Face
Prime my face using the Too Faced Hangover Primer.
Apply the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in the shade 'Ivory'.
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer & Benefit Boi-ing Strength Concealer.
Finish the base with the Glossier Wowder Setting Powder.
Apply the Becca Highlighter in 'Champagne Pop' to the tops of my cheeks and down my nose.
Brush on the Glossier Cloud Paint in 'Puff'
Eyes
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Prime Potion
Nars Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette.
Black liner using the GiGi Maybelline Liquid Liner
Long lashes using the GiGi Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
Brows
Shape my brows using the Benefit Cosmetics Ka Brow in 'No3'
Set my brows using the Glossier Boy Brow in 'Brown'
Lips
Clinique Lip Colour & Prime in 'Love Pop'
NYX Soft Matte Lip in 'Antwerp'
Ted Baker Lipstick in 'Red'
Set all the make-up with a setting spray. I love the Kat Von D 'Lock It' - Urban Decay Setting Spray. I actually got this for a bargain from TK Maxx!
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Pinks!
A new favourite that I have been reaching for is Smashbox Just Hit Play Matte Lipstick which is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, warmer undertones and a satin finish. It has good pigmentation that applies without tugging on the lips, as the texture is creamy with a light slip.
I picked two from my NYX Soft Matte collection, starting with 'Antwerp', a very bright pink with undertones of orange. Lastly from the pinks is 'Tokyo' which is very bold yet a very fun colour to wear during spring and summer.
Reds!
For the reds I always tend to reach for my Clinique Matte Lip in 'Ruby Pop' as this is by far the best red lipstick I have ever tried. Deep pigment, long lasting, non-drying and I can't recommend this anymore!
Lastly is a lipstick I have had for a long time and is my go to date night lip. Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 01 is a fab red lipstick as it is a very deep colour. It glides on your lips perfectly and lasts a long time. For a drugstore lipstick, this is the perfect one to get your hands on.
There is no surprise that I wouldn't forget to add some Glossier products. I came home to the Solution Skin Protector that I ordered a few weeks ago and I am loving it. A full review will be coming very soon if you are interested. Another from Glossier is there Wowder Setting Powder that has been added in my make-up routine. I'm so impressed with it's staying power and it's ability to not making my skin look dull and flat.
For beauty, the Too Faced Hangover Primer has been a huge life saver over the cold frosty weather we have been having. This particularly hydrates my skin and stops my make-up from clinging to my dry patches on my skin. The Maybelline Gigi West Lash Sensational Mascara has been giving my eyes great definition and length to my lashes.
Lastly, I placed a cheeky Antropologie sale order and in the box contained this very cute coaster with a fawn on. This looks dreamy on my bookcase alongside my books.
Mask Up
Facial masks are one of my favourite ways to treat myself all year round, but in the Winter, face masks are a great way to hydrate your skin, whilst making it glow from the inside out. I have been obsessed with the Glossier Moon Mask as it adds a blast of hydration to my skin. I love to put either a thin to normal layer on and wear it to bed. I wake up feeling refreshed with soft, supple skin! You can get 10% off this by clicking onto this link.
Oil Up
Recently I have loved applying the Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Oil at the end of my skincare routine every night. I wake up and my skin is glowing! You can really see the difference when you first start using this product. I currently have the sample size but I may have to wait a while to purchase a full product as it is expensive...
Exfoliate & Exfoliate Again
One thing that I notice more of during the Winter seasons is the amount of dry patches on my skin, whether that can be on my face or on my body. A good exfoliator is necessary for smooth, glowing skin all year round. Liz Earle Cleanse And Polish, one of my favourite facial exfoliators is fab for smoothing the skin and making sure that my make-up goes which is important.
Highlight
I use highlighters to purely achieve a subtle glow to the skin rather than a face that resembles a disco ball. I have discovered that less is definitely more when it comes to highlighters or just products with 'glitter' in them. The Becca Champange Pop Highlighter adds a dreamy glow to the skin with a light sweep of a brush. If your skin is looking dull or is in need of a little pick me up, then this is the one for you. I apply this all over my face using my Spectrum A10 highlighter brush.
