Tuesday 11 September 2012

Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise - my favourite products




I know these products have been talked about a lot and theres plenty of reviews of on them so I wont do a post on how to use them, it will more be about why I like them and why they work for me.  People do ask me what products I use and what helps me with any breakouts and as my skin has improved dramatically in the last two years I am more than happy to spread the word on what I have tried and tested.  HOWEVER please note this may not happen for you too, 99% of people I know have tried and loved these products but everyone is different.  In case you are interested my skin type is combination (oily in the tzone&chin and dry in the cheeks with occasional breakouts).


Liz Earle 

This beauty line seems to be a lot more well known now and this can only be a good thing as I swear by it as it changed my skin completely.  I was getting breakouts every month around that certain time and my skin looked really dull.  As soon as I could afford it I went for one of their Signature Facials and begged the lady to help me! She sat me down and talked through everything I was doing wrong, what was making my skin worse and what products would help.  Since then I haven't looked back.  If you can I really recommend doing this, even if not to have a facial and just a chat.  These therapists really know what they are talking about and arent just PR people put there to sell the product.


The Cleanse & Polish is a beauty staple of many women and gets talked about in blogs and magazines constantly.  I love how this is a thick and creamy type of cleanser but a lot of people prefer foaming or oily this could put you off.  




If you are going to try C&P you should definitely use it alongside Instant Boost Skin Tonic.  This toner is perfect for me as it doesnt dry out my skin and really refreshes it.  If Im removing make up I spray it onto a cotton pad and use it to wipe off any I missed and if its the morning I spritz it on my face to wake up my skin.  





In regards to the moisturiser they have different versions for different skin types and I think when it comes to picking one unless you really know what to go for you need to ask.  And dont be shy, its what they are there for!  I use Skin Repair Moisturiser (light) Combo/Oily in the day as I dont like a heavy moisturiser under make up. Before I go to bed I use the Skin Repair Moisturiser Dry/Sensitive as I prefer to use a slightly thicker moisturiser at night and I find after all the dirty air and heat/cold from the day my skin can be in need of a little extra TLC.




Anyway I hope any of this info helps, like I said its different products for different people so why not buy a tester pack and see if this works for you.

xxx


Wednesday 4 July 2012

Holiday wardrobe

As many of my close friends (and the long suffering BF) know my shopping habit can get a little out of control sometimes. However it seems to go into mental overdrive when I know Im going away on holiday. I forget half the stuff I I own and think I must need another ten bikinis/shorts/sarongs.  After my bank balance takes some serious damage it all arrives and I will always then realise I dont need half of it.  Of course the same thing happened again with my holiday last week so I thought I would share with the lovely blogging world what I bought.  Also please feel free to reassure me that Im not the only one with this problem ;)...

Karen Millen Suede Tassle Clutch £60 (sale)!
 



ASOS Asymmetric Printed Beach Tee £22 now £15!


ASOS Fiji Leather Tie Up Sandals £20

Zara Pink Sandal £59.99 now £39.99!


xxx

Friday 15 June 2012

My makeup bag June 15, 2012




Its been a long time coming but I thought I would do one of these as a few people have asked me what make up Ive been wearing lately.  I would love to be one of those girls that are super organised in the morning, walking out the door with perfect hair and make up and carrying just the minimal stuff to top it up. 

Unfortunately im not and the usual scenario is the BF in the car honking the horn to warn me he is going to leave any second, causing me to run out the door, with my hair not finished, rocking a "Clockwork Orange" look with only one mascared eye and dropping half my stuff...

Mulberry make up bag - Mulberry sample sale



Mac Ruby Woo lipstick - the most perfect matt lipstick EVER









Kent Finest Comb

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers


and very randomly

Bio Sculpture Gel Gloss Top Coat - however please note this is amazing! Dries literally within seconds..


and heres the finished product...



xxx