Lee Stafford Bleach Blondes Shampoo

With having bleached blonde hair from being dark all of my life I'm constantly trying out new shampoos, toners and colour products to try and keep my colour looking fresh. The Lee Stafford Bleach Blondes has been a stand out for me.

This is the first purple shampoo that hasn't left me hair multicoloured, and whenI say multicoloured I mean patches or purple, silver, grey, blonde and sometimes yellow all at once obviously isn't a great look! This one leaves my hair a clean blonde without the blotch colours. Its a very easy product to use and does gently keep the colours updated. 

The shampoo itself is scary at first with it being bright purple but is okay once you start with it. It is very light on the hair, it leaves it weightless and looking fresh. It has a clean smell, nothing fancy just a fresh smell. 

If you have blonde hair that needs a gentle refresh then this is a product for you to try out. All about the colour but manages to keep your hair in healthy condition without weighing to down. 

This is also a good price for a good quality toning shampoo and can be bought on the high street. 

It costs around £7 and can be purchased at Boots. 

Label.M Faves

Label M has been my hair saviour over 2016! The salon that I go to use all Label M so as soon as I noticed just how damaged my hair I was straight online buying some for my self.

My favourite product is the Rejuvenating Radiance Oil. I apply this all over my hair when it's damp focusing mainly on the most damaged areas. The oil gives my hair that little bit more protection and moisture boost that it needs. It leave my hair looking super shiny and health from only a small amount of product. If I style my hair between washes and it starts to look dry or frizzy I will apply a small amount of the oil and it give my hair the shine and healthy look it has after first washing. And lastly I often apply a layer onto my hair when it's dry and leave it on over night as a mask jus really give me hair a boost.  

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The next thing I purchased is the Protein Spray. Admittedly I'm not entirely sure the full benefits of protein with bleached hair, I just read its good! I do know it has UV protection and evens out porosity.  I spray this a few times when my hair is damp. I'm just trying anything out that might help the damage! Buy online here.   

The last thing and by far my most used since I'm onto my third tub is the Intensive Mask. This is by far the best hair mask that I've came across. It is super moisturising and has kept my hair in great contain. This has been my saviour product and really has stopped my hair from being so damaged. I always leave the mask on for around 5 minutes and it leaves my hair very healthy, shiny and weightless! My favourite hair care product! Buy online. 

Noughty To the Rescue Shampoo

A few months back I was very lucky to receive the Noughty To the Rescue Shampoo from the lovelies at KMI Brands, thank you!!

This shampoo is 97% natural, vegan and vegetarian friendly and is super moisturising. With having bleached hair its nice to have a product that can clean and moisturise my hair without adding even more chemicals and artificial things. The Shampoo is free from Petrochemicals, Parabens, Sulphates and Silicones - you can recycle to bottle too.  And just to top it all off there was no animal testing involved, I think we may have a full house now.

Sweet almond and sunflower seed scent is a massive winner for me. Theres something about a sweet almond smell, I think it from when I worked in Newcastle City Centre and I'd get an almond croissant for breakfast maybe. It's a scent that makes me feel chilled out and refreshed. 

This shampoo is made frizzy and damaged hair. Although my hair isn't frizzy, quite the opposite really, it is damaged from all the bleaching and heat styling. So this is ideal to give my hair a little extra moisture boost and to get some extra shine. When using this I first apply a small pear size amount and apply just to the roots just to firstly cleanse away any build up or grease. I then go in with a slightly larger amount and apply it everywhere but mainly focus on roots to mid length. After doing this, my hair is left clean, hydrated and shiny but not weighed down or heavy. 

I feel as though products like this will soon be taking the lead, products that are natural with no animal testing involved. Animal testing is a massive problem and not know where products actually contain can be a little frightening. I would really recommend trying this brand to support what they stand for and find out what magic natural products can do to damaged hair! Available in Superdrug and online here.

My Collection | Nars

Ahhh Nars. A good solid favourite of mine. A one to rely on. 

Nars is a brand that I've always dipped in and out of over the last few years. I remember when I first my very first sheer glow, I wanted it for ages but there was no where local for me that sold it, then I clocked the stand in Selfridges during a London trip and the rest is history.  

