My Daily Number
SHOWER TIME
1. Shower Gel - Soap & Glory Clean on Me
2. Moisturiser - Victoria Secret Pure seduction
3. Shampoo - Tresemme Silky Smooth
4. Conditioner - Tresemme Silky Smooth
DIRTY FACES
5. Cleanser - L'Oreal Perfecting Milk
6. Exfoliator - Homemade recipe
7. Serum - Avene Hydrating Serum
8. Moisturiser - Simple Hydrating
9. Eye Gel - Superdrug BB eye cream
HAIR MATTERS
10. Oil - Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Oil
11. Styling - Charles Worthington Texturising Spray
MAKEUP OF THE DAY
12. Primer - L'Oreal Infallible Mattifying Primer
13. Foundation - L'Oreal True Match Lumi
14. Face Concealer - MAC Prolongwear
15. Eye Concealer - Rimmel Wake Me Up
16. Brows - MUA Ever After -Penny
17. Brows - MUA Clear Mascara
18. Eyeliner - Collection Super Felt Liner
19. Mascara (top lashes) - Benefit They're Real
20. Mascara (bottom lashes) - YSL Baby Doll
21. Face Powder - Rimmel Stay Matte
22. Bronzer - Bourjois Poudre Duo
23. Highlighter - Bourjois Poudre Duo
24. Blusher - MAC Peaches and Cream
25. Lips - MAC Creme D'Nude
BODY BEAUTIFUL
26. Deodorant - Dove Roll On
27. Perfume - Marc Jacobs Polka
28. Hand Cream - Soap & Glory Hand Food
TAKE IT OFF
29. Micellar Water - Garnier Micellar Water
30. Cleanser - L'Oreal Perfecting Milk
31. Serum - The Body Shop Serum in Oil
32. Face Wash- Neutrogena Visibly clear
33. Toner- L'Oreal Velvet Toner
The Spring Edit // Budget Friendly
NAILS: Rimmel London Rita Ora polish in Wild-er-ness
LIPSTICK OF CHOICE: MUA Peachy Keen
OUTFIT STAPLE: H&M Maxi Dress
Ultimate Beauty Wishlist- Highend Edition
MAC Lightboost Pen
MAC Lipsticks; Russian Red, Hue, Heroin, Please Me, Yash, Honey Love, Mehr, Media
MAC Warm Neutrals Palette
NARS Lagona
NARS ITA Brush
NARS Creamy Concealer
NARS Sheer Glow
NARS Multiple Stick
Estee Lauder Double Wear Eyeshadow Base
Laura Mercier Loose Powder
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
Dior Nude Air foundation
Urban Decay Naked Concealer
Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon
So basically the whole of Selfridges.
If you have any of these products please let me know your opinions on them.
Brushes 101
I'm a strong believer in that, you need perfect tools to create a perfect job. I also believe that the brushes you use can really make or break a makeup look. You wouldn't expect a professional painter to come and decorate your house and not be equipped with the correct tools. In this blog post today I am going to be talking all about brushes, from the right ones for you to use to my favorite budget and high end picks.
Lets start this off with the bare essentials, which ones you need for the different areas.
The first one I want to talk about is a foundation brush. Theses brushes can come in so many different shapes and sizes so it basically comes down to personal preference. I recommend trialling some different ones out first. Your choices are as follows; A traditional foundation brush is a flat brush and will give you more coverage. A buffing style brush will help you blend the product in, this will give you medium to full coverage and will make your makeup look flawless. Your next choice is a sponge, I personally prefer a sponge as it can work with any product as creams, powders, liquids etc. The sponge can give you a coverage, anywhere between sheer to maximum.
Next is a blush brush which is generally round and have super soft bristles so that it doesn't disturb the makeup thats already been applied. It also needs to be big enough to cover the apples of your cheeks. Real techniques Multitasking Brush is an excellent blusher brush.
Having a separate bronzer brush is important as you don't mix the colours even though they are almost identical.
If you are anything like me then you probably prefer filling in your brows with a powder, I like to do this with an angled eyeliner brush and the MAC 266 is excellent as it's quite dense so I can have complete control opposed to a fluffy one which would get the product everywhere.
