tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31802428689160619962024-03-05T21:32:28.524-08:00The beauty idealAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469429074526461777noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180242868916061996.post-80273669230302416252017-05-14T08:26:00.000-07:002017-05-14T08:57:33.617-07:00I'm officially a Sandals Convert...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So if you ask anyone that knows me, they'll tell you, straight up - Lauren doesn't wear sandals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since being a small child, I've never liked sandals. I was always more at home in a pair of trainers, and as I've gotten older those trainers became Doc Martens and heeled boots. I don't know what it was. Maybe the fact that sandals always seemed to give me blisters or that my feet used to slip and slide all over the place, maybe it was the sheer laziness of never wanting to paint my toenails or possibly it was my strange aversion to feet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Either way, I never even owned a pair much less wear them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, this summer I made a pact to myself that I would start wearing more summery shoes. It's getting a little silly that I'm 24 years old now and I'm still wearing socks and boots when it's hot out. If we're being honest, it makes me look pretty silly too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">so watching one of Lily Melrose's most recent Boohoo haul, she bought these - the <a href="http://www.boohoo.com/saskia-peeptoe-mule-sandal/DZZ51756.html?color=152" target="_blank"><b>Saskia Peeptoe Mule Sandal</b></a>. I don't know if it was the sheer simpleness of the shoe or the punchy orange colour, but I fell in love with them when I saw them. I immediately ordered a pair and was pleasantly surprised by how comfy they were. I went to work on their first outing and they didn't rub me once, nor are there any blisters in sight. I do struggle to wear them with anything other than an all black outfit but incorporating colour into my otherwise monochrome wardrobe is a topic for another time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The second pair of sandals I also adore is this pair from H&M - sadly, they don't seem to be currently stocked on the website but they are most definitely in stores. Now I'll be honest, H&M shoes and I tend to have a love/hate relationship. I either love them and can't get enough of them, or they rub me terribly to a point where I bury them under my bed never to be seen again. Fortunately, this pair fall into the former.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They have yet to rub me or give me blisters when I've worn them and the simple yet somewhat different design add a little something something to any outfit. Not to mention the neutral black colour means you can w<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ear</span> them with pretty much anything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'll be teaming these with my beloved ripped skinny's and a leather jacket, or maybe a cute dress when the sun really comes out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'll be honest and say that I'm actually pretty pleased for convincing myself to buy sandals. I've come to realise, in retrospect, boots and socks in warm weather actually aren't a good mix and it gives me a great excuse to use my mountain of nail polish since I now wear acrylics on my fingers. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469429074526461777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180242868916061996.post-89735139521801526142017-02-04T07:27:00.001-08:002017-02-04T07:27:40.261-08:00The Concealer you NEED...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So it's crazy to think that I actually haven't sat down and written a blog post in over a year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My last post was published on Jan 11th 2016 - WTF?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll be honest, life got in the way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just couldn't juggle my blog, my job, my social life and all the rest of it so unfortunately a blog hiatus took place - a little longer than I wanted but it is what it is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm hoping this post will get me back into the swing of things and help me rekindle my love for blogging because truth be told, sitting down and actually putting fingers to keyboard - I've missed it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm coming at you today with my most recent beauty purchase. Now I know, I do NOT need another concealer but I was watching Zoe's Makeup Collection vid not too long ago and she happened to mention this one - the <a href="http://www.boots.com/beauty/makeup/face/concealer-correctors/bourjois-radiance-reveal-concealer" target="_blank"><b>Bourjois Radiance Reveal Concealer</b></a> (£7.99) and I thought I'd give it a go. I've not bought a concealer since Collection's Lasting Perfection that's actually blown me away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This one - this is <i>The One</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's a good colour match, which is rare for drugstore makeup - I got the shade 01 Ivory. Like most Bourjois face products, it smells delicious and it's super hydrating, which is exactly what I've needed for my skin of late. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It claims to Correct, Illuminate and provide 24hr hydration - and I would agree with all of those statements. For me, it offers medium coverage and works beautifully under the eyes though i tend to use it on anywhere I get redness since I've stopped wearing foundation on an everyday basis - I know, such an unblogger-y thing to say!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It lasts well through the day and blends flawlessly (I use my Real Techniques Sponge and it's like a match made in heaven I tell ya). I set it using my NYX HD powder and I don't even need to touch up through the day.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469429074526461777noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180242868916061996.post-14022334824910809702016-01-11T05:38:00.002-08:002016-01-11T05:42:04.695-08:00Makeup Bits from BornPretty*.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So around the start of December I was contacted by the lovely Joy from <b><a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/" target="_blank">BornPretty</a></b>, asking me to review a few of their items. Having looked at their website, I was more than willing to play around with a few of their products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I love about BornPretty is that it holds a huge plethora of items other than makeup. It sells everything from jewellery to stationary. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was given a $10 amount to spend on makeup products from the website, and since everything is so cheap it was more than enough to buy some decent products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Firstly I picked their<b><a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/mini-whitening-foundation-cream-liquid-concealer-cream-moist-foundation-cream-colors-p-18117.html" target="_blank"> Mini Whitening Foundation</a></b> in <i>Shade 1</i> ($3.48). As you can see from the above photo, the product is very tiny and is more of a sheer consistency. I prefer to use it as a concealer as it would take too long to apply the entire product to my face. It works lovely under the eyes and for any highlighting I wish to do. It comes with a built in doe-foot applicator so it's very easy to apply to the complexion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trying to pick another product I noticed that despite my exhaustive collection of brushes, I don't own a fan brush. The <b><a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/portable-slim-brush-professional-makeup-brush-random-pattern-p-12274.html" target="_blank">Portable Slim Fan Brush</a></b> ($2.95) is probably my favourite product of all three I was gifted. It's super soft, washes well and applies highlighter to my face in such a flawless, lit-from-within way. I honestly can't fault this brush in the slightest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last up is the <b><a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/blusher-powder-high-quality-round-palette-makeup-colors-p-14803.html" target="_blank">Powder Blusher</a></b> in S<i>hade 2</i> ($3.99). Originally I wanted <i>Shade 5</i> but unfortunately it was out of stock so I picked <i>Shade 2</i> instead. It's a lovely peachy pink that has gold shimmer running through, making it a perfect blush/highlighter hybrid. The formula is faultless, not chalky or powdery in the slightest and it has really good lasting powder since it cashes in at under $4. