Current beauty favourites #2

Hi there!

It's been a while since my last beauty faves post so I figured it was about time I posted another one. I decided against doing a monthly favourites as some months I only have 1 or 2 things I've been loving, and that would make for a pretty boring post right? 

Anyway, on with the faves of the moment:

Skin Care:

* Vaseline spray and go moisturiser. This is now my everyday moisturiser. I used to only moisturise every night after a shower, but because this is such an effortless product, I now moisturise every morning. This dries so quick which means I can throw on my clothes straight away

Make Up:

* Maybelline Master sculpt contour kit. I've had this for a few weeks now, and have used and loved it every single day. I have a full review here however, in a nut shell - this is amazing!! It's so blendable, not orange or muddy and great for travel

* MAC Brave lipstick. I'd had my eye on this shade for the longest time, but have a ridiculous amount of lipsticks and didn't feel like I needed it. However I bit the bullet, and am so glad that I bought it. It's a beautiful mauve/nude/brown and is a shade that will suit everyone

* MAC Rule eyeshadow. I recently posted   a review about this shade, and again it's something I use every single day. It's a perfect transition shade for all skin tones and all eyeshadow looks

What have you been loving?

Daisy xoxo

Urban Decay naked skin concealer

Hi there!

When it comes to concealer, my holy grail has to be the Collection lasting perfection concealer in 'light' Although I love this, I do find that it's best for concealing blemishes and discolouration, but not so much for highlighting as I'm super pale.

I was on the fence about buying the Urban Decay naked skin and the Nars radiant creamy concealer. Guess which one won.......

As I said I wanted a concealer to highlight my under eye area so picked up the shade 'Fair neutral' which is definitely light enough to highlight:

The consistency is thicker than I thought, I'm not sure why I thought it would be lighter, however I quite like a thicker concealer as I find it has a better coverage. And, this one does. I'd say this is a full coverage, so if you're looking for a concealer to cover blemishes/discolouration then this would be great for that too.

As a highlight, this shade is perfect for me. I apply two triangles under my eyes then blend out with a damp Real Techniques sponge and find that it gives me a perfect flawless highlight.

As I've mentioned before in previous posts, I usually wear my make up for around 12 - 13 hours on a working day, and this definitely keeps up with that. I never have to touch up my concealer, there's no fading and no creasing.

Would I recommend this concealer? Absolutely! The coverage is amazing, the shade is perfect and the finish is beautiful. 10/10 Urban Decay

Daisy xoxo

Beauty haul #2

Hi there.

For some reason lately, I haven't been in a make up buying mood. Shocking, I know! I've gone into Boots and Superdrug countless times recently, and nothing has caught my eye.

I did have to repurchase a moisturiser yesterday, and ended up picking up a few things in Superdrug and a few other places. Everyone loves a haul post right? 

Superdrug:

* MUA Bronzed perfection bronzer. I contour every day, but never use a bronzer to bronze up my skin. I thought it was about high time I jumped on that band wagon, so picked this up to try out

* Make up Revolution Pressed powder in translucent. I've been wanting to use a lighter setting powder for under my eyes to highlight a little, and I'm a huge Make up revolution fan so figured why not try out one of their powders

Wilko:

* Essence Liquid lipstick in 03 Almost real. This is a new product form essence and I'm a sucker for lipstick/lip gloss/lip liner and couldn't resist picking this up.

* Essence Make me brow eyebrow gel in 02 Browny brows. I admit it, I have an obsession with eyebrows....the more products to try out, the better.....

Lush:

* Mask of Magnaminty. I've had a seriously annoying breakout on my chin for a little while now, and nothing seems to clear it. I've heard nothing but great things about this mask, so decided to try it out for myself.

Well, that was sort but sweet. I think I've had a bit of a mental block when it comes to buying make up. Nothing seems to jump out at me lately!

Have you bought any beauty bits lately?

Daisy xoxo

Chasing my dream......

Hi there!

Long time no blog right?

Life's been pretty hectic of late, I'm currently working 6 days a week which is pretty pants, whilst trying to cram in a ridiculous amount of driving lessons (literally JUST booked my driving test eeeeek!!!) and had some life stuff to figure out, which meant my blog suffered a little.

