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Tuesday, 29 October 2013

FOTD

Hello, tonight I went out to dinner with my family and I thought I'd show you the make up I wore, hope you enjoy.

(Sorry the photos aren't high quality, my camera wasn't charged, but I wanted to show you my makeup before I went out.)

Face

Collection ever lasting perfection concealer

Collection pressed powder | Tender Touch 02

Jean Paul gaultier bronzer

Club works blush

Eyes

Avon purple haze eyeshadow pallet | 'Black' in crease and outer corner

Front Cover 08/09 | 'Blanc de Blanc' inner corners

Bourjois liquid liner

Benefit they're real mascara

Lips

Rimmel by Kate Moss | 110 (light coat)

Flutter Lip Gloss | Pink

Sarah

Sunday, 27 October 2013

Tag | Why Do I Wear Makeup?

Hello! We were tagged to do this by Chelsea from tigerlovebeauty so thank you for tagging us and definitely check out her blog!

1. When did you begin loving makeup?

Sarah | I would say only quite recently I started wearing makeup when I was about 12/13 but not enough to say I loved it, then it was just something I used to make myself look a bit nicer.

Alanah | The same as Sarah, I only really started having more of an interest and loving makeup maybe around a year ago, but I starting wearing it earlier than that.

2. How do you feel without makeup?

Sarah | Depends where I am and who I'm with, if I was just with friends at one of our houses or something then I'd feel normal, but out in public I'd probably feel quite self conscious. I wish I felt confident enough to go out with a bare face, but I'm sadly not.

Alanah | Again the same as Sarah, with friends at someones house I would feel totally fine without makeup on but if I was out say shopping I would at least have to have a little bit on to feel confident.

3. What do you like about makeup?

Sarah | To me, make is like a piece of clothing without it I feel onside, and I love mix and matching with colours and brands. Using make-up is like a hobby and it just makes me feel a bit better about myself wearing it.

Alanah | I love how many different looks you can make with different eye and lip colors. I think it's fun to experiment and see what looks best on you, I love applying it and choosing new things to buy. I also love it because it makes me feel waay more confident by covering up any insecurities and enhancing features like my eyes.

4. Three holy grail items:

Sarah | 1- My forever loved Collection ever lasting perfection concealer

2- Benefits they're real mascara (makes my lashes look amazing)
3- Carmex lip balm (my must have for in winter!)

Alanah | 1 - Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer (Only black eyeliner I ever buy!)
2 - Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (Definitely makes me look more awake haha...)
3 - Sephora glossy glosses (I love lipgloss and these are my favourite!)

We tag..
Rachael from allthelittlethingsx
Anna from serendipityhappening
Laura from atouchoftartan
Daniella from simplybeautifulelegant
Laura from lisforladybird

I also tag all of you reading!
If any of you do it be sure to link it in the comments!

Hope you enjoyed this post, comment below your 3 makeup must haves below

Alanah and Sarah

Friday, 25 October 2013

What in my Makeup Bag

Hello, so here's what I've been keeping in my makeup bag recently. Its what I've been using recently at the moment, so I hope you like the post.

I got this makeup bag as a gift for my birthday around 2 or 3 years ago, I really like it but it it starting to get a bit dirty, I'm hoping to get a ted baker one because they look lovely, and they're waterproof with a shiny outer covering, so if you get any makeup stains on it, you can just wipe it off.

(To see the Ted Baker I'm hoping to get click: here)

Pure Essentials | Facial Makeup Wipes

These are just for makeup emergencies, you never know when you'll need a wipe, they do come in handy more than you think!

Real Techniques | Expert Face Brush

I use this too blend my foundation and concealer

Bare Minerals | Foundation Brush

Although this is a foundation brush, I like to use this to apply blusher, it fits perfectly on the apples of my cheeks and picks up the perfect amount of blush.

Club Works | Blusher

I used to use this a lot a while ago, and rediscovered it. Its a lovely deep pink colour that perfect for Autumn/Winter

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation | Ivory Biege

I got this foundation sample the other day, a review of it will be up tomorrow.

Clinique | Powder Brush

I use this to apply my powder, I like it as it doesn't pick up a lot of product, so when you apply the powder your still left with dewy looking skin.

No7 Eyeshadow | Truffle

I wore this eyeshadow the other day, see my FOTD post wearing it here

Avon Palette | Purple Haze

I've been loving this palette recently, I've been trying to be a bit more daring with colored eyeshadow, and I'm loving encourporating purple.

I created a look using this palette in a post, see it here

Collection Concealer | Medium (3)

I've spoken about this concealer a lot, and haven't ever found one as good, you can purchase it in Superdrug or Boots for about £4

Flutter Lip Gloss | Pink

I love these lip glosses again they were a gift, and they're not sticky at all just add a touch of gloss and look stunning on the lips.

