People all around the world use makeup for many reasons: to look and feel beautiful, for theatre and performance, to express their personality - the list goes on. Whether you use it as part of your daily routine or only on special occasions, you might feel you know everything about makeup. Think again. Here are five facts about makeup that may surprise you.
Cushion cosmetics are still making waves in the beauty world, ever since they first became popular here in the UK. Practically every brand out there has released their take on the cushion foundation and a few have flirted with blush and highlight versions. But, cushion bronzers are still a little less common. For years, the only cream bronzer that has floated my boat has been the Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzing Base. It's gorgeous, but it's certainly not cheap. So, when the L'Oreal Glam Bronze Cushion De Soleil Fresh Glow Bronzer was released, I was intrigued to see how it compared to my holy-grail formula.
What is your go-to hairstyle when
you’re in a rush? Do you
leave your hair as it is or throw it up, depending on the length of your hair
or time available? Not having an
extra few minutes to give our hair a bit of attention can really affect our
confidence throughout the day and, of course, the health of our locks if
we neglect it. So, in this post, I thought I’d share some convenient hairstyles for work and busy days that are quick, easy and stay looking great until bedtime. Simple, but gorgeous, hair styling in limited time is
definitely possible. Here are 6 easy hairstyle ideas which look great, keep
your hair healthy and, most importantly, take minimal time to achieve.
I am a massive sucker for fragrance. I consider it a cardinal sin to leave the house without it and I can never resist adding new bottles to my collection, despite having an extensive assortment already. Most recently, the newest launch to catch my eye was the Tiffany & Co. Eau De Parfum*. With the release of this eponymous scent, Tiffany and Co. have bottled the classic elegance of their brand and given it a vibrant, modern twist to create something that we can all wear, either alone or alongside their beautiful jewellery.
When you leave a salon after a much-needed cut, colour or luxurious treatment, your hair looks and feels healthier than ever, but how do you manage to keep your hair in this healthy state long-term? Today, I thought I'd share some of my favourite tips and tricks to ensure hair remains in the best condition possible at all times between trips to the hairdressers.
Anyone that has a naturally dry, dehydrated skin-type or suffers with a skin condition such as eczema will know just how much the colder months of the year can wreak havoc on our faces, leaving skin feeling even more rough, irritated and sore than usual. Harsh winds, baltic temperatures and central heating all zap the moisture out of the skin, so it's important to have some trusted skincare saviours in your stash that help to lock in every drop of hydration possible. Read on for some tips on how to prevent your skin from resembling a desert come Spring!
We all love to look our best, but we don’t always have hours each morning to preen ourselves to perfection. That doesn’t mean our beauty routines must fall apart completely, though. For this post, I thought I’d share ten nifty beauty tips with you, to keep you looking flawless, no matter how much time you have to spare when getting ready.
Thanks to my dry, temperamental skin that often suffers from flare-ups of sensitivity, I'm really particular when it comes to moisturiser. I need one that's rich, nourishing and gentle, but I don't want it to clog my pores, disrupt my makeup, aggravate any irritation or be too simple. Basically, I'm a hard girl to please, so I tend to stick with a few trusted favorites and rarely try anything new. However, I recently decided to throw caution to the wind and try the Dr Jart+ Ceramidin Cream after hearing that so many skincare experts had given it their seal of approval.
When it comes to makeup, skincare and hair products, I love mixing things up and discovering new products. But, I'm the total opposite with my hair tools. I couldn't be without my precious GHDs and I've been loyal to my Tangle Teezer and Denman Paddle Brush since I first discovered them years ago. So, when I was sent a couple of brushes from Tangle Angel, I certainly wasn't expecting to love them so much that I'd use them non-stop. Move over Tangle Teezer, there's a new miracle worker in town!
It feels like I haven't put together an edit of my current beauty favourites in so long! With the weather finally brightening up, I've mixed up my makeup bag a fair bit in the past few weeks and I've loved it. There's a few new additions to my beauty stash in there, along with some products that I've recently rediscovered, after I had a bit of a beauty spring clean.
Now that I'm well into my twenties, I can't handle going out-out every single Friday and Saturday night quite like I used to, unless I want to be bed-ridden with a hideous hangover for the entirety of Sunday. Don't get me wrong, I love getting glammed up to the max for an evening spent sipping cocktails in beautiful bars and dancing the night away. But, I also love chilled nights in with a takeaway, Netflix and a load of luxurious products to pamper myself with.