Sheer Glow Foundation 

Shade - Santa Fe/Medium 2

A cult product for all makeup lovers, or hoarders. First of all the colour match is great for me, it is just slightly darker than my natural. Just enough it give my face a brighten and look more awake. The foundation gives you skin a nice healthy awake glow, the reason why I love it! Its very easy to apply and blend, and very build-able. It goes onto skin evenly and with some setting powder gives a nice finish for the day. With it being sheer it doesn't appear as long lasting as other foundations may, if its not for you add concealer in areas you'd like a little more security. 

Velvet Matte Foundation 

Shade- Groenland Light 3

To be totally honest matte foundations are really my cuppa tea.  For months I wore this foundation religiously. Its so easy to use on early mornings, applying and blending is slick. I always highlighed in areas just so my face didn't look so 2D. Its a long lasting smooth finish with build-able coverage. 

Radiant Creamy Concealer 

Shade - Vanilla 

A bit of radiance, that's what I need. I ain't about that matte lifestyle. I use this concealer near enough every day. Its always my go to. I apply this under eyes to brighten, my forehead to build coverage and my nose and cupids bow to highlight. It is a multi purpose, all rounder product. I ran out of eye primer and used this until I bought a new one, worked just as good! Always easy to use, I would always suggest getting concealer thats a shade lighter then your skin tone to highlight and brighten.

Illuminator 

Shade - Orgasm 

This is a fairly new one for me. I was really confused when I first purchased it, is is a blusher or a highlighter or what??? I use this on the apple of my cheeks and blend it back, kind of like blush. The colour when its blended isn't as strong as blush. I like this to give me a glow with a flush of healthy colour. Its great to give your face a bit of a refresh during to the day. Although it is a liquid it does dry nicely and stays in place throughout the day. I use this before and after my foundation and setting, its pretty multi purpose. Still, I'm not sure whether its highlight or blush?? I very much like it though!

 Light Reflecting Setting Powder

Shade - Translucent 

A good setting powder much a huge difference to your make up. This setting powder has staying power, not even creamy formula foundation will move out of place. Translucant powders are always handy to have too, they can be used for more things than you imagine, like blending out a smokey eye for example. The light reflecting is nothing over powering and doesn't go all Edward Cullan on you, its just subtle. Beware though, too much will have the opposite effect and make you look 2D and washed out!

My Collection | Charlotte Tilbury

I am most certainly one of those people who finds a product they like and them sticks with the brand. Charlotte Tilbury being one of these brands. It was around this time last year that I purchased my first Charlotte Tilbs, from then I've loved the brand in general. 

The brand has a high end glam feel, from product finishes to the product packaging. All round high quality. Although this is a pricey brand you get what you pay for!

So this is my little Charlotte Tilbury collection, small but costly and effective! All of the Charlotte Tilbury products have gorgeous packaging, have I mentioned that already?? 

Magic Foundation

Shade 2 Fair Pale 

This was the first product that I tried at the time it was a product that everyone had in their makeup bag, the ones that bloggers rave about. So I toddled off to try it for myself. First off the colour match is perfect for me, very good job to the artists on the counter. 

The foundation has a good coverage, not a lot of concealer is required for me just something to brighten my under eye area - fab for them early mornings.  One thing with this foundation is that its pretty creamy, it takes slightly longer to blend and get a smooth finish when using a brush. I find this is best blended with a brush then just to totally smooth it over use a beauty blender or fingers. Also with it being creamy, make sure its set well so it doesn't move around through the day. A plus side, it's very hydrating and gives a natural glowy finish. It is long lasting and a go too for me. 

The Dolce Vita Luxury Palette  

This is the newest instalment to my collection and I dare say my favourite. 

This palette contains 4 colours, all compliment each other. The Dolce Vita shades are 'Prime' which is a shimmer champagne nude, 'Enhance' a shimmer burgundy(brown undertone), 'Pop' a mega shimmery mid brown and lastly 'Smoke' a darker brown shade.   

My two favourites are currently Pop and Enhance. I wear these two together for a smokey eye look. All shades are very easy to blend with good pigment. The easiest thing with these shades are they can be worn casual or built up for a heavier makeup look. This is a very versatile palette.   

Lipsticks 

I currently have 2 lipsticks from Charlotte Tilburys range. Both different shades and finishes. 

