tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47479496503152984112024-02-19T06:40:09.320+00:00Summers BeautySummerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.comBlogger612125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-77485342315579613052017-08-27T13:40:00.001+01:002017-08-27T13:40:28.422+01:00Bourjois Lip Kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've always been a huge fan of Bourjois lipsticks, so when I spotted these lip kits in my local Boots I knew I had to give them a go! Each kit comes with a Rouge Edition Velvet Matte Lipstick Lipstick and a matching lip liner. There are three different shades on offer; Nude-ist, Don't pink of it and Peach club, although I've never been a fan of peach shades so I opted for the other two.</div>
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I think these are great value when you consider that one of these liquid lipsticks retails at £8.99 alone, and here you're getting an additional lip liner, and some helpful tips for just £3 more! Before I picked these up I was already a huge fan of the individual lipsticks, which these are essentially an 'expansion' of, as all three of these shades is also sold individually. So if you're not bothered by lip liners save yourself a few quid and just by them on their own. </div>
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With that being said I really enjoy using these lip kits and adore both shades (see below; Nudeist top, Dont pink of it bottom), theyre both really long lasting and comfortable to wear on the lips.They certainly give more expensive lipkits on the market a run for their money!</div>
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-62688707768084778442017-07-09T18:17:00.001+01:002017-07-09T18:19:15.835+01:00Primark Finds: Finger Blender Sponges<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love having a nose in the PS Beauty section as I feel like they have a really strong selection of beauty goodies - especially beauty tools! One of the things that stood out to me on my last visit was this twin pack of 'finger blender sponges', at just £2 for the pair I had to give them a go.</div>
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Both have a gap running through them which allow you to pop your fingers in as demonstrated below. I was pleasantly surprised with this rather gimmicky product. I have long nails so find that when I'm placing sponges in my jar based concealer products I can end up with product them. These completely avoid that problem and have become a game changer for applying my under eye concealer.</div>
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They blend product out with ease and have become a huge hit in my makeup bag"! What has been your best Primark find recently?</div>
Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-42288412930221005452017-05-21T16:15:00.000+01:002017-05-21T16:15:28.134+01:00The Primark Glow Kit dupe!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was browsing Primark the other day when I came across this stunning highlighting palette! At £5 for four beautiful powders I knew it had to be mine! With a shade to suit everyone, this palette would be a wonderful addition to anyone's collection and here's why I think you should give it ago.</div>
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When I first saw this on the shelf the Anastasia glow kit came to mind, and while I don't own the £39 palette myself I can definitely see the resemblance after examining pictures online. Although I would say that these look somewhat more shimmery, I defiantly think that this Primark Pure Glow Highlighting palette is a lovely affordable option for anyone in the market for this sort of product.</div>
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The powders themselves are wonderfully soft, I find that applying them with a favourite fan brush gives a wonderful subtle glow and can be built on to get the desired look.</div>
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So there you have it, yet another Primark beauty success! You can find this palette in selected stores for just £5! What's been your favourite Primark beauty find! </div>
Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-46929378980778090022017-04-22T20:53:00.000+01:002017-04-22T20:53:05.285+01:00Beauty | Barry M Lip Kit in Runway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since lips became the 'in thing' lip kits have been popping up left, right and centre! Personally I've always found them to be over priced, so when high street brands started offering cheaper versions I knew I had to give one a ago. The much coveted Barry M lip Kits automatically took my fancy. Sadly these were only a limited edition offering sold in Boots and Superdrug, however Barry M have hinted at a restock so keep your eyes peeled! I only managed to get my hands on the darker of the three shades available, However I'm so glad I did! While I didn't expect to fall head over heels for 'Runway' It has become a 'go to' shade.</div>