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm really pleased with all of the products I was gifted and I'm so thankful to BornPretty for giving me this lovely opportunity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They've also given me a discount code for you guys to get 10% off your orders - <b><u>LDWH10</u></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BornPretty does ship internationally and offers Free Delivery on all orders.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469429074526461777noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180242868916061996.post-20687406701814650192015-12-30T04:01:00.000-08:002016-01-11T05:39:02.356-08:00The Primer that's sweeping the Blogosphere - and it's aimed at men...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I've heard (and read) many a positive review about this little product over the blogosphere these past couple of weeks, and so like any other spend-happy, easily influenced blogger - I made <i>another</i> blogger-induced purchase.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm pretty sure it's <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NikkieTutorials" target="_blank">NikkieTutorials</a></b> we have to thank for finding this little gem in the drugstore - myself included. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I did first hear that bloggers and beauty gurus alike had started incorporating the <b><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Nivea/Nivea-For-Men-Sensitive-Post-Shave-Balm/p/247057#.VoPFO_mLTIU" target="_blank">Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm</a></b> (£5.29) into their makeup routines as a primer, I was skeptical. I mean, it's a product designed for use on a freshly shaven face (not to mention aimed at men) - turns out, this actually works!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love a good primer and to find out that I can pay just over a fiver for a huge bottle of one that I love is definitely music to my ears - especially since I've spent way more than anticipated over the Christmas period. The ingredient used that makes it work as a primer is glycerin - glycerin attracts moisture to the skin and anything put over top latches onto it. I've definitely noticed a stronger longevity with my foundations on the days I've used this. I also find my foundations apply more smoothly over top since it is (essentially) a moisturiser.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It doesn't completely mattify the skin so I still tend to get an oily t-zone but that's expected and so far, I've been loving it in my makeup routine. It does have a slight masculine scent but it doesn't linger for too long. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up has definitely been <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Healthy-Mix-foundation_1313681/" target="_blank">Bourjois' Healthy Mix Foundation</a></b> (£9.99). Despite the weather not being cold enough to be deemed as proper Winter yet, it's still been cold enough for my skin to start drying out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This foundation is my absolute go-to each Winter because of it's undeniable talent of not clinging to dry patches and adding a a lovely glow to the complexion. It blends beautifully and smells gorgeous - I honestly couldn't fault it if I tried.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Secondly has been an apparent favourite amongst other bloggers and youtubers alike and that's the <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/SOAP-GLORY-8482-One-Heck-Of-A-Blot-8482-INSTANT-PERFECTING-POWER-PRIMER_1742108/" target="_blank">Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer</a></b> (£10.00). I came across this when I was looking for a pore minimising primer after the demise of my Benefit PoreFessional. Safe to say it's definitely impressed me. It prolongs the wear of my foundation whilst simultaneously mattifying the complexion and minimising pores. I love it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the Winter season (and again, drier skin) comes the cream blushes and this one - <b><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Revlon/Revlon-Cream-Blush-Charmed/p/843659#.VjYMRX7hDIU" target="_blank">Revlon's Cream Blush in <i>Charmed Enchantment</i></a></b> (£7.99)- is one of my all time faves. A beautiful berry shade that blends faultlessly across the cheeks for a rosy flush. I'm so happy I stumbled across this last year, it's been my go-to ever since. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly has been a hair favourite. Since I've started my training to become a hairdresser, I've been taking alot better care of my barnet. I mean, I took good care of it before, but only with products from the drugstore. Hair products - like makeup - work alot better when you spend that little bit extra. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, one of the main brands of hair care at my salon is Paul Mitchell, and one of the reasons I love it is because it's totally affordable. Their <b><a href="http://www.lookfantastic.com/paul-mitchell-express-style-hot-off-the-press-200ml/10547609.html" target="_blank">Hot Off The Press</a></b> (£15.95) is the best heat protectant I've ever used. Designed for use on dry hair it smells lovely and really does guard the hair from heat damage. Another one is their Heat Seal, which is designed for wet hair but a mixture of both means your hair has the best protection possible from hairdryers and flat irons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you've all had an amazing October and a good Halloween.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469429074526461777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180242868916061996.post-84425771601845760262015-10-11T03:06:00.000-07:002015-10-11T03:06:47.791-07:00Get The Look: Perrie Edwards.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's be honest, since Zayn Malik became Public Enemy No.1 for ending their engagement via text message back in July Perrie Edwards appears to be on everybody's radar. Girls are rallying behind her after Zayn's dick-ish ways and boys are breathing a sigh of relief now the <i>Black Magic </i>beauty is back on the market - I, however, have been noticing just how much her hair, makeup and style have improved since winning The X Factor along with her Little Mix bandmates in 2011.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gone are the days of her bleached white locks, over-the-top raccoon eyes and babydoll pink lips - now, it's all about subtle balayage, matte browns and that 90's nude lip. Safe to say, Perrie's makeup has been right up my street. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found this look on her instagram page - glowy skin, a copper eye and brown-pink lip. I decided to give it a go for this month's <i>Get The Look</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started off by prepping my skin with <b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/SOAP-GLORY-8482-One-Heck-Of-A-Blot-8482-INSTANT-PERFECTING-POWER-PRIMER_1742108/" target="_blank">Soap & Glory's One Heck of a Blot Primer</a></b> (£10.00) to reduce the size of pores and create a smooth canvas before topping it off with a little of <b><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/94351?article=94351-A" target="_blank">H&M's Mattifying Face Primer</a></b> (£7.99) just to mattify my complexion a little. Perrie's skin looks lovely and dewy in the picture so I mixed<b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/Sleek-Barekissed-Illuminator_1750712/" target="_blank"> Sleek's Barekissed Illuminator in <i>Monaco</i> </a></b>(£8.99) with <b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/No7-Beautifully-Matte-Foundation_1273293/" target="_blank">Boots' No.7 Beautifully Matte Foundation</a></b> (£13.50) to give my skin a glowy but not greasy appearance. I've been loving combining the Barekissed Illuminator with a mattifying foundation recently, it works great for both Summer and Winter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also used <b><a href="http://avonshop.co.uk/offer/avon-magix-multi-benefit-illuminator.html?src_page=promotions_list.asp" target="_blank">Avon's Magix Multi-Benefit Illuminator</a></b> (£8.50) to add a little extra highlight to my under eye area, down my nose, my chin and my forehead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moving onto those bushy Perrie brows I, of course, used my trusty <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/brow-kits/ultra-brow-palette/ultra-brow-fair-to-medium.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution Ultra Brow Palette</a></b> (£7.99) to create and hone some major brow-age. I freakin' <i>love</i> this palette, I use it every day to fill in my brows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the actual complexion, Perrie's not wearing much of anything on her cheeks. It's more like a hint of each rather than full-on colour. I used the <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/sculpt-contour-kit/ultra-contour-palette/ultra-contour-palette.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution Ultra Contour Palette</a></b> (£8.00) to give slight definition to the face and using the bronze-toned highlight, added a little shimmer to the tops of my cheekbones and down my nose. For blush, I kept it subtle like Perrie with <b><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Revlon/Revlon-Cream-Blush-Charmed/p/843659#.Vhotj_lViko" target="_blank">Revlon's Cream Blush in </a></b><i><b><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Revlon/Revlon-Cream-Blush-Charmed/p/843659#.Vhotj_lViko" target="_blank">Charmed Enchantment</a></b> </i>(£7.99) to add just a delicate flush to my cheeks. This blush is my perfect Winter shade, I love cream blushes in the colder months. I set all of that in place with <b><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/89341?article=89341-E#article=89341-F" target="_blank">H&M's Perfectionist Finishing Powder in <i>Olive</i></a></b> (£7.99). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, for that copper toned eyeshadow I first primed my lips with <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/eyes/eye-primer/focus-fix-eye-primer-brighten.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution's Focus & Fix Eye Primer in <i>Brighten</i></a></b> (£2.50) just to help intensify that shimmer abit. I then went in with <i>Divine</i> from the <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/palettes/chocolate-palettes/naked-chocolate.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution Naked Chocolate Palette</a></b> (£7.99). This was the first product I ever bought from Makeup Rev and made me fall head over heels for the brand, there isn't one shade of this palette that I haven't managed to use and <i>Divine</i> worked so well for this look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I blended that colour all over the lid, outer V and underneath the lower lashline, also taking it slightly higher than my crease so you can see the shade when my eyes are open. I have hooded eyes so sometimes shadow can be lost in the crease. Just to deepen it a little I added a little bit of <i>Mocha Lover</i> into the crease and the outer half of my lower lashline. For my brow and inner corner highlight, I used <i>Way </i>from the same palette. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perrie has much better natural lashes than mine and I couldn't be bothered gluing on individuals at 9am on a Sunday morning so I just coated my own in layers upon layers of <b><a href="https://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Lash-Sensational-Lash-Multiplying-Mascara-9-5ml_1655586/" target="_blank">Maybelline's Lash Sensational Mascara</a></b> (£7.99). I keep meaning to pick up the waterproof version of this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For lips I kept it nude and matte like Perrie. After using <b>H&M's Lip Definer in <i>Choc Therapy</i> </b>(£3.99) to lightly outline my pout, I went in with<b> <a href="http://www.essence.eu/uk/products/lips/lipstick/e/product/longlasting-lipstick-nude-05/" target="_blank">Essence's Longlasting Nude Lipstick in <i>Cool Nude</i></a> </b>(£2.30) and patted that in before topping it all off with <b><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Collection/Collection-Cream-Puff-Lip-Cream-5ml-Angel-Delight-4/p/274251#.Vhoy5flViko" target="_blank">Collection's Cream Puff Lip Cream in <i>Angel Delight</i></a></b> (£2.99) to mattify and create that nude-pink finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I then donned a grey turtle-neck jumper, swept my hair back and attempted to pose like Miss Edwards - she's definitely better at it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My blogging slump has been larger than anticipated and unfortunately it's not going to be able to get better any time soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've recently started a brand new career (I'm training to be a hair stylist), and currently it's just consuming all of my time and all of my days so the blog has been put on the back burner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I promise to be back up and running consistently when everything else has mellowed out a little, but for right now, the sporadic post is all I'm going to be capable of.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up has definitely been the <b><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Face/Face-Highlighter/Sleek-MakeUP-Barekissed-Illuminator-Monaco-30ml-61/p/546711#.VggFkN9Viko" target="_blank">Sleek Barekissed Illuminator in <i>Monaco</i></a></b> (£8.99). I've been <i>obsessed</i> with this since I bought it and I've been mixing it with my foundation pretty much every morning. It gives a lovely dewy finish to my makeup without making me look greasy or oily. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Which brings me on to my second favourite - <b><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/94351?article=94351-A" target="_blank">H&M's Mattifying Face Primer</a></b> (£7.99). This under foundation is a god-send. It's the most mattifying primer I've ever used and has the best longevity for keeping oils at bay. I also usually use a mattifying foundation too, and these mixed with the Sleek Barekissed Illuminator have been a heavenly combination this month. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My last two favourites of the month are lipliners - specifically <b><a href="http://www.essence.eu/uk/products/lips/lipliner/e/product/lipliner-06/" target="_blank">Essence's Lipliner in <i>06 Satin Mauve</i></a></b> (£1.00) and <b>H&M's Lip Definer in <i>Choc Therapy</i></b> (£3.99). I buy my Essence products from Wilko's and it never fails to let me down. <i>Satin Mauve</i> is your typical mauvey-pink, perfect for everyday and it costs £1.00. One bloody pound!