Hey Guys,
I know I haven't made a blog post in a while but I thought I would come back with a bang! Since it's the time of year where everyone is going back to school I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and start making some back to school themed blogs.
I also thought this is one of the best things to do a give away for because not everyone can afford to buy a whole loads of new school supplies each year and I know that new stationary is one of my favorite things so I though I would let all of you share my love.
I cannot say exactly when this giveaway will happen but it will be around the time everyone goes back to school.
So how to be part of this giveaway! For this giveaway to work I need you all to follow my blog so I know how many people are interesting in the giveaway to know if it is worth doing and I need you t all comment on this blog what blogs you want me to make about going back to school, whether it be a back to school essentials, how to get organised, a get ready for school with me, whatever it is just let me know the more support I get for this giveaway the bigger it'll get.
Until the next time guys
Katie
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Sunday, 4 January 2015
Review: Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Scrub
Hey Guys,
I have been having break outs recently and couldn't find anything that really worked for me. I tried a lot of the high street remedies and home remedies and I still could find anything that was really working for me.
A few weeks ago I ran out of the face wash I had been using and decided why not try something new since the one I was using wasn't helping much. I picked up the Clearasil rapid action scrub because it looked appealing with the promise of visible clearer skin in as fast as 12 hours.
I have used scrubs in the past and I do think that they work better that regular face washes since the I feel I want to use a face wash if my skin is unclean, I think the scrub works best for me because I need to get into my pores and unblock them.
The way this particular scrub works is that it uses exfoliating beads to open blocked pores fast for visibly clearer skin in as fast as 12 hours. Its rapid delivery of spot fighting ingredients keeps it working throughout the day. It is dermatologist tested.
I use this scrub every morning and evening and I have achieved visibly clearer skin. I wet my skin, squeeze the product into my hands and then massage the product gently onto my face, I then use a wet face cloth to wash it off and then I pat my face dry.
I would recommend this product to my friends and family. I can instantly feel this scrub working as soon as I wash it off, my skin feel softer and smoother. The pores on my nose and visibly smaller and the amount of blemishes on my forehead have decreased dramatically.
You can buy this product as most drug stores in the UK for between £4-£6.
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful
Katie
I have been having break outs recently and couldn't find anything that really worked for me. I tried a lot of the high street remedies and home remedies and I still could find anything that was really working for me.
A few weeks ago I ran out of the face wash I had been using and decided why not try something new since the one I was using wasn't helping much. I picked up the Clearasil rapid action scrub because it looked appealing with the promise of visible clearer skin in as fast as 12 hours.
I have used scrubs in the past and I do think that they work better that regular face washes since the I feel I want to use a face wash if my skin is unclean, I think the scrub works best for me because I need to get into my pores and unblock them.
The way this particular scrub works is that it uses exfoliating beads to open blocked pores fast for visibly clearer skin in as fast as 12 hours. Its rapid delivery of spot fighting ingredients keeps it working throughout the day. It is dermatologist tested.
I use this scrub every morning and evening and I have achieved visibly clearer skin. I wet my skin, squeeze the product into my hands and then massage the product gently onto my face, I then use a wet face cloth to wash it off and then I pat my face dry.
I would recommend this product to my friends and family. I can instantly feel this scrub working as soon as I wash it off, my skin feel softer and smoother. The pores on my nose and visibly smaller and the amount of blemishes on my forehead have decreased dramatically.
You can buy this product as most drug stores in the UK for between £4-£6.
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful
Katie
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Feeling stressed, lonely or just a little blue?
Hey guys,
I know that at this moment in my life I have felt stressed, lonely, a little blue and so much more! I though I would share with you some things I do to help me feel a little better.
The first is called a 'pick me up pot'
This is a really easy thing to make. Just 4 easy steps!
Step one:
Find a suitable container. I choose a cute glass bowel :)
Step two:
Cut some squares of paper, these you will write inspirational quotes and saying that will make you feel better.
Step three:
Fill the bowel with your quotes.
Step four:
When your feeling sad or just need a 'pick me up' then reach into the bowel and read a message!
My second tip is to surround your self with people who are going to lift your mood and encourage you to be happy! If you stay alone in your room your thought will over take you and make you feel worse! Keep your mind occupied!
If you don't want to be surrounded by loads of people find someone to talk to because you should never coop up emotions, I speak from experience when I tell you this.
A saying I really like is "if you hold a glass of water it won't appear to be heavy, the longer you hold that glass for the heavier it become and the more painful it becomes to hold the glass, finally your arm with collapse because the pain of holding onto the glass" this saying is a metaphor, it means if you hold onto your feeling then you may not feel the strain of it at first, but the longer you hold onto the though the more it will hurt you until finally you collapse under the pressure of the thought.
My final way of dealing with these feeling is to keep a journal of every day, this will help you keep tracking of your feelings and also at the end of the year you can see how much stronger you are and it will help motavate you alot :)
I hope this helps you as much as it helps me!
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful
Katie
I know that at this moment in my life I have felt stressed, lonely, a little blue and so much more! I though I would share with you some things I do to help me feel a little better.
The first is called a 'pick me up pot'
This is a really easy thing to make. Just 4 easy steps!
Step one:
Find a suitable container. I choose a cute glass bowel :)
Step two:
Cut some squares of paper, these you will write inspirational quotes and saying that will make you feel better.
Step three:
Fill the bowel with your quotes.
Step four:
When your feeling sad or just need a 'pick me up' then reach into the bowel and read a message!
