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

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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My Desk/Vanity Tour

Hey guys!

Today I'm going to be showing you my desk tour. It is still not completed yet as it's still not

exactly how I would like it. There's still things I need to get and I'm forever moving things around.
But for now, this is how my desk looks. 
(I've tried to list as many things as I can at the bottom.)

Enjoy!

Ikea LIATORP Desk

White Desk Chair

Muji Acrylic 2 Drawers

Storage Jars

Storage Jars

Storage Caddy

TK Maxx Acrylic Make up Organiser

TK Maxx Lipstick Holder (Similar Here)

Matalan Mirror (Similar Here)

TK Maxx Desk Pad (Similar Here)
TK Maxx Notepads
Tesco Owl Candle Holder (used as toothbrush holder) (Not available any more, sorry!)

Revlon Mirror

Ikea Cutlery Tray (used as organiser in desk drawer)

Phography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie x

My Everyday Make-up Routine

Hey guys, hope you're doing well.

Today I'm going to show you what products I use for my everyday make-up routine.

Hi Sam :)

Firstly I start with a freshly cleansed face. I apply my favourite face moisturiser, Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion.
Then I apply Revlon PhotoReady Foundation in Shell over my whole face with a damp Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge.
Once that's all evenly applied. I put some Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair underneath
my eyes and over any blemishes. I then blend again with my
Real Techniques Sponge. 

Then I brush out my eyebrows with my Tweezerman for Benefit Retractable Brow Brush.
Using a MAC 266 small Angle Brush I dip it into the shade 'Faint' in my Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
which I fill my eyebrows in with. I then brush through them again with my Brow Brush to get rid of any
harsh lines and make them look more natural. On top I put on Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting
Mascara in Medium Brown to keep them in place.

I pop on some of my favourite drugstore mascara, Maybelline The Volum Express Falsies Flared Mascara.
Lastly, I don't always put blush on but if I feel I need a little colour in my cheeks I will swipe a bit of
Mac Powder Blush in Melba over my cheeks with a Real Techniques Blush Brush.

Photography by Sam Clare

Thanks for reading!

Sophie x