in Hazel
• Maybelline Gel Eyeliner in Black
• L'oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara in Extra Black

LIPS:

• MAC Lipstick in Hue

Thanks for reading! Hope everyone got the results & uni places they wanted :)

xoxo

FOTN: Girly Night!

Last Friday I had a girly night with my Aunt which consisted of food at Prezzo then watching films and drinking fizzy wine! But anyway, this is what I did to my face. I'm sorry if this is too similar to my previous FOTD look, I'm a sucker for neutral eye shadows, but I think this is slightly more smokey, not sure the camera really picked it up though :/

FACE:

• Benefit POREfessional Primer
• Garnier BB Cream for Oily Skin in Light
• Collection (2000) Lasting Perfection Concealer
• Max Factor Translucent Powder
• Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer
• Rimmel Blush in Pink Rose

EYES:

• Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette
• Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in Hazel
• L'oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara in Extra Black

LIPS:

• MAC Lipstick in Hue

Thanks for reading!

xoxo

FOTD: Coral Lips

FACE:

• Benefit POREfessional Primer
• Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Buff
• Max Factor Translucent Powder
• Estee Lauder Bronzer in Bronze Goddess
• Rimmel Blush in Pink Rose

EYES:

• Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette (lid & crease)
• MUA Heaven & Earth Palette (highlight)
• Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in Hazel
• L'oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara

LIPS:

• L'oreal Rouge Caresse Lipstick in Dating Coral

Thanks for reading - hope you're enjoying the weather!!

xoxo

What's In My Travel Makeup Bag?

I'm off on holiday tomorrow and have just finished deciding what makeup to take and thought I'd show you!

FACE:

Primer - Benefit's Porefessional (sample size)
Foundations - Light coverage; L'oreal True Match in Rose Ivory, Medium/Heavy Coverage; Revlon Colourstay in Buff
Concealer - Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair
Powder - Max Factor Translucent Powder
Blush/Bronzer/Highlight - Estee Lauder Blush/Bronzer/Highlight Trio*
Brushes - Contour/blush brush, powder brush and sponges for foundation application


I'm taking two foundations as I want to be able to wear a good coverage foundation in the evening but also have a light one for day wear if needed.

EYES:

Primer - Maybelline Coverstick Concealer in Ivory
Eye-shadow - MUA Heaven and Earth Palette
Brows - Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil in Hazel
Eye-liners - Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner in Black, Black Kohl Pencil eye-liner (came with a set from Boots)
Mascara - L'oreal Volume Million Lashes in Extra Black
Brushes/Tools - Eye Shadow brush, Sharpener, Eye liner brush (came with gel liner)


LIPS:

Lip Balm - Vitamin E SPF 15 Lip Balm by The Body Shop

Lipsticks - (l-r) Revlon Lip Butter in Cotton Candy, L'oreal Caresse Lipsticks in Dating Coral and Tempting Lilac, Estee Lauder Pure Colour Lipstick in Crystal Baby

Choosing which lipsticks to take was definitely the hardest! Recently I haven't been into lip glosses, so I don't plan on taking any. I'm also in two minds about taking a lip-liner but if I do, it would be the Revlon Colorstay Lip-liner in Pink :)

If I don't get round to posting tomorrow then I'm sorry!! I'm back July 11th so expect regular posting after that (and maybe even some holiday snaps!) :)

Thanks for reading!

xoxo

DISCLAIMER - All products were purchased with my own money accept ones marked with * which were given as samples when other items were purchased.

Everyday Make-up Products

Hiya :) thought I'd share with you my go-to everyday makeup products! My inspiration for posts is starting to run low so any requested would be appreciated!

FACE:

L-R; Blush/Contour Brush; Estee Lauder Blush/Bronzer/Highlight trio; Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer (fair); L'oreal True Match Foundation (rose ivory); Revlon Colorstay Foundation (buff); Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (transparent); Powder Brush

I tend to switch between the foundations, which is why I included both :) I have also recently purchased a foundation brush which I will now be using everyday, I just didn't want to include it as it hasn't been in my routine that long.

