Lifestyle| Cake Making

Hi everyone!

Another quick post just to show the Birthday cake me and my Mum spent the day making for my Sister's 21st Birthday.

I know this is nothing to do with Beauty but I thought it fitted perfectly in the lifestyle category!

Let me know what you think in the comments.

Make Up| Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Hi everyone! 

Hope you've all had a good monday (if that's possible)

Today I am review my all time favourite powder for setting my make up and that is the Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in the colour Light. 

My face does not feel complete without this little beauty!

It's basically a domed, baked face powder which provides a natural matte finish, perfect for setting your foundation! Once this is on, my make up stays put all day and I really feel this does just keep it on the face. It's one of those powders where you can actually see it mattifying the shiny areas like some kind of sorcery (well not literally but even so). 

Prior to this I was using a loose powder and after just one go with this one, I was converted for life. It gives an even finish that doesn't look to powdery on the skin. It's non-drying and even thought it's the lightest colour, it still adds a bit of warmth to a paler complexion but by no means orange! It's a buidable coverage and perfect for everyday use. I would also say it's good for every skin type. I honestly could not recommend it highly enough. 

I love the packaging as I like being able to see the product through the clear top. The only downside is the clear circle does pop out very easily and when paying so much for a product, you'd think this shouldn't be an issue! Priced at £22 it is slightly expensive but excluding the packaging, you are most definitely paying for quality. 

What's your favourite powder?

Have you tried this one? If so, what did you think? 

Make Up| Benefit Porefessional

Hi everyone!

Today I am reviewing one of my most favourite primers and pore minimisers, Porefessional by Benefit. This is probably one of the most reviewed products out there but I felt I'd give my opinion as well! I don't know if you will agree but it seemed when this first came out there was really no hype about this product at all but all of a sudden this little blue and white striped tube has taken the beauty world by storm! Being a primer this is primarily used to put under your Make Up so I usually start with my current moisturiser then apply this over the top and then continue with my usual foundation, concealer etc. I feel this works a treat! It really does what it says on the bottle. The lightweight balm glides on the skin making it feel soft and silky and keeps my Make Up on and in tact all day. It creates an overall even tone which I assume is the effect from the pore minimising qualities of the product. 

It's oil-free and so perfect for people with oily skin as I also find it is great at mattifying the shiny areas in your T-Zone. The consistency of the product is thicker then what I originally expected but it dissolves into the skin so quickly and easily, so it doesn't feel like you are wearing a mask of Make Up. It has also been known as the 'Underwear for you skin' as it isn't visible but still gives that extra needed help ;) 

I think the packaging is quirky and cute and to be honest who would expect anything less from Benefit? The product is long lasting as a little bit really does go a long way. Priced at £24.50 it does feel like your paying a lot for a primer but trust me, it's worth it! 

What's your favourite Primer? 

Fragrance| Marc Jacobs Daisy

Hello!

As one of my first fragrance related posts I thought I would do a quick rave and review about one of my favourite fragrances which is Daisy Eau So Fresh by Marc Jacobs. Now, I don't know about you guys but for starters I find all of the bottle designs beautiful and definitely eye catching . The particular one I have is in this pretty and attractive flower shape as its only a squidly 20ml where as the 75ml bottle (which I went out and bought not long after this one had ran out) is a much more of a generous sized bottle with the usual abundance of flowers on the lid.

Now the fragrance scent can only be described as floral with a hint of fruit thrown in there. It's definitely a light fragrance and is perfect for the summer but I've still found pleasure in wearing it through out these wintery days. This is definitely one of those fragrances which smells different on every person. I often find myself saying to a friend 'mmm I love your perfume what is that?!' And it in actual fact being the same one as I'm wearing. But I find this as more of a bonus as it means it's more personal. The main ingredients in the fragrance are grapefruit, pear and raspberry with a hint of jasmine and apple blossom in there too making it an abundance of fruity and floral favours which make it a nice fresh girly scent. AND the bottle pictured above only cost me £25(!) which I feel is quite a generous amount considering. 

Let me know some of your favourite fragrances in the comment section as I'm always on the hunt for something new :)

Make Up| Urban Decay Naked Illuminated Shimmering Powder for Face and Body

Hello!