My second tip is to surround your self with people who are going to lift your mood and encourage you to be happy! If you stay alone in your room your thought will over take you and make you feel worse! Keep your mind occupied!
If you don't want to be surrounded by loads of people find someone to talk to because you should never coop up emotions, I speak from experience when I tell you this.
A saying I really like is "if you hold a glass of water it won't appear to be heavy, the longer you hold that glass for the heavier it become and the more painful it becomes to hold the glass, finally your arm with collapse because the pain of holding onto the glass" this saying is a metaphor, it means if you hold onto your feeling then you may not feel the strain of it at first, but the longer you hold onto the though the more it will hurt you until finally you collapse under the pressure of the thought.
My final way of dealing with these feeling is to keep a journal of every day, this will help you keep tracking of your feelings and also at the end of the year you can see how much stronger you are and it will help motavate you alot :)
I hope this helps you as much as it helps me!
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful
Katie
The TMI (too much information) TAG!!!!
Hey guys, today I will be doing the TMI tag so you can get to know me better :)
If you don't know what the TMI tag is, it is a series of 50 (pretty random) question which give you inforamtion on things about me. Enjoy! :).
1. What are you wearing? I am wearing a pink tank top from Victoria secret and some black leggings
2. Ever been in love? nope :( (think I'm a bit to young anyways)
3. Ever had a terrible breakup? I'm not someone who argues alot so never
4. How tall are you? 5ft 6-7inch
5. How much do you weigh? Don't get be started
6. Any tattoos? Nope!
7. Any piercings? None, except earrings and I have two on each ear. I want to get my belly button pierced though?
8. OTP (One True Pairing: what's your favorite fictional couple)? Ramy (Amy and Rory from Doctor who)
9. Favourite show? Skins <3
10. Favourite bands? I've not really got a favorite band to be honest
11. Something you miss? Old childrens TV, these days everything is so strict and fake
12. Favourite song? At this moment in time, Dog days by Florence a
13. How old are you? 15 years old!
14. Zodiac sign? Cancer! And I love it :D
15. Quality you look for in a partner? I like guys who are able to make a laugh whenever and make me feel very safe
16: Favorite Quote? “Have I gone mad? I'm afraid so, but I'll take you a secret, all the best people are" This is from my favorite move Alice in Wonderland, it means that the best people in the world are the weird and quirky and you should never aspire to be normal you should aspire to be you because you probably are the best maddest person.
17: Favourite actor? James Corden or Lee Mack
18: Favourite color? turquoise blue
19: Loud music or soft? I like both! But loud is better, hehe!
20: Where do you go when you're sad? When I'm sad, I like to hold it in until I'm in my room, alone. There I can be as sad as I want! :)
21: How long does it take you to shower? I shower not that long. It's usually between 10 and 30 minutes. Just depends what i am doing to be honest.
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? It depends on how much time I have and what I have to do! usually between 15 and 30 minutes
23: Ever been in a physical fight? yes, but i only fought in self defence
24: Turn on? Funny guys, guys with beards and sexy guys with glasses!
25: Turn off? Arrogance, bad hygiene
26: The reason I joined Youtube? I haven't yet! ;)
27: Fears? That I will end up living alone with 7 cats. The dark !
28: Last thing that made you cry? Having a big argument with my close group of friends.
30: Meaning behind your Youtube/Blogging Name? I choose this name because I feel that everyone is simply beautiful and although you can use cosmetics you will still be beautiful under neither.
31: Last book you read? 'Forgive me'
32: The book you're currently reading? None!
33: Last show you watched? would I lie to you on BBC iplayer
34: Last person you talked to? In person, to my mum
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? Beth, my best friend
36: Favourite food? Chinese or Curry and Rice
37: Place you want to visit? New York
38: Last place you were? The last place I went to today was my house, haven left for a few day so probally Santa Pod (a car race show)
39: Do you have a crush? At this moment, nope
40: Last time you kissed someone? A few weeks ago
41: Last time you were insulted? I don't get insulted a lot so I actually can't remember.
42: Favourite flavour of sweet? Sour apple or blue raspberry
43: What instruments do you play? none :( want to play guitar and piano though
44: Favourite piece of jewellery? a rose gold anchor on a chain from Jack Wills
45: Last sport you played? Trampolining?
46: Last song you sang? Lilly Allen '22'
47: Favourite chat up line?
48: Have you ever used it? Nope if I did I think I would get a few strange looks aha
49: Last time you hung out with anyone? On Friday with my friends after my exam
50: Who should answer these questions next? You guys, and comment a link so I can read them and learn about you!!!
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful
Katie
If you don't know what the TMI tag is, it is a series of 50 (pretty random) question which give you inforamtion on things about me. Enjoy! :).
1. What are you wearing? I am wearing a pink tank top from Victoria secret and some black leggings
2. Ever been in love? nope :( (think I'm a bit to young anyways)
3. Ever had a terrible breakup? I'm not someone who argues alot so never
4. How tall are you? 5ft 6-7inch
5. How much do you weigh? Don't get be started
6. Any tattoos? Nope!
7. Any piercings? None, except earrings and I have two on each ear. I want to get my belly button pierced though?
8. OTP (One True Pairing: what's your favorite fictional couple)? Ramy (Amy and Rory from Doctor who)
9. Favourite show? Skins <3
10. Favourite bands? I've not really got a favorite band to be honest
11. Something you miss? Old childrens TV, these days everything is so strict and fake
12. Favourite song? At this moment in time, Dog days by Florence a
13. How old are you? 15 years old!
14. Zodiac sign? Cancer! And I love it :D
15. Quality you look for in a partner? I like guys who are able to make a laugh whenever and make me feel very safe
16: Favorite Quote? “Have I gone mad? I'm afraid so, but I'll take you a secret, all the best people are" This is from my favorite move Alice in Wonderland, it means that the best people in the world are the weird and quirky and you should never aspire to be normal you should aspire to be you because you probably are the best maddest person.
