I moved into my first house last week and I have been super busy before, during and after. I think it's gonna be a little while longer before I'm blogging again. I am missing blogging so much but I just don't have the time. I'm working and then coming home and working on my house. There are so many jobs that need doing but I cannot wait till it's sorted! Getting my beautiful dressing table tomorrow! Hopefully normality will resume soon!
Rachel x
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Saturday, 24 November 2012
Saturday, 10 November 2012
Everyday Make Up #2
Primer - Benefit the POREfessional
Foundation - No7 Stay Perfect Foundation in Calico (review here)
Concealer - Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light
Eyeliner - No7 Amazing Eyes Pencil in Black
Mascara - Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara in Black
Eye Shadow - MUA Undressed Palette (review here)
Lipstick - Topshop Lipstick in Rumour Has It
My last 'Everyday Make Up' post was posted at the end of September and some of the products that I use now have changed quite a bit. I love finding new products, especially when they are better than the ones I am currently using! The products that haven't changed are my bronzer and mascara. You can read what I think in my last post here so I won't go into too much detail. I am still looking for a new bronzer though. Even though this one is light matte, I find it too dark for my skin. Any recommendations?
I don't always use this primer, just on the days when my pores are looking particularly big! There are lots of primers out there these days and I want to try some others. So if you can recommend a good primer, please let me know. I had a Foundation Match Made consultation at the No7 counter in Boots. You can read about my experience here. I have been using this foundation ever since and I love it! I apply it with the Real Techniques Expert Brush and it provides great coverage with a matte finish. I think everyone who writes a beauty blog owns this concealer, but the Lasting Perfection Concealer is amazing! It provides great coverage over blemishes and spots and is so cheap. I find it's too thick to use under my eyes, so instead I have been using the Illuminating Touch Concealer. This is perfect for covering up dark circles and brightening the eye area. I use the Real Techniques Foundation Brush to blend both concealers. Even though I am using the Stay Perfect Foundation, which is matte, I still find I need powder in certain areas. The Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder is perfect as it really is matte and doesn't appear cakey. I have used my Clinique blusher for almost two years now, but I recently decided I wanted a more neutral blush for the winter. I spotted this Rimmel blush in bronze and decided it would be perfect. I also use it for contouring but I am new to the whole contouring technique and I'm still learning! Any tips? I am honestly surprised at how good this eye shadow palette is. I love neutral eye shadows and you can create so many looks from this one palette. I'm also surprised I haven't hit pan with any shades yet as I'm always using it! This is my second Topshop lipstick and I love them both. The formula is so creamy and moisturising. Rumour Has It is a lovely nude shade perfect for the daytime.
Can you recommend a bronzer for my pale skin? Do you have any contouring tips for me?
Rachel x
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Friday, 9 November 2012
Liz Earle Skin Repair Light Moisturiser - Review
Liz Earle Skin Repair Light Moisturiser £18.75
This is the final step in the Liz Earle mantra of cleanse, tone and moisturise. I have been using the three-step process for months now and I have repurchased the products over and over again. It's safe to say I am a massive fan of Liz Earle and the skincare products. The first step is to cleanse with the Cleanse & Polish hot cloth cleanser, the second step is to tone with the Instant Boost Skin Tonic and finally moisturise with your choice of moisturiser. I chose the light moisturiser as it's for combination/oily skin and I suffer from mild acne.
I get the 50ml pump, which is £18.75 or included in the Skincare Essentials Regime, which is £41 with a free gift. I always buy the monthly essentials as it's a great offer and I have built up quite a collection of Liz Earle with the monthly freebies! I love the pump system, it's not messy and one pump is just enough for my face. I don't usually moisturise my neck, although I should, but if I do that's just an extra pump. Overall, I like the Liz Earle packaging. I like how all the skincare products have the same packaging, in the same colour and even the packaging makes me think 'clean'.
The moisturiser contains naturally active ingredients such as Wheat germ Oil, Avocado Oil and Vitamin E. The lotion is light and gentle on the skin and it easily absorbs into my skin in just a few minutes. It doesn't leave my skin looking shiny, which is perfect for me, as I prefer the matte look. After just a few minutes I am able to apply my foundation and it provides a nice base. Although some days I use a primer to minimise my pores! I love the smell of all Liz Earle products. This is no exception, it smells smoothing and makes me feel instantly relaxed, as well as my skin!
I have said this before in my previous Liz Earle skincare reviews, but I have noticed a massive improvement in my skin. My skin tone has evened out and I don't get as many blemishes. I do still suffer from spots but I am beginning to think this is down to my lifestyle rather than my skincare.
Liz Earle do three different moisturisers so you are sure to find one suitable for your skin type. I also say this too, but I 100% recommend Liz Earle products, they are higher end products but I feel they are totally worth it!
Do you use Liz Earle products? Have you tried the Liz Earle moisturisers?
Rachel x
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Thursday, 8 November 2012
Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover - Review
This is another product that I purchased after reading many positive reviews. Removing nail polish is a chore for me and I had previously never come across a product that worked so well. Most other nail polish removers stink and take ages to remove the polish. Also, I cannot stand the cotton wool breaking up into pieces. I decided enough was enough and purchased this highly raved about product.
