Product Rave #2:
SANCTUARY SPA HAND CREAM:
This is my absolute holy grail hand cream. It's £5.00 for a full size in Boots and £2.50 for a small travel size.
It's great for if you're in a rush as it sinks in pretty much instantly. It's got a nice fresh scent which lingers for a while but you can only smell it if you put your hand up to your nose to smell it, otherwise you don't notice it at all. Also, it's not greasy at all which is great because no one wants to start doing something or say start cooking something and then end up dropping things because of greasy hands. Plus if you get hungry or need to touch food it's perfect because you can just start eating/cooking and your food wont taste of it.
The packaging claims that it is a velvety cream and I totally agree. It's a total budget friendly product which gives great results and is in my opinion better than any other hand cream I've tried. I highly recommend it.
Thursday, 11 July 2013
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Product Rave:
MUA MATTE PERFECT PRIMER:
Listening to: The Great Gatsby Soundtrack.
I've been wanting to save this for a different blog post which I was planning to do, but that involved trying other primers before I could finish that blog and this primer is just so damn good that I couldn't wait to tell you about it.
First of all is the price, at £4.50 (for 15ml) what's not to love. It's under a fiver and it's pretty brilliant. So why is this budget primer so good? Well it's pretty much a dupe and in my opinion better than the Benefit Porefessional Primer which is £24.50 for 22.0 ml/0.75fl .oz (US).
The problem I have with the Porefessional from Benefit is that by the end of the day my T zone is getting a little oily, and also it's rather siliconey which I don't like the feel of. Though the only thing about the MUA primer is that it's a bit on the thick side but when it set and I applied my foundation or whatever I was using it was absolutely fine and I didn't notice it. Also, neither the Porefessional or Mua primer irritated my skin but always do a patch test on the back of your hand or your jaw just in case.
I love the MUA Primer not only for it's price but because it does what it claims, no question about it. It claims to be an oil control, complexion balancing, matte perfection primer and it definitely does all three. I tried out this primer while I was working in my part time job in a fast food restaurant, (which is a great place for testing out products that claim they are long lasting) and when I checked my make up after a day of running about in a heated place it still looked the way it did when I applied it before my shift. In fact, I didn't want to take my make up off because it looked that good. I did anyway though of course.
Just to be clear, I have two jobs, I also work in a supermarket, and in the one I work in everyone complains about their make up melting off their faces, personally I've never really experienced that, okay maybe just a little of my concealer might slip off sometimes but when I wore this primer nothing budged.
So, it stays put when your under stress, in a hurry and when you have those really, really long days, and is saving you a huge difference of £20 if your looking for a good primer. I really recommend it and if you have any suggestions for another product or blog idea for me then please don't hesitate to comment.
MUA MATTE PERFECT PRIMER:
Listening to: The Great Gatsby Soundtrack.
I've been wanting to save this for a different blog post which I was planning to do, but that involved trying other primers before I could finish that blog and this primer is just so damn good that I couldn't wait to tell you about it.
First of all is the price, at £4.50 (for 15ml) what's not to love. It's under a fiver and it's pretty brilliant. So why is this budget primer so good? Well it's pretty much a dupe and in my opinion better than the Benefit Porefessional Primer which is £24.50 for 22.0 ml/0.75fl .oz (US).
The problem I have with the Porefessional from Benefit is that by the end of the day my T zone is getting a little oily, and also it's rather siliconey which I don't like the feel of. Though the only thing about the MUA primer is that it's a bit on the thick side but when it set and I applied my foundation or whatever I was using it was absolutely fine and I didn't notice it. Also, neither the Porefessional or Mua primer irritated my skin but always do a patch test on the back of your hand or your jaw just in case.
I love the MUA Primer not only for it's price but because it does what it claims, no question about it. It claims to be an oil control, complexion balancing, matte perfection primer and it definitely does all three. I tried out this primer while I was working in my part time job in a fast food restaurant, (which is a great place for testing out products that claim they are long lasting) and when I checked my make up after a day of running about in a heated place it still looked the way it did when I applied it before my shift. In fact, I didn't want to take my make up off because it looked that good. I did anyway though of course.