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Each kit (priced at £6.99) contains a lip liner with a matching matte me up liquid lip paint. The limited edition range featured three shades; 'go to', 'pose' and 'runway'. While I cant comment on the other two, I have found 'runway' to be of a wonderful quality. While initially I thought £6.99 was expensive for Barry M, These lip paints sell on their own for £4.99, so a lip liner thrown in for an extra £2 is pretty good going! </div>
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I find the application to be really smooth, even when my lips are feeling a little dry! While it looks glossy on first application things really matt down and your left with a wonderful long lasting finish. I have received so many compliments on this colour! I can be a little wary of darker lip shades so love that this is a darker nude thats so easy to pull off!</div>
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If you're dying to give this a go and your local Boots or Superdrug has sold out, you could always try the<a href="https://www.barrym.com/product/Single-Matte-Me-Up-Liquid-Lip-Paint"> Barry M single lip paints</a>! They are the same formula as the ones featured in the kit and priced at £4.99 from selected retailers. </div>
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Have you tried a lip kit yet? Which ones do I need to try next?</div>
Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-12884339625952368462017-04-09T13:15:00.000+01:002017-04-09T13:15:23.715+01:00Beauty|How I battle my tired undereyes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For as long as I can remember I've been conscious of my puffy under eyes. Add 50 hour weeks, and a stressful job to the mix and my under eye confidence is at an all time low. Whenever I see a photo of myself they're the first thing I'm drawn to and something I now find myself investing in. </div>
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So over the years I've developed a few habits which I like to think help make a difference, including frequently using eye masks. It took me a while to try these as I never really saw any budget alternatives, although recently they seem to be popping up everywhere, most recently I saw them in Primark! Although some of my favourites are these Purederm ones I found in Bodycare, which were just over a pound a pack for 4 pairs. I love that you can just pop these on and they stay put on the face, meaning I can go about my business without the inconvenience of them popping off! After my under eye area feels so nourished and refreshed! Well worth a try if you're a under eye sufferer like myself.</div>
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Once I've covered my under eyes in skincare treats, I conceal any signs of tiredness with concealer, Personally I like to use a creamy concealer first (my favourite is the NYX dark circle concealer), I then complete the look with a liquid one such as S&G Trick and treatment. I apply both of these with a sponge rather than a brush as I feel the technique provides more coverage.</div>
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-79882623234856013512017-03-26T16:30:00.000+01:002017-03-26T16:30:41.408+01:00Three ways I ditched the daily hair wash and how you can do the same!<div style="text-align: center;">
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For as long as I can remember I've been an everyday hair washer. It was a habit my Mum had, so one I naturally picked up whilst growing up. However, when my boiler recently broke and washing my hair daily just wasn't an option. It made me really rethink this habit and just a month later I've gone from washing my hair daily to every 4-5 days. Here's how you can do the same!</div>
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Within a couple of days of realising my hot water wasn't returning any time soon I decided it was time for a trip to the hair dressers. It's crazy how getting rid of a few dead inches can transform your hair. Without any dead weight my hair is so bouncy, meaning the roots look lifted!</div>
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I've been using canned dry shampoo for years, but they never worked amazingly for me. I switched to baby powder a few months back and haven't ever looked back. Not only are the results amazing (my hair has made everyone in my household convert), the tub is sooo long lasting!</div>
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Ok, so admittedly I just throw my hair back for work during the week. But I've found that switching my hair up can keep the grease at bay. The front of my hair gives a lot away, so If I'm getting to the end of the week I may give myself a more central parting.</div>
Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-80395180673595456662017-03-12T18:05:00.000+00:002017-03-12T18:05:07.953+00:00Lifestyle | Why I'm glad I took a blogging break<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I realised a while back that I've never really addressed my months of absence. I never really intended on taking a 'blogging break', it was just a natural progression when I reached the final stages of my degree. Although If we're being completely honest I'm really bloody glad that I did.<br />
