Generally when I’m doing my makeup in the mornings for
work I’m dashing around in a hurry having had barely enough sleep. My eyes
aren’t fully open and are still adjusting to the light having opened my
curtains in a rush.
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Monday, 27 February 2017
New L'Oreal Infallible paint chubby blush
The new L'Oreal Infallible Blush Paint Stick is a high pigmented cream blush stick that glides on and provides a cream to powder formulation. It blends effortlessly then sets to a powder to provide a longer wear.
The high pigment means it is good for creating a dramatic colour look or sculpting cheekbones.
It is a similar dupe of the classic Clinique Chubby Sticks and a fraction of the price at £7.99 there are three shades available and I have the lightest - Pinkabilly, a bright baby pink.
Saturday, 25 February 2017
La Mer Glossybox
When I saw that Glossybox were doing a collaboration with La Mer I knew I had to get my hands on one. I’ve always walked past the luxury brand in department stores and thought how lavish it looked but knew I never could afford to get anything from there myself!
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Valentine's Day Beauty
Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with a loved one,
want to look extra fierce for that Tinder date (or Tinder photo shoot) or just
want to treat yourself to a pamper night, these are my favourite products to
make you look and feel extra special this February.
Having spent the last three Valentine’s Days in a
relationship this is my first Valentine’s Day as a single lady and I can’t tell
you how excited I am to watch some Netflix, cook myself the most amazing dinner
and have a bubble bath.
Body
For me the key to feeling great
after a pamper night is to smell AMAZING. I scrub away all my dry skin in the
shower (Soap & Glory is my fave!) and use a moisturising body wash like Soft & Gentle then slather on a
rich body butter. I also love to use a rich hand cream on my hands and nails –
current favourite is Crabtree &
Evelyn.
I also feel a hundred times more
human when I take the pasty, on the turn of looking ill, look off my body and
put on a layer of fake tan. I’ve tried many fake tans over the years but if
you’re looking for one that is quick and easy to apply in a hurry I love Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Mousse.
I’m not usually the biggest fan
of perfumes as I often find them a bit too heavy but I’ll wear it on special
occasions. Accessorize have just
launched LoveLily which is a fun and fruity perfume with notes of raspberry,
orange and bergamot.
Hair
Admittedly I take really poor
care of my hair and often forget to use heat protection or styling products on
it. Generally I’d say I’m pretty low maintenance when it comes to my hair but
once every few weeks I will use a conditioning hair mask like Phil Smith Moroccan Oil Cream
Makeup
I’ve recently discovered beauty
blenders to apply foundation and they are a game changer! I love the Original
Beauty Blender but Brushworks’ Sponge
Set is a cheap alternative and has a larger sponge for foundation and
smaller sponges for concealer.
Sleek Matte Me Liquid Lipstick in
Velvet Slipper is my current favourite lip shade. These are by far the best
value matte liquid lipsticks. It is a matte finish liquid lipstick that glides
on in one smooth application, with no need for a second coat and it lasts all
day. There are 15 to die for shades available.
Products:
- Accessorize LoveLily Perfume £19.00, Accessorize/The Fragrance Shop
- Cocoa Brown Tan
- Phil Smith
- Crabtree & Evelyn
- Brushworks HD Complete Blender Sponge Set £9.95
- Soft & Gentle
- Sleek Matte Me Liquid Lipstick £4.99