Updated Skincare Routine

Hello everyone!

Today I'm just doing a quick updated skincare routine. I posted one not too long ago but it's

changed quite a bit since then so thought I would just do a little update on how it's changed.

Hope you enjoy!

Morning Routine.

I start by massaging my No7 Hot Cloth Cleanser (not pictured) then using a warm muslin cloth to wipe it off.

It's a basic cleanser that moisturises as it cleanses and it very gentle on the skin. Then I  put some of my Boots

Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Cleansing Toning Lotion on a cotton pas and wipe it all over my face. Sometimes I switch

it up and use the Boots Skin Clear Deep Cleansing Lotion. I then moisturise with my Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion

(not pictured). I then go on to do my make-up..

Night Time Routine.

I take off my make-up by putting some of my Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water on a  Boots Cotton Wool

Double Faced Oval Pads and wiping it all over my face. I usually do one for my eyes and then one for my face.

This usually get the majority of make-up off. I then go in with my Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

and massage it into my skin to take really clean my skin. I then get rinse my muslin cloth under warm water, rinse

it off and wipe the balm off with this. After it's all off and my face is dry, I then go in with my Tea Tree and Witch

Hazel Cleansing Toner again and wipe it over my face with a cotton pad. I've used Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot

Stress Control 3 in 1 Daily Cleansing Lotion and Garnier Pure Active Purifying Toner which, are both really great

products. Once that has sunk into my skin, I use either my Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched

Renewal Cream or my Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil.

Products  I don't use on a daily basis.

If I want to exfoliate I usually use the Boots Skin Clear Ultra Deep Pore Facial Treatment Scrub. It's a really

inexpensive great exfoliator. I sometimes use it on my body as well if I've got any rough patches and it works

a dream! I've recently started using the Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Exfoliating Face Scrub which, I really

enjoy using. This one is also very inexpensive.

If I ever have a spot I've always sworn by Origins Super Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel. It's a very powerful

little gel. I also sometimes use Soap & Glorys Dr Spot. The one I've recently purchased and really love is the Mario

Badescu Drying Lotion. It is a bit pricey but it does the job amazingly. I put it on before bed and the next day the

 spot s dramatically reduced and the smaller ones are practically gone. 

Face Masks.

I thought I'd show you a few of my favourite face masks also as we're on the subject. My most favourite one

to use is the Lush Mask Of Magnaminty. Does such a great job every time and I expect nothing less from Lush.

I also purchased another Mario Badescu product recently. I bought the Mario Badescu Drying Mask to go

with my drying lotion. this mask along with it is pricey but I really see a difference after using it. A few other

favourites include Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque which is such an incredibly inexpensive but amazing mask.

I also love the Soap Glory No Clogs Allowed Super Self Heating Deep Pore Detox Mask for the times I want to

pamper myself. The Una Brennan Super Facialist Clay Mask is a great mask for when my skin needs a deep clean

and for when my skin is dry and I need some moisture I swear by Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask.

I also picked up the under eye patches in TK Maxx. I can't find a link for them as everything's quite unique in

there as most of you probably know. They're just to help with wrinkles and puffiness under your eyes. It feels nice

using them and you eyes do look noticeably different as well. 

Photography by Sophie Ford
Thanks for reading!
Sophie X

My Perfect Fall Nude Lip

Hello everyone!

Today I'm doing a short and sweet post on my perfect fall nude lip.

Hope you enjoy!

Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lipliner in Spice

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Super Natural

This is basically my twist on a classic nude lip. Usually I'm not a fan of nude lips as they don't suit me.
Darker colours usually suit me more. This nude lip is a darker then your average one.

You can wear the lip liner alone and keep it matte but I preferred the look of the gloss on top as the lip liner by
itself can look a bit drying on the lips.

Just a quick, simple, easy and also very affordable dark nude lip for the Fall!

Photography by Sophie Ford
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Sophie X

Berry Lips

Hello everyone!

I love a good berry lip. Especially now with the colder weather.

They basically just go hand in hand really. Today I wanted to share with

you a few of my favourite berry colours that are perfect this season!

Topshop lip Crayon in Suspect (no longer available)

This is more of a brick red but I do like the way it looks. I love the colour but it is incredibly drying

on the lips so I wouldn't recommend wearing it for a long period of time and I sometimes like to

put a gloss on top if I don't want a matte look.

Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick in Berry Much

This is my favourite lip colour at the moment.Plus it's so moisturising on the lips. I worried this might

dry my lips out like the Topshop lip crayon on but not at all. It some lights it does look more of a

brick red which I'm usually not a big fan of but I do love this colour.

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Raspberry Pie

In the picture wearing this lip butter, it does look more pink but it's more a a deeper pink. It's a very pretty

colour and would suit so many skin tones. I know some people aren't a fan or such a dark lip so I think this

is perfect as it's more of a pinky/berry colour. It's very glossy and creamy and glides on your lips so nicely.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Black Cherry

This is my all time favourite dark lip colour. I've had it for such a long time and no matter how many other

dark lip colours I come across, I will always love this one. It is more daring as it's very dark so not everyone

will be comfortable wearing this but I love experimenting with lip colours. It doesn't dry my lips out at all

and gives your lips a nice shine.

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

Christmas Wish List

Hello everyone!

So Christmas is in about 5 weeks.. eek! I'm already getting so excited, I've actually given my wish

list out to the family. I've also almost brought all my gifts already as I'm so organised! Plus I hate how

busy it gets nearer to Christmas. Anyway, here's a few things on my wish list this year..

Ugg Australia Fluff Flip Flop Slippers in Stone

I already own a pair of Ugg slippers and they are the most comfortable things ever! I wanted these ones

for a while. They look so cute and comfy!

Nike Free Run V2 Trainers

I've slowly started working out and I would like to start running/jogging too. I wanted some really good

but simple looking running shoes. These are pricey but hopefully that'll motivate me enough to run!

Thierry Mugler Alien Perfume

This has been my signature perfume for years but it runs out so quickly and it's not cheap/ I definitely

wouldn't mind this in my stocking this year!

Thierry Mugler Angel Perfume

This is another one of my favourite perfumes ever. It always reminds me of the colder weather and

brings back good memories.

Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 Palette

I know I'm a little late on this one but I wasn't too desperate to try this palette out as I know it is very

similar to the first one but I definitely wouldn't mind having it in my collection! It's definitely a nice little

stocking filler.

Clarisonic Mia

I really need to get a new Clarisonic as my one recently broke :(. I'm not sure how exactly, it just won't

turn on any more or even charge. I'm not fussed about any of the new Clarisonic's if I'm honest. Just the

basic Mia will make me happy!

Pretty Honest by Sali Hughes

I''m not much of a book lover but this looks like a great little read for girls who are into their make-up like myself!

The Body Book by Cameron Diaz

I know this came out a while ago but I've heard nothing but good things about this book. I'm always up

for educating myself on how to have a healthier lifestyle

Canon EOS D700

This is more of a present I will be buying myself! I need a camera to be able to focus on blogging much

more and this is the one I've been recommended to get. It's pricey but very worth it. Can't wait to finally have

my own camera!

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

October Favourites

Hey everyone!

I'm a little late with my favourites this month but hopefully it was worth the wait!

I've been switching up my skincare a lot recently so I've got a few new skincare products here which

I'm really excited to share with you. Plus I finally found a brow product that I absolutely love for only £6.

Enjoy!

Maybelline Brow Satin Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown

Im very happy with my brow routine but I'm always looking of other brow products to try out, especially if

they are cheaper! As soon as I saw the advert for this, I went straight out and bought it and now I'm obsessed.

I looks very natural and is so easy to apply. Definitely suggest it if you're a brow beginner. The only fault

with it is that the side the sponge is, has started sort of leaking. I'm not sure if anyone else has had this problem

but other than that it's an amazing little product.

Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick in Berry Much

I wanted to try these new lipsticks for ages! I finally got round to trying them and I bought this colour and

another colour which is a bright red and I'm so in love. I've heard mixed reviews on these but I personally love

them. They are very pigmented and last ages. Plus they don't leave your lips looking dry as they are very

moisturising as well. Pretty good for only £4.99!

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

After my most recent post, I'm sure you can tell I really like this mascara. I won't go on as you can read what my

thoughts were on it in that post but it's the best mascara I've ever used. The primer came free with the mascara

and it really does help using it before applying the mascara. It's not the cheapest I know but it is 10% off at the

moment at Debenhams!

