BEAUTY: Too Faced Melted Lipstick

I was rummaging around my makeup collection the other day when I stumbled across a lip product I had never tried before. I think it must've been a free sample in a beauty box or something and the colour terrified me a little which is probably why I never even tested it but, when I found it the other day it got me a little curious to try it. The lip product in question is from Too Faced a brand I've heard so much about but only ever tried one eyeshadow palette from before and it was there Melted Fuchsia Lipstick that caught my attention.

I've been wanting a new lipstick for a while something light and creamy on the lips, I'm not a big fan of lipglosses as I find them too sticky unless they are the liquid lipsticks, but lately I've wanted a bit more of a sheen to my lips so I thought I'd give this a go. It's a sponge applicator and as you squeeze the tube the product sinks through. I'm not going to lie I thought this would be a nightmare to apply especially because the colour seems so bright but it actually applied really easily. The sponge sticks to your lips a little making it easier to apply instead of just slipping all over the place. Although the product is really well pigmented it's not quite as vibrant as I was expecting but I quite like this as I'm not really into bright and bold lips at the moment. It's much more muted down.

The Melted Lipstick feels really nice on the lips. It does feel quite moisturising especially compared to liquid lipsticks at the moment and considering it's colour pay off. It doesn't feel tacky on your lips at all, in fact it feels like you're wearing nothing more than lip balm. I feel like you'd get better results if you did line your lips first however. I will definitely be trying out different shades as I'm surprised by how much I like the product and the colour of it too. I might have to have a cheeky Too Faced splurge soon, I saw their chocolate palette in person for the first time the other day and it looked amazing. Also everyone always raves about the brand so I might need to invest in a few pieces.

Have you tried the Melted Lipsticks from Too Faced, or any other product? Let me know your favourite below.

BEAUTY: Clinique Smart Night Moisturiser

I've recently been using the Clinique Smart Night Moisturiser just before I go to bed and I've been loving the product. I've been taking all my make up off and then applying this before I go to sleep and I've been enjoying how my skin looks and feels afterwards.

The product is quite thick and heavier than other moisturisers I've used from the brand however I tend to find that night creams are a lot thicker anyway. The product sinks into the skin really quickly and doesn't feel sticky or tacky on the skin at all. My skin also feels super soft after applying it. I've also found that with a combination of  using the Smart Night Moisturiser and the Moisture Surge in the day that any dry patches that I usually get are non-existent. My skin is also looking a lot brighter and glowing. One thing I don't like about the moisturiser is the smell. I do find it quite strong and a little like antiseptic cream but I can ignore that fact if its making a difference in my skin.

The product isn't the cheapest. Mine was in a Bonus Time Gift so I've just been testing it out, but at £48 I do think it's expensive. I'm going to keep testing it out over the next month or so and I'll get back to you on whether I would repurchase it. I do think it's been amazing but I'm not sure if I'd part with that much money for it yet.

Have you tested the Clinique Smart Night Moisturiser before? Let me know what you think?

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BEAUTY: The Pinita Colada Collection

I love a good The Body Shop Collection and their summer collections are always something I'm drawn to. This year the collection is Pinita Colada and it smells just like summer. It smells really light and fresh with the pineapple and coconut scent you're left smelling like a tropical holiday, which I personally love.

I picked up the Pinita Colada Shower Gel and Pinita Colada Body Sorbet, both products I've tried before in different fragrances and really love. Firstly, the shower gel. You can never go wrong with the shower gel. It's really gentle on the skin and leaves you feeling incredibly fresh and clean. It's a shower gel so there's not much to say about it to be fair. I do however, really love the packaging. The bottle is slightly different to their usual shower gels and I think it looks really cute sat on your shelf.

The Pinita Colada Body Sorbet is amazing, especially if you've caught the sun a little bit. I love the sorbets if I've been sat out in the sun or been in the sun a little too much. I hate that tight feeling your skin gets if your feeling a little sun burnt or tanned, so I love to apply the sorbets. I find they help get rid of this tightness and also helps to cool the skin. Though the sorbets aren't really moisturising like the body butters I find they're perfect for the summer as a little top and boost of hydration to the skin. When you apply this product, the scent is so strong I feel like you don't have to apply perfume. I would highly recommend. I really wanted to pick  up the Body Scrub in this fragrance too, but at the time I went to buy it they were all sold out. It's definitely my favourite collection since the Wild Argan Oil range.