Firstly I have the shade 'Glastonbury', a really popular shade! This is a deep purpley burgundy with a matte finish. I love dark lips and burgundy is my go to colour!  This is a long lasting matte finish. It is food and drink proof and doesn't need topping up every 10 mins. Only down side I find it slightly drying from time to time, lip balm at the ready!

And my second shade is 'Sexy Sienna'. This is the other end of the spectrum for me, this is a pink nude. A more of an every day work ear shade for me, it gives a nice flush of colour without being over powering. It has a cream finish but isn't as long lasting as the matte, being totally honest I like that better with lighter every day shades. It is very hydrating for my lips and I loved it throughout the winter, pale skin with shiny pink lips and a flush of blush is a fave of mine!  

Scent of a Dream

By far the best smelling perfume on the market! Its a shame I'm so ridiculously bad at describing smells! This perfume has an expensive and vintage edge to the scent, its also said to smell slightly different on each person, how fab? Rather than a best spray the perfume sprays more like a mist meaning one spray is enough. It is strong so a small amount goes a long with. 

It has gorgeous packaging, perfect for a dressing table.

And thats just about it for my little Charlotte Tilbury corner. I love the brand, if you haven't already tried it you really need to. All products are available here.

Reviewing all of my Foundation

I feel like I haven't done a good old review in ages, so heres a massive one. I have a fair few foundations in my collection, its a product I use every single day. New ones are constantly being brought out and I cant help wanting to try new ones! So heres a review of my whole collection, good and bad!

Nars Velvet Matte

Shade- Groenland

I wear this foundation near enough every weekday for work. Its really quick and easy to apply and blend, main reason why I like it! The coverage is easy to build so it is a good foundation for any kind of occasion. The colour is enough to brighten y pale complexion without over darkening. Only downside for me, I find it does go shiny after wearing it for a few hours. I don't have oily or shiny skin either. I always find that setting it with Nars loose powder works best and keeps the shine down!

Rating: 8/10

Delilah Time Frame

Shade- Buttermilk

This is one I spoke about ages ago when I first started blogging. This has been a favourite for a long time. Its a one that I always end up going back too. This is a high coverage foundation thats really moisturising, down side being it takes slightly longer to blend. When blended i gives your skin a porcelain affect, it smoothes everything over and looks even. It makes your skin look glowy and well looked after. Only down side, I feel like it moves around a lot if you don't set it fully or want to leave it a little glowy but nothing overly bad.

Rating: 8/10

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow

Shade- Honey

This is a really brightening foundation, which I love! When its set properly it really wakes up your face and leaves it glowy without looking shiny or oil. For a really brightening look I really love this one. This does take a little longer than others to blend but after it leaves your skin awakened and set for the day.

Rating: 9/10

YSL Ink Fusion

Shade- BD10

So far this one is my solid fave, I haven't found another foundation that beats it! Its really easy to apply with the stick applicator and the ink-like formula its really quick and easy to blend with all tools. You skin is left looking fresh and lasts all day.

Rating: 10/10

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua 

Shade- 22 Beige Rose

The only low coverage foundation that I own. I love this foundation for lazy 'no makeup' makeup days. I like how this gives you a bit over colour without the heavy look of wearing foundation. I often find that this doesn't blend that easily and i normally need to add more product than intended just to make sure all my face has an even coverage. 

Rating: 6/10

Estee Lauder Double Wear 

Shade- 1N2 Ecru 

Aw this was my very first high end foundation and I was buzzing when I bought it! I loved this foundation for ages, I would swear by it. Its the only foundation that is truly matte on its own and doesn't need overly setting. It gives a good coverage but leaves skin breathable. Only downside will always be the light reflecting formula, white face in photos anyone?? No thank you. 

Rating: 6/10

Mac Studio Sculpt 

Shade- NC30 

Biggest foundation disappointment! The main reason being I was colour matched totally wrong making it completely unwearable for me. Yes fair play I'm a Newcastle lass and we're known for fake tan but I'm super pale, I'm more of a NC15! I've tried to mix this with moisturizer to lighten the colour, this worked on the colour but then made the foundation patchy and unflattering. Lesson learnt, don't always trust retail 'makeup artists'.

