Sheer Nude Nails.

Now if I'm being honest I am actually a huge fan of dark nails, I always gravitate to those sultry smokey shades when I'm perusing the beauty isles - however I HATE the way they look when they chip, they are the most obvious colours when they have seen their best days so I decided to go well outside of my comfort zone, and I must say I have been pleasantly surprised. 

I first shade I tried like this was Dior's Lili which is a sheer pinky nude that has a very glossy finish and just looks like perfected nails, the brush makes it easy and quick to apply so I've been loving being able to having a quick manicure with this one.
The closest highstreet buy to this one that I have found so far is Essie's Birthday Suit, a cult favourite for all the right reasons, I would say this one is slightly more sheer but I actually have been preferring that look recently.
For a more opaque polish Essie's Urban Jungle is a more grey/white tone that gives a more intense finish - I like this one instead of a clean white as it is more complimentary on my skintone when I'm more pale. 

I've seen lots of these types of shades from different brands so if you have any recommendations then please them in the comments below -
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When Your Skin Needs a Pamper.

Since its Easter Sunday tomorrow and most people are off work and can have a more relaxing day I thought I would share a couple of products that I love to use when I want to give my skin a treat and a well deserved rest from all the make-up thats put on it everyday! 

I chosen two masks as I love both, the Balance Me Radiance Face Mask came free with a magazine last month and I couldnt wait to try it out as I have sensitive and dry skin so giving my skin some radiance is always needed. This mask only needs to stay on for 5 minutes so its a great choice if you want to do a mask but dont have alot of time on your hands; it also has a scrub like texture so it buffs away dead skin aswell as bringing out the impurities. 

The Second mask is from the Superdrug own brand range and is the Hydration with Vitamin E Moisture Mask, again I chose this due to my particular skin type but they do a whole range to suit everyone. This mask is meant to be left on for about 15 minutes so its lovely if you want to take a bath with it on or just chill out for abit! 

Lastly my favourite skincare product...this is my all time holy grail, if I could only take one thing to an island item - Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum. This stuff is just incredible, I couldnt sing its praise enough even if I tried! It is expensive but it lasts forever and makes such a difference to my skin that its worth it. I found this bottle in a CCO shop so it was quite a bit cheaper than the regular price, I will definitely buy this over and over again; if your skin is in need of some love give this a try!

Let me know any skincare recomendations, I read every comment and will reply to any questions! 

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Max Factor Excess Shimmer: Copper

Even though many may think glitter and shimmer is something to be kept for the festive season or a night out, I really like to use the more subtle glitz for an everyday look and when these Excess Shimmers were released I had to give them a try. They are a cream based shadow that once applies feels more like a powder, its super pigmented and only takes one swipe across the eyes, so if you're looking for something quick and easy to put in your makeup routine this may be the shadow for you! 

There are some really pretty shades in the collection but when I swatched the shade Copper I had to pick it up. For me the name Copper is slightly decieving as it is more of a mauve but still a beautiful colour and would suit any skintone. I would really like them to bring out some more spring toned shades for the upcoming season as I think the metallic with shimmer just catches the light and is just enough if you want to give your everyday routine abit of sparkle without the maintenance. 

These retail for £7.99 but are nearly always on some sort of promotion, I got mine from Superdrug when they had £3 off selected lines so for about £5 I thought this was a complete bargain! I would highly recommend these and think they are a great addition to anyones makeup bag. 

Let me know in the comments if you have tried any of the Max Factor Excess Shimmers and what you thought about them. I read every comment and will reply to any questions! 

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Spring Releases.

As the whole festive season is well and truly over, all the new Spring collections have overtaken the make-up stands and I have to say there are some pretty beautiful collections going around. The Maybelline new releases though really caught my eye, I dont normally buy much from Maybelline but they have released some really lovely products for the new season. 

Other than Maybelline I spotted the Makeup Revolution 'The One Matte Stick' in the shade Malibu which is a matte cream bronzer. In appearance these are a dupe for the Nars Multiple and consistency is quite similar aswell; I picked this shade as I wanted to give it a go for contouring. However these are SUPER pigmented and this shade is quite dark so a light hand is necessary, these do blend really nicely so with abit of work it even worked on my ghostly skintone!

