Thursday 30 January 2014

A cheeky Superdrug Haul

I went shopping. Again. It’s a good thing I don’t spend that much money on food, otherwise I would be in a lot of trouble.

The reason why I went in Superdrug was to just buy a deodorant and possibly body lotion, but I got out with so much more than that. In addition to my Nivea Sensitve&Pure Anti-Perspirant  and the new Vaseline Spray & Go moisturizerin Aloe Vera (which is actually very nice and perfect for a lazy person like me), I got an eyeliner, three face masks and a set of Real Techniques brushes.

Tuesday 28 January 2014

Beauty Wishlist


Last night I was feeling a bit bored, so I decided to casually browse some online beauty shops and ended up with a long wish list of things, most of which I probably will not be able to afford for a long time*sigh*.  Here are some of them:

Sunday 26 January 2014

Nails Of The Week: Volcanic Red

I must admit I get bored of my nail polish pretty quickly.  This week I chose a dark shimmery colour, something I haven’t done in a while and I think it turned out pretty well.



Saturday 25 January 2014

My Skincare Routine

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A couple of months ago I reaslied that I am not going to stay nineteen forever and my skin won’t look as good as it does now. Ever since that day I have been taking extra good care of it and have definitely noticed the good results. I have had much less breakouts than usual, my T-zone isn’t as oily as it used to be and my foundation doesn’t feel cakey because my skin is in a better condition. 

My morning routine is pretty simple. I mostly just splash some water on my face to freshen up and then apply some of my Bioten Refreshing Tonic Lotion. It leaves my skin feeling quite hydrated, so I usually skip the moisturizer and move on to doing my make-up, if I am going to be wearing any that day.


Thursday 23 January 2014

Favourite Red Lip Products

If you know me, then you know how much I love red lip products. Chances are that if I am wearing something on my lips, it’s a shade of red. Even my lip balms have a red tint to them.  So that is why I decided to share with you my favourite red lip products.




The Burt’s Bees replenishing lip balm with pomegranate oil is one of my all-time favourite lip balms. It smells amazing, looks good on its own, because it accentuates my natural lip colour, and hydrates my lips, making them the perfect base for any lipstick I want to put on top of it. 


A recent addition to my favourites is the Vaseline red lip tint in Paint The Town Red. This one I tend to use more on its own rather than as a base. It gives my lips a beautiful glossy finish, while hydrating them at the same time; smells delicious (don’t eat it though, it definitely doesn’t taste good!) and doesn’t break the bank. Unfortunately, it is limited edition, but since the tin is big enough to last ages, or at least until they come up with something just as good.



The Barry M lip liner is an essential product for me, especially when I’m trying to achieve a bright red matte lip. It is quite soft, so it sometimes tends to smudge a little, but I have found that I gently patting a lipstick on top of it with my finger keeps that to a minimum.

My favourite dark red lipstick has to be Rimmel’s Lasting Finish Matte by Kate in 107 Rosetto. What I love about it is that even though it’s a matte lipstick, it doesn’t dry out my lips. I can get away with wearing it during the day by applying it very gently and then softening it out with my finger. I have never repurchased a lipstick before just because I have never loved one enough to finish it, but this one is so amazing that I just have to. It is also very affordable, which is always a big plus!

I can’t have a favourite dark matte lipstick without having a favourite bright one and for me that is the Bourjoius Rouge Edition lipstick in the colour 13. I can’t say much about it, except that it is absolutely gorgeous. At first I found it a bit hard to work with because it was the first bold lipstick that I had ever bought, but eventually I got used to it. It glides on so smoothly on my lips, doesn’t dry them out and stays on for hours! It’s one of the best things that has happened to my lips, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from Bourjois.

My last favourite lipstick is something I got a couple of weeks ago, but it is one that I have been eying for months. It’s the Bourjois Shine Edition lipstick in the colour 23. It has a beautiful glossy finish and is quite buildable. I usually do the same as I do with my Rimmel one, apply a thin layer and soften it with my finger. This colour is perfect for spring as well because of the berry tones in it.

(From top to bottom: Bourjois Shine 23, Bourjois Rouge 13, Rimmel 107, Barry M lip liner)

So there you have it, my favourite red lip products. Please let me know if you have any recommendations for me!

Monday 20 January 2014

DIY Acrylic Nails

While I was browsing through the Hair and Beauty category on Pinterest, I stumbled upon a very interesting post, which showed how to achieve acrylic nails at home. It looked promising and people reviewed it positively, so naturally I ran to the nearest shop and got the supplies.


Even though it is the middle of January, I decided to go for a bright pink nail polish. I thought it would contrast beautifully with my style, which lately has consisted mostly of black.



The products I used are:
·         Sally Hansen Hard As Wraps base coat/hardener
·         Flormar Neon Colors in N012 (Turkish brand, unfortunately not available in the UK)
·         Sally Hansen No Chip top coat





After applying one coat of the Hard as Wraps, I let it dry for about five minutes. Then I proceeded with two coats of the Flormar polish and finished off with one layer of the top coat. I personally love this colour and wear it all throughout the year. It is perfect for the summer months because it compliments tanned skin beautifully.


Now, I don’t know if my nail polish will last as long as acrylic nails do, but even if it manages to stay on for a whole week, I would consider it a big win. My nails definitely look very shiny and sleek and I love the luxurious finish they have. The best part is that the base and top coat are quite affordable, which is why I definitely recommend this method to everybody. Enjoy your beautiful nails, ladies!

Saturday 18 January 2014

Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation Review

After a short and unplanned trip to my local Boots on Friday afternoon, I ended up getting the new Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse foundation in the colour 201 Classic Biege.  

Friday 17 January 2014

Welcome!

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog.

After putting it off for quite some time, I finally decided to sit down and write my first post. I suppose you could call this a New Year’s resolution, which I kept.

I intend to make this blog mostly beauty and lifestyle related, but there eventually might be other themed posts as well.


I hope you enjoy it and I will see you very soon.