Wedding guest simple make up!

It's almost spring, but as its a bit on the chilly side, I'm finding that I'm reaching for the pastels and corals already, to brighten up my looks! This make up look I'm planning on wearing on Saturday when I attend my aunties wedding, I feel that it's quite fresh, but the eyes make it a bit more special than an every day look, and also I'm in love with this lipstick!! A list of products will be at the bottom! 

 

Liz Earle skin repair moisturiser normal/combination

Bourjois Healthy mix serum in 51 light vanilla

Maybelline 24 hr concealer in 02 light

MAC mineralise skin finish natural in light

Sue Moxley famous baked bronzed in shade 1 Miami 

MAC beauty powder in play it proper

Body collection blush palette - I used a peachy shade for my cheeks

ELF eyebrow kit in 'light' 

Rimmel eyeshadow trio colour rush in 760 elements

- purple shade on the lid

- brown shade in the crease

Rimmel scandaleyes eyeliner in 001 black

Miss Sporty mascara - pump up booster with collagen in 001 extra black 

First picture - l'oreal rouge caresse in 04 rose mademoiselle 

For more drama the second picture I've used Sleek sheen lipstick in 773 candy cane! 

Hope you like the looks, I think they're quite simple and can transform from day to night quite easily, especially with the change of lipstick! Do let me know your thoughts and leave a comment! :)

Lucy xx

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum: Initial thoughts!

So I'm always on the lookout for a foundation that claims to provide coverage, and recently I've been looking for foundations that claim to help the skin to look more radiant, and a 'barely there' appearance! This is usually hard to find, as the thinner foundations don't provide enough coverage for breakouts (which I have all the time) and thicker more full coverage foundations just tend to look cakey and unflattering. So I have been trying the Vitalumiere Aqua from Chanel (*Chanel foundation review here*) but I was looking for something more within my price range (being a student and all...) so here are my initial thoughts on the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum. Here's me wearing the foundation:

Initial thoughts are:

It feels and applies quite like the Vitalumiere Aqua for me, though with more coverage.

Seems to even out my skintone

Provides a dewy appearance - which is nice, but can powder if needed to achieve a semi-matte finish.

I didn't have to use a lot of concealer - bonus! My skin is quite bad most of the time so a foundation that will reduce the use of concealer shows it is half decent for me!

Here I have used two layers of the foundation, and it doesn't seem cakey or anything like that. It still feels light and breathable!

It looks quite dark on my hand on the picture, but it blends in really nicely! I don't usually go for the lightest shade in foundations, despite having pale skin, as I usually want to look a bit warmer. But I've learnt to bronze/blush for that.... rather than having a slightly orange face, not a good look! Embracing the pale is definitely the way forward :)

Now the test is to see how it holds up all day! I'll do an updated review on this for you guys :)

I'm wearing:

Clinique Moisture surge extended thirst relief (good moisturiser to minimise oil in the day)

Benefit Porefessional primer

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum in 51 light vanilla (two coats)

Maybelline 24hr concealer in 02 light

Collection 2000 lasting perfection powder in 1 fair

MAC beauty powder as a highlight in 'play it proper' (creates a nice finish after powdering)

MAC mineralize blush in 'gentle'

ELF cream eyeshadow duo (pink shade, not sure of the name)

Bourjois eyeshadow in 03 (pink sparkly glitter, really brightens the eye area over the cream shadow)

Dior Diorshow iconic mascara in 090

have you tried the Bourjois healthy mix range? please let me know what you think!

Lucy xx

Technic lipsticks: go-to lip product!

I was dubious about these lipsticks, with it being a cheaper brand, but I am quite impressed!! £1.99 and under, I picked up this one in my local bodycare store in the colour fuschia rose and it was well worth the small amount paid! The formula is quite creamy, and the colour payoff is decent! It is quite a pale ish pink, as far as pinks go, but it doesn't wash me out - result! I have been on the lookout for a wearable pink shade, and as my creme cup from mac doesn't work for me unless I'm slightly tanned, this one is great for my pale skin!! Really impressed with this and I would definitely buy more if I could find more shades without shimmer (all I can find are shimmer ones now!) It can definitely be hit and miss with cheaper brands but for me this was a hit!!
Thanks for reading! Luce xx

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish vs Cheaper hot cloth cleansers!

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Being a student, I was reluctant to shell out for a full size Cleanse & Polish.... instead, I found an alternative in Superdrug. Their Naturally Radiant skincare range is a similar concept and you can find my review of some of the items in the range HERE

Having used the naturally radiant hot cloth cleanser in conjunction with the day and night creams (and alternate nights using bio oil all over the face) my skin certainly did start to look brighter and just generally in better condition! Here is the Superdrug hot cloth cleanser: 

It comes with a muslin cloth, but I don't find these types of cloths to be very effective in exfoliating or removing every bit of make up, so I tend to buy packs of face cloths from Primark for about £3! This cleanser is usually about £6 but it was on offer when I got it for £2.99!

I came across the Liz Earle range in Boots, and they are doing some little sample packs that you can buy, and I just had to go for it, as then I could try a number of products at the same time rather than splashing out on one product which may or may not work out for me. Here is the set that I got: 

The only product in this set that I have gone out and purchased full size is the skin tonic (like a toner) it is so refreshing and calming, I love using it after cleansing morning and night! It hasn't broken me out or anything like that. The cleanse and polish, which was the reason I bought the kit, was slightly dissapointing. It doesn't leave my skin as 'cleansed' as I think the superdrug one does.... and also I think it might be irritating my skin from the way it feels after cleansing. 

Overall, I find myself reaching for my Superdrug Naturally Radiant brightening hot cloth cleanser every single day, and using it in conjunction with the skin tonic (Liz Earle) and the Naturally radiant moisturisers. It's all down to preference, but I just wasn't impressed with the cleanse and polish, the moisturiser or the face mask that came in the little kit. It is good value for money in order to try the products, but they just haven't worked out for me.

I'm looking to find another hot cloth cleanser to try when my Superdrug one has run out... I know that soap and glory do one...and if there are any other's you could recommend then that would be great!!

Thanks for reading! Lucy xxxo