Now from Maybelline I picked up their new mascara, 'Lash Sensational' I have tried this and it is good but not my favourite, I really had high hopes for this as I had seen such great reviews but I think it is such an individual thing and this just wasn't quite right.

Secondly I had to pick up one of the new lipsticks to feed my obsession with all things lips. The shade I got was '168 Petal Pink' which is pretty much what it says on the tin, just a really pretty light pink, very summery and bright. 

Lastly I reached for one of the new Colour Show polishes and was not dissapointed! The shade is 'Bouquet' and put over a light pink/lilac is just super pretty and very seasonal, it applies pink and white with rose gold to create a floral effect. I can see me using this alot of the upcoming months!

Let me know if you have picked anyrhing up from the new releases for Spring! I read all the comments and will reply to any questions. 

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Makeup Revolution: On The Go Palette

So in 2014 Makeup Revolution became one of the most standout drugstore brands for me, it is super affordable and the quality of the products are just amazing. I'm a big fan of how they create dupes of much more expensive products so if you aren't sure on whether its worth splashing the cash you could try their version first and save some money. 

I saw the On The Go! palette online a couple of months ago and thought the general layout and colour scheme looked somewhat familiar but couldnt quite figure out where I had seen it before. It wasn't until I was on Sephora and saw the Tarte Rainforest After Dark palette that I realised how good this dupe was especially for me living in the UK as Tarte is quite difficult to get hold of. 

The set contains six eyeshadows, a blush, a bronzer and a highlighter. It is a warm toned palette and also has a pink flush to it that is something I tend to use alot. The formula of these shadows is super creamy and soft, and do remind me of Urban Decay's shadows, the pigmentation is really great and they blend beautifully! 

I haven't swatched the three face products as the highlighter was hard to get to show up on camera and the other two simply come off exactly how they look in the palette. The bronzer is one of my favourite parts of this set as it is a great contour shade and applies really nicely to the skin, it is buildable without going muddy so you can be as light handed or severe as you like! The blush is a simple pretty pink that pretty much goes with most make-up looks and just adds that nice hint of natural colour or again can be built up for more of a pop. Lastly of course is the highlighter, this was the one thing I honestly thought would let me down, I am super fussy when it comes to highlighters as I prefer sheen and metallic to glitter and usually the more affordable brands stick as much sparkle in there highlighters as possible however Revolution has shut me up yet again! This is the most natural, pretty subtle glow highlighter I have ever found, it just adds that healthy look to your skin without adding too much of anything, super pretty!

I'm completely loving this palette as for only £4 you get so much value for your money, I would recommend this for any of the products individually all of them are worth the £4 on their own so even if you only want to give it a go for just the bronzer its well worth a try! 

Let me know if you have any favourites from the Revolution range, I read all the comments and will reply to any questions. 

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Mini Haul

So this past week all the promotions changed at work meaning all new offers on make-up and this month there are some really great buys that I had to get my hands on! Everything I bought is from Superdrug apart from one item which I will talk about at the end. 

1. L'Oreal Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation - I've always liked L'Oreal as a brand and the True Match foundation is fast becoming a holy grail for me however this particular base never really caught my eye as it was £9.99 which for 20ml is abit steep considering its a highstreet brand. But now it is only £4.99 which to me is super afforable and well worth a go, I have tried it once and do like it, the texture reminds me of the new YSL Fusion Ink but is more sheer coverage. 

2. L'Oreal Collection Nudes in 'Eva' - I already have two of the other shades from this collection and one of the reds, they all have such a lovely formula and wear really nicely. Also now down to £4.99 I couldn't resist picking one up, this is a more peachy brown nude and looks great with a tan.

3. Revlon Colourburst Balm Stain in 'Honey' - A blogger favourite and one that I have had my eyes on for a while but never actually bit the bullet. This is a really pretty nude pink that is great for everyday, a 'my lips but better' shade that is sheer and comfortable to wear. All Revlon lip products are £5 so I can see my collection getting a little bigger over the next month... 