Glow Under Make-Up
Before I apply my foundation, I love to apply the NYX Born To Glow Illuminating Primer. I sometimes use this on it's own or on top of hydrating primer. It has a nice subtle glow that I am so into. It gives a healthy radiance to skin and makes non light coverage foundations look less dull.
The Benefit Boi-ing Strength Concealer and Airbrush Concealer have been my absolute faves to cover up redness and blemishes. Another fab discovery from Benefit is their Ka-Brow Eyebrow Cream which has made a huge difference to my brows.
From Urban Decay, I was lucky to receive my first eyeshadow palette for my birthday and it so happened to be the Naked 2 Basics Palette. I have been using this nearly everyday since I received it and get many compliments on my eye make-up because of it. The Kat Von D collection has to be my favourite by far but the one thing I use everyday in my make-up routine is the Brightening Powder. I currently only have the travel size version but will be picking up a bigger size very soon. Lastly, I am obsessed with the Eyeshadow Primer Potion, this is a dreamy product and makes my eye make-up last all day long.
I was lucky enough to receive the Ghost Fragrance 'Dream'* from the lovely PR team last year and ever since then, I have fallen in love with it. I love to spray a bit whenever it's a special occasion. Also, the bottle stands beautifully on the top of my jewellery box.
For skincare, I have been using the Alpha-H Liquid Rose Gold every night since I had the sample size. I will be doing a re-purchase very soon as I am running out.
Lips I have been obsessed with the Revlon Matte Lip Colours in 'Embrace' and 'Seduction'. These are amazing and have a great pigment to them.
Lastly for the cat eye flick, the Ted Baker Liquid Liner came in a gorgeous set I got for my birthday and I have been using it since. Very easy to use and leaves a natural looking flick on the eyes.
Starting with beauty - it's all about getting the metallic's, berry and red colours out. On my nails I will be wearing the Model's Own in One Night Stand that I got in a goodie bag from Clothes Show Live last year. It is a very risky colour to go for, but for Halloween it is perfect. On my lips I have three absolute favourites and they are - NYX Matte Lip Cream in 'Transylvania' and 'Amserdam'. A long favourite of mine is this one from Topshop called 'Beguiled' which is a gorgeous berry colour. All of these work perfectly with the nail polish.
Onto fashion and this is honestly my favourite part about Autumn and Winter. I love a pinafore dress and I have had this one from New Look for a while now and I still wear it. I love to style it with a turtle neck top underneath. For scarves, I am still obsessed with this super soft blush pink one from ASOS I got last year. I'd pair this with a plain beanie or a bobble hat. I love a denim skirt and I got this one recently from New Look, and as it's a dusty black it goes with everything. Lastly, I wear my New Look denim Gilmore Girls style jacket. I was so happy when I got this for Christmas last year from my boyfriend.
For home decor, I am obsessed with my pumpkin garland that I got from Etsy. I have this along my bedroom wall along with my wire rack picture holder that I found from New Look. I need to get myself some cute quotes on postcards that I can always hang from it. In my bedroom I also have my Autumnal candle burning from Homesense and it smells amazing.
As soon as I heard that Glossier was coming to the UK, I was so excited as I had always wanted to try this brand ever since I watched Anna The Edit do a Youtube video haul of the brand. It all sounded like the sort skincare / make-up brand that I would continue to buy, I had this exact expression when I opened my parcel. When I unboxed my Glossier goodies, I couldn't believe how much effort had gone into just putting it all together in the box. So, today I thought I would share with you what I got...
Firstly I went for the Glossier Phase One Set where you get three skincare items. I picked out the Priming Moisturiser up first from the box. I honestly never prime my skin before applying my make-up as I haven't found anything that works for my dehydrated skin, that was until I applied this to my skin. My skin looks so much better since using this and makes my foundation last so much longer.
