SUPERDRUG VITAMIN E SKINCARE DUO | REVIEW

Hello everyone! So for a while now i have been meaning to pick up/try out some Vitamin E formula skincare, as i have heard some really good things especially for people with normal/dry skin and skin that needs all the help in the hydration department (which i do). That being said i finally got around to picking up some new skincare bits, as i was looking to switch out/up a couple of products in my routine and i had heard good things about the Superdrug own brand Vitamin E collection...

vitamin e moisture boost facial serum

If you have been reading my posts for a while then you will know that i had been using the NUXE dry facial oil religiously both morning and night as i am so in love with it, that being said since picking this up i have been using this in the morning before applying my makeup for a specific reason. A lot of serum's can be more of a liquid consistency designed to be used as a further skincare step but i feel like this one is a little thicker than your regular serum, if i am being completely honest i don't think this is a life changer but what i will say is it does make for a great base for foundation in more of a primer role.

shop the vitamin e moisture boost facial serum on superdrug - here

vitamin e spf 15 radiance moisture cream

Ok so next up is the moisturiser, which i have a completely different opinion about and in a good way. I actually really like this moisturiser and for me it is hard for me to say that i really like one, as i am kind of fussy. What really sold me to pick up this moisturiser from the Vitamin E range also, was not only because it claims to be radiance infused and moisturising but because it contains SPF. Protecting your skin from the sun is so important and any step to can take to prevent causing any damage is a must, not only damage but also from signs of ageing. As i mentioned i need all the help i can get when it comes to hydration and i find that this does just that, it has a lightweight texture that soaks into the skin quickly and effortlessly. Out of the two products i would definitely pick up the moisturiser again but probably not the serum in a hurry, this moisturiser is a bargain at just £2.99.

shop the vitamin e radiance moisture cream on superdrug - here

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

WAYS TO SWITCH UP YOUR EVERYDAY MAKEUP ROUTINE

Hello everyone! We all have those moments when we get stunk in a rut, especially when it comes to our everyday makeup routine and we tend to just keep doing the same thing over and over again. That being said applying makeup should always be fun and never seem as if it is a chore, keeping that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you some great ways to switch up your everyday makeup routine...

1. look through all the products in your makeup collection

It is super easy to just reach for your most recently purchased makeup items, but then all of your other products get pushed aside and forgotten about. By looking through your collection once in a while will make you see what other products you used to love reaching for, to encourage you to reach for them again.

2. have a makeup de-clutter
That being said sometimes you can get into a makeup rut because you are slightly overwhelmed with the amount of products in your collection, when that occurs it is always good to have a good makeup de-clutter and rid yourself of any products you dislike or don't want to hang onto anymore.

3. dedicate a drawer or makeup make to your everyday essentials

Something i did a lot and still often do, is to dedicate a drawer from my acrylic storage to some everyday essentials of mine and to avoid getting into that rut again switch the products up/around each month. This is also a great way to save time searching through your collection/makeup bag, especially if you are in a hurry!

4. try out some new-in makeup products

It is so easy to just say oh this is my favourite product i am not going to bother trying out anything new, but this is in fact when you get fed up of something. Be adventurous and try something from the new-in section, you never know something could become your new go-to everyday makeup item.

5. switch up the order of application if something isn't working right

Doing your makeup every single day the same way as if you are on auto-pilot can get super boring quick, even if every single product you are using is still working well for you there is still a simple step to help switch things up. Simply switch up the order in which you apply your makeup, even if it is just one or two steps.

6. upgrade your tools/appliances 

Sometimes switching up your makeup products isn't always necessary, something simple like switching up or upgrading your tools and appliances can do just the trick. Treat yourself to a new well lit makeup mirror, some new brushes or new storage. Having great lighting makes such a huge difference to the way your makeup ends up looking and makeup storage is a great way to stay organised (clear view, clear mind).

7. wear what makes you feel happy/confident 

It is easy to follow someone else/or a trend and say you love something just because they do, which in fact that certain product/look doesn't work well for you. Makeup should always be fun and you should always wear your makeup the way you like to wear it, what type of look makes you feel happy and confident in yourself.

