Valentines Day is slowly approaching and you're wondering what you can gift your significant other, friend or even yourself. I am a big lover of perfume as it makes me feel confident, fresh and ready to start my day. But perfume is more than just a scent, it can tigger memories in any moment, leaving you reminiscing about happy times and evoking thoughts about your loved ones. That's why it's the perfect gift for somebody you love.
One of my all time favourite perfumes is Dolce and Gabbana's Light Blue (af). My mum always used to buy this whenever we went on our family summer holiday, so I always think of her when I smell it. I often find that toilettes aren't as long lasting as a parfum but this is surprisingly the opposite. It has a lovely strong, fresh scent that can last throughout the day. It is very noticeable so if you're looking for something more subtle then this might not be the one for you. This is on the pricer side with the smallest bottle (25ml) setting you back £45.00.
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You can find all perfumes mentioned on The Perfume Shop or Superdrug website. The perfume shop are currently running a promotional offer where you can get 25% off your 2nd item (af) for members or 20% off your 2nd item for non members. Superdrug also have up to 50% off selected perfumes (af) for valentines day!
Valentines Day is slowly approaching and you're wondering what you can gift your significant other, friend or even yourself. I am a big lover of perfume as it makes me feel confident, fresh and ready to start my day. But perfume is more than just a scent, it can tigger memories in any moment, leaving you reminiscing about happy times and evoking thoughts about your loved ones. That's why it's the perfect gift for somebody you love.
One of my all time favourite perfumes is Dolce and Gabbana's Light Blue (af). My mum always used to buy this whenever we went on our family summer holiday, so I always think of her when I smell it. I often find that toilettes aren't as long lasting as a parfum but this is surprisingly the opposite. It has a lovely strong, fresh scent that can last throughout the day. It is very noticeable so if you're looking for something more subtle then this might not be the one for you. This is on the pricer side with the smallest bottle (25ml) setting you back £45.00.
- Top Notes
- Heart Notes
- Base notes
- Top Notes
- Heart Notes
- Base notes
- Top Notes
- Heart Notes
- Base notes
You can find all perfumes mentioned on The Perfume Shop or Superdrug website. The perfume shop are currently running a promotional offer where you can get 25% off your 2nd item (af) for members or 20% off your 2nd item for non members. Superdrug also have up to 50% off selected perfumes (af) for valentines day!
Gossip Girl
Stranger Things
Sex Education
Love Sick
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Gossip Girl
Stranger Things
Sex Education
Love Sick
You can sign up to a Netflix account here - https://www.netflix.com/gb/
Being a fairly pale gal, I find it extremely difficult to find a shade pale enough that doesn't have pink undertones. After a surprisingly lovely English summer and a couple of European city breaks, despite my fair skin I had developed a golden tan. At the time I was regularly using No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation (£14.50 - 30ml) in the shade Calico (the palest shade). For years it had been a foundation that was the closet match (despite being a little pink) whilst providing full coverage and controlling my pesky oily skin.
Whilst browsing the Feel Unique website I came across the NYX Matte foundation (35ml) at a bargain price of £6 (getting an extra 10% having NYX as my 'Brand For Life'). Although a little sceptical of the price, I went ahead ordering two shades 01 Ivory and 02 Nude (coming to a total of £10.80, £3.70 cheaper than my No7 foundation!). They worked perfectly together to match the rest of my body. However, as my tan has now faded, 01 has become my everyday foundation.
Whilst I wouldn't say this is a full coverage foundation, it is perfectly buildable and has no trouble covering up spots and acne scars. One of my favourite aspects of the foundation is that it photographs surprisingly well, allowing me to wear it on a night out and not look like a ghost in those dreaded club photos.
For anybody looking for a cheap foundation I would highly recommend giving it a go, especially due to the slightly larger than normal shade range (18 shades). Whilst not being entirely inclusive and needing a development in more darker shades for those with deeper skin tones, it is definitely a step forward as many high street ranges hold a very poor choice of shades.
You can purchase the foundation in select Boots, Superdrug (af) and Debenhams stores (those in which stock NYX) and online beauty retailers such as Feel Unique and Look Fantastic.
