tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75857177941983556062024-03-13T04:03:57.293+00:00makeupbeautylife ♡Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-28698614099245207632012-11-25T15:30:00.000+00:002012-11-25T15:30:00.199+00:00Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After hearing a lot about this recently in the blogging world, I was desperate to try it! I was in need of a new primer as my <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/the-porefessional"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Benefit Porefessional</b></span></a> has almost ran out (nooo!). So i decided to buy the Clarins Instant smooth Perfecting touch. It's available to buy <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Clarins-Instant-Smooth-Perfecting-Touch-15ml?aff=aw&awc=2150_1352234472_d9c2c4168f99a1108a5925cbbf44ffc0"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>here</b></span></a> but I was lucky enough to get it for half price as my friend works in duty free at the airport :) which is amazing cause I can get half price on loads of products! </div>
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I found this primer very similar to the Porefessional. There are slight differences but essentialy they do the same thing. This one is a light pink colour (whereas porefessional is a nudey brown colour), and it helps to brighten the skin. It makes my pores much less visible which is great, and my makeup sits really nicely on the skin after using this primer. As far as whether I prefer it to Porefessional.. I'm not sure. I like them equally and i did find them very similar. However I did find that this didn't make my skin as matte as Porefessional which is something that put me off a little bit. I'd say it's worth trying if you want a primer that makes your pores less visible. </div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Makes pores less visible.</li>
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Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-23085655039663666312012-11-22T23:19:00.002+00:002012-11-22T23:25:08.457+00:00L'Oreal Rouge Caresse Lip Butter.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love these lip butters! They are so moisturising. very similar to the <a href="http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/Lipcolor/Revlon-ColorBurst-Lip-Butter.aspx"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Revlon Colourburst lip butters</span></b></a>. But for some reason I prefer these L'oreal ones! I find them to be longer lasting and more moisturising. I've had this in the colour <a href="http://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/cosmetics/lips/rougecaresse/07-Cheeky-Magenta.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Cheeky Magenta</b></span></a> for a few months now and have been loving it. I usually wear it on nights out.. its a lovely bright pink colour that is so pigmented and lasts ages. So i decided to get a couple more colours from the range because I was so impressed with it. I chose <a href="http://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/cosmetics/lips/rougecaresse/03-Lovely-Rose.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Lovely Rose</b></span></a> and <a href="http://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/cosmetics/lips/rougecaresse/501-Nude-Indulgence.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Nude Ingenue</b></span></a>.</div>
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I chose these colours as they are more subtle so I thought they'd be perfect for everyday wear. I've worn the nude one everyday for work since I got it, it's perfect for everyday use and just gives a nice bit of colour to the lips without looking too overpowering. I really love the baby pink colour too, it's a gorgeous shade (again without looking too bright). As you can see from the swatches they are very pigmented despite being a lip butter, and like i mentioned above they are really moisturising too. These little lip butters are honestly great, I can't fault them. If you haven't tried them yet you should definitely get your hands on some! </div>
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<b><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Just to summarise what I love about these:</span></b></div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-66522053549996945112012-11-20T16:04:00.000+00:002012-11-20T16:04:00.310+00:00Life updates. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>01.</b> with my friend jade at a firework display. // <b>02. </b>cocktails at TGIs. // <b>03.</b> really want these glasses, might get them for christmas! // 04. onesie lovin' // <b>05.</b> it's acceptable to wear my christmas jumper again, yay! // <b>06.</b> november glossybox. // <b>07.</b> dress down day at work. //<b> 08.</b> cosy christmas socks. // <b>09. </b>dairy milk oreo mmm. // <b>10.</b> train journey! // <b>11. </b>all wrapped up. // <b>12. </b>warehouse project. // <b>13.</b> dinner with friends. //<b> 14. </b>models own indian ocean. // <b>15. </b>breaking dawn at midnight, fangirl alert! // <b>16.</b> nail pamper session.</div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-26137057520687734062012-11-18T12:26:00.002+00:002012-11-18T12:26:43.437+00:00Schwarzkopf got2b Powderful Volumising styling powder.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sorry that Ive been slacking with my blogging this week, real life is getting in the way! I've been so so so busy i've barely had a moment to myself. Been working 7 days a week, this is my first day off in 15 days so I'm very grateful for it. I have loads of things I'm eager to talk about but it's just finding the time now! I might queue another post today for later this week while ive got a bit of time. This week has been the most hectic ever, it was the first week starting my new job properly after my training. Then I had a training course for some volunteering I'm doing which is quite exciting (mentoring for young people who are victims of bullying!), then I had to fit in seeing my boyfriend, seeing the new twilight film, plus working until gone 8 most nights, I've just had no time! But i am quite enjoying being this busy, plus it leaves me no time to spend as much money so I'm earning more than i'm spending which is great! So excited to get my first full time wage!</div>
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Anyway..moving on from my life updates. Product review time! My hair has been bugging me lately as it's been so flat at the roots. It's worse than ever because I've grown out my hair dye so it's my natural hair so it's almost <i>too</i> soft at the roots.. and it gets greasy really easily and just stays flat all the time which is so annoying. Cue the <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Schwarzkopf-got2b-Powderful-Style-Powder/dp/B004S9WHUU"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Schwarzkopf got2b Powderful Volumising styling powder</span></b></a>! I'd been wanting to try some sort of volumising powder for a while and I decided to go with this one. It really does what it says on the tin! It instantly gives a volume boost to the roots which is noticeable immediately I also recently purchased this <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110971898561?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">backcombing brush</span></b></a> from eBay and I can't recommend it enough! Using these two products in conjunction with each other finally gives me the volumised roots I've been lusting after for so long! I can't believe i waited until now to purchase a brush like this because it really does work wonders.`What i also really like about the Schwarzkopf powder is that it also acts as a dry shampoo because it soaks up any oil / grease so it leaves my roots looking clean and almost..powdery.. without looking like I've just tipped a load of powder in there (if that actually makes any sense?). Anyway, if your roots are flat, looking dull and in need of a boost, I would definitely recommend trying these two products. Amazing!</div>