8. skip non-essential products if you are pinched for time

In an everyday makeup routine it can either go one of two ways, stick to the bare essentials or go all out and reach for everything and put it on your face. That being said if you are in a rush and pinched for time, skip the non-essential steps such as winged eyeliner or a technical eyeshadow look which isn't necessary all of the time. Also if you are anything like me and still when it comes to winged eyeliner, it probably takes me ten minutes per eye as i still struggle with getting them even looking often!

9. nail your skincare routine

The way your everyday makeup looks can be improved a huge amount, simply by making sure you nail your skincare routine/application. Making sure your skin is super hydrated and prepped for makeup, will make your makeup look and last a lot better as it has the perfect base for everything to be applied on top of it. Even adding an extra face mask into an evening a week, will make all the difference.

10. turn your everyday makeup from simple to glam in seconds
Maybe you are headed straight from work or school to something a little more dressy. A couple of great quick and easy fixes for transforming your makeup look from simple to glam in seconds, are to apply a little more highlighter to the areas you usually would and also to glam a simple face of makeup up, add a bolder lip choice like a red for example.

11. be comfortable when applying your makeup
One of the most important things for me when doing my makeup everyday is to make sure i am sitting down comfortably, i like to sit on my chair at my dressing table and either watch TV or listen to music by doing this it makes it a lot more enjoyable than being sat in silence. We have also all been there before, when you sit on the floor then realise you can't get up because your feet/legs have gone to sleep. 

12. experiment with products in your collection
Finally is a step that will inject some fun back into your makeup routine and that is to experiment with the products in your collection. Something as simple as mixing two or three lipsticks together to create the perfect shade, especially when you dislike a product by itself but mixed with another product it could work well.

Catch up on my recent updated brow-routine post HERE...

xo.

BROW-DATE | UPDATED BROW ROUTINE 2018

Hello everyone! So it has been a post i haven't really done an updated version of for a while now, as nothing in my routine had really changed until a couple of months ago/recently because i am super fussy when it comes to my brows. But seeing as i finally switched some of the things i am using on my brows up, i thought why not share with you the products i am loving at the moment.

benefit browvo! conditioning primer

So every single day whilst i am doing my skincare routine, i always apply some of this brow conditioning primer by Benefit and i have been loving/using it for a couple of years now. This product i great to not only prep and allow brow products to last longer, but also as it is infused with keratin which helps your brows grow to be thicker and fuller over time. This product also comes in a mini/travel size now, which is great for sampling before investing in the full size (click to shop mini here).

ps 3-in-1 brow in the shade tobacco

If you read my recent testing primark beauty #2 post, then you will know that this was actually my favourite item from the pile of products i tried. I was super shocked at how much i love about this brow pencil from its easy to work with formula (both pencil and powder applicator), how perfect the shade tobacco is for my brows, the super handy spoolie and of course the fact that it is only £2 is simply mind blowing to me. Ever since picking this pencil up i have barely reached for anything different, that being said i don't think i will fully be giving up on my other well loved brow product coming next...

anastasia beverly hills dipbrow pomade in the shade dark brown

This product is one that has featured in every single one of my brow routine posts and is one that i have loved for so long now, as it is simply that good! So much so i feel as if it is the product that made me fussy when it comes to brow products now and i always refer to it as the bulletproof brow product. You might think that £19 for such a small product is a little steep, but a very tiny amount goes a very long way and lasts all day long through wind, rain, sun, sweat and snow. 

morphe y23 pro angle brush + morphe y21 flat definer brush

Whenever i reach for the ABH dipbrow, i always reach for the Y23 pro angle brush by Morphe to fill in brows as i love how precise you can be with application but the bristles on the brush aren't overly stiff. The angle of the brush is also perfect for creating that really nice arch to the brows, as well as filling in and picking up product evenly. I also always use the Y21 flat definer brush by Morphe to clean up/conceal the brows if needed or if i just want them to be super defined.

mac cosmetics pro longwear waterproof brow set

Finally, finally, finally after so many years i finally found a brow gel that i love equally as much if not more than the L'Oréal brow artist plumper, which is the pro longwear waterproof brow set gel in the shade brown/ebony by MAC. What i love so much about this product is how small the wand/brush is, as it allows you to be more precise when it comes to setting your brows into place. This particular shade is the perfect colour for my brows, as it is dark by not warm toned as some brown shades tend to add a reddish tint to my brows.