17: Favourite actor? James Corden or Lee Mack
18: Favourite color? turquoise blue
19: Loud music or soft? I like both! But loud is better, hehe!
20: Where do you go when you're sad? When I'm sad, I like to hold it in until I'm in my room, alone. There I can be as sad as I want! :)
21: How long does it take you to shower? I shower not that long. It's usually between 10 and 30 minutes. Just depends what i am doing to be honest.
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? It depends on how much time I have and what I have to do! usually between 15 and 30 minutes
23: Ever been in a physical fight? yes, but i only fought in self defence
24: Turn on? Funny guys, guys with beards and sexy guys with glasses!
25: Turn off? Arrogance, bad hygiene
26: The reason I joined Youtube? I haven't yet! ;)
27: Fears? That I will end up living alone with 7 cats. The dark !
28: Last thing that made you cry? Having a big argument with my close group of friends.
30: Meaning behind your Youtube/Blogging Name? I choose this name because I feel that everyone is simply beautiful and although you can use cosmetics you will still be beautiful under neither.
31: Last book you read? 'Forgive me'
32: The book you're currently reading? None!
33: Last show you watched? would I lie to you on BBC iplayer
34: Last person you talked to? In person, to my mum
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? Beth, my best friend
36: Favourite food? Chinese or Curry and Rice
37: Place you want to visit? New York
38: Last place you were? The last place I went to today was my house, haven left for a few day so probally Santa Pod (a car race show)
39: Do you have a crush? At this moment, nope
40: Last time you kissed someone? A few weeks ago
41: Last time you were insulted? I don't get insulted a lot so I actually can't remember.
42: Favourite flavour of sweet? Sour apple or blue raspberry
43: What instruments do you play? none :( want to play guitar and piano though
44: Favourite piece of jewellery? a rose gold anchor on a chain from Jack Wills
45: Last sport you played? Trampolining?
46: Last song you sang? Lilly Allen '22'
47: Favourite chat up line?
49: Last time you hung out with anyone? On Friday with my friends after my exam
50: Who should answer these questions next? You guys, and comment a link so I can read them and learn about you!!!
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful
Katie
Friday, 27 December 2013
CHRISTMAS!!!
Hey Guys
So Christmas is finally upon us. I would like to start by saying "Merry Christmas". I absolutely love Christmas as much as I did as a little kid. I grew up in a family who also shared my love so there has never not been a Christmasy year so far. The blog post is my way of sharing my Christmas day with all of you :) So here we go!
Ok, so firstly I wake up nice and early to make the most of the day but sadly my family don't share this idea.
I get straight into the shower and get nice and clean!
I then apply my hair product and dry my hair.
I then continue by straitening my hair and applying my makeup.
I get in either my onsie or something comfy and lay out my outfit on my bed so I don't have to make any last minute decisions.
I then head off waking up my family member and we all head downstairs.
PRESENT TIME!!!!!
(I'll have another blog post up later will what I got for Christmas)
After getting all our gifts from 'Santa' we clear up our wrapping paper mess and head our separate way to get ready, don't worry we always blast the Christmas tune so the spirit stay.
Once we are all ready we head back downstairs and do any last minute tidying, since as a family we are very last minute.
When everyone is here we congregate in the living room while the dinner is being prepared by my lovely mum and Auntie.
Then its time for food! The yummiest part, I remember when I was little I hated this part because it meant I had to wait for everyone to finish eating before I could open my present now it my favorite part because its when we can have a nice family dinner and talk and have a laugh.
Once dinner is over :( we all move bag into the living room and prepare for the present from each other, I love this part as well because I love seeing people faces as they open their gifts :).
At this point I go up stair and change from my dress and into something comfier to lounge in, this year I choose some disco pants and a Christmas jumper.
Then back down I go!
Games time, even though they are childish and stupid they make everyone laugh together so its defiantly worth it!
We then continue chatting some people have cheese and cracker and one by everyone goes home.
I snuggle up on the couch with my mum and brother and we watch the Doctor Who Christmas special, who needs the Queen's speech =D , we then continue to watch many more Christmas special. Then finally I get extremely tired and head off to bed.
I do my usual skin care routine (a blog post of that will be up on Saturday), and head off to bed upset that Christmas had come and gone so quickly.
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful
Katie
So Christmas is finally upon us. I would like to start by saying "Merry Christmas". I absolutely love Christmas as much as I did as a little kid. I grew up in a family who also shared my love so there has never not been a Christmasy year so far. The blog post is my way of sharing my Christmas day with all of you :) So here we go!
Ok, so firstly I wake up nice and early to make the most of the day but sadly my family don't share this idea.
I get straight into the shower and get nice and clean!
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| I use the 'Touch of silver brightening shampoo and conditioner' |
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| I also use the Nivea in shower moisturiser, Radox Berry Berry shower cream, the Body shop raspberry shower gel and LUSH dirty soap. |
I then apply my hair product and dry my hair.
