Update Skincare Routine 2016

 As I've mentioned before I'm an acne sufferer. I've tried many acne products and recommended skincare products from other bloggers which there has either been no success or made my skin worse. I've discovered the less I use, the better my skin behaves. I use all drugstore items which are accessible and affordable. If you'd like a review of any of the products just leave a comment!

Drugstore Beauty Favourites

If you are anything like me then you hate spending a ton of money on products that are quite frankly over priced. I like to be a smart investor when it comes to beauty and so drugstore brands are usually my go to. Over the years I have had encounters with products that are amazing and others that are not so amazing. I have rounded up my top drugstore beauty favourites into one post for your enjoyment. 

Sleek Trio Palette

I am OBSESSED with this Sleek palette and it is placed at the top of my 'most used' drawer of makeup for easy accessibility.They all blend beautifully together and the highlight just shimmers it way to my heart. Over the top? Yes. Do I care? No.

Soap & Glory Hand Food

Soap and Glory just seem to be slaying with their products lately. Although I am not a huge fan of their skincare, Hand Food  is the best hand-cream I've used in a long,long time. The scent is also very pleasing.

Real Techniques Beauty Blender

I never could bring myself to order a Beauty Blender online so I took a trip to Boots and found this beauty. I have heard that it is a close second to the Beauty Blender. The flat side of this sponge is very helpful when blending concealer under the eyes. 

Carmex Lip Balm

Hands down my favourite Lip balm of all time! Period. After application you can feel a tingle in your lips and it also peels the dead skin on your chapped lips. I'd say some of you are grossed out hehe.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

I have been using this for nearly a year now and don't plan on changing just yet. It has more of a yellow undertone which is perfect for me and it lasts for hours. Surprisingly it smells fruity
...delicious.

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet lipstick

Easily applied lipstick and no fuss caused. Although it is matte, it still nourishes the lips with moisture. Win Win I think.

Max Factor Creme Puff Blusher

I bought this a while back but only recently began to use it. It reminds me of the Mac Skin Mineralise blushers but a lot cheaper. It is super pigmented so only a small amount is need for application.I love the darker pink veins that run through it. 

What's your favourite drugstore products?

Fashion & Beauty Shopping Spree

                    

You know the drill... I shop, I spend and then I cry about how much money I've spent but it's worth it.
My week consist of school, work and study which only leaves me with Sunday as a relaxation day. I love spending Sundays rooting through aisles of various clothing items and shoving my way to back of Boots to find hidden gems. Last Sunday was no different.

Ardell 'Demi Wispies'
My favourite style of lashes are these babies! I love how they're not too full and dramatic so I can wear these whenever my lashes are just not good enough for an eye makeup look.

Soap & Glory 'For Youth' Moisturiser
I can't say that I've given this product a fair testing yet because I bought it as a back-up for when my other moisturiser runs low. I will be sure to review this product for you guys.

Soap & Glory Speed Plump OverNight Miracle Moisture Mousse

The pros of this product are 1.it's not heavy 2.My skin feels hydrated and smooth. 

Unfortunately for me there is a con, a small minor problem... I don't like the scent. 

I can put up with the scent so it's con isn't major.

Eylure Lash Applicator 

I am brutal at applying lashes and if I do manage to put them on, it's a miracle! 

Hopefully this tool will make life a lot easier on me haha.

  

Boiré Pore Strips

I purchased these before and could never get them to work for me but after watching a YouTube vid on a gurus 'pamper session' she convinced me to buy and retry. 

Primark Pink Knit Sweater

I am a sucker for pink sweaters! I just love them recently, knit is just a plus for this time of year. 

I am in love with the knit pattern on it and it's so cosy to wear. 

Primark Wide Leg Trousers

Now I usually wouldn't be drawn to anything like this but something in my mind screamed "Give it a chance" I seen these trousers and the lace top on a mannequin, baring in mind that the mannequin towered about 6 inches over me, it looked very sophisticated but not too serious.

Primark Lace Top

As I previously said for the trousers, these were paired together on a mannequin so maybe I can make it work. I definitely will be wearing a strapless bra under this because obviously it wouldn't look as appealing when you can see your straps. Too much information? Maybe but oh well.

Primark Black Suede Heels

I'm only 5"4 in height so I appreciate as much help in the height department as I can get. 

These heels are around 5 inches of pure bliss. They are comfortable and trust me I live for my comfort.

Not too bad in price either.. €18 

Have you any new product/ clothing item you adore? Let me know below in the comments!

Soap&Glory Peaches and Clean Deep Cleansing Milk || review

                               

Hey beauties, today I'm doing a review because I haven't wrote one in ages and plus I have new products to try out and give an insight of my opinion on them. Today's review is on Soap & Glory Peaches and Clean Deep Cleansing Milk! Wow what a mouthful to say haha. 