I'm the type of girl that gets bored easily with my beauty routines and I tend to flit between products on an everyday basis, so it speaks volumes when I continually reach for one particular product and willingly repurchase it in multiple shades, time and again. One base that definitely takes a spot in my top 5 all-time favourite foundations/tinted moisturisers and barely ever leaves my makeup bag, is the Diorskin Nude BB Creme. Whenever I want natural-looking base that still gives me great coverage, then this is my first choice.
Balm cleansers have been a staple in my skincare routine for years now. In my teens, I'd always used foaming washes which promised to rid my complexion of spots, yet aggravated the issue and gave my face the texture of sandpaper. Looking for something to nourish, smooth and balance my skin, I turned to using cleansing oils and balms and I haven't looked back since! On my search to find the best, I've worked my way through a lot of tubes, bottles and jars, so I thought I'd do an edit of some of the best and worst balm cleansers of those currently residing in my skincare stocks.
I always tend to think about gift guides most around Christmas time, always forgetting that I buy birthday presents all year round. And boy, I seem to know everyone born during the summertime! Recently, I've had quite a few gifts to buy and the great range of L'Occitane gift sets have definitely come to the rescue. So, I thought I'd put together a little edit of my favourites, that should suit all budgets and tastes.
In the spirit of the season, I recently had a beauty stash spring clean: getting rid of expired and unused products, organising my collection and repurchasing essentials. Forcing myself to be really strict, I got a bit carried away and ended up chucking out of over half of my older, well-loved makeup brushes, with the idea of replacing those that I use regularly. But, instead of buying more from the usual suspects such as Real Techniques and MAC, like I always do, I finally decided to purchase a few from a brand I've intended to try for ages - Zoeva.
As my obsession with skincare has grown over the years, my cleansing routine has also evolved considerably. During my teens, I simply used my fingers to work cleansers into my skin and to remove them. Then, I introduced muslin clothes into my regime, thanks to the recommendation of Liz Earle and her famed Cleanse & Polish (spoiler - it didn't work for me). After a brief dalliance with a certain sonic cleansing brush, which left my skin in a horrific state of dry rashy patches and painful breakouts, I finally settled on the humble flannel being my perfect cleansing companion. Then, recently, I sampled the new range of konjac sponges from the Konjac Sponge Co and they've become my new favourite tool of the trade.
Makeup envy is the worst. Nothing is more frustrating than hearing an amazing brand being raved about by every beauty addict on the planet, but their range isn't easily available in your country. At least without the shock of extortionate customs charges that you're landed with if you make an order from overseas! One unattainable brand that I've been most eager to get my hands on, has been Milani, the affordable American favourite. Fortunately, Just My Look's Milani range is now available online, so they're products are finally more accessible for those of us in the UK! They kindly offered me the chance to try some of their products, so I picked the Conceal + Perfect Foundation and Make It Dewy Setting Spray.
As well as mixing up my wardrobe and picking up some new style pieces for Spring, I also like to switch up my beauty routines. With the new season ahead, I'll hunt down any products that will boost radiance, intensify the glow factor and keep my skin as juicy and plumped as possible. With that in mind, here are the products on my radar, at the moment.
La Roche-Posay are by far my favourite, more affordable skincare brand. I just love how stripped back their products are and everything I try from them does wonders for my skin. Although my face and body aren't too sensitive for the most part, my eyes are a different story. Even the slightest breeze causes them to stream and I need to be careful when applying makeup close to my lash-line, or they can get red and irritated. For anyone that wears contact lenses or suffers from sensitive eyes, La Roche-Posay have come to the rescue with their new Repectissime line, which features a waterproof eye makeup remover and a range of mascaras, eyeshadows, liners and brow products. I've tried a couple of the high-street brand's makeup products before, including their Effaclar BB Blur, so I couldn't wait to give their new releases a try!
My favourite aspect of beauty blogging is sampling products from brands that wouldn't necessarily catch my eye when shopping. I admit - I always gravitate towards the usual suspects and big beauty names when looking for something new. So, when I was contacted by Natural World to see whether I'd like to try their Brazilian Keratin range, I was half intrigued and half dubious about how the products would perform considering I'd never heard of the brand. Honestly, I have never been so surprised by a haircare range in all my life. With this review, you'll really want to read the whole post!