Today I'm going to be reviewing a new addition to my make up bag which is the Naked illuminator by Urban Decay. I've tried many variations of illuminating/highlighting products before ranging from creams to powders and this is definitely one of my favourites. 

First of all, I think the packaging is gorgeous and the shimmer on the box really foreshadows what the product will be like inside. I can appreciate its quite a chunky box and it is a pain to fit into a Make Up bag so it may not necessarily be perfect for travel. 

I don't think it's any surprise that I was drawn to this product as soon as I saw it. I have magpie like tendencies when it comes to shiny, glittery things and this just suited me right done to the ground. It's a powdered highlighter that has microfine shimmery particles to allow the light to reflect upon it to create a healthy and dewey finish.  Even though it is beautiful, I can understand that the glitter may be too much for people and some may prefer to use it just for evenings as opposed to the daytime. It's also great for your body too, allowing you to add an extra bit of shimmer before a night out. 

As you can see it's quite pigmented but applying this with a Kabuki brush or a large powder brush allows the product to apply sparingly as so not to overdo it. It's light and beautiful and along with the pretty packaging, I feel this product is definitely something I'll be reaching for all year round.

It even has a hidden compartment underneath the powder that has a mini applicator. I personally never find much use for these but if you do it's definitely and added bonus!

Priced at £20, it definitely fits in to the high end market but what can we expect from Urban Decay? I like to think we are paying more for quality, don't you think?

What's your favourite highlighter? 

Skincare| Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser

Hello again!

Today I will be reviewing the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser which is definitely a revolutionary product, I would say, in the skincare world. Perfect for all ages and skin types, it's the perfect cleanser that actually seems to make a visible difference.

It's a plant-based creamy cleanser that is perfect for taking off all types of make up including waterproof mascara (yay!). It works in two phases: cleansing and polishing. The polishing is done with a muslin cloth that actually comes with the cleanser (bigger ones can be bought from the baby section in Boots!) this, in effect, exfoliates your skin and removes all the dead skin cells that may have been lodging there.

What I like most about this product is that you're always guaranteed to be left with smooth and clean-looking skin. I owe the disappearance of many spots to this bottle. There's also the added bonus that it smells great too!

Have you tried it? What cleansers do you like it?

Make Up| Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

Hello again! 

Today I'm reviewing a makeup product that has taken the beauty world by storm... the Clinique bottom lash mascara. This Clinique mascara is here too.. well it's in the name really. The idea of this cosmetic product is to eliminate clumps and smudges that would usually be the case when using a full size mascara wand. Gone are the days of lashes like spiders legs. 

Armed with a tiny wand, this mascara is perfect for getting in all the hard to get to places including the tiniest little lashes in the corners of your eyes! The packaging is super pretty with the silver detailed floral pattern and the size is perfect for travel! But with all the positives with a good product there is usually one or two negatives. The formula of the mascara seemed to dry out quickly for me meaning if you were to be a lover of this bottom lash mascara you may find yourself buying it sooner then you hoped.

Priced at £12 for a 2ml bottle, it does fit it in to the high end side of the spectrum as products go. But I think the price tag is only a minor problem for such a unique product. All in all it's definitely one to try. 

Have you tried it? If so what did you think? 

Lifestyle| New Years Resolutions

Hello!

It's that time of year again where we all promise to be healthier, happier version of ourselves. I'm aware this post may be somewhat delayed but I thought I may still get away with telling you all my New Years resolution for 2014. 

I, like I suspect most of you, always set myself goals which I never ever fulfill. I tell myself each year 'this will be the year I will get physically fitter' yet, again maybe like you, this is never the case. This is why this year I decided to try something completely different. Introducing... 

One Line A Day: A Five Year Memory Book! This unique and stupidly cute book was introduced to me thanks to Instagram and as soon as I saw it I knew it was something I had to have. This book is basically a diary but instead of writing page long ramblings of your day to day life you keep it to just a few sentences. This enables you to keep track of what you were doing or how you were feeling every day, all year long, for five years. 

The layout inside is set out in such away that allows you to compare each passage to the one before or the one after in a five year gap. Perfect for people who love anything nostalgic or sentimental. 

I thought this would be an obtainable goal to complete by the end of 2014 and hopefully the years following from that. I feel it would be interesting to see how I evolve as a person as time goes on. 

Is this your kind of thing? What's your New Years Resolution?