FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Revlon ColorStay™ Foundation For Normal/Dry Skin

I haven't really tried a lot of Revlon products except their nail bits so thought I would try out a foundation and when they have a foundation specifically for dry skin I thought it would be perfect.

CLAIMS:

• Longwear foundation stays flawless all-day, up to 24 hours
• Smooth, perfect looking skin lasts all day without drying or caking
• Medium buildable coverage with a natural finish
• Contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin over time
• SPF 20

GIFT IDEA: New Baby (For Talia & Ben's Baby Boy)

Before I start I want to just say that I didn't pay for this gift by myself so at work when somebody leaves or goes on maternity leave we put money together to get a gift, I decided I will message everyone about the gift now this gift idea was something I wanted to do but it was actually one of the bosses Chris who mentioned doing a hamper so here it is.

I found this grey toned basket and thought it was cute, what I have heard of Talia and Ben's place it is very grey themed.

I decided to get some toiletries that I have seen my parents used on me and my siblings when we were younger:

• Pampers Nappies - size 1
• Pampers Nappies - size 2
• Pampers Change Mats
• Johnson's Gentle All Over WIpes
• Johnson's Cottontouch Wipes
• Pampers Sensitive Wipes
• Johnson's Baby Powder
• Johnson's Baby Shampoo 
• Johnson's Baby Oil
• Johnson's Baby Lotion
• Johnson's Baby Bath
• Sudocrem
• Dentinox Cradle Cap
• Tommee Tippee Brush And Comb Set

FOTD & OOTD: Maine's Leavers Night Out

I work with an amazing woman called Maine who has really made me feel welcomed and part of the team since I started, we have had some good chats, been to Hull Fair together and danced at the Christmas party so to hear that Maine was leaving was sad, I know it is what she wants, she can progress in her new job and it's a job where she is going to work with friends of ours so we decided to go to her hometown of Hull on a night out.

REVIEW: IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+

My sister came over and her skin looked amazing so I asked what foundation she was using and it was this one so I popped to Boots the following day and purchased a mini version of it to test out because I know my sister doesn't have as dry skin as I do.

CLAIMS:

• CC+ Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream
• Hydrating and Anti-Aging Concealer

Clinically tested results:

• 100% showed increased skin hydration
• In just 10 days 96% saw softer, smoother skin
• In just 10 days 85% saw an improvement in the appearance of wrinkles
• In just 10 days 77% said pores appeared smaller

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser

So my last blog post was FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Bondi Sands Aero Aerated Tanning Foam and when I purchased that fake tan I notice that they had the Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser so I was interested to see if this worked and purchased the mini size.

CLAIMS:

• Bondi Sands revolutionary Self Tan Eraser effectively removes self tan without harmful ingredients or exfoliation, in just 5 minutes. 
• This unique cleansing formula also moisturises and leaves the skin silky smooth.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Bondi Sands Aero Aerated Tanning Foam

I am related to Casper the Friendly Ghost, lightest shade in all foundations and it's just not something I like right now so when I saw a few YouTubers mention this tan I had to try it out myself.

CLAIMS:

• Enriched with nourishing ingredients for intense hydration
• Lighter than air
• Develops into a deep, natural looking colour that lasts up to 7 days
• Achieve the beautiful bronze tan of your dreams with Aero, and leave them wondering if you've spent two weeks at Bondi Beach
• Dual action formula
• Our signature coconut scent
• Quick drying and non-sticky
• Natural finish
• Ultra lightweight aerated foam
• Enriched with nourishing ingredients
• Suitable for: First time tanners and tanning pros alike, and most skin tones. 
• Perfect for those looking for a long lasting, dark tan.

Daily Morning Skincare Routine 2019 #Blogmas2019

I did this last year and thought I would share this years routine as life has changed a lot, I now get up at 5:30am to get to work so I use less steps now. I have suffered a bit of a breakout so my skin doesn't look the best.

Cleanse: Sanctuary Spa Foaming Micellar Cleansing Water

I know my face is pretty clean when I go to bed but I love to quickly clean my face.

Toner: Liz Earle Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic Spritzer
My face gets a little red when I wash it or cleanse it so I like to spritz it with this toner, I feel like it also helps the other products to sink in quicker.

Eye Serum: The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
My eyes generally are puffy so I put a little treatment on and also I feel like you need to protect your eyes more from ageing and also in general.

Moisturiser: Astral Face & Body Moisturiser
I love how this gives me a bit of a glow.

Lip Balm: Sephora Nourishing & Comforting Vanilla Lip Balm
Only just got this back in November but love it and have been using it ever since.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb Night-time Face Tissue Mask #Blogmas2019

I love the Garnier Moisture Bomb Pomegranate Hydrating Face Sheet Mask so when I saw a night-time one I was interested, I had to check there was no lavender in it.

CLAIMS:

• Super hydrating tissue mask to help repair skin barrier and soothe tired skin before bed
• Enriched with deep sea water and hyaluronic acid
• Relaxing skin boosting treat
• Leaves your skin feeling soothed and hydrating
• Tissue mask infused with an ultra-light moisturising formula, enriched with deep sea water and natural origin hyaluronic acid
• Use before sleeping for a boost of hydration and instantly refreshed skin
• 1 mask = 1 week of hydrating active*. *Equivalence in average Glycerin concentration in 7 daily applications of Garnier Rose Water Day Cream
• Suitable for tired and sensitive skin
• Proven effectiveness: In just 15 minutes: skin is intensely hydrated, skin feels soothed. skin feels nourished
• By morning: skin appears refreshed, skin appears rested, skin complexion looks radiant
• Super hydrating
• Helps to repair skin barrier
• Soothes skin

Daily Evening Skincare Routine 2019 #Blogmas2019

I shared the daily evening skincare routine last year and thought I would share this years, I have changed a few things and use a few different products but just to let you know these are my favourites at the moment, I am always trying new products out.