Catch up on my previous brow-date post HERE...

xo.

MY GO-TO HAIR PRODUCTS FOR SLEEK STRAIGHT HAIR | 2018

Hello everyone! For the past couple of months i have noticed that my current hair-care routine/product combination seems to be working in my favour, when it comes to achieving and maintaining sleek straight hair (as i naturally have frizzy/wavy hair). With that in mind and seeing has it has been about a year since i last did a hair routine post, i thought it was about time for an updated post.

1. ultimate blends coconut water dry hair shampoo + conditioner

So i first started using this shampoo/conditioner duo back in the summer time and i must admit i have switched up my shampoo from time to time, but i just keep going back to this combination as it works so well for my hair. As my hair type is frizzy/wavy it tends to get dry quite quickly so i often need all the help i can get for keeping both situations under control. Check out my first impression/review post on the Garnier Ultimate Blends shampoo and conditioner here. Whilst on the subject of shampoo i do only wash my hair between 2-3 times a week, as i find by not over washing it your hair benefits for it in the long run and looks healthier for longer.

2. l'Oréal professionel mythic oil masque
Every once in a while i like to go in with a hair masque or treatment, just to really nourish my hair and give it an extra shine. What i will do is apply to the ends of my hair, leave it in for about an hour before rinsing in the shower and then going in with my shampoo duo. By doing a hair masque every now and again can also simply cheer you up, by making you feel a little pampered. This particular one is a favourite of mine, as it really works well for my hair and out of every hair masque i have tried this one definitely has that "salon" quality finish to it.

3. ogx renewing moroccan argan oil

This product has been a hair saviour for me for so many years now, as it is truly that one product that will always protect and control the frizz. Just by adding a small amount of this and running it through the ends of my hair once towel dried, helps keep my hair soft yet manageable as well as protecting my hair against UV damage. Even though this product is an oil it doesn't leave your hair feeling full of product or "greasy" looking in the slightest, hence why it is always best to only apply leave-in products and conditioners to the lengths of your hair and not the root. The only thing i ever apply to my roots is shampoo or dry-shampoo on a non-hair washing day.

4. l'Oréal elvive dream lengths no haircut cream

This is actually a new product that i have been reaching for this month and one that i am really enjoying using, as i have noticed an instant change in my hair and it looks so much more healthy and has literally reduced the appearance of any hair breakage. Just like the argan oil i also apply a small amount of this to the ends of my hair before blow drying, which is where a lot of damage can come from not only from the heat but also from any breakage hair brushes can cause.

5. ultimate blends oat milk heat protection spray

Protecting your hair from heat is such an important step to keeping your hair looking and feeling healthy, as heat can be the worst thing when it comes to hair damage. This is a step i never skip before either straightening or curling my hair, at the moment this is my go-to heat protection spray as i picked it up whilst Ultimate Blends products were on offer for 3 for 2. I also figure that if oat milk tastes amazing in coffee then surely it is going to be good for your hair right? I also find ever since using this/the other combination of products together, my hair stays straighter for longer and i don't have to use as much heat on it as i would of had to before.

6. mark hill miracOILous nourishing hairspray
The final step to my sleek straight hair is always a small amount of hairspray, just to help tame any fly away hairs as well as adding more of a shine. I used to be super fussy with my hairspray but now i just tend to pick up which ever is on offer at the time, that being said this particular one from Mark Hill is a favourite of mine because it always tends to give a better finish to the hair and it doesn't leave any crunch/crisp to the hair like some brands of hairsprays can yet it still does the job.

the hair tools i use for blow-drying + straightening my hair:
| tangle teezer original pink fizz | ghd air hairdryer set | tangle teezer blow styling smoothing tool half paddle | ghd pink blush platinum styler |

xo.