Rating: 2/10

Rimmel Wake Me Up 

Shade- 100 Ivory 

Remember when everyone was super obsessed with this?? Yeah I still actually own it. A good old high street blogger cult product. Still love it just as much as I used to, before I was working this was always my every day foundation. Its a nice price tag and I rate it higher than some high ends! Its a good coverage and brightens your skin. Does what it says on the tin, really gives that woken up look on a morning.

Rating: 7/10 

L'Oreal Infallible Matte 

Shade- 10 Porcelain 

Another Blogger cult product recently. Personally it just didnt do it for me! I felt this totally washed me out. The matte made my skin look a little dead and drained, almost like I was really tired or poorly! Not a great look. 

Rating: 4/10 

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 

Shade- 2 Fair Pale 

I love the Charlotte Tilbury brand in general, all the products are fab! This being no exception. I find this foundation a strong enough coverage without it going caky. Its really moisturizing although its pretty easy and quick to blend. I like to use this throughout the colder months when my skin needs a little more moisture. It is a creamy product so I do find it needs a little bit extra setting powder to keep it from moving around after a few hours of wearing. Generally, I really like this foundation and find it really easy to wear.

Rating: 8/10

Nars Sheer Glow

Shade- Santa FE

Another cult! I wanted this foundation for ages, remember when everyone used this one?? I had to wait  months to purchase this one, at the time I couldn't get it close to home and didn't want to buy online. I loved this foundation and wore it every day for months and months, even when it started to run out I added moisturizers to make it last longer. This foundation is really build-able coverage and great for any occasion- lazy 'no makeup' makeup or  for a night out. This foundation really brightens and refreshes your face. Its a perfect natural look that just makes your look more awake and fresh.  Its quick and easy to blend too!

Rating: 9/10

Bourjois Healthy Mix

Shade- Vinilla 

At the moment, this is my fave high street foundation! The shade of this is slightly darker than what I would normally wear, this is only because I wanted a foundation thats more suited to a fake tan look. This foundation is really high quality for a high street buy, it leaves a smooth and natural finish. Its a build-able coverage and leaves skin looking fresh. I find the colour is enough to darken my skin slightly to match a bit of fake tan but nothing at all outrageous. It's really easy to blend and to work with. Really worth picking up, worth the money!

Rating: 9/10

Chanel Lift Lumiere 

Shade- 14 Ivoire 

My total go to! I wear this foundation whenever I'm going out or have a special occasion. It is a medium/high coverage and leaves your skin with a real quality finish, what you'd expect from Chanel! Really easy to blend and leaves skin glowing, I always add a little extra setting powder just to keep shine down. A really easy high coverage foundation to work with and its high quality!

Rating: 9.5/10

And thats it for now! Enjoy x

  

Bleach London Haul/Going Rose

I have said many times before, I love Bleach London. They're the main reason I decided to go blonde! I kind of feel confident enough with my blonde hair now to experiment with different colours, hello Super Cools!

So off I went to Boots to impulse buy then apply. I thought I'd start small and not be overly adventurous and go for the Rose shade. I've had pink hair before, although this was done at a salon but hey ho. 

Before I applied the pink my hair needed toning desperately. For some reason my roots have went yellow which does not look good with silver hair..or at all! To sort it out I went for my trusty Bleach White Toner. I've went on about this for a while now, I love it. I kind of use it monthly; with my hair being bleached it sorts out the in between hair appointment jobs, bit of a refresh and get rid of the yellows.

Hair before

The toner is super easy to use. I apply it all myself and it's been a success every time yet. So in the box you'll receive an instruction leaflet, plastic gloves, a colourant, a developer and a conditioner. All you do all the colourant into the developer and shake well, then you're pretty much good to go. I started out covering all of the roots focusing on the front and parting line. The developing time it 10-20 minutes. After around 7-10 minutes I applied the to the rest of my hair. This is just down to my whole hair not needing to be toned as much as the yellow roots. 

After the 20 minutes was up I just rinsed it all off and gave my hair a wash using the Aussie Mega shampoo. Normally after this I would put a conditioning mask onto hair but with me going pink I opted not to.

