Top 5 Spring/Summer Make-up Picks

Hello everyone! Hope you're well.

Today I'm showing you my top 5 spring/summer make up products.

With it getting hotter I tend to wear less make-up, but I like to wear a few

products so I still look like me!

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder in 01

This gives a perfect hint of matte bronzer over the skin for a little colour to the face

with out being too over powering.

Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara in Medium Brown

I use this mascara everyday anyway, but for a simple pick up I just swipe this over my brows to keep

them in place and add a bit of colour for definition.

Maybelline Colorsensational Elixir Lip in Caramel Infused

I don't like to always wear a bold lip when it's hot. If I just want a little colour, this is my perfect go

to nude gloss!

Makeup Revolution Ultra Blush Palette in Hot Spice

I love adding a bit of blush in the hotter weather for a pretty colour on the cheeks. With this palette you

can choose for a beautiful range of shades.

LOreal Paris Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation in Warm Ivory

This is a great light coverage foundation for when I want to have more natural look.

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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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

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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

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Sophie X

My 2014 Favourites

Hello everyone!

Hope you're all well. So, instead of doing a December favourites I've decided to do a 2014 favourites

because there wasn't much in December to show you apart from Christmas gifts which a few are

included in this! I know I'm a bit late with this! I'm trying to get back into the swing of things after

Christmas still!

I don't have tons and tons of products but I do still have a lot so I'm only got to say a little bit about each

products as pretty much all of them I have featured on my blog in the past anyway.

Enjoy!

Make up

Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation in Ivory
My everyday foundation that gives me a dewy glow. I wouldn't say it's completely full coverage but it does
still give a decent amount with out looking cakey. 

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair
I'm sure everyone has tried this concealer before and I'm sure that majority of people love it, including me!
It gives great coverage and is so inexpensive!

Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer in Light
I love this concealer for under my eyes. I usually mix it with my Collection concealer as it gives a brighter
effect and helps cover those dark circles.

Rimmel Clear Complexion Transparent Powder
I don;t usually need to use powder as my skin is slightly dry anyway but if I'm going out or wanting my
make-up to last quite a while I usually opt for this powder. It sets my face make-up without looking cakey
or changing the colour.

Mac Powder Blush in Melba
I haven't really branched out when it comes to blush's this past year. I'm more of a bronzer girl but this is just a 
erfect colour that matches pretty much any look. This year I will be trying out more blush's though!

Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder
A bronzer that looks natural and is easily build-able. I use it for either lightly contouring or all over for a sun
kissed look and does the job perfectly!

Maybelline Brow Satin Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown
This is a new discovery this year and I'm so happy I found it! I always wanted to try out some of the Anastasia
brow products but I found this from Maybelline. It has retractable pencil one end to create the shape and a
sponge with the product on the other side to fill n any spare areas. I usually just stick the the pencil though as
it does a perfect job without looking too harsh. Plus, it's so affordable!

Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara in Medium Brown
This brow mascara is how I set my brows and it does the job every time. They aren't like completely budge
proof but they do keep them in place all day and keep my crazy brows going in one direction.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
Another discovery in 2014 and I am so happy! This mascara is definitely one of the best I've ever used. Even
better when you use it with the primer as well.

Eylure Naturalites False Eyelashes in 020
I've started getting into wearing false lashes more. It's much easier than I thought and I only put on a bit of
mascara with it. It make life so much easier when removing your eye make up! Plus they give youe yes
much more definition. These ones are natural so I can wear them daytime or night time!

L'Oreal Paris Super Liner Eye Liner Gelmatic in Intense Black
I''m not a big eye liner girl. It's not that I don't like it, I just don't always have the time to do that extra step.
I keep my make-up very simple. When I'm making a bit more of an effort I will put on eye liner to add a bit
of definition to the eyes. I've used this one from L'oreal for a while and I really love it. Once it's dry it's
pretty much budge proof! I find this one really easy to apply as well as I'm not the best at applying eye liner!

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
This palette is amazing! It's literally just an all rounder. I've used it for my eyebrows in the past as well as my
eyes. You can create a subtle daytime look with this, but easily change it to a smokey night time look as well.
I like that face all the colours are all matte as well as I'm not a fan of any shimmer for every day looks.

Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in Eastend Snob
I'm pretty sure I'm the last to discover this lip liner! I've heard about it for years just never was really fussed
but gave in and I actually love it. I just put it all over the lips to add a bit of colour and it stays put almost
all day. It's very subtle but I feel it makes such a difference and defines my lips and bit more. I like keeping it
matte but some days if I want it glossy then I'll just add a  nude gloss over top.

Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick in Light It Up
I've been more daring in 2014 and wore more red lipstick. If you wear it right you can get away with wearing
it in the day time. I feel like it makes you look like you've made more of an effort, when all you've done is
add a red lipstick. These ones are long lasting, inexpensive and don't easily transfer. Top 3 things I want in a
lipstick and of course good pigment which, this definitely has.

Barry M Gelly High Shine Nail Paint in Lychee
This nail polish has been my go-to nude colour all year. It's so simple and subtle but looks so feminine and
pretty on the nails. I usually do two coats as I like the colour to really show. The only thing is that it does chip
easily but other than I love it and will definitely repurchase it as I'm running low.

Topshop Nail Polish in Ruthless Similar Here
Towards the end of the year I wanted a deep red nail as I felt it was appropriate and this was like about £5 in
Topshop. It doesn't chip easily and you can get away with just one coat but I always like to do two. It's a colour
that I just feel suits so many people and is so inexpensive. It does suck though that I will always find a nail
polish in Topshop I love, then I can never find the same colour again.

Skincare

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water
This cleansing water is the reason that I no longer purchase face wipes any more. I've completed switched to
this and I don't think I'll ever go back. I feel like it's so much more gentle on the skin and really gets rid of all
my make-up, even the stubborn bits. It's so simple and quick to do. It doesn't dry my skin out and lasts me
absolute ages. It's usually about £5 but I normally stock up on it when it's on offer for about £2/3.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
After taking my make-up off with the cleansing water I like to go in with this balm to get rid of any left over
make-up and really cleanse the skin. It's pricey but so far mine has lasted me about 4 months and is still going
and I take pretty generous amounts from it. It's probably the most gentlest cleanser I've ever used. It doesn't break
me out, dry me out and doesn't leave any residue. It also gets rid of every single speck of make-up I have left
over which I love. 

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Cleansing & Toning Lotion
Through 2014 I tried quite a few cleansing toners and I've stuck with this one. I just feel like it helps with my
blemishes and calms my skin down when I'm breaking out. It helps dry any spots out with out drying my whole
face out. 

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Exfoliating Face Scrub
I used to be terrible with my skin care and never use to exfoliate as I had a Clarisonic so felt like I didn't have
to. I no longer use my Clarisonic as it broke as I've not got around to getting a new one. My skin can get quite
dry at times and exfoliating regularly helps get rid of any dead skin cells left over. I use to use St Ives but found
it was to harsh on my skin. This one helps with my break outs but it still not too harsh on the skin.

Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion
This is more like my no.1 moisturiser for the past few years. It's just so simple, gentle and doesn't clog my
pores. I'll always love this moisturiser and always calms my skin down is it's ever going crazy. The only
downside is that it doesn't have any SPF in it which, I would definitely prefer.

Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream
At the beginning of 2014 I told myself I would look after my skin more. I'm only 21 but I've alwasy been told
to start looking after you skin from an early age to prevent ageing. I wanted a thick night cream to help with this
and this is what I've found and really enjoy using it. I'm still yet to invest in a eye night cream but for now this
one does the job amazingly and I always wake up with plump and glowing skin. It is pricey but I swear it will
last you ages!

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
I literally haven't touched any of my old spot products since I bought this. This is the best out there for me
personally. I've used spot treatments for years and yeah, I've used some really good ones, but this one is on a
whole new level. With any small spots, it will get rid of them within a few days. More stubborn spot will
take a little longer but it literally gets rid of them completely. I'm trying to get better by not touching them
and just letting this lotion do it's job.

Lush Mask of Magnaminty
This has been a favourite of mine for some time now. If you have oily/acne prone skin then I promise you will
appreciate this mask!

Mario Badescu Drying Mask
I got this to go with the drying lotion and if used regularly then it really does help dry out any pesky sspots.
Also helps if you gave an oily t-zone sometimes like myself.

GlamGlow Super Mud
I swear these these mud masks are my absolute new favourite. Like ever! This one helps in clearing the face
of any blemishes and breakouts and just cleansing the skin. You can literally see it working. It pulls out all the
dirt in the pores and my face has never felt so clean after.

GlamGlow Youth Mud
This mask is more like a facial in a jar. It gives this incredible tingling effect which, I strangely really like. It
helps give my face an instant lift and glow. Definitely one to use before an even or night out.

