Tuesday 31 December 2013

New Year 2014

Let the cleansing begin.. The first day of the new year will be a cleansing day for me.. I want to leave all of the energy from 2013 behind and embrace 2014 with a cleansed mind and body....❤️❤️ new year, new day, new energy

 Cleanse/ Detox water = filtered water, lemons, mint and rosemary 

Tuesday 24 December 2013

Friday 13 December 2013

Makeup Box

This Makeup Organiser is on my wish list. Perfect storage unit for all my bits and pieces πŸ˜‰ ❤️love this πŸ‘ #display pic only ❤️BB

Tuesday 3 December 2013

Chanel

Want a little bit of luxury ? That is If you don't mind the price tag...😳 this skincare range from Chanel is amazing. I tried the Sublimage cream ( texture supreme) you can get a different texture if this one is too heavy( texture Fine) and I also tried the eye cream. Both products feel so beautiful on the skin, very smooth and moisturising. 

*This range is anti ageing so not suitable for all beauties ❤️BB

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Mixing colours

If you don't have the "right" colour you need in your makeup kit don't be afraid to mix colours.. Improvisation is good πŸ˜‰ I didn't have the red I needed so I mixed Lime crime Suedeberry with Tom Ford Flamingo to get the red I wanted. No filter used on this pic. Foundation is Bobbi Brown  ❤️BB #bobbibrown # limecrime #tomford 

Sunday 24 November 2013

Week 3 Foundation Trial - Chanel

Week 3 foundation trial - Chanel

Results - I tried 3 foundations from Chanel... Vitalumiere, Lift Lumiere and Perfection Lumiere


Vitalumiere- A natural cover and very lightweight foundation with moisturising properties. My skin felt like I wasn't wearing any makeup. Lovely foundation that gives a healthy, dewy, radiant look.  


Perfection Lumiere- I don't usually wear oil free foundations as I find they can leave my skin feeling dehydrated. But I was pleasantly surprised by this one as it didn't feel like other oil free foundations. Very lightweight with a satin smooth finish and long wearing.


Lift Lumiere- although this foundation is a medium coverage I still felt like I wasn't wearing any. I really liked this foundation as it was moisturising and left my skin looking smooth and healthy. ( it also contains anti- ageing properties πŸ˜‰) I don't usually set my foundations with a powder as I like a dewy look and find foundation is all I need. But, with this one I could choose to use a powder and still get a nice glow. 


All the Chanel foundations I tried are very lightweight and have quite a natural finish. They also have a lovely smell and contain an SPF, I didn't have any trouble matching a colour and would wear these foundations again ❤️BB

Mascara

My latest Mascara obsession ❤️ I usually like the wands on the mascara to be medium to thick as I like volume as well as length. But the wand on this mascara is very thin so I was a bit sceptical with trying it. I'm glad I did ! I get amazing length and I can get every lash without painting my eyes with mascara !   ( I can get very messy with mascara & often need to have cotton tips on hand for the clean up )And for extra volume I just do extra coats..I'm really liking this L'Oreal mascara x


Thursday 21 November 2013

Hair

My newest ❤ .. I like to wear my hair straight ( i have a natural curl )so i usually blow dry my hair and then run straighteners through it. Not only is this damaging but time consuming. Until..., I found this product :) this Kiehl's heat protective and straightening cream is fantastic. It smooths the hair removing any frizz & leaves it looking conditioned, healthy and straight ! Liking this a lot 
Tip- don't use too much. I only use a 5-10 cent piece size ❤ BB

Monday 18 November 2013

Obsessed with exfoliating !!

I'm a little obsessed with exfoliating at the moment ☺️so I tried this cleansing system from Olay & love it. I have never used a cleansing brush before and wanted to try give it a go. 

Deep cleansing, exfoliating and using a cleansing brush are great ways to remove makeup. Also, if you wear sunblock you can get a build up on the skin which can lead to breakouts and dull looking skin. I found using this brush it really gave me a deep cleanse and left my skin feeling really clean. ( great prep for moisturising ) Ps... I am only using this brush every few days as it isn't good to over exfoliate either.  ❤️BB

Sunday 17 November 2013

Clean your brushes :)

Beauties, a reminder to wash your brushes πŸ˜‰ brushes can carry bacteria if not cleaned regularly and therefore can cause breakouts or eye irritations. I use Johnson's baby shampoo as it's very gentle but cleans the brushes nicely. 

Ps. If you are sharing your brushes I would recommend using a gentle Antibacterial wash. ❤️BB

Thursday 14 November 2013

Makeup wipes

Hi Beauties, I sometimes like to  use makeup wipes to cleanse my face if I'm feeling a little bit lazy, or after a long day. They are also fantastic to have when travelling, so quick and easy to use.

If you have been following my page you would know that I usually like to use the Napolean makeup wipes as I find them to be gentle and non drying on the skin. 