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I've tried a few different Sally Hansen products and i think they can be really hit and miss. Some things I've tried i have really liked, and some have been awful. I thought I'd talk about a couple of products I didn't like.. first of all the <a href="http://www.sallyhansen.co.uk/products/no-chip"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>'No chip' Acrylic top coat</b></span></a>. This has to be one of the worst top coats I've ever used! I was counting on it being chip resistant, but it actually seems to make my nail varnish chip <i>more</i> when i wear this? It's weird! i've given it a few chances now and it's so disappointing. I think i paid around £6.00 for this so I was a bit gutted that it doesn't seem to work, and doesn't do what it claims. It does give a really nice finish when it's first applied (super shiny), but it really does seem to make my nails chip more than usual!? Secondly, the <a href="http://www.sallyhansen.co.uk/products/cuticle-massage-cream"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>cuticle massage cream</b></span></a>. I found this pretty disappointing too. it was quite hard so it wasn't really like a cream if that makes sense? I found it hard to actually 'massage' into my cuticles as it was quite hard and almost felt rubbery. However it does smell gorgeous (it contains apricot oil)! I suppose it did make my cuticles feel softer, but i've definitely tried better cuticle treatments so I don't think it's anything to write home about!</div>
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Don't get me wrong, I've tried other Sally hansen products in the past and really liked them; for example the <a href="http://www.sallyhansen.co.uk/products/diamond-strength-diamond-shine"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Diamond strength shine top coat</b></span></a>. This top coat actually did help to prevent chipping and made my nails really shiny. Has anyone else been disappointed with Sally Hansen products? I think they can be very hit and miss judging by my experience! Some of the products seem overpriced and don't seem to work, yet some of them are worth the money and do work well. I'd be interested to hear about other people's experiences with this brand! let me know in a comment.</div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-82483443425014671652012-11-08T20:14:00.000+00:002012-11-08T20:30:02.431+00:00Sleek Rose Gold Blush.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a product I've heard a lot about in the blogging world and have wanted to try for ages! It's well known as a dupe for <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/color/cheeks/blush/~/blush"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">NARS Orgasm</span></b></a> blush, but obviously it's a fraction of the price. I think the NARS one is more of a pinky peach than the Sleek blush, which is more of an orangey coral colour.. but they both have a golden shimmer which is why they get compared! I bought mine from eBay (the link is provided above), as i haven't had any time to go shopping lately so I just bought it online.. I think it's roughly this price in Superdrug though as far as I know? One thing i really like about this product is the packaging is really..for want of a better word.. 'sleek'? ha, and i think it makes the product look more high end and expensive. and I also like the fact it comes with a mirror. However it's an absolute bitch to open! i have to open it with my teeth every time!</div>
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When i first saw this in person I wasn't sure if I was going to like it! I'm so used to wearing bright pink blushers so this was a little out of my comfort zone. However when i actually tried it on my face it wasn't as intense as I'd expected! i really like it so far.. it's not too orangey and it gives a nice subtle shimmer. I like that it's a bit different from what I normally go for and i'm really glad I tried it! I think it will look really nice for nights out because it gives a shimmer to the cheeks, which almost looks like a glow.. it's subtle like i said but really nice! I do still want to try the NARS orgasm one day but for now this is a nice product :) have you tried either the Sleek rose gold or NARS orgasm ? thoughts on them and whether you think this is a good dupe? </div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-24282168094462627332012-11-06T17:00:00.000+00:002012-11-06T17:00:06.061+00:00Empties. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought i'd do an 'empties' post as it's something I've not done on my blog before! Apologies for the bad quality photo.. Obviously some of the packaging has worn away as they have been used for quite a while! And i finally managed to quickly snap a few photos whilst I wasn't working and there was actually daylight! These are just four items i have used up within the past couple of weeks (I can finally throw them out now that I've photographed them..#bloggerproblems!). All of these products are fairly cheap, all under £10. the links to the products are provided below.</div>
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<a href="http://female.vo5.co.uk/products/classic-styling/#high-volume-extra-strong-hold"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>vo5 High volume extra strong hold hairspray</b></span></a> - to be honest this was nothing special at all. I think i picked it up as it was on some kind of offer in superdrug. I never stick to any one hairspray I usually just go for the cheapest but i always go for the strongest hold as I have thick hair! this claims to be 'extra strong hold' but I don't think it was at all. this reminded me more of the 'natural hold' type hairsprays you can get. It didn't really feel like it was doing much, and it definitely wasn't a good hold. I was really unimpressed with it and definitely wouldn't repurchase. Anyone else tried this? I'd be interested to know if people like this hairspray. Pretty much the only thing i like is the packaging.</div>
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<a href="http://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/_en/_gb/minisites/nudemagique/about.aspx?"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>L'Oreal nude magique BB cream</b></span></a> - I can't rave about this enough. It's one of my favourite products EVER, i honestly love it! I think i've spoken about this previously in my daily makeup routine post (which you can check out <a href="http://makeupbeautylife.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/everyday-makeup.html"><span style="color: #b4a7d6;">here</span></a> if you like). I use this every single day without fail, I barely ever wear foundation any more as this does a good enough job alone (I use concealer and powder with it though). I'm quite lucky to have pretty clear skin so i don't need a heavy coverage foundation. i love the way this product leaves my skin - it's always matte without being too dry, which is absolutely perfect for me! Seriously, anyone with oily / combo skin needs to try this! definitely one of my holy grail products. </div>