NAIL PAMPER ROUTINE

 Hello everyone! It has been a hot minute since i last did any form of nail post, so i thought i was about time for an update/share with you my current nail pamper routine. Spending time on doing my nails is so relaxing and i usually do this about once a week or every ten days or so, all depending on how long they have held up from the time before. My favourite thing to do whilst i do my nails is either listen to music, watch youtube videos or sometimes i will stick a tv show on and i always remember to use the bathroom and grab a drink before hand, because it is no fun needing either one of those things when your nails are wet/tacky still.

step one: superdrug nail polish remover/lush coconut hand scrub

First up i always go in with some nail polish remover, to either remove the nail polish from the time before or to just makeup sure my nails have a clean base. Superdrug's own brand nail polish remover is a favourite of mine, it is super cheap and removes nail polish (including glitter) easily. Then i like to go in with some of my trust coconut hand scrub from Lush, using this just helps get rid of any dryness on your hands and also around the edges of your nails, before rinsing. Then i apply some hand cream of choice and massage into my hands. 

step two: essie apricot care cuticle oil, wah london cuticle nipper and nail file/buffer

Next up i like to go in with some cuticle oil by Essie, applying this helps to really soften/nourish the cuticles ready for tidying up/cutting away your cuticles or any excess skin around the nails with my cuticle nippers. Then i like to go in and file/buff/shine my nails into the shape/length i am wanting, i love these file and buff blocks from Primark. They are so good and i believe they were only a £1 or so for a two pack such a bargain!

step three: barry m nail polishes and essie nail polishes

Once all the nail prep is done, it is time to go in and paint them with my polish of choice. My go-to brands of choice are always Barry M or Essie, as they are the two brands that really work well for me and more often than none i will either rock a simple nude nail or glitter all over. I always apply two/three coats of polish (all depending on the polishes opacity), before going in the with Wet Set Quick Dry top coat by Barry M. A few months back i dedicated a full blog post, talking about all of my most worn nude nail polishes which you can catch up on here.

step four: ps fashion nails

If you read my beauty favourite: july edition post, then you will probably already know that i had recently been loving these stick on nails from time to time. They are just super fun maybe for a night out or a special event, or maybe you are just feeling lazy and want a quick mani look. I was so shocked at how great the quality of these nails were and whenever i wear them, i get so many compliments. On my nails these last for as long as a normal polish would, so around the seven to ten day period. These nails come in so many different shapes from square, to stiletto and even almond shaped.

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BROW PRODUCTS TRIED AND TESTED

Hello everyone! Earlier this year i shared with you all my current brow routine, which you can catch here if you haven't already and i mentioned how i barely switch up the products up that i use on my brows. Saying that over the years i have tried out my fair share of eyebrow products, before landing on a cult favourites and just recently i have been trying to switch things up from time to time. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you some tried and tested eyebrow products, that i love and would recommend giving a go.

anastasia beverly hills dipbrow pomade in the shade dark brown 

So i thought i would kick things off with the "cult favourite" brow product that i mentioned and is something i used every single day for well over a year, because i was that obsessed with it and i still have so much love for this product. Using a pomade is super easy to control what you are doing with the product, as you are using a brush to create the shape/hair-like strokes. This product will keep your brows on through anything, sun, sweating, rain, hail, snow as it is completely budge proof and waterproof. This pomade retails for £15 but is well worth the money in my eyes, this tiny pot will last you such a long time and a little goes a long way.

freedom pro brow pomade in the shade dark brown

If you are still not convinced about the ABH dipbrow pomade or you have never tried a brow pomade out before and you don't want to spend a ton of money, on something you might not like then this product is for you. Just like the ABH one this is also is also long wearing, budge proof and has a similar if not identical formula. The only difference between the two products is this one is probably a touch cooler in tone and this one only retails for £5 on tam beauty or superdrug in-store and online.

freedom duo eyebrow powder in the shade dark brown

If brow powder is your thing then you definitely need this one in your life, which also happens to be from freedom makeup london and another dupe for an ABH product. This brow powder is pigmented, yet easy to work with and also long wearing. As this is a brow powder duo is comes with two different shades one cool toned and one a little darker (which is the one i always use) but you could use a mixture of the two all depending on your personal preference. The most baffling/amazing thing about this product is the fact it only retails for £2 for such an amazing product, that i have been reaching for on a regular basis recently.

