Hello everyone! Hope you're well.

Today I'm going to do am empties post. I haven't got too much to show but I have been using this

products like crazy and love them a lot. In fact, I've already repurchased 3 of the products already!

Hope you enjoy!

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion (Fair/Medium Skin)

In the winter I become quite fair so, to put a bit of colour back into me I just moisturise with this after I show and

it gives me a bit of a glow. I've used it for quite a few years and always loved it. It gives a very natural glow to the

skin. It's great for anyone who is a bit afraid of fake tan! I've already repurchased it because I love it so much and

go through it way too quickly.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair

If you watch Youtube or read blogs as much as myself, then you know this concealer is the bomb.com. It's just

so inexpensive but the best coverage ever. I've repurchased two already because it's always sold out so a get a few

when I have the chance!

Elegant Touch Rapid Dry Spray

I'm quite impatient when it comes to painting my nails. I only just found out about this at the end of last year and

I've loved it ever since. I can't paint my nails with out it. It just cuts down the time of them drying a ridiculous

amount. If you have thick nail polish it still takes a little more time but this definitely help speed up that process!

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

I've raved about this spot treatment a lot of my blog so, I wont go on and on but it is pretty much amazing. It lasted

me quite a while. Probably about 6 months I wanna say. I use it quite often too. I've had to repurchase this because

I just can't lie with out it now. I put it on any nasty blemishes and within 2/3 nights, it's practically gone.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

I find it hard to get a good mascara as I have quite short lashes. This one is really great for length and volume

for me personally. I try to use it along with the Subversion primer to get the full effects of it. It doesn't dry out

quickly and lasts quite a while. It definitely is better when you use it with the primer as opposed to using it alone.

I'd like to buy a new one at some point but it is a bit pricey unfortunately. That's probably the only real downside.

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

February Favourites

Hello everyone! Hope you're all well.

Today I'm doing my February favourites and I have quite a few products to show you.

I went of a few shopping sprees as there was so many products I had on my list to try out.

Hope you enjoy!

Elegant Touch Totally Bare Oval 002

I'm just getting into long nails and I wanted to try something not as permanent as acrylic. These are perfect for

that! They look so real and natural and are so incredibly easy to apply. They come in a white/opaque colour so

it's easy to apply any nail polish you want. I applied a nude polish on top and I got so many compliments and

no one knew they were fake!

Bold Metals Collection by Real Techniques 301 Flat Contour

I bought this a month or two ago and I'm really loving it. It's the best contour brush I've used and for such a good

price. I love the look of these brushes as well and look so pretty sat on my desk!

Bold Metals Collection by Real Techniques 200 Oval Shadow

I just bought this brush and have only used it a few times but it's such a great staple brush. It blends shadow so

easily and quickly and is just a dream to use.

Maybelline Colorsensational Elixir Lip in Caramel Infused

I've finally found my perfect nude gloss! I'm quite fussy when it comes to nude lipsticks/glosses as only certain

ones suit me. This one I didn't swatch,  just picked it up and took a chance on it and I absolutely love it! It's so

natural and simple and goes with any make-up look.

Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation in Cameo

As soon as I saw the advert for this foundation, I went straight out and bought it. I just loved the sound of it. The

fact is looked natural but also gave a flawless finish. It definitely lives up to that. It's slightly dark for me but can

easily blend it in to my skin and gives my skin a flawless look with glowing skin. I really enjoy using it.

LOreal Paris Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation in 110 Warm Ivory

Another foundation I've been loving! This one is more natural and gives a lighter coverage. I wear it on days where

I can't be bothered to wear much make-up. It feels like you're wearing nothing on your skin and although it's liquid

it has a powder finish to it on the skin so it helps with my oily t-zone.

Makeup Revolution Ultra Blush Palette in Hot Spice

I've been wanting to try out a blush palette from Makeup Revolution for ages and every-time I went into my

local Superdrug, they were always out of stock. I finally got my hands on one. It has very warm and natural colours

in it. It has 2 baked colour 3 glittery colours and 3 matte. I'm not a fan of glitter/shimmer in blushes but you don't

notice it too much when it's actually on the skin. The colours are so pretty and I love that it gives my cheeks and

beautiful and natural look.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Night Lotion

I use this lotion every other night and it has definitely helped fade any blemishes/scars from old blemishes. It sinks

really easily into the skin and I started to see results after about a week of using it. I don't think I can be with out this

lotion any more after the results it's given me!

The Body Shop Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash

I have combination skin so I wanted a facial wash that helped with that. It helps keep my oily t-zone at bay and also

gives moisture back into the dry areas.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream

I saw a lot of god reviews on this moisturiser and wanted to try out a new one anyway. I really enjoy using it

before applying my make-up as it gives my skin moisture and sinks so quickly into the skin, so that I can apply

make-up almost instantly afterwards. The smell isn't amazing but it's not terrible. It's definitely replaced my Cetaphil!

Matalan Letter S Glass

I love anything with my initial on it and I thought this would be perfect to store my Bold Metals brushes on my desk!

Elegant Touch Totally Bare Oval nails with Revlon Checkmate nail polish

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

Haul

Hello everyone! Hope you're all well.

Today I'm doing a little haul of some thing I've picked up recently. I hadn't gone to Boots

in a while so took a well needed trip! I also went into my other favourite shop TK Maxx.

TK Maxx 'Make Things Happen' Journal (Similar Here)

I like to keep positive quotes around me and on all my notebooks and journals and when I saw this in TK

Maxx I just had to have it whatever it cost. Luckily it was only around £7 anyway! I always look out for things

like this Tk Maxx as they always have great little things like this to just have on my desk and look pretty and

help put me in a good mood when I read them.

