Top 5 Most Used Skincare Products

Hey everyone! Hope you're all well.

The other night I was just thinking about all my skincare products I use, and how often I use certain ones

because I love how they make me skin look/feel. I though doing a post of my top 5 most used products and

why they're used, would be interesting as, people have their favourite products they don't necessarily use them

everyday. Anyway these are my most used and I hope you enjoy!

Garnier Pure Micellar Cleansing Water

This is definitely number 1 on my list of most used skincare product! I use it every single night to remove my

make-up and I love it and wouldn't use anything else. It just gets rid of so much more than a normal make-up

wipe would. I do like cleansing balms but find this just much easier and less messy. This one is specially for

combination or oily skin. I have combination skin so I prefer to use this one rather than just the regular one as,

I think it;s better to use products that's designed more for your skin type than just a generic one for all skin types.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Cool & Creamy Wash

This is my most used face wash. I use it every night and some morning. I unfortunately have spot prone skin so

to help battle that, I  use a lot of tea tree products from the body shop. I try not to use too much of it though as I

can get dry skin in some areas so, don't want to dry that out.

Origins High Potency Night-a-Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream

I like to use this when my skin is looking really lifeless and dull and recently that's been a lot! After using this

 I wake up with my skin look plump, refreshed and moisturised. I love really rich night creams as I feel like my

skin really soaks up all the goodness of them! It's a little pricey but, I personally think it's worth it as this has

lasted me a stupidly long time!

Antipodes Divine Face Oil Certified Organic Avocado Oil & Rosehip

The other amazing skincare product I use a lot when my skin is dehydrated or dull is this face oil from

Antipodes. Avocado is good for you, Rose hip is good for you and it's organic.. perfect! It's perfect when my

skin is feeling dehydrated and stressed. 

Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion

Now this is my go to for any spot situation I've got going on. It says it's mostly for under the skin spots that you

cant just squeeze. But, I use it on all sorts and it works a dream. It's not magic but it definitely helps keep it

under control! I use this stuff almost every night I love it so much.

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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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

Simple Sunday Easter Make up

Hello everyone, hope you're all well. 

Usually I have Sundays off so either wear no make up or just do something very simple.

As it's Easter Sunday I wanted to make a bit more of an effort and this is the results!

Hope you enjoy!

Products Used

The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream

The Body Shop Tea Tree Pore Minimiser

Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation in Cameo

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair

Maybelline Brow Satin Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown

Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara in Medium Brown

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

MAC Powder Blush in Melba

Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in Eastend Snob (Worn but not pictured)

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

My Top 40 Beauty Tips & Tricks

Hello everyone! Hope you're all well.

If you're like me and love finding out new beauty tips and tricks to try out then, I've got 40 of my favourite ones

listed here. Some you might have already heard, and some you might discover today. You don't need to be a pro

make-up artist, or even massively into make-up to need to know these. I personally think these are things every

girl should just know to then pass on to their girlfriend or daughters or nieces and so on.

1. NEVER wear make-up to bed.

2. Drink 2 litres of water a day. Probably the best yet most simplest beauty tip of all time.

3. When washing your hair, concentrate shampoo on your roots and conditioner on the mid and ends of your hair.

(It helps it from getting greasy quickly)

4. Never skip eye cream.

5. Try using less heat on your hair by drying it overnight naturally and plating it over night for natural waves.

(Especially if you're trying to grow it! It also helps keep hair in better condition and less dry)

6. For a closer and smoother shave, use baby oil instead of shaving cream.

7. Invest in multi-tasking products to save money

(I.e. bronzer for face and eye shadow)

8. Put vaseline on wrists/neck then spray perfume on top to keep it lasting longer.

9. If you run out of dry shampoo, use baby powder or bronzer instead.

10. It's very important to know your skin type because buying skincare products.

(To get help finding out place like Sephora, The Body Shop or high end skincare brands can help you.)

11. Never squeeze your spots - It only makes them worse.

12. If your eye liner is crumbling, freeze it for 15 minutes before use.

13.  Massaging your face with ice helps reduce fat cells, acne and wrinkles.

14. Apply SPF daily! (You'll thank me when you're older.)

15. To set your brows, use an old tooth brush and hair spray.

16.  Remember to exfoliate your skin to get rid of dead skin cells (But don't over exfoliate!)

17. Just because your skin is oily doesn't mean you can't you face oils.

(My favourite is Trilogy Organic Rosehip Oil)

18. Clean your make-up brushes weekly to prevent bacteria build up. It can lead to unwanted blemishes.

19. Finish blow drying you hair with a blast of cold hair to help set it in place.

20.  To prevent lipstick on teeth, put your lips round your finger and pull. It'll get rid of any lipstick that could reach your teeth.

