Birthday Haul 2014

Hey

I apologise for the lack of posts recently I've got a lot going on and it's extremely stressful and has left me with not much time to do posts but hopefully that will change soon.

So recently it was my birthday and I was lucky enough to receive some birthday money and thought I would share with you what I brought.

Let's start with make-up

First thing I got was bronzer. I'm naturally quite pale and wanted to warm up my complexion a bit so I opted for a bonzer by MUA (Makeup academy) in the Shade 1 which is the lightest shade they have.

Next up I wanted to get a new eyeliner in a different shade then black and as I have blue eyes I heard browns are good for making your eyes POP! Mine is from the brand Collection and it is there Intense Colour range and I got the shade Soft Brown.

My mascara is running low so I picked up a new one also from Collection and it is their Killer Curves one and I got it on the shade Black.

As I mentioned I got a bonzer I figured I should pick up a bronzing brush so I went for Superdrugs own brand nothing special but it does the job.

For my birthday I got a curling wand (review coming soon) I needed to pick up some hair essentials and first up I brought some hairspray. I heard a lot about Elnett and got the small size just to try it out.

And last but not least I brought a hair serum to tame those pesky flyaways and frizz and to also give my hair a glossy look to it. I opted for got2b by Schwarzkopf. 

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I hope you enjoyed this post and hopefully you can bear with me while I try and get back on schedule.

Till next time

Debbie

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FTC: All items was purchased by me. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

Review: George Skin Perfection Mousse Foundation

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I think it's time for another review :).

Today I'm going to be review the George Skin Perfection Mousse Foundation. I picked it up in No 2 Ivory Beige.

I stumbled across this when I was doing my weekly food shopping which I do online and was intrigued to see Asda do their own foundation so I popped one into my basket and waited patiently for it to be delivered.

Fast forward two days and I began to try it out, only I made the mistake of trying it out at night which is never a good idea but I was desperate to try it so I thought what the hell. The product claims to be smooth & silky coverage

So I applied it to my face and not being it the best light it looked amazing and covered everything up really well so I thought I was on to a winner but come morning when I tried it again it was applied orange which is really gutting and as I couldn't a swatch as I brought it online I probably should have gone for the lighter shade, but never mind.

I will say it goes on really smoothly and feels amazing on, I would say it gives you light coverage but you could probably build it up in order to make it medium coverage. 

So because it is orange I'm gonna say I wouldn't recommend this product unless you have darker skin or wear fake fan on your face. I'm sad that I won't be able to use this as a foundation but can't brings myself to throw it out. If you have any suggestions on another way I could use this product then please let me know. 

This product cost £6.00 and they also have 3 other shades.

Till next time

XOXO

Debbie

FTC: I brought this product with my own money. My opinion is my own & 100% honest.

Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer - Review

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A couple of weeks ago I went out and brought a couple of concealers. But today's review I will be talking about 'Rimmels Hide The Blemish Concealer.

First off I'm in the shade Ivory which matches my foundation & skin perfectly. It's a creamy formula which I was surprised at, and it does tend to stick to any dry patches. I mainly use this to cover up any blemishes as it doesn't work when it comes to hiding the dark circles under my eyes as it's not thick enough. I have really bad dark circles under my eyes so I will need to invest in a thicker formula. 

To apply this I dab it on to any spots or redness I want to get rid of, including around my nose. I then take my concealer brush and blend it out. This product has really good staying power and have yet felt the need to touch up. They have 4 other shades if Ivory isn't for you. I got mine from Superdrugs priced at £3.99. 

Would I recommend?: Yes, it's worth the money.

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Till next time

XOXO

Debbie

FTC: I brought this product with my own money. All opinions are my own & 100% honest

February Favourites 2014

Hey

I haven't done a favourites post since I first started my blog, but I recently tried a ton of new stuff so thought it was about time I did another favourites.

Blush

Last week I went out and brought my first ever blush. Seeing how I was on a budget I didn't want to go overboard  and spend a fortune on a blusher.

I decided to go with the brand MUA (Make Up Academy) and picked up this pink tone blush in the colour Candyfloss for £1.00. It gives you that pretty flush after being out in the cold.

