25 Beauty Questions Tag

1. Do you remember your first makeup item?

I used to get makeup in my stocking at Christmas and one year I remember I had a rollerball lipgloss from Claire's Accessories. It smelled so good, however it did just look like I had smothered my lips in olive oil...

If we are talking proper makeup then it was a Rimmel face powder. I used to sneak it on in the toilets when I got to school because my Mum knew I wasn't allowed to wear makeup. It was far too light for my skin so I looked like a chalky ghost!

2. Describe your perfect mascara. Have you found one that fits your specifications?

One that makes my lashes look fake. The closest I have got so far is Too Faced Better than Sex however I still felt that I looked like a naked mole rat (not sassy) so ended up having Volume Eyelash Extensions - best.decision.ever.

3. What kind of coverage do you prefer from foundation?

Medium to full however I have just discovered Dr Jart - Premium BB Cream and I am addicted. It makes my skin look like it is glowing from within.

4. Favourite high end brand?

Estee Lauder

5. What cosmetic brands have you always wanted to try but still haven’t? 

Charlotte Tilbury

6. Favourite drugstore brand?

Loreal

7. Do you wear fake eyelashes?

Before I had my extensions, on a night out my holy grail eyelashes were Ardell Demi Wispies. I have a pea head and they are the perfect size, shape and volume.

8. Is there any kind of makeup you can’t leave the house without?

I love having no-makeup-days so no not really.

9. What is your most cherised beauty product?

Nars Laguna Bronzer - I've hit pan though - sad times. I am also newly in love with my Morphe eyeshadow palettes - 350S in my favourite.

10. How often do you shop for makeup? Do you like to pick up an item here and there or get lots of goodies at once?

Once a week generally - damn you Asos. I just buy items here and there though. It spreads the pleasure out!

 11. Do you have a “beauty budget” or you spend freely? 

I don't have a set budget so I am just sensible.......*cough*.

But I still live at home with my parents so have no living expenses. I really should start saving...

12. Do you utilize coupons, rewards cards and sales when you shop for cosmetics?

I spend so much on Asos that I earn vouchers most months - I usually use them to buy makeup rather than clothes.

13. What type of product do you buy the most of?

Surprisingly, cleansers and moisturisers. I've recently discovered Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash. De-licious.

14. Do you have a favourite place to shop for makeup?

Boots

15. Do you like trying new skincare products or do you keep a certain routine? 

Trying new products, even when I have discovered a routine that works, is my favourite thing.

16. Favourite bath and body brand?

Lush

17. If you could only buy from one brand, which brand would you choose?

Estee Lauder

18.  What brand do you think has the best packaging?

Nars - its so velvety soft 

19. Which celebrity always has great makeup?

Rosie Huntington-Whitely & Millie Mackintosh

20. Do you like multifunctional products like lip and cheek stains?

No - I know it is silly but I get scared I will have a reaction because the product is less suited to one of the parts of the body!

21. Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

Bottom lash mascara never ends well! Also, I whack bronzer on like its going out of fashion. Looking back on photos in 20 years time I will laugh but for now...the bronzier the better!

22. Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes?

Always! I bought the Nyx Glitter Primer for my work Christmas party and put loose glitter over the top - it lasted so well! Even after dropping my killer shapes on the dance floor for 6 hours straight.

23. How many hair products do you use on a typical day?

Zero. Ain't nothing gonna tame this mane. Oh, I use shampoo obviously! My current favourite (which is rare for me) is Loreal Elvive Extraordinary Clay.

24. What do you apply first, concealer or foundation?

Foundation.

25. Do you ever consider taking makeup classes?

I'd love to but find all the answers I need are on YouTube.

How would you have answered these questions?

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] ... worth the hype?

I’ve been sitting on this blog post for a while but couldn’t quite believe that one product could make such a dramatic difference to my life. I decided to wait a while and double check that it really was this one change that was making the difference. Anyway, with my boyfriend out for the evening, and having just applied it again I decided now was the perfect opportunity to word vomit about this truly life-changing product.

A bit of history to start…

My skin is by no means troublesome. I did not suffer with severe acne as a teenager however I did have regular unpredictable breakouts on my chin that spread like wildfire. Once I got one, the next day there would be four. I did not know how to control them so just picked them (sorry for the TMI) and let them scab over. This left me with visible scarring and redness on my chin which I thought would be there forever. This vicious circle continued for years until I plucked up the courage to spend £15.50 on a product that I had heard so many others rave about. 

Let’s just say, I have not looked back since….

I have not had a single spot since using this product for the past 7 months. That is unheard of. My scarring has also almost vanished and redness of the skin in other areas (around my nose and cheeks were my problem areas) has pretty much all gone. I am confident enough to only wear makeup bases once or twice a week now which my makeup junkie self is kind of missing but wearing it would be a waste when I have got nothing to hide.

I cleanse my face as usual every morning and then apply the cream about 10 minutes before my makeup. It dries very quickly and does not leave you feeling greasy in the slightest. I would go as far to say that it actually feels cooling and soothing on the skin.

I go about my day as usual and then repeat the process before bed (cleanse as usual and then apply the product).

As I said before…how can I be sure that it is THIS product that is making the difference and not a sublime combination of a few?

Well, due to me being a university student and the lack of money that comes alongside that…£15.50 was an eye-watering amount to spend on 40ml of face cream. As my student loan slipped through my fingers and the tube was becoming more and more empty, I began to use it more sparingly and occasionally missed an application or two….my skin did not enjoy it and I could feel the beginnings of a breakout brewing. Not the usual corkers though, just small warnings of what was about to come. I quickly slapped on some more cream and by the morning all had been forgotten and my skin was blemish-free again.

I cannot recommend this cream enough. I stock piled 2 more tubes when my student loan came out in April because Boots was offering £5 worth of bonus points when you bought it. Despite having to use it twice a day, the 40ml tube lasts surprisingly well. I managed to make one last 4 months.

If you are on the fence whether to try this then I thoroughly recommend you do. Although it seems expensive, the cost-effectiveness of using this rather than trying a gazillion different products to maybe have the same effect makes it totally worth it…even on my tight budget.

You can buy it online from Boots here.

I hope it works as well for you as it did for me.

What are your holy grail skincare products?

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