Hey guys! Here's a tutorial for my every day, go-to makeup. This is perfect for those of you with the same oily/combo skin as myself. It can be a nightmare trying to find products that will stay intact all day and not make you look like a total grease ball :/ But i've found that all these products work really well to stop that from happening! :D
Products Used: - Korres Wild Rose Moisturiser for Oily/Combination Skin http://bit.ly/1n0hNpU - La Roche Posay Anthelios XL Anti-Shine Dry Touch SPF50 http://bit.ly/1k7jIIg - Nyx Angel Veil Primer http://bit.ly/1TBII8r - Ex1 Invisiwear Foundation F100 http://bit.ly/1SYsQOt - Becca Undereye Brightening Corrector http://bit.ly/1Q5zoas - Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer: Fair Neutral + Light Neutral http://bit.ly/1By2mVP - Mac Mineralize Skin Finish: Light http://bit.ly/1DJVSIa - Nars Pressed Powder: Beach http://bit.ly/1SYtgV9 - Nars Bronzer: Laguna http://bit.ly/1QILppH - Makeup Forever Pro Bronze Fusion: 20M http://bit.ly/1N79SlM - Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette: Incandescent Light + Radiant Light http://bit.ly/1SdXy6n - Laval Eye Pencil: Blonde http://amzn.to/1p9YXP1 - Mac Fluidline Brow Gel Creme: Dirty Blonde http://bit.ly/1SYry64 - Lancome Hypnose Mascara http://bit.ly/1oDsW15 - Rimmel Glam Eyes Liquid liner http://bit.ly/1pWgkkU - Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara http://bit.ly/1MUnvAe - Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray http://bit.ly/1R9M9Sk - Dior Addict Lip Mazimizer http://bit.ly/1OQ3a0X
Hey Guys! So I have to put my hands up and admit that I've definitely been on a bit of a buying binge this month! My bank account has seriously taken a bashing but at least I have all these nice new products to try out, right? right?! haha. Look out for some individual reviews of these items over the next month or two :D Video with swatches also in this post xxx
Amazon - Crest 3D Whitening Toothpaste - Garnier Micellar Water - Ardell Individual Double Flare Lashes - Stargazer White Foundation
Superdrug - Make Up Revolution Rose Gold Metal Eyeshadow - Make Up Revolution Platinum Metal Eyeshadow - Rimmel Lipliner: Spice - Collection Lipliner 01 Nude Pink - Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer: Fair 1 - Loreal Touche Magique Concealer
Space NK - Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector - Laura Mercier Translucent Powder Debenhams - Mac Soft Ochre Paint Pot - Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner: Midnight Cowboy - Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Collagen Active Lip-Gloss
Look Fantastic - Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipliner: Liberated - Bliss Daily Detoxifying Facial Toner - Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment - Free Beauty Bag with Order: Benefit Stay Don't Stray Eye Primer Sample, Look Good Feel Better Eye Shading Brush, Detangle Shower Brush, Codage Paris Serum No 03, Tan Worx Tan Maintainer.
All about my hair + my favourite hair care products!
Hey guys! Here's a quick blog post on all my favourite hair care products for supeerrrr long hair and how I maintain it! :)
Favourite Products: Tresemme Heat Protection Spray http://amzn.to/1niag6x If your looking for an affordable heat protectant spray that's going to cover you against hairdryer and straightener heat then this is the one for you! I normally buy mine from amazon because that's where I tend to find it the cheapest but you can get this in Boots too. I've used this product for years yet I think i'm still only on my 3rd or 4th bottle?And I spray a very generous amount! Its amazing how long this stuff really lasts. I've already converted a friend of mine after she borrowed mine on holiday after forgetting her GHD protectant spray :) Moroccan Oil http://bit.ly/1Jw9oBW After hearing so many bloggers/vloggers raving about this product and reading amazing reviews online I finally took the plunge and splurged on the Moroccan Oil..... I really wish I hadn't wasted my money to be honest! :( Don't get me wrong, it smells really nice and conditions my hair well but I really can't justify the price when I previously used an argan oil from the brand Argania (I think the packaging has changed for this brand, its still on the boots website but I'm not 100% sure its the same product!) which is half the price. I normally put around 2-3 pumps of this (I will say the packaging is excellent on this product) on the ends of my hair. This is still part of my hair care routine which is why I included it but when I'm out I'll be repurchasing the argan oil instead!
