10 Tips For Summer!

1. Ditch your foundation and try a tinted moisturiser with high SPF, such as the Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20, to protect your face and prevent aging
2. Experiment with colour with a coral blush and bold lips
3. Make sure you use a lip balm with SPF - there's nothing worse than burnt lips! I love the Palmers Cocoa Butter Lipbalm SPF 15, it smells amazing and works wonders!
4. Use a pinch of suncream on your hair to protect it from not only the sun but also chlorine an salt water to prevent it drying out
5. If your going somewhere with water, make sure you wear waterproof makeup especially mascara and eyeliner! There's nothing attractive about raccoon eyes! Maybelline Falsies Waterproof is great and lasts all day without smudging
6. Apply moisturiser - the sun dries out your skin so you need to keep boosting your skins moisture level
7. If your worried about showing your legs because they're all pale from the winter then try a fake tan or even a one day spray tan, such as Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs - but don't use too much because it can block your skin from having a real tan 
8. Exfoliate your feet with a pumice stone for soft feel this summer - there's nothing more unattractive than cracked heels
9. Take vitamin B supplements for stronger nails to prevent breakage from too much salt and chlorine
10. Try waxing for even longer and smoother legs

Image from: http://www.stack.com/2012/07/21/beach-hair/

Mac Haul

Hey everyone! Today I want to share with you a small Mac haul. I've been wanting a few products for a while now and I finally went out and got them!

Custom Eyeshadow Quad - £46.50

Top left to right: Nylon, All That Glitters

Bottom left to right: Satin Taupe, Brun

The first thing on my wishlist was a Mac eyeshadow quad with 4 of my top wanted eyeshadows. I got Nylon which is a pale gold with icy shimmer that is perfect for the tear duct, inner corner and brow bone. All That Glitters is a gorgeous beige with gold pearl which looks great all over the lid alone and with other eyeshadows - I think everyone just needs this colour in their collection! Satin Taupe is a taupe with silver shimmer which is great for the outer corner and in the crease. Brun is a muted blackish brown which is perfect for my eyebrows and in the crease.

Vintage Selection Paint Pot - £14.50

Vintage Selection is one of the Mac Pro Longwear Paint Pots which is a frosted dirty peach. It is pretty similar to Benefit's RSVP and it is nicely pigmented. This colour looks amazing alone, so great when in a rush as it just completes the look and pulls it all together. 

217 Blending Brush - £17

I've been needing a blending brush for a while now and since getting this brush my eyeshadow looks so much better! I'm amazing how much a difference one brush can make.

219 Pencil Brush - £19 

I also picked up the pencil brush which I find is great for applying highlighter to the inner corner and tear duct. It can also be used in the crease however it can leave a strong line which is hard to blend out so I prefer to use a slightly larger brush in the crease.

Matchmaster Foundation Sample - £25 for 35ml

The lady was really kind and gave me a sample of their Matchmaster foundation in the shade 1 which so far I really like and it gives a soft natural-matte finish and has good coverage.

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment Review

Today I'm going to be reviewing the Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment which has been raved about for a while now and I've only just decided to jump on the bandwagon and try it. I bought the 30ml bottle to try it before I splash out on the large bottles and so far I have been loving it!

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment - £12.95 for 30ml

At the moment Argon oils are really popular and this hair oil is a blend of both Macadamia oil and Argon oil so you're kind of getting the best of both worlds. Since getting it about a month ago, I've been using this product every day after I as a protectant before I blow dry my hair and to keep the ends intact. I first concentrate the oil on my ends then work the excess on the rest of my hair up to the roots. I can honestly say that from the first use I could feel a dramatic difference in the softness and health of my hair; I was constantly touching my hair and playing with the ends! The amazing thing is that I don't even use a lot of it - I put the top upside down on my hand and as I take it off I allow a little extra to come out and that's it, it's not even a pumps worth which comes with the larger sizes.

I have noticed a drastic difference in the drying time which it claims to reduce by 40-50%. After blow drying I have noticed it keeps my hair sleek and nourished which adds a beautiful shine without leaving my hair fried by the heat. It is also easier to brush though. The texture is quite thick, so it is fairly easy to manage without it running off your hand; however on the hair it feels lightweight and doesn't cause my hair to become greasy. The scent is very natural which I actually like, although I've heard that many people don't like the smell which I guess everyone has different preferences and smells everything differently. This oil is also great for all hair types even oily hair because after 2 or 3 days my hair tends to build up oil at the roots but even while using this product it doesn't cause excess oil build-up.

Overall I really love this product and enjoy using it. I'm definitely going to be repurchasing a larger size with a pump (£60 for 300ml but Amazon does a great discount!) and I can see this is going to be a holy grail product! I'm not even half way through my 30ml bottle and I've had it a month already while using it every day and sometimes twice a day. A little goes a long way and it is definitely worth the money!

Glossybox March 2013

Hey everyone! My March Glossybox arrived today and I thought I would share what I got with you all.

This months Glossybox theme was City Chic and it came with the usual list of all the products and an extra travelling book with a list of top bars, hotels etc in different countries and there's also a page full of cute stickers.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free - £25 for 50ml

The first product was the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream which is an intensive moisturiser that soothes and protects the skin. It's said that a little goes a long way so hopefully this little sample lasts me for a while! This product has multiple uses such as shaping brows, soothing dry hands and chapped lips, smooth cuticles and nails, revitalise shine and refresh jet lagged skin. This 7ml sample has a value of £3.50.