Also in the Phase One Set, I got the Milky Jelly Cleanser, a purchase I knew I wanted to make as I heard so many good things about it. I tried this out when I was removing my make-up and it makes my skin feel super clean afterwards. Once I've given it more of my time, I will let you know my results.
Lastly in the set you get one of the Balm Dot Com, I decided to go for Birthday as I loved the packaging so much and it sounded amazing. The balms have added shimmers and I love how this makes my lips look healthier and gives them a lovely natural colour. Also, it smells of birthday cake!
In another set I picked up the Halosope Quartz Face Highlighter. This gives you that natural looking glow, that it very dreamy. I'm looking forward to adding this in my beauty routine.
Lastly, I picked up the Boy Brow, which I got in the shade brown. I was put off at first by how runny and gloopy it is, that was until It dried onto my brows and I was impressed. I only use a tiny bit in the inner corners of my brows to give them that fuller and thicker look.
The Body Shop now have their vanilla pumpkin range in and I was so excited when I saw the shower gels. I love the smell of this so much and cannot wait to use this in my shower routine. I may go back and pick up the body butter!
I got my brows done yesterday at Benefit and afterwards I remembered I was running out of my ka-brow in no3, so I picked one up. This is my everyday must have, just so quick and easy to use. Love that you can build up the colour on your brows if you want to go that extra bit bold.
Of course I popped into Boots and picked up a few bits. I was looking for a new foundation that I had never tried before, so I went for the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation as I had seen it on a friend and it looked so good. I then saw that nobody was at the NYX counter so I went over and had a little nose, ended up picking two new things. Picked up a lipstick from their Lingerie collection in the shade 'Lace Detail' which is a very pretty nude colour. I also went to the soft matte lips section and picked up the shade 'Madrid', a very gorgeous dark red. Thought it was fitting to get a new red shade for Autumn.
Lastly went into TK Maxx and found this gorgeous Essie nail polish perfect for this time of the year in 'Starry Starry Night'. Can't wait to paint my nails with this one cosy rainy day.
Now that the colder months are coming around, It's time to dig out those berry shades and nudes. The NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams are ones I tend to reach for the most as they give your lips an intense look and they last all day.
I have had a look in the drugstores for more Autumn lip colours, but I can't seem to find any that are as good as the ones I already own.
This year I want to be very brave when it comes to the dark berry colours and when I first saw the colour 'Copenhagen' I just put it straight in my basket as it did look like the perfect colour that would go with my fair skin. Now, I am obsessed with it. I wanted to try and find a lip pencil that was exactly the same shade and found their Lip Slide On Pencil in 'Nebula' which makes the perfect pair. I'd never really tried lip pencil's before but these ones from NYX are really simple and easy to use.
So, they are my Autumn lip picks from NYX and I will be wearing them mostly through the colder months ahead.
Tanya Burr Cosmetics Peachy Glow Cheek Palette - I actually forgot that I bought this a while back until I looked in my beauty drawer and found it hiding at the back. Thought I would give it a try and now I have been using it nearly every day. This is more of a Summer palette but I have been using 'Champagne Shimmer' for highlight and the cheek powder in 'Apricot Flush'. I'm scared about using 'Beach Bronze' for bronzer as I feel like it is way too dark for my fair skin. But I absolutely love this palette.
Benefit Boi-ing Industrial Strength Concealer - After I got my brows done a couple of weeks ago at Benefit brows, one of the girls used concealer to hide the red marks after I just had my brows waxed and just by seeing how the concealer worked, I ended up buying it. I use this mainly to cover dark circles under my eyes and any red blemishes.
Benefit Ka-Brow In NO3 - Again when I went to get my brows done, I also received a free sample of their Ka-Brow Cream Gel which I was excited about. Even though I have my brows tinted, I still want my brows to have that oomph I want when I'm wearing semi-full make-up. So, this cream gel gives them that full-on looking brows. I used to loving using powder, but now this is my new favourite and must buy the full size product when I run out of this one.