EYES:

L-R; Maybelline Coverstick (ivory); Estee Lauder Eyeshadow (mocha); L'oreal Volume Million Lashes (extra black); Eyeshadow Brush; Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette

I use the Maybelline coverstick as an eyelid primer, which I find works well. I do use eyeliner, but rarely, which is why I didn't include it!

LIPS:

L-R; Vaseline with Aloe Vera; Estee Lauder Pure Crystal Color Lipstick (Crystal Baby); Revlon Lip Butter (Cotton Candy); L'oreal Rouge Caresse Lipstick (Tempting Lilac)

Top to Bottom; L'oreal Rouge Caresse Lipstick (Tempting Lilac); Revlon Lip Butter (Cotton Candy); Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipstick (Crystal Baby)

I tend to change my lip colours depending on what I'm wearing but these 3 are my most worn (especially Crystal Baby)! I also always apply Vaseline before my lipstick and during the day to keep my lips soft :)

Thanks for reading!

xoxo


DISLAIMER - all products were purchased with my own money apart from some items which were given as samples to me by Estee Lauder following buying their skincare products.


Just another little note - I'd really appreciate it if anyone could take the time to vote for my look in the Bbloggers Unite Red Carpet Makeup Challenge! You can vote HERE! by 'liking' the photo of my entry (the last one), or any other if you think it's better! Thanks :)

BBLOGGERS UNITE: Red Carpet Makeup Challenge!

Hiya!

Bbloggers Unite are holding a competition to see who can create the best red carpet look, and this is my entry! Although I had fun creating this look anyway, to make it better there is a prize for the winner! See their blog post here to find out more and be sure to follow them to join the beauty blogger community!

I decided to go for a dewy natural face with a neutral slightly smokey eye with a bright pink lip! :)

With flash.

Sorry for the lighting! My camera wouldn't pick up the shadow at all with the flash on :(

FACE:

• L'oreal True Match Foundation in Rose Ivory
• Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair
• Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent
• Estee Lauder Bronzer in Bronze Goddess (middle of trio at the back!)
• Rimmel Powder Blush in Pink Rose

EYES:

• Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette
• L'oreal Contour Khol eye-liner in Iced Chestnut
• L'oreal Volume Million Lashes mascara in Extra black

LIPS:

• Revlon Colorstay lip-liner in Pink
• Estee Lauder Pure Color lipstick in Blushing Creme

Thanks for reading!!

xoxo

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer Review

This was the first foundation primer I had tried, and even so, I wasn't particularly impressed. It feels nice on the skin, but I honestly did not see an improvement in the staying power of my foundation.


According to Rimmel, this product is meant to "smooth and minimize pores, resurface the skin for an even complexion, brighten skin all day, protect skin from environmental aggressors  and mattifies and eliminates shine. Create your smoothest, most even, poreless complexion!" 

I don't want to be harsh, but I don't agree with any of what is said by Rimmel. The product itself feels nice on the skin and although it doesn't make me shiny, I wouldn't say it mattifies either. My pores are certainly still visible after this (especially compared with Benefit's Porefessional, which I got a sample of in this month's Glamour magazine) and I did not notice a significant difference in staying power of my foundation. I use Revlon Colorstay, which tends to be pretty long wearing compared to other foundations I've tried on my combination/oily skin. Another thing that puts me off this product is the smell, it has a slight sun cream scent and I don't really like that.

Overall, I wouldn't purchase this again even if it is only £6.99 as it doesn't do what it claims. If anyone has a better suggestion for primers, preferably drug-store then please comment below :)

Thanks for reading!

xoxo

DISCLAIMER - this is my own experience, I'm sure there's people out there who love this and that's great, I'm just voicing my opinion on a product.

NOTD: Attempting the 'accent' nail!

First of all, I'm a nail biter. That's why my nails are so short :( however, I love playing around with nail polishes as having pretty nails tends to make me leave them alone for a bit :) any tips for stopping nail biting will be appreciated!

On the majority of my fingers I have on OPI's "You Callin' Me A Lyre?" from their New York Ballet Collection, and on my accent nail I have on a few coats of Rimmel's glitter top coat in "Disco Gold".

