Spring Beauty Transition

                 

I am loving this Spring season. Compared to last year, when we were in the first lockdown, this one has a lot more benefits and positives. It also given me a chance to change my beauty routine for the season. When I was indoors all the time last year, I didn't really bother but this time of year from April to June is my favourite!

                                                                     

                                                                                  

Welcoming Spring

The past week has got me so excited for the next few months. As we enter into the wonderful month of March, let's hope its a better one that last year! With the sunshine making more of an appearance too, it really does boost everyone's mood and motivation. I spent some time at the weekend getting out some more bright knits and floral tops and giving my toenails for love before it officially becomes sandal season!

I've also had a slight reset and refresh to my beauty routine and wardrobe to make room for the more warm tones and bright pops of colour.. let's take a peek inside...

Maybelline Sky High Mascara Review

I wouldn't say that I am a mascara expert - but I do love trying different ones. In my lifetime, I've mainly stuck to Maybelline mascaras (remember great lash?), tried a few Benefit ones, Climax from Nars and a Pixi one in-between all of them. Maybelline is a brand that I will come back to time and time again. Their Lash Sensational was all the rave a few years back and I still love it. Recently I have trying out the Sky High mascara that has blown up on social media..                               

21 Questions: Makeup Edition

 When I first started blogging, TAG blog posts were the in thing. Everyone used to do them, they used to be all over YouTube as well. I watch the very beautiful Allie Glines and am obsessed with her channel. She posts a really good mix of 'drugstore and high end' as well as other videos such as 'full face of nothing new' and recently the Vogue style 21 questions but a makeup edition. It seemed like fun so I thought I would have a go too!                                                                                   

Charlotte Tilbury Haul

  At the start of the year, I said to myself that each month I would aim to try a new brand. A brand that I have always wanted a particular product from, a whole range, just something new and different to me. My first one was going to be the luxury brand 'Charlotte Tilbury'. My lovely friend Aimee, very kindly bought me some things for Christmas and I have been in love ever since.   

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation Review

Early last month, I was very lucky to receive some amazing PR from It Cosmetics. A brand that I've not really tried much from but always heard such wonderful things. Initially, I thought it was just to try their newest launch the 'Your Skin But Better Foundation'. However, a whole bunch of goodies arrived at the doorstep and I am still working my way through each one. For today's post, I am going to give you my overall views and feedback on their newest launch and to tell you all the details about how it wore, looked and lasted on my oily skin! 

Everyday Makeup

The products that I use on a daily basis, have their own place in my makeup dresser. They sort of just sit together, so I can grab them at any point in the morning, without having to worry or look for them. I honestly thought this year would be the year I experiment more with the products I use and change them in rotation but I can't help but just use the same things over and over again - I only use these because they are what I trust.                                              

Currently Loving #10

 Wow, how are we in November this weekend?! Its crazy how fast this year is going, despite everything that has gone on. I haven't done a round up of my favourite products/lifestyle things in forever and I thought that today would be the perfect opportunity. Its a mix of beauty, nails and lifestyle things...                                          

                                            

E.L.F UK Haul

 My E.L.F primer last month has been such a popular post, I'm still gasping a the views it has got - thank you so much! I've fallen in love with the primer so much, it made me want to try more from the brand. Superdrug & Boots don't stock much in-store so I headed to their website and ended up spending £20 but receiving two freebies, which is a great deal. 

                                                     

Wedding Makeup COVID-19 Edition

 Over the bank holiday weekend, my family and I travelled down south for a lock down wedding. My cousin was meant to get married in India back in April, then everything happened in the world and it got cancelled. She was still determined to get married this year and when restrictions got lifted, she booked in the bank holiday for 30 guest and got married! It was such a lovely weekend, a smaller wedding was so lovely and intimate too, everyone knew everyone and it was cosy and more special. I of course had all my makeup planned...this is what I ended up going for.   

YSL All Hours Oily Skin Review

 You know when you find THE foundation, well I think that's what has happened with me. I love my current foundations and I am still using them on a daily basis but there was something about the YSL All Hours that has captured my heart. Its fast become my go to 'full coverage, flawless' base and for some great reasons too.                                             

Pixi Summer Glow

I adore Pixi skincare but their makeup is quickly becoming a favourite of mine too and I am finding myself using some of their items in my daily makeup routine. They very kindly sent me their summer glow kit and it really is the perfect collection for the summer time.                    

ELF Poreless Putty Primer Oily Skin Review

 I have stalked the Superdrug website for months waiting for the famous ELF Poreless Putty Primer to come back into stock, it wasn't until a random pop into the shop a while back that I managed to find it. It was the last one on the stand too! It was meant to be and I couldn't wait to start using it. For reference, my skin is oily - it can be fine one minute and then shiny and greasy to the heavens. I love wearing a primer under my makeup, sandwiched with a setting spray and foundation, a primer helps my skin stay matte and as shine free as possible. I could not wait to start using this hyped up primer....

Huda Beauty Mystery Bag

When it comes to brands like Huda Beauty, I always wait for reviews and videos until I buy any of her products. In the past, I've tried her mini sized lip products and mini eye palettes but nothing else, that was until I saw her mystery bag deal appear...

She was offering 2 different deals, a small bag and a large bag. I went with the small that cost me £33, then £35 including taxes. I paid no shipping charges and wasn't charged when it came over from Dubai too - which is just amazing! The bag cost me £33 but the total of the products is much more and they're all full sized! 

                                                                               

Summer Work Makeup

I've gone from wearing a full face of makeup everyday to wearing it once in a while, my skin is loving it but my makeup filled heart is hating it. I have however, started to go into work a lot more now, to get things ready for September and to look after key worker children...its been the perfect excuse to put some on and have a play. This is a post all about my 'summer work makeup', its medium coverage, lightweight and completely sweat proof! 

Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer Review

The Sensual Skin Enhancer by Kevyn Aucoin,  a cult beauty item, that I have always heard so much about! I’ve read reviews and watched numerous videos, scrolled past posts on Instagram - everything, all on this little pot.. I was so curious if it was worth the hype and if it works for my oily skin. I'd spotted this in TK Maxx a few months back and have had it my stash for a while, then a couple of weeks ago I started using it here are my thoughts...                           

Face Halo Review

Removing makeup in the evening can sometimes be a pain, mainly after a long day and even night. I've seen Face Halo* floating around online for a while now but never really thought it would work, it claims to do a lot of things and I just wanted to put it to the test...

Products That Got Me Through February

I had to double check the spelling of February a few times before writing this post - just in case! Phew, what another crazy month, things don't seem to be slowing down personally at the moment but its all good, I'm taking each day as it comes...These are the products and other things that have got me through the busiest month...

The Makeup Bag For All Your Needs

I don't know about you, but I can't pack light for my life. I try my best to cut things out, write lists and keep it to a minimum even try small little bags to inside one big bag. Let's be honest, nothing works - its hard!! Clothes are hard work but beauty (including makeup and skincare) is even harder. I struggle to find a makeup bag that can fit everything in, but doesn't feel heavy or bulky. Until, I found the makeup bag of dreams from Ellis James Designs*. 

Trying Soap and Glory Makeup

I have the biggest crush on Soap and Glory. Ever since I started blogging, they are a brand that have featured on here numerous times. The body washes, hand food, sugar crush scrubs and so many more are my ride of dies. There makeup is something that I equally love and have loved in the past. A few weeks back when an email popped through from their PR team, asking if I'd like to try a few bits - I SCREAMED. No, like I actually did and my parents got so excited too, as they know its a brand that I adore.