Beauty Essentials and Beauty Regrets with Drugstore Junkie!

I'm doing a collab post this week with the very sweet and lovely Katy from the Drugstore Junkie Blog. I first came across her when randomly clicking through bloglovin one day and instantly loved her blog. We have very similar taste in make up and write similar posts so I thought it would be fun to do my very first collab with her!

We decided to write about 3 products we cant live without and 3 products we regret buying as all girls will have those staple go to products they can always rely on and we all have the beauty blunders where we go crazy in the local drugstore and buy everything we can get our hands on and some will inevitably end up in the bin for begin completely rubbish. I have done this many a times.

To start off both of our 6 beauty essentials are;

Katie: At the top of my beauty essentials list has got too be my Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream. This is the best thing for chapped lips. For years I swore by Cherry flavoured carmex and I found this about a year ago and couldnt understand how I had never come across this! I like to put it on at night when my lips are feeling particularly dry or chapped and they are so smooth by the morning! Would recommend to everyone and you can find it cheaper on allbeauty.com! 

Katy: My top beauty need is a boring one which most people have it is the Mac Studio Fix foundation in a shade NW15, I've never ever found a foundation which matches my colour so well and has such a good coverage as I have some discolouring on my face which I hate. Also it lasts ages! I never ever throw it away without scraping every last bit out with the pump tube it might be more expensive than drugstore at £25 (if you order online with p&p) but you can't beat it. 

Katie: Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water is a product I find myself obsessing over when I run out. I always repurchase it when it gets below a quarter full now so i never have to worry but when I first used it, when I just wanted to see what the fuss was all about, I ran out and really noticed the difference when I had to go back to wipes for about a week (naughty me).
This lovely product just gets rid of all my makeup and all the muck that ends up on your face, I especially love it because it doesn't have a scent!

Katy: This is quite a recent discovery! The W7 In The Buff eyeshdow palette I don't think I can express my love from this if you love neutral shades and long lasting pigments but don't want to spend £38 on the Naked 2 palette this is for you and they range between £5-7 depending on where you buy it! I love the shades and its actually left my MUA palettes in sulking in the drawer, I reach for this everyday without fail!

Katie: I had to include Lancome's Grandoise mascara. I have spoken about this twice before so I wont't drone on about it but as I've said before its the best mascara I have used. I got my first one at Christmas and just repurchased a new one so it lasted pretty well! As a beauty enthusiast I managed to save all my Boots points from buying way too many Barry M nail varnishes and Rimmel concealer sticks I was able to afford the £27!

Katy: My last one is my favourite at the moment and its Mr Blanc whitening stripes these are amazing! I've even subscribed monthly I noticed a difference from day one and so did my boyfriend. I think they are so cheap compared to some whitening stripes which do nothing! These are £20 a month or they do different amounts for different prices.

And our 6 beauty regrets are:

Katie: No7 is such a disappointment for me and I will have a rant now... 

The brand as a whole is a complete let down and overly priced (sorry if you like No7). When I was looking for a new foundation one day I thought it would be nice to go to my nearest No7 counter and try their skin match device thingy. This was before I tried any of their products and to be honest I wish I hadn't. 

As I had been to the gym before I went my face was still quite flushed (I look like a beetroot when working out) so the very nice lady offered to do the skin match on my neck instead of my red cheek. The device done its thing and somehow assumed my skin matched the palest shade that they stocked. 

I am nowhere near as pale as the shade but the lady still pushed that I only buy in that shade so I felt pressured to get it! It ended up being the Essentially Natural Foundation in the shade Calico. It's terrible colour and consistency wouldn't blend onto my face properly and looked streaky and felt sticky. I will never buy or use anything from them again.

Katy: My beauty regret is the Schwarzkopf POWDER'ful volumizing styling powder. First of all this didn't work for me at all, all it did was matte my hair up and made me have to wash my hair every time I used it, it gave me some volume but really it went greasy and went flat again. This  wasn't cheap either it was near the £5 mark at least when I bought it. 

Katie: Another massive let down for me was the Rapid White Express Whitening Strips. These are a 7 day whitening process but I have had it in my dresser for the last 18 months. As I drink a lot of tea and coffee I thought i could do with some whitening strips just to brighten my teeth. I was excited to use them and they seemed easy to use but as soon as I applied the strip to my teeth I could immediately taste what seemed like a whole roll of aluminium foil in my mouth. They are meant to dissolve within 5 minutes and you shouldn't let your lips or gum touch the strip. After about 8 mins of sitting looking possessed by some teeth whitening demon it was obvious the metal tasting gel wasn't dissolving and I ended up spitting it out. I cannot describe the vile taste enough for you to understand not to buy these!