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Personally I have always adored blogging. That's why this page still exists five years later , although I've never allowed myself to be completely 'sucked in' by the community. Whilst earning my degree, I also had both a paid and voluntary job. I didn't have time to blog, If we're being completely honest I barely had time to bother with makeup!<br />
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So rather than pushing out crappy posts I had no interest in, I took a step back. My personal life will always come first, in the many months I was away, I picked up my grades by nearly a whole classification and spent a lot of time growing up. Fast forward a few more months, I've been working full time in an industry I love and I've just been accepted to study a teaching course at the university of my dreams.<br />
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I think for years there's been this misconception in the blogging world that to be a success you need to have a string of consistent content. While there's no denying that regular helps keeps audiences interested, I for one am sick of blogging having to be such a robotic thing. Rather than put out content I hate for the stake of consistency, I took time away. My blog didn't vanish and my followers didn't grow legs and walk away. I look back at my posts from the summer and am proud of that content - that is the type of blogger I aspire to be.<br />
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I took a massive blogging break, but I needed that to full back in love with blogging again. </div>
Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-12891381969913393852017-02-19T16:54:00.000+00:002017-02-19T16:54:24.537+00:00What I got for Christmas 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well hello 2017! Yes, this post is nearly two whole months late, but lets face it I'm not exactly winning any blogger awards for my consistency lately! Since I love these posts, I figured I'd still show you guys what I got for Christmas! I didn't realise what a typical beauty blogger I was until I saw these photos.. Although I think great minds think alike and I was so pleased with all of my lovely gifts this year!</div>
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I'm also a big lover of perfumes! So was so happy to try this 'Just' perfume, along with a new favourite of mine - 'Lady million'. Finally as a lover of homeware I received a few housey bits including this lovely Yankee candle diffuser, Its been on since Christmas and I can still smell it every time I enter my bedroom!</div>
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So there you have it, some of the things I was lucky enough to receive Christmas day! Did you get anything nice?</div>
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I am obsessed with Primark Beauty right now, and seem to have a rapidly growing collection of their beauty sponges! When I saw this pack of four mini sponges my brain automatically screamed mirco mini, as they instantly remained me of their Beauty Bender sisters. The major difference being the massive gap in price, While you can grab two sponges for £14.50 from <a href="http://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/brands/b/beautyblender/beautyblender-micro.mini-UK200018499.html">beauty blender</a>, the Primark alternative offers four sponges for just £2.50! </div>
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While I cant say I've tried the Beauty Blender alternative, I have no need as these are everything I hoped for. I love using these mini blenders to dap my concealer into those hard to reach areas - they are just the ideal size!</div>
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Yes, It's October and yes, I'm hitting you with the 'C word'. Brands seem to have really upped their games this year, and admittedly I've treated myself to far too many gift sets! One of my favourites this year is this lovely Blushin' Babe gift set from benefit. Priced at £29.50 the set contains five bestselling blushes (Sugarbomb, Rockateur,Coralista, Dandelion and Hoola), Watt's up! highlighter, They're real push-up liner and they're real mascara.</div>
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Housed in this cute tin, this little set contains pretty much everything you need (minus base products) for a full face of makeup. Personally I think this is a wonderful way to try more of what Benefit have to offer. Individually these blushes sell for over £20, and while the ones in this set may be smaller, I never come close to finishing products, so am over the moon to be able to try all 5 for under £30!<br />
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-45300290890303569792016-10-28T10:00:00.000+01:002016-10-28T10:00:18.224+01:00The £3 Strobing kit you need to try!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If there's one product that's always intrigued me from Lush it's this sea salt shampoo. Priced at £12.75 for a 330g tub this is hardly the cheapest shampoo on the market, but here's why its worth all 1275 pennies! On opening the tub you are greeted by the most wonderful clean smell, a smell that remains in my hair all day! As you can see the texture of this shampoo is unlike majority of others on the marketing, somewhat resembling a scrub. While some may find this scary I find that I really enjoy the feeling of the see salt on my scalp. I personally find that it helps exfoliate the scalp without being to harsh and is something you get used to pretty quickly.</div>