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I got this <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/seaweed/seaweed-day-cream.aspx"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Seaweed Mattifying day cream</span></b></a> from the Body Shop a couple of months back. I got it as it was on offer (something like spend £20 on skincare and get something free). I chose this moisturiser as I have oily / combination skin and the seaweed range targets that type of skin. However, when i first tried this i found it to be a bit too dry for my skin, even though I always like to have a matte finish. The middle of my forehead tends to get really dry (it's pretty annoying as that's the only part of my face that gets dry!) and i found that using this just made it worse and was really drying it out too much.. so i didn't really use it for the past couple of months. But i have actually started using it again recently and have been loving it! It's a gel like texture and soaks in really fast, and it always leaves my skin feeling so smooth.</div>
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I'm not sure why but it doesnt seem to be drying out my skin as much at the moment. But that might be because i have also been using the Body shop <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/vitamin-e/vitamin-e-sink-in-moisture-mask.aspx"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Vitamin E moisture mask</span></b></a> but only on my forehead where my skin is dry, to give it some moisture. I don't use this daily or anything though just when my skin is feeling particularly dry.. usually about once or twice a week. So i think this helps a lot when using the mattifying day cream as then my forehead doesn't get really dry! It's a bit of an odd combination using mositurisers for oily and dry skin at the same time but it seems to be working for me! It's such a pain having combination skin! i don't think moisturisers aimed at combination skin tend to do a very good job of controlling shine but also moisturising the dry parts, in my opinion they don't anyway.. maybe I'm yet to find the perfect product ? So anyway I'll stop rambling now! i really like both of these products.. I'm keen to try out some other products from the seaweed range now too. I think it works well with my skin type.. and i really like mattifying products as I absolutely can't stand looking shiny!</div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-79373942118645373942012-11-01T17:43:00.000+00:002012-11-01T17:50:30.126+00:00Week (or two) in photos!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Sorry I've been lacking in posts a little this week, I've been so busy! Started my new job on monday so I've been training everyday this week. Today is the 6th day in a row I've worked, and I still have 2 more to go (as I've still got my weekend job too!). So on saturday that will be 8 days in a row.. I know some people are used to working that much but I'm not used to it at all! But i have a day off on sunday thankfully! Then starting it all over again on monday.. god knows when my next day off will be after that! Okay i'm blabbing on a bit now.. Basically my point is.. I haven't got much time to take photos because it's dark by the time i get home :( but i will try and find more time when I get into more of a routine! For the time being i thought i'd share some instagram photos to show what I've been up to lately (apart from all the boring work stuff!). sorry it's mostly pictures of food and my boyfriend as I haven't had time to do much else recently! I'll try and get some reviews and stuff done soon when i get chance; i have a couple of ideas in mind for posts including an empties post which I haven't done before! </div>
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<b>01.</b> cute 'keep calm' cushions in primark, I want them all! // <b>02.</b> thai noodle soup! // <b>03.</b> congratulations card from the boyf :) // <b>04.</b> boyfriend concentrating hard on his game, n'aww. // <b>05.</b> chicken salad at frankie and bennys, which was highly disappointing. // <b>06. </b>love these two little nob'eads! // <b>07.</b> pumpkin carving! // <b>08.</b> soppy hand holding photo.. // <b>09. </b>gingerbread latte body butter, it's so yummy! // <b>10.</b> my boyf. // <b>11. </b>barbie pink nails! // <b>12. </b>my first day of work!</div>
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Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-65598558375371044972012-10-28T18:00:00.000+00:002012-10-28T18:00:04.054+00:00Christmas wishlist.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's getting to that time of year again, to start thinking about what i want for Christmas! I actually bought my first present the other day, a book for my dad. It's quite an achievement for me as i usually do all my Christmas shopping about second week of December. I think i will try and be more organised this year (but then again i say that every year!). Now that halloween is almost out of the way.. which I'm not fussed about this year (probably just because I'm not doing anything for it..), everyone can begin getting excited for Christmas properly! So whilst browsing online i decided to have a look for things I might want for Christmas as family members have already started asking me!</div>
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First of all i really want some new <a href="http://www.harveynichols.com/womens/categories-1/designer-shoes/boots/s384574-classic-shearling-boots.html?colour=TAN"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Ugg boots</b></span></a>. I know they aren't to everyone's taste but i love them. Comfort over fashion and all that! I'm thinking of getting these mini (extra short) ones for a change as opposed to the classic ones which I've had before. I think they're so cute! what are everyone's thoughts on uggs? I feel like people are pretty much over them now, I definitely don't see as many people with them nowadays.. but i don't care I love them! (obviously i think the fake versions can look really cheap and tacky.)</div>
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I got a <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flame-Christmas-Spice-Scented-Candle/dp/B000Y3GOF8/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1350491991&sr=8-40&tag=polyvorecom-21"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>lily flame candle</b></span></a> a few years back for Christmas and i absolutely loved it! They are much nicer than Yankee candles in my opinion. I had a coffee one and it has actual coffee beans in and smelled absolutely insane. so so so nice! I think this Christmas spice one would be such a lovely smell for winter. I love the smell of cinnamon especially around Christmas time!</div>
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I love my Real techniques stippling brush so I've been thinking about getting another brush from the range. I want to try the <a href="http://www.love-makeup.co.uk/real-techniques-blush-brush-p-1776.html"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>blusher brush</b></span></a> next I think so I might have to pop this on my Christmas list!</div>