Moisturiser 

I brought a new moisturiser at the end of January and have since used it everyday and have noticed a difference in my skin. I suffer from dry patches and since using this product my skin is no longer dry and my makeup goes on a lot better as the foundation no longer clings to any dry patches on my face. It's from Avon, priced at £3.50 for 100ml. You can check out my Avon haul HERE!

Foundation

I did a review on this foundation not that long ago. I'm a big fan and don't have any problems when using it. It does a good job of evening out my skin tone. I'm in the shade Ivory and find it matches my skin tone perfectly. £5.99 for (add size)

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Veronica Mars.

Can I just say how AMAZING this show is. I can't believe it's taken me this long to start watching this show. If you haven't seen it I demand you do what ever you can to see this show. It's about a high school student who works as a PI with her father after her best friend gets murdered. It's a brilliant show and I love Kristen Bell who was in Gossip Girl. I'm currently on Season Three which just happens to be the final series (sad face) but no fear Veroinca Mars the movie is due out at the end of March. Yay!!

Concealer

I needed a concealer to cover up my blemishes (when I have them) and my under eye circles. 

I picked up the Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer in the shade Ivory, which matches my foundation perfectly. (Thumbs up if you're in the Ivory shade). Priced at £3.99

Nuts.

Now I'm one of those people that just constantly eats junk food and I was starting to get sick of it, so I opted for nuts, pistachois to be exact. These are the only nuts I like, but find once I start I can't stop. But they are super yummy and found they can be expensive to buy in some supermarkets. Unless of course you go to Aldi's where they are then half the price at only £1.25 for 150g. Go get you some.

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I hope you enjoyed this month favourites. What were your favourites this month, let me know in the comments below.

Till next time

XOXO

Debbie.

Plum Illusions Nail Polish

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Over the weekend I finally got round to painting my nails as I hadn't done it since the end of December and I wanted to share with you the colour I used.

It is a really deep purple colour, it goes on really smoothly and all you need is two coats for it to be opaque. When layered over another colour you are supposed to get a mosaic effect but I've never used it for that so I'm not sure how well that works. But it can still be used as a normal polish which is what I want. Adding a clear top coat turns turns it shiny and noticeable. These are my own nails I'm not wearing any acrylics or gel.

If you are in the UK then you have probably heard of Avon before, it is a monthly catalogue that sells make-up, clothes, jewelry and all other beauty items you could possibly need that are then delivered to your door and it's not expensive. If you wish to have a copy of the latest catalogue then click HERE. I did buy this a while ago so not to sure on the price but most of the polishes are £3.00 and they always have offers on so you may be able to grab yourself a bargain.

Would I recommend?: Yes both the nail polish and the company

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What do you think of this colour? Have you brought anything from Avon before?

Till next time

XOXO

Debbie

Beauty Box Eyeliners

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I got these eyeliners for Christmas which appeared in my 'What I Got For Christmas' and I wanted to do a review.

I had never heard of the Beauty Box brand before and they come from the store Debenhams which is here in the UK (not sure if they are in any other country). You get 5 beautiful colour that are really pigmented expect for the gold.

They don't have names but I would say this is a hot pink colour at least to my eyes.

A silver colour which is pretty.

You're average black liner and this is the one I've worn the most.

I would say this colour is a darkish purple colour.

This is a gold colour that doesn't show up that well but you could probably use this if you wanted just a pop of colour on your eyes. Just apply this to your waterline add some mascara and you're good to go.

I think these are a great set of eyeliners and you could probably do a lot with them and I look forward to see what I can come up with. They might even be good to different coloured cat eyes?. Seeing as I've only used the black liner I can say it does last a decent amount of time.

Would I recommend?: Yes I think they would make a great edition to any beginners make-up bag. As these were a gift I don't know the price but you can easily find out at Debenhams.com

Till next time

XOXO

Debbie

FTC: These were given to me as a gift from my parents at Christmas. My opinion is my own and 100% honest.

Favourites of 2013

Hey happy last day of 2013

Seeing how today is the last day of 2013, like seriously where did this year go. I thought it was fitting to do a post on all my favourite things throughout 2013. There isn't that many but we shall jump in all the same.

Book

I've read tons of books this year and I've had a good think of what book is my favourite for the year and it was seriously hard to pick just one but I did and drum roll please......

I loved this book, it was totally different from anything I had read before and would highly recommend it. If you want to see my full review on this book then click here :)

Film

I haven't watched that many films this year, mostly because there hasn't been that many good ones but one film has stuck with me and I've watched it many times since it came out.