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I find that with this product less is more, it lathers so well that you only need a tiny amount meaning that this tub has lasted months (and still has around a third left).I was the sort of girl who washed her hair everyday, but this completely changed that allowing me to go two, even three days. Something unheard of with other shampoos. It gives my fine flat hair that extra bit of lift and I have finally embraced my natural waves!</div>
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-34933418078192147592016-10-15T10:52:00.000+01:002016-10-15T10:52:36.526+01:00La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo[+] Unifiant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've always been keen to try something from La Roche-Posay's impressive line up, so when they added a tint of colour to their infamous Effaclar Duo I knew I had to give it a go. When this came in the post my skin was having a rubbish time (probably induced by my new 50 hour working week) making me the ideal candidate to put this to the test. I don't have time in the mornings, so I love that my Effeclar Duo (+) Unifiant* is just an easy step to giving me a little more of a 'done' look in seconds. I simply apply with my fingers like a moisturiser and I'm good to go. This just gives me a little more coverage, blurring out my imperfections, or acts really nicely under a foundation. I've also noticed a huge change in my skin, within the first week it had calmed down so much, an effect that seems to be lasing!</div>
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I've been really impressed by this product and cant wait to try more from La Roche-Posay! You can find this for £16.50/40ml at selected stores including <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/La-Roche-Posay-Effaclar-Duo-Unifiant-Light-40ml_1868162/">Boots.</a> I promise you wont be disappointed. </div>
Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-65341167474220286412016-09-11T11:44:00.001+01:002016-09-11T11:44:38.258+01:00Those Artis dupes | Primark PS...Pro Oval Brushes <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a long search I finally got my hands on these PS..Pro finishing brushes which are currently floating around the blogoshere due to their likeness to the famous Artis toothbrush style brushes. Despite this likeness, these Primark ones have rock bottom prices, with the largest brush being £4.00, the medium brush being £3.00 and the smallest being priced at £2.50.</div>
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While the feedback on these brushes has been amazing, a few people have said that they found it hard to get to grips with the application process of this style of brush, as its so different to traditional ones. However, I cant say this was something I experienced and I found the application process really easy! I've used these with a bunch of different products and have to say, they work like a dream! I use the biggest brush to blend my foundation , the medium sized brush for my contour and blush, and the smallest for my under eye concealer. I just love how effortless it all is and how airbrushed the finish looks. Its hard to believe the lot cost me under a tenner, as they are up there with my all time favourite brushes (I've honestly been recommending them to everyone in my personal life this month!).<br />
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Whats more is that these wash up so so well! I would say that I found washing harder to get used to than the application process. However, this is well worth the struggle for my love of these brushes. Get searching your local Primark because these are an amazing find! I for one am tempted to go buy another Set!</div>
Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-32317371734781552092016-09-08T17:19:00.001+01:002016-09-08T17:19:17.097+01:00NYX comes to the UK | Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was so excited when I heard NYX was coming to the UK, and even more excited when I heard Boots would be stocking them (hello advantage card points!). </div>
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The lip section of my local NYX stand is always manic, meaning sadly for me loads of bits that I wanted to try out of stock. Although, I did manage to walk away with four lip beauties! I picked up this <i><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/NYX-Butter-Gloss_1770333/">Butter Gloss in 'Angel Food Cake' (£5.00),</a></i> this <i><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/NYX-Soft-Matte-lip-cream-14g_1770625/">NYX soft matte lip cream in 'Istanbul' (£5.50)</a>,</i> this <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/NYX-Liquid-Suede-Cream-Lipstick_1771344/" style="font-style: italic;">NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in 'tea & cookies' (£6.50)</a> along with this <i><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/NYX-Slide-on-Lip-Pencil-5g_1770564/">NYX slide on Lip Pencil in the shade 'Bedrose' (£5.50)</a></i>. As you can tell I love a nude lip and cant wait to share my thoughts!</div>