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| I use V05 amplifying blow dry lotion (I've done a review on) and TRESemme heat defence spray |
I then continue by straitening my hair and applying my makeup.
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| I use my daily make up (look at previous post) expect instead of using my MUA palette, I use benefits 'nude wings' and 'kiss me, I'm tipsy'. |
I get in either my onsie or something comfy and lay out my outfit on my bed so I don't have to make any last minute decisions.
I then head off waking up my family member and we all head downstairs.
PRESENT TIME!!!!!
(I'll have another blog post up later will what I got for Christmas)
After getting all our gifts from 'Santa' we clear up our wrapping paper mess and head our separate way to get ready, don't worry we always blast the Christmas tune so the spirit stay.
Once we are all ready we head back downstairs and do any last minute tidying, since as a family we are very last minute.
When everyone is here we congregate in the living room while the dinner is being prepared by my lovely mum and Auntie.
Then its time for food! The yummiest part, I remember when I was little I hated this part because it meant I had to wait for everyone to finish eating before I could open my present now it my favorite part because its when we can have a nice family dinner and talk and have a laugh.
Once dinner is over :( we all move bag into the living room and prepare for the present from each other, I love this part as well because I love seeing people faces as they open their gifts :).
At this point I go up stair and change from my dress and into something comfier to lounge in, this year I choose some disco pants and a Christmas jumper.
Then back down I go!
Games time, even though they are childish and stupid they make everyone laugh together so its defiantly worth it!
We then continue chatting some people have cheese and cracker and one by everyone goes home.
I snuggle up on the couch with my mum and brother and we watch the Doctor Who Christmas special, who needs the Queen's speech =D , we then continue to watch many more Christmas special. Then finally I get extremely tired and head off to bed.
I do my usual skin care routine (a blog post of that will be up on Saturday), and head off to bed upset that Christmas had come and gone so quickly.
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful
Katie
Monday, 23 December 2013
What is on my iPhone
Hey guys
I feel that because Christmas is quickly approaching that I should do some extra random post, these will not necessarily be beauty related but just something extra as a sort of Christmas present. Today I'm going to do the 'whats on my iPhone' I guess tag blog, this is just because I have been bed bound for the past couple days and I have spent alot of my time on my phone, so I decided to shared with you what has been entertaining me, lets begin.
So firstly on my phone is my lock screen of me and one of my best mates little sisters, I love this photo so much since it reminds me of the first day I got really close to my now best friend who I really love to bits.
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Once we unlock my phone we see all my most used apps, there I have: Messages, Contacts, Camera, Photos, calendar, Vine, Weather, Videos, Settings, Crome, App Store, a folder called Utilities (that has inside it: Calculator, Clock, Notes, Maps, iTunes Store, Reminders, Voice Memos, Mail, Tube Maps, Stocks, Passbook, Game Center, Face Time, Compass, Safari and Newsstand), YouTube, Instagram, Music, Tumblr, WhatsApp, Facebook, BBM and Blogger.
My favorite apps on this page are most likely; Vine, Instagram, Music, BBM and of course Blogger (which allows me to draft up some ideas while I'm out and about.
Then on my second page we have app I use but not as regularly, I'll start with the three that are not in a folder and these are; Bus Times (which find the nearest stop to you and tell you the time until the bus arrives), Advent 2013 (which I downloads because I didn't have a chocolate one this year) and finally the 12 days app, which was highly recommended and so I though why not you get free apps.
Now moving onto the folder called 'Health' and this is sadly my least opened folder, and inside the folder is app such as; Seven (which is when you choose a bunch of intense exercises and you do them each for 30 second and it give you instruction the 30 second timer it lat 7 minutes in total), Fitness Buddy (it just a way of recording exercise), MyNetDiary (it records your diet), my diet coach (help you with dieting), Workouts (which give you load of exercises according to what you want to tone), Abs Trainer (does what it says) and finally Sleep Time (which record you sleep movement and wake up up at the optimum time).
Then in my next folder is called Games are this isn't just game it has a few photo editing apps and a countdown to events. So the apps I have in this folder are: Dumb Ways (this game is by Metro, and it was made to get across the rail way danger to younger people since usually their adverts are very dull), Temple Run 2, Subway Surf, Sweet Talk (which you should all look up on YouTube it is so funny), Surgeon 3, Cut the Rope, Vector, InstaFrame, CamWow, Little Riddles, InstaSize, Countdown+.
Then my next folder is called Television this is just my app I use to watch TV on the go when I can't get to my laptop and the 3 app I have are BBC iPlayer, TVCatchup and TV Guide.
My final folder is called Online Stuff and in this folder is: Coffee Club (this is a costa club card on my phone), Stocard (all my store card just in one place), SUBWAY(my subway card), Vue Cinema, Halifax, Three and Skype.
So that is everything on my phone, I know this quite a weird random thing to post but since I am ill this was the easiest thing for me to do from my bed, so I hope you enjoy reading this, and check out all my other post :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVE
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful
Katie
I feel that because Christmas is quickly approaching that I should do some extra random post, these will not necessarily be beauty related but just something extra as a sort of Christmas present. Today I'm going to do the 'whats on my iPhone' I guess tag blog, this is just because I have been bed bound for the past couple days and I have spent alot of my time on my phone, so I decided to shared with you what has been entertaining me, lets begin.
So firstly on my phone is my lock screen of me and one of my best mates little sisters, I love this photo so much since it reminds me of the first day I got really close to my now best friend who I really love to bits.
