Spooooooky tag!

1. What is your favorite Halloween movie?

It has to be Hocus Pocus, if you haven't watched... WATCH IT

2. What is your fondest Halloween memory?

One year, we had a party and my mum decorated the whole house! Literally, all the walls were covered with bin bags. It was so fun, and because I was so little I didn't have to help tidy up haha :)

3. Have you always been a Halloween lover?

Not really, I was the sort of kid that didn't like dressing up if I looked silly. I used to go in a massive strop if I felt I looked stupid (baring in mind I was the kid that mum decided to put my hair into a million different plaits/mini buns on my head). Now though, I don't really care haha and the fact mum can't decide what I wear anymore.

4. How do you get into the Halloween spirit? 

Watching lots of Halloween movies and baking Halloween cupcakes, I've never carved a pumpkin before so this year I want to give it a try (even if I now it will turn into an epic fail)

5. Favorite Halloween decorations?

I love seeing pumpkins that are lit up, they're so cute (even if they're not meant to be)

6. Favorite candy?

Anything thats cherry flavored, I love sour sweets too!

7. Vampires or zombies?

VAMPIRES, purely because I'm a sucker (no pun intended haha) for the Cullen Family from Twilight.

8. What is your weird/odd fear(s)?

I can't stand feet, anyone who knows me knows not to put their feet near me. I don't like birds either, especially them bloody seagulls that feel the need to fly over your head for ages. If there's birds above me, I don't look like the coolest person in the world.

I tag everyone who loves Halloween!

Hope you enjoyed another tag, I quite like doing them because it means you can find out a bit more about me and I love reading others!

Thankyou for reading!

Speak soon! ♥

No one likes dry, chapped lips!

It's getting colder and for many it means we get dry, chapped lips because of the cold :( I hate having them so I have a few products to hopefully stop it happening...



I have two high-street drugstore ones. I heard all the rave about Maybelline Baby Lips so I made the time to go to my local shopping center and purchase them. Luckily at the time I went they were 2 for £5 (£2.99 each) in Superdrug so I bought the 'Cherry Me' (I love anything cherry if you didn't already know) one and the 'Hydrate' one.





I can't actually describe how good these work, if your lips are already dry then I'd recommend the 'Hydrate' one because it instantly repairs and gives them their moisture back. If you just want to prevent them from chapping and still want some colour on your lips, I'd recommend the 'Cherry Me' one or any of the other tinted ones like Pink Punch. You can feel the sugar particles in the 'Cherry Me' one and I quite like the texture of it instead of the usual slippy slidey feel.





I have a slightly more expensive one which you may have seen in Miley Cyrus' music video of 'We Can't Stop'. It's called EOS Lip Balm, I have it in strawberry sorbet and it smells so good, there are a range of different flavors/scents. It's quite small for how much it costs but I really wanted to try it out, it has a nice texture too. It instantly gives moisture to your lips and makes them look so nice! I



I'd recommend these products for autumn/winter if you don't want dry, chapped lips :)

Thankyou for reading!

Speak Soon ♥

Tag, Tag, Tag!

Favourite thing about it? I love layering up and going out; then coming in, getting your pyjamas on and sitting next to the fire.

Favourite drink? I've recently developed an unhealthy obsession for coffee, the smell makes me so happy.

Favourite scent/candle? Either sweet vanilla or cherry (which is my favourite of all time, I am obsessed with anything cherry scented)

Best lipstick? I've just ordered Revlon's Colour Burst Lipstick in the colour Sienna (055) which I'm very excited to try out, I've started to like my MUA Wild Berry lipstick too.

Go to moisturizer? Definitely my Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturizer,it's just popped up on my September Favourites post.

Go to colour for the eyes? I love warm, neutral shades in Autumn, them sort of colours just set off your outfit.

Favourite outfit to wear? Either a fluffy jumper paired with some skinnies or a skater dress with some thick tights. Then a big, warm coat with a cosy scarf.

Autumn treat? I think I'm going to treat myself to a new winter coat, but I'm struggling to find one I like that no one else has and will keep me warm. (HELP)

Favourite place to be? I love my bed all year round but during autumn/winter time I love just coming home, getting some comfy clothes on and sprawling on my bed. Or in the morning when it's so cold you just want to stay in bed for that 'extra couple of minutes' which end up being a lot longer!

This is the first time I've done a tag and I quite enjoyed it!

I tag all you autumn lovers :)

Speak Soon ♥

September Favourites!

Hello again, haven't posted in AGES because I've been so so busy at work and college :(

Where has September gone? It doesn't seem two minutes since I did my August favourites!

I've been buying lots of new products in September and here are some of my favourites...

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation


This has popped up again because it's my best foundation I've used yet, I buy it over and over again!