Before you read this just remember I am not a specialist, this works for me and I know people will think it's wrong but like I say it works for me and it may work for yourself.

REVIEW: St. Ives® Gentle Smoothing Oatmeal Scrub & Mask

I was walking through Boots which is always very dangerous and saw a display with new products, saw this and thought it was perfect for my skin.

CLAIMS:

• Infused with the soothing scent of oatmeal
• Gentle face scrub is made with 100% natural exfoliants like walnut shell powder. 
• Use as a gentle exfoliating scrub to smooth away dull skin or apply as a mask for a nourishing treatment. 
• This scrub and mask can be used 3‐4 times a week for fresh, glowing skin. 
• Ideal for dry or sensitive skin types.
• Dermatologist tested.
• Paraben free.
• Non-comedogenic.

REVIEW: Rimmel Exaggerate Undercover Shadow Primer

I love wearing eyeshadow but it always clings in my creases within a few hours because my eyelids get oily so thought I would put this primer to the test especially as I saw it on Lily Pebbles blog ages ago so thought why not?

CLAIMS:

• Instantly smoothes and preps lids
• Wear it alone or under any eye shadow
• Smudge-proof
• Wears up to seven hours
• Say goodbye to lines and wrinkles

REVISIT: NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation

Last year I tried this foundation by NYX, I gave it a 4 out of 5 because it sunk into my fine lines but otherwise it was okay, now my skin is in a better condition right now, I still have dry skin but not as dry as it used to be.

CLAIMS:

• Enhance the appearance of silky smooth skin.
• Achieve a picture-perfect look any time you're in the spotlight. 

REVISIT: Bourjois Volume Glamour Effet Push Up Mascara

If you are a loyal blog reader you will know that I love one mascara and that is Benefit They're Real! so I have been trying a few more mascaras and tried this one a while ago so thought I would retry it.

CLAIMS:

• Curving
• Volumising
• Lasts 16 Hours

REVISIT: Rimmel Volume Shake Mascara

Back in July I tried this mascara and gave it a rating of 2 out of 5, I know some of my mascaras are better once it's been opened so maybe this mascara will be better once it has been opened for a while.

CLAIMS:

• Gives lashes a beautiful Clump-free volume, from first to last use
• Perfect everyday volume
• Use the Volume Defining brush to load bare lashes with a generous coat of volumising formula to build beautiful natural-looking volume.
• If you hate to throw away half-used mascara because it dries out or simply isn’t as good as new, this volumising black mascara is perfect for you.  

September 2019 Favourites

With moving house and being really busy I haven't tried anything new but what I have been doing is using up all the products I have half used so I didn't have to find somewhere to store them so here are a few favourites of mine.

5 Top Purchases of July 2019

I thought I would share my top 5 purchases of July.

ASOS DESIGN Super Dropped Armhole Tank

I really want to get into working out but don't have any gym wear so purchased a few bits but this is the thing that I love the most because it is so comfortable and I don't feel like I am too revealing with what I pair it with.
Purchased from: ASOS

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: It'S SKIN Power 10 Formula Ve Mask Sheet

I love a sheet mask and have seen a few people rave about It'S SKIN so thought I would try them out.

CLAIMS:

• Provides intense nourishment and glow for the skin.
• Clings tightly to the skin and has soft texture with highly enriched essence. 
• Solves skin concerns thoroughly.
• Enriched with vitamin E to protect the skin from environmental aggressors and restore a silky-smooth, even complexion.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Rimmel Brow This Way 3-in-1 Soft Powder

Rimmel released a new brow product a while ago and I never tried it out so thought I would put it to the test.

CLAIMS:

• Thick, bold brows don’t have to be heavy and irritating – Rimmel Brow Shake Filling Powder gives you the best of both world. 
• Fully sculpted brows that line your eyes perfectly, all whilst feeling irresistibly lightweight. 
• Filling powder lets you style your brows into the perfect shape, acting as an eyebrow pencil and an eyebrow filler all in one. 
• Uses a long-lasting and ultra-soft formula that glides on and stays on comfortably.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Rimmel Volume Shake Mascara

I used to love Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara but they don't sell it anymore, I show they have a shake mascara and thought I would try it out.

CLAIMS:

• Gives lashes a beautiful Clump-free volume, from first to last use
• Perfect everyday volume
• Use the Volume Defining brush to load bare lashes with a generous coat of volumising formula to build beautiful natural-looking volume.
• If you hate to throw away half-used mascara because it dries out or simply isn’t as good as new, this volumising black mascara is perfect for you.  

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer

This is the first Smashbox product that I have tried.

CLAIMS:

• Makeup lasts hours & hours
• Fills in fine lines & pores instantly
• Glides on to give you a flawless finish
• Protects skin from environmental pollutants, damage & stress with antioxidants vitamin A + E
• Lightweight and oil-free
• Ideal for all skin types

FACTS:
In a consumer study on 103 women after 1 week of use:

• 93% saw blurred imperfections
• 93% saw smoother skin
• 91% saw minimized pores & lines
• 95% said it helped makeup go on flawlessly
• 94% said it worked well with their skin tone
• 94% agreed foundation blended more easily

HOW TO:

1. Smooth a layer over clean, moisturized skin.
2. Let it set for 15 seconds.
3. Wear alone or under makeup. 
4. Can also be used over makeup for touchups.