benefit browvo! conditioning primer

This product has been a real brow saviour and is something i have used every single day on my brows for around a year now, i simply brush some on my brows before i start my makeup. This products acts almost like a primer for your brows, allowing product to sit/last longer and better, as well as encouraging your brow hairs to grow fuller and thicker. It isn't the cheapest of product retailing for £23.50 but just like a lot of brow products, a little goes a long way and lasts you for quite a while.

l'oréal brow artist plumper in the shade medium/dark

This particular product from L'Oréal is another cult favourite of mine and one that i go back to over and over again, as nothing ever seems to quite compare to this brow gel for me. I like to brush/set my brows in place by combing through them with this upwards, doing this gives you the appearance of fuller and fluffier brows that will stay put all day long. A great thing about this product is as it is tinted, you could simply apply a small amount to your brows if you are in a hurry and you would be good to go. Another great product from the L'Oréal brow artist range is the brow artist shaper in the shade dark brunette and probably my favourite drugstore brow pencil, as i really struggle with the shades of pencils being too warm toned and making my brows appear reddish, yet this one doesn't do that at all and it is also super easy to work with.

estée lauder double wear brow lift duo in the shade black

So i picked this up in the sale on feel unique recently, as i really wanted to experiment more with brow pencils and i thought why not give this one a go, as i always love anything i have tried from Estée Lauder and this product was no different. Even though this is in the shade black, you wouldn't think so as it isn't too dark and it matches the tone of my brows perfectly. The tip of this pencil is super thin and is perfect for creating hair like stokes, for a full yet natural everyday brow. This is also a duo product so one end is the brow product and the other end is a beautiful brow bone highlight shade, that allows you to clean/neaten up the brows easily.

eylure pro-brow dybrow in the shade dark brown

Finally we have a product that will make all the difference when it comes to filling in your brows and also their over-all appearance when you aren't wearing makeup. I have tried a couple of different brands of eyebrow dyes, yet nothing compares to this one from Eylure. A lot of the time we are quick to spend unnecessary money on getting our eyebrows tinted at a salon, when you can get the exact same result easily from the comfort of your own home. One of these dybrow kits lasts for 12 or more uses for around the £7 mark and some salons charge more than that for one treatment. 

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CURRENT EVERYDAY MAKEUP FAVOURITES: BROWS, EYES & LIPS #2

Hello everyone! In my previous post i shared part one to my current everyday makeup favourites, where i talked about all of the base products i have been reaching for day in day out. For today's post i am bringing you part two to that post, this time talking all things everyday brows, eyes and lip products.

anastasia beverly hills dipbrow pomade in the shade dark brown

Kicking things off with brows, there is no shock in the fact that i always use this to fill them in and i have done so for well over a year now. I just love how easy the product is to control and how long it lasts through anything as well, like i mentioned in my recent what i use to fill in my brows post. Once i have filled my brows in i like to go in with concealer which is the same concealer i have been using for the rest of my face, the morphe brushes concealer in the shade oats and i use a morphe Y21 brush to do so.

milani brow shaping gel in the shade clear

For so long i had always been using my favourite/holy grail l'oréal brow artist plumper in the shade medium/dark but i really wanted to switch things up, as i mentioned in that same recent brow-date post. So i decided to give this one a go from milani and so far i am really loving the way it sets your brows in place, like hairspray would without looking clumpy/obvious as it is a clear finish product.

bh cosmetics carli bybel eyeshadow and highlighter palette

I honestly don't know what has been wrong with me but it is almost half way through the year and this is the first eyeshadow palette i have bought since the end of last year, which i believe was the too faced chocolate bar palette. That being said i have been lusting after this palette ever since it launched, but it was unavailable in the uk and then when it was, it was forever out of stock until now. I love love love everything about this palette, from the shades, the pigment of the shadows and how easy they are to blend out. I tend to keep things simple by using the matte brown shade on the top row in the crease, the third highlight shade in on the lid and the forth shade on the outer corners and the lower lash-line. 