Simple Skincare Products  

Kind to Skin Refreshing Facial Wash Gel

I use this first, it takes away most of my makeup off and starts to make me feel refreshed.










Kind to Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion





I apply this to my face with a cotton pad, it removes any extra makeup that didn't come off with my facial wash.







Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner 




I've never really known what toners are for, but now I do and feel the benefits, I wish I'd started using it before. It shrinks pores, protects your from impurities and refreshes your skin.







Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturizer (recommended by BubzBeauty)




Once I've done all this, I like to moisturize to keep my skin from becoming dry like it usually does. I find wearing makeup dries my skin out so using this last restores the moisture that has been taken out from my makeup.





These products are great for sensitive, dry skin; with me having eczema this doesn't irritate me because they aren't perfumed and are perfect for sensitive skin. I can't stand going to bed feeling like my face still has makeup on it, I like to have a fresh face. They were all around £2 each so were a bargain!

Argan Oil Hair Products

Heat Defence Leave-in Spray

I use this after I've washed my hair
before I blow-dry it, after spraying I brush it through and it protects my hair from the heat.










Intensive Hair Treatment



I don't use this everyday, I only use it when my hair feels particularly dry at the ends. I pour a tiny little bit onto my palm and spread it on my hand, then I apply it to my ends. It almost instantly gives my hair moisture back and makes it look in great condition. TIP: don't apply it to the roots, it makes your hair really greasy.





Hair Mask (crept up again)




I use this on my 'pamper days' or when my hair feels a little dry, it makes my hair feel in such better condition.








Shampoo + Conditioner



I don't use any other shampoo and conditioner now, using these and all my other products have made my hair feel and look a lot better than it did.








Makeup Academy Products

Pro Brow Kit




You may have seen this from my Makeup Academy Haul, I've used it everyday since and I've had many comments about my brows since using them. Before, I didn't put anything on my brows but now they stand out and look so much more defined.






Stippling Brush (F2) 



This was also in my Makeup Academy Haul, I use it to blend in my concealer and it works really well. The brush is soft and there's no bristles that come out. (I hate it when that happens)








Some new and some old products which I have loved this September, I'd recommend any of these products!

Thankyou for reading, it makes so happy:)

Speak Soon ♥

I got a delivery!

As you may have seen from my previous post, I love deliveries! The same day I got my MUA products, I received another delivery which I was even more excited about...

I finally got my Real Techniques brushes!

I went on Amazon just to have a nosey (finding new beauty products) when it came up as 'Recommended' for me. Straight away I clicked on the link and it brought the Core Collection Kit on for £16.49!! 

I received it the day after (the perks of Amazon Prime) and they are my favourite beauty product I own now. The brushes are so soft and they work fantastically, I can't big them up enough. They are designed by Samantha Chapman and she created a video to give you a guide on how to use them. Click the link below if you want to have a look.

Sam's Core Collection brushes tutorial

There's 4 brushes (from left to right) : - Contour brush, Pointed Foundation brush, Detailer brush and Buffing brush. It also comes in a handy case to protect them or show them off (like I've put them on the picture above).

I highly recommend these brushes and for £16.49, they're such a bargain.

Thankyou for reading, speak again soon!

♥

Makeup Academy Haul/Review!

I've heard lots about this MUA so I thought I'd try some of their products out, and whilst I was trying them out I thought I'd be nice and share my thoughts with you!

My first impressions was WOW, CHEAP! All their products were such low prices, but I wondered whether they'd be any good quality because they're not a lot of money...

I got my delivery the other day (I get super excited when deliveries arrive- I have a sad life) and they all came together in one cardboard box filled with bubble wrap. Who doesn't love bubble wrap?! After acting like a child at Christmas and popping the bubbles I actually remembered why I had this box in the first place, NEW MAKEUP!!

The first product I'll have a natter about is their Ready-to-wear Brush-on concealer from their Fashionista range

I use this for my dark under-eye circles (so annoying), it doesn't totally erase them but it lightens and fades them which I'm happy about because I hate them! It has a brush on the end so you can spread the concealer evenly over the places you need and it's just handy. This retails at £1.50.

Next is Makeup Academy Matte Lipstick

I got these in the colour 'Scarlet Siren' (the red one) and 'Wild Berry' (the purpley one). When I got them I thought WOW the colours looked ace at the bottom, but they don't go like that on the lips. I was abit disappointed with these 'cause I've been wanting some bold colours for a while, and these just didn't work for me. These retail at just £1 each.

 I also got their Maxi Volume Mascara Big Lash Impact from their Fashionista range

This mascara has a brush applicator which I haven't used in a long time, I've been getting plastic applicator mascaras. I was quite impressed with this mascara because it made my lashes look really long and I didn't have to layer lots of it on. This retails at £1.50.