However, I'm back and have enough drafted posts to last me a lifetime! One thing that's been playing on my mind for quite some time now is whether or not I should chase my dream....

Basically around four years ago I went to college and completed a make up course. The course itself was rubbish, I knew everything I was being taught purely because I wear make up. Anyone out there who wears make up knows how to apply it, so I felt it was a waste of time (and money).
Having said that, I did receive my certificate which now means I can get insured to be a make up artist - silver lining and all that jazz.

I've been on the fence about whether or not to give freelance make up a shot or not, and I think I've finally decided to just go for it - what have I got to lose?
It's something that I've wanted to do for around ten years but I always seem to talk myself out of it and tell myself I'm not good enough to get anywhere with it.
Don't get me wrong, I know it's going to be tuff but I know that if I don't try it'll be something that I always regret!

So, that's that! Time to stop thinking and start doing..........

Image from Google

Happy Sunday!!

Daisy xoxo

Maybelline lash sensational mascara

Hi there!

During the last month, I think I've tried out three new mascara's and didn't get along with any of them. The reason? I'm so picky when it comes to my lashes.

I picked up and tried 3 different types from 3 different brands, and needed up having to go out and repurchase old faithful Maybelline Lash Sensational:

This has yet to let me down yet and seems to be the only mascara I have used that I can open up and use straight away (usually I open a mascara and leave it for around a week to dry out a little)

This mascara has a curved, rubber wand with tiny bristles that reach and coat each and every lash. Each coat adds a tonne of volume, and manages to separate and lengthen all at the same time.

I always buy the regular, non waterproof formula but do find that it stays put pretty well, even when it comes to removing it. I have a great make up remover so don't find this an issue and actually like that it's budge proof, it makes this the perfect mascara for those hot summer days.

If you're looking for THE mascara: Gives length, adds volume, separates each lash and is budge proof then this is the mascara for you. It's definitely one that I know I'll continue to purchase time and time again.

Have you tried this mascara yet? 

Daisy xoxo

My three MAC nudes

Hi there!

The '90's lip' is something that has worked it's way into the beauty trend and is one I think may stick around for quite some time. I've always loved nude lipsticks, I just think they go with any make up look, and everyone can pull off a nude lipstick.

I currently have three lipsticks that fall into the '90's lip' and reach for those three lipsticks over any other that I own. So, instead of doing separate reviews on each shade, I figured I'd stick them all into one post for you all.

Less rambling, more reviewing:

The three shades I have are (lightest to darkest) Modesty, Viva glam II and Brave

* Modesty is more of a brown nude and is a little warmer than Viva glam II. This is a creamsheen which is a beautiful glossy finish

* Viva glam II is a light, neutral nude shade with a hint of mauve, and one that suits warm, cool, neutral, light and dark skin tones. This is a satin finish, which is in between a matte and a glossy finish

* Brave is 'that lipstick' and may just be my favourite. This is a pinky mauve shade, and looks so pretty on pale skin tones. Again this is a satin finish so gives a mix of a matte and glossy finish.

There are a few other nude/browns that I have on my wishlist, so watch this space.....

What are your favourite nudes?

Daisy xoxo

Lush honey bee bath bomb

Hi there!

Time, for another Lush review. This time, something not rose scented but something just as nice: Honey bee bath bomb.....

This bath bomb turns the water a very interesting shade of yellow, and leaves little particles of a sand like residue at the bottom. It did stain the bath a little once drained, however a little rub and it's good as new, nothing to be put off by that's for sure.

The first time I smelt this in Lush I had to buy to as I fell in love with the scent. This smells like honey should taste (I like the taste of honey, but this just smells so much better)

I don't think the scent of this is as strong as other bath bombs I've tried, and doesn't seem to last on the skin as long either. However, it does leave my skin felling so so so soft after my bath, and once again allows me to be lazy and not apply a moisturiser afterwards.

You've done it once again Lush, another great product!

Previous reviews:

Tisty Tosty

Butterball

What's your favourite honey scented bath product?

Daisy xoxo