For eyeshadows I like to use a fluffy brush so that I can avoid harsh lines however a fluffy brush doesn't always pack as much colour as I like, therefor I opt for a flat packing brush which is denser so it doesn't absorb the product.
Now that we have covered the basic brushes we now need to know how to clean them. This is the best way that I have found to cleaning my brushes. First I start by mixing olive oil and antibacterial liquid soap in a bowl, about a 50p sized amount of each cleans 10 brushes, and then I wet my brush in lukewarm water and the dip it in the mixture and swirl in the palm of my until the water runs clean. The oil really helps break the makeup down and the liquid soap helps really sanitise the brushes. I make sure my brushes are regularly cleaned as to avoid breakouts and allergic reactions.
My favorite budget brushes without doubt have to be the Real Techniques Brushes by Sam and Nic from Pixiwoo. I must say I am quite in love with Nics Picks. From the Higher End of the brush spectrum I do love the brushes from Bobbi Brown and MAC.
Lets start this off with the bare essentials, which ones you need for the different areas.
The first one I want to talk about is a foundation brush. Theses brushes can come in so many different shapes and sizes so it basically comes down to personal preference. I recommend trialling some different ones out first. Your choices are as follows; A traditional foundation brush is a flat brush and will give you more coverage. A buffing style brush will help you blend the product in, this will give you medium to full coverage and will make your makeup look flawless. Your next choice is a sponge, I personally prefer a sponge as it can work with any product as creams, powders, liquids etc. The sponge can give you a coverage, anywhere between sheer to maximum.
Next is a blush brush which is generally round and have super soft bristles so that it doesn't disturb the makeup thats already been applied. It also needs to be big enough to cover the apples of your cheeks. Real techniques Multitasking Brush is an excellent blusher brush.
Having a separate bronzer brush is important as you don't mix the colours even though they are almost identical.
If you are anything like me then you probably prefer filling in your brows with a powder, I like to do this with an angled eyeliner brush and the MAC 266 is excellent as it's quite dense so I can have complete control opposed to a fluffy one which would get the product everywhere.
For eyeshadows I like to use a fluffy brush so that I can avoid harsh lines however a fluffy brush doesn't always pack as much colour as I like, therefor I opt for a flat packing brush which is denser so it doesn't absorb the product.
Now that we have covered the basic brushes we now need to know how to clean them. This is the best way that I have found to cleaning my brushes. First I start by mixing olive oil and antibacterial liquid soap in a bowl, about a 50p sized amount of each cleans 10 brushes, and then I wet my brush in lukewarm water and the dip it in the mixture and swirl in the palm of my until the water runs clean. The oil really helps break the makeup down and the liquid soap helps really sanitise the brushes. I make sure my brushes are regularly cleaned as to avoid breakouts and allergic reactions.
My favorite budget brushes without doubt have to be the Real Techniques Brushes by Sam and Nic from Pixiwoo. I must say I am quite in love with Nics Picks. From the Higher End of the brush spectrum I do love the brushes from Bobbi Brown and MAC.
Updated Skincare Routine
As with most things in beauty, things change.You may remember my post a while back about my skincare routine, things have changed so much since then. In this post I'll be talking you through my new and improved skin care and what I do of a morning and how that differs to what I do of a night time.
Lets kick this off in chronological order, in the morning. From the moment I wake up I head straight to the bathroom and start my skincare routine. One thing that hasn't changed since my last post is the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit face wash. I like this face wash as its hydrating and really helps battle acne and blackheads.The way in which I use the face wash has changed though. I start off by patting my face with COLD water.The cold water will help get the blood circulating and after a night asleep my skin can often feel lethargic and look fatigued so therefore I need to get blood to my face to liven it up. After applying the cold water I then go in with the face wash working it into a creamy lather all over my face.Once there is a lather I then tip tap at my face which will aid the blood circulation. When I feel like the face wash has done its job I will then rinse it off with a damp muslin cloths. I prefer muslin cloths as they are softer and more gentle on the delicate areas around the face rather than a rough coarse flannel.