Although, recently I have been using the kosmea wipes and have found them just as gentle on the skin and just as effective  at a much cheaper price...Under $10   Budget Beauties happy shopping ❤️BB 

Friday 8 November 2013

Brows

Still can't get those brows quite right ! Here is another easy step by step guide to follow x ❤ BB

Monday 4 November 2013

Week 2 Foundation trial - EstΓ©e Lauder

This weeks foundation trial was with EstΓ©e Lauder. I trialled 4 of their foundations and found that they would suit most people.

Results 

Double wear light -
Double wear light is a spin off from the original Double wear but with a lighter coverage. When I tried this foundation I found the coverage was medium, but buildable with a long lasting matte finish. You need to work fairly quickly with this foundation so that you can get a nice even coverage.The colour range is quite large and lots to choose from but you really have to try it on the skin as when you look at it from the bottle, the colours can be a little deceiving as they look a lot darker. I didn't have any trouble matching a colour in this range. The good thing about this foundation is its light reflective unlike the original double wear. The foundation stays put and is non transferable. When I used this foundation I had to really hydrate my skin as it can be a little drying. All in all it's a nice foundation and one that I would wear again on an evening out or when I need a flawless, stay put foundation.

Double Wear -
This foundation has been around for years !! This foundation does not move ! The coverage is full with a matte finish and non transferable. I found it a little harder to colour match with this foundation, with it being a little too light, too dark or too pink based. If you have a dry or mature skin you may not find this to be a foundation for you. When I tried this foundation, like the DWL I had to make sure my skin was well moisturised and I had to work quick to get an even coverage plus I didn't need to powder. Unlike the DWL this foundation is not light reflective and may give you a pale face in photos. For me I found the coverage a little too heavy and drying for everyday wear. A good foundation for a combination, oily or young skin. 

Futurist Foundation -
I found this foundation quite moisturising and left the skin looking dewy. It would be a good everyday foundation as it has a medium coverage. Good for a mature or dry/dehydrated skin. The colour selection is a little limited with not a lot of shades to choose from. Again I found it a little harder to colour match with this foundation. This is a good foundation if you are looking for a dewy complexion.

Re-Nutriv -
This lifting and firming foundation is a great alternative to double wear for the ladies who need coverage in their foundation but also need moisture. A cream foundation with a full coverage and a dewy finish. The colour range is a little small but I did find a colour to match. The price of this foundation is a bit high compared to the rest of the Lauder Foundations, but well worth it. 

The results of these foundations are based on my skin and the requirements I like in a foundation. This is my opinion alone ❤️BB

Best time to moisturise

Beauties, the best time to moisturise your face & body is straight after you shower. This is when your pores are more open and therefore more receptive of the moisture you are putting back into the skin. Very beneficial if you have a dry skin :) ❤️BB

Tuesday 29 October 2013

Clarins Cleansing oil

When trying new products make sure you are using it correctly to get the best results. I have been using this oil cleanser and to tell you the truth, I wasn't very fond of it... That is until I started using it correctly. Now I love it ❤ 
I was using it as you would any other oil cleanser, but what I wasn't doing was adding a little water to it once it was on my skin.. This made all the difference ❤BB

Week 1 Foundation trial -Lancome

Week one - Lancome
I was really happy with both of the LancΓ΄me foundations that I trialled.
LancΓ΄me doesn't have an overly large range of foundations, but they do have a good range of colours in the foundations that I tried. I didn't have any problems matching my colour.

Sunday 27 October 2013

Nude and Natural

I love a nude and natural lip especially when I go quite heavy on the eyes. This pretty colour is from BobbiBrown -caramel #57

Saturday 26 October 2013

Quick and easy tan

This little beauty is a lifesaver !! If you need a quick last minute tan, this is the one. So quick and easy and you don't have to wait for it to develop. Instant tan with a natural looking colour and it lasts really well. This is one of my favourite products and always kept
on hand for that tanning "emergency" ❤️BB

Thursday 24 October 2013

To glow or not to glow ?

Do you ever get misled by the wording & packaging on products ?
I do ? (Sometimes) πŸ˜‰ 
With this particular product I did.. When I bought this product I was under the impression from the wording and packaging that I would get a beautiful GLOW to the skin.( that's what it says right ) so I was expecting a glow that is either luminous, light reflecting, has a sheen, shimmer, pearl like reflect or something ! But No, it's just a moisturiser... You won't get a special glow just a normal moisturised skin. 
❤️BB

Monday 21 October 2013

Mascaras

I have been using Lancome Mascaras for years. My favourite being Hypnose Drama. I really wanted to see if there was a mascara out there that I would love just as much. So my hunt began... I tried a few different brands from the more prestigious companies and all were ok but nothing really stood out. I then started looking at the more generic brands and again some were ok and some were not. When I did find one that I did particularly like I decided to do a comparison test.
Generic V'S Prestigious to see if anyone could see a difference between the two. I couldn't see a difference with my lashes, they still looked long and thick. So my point being, do you have to spend big to have great lashes ?  I will let you be the judge of that ! BB X

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Makeup

Want an instant brow lift ?

This brow highlighter from benefit is magic ! It helps to define the brow giving a fresh look to your brow shape. I also used it in the corner of my eyes to open them up ❤️BB