4Once we unlock my phone we see all my most used apps, there I have: Messages, Contacts, Camera, Photos, calendar, Vine, Weather, Videos, Settings, Crome, App Store, a folder called Utilities (that has inside it: Calculator, Clock, Notes, Maps, iTunes Store, Reminders, Voice Memos, Mail, Tube Maps, Stocks, Passbook, Game Center, Face Time, Compass, Safari and Newsstand), YouTube, Instagram, Music, Tumblr, WhatsApp, Facebook, BBM and Blogger.
My favorite apps on this page are most likely; Vine, Instagram, Music, BBM and of course Blogger (which allows me to draft up some ideas while I'm out and about.
Then on my second page we have app I use but not as regularly, I'll start with the three that are not in a folder and these are; Bus Times (which find the nearest stop to you and tell you the time until the bus arrives), Advent 2013 (which I downloads because I didn't have a chocolate one this year) and finally the 12 days app, which was highly recommended and so I though why not you get free apps.
Now moving onto the folder called 'Health' and this is sadly my least opened folder, and inside the folder is app such as; Seven (which is when you choose a bunch of intense exercises and you do them each for 30 second and it give you instruction the 30 second timer it lat 7 minutes in total), Fitness Buddy (it just a way of recording exercise), MyNetDiary (it records your diet), my diet coach (help you with dieting), Workouts (which give you load of exercises according to what you want to tone), Abs Trainer (does what it says) and finally Sleep Time (which record you sleep movement and wake up up at the optimum time).
Then in my next folder is called Games are this isn't just game it has a few photo editing apps and a countdown to events. So the apps I have in this folder are: Dumb Ways (this game is by Metro, and it was made to get across the rail way danger to younger people since usually their adverts are very dull), Temple Run 2, Subway Surf, Sweet Talk (which you should all look up on YouTube it is so funny), Surgeon 3, Cut the Rope, Vector, InstaFrame, CamWow, Little Riddles, InstaSize, Countdown+.
Then my next folder is called Television this is just my app I use to watch TV on the go when I can't get to my laptop and the 3 app I have are BBC iPlayer, TVCatchup and TV Guide.
My final folder is called Online Stuff and in this folder is: Coffee Club (this is a costa club card on my phone), Stocard (all my store card just in one place), SUBWAY(my subway card), Vue Cinema, Halifax, Three and Skype.
So that is everything on my phone, I know this quite a weird random thing to post but since I am ill this was the easiest thing for me to do from my bed, so I hope you enjoy reading this, and check out all my other post :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVE
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful
Katie
Saturday, 14 December 2013
What Is In My Make Up Bag?(And My Excuse For Not Posting)
Hey Guys,
Yes I know I haven't posted in a while, and the truth is I just forgot. I've been studying quite alot since at the moment I have my mock exam, scary right?, and anyone who is doing them too knows just how stressful they are. I should be back to posting every Saturday and please do send me some blog ideas that you have since I''m open to suggestion :). So there is my excuse and now I'll let you get on with reading the real purpose of the blog.
So recently I've have a BIG switch around with the makeup product that I throw into my daily makeup bag. I've found alot of new product that I absolutely love, and some that work better than past product for me. So here is a list of all the product and some picture of the product in my bag :) and a quick little review for them. Enjoy!
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In my daily routine I use two mascaras one had been my favorite since I first started wearing makeup and this is 'Maybelline The Colossal volum' express (waterproof) mascara' you can buy this in most drugstore (boots, super drug) and it cost around £7.19 which is the average price for drugstore mascara these days.
What I love about this mascara is that although I have decent length eyelashes it still extented them and gives them a nice curl, I personally don't use eyelash curler but I think if paired together your eyelashes would look incredible! In the past when doing my friend (who has very short eyelashes) makeup this mascara has also made her eyelashes look alot longer. So if you are looking for a mascara to added length and volume to your eyelashes then i would defiantly give this one a go.
The second mascara I use is 'Maybelline The Rocket volum' express mascara' this can also be purchased at most drugstores, it cost just a tad more that the first one and cost around £7.99 (obviously you can find it cheaper online these prices are just retail prices).
I use this mascara on top of 'The Colossal volum' express' and I use it fan out my lashes more. I am not a fan of thick clumpy eyelashes coaxed in mascara, I prefer thick fanned out eyelashes, in my opinion they are alot more natural looking and don't make you look like you have panda eyes. I think this mascara alone is ok if you like a very natural fanned out look but the times I've worn this alone I've always had to add another mascara since I don't find it gives me enough volume.
For eyeliner I use a liquid for my lid and a pencil for my waterline because I prefer a more precise line on top.
The liquid eyeliner I use is the 'Maybelline Master Precise liquid liner' and yes all my eye product are my Maybelline this blog isn't sponsored by them I just happened to find a few of their eye product I like. This product again can be purchased in most drugstore and it cost £5.99.
I like this eyeliner because yes I am one of those girls who is so bad when it comes to liquid eyeliner with the paint brush like applicator, I just find it so hard to get a nice precise line without stretching your eyelid to the side (most girl will know what that means), personally I like to apply liquid eyeliner with my eyes open so this felt tip eyeliner is great for me and my weird ways of applying makeup :). I like how it has a very think point to it but you can still produce thicker line by just applying more pressure. Something I don't really like is that after a white when it starts to run out the eyeliner sometime will come out fainter at the tip and so u have to push it down on a surface and then dip the eye of the felt tip applicator into it (yes I know that probably makes no sense sorry). So if you like nice precise lines and a easy application the defiantly give this one a go!