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I've heard amazing things about NYX's line of completion goodies, So I also picked up some face bits including, this<i> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/NYX/Face/Primer/">NYX Color Correction Liquid primer in green (£9.00),</a> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/NYX-Wonder-stick-highlight-contour-36g_1770724/">Wonderstick in 'light/medium' (£10.00)</a>, <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/NYX-Gotcha-Covered-Concealer-19g_1770656/">Gotcha Covered concealer in 'ivory' (£5.50)</a></i>, and this lovely<i><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/NYX-Rouge-Cream-Blush_1782823/"> Rouge Cream blush in 'tea rose' (£6.50)</a>. </i>I'm most excited to try the contour stick as its unlike anything else I own!</div>
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-54308695224252711132016-09-04T10:28:00.000+01:002016-09-04T10:28:54.059+01:00Soap & Glory | Sugar Crush Body Scrub<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's no secret that I adore Soap & Glory, Infact its one of those few brands that I will go back to again and again. One of the things I feel they do rather well at are scrubs. I feel scrubs are hard to get right. While I don't wish for something to be rough on my skin, I want something that I can actually feel working!<br />
Containing what I consider to be the perfect formula, Sugar crush just delivers and leaves my skin so so smooth after use! Although, I think the thing that draws most people to this product is its super strong scent. If You're a fan of limes, you'll love this sweet scent. If that's not your cup of tea, Soap & Glory have a whole range of scrubs ready to be discovered on the <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory/Bath-Body/Scrubs-Exfoliators/">Boots website here.</a> Is it bad that I've tried them all?!<br />
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You can pick this up in selected <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-&-Glory%C3%A2%C2%84%C2%A2-Sugar-Crush%C3%A2%C2%84%C2%A2-Body-Scrub-300ml_1222485/?cm_mmc=bmm-_-google-_-PLAs-_-Boots%20Shopping%20-%20Category%20-%20Toiletries">Boots stores for £8/300ml here</a>. What's your favourote scrub?</div>
Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-65867344593743343992016-08-31T10:00:00.000+01:002016-08-31T10:00:19.759+01:00New | Real Techniques Miracle Sponges<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Being a huge Real Techniques fan, I could not wait to try their latest Miracle sponges. The <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-Miracle-Sculpting-Sponge_1876408/?cm_mmc=bmm-_-google-_-PLAs-_-Boots%20Shopping%20-%20Category%20-%20Health%20and%20Pharmacy">Real Techniques Miracle Sculpting Sponge (£5.99)</a> in particular is unlike any other sponge I've ever encountered. Designed to Contour with 'a large side for control' and highlight 'with a small side for precision', I expected to love this. I adore the way its shaped and thought it would be a wonderful idea. </div>
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Initially I tried this sponge wet with my bronzer, although I found it tricky to pick up any product from my <a href="http://www.summersbeauty.co.uk/2016/08/sleek-cream-contour-kit-in-light.html">contour kit</a>, This didn't improve when I tried it the next day wet. In theory I could simply use my fingers to put the product in place but for me that kills the idea of using a makeup tool. Quite frankly, I don't think its worth the extra effort anyway as the sponge didn't blend my contour that well anyway - I'd rather just use a brush!</div>
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After the disappointment of the sculpting sponge, I hoped these <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-2-Miracle-Mini-Eraser-Sponges_1876382/?cm_mmc=bmm-_-google-_-PLAs-_-Boots%20Shopping%20-%20Category%20-%20Health%20and%20Pharmacy">2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges </a> (£5.99) could restore my hope in real techniques. I've been wanting to try some smaller sponges for my under eye area for a while now so was hoping these would get the job done. I have tried these both wet and dry and have found that unlike the sculpting sponge, they do I wonderful job at blending my concealer and clean up well. I also love that you get two for your money! However I will note that I have recently discovered the Primark Mini sponges which essentially do the same job (and are £2.50 for 4!)</div>
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So there you have it my thoughts on the Miracle sponges collection from Real techniques, I have to say after loving the original sponge I'm disappointed with this collection!<br />
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-35544075783359233352016-08-29T10:15:00.000+01:002016-08-29T10:15:45.390+01:00Essence | Soo Glow Cream to Powder Highlighter in 'Bright up your life'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anyone who has been reading Summers Beauty for a while may know that I'm a huge Essence fan, I was lucky enough to attend the UK launch a couple of years back and have been completely hooked ever since. I was checking out the cream to powder highlighters the other day and loved the look of 'Bright up your life', at just £2.80 I couldn't leave Wilko without it.<br />