Katy: Okay so this isn't a bad buy for £1.99, it's the Natural Collection Eyeliner. It's perfect if you want to experiment with eyeliner but I overall prefer felt liners, I think they are so, so much easier to apply as they are literally like a felt tip pen. I can't fault this at all though because it's £1.99 I just don't like the application and after getting into make-up I've found different brands I like. 

Katie: My last regret (although I could go on but must refrain) is the Schwarzkopf got2b Texturizing Salt Spray. I love the oil from this collection but the salt spray just didnt agree with my hair. Where it says beach matt it really means "MATTE" like matted hair, like really bad matted hair. I bought this for my holiday last year forgetting how my hair battles  with sea water as it is, I'm shocked at myself for wasting £5 on this. It is still full!

Katy:

My last beauty regret I've had for maybe even longer than a year or so, it should really go into the bin but it's here anyway before it does. It's the 2true Bronzing Powder this is only sold in Superdrug and it was when I was really getting into make-up on a cheap budget I can't remember how much it was but its literally orange on my face and does not blend whatsoever, I wish this brand was good but it honestly isn't, nothing I've bought from this range has ever been any good.

Katie

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May Favourites

Last month I really did try to get a draft set up for an April favourites post but I just didn't get round to it, I thought instead that I would write a mid-may favourites as not to get behind on my blog.


Hair and Beauty Favourites

I have been obsessed with my Bobbi Brown Copper Diamond Shimmer Brick that I got from my sister at Christmas. I use a little bit of this every day to highlight my cheek bones and it gives such a gorgeous glow. Its even nice to use as an eyeshadow replacement for a golden goddess look! I get so many compliments when I wear this and really recommend it, trouble is it's a Christmas edition so they don't sell it any more! 

Speaking of golden goddesses, I am a fake tan fanatic much to my boyfriends dismay! I never like to look too dark though so whatever I buy I always get the light or medium shade, never go dark! This St Moriz Mousse is just the best! Its cheap, it lasts ages and gives me the best glow. I tend to reapply once a week and usually do it in the evening using a mitt, then I shower in the morning and all the residue washes away leaving a really nice glow behind.  I find if I use this method it wont give me splash marks if its raining or when I was my hands. The tan usually lasts a good 3-4 days.

This months hair favourite has been VO5s Strong Hold Hairspray. Where it is getting warmer outside I prefer to have my hair up in a bun instead of around my neck and shoulders and as I have a lot of layers I tend to get a lot of fly-aways and strands that fall out. This monster can of hairspray works wonders and keeps my hair in place all day long. It also brushes out really easily so I don't have to wash my hair that night and can wear it down the next day, I don't usually find that with a lot of hairsprays.

Favourite Food

I have been making sweet potato fries a lot recently. As well as being healthier than your usual french fries they taste so yummy! If you season them with a bit of spice and drizzle with olive oil before cooking they'll be crispy with a nice kick. I usually have these with chicken breast and veggies after I finish at the gym. I do want to do a recipe post on these in  the future but where I am moving house very soon all kitchen utensils are packed away and we're living off ready meals!

Favourite Book

The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. 

   I picked this book up a few months back when there was a deal in WHSmiths. It was in the top charts so I thought I would give it a try as when I read the back it sounded very mysterious and exciting. The plot (without giving the story away) is a young woman, Nella (short for Petronella) moves to Amsterdam in 1686 to start a new life with her husband. As a wedding present her husband gifts her with a cabinet-sized replica of their home. Nella seeks out a miniaturist to help furnish this house but their creations seem to be predicting their future and somehow holds their fate. The book was gripping at times but the story overall was very slow moving, I personally feel the characters' relations could have gone deeper but all in all I did enjoy this book and it was a nice read.

Favourite Youtubers

I have been obsessed with watching Shaytards vlogs this month! They are just the coolest family and so entertaining. If you haven't watched any of their vlogs before I really recommend you do! Its about a family with 5 kids living their life vlogging every single day and they're completely mad!

Drugstore Favourites Under £10

There are always going to be those few bargain drugstore products that you repurchase again and again because you know the colour suits you, its good value for money and you get those beauty points every time you repurchase!

I love drugstore makeup, its so cheap, the quality is good and there's always a shop nearby. I don't have to worry about waiting for a trip to London or to the airport for a SpaceNK shop or Charlotte Tilbury counter where I would end up buying the cheapest product. I can just pop to the nearest high street or shopping mall and grab all I need!

