Paula's Choice Products

I was recently sent two products from Paula's Choice to test out and see what I thought. After giving them a good few weeks trial I feel like I've got a good feel for how well they work so here's what I thought.. Skin Balancing Moisture Gel - £19.95 for 60mlNormal to Oily/CombinationFragrance and Colorant-Free'Help your skin feel exceptionally smooth with this practically weightless, antioxidant-rich formula. Its elegant water-in-silicone...

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Easter Weekend Haul

1. Lacey/Crochet Shrug - £11.992. Open Toe Boots - Republic, £39.993. Ultimo Bra - 50% off sale, £14.005. Sinful Colors Varnish - £2.99Did you ladies buy anything over the long Easter weeke...

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Easter Weekend

I introduce to you all my lovely friend of 8 years Lucy, we went out last night and she bravely allowed me to do her make-up and hair so here's how it turned out;YSL Perfect Touch Foundation in Shade 8 mixed with Maybelline Pure Liquid Minerals in Ivory.Small amount of Maybelline Dream Creamy Foundation in Nude buffed down the nose, chin, cheekbones and jawline for a slightly dewy finish and to blend down the neck.Illamasqua 'Katie' on...

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Batiste Brit

In celebration of the upcoming Royal Wedding Batiste have recently released the newest addition to their line, 'Batiste Brit'. I was given a bottle to test out and here's what I thought..Price: £2.13 for 150mlAvailable: Boots, Superdrug, Tesco, Asda.'Low down: Something old, new, borrowed and blue is all well and good for the bride, but something Batiste is the best choice for the rest of us on the Royal Wedding Day! Make the most of...

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Prestige 'My Longest Lashes' Mascara

Prestige 'My Longest Lashes' MascaraAvailable: BootsPrice: £6.99I picked this up in Boots a few weeks back after hearing Tanya (Pixi2woo) rave about it on her Youtube Channel. I was a bit skeptical once I'd got it home and removed the packaging to find a slim, rubber wand with short teeth but this is part of what makes the mascara so good.As you can see in the photo below the wand has lots of really short rubber teeth, these grab on to...

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NOTD

No.17 Smoke SignalNo.17 Sweet KissesRevlon BelleI'm extremely unimaginative when it comes to nail art so this is about as exciting as it gets for me! If you have any ideas for easy nail art or tutorials feel free to leave me links or a tips in the comments...

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Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask

Liz Earle Brightening Treatment MaskPrice: £13.00What they say: Problem: dull skin.Solution: our fast-acting ‘minute’ mask instantly revitalises. Containing stimulating camphor oil and toning witch hazel to help give your skin a natural-looking radiance. Use in the morning or whenever a quick fix is needed. Naturally active ingredients include aloe vera to help cool and soothe, toning witch hazel and purifying white clay....

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Current Skin Care Routine

My current skin care routine involves three lovely products I've discovered recently. I never used to bother doing anything other than use a face wipe before bed, pop on a bit of moisturiser and that's it! Soon after my cosmetic obsession began and I found myself wearing full coverage, thicker foundations, powders, bronzers etc. and realised I needed something a bit more heavy duty. My current foundation of choice is Estee Lauders Double...

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March Favourites - Part 2

Illamasqua 'Katie' Blusher - A gorgeous, milky pink that adds a pretty flush to your cheeks.Bourjois Highlighting Powder - Adds a gorgeous pearlescent sheen to the skin, I pop this on over Illamasqua 'Katie'.Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in 'Tawny' - I have a feeling this might have broken me out slightly, however I love the colour - it doesn't oxidise. I have incredibly oily skin and even on me, once it's applied this isn't moving...

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March Favourites - Part 1

Body:He-Shi Exfoliating Bodywash - I've already done a seperate review on this and the Souffle moisturiser, it smells great, works well exfoliating prior to tanning and leaves skin silky smooth!He-Shi Souffle Moisturiser - I love, love, love this moisturiser. I've had really dry legs lately which is not a good look in Summer, a quick slather of this luxurious cream leaves my skin nourished and soft, plus it smells amazing!Body Shop Body...

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BeautyUK

Previously I've spoken about a blusher in the BeautyUK line, no.6 that is one of my favourite dolly pink blushes. I've re-purchased three times already but whenever I'm rushing through Superdrug I've never had a chance to properly stop and have a look at the BeautyUK stand. I recently got the chance to try out two products from their line, a pearl eyeliner and a lip lust, so here's my thoughts on them..Pearl Eyeliner - No.8, Eclipse.£3.49The...

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NOTD

Sorry for my little blogging absence, college and work have been consuming most of my time lately but I'll be back to regular updates again! Also I'll be popping up the winner of my giveaway a bit later :)Anyway, as it's getting nice and warm at the moment so I've brought out my nail polishes and had a little play around, nothing too adventurous but here's what I've been loving lately..No.17 Mint Choc Chip - I know some people have said...

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