Have you tried out The Body Shop's new Pinita Colada range yet? Let me know what you think?

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BEAUTY: Zoella Beauty Sweet Inspirations

Youtube and Blogger, Zoe Sugg, has just released her third collection for Zoella Beauty and I think it may be my favourite yet. I've only tested two of the products but the scent is by far my favourite. It's sweeter but not sickly either, Zoe, herself has said the scent is based on macaroons and sweet almond. It's perfect for this time of year as it's really light and sweet, they've definitely managed to find the balance of creating a sweet scent without it being too much.

When the products were released I picked up two products as I didn't know whether I'd like the fragrance so didn't want to invest in the entire collection. I picked up the Bath Latte and Sweet Inspirations Body Mist. So, the body mist smells amazing. Like I've said the balance of sweetness is perfect. I tend to get a little spray happy with it but I don't ever find that it smells to over powering like some perfumes or body sprays can when you apply too much. The smell lasts a long time before you have to reapply it too. Plus the packaging is amazing. I love the 1920's theme that she's gone with for the collection.

Definitely going to have to repurchase this, I'm obsessed. 

I was so excited for the Bath Latte firstly, I love the name. Secondly, the packaging is amazing, I think the milk bottle look of it is so cute and you could use it after you've used it up and washed it out to put a flower or plant in it (mine would be fake because I can't keep plants alive). I pour a small amount into my bath as it's running and allow for it to create bubbles, I normally just swish my hand in the bath water to make sure that it's foaming up and creating a good amount of bubbles too. I love to have a soak in the bath with this product as my skin comes out feeling really soft. I was really impressed with this product, I know sometimes these products don't always foam up or they don't feel like they're benefiting your skin in anyway but this really does. This collection is definitely one that I've been the most excited about and I will be popping into Superdrug tomorrow to have a nosey at the other products too. I'm excited to try out the Double Creme Body Lotion and the Sugar Dip Scented Bath Salts too.

Have you tested any of  the products yet? Let me know what your favourite is.

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FASHION: Summer Walks

I picked up this stripe swing top from Dorothy Perkins yesterday and just think its the sweetest cami to exist. I had  a few similar to this in style when I was younger and I would live in them all summer so thought that this top would be a nice staple for my summer wardrobe. It's lightweight and the peplum style of the shirt makes it really cool to wear on hot days. I paired it with some Topshop Jeans and perhaps the comfiest shoes I've ever walked in (also from Dorothy Perkins). They have what feels like a cushion under the inner sole which makes them really comfortable to walk in for flat shoes. So here's what I wore today.

 Top - Dorothy Perkins / Jeans - Topshop Leigh / Shoes - Dorothy Perkins / Hat - Primark / Bag - ASOS 

What are your summer staples? 

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BEAUTY: Nars The Multiple

I've wanted to try some Nars products for a couple of years now so when I went into Space NK about two months ago now I went in specifically to pick up a lipstick but as they didn't have the colour I wanted I came out with The Multiple in the shade 'Orgasm'.

I'd heard a few beauty bloggers talking about the product and obviously, the Nars powder blushers have always been raved about so much, so I was really intrigued. So I've been using the blusher non-stop since I picked it up and I'm obsessed with it. It's a cream blusher in a stick form which I find really easy to apply. The blusher is incredibly creamy so it's very easy to blend, it's also really pigmented but I find that it's so easy to use that you never end up looking like a clown. The product also has a bit of shimmer in it so it can also act as a highlight if your careful with how you apply it. 

I absolutely adore this product, it's a perfect pinky shade that looks like a natural flush too. I keep meaning to pick up a different shade and I think they do an actual highlight so I need to get to my nearest Nars counter soon. 

Have you tried Nars The Multiple yet? Let me know what you think. 

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BEAUTY: My Travel Skincare

As I said at the beginning of the week I'm going away for a couple of days so I thought I'd share with you a few skincare bits that will be accompanying me on the trip. It might seem a little excessive but I also don't want to breakaway from my usual skincare that I use at home.

