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'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.

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

I have been eyeing the Pixi Glow Tonic and Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate for the longest time! They are not exactly wallet friendly, however the other day I decided to take the plunge and buy both.

In my face masks haul you may have saw me buy some Innisfree sheet masks. I got the line called 'It's a Real Squeeze' in Manuka Honey and Blackberry. They also have: kiwi, green tea, acai berry, rice, rose, strawberry, lime, bija, tea tree, pomegranate, shea butter, aloe, bamboo and cucumber. Each one promises different skin benefits, so you will definitely find something that is suited to you!




The sheets masks of this range are all composed of three different layers. This is supposed to help the essence absorb into your skin more efficiently, thus leaving you with fully nourished and moisturised skin. 

The essence in the mask is extremely runny and thinner than you would expect it to be. The essence in the Manuka Honey mask was transparent whereas the essence in the Blackberry mask was opaque and creamy looking.

Both face masks have a very faint smell. The Manuka Honey ever so slightly smelt of honey and the Blackberry had a faint hint of berries. The sheet mask had a very nice fit on my face, especially around the eyes. There were special cuts in the mask to allow you to mould the mask to fit your face with ease.

After the removal of the sheet mask and massaging of the essence into your skin (as instructed on the packaging), you are left with quite an uncomfortable tacky feeling on your face and it lasts for a good few hours. I suppose this happens to help your skin retain and absorb the moisture for longer. 

Kalamazoo | I got this facial wash mainly because it was aimed for people with beards...so I got one for my boyfriend to try because it supposedly makes your beard softer and I personally don't like being exfoliated by his beard when we kiss. It smells amazing and refreshing, so I can't wait till he uses it!

Ultrabland | I have been getting into skincare more lately and was looking for a thicker cleanser so I could have a nice deep cleanse at night. The texture of this is extremely thick and very balm like.

Barry M Sunset Daylight Curing Nail Polish | These nails polishes...I wasn't even planning on getting one let alone three nail polishes! However, the colours look extremely pretty and I can't wait to see if they do last as long as real gel nails...a girl can only hope.