Make-Up Favourites

Hey Lovelies,

This is my second post of my three part beauty favourites post, my final will be featuring hair products and my favourite outfit of the month. Click here to see the first part. 

As you can see most of these make-up favourites are for my face, but that's purely because I was on holiday quite a bit so I didn't always go for heavy make-up I just wanted a 'fresh' looking face. Furthermore, most of these products are quite quick and easy to use and all of these bar the foundation I normally carry around in my purse or make-up bag at school dependant on my look on the day.

First is the Bourjois 'Healthy Mix Serum' foundation in shade 'Beige Clair 53'. I purchased this because I needed the foundation due to gaining a tan and therefore being too dark for my previous foundation... And honestly this was one of the best decisions I've ever made! The foundation smells rather pleasant compared to most, it hasn't irritated my skin nor broke me out, I love the consistency/formula and it also gives amazing coverage. It doesn't layer on your face but hides all those pesky blemishes you're dying to hide. The only issue I have is it doesn't last an extremely long time but it would be fine from 9am to 3pm if you powdered throughout the day. Also, when it does fade it doesn't become blotchy or patchy. Click here to purchase for just £10.99.

Next is Dr Jart's '+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm Cream'. This I eventually bought from my wish list, which you can see here, and my oh my this is what I was looking for when I wanted a BB cream. It gives an amazing coverage, last ages, keeps my skin hydrated but doesn't increase oilyness (perfect whilst I was on holiday), has SPF 25 which has now become a major factor for me in base products and it's a decent shade for my pale skin. I beg all of you to go buy this, if you're wanting something that will help your skin whilst giving you a glowing look. So, if you desire to have the Millie Mackintosh look go buy it here for £18.

Third, is Rimmel's 'Wake Me Up' concealer, for £5.49 here, I'm in shade 'Classic Beige'. Yet again, I bought this concealer because my previous was too light for me to use with my tan and this is now and most likely forever will be my staple concealer. It gives amazing coverage, lasts a decent length of time and it has a luxurious creamy consistency. Therefore, it's amazing for under the eyes which is my main use for concealer as I have awful dark cicrcles. Even more so, it doesn't go in between fine lines and literally leaves me looking so awake and healthy - definite steal for such a cheap price!

Fourth, is a similar product to the 'Wake Me Up' concealer, it's Maybelline's 'Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer' for £5.49 here, I'm in the lightest shade 'Ivory 01'. This is pretty much a drugstore dupe of the YSL 'Touche Eclat' which my Mum owns. Funny enough I actually prefer Maybelline's, although YSL's packaging is much better! It's a lovely product and serves its purpose well, so if you're looking for a cheaper alternative to the 'Touche Eclat' here it is.

Next is eyes, and first is Soap And Glory's 'Supercat Eyeliner Pen Carbon Black Extreme', for £6.00 here. I love this as the pen is pretty thick which makes it super to do a dramatic eye, and the colour of the black is a very dark, dramatic one which I love. As sometimes I feel the black comes out a murky grey with other eyeliner pens. This is my go to product for liquid eyeliner, as it's a pen so is extremely easy to use. My only issue with this, is the fact you have to let it dry for a while as sometimes if I try and curl my lashes afterwards some of the eyeliner comes off. Secondly, is Rimmel's 'Professional Eyebrow Pencil' for £2.99 here, I'm in shade 'Ash Brown'. This is pretty much a basic eye pencil but I just really, really enjoy it and use this daily for my eyebrows. The best part about this product is that it even comes with it's own eyebrow brush which makes the eyebrow process that little bit less stressful when trying to make them look identical! Thirdly, and finally for eyes is Rimmel's 'Scandaleyes Shadow Stick' for £4.49 here, in shade 'Bulletproof Beige' [Swatch towards end of post]. I adore this stick so much! The colour is a lovely gold/champagne colour and looks so pretty. I normally use this to line my eyes with instead of an eyeliner and then just add some mascara. It's so quick and simple, but makes your eyes look so bright and beautiful! (I'm considering uploading a tutorial for this look as it's normally what I wear for college).

Finally, is Revlon's 'ColorBurst Lip Butter' for £7.99 here, in shade 'Lollipop' [Swatch at end of post]. This is another thing I absolutely adored on holiday, as they're quick, simple, bursting with pigment and actually last a really long time. Even more so, I love this colour because if you lightly apply it, it can look quite daytime and give a 'just been kissed' look whereas if you apply it fully it can look dramatic and gorgeous for a night out.

Swatch of 'Lollipop' and 'Bulletproof Beige':

(Sorry it's an awful swatch)

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Victoria Louise x

Skincare & Body Care Favourites

Hey everyone!

I'd just like to apologise for not updating but quite a bit has been going on in my personal life so I've honestly not had time. But I thought I'd start off by posting my favourite skincare and body care products I've been loving for the past couple of months and items I took on holiday with me and really enjoyed using. Click here to see my second post, (makeup favourites).

Skincare

Firstly is skincare and there has been four products that I have honestly become obsessed with for a while. Two of these products are from the Body Shop, the first is the 'Camomile Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover' this was really helpful on holiday as I was regularly using waterproof mascara, which is always a nightmare to take off! That was until this savior in a bottle swooped in and saved the day. It's soothing, creamy, removes my eye make-up easily and doesn't irritate my eye which most make-up removers do. Sadly the Body Shop has just recently redesigned the make-up remover, but the packaging looks much prettier. So, if you want to try it out just click here. Secondly, from the Body Shop is the 'Vitamin E Eye Cream' which is supposed to smooth, hydrate and protect the delicate skin around your eyes. I can fully agree with that statement. Also, even though it may seem tiny this has lasted me since March and there is still plenty left and I use it morning and evening so it's definitely got a fair amount of product for price. Check it out here.
Next, I've been loving the Clean and Clear 'Morning Energy - Shine Control' face wash. It contains tiny beads which gently exfoliate as well as wash my face. It definitely leaves me feeling clean, awake and revitalised. I can't say I've noticed a massive difference on shine on my face per say but I love waking up to washing my face with this wash and it's persuaded me to venture out and try some of the other versions Clean and Clear sell, check this one out here.
Finally, is a skin mask which is called 'Chocolate Mask' I purchased this from Wilko's and it is honestly amazing! It smells delicious, is not very messy at all to say it's a chocolate mask, it's gentle and is still effective. Sadly, it doesn't show up on the website but if you find it anywhere I definitely recommend purchasing it.

Body

Lastly is my body favourites of which two come from the ever wonderful Soap and Glory. They are the mini/travel size versions of 'Clean On Me' which is £2.50, and 'Flake Away' which is also £2.50. These sizes were absolutely perfect for taking on holiday and contained just the right amount for me. The 'Clean On Me' does smell quite plain compared to some of the other body washes on the market, but it is so creamy and gives such a luxurious feeling when using it. Furthermore, 'Flake Away' is quite a gentle scrub compared to other body scrubs but it stills works just as well, possibly even better. The fact it's less harsh leaves my skin still soft and nourished but also supple and smooth from scrubbing - the smell is delicious as well!

Finally, is the Body Shops 'Coconut Body Butter' for £13.00. Now I do understand that's a pretty steep price for a body butter, but it's so wonderful! It smells amazing, doesn't take ages to soak into my skin and fills my skin with moisture I didn't even realise it was lacking. Although I do have to admit I rarely, if ever, get dry skin so I don't often need to moisturise but this tub of magic seems to remind me to do it every time purely so I can just smell my own skin afterwards! (Weird... I know).

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Victoria Louise x