I've got my Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish just to take my makeup off in the evening and to wash my face in the morning. I love this product and even though I've tried similar products I always return to this one. I'm also taking my Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator just because I want to use it up and it makes my skin feel incredibly soft after I've used it.

I'm taking my Simple Kind to Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes just in case I fancy being lazy one night to remove my make up. I'm taking my Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic with me, which I'm praying doesn't leak like it did the other day. I love this as it just instantly brightens up my skin. I've then got my Yes to Tomatoes Daily Moisturiser, I tend to use this night and day. It's quite a thick cream that I just apply all over my face and neck. I've been using it for a couple of months now and I'm really enjoying it. For eye cream I'm taking my Ren Vita Mineral Active 7 Eye Gel which is really cooling and keeps the are moisturised well. It's also helps for my concealer not to crease here. Finally I've got my favourite and only lip balm I tend to use, the Nuxe Reve De Miel.

For my body I've just got the Original Source Shower Gel in Vanilla and Raspberry with me, I obsessed with the fragrance of this stuff, even if I do smell a little bit like a yoghurt afterwards. I'm taking my Korres Bergamot Pear Body Milk which I've fallen in love with again. I've just picked up a random hand cream from my stash which is the Rituals Ginkgo's Secret Caring Hand Balm so I'll be testing that out whilst I'm away.

What do you pack to go away with?

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BEAUTY: NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams

Everyone is talking about NYX Cosmetics at the moment, ever since Boots started stocking the brand. Yesterday, I had a couple of bits I needed to pick up before I went away and decided to have a little mooch around the counter. I behaved myself since I know I'm going to do so much shopping in Trafford Center later this week and just picked up two of their Soft Matte Lip Creams.

The Soft Matte Lip Creams are basically a liquid lipstick. They apply with a lipgloss applicator but are incredibly pigmented. They apply quite glossy and sticky before drying down on the lips into a matte finish. I have a love hate relationship with liquid lipsticks. I find that they are either too sticky and don't dry out enough and end up getting all over your teeth or they don't apply as much colour as I like. These, however, are the perfect formula. They apply sticky to begin with which makes it really easy to apply but then they dry out and stay on your lips for an incredibly long time.

Despite the matte formula, I don't find the product drying on the lips either. They feel really creamy and they don't peel like a lot of lipgloss. They also don't hug the dry patches on your lips too which I like. There are so many colours to pick from I ended up with Cannes and Istanbul but I was eyeing up Sao Paulo too. I love both the colours I picked up. Cannes looks a bit more brown/pink in the tube but applied on me as very deep colour. Whereas Istanbul is definitely more of a baby pink shade, perfect for spring/summer. I would definitely check out the NYX counter if you have one near you. It's really affordable for some great quality products.

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BEAUTY: Fixing My Hair

This last two months my hair has drove me mad. I've been using the same shampoo and conditioner for about a year I would say and one day when I used it I noticed that my scalp became really sore and each time I washed my a hair I noticed that my scalp became more and more inflamed. So I've been hunting for a new shampoo and conditioner that made my hair look and feel soft the way that one had previously.

I've had so many problems trying to find something suitable for my hair. I colour my hair so I try and find something that adds hydration because my hair can become really damaged. But the few I tried just weren't working for me. I noticed that when washing my hair the 'repair my hair' sort of shampoos just weren't soaping up the way I like and my hair never felt super clean either. I was also finding I was spending ages trying to wash my hair and make sure it soaped up and was as clean as possible when I could really do with something that was quick and easy especially when you're getting ready in the morning.

I then tried the Nicky Clarke SmoothSilk Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner and my hair felt so much better immediately. My soaped up the way I like it to when washing my hair and once I had dried it felt and looked really soft. I like the smell of the product too (unlike others that I had tried previously) and it wasn't a break the bank price. I haven't had a sore scalp since using this and my hair feels a lot healthier. If you're struggling with sore scalps or wanting to find something that makes your hair look silk, I would recommend trying these out. I was so impressed with what they've done for my hair.

What are your favourite shampoo and conditioner?

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BEAUTY: All the Nudes

Today I thought I would share with you my go to every day lipsticks. I always love watching Youtube videos of peoples top 10 favourite lipsticks etc, but thought I would share with you my everyday lipsticks.