Another product was their Matte Perfect Loose Powder


I have never bought a loose powder before and I don't think I'll be raving about them anytime soon, I find them too messy! I got this in Translucent because I only wanted it to stop the fake shine look after I'd put foundation on. I prefer compressed powder like my Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Powder which has 16 hour coverage (it's really good). This retails at £2.30.





I've been wanting to try their Stippling Brush (F2) for ages but it always was out of stock

When it finally came in stock I didn't hesitate and added it straight to my shopping cart, I hate it when you buy a brush and the bristles are hard but this brush is lovely and soft, and I use it to blend my concealer. I love this brush but remember to wash brushes regularly because the bacteria builds up and you'll be wiping it on your face. This retails at just £3.



Last but by no means least is their Pro-Brow Ultimate Eyebrow Kit



I absolutely LOVE this, it's my favourite product out of them all! It has a pair of mini tweezers (I don't use them though I have my Avon ones which I use), an angled,double-sided mini brush, 2 shades of the eyebrow colour (a light one and a darker one), a highlighter and a gel. The choice of 2 colours means that you can  choose which one suits you most or mix them to find your shade, and the gel sets the brow colour so you get lasting results. The highlighter can be put on the brow bone to make your brows stand out. This was the most expensive out of them all retailing at £3.50 which is still an absolute bargain!



Overall, I thought these products were great for the price and there's definitely some that I will be purchasing again when I run out! I spent £13.80 on 7 products which I don't think is bad at all, and I am happy with most of what I've got.

Visit their site and try them out for yourself: http://www.muastore.co.uk/

Hope you enjoyed and thankyou for reading :)

Speak soon

xxxx

*All these opinions are my own, and I am in no way an expert in beauty*

August Beauty Favourites!

So it's been the holidays and I've been a bit naughty because I've been buying LOTS of makeup/hair products. So I'd thought I'd share some of my favourites with you :)

First up is foundation, now I have 2 Rimmel foundations that I absolutely love, I have quite dry skin and these foundations work for me. 

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation

This foundation has a great coverage and is so easy to apply, I use a brush to apply my foundation so it blends well and looks even but you can rub in with clean fingers if you don't have a brush. I wear the shade classic beige as my face isn't very tanned but they do a wide range of shades to suit many. I wore this foundation for my prom in June and I loved it. It's currently around £6.99.

The next is Rimmel's Wake Me Up Foundation

This one is my most recent purchase, this foundation has an anti-fatigue effect which instantly makes you look awake and fresh. It has an illuminating effect to it as well which gives you that glowing, radiant look. Again, I use a brush to apply it to my face and it just gives me a nice glow. This is retailed around £8.99 so is slightly more expensive but is recommended by beauty bloggers such as Zoella.

Now onto concealer, my favourite one for this month has to be Technic's concealer with tea tree oil


This is in the form of a stick, it's great for dark, under eye circles giving a good coverage. I find it slightly peachy so I wouldn't use it for anywhere else on my face, it just covers my dark under eye circles nicely. It has tea tree oil in it which is just a booster, and it doesn't affect my eyes when I put it under them. I wear the light shade. This is quite cheap, pricing around £2.






I've got a few hair products that I love too, first is my Argan Oil Hydrating Hair Mask

I absolutely LOVE this, it's an intensive conditioning treatment with Moroccan Argan oil extract and it just does wonders for my hair. It has a mousse like consistency and I think it smells nice too. I use it after I've shampooed my hair and towel dried it, then I apply it all over my hair from root to tip and leave it on for around 10 minutes. It leaves my hair looking and feeling soft and hydrated. You get a 220ml tub for £4 which I think is a bargain!



Next are 2 shine sprays, V05's smoothly does it tame & shine spray and Schwartzkopf's shine tonic

This has featured in the V05 advert, it leaves my hair looking sleek. It has heat defence in it which is an  ultimate bonus as I'm always using heat  tools on my hair (I know I shouldn't but my hair is too frizzy to leave it natural). This is the more expensive out of the two but still not too pricey at around £3.50

Schwartzkopf's Shine Tonic is particularly for dry and damaged hair so if you have hair that isn't in the best of conditions this one is the one to use. It repairs hair as well as making it looking nice and healthy. Again a nice, cheap essential at around £1.50






My last product I will be mentioning is Messhead's Dry Shampoo

This is perfect for them busy days when you haven't got time to fully wash your hair, it takes away that greasy hair look and leaves hair feeling and smelling great. TIP: Make sure you brush it through your hair otherwise the product may make you look like you have grey hairs coming! Its only around £2 so you can't go wrong.














I hope you enjoyed this and I recommend any of these products.

Thankyou for reading!

Bye xx