Bourjois | Liquid Liner

I love this product so much but I think its been discontinued as I cant find it anywhere, I'm also running out, please comment which liner you think I should buy next and if I should buy gel or liquid. I did a post on showing you how I create a winged eyeliner, see it here.

Collecting pressed power | Tender Touch 02

I love this powder and I purchased it with Alanah (who has the same) it controls the oils on my skin, without making me look overly matte, it was also very cheap at £1.99 in Superdrug.

Benefits | They're Real Mascara

This is the best mascara I've ever tried I naturally have quite long eye lashes naturally, but this mascara just gives the lots of volume, and doesn't clump my lashes together.

Flutter Lip Gloss | Nude

Same as the pink shade I again love this product, its nice to wear over a nude lipstick and has the perfect consistency.

Real Techniques | Shading Brush

I bought this product not too long ago and its great for putting eyeshadow onto your lids. I've also found this to be quite good at blending, so its almost a 2 in 1 product, obviously a blending brush would be better, but maybe if you don't want to fork out for different brushes or just getting started on your makeup collection, this would be a great product to purchase.

ME | Bronzing Shimmer

I like this product more in the summer, or for party's it just add's a touch of shimmer to your skin, not the perfect product for autumn and winter but I love this because what girl doesn't love shimmer.

Max Factor Kohl Pencil | 020 Black

I don't normally wear black eye liner on my water line, as it makes my eyes look very small, however I quite like to wear this on my lower or upper lash line, as it makes my eyelashes appear thicker and fuller. I don't wear this often but I keep it in my makeup bag rather than my draw as its small, and I think I may loose it if I place it anywhere other than my bag.

No7 | Antique Rose

I've again recently rediscovered this product and it looks lovely on the lid, the great thing about this is its not overly vibrant so you could get away with this for school if your not aloud to wear much makeup.

Hope you like this post, sorry it was long

Comment your staple makeup product in your Makeup bag at the moment

Sarah

FOTD | Fall/Autumn Makeup look

Hello! Here is my makeup look for today, my eyes reminded me of Autumnal leaves.. so I thought I would share it haha, hope you enjoy.

Face

Maybelline 'Fit me' Concealer | Shade '25 medium' (Under eyes)

Rimmel 'Wake me up' Concealer | Shade 'Ivory'

Collection pressed powder | Shade '02 Tender Touch'

Benefit blush | 'Dandelion'

Avon glow bronzing powder | Shade 'Medium Riviera'

Rimmer face primer

Eyes

MUA Eyeliner | Shade 'Forest Green'

Rimmel waterproof eye definer | Shade '261 noir'

Old palette from 'Next' | Champagney color on inner eyelid

Sleek Ultra Mattes V2 Darks Palette | Shades 'Fern' on outer corner, 'Paperbag' on outer corner/crease and 'Pillow Talk' on inner corner.

Soap and Glory Thick & Fast Mascara | Shade 'Super jet black'

Jean Paul Gaultier Brow Definer Pencil | Shade '2'

Lips

Kiko Smart Lipstick | Shade 'Light Pink'

Sephora Glossy Gloss | Shade 'Maple Syrup'

Hair

I curled my hair using a babyliss straightening iron and used Tresemme heat protect spray before.

Soo, this is what I am wearing to college, I hope you like it.

Link below any makeup looks you have created for Fall/Autumn, I would love to have a look!

Alanah

xxx

Monday, 21 October 2013

6 Products I Cant Live Without | Tag

These are my 6 products that I cant live without, I don't honestly know whats I'd do without these products they all work so well for me. I'm not saying these products will work well for everyone, as everyone it different, but these all well for me, and I'd definitely recommend them.

The first product is my first, and I'd have to say all time best products I've ever bought. This is the 'Garnier Pure Active Exfo-Brusher Wash' I use this every night and occasionally in the morning if my skin is acting up.

This brush claims says it removes any dead skin cells, helps fight spots and fades marks. It also claims to show results from day 1 of use. I agree with these statements and if I didn't use this product my skin would definitely be a lot worse than how it is now.

The product contains salicylic acid, which is the concentration that helps clears pores and protect you skin against spots. When looking for spot treatments see in the ingredients if it contains salicylic acid, as this does really help spot prone skin.

My second product is the 'TRESemme split remedy. I've had this product for quite a long time, and I apply it too the ends of my hair every time I wash my hair. I've found this has improves the appearance of my hair's split ends as well as making the ends of my hair stronger and healthier.

This product is a white cream based formula making it easy to apply because it doesn't drip. You can get the leave in treatment or wash out of this product, I prefer the leave in treatment because I find it works better because it stays on your hair making it react for a longer duration of time.