Charlotte Tilbury - Amazing Grace
This is probably my all time favourite lipstick, it's part of the Matte Revolution range and I adore it. It was the first product I ever tried from Charlotte Tilbury and clearly wasn't disappointed. It's quite a natural colour, it's a very rosy pink with a hint of red in there and I always feel really put together when I wear it. I love that it's matte because it lasts ages on the lips. It can be a little bit drying but I tend to just put on some lipbalm before application. I find that this lipstick works well regardless of the season and it really brightens up your look.

Rimmel - Let's Get Naked
This lipstick I bring out every summer and it's the only lipstick I've ever repurchased. It's a peachy nude and looks amazing with a coral blusher. I love the formula of this lipstick, I try not to wear quite so many matte lipsticks in the summer just because I prefer the glossier look for this time of the year. Let's Get Naked is part of Rimmel's Moisture Renew range. They're long lasting despite the fact they have a glossy finish. I just love the colour of this lipstick, I do struggle to wear corals and peaches as they tend to drain my colouring but this looks really pretty on the lips.

Clinique - Nude Pop
This is a great go to nude, its kind of a cross between the Rimmel and Maybelline ones mentioned in colouring, its quite pinky with a hint of peach in there. Its really moisturising on the lips and because of the primer benefits the lipstick is really long lasting too. The colour is also perfect for if you've got a smoky eye going off, this is the perfect nude to go along side it.

Maybelline - Pink Fling
Part of their Blushed Nudes Collection, this has been my latest addition to my lipstick collection. I love the baby pink colour, I think it's hard to find a baby pink that doesn't look too barbie doll, but this, for me, is perfect. Its got a creamy texture too and is super glossy. I've been reaching for this a lot for the last month. It's very girly but a nude so incredibly easy to wear.

There we have it, my everyday lipsticks. When I don't know which lipstick to go for, these four never fail me. What are you favourite lipsticks?

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BEAUTY: Barry M Coconut Infusion

When I was in my local Boots the other day, I spotted that Barry M had a new range of nail paints out from the last time I visited. This was the Coconut Infusion Range. The formula includes coconut  water and coconut oil to help hydrate your nails whilst still providing a glossy gel-like finish.

(My nails are slightly chipped but this was 4 days after I applied it) 

I was more interested in the colours than the added coconut benefits though I was curious about it. I struggle with peeling nails and so I thought this may help to prevent my nails from peeling a little and I have noticed an improvement in this too. I love the colour, I picked up Surfboard which is a pale nude pink. It looked really nice with my accessories for Saturday night too. It's the perfect colour to wear all year round in my opinion too. It's still has that glossy finish like the Barry M Gelly range does too. I'm definitely going to be going back into store and picking up a few other colours as they were all really pretty.

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BEAUTY: Morroccanoil Treatment

I recently received a sample of  the MorroccanOil  Treatment and whilst I initially just put the bottle away without much thought I tried it the other week and fell in love with the product.

I struggle with my hair getting greasy at the roots and having dry ends, so using serums on the lengths of my hair really helps. I applied the MorroccanOil Treatment to damp hair, so when I dried my hair half way through I applied a small amount of  the product through my hair. I sectioned my hair into three sections and ran the product through the end of my hair before drying it completely.

Once my hair was dry I noticed that my hair felt a lot softer and healthy immediately. But after I straightened my hair the next morning you could instantly see a difference. My hair looked a lot healthier and felt it, it also looked a lot shinier. I would really recommend trying out the brand if you're like me and do suffer with dry ends to  your hair. You only need a small amount so I know the sample that I've got will last me a while.

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BEAUTY: What's in my Make Up Bag

I love to having a nosey into people's make up bags and so today I thought I'd share with you what's been living in mine for the last few weeks. I picked up a new make up bag on Monday from Urban Outfitters, I'm going away at the weekend so I wanted something that would fit my make up brushes in them as well without completely crushing them and this one does that perfectly. These items I basically use all the time and they're my go to products for when I'm in a rush in a morning.

First up, I've been using the Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer whilst I originally didn't get along with this product, I've been trying it out since my Nude By Nature Primer ran out and I've been enjoying it. I find it's quite silky in application and whilst I originally broke out when I first started using it again, now I'm having no problems. I just apply my primer with my fingers.