The final Maybelline eye product I use is the pencil eyeliner I use, this is 'Maybelline Master Drama khol liner' this again can be purchased in most drugstore and it costs around £4.49.
I bought this eyeliner a few month ago but I had a slight problem with it since it maniacal and it could turn up, I did some research and apparently loads of people though it was broke but after loads of turning it came up, either my'n was broken or I just wasn't patient enough I bit the end of it off :/ . So then I though there is no way I'm going to be able to use it, then for some reason I put a pair of tweezers in the eye and it actually pushed up the stick of eyeliner, so that is how I use it. Although it is mechanical it sharpens like a normal eyeliner pencil and it it very matte black and does last a good 4/5 hours if I'm not constantly poking my eyes.
The final thing I use for my eyes everyday is a MUA eye shadow palette the one I use is normally the 'Heaven and Earth' palette'. You can buy this from Super drug for £4, which is a absolute bargain for the quality of eye shadow.
I picked this palette up after reading about their dupe for the Urban Decay naked 2 palette and I decided to purchase the dupe (the undress me too palette) and their palette because I love wearing brown and gold and copper toned eye shadows because I love how they look with my hazel green eyes :) . My two favorite shade in this palette which are the two I usually wear are the pearl white shade which is the first one on the top row and the brown with a tiny bit of golden shimmer which is second from last on the bottom row. I think this palette is good for daily use because of the price I don't mind quickly using all the eye shadows up.
Face:
So now on to face, I'll do this in the order I apply them so primer first.
For primer I use 'Benefit's POREfessional primer' You can buy this from place such as Debenhams and their online website. It costs £24.50 which yes I know sound like alot but an extremely small amount is needed compared to other primer I have used in the past.
I find that with this product the saying 'a small amount goes along way' is true since I find it last me ages until it runs out I think if I tried it could last me a year personally! I like how it minimizes and hides my pore and give me a amazing base for foundation. Also if you can find a sample of this just put a bit on the back of your hand and you will see how nice it feels seriously after testing it you will want to buy it so badly. I think it does really help make applying foundation easier because I find it makes it easier to blend my makeup, so if you do find it difficult to get a nice even coverage then a primer might be just what you need.
Now concealer, I've recently purchase yes another Maybelline product and this is 'The Eraser', you can again buy it from most drug store and I'd like to add that alot of shops in they only have a small makeup section e.g. Tesco, Sainsburys, Wilkinson will usually have a Maybelline section, just as a side note. This costs £7.99.
To be completely honest this is quite new so I haven't had very long to review it but so far I can tell that I think it works best at covering stops or redness if instead of swiping it on your face but dabbing it on, this some how give a better application then with a bit of blending with either a brush or your ring finger, but under your eyes you can use the applicator it comes with. A disadvantage is that it instruct you not to use any cleaning product on the applicator and that you can only use a dry tissue so it mean that you can not clean in, but I read it and I think it has a chemical on the applicator that kills bacteria (but I'm not certain).
The foundation I've been using is a old one i rediscovered and it's 'L'OREAL True Match foundation' this also can be bough at most drugstore. It costs £9.99.
I started using this foundation about 1/2 years ago but for some reason although I didn't need a higher coverage foundation I changed foundation and started wear a high coverage, so recently I haven't been wearing foundation just because my skins been quite clear but I want to make my skin tone more monotone and to get rid of any redness or dark spots, so I decided to get a lighter coverage foundation and rediscover this foundation at the back on my makeup drawer but the one I had was a few year old and about 5 shades to light for my skin color now. I think that the foundation is very blendable which if your a beginner with foundation then this is a good first foundation.
The powder I have been using is the 'Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder' as with the rest of the makeup it can be found in most drugstore, (may have just been easier to say all but one is available in most drugstore but never mind now). It costs £3.99, which is very cheap for a powder that in my opinion is my favorite.
I LOVE this product so much! I like powders that I need to work my brush into to get alot on it, since I usually find that I get all of wasted product with powders that just have a brush full with one swipe. I at one point got my skin clear enough not to need to wear foundation and I found that a bit on concealer and this powder was enough to make my skin look decent so I think it has decent coverage, it get rid of shininess but it you have dry skin as alot of powders so it stick to it. It last me a whole school day which is good for me since that the amount of time I need it too last.
I either used bronzer or blush since I try to keep my make up very natural for school so to much contouring can make me look a bit to made up. The bonzer I use is the 'Collection shimmer glow' and its £2.79, the blush I use is the 'NYX Cheeky Glow Powder Blush' in the color west side wine and this is £2.99. You can get both of these from super drug and you may be able to get the bronzer at boot but I'm not sure if they still do them.
I like this bronzer because I think it is quite subtle and just give you a nice natural glow, so if you wanted intense contouring then I would not recommend this but if like me you prefer a more natural look for day to day then this is definitely one to look at. This blush I originally bought my mum for her birthday but some how it ended up in my makeup bag :) I love this color is a pinky, redy, purpley color (aren't I great at describing colors :'). It goes on very lightly but it is easy to build the color up by just applying more so its very build able.
So that is everything that is in my makeup bag, I haven't included lips because I change the, everyday depending on what I'm wearing, if you want me to include lip makeup please feel free to comment and if enough people want me to I will.