This treatment claims to leave an 80% reduction in split ends after 3 uses, and I again would agree with this statement. I would even get compliments on my hair about the thickness and healthiness of it, and I would absolutely say its because of this product.

Third surprise, surprise... my all time favorite concealer, the Collection Ever Lasting Perfection concealer' I've raved about this product quite a bit, but I do suffer from blemishes as I do have sensitive skin, and horrible dark circles because I have to wake up early for college *blegh*. However this product helps a huge amount, the coverage of this product is astounding, and because the coverage is so amazing I hardly ever wear foundation anymore, just a touch up using this, and your good to go!

I am the shade 'medium 3' for this concealer and as you can see its a perfect match. Unfortunately this concealer only comes in 4 different shades, so you may struggle to find one that matches your skin, but if you can I would definitely say to purchase it because its really helped my skin as I've felt confident to wear this with no foundation.

My forth product you might consider a bit of a cheat as I've chosen a brand rather than a product, but the Real Techniques brushes are amazing, that I think I may prefer them to any other brush I've ever tried. They just blend product into your skin so flawlessly and it leaves such a beautiful finish.

I sadly only own the expert face brush, (which you can see a review of HERE) and the shading brush (which I used to create a smokey eye look as you can see HERE). But I am really hoping to expand my collection so let me know which other brushes I should buy if you've tried them, or which ones you'd like to purchase

Fifth I have my Carmex lip balm, which I purchased at Primark! These lip balms are the best ones I've tried and trust me, I've tried a lot. This lip balm isn't amazing for the smell as most that I buy are, but this one really moisturizes your lips making them so smooth. I have the mint flavor and I'm not sure if they have other flavor, but I don't mind if they don't because I will carry on to probably always repurchase this product as I'm prone to getting chapped lips in the winter.

Also this applicator for this lip balm is rounded which makes is really easy to apply when your on the go. You simply squeeze and rub onto your lips. Another thing about the application of this product is that when you squeeze the product out, if you've overloaded on the product then, it goes back into the tube. Stopping you wasting product.

My final product is Benefits They're Real mascara. This is the first high end mascara I've bought and you can definitely see the difference from using high street mascaras. First benefit I love about this mascara (see what I did there!) is that it doesn't clump at all, where as with every other mascara I've used its slightly clumped.

Next the length of the mascara is one of the best I've used. It really makes them super long and luscious.

The applicator of this brush is plastic, which I wasn't sure I'd get along with but I actually really like it. I would most definitely recommend this mascara for all types, or even just go in to find a tester size, because my lashes look and feel brand new.

Sarah

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of these brands, and all opinions are my own

Sunday, 13 October 2013

Review of Benefit's 'Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow' Foundation

Hello! Today I will be reviewing Benefit's 'Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow' Foundation.

As you can see, i've used quite a lot of it!

The foundation comes in a range of 9 different colors, so in my opinion - this is a great range and there should be one to suit most skin tones. It is an oil-free foundation and has an SPF of 25. It costs £25.50 (but I'm sure it was £24.50 when I bought it) for 30ml. This is a little bit pricey however it has lasted me about 6 months and in my opinion is well worth the money!

I purchased this product back in April [2013] and it is only just starting to run out. I bought this after hearing a few beauty gurus speak about it online, and needing a new foundation at the time - I decided to try it. The makeup artist at the benefit counter tried it on my skin, and decided that I was the shade ivory - 'I'm pure 4 sure'. I have to agree, this foundation matches my skin perfectly.

In this photo I am only wearing the foundation and a transparent powder - no concealer

The foundation goes on to my skin very lightly, and is definitely my favourite foundation I have ever used. As you can see from the photo, the foundation does not cover up blemishes too much, especially the more red toned spots and marks. Because it is a light - medium coverage foundation, an extra bit of concealer would be needed on red marks. The foundation is slightly buildable on coverage, but not much and still seems to fall off where blemishes are. However I find it does a great job of evening out the skin tone, keeping it matte and natural looking.

I don't wear foundation everyday but when I do this one is a perfect one if you want to stay looking natural.

This foundation looks lovely when applied with a makeup brush (I use the real techniques expert face brush, here is a link to a review of the brush http://alarahblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/daily-makeup-brush-review.html). The only down side to the foundation is that it tends to slip off the face during the day if you don't top up on powder. Make sure to carry a translucent powder with you, or the bottle of foundation itself, for a quick re-apply in the toilets!

Overall I would definitely recommend this foundation. I love how it looks on my skin - making it matte yet with a slight glow. This is definitely my favourite foundation I've tried, and I will most likely be repurchasing it. Hope this review has helped you!

Comment below your favourite foundation to use!

Alanah

xxx