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Getting dolled up with the girls and sipping cocktails with friends - it's a great way to spend a Saturday night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every girl needs an LBD and one of my more recent additions is this fab little number from newer fashion brand <b><a href="https://www.luxemme.com/" target="_blank">Luxemme</a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Luxemme is a forward thinking fashion brand combining Parisian Chic with Manchester Street Style - a dynamite combination. Their pieces are edgy and sophisticated all at the same time. I've been loving having a flick through their website. The brand is based in Manchester and everything is incredibly affordable - great for fashion lovers on a budget.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, Luxemme kindly gifted me this - the <b><a href="https://www.luxemme.com/womens/dresses/macey-plunge-neck-dress" target="_blank">Macey Plunge Neck Dress</a></b> (£28.00) and even though I wouldn't wear it as casualwear, you can definitely style it in any which way possible for a night out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Naturally, I've gone for a leather jacket and some wrap shoes to give it a more edgier feel, though the dress would work great with basic pumps or peep toes. Since we're fast approaching Autumn/Winter, a duster coat or bomber jacket would make a great throw-over for those blustery nights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Products include foundation, concealer, eye shadow, lipstick and a whole variety of other products to choose from. Prices usually start from around £5.00, though the lipliners and face masks are below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll start with the face mask, I grabbed the <b>Charcoal & Pumice Exfoliating Face Mask</b> (£1.99). These come in handy little pots that have a peel off lid, so I assume there's only enough product for one use (but for £1.99 you can't complain much about that). I've yet to use this but I've heard good things from my colleagues at work (I work for H&M if you didn't already know). I can't find a link to this mask online but they definitely sell it in store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Secondly, I picked up the <b><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/94351?article=94351-A" target="_blank">Mattifying Face Primer</a></b> (£7.99). When I swatched this on my hand in store, it mattified alright! I'm excited to try this out under makeup as most mattifying primers leave a greasy sort of coat on my face, this one doesn't seem to do that so I'm intrigued how makeup lasts on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I was running low on my trusty Bourjois powder I also picked up the <b><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/89341?article=89341-B#article=89341-F" target="_blank">Perfectionist Finishing Powder in <i>Olive</i></a></b> (£7.99), this is a great match for my self-tan shade. They also do a mattifying version too. This powder seems non-cakey and buildable, though I've yet to give it a proper test run.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also picked up two of the <b>Lip Definers</b> (£3.99 each), I got the shades <i><b>Tithonia</b></i> and<i><b> Choc Therapy</b></i>. Unfortunately, neither shade seems to be available online but are in store. <i>Choc Therapy</i> is a lovely nudey mauvey-brown - think Kylie Jenner - and <i>Tithonia</i> is the most beautiful orangey-red. I tried <i>Tithonia</i> when I got home and it's life, I'm in love with it. The products themselves are creamy, don't drag on the lips and trust me, these babies aren't going anywhere until you say so - the lasting power is tremendous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last up is the <b><a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/91304?article=91304-C" target="_blank">Cream Lip Colour in <i>Brunette Ambition</i></a></b> (£7.99). Part of the nude-mauve-brown family and a great shade for everyday wear. I'm still on the fence about the formula of these, it seems you have to apply a fair few coats and I don't like my lipsticks too glossy if at all. I'll definitely still be getting some use out of it though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Words can't describe my elation when I spotted them in Superdrug this morning, and I managed to get the last one in this shade.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469429074526461777noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180242868916061996.post-77315831510192639092015-09-02T06:22:00.001-07:002015-09-02T06:22:46.705-07:00August Favourites. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up for my favourites this month is the <b><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Skin/Body-Care/Gradual-Tan/Bondi-Sands-Everyday---Gradual-tanning-milk-375ml/p/396900#.Vebz7PlViko" target="_blank">Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk</a></b> (£11.99). Since we're coming into Autumn I don't like fake tanning as often, and this is great for just building a subtle colour rather than giving me that full-on instant bronze like the Foam does. It also moisturises really well so it's a winner both ways.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Secondly, a new find for me - <b><a href="http://avonshop.co.uk/product/make-up/eyes/eyeshadow/avon-make-up-setting-spray.html?newdept=&s=ourprods_merch&c=Avon_uk_com&otc=&bnd=&utm_source=ourprods_merch&utm_medium=Avon_uk_com&utm_campaign=avonshop_201513" target="_blank">Avon's Makeup Setting Spray</a></b> (£6.00). Setting Spray is usually something I forget when putting on my makeup and I've never really liked any that weren't <i>Urban Decay's De-slick</i>. This one's been great for prolonging my makeup and adding a lovely sheen to my complexion - something that I tend to look for in Winter because my skin gets alot drier. It's also half price at the moment so get your hands on it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last up has been my favourite Blush shade to date and that's <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher/the-matte-blush-nude-1.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution's The Matte Blush in <i>Nude</i> </a></b>(£3.00). For the extremely low price tag you get a hella lot of product (8.9g in fact) and they're all insanely pigmented (I own three shades). The consistency is beautiful and the blushes themselves are surprisingly long lasting, even when they fade they still give a slight flush to the cheeks. If you're looking into buying one, <i>Nude</i> would be my ultimate recommendation - it goes with every skin colour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll start off by saying I don't really feel like I've changed up my makeup all that much this month, I've been in one of those 'this works for me, I'll keep at it' moods, resulting in not many makeup-related purchases either. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To be fair though, it's about time I cooled it with the constant spending. I have more makeup than I need and I should probably start dwindling that before adding more to it from here-on-out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First off I've been combining my trusty <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/benefit-its-all-about-prime-POREfessional-primer-22ml_1143232/" target="_blank">Benefit Porefessional</a></b> (£24.50 for full size) and <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Baby-Skin-Instant-Fatigue-Blur-Primer_1505237/" target="_blank">Maybelline's Babyskin Instant Fatigue Blur</a></b> (£7.99) to diminish pores and perk up my complexion a little bit. I've been struggling to sleep recently and my skin's showing it. The blend of these two help me look semi-human again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For foundation, I've been enjoying <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Fit-Me-Foundation_1279214/" target="_blank">Maybelline's Fit Me</a></b> (£7.99). I'm still waiting for the Matte + Poreless version to be released in the UK as I'm dying to try it out but for now, this one works well enough for coverage and longevity. <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/SEVENTEEN-Phwoarr-Paint_1379044/" target="_blank">SEVENTEEN's Phwoarr Paint</a></b> (£5.49) has been my go-to under-eye concealer and I find that it also works well on blemishes because it doesn't cake on my skin. I love it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To set all that good stuff in place it's been an old favourite - <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%C2%99-One-Heck-Of-A-Blot-9g_1610922/" target="_blank">Soap & Glory's One Heck of a Blot powder</a></b> (£12.00). I actually forgot I owned this (it'd been left in an overnight bag) and I'm glad I now have it back in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For contour & highlight, you know I've been obsessed with <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Master-Sculpt-Contouring-64g_1685065/" target="_blank">Maybelline's Master Sculpt</a></b> (£6.99). It works for both my pale and tanned complexions and I love both of the shades. It's a great budget contour kit. To add a little rosiness to my cheeks it's been nothing but <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher/the-matte-blush-nude-1.