Just to be clear, I have two jobs, I also work in a supermarket, and in the one I work in everyone complains about their make up melting off their faces, personally I've never really experienced that, okay maybe just a little of my concealer might slip off sometimes but when I wore this primer nothing budged.
So, it stays put when your under stress, in a hurry and when you have those really, really long days, and is saving you a huge difference of £20 if your looking for a good primer. I really recommend it and if you have any suggestions for another product or blog idea for me then please don't hesitate to comment.
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Tips & Tricks: The Best Tip For Longer Lashes.
I have discovered the something that I haven't heard any of the beauty bloggers or youtubers or magazines or my friends ever tell me. If they know about it I wouldn't blame them for not divulging this little secret.
Basically, to get longer lashes with any mascara, whether it be the one from 2true which was under £3 or one from Lancome for 30 odd quid, you gotta take care of your lashes.
***The first thing I do before putting any make up on my face is to moisturize my lashes. Then I let that sink in to them and do my eyeshadow then mascara then face.***
Honestly you should try it. If your lashes are not co operating when you try to apply mascara this will help. I love it and it will be a beauty tip I will swear by until it stops working.
Basically, to get longer lashes with any mascara, whether it be the one from 2true which was under £3 or one from Lancome for 30 odd quid, you gotta take care of your lashes.
***The first thing I do before putting any make up on my face is to moisturize my lashes. Then I let that sink in to them and do my eyeshadow then mascara then face.***
Honestly you should try it. If your lashes are not co operating when you try to apply mascara this will help. I love it and it will be a beauty tip I will swear by until it stops working.
Sunday, 26 May 2013
Whirls and Twirls Around the Country:
Did I Overpack My Make up Bag? #1
So I recently went on a two day trip to Edinburgh for my Grandma's 80th with my family and we had a ball (not a dance no, fun.). The only thing I do not enjoy about traveling is packing my make up bag; my name is Katie Smith and I am a complete and utter beauty product junkie that's why. Clothes I'm fine with but make up, no. It's never an easy process for me and it wouldn't be a family holiday if I didn't try to take my whole room with me and pack my make up bag not just once but twice and then change the make up bag 3 times also because there wasn't enough space for my 5 blushes and 3 different mascaras. Yes, I do tend to overpack so every time I have a holiday/ go on a trip from now on I will be monitoring myself by blogging about it. Right now it sounds like it's gonna be tough but whatev's let's get down to the nitty gritty and on to the facts.
1) I took 33 products with me including skin care.
2) 5 brushes.
3) I used 26 products and only 2 brushes.
You may be thinking ''God how much make up does this girl (I'm 22 by the way) wear on her face?!''
I actually think that isn't bad for me. Using 26 products out of 33. Although I did take a few blushes, a couple of sample pots of foundations and some handbag essentials for on the go too. Oh and only one eyeshadow palette- the Urban Decay Naked 2. OMG. That palette is to die for! I thought the Naked 1 was the best thing ever, and put off buying the next one because I thought I wouldn't have suited the taupe, smokey shades in the Naked 2, but no, they suit me even better, and the brush is so much better too, oh and it comes with a teeny tiny cute lipgloss. It retails for £36 which is another reason I was putting it off but can I just say, I am so glad I took the plunge and splurged. It's amazing, everyone needs one. Maybe my next post should be a review on the Naked 2 Palette?