TK Maxx Bon Bon Jar (Similar Here)

I've been looking for a jar like this for ages! I saw one in Debenhams for £20 and had it on my 'to buy' list. Then

I thought I'd have a look in here too as they always have good little bits like this and I found this. It was the last

one on the shelf and only for £8 so I picked it up straight away! It's exactly what I've been looking for to store

my make up sponges on my desk. It's such a pretty way to store them and keeps them all together.

TK Maxx Print 'don't let anyone ever dull your sparkle'.

I've seen a lot of cute prints on Etsy recently that are very similar to this, and I wanted to put some of them in

frames and hang them around my desk, where I blog. As I said before I like seeing positive quotes around me.

This came with the frame already and cost about £16 which, is similar price if  I bought just the print from a shop

on Etsy.

Mac Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette/Insert/'Sable' e/s

I've decided I'm starting my Mac eye shadow palette. I've been saying I'll do it for so long and I finally just

bought it and my first shadow to go with it. I bought 'sable' as I have green/ blue eyes and this colour really

compliments green eyes, It's such an easy colour to wear as well.

Garnier Pure Avtive Micellar Cleansing Water

If you read my blog, you'll know I love Garnier's micellar water for removing my make-up. This one recently

came out from their 'pure active' range and it's specially for oily/combination skin. The other one I believe is

for all skin types. I'm excited to try it and see if it's any good or better than my other one!

Bold Metals Collection by Real Techniques 301 Flat Contour

I've been lusting over the new Bold Metals collection ever since it came out and I was so eager to try them all

out but they are more pricey than their original collection so I've limited myself to buying one brush every

month or every other month. I was most interested in the flat contour brush. From the reviews I've watched/read

everyone is recommending this one the most so I was most excited to try it. So far I love the way it looks and

feels and I hope it's as good as everyone is saying!

Dove Advanced Hair Series Oxygen Moisture Root Lift Spray

I watched Amelia Liana's January favourites video and she mentioned this root lifting spray from Dove. I usually

just use hairspray to get volume but don't like to do it If I can help it. I' wanted something less harsh, and something

that didn't make my roots greasy. I picked it up as I always love products she recommends and it was on offer. I've

used it once and it actually seems pretty good so far. I'll let you know how I get on with it though after more uses!

Garnier BB Cream + Blur in Light

This is another recommendation but from The Londoner. I wanted to be wearing something to help my skin tone

appear better but, nothing heavy. Just to wear on days I can't be bothered. Her skin always looks so beautiful and

glowy so I definitely had to buy it. So far I really like how it doesn't feel heavy and really evens out my skin tone

and texture.

(The post she mentions it)

LOreal Paris Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation in 110 Warm Ivory

I'm trying more foundations and BB creams at the moment and I've actually wanted to try this one for quite a

while and as it was only £6.99 in Tesco I thought I might as well! The colour actually suits me extremely well

and feels so lightweight on the skin. 

Jolen Mild Cream Bleach

This was another recommendation from Amelia Liana. I've not tried it yet but I'm hoping it's less harsh than

waxing or shaving.

Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel in Check Mate

I wanted a new nude colour to wear with the new nails I bought and I love Revlon polish's. This one looks so

natural and pretty and suits my skin tone quite well. I've worn it almost a week and no chips! That's without a

top coat as well!!

Elegant Touch Totally Bare Stiletto & Oval

I really love long nails and wanted to get acrylics but wanted to try out a cheaper version first before I commit.

I'm totally in love. Below is a picture of what they look like on me. They look so natural and aren't too hard to

do every day tasks with. I've had one nail come off but I expected that. I work in retail so I'm doing things all

the time and they haven't come off whilst at work so not too bad for under a £5 for a pack! Plus it's 3 for 2 at Boots

at the moment.

Elegant Touch Totally Bare in Oval with Revlon 'Check Mate'

(Sorry for the the flash in the first picture!)

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

Empties

Hello everyone! Hope you're well.

Today I'm just doing a quick post on a some of my recent empties.

There's not very many and they aren't too exciting, just my everyday products.

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Brown

I try to only wash my hair every 3/4 days to keep my colour lasting longer and also it's bad to wash your hair

too often. On those in between day I use this dry shampoo especially for brown hair. It does a perfect job and

I can always rely on this to keep my hair looking fresh.

Schwarzkopf Got2b Happy Hour 24 Hour Hairspray

My very reliable and most favourite hairspray. I've repurchased this numerous times and will continue to do

so and it does such a good job and keeping my hair in place and smells great. I do think I think to branch

out and try some others though!

Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Cleansing & Toning Lotion

I started to up my skincare regime and I have started to use a toner after cleansing. This is the one I've been

using for the past few months. It did do a good job and I do already have one I bought as a back up. I do want

to see if I can find something a bit more 

Elegant Touch Rapid Dry Spray

I don't always wear nail polish but when I do this is literally a must have. I never have enough time to myself

to relax and pamper myself and do my nails etc. I've always got something I need to be doing so this definitely

helps speed up the process of drying my nails! Now I've started using it I can never be without it.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

I've spoke about this micellar water on my blog before and I absolutely love it. I never really like make-up

wipes that much and always wanted something that felt nicer on the skin. Wipes never made my face feel clean,

whereas this just makes my skin feels so incredibly clean and fresh. I will cleanse properly after using this but

also to make sure every bit of make up is off as I prefer to cleanse twice. Definitely a product I recommend.

Even for sensitive skin! I' actually love it so much I have 3 back up bottles as I stock up whenever it's on offer.

Maybelline Brow Satin Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown

I never thought I'd say this about an eyebrow pencil but I really love this one. I use to use an eye shadow powder

and an angles brush for my brows but it was a bit harsh looking I feel. This is very natural looking as long as

it's done with a light hand. I've always purchased a new one!

Camera: Canon 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X