Have a nice evening!! :)
xoxo

OPI polishes can be purchased from any department store or online for around £11.
Rimmel glitter polishes can be purchased from Boots or Superdrug for around £4.50.
This is not a sponsored post, both polishes were bought with my own money :)

FOTN: Pub with the Family :)

Off to the pub this evening with my family, thought I'd show you my makeup :)
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Hadn't done my hair yet sorry!

Face:

• Rimmel Fix & Perfect Primer
• Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Buff
• Garnier Anti Dark Circle Eye Roll On in Light
• Rimmel Stay Matte Transparent Powder
• Rimmel Blusher in Pink Rose
• Estee Lauder Bronzer in Bronze Goddess
• Estee Lauder Shimmer Powder in Gold Pearl

Eyes:

• Coastal Scents 88 Warm Pallette
• Estee Lauder Eyeshadow in Mocha
• L'oreal Eyeliner Pencil in Iced Chesnut
• L'oreal Voume Million Lashes in Extra Black

Lips:

• Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait

Thanks for reading!

xoxo

Haul: Mostly drug-store!

Hi guys :)
Got a small cosmetics haul to show you, as well as some first impressions of the products! Most of these products are drug-store and are all available in the UK.

1) Rimmel's Fix & Perfect Pro Face Primer; £6.99



Having never tried a foundation primer before, I opted for the cheapest one I could find in my local Superdrug to see if it worked. It claims to smooth, resurface, brighten, mattify and protect your skin as well as prolong foundation wear. Just so you know, it comes out the tube white in colour but rubs in clear :) Having only used this twice, I can only say my first impressions but will continue to use this in order to review it properly. From the times I have used this, I have noticed some difference in the staying power of my foundation, but not as much as I would have hoped. If anyone has any suggestions of a primer that is worth the money and works, please let me know!

2) Rimmel's Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 001 Transparent; £3.99

I was in need of a translucent powder as my previous one was not translucent at all! For my skin tone, this one is :) It claims to mattify your face for up to 5 hours which it doesn't, so reapplication is needed, but at first my face appears matte and clean after applying it. The only downside is that you don't get much product, however the price is reasonable so repurchasing isn't that much of an issue.

3) The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain in 01 Rose Pink; £10

I actually got this free with a magazine this month, which is good as I would not have spent £10 on it! It's a really pretty colour, lovely rose pink shade which is relatively build-able but the staying power on the lips is not as good as I would have thought a stain to be. It needs frequent reapplication, but does look very pretty under a gloss. I've only used it once as a cheek stain and it was okay, I just prefer powder or cream blushes. 

4) Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 025 Peach Parfait; £7.99

 I absolutely love this! I've been wanting to try one of these for ages and it's so worth it! I got a fairly wearable colour which just looks gorgeous on mainly because I wanted to spend the money on something I would actually wear rather than a bright colour that I wouldn't wear. The formula is so soft and buttery (duh!) and it just feels so lovely on the lips. The only down side is the staying power, which is pretty poor but I don't mind reapplying it as it's so easy, you don't even need a mirror!

5) L'oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara in Extra Black; £10.99

This is my favourite mascara EVER! I've been using it for years now, so this was a re purchase but just thought I'd mention it :) I'll probably do a full review on it though cos it's so amazing! It has the ability to do natural day to day lashes and massive night time ones too which look fake (in a good way!). Absolutely love it and definitely worth the money :)

6) L'oreal Contour Khol Eyeliner Pencil in 135 Iced Chesnut; £4.20

I had been wanting a brown pencil eyeliner for a while, but not just a cheap one, one that is soft around my eyes and easy to blend out. This one is definitely easy to blend, I did hope the colour would be a little darker brown but it's fairly buildable and the colour can be set with a darker eye shadow. It's a nice change from black eyeliner :)

7) Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Creme Lipstick in 01 Crystal Baby; £18.50

This is my only high end product I have to show, but isn't it gorgeous?! Yeah, it's a lot of money but for me it's the perfect 'my lips but better' shade and it's so creamy and glossy and I love it! Staying power is good, it doesn't dry out my lips and it looks great. The only down side is the price, which is why I tend to ask for it at Christmas or for my birthday!

Thanks for reading!

xoxo