l'oréal mega volume miss baby roll mascara in the shade black

Last month i did a post talking about all of the drugstore mascaras that i have been trying out so far this year, as i wanted to make it my mission to try new/different ones out each time i finished one. That being said this specific mascara is the one that i am loving/reaching for everyday, i love how uplifting it is and does as it suggests it does. Paired with the mascara the eyeliner pencil that i have been reaching for a lot recently is this bargain sleek twist up eye pencil in the shade chocolate, as i prefer to opt for a brown liner over black these days. Another great thing about this liner is that it is a twist up pencil, which is a life saver when you can't find/forget your sharpener or those times when you simply can't be bothered ha!

mac cosmetics pro longwear lip pencil in the shade oh honey!, nip+fab matte liquid lipstick in the shade tart and bareminerals gen nude lip gloss in the shade far out

Finally we have everyday lip products, which is something i do switch up pretty much daily but you know me it will always be something nude. That being said i really love this particular lip combination at the moment, all three products together create this beautiful pink based pale beige-nude lip that is long-wearing.

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CURRENT EVERYDAY MAKEUP FAVOURITES: BASE PRODUCTS #1

Hello everyone! I know that i skipped out on doing an "april beauty favourites" post this month, but seeing as i haven't done an everyday makeup routine products post in a while, i thought why not combine the two together in two parts. This past month and this month so far i have pretty much been doing the same kind of look every single day and i am just obsessed with it, kicking things off with the base products i have been loving.

maybelline superstay 24h setting spray

For the past week or so i have been trying out this setting spray from maybelline, which has been out for so long but i have never tried it before and i will use it before and after makeup. So far i am really enjoying it as well as setting sprays in general, i have also placed an order for a couple more to try out.

maybelline fit me matte + poreless foundation in the shade 220

You will not be shocked to see this foundation in my everyday makeup routine, as i pretty much always opt for this foundation because it never lets me down. I love the coverage it gives me, the way it blends and the most important thing how long it sits on the skin, always looking freshly applied all day long. Another thing you won't be shocked at is that i always add in a couple of drops of the manuka doctor replenishing facial oil before applying to my face and blending out with a damp beautyblender.

morphe brushes concealer in the shade oats

So i first mentioned this concealer in my what i use to fill in my brows post, as well as my current three go-to concealers post as i like to use it for both. I love how this is more of a yellow based undertone concealer because it gives you that bright under-eye effect that i personally love. I know this concealer has has mixed reviews but i truly really enjoy reaching for it, but i suppose like any product it is down to personal preference.

l.a girl pro conceal hd concealer in the shade toast

Whilst on the subject of concealer, just recently i have really been getting into cream contouring a lot more and i had seen quite a few people using a darker shade concealer (mainly the l.a girl one). I have been switching between a few different cream contour products that i also love, so if you would like to see a separate post on that let me know on social-media and i will get on it! 

rcma no-colour setting powder

Now that i have gone in with all the liquid/cream type products, i like to set everything in place with powder starting with setting my under-eye area and my favourite powder ever is this one from rcma, i love how it keeps everything from creasing/moving and it doesn't change the colour of any product you have underneath unlike some powders. I don't really need to set a lot of the areas on my face as i do have dry skin, but i do set my under-eye area, forehead and chin.

makeup revolution baked bronzer in the shade ready to go

Next as part of the setting process i will go ahead and set/bronze up the areas where i applied the cream contour areas. This particular bronzer has been a favourite of mine for so long and it is one i always end up reaching for again and again. This is also a great bronzer to use for a quick/simple bronze eyeshadow look.

zoeva sweet glamour blush palette

Moving onto adding a flush of colour to the cheeks, by using my new favourite blush palette that i featured in my previous review/first impressions post after lusting after it in my updated makeup wishlist post. I have been reaching for this every single day since i got it and i honestly can't get over how beautiful it is, i simply take the two blush shades mixed together for a natural pink-y flush to the cheeks.

mac cosmetics extra dimension skinfinish in the shade oh, darling!

Finally for the base products i like to go in with my favourite step, of course highlight and i am really loving gold/bronze toned highlighter at the moment. This one from mac is simply stunning and allows you to really glow from within all the way up to the gods ha! This was a limited edition product a while back, but they added it into their permanent collection which i also have in the shade doublegleam. 