TV

Now this was a hard one to pick seeing as I watch a ton of programmes which you can see here & here. But of course one programme stood out more than the others it was refreshing and had me hooked from the start.

Music

There hasn't been a great deal of music that I have liked this year nor one set album so I thought I would just list some songs that I've liked throughout the year

Katy Perry - Roar & Unconditionally

One Direction - Story of my Life

Lorde - Royals

Passenger - Let Her Go

Demi Lovato - Heart Attack & Party In The USA

One Republic - Counting Stars

I'm sure there was more songs that I liked but my mind is having a snooze so I can't think of anymore.

Beauty

The last half of the year I started getting into make-up and wanting to try new things, which lead me to try out beauty boxes and my favourite is....

Glossy box. There's something about receiving a box full of goodies every month. I really enjoyed getting these boxes and will be signing back up in the new year.

Everything else

Coat

Since I brought this coat in the summer I've worn it non stop since September and I love it.

YouTube

Obsessed is probably the word that best desribes how I am about YouTube. As well as getting to watch awesome videos it is also a good source for information, you can literally find anything and I mean anything.

My Blog

Of course I'm going to mention my blog. I've had such fun doing this blog since July it's given me something to focus on & I've loved talking to a few of you.

Bloglovin

I read a ton of blogs (20 so far) and it's a great way to keep all the blogs you love to read in one place & allows you to discover new blogs (like mine :p) 

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Well that pretty much sums up my favourites for the year. It's been a roller coaster of a year but I'm hoping 2014 will be better. Just want to thank all of you who have read my blog and follow me, your support is touching. I hope you all have a wonderful New Year's Eve & if you're celebrating then stay safe and I'll see you all next year :)

XOXO

Debbie

FTC: All pictures are from Google.com

Make Up For Beginners #3

Hey,

Just like food, make up products also expire after a certain amount of time. Being a beginner it's always a good idea to know when it's time to throw out those products that you have had for a while, as after all you wouldn't eat out of date food. 

By not throwing out old make up, your allowing bacteria to grow and fester on your face which no one wants. 

Let's find out when it's time to throw those products out along with some tips :)

Foundation - Lasts up to 6-12 months

If you're one of those people that stock up on your favorite foundation when it's on sale or just want a back up incase something happens to the one you're using. You may be interested to know that unopened foundation can last for a couple of years. But if it's something you use everyday or occasionally then it can last up to 6-12 months.

Tip: Make sure you are not storing your foundation in a hot place or in moist rooms like a bathroom as bacteria can start to grow and ruin your foundation.

Tip: To tell if your foundation has gone bad is if it has a bad smell that it didn't have before. 

Tip: Using a foundation that has gone bad could lead to breakouts, so make sure you keep an eye out for any dodgy smells.

Mascara - Lasts up to 3-4 months.

Mascara's are probably the quickest product to go off as every time you take the wand out of the bottle and putting it back in you're allowing air to get inside,  which in turn is causing bacteria to grow.

Tip: You can tell when a mascara has gone off when it becomes clumpy and has a smell to it.

Tip: When your mascara has gone off is wash the wands and reuse them for your eyebrows or spraying it with hairspray & taming those pesky fly away hairs on your head.

Face Powder - Lasts up to 12-18 months.

Powder such as blush can last a long time. Just be sure to use clean brushes to ensure your powder lasts as long as possible.

Eyeliner/eye pencil - Lasts up to 18-24 months.

Another product that lasts a good amount of time before you need to throw it out.

Tip: If you are using a pencil make sure to sharpen it regularly to advoid bacteria growing.

Tip: if you are using a gel eyeliner (which are the ones in the little pots) make sure you are cleaning your brush on a regularly basis as your eyes are sensitive and the less bacteria you put near them the better.

Tip: When a gel eyeliner has gone bad, it will be clumpy and have that dried out look to it.

Lipstick/Lipgloss - Lasts up to 12-18 months.

There's no water in lipsticks & lip glosses so they last for a long time.

Tip: To tell if your lipsticks have gone bad they won't apply easily.

Tip: to tell if your lipgloss has gone bad it will come out goopy.

I hope this has been of some help to you 

Be sure to check out my other make up for beginners post #1 & #2

Till next time

XOXO

Debbie