Just my stream of consciousness

   

MAC Strobe Cream | I have been non stop using this under my base! It gives such a natural, soft, iridescent glow and I absolutely love it. It is extremely subtle and perfect for everyday wear and does not get all weird and clumpy when my skin is extremely dry. It now comes in 5 different shades, but I think I will stay loyal to the original...for now!

Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Daily Cleansing Pads | I am the laziest person ever and microbeads are bad for the environment. So a good chemical exfoliation is the best way to go. These leave my skin soft, supple and evens out my skin tone nicely. They have quite a strong citrus scent, verging on washing up liquid which I am not a fan of, but the smell does not linger after applying. Recently Superdrug has been having amazing deals on the full sized version. There are also a variety of other cleansing pads available, so I am sure you will be able to find one to suit your needs!
Ciaté Geology in Goal Digger | I am not one who tends to stray away from dark reds but this nail polish colour is just so beautiful. It is described as a "A luxurious metallic rose-gold topped with a silver shimmery finish, perfect for date night." The formula of this is also amazing, I have never used a regular nail polish that lasted over a week before! 

I am pretty sure everyone has at least one Urban Decay Naked palette, am I right or am I right? I am personally not a big user of eyeshadows (mainly because I lack the skill) so I am trying to start using them regularly! So I thought I would invest in a decent eyeshadow palette which would force me to use it.

I chose the Naked 3 palette because rose is very in at the moment and I don't have any colours like this in my current collection. They are all very wearable colours which are both suitable for both day and night. They are buttery soft and blend so easily, which is a must if you suck at eyeshadows.

After trying out this palette, I definitely need to get more eyeshadows because I would love to do some make up tutorials/looks, so keep your eyes peeled for them.

Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Water-Max Sleeping Mask | This product was amazing and I am so sad that it isn't so readily available anymore! It has a thin gel texture which feels light on your skin and it is comfortable to sleep in. I always used this when my skin was extremely dry and it worked a treat. It can also be cheekily used as a facial moisturiser if you need to lock in extra moisture, it works as a great base.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creame in Cannes | The lip colour that always gets compliments. Its such a pretty MLBB colour and the formula is perfect if you're not a big fan of liquid lipsticks. It goes and smoothly and lasts decently, but you do often need to touch up. I will definitely be repurchasing this one!

The Body Shop Aloe Vera Lip Balm | I have had this the longest time, mainly because I didn't want it to run out. It is a clear thick gel which banishes your dry lips in an instant. Especially in the winter where my lips were dry and flaky, this rescued it.

The popularity of Korean skincare doesn't seem to be slowing down or stopping any time soon and I'm quite glad. Sheet masks are becoming increasingly more available in the UK, so now its even easier to get your hands on them! However, they do seem to be a little bit on the pricey side occasionally, so when I saw the Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask, I knew I had to pick a few up.

I'm pretty sure that most of us know the basic of skincare such as; cleanser, exfoliator, toner and moisturiser, but do you know everything in between? Nowadays Korean skin care has become so popular that the jargon can be a tad confusing. Today I am here to try and help you with all of this new skincare terminology!

Toner/Refersher/Softener | Typically have a watery consistency with the aim of removing leftover dirt and excess cleanser and rebalancing the skins pH. Nowadays, you can get toners for just about any skin ailment there is, from dry skin to dull skin. It preps your skin ready for the next step by helping your skin absorb product more readily making latter products used more effective. Often applied with hands and patted on for extra hydration!

Ampoule | Contain much more active ingredients compared to serums hence why they are usually used after the toner step in your skincare routine to be the most effective and are called super serums or a booster. Due to the high concentration of active ingredients, they tend to be on the pricier size, but ampoules are more often used sparingly/temporarily as a skin rescue solution, specifically targeting skin concerns.

Essence | Thinner in consistency compared to a serum, quite similar to a lotion. Adding an extra layer of hydration to your skin and supposedly works by increasing cell turnover time, helping your skin recover faster.