Hair, Body & Shower

Macadamia Oil Shampoo & Moisturising Rinse
I'm sure I've spoke about this brand in a post before so I'm not going to go too much into detail with this. This
brand is one of my favourites out there. It feels like it really cleanses my hair, especially after using any
products on it. My hair always feels at it's best after using these products. 

Macadamia Deep Repair Hair Masque
This is quite an intense hair mask so I only use it every so often, but when I do, my hair has never felt so soft and
thick. It feels like it's never been touched by a product or heat. I rarely use heat or products on my hair anyway
but if  have I will use this mask to help get my hair back to it's healthy state again.

Macadamia Oil Healing Oil Treatment
I usually use this one the mid-lengths and ends on my hair when it's damp and leave it to dry naturally over
night. By morning my hair is so incredibly soft and looks so healthy. It also smells incredible and I love it when
you can still smell it in the morning.

Batiste Dry Shampoo Brown in Dark & Deep
Literally my go to dry shampoo. It does the job perfectly and has a brown colour to it so I don't get the white
powder look on my roots. Can't really fault this product!

Schwarzkopf got2b Happy Hour 24 Hour Hairspray
Again, my go to hairspray. I've used it for ages! Probably before 2014 actually.. I do love it though. It holds my
hair for a long time, gives it body and volume and smells like pina colada!

Tangle Teezer
I have no idea why I never bought one of these before! This brush does wonders. For someone with thick and
long hair it is literally a dream. If you have long or thick hair, or both, or even just hair, you need to get this!

Denman Dressing Out Brush
I love this brush for back combing/parting my hair. It's the most handiest little brush and I take it everywhere. 

Babyliss Pro Curling Wand
Like I said, I don't really use heat on my hair but when I do, I usually curl it with this wand. I've had these for
years and years and I absolutely love it. I couldn't be with out it. It gives my hair the perfect amount of curl
and helps give my hair incredible volume.

Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion
I love this lotion for my body. I get quite dry skin a lot and I will use this after I get out the shower. It keeps my
skin moisturised and so soft for days and it smells like oats which, I weirdly like.

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Body Scrub
This is very similar to the face scrub. It's just for the body. I think it contains harsher chemicals though as it
stricly says that you cannot use this on your face. I never use to exfoliate my body as I didn't really think you
had to. Since I have dry skin I've been recommended to do it in the shower and does really help with it so much.
It also really helps with those bumps you get on the back of your arms!

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash
I'm pretty sure I've owned this body wash before it was 2014 and it's still not finished. Firstly, it smells
incredible. Seriously, go smell all the sugar crush products from S&G. You won't regret it. It also has lasted
me a ridiculous amount of time and isn't really event hat expensive. If you buy this, I swear you will only need
to buy like 1 a year. Maybe even less!

Photgraphy by Sophie Ford

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

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Sophie X

Back To School Make-up Essentials

Hey everyone!

Everyone goes back to school this week where I am so, I thought I would do a quick little

post of my favourite inexpensive make-up and a few skincare essentials which, can al be
purchased from most drug stores/pharmacy's.

Neutrogena Spot Stress Control 3 in 1 Daily Cleansing Lotion
I bought this recently and I'm really loving it. It says it's a cleanser but I basically use it as a toner. I use it after
cleansing my face in the morning and before moisturising then, I use it in the evening after cleansing and
before putting on my facial Rose hip oil. I'm prone to spots and get stressed often so this calms my skin down
so much. It's a great product for back to school as it can be quite stressful and who wants spots making it worse.

Cetaphil Moisturising-Lotion
I really love this moisturiser and would definitely recommend it to anyone! My one is for dry/sensitive skin but
I'm pretty sure they also do one for oily skin as well. It's about £7/£8 and mine has lasted me months and months
and I use it everyday and leaves me skin so moisturised and isn't greasy or oily in the slightest which I love!

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Lightweight Primer
I don't usually use primer as I don't really need it as my skin is quite dry but if I do need to use a primer,
this is the one I go for. It's very inexpensive and does the job perfectly.

Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation in Ivory
This foundation is definitely one of my favourites. It gives such a great finish and is very easy to blend. (I use it
with a damp Real Techniques sponge) Plus the best thing is that it's only  £8.99!

Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer in Light
This is a great under eye concealer if you've had a late night. I like to use this with a damp Real Techniques
sponge and it goes on perfectly!

