BATTLE OF THE DUPES #5: Barry M vs. Rimmel

I have quite a few nail polishes in my collection and saw these two nail polishes next to each other and thought they looked like a dupe but polishes can dry differently when applied so would put it to the test.

Before applying the nail polishes I prepped my nails with my favourite base coat; which is Ciaté Nail Super Hero.

BATTLE OF THE DUPES #4: e.l.f vs. MAC

I love MAC lipstick in Velvet Teddy so I decided to look for a dupe and on Pinterest there were a few posts about an e.l.f product being a dupe so I thought I would check it out.

BATTLE OF THE DUPES #3: Benefit vs. Maybelline

All over Pinterest and Instagram I had seen people say that Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser is a dupe of Benefit POREfessional so I though I would put it to the test myself especially as I love using the Benefit primer and if I can find a cheaper alternative then that would be brilliant. Also the day that I tried the primer out was a busy day, I had to work for a few hours and then headed to a park for a friend's birthday with the family and all of this was on a hot day.

Before I applied the primers I put my usual moisturiser on which is Astral.

BATTLE OF THE DUPES #2: Armani vs. What If?

I love the Armani Si eau de parfum and would constantly 'borrow' my sisters - I have never had the eau de parfum so constantly spray it when I am in the store because I love it so when a friend recommended a cheaper product that smelt very similar I decided to try it out.

BATTLE OF THE DUPES #1: Barry M vs. Sinful Colors

For the month of June I plan to do blog posts every Saturday finding dupes for either expensive or limited edition products. Now when I test out products such as todays post I do half and half, I don't apply one nail polish on one hand and the other is the other polish what I do is alternate nails starting with Barry M then Sinful Colors then Barry M then Sinful Colors (I do it alphabetical).

Before applying the nail polishes I prepped my nails with my favourite base coat which is Ciaté Nail Super Hero.

Me & My Health #1

A while ago when I decided I wanted to write a blog I had been thinking about what I wanted to share, I wanted to do things that interest me so beauty, fashion and lifestyle. I want people to get to know me from my blog, to learn things from me as well as teach me new things. Now for many years I have felt very alone, down and isolated and now I feel like I am getting answers that have been keeping me trapped so thought I would share it. This blog post isn’t to make people feel sorry for me, I want to share my story which could lead to people getting advice from this post if they are in a similar situation but also people maybe able to give me advice.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Manefit Honey Nutrition + Vitalising Sheet Mask

A fact about me I love face masks in particular sheet masks because they are not as messy, I love trying new sheet masks so I did a bit of a shopping spree on Birchbox website and seen that it had good rating so got the Manefit Honey Nutrition + Vitalising Sheet Mask

Manefit claims that the mask will soothe and nourish the skin, the honey extract gives energy and vitality to the skin.

Birchbox claims that the mask is enriched in nourishing honey and packed full of antioxidants that means the mask locks in moisture as well as instantly healing and soothing tired and stressed skin leaving you with a healthy glow.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The Ordinary Coverage Foundation

Everybody has been raving about The Ordinary products so I thought I would give their Coverage Foundation a try. Now it was hard to find a place that had a shade that I thought would be suitable for me.

CLAIMS:

• Full coverage
• Lightweight
• Smooth, perfected and semi-matte finish
• Lasts all day without settling into fine lines

TAG: Get To Know Me

I thought I would do a question tag blog post so people can get to know me a bit better.

1. What is your middle name?
Maude

2. Favourite subject at school?
Primary school: history
Secondary school: food technology

3. Favourite drink?
Alcoholic Drink: Bahama Mama from Turtle Bay
Soft Drink: Dr Pepper or sparkling water
Hot Drink: Starbucks Cappuccino

April 2018 Favourites

I have a few new favourites this month so thought I would share it with you.

BEAUTY

Revolution Fast Base Foundation Stick
I tried this at the begin of the month for a blog post and have worn it ever since, I love how long it lasts on the skin as well as how it looks on my skin. I struggle finding foundation that lasts a long time on my skin and does show off my dry skin.

FOTD & OOTD: Jacinda's Baby Shower

I wanted to do a few fashion posts so thought I would show my outfit for Jacinda's baby shower plus my face and hair products that I used. I am not a pro makeup artist, nail technician or stylist so bare with me if you think something is wrong. I have also linked everything to the relevant areas if they are still available.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Revolution Fast Base Foundation Stick

All over YouTube and social media I saw people rave about the new foundation Revolution bought out called Fast Base Foundation Stick so obviously I had to pick it up myself and try it out.

CLAIMS:

• Easy-to-apply
• Melts into skin
• Blending seamlessly
• Fresh and dewy finish

TIP: Pandora Ring Sizing

If you ever meet or see me you may notice that on my right hand I wear two simple rings, they are the Pandora stackable heart rings in rose gold and silver.

I got the silver ring for my 18th birthday from my parents and a few years later I saw the rose gold one I kept dropping hints to my parents that it would be a really nice birthday or Christmas present but I couldn't remember the size I needed so when I went into Pandora to buy my friend Mollie's 21st birthday present I asked the lady in there if I could try the rings on to get my sizing and the lady told me that in the ring there is a number which is your size, I looked in my silver Pandora ring and my size is 58.