February Favourites!

Happy March!!

Can you believe we're in the 3rd month of 2015 already? More importantly... can you believe spring is almost upon us?! About time I'd say- getting sick of waking up covered in blankets and still feeling like an ice lolly.

Its time for another Favourites post! This last month I've been focusing on feeling fresh and clean but still embracing the bits of winter before the early spring. 

L-R: Palmer's Shea Butter Formula hand cream, Garnier 2-in-1 makeup remover, Real Techniques "Mini-Brush" trio, Sleek 'Rose Gold" blush (926), Bobbi Brown face blender, Lush massage bar, Victoria's Secret Bombshell body wash

Sleek Rose-Gold Blush

This takes the gold for: Favourite Superdrug buy of the month. I've never bought a drugstore dupe blush before but I've tried this out on so many occasions and so many people have recommended it to me that I had to get it for myself. Its less than £10, which is a bargain for the colour choices, pigmentation, shine and overall stay. Because of how shiny and pigmented it is, I don't generally use them on a day-to-day basis, just when I go out during the night, or if I'm wearing a full face of makeup during the day (which I generally don't). I feel it works best with foundation, so if I'm not wearing any or I just want to blush my cheeks I don't generally use this because the colour can be strong. Bonus: It comes with a mirror, so I don't have to bring a compact when I go out. Teehee :D

Bobbi Brown Face Blender

Old favourite, but I've started using it again. Works so well with the Sleek blush and liquid foundation-- use for a blended, flawless and natural finish.

Real Techniques Mini Brush Trio

First of all, if you haven't checked out Real Techniques, they are the drugstore brush masters. Some of their brushes are even better than high end ones. Not that they need anymore publicity but you can see some of their options here and they're widely sold at Boots and Superdrug all over the UK. This mini-brush trio was an on-the-whim buy which I'm so glad I did. It comes in a little purse with 3 options: (L-R) mini face brush, mini foundation brush and mini shading brush. I'll confess I don't use all of these brushes for their stated purposes but they are extremely convenient and all-encompassing to carry around in your purse when you're out for the day. This was lacking in my handbag and I was lugging around my Macs and Bobbi Browns which are not only bad for the state of the brush but just unsanitary in general.

Palmer's Shea Butter Formula Hand Cream

Winter is dry and hands get chappy. This is a concentrated formula which lasts for ages and moisturises and hydrates your hands. It also smells like shea butter which is extremely helpful as the warmth smell somehow warms up your dreary winter surroundings. I will say that it does occasionally get sticky and very lotion-y even after you've put it on for awhile, so don't make the mistake of slathering too much over your hands.

Garnier Express 2in1 Eye Makeup Remover

Brilliant for removing water-proof makeup. Doesn't leave your eyes feeling dry and tired, but hydrated while not leaving a trace of product. 

Lush Massage Bar

This came as a birthday gift as a "Toucan Love" giftset. Use it on the weekends for a lemony, citrusy secent that relaxes and soothes your skin all at once. Its a massage bar so it does get rather oil-heavy at times, so don't use it too much if you're afraid your skin will have a reaction. Photographed on pink background so you can see how beautifully yellow it is :)

Also- with all Lush products, it smells amazing enough to eat........ be warned!

Victoria's Secret Bombshell Body Wash
Smells fresh, tangy but with a hint of winter-ish vanilla-y scent. It smells great in the shower and lingers long enough for you to feel clean and fresh. I will say that its not particularly long-lasting, so if you're looking for a body wash that lasts for a few hours, this might disappoint you. However, it is light and has a very relaxing scent which some others might appreciate.

What are some of your favourites? 

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September Favourites: Makeup!

Hello again, Happy October and welcome to September Favourites, Makeup Edition!!


Autumn is coming and the last few weeks have been a bit weird for makeup.  I'm not entirely sure if I should still be doing very bright and happy and somewhat colourful summery eyes and bronzed skin, or if I should be going back to darker tones and gold-y and bronze-y warmer eyeshadows.

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I've never owned an eyebrow kit before and I figured that since my eyebrows have been unpredictable it was time to start learning how to fix them.  I'm still not entirely sure how to because I've just started and I have very thick eyebrows unfortunately, so I'm going to be learning over the next few months.  But what I love is that it comes with a blending brush for the various colours, a mini-tweezer and eyebrow wax.  At the box, I just realised, is also directions for how to make your eyebrow arch and how to shape & define your brows.  I'm also very excited for this because now I can start fixing my eyebrows on my own time :)

Eyebrow Kit, Barry M

Face Blender Brush, Bobbi Brown

Over the summer I've been experimenting with many kinds of makeup looks, which means there's a lot of blending to do.  While I love my Mac brush, this Bobbi Brown brush is smaller, which means it can get into more defined areas and blending makeup over specific places or even like giving a more blended foundation or makeup base.  Its also small, which makes it super handy to put in my makeup bag as opposed to the Mac one which is slightly larger and not as portable.