I then use my Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation in Ivory. I've been using this foundation for a couple of months now and love it. It's quite a full coverage foundation but it feels really light on the skin and it doesn't feel like you've got anything on. I apply my foundation with the Zoeva Silk Finish Brush. I then go in with my concealer and again I've been using the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer for years now. It's just the best, in my opinion, for hiding and brightening up dark circles. After that I like to set my base with the Boujois Healthy Balance  Powder, just a light powder to set things in place.

I've recently picked up Benefit Hoola Bronzer, after lusting after it for ages I finally had enough boots points to pick up the miniature that they sell. Using the Real Techniques Contour Brush I just apply this to the hollows of my cheekbones to just look a little more tanned and healthier. I then use my Nars The Mutiple (Orgasm) on my cheeks. I've been loving cream blushers lately and this has been my favourite over the last two months, I just use my Real Techniques Stipling Brush to bush it in.

Once my base is finish I then just use a bit of eyeliner (which I couldn't find when taking the picture) and a mascara and I've been loving the Lancome Hynose Volume-a-porter. I find it gives you a bit of length but makes you eyelashes look really full. I then comb through my eyebrows and apply a little bit of lipstick and I'm good to go.

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BEAUTY: Nuxe Reve de Miel

I've been using the Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm for about two years now and I'm still as in love with it as when I first picked it up. I bought it when I was first getting into skincare and beauty the second time around so when I was about 18/19 and I've been using it ever since not really using any other lip balm since.

I like the formula of the product, it is quite thick and heavy duty so I tend to pack a lot on to my lips at night to act almost like a mask. I wear a lot of matte lipsticks so my lips do get really dry throughout the day and I find this works really well in saving them a little. Whereas when I apply it throughout the day I only put a very small amount on. The product also acts like a gentle scrub I find. It is ever so slightly gritty so removes any dead cells. Whilst the product is quite thick, it feels very light on the lips which I love. It dries really quickly so if you're applying a lipstick on top you're not waiting around ages. It's very nourishing and feels really creamy on the lips too, you can feel the benefits on the lip balm straight away. I can't go to bed at night without applying this lip balm anymore or my lips just feel too dry and tight. If you're in the market for a new lip balm I highly recommend checking out the Nuxe Reve de Miel priced at £9.50 on Feel Unique its such a bargain and the product lasts ages. I've only had to buy two in the entire time that I've been using the product. 

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LIFE: Brozer, Summer Shoes, and The Intern

So it's that time of the week again to round up a few of my favourite things from the last week. It comes around so quickly. I've been on my own a little bit this week with Scott working away so most of my spare time has been spent catching up on TV shows, watching movies and indulging into my beauty stash again.

First off, I've felt really productive this week. I've had some good days at work which left me feeling really good about myself and I've been tapping away at my keyboard a lot lately getting posts written which always makes me feel good, though I still need to get my pictures sorted at the moment something I always put off to the last minute and I'm not sure why because it's probably my favourite part of blogging.

I've been delving into the world of bronzing up this last week. So two products I've been loving is the Benefit Hoola bronzer which I picked up with my boots points at the beginning of the week. I've wanted this product for a while now but always put off purchasing it so when I had enough points I thought why not. Its the perfect shade as it's not too dark and it's matte so works well as a contour too. I can see why it gets raved about so much on the internet. There's a lot of pigment in it but blends really  nicely to create a natural bronze. I've also been tanning my legs ready for this event I've got coming up like I said yesterday. I'm not one to just fake tan as I know it'll end up in a disaster for me so I've been using the Palmers Cocoa Butter Natural Bronze whilst it does initially make you think what the hell have I done once it's dried and everything, once I had a bath it left me with a really lovely glow to my legs and a natural colour. The smell isn't brilliant but I think you find that with a lot of products, but I've found this to be the easiest self tanner that I've used. It doesn't leave you looking patchy either which is always a bonus.

Continuing on with the theme of tan, I've been loving wearing my New Look cut out shoes from about two years ago now (similar). I originally bought them in black suede and wore them to death but the tan leather look ones have lasted me so well. Though the weather has been a little awful this last week I've still loved putting these on. I have heel shields in the back of them to prevent blisters but other than that they are super comfy and go with pretty much any outfit.