So, back we go to my make up bag, what did I actually take with me and what did I use? Here's a long list for you. :)
1) Maxfactor False Lash Mascara in Black **(Used)**
2) Too Faced Eye Shadow Primer **(Used)**
3) Revlon- Photo Ready Perfecting Primer **(Used)**
4) Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner- Nude **(Used)**
5) Mac Studio Finish Concealer- NW15 **(Used)**
6) Sleek Blush- Life's a Peach **(Used)**
7) Mac Bronzer- Baby Don't Go **(Used)**
8) Mac Blush- Stay By Me **(Used)**
9) Mac MSF- Soft & Gentle **(Used)**
10) Mac Studio Fix Powder ** (Used)**
11) Bourjois Cream Blush- 03 **(Used)**
12) Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation **** (Not Used)
13) Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation ****(Not Used)
14) Mac MSF- Definitely Defined **(Used)**
15) Urban Decay Setting Spray **(Used)**
16) Naked 2 Palette +Brush **(Used)**
17) Revlon Lipgloss- Peony **(Used)**
18) Revlon Lipstain- Honey **(Used)**
19) Revlon Lip Butter- Pink Lemonade **(Used)**
20) Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Lipbalm **(Used)**
21) Sleek Lip Palette- Siren- (used one colour)- Love Me **(Used)**
22) Nars Concealer **(Used)**
23) Elizabeth Arden Lipstick- Melon 06 **(Used)**
24) Nars Copacobana Highlighter ****(Not Used)
25) Burt's Bee's Cuticle Cream ****(Not Used)
26) Sleek Pout Paint - 161 Minx ****(Not Used)
27) Rescue Remedy Lip Balm ****(Not Used)
28) Sleek Face Contour Kit ****(Not Used)
29) La Roche Posay- Dermo Cleanser Make Up Remover **(Used)**
30) Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel -Cleansing and Toning Lotion **(Used)**
31) Cotton Pads **(Used)**
32) Naked 2 Brush **(Used)**
33) W7- Powder Brush **(Used)**
34) W7 -Eyeshadow Brush ****(Not Used)
35) Topshop- Angled Eyeshadow Brush ****(Not Used)
36) Topshop - Concealer Brush ****(Not Used)
37) Biore Face Scrub
38) Sanctuary Muslin Cloth.
So, I bet you're thinking yup she overpacked, this girl is mad, why would anyone take as many products as that if your not then my Mum certainly would be if she saw, (thankfully she had a different room to me and my sis etc). Anyway, this is what I need to keep track of and try to minimize for the next holiday. Summer's almost here so there may possibly be another smaller blog post after this, maybe.
Hope this helps anyone like me who gets themselves in a bit of a muddle when choosing their products for a trip.
Listening to: ColeCo- Emotions.
Favorites:
Mascara: Rimmel Glam Eyes Lash Flirt Mascara.
Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix
Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked 2. (So glad I took the plunge and finally bought it!)
Blush: Mac- Stay By Me
Bronzer- Mac- Baby Don't Go
Highlighter- Sleek+ Mac- Soft & Gentle+ Mac- Definitely Defined.
You know your a product junkie when you love nothing more than to spend your free time watching Youtube videos about the latest trends and have over 135 products that you lust over every time you go to update your most wanted list. Personally I enjoy shopping for make up more than clothes. I'd rather get the most expensive beauty products that the youtubers and bloggers are raving about than buy the most fashionable outfits ever. Of course though in an ideal world where I could afford everything and anything in the world and not have to work another day then I would have it all but then wouldn't we all?
I know I'm blabbering on about the most expensive products but I do love myself some high street bargains as you can see at in my favorites at the top ^^.
So this is the introduction to my blog. Stay tuned for more.
Favorites:
Mascara: Rimmel Glam Eyes Lash Flirt Mascara.
Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix
Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked 2. (So glad I took the plunge and finally bought it!)
Blush: Mac- Stay By Me
Bronzer- Mac- Baby Don't Go
Highlighter- Sleek+ Mac- Soft & Gentle+ Mac- Definitely Defined.
You know your a product junkie when you love nothing more than to spend your free time watching Youtube videos about the latest trends and have over 135 products that you lust over every time you go to update your most wanted list. Personally I enjoy shopping for make up more than clothes. I'd rather get the most expensive beauty products that the youtubers and bloggers are raving about than buy the most fashionable outfits ever. Of course though in an ideal world where I could afford everything and anything in the world and not have to work another day then I would have it all but then wouldn't we all?
I know I'm blabbering on about the most expensive products but I do love myself some high street bargains as you can see at in my favorites at the top ^^.
So this is the introduction to my blog. Stay tuned for more.
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