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

I spoke about this cleansing balm in my latest collective haul. I'm really getting on well with it. I've had it over

a month and it's barely gone down so although it's pricey, it does last quite a while which is worth it in the

long run. It's creamy and literally takes off all my make up. I use it with a muslin cloth and my face feels so

much cleaner and moisturised after using it. I've definitely converted to cleansing balms now!

Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream

Seeing as I'm trying to get a better skincare routine, I thought I better get a decent night cream. I've always

loved Origins products and have never had any complaint about anything I've bought from them. This cream

helps renew your skin overnight and keeps your skin looking moisturised and fights dullness. My skin looks

so much more plump and glowly (if that's even a word!) since using it!

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Cleansing and Toning Lotion

I wanted a new toner that was a bit stronger and gave me better results. I was using Neutogena's spot stress

control cleansing lotion after I used my cleansing balm to help fight against spots but I wasn't seeing as

much of a change as I'd like. I researched others to see what the best sellers where and what things people

liked. I bought two different ones and this was one of them. I've been using it for a few weeks now and I'm

definitely seeing a different since using it! I use it night and morning after cleansing and when I wake up all

my blemished and reduced quite a bit

 Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick - Berry Much                               Maybelline Brow Satin - Medium Brown

Matalan Owl Coasters - Similar Here & Here

Having white furniture is pretty but it does mean that if I'm not careful I can leave marks which, I obviously

don't want so for a while I've been on the look out for some cute coasters. I saw these in Matalan and just had

to get them! I believe I paid about £4/£6 for them, so pretty reasonable pricing. I couldn't find the actual ones

I got online but found some similar.

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

Review: Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

Hello everyone!

Today I'm going to be reviewing the new(ish) Urban Decay Perversion mascara.

Perversion came out earlier this year and claims that it can give you 'bigger, blacker, badder lashes'.

With this purchase, I also received a free sample of the Subversion lash primer. I've heard so many good

things about this mascara and the fact that Kim Kardashian wore it on her wedding day made me just

want to buy it for that reason! Today I'm going to tell you whether this mascara and primer live up to their

expectations. 

When I first heard about this mascara, I wasn't actually very fussed about it. Probably because I hadn't seen

any advertising for it or seen many people even review or talk about it. A few months ago whilst I was having

a look round Urban Decay for something else, the guy at the counter kept pushing this mascara on me and I

just wasn't interested. He said how Kim Kardashian wore it on her wedding day and how great of a mascara

it is. I don't usually buy into all the stuff people at counters say as it's their job to try and sell you the product

whether it's good or not. I will just leave it and research the product for myself. So that's what I did. I found

out that Kim Kardashian did actually wear it at her wedding (which kinda did sell it to me) and I did see some

quite good reviews. I had a coupon code for 20% off so just went ahead and bought it and see if it is actually worth it.

Firstly, the packaging on this mascara is so simple, sleek and pretty. I love the gunmetal colour with the pop of

purple on it. The primer packaging is also very simple and sleek which I love.

The Subversion primer really helps get your lashes ready for the mascara. It separates and lengthens your lashes
so well and just gets them prepared for the mascara. I forgot to picture it after with just the primer on I'm afraid. I personally feel like it really makes a difference. I really feel like you need to use this before the mascara to be
able to get the most out of the mascara itself. 

You can see the difference on how much longer my lashes are. This is probably in my opinion the best mascara 
I've ever used. My lashes are longer and separated and really make my eyes look more defined. I have used the
mascara with out the primer and I don't feel like I get the same effect unfortunately. When I use the primer I
only need one coat of it and one coat of the mascara and I'm satisfied. Whereas, if I use the mascara alone I will
need a few more coats to get the same effect and my lashes aren't as separated without the primer. 

Overall, I really like this mascara and will definitely be repurchasing it. The only thing is, I will have to repurchase
the primer also as I feel like it makes such a difference. At £17, it's a bit pricey but you do get the free primer and
I'm yet to see how long it lasts me. So far I've had it for about a month and I still feel like I've got tons of product
left, so I'm pretty happy with my purchase!



Photography by Sophie Ford
Thanks for reading!
Sophie x