I use this to remove my makeup as I hate using makeup wipes after I've learnt that they're bad for you, although I have the odd night that I'm too wrecked to go through the proper process. Hey, I'm human too.This cleanser is so easy to use and the smell is divine.. Like peaches (duh). 

I feel like it removes my makeup completely but I like to be pre-cautious anyways and I follow up with my Neutrogena Grape-Fruit cleanser. Both work hand-in-hand. 

It is suitable for all skin-types which I think is brilliant, instead of searching for a cleanser particularly for your skin type which can be work in itself. For €8 you can't go wrong in trying it out for yourself.

Soap&Glory are one of my go-to drugstore brands these days. 

What drugstore-brands do you like? 

Fall Makeup & Skincare Haul 2015

Brrr! I can feel the cold weather just sweeping in already! I got the chance to go shopping on Sunday with my mam and sister, so naturally enough I spent more than I should have. F.Y.I I bought more beauty items than clothing but I knew that would happen because I can't step into Boots without a basket and I can't leave without a bag full.

Fleur De Force Individual Lashes & Eylure Pro-Lash Individual Lashes

I've never worn individual lashes but I hope they're not difficult to apply. I am useless at applying fake eyelashes, although I succeeded once for my 16th birthday. 

I seen Fleur on one of the boxes and just HAD to get it. Supporting fellow beauty gurus while I have the funds hehe.

House of Holland False Nails 'Next Level Nude'

Hands up fellow nail biters... I have always bit my nails ever since I could walk, guilty as charged. I've tried growing out my nails but I end up biting my nails when I'm watching TV or in class, it's gross really. I really love the feeling of long nails..especially on a night out. These will come in quite handy one of these days.

Nip&Fab Glycolic Fix Body Cream

Only know this brand from Kylie Jenner but never spotted it in my local Boots until the other day when I was rooting in the skincare. It was on the bottom shelf which I never pay attention to .. Go figure why i haven't tried this sooner. The cream states that it is a "moisturising + refining body lotion perfect for flaky or oily skin." So expect a review to come guys.

Garnier Moisture+ Nourish Daily a Rich Moisturiser 

I only ever use Garnier moisturisers, does the job and I recognise most of the ingredients. I have never tried this particular moisturiser but I'm presuming it will be alright. Keep you posted

Soap&Glory Peaches and Clean Deep Cleansing Milk & Hand Food

Soap&Glory have always had a place in my heart since the first time I tried 'Hand Food'! The scent is sweet and the results are amazing. I get dry hands quite easily from emerging them in water so much  in work. Many different products have not worked for my hands but this does and I will always love it.

'Peaches and Clean Deep Milk Cleansing Milk' is a 4-in-1 wash off product and is said to remove makeup. Now I used it last night and I liked it. Of course, I didn't  use this for washing my face, I used it for removing my makeup and then went in with my other cleanser to be on the safe side. 

Collection Sheer Loose Powder

For €3.99 I hope this works, make it or break it hunny. I can't wait to see if it is worth using because for the price you can't go wrong. I never used a loose powder before because I'm always dropping makeup on the floor, so stephanie + loose powder = disaster.

Rimmel Match Perfection Loose Powder

This was a little bit dearer than the previous powder but I purely bought this in case the Collection powder was a "bin-it" product. Gotta be safe guys, can't have my makeup melting off.( Which happened the other day..morto..)

Soft Spring Makeup Look!

Today's post is all about how to achieve this look, to be honest it's a very simple easy look!

I was lounging around and decided "why not post about my makeup?"

I'd say this is suitable for everyday, not too much but not too little either.

I'll list the steps of how I applied my makeup and what makeup I used.

Makeup used:

-Benefit Cosmetics the POREfessional

- Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation 

-Collection Long Lasting Concealer

-Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder 

- Seventeen Define & Conquer contour kit

-Rimmel blush in the shade 

-Soap & Glory Arch brow tint & pencil

-Essence lash & brow gel

-Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette, 'Strange' and 'Dust'

-Benefit Cosmetics, 'Dandy Brandy'

- Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Mascara

-Benefit Cosmetics Boiing

Steps:

1- Apply primer to where it's needed, I applied it close to my nose because that's where I find my make up moves from.

2- Blend foundation into your skin, for this I used a Real Techniques buffing brush!

3- Apply concealer to cover spots, redness, dark circles etc...

4-To set our base, use a translucent powder!

5- next I contoured my face lightly so that it's suitable for day time and not too dramatic.

6- On top of the contour, I applied blush to my cheekbones and blended the contour and blush so there wasn't any harsh lines.

7- For the eyes I patted 'Dust' all over the lid, blended 'Dandy Brandy' into the crease and put a little bit of 'Strange' in the corner of my eyes to look more awake.

8- Then I curled my lashes and used a coat of mascara on them!

9- I filled in my brows and tidied up the ends with concealer to make them look sharp.

10- To finish off this look I applied some soft pinky lipstick!