Jelly Pong Pong Lip Blush - £12 for 2.5g

This is a lip stain and moisturiser in one which is pretty similar to Clinique Chubby Stick and Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain and have almost identical packaging. It is also cruelty free and this sample is a fullsized product worth £12.

TRESemmé Salon Finish Extra Hold Hairspray - £4.69 for 500ml

This is an extra hold hair spray that is fast drying and flexible which can be brushed out with ease. I don't usually use hair sprays in my hair but I should start experimenting and trying new products and styles, so I'm looking forward to trying out this product. This sample is 100ml and has a value of £0.94

Nails Inc St. James - £11 for 10ml

This is a mini sized Nail Inc nail polish in the colour St. James which is a classic pillar box red and will add instant glamour to any outfit! I'm really excited to try out this colour and I love the formula of Nails Inc polishes. This sample is worth £4.40 for 4ml.

Juicy Couture - Couture La La - £63 for 100ml

I must admit I honestly hate receiving perfume samples because they are so small and I can get them free by asking at a department store. It is said that Couture La La blends bright sparkling mandarin with bold white florals for a fragrance experience that captures the essence of femininity and the daring allure of the unexpected. I'm surprised I actually like this perfume because all the Juicy Couture perfumes I've smelt I have never liked despite the amazing bottles. Also so far I've never liked any of the perfume samples I've had in my Glossybox because they all have a very mature scent but I know I'm definitely going to be using this sample up. This sample is worth 0.95£ for 1.5ml.

February Makeup Haul

Hey Everyone! During February I went to Finland and Estonia and I picked up a few beauty products at Duty Free and department stores.

Here's some close ups of all the products that I have bought:

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit - £24

Bobbi Brown Creamy Corrector - £18

I picked up the Bobbi Brown concealer and corrector in the shade Ivory and Porcelain Peach. I've been wanting to get these products for a while now but I haven't been able to justify the price, so as soon as I went to London Gatwick I couldn't resist the duty free prices!

BareMinerals Matte Foundation SPF 15 - £25

I also got the BareMinerals Matte powder foundation at duty free in the shade Fairly Medium. The BareMinerals lady wasn't at the counter so I asked the one at Clinique to help me and she thought I was Fairly Medium which I've never had any foundation in medium so it kind of worried me because I didn't want to look orange, but since it's a loose powder you wouldn't be able to tell anyway.

L'Oreal Paris GlamShine Stain Splash - £7.99

Left to right: 102 Romy, 101 Lolita

I passed the L'Oreal section and couldn't help but pick up two of the L'Oreal Paris GlamShine Stain Splash which are a perfect dupe for the YSL Glossy Stains. I got the colours 101 Lolita and 102 Romy. The best thing was that these were buy one get one free which was a total bargain!

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Concealer - $7.99

When I saw that they had the Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Concealer I just had to get it because it hasn't been released in the UK yet and many people have raved about it.

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadows - £24

From left to right: Apparence, Abstraction

 At the Estonian duty free I decided to pick up the Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadows in Apparence and Abstraction. 

Make Up Store Microshadow

From left to right: Savanna, Old Gold

 I noticed in both Finland and Estonia that Make Up Store is a popular brand so I thought I should try a couple of eyeshadows. I got the shades Savanna and Old Gold.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Light - £25

 On the ferry to Estonia from Finland I picked up the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Light which I have been wanting to get for a while. The light formula is 60% water based so it's great for people with oily, acne prone or sensitive skin.

Lancome Star Bronzer Minéral Mat - £32.50

I also picked up this Lancome Star Bronzer Minéral Mat at duty free in shade 03. It has a gorgeous design on the bronzer and outer case and smells of the signature Lancome rose scent.

Lancome Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover Review and Demo

Hey everyone! Today I will be reviewing the Lancome Bi-Facil eye makeup remover, which retails for a steep price of £21 but it's totally worth it!

Lancome Bi-Facil - £21

This Lancome Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover is extremely gentle and great for sensitive skin. I've used the Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover before and it always left my eyes blurry and I could feel the oils in my eye which was really uncomfortable, the Lancome one however did not do this and when it gets in my eye it feels as if there was nothing in it. It is also so much less oily than the Clinique one and has a lovely delicate rose scent, as do most Lancome products. It is very effective at removing makeup including stubborn waterproof mascara, it only takes a few wipes over the eye to remove all traces of makeup. It needs to be shaken up first as it has two layers and I use two cotton pads for each eye so that it is more effective as it doesn't rub makeup from the dirty cotton pad onto the other eye. With the excess product on the pad I sometimes use that to wipe off my facial makeup before I use my cleanser which gets rid of all the traces, I also haven't experienced any breakouts whenever I have done this.

From left to right: Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil Eyeliner, Rimmel Glam Eyes Liquid Eyeliner, Maxfactor 2000 Calorie Waterproof Mascara

 You can see from the pictures above how effective the Bi-Facil is. With only one quickly swipe it pretty much takes of most of the eyeliner and the waterproof mascara. The waterproof mascara came off just as well as the eyeliners which shows the potential of this product and why so many people rave about it. If I held the cotton pad down for a few seconds before wiping it off, I'm pretty sure that all of it would have came off in one go. I know that this product is expensive but I can honestly assure you that it is so worth it and it will change your skincare routine drastically. You won't ever need to scrub and tug on your eyes again because this works wonders!