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I really like the look of this dip hem skirt from <a href="http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33053&storeId=12552&productId=6487804&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=75100165&resultCount=1"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Dorothy perkins</b></span></a>. I've been loving all kinds of asymmetric / dip hem / maxi skirts for the past few months and I still absolutely adore them! i think this one is such a lovely colour. I think they look really classic and can be dressed up or down quite a bit, so I think I'd get a lot of wear out of something like this.. and for £26.00 it's not bad! </div>
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Something I've been lusting after for a while.. the <a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Urban+Decay+Naked+Palette+2/164653947,default,pd.html"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Urban decay Naked 2 palette</b></span></a>. Obviously this is a product that's been discussed a lot in the blogging world. I've been wearing eyeshadow a lot more regularly the past few months and I'd really like to experiment with this palette. I've heard so many good things about it and i do think it's worth the price by the sound of it! I'll probably ask someone to buy me this for Christmas as i'd feel a bit guilty spending that much on eyeshadow for myself! </div>
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Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-7976957734288817672012-10-26T12:30:00.000+01:002012-10-26T12:30:41.580+01:00Revlon calcium gel nail hardener.<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I got this <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-Calcium-Gel-Nail-Hardener_1254421/?CAWELAID=1242574766&cm_mmc=Shopping%20Engines-_-Google%20Base-_---_-Revlon174%20Calcium%20Gel%20Nail%20Hardener"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Revlon calcium gel nail hardener</b></span></a> a couple of months back. My nails were in terrible condition at the time as I'd had acrylics done, and once i took them off my nails were all weak and peeling. I love how acrylics look at time but i don't personally think it's worth ruining my nails, I like my nails to be as healthy and strong as possible! So anyway, i was looking for a nail hardener of some sort and spotted this in Boots for £6.49, which i didn't think was too bad for this type of nail treatment compared to some other brands. it's kind of a creamy white colour in the bottle but comes out clear on the nails.</div>
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Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-86507455158441186112012-10-24T21:32:00.000+01:002012-10-25T23:22:26.822+01:00Things I've been loving lately.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been obsessed with essie nail polishes recently and this bright pink one <a href="http://www.essie.com/shop/I-am-strong-p-455.html"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>'I am strong'</b></span></a> has been my favourite so far! I've been wearing it at every opportunity! i can't wait to get my hands on more colours from the essie range.</div>
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I'm absolutely in love with my leopard print cardigan from Internacionale (can't seem to find a link on the website).. anyway I've been wearing it daily. literally think I've worn it every single day since getting it! This one from <a href="http://www.lavishalice.com/clothing-c1/knitwear-c8/grey-black-leopard-print-heavy-knitted-cardigan-p570"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Lavish alice</b></span></a> looks really nice too I like that it's grey whereas my other one is beige and brown. I can never get enough of leopard print.. i know some people might think it's tacky but I love it.</div>
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This week i've been listening non stop to <a href="http://taylorswift.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Taylor swift's</b></span></a> new album 'Red'. (definitely listening to it even as i write this post..) I absolutely love it and she is perfection. that is all! My favourite tracks on the album so far are 'I knew you were trouble' and 'begin again'. what are your favourite tracks if you've been listening to it lately?</div>
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I blogged about this Mavala double lash a few weeks ago (view post <a href="http://ohdeuxfois.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/mavala-double-lash.html"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>here</b></span></a>), I absolutely swear by it now and use it every single day.. can't recommend it enough, it's improved the length and thickness of my eyelashes so much. they are in better condition than they've ever been! I usually tend to wear this in the day time as well as overnight, some days if I don't feel like wearing lots of eye makeup.</div>
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<i>Also, a little personal update...</i> I got offered a job today! I'm so so so happy about it, I've been looking for months since finishing uni in june! It's with a marketing company :) and i start on monday! I will keep you all updated about how it goes!</div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-69841274239570543052012-10-22T11:30:00.000+01:002012-10-25T23:24:19.382+01:00October Glossybox.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was much happier with my October <a href="http://www.glossybox.co.uk/"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>glossybox</b></span></a> than my september one! Even though i only got four items (when in the past I have got 5 or even 6), I was pleased as they were mostly full size products.</div>
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I'm absolutely loving the <a href="http://cleanstart.dermalogica.com/uk/"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Dermalogica clean start set</b></span></a>. which includes a face wash, toner and moisturiser. This set is perfect for my skin type (oily combination). I really like the toner as it's a spray and I've never tried a spray one before. The only negative about it would be the scent.. it's quite citrusy and I'm not really a fan, but i still love the product regardless. The moisturiser is good for me as it's not greasy at all and soaks in straight away. I definitely want to try more products from Dermalogica now.. i really like the fact that their products seem really gentle and don't irritate my skin at all. I think their products are a little pricey but worth it if you know its going to work! </div>
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I was really happy to receive this <a href="http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/anatomicals/anatomicals-body-scrub-dont-just-clean-it-woman-scrub-it/invt/0043761/?source=122_70&gclid=CMil9YeJk7MCFebLtAod6n0AZQ"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Anatomicals body scrub</b></span></a> as I'd wanted to try this brand for so long! (it's only £2.99 to buy on fragrance direct from the link Ive provided!) I really like the scrub, it's nice and fresh.. it has a grapefruit scent I think? it made my skin feel really soft after using it.. and I love the packaging (who doesn't love pink?).. so it gets a thumbs up from me!</div>