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution's Matte Blush in <i>Nude</i></a></b> (£3.00). A nude blush with a hint of pink to compliment any complexion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brows only consist of <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/brow-kits/ultra-brow-palette/ultra-brow-fair-to-medium.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution's Ultra Brow Kit</a> </b>(£7.99).<b> </b>I've used this pretty much every day since I bought it back in May. It's excellent at creating brows when you've not got much to begin with or just filling in sparse areas. I love the enhancing cream to give a really sharp look to my brows - it makes me feel all Daenerys Targaryen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For eye makeup, I've been trying to get back into using liquid eyeliner and my favourite for easing me back into the process is <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-London-ScandalEyes-Precision-Micro-Eye-Liner_1359810/" target="_blank">Rimmel's Scandaleyes Precision Micro Eyeliner</a></b> (£5.49). Liquid eyeliner in pen form is always much easier to get the hang of so I'd recommend this one if you're still trying to perfect that cat flick. The nib on this one is small and thin so it's easy to build on if you need to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since buying them off Ebay, I've been obsessed with my <b><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191575458627?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT" target="_blank">Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers</a></b> (£4.59). A complete bargain from the seller I bought them from and absolutely amazing when it comes to adding some <i>oomph</i> to your lashes. They're honestly the best curlers I've ever used. For mascara, I've been trying to like <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/benefit-theyre-real-mascara_1231677/" target="_blank">Benefit's They're Real Mascara</a></b> (£19.50). I'm still on the fence about it, the formula's just so wet. I might like it a little better when it's dried out abit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last up is <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Lasting-Finish-Lip-Stick_1133045/" target="_blank">Rimmel's Lasting Finish Lipstick In <i>Asia</i></a></b> (£4.99). Still under that mauvey-pink nude umbrella, only on the darker side. I've been trying to get use out of the 25 other lipsticks I own that aren't Essence's Cool Nude.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469429074526461777noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180242868916061996.post-11026259728318595872015-08-21T11:10:00.001-07:002015-08-21T11:10:08.314-07:00My Drugstore Die-Hards...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know it can't be just me who has absolute can't-be-without beauty products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of the time I end up buying two of these in case of discontinuation or fear of not being able to find it when I eventually run out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whatever my reasons, these products are my complete favourites from the drugstore, ones that I use most if not every day and ones that I genuinely can't not have in my collection. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up is the <b><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/2-for-%C2%A35-on-selected-LOreal/L'Oreal-Absolute-Eye-&-Lip-Make-Up-Remover-125ml/p/402168#.Vddl9_lViko" target="_blank">Loreal Absolute Eye & Lip Makeup Remover </a></b>(£5.49). I've recently just re-purchased this after about a month of not having one and each time I've come to take off my makeup, I've missed it. The two-part solution removes stubborn eye makeup without a hitch, and lipstick's gone in pretty much one swipe. I then follow it up with a full cleanse to remove the rest of my makeup. I absolutely love this stuff. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also from Loreal is the <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-Infallible-Matte-Foundation_1655157/" target="_blank">Infallible 24h-Matte Foundation</a></b> (£7.99). My current favourite drugstore foundation - I have it in three shades. It lasts well and keeps my complexion matte for longer than any other base I've tried. I love that even though it's a mattifying formula it doesn't cling to any dry patches and doesn't feel heavy or look cakey on the skin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Healthy-Balance-Compact-Powder_1244985/" target="_blank">Bourjois' Healthy Balance Powder</a></b> (£8.99) is my ultimate holy grail powder. I've been using this stuff for the best part of a year now and I've yet to find a better one that doesn't cost a bomb. It provides coverage, doesn't appear cakey no matter how much you put on and sets everything in place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have to admit that since buying this I've not minded doing my brows nearly half as much as I usually do. <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/brow-kits/ultra-brow-palette/ultra-brow-fair-to-medium.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution's Ultra Brow Kit</a></b> (£7.99) is my holy grail brow kit. I use it everyday and have been doing for the past 4/5 months and as you can tell from the above picture, I've still yet to hit pan on any of the product. I use the shade <i>Fair to Medium</i> and it's perfect for simply filling in sparse areas or giving yourself some serious brow game.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last up is my wear-to-death lipstick - <b><a href="http://www.essence.eu/uk/products/lips/lipstick/e/product/longlasting-lipstick-nude-05/" target="_blank">Essence's Longlasting Lipstick in <i>Cool Nude</i></a></b> (£2.30). The perfect Kylie Jenner mauvey-pink that literally goes with any complexion and any makeup look. I use this lipstick everyday to finish off my look, and it lasts well too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love finding drugstore favourites as I always prefer to save money where I can. Even though some people prefer an entire high end makeup collection, I'd much rather go in to Boots or Superdrug and come out with 6 things than head into Selfridges and only come out with 2 for the same amount.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As soon as I heard that Makeup Revolution were releasing a Contour Palette, I headed straight to their website and popped it into my basket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It arrived a couple of days ago and I've been giving it a whirl ever since.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three words - I. Love. <i>It</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/sculpt-contour-kit/ultra-contour-palette/ultra-contour-palette.html" target="_blank">Ultra Contour Palette</a></b> (£8.00) contains three contour powders and three highlight powders, and then two actual highlighters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The powders are great quality with good pigmentation and there's a shade for every skintone to get the perfect contour. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I prefer to use concealer to highlight, but the powders are perfect for setting that highlight in place. The first shade is a matte salmon-pink, the second is a matte yellow and the third is a shimmery peach - a very subtle highlight shade if you will.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The contour shades are also great and easy to use. The first being a medium warm-toned brown, the second is a very cool-toned brown (great for pale skin) and the third is quite a dark warm-toned brown. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The highlighters themselves are extremely pigmented and need the lightest of hands to apply them with. One's a very stark highlighter (almost white) and the other is browner, more complexion appropriate I'd say. I like to use the lighter one for a brow and inner corner highlight - it works beautifully for that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're into contour and highlight, I definitely recommend giving this a whirl. I can see it becoming a staple in my daily makeup routine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like genuinely <i>hate</i> it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In fact, I despised it so much that when I went to Newcastle for my 21st birthday night out I didn't even take any with me - something I actually regret in retrospect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For me personally, I'm difficult when it comes to blush. Too much and you could book yourself a gig at a children's birthday party handing out balloon animals (you know the ones, you've seen them in the club or on the high street - two big streaks of rosy pink across each cheek), and too little leads to barely-there colour and a 'what's the point' outlook on the whole process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We all know my love for Makeup Rev and their ridiculous talent for new releases and these are one of their more recents - <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher.html" target="_blank">The Matte Blush</a> </b>(£3.00).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd heard many a good review about these already and to be honest, there's nothing from Makeup Revolution that's ever let me down. Their products are creamy, highly pigmented and more than well worth their cheap price tags.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I much prefer matte blushes to shimmery ones, mostly because I like the only shimmer on my face to be highlighter, and I feel you can have more fun with it if you keep everything else matte. No one wants to look like a disco ball.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked up the shades <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher/the-matte-blush-nude-1.html" target="_blank">Nude</a></b> (far left), <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher/the-matte-blush-beloved-1.html" target="_blank">Beloved</a></b> (top) and <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher/the-matte-blush-fusion-1.html" target="_blank">Fusion</a></b> (bottom). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Nude</i> is a lovely light brown with the slightest hint of pink - I can see this being my favourite of the three, a blush that can literally go with any makeup look. <i>Beloved</i> is alot brighter than I thought it would be but with a light hand I could make it work. <i>Fusion</i> is going to be great going into Autumn/Winter - an enchanting combination of pink and red to make a great transitional blush shade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All shades are creamy, pigmented and blend beautifully. I'm really excited to have a good play around with these - Makeup Revolution, you've done it again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This show has pretty much consumed my life for the past 5/6 months - it would've been longer if I wasn't such a binge-watcher - and next week is the mid-season finale, bringing the Liars and the PLL Army face to face (<i>FINALLY!</i>) with -<i>A.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started off by prepping my skin with a mixture of <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/benefit-porefessional-primer-22ml_1143232/" target="_blank">Benefit's Porefessional</a></b> (£24.50) and <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-London-Stay-Matte-Primer_1427455/" target="_blank">Rimmel's Stay Matte Primer</a></b> (£5.99) - Hanna's skin always looks flawless, and although her complexion is glowy it's rarely dewy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I then focused on getting a bit of glow back into my skin so I used <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Fit-Me-Foundation_1279214/" target="_blank">Maybelline's Fit Me Foundation</a></b> (£7.99) as it tends to give a subtle glow rather than full-on dew. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After blending all of that in, I moved on to concealer. Hanna's skin isn't incredibly highlighted so I used my <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/concealer/ultra-cover-and-conceal-palette-light.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution Cover & Conceal Palette</a></b> (£6.00) to cover any blemishes and redness, taking a little under the eyes to hide any dark circles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hanna isn't usually seen sporting a strong contour or highlight, so I've kept mine quite subtle too for this look using the <b><a href="http://www.illamasqua.com/sculpting-powder-duo-medium/" target="_blank">Illamasqua Sculpting Powder Duo in </a></b><i><b><a href="http://www.illamasqua.com/sculpting-powder-duo-medium/" target="_blank">Illuminate & Nefertiti</a></b> </i>(£27.00). I just need to carve out a bit of cheekbone and add a delicate glow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For blush, I used <b><a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=136" target="_blank">NYX's </a></b><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=136" target="_blank">Mauve</a> </b>(£6.00) to create a similar flush to the one Hanna usually wears. I love this blush, it lasts all day and is really pigmented.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I, of course, powdered with my all time fave - <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Healthy-Balance-Compact-Powder_1244985/" target="_blank">Bourjois' Healthy Balance Powder</a></b> (£8.99). The best at the drugstore for keeping shine at bay and setting makeup into place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moving onto the eyes, Hanna's frequently seen sporting some shade of brown on the lids and an eyeliner-ed waterline. I first used <b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/1573/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Pro-Longwear-Paint-Pot/index.tmpl?77tadunit=fcb8c5d7&77tadvert=69062636799&77tkeyword=mac%20paint%20pot&77tentrytype=s&cm_mmc=google-_-search-_-brand-_-mac%20paint%20pot&gclid=CjwKEAjwrpGuBRCkqeXpn-rt5hsSJAC9rxrPoaBN5ucM3BgPcAM2PfzdsPCnodTbZuiIAUdGGz8KWxoCFl7w_wcB" target="_blank">MAC's Paint Pot in <i>Groundwork</i></a></b> (£16.00) as a base so my eyeshadows last all day and then applied a thin layer of <i><b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/palettes/chocolate-palettes/naked-chocolate.html" target="_blank">Milky</a></b></i> from my <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/palettes/chocolate-palettes/naked-chocolate.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution Naked Chocolate Palette</a></b> (£7.99) to my lids and also ran it along the lower lashline, blending it as I went. I lined my waterline with <b><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rimmel-Scandaleyes-Waterproof-Kajal-Liner/dp/B009SKDTOW" target="_blank">Rimmel's Waterproof Kohl Kajal in <i>Taupe</i></a></b> (£2.64), Hanna usually wears black but because my eyes are so dark black can look a little harsh on me so I went with taupe instead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To finish off the eyes, I added a fair few coats of <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Mascara-Volume-Express-Waterproof_1685089/" target="_blank">Maybelline's Classic Volume Express Waterproof Mascara</a></b> (£4.99) to my top and bottom lashes after a few quick curls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those strong Hanna Brows, it had to be my <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/brow-kits/ultra-brow-palette/ultra-brow-fair-to-medium.