Rimmel Clear Complexion Transparent Powder
I use powder to set my concealer sometimes and I've always loved this one. It doesn't change the colour
of your concealer or foundation and I like the fact it controls oil and mattifies your skin as I can get a bit
of an oily t-zone throughout the day.

Maybelline Eye Studio Master Shape Brow in Soft Brown
When you're in school I don't recommend going all out on doing your brows. I never use to. It's best to keep it
as simple as possible. If you do like to fill in your brows a bit then I recommend this brow pencil from
Maybelline. It's only £2.99 which is amazing and it also has a spoolie on the end to brush out any harsh lines.

Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara in Medium Brown
To set my brows I like to use this brow mascara from Maybelline also. It's tinted so gives a bit of colour. You
could use this alone to tame your brows if you don't like to fill them in. I like that it sets them in place without
leaving them feeling too rock hard.

LOreal Volume Million Lashes Excess Mascara
I'm not overly fussed about having massive lashes as I prefer to look more natural which is why I love this mascara.
It's give length and volume but doesn't leave them looking like spider lashes!

Makeup Revolution happylips in Love Nude
I never wore any lipstick in school, but if you want to add a bit of colour to your lips then I recommend Makeup
Revolutions new happy lips collection. They have the lipstick colour in the middle with argan oil surrounding
it, so conditions your lips as well as gives them a bit of colour. They're also only £3 which I think is amazing.


Photography by Sophie Ford
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June Favourites

Hey guys!

It's the beginning of July (crazy!) which means it's time to share my June favourites with you.

I haven't really tried out any new products through June so I haven't got many favourites this month,

but I did pop into Boots and Superdrug recently to get some products I've been wanting to try out so

hopefully I'll have a bit more to show you next month!

L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Excess Mascara

This was something I bought a little while back, I just never opened it for some reason. But I found it going

through all my make-up s thought I'd start finally using it and I am SO glad I did. It's definitely my new

favourite mascara. I don't like my lashes to look too fake. I like them to look quite natural and this mascara

is perfect for that. It doesn't clump, it's not gloopy and it doesn't dry out in a week, which is something

that annoys me about a lot of mascaras.

Garnier Pure Active Purifying Toner

This is a toner I use quite regularly. It's for spot prone skin (which mine is) and it helps dry out the spot

without drying out your whole face!

Real Techniques Blush Brush

I've had this brush for quite a long time now. I've always used it for blush as it is a blush brush.

But recently, I've started using it for bronzer and I'm really liking the outcome. I usually use the

big powder brush for bronzer but I feel this one is just a lot better for bronzer.

Nivea Pearl Beauty Gentle Care 48h Anti-Perspirant Deodorant

This is a bit of a random one but  but I just wanted to mention it as I've seen a lot of people talking

about stick deodorants recently and want to share my thoughts. I usually use spray deodorants as

I never really thought of using stick ones. But I wanted to switch it up and try something different so

I picked up this one and I'm instantly converted! I don't think I'll ever use a spray deodorant again. This feels

like it's actually working and keeping my under arms moisturised as well as I feel like some other

deodorants can leave it feeling quite dry. Really recommend trying something like this if you haven't before.

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion (Fair to Medium)

I know I featured this in my last favourites but I do REALLY love it. It gives a lovely glow and looks

very natural. It's pretty much idiot proof as well. It doesn't leave streaks or patches (as long as you

apply it evenly). I'm just really happy with this purchase and loved it so much I wanted to show it

to you twice!

L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation (N2 Vanilla)

This foundation is very highly talked about. I can see exactly why! This particular shade I usually
only wear when I'm more tanned and recently I have been because of the good weather. I really
love the coverage it gives and how flawless it looks. I think I'm going to go and purchase one a few shades
lighter just so I can use it all year round because I have really been loving this foundation a lot recently.
Plus it's inexpensive and L'Oreal usually have offers on.

Photography by Sophie Ford
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Sophie X

Review: L'Oreal Skin Perfection Advanced Correcting Serum

Okay so, I've really been trying to look after my skin recently cause I'm getting older and all! So when I saw L'Oreal bring out this new 'Skin Perfection' range that helps transform the appearance of skin quality and it's for people in the 20s and 30s, I was way too excited. And WOW. Results are way better than I expected.

It claims it 'refines skin texture', 'tightens pores' and 'evens and brightens skin tone'. Thankfully I do not

have large pores so I couldn't tell you if it helps in that department, but as for the rest, it really does make

such a difference. 