Below are a few of my favourite drugstore items!

The Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation is my ultimate favourite foundation. Nothing makes my skin feel plumper and more refreshed! I use it in the shade Ivory on my pale days. On the days I wear fake tan I use True Ivory as it is slightly darker with an orange tone that doesn't leave me looking cakey.

My second favourite definitely has to be the Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint. When I take a break from wearing acrylics I like to opt for a Gel paint as it is much more stronger and longer lasting that your everyday nail polish. The Barry M Gel Paint is quite thick and gloopy but doesn't go streaky while applying. My favourite shade of this is 'Pomegranate' but I have 'Sugar Apple' and 'Mango' on my wishlist!

My favourite drugstore mascara is Maybellines The Falsies and it has been a favourite for a good 5 years. This is an everyday wear mascara for me that I can always depend on! I get long fluttery eyelashes with every use and it doesn't try out quickly!

My last favourite is Soap & Glorys Flake Away Body Scrub. This stuff is just the best, it leaves my skin feeling silky soft and I have repurchased this about 5 times. You get 300ml in one of their large pots of this and it lasts for ages. It has the fruity Soap & Glory scent that everybody loves, its good enough to eat! Though I wouldn't recommend it! It contains Grapeseed and Almond oils which is super softening for your skin and the scrub is made from grit salt. It is very chunky and rough so wouldn't recommend using it on your neck or armpits unless you want an uncomfortable rash but it is perfect for using on dry legs! 

These are all my favourite drugstore products which  are all under £10 and I would repurchase them again and again! What are your favourites?

Katie

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My A-Z of Makeup

If you know me, you will know I am obsessed with makeup. There's nothing I find more exciting than arriving home with a bag full of new products to try, except if it was a huge lush haul. I know what colours work for me and what don't and it has taken years of trial and error, through the orange powdered foundations and purple eyeliner. Below is an A-Z list I have created which contains the best advice I could give on makeup and all the ins and outs. I hope it is helpful to those of you who also love makeup or to those of you who don't wear it much and are looking for some handy tips!

Application - this is important, there are so many ways to apply makeup eg. sponges, brushes or fingers. You need to choose whatever works best for you and what you're comfortable working with

Brushes - If you choose to apply make up using a brush, make sure you clean it regularly to avoid spreading bacteria and stop it from molting so much! I recommend the real techniques brushes!

Contouring is a woman's best friend. It can give you the chiselled cheek bones you've been looking for or the slimmer-looking nose you've dreamt of having. The key is to use highlighter where the light naturally falls on your face, and a dark shade such as a matte bronzer to sculpt where the shadows on your face are.

Don't ignore the shelf life of a product. Most products should have a symbol somewhere on the label that says something like "12M" on a tub. This means it has a shelf life of 12 Months and you shouldn't use the product after 12 months of opening it.

Eyelash Curlers are a great way to get extra volume before you apply mascara and helps to separate your lashes too, resulting in better application and no clumps.

Foundation is extremely important as it is a base for the rest your makeup. You must make sure you choose the correct shade for your skin tone and apply it properly to ensure full coverage and make your skin look flawless. If light coverage is more your thing then opt for a BB or CC cream.

Gel Eyeliner is very long lasting and much better than liquid eyeliner which can tend to look dry and flake off towards the end of a long day. Gel eyeliner is also good for the smudgy eyeliner look due to the soft consistency.

Have clear skin to ensure you are minimizing the spread of bacteria and it also helps make your foundation seem flawless without the bumps and red spots of the occasional pimple. Read one of my older posts on How to Get Clearer Skin.

Ignore what the media tells you what you should look like. Makeup is meant to be fun so don't be afraid to experiment and wear that daring colour if its your favourite.

Join boots/Superdrug/Debenhams point system. It's a great way to save money while spending. I have so many boots points I can now repurchase the Lancôme mascara that I LOVE and is a little pricey! 

Keep trying. You may not always get the desired look every time but never give up. You can find totally new things that suit you just by accident. 

Lipstick- When applying lipstick you need to decide what look you're going for. If you are choosing a bright red lip, then using lip liner will help with application and precision. It is also good to exfoliate your lips before applying a product to ensure that they don't chap or go dry and peel.

Moisturise your face daily. Keep your skin hydrated and your make up will look much better for it. Bye bye flaky skin!

