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

Review: Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation

Hello everyone! Hope you're all well.

Today I'm going to be doing a review on the New Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation.

I want to do more reviews on products and more make-up looks as I really enjoy it and I always look at

reviews before going out to purchase a products - especially if it's expensive! So I hope this helps

some of you guys!

(Sorry for the terrible no-make-up picture! But I wanted you to see how good the foundation is compared to my natural skin)

Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation in Cameo

This is before I put any foundation on at all. All I have on here is moisturiser and I've always done my eyebrows.

I'm looking quite pasty these days and along with the bit of flash from the camera, I do look washed out but, you

can see I do have some blemishes on my face before putting any make-up on.  My skin tone is sometimes uneven

and red in some places where I've got/had blemishes.

I haven't got a massive review to write out as I feel this foundation is just very simple and easy and doesn't need

a long review on it as I feel the review should be as simple and easy as the foundation. So I've written out simple

sentences I like or dislike about the product.

I applied this foundation with a damp make-up sponge.

I don't care too much for the applicator as it's slightly awkward but I can get over that.

It doesn't have a strong or overpowering scent to it at all.

It gives great coverage and evens out skin tone but it isn't full coverage and only slightly hides blemishes.

Dries quickly (almost to a powder form) and isn't oily or cakey.

Easy to apply and blend into the skin. 

It gives lovely natural/flawless look which, is what the product is designed to do.

It doesn't feel heavy on the skin at all and doesn't really feel like you have foundation on which, again, is the

point of the product.

Over all I really like this foundation and think it gives a clean, flawless and natural look. I think it would suit

all skin types. I would just advise people with dry skin to moisturise before hand and people with oily skin to

apply a primer or some sort. The only dislikes for me on this product is the applicator. It's supposed to be 'fuss-free'

but I don't find it any easy to apply this than any other foundation I own. Otherwise I'm really happily surprised

with this foundation and have used it everyday since I got it!

It retails for £5.99 at the moment in Boots and Superdrug and there's also 3 for 2 on Maybelline!

After my full make-up is applied.

Camera: Canon EOS 700D
Photography by Sophie Ford
Thanks for reading!
Sophie X

My Morning Routine

Hello everyone! Hope you're all well.

Today I'm going to show you my morning routine and what I do on a typical morning.

(Be warned - you do see in when I first wake up without make-up!)

I usually wake up at 8.30am at the latest everyday - even on my days off.

The first thing I do is turn my alarm off and check my phone - emails, Facebook, Instagram etc.

Then I'll get up and brush my teeth and wash my face. I switch between two different face washes in the morning depending on what my skin is like.

Then I'll go in with my moisturising cream.

Then I'll usually do my make-up if I'm going to work or going out. If it's my day

off or I'm staying in I'll try not to wear make-up.

(I will be doing an updated everyday make-up routine soon!)

Once my make-up is done I head downstairs for breakfast.

(I'll be doing a post on healthy breakfast ideas also)

Then I get dressed and either head out the door or change into some comfortable clothes and blog!

Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash

Tea Tree Cool and Creamy Wash

Vitamin E Moisture Cream

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

Alpha H Liquid Gold Review

Hello everyone!

Today I'm doing a very exciting review on Alpha H Liquid Gold. I bought this product about a month

back but, have only just decided to review it now. I wanted to make sure I was confident in the product

to talk to you about it. I really hope this helps any of you suffering from bad skin, like myself and I hope

you enjoy this post.

I decided for this review I wanted to show you my skin without any make-up so, you could see for yourself

as well what sort of condition my skin is in after using this product. I have combination skin for any of you

who don't know. I have dry and oily areas and I also suffer from acne. I do not have serious acne, I do have

problematic skin though.

Liquid Gold is a treatment I use every other night. It helps to resurface the skin and also helps with sun damage,

wrinkles and pigmentation. It's supposed to tighten pores and give your skin a clearer complexion. I read a lot

of reviews online before purchasing it and heard that it's amazing for anyone who suffers from acne. I also get

a lot of redness in my skin.