Items mentioned:
NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Foundation
No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation
NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Foundation | Acne Prone Skin Review
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Being a fairly pale gal, I find it extremely difficult to find a shade pale enough that doesn't have pink undertones. After a surprisingly lovely English summer and a couple of European city breaks, despite my fair skin I had developed a golden tan. At the time I was regularly using No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation (£14.50 - 30ml) in the shade Calico (the palest shade). For years it had been a foundation that was the closet match (despite being a little pink) whilst providing full coverage and controlling my pesky oily skin.
Whilst browsing the Feel Unique website I came across the NYX Matte foundation (35ml) at a bargain price of £6 (getting an extra 10% having NYX as my 'Brand For Life'). Although a little sceptical of the price, I went ahead ordering two shades 01 Ivory and 02 Nude (coming to a total of £10.80, £3.70 cheaper than my No7 foundation!). They worked perfectly together to match the rest of my body. However, as my tan has now faded, 01 has become my everyday foundation.
Whilst I wouldn't say this is a full coverage foundation, it is perfectly buildable and has no trouble covering up spots and acne scars. One of my favourite aspects of the foundation is that it photographs surprisingly well, allowing me to wear it on a night out and not look like a ghost in those dreaded club photos.
For anybody looking for a cheap foundation I would highly recommend giving it a go, especially due to the slightly larger than normal shade range (18 shades). Whilst not being entirely inclusive and needing a development in more darker shades for those with deeper skin tones, it is definitely a step forward as many high street ranges hold a very poor choice of shades.
You can purchase the foundation in select Boots, Superdrug (af) and Debenhams stores (those in which stock NYX) and online beauty retailers such as Feel Unique and Look Fantastic.
Items mentioned:
NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Foundation
No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation
Left to right: Pearlescent Sheen, Peach Diamond, Iridescent Gold
A critique I have with this highlighter is it is very difficult to pick up especially for the first few uses. As you can see from the image above Iridescent Gold (far right) is a lot stronger in pigmentation as I have used it several times before. The highlighter itself is quite large weighing at 7.5g (again total bargain!) therefore, takes a while to really dig into the product which is where pigmentation is best picked up.
Personally these highlighters are perfect for a night out/evening look as it something different to my everyday make up. For a day look I often reach for the NYX highlighter in the shade Ice Queen from the highlight and contour pro palette as it is my personal favourite due to it being a lot more subtle.
Product Description
Benefits
Product Specification
MUA Highlighting Powder (af)
MUA Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter | Iridescent Gold, Pearlescent Sheen & Peach Diamond
Sunday, 13 August 2017
Left to right: Pearlescent Sheen, Peach Diamond, Iridescent Gold
A critique I have with this highlighter is it is very difficult to pick up especially for the first few uses. As you can see from the image above Iridescent Gold (far right) is a lot stronger in pigmentation as I have used it several times before. The highlighter itself is quite large weighing at 7.5g (again total bargain!) therefore, takes a while to really dig into the product which is where pigmentation is best picked up.
Personally these highlighters are perfect for a night out/evening look as it something different to my everyday make up. For a day look I often reach for the NYX highlighter in the shade Ice Queen from the highlight and contour pro palette as it is my personal favourite due to it being a lot more subtle.
Product Description
Benefits
Product Specification
MUA Highlighting Powder (af)
- 100% vegan
- Tingling charcoal clay mask
- Absorbs excess oil
- For skin that needs extra purification to reveal a healthy, youthful glow
- Formulated without parabens, paraffin, silicone or mineral oil
- Ideal to create a facial at home
- Packed with bamboo charcoal from the Himalayan Foothills, green tea leaves from Japan and organic Community Trade tea tree oil from Kenya
The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask | Acne Prone Skin Review
Friday, 7 July 2017
- 100% vegan
- Tingling charcoal clay mask
- Absorbs excess oil
- For skin that needs extra purification to reveal a healthy, youthful glow
- Formulated without parabens, paraffin, silicone or mineral oil
- Ideal to create a facial at home
- Packed with bamboo charcoal from the Himalayan Foothills, green tea leaves from Japan and organic Community Trade tea tree oil from Kenya