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Enclosed in clear sturdy packaging, this baby really does offer value for money. I simply swirl my fingers around in the pot then apply directly to my face which leaves a wonderful subtle glow. It blends out nicely and has one of the best cream to powder formula's I have come across. Not only does this last well on the face, I can see this highlighter lasting a long long time. Especially when I consider how much I've been using this, and how small the current dent in the product is.<br />
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-69727286431495242862016-08-26T11:29:00.000+01:002016-08-26T11:29:13.889+01:00GOSH | Giant Blush in 'Shy'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As soon as I saw these 'Giant blush' sticks on Gosh's social media pages I knew 'Shy' had to be mine. It's just the perfect subtle shade ready for everyday use, made super easy for on-the-go by the practical packaging. While I love that the packaging makes this easy to apply, I also adore the style of it and love that the twisty bit (very technical term here) corresponds with the shade inside meaning that this blush stick is easy to find in anyone's makeup collection. </div>
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With one quick swipe, this Gosh giant blush stick gives me enough product for my desired look. I simply then take my fingers or my oval blending brush and let the super bendable formula work its magic. The look lasts all day, even in the heat with been experence lately!</div>
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-72501339531204125462016-08-22T10:00:00.000+01:002016-08-23T20:20:05.503+01:00Lush | Shiny Happy People<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I received this <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/ps15-ps30/shiny-happy-people">Shiny Happy People gift set (£16.50) </a>a few months back as a gift from a friend and really wanted to share my thoughts with you guys. The set contains 3 products, which are all shower friendly (and great for those who don't have a bath like myself).</div>
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<a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/layer-cake"> Layer Cake Soap (£3.50/100g)</a> - In its bar form this is probably one of my favourite scents from Lush as it isn't too overpowering. While it's meant to be quite a fruity scent this actually reminds me of wine gums and because of this expected to fall head over heels for this product. So, its a shame that this scent doesn't remain while in use. While it does a good job and leaving me squeaky clean, the soap is little drying and with a lack of scent it leaves behind, it essentially does the same job as a supermarket soap.. albeit a lot prettier.</div>
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<a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/shower-gels-jellies/refresher">Refresher Shower Jelly (£4.25/100g) </a>- This product is just so much fun! I love the idea of a shower jelly and think it has a great price point when you consider how unique it is! I love how it wiggles, which you can see for yourself if you click the link to the lush website (although personally I'd recommend checking these out in store as they're always on display and fun to play with!). Unlike Layer Cake this has a really strong zesty scent and is perfect for waking you up in the morning. It lathers up nicely and truly is a joy to use! So much so that I cant wait to try another scent!</div>
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<a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/beautiful">Beautiful Shower Gel (£4.95/100g)</a> - I really like Lush Shower Gels although personally find them a little too expensive for everyday use. However I really enjoyed this one! The scent just made it feel so much more 'grown up' than the other products, as there's definitely more of a musk to it. Out of the three products from the box this is the one that lathers up he most, and like the shower jelly it leaves a lovely scent behind.<br />
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-23740952747719401572016-08-18T15:32:00.000+01:002016-08-18T15:32:18.607+01:00Primark PS..Pro Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently Primark's new PS..PRO beauty range has been causing a bit of a stir online.When I had the chance to check the range out for myself I was mainly interested in the tools, starting with these PS..Pro blending brushes in Large (£4.00), Medium (£3.00) and small (£2.50). I think like me, many beauty bloggers have had their eyes on these Primark Oval brushes. They are supposedly a dupe for the famous Artis range. I personally cannot wait to put these to the test and will be reviewing as soon as I've had a chance to try them out! </div>