4. Max Factor Colour Elixir Lip Liner in 'Brown n Nude' - I'm currently in a bit of a lipliner craze at the moment, (im blaming Kylie Jenner for this!) These from Max Factor are super creamy and pigmented, this shade is as it says a nude brown shade, pretty much what it says on the tin. 

5. Bourjois Healthy Mix Powder - This is just a rebuy of my favourite face powder, the formula of this is just amazing, it lasts all day on my skin and doesn't go cakey at all. The finish is really natural and mixes well with all of my foundations. 

6. Milani Baked Blush in 'Luminoso' - My random purchase is this beautiful blush from Milani, I actually found this on Amazon and have had it in my basket for a while now and have read so many reviews about how great it looks on the skin. This is a peach shade with a gold sheen running through it that when applied to the skin just looks really natural. 

So thats my haul, I will be reviewing some of the products over the next couple of weeks, let me know of anything youre loving right now and would recommend. I read all the comments and will reply to any questions. 

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2014 Favourites

Where has this year gone? I cant quite believe its time to write this post, but here we are days before we enter 2015 and start a whole new year! I decided that instead of doing a December favourites I would do a 2014 favourites, as there is quite a few things that I have really loved this year and think they are worth a mention. I have got a few beauty products first (obviously!) and then just a couple of random ones that I've just really enjoyed. 

First off I'll start with the base products that I have found this year and are now complete staples in my everyday routine. L'Oreal's True Match was blogger influenced by reading such amazing things and needing a cheaper alternative to my YSL bases I chose to give this a go and I LOVE it! The finish is so lovely and is buildable without going cakey, it doesn't move all day and the shade match is just amazing. Secondly I picked up The Time Balm Concealer by TheBalm, this is a high cover concealer in a pot and literally covers everything, I use this everyday even if I dont wear base. Finally I started using the Maybelline Eraser Eye in the clear and red packaging about 2 years ago and loved it, I had hear about the lightening one but it was impossible to find in the UK until earlier this year a guy who runs a make-up stall in a market near me had a full basket of them so I had to pick one up (or 3...) the finish of this is so beautiful, and gives a really awakened look under the eyes. 

L-R: Chic, Aurora, Exotic Island, Heart Skips a Beat, Misltoe Kisses, Enchanted Forest. 

Now this represents a whole brand, the Tanya Burr Cosmetics collection has to be my favourite releases of 2014; From the nail varnishes to lipglosses to eyelashes, I love them all. The lipglosses do have an edge for me though, as I'm not the biggest fan of the whole hair stuck to face effect I tend to give them a miss, but these are so lovely and feel really moisturising. My favourite shade is definitely Enchanted Forest, this over Mac's Rebel has been my most used lip combination in December. 

My last beauty favourite is this perfume from Next called Gold. I picked this up at the start of December just looking for one I can wear everyday and not worry about the price tag as this 75ml set was £14! 

Top Notes: Grapefruit, Mandarin

Heart: Ylang Ylang, Muguet

Base: Musk, Amber

As soon as I saw the notes of this perfume I had to give it a go it just sounded like a fragrance I would love, and I wasn't wrong. this goes to a really warm sweet scent on me without going down the candy scent route. The amber is probably the most prominent note on me and lasts for such a long time. I would recommend Next scents to anyone, their range is great and for such an affordable price. 

For my first non-beauty product I had to feature this Yankee Candle scent. Candy Cane Lane has to be my all time favourite candle scent ever! And that is saying alot, I have already burnt 2 of the Votive versions of this and have a back up plus these two jars (yes im obsessed) I just cant get enough of the sweet mint scent that it gives, really festive and also quite fresh. The best way for me to describe this is probably the smell of an After Eight chocolate, just that subtle mint wrapped in a real sweetness, just lovely. 

