Hi Guys!
I haven't written a blog for a while now, and there was me thinking i'd just got into the swing of things! I've been quite busy finishing up uni for this semester and getting some last minute things done in Plymouth because i am off home to Bournemouth tomorrow! I am so excited and have so many things planned. I can't wait to catch up with my girls and chill out and will deffo be hitting the town! Then on the day after boxing day my amaze-balls boyfriend will be coming to visit over new years so i am looking forward to that on tender hooks! I've been getting lots of things i want to show you recently, presents from my boyfriend and presents from my dad, all for crimbo of course! I think i'm going to wait until after Christmas though because obviously i'll be getting things then aswell so i will do a haul then! I haven't done a haul yet so i'm quite excited! I'll be putting some information on this blog but the main haul will be on my YouTube channel so don't forget to check that out. I hope you are all feeling very Christmassy and are putting on the Christmas pounds like i am HAHA! Speak to you soon!
xXx
Bonjour!
I've had such a busy day in uni today, 9-5! Finally. Not that i liked going in that early and coming out that late but i was starting to think my hard earned student loan was going to waste! Anyway i came back and made a YouTube video of my OOTD ...check it out...
Then i thought lets update the blog :) So for you delight and pleasure, this is my everyday makeup routine..in pictures.
Step 1.
The first thing i do before i put any makeup on, be it first thing in the morning or if i'm re-applying half way through the day it cleanse and moisturise my skin. I think it's so important as a first step as it sets your skin up for the rest of the make-up which will ultimately create a more flawless finish. The face wipes i use are by Skin Therapy and i got them from Sainsburys for £2.50. This is one of the cheaper brands and i haven't actually seen them in boots yet but they are amazing. They smell so good and as soon as i use them i can feel how much cleaner and softer my skin is. Next i use Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream. This was around £3 from Boots. I've heard mixed reviews about this moisturiser but I've never had anything but good results. I have quite combination skin and i don't find it makes me oily and definitely targets dry patches (as all good moisturisers should).
Step 2.
After i have prepared my face i use 17 Even Tone Correcting Stick (£3.89, Boots). Now don't be scared...it is blue. I had this to any redness i have on my face, normally around spots and my nose. The blue helps to counter act the redness. Make sure this is blended well! Next i mix together Dior Forever Fluid in 030 (£26 House of Fraser) and 17 Skin Perfecting Shine Free Foundation in Natural (£3.69 Boots). The reason i blend the two together is because obviously the Dior Foundation is a lot more expensive and very good quality and i feel it creates a nice, flawless finish, however, i did get a too darker shade so i bought a cheap (but good) foundation from 17 to make the colour a bit more suited to my skin tone. I think sometimes you do have to blend foundations because not everybody is going to be one of the 5 or 6 shades available. Next i use Laura Geller The Real Deal Concealer in Medium (I don't know how much it is, stole it off mum) It says medium but it's really not and has a very creamy light consistency. I then set my face with 17 Pressed Power in Delicate Beige (£3.99 Boots). Amazing powder, really does what it says on the tin, without being cakey.
Step 3.
After the base of my makeup i then apply a small amount of bronzer lightly around my face and down onto my neck and chest if i feel i need it (hitting pan, OH NO!!!) For this i use Rimmel Natural Bronzer in 025 Sun Glow (£5.59, Boots). I like this bronzer because i feel it gives a really nice natural, sun kissed colour and it isn't too orange. Deffo try it. Next i use the 17 Instant Glow Highlight and Bronze (£3.59, Boots). I use the bronze side to contour just below the cheek bones, temples and down my nose, just to define my features and give a healthy glow, then the highlighter side on the top of my cheek bones. I love this product because i couldn't find an affordable brand that did anything like this until i stumbled across it (when i wasn't even planning on buying anything, that always happens doesn't it!). Finally for face, i use Laura Geller Blush 'n' Brighten in Berry (£20, QVC). I LOVE THIS! It's such a nice flush of colour in a peachy pink and it has a gold iridescence which catches the sun and is flattering on any skin tone.
Step 4.
Step 5.
For the lips i first use The Body Shop Born Lippy Lip Balm in Watermelon (£2.00 The Body Shop). Not only is this super moisturising, but it tastes amazing! So good for your lips, not sticky and a good price. Do try. On top of this i apply Bourjois Effect 3D Les Nudes in 33 Brun Poetic (£6.99, Boots). I personally like this because i love nudes and it tastes great and has a nice shimmer to it without being tacky. It also lasts well. Finally on the lips i apply a small dabbing off Collection 2000 Cream Puff Lip Cream in Powder Puff (£2.99, Tescos). Now, I sooooo wanted to like this because despite the picture, it is such a nice nude. Unfortunately it is so dry and i find it doesn't transfer very well. It is does that annoying thing were you look like you have rabies because it's like all the white stuff in the corner of you lips. Not good when your puckering up. However, if my lips are in the right condition it's alright.
Step 6.
After allllllllllllllllllll of this the last step is perfume. These two are my favourite scents right now, even though there are many out there that i like. On the left we have Dior Pure Poison (30ml, £39, House of Fraser). I like to use this at night time as it's more mysterious smelling and sexy. I find it's quite a dark, powerful smell. Oooooo. On the right is Next One Spirit (30ml £6, Next). This is the fragrance i spritz on as i'm running out the door, most days. it's light, fresh and girly and definitely something i will be re-purchasing.
OMG, that is a long blog! I do apologise. If you made it down this far, I hope you enjoyed it and it's given you some ideas of products to buy for yourself for an everyday make-up look. Don't forget crimbo is coming up and a lot of this will make great Christmas presents.
xXx