21. Try showering in warm water rather than hot/boiling. It dries your skin and hair out otherwise.

22.  Replace your razor head every month.

23.  Get your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks to keep it healthy.

24. Using a white eye lined in your water line can make you look more awake.

(It can also make your eyes to appear bigger.)

25. Try to wash your pillowcase every week.

(Especially if you use a lot of skincare products at night)

26. Don't forget to apply your skincare to your neck and chest as well.

27. For longer lasting lipstick, fill in your lips with a lip liner before you apply lipstick.

28. Apply moisturiser and primer before foundation so it last longer.

29. Don't sleep with you hair tied up.

(If it really bothers you, try plating it to create natural beach waves the next day)

30. Mix baking soda and water to create a paste as a spot treatment, or a mask to help blemish prone skin.

31. Sleeping on a silk pillow can help reduce wrinkles.

32. Don't over pluck your eyebrows. (Go to a professional if you're new to it)

33. Be aware of what you're eating. After you, you are what you eat!

34. Start thinking about anti-ageing products before you even have signs of ageing to prevent it early on.

35. Wash your hair every 2-3 days. Washing it too often can make it dry out.

36. Don't touch your face too much as, you touch so many different things and your'e just spreading bacteria and germs.

(Eventually causing break outs.)

37. Same goes for your hair. Touching it too much will just make it greasy quicker.

38. Moisturise as soon as you get out the shower. (Especially in winter)

39. Take one evening a week to take care of yourself, (Paint your nails, do a face/hair mask, whiten your teeth etc.)

40. Less is always more. (I.e. less make-up, less products. Keep it simple.)

I hope you guys enjoys reading my favourite beauty tips and tricks.

If you have any of your own then I'd love to know about them!

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

My Night Time Routine

Hello everyone! A few posts ago I did my morning routine - today I'm going to be doing my night

time routine. I use quite a lot more products in the evening than I do in the daytime as  I like to keep my

skincare simple when I'm wearing make-up on top and products sinks into the skin better as you sleep.

Enjoy!

A lovely au naturel picture of me before bed..

Garnier Pure Active Micellar Water

Firstly, I remove all my make-up with this micellar water. I used to use the original one from Garnier but, this

one is fairly new and is designed for combination/skin. I prefer to use this one as it cleanses my skin and helps

with my combination skin at the same time.

Tea Tree Facial Wash

Then I'll go in and wash my face with this tea tree wash from The Body Shop. It get rid of any bits of make-up I

missed and also helps with any blemishes I have. It feels really refreshing on the skin and my face feels so clean

after using this!

Tea Tree Facial Toner

After washing my face I'll go in with my tea tree toner. It helps to clear up blemishes without drying out my skin.

Tea Tree Night Lotion

Every other night I will use this tea tree night lotion. It helps fade any marks blemishes have left and also helps

clear up my skin. I saw results after the first night of using it!

Alpha-H Liquid Gold

On the night I don't use my teat tree night lotion, I will use my absolutely favourite product! It's very strong so I

can only use it every other night. I wont tone if I'm going to use this and I feel it might be too much to do both.

This product helps to resurface the skin and also helps get rid of wrinkles, pigmintation and sun damage. It's also a

really effect acne treatment. I highly recommend it!

Check on my review on Liquid Gold here!

Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream

Sometimes I switch up my routine and instead of helping to fight against blemishes, I like to use moisturising

products to help plump my skin and give it glow. I use this when I feel my skin is looking really dull. I wake up

the next day with radiant and plump skin!

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

I really love using this rosehip oil! It' the best all rounder. It helps reduce redness, fade marks, hydrate my skin

and you can use it all over as well!

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

BEST SPOT TREATMENT EVER. - That is all.

Mavala Eye Lite Double Lash Night Treatment

This is a fairly recent purchase. I've been using it about a week now for my brows and lashes. Over time my lashes

have become small and weak and I also wanted bushier brows. I feel I would be more confident with out make-up

if I had better skin and better brows. They aren't too bad but they are a bit sparse and thin towards both ends. So

far I have't seen a dramatic difference yet but, I hear it takes a few weeks to see a difference. Will keep you updated!

Tea Tree Squeaky Clean Scrub (not pictured)

Sorry I forgot to add this in! I use it about once or twice and week, to get rid of any dead skin cells and brighten to

skin with out over drying. It goes perfectly with my other tea tree products.

Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion

Usually, I shower before bed and I can't shower with out moisturising after. I have quite dry skin if I don't moisturise.

This is the only one that saves it and keep it moisturised for at least a few days. It sinks into the skin so nicely and

isn't sticky and actually smells very nice (like oats!).

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion Fair to Medium Skin

I like to apply this gradual tanner every other night to give my skin a bit of colour and glow. I'm pretty pasty in

the colder months unfortunately. This just gives me enough colour to look like I'm actually alive!

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

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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

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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