Master Duo Liquid Liner, Maybelline

After my last eyeliner ran out, I needed to find another liquid liner that doesn't 1. clump, 2.smudge everywhere and 3. was precise.  I've heard a lot about Maybelline eyeliners, particularly their gel ones, but since I wasn't sure about starting with gel liners for everyday wear, I chose this liquid liner.  I have been obsessed with this because not only is it extremely waterproof, but also the brush has a small ball-like thing on the end, which is super useful for easy application and makes sure that when you apply your liner, your hand doesn't slip and the liner goes everwhere.  It also makes it so much easier for cat-liners because of the precision.  It doesn't help the fact that I'm still terrible at putting on my eyeliner though, so I still don't get both sides even :(

Buff 4, Bobbi Brown

Another Bobbi Brown product! This is a lipgloss that I have been using quite a bit.  Its a nude shade with a lot of gloss and smells like vanilla.  I generally don't tend to go for things with a lot of gloss, but because its nude the gloss gives a lot more pop to your lips.  Also its so tiny and cute and makes it easy to carry everywhere.  The only thing that I'm a bit sad about this though is that the applicator is a brush, and sometimes the bristles can be a bit annoying and a bit hard to put on for precise application.

Gold Master Kajal Kohl Eyeliner, Maybelline

I'm not sure if I've already featured this, but I think I have.... if not, I only have 2 things to say about this: 1.  Its GOLD so why anyone should like this should be pretty self-explanatory... 

  2. Its a kohl liner so its easy for application on top of a black line. 

Top: Barry M Brow Kit

Bottom (L-R): Bobbi Brown Face Blender, Bobbi Brown Buff 4 Lipgloss, Maybelline Kohl Gold Liner, Maybelline Liquid Liner Black

What are some of YOUR September makeup favourites? Let me know!! Also let me know if you have tried these and loved them :)

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xx and have a great weekend! Stay safe :}

Back to School Essentials: Makeup!

Since many of us are going back to school in the next few weeks (or have already started), I thought it would be super appropriate to start a Back to School Essentials Series!  It will focus on various aspects about "back to school",  like makeup, skincare, stationery......whether it be uni, junior school or high school, I hope you find this series super useful and gives you more ideas (and excitementt!!!) about going back to education and learning :):)


This post, it's all about makeup! When you're going back to school, makeup is not necessarily the #1 essential, but its nice to look forward to doing something in the morning.  I started wearing proper makeup to school when I was about 15, but I didn't really know what I was doing and I was just trying out different styles and kinds of products.  But now looking back, if I were a more experienced make-up guru, I would've gone for the basics-- pinks/nudes/cover ups.  Nothing too fancy and nothing too overdone-- after all, you are at school to learn and not show off your beauty skills! (And also, imagine the time you'd need to have for quick fix ups in between lessons!)

                                                             1. Mascara

With eyes, its always important to keep in mind that less is best.  Too much eye makeup may not be appropriate in some schools, but if you're looking for something that makes your eyes pop and give you some confidence, mascara and lashes is the way to go.  I've always found that a good mascara is a great investment because it has an amazing effect on your eyes and really makes your eyes stand out.  I've also chosen a waterproof mascara because you don't want your mascara melting all over the place as you're changing from class to class! Also, I've chosen Maybelline because if you're a student and on a budget, its a great place to start looking for basic mascaras that really make a difference.  Here, I've opted for:

VINYL eyelash curler

Maybelline The Falsies (waterproof) and Maybelline Colossal Volum

2. Blush

Blush is a cute way of adding colour and life into your tired, worn out complexion. If your school doesn't approve much makeup, a subtle pink shade will do the trick.  I've also shown a Illuminator from L'Oreal (with a built-in blush), which is another great way to brighten up your skin or give yourself that extra oomph factor (who says makeup needs to be for other people??) that makes you feel more confident and ready to face the multitude of tests and meetings that are waiting for you.  Here I've opted for:
                                L'Oreal Illuminating Powder in 02 Rose Radieux
                                        Bobbi Brown Blush in Nude Beach #28


                                                           3. Brushes!

With makeup, its important to have basic tools to help you apply your makeup properly and evenly all over your visage.  To keep it short and simple: here is a Body Shop Face & Body Brush and Mac 129SE blush brush.  They are versatile, not too expensive and a great long term investment.

4. Products for your Nooks & Crannies

Here, I've featured miscellaneous products (again, from Maybelline) that help perfect the nooks and crannies of one's face (;  The brow pencil and concealer fall into that category because they cover some of the most unco-operative portions of your face, ie. eyebrows and pores/spots/eyebags.  Now, here's a disclaimer: I do not have perfect eyebrows, but the brow pencil helps me pretend I do.  It comes with a brow brush, which helps me keep my ridiculous brow hairs in order (most of the time).  However, that isn't a negative review on the product; just a testament to how unruly my eyebrows can be.  This concealer is also great because although it says "Eraser Eye", it works basically everywhere else that you feel like you have blemishes.  I personally find that although its targeted for the eye area, it actually does a better job covering up spots (especially since my skin has been ridiculous in humid weather).  The only thing I'd caution about is that because the concealer comes in a sponge, sometimes it may be more hygenic to use your (CLEAN) fingers or a brush, because applying the sponge to the area that you want to cover up may cause bacteria to be stuck on the concealer (; and you definitely do not want that.......

 These products are also both from Maybelline and are, as a result, more affordable for students on a budget (:

Maybelline Brow Pencil (in blonde)

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Concealer

FINALLY, YOU NEED A CUTE PURSE to store all your products and keep them away from dirt.  Here are some super cute options for girls on the go:

This classic and chic Forever 21 pouch

This sleek & simple design from Topshop

And for those of you who are willing to open your purse strings even further...... some more super sweet options compiled by The Zoe Report 

Of course, these are all just ideas.  Feel free to use your own makeup purses, or just random purses lying around! This is a great opportunity to use the purse you bought ages ago but never had a chance to use it.  There is no wrong answer when it comes to makeup bags!

What are some of YOUR essentials? Do let me know <3 Happy learning!