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I was also really pleased that I got a spot treatment in my glossybox as I've had a breakout on my chin for the past few weeks.. and they just don't seem to be going! Since using this <a href="http://www.skinetica.co.uk/buy-skinetica-online.html"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Skinetica spot treatment</b></span></a> the spots have definitely dried up and are less noticeable (and hopefully on their way out..). As far as comparing this with other spot treatments, I don't think it's anything unique. there are obviously loads of other alternatives out their that do exactly the same thing.. but it seems to be doing the job so I am glad i received it as it was perfect timing. </div>
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Finally, the <a href="http://www.yves-rocher.co.uk/control/make-up/lipsticks/moisturizing-cream-lipstick-high-concentration/?cmSrc=Search"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Yves rocher lipstick</b></span></a>. I haven't used this yet as I've not really had any reason to wear it (lack of social life). I don't usually go for red lipsticks at all.. I only tend to wear either pinks or nudes. but I am looking forward to trying it out as it's always good to mix it up a bit! and it does seem like a really nice shade of red. Overall.. really happy with this month's glossybox! Did anyone else like any of these products from their glossybox ? Or what others did you get.. let me know!</div>
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<b>Here's what I've been up to lately.. (mostly food as usual).</b></div>
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01. cute underwear in la senza / 02. boyfriend and his cat / 03. finally tried the oreo dairy milk, mmm! / 04. harvester with the boy / 05. my new favourite cardigan / 06. pink lemonade lucozade / 07. choc chip peanut butter! / 08. cosy afternoons / 09. minted lamb dinner / 10. watched all of homeland in about two days, really enjoying it / 11. pizza hut takeout, nom / 12. barbie pink nails! / 13. october glossybox / 14. boyfriend's cat / 15. PB & J on toast / 16. boyfriend's new running pants that look like leggings haha cute.</div>
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<b>These are all the beauty products I'm currently lusting after! Unfortunately i won't be getting any of them any time soon as my bank balance is not looking too healthy at all! desperately need a full time job :( sigh. Anyway.. I can dream until then. So..these are the products I'm currently lusting after. if anyone has any recommendations let me know as I'm always looking to try new stuff! Have you tried any of these products I've mentioned here? (click through links to each product in pink.)</b></div>
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First of all I got a Dermalogica set in my October <a href="https://www.glossybox.co.uk/"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><i>Glossybox</i></span></a> and I love it! It's improved my skin after using for just the last few days so Ive been looking into their products more. I like the look of this <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/us/html/products/ultracalming-cleanser-131.html?type=function&cat=cleansers"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Ultra Calming cleanser</b></span></a> as I think it would be great for sensitive skin and my skin seems to be so irritated and red lately so I need to use more gentle products!</div>
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As well as that I also really like the Anatomicals scrub i got in this months glossybox so I want to try more products from that range too! I like the sound of this<b> <a href="http://us.asos.com/Anatomicals-Stop-Cracking-Up-Lip-Balm/rtpv8/?iid=79225&MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-vKTP5u2VLdd8bcaPJ3D1Fw&r=2&mporgp=L1Byb2Qv"><span style="color: #e06666;">'Stop cracking up' lip balm</span></a></b>! (can never have too many lip balms in my opinion.)</div>
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As you will probably know from my recent posts i have been loving <a href="http://www.essie.com/nail-colors/"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>essie nail polishes</b></span></a> recently especially the nude colours and this one looks lovely! It's in the shade 'miss fancy pants', i really like the look of it as it's a bit different from other nudes I've got.. whereas Ive got either pinky nudes or beigey nudes this is more grey!</div>
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I've been wanting to try the <a href="http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=273867950&sc_cmp=aff_2119987"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Keratin smooth</b></span></a> range from Tresemme for a while as I've heard a lot of good reviews.. this heat protection spray looks ideal I'm in need of a new heat protector for my hair too! </div>
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Probably one of the most talked about products in the blogging world.. <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/iconic-nars/orgasm-collection/~/orgasm-blush?utm_source=gan&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=j26781826k147466&d=true"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Nars orgasm blush</b></span></a>. I'd love to try this as i love the rose gold shade but in reality I wouldn't want to fork out that much for it.. so in the meantime dupes will have to do! the <a href="http://www.sleekmakeup.com/face/blusher/blush"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><i>Sleek rose gold blush</i></span></a> seems to be the best dupe so I will probably try this first!</div>
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and finally.. I absolutely love my L'oreal nude magique BB cream (which i raved about in my previous post!), so I would really like to try <a href="http://www.kicks.se/loreal-paris/makeup/bas/puder-c110/nude-magique-bb-powder--p21982"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>this powder</b></span></a> from the range. I think the two products would work really well together too! </div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-86711640685262470152012-10-17T00:51:00.002+01:002012-10-25T23:25:07.113+01:00Everyday makeup.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought I'd share my current everyday makeup routine! I love seeing people's combination of products and their favourite ones to use so I wanted to share mine. I haven't been wearing foundation very much at all lately so I haven't pictured any here. To be honest i only really wear foundation on nights out now, as I don't really feel like I need it. I tend to use the <a href="http://www.lifeandlooks.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15834&gclid=CIO01YbVhrMCFSfMtAodLVUAjw"><span style="color: #e06666;">Rimmel fix & perfect primer</span></a>, and then I will sometimes use the <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/the-porefessional?ext_id=ppc_1559_benefit_porefessional_exact&gclid=COr78Z3VhrMCFSfMtAodLVUAjw"><span style="color: #e06666;">Benefit porefessional</span></a> over the top.. However I've started using this less frequently as it's running out and it's so expensive so i'm a bit hesitant to replace it even though I love it! I will probably repurchase it at some point though as it's a great product. So then I use my <a href="http://www.ocado.com/product/75445011?name=LOreal_Nude_Magique_BB_Cream_Light&source=PLA&gclid=CK_Wyc3VhrMCFaTJtAodYQoA9w"><span style="color: #e06666;">L'oreal nude Magique BB cream</span></a>. This is one of my favourite products of all time! honestly I recommend it so much, especially if you have oily / combination skin. It makes my skin matte without being too dry, and I find that the coverage is enough that I dont need foundation on a daily basis, although when it's on it kind of appears like bare skin ? it's weird..But i guess it's just what you feel comfortable with and I like how my skin looks when wearing this! But i know some people who have tried it and don't like it, so I think it definitely depends on your skin type and how much coverage you like to have!</div>