I try and keep my skin routine balanced by using this every other night then using an anti-ageing moisturising

product on the other nights. It's a very strong product so they strongly advise you not to use it daily. Since using

it I have noticed a massive difference in my skin and it's definitely all because of this product. I have much less

breakouts now and the scars and redness from previous spots have reduced massively. In the picture you can see

I have a few spots which is down to hormones unfortunately if you know what I mean! Before I had spots all over

my forehead mostly and I still have a few small ones but it's no where near as bad as it was before. I get stressed a lot

which is why I get spots across my forehead. 

The redness is my skin has definitely gone done as well as the acne. I don't really have loads of enlarged pores but,

I do have some around my nose and in the middle of my forehead. They have become smaller but not as small as

I'd like them so, I'm still hoping in time they will become tighter and less visible. I don't think they are as visible

to other people as they are to my though. 

Overall, I really love this product and it has really changed my skin for the better and I will definitely be

repurchasing it. The only downside to it is that it is very pricey but I'm hoping it lasts a while considering

the price and also considering that I'm only using it every other night.

I hope this has helped any of you and I hope that you go and try if if you have similar skin issued as myself.

I do not regret buying it and believe it is wroth the money I paid!

Photography by Sophie Ford

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

The Body Shop Haul

Hello everyone! Today I've got a little haul from The Body Shop. I had a 40% off

discount code so bought the things I've been lusting over for a while! I've only used one product

once so can't give too much on an opinion on each thing yet but I was just so excited to show  you.

I also got the most loved Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder (forgot to picture it - sorry!).

I've only swatched it so far but it looks beautiful! I'm so excited to use it.

Tea Tree Facial Wash

This is the only product I've used before and is just a repurchase. I really love the fresh feelings it
gives me. I'm prone to spots so this facial wash helps keep them at bay with out drying my skin out.

Tea Tree Facial Toner

I've tried so many different toners recently and I haven't been wow'd by any so far. This one has such
great reviews and goes hand in hand with my tea tree facial wash, so why not give it a go!

Tea Tree Squeaky Clean Scrub

I didn't really need a new exfoliator but I wanted to try as much from the body shop as possible. I have
combination skin but also spot prone so, it was either between the tea tree scrub or the seaweed scrub.
I'm trying this one first and see how I get on with it as it claims it unclogs the pores without over-drying.

Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash

I wanted to try another facial wash as the seaweed range is supposed to be good for combination skin.
Will keep you updated on how I get on with it!

Vitamin E Moisture Cream

I researched the products online before I bought them and this product had over 1000 reviews and they
were mostly good. They've supposedly changed it recently so people had complaints but I personally
never used it before so don't know what it was like before. Either way I hope it's as good as everyone
says it is! I'm looking for moisture with out the greasy residue but at he same times helps with any scars
or marks on my face.

Recycled Body Polisher
I've been looking for a good way to exfoliate when in the shower and I saw Amelia Liana talk about this
on one of her videos and instantly was like, 'yes! That's what I've been looking for!' So it was something I
had on my list to pick up when I was at the body shop. I've used it once in the sower so far and I absolutely
love it! I really want to go in and pick up extras just in case. (I tend to do that when I love something as
I'm scared it'll discontinue/sell out.)

Camera: Canon EOS 700D
Photography by Sophie Ford
Thanks for reading!
Sophie X

Day To Night Outfit: Chic but Cosy

Hey everyone! Hope you're all well.

I don't usually do fashion posts, but I do love seeing everyone else's and I

wanting to start doing a them as, I really enjoy doing these sort of posts. 

I wanted to do a day to night outfit which is simple and chic but also kept

you warm as it's freezing here in England at the moment!

It's quite a simple one today but hope you enjoy!

H&M Cardigan

Primark Long Sleeve Ribbed T-shirt

H&M Jeans

New Look Heeled Boots

Zara Bag (Similar Here)

Missguided Coat (Similar Here)

Primark Long Sleeve Ribbed T-Shirt

H&M Jeans

Dune Heels (Similar Here)

Zara Bag (Similar Here)

Photography by Sophie Ford

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

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