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Next I noticed Primark's impressive range of sponges although I settled for these PS..Pro mini blenders (£2.50 for 4). The market is full of these mini sponges at the moment but as always Primark offers amazing value giving customers double the amount most brands do at a fraction of the price. I cant wait to compare these to the more expensive sponges in my collection! I was also super impressed with the idea of this PS..Pro Eyeliner Corrector Pen (£3.00), I'm a huge eyeliner fan, although I'm still terrible with application and feel like this will be a massive help! Finally I'm what you could call a lip crayon addict so had to add this PS..Pro Sheer Shine Lip Crayon in Marvellous Mauve (£3.00) to my basket - the shade really caught my eye!</div>
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-68781427669833552932016-08-12T11:15:00.000+01:002016-08-12T11:15:05.488+01:00Primark Micellar Cleansing water <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While stalking the Primark beauty section for Artis dupes, I came across this £2.00 cleansing water which I had to pop into my basket. I love a good micellar water and have tried a wide range of them with varied price points, although this is the cheapest I have come across for its big 430ml size.</div>
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The packing advertises 'Rose & vitamin E',while personally I hate the smell of rose I found the scent of this to be quite pleasant. So does it actually work? yes, really well actually at removing both face and eye make up with ease. I did however suffer some stinging after using this on my eyes (I'm not overly sensitive, but I have this problem with a few cleansers). Despite this, I really like this cleansing water and along side a more sensitive eye make up remover its made my daily cleansing routine.</div>
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Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-50194717813088497342016-08-08T10:54:00.000+01:002016-08-08T10:54:02.986+01:00Five years of favourites.. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So today marks five years of blogging for me, which is bizarre to say the least. I've owned this blog since I had just left school at 16 and now I'm 21 and a fully fledged grown up (kinda of!).</div>
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I've reviewed and loved so many products over the years, so I thought it would be nice to share with you ten I thought were the best of the best and truly worth a try! So here are ten of my favourite products from other the years (I tried to do five for five but that was way too hard). If you want to learn more about a product just click the link to take you to the full review.</div>
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1. <a href="https://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/rimmel-stay-matte-powder.html">Rimmel Stay matte Powder</a> - If it wasnt for blogging I'd have no idea about the cult classic. This just gets the job done and makes my makeup last without that caked on look. I hate the packaging though, my lid is currently in around three pieces! </div>
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2.<a href="https://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/revlon-nearly-naked-foundation.html">Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation</a> - Whenever I get asked for foundation recommendations I find myself coming back to this. I just love it on my skin and find that it looks so natural on. Although again on a side note I hate the packaging.. I need a pump in the morning!</div>
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3. <a href="https://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/lasting-perfection-concealer.html">Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer</a> - Another product I discovered thanks to blogger. Why waste money on expensive brands when this beauty covers everything!</div>
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4. <a href="https://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/soap-glorys-solar-powder.html">Soap and Glory Solar Powder </a>- This is without doubt my favourite ever bronzer! Prior to this I found bronzer so scary, I have extremely pale skin so thought they'd make me look terrible, but this beauty just works for me. I would use this daily if it wasnt for the terrible packaging.. Serouisly the lid is no longer attached to the product! Although, I will point out that S&G have since changed the packaging, if only rimmel and Revelon could follow suit!</div>
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5. <a href="https://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/topshop-cream-blush-in-head-over-heels.html">Topshop Cream Blush</a> - This was the first cream blush I ever tried, and the only one I'm always still reaching for, despite the scary looking shade this looks so so natural on!<br />
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6. <a href="https://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/younique-moodstruck-3d-fiber-lashes.html">Younique 3D Fiber Lashes </a>- I feel like this is one of those products everyone rolls there eyes at because its so promoted on social media but it honestly works better than anything I've ever tried (just click the link and look at my results!)<br />