No more touching your face. Your fingers are your worst enemy. Try to avoid this as much as possible so you do not rub off any makeup or worse, spread bacteria from a work surface to your face.

Organise your collection. I like to use little boxes, I have one for lip products, one for eye liners and mascaras, one for bronzer, one for foundation & concealer, one for eyeshadows and one for blusher etc.

Primer- Primer is an important step in applying makeup and a lot of people don't ever use it. Primer gives your skin the correct base to apply foundation onto and ensuring it wont come off! It's great for using on a night out where you want everything to stay in place.

Questions- Don't be afraid to ask people working on the beauty counter for advice or help choosing a product. That's what they're there for and they usually have some really good tips and will show you how to apply some makeup if you are unsure. 

Remove your make up properly. As  important as applying it correctly is, its very important to make sure you remove it correctly. Try using a cleanser that isn't harsh on your skin. I always like to purchase one that is specifically for sensitive skin so I know it will be gentle and not dry it. out.

Spare makeup always comes in handy, keep a spare lipgloss or concealer in your bag with you to top up during the day, especially if you're going out for dinner so you can reapply your lippy after the meal.

Translucent powder-  this will help to set your make up and make it even longer-lasting

Understand that products may work differently on other people. I have tried a lot of products recommended by some other beauty bloggers and while they work miracles on them I cannot seem to agree with it. E.g, my MAC eyeshadow in Brun, I saw another blogger use this to fill in their eyebrows but when I bought it and used it for the first time I just didn't like how it looked on me.

Vocalise, if you find a product that you absolutely love tell people about it. I love hearing about products people have been enjoying so I know to try it myself!

Wash your makeup brushes, as mentioned before, this is important as it minimises risks of spreading bacteria and helps make your brushes last longer. 

X I don't know any words that start with X! So here's some kisses xxxxxxx

You don't always need to wear makeup!  Take a day off every now and then to let your skin breathe!

Zzz - Get your beauty sleep

What are some of your best tips?

Katie 

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Mini Lush Haul

I thought to myself the other day how low I was running on Lush products. I immediately jumped up, got in the car and drove to my nearest shop to stock up my basket (a place I keep all my Lush stuff). And because I LOVE it so much I thought I would update you on what I purchased...

I have been obsessed with Lush for a while now and despite  the number of times my mum tuts at me when I walk through the door with another bag full I always go back for more.
I think once you have a bath using one of their products it'll never feel good without one. It feels strange just thinking of using bubble bath and I can't bare to imagine the day where I cannot afford the luxury of having a pink bath!

So I ended up with just a few of the basics which include the following (I have linked each mentioned product to the webpage where you can see them and purchase them);

Blue Skies and Fluffy White Clouds. This is my ultimate favourite, out of everything they sell in Lush this, to me, is the best product. It is one of their bubble bars and costs £4.75 and easily does 4 baths. It is Patchouli and Frankincense scented and not to everyone's taste, smell, whatever but I love using this to really chill out and calm myself as it is brilliant for Aromatherapy.  It also makes so many bubbles!

I also got a Fluffy Egg, this is a bath bomb which is part of the Easter Collection. I mainly went for it because obviously it was pink but the smell is also very similar to the Snow Fairy products they bring out at Christmas. It is so sickly sweet like candy-floss but leaves you smelly gorgeous for the rest of the day/night.

Another bath bomb I got was the simple, classic Butterball. This bath bomb is nothing really special, doesn't make your bath go any exciting colour but it smells of vanillery, buttery goodness and does wonders for your skin. When my skin is having a particularly dry or sensitive day I like to pop this in the bath and just have a nice, good soak. It contains cocoa  butter pieces that melt in the water and cling to your skin and really moisturise those scaly legs!

I also had to get myself a Dragon's Egg bath bomb while I was at it as this is the best smell out of them all. Its like lemon sherbet which fizzes and pops when you put it in the bath. This one also contains glitter so I love using it before a night out so my skin is all shimmery and the smell lingers all night.

The last bath bomb I picked up was Granny Takes a Dip. This funky coloured bath bomb leaves a kaleidoscope of colours in your bath and contains ginger, pepper and lemon scents. At only £3.35  this product is really big and can be easily used multiple times but to be honest I like to chuck the whole thing in at once for the colour show!

Mmmelting Marshmallow Moment, was the next in my basket. It does exactly what its named after. It smells like marshmallows and is a bath melt. It's so creamy and frothy it floats in your bath much like marshmallows float in your hot chocolate. Yum. I needn't say more!

