June Favourites!

Hi everyone,

 

It's June favourites time! My favourites may seem a tad dull this month as they are things I've been using on a pretty much daily basis, but they are amazing!

 

Nivea Express Hydration Primer

This is my second pot of this beauty, I didn't like it at all when I first bought it but about half way through the pot I was hooked. It's a really refreshing primer that makes the skin feel hydrated and smooth. A fantastic base for make up.

 

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

An essential piece of kit for my day to day make up, I love using it for my brows by mixing Faint and Naked 2 together. It's also great for a 'put together' eye look.

 

Stila Smudge Stick in Damsel

I freaking love this eyeliner, I got it the Stila's In The Light palette and wasn't that fussed about it when I first got it, I've now discovered tight lining with it! It's a beautiful rich, saturated chocolate brown colour which stays put! I find it really defines my eyes beautifully without looking to harsh compared to when I use black liner.

 

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in Shade 52

I adore this foundation! It offers light/medium coverage, is fairly moisturising and really great for everyday wear.

 

No 7 Vital Enlightening Highlighting Powder

This has got to be my favourite highlighter at the moment, I even prefer it to MAC's Soft and Gentle. It's a subtle champagne colour and is more satiny rather than shimmery. Love it! So sad that it was limited edition.

 

MUA Blush in Bon Bon

My favourite everyday blusher, a subtle and natural looking pink blush which I feel really suits me. Did I mention it's only a pound?!

 

NYX HD Concealer in Light

I've really been enjoying this for under my eyes recently, due to the shade being a bit too light for me I find it really brightens up my eye area and blends in well. I have noticed a tiny bit of creasing with it but that was after a day of work in a hot environment and it hadn't been set with a powder or anything.

 

What were you favourites this month?

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx

 

January Favourites

Hi everyone,
 

Time for January favourites!

 



Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation in 52 Vanilla

I love this foundation, it gives great coverage, doesn't get cakey and still looks natural. Love it!

 

Benefit Bad Gal Lash

When I first got this I wasn't a fan, but now it's dried out a little I love it for building volume and then using another mascara to lengthen and seperate. I might buy the full size when I've finished this sample...

 

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

I've been really liking this for a simple matte eye make up look for work and I've been loving the shade Crave for using as a liner :)

 

Maybelline Color Tattoo On and on Bronze

An amazing product for a really easy eye make up look for when you're in a rush. I also love using this for a base for powder eyeshadows.

 

Nivea Caramel Cream Lip Butter

 This has been the my go to night time lip balm recently, It's really moisturising and smells and tastes like sweet popcorn. I only really like using this at home and I don't want to contaminate it with germy fingers in the tin when I'm out.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Nude
I've been using this in my waterline everyday this month, I think it really makes me look more awake and my eyes look brighter.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light
I repurchased this last week, it's wonderful! It offers great coverage and doesn't looks cakey, I don't use it under my eyes though, only on my face.

Urban Decay Nail Polish in Sidecar
I recently got the UD set of Naked nail polishes and this is my favourite of the lot. It's a kind of sheer nude polish with beautiful silvery glitter. I love it! It looks pretty and subtle.

Stila Eye Brushes
I got these two brushes in a set at Christmas, they are just perfect! So useful, great for precise application and blending.

Thanks for reading,
Jess
xxx



FOTD - In The Pink

Hi everyone,

 

Here's a pretty basic and natural look that I was wearing last weekend, I went for bright neutral eyes and a creamy, soft pink lipstick.

 

The Products I Used



 

Face

- Maybelline Dream Lumitouch Concealer in Ivory

- Bourjois 123 Foundation in 52 Vanilla

- Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light

- MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle

 

Eyes

- Urban Decay Primer Potion

- Stila In The Light Palette - Kitten, Sandstone, Bare, Champagne, Bliss

- Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Nude

- Maybelline The Colossal Volume Express Mascara in Black

 

Brows

- MUA Clear Mascara

 

Lips

17 Supreme Shine Lipstick in Barely Blush

 

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx

Spending Ban Update Week #1

 

Hi everyone :)

 

I was meant to write this post yesterday but I was having some computer issues! So sick of technology!

In my first week I did really well!

- I only had one Cafe Nero coffee!

- I only bought one beauty product, which was for a giveaway, which I forgot to mention in my original post that I am allowed to buy!

 

I am still lusting after some things though, I think I'll stick them on my Christmas list though!

 

 

Nivea Lip Butter in Caramel Cream - £1.49

This sounds amazing! I love anything caramel scented or flavoured and I really want to get my hands on this! Sounds like it'd be perfect for the cold weather!

 

Stila In The Light Palette with Free Lip Glaze! - £25

I don't exactly need another neutrals palette but this one looks beautiful! It comes with a smudge stick which I'd love to try out as I'm enjoying experimenting with eyeliner at the moment :)

 

 

China Glaze Ruby Pumps - £5.95(Amazon)

My sister in law has this polish and it is sooo beautiful! I'd love to wear it in the lead up to Christmas...I suppose I could just borrow hers to stop me buying it! :D

 

I hope you're all doing well and I hope to get some more posts up soon as I've hopfully fixed my computer problems!(Fingers crossed!)

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx

Mini Poundland Haul

Hi everyone,

Long time no see :)

Sorry I've been a bit absent recently, I've been super busy and been away on holiday.

But today I'm back with a haul!

I went shopping yesterday and as soon as I got off the train I made a bee line for Poundland! I love looking for beauty bargains in there!

I picked up five things but gave one to my sister in law :)

I was so excited to find some Sinful Colors nail polishes! I get very excited when I find American brands in Poundland... :) Yes i'm a little sad...

I picked up 3 colours but only kept the shades Scandal and All Mighty.

(L-R All Mighty, Scandal)

The colours are so bright and pretty, very happy with them. :)

I also managed to find some of the Stila products that have been floating around Poundlands recently. I picked up an Angel Light Whitening Powder Refill. 

Unfortunately I picked up a shade that looks far too dark for me(stupid me for not checking the packaging!), so I think I will feature it in an giveaway which is coming soon!

The last thing that I bought from Poundland is a Rimmel eyeshadow.

It's a 'Stir It Up' eyeshadow, in the shade 'NO WAY!'. I think these are/were only available in the US as I've never seen them over here.

When I swatched this product I was surprised, I thought It was a powder product but it appears to be a cream product with little chunks of powder sat on top, strange!

I will let you know how I get on with this weird little product. :)

So yeah, that concludes my little haul, I am going to try and blog everyday in September so expect to see plenty of posts from me in the near future! 

Also I've been collecting a few bits for a giveaway that I will announce before the end of the month so keep your eyes open for that. :)

Thanks for reading!

Jess

xxx

Wednesday Wishlist - Eyeshadow Palettes

Out of all make up items, I think eyeshadow palettes are my favourite things to buy. So here is a list of a few I'm lusting after!

Sleek Bad Girl Palette - £6.49 - Superdrug

I've recently bought three Sleek palettes and I really wanted this one after swatching the tester in Superdrug, but they were sold out! :( The colours in this are seriously gorgeous!

Stila In The Moment Palette  - £25 - www.stila.co.uk

I just love the colour combination in this palette!

 Too Face Smokey Eye Palette - £26 - www.beautybay.com

I've always wanted to master a nice smokey eye look, and this palette would be lovely to do that with.

Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette - £24.95 - www.beautystore4u.co.uk

You get a lot of eyeshadows for your money with this palette and lots of lovely neutral colours! :D

Thanks for reading :)

Jess

xxx