Loreal Paris Nude Magique Cushion Foundation - I decided to pick this foundation back up again recently as I just wanted to use the rest of it up, but I have fallen back in love with it. It gives you less coverage but that is all I need when I'm hardly wearing any make-up.
Zoella Beauty Shower Sauce - In my showers I have been using this so much. I bloomin' love the smell, If only the name of the product was a little more appealing. It does the trick though.
What have you been loving recently?
Today I thought I would share with you a few home snippets, starting with my beauty storage. This part of my bedroom is all on my dresser that holds my fragrances, muji storage and nail polishes. I'm so happy with how this is currently looking. I do move it around every now and then but as it all stands, I'm keeping it how it is.
Starting off with my muji drawers which are topped with my make-up brushes which are held in two muji pots that I got recently as I wanted my smaller brushes separate from my bigger ones. Also added a Smith & Cult nail polish in Poppy Red and my Ghost Dream Fragrance.
In all the drawers I decided to store all my lip products. The first drawer stores my Kate Moss Rimmel Lipsticks that I wear daily. Second drawer has all my NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams. In the last drawers they have various lipsticks by Soap & Glory, Revlon, Clinique and Topshop. In my lipstick holder that I got from Ebay at only £1 has my MAC Lipsticks.
I have my smaller fragrance's close by so I can pop one of them in my handbag so I can top up throughout the day. I love the Marc Jacobs Daisy roll on fragrance that I got with the larger bottle version. My Victoria's Secret roll on fragrance is also another favourite of mine.
My nail polishes are all stored on this cage that I got from Urban Outfitters a long time ago now but I am sure you can find one similar somewhere. I mostly have my Essie's and Models Own. I have this next to my jewellery stand that I kindly got as a present from one of my friends, I think it was from New Look originally. My necklace's dangle from it along with my earrings that I hardly ever wear anymore. It's rose gold and just stands out!
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The first thing I pulled out was a fragrance by Bronnley England called Zealous Flower*. It is a lovely bottle filled with Pink Pepper, Pear, Jasmine and Mandarine. It's fresh on the skin and just utterly divine.
For skin in the evenings I will slather my skin in the Sleepy Body Lotion from Lush. I know I always talk about this product but It really does what it says. With the coco-butter, oats and calming lavender over your skin, it will help you drift off to sleep.
Under my make-up I will be using the NYX Illuminating Primer Base to brighten up my skin under my foundation. I love how this gives you that natural glow even without using foundation!
On my lips I will be wearing the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Madrid, the perfect colour for Autumn. If you want to go bold like me, then you should get the NYX Lip Liner in Dark Soul to draw on those lips and then add in the matte lip cream over the top. This is a fab look paired with black liquid liner and strong lashes on the eyes.
For highlighter, Revolution Strobe Highlighter in Moon Glow is simply gorgeous. I honestly thought this wouldn't be such a good highlighter for £3, with a tiny bit on the tops of my cheek bones it certainly works to bring my face to life. On the tops of my cheeks I will be using H&M's Pure Radiance Powder Blusher in Rosy Brown. This is ideal for Autumn, silky soft blusher sculpts the cheeks flawlessly. The dusky pink works well paired with vampy lips and brings radiance to the skin.
To brighten up tired eyes I will be using the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk. Lining your waterline can make such a difference to tired eyes, white liner really opens up the eyes but if you're a little worried about how it may look and want more of a nude, I would recommend Rimmel's Scandal Eyes Waterproof Liner in Nude.
For when I do my smokey eyes I will always have my trusty Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion to make sure my eyes stay in tact.
Lastly, on my nails I have pulled out two Essie nail polishes. First one being Smokin Hot which has purple and grey tones, it's a lovely colour to wear everyday. And I have also got In Stitches to wear, this is my favourite red. It reminds me of a colour you would see on some Autumn leaves.
What do you think of my picks?
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Light Some Candles: I've realised how warm and fuzzy it makes me feel when I light my scented candles, they become such a treat. For the Autumn evenings I recommend Diptyque Vanille, which smells spicy and worth the money.