Once I have finished washing my face I then like to pat my face dry, I'm always careful to pat instead of rub as this will help avoid wrinkles in later life. Once my face is dry, I go straight in with my moisturiser. I don't cleanse or tone of a morning as I have already do that of a night time. The moisturiser that I use is one of two. The first one I like is the Simple kind to skin hydrating moisturiser. This helps with my dryness and because its not got any harsh chemicals in it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. The second one is Nivea rich moisture day cream. This one is definitely load thicker than the Simple one however if my skin is feeling dryer than usual I will choose the Nivea one Of a night time there is more products involved. First things first I start off by removing my makeup.
I know most people despise facial wipes but I cannot hide the fact that they are they most effective way to initially remove makeup, I generally just use a generic brand such as the superdrug ones and always ones for dry/ sensitive skin. After the initial makeup removing has taken place, I go back in with the same face wash as the morning. After washing my face for the first time, I go in with a homemade face exfoliator. The recipe consist of Honey and Castor Sugar. I dig it out of the pot and start massage it into my face. I don't always exfoliate as it can be very agitating for my skin.
After exfoliating I go and wash my face again as I feel like after a long day I need that extra clean. Once I feel clean I then go in with the L'Oreal Cleansing milk and this is great as a cleanser for sensitive skin as it hydrates and soothes so your skin never feels agitated. I use regular cotton pads from boots as I find these to be the softest. Once I have cleansed I use the L'Oreal Velvet Toner and I feel like this does a solid job at removing any impurities.
Once I've toned I go in with my Simple Moisturiser and then go in with an eye cream. My most recent favorite eye cream has been the Superdrug BB 5-in-1 eye cream.
Lets kick this off in chronological order, in the morning. From the moment I wake up I head straight to the bathroom and start my skincare routine. One thing that hasn't changed since my last post is the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit face wash. I like this face wash as its hydrating and really helps battle acne and blackheads.The way in which I use the face wash has changed though. I start off by patting my face with COLD water.The cold water will help get the blood circulating and after a night asleep my skin can often feel lethargic and look fatigued so therefore I need to get blood to my face to liven it up. After applying the cold water I then go in with the face wash working it into a creamy lather all over my face.Once there is a lather I then tip tap at my face which will aid the blood circulation. When I feel like the face wash has done its job I will then rinse it off with a damp muslin cloths. I prefer muslin cloths as they are softer and more gentle on the delicate areas around the face rather than a rough coarse flannel.
Once I have finished washing my face I then like to pat my face dry, I'm always careful to pat instead of rub as this will help avoid wrinkles in later life. Once my face is dry, I go straight in with my moisturiser. I don't cleanse or tone of a morning as I have already do that of a night time. The moisturiser that I use is one of two. The first one I like is the Simple kind to skin hydrating moisturiser. This helps with my dryness and because its not got any harsh chemicals in it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. The second one is Nivea rich moisture day cream. This one is definitely load thicker than the Simple one however if my skin is feeling dryer than usual I will choose the Nivea one Of a night time there is more products involved. First things first I start off by removing my makeup.
I know most people despise facial wipes but I cannot hide the fact that they are they most effective way to initially remove makeup, I generally just use a generic brand such as the superdrug ones and always ones for dry/ sensitive skin. After the initial makeup removing has taken place, I go back in with the same face wash as the morning. After washing my face for the first time, I go in with a homemade face exfoliator. The recipe consist of Honey and Castor Sugar. I dig it out of the pot and start massage it into my face. I don't always exfoliate as it can be very agitating for my skin.
After exfoliating I go and wash my face again as I feel like after a long day I need that extra clean. Once I feel clean I then go in with the L'Oreal Cleansing milk and this is great as a cleanser for sensitive skin as it hydrates and soothes so your skin never feels agitated. I use regular cotton pads from boots as I find these to be the softest. Once I have cleansed I use the L'Oreal Velvet Toner and I feel like this does a solid job at removing any impurities.
Once I've toned I go in with my Simple Moisturiser and then go in with an eye cream. My most recent favorite eye cream has been the Superdrug BB 5-in-1 eye cream.
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