I towel dried my hair and tangle teased it all through. I then got some clean plastic gloves and went in with the Super Cool Rose. I tried to apply this as evenly as possible but it spreads super easily. Its like applying a thick conditioner to your hair. Be careful to where you get this product though, although its only a semi permanent colour it has some staying power if you get it on your white wood panel wall...

So I left it on for the full 15 minutes the rinsed only with water. I did follow the instructions of 'do not shampoo' but I did apply a conditioning mask. I used the Bleach London mask mixed with a one by Label M that I always use!

Over all I'm really impressed with the Bleach London Super Cool Colour! It turned out to be really easy to apply, rinse and it hasn't killed my hair! Due to the amount of different dyes that have previously been on my hair any colour over does tend to go uneven, but that isn't a fault of the product but just old built up dye! 

My hair doesn't feel damaged and still looks healthy.  Really recommend for a quick and easy hair change! Only £5 too!    

London | Foodie Review | Burger & Lobster

What could be better after hunting LFW street styles then a good burger, lobster and a cocktail on the side. Before I had never actually heard of this place, it was recommended to my boyfriend by a friend. So off we went Google Mapsing around Soho hunting down the lobster. 

So firstly the staff were all really nice a welcoming with us, we got seated straight away too. To me the cocktail menu was a little funky, not exactly a Weatherspoons Purple Rain.The cocktail that I opted for was a one with 'Tokyo' in the name, sorry I cant rember the full title! I do know it was very strong but tasty, a dangerous mixture really I only had the one! 

The food was served within no time at all. I opted for the Mayfair Burger and my boyfriend the Lobster Roll. The food was so kind of clean, there was no grease no nothing. Not going to lie, I did steal a little bit of lobster which was also fab. The food was really well presented and went down a treat.  

The service so really quick, helpful and friendly. The atmosphere of the place was just really chill, contrast to the street of London! I really enjoyed my time here and I will be visiting again, next time I'm definitely getting the lobster though!

May Favourites

Hair Care

Bleach London Live Forever Shampoo- This is the only shampoo that I've used this month and my hair has been such an even clean colour. If you colour your hair this is a really good shout. My hair dresser recommended that I stop using silver shampoos and stuff on my hair so this is my alternative. It keeps my colour looking bright blonde and looking healthy. 

Bleach London Reincarnation Mask- When I first used this mask and had dark hair I really didn't rate it, but now that I'm blonde the perks have came to light. Its makes my hair look and feel healthy, brings the colour out a bit more in the process too.

Andrew Barton Blonde Leave in Conditioner- This is a spray conditioner, I use this when my hair is damp but also when it dry and is looking pretty erm dry. Its great if you style your hair a lot a keep the washing minimal, I see all you bleachys. It just refreshes your hair and stops it looks so dry and damaged.

Makeup

Benefit The Porefessional Powder- I bought this right at the beginning of May, on pay day obviously! I ran out of my Nars loose powder but I wasn't near a Nars retailers so I tried Benefit. The packaging has been engineered by a genious. So, you tip the loose powder into the lid and on the bottom a brush is stored, great for in your bag or travelling, you'll never be without a brush! I use this every single day, really good coverage and mattifying, lasts pretty much all day and sets my makeup well. 

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara-For ages I didn't want to buy this, purely because EVERYONE uses it. But I can totally see why, its by far the best mascara I've ever used. Maybelline are great for mascaras and they're high street prices too! Normally when I buy new mascara it takes a few weeks to kind of break it in but there was none of that, was straight into action. I wear 2 coats of this on my top lashes and they're good to go for the whole day, there's a really good length for my short lashes, it doesn't flake or go all clumpy.

Delilah Time Frame Foundation-This has snuck back into being my everyday foundation. I wear this pretty much every day for work. There's just enough of a creamy texture to give you a glow without your makeup moving around or making you look like a sweat box. The colour(Buttermilk) is just enough warmth for my cool skin tone and the coverage is medium but long lasting. Really quick and easy to blend, perfect for work mornings!

Body

Lush Pearl Massage Bar- The Lush massage bars aways really confused me so I just never bought one. I finally got one to try and I love it so I've re-purchased. I use this when I've just gotten out of the bath or shower so I'm warm and just rub the bar over skin and the only way I can describe it is like a oil bar. Your skin feels amaze after, this one smells good too.