Finally is Ed Sheeran's album X, this album is always on repeat, no matter what mood I'm in I just find this so relaxing and uplifting. My favourite songs off the album would probably be, Thinking Out Loud, Tenerife Sea and Afire Love, all beautiful and just lovely songs. 

So thats it for my 2014 favourites, I have loved loads of things this year but didnt want to make this post so long to read you would be here till 2016! I hope you've had a great Christmas and have a fantastic New Year, let me know any of your 2014 favourites in the comments below, I read every one and reply to any questions. 

See you next year! 

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A Bit Of Sparkle.

Okay so abit of a confession, I am quite a bit of a magpie and love anything with glitter, sparkle or shine so this time of year when it becomes abit more acceptable to go full glitter I always go full force, so when I saw these little treasures I had to pick a couple up. I have always liked the Colour Show collection from Maybelline as they are super affordable and have a really great selection of colours and finishes. 

The Be Brilliant selection are limited edition for the festive season and are £3.99 apposed to the usual £2.99 of their regular shades. My only let down was there wasnt a rose gold or light gold shade which is my favourite however the two I chose are super pretty and look amazing over lots of different colours. 

The silver/multi - coloured shade is called Light It Up and has small silver glitter pieces with larger multi - coloured sparkles aswell, I'm currently loving this one over black as it really stands out. The purple one is called Purple Dazzle and has the purple glitter with large sparkles in blue, green and pink this one looks great over obviously purple but also white or blue-grey. 

My favourite thing about these is the consistency, it is so hard to find a decent glitter nail varnish that applies an even coat across your nails, these do a great job and dry quickly aswell. If you wanted a bit of sparkle this year or even just for one day and didnt want to break the bank these are a great choice and in my opinion better than alot of the more expensive brands. 

So whats your favourite sparkley nail polish? Please leave any comments below, I read every one and will reply to any questions. 

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Online Superdrug Haul

The other day I uploaded a haul (here) of a few items that I picked up from Superdrug instore which I got because after making my online order there were certain items that were out of stock that I really wanted to try. Yesterday my parcel finally arrived with lots of exciting new things for me to try. 

For the non-beauty items first I got some shower gels which are abit boring so I wont go into them, I also picked up some B. facial wipes, I havent tried these before but have heard they are good and as they were half price I thought I would try them out. I got the Rio scent of the Colab dry hair shampoos, which smells aaa-maazzing, its definitely giving my Batiste a run for its money. Finally I got two fragrances, one of which is a present for my brother, Bullion For Men; I got him this last year as a little extra and he loved it so I got him one again this year and then I got Exquisite for me as I wanted a cheap perfume to keep in my handbag and will do a review on this soon. 

Now for the exciting bit! So at Superdrug theres a 3for2 mix and match across brands, then I also now get my staff discount online which is a dangerous thing to do as stuff like this happens. I've wanted to try some products from The Balm for a really long time and the two things I chose are really popular and slightly hyped up on the blogging world so I took a chance and got my hands on the Time Balm concealer and the Mary-Lou Manizer highlighter, both of which I am now obsessed with. I also got two other concealers from B. these are the click pen ones that I got for radiance rather than covering dark circles or blemishes. 

L-R// Rimmel 107...Revlon Berry Couture... Tanya Burr, Aurora,,Lets Travel The World

Obviously I also got some lip products since I think I can admit now I may have a bit of an addiction... 

The Tanya Burr cosmetics line is now pretty much complete on my dressing table and I havent done so just because shes such a lovely woman; these products are actually incredible and for a girl that doesnt like glosses, I have nearly every shade. The two that I got were Aurora and Let's Travel The World. Lastly I got my two lipsticks, the first being Rimmel's Kate Moss Matte in 107 which is a bloggers and personal favourite, this is a beautiful lipstick all round and definitely recommended for this time of year. Then I got Revlon's Berry Couture which is a sheer purple berry tone, super pretty and wearable. 

So thats everything! I will be doing some reviews on these products after abit of time using them and seeing what I think. Let me know if you have tried any of the above and what you thought. 

Please leave any comments or questions below, I read every one and will reply to any questions 

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