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CLINIQUE ANTI-BLEMISH SOLUTIONS

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! *TMI ALERT* you know how it is when it's that time of the month your skin is never at it's best, as your hormones are all over the place and you are prone to crazy hormonal breakouts. I am one of those people that once i get a spot it decides to stick around for a while, which is so annoying.

For a while i have mentioned that whenever i get a breakout or i feel like i am about to, i apply the anti-blemish solutions clinical clearing gel by Clinique and that really helps any breakout that i get to disappear faster and helps keep them from reappearing. Along with that whilst looking at trying out a different face mask, i decided to give the cleansing mask from the same range at Clinique and these two products literally go hand in hand and work like a dream. This face mask not only helps with the breakout situation it also leaves your face feeling super soft/hydrated and looking glowing. Another tip which will cost you very little is drink tons of water...well not tons but at least 2 litres a day, by drinking more water this has done wonders alone for my skin! 

I would love to know any tips and tricks you have to help your skin?

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TOP 5 FAVOURITE FACE MASKS

Before we start lets get something straight, i love me some face masks. I'm not just a once in a while kind of girl, i like to put on a face mask twice or more a week. I find them so relaxing and definitely my favourite part about my skincare routine. Over time i have tried my fair share of different face masks, some higher end, some inexpensive and some have really impressed me. So here is my top five favourite face masks...

With this face mask being from Clinique it definitely on the more higher end side coming in at £19 (at Boots and Debenhams). This face mask is great if you are easy prone to blemishes or if you have blemished skin, as it helps to heal blemishes, prevent getting breakouts and it is oil free.

The No7 Purifying sauna mask is my holy grail favourite face mask hands down, i have been using this for years and it never fails me. As i have said in previous blog posts when talking about face masks, i have said that i love sauna masks to other types of face masks. This is definitely a mix of higher end priced and on a cheaper scale at £12.50 from Boots.

If i want something a little heavier and deep cleansing, this is a go to face mask. It has a very thick consistency and is a longer leave on mask. To say that ginger and cinnamon flavors can be quiet over powering sometimes, this is such a subtle and refreshing scent. This is another in between priced item coming in at £10 from The Body Shop.

Another item from The Body Shop (what a shock haha). The Vitamin E range is my favourite range of skincare from The Body Shop and i use the cream cleanser daily. Unlike other face masks this is a sink-in mask so you don't use water to rinse the mask off. I love how hydrating this mask leaves my skin feeling. This is definitely i more affordable mask coming in at only £1.50 for a sachet or you can buy the tub for £12 at The Body Shop.

This face mask from Garnier is my favourite sachet face mask, this is also a sauna mask and is really deep cleaning. This is the most inexpensive face mask out of them all coming in at only 86p from Superdrug and this contains two sachets in one. It also makes me feel like a smurf when i apply it haha.

If you are looking for a good face mask or wanting to get into face masks, i definitely recommend trying any one of the masks shown above, they never fail for me.

What are your favourite face masks?

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BLOGMAS DAY NINETEEN: WINTER SKINCARE

Any other month of the year my skin is always of a normal complexion but in winter and during the colder months my skin tends to be dry. I have found a various range of products that i use to keep my skin looking and feeling hydrated. So here is what i use in my daily skincare routine...

Nivea gentle facial cleansing wipes (for dry and sensitive skin) - I use these to remove my makeup.

Nivea rich moisturizing day cream - I apply this before applying makeup or primer.

L'Oreal skin perfection gel cream wash/ The Body Shop pomegranate softening facial wash - I switch between these two products to wash my face.

L'Oreal gentle eye makeup remover - I use this to take off any eye shadow, eyeliner or mascara i might have on. I use a cotton makeup remover pad to do this.

L'Oreal skin perfection 3in1 micellar solution - I use this just to make sure all my makeup is removed off my face and also this product works as a facial toner.

No7 beautiful skin foaming cleanser - I use this to wash my face at night or in the shower.

No7 beautiful skin purifying mask - I use this 2 or 3 times a week, applying it before go in the shower. I love this mask as it's a sauna mask and leaves your face feeling soft and hydrated.

The Body Shop pomegranate softening facial wash/L'Oreal skin perfection gel cream wash - I switch between these two products to wash my face.

Hope you are all having a Happy Thursday...

Katie ♥