There are hypo links to all the product I use a the bottom of this post, just to say none of these products are sponsered and they are my complete true opinion on the product if any product are sponsored I will tell you :)
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful :*
love ya
Katie
oxo
Eye's
The Colossal volum' express (waterproof) mascara:
http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-The-Volum-Express-Colossal-Mascara_861877/
The Rocket volum' express mascara:
http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-The-Rocket-Volum-Express-Mascara_1293966/
Maybelline Master Precise liquid liner
http://www.superdrug.com/maybelline/maybelline-eye-studio-master-precise-liner-black/invt/355050&bklist=
Heaven and Earth' palette:
http://www.superdrug.com/mua-professional/mua-eyeshadow-palette-heaven-and-earth/invt/267771&bklist=
Face:
Benefit's POREfessional primer:
http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/the-porefessional
The Eraser:
http://www.superdrug.com/face-make-up/maybelline-eraser-eye-concealer-light/invt/654050&bklist=
L'OREAL True Match foundation:
http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-True-Match-Foundation_16049/
Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder:
http://www.superdrug.com/rimmel-london/rimmel-stay-matte-pressed-powder-transparent-1/invt/592471&bklist=
Collection shimmer glow:
http://www.superdrug.com/collection-2000/collection-2000-shimmering-glow-17g-sunkissed-5/invt/236667&bklist=
NYX Cheeky Glow Powder Blush:
http://www.superdrug.com/nyc/nyc-cheek-glow-west-side-wine-652/invt/464341&bklist=
Yes I know I haven't posted in a while, and the truth is I just forgot. I've been studying quite alot since at the moment I have my mock exam, scary right?, and anyone who is doing them too knows just how stressful they are. I should be back to posting every Saturday and please do send me some blog ideas that you have since I''m open to suggestion :). So there is my excuse and now I'll let you get on with reading the real purpose of the blog.
So recently I've have a BIG switch around with the makeup product that I throw into my daily makeup bag. I've found alot of new product that I absolutely love, and some that work better than past product for me. So here is a list of all the product and some picture of the product in my bag :) and a quick little review for them. Enjoy!
Eye's
In my daily routine I use two mascaras one had been my favorite since I first started wearing makeup and this is 'Maybelline The Colossal volum' express (waterproof) mascara' you can buy this in most drugstore (boots, super drug) and it cost around £7.19 which is the average price for drugstore mascara these days.
What I love about this mascara is that although I have decent length eyelashes it still extented them and gives them a nice curl, I personally don't use eyelash curler but I think if paired together your eyelashes would look incredible! In the past when doing my friend (who has very short eyelashes) makeup this mascara has also made her eyelashes look alot longer. So if you are looking for a mascara to added length and volume to your eyelashes then i would defiantly give this one a go.
The second mascara I use is 'Maybelline The Rocket volum' express mascara' this can also be purchased at most drugstores, it cost just a tad more that the first one and cost around £7.99 (obviously you can find it cheaper online these prices are just retail prices).
I use this mascara on top of 'The Colossal volum' express' and I use it fan out my lashes more. I am not a fan of thick clumpy eyelashes coaxed in mascara, I prefer thick fanned out eyelashes, in my opinion they are alot more natural looking and don't make you look like you have panda eyes. I think this mascara alone is ok if you like a very natural fanned out look but the times I've worn this alone I've always had to add another mascara since I don't find it gives me enough volume.
For eyeliner I use a liquid for my lid and a pencil for my waterline because I prefer a more precise line on top.
The liquid eyeliner I use is the 'Maybelline Master Precise liquid liner' and yes all my eye product are my Maybelline this blog isn't sponsored by them I just happened to find a few of their eye product I like. This product again can be purchased in most drugstore and it cost £5.99.
I like this eyeliner because yes I am one of those girls who is so bad when it comes to liquid eyeliner with the paint brush like applicator, I just find it so hard to get a nice precise line without stretching your eyelid to the side (most girl will know what that means), personally I like to apply liquid eyeliner with my eyes open so this felt tip eyeliner is great for me and my weird ways of applying makeup :). I like how it has a very think point to it but you can still produce thicker line by just applying more pressure. Something I don't really like is that after a white when it starts to run out the eyeliner sometime will come out fainter at the tip and so u have to push it down on a surface and then dip the eye of the felt tip applicator into it (yes I know that probably makes no sense sorry). So if you like nice precise lines and a easy application the defiantly give this one a go!
The final Maybelline eye product I use is the pencil eyeliner I use, this is 'Maybelline Master Drama khol liner' this again can be purchased in most drugstore and it costs around £4.49.
I bought this eyeliner a few month ago but I had a slight problem with it since it maniacal and it could turn up, I did some research and apparently loads of people though it was broke but after loads of turning it came up, either my'n was broken or I just wasn't patient enough I bit the end of it off :/ . So then I though there is no way I'm going to be able to use it, then for some reason I put a pair of tweezers in the eye and it actually pushed up the stick of eyeliner, so that is how I use it. Although it is mechanical it sharpens like a normal eyeliner pencil and it it very matte black and does last a good 4/5 hours if I'm not constantly poking my eyes.
The final thing I use for my eyes everyday is a MUA eye shadow palette the one I use is normally the 'Heaven and Earth' palette'. You can buy this from Super drug for £4, which is a absolute bargain for the quality of eye shadow.
I picked this palette up after reading about their dupe for the Urban Decay naked 2 palette and I decided to purchase the dupe (the undress me too palette) and their palette because I love wearing brown and gold and copper toned eye shadows because I love how they look with my hazel green eyes :) . My two favorite shade in this palette which are the two I usually wear are the pearl white shade which is the first one on the top row and the brown with a tiny bit of golden shimmer which is second from last on the bottom row. I think this palette is good for daily use because of the price I don't mind quickly using all the eye shadows up.