I then decided to try another of their face masks. The Lush face masks are all organic and 100% natural and really a good tip is if you bring in 5 empty pots back in to the shop you get a free face mask! 
The great thing about them is they all don't just do the same things, some are for dry skin some tackle oily skin, you choose what works best for you.
I have previously tried, Oatifix, Cupcake and Cosmetic Warrior before and although they're all brilliant I decided to go for Catastrophe Cosmetic this time, as I have suffered from a lot of breakouts recently and the very kind lady in the shop recommended it. It smells so delicious, like blueberry smoothie and is very calming and soothing on the skin. They tell you keep them in the fridge but I always take it out an hour before hand because I don't like to put really cold things on my face.
When you first purchase one of the masks though, I do recommend tipping out the watery excess you get at the top to save you from spilling it everywhere, much like I did.

The last thing I got was Honey I Washed the Kids Soap. This Soap is so scrumptious and I'm never relly one for using bar-ed soap but when I bought this before back in the Boxing day sales, I had to repurchase when I ran out a few weeks back.
I like to use this soap with an exfoliating glove and basically just rub it on there wet until it lathers up then give my whole skin a good rub down. It smells just like honey and really softens your skin, just don't go too rough with the glove.

So that's all I purchased, though I will probably be back in Lush shortly for another few things! And a big thank you to the lovely ladies who work there that recognise me now every time I walk in the shop, you're so helpful and kind!

Please leave a comment on what you'd recommend trying from Lush I would love to hear from you!

Happy Easter!!

Katie 

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My Top Tips for a Spring Makeover

Spring is the perfect time to go through your make-up collection and have a "spring clean".

I like to have a beauty refresh around this time of year as the weather gets warmer, nights get longer and it is vital to change from the heavy-duty foundation in the winter to the dewy cheeks and coral lips for the summer.

Remember the deep berry toned lipstick you bought back in September for your ultimate autumnal look? Or the midnight black eye shadow you purchased for the perfect wintery night smoky eye? They've most likely lived out their shelf life or just gone past their best before dates. 

So what more of a perfect excuse do you need to go and buy a heck load of new products?!

Bold lips are a BIG statement trend for this spring. It's been seen on the catwalk from the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Zac Posen and Burberry. To really pull this trend off you need to find what colour best suits you, whether it be ruby red, tangerine, fuchsia or electric pink, don't be afraid to go to counters and experiment with different colours or even ask one of the beauty consultants they're always happy to help! The most important rule is to make sure you are comfortable with whatever colour you choose, to fully pull the look off you must be confident and you want to show that. 

Handy tip: Try picking a colour that is blue-toned to give the appearance of brighter, whiter teeth as opposed to an orange-toned colour that can make your teeth look yellow.

Brown eyes are also a big trend in 2015. Think taupe, sand or tan colours for more of a neutral, nude shade. Great brown colours come from the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette. My go to shade out of this collection is the colour 'Faint' I wear this almost every day. These light brown colours suit all eye colours and they are a much better alternative for those who aren't quite so daring to use dark grey or black, making it easier to do the sexy smoky eye look without going to overboard. Brown shades are also rumoured to be great for making you look a few years younger!

Pink Lip gloss is the ultimate staple in my spring make up collection. I like to wear it with lengthening mascara and dewy cheeks to really wake up my daytime look. Some good products I really love are Picnic in the Park by Tanya Burr Cosmetics and Urban Decay's Naked Ultra Nourishing Lip gloss in the colour Love Child  both of these are available from high street shops and have really good long-lasting qualities. 

Purple is also a big colour this season, though I do find it a hard colour to work with. I do not tend to go out of my way to purchase a purple liner or eye shadow but when it comes already included as part of a palette I will try to find a way to use it. A great way to work the purple trend is lightly smoking the colour around your eyelid working as close to the lash line as possible using a small blender brush. This look goes great on people with brown eyes (sorry for you blues or green out there!) If you try this look, don it with a nude lip as to emphasize your eyes to the max.

Handy tip: Try looking for more of a red-toned purple to spice up the look rather than a blue-toned shade, those around me know how I despise a blue cosmetic product although it being my favourite colour. Weird, I know.

Extra Spring Clean Tips:

• Don't be afraid of your freckles! My skin seems to burst with freckles as soon as I walk into the sunlight and I love to wear a lighter less dense foundation so I am able to still see them. Freckles are natural beauty and make it look like you've caught the sun. Embrace the sun kisses but remember the SPF!