Bumble and bumble Surf Spray
http://bit.ly/1UkZG9M This is mainly a summer time product for me but I thought I'd give it a quick mention anyway! This is just a sea saltspray, quick and easy to use to give your hair a bit of texture and a 'lived in/messy' vibe which I really like! Effortless looking hairstyles are always my favourite :) It is pricey but it's lasted me agesss so I don't grudge the price too much.
TIGI Bed Head Superstar Queen for a Day Thickening Spray
http://amzn.to/1SGjZAA
I don't spray this every time I wash my hair but I do use it quite frequently. It's essentially a volumising spray and I would say it does a pretty good job at doing that (although I really want to try the Bumble and Bumble thickening spray, if you've used it let me know your thoughts down below!). I only spray this on the top half of my hair, mainly near the rootsbecause it does leave your hair feeling quite rough, a bit like when you've backcombed it so I prefer not to have that texture on the ends of my hair. (Definitely not using my £30 oil to make my hair feel smooth to rough it up with this type of spray haha.)
I did mention in my video too that I only use very cheap, basic shampoos and the only reason for that is I find more expensive brands (such as tresemme etc..) are far too heavy for my hair. It feels really nice, conditioned and soft the first day but it just becomes greasy sooo quickly which I do not enjoy! I only wash my hair every 3-4 days, its far too long to wash everyday, I have a hard enough time trying to get out the door in the morning already haha!
Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Creme - 06 Ginger
Hey everyone! I've been using the Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Gel Creme (could've come up with a longer name eh?) for a few months now and wanted to share my thoughts on it :) I wasn't too sure whether this would be a good purchase for me initially as I have oily skin, but I'd been looking out for a lightweight cc cream style of base, just something light for everyday use. I've previously used the bare minerals powder foundation and wasn't very impressed - does anyone else feel like it takes foreverrr to apply for little coverage?! Anyway, after finding it online with a few pounds off I decided to try the brand out again. I went for the colour 06 Ginger which is a great match for my fake tan, the shade range is pretty easy to choose from too with all undertones clearly stated on their website if you need some help deciding on a shade. The only problem with going for a sheer foundation (which I would definitely say this is, if you're looking for a medium to full this won't be the product for you!) is that the colour tends to look better when my face tanned too. I normally like to apply it with a buffing brush for a little extra coverage, or my hands which is quick and easy. Both ways blend out the foundation nicely though and i'm not left with any streaks. It does cover everything that I want it to cover nicely, the redness on my cheeks being my main problem area, but I do have pretty good skin and don't tend to lean towards full coverage foundations!
Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Creme
I really love the packaging for this foundation too, the squeeze tube is just so convenient for on the go, travelling and is super quick and easy for those mornings when you're rushing round do-lalley and don't have much time to fuss over makeup! So like I said before, I wasn't too sure if I would like this product as it does have a more natural/dewy finish and I have oily/combo skin (basically a very oily tzone and normal on the outer perimeter.) This was one of the main reasons however why I wanted to post about it because I feel like most reviews online are from those with drier skin. I'm surprised to say I actually really like it! With any foundation I have to blot my t-zone throughout the day and this was no different, it's not an oil controlling product but I find that okay as I don't look like a total greaseball after hours of wear, a little blotting and powdering touch ups and it looks fab again :) I do want to mention though that whenever I first put it on I don't think it looks like anything special, but once i've finished my makeup it makes my skin look fab, very radiant, natural and glow-y without looking sweaty y'know? Whenever I wear this product I always use my favourite primers (either the Nyx Angel Veil or Smashbox Pore Minimizing), set it with some powder and finish off with a setting spray to add to the longevity, but I do do this with every foundation I use. I also think it doesn't look too oily by the end of the day because it's very hydrating and my skin doesn't feel the need to produce as much oil. All pictures below are completely unedited!
Before foundation, apologies for the wet hair haha
No foundation
Skin With Complexion Rescue
Completed Look
Completed Look
Oh and I also love that it has SPF30 in it, another added bonus for an everyday foundation, particularly because I use retinol skincare products which makes my skin more sensitive to sunlight! Will I be purchasing this product again? Most likely! The only thing stopping me from saying absolutely is that I want to try out the new Nars Matte cc cream next haha, but if that doesn't work out i'll be right back to using the complexion rescue gel creme :) I can't remember exactly where I bought mine, it was either look fantastic or feel unique.com (they always seem to have the best deals on bare minerals products in general!) Buy it here >>> http://bit.ly/1KopTUD Let me know in the comments below if you've tried this foundation and what your thoughts are on it ! xxxxx