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Next, concealer..My favourite concealer, which I have been using for almost a year now, is <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/parentsku/BOIING"><span style="color: #e06666;">Benefit boi-ing</span></a> which I have in the lightest shade. I find that the coverage is really good partiocularly under my eyes, it brightens up my skin quite a bit which I love! however lately I've been using <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Collection-2000-Lasting-Perfection-Concealer_984434/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Collection 2000 lasting perfection</span></a> concealer which is absolutely AMAZING. i know there's been a lot of hype around it and I can finally see why, it's so good! Seriously anyone who hasn't tried it needs to. Then to set all my makeup I use <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/17-Miracle-Matte-Pressed-Powder_1260195/"><span style="color: #e06666;">17 Miracle matte Pressed Powder</span></a>, this is the best powder I've found so far, it's relatively new I think? but I've repurchased it once already as I used one up. it's one of my staple products which i use every single day without fail, and it's definitely a must for someone with oily / combination skin! For my everyday blush I have been using one by <a href="http://www.muastore.co.uk/index.php/blusher"><span style="color: #e06666;">MUA</span></a> it was only £1.00 which is an absolute bargain and i have the shade number 4, I picked this as it was the brightest pink colour which is the kind of colour I always go for in a blush.</div>
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Finally..eye makeup and eyebrows. Again for my eyebrows I use an <a href="http://www.muastore.co.uk/index.php/eyebrow-pencil"><span style="color: #e06666;">MUA eyebrow pencil</span></a> which was an amazing £1.00 which I have in the shade brunette. I really like this pencil it's just as good as others I've tried which have been a lot more expensive! As for my eyes.. I absolutely swear by <a href="http://www.muastore.co.uk/index.php/12-shade-undressed-palette"><span style="color: #e06666;">MUA's Undressed palette</span></a> (not pictured above I know but that's because i don't carry it around in my 'everyday' makeup bag..although I do use it most days). Lately i've been wearing quite minimal makeup to be honest so sometimes just mascara on my eyes and nothing else. I've been using<a href="http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/271073778396?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla"> <span style="color: #e06666;">Rimmel volume flash Scandal eyes Mascara</span></a> for the past couple of months as my everyday mascara.. It's not my favourite ever but it does the job! Oh and finally the <a href="http://www.bourjois.co.uk/catalog/make_up/complexion/powder/delice_de_poudre#"><span style="color: #e06666;">Bourjois 'chocolate' bronzer</span></a> I use this most days just to give my skin a little glow, it's one of the best bronzers I've tried as its not too orange or too shimmery but gives a nice subtle glow. So this post turned out to be a little longer than I anticipated so I'm going to stop waffling on now! This is an overview of my current everyday makeup, the makeup I carry around with me and the bare minimum I will use but obviously I have a much bigger collection for when I'm doing my full makeup for nights out etc!</div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-6927273459590307822012-10-12T18:45:00.000+01:002012-10-25T23:25:35.015+01:00Essie case study.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm really starting to grow a liking to Essie nail polishes! I will hopefully build up a big collection over time, i only have 5 so far! I couldn't believe it when i found out they were only £1.99 on <a href="http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/invt/0042987/&temp=productdetail"><span style="color: #e06666;">Fragrance direct</span></a>! an absolute BARGAIN considering they are £7.99 in Boots. I ordered 'ballet slippers' which is a lovely pale, nude pink and is the Essie colour I have been lusting after for ages! and then I also ordered 'case study' which is pictured above. I love nude colours but this is different to other nude colours I have, it's darker and almost a kind of khaki colour.. which is not something I'd usually expect to like but i do love this colour! I think it's perfect for autumn too. I really like the colours I've tried so far and I do like essie polishes.. they look really pigmented after two coats and tend to last quite a while without chipping. However i don't think I would be willing to spend £7.99 on just one as I think that's a lot for one nail varnish when there are so many cheaper alternatives! So yeah, anyone thinking of trying out Essie polishes check out the link above as there's a good few to choose from at only £1.99 you can't really go wrong :)</div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-87251500198465656692012-10-11T12:50:00.000+01:002012-10-25T23:27:46.338+01:00DIY studs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was sent this variety of studs from <a href="http://crystalsandgems.crystalsandgemsuk.co.uk/diy%20fashion"><span style="color: #e06666;">Crystals and Gems uk</span></a> so that I could create some unique pieces of clothing by studding them. They also have an <a href="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Crystalsandgems2010"><span style="color: #e06666;">eBay shop</span></a> where you can buy the products if you're interested! I think studding items is a really good way to put your individual spin on an item of clothing; it's also really cheap and fun to do.. and takes hardly any time at all. I received a 'tool' to help with the studding which as you can see basically looks a bit like a screwdriver.. this did make the process easier but to be honest you could use anything of a similar shape that's hard, such as the handle of a hairbrush.. things like that.</div>
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If I'd realised earlier how easy it was, I would have started studding things a long time ago as I absolutely love anything with studs on! and whenever I see studded things in shops they are always the first thing to catch my eye! Here are some of the clothing items that I have played about with so far. I will be trying out new designs and styles in the next few weeks which I will post about at a later date! </div>