Once I got home, I decided to remove my nail polish straight away as it was chipped and had been on almost a week. I was sceptical about just how 'magic' this remover was and really didn't believe it could remove my nail polish in 1 second!
The instructions are 'dip each finger into the sponge, twist and remove.' It really is that easy! Although in my opinion, you need to twist several times to remove all the polish. The remover actually smells pleasant and has a sweet smell. (I do not recommend putting the product really close to your nose and sniffing as it is a bit overpowering!) The scent is red fruit and vanilla. Although the remover contains nourishing sweet almond oil, which I can definitely smell over the red fruit and vanilla. The almond oil really is nourishing and makes your nails feel so healthy. It also doesn't dry your nails out, which is obviously a good thing!
In my opinion a second is a bit generous! I would say it takes a minute or so to remover the polish from one nail completely. Especially if you have a base coat, two coats of polish and a top coat. It just takes a few extra minutes to work through those layers. For me this isn't a problem as it's so easy and convenient. It's just a little misleading to say it only takes a second.
Also, if you remover glitter nail varnish with this it takes a little longer and glitter particles will be left on the sponge. This means that in the future when you use it, you will have glitter on your fingers. I really don't see this as a problem as I wash my hands afterwards meaning I wash away any glitter.
I 100% recommend this product. It's fully removes nail polish in a few minutes (not one second!), it's quick and easy and you can do it on the go. It also means you don't need cotton wool and overall makes less mess!
Have you tried Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover? What are you opinions?
Rachel x
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Wednesday, 7 November 2012
October Favourites
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush £9.99 - Altogether I own 5 Real Techniques brushes - the Powder Brush, the Foundation Brush, the Blush Brush, the Setting Brush and this one. I love every single one and I completely understand all the hype surrounding them. I bought this brush to use with my liquid foundation, as I wasn't happy with the Foundation Brush. I had read that this brush provides more coverage with liquid foundation, which was exactly what I wanted. I now use the Foundation Brush with my concealer and I love how it blends and reaches in those hard to reach areas.
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer £4.19 - This concealer is the best drugstore concealer I have ever tried! It is well worth the hype all around the Blogosphere. The price is fantastic and it provides great coverage for quite a few hours. I find it's too heavy for under the eye area. Instead I use Collection Illuminating Touch Brightening Concealer for under the eye area. I 100% recommend this concealer to everyone!
Rimmel Precious Stones Glitter Nail Polish in Diamond Dust £3.99 - I love glitter nail polish, although I hate taking it off! I cannot wait till nearer Christmas when I can get away with pairing it with red. The two negative points are that the polish dries extremely matte but this is nothing that a top coat cannot solve and the fact that it doesn't last very long. Even with a top coat, I got two days wear before it started to chip. But for the price, this is fab and I love the fact that it has different sizes of glitter particles.
Topshop Lipstick in Rumour Has It £8 - This is the second Topshop lipstick that I have purchased. The first was Mink, which I bought about a year and a half ago. I love both of the shades, maybe Rumour Has It a little more as I can wear it more on a daily basis. The texture of the lipstick is creamy and it glides onto the lips smoothly, providing moisture. The lipstick lasts a few hours before it needs reapplying. I definitely want more Topshop lipsticks, which shade do you recommend?
No7 Stay Perfect Foundation £14 - You can read my review here. I have been using this foundation every day since I got it. I love it. The shade is perfect for my skin tone as I had it matched. You can also read my views of the Match Made Service on my review of the foundation. It provides great coverage, which means I only need to dab a teeny tiny bit of concealer on my blemishes. I 100% recommend going to boots and having a foundation consultation. It's free!
Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic £12.50 -You can read my review here. I love Liz Earle products, I have been using all the products in the Essentials now for several months. They have improved my skin so much. The Skin Tonic works like a toner but it doesn't have any alcohol in it so it won't dry your face out. I use it straight after Cleanse & Polish but before moisturising. I also use it throughout the day, as a spray, if I need refreshing and a quick boost.
Have you tried any of these products? What are you favourite products this month?
Rachel x
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Sunday, 4 November 2012
Instagram #6
Autumn walks in wellies, Getting ready for Halloween, More magazine freebies, Very similar nail polish, Before and after deep cleaning of make up brushes, Magazine samples of products, Barry M Grey nails, New Rimmel Precious Stones over Barry M Grey, Pixiwoo in Avon catalogue, New leggings from Primark (worn as pyjamas), First Screme Egg, New Clutch bags from Primark, Watching Hocus Pocus on Halloween, Yummy pizza, Fireworks at The Trafford Centre, Nandos.
This is two weeks worth of photos, which I much prefer than two shorter posts. My nephew is still unwell so I have been looking after him a lot, which means not much time for blogging so apologies. I hope you've all had a great week. I've been off work for a week as it's half term but we're back in tomorrow - back to reality! Now Halloween and Bonfire Night are over, the countdown is really on for Christmas! I'll be in my new house in two weeks! So excited - my first house! I feel so grown up!
What have you been up to this week? What did you do for Halloween and Bonfire Night?
Rachel x
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