Thanks for reading, I cant believe its June already tho

Soap and Glory | Shebang

Around about this time last year I posted about the Soap and Glory huge Christmas box, reviewing products and sharing first impressions. Since lastyears was when I just started with the whole blog thing my pictures were crappy and who doesn't love a little tradition? I thought I'd share my thoughts on the 2015 'The Whole Shebang' box. 

Yes this was from Soap and Glorys Christmas christmas collection but all products are sold separately. There are a few things that aren't apart of the Shebang but I thought I'd just add it in too.

 Sugar Crush

 So, in the Shebang there was the small Sugar Crush body wash and one body butter, the full size body wash was bought separately. The Sugar Crush is by far my favourite line by Soap and Glory, its sweet and zesty I love using it morning or night. The body butter sink in quickly and the scent is there but nothing overpowering.They're my favourite Soap and Glory products.

The Righteous Butter

 Last year, the Righteous butter was also in this and then I didn't really like it. To be honest, this is a product that stays in my drawer for when I run out of other moisturizers. One thing that I did like about this the more that I used it, the smell doesn't linger at all and its a lot more moisturizing in comparison to say the Sugar Crush. I wouldn't intentional go into Boots to buy this, it isn't an essential or favourite for me but I will use it.
The Righteous Sunkissed Tint Body Lotion on the other hand is a total favourite of mine already. I used this all over the festive period and it's such a perfect product! Basically this is a tinted moisturiser, its an instant tan but your skin still gets the goodness and moisture it would from using Righteous. Again, there is no smell left behind, which is something I hate about a lot of fake tans! I really like how this goes on and comes off effortlessly, when first applied it does look a little bit orange but it does calm into a natural looking shade for my skin tone anyway. I didn't know that Soap and Glory had a fake tan, would repurchase this product!

 Hand Food and Heel Genius

 These products have been featured in the Christmas box since I've been buying it. Both products seem to last me pretty much all year, I don't often use hand and foot creams when I probably should. These products are both good for purpose nevertheless, they're both moisturizing and refreshing with neutral smells that aren't over powering.

Peaches and Clean

I've used this facial cleanser before. This is the type of product that I would use as a more face wash, I wouldnt remove my make with this because I don't feel like it would cleanse strongly/deeply. Its light, cleans but not fully cleanses and smells good. It's not that I dislike it, it just its my first choice in cleansers! But won't be going to waste!

The Scrub of Life
An exfoliating body scrub, which I thought was a facial one at first lol. It does the job of exfoliating and smells good. Does what it says on the tin!

Clean on Me
A moisturizing shower gel. I get excited when I see products that kind of multitask like that, kind of shower gel kind of moisturizer. I love using products like this, in the winter skin gets drier so little ways to add moisture back into the skin will always be a plus! The smell of this is pretty much neutral and would appeal to most people.

The Daily Smooth
This was sold separately from the Shebang. So, this is a body butter that has a pretty soft smell, it has cocoa butter in and its really moisturizing and is a good treat for you skin. Again, like the Righteous it doesn't have a lingering smell that's over powering.

Thick and Fast
I've had the Thick and Fast a few times now from these sets but in honest it is pretty much just a stop gap mascara when I run out of my Benefit one, or it I want more product. It has never been an essential for me.

And that's it for this one! This post was mixed reviews but I'd rather be honest about what I do and don't like to be honest.
Thanks for reading!

Kiehls Creamy Eye Treatment

I've always struggled with finding an eye cream that works for me without irritating my eyes and making them a lot worse than they are without. Normally my eyes water in the corners and then become really dry, red, flaky and itchy. Not cute. 

I got this after seeing a few bloggers/vloggers recommend and it cost £20. 

This eye cream is thick and refreshing and doesn't leave my eyes worse off. When I first apply this cream it goes on thick but I then gently rub it in and with the heat of your fingers it sinks in nicely. One thing that I like is its never once went into my eyes, which sounds something silly to comment on but every other eye cream has seemed to bleed out and get in my eyes.

I use this normally morning and night. After applying my eyes feel soft, refreshed and just comfortable. My dry eyes have cleared up, making my makeup easier to apply and longer lasting. 

I couldn't recommend this product enough!