Serum |  Mainly are used to target certain skin concerns such as: brightening, wrinkle care, pore tightening, whitening etc. as they are able to penetrate into deeper layers of your skin. It also preps your skin for moisturiser, so it can work more effectively.

I enjoy using whitening products as they improve my overall skin tone and my scars have been significantly reduced. My skin seems to be perpetually dry and dull nowadays, but nothing but a little whitening face mask to help brighten up my skin!

For the longest time I have been eyeing brushes in Boots and Superdrug but, I have never taken the plunge and bought a make up brush for every step of my routine. This was probably due to how ridiculously expensive they are and cheaper brushes also seem a tad hit or miss, you may find the best softest brush ever, or a really crap one.

So, seeing most bloggers rave about the Zoeva brushes, I thought I would buy a whole set! Yes, it seems a tad crazy for the first time but they were very good value for money and they are so beautiful. This is the Rose Golden Complete Set Vol. 1, which comes with 15 different brushes, for all of your needs. It costs €130, which means each brush is approximately a little over £7.

I may be just a tad late to this peel off make up hype, but better late than never right? Anyway, today I will be talking about the Etude House Tint My Brows and my experience with it!

The Etude House Tint My Brows comes in 3 different shades - #1 Brown, #2 Light Brown and #3 Gray Brown, which is the shade I bought. The product has an extremely gooey texture and the brush applicator makes it quite hard to apply this product evenly and neatly. Fortunately if you do get it all over the place, it is quite easy to clean off as it doesn't stain too quickly. It has a distinct chemically sweet scent which may be a tad strong for people who dislike scented products.

The instructions tell you to keep this product on for at least two hours and if you want a bolder colour - to leave it on over night for 'stronger colouration'. I have tried both of these methods and personally I prefer leaving the product on for at least two hours because leaving it on over night...let me tell you, you definitely get 'stronger colouration', I looked absolutely ridiculous. However, the packaging instructs you not to use any product with 'detergency' or put pressure on your eyebrows within 24 hours of using this product, so you still have time to fix your eyebrows if they do go terribly wrong.

The colour changes over time. Initially it is a true gray brown, but as the days go by it does start to give off an orange tinge, which isn't too noticeable but just enough. This is apparently only a problem with the #3 shade? However, don't quote me on that.

To be honest I would use this again because I am extremely lazy and it gave me pretty good results. As long as you know how to control the 'colouration', it's a pretty decent product that is good value for money!

Dry Skin Since Birth

• Flaky Skin
• Dry Skin No Matter What
• Small Wrinkles around your lips
• After you wash up your skin is immediately dry and tight
• Your skin is dry regardless of the weather and seasons
• Make up clings to your dry patches                                                

Prep your Skin

Anyway, if you haven't gathered, I am starting to use liquid eyeliner again. For some people this might be confusing because how can liquid eyeliner not be in your everyday make up? Personally for me I do enjoy my make up being a lot more natural and simple which is pretty much code for - I am a lazy sod. But, recently I have been wanting to incorporate liquid eyeliner back into my routine and I decided on the Soap & Glory Supercat liquid eyeliner.

I specifically chose an eyeliner pen because I thought it would be easier to use and this has quite good reviews! However, when I first swatched this on my hand the line produced wasn't all that thin and sharp, nor was it 'black extreme' as it claimed. You may have to go over the same spot a few times for the line to be completely black and solid. The harder you press the blacker and thicker the line is, if you press lightly the line is thinner but not as black. The felt tip end is quite flimsy so it is even harder to get your wings precise.

The eyeliner does the job and it is pretty cheap and easy to handle. I do think that Soap & Glory have actually reformulated this eyeliner? (Don't quote me on that) So maybe I have to try it out again. I am quite disappointed because I love other Soap & Glory products so much. Maybe I am extremely unlucky and eyeliner pens don't work for me?  But, I think I will be looking elsewhere for liquid eyeliner.

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