Finally, I recently watched The Intern which has Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro in and absolutely loved it. It's a chick flick but even Scott enjoyed it. The two actors work so well together, it  had me laughing and welling up which to me makes the perfect movie. Definitely check it out.

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BEAUTY: Rimmel Bestival Blue

I was in our local Tesco the other week with Scott and I was looking at the makeup stands in the search for a new nail polish. I haven't bought many nail polishes for a while and so a lot of mine are quite old now and are starting to go sticky and tacky and aren't applying very smoothly. I was on the hunt for a  new blue shade when I spotted the Rita Ora collection for Rimmel and found the shade Bestival Blue.

I really like this shade and alongside a Barry M nail polish these are the only two shades I've been wearing all month. It's a pale blue shade that pops on the nails. It's perfect for spring and looks really fresh. I'm so glad to be able to take off the berry coloured shades that always end up staining my nails despite a base coat. This applies really smoothly and you can get away with a single coat if you are in a rush. The polish dries really quickly too which is always a bonus and you don't then have to sit and wait ages for it to dry and are then in fear of smudging it. I've found I can get away with a couple of days without the nail paint chipping but I do have to take it off after 3-4 days. I haven't worn a blue shade in such a long time so I've been really loving wearing the shade. There's some really nice colours in the Rita Ora range so I might have to pop back in and have another look.

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BEAUTY: REN Vita Mineral Active 7 Eye Gel

As I've been trying to get into a proper skincare routine, I invested in the REN Vita Mineral Active 7 Eye Gel in the hope that I would actually get into using eye creams and for once it's stuck. Maybe it was because the product is £20 (though there is 20% off at Feel Unique at the moment) and it's quite a lot of money to splash out on such a tiny product in my opinion.

I've been using the product pretty much every day and night for the past month. It hydrates the under  eye area and the gel helps to cool this area which is brilliant first thing in the morning to help  make you feel more awake. I've found the gel texture also helps to reduce puffiness under the area, so if I've been up late at night or just haven't had a good night sleep it helps reduce the bags that appear. The product also helps with dark circles. I have notice if I use it constantly that my dark circles do appear to be clearer and my under eye area does seem brighter but I do suffer badly with dark circles and nothing seems to get rid of it properly (any recommendations would be appreciated). Thought it's only 15ml of product, you only need a small amount so the product will last you ages.

I've been loving using this product lately, I can get a bit lazy when it comes to my skincare especially at night but I've been applying the tiniest amount under my eyes most nights and I have been enjoying the step in my skincare. It's quick and easy and I have noticed a difference in my skin. I no longer have that cakey look under my eyes when I've used this in the morning and then applied makeup which is always a bonus. Definitely check it out if you're looking for a new eye gel. I really like the REN as a brand and haven't been disappointed with any of the products that I've tried.

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BEAUTY: Laura Geller 90's Lip Liner

I recently picked up a Laura Geller Beauty Pout Perfection Waterproof Lip Liner (that's a mouthful) from Feel Unique. After wanting to try out a brown nude shade which has been oh so popular lately I decided to pick this one up in the shade 'Petal'.

When I first started getting into makeup when I was about 12/13 I can remember loving a nude lipstick and whilst my mum was always looking for the pink shades I was obsessed with the brown nudes, but as I got older I didn't really go for these shades always opting for something brighter and bolder. However, when the trend came back I didn't get it. I didn't think it was very flattering but in the end gave in and decided to try it again. What can I say? I am obsessed. I've been loving wearing the lip liner all over my lip as a lipstick. The shade is quite neutral so isn't too in your face but it makes me look so much more tanned than I am - especially when I wear my Khaki Shirt Dress which you'll see on Friday.

(When Scott tells me to smile and this is the best I can do - this is what the lip liner looks like in person) 

The lip liner is obviously matte so lasts a really long time, I tend to touch it up once in a day after dinner. I've found that it doesn't dry my lips out but I apply a lip balm before applying the lip liner anyway. It doesn't drag on my lips when I apply it either, which is always a bonus and the pencil is also really soft. From a brand that I hadn't heard of before I've been really impressed with the product and will be trying out some of their other products in the future.