YSL Ink Fusion Foundation Review

I bought the YSL Ink Fusion Foundation not too long before Christmas and it was featured in this haul. So I've been using this foundation for around 3 weeks now. I feel like I can give this a fair review now I've used it during my time off for Christmas where I had loads of time to apply it, parties where I needed it to last and for work where I had little time to apply with less product needed.

So, before applying this I make sure I have clean and moisturized skin, then I apply the Benefit Porefessional and the Body Shop Instablur primer. I then start off by using the stick applicator to get the product onto my face, At first I was really confused with the stick thing but it actually really useful for getting the product onto your face without having to pour it onto the back of your hand.  So when I apply it the texture is kind of ink like, it feels thick and silky at first. I then blend it using a damp Real Techniques Beauty Blender. Its super easy to blend in, it takes little effort and time using a beauty blender. After this, depending on the occasion or what my skin is like that day I will then decide if I need any product, if so I will just repeat the process. 

 The coverage on this foundation is medium to me but buildable. It can be made dewy depending on how much setting powder you use too. 

This foundation lasts me pretty much all day, at least 12 hours. Which is perfect for me when at work, its quickly became my everyday favourite foundation. 

I bought this from Boots for £31.50 in Shade BD10.

Thanks for reading!

Lush Ocean Salt

Fake tan, cold weather, dried out skin.. Face, body...And all you need is one product to fix it all. 

Lush Ocean Salt, an exfoliating scrub.

Skin Benefitting Ingredients-

Fine Sea Salt - The exfoliant part of the mixture used to remove dead skin cells whilst cleansing, softening, cleaning and hydrating your skin but not washing away all the natural oil.  Sea salt has the  natural effect of a antiseptic as well as refreshing the skin and giving it a natural glow. 

Fresh Organic Lime Extracted in Vodka- Used to refresh, unblock pores, help with blemishes and blackheads by using its antibacterial and cooling properties.

 Avocado Butter- Used for its oil which has hydrating, refreshing and conditioning properties. 

 Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - Full of minerals and vitamins which help with dry skin, and it smells great! 

 Lime Oil- Helps with blood flow, cleanses and tones skin, can scrub away dead skin cells which results in nice glowy skin, enriching you with the natural vitamins, antibiotic and helps protect skin from the sun. And again, smells great!

 Seaweed Absolute- Contains vitamin A, C and E but also great for protecting sensitive skin. 

Violet Leaf Absolute- Antibacterial and antibiotic.

 Lanolin- Protects, moisturises and plumps skin. Perfect for  moisturizing and protecting dry or itchy skin. 

I use this around twice a week, give or take and I'm currently onto my third large tub. 

One thing I'd definitely say is if you use this on your face be gentle! I only use this for body, never for face. I feel as though the strength this product is too harsh for my skin, my one skin doesn't fit all of course.

This is now a solid part of my pamper/fake tan routine.  It is a strong exfoliator but is great for all over the body to prep for tan. I do like the moisturizing size of the product and it does leave my skin feeling very soft and refreshed. 

It is slightly pricey depending on the size you get, but its worth it!

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A Little Secret Weapon to Clear Skin

One very simple thing that I've brought onto my skin care that, in my opnion, has made a huge difference. This is the Body Shop cleansing brush and cost me around £4, bargain. Its a light exfoliating brush that I use either when I'm exfoliating obvs or sometimes when I'm removing my makeup. 

Its a very small brush that I just brush all over my face, excusing the eyes, in light circular movements. After I use this my skin just feels extremely clean and washed away of any impurities. It has massively reduced my spots, blemishes and black heads too. 

I often use this when washing away a face mask, particularly one from Lush. If you read my blog you will know its normally the Love Lettuce that I'm obsessed with. I feel as like Lush face masks have so many skin benefits and the Love lettuce is very exfoliating, so to really rub this product into my skin feels like it would do it the world of good. My skin is always feeling so fresh, clean and glowing after I do this! Its my favorite kind of skin treat or what I do before an event that I want to look nice for. 

I seriously recommend investing in some kind of facial brush. I know you can get electronic ones and they're often pricey but this one is only £4 and does a very good job. I've never had a electric on so I cant compare. 