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution Ultra Brow Kit</a></b> (£7.99) that I used to create them. I use this brow kit everyday to get amazing brows, it's lasted ages and I haven't even hit pan on any of the powders yet. I used the second darkest shade to get brows similar to Hanna's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up, <b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/bath-body-care/view-all-bath-body/virgin-mojito-body-sorbet.aspx" target="_blank">The Body Shop's Virgin Mojito Body Sorbet</a></b> (£8.00) has been my go-to body moisturiser for the past month or so. I like to slather this stuff on after every bath or shower to add moisture back into my skin. The sorbets' aren't your typical body moisturiser - they're not thick and creamy in consistency, but quite light and frosty. The scent of the Virgin Mojito range is delicious, very carribean-esque and leaves you smelling like mint and lime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another from The Body Shop is their <b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/vitamin-e/vitamin-e-lip-care-spf-15.aspx" target="_blank">Vitamin E Lip Care</a></b> (£5.00). The best lip balm I've come across on the high street, I use this every night before bed and it leaves my lips feeling baby soft and flake free. Pricey for a lip balm, but worth it if you suffer from dry lips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I stated in my previous post <b><a href="http://www.thebeautyideal.co.uk/2015/08/my-5-wear-to-death-nail-polishes.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Essie-Nail-Lacquer-42-Angora-Cardi-13-5ml_1343384/" target="_blank">Essie's <i>Angora Cardi</i></a></b> (£7.99) hasn't left my talons for the past week. A lovely, dusty-rose shade that's perfect for the fast approaching autumn and a good nude for everyday wear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You should know by now that this girl can't live without her contour/highlight and my new favourite comes in the form of <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Master-Sculpt-Contouring-64g_1685065/" target="_blank">Maybelline's Master Sculpt</a></b> (£6.99). The contour shade works wonderfully for my complexion and the highlight gives a subtle glow to the face. A truly amazing find for drugstore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last up is my favourite drugstore lipstick and one that I literally grab for everyday - <b><a href="http://www.essence.eu/uk/trend-editions/i-love-nude/e/product/i-love-nude-longlasting-lipstick-nude-05-1/" target="_blank">Essence's </a></b><i><b><a href="http://www.essence.eu/uk/trend-editions/i-love-nude/e/product/i-love-nude-longlasting-lipstick-nude-05-1/" target="_blank">Cool Nude</a></b> </i>(£2.30). A Kylie Jenner mauvey-pink that looks great on all complexions and skintones. The price is more than reasonable and it lasts for ages. I love it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have tons of nail polish, too many bottles to count, but I have five favourite wear-to-death colours that I just couldn't be without.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Working from the left and going clock-wise, my first favourite is <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Essie-Nail-Lacquer-23-Eternal-Optimist-13-5ml_1343356/" target="_blank">Essie's <i>Eternal Optimist</i></a></b> (£7.99). I received this as a birthday gift and I've been loving it ever since. It's a lovely nude-pink that just makes your nails look a little more polished and put-together. The perfect 'my nails, but better' shade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moving on is <b>H&M's <i>Cleopatra Gold</i></b> (£3.99). Unfortunately this shade is no longer available but their nail polish in <i>Copper Penny</i> is very similar. I love this polish, it's a true gold shade and looks beautiful on the nails.This also lasts for ages and is an absolute pain to get off - but at least you know it doesn't chip easily.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Essie-Nail-Lacquer-49-Wicked-13-5ml_1343398/" target="_blank">Essie's <i>Wicked</i></a></b> (£7.99) is probably my favourite nail polish of all time, I practically live in this shade during Autumn/Winter. I love the vampiric, sinister feel of this polish, it makes me feel all Lauren Conrad-y. I call this polish my 'winter nude'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A newer addition to my collection (and the polish I'm currently sporting) is <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Essie-Nail-Lacquer-42-Angora-Cardi-13-5ml_1343384/" target="_blank"><b>Essie's <i>Angora Cardi</i></b> </a>(£7.99). A dark dusty-rose shade, it's perfect for Autumn which will be upon us sooner than we think. It's become my go-to recently as it's still a nude and goes with everything, it's just that little bit darker. I've been obsessed with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly is<b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Barry-M-Speedy-quick-dry-nail-paint-10ml_1655138/" target="_blank"> Barry M's <i>Pit Stop</i></a></b> (£3.99). A member of their Speedy Quick Dry range and a beautiful grey-purple. They do dry quickly and they don't chip easily. A completely non-confrontational shade and a great nude for every skintone.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469429074526461777noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180242868916061996.post-29216784130685985932015-08-03T01:44:00.001-07:002015-08-03T01:44:27.854-07:00It's in the name - Master Sculpt.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got it in the shade <i>01 Light/Medium</i>, and the contour shade is very similar to NYX's Taupe - the perfect contour colour for pale skin. The product itself isn't extremely pigmented, but I've actually found that to be an advantage as it's easy to build but hard to put on too much. I've been loving it these past few days and it's become my new fave from the drugstore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just feel I've been so busy doing everything else in life that I've kind of neglected my blog, partly because I've had no time and partly because I've just been so unsatisfied with it. I'm now on a work vacay so I'm hoping to get it back up to scratch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first favourite of July comes in the form of <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Mascara-Volume-Express-Waterproof_1685089/" target="_blank">Maybelline's Classic Volume Express Waterproof Mascara</a></b> (£4.99). I've been using this stuff non-stop this month as it gives me long, full looking lashes with zero clumpiness. And it's cheaper than your average drugstore mascara - winner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Second up has, of course, been my <b><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FULLIPS-Full-Lips-Plump-Enhancer-Plump-Pout-Suction-Device-Original-NEW-OD-/111710785854?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item1a027b513e" target="_blank">Fullips</a></b> (£6.99). I've been obsessed with this thing since I got it and it really does offer an impressive temporary fix to smaller lips. I got the medium size and it works perfectly - see this post <b><a href="http://www.thebeautyideal.co.uk/2015/07/the-answer-to-plump-lips-without-fillers.html" target="_blank">here</a></b> for more details and results.