I've been using this for about 2 weeks now and I personally saw results after just 1 week! (Just so you know,

I have dry, spot prone skin.) This serum is for all skin types and is non comedogenic, which is always good!

The serum is white and very lightweight. It doesn't feel heavy on the face at all. As soon as you moisturise

it into your skin, you can feel it working it's magic. It sinks into the skin very quickly and I don't have to

wait very long until I can apply any make-up. It doesn't dry out my skin or make it look oily at all, which is

why it's so perfect to use under your make-up as well. 

I use it in the morning after I cleanse my face and before applying my make-up then again at night after I cleanse 

my face. I usually use two pumps each time to cover my whole face and neck. It doesn't feel greasy, heavy and

best of all hasn't broke me out at all. If anything it's helped get rid of my spots and help old ones fade.

I feel like my skin tone looks much better since using this serum also. It's got rid of most of the redness

I've had from old spots. The texture of my skin is also something that's really improved. My skin has

always been quite soft but it always looked dry and the serum really helps it look and feel very hydrated

and smooth. The only slight downside I've found is that it seems to go a lot quicker 

than I'd like, but I love this product so much that the pros outweigh the cons by far!

Overall I'm SO happy I purchased this product, and I will definitely be buying more products from this range!

The Advanced Correcting Serum retails for £16.99, but at the moment is only £11.33 in both Boots and Superdrug!

Photography by Sam Clare Photography

Thanks for reading!

Sophie x

January Favourites

Hi guys! So January is over and that means.. monthly favourites!

Unfortunately January was not good to my skin, which I think was a mixture of the weather

and the fact I've recently caught a horrible cold/flu. Thankfully these products have helped me along the way!

Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

I literally cannot say enough good things about this product. It smells ridiculously amazing. I could literally sit here all day just smelling this. If I feel my skin is a bit dry or looking really dull I'll put some of this on before I go to bed and by the morning my skin looks so much more hydrated and plump. It very creamy and thick yet it doesn't make my skin oily or break me out at all. It is a little pricey unfortunately, but a little bit goes a long way.

Dr Jart Water Fuse Beauty Balm Cream

I don't use this very often but recently since my skin has been looking a little dull and dry because of this horrible British weather, so I've been reaching for this a bit more. It gives me skin such a beautiful dewy finish and makes me look like I've just been on holiday!

Carmex Lip Pot Original

In the winter it's always good to invest in a good lip balm. I've always been loyal to my tons of vaseline pots but I feel that this carmex one just does the job better when I have really chapped, dry lips. I find that Vaseline is a bit too heavy and messy, whereas carmex is stronger and I don't need to keep reapplying it all day.

LOreal Paris Skin Perfection Advanced Correcting Serum

After seeing so many people rave about this product I really wanted to try it and seeing as I'm 20, (almost 21) I feel I should start taking more care of my skin. I've only been using it for a week but already I'm seeing results. It's not made me skin flawless and perfect but it's a hell of a lot better than it was. It has definitely brightened and evened out my skin tone and helped with dry patches. Since using it I've hardly got any spots and it's also helped heal the skin where I've had spots. I just don't know how I ever lived without this!

(I will be doing a full review on this product very soon!)

Soap & Glory The Scrub Of Your Life Smoothing Body Scrub

I love body scrubs but they're something I always forget about. My favourite of all time is Soap & Glorys Sugar Crush Body Scrub. It's seriously the best one I've ever used, but I recently got this one as part of a gift set for Christmas and it works so well. It gets rid of all those bumps and dry patches and also moisturises the skin really well. I get really excited to use this in the shower.

Thermos Intak Hydration Bottle with Meter

So, I drink a lot of water and I collect way too many water bottle. It's pretty ridiculous. I wanted a water bottle for a while, not only so I didn't have hundreds or water bottle all over my room all the time but because I feel like I drink more water when it's in a bottle as opposed to in a glass. Don't ask me why because I have no idea, I just do. Plus, it's easier to carry around with you as well. I find that since buying this, I do drink a lot more water just because I'm able to carry it around and I never forget it as it's so big.

The Wolf of Wall Street

This is definitely one of my favourite films. I saw the trailer ages ago and was so excited to see it that I bought the book and even though I know how the story goes now, I will continue reading it as the story was just personally very interesting to me. I definitely recommend it. (As long as you're over 18!)

Photography by Sam Clare Photography

Thanks for reading!

Sophie x