April favourites

It feels like I haven't blogged for agesss, it is crazy where the time goes and its almost May, usually I stick to what I know and love but this month I have been adventurous and experimenting with new products I've had a few stand outs that I have really been loving, and will definitely be repurchasing and most of them are drugstore products so there reasonably priced.

 

 

 

 



1. Garnier Micellar cleansing water : I ran out of my beloved bioderma and I was in desperate need of a good gentle cleanser, my cousin recommended I try this as she knows how sensitive my skin can be, and at first I was hesitant but I have to say i love it, its a dupe for the bioderma cleansing water and less than half the price and its also a lot easier to get a hold of. Its so gentle and has a very light fragrance and removes every trace of makeup and grime from the day. Seriously go get some!!

2. Urban decay Naked 3: I have already raved about this eye shadow palette so versatile and pigmented and just plain amazing.( check out my previous post for more details :)

3. Maybelline brow drama: When im running out of time (which is most days) and have no time for brows but want them to look groomed I just apply a coat of this eyebrow gel/mascara and voila  they look presentable and stay in place all day.

4. YSL rouge volupte in number 3: I love this for everyday its a nudish colour with a slightly glossy finish and a watermelon fragrance which I love!!

5. Round bristled brush: I love this!!! I use it to blow dry my hair and it gives it a lot of volume which I need as my hair has a tendency to go flat. (lucky me!!)

 

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Favourite: Eyeshadows

Hi everyone I have really been loving using my urban decay naked 3 palette its my favourite one from all the Naked palettes, the colours are so versatile, there are a lot of pinky tones you can use to create a softer look but you can easily achieve a more dramatic look with these shadows. Ill be using this for up coming weddings/parties and ill be sure to upload some pictures so you can see how great this palette is. The shadows are very pigmented and they really do last all day, but I recommend using some sort of base before applying shadows (concealer is a good base if you don't have an eye shadow primer).

Here are a few pictures in which I've used eye shadows only from the naked 3 palette:

 

 

Hope everyone is having a lovely week so far :)

 

xx

The beautiful bride to be........

My best friend is getting married and for the first day of festivities she chose me to do her makeup and hair, she has beautiful features so making her up was pretty easy, but that doesn't mean that I wasn't nervous because I was, and i'm super happy she loved the end result :). I did her makeup for the her mendhi which is the first day of three days and its always really fun because there are dances and fun traditions that take place.

 

 

Here are a few pictures taken on an iphone:

 

 

 

 

Good luck to my beautiful bestie for her wedding day, I wish you both all the happiness in the world :)

 

xxx 

 

 

 



REVIEW: RapidLash

 I wasn't born with long curly lashes, my lashes are pretty straight so I have to curl them before I apply mascara and it really makes a huge difference, they just make your eyes pop so I always take a long time with mascara I like to apply lots and lots.

 Awhile ago I tried a lash enhancing/growing serum called Rapidlash which I purchased after reading a lot of reviews online, I saw many before and after pictures which made me want to get this more. Rapidlash is not an overnight miracle it takes time to work, for me I started to notice a difference around the 6 week mark, my lashes were looking noticeably darker and longer, and after I finished the whole tube my lashes had significantly grown. When I applied mascara they looked super long, I even got people asking whether I was wearing fake lashes (yay!!).

You need to apply this every night without missing days for you to really see a difference. Also after I finished my first tube my lashes stayed looking super long for over  6 months then I started to notice they weren't looking as long as they did so I repurchased. I definitely recommend this if you are patient and willing to wait because it really does make a difference. However if your hesitant to try it I recommend using olive oil on your lashes every night as this also helps lashes grow.

 

 

Here's where I got mine:

 

 

                         http://www.hqhair.com/rapidlash-eyelash-enhancing-serum/10644474.html

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How i keep my skin clear!!

I've always had very temperamental skin, it just reacts to pretty much everything so I have to be very weary of what I put on my skin and also what I eat. As a teenager I never had acne, I was pretty lucky, but around 23 my skin went bananas, and I tried and tested every product available to me. This was my biggest mistake because it just aggravated my skin more and caused more acne. In desperation I decided to push a side all these expensive  useless products and went back to basics. Keeping my skincare simple (its simple for me maybe not for everyone else lol) and cutting down my sugar intake really helped improve my skin and kept it looking clear. Here are some things I do to keep acne at bay:

1) You have probably heard this one a million times but it really works, I try to drink at least 6 glasses of water everyday!!

2) Drink green tea its full of antioxidants which are good for the skin.

3) Try to cut down sugar intake, and fizzy drinks there really not good for you.

4) This one I struggle with, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, I have tried the glowing green smoothie I see everyone drinking on instagram, and I did it for awhile and then got lazy, so I will be pulling out the kale and broccoli soon and will do my very best to make it a regular occurrence in my diet (wish me luck).

5) Try sticking to more natural products, I love Holland and barrets they always have great natural skincare products. The less ingredients the better.

If your going through some skin issues try these tips and they just might help clear your skin and make you feel so much more confident, trust me having bad skin does hit your confidence so don't despair stick to these tips and soon your skin will be clear and glowing :)

xx