Face Masks: You can't beat slathering your face in a charcoal face mask to brighten up your skin ready for the colder mornings. I love using The Body Shop's version as it smooths my skin and makes it look cleaner.
Paint Your Nails: Painting your nails can instantly lift up your mood especially if you're feeling under the weather. At this time of the year I love to get out my dark Essie colours like The Lace Is On which is a gorgeous plum colour and Master Plan a lovely grey colour.
After I have painted my nails, I love to put on some hand scrub to make my hands and fingers look fresh. Lush's Salted Coconut smells incredible!
Stick On A Cosy TV Show: I don't think there is anything better than getting lost in a TV series. Friends is always a winner, the humour lightens up my mood and it is just a proper feel good show. I have also just started Once Upon A Time again - very ideal for Disney fans.
Run A Bubble Bath: I just love sliding into a hot bath, filled with bubbles and the smell of lavender. In the evenings I love to treat myself to Lush treats to make me feel stress-free. If I am feeling run down then I will go for the Comforter, a lovely bubble bar with a lot of fragrance.
Cute Lounge-Wear: Next, it is time to get into those soft and comfy pj's to help you drift off to sleep like you are on a cloud.
What do you like to do on your cosy evenings?
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Spectrum A02 & A21 . Black Marbleous Collection - I got this twelve set collection at Clothes Show a couple of years ago for an absolute BARGAIN and I couldn't of been anymore happier as these brushes have taken over my make-up routine. The one I tend to use for foundation is A02 which is an angled foundation brush. This helps me achieve an effortless and flawless finish. With the A21 brush I use this to blend in my concealers so It covers my redness and blemishes straight away.
Luxie Rose Gold Angled Face Brush - How dreamy is this brush?! I love using this for my blush, it's super soft and it is cruelty free. I got this brush in one of my Glossy Boxes and never knew anything about this brand and now I just want to own the whole rose gold set. It picks up powders so perfectly and blends like a dream.
NYX no13 Eyeshadow Pro Brush - The fluffy soft brush picks up the right amount of product, sweeps over my eye with ease also blending effortlessly. I want to pick up more of NYX's brushes.
Docolor Eyebrow Brush - After I had my eyebrows waxed and tinted for the first time at Benefit brows, I wanted to get myself a professional eyebrow brush. So whilst on Amazon I was browsing and I came across this one for £5.99. I have been using it everyday to brush up my brows and also use the small angled brush at the end to shape by dipping it into my Benefit Ka-Brow.
Nanshy Blending Eyeshadow Brush - Lastly, an everyday pick, a friend of mine gave me this as she had two. This is so soft and fluffy. It's not as wide as other blending brushes are so you are definitely more in control with this one. Which is great for me as I quite small lids. Also another great cruelty free brand!
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Out of all the other eyeshadow palettes that I own, I always reach for these from Tanya Burr's beauty collection on an everyday basis. If I am feeling a lil risky then I will try some darker shades but I mainly stick to these shades.
These palettes are insanely beautiful and perfect for autumn/fall. They're cruelty free drugstore make-up and very affordable. Here's a little bit about each palette:
Tanya Burr Birthday Suit Eyeshadow Palette: This is from her Soft Luxe Collection which also has dreamy 90's style liquid lipsticks. I picked this up on Feel Unique as I couldn't mind it anywhere in Superdrug at the time. The shades in particular are perfect for everyday looks and has gorgeous warmer toned shadows which are my absolute favourites. The four shades inside are Marzipan, Toast, Coca Sugar and Soft Truffle. I have mostly been using Marzipan all over the lid and a mixture of Toast and Soft Truffle blended into the crease, I just wish they were a little more pigmented.
Tanya Burr My Paradise Eyeshadow Palette: Another beauty is this palette from her Chasing The Sun Collection which is filled with summery rose gold shades. Champagne Cocktail is all I wore over my lid when I was on holiday in Barcelona. Teamed with some mascara your eyes will pop. I love the pineapples, it was a lovely surprise when I opened the packaging for the first time. Although it's in a cheap feel cardboard packaging, just the rose gold and mirror inside makes it ideal to take away on trips.