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BEAUTY: Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic

Lately, I've been attempting to get myself into a proper skincare routine. I'm tired of getting spots and my skin looking dull, so I thought getting into a skincare routine and using the same/similar products each day would help this problem out. I've been using the Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic day and night after I've cleansed my face. Normally I would use the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish alongside it but I've been trying out a new cleanser this month and so I've used it alongside this. I pour a little bit of the product onto a cotton wool pad and smooth this over my face and neck.

I've been really loving adding this step into my routine. I've never really used toners before, to be honest, I never really knew what their purpose was for. I've found that it removes any dirt or makeup that has been left behind from my cleanser, therefore my pores aren't as clogged which results in less impurities. I've also found that my skin feels a lot fresher after I've used the toner. I hate that feeling after you've used a cleanser and you still feel like you have some product left on your skin, especially if its quite an oily based cleanser you've been using. However, the Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic removes this problem for me. My skin also looks lot brighter since using this product. I've found that it just brightens up your whole face and leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturised. I then obviously go onto moisturise my skin afterwards which gives an extra hydration boost.

If you're suffering from dull or tired looking skin I would definitely try this out. My skin looks a lot more awake when I've used this product, my skin has also been a lot clearer and free from impurities since adding this to my routine. Though it's not the cheapest product on the market, and sits somewhere in the middle at £14.50 I've been using mine just over a month and there's still lots of product left. Well worth the money. The Instant Booth Skin Tonic also has a lovely scent to it of rose scented geranium, lavender and sweet orange pure essential oils. Sometimes I do have to be careful with scented products - like I've said a million times before - but I've found all the Liz Earle products are very gentle on the skin and I never come out in rashes like I have with some products.

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BEAUTY: Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer

When it comes to makeup I'm the kind of person who wants my makeup to look nice but not take ages to apply in the morning when I'm in a rush. This is one of the reasons why a primer has never stayed in my everyday makeup routine. However, since receiving the Nude By Nature Perfecting Primer as a free gift along with my FeelUnique order, I thought I'd give it ago not really anticipating much, but my views on primers have changed.

Before my experiences with primers weren't very big. Previously I've used the Maybelline Baby Skin, I used this for a couple of weeks but didn't really enjoy using the product, I simply didn't want to waste it. I found the product was very heavy and felt like silicon which I didn't want to apply on my skin. It just felt like it was clogging up my pores rather than helping them. I also found that my makeup wasn't lasting any longer than it had before either. I didn't try another primer for a year or so when I tried the Revlon PhotoReady Primer. Whilst I preferred this to the Maybelline, I didn't find it did anything for my makeup, so quickly discarded that one too.

I apply a pea sized amount into my skin just using my fingers for application all over my face after I've used my moisturiser in the morning. Once I've applied the primer I don't really see much of a difference other than my skin looking a little redder. My skin feels a little bit silky and smooth though. I also like the consistency and texture of this primer.  The Nude By Nature Perfecting Primer, however, looks more like a lotion and feels really smooth when applying the product. I've found that it blends into my skin but doesn't feel like I've applied anything at all. It doesn't feel like I've got lots of product on my face at all.

Since using the Nude By Nature Perfecting Primer Scott has mentioned that my makeup always looks flawless. I guess if your boyfriend notices a difference in your skin/makeup it must be good, right? He thought that I'd been using a new 'expensive' foundation, when in reality, the primer is the only difference in my makeup routine. I've found that my makeup is lasting a lot longer throughout the day. Before it was wearing off after a couple of hours and I would either have to touch it up or leave it looking a bit of a mess. But since using this my makeup lasts all throughout the day only a tough gym session (after I've finished work and I forget to take my makeup off) whichh causes  my makeup look anything less than perfect.

I've also found that it helps to make my makeup look more glowy and healthier. Throughout February and March I was struggling with my skin looking dull and looking even worse after applying makeup, but this product has managed to bring some life back into my face. Even after using a powder my makeup still looks very glowy which I'm really enjoying. I'll definitely be purchasing the full size bottle. Though it's not the cheapest product on the market at £22.00 for 30ml I've found that my 15ml has lasted me ages already and I've been using it daily. When something has made such a visible difference in my skin I don't mind paying that little bit more. However, if you have any cheaper alternatives feel free to recommend them to me. I'll also be checking out more products from the brand.

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