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I went into LUSH not long ago to pick up a birthday present and came out £30 poorer on items that I'd bought for myself - I did get the birthday present though so I gave myself a pat on the back. I picked up this, the <b><a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/tea-tree-water" target="_blank">Tea Tree Water</a></b> (£4.25 for 100g). I've incorporated this into my skincare routine and my skin's been loving it. It reduces the size of blemishes overnight and keeps them at bay too. I plan to pick up the bigger bottle next time I'm in-store.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469429074526461777noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180242868916061996.post-31485720403119628202015-07-25T04:22:00.000-07:002015-07-25T04:22:08.133-07:00The answer to Plump Lips without the Fillers...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I researched online about lip fillers and how much the procedure would cost - after all, I didn't want to give myself a huge pout, just one that was a little more balanced and fuller. After concluding that lip fillers can get too bloody expensive, I started looking at temporary fixes and came across this - <b><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FULLIPS-Full-Lips-Plump-Enhancer-Plump-Pout-Suction-Device-Original-NEW-OD-/111710785854?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item1a027b513e" target="_blank">Fullips</a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fullips is a small plastic device (and comes in three different shapes and sizes depending on the size of your mouth and what you want to achieve) which you sort of suck your lips into to make them plumper. I'd heard and read a great deal of positive reviews about the product and decided to go ahead with the purchase - I found mine on Ebay for the reasonable price of £6.99 and I bought the 'medium' size.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469429074526461777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3180242868916061996.post-60956058371162818292015-07-11T12:38:00.000-07:002015-07-11T12:38:02.720-07:00The Body Shop's New (& Amazeballs) Scent...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd gotten a pretty good makeup routine down to help combat the problem (a combination of Benefit's Porefessional Primer and Revlon's Photoready Perfecting Primer) but I wanted something a bit more long term. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At first I picked up <i>Soap & Glory's The Fab Pore Daily Micro Smoothing Moisture Lotion </i>and I do find that to work but it's a slow process. I'd heard good things about it's mask counterpart - <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%C2%99-Fab-Pore%C2%99-2-in-1-Facial-Pore-Purifying-Mask-Peel_1364144/" target="_blank">The Fab Pore 2-in-1 Pore Purifying Mask & Peel</a></b> (£10.00) and decided I'd give it a whirl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll admit, hand cream is a slight mania of mine - I need to always have one with me, along with a hand sanitizer. I'm not a weird germophobe who refuses to touch door handles or anything but ever since working in retail I've appreciated the fact that people can be, well, disgusting. Not to mention my hands get super dry handling hangers, opening crates and de-tagging clothes all day. My favourites are the ones from <b><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/search.aspx?search=hand%20cream#/search.aspx?search=hand%20cream" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a></b> (Moringa obviously), their convenient size and shape make travelling with them easy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was a time during my college years when the colour black would never be seen off my talons. To my 16 year old self, nothing went with anything better. As I've gotten older (and wiser) I've started to appreciate the different colours of nail polish and how they can instantly add a little something else to your ensemble. I've always called it the '<i>Unexpected Accessory</i>'. I love anything by <b><a href="http://www.essie.co.uk/" target="_blank">Essie</a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I honestly don't know where I'd be without Dry Shampoo. It's my all time can't-live-without beauty product. Not only does it give second and third day hair a feeling of cleanliness (albeit on the dry side) it acts as a root volumniser too. You can't go wrong with <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Batiste/" target="_blank">Batiste</a></b> - they have tons of different scents so there's one for everybody.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last up is lipstick. When I was younger (again, during my college years) I never really saw the point of wearing lipstick if it wasn't a bold colour. Nowadays, I can fully value the nude lip. These days, I'm rarely seen without some shade of lipstick on - and not just a pillarbox red or a vampiric purple. <b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl" target="_blank">MAC</a></b> have some great shade choices and I love their formulas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone has different beauty things that they'd considered <i>can't-live-without</i>. Yours might be that wear-to-death blush colour or a repurchased brow powder that you've hit pan on several times. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always love finding out what others (friends and family alike) categorise as 'Holy Grail' and see if it matches any of mine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After all, that's the beauty of Beauty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't believe June's nearly over already. I feel like every time I blink another month goes by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, the end of June has been pretty sad for me </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">since I had to say goodbye to a dear old friend. My beloved kitty passed away this past Saturday so an honorary</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> mention goes out to her - but she doesn't need it, she'll forever be my favourite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up is <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/concealer/ultra-cover-and-conceal-palette-light.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution's Ultra Cover & Conceal Palette</a></b> (£6.00). I'm still in awe at the price of this. I've been using it daily to gain that Kim K highlighted look (though not that dramatic) and it's great because even when I'm self tanning it goes dark enough for me to still be able to get use out of it. I recommend wholeheartedly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Secondly is another Makeup Revolution fave (I know, I know) and that's their <b><a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/face/blusher/powder-blush-sugar.html" target="_blank">Single Powder Blush in <i>Sugar</i></a></b> (£1.00). £1.00 though?! Makeup Rev, you kill it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This shade is the perfect colour for any skintone and adds just the right amount of rosiness without looking clown-like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My scent of the month has been <b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Marc-Jacobs-Dot-Eau-de-Parfum-100ml_1265644/" target="_blank">Marc Jacobs' </a></b><i><b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Marc-Jacobs-Dot-Eau-de-Parfum-100ml_1265644/" target="_blank">Dot</a></b> </i>(£67.50 for 100ml)<i>. </i>My Mum picked this up for my birthday back in April and I've only really just got into using it. It's a glorious mix of jasmine, vanilla and musk and it's one of my favourites from the Marc Jacobs range. I also love all of his bottle designs - though they are a nightmare to travel with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly has been a film fave and that's <i style="font-weight: bold;">Divergent</i>. I loved the book series and I was holding out hope for the films, and I'm pleased that I enjoyed <i>Divergent</i>. I've yet to watch <i>Insurgent</i> but I'm holding it in good stead also. Not to mention Theo James is beautiful and I ship Four and Tris so much, <i>so much</i>. </span></div>
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