Face:
So now on to face, I'll do this in the order I apply them so primer first.
For primer I use 'Benefit's POREfessional primer' You can buy this from place such as Debenhams and their online website. It costs £24.50 which yes I know sound like alot but an extremely small amount is needed compared to other primer I have used in the past.
I find that with this product the saying 'a small amount goes along way' is true since I find it last me ages until it runs out I think if I tried it could last me a year personally! I like how it minimizes and hides my pore and give me a amazing base for foundation. Also if you can find a sample of this just put a bit on the back of your hand and you will see how nice it feels seriously after testing it you will want to buy it so badly. I think it does really help make applying foundation easier because I find it makes it easier to blend my makeup, so if you do find it difficult to get a nice even coverage then a primer might be just what you need.
Now concealer, I've recently purchase yes another Maybelline product and this is 'The Eraser', you can again buy it from most drug store and I'd like to add that alot of shops in they only have a small makeup section e.g. Tesco, Sainsburys, Wilkinson will usually have a Maybelline section, just as a side note. This costs £7.99.
To be completely honest this is quite new so I haven't had very long to review it but so far I can tell that I think it works best at covering stops or redness if instead of swiping it on your face but dabbing it on, this some how give a better application then with a bit of blending with either a brush or your ring finger, but under your eyes you can use the applicator it comes with. A disadvantage is that it instruct you not to use any cleaning product on the applicator and that you can only use a dry tissue so it mean that you can not clean in, but I read it and I think it has a chemical on the applicator that kills bacteria (but I'm not certain).
The foundation I've been using is a old one i rediscovered and it's 'L'OREAL True Match foundation' this also can be bough at most drugstore. It costs £9.99.
I started using this foundation about 1/2 years ago but for some reason although I didn't need a higher coverage foundation I changed foundation and started wear a high coverage, so recently I haven't been wearing foundation just because my skins been quite clear but I want to make my skin tone more monotone and to get rid of any redness or dark spots, so I decided to get a lighter coverage foundation and rediscover this foundation at the back on my makeup drawer but the one I had was a few year old and about 5 shades to light for my skin color now. I think that the foundation is very blendable which if your a beginner with foundation then this is a good first foundation.
The powder I have been using is the 'Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder' as with the rest of the makeup it can be found in most drugstore, (may have just been easier to say all but one is available in most drugstore but never mind now). It costs £3.99, which is very cheap for a powder that in my opinion is my favorite.
I LOVE this product so much! I like powders that I need to work my brush into to get alot on it, since I usually find that I get all of wasted product with powders that just have a brush full with one swipe. I at one point got my skin clear enough not to need to wear foundation and I found that a bit on concealer and this powder was enough to make my skin look decent so I think it has decent coverage, it get rid of shininess but it you have dry skin as alot of powders so it stick to it. It last me a whole school day which is good for me since that the amount of time I need it too last.
I either used bronzer or blush since I try to keep my make up very natural for school so to much contouring can make me look a bit to made up. The bonzer I use is the 'Collection shimmer glow' and its £2.79, the blush I use is the 'NYX Cheeky Glow Powder Blush' in the color west side wine and this is £2.99. You can get both of these from super drug and you may be able to get the bronzer at boot but I'm not sure if they still do them.
I like this bronzer because I think it is quite subtle and just give you a nice natural glow, so if you wanted intense contouring then I would not recommend this but if like me you prefer a more natural look for day to day then this is definitely one to look at. This blush I originally bought my mum for her birthday but some how it ended up in my makeup bag :) I love this color is a pinky, redy, purpley color (aren't I great at describing colors :'). It goes on very lightly but it is easy to build the color up by just applying more so its very build able.
So that is everything that is in my makeup bag, I haven't included lips because I change the, everyday depending on what I'm wearing, if you want me to include lip makeup please feel free to comment and if enough people want me to I will.
There are hypo links to all the product I use a the bottom of this post, just to say none of these products are sponsered and they are my complete true opinion on the product if any product are sponsored I will tell you :)
Love Life, Stay Strong and remember your simply beautiful :*
love ya
Katie
oxo
Eye's
The Colossal volum' express (waterproof) mascara:
http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-The-Volum-Express-Colossal-Mascara_861877/
The Rocket volum' express mascara:
http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-The-Rocket-Volum-Express-Mascara_1293966/
Maybelline Master Precise liquid liner
http://www.superdrug.com/maybelline/maybelline-eye-studio-master-precise-liner-black/invt/355050&bklist=
Heaven and Earth' palette:
http://www.superdrug.com/mua-professional/mua-eyeshadow-palette-heaven-and-earth/invt/267771&bklist=
Face:
Benefit's POREfessional primer:
http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/the-porefessional
The Eraser:
http://www.superdrug.com/face-make-up/maybelline-eraser-eye-concealer-light/invt/654050&bklist=
L'OREAL True Match foundation:
http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-True-Match-Foundation_16049/
Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder:
http://www.superdrug.com/rimmel-london/rimmel-stay-matte-pressed-powder-transparent-1/invt/592471&bklist=
Collection shimmer glow:
http://www.superdrug.com/collection-2000/collection-2000-shimmering-glow-17g-sunkissed-5/invt/236667&bklist=
NYX Cheeky Glow Powder Blush:
http://www.superdrug.com/nyc/nyc-cheek-glow-west-side-wine-652/invt/464341&bklist=
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