• Wash your make-up bag out. Nothings worse than putting all your new products into your make-up bag then pulling them out the next time and they're covered in loose powder and eye-liner smudges from where you've lost the lid- ew!

• Go through your products and ask yourself have I ever worn this? It could be the neon yellow liner you promised yourself to pull off somehow or the orange lipstick that was too bright for your skin tone. If your answer is no its time to part with it my friend.

• Make sure you wash your brushes, sponges and applicators regularly. This won't only minimise the spread of bacteria but they'll also last you a lot longer!

Katie 

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Check out my last post: Make yourself into a morning person

Under the weather (and water)

I could not lie to you...

Yes I am blogging from my lush product filled bath.

I'll tell you as to why!

Today has just been really poopy! And I really wanted to write a blog post today and have been thinking about it for the past few days. What I did not anticipate was the worst day at work I have ever experienced so far. I found out today that I stress quite easily over things that have nothing to do with me.

I then went to  the gym lost my locker key and so had to get a very king lady come to chop it off.

And of course I had to find the keys in my bag as soon as I got home.

 I'm sure i am not the only one and I'm very sure my day has been much better compared to some others in the world but grovelling and feeling sorry for myself actually works right now so my bath and glass of Pinot Grigio (ooh posh!) are my piece of heaven today.

Nevertheless, onto the blog I actually wanted to write!! 

Today I wanted to write about my top 3 favourite beauty products.

People who know me know that I Luurrrve wearing make up and find it so fun to just sit on the floor in front of my mirror and do my make up for ages and ages! 

I do tend to shop mainly high street brands with buying a little bit of luxurious products here and there or ask for some at christmas. But other than that I would say the overall price I pay for make up is quite affordable for the average teen/young adult. So for those wondering what high street brands are good for quality and price comparison then hopefully this will give you some tips!

I'd like to add that I thought I would only do 3 because I know I'm a bit of a rambler and these 3 products I'm about to list are products I use/wear every day and are always and forever going to be on my top lists!

I hope to be able to go about my beauty products I love in the future but want to keep is short and sweet for now until I can really start trying a lot of different things to write my opinion on.

1. Rimmel wake me up foundation

 

This is the first product that I really really love and I actually first tried it when it came as a sample in cosmopolitan magazine. It came in the colour true ivory and that's the colour I have used ever since because it seemed to match my skin tone perfectly!

I think this foundation is usually around the £7 or £8 mark but I have realised when I go to buy it in superdrug there's an offer going on at that time so I usually get it for a few pounds cheaper wehey!

This foundation has so much coverage I find and I usually use about 3 pumps which to some is quite a lot but I like heavy coverage with my make up as I work for like 9 hours a day in an office and it needs to last me through the air conditioning and stress! It also contains caffeine so it literally does wake up your skin. I feel my skin isn't as tight and has more moisture in it after I have applied it and it doesn't feel heavy at all.

I use a soft duo fibre brush to apply all of my foundations as I feel they give the best application and bet overall flawless, finished look.

2. Chance Chanel perfume 

 

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This perfume is just amazing errmygerd! The smell is just mmmm

And it looks soo nice

(I'm not very good at describing, sorry!)

I have the pink one and I have forgotten it's name.

It's very pricey but I bought this bottle last year at the airport as I had saved money to be able to treat myself to some duty free shopping when I went to turkey wih my boyfriend and smelt it the first time and it just seemed like a really nice treat! 

It's very fresh and I would compare it to Marc Jacobs daisy as they are very similar scents. So if this is the kind of smell that you like but don't want to pay as much money I would recommend the Marc jabobs one instead as it is just as good!

3. Naked pallettes - urban decay

All of them!

They're all just amazing.

 

 

I have the naked 1, 3 and basics all in my collection now and I use them almost every day! There are 12 colours for each 1 and 3 and I can honestly say they will last me forever there is so much to choose from! Though I do love, 'half baked' 'smog' 'buzz' and the dark brown in the basics palette I use for my eyebrows because it's the perfect brown!

They are all very pigmented colours aswell which I like to I don't need to cake it on really which I don't like doing especially around my delicate eye area!

I already have enough skin problems as it is thanks!

I would recommend these products to anyone and everyone and cannot say enough good things about them! 

I hope whoever you are (if there is anyone out there reading this at all) that this had given you some insight into what I like some high street brands and some luxury but I would say they were all worth the money I payed for them!

Please feel free to leave any comments I would love to know if anyone is reading my blogs apart from myself! :)

 

Trying to stay positive,

Katie 

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