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It's really easy to do, you basically just push the stud through the material and the four small spikes will pop through the other side, then you bend and press them down using the screwdriver thingy so they're flat, and that's it! I'm really pleased with how the studs look, especially on the back pocket of the black jeans. Obviously I'm not the most 'arty / fashion' type person, they're not perfect, and aren't all symmetrical etc etc.. but I think that adds to the fun a little, as it makes them individual and appear more handmade which I like. What do you think ? has anyone else tried studding items of clothing or other accessories? Would you buy packs of studs like this? It's really easy to do if anyone is thinking of giving it a go! and adds a nice individual touch to an item of clothing!</div>
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<b>I thought I'd do a wishlist of some things I've been wanting recently and hope to get my hands on soon! I've been stuck indoors the past couple of days because I'm ill.. this obviously results in browsing the internet for things I can't afford!</b></div>
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1. Now that we're heading into winter I really want some snuggly winter clothes! So the first thing on my wishlist is this adorable animal hat! I saw this in tesco a few weeks ago and it was only £4.99 i think! Whereas it's available at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25502014&navAction=jump&isProduct=true&parentid=MORE%20IDEAS&isProduct=true&cross-sell=true&guide-bn=true"><span style="color: #e06666;">Urban outfitters</span></a> for about triple that price.. and they are practically the exact same hat!</div>
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2. I'm desperate to get a fur coat in the next month or so ready for winter. Something like this one from <a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Biba+Short+tiger+printed+faux+fur+coat/167641509,default,pd.html?cm_mmc=AWIN-_-Deeplink-_-NULL-_-NULL&istCompanyId=17910aed-1bae-4362-9580-b523eb87a91e&istItemId=imrqpqmx&istBid=t"><span style="color: #e06666;">House of Fraser</span></a> would be ideal, but it's way out of my price range so I will have to look around.. I think fur coats are amazing as they're so cosy but still look great. </div>
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3. I've been wanting to get my hands on <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/230446476/Product.aspx?source=46387"><span style="color: #e06666;">OPI nail envy</span></a> for a while, so hopefully I'll buy it in the next few weeks! My nails are in terrible condition ever since i last had acrylics on so hopefully something like this will help their texture and stop them from breaking so easily! I've heard a lot of good things about this product so far so fingers crossed. </div>
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4. I'm still kind of obsessed with crosses.. So i think this ring from <a href="http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33053&storeId=12552&productId=5919653&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=49809581&resultCount=1"><span style="color: #e06666;">Dorothy Perkins</span></a> is really cute. I don't tend to wear rings that often and I don't have any like this one so I think it would be a nice addition to my jewellery collection. I think it would look great with quite a plain outfit!</div>
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5. I've been searching for an everyday bag for a while now and I really like <a href="http://www.vestryonline.com/Product/5/3599/Studded-Barrel-Bag?awc=3483_1349742784_775644767a4ad33c2965b0a1fc69dc96"><span style="color: #e06666;">this one</span></a>. I think the colour is perfect for Autumn and i really like the studs! It's not a bad price either only £30. only negative is that I'd prefer the studs to be a different colour, maybe grey / bronze? as I think the gold looks a bit tacky. </div>
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6. Finally the last thing I've been wanting for a while is the perfect black peplum top! Obviously this style of top is everywhere at the moment, I really want a black one as I think it will go with so much and you can create so many different looks with it.. It will be such a staple item. I really like the look of this one from <a href="http://www.bankfashion.co.uk/product/ribbon-spike-stud-peplum-top/45342/?aid=710&awc=2768_1349742069_2dac8284e55e56da3a8fd15ab0295cf7&cm_mmc=Awin-_-92295-_-Deep_Link-_-NA"><span style="color: #e06666;">Bank</span></a> because of the spiked studding detail, it makes the top look a lot more expensive i think and sets it apart from all the other peplum tops.. But I still think it is plain / classic enough to be worn a lot. </div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-57092076487822295842012-10-08T13:23:00.001+01:002012-10-25T23:29:48.922+01:00Laidbare for Richer for Porer <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I bought this <a href="http://www.mypure.co.uk/laidbare-naturaceuticals-b109/for-richer-for-porer-pore-minimiser-facial-masque-p881"><span style="color: #e06666;">Laidbare for richer for porer</span></a> face mask a couple of weeks ago. I was in TK maxx when I spotted it for only £4.99 (whereas it usually retails at around £10 i think? But on the link I just provided it's £6.99 to buy). Anyway I decided to get it even though I definitely didn't need it, as I only recently bought the Soap and Glory fab pore facial peel (which I previously spoke about <a href="http://ohdeuxfois.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/soap-glory-goodies.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">here</span></a> if you want to hear more about it!), and they are basically a very similar thing. But I couldn't resist buying it, especially as I noticed it was for oily / combination skin which is my skin type.</div>
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The first thing I noticed about this face mask is the scent, it's lovely and fruity. It smells kind of like oranges to me, along with something else maybe.. I'm not sure. It says it contains 'rose flower water, liquorice and Japanese seaweed extract' so maybe it's just this combination that makes the scent? Either way it smells nice! You apply this mask after cleansing and toning.. It contains little bead type things (I've tried to show them in the photo above), so when you apply it, it feels like an exfoliating scrub which left my face feeling so so soft when I removed it! I have actually noticed recently that my pores are not quite as bad as they used to be, so I do think these sort of face masks work.. It really helps when used in conjunction with <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/parentsku/THEPOIB184?intid=comp_00000002DR"><span style="color: #e06666;">Benefit Porefessional </span></a>too, to minimise the appearance of my pores. Overall I'm impressed with this product, although I think there are a lot of similar things out there (the Soap and glory facial peel being one!), I'd recommend this as it's got an amazing scent, and it leaves your skin feeling baby soft.</div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-53009573490538896732012-10-05T12:04:00.000+01:002012-10-05T12:04:42.364+01:00What I've been doing lately<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>From top left;</i></b> 1. Frankie and Benny's lunch with my boy 2. Being that person who goes out in actual pyjamas 3. New cardigan and jeans which I love, buy one get one half price too! 4. Watermelon drink - this was actually disgusting 5. Cute leopard print slippers my nana bought me 6. Watching x factor in the bath, <b>chilled!</b> 7. Cookie dough bites (yes I did take a trip to the American sweet shop..) 8. Out for a meal 9. Nando's caramel cheesecake.. if you haven't already tried this then do! It's amazing 10. My face... 11. Pizza round at my friends. this was probably the best pizza I've ever had 12. One of my favourite glitters - Models own pink fizz 13. Cosy with my new slippers 14. Rude workmen blocking in my car! 15. Nandos..(I am realising the majority of these pictures are food..) 16. Reading in bed :)</div>