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Crabtree & Evelyn London . Pomegrante & Argan Oil Collection . Body Wash & Hand Therapy * - The lovely PR team at Crabtree & Evelyn London kindly sent me some of their wonderful products to try as they have a new collection coming out soon. Out of all the other products and scents I decided to pick the Pomegrante & Argan oil range because I liked the idea that It leaves your skin nourished and because I love the smell of pomegrante so much. I have already used the hand therapy and the smell lingers on your skin which I love. Definitely a luxury skincare brand which would be perfect as a Christmas gift. I will go into more depth about these in a separate post once I have had more use out of them.
NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray - I was very intrigued when I saw this on the NYX counter, I had never heard of it, but It sounded like something I would really love. I have quite the oily t-zone and the only setting spray I have tried is the Urban Decay All Nighter which I will always talk about. I'll keep you updated on this one.
NYX Born To Glow . Illuminating Primer Base - I bought this as I heard that this is the dupe for MAC's Strobe Cream and for the price I paid I thought "it better be worth it". If you have tried this primer yourself, let me know.
Lush Bunny Moon Jelly Face Mask - While I was in Bath a couple of weeks ago I thought I would visit the Lush store and I came across these new jelly face masks. One that caught my eye was Bunny Moon (the name was just too cute not to refuse.) I'm so excited to give this a try one night as the smell and look of it makes me intrigued.
Nip + Fab Skin . Dragons Blood Fix Cleansing Pads - When I saw these on offer in Boots, I put them straight into my basket. I have heard so many great things about these pads especially from Millie Mackintosh who has raved about these. Once I have removed my make-up completely, I will use these pads to cleanse into my pores and hydrate my skin.
Have you tried any of these beauty finds?
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So, I was feeling a little splurge in Sephora had to be done while I was in Barcelona. Just by walking down towards the store I ended up going a liiiitle crazy when I saw the Too Faced stand.
Tarte Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette In Bloom
I have been wanting this palette for absolutely ages so when I saw it in store I couldn't resist getting my hands on it. The rose gold packaging is just goals! I may already have some palettes with these similar shades but I think this could be the perfect one to use in Autumn especially with the nude browns. When I bought it I didn't realise that the brush came along with it so that was a treat!
Too Faced Sweet Peach Glow
This is another product I've been eyeing up for what feels like forever! I feel like every beauty blogger must have this by now but I was a little late to wagon, I'm happy that I waited though. I put a few swatches on the back of my hand and the glow from these highlights look amazing, can't wait to see what they look like when I include it in my make-up routine.
Sephora Face Masks - Green Tea / Pomegranate / Avocado
My face has been in dire need of a face mask so I decided to pick up 3 of Sephora's own which were just 3 euros each. I tried the green tea one last night and already my blemishes have gone down.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Travel Sized Mascara
As I was waiting to pay I noticed that they had loads of travel sized products so I decided to pick up 2 of the Too Faced Mascara's because let's be honest it is the best mascara I have ever used.
This Works Can't Sleep Kit
I picked up this little kit because I had always wanted to try the can't sleep range but I couldn't bring myself to spend so much on it without giving it a try first. Also the travel sized set is so cute.
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Another travel sized beauty I found was the UD Primer Potion which I have heard great things about. I think this product will stay in my make-up bag for now on.
Kat Von D Setting Powder
I am so happy I got this product, I tried the tiniest bit yesterday and it does wonders. It creates a light matte effect to foundation which doesn't make it look too cakey at all.
Too Faced White Chocolate Chip Palette
I am in love with this palette. It is small enough to travel well but big enough to make some amazing eye looks. These colours are so pigmented and I love the shimmer in the majority of the shades with enough shadows for transitioning. Have I mentioned the sweet smell? Yes, it smells like chocolate!
Have you tried any of these?
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