If you like your skin to just have the extra bit of freshness or glow this is a really easy to to achieve without makeup or expensive time consuming products.

Easy, quick and effective.

Any you can buy online here

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Unexpected Love | Ted Baker Makeup

Christmas makeup gift sets aren't the type of makeup I normally would think of wearing. Its them that just make you makeup collection look bigger but you never use. Ted Baker is a brand that I am familiar with for beauty things, but not makeup. Surprising, I actually really like the products and after testing them for a good few months I feel like I can fairly speak about them. 

Like all things in life, some are better than others. With this makeup set some things I use a lot and some things just aren't for me. 

The things that I do use are the eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, chubby lip pencil, blush and eye lash curler. Bascially everything apart from the chubby eye shadow pencils.  

One of the things that just will never get used ever are the eye shadow sticks. They just aren't for me at all. I really dislike creamy eye shadows that are heavy and a bit sticky on the lids, so for that reason they will never get a use.

The blush is a lovely soft pink highlighting and brightening edition to my makeup collection. It has a shimmer, the highlighting and brightening part obvs. But the mix of colour creates a lovely blendible soft pink, perfect for spring. 

First up for love is the mascara. Whenever I first get a mascara I never have a love at first use sort of experience. But this one it didnt take as long as what it normally takes for it to creep into being my every day.  Its super easy to create volume and length for eyelashes. It lasts all day and doesnt flake away. One of my makeup problems is getting the awful panda eye of some mascaras, but *touch wood* I've never had any sign of panda using this. 

The eyeliner isnt the blackest of eyeliners. Its a softer kind of eyeliner that great for a softer casual everyday look. A lot the pen kind of eyeliners go dry when you use it, especially over eye shadow but I've never had a problem with this one. 

The only thing is i like a strong black flick so this doesn't get a lot of use.

The two lip products, one being the lipstick and one the chubby lip pencil are similar in some ways but at the same time complete opposites. The colours are both equally as wearable in my opinion, one being a classic red and one being a slightly dark purpley red. I feel as though the darker chubby lip pencil wins this time though.

Then just to finish this off is the colouring, rose gold always looks lovely on the dressing table.

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Spring Scent

Spring is finally here, apparently. Even though it was snowing yesterday but yes.

The perfect scent for spring.

I always think of daisies when I think of spring.  Fitting ey. But if spring had a scent it would be like this, in my opnion anyway. A light and refreshing smell, nothing strong or overpowering but enough to know its there. 

Big lover of Marc Jacobs perfumes, this being no exception 

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Benefit Hoola Bronzer

I'm finally coming out of the blogger shadows and get back to writing! Lately I've just been very busy with settling into my new job and then family and friends commitments its all been a tiring. I've really just not felt like writing, and I didn't really have anything that I felt like I wanted to share. But after doing  my makeup a few days ago and realizing that I'e never actually shared one of my favorite products and I think its time that I do....

A cult in the beauty world, a one you've probably already heard a load about the Benefit Hoola bronzer. 

Since I've recently darkened my hair I felt like my skin would just look washed out if I didn't darken my skin down with it so this product has been a life saver. I'm a pale person, all thanks to the British weather, but I also do occasionally wear fake tan. So to have a bronzer that I can use when I'm pale and tanned and still look subtle is a much have in my books.

The one thing that I love the most about this one is defiantly just the colour. I always think its hard to find a bronzer that isn't a baked orangey colour, not very flattering on pale skin. The Hoola is a brown shade, not orange. Which might not sound flattering on pale skin either but, its buildable.

I normally use this as a kind of contour so my cheek bones, sides of my forehead, jaw and the edges of my nose, and this is enough to darken my skin down and also make my face look a bit slimmer. 

It being so buildable also obviously gives a kind of buildable contour, so its a staple. Great for a natural day time and also a super sharp contour for a night. And, its a brown tan and not a orange, so it doesn't look ridiculous if you go for a heavier bronze.  

I've used this ever since Christmas and it is a solid fav for me. This hasnt been a indepth review as such but I feel with makeup theres only so much to really say.

But this bronzer works for both my my skin is pale and tanned, great for all over face and for a contour. So, it is a staple it my makeup bag.

Thanks for reading and hopefully I will get back into the swing of blogging more regularly. 

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