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Well, that was a fairly boring set of pictures as they were all either food or my face, so I apologise! But that's pretty much what I've been doing for the past week or so! </div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-6113166700466132432012-10-03T21:21:00.002+01:002012-10-03T21:21:22.389+01:00Daily Skincare routine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought I would share my current everyday skincare routine. I usually remove my makeup using<a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/tea-tree/tea-tree-foaming-cleanser.aspx" style="color: #ea9999;"> The Body Shop tea tree skin clearing foaming cleanser</a>. This is one of my favourite face washes, although there are definitely cheaper alternatives which do pretty much the same thing (the website says this face wash is £5.00 but I swear I paid £7.00 for it in store? Maybe it's changed). I then follow with the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/tea-tree/tea-tree-facial-toner.aspx"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Tea tree facial toner</span></a> from the same range. Again I'm confused as the website says this is £3.00 and I'm sure I paid more for it in store? Odd. Anyway..I love the body shop products, and I especially love the tea tree scent. I feel like these products are really cleansing and leave my skin feeling tingly and fresh. (I also use the face wash every morning when I wake up and I find it really refreshing.)</div>
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As for the other two products; The soap and glory pore facial peel is something I use about twice a week. I've previously reviewed it <a href="http://ohdeuxfois.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/soap-glory-goodies.html"><span style="color: #ea9999;">here</span></a> so again, I won't go into too much detail about it, but i love it! And finally, my little miracle product.. <a href="http://www.sudocrem.co.uk/"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Sudocrem</span></a>! Anyone who has never used this on their face, you are missing out! It's so effective at getting rid of spots. I'm pretty lucky and don't tend to get breakouts that often, but whenever I do, the first thing i do is whack a load of sudocrem on my face! It honestly works wonders. Does anyone else use any of these products? What do you think of them? </div>
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-82795014400366507792012-09-30T18:00:00.000+01:002012-09-30T18:00:04.807+01:00Biosilk Silk Therapy Hair treatment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jess / makeupbeautylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12600780550226960334noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585717794198355606.post-77482879539188252412012-09-27T14:30:00.000+01:002012-09-27T14:30:03.337+01:00Insta-Updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>From top left corner;</i> 1. Bubble baths on rainy days 2. New essie purchases 3. Food at wetaherspoons mm 4. Cocktail out with the girls 5. The cutest little cat hat! 6. Dessert also at weatherspoons 7. This month's Glossybox 8. Snuggly jumper and coffee 9. Bubble bath and my current read 10. Boyfriend's cat 11. Studded bracelet 12. Night out with the girls 13. Rainy afternoon 14. Leopard print cross nail transfers 15. Costa (it was disgusting...but it looks pretty at least) 16. My top three glitter polishes - see previous post for full review!</div>
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Rimmel London rock your colour Glitter top coat in 'Disco Gold' - £4.59 <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Rock-Your-Colour-Glitter-Top-Coat_1237975/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Boots </span></a></div>
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Models Own glitter polish in 'Pink Fizz' - £5.00 -<a href="http://www.modelsownit.com/products/nails/glitter-nail-polishes.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">link</span></a></div>
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I thought I would do a post on my favourite glitter nail polishes, and these made the top three! I'll start with the Rimmel glitter top coat. This is the newest glitter polish in my collection, but I can definitely say it's my favourite! It's quite subtle compared to most glitters, however you can build up the amount by applying an extra coat or two. I love the mix of gold and silver sparkles, it's different from other glitter polishes I've tried. I think it goes with pretty much any colour, which makes it the perfect top coat. I've used it as my top coat pretty much constantly since buying it! Defnitely recommend this one!</div>
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Now, the Models own glitter polish. I wanted this exact colour for so long, but it seemed to have been discontinued in shops (I'm not sure if it's back again now?), anyway i ended up buying it on ebay and it cost me about £8.00 which is quite steep as they're supposed to be £5.00 but I paid it because I really wanted it. I really love this colour, but it's honestly the hardest nail polish to remove EVER. I remember spending about 40 minutes trying to remove it once, and I think even then I resorted to picking bits off. This is something that really bugs me about glitter polishes; this is also something that stops me from wearing this particular polish as much as I'd like because it's such a bitch to remove! But as far as the actual colour itself, I love it!</div>
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Finally, Technic 'Carnival'. I heard a lot about this earlier this year, as it's a dupe for <a href="http://www.justbeautifully.co.uk/opi-rainbow-connection.php"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">OPI's Rainbow connection</span></a>. I wasn't willing to pay £14+ for that so when I saw this Technic version for only 99p I immediately grabbed about six bottles! I love this polish, it goes so well with almost any colour, although I think it looks best with either dark colours like navy or black, or nude colours! I won't go into too much detail about this one as Ive mentioned it previously, and I'm sure a lot of you have already heard a lot about it! But it's definitely one of my favourites, i love how bright and multicoloured it is and it looks great on! Right I think thats enough now, this is probably the longest post I've done! What are your favourite glitter nail polishes? I'd love to hear some recommendations as I'm always looking to try more!</div>
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