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7. <a href="https://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/rimmel-kate-matte-lipstick-in-101.html">Rimmel Kate matte Lipstick</a> - Shade 103 will always be my go to shade, I've actually nearly used this up which is unheard of for me and my far too many products!<br />
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8. <a href="https://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/maybelline-baby-lips.html">Maybelline Babylips</a> - To clarify I don't think these are the best product ever, but they're so easy to wear and fun! It's because of this I end up wearing these most so I thought they deserved a mention. If you're less confident with lip colours these are well worth a try!</div>
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9. <a href="https://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/real-techniques-core-collection.html">Real Techniques Buffing Brush</a> - Real Techniques had to be mentioned in this post! I was new to brushes before my blog and now I have more then I care to count! This is my most reached for brush and does a lovely job!<br />
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10. <a href="https://summersbeautyonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/superdrugs-vitamin-e-hot-cloth-cleanser.html">Superdrug Hot Cloth Cleanser</a> - I thought I should mention a skincare favourite and this has been one of my favourites over the years. I love this more than the Liz Earle alternative everyone raves about!<br />
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So there you have it, the best of the best products I've featured over these five years! What would your top ten be?!</div>
Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-23518581575203170772016-08-07T09:00:00.000+01:002016-08-07T09:00:24.210+01:00Free Benefit in Elle magazine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've had my eye on<a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/dew-the-hoola"> Benefit's Dew the Hoola (£22.50/30ml) </a> for a while now, so when I found out there was a mini in this months issue of Elle Magazine (£4.10) I went on a mission to try and find a copy! The magazine contains a 5ml mini, which is a lovely way to give this a try without committing to the price tag. </div>
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<i>This is quite possibly my favourite ever magazine freebie - and there have been a fair few other the years! What's been your favourite ever freebie?</i></div>
Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969925059455947320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4747949650315298411.post-49627007415559056522016-08-06T10:00:00.000+01:002016-08-06T10:00:09.574+01:00Sleek Cream Contour Kit in Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've always been a huge fan of a cream contour, so when I saw that this Sleek Cream Contour Kit was on offer it fell straight into my basket! Like the majority of Sleek products this comes in their classic black plastic casing and is complete with a huge black mirror which is extremely handy for on the go application.</div>
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Available in 3 different shades( light, medium and dark) each kit is filled with 6 different pans, all designed to do a different job. The handy guide pictured demonstrates this, to be completely honest I thought this was a lovely addition. As a beauty blogger its so easy to forget not everyone's aware of how to apply makeup trends, and there are people out there who would look at this kit without these instructions and want to run a mile.</div>
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Following the directions given using my Real Techniques Contour brush, I loved my overall look. I find that cream kits always make the application process a breeze and everything looks so natural! While I dont have time to do this routine on a daily basis I find that I can quickly contour my cheeks with the darkest shade for a quicker solution. If unlike me, you are going to be using your fingers for the application process you almost have to warm the cream up to get it out of the pan,although once on the heat of the skin the cream moves and bends effortlessly.</div>
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I also find that the results last all day, so there's no need for this to be taking up space in your handbag.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigiabngf7KKYTo7Wz4ldit2OGYe6-IXCA8P6oI3Ox9qAClD6QpJoVcOa7rHcas79ONhhfakBEv1S0RWIaifFmtJq-SCFrFpYwx-CMTl7Aw9yVFX4HEoDeaCAm3EkKJf12Y7o3HNPPARy8/s1600/sleek+swatch+light.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sleek Cream Contour Kit in Light" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigiabngf7KKYTo7Wz4ldit2OGYe6-IXCA8P6oI3Ox9qAClD6QpJoVcOa7rHcas79ONhhfakBEv1S0RWIaifFmtJq-SCFrFpYwx-CMTl7Aw9yVFX4HEoDeaCAm3EkKJf12Y7o3HNPPARy8/s640/sleek+swatch+light.JPG" title="Sleek Cream Contour Kit in Light" width="640" /></a></div>
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At £10.99 for six shades this is a complete bargain. Although even more amazingly, This is currently in the 2 for £12 deal at <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Sleek-MakeUP-Cream-Contour-Kit_1835027/">Boots</a>.</div>
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