Blogmas Day 13 - My Top 3 Foundations

Hey hey lovely people! How are you all doing today?

Now, for a couple of days during Blogmas, I'm planning on posting a series of 'Top 3' blogs, letting you know my top 3 favourite beauty things. If there are any specific items you'd like to know my top three of, let me know in the comments below. 

Today however, I'm gonna let you in on my top three favourite foundations. Little known fact, foundation is my favourite beauty item!

Voila, here are my top three foundations, the order being

1st - NARS Sheer Glow

2nd - Dior Airflash

3rd - YSL Fusion Ink Foundation

Okay, let's dive in shall we?

First up, we have the YSL Fusion Ink Foundation. Now, I've already written a full review of this foundation, which you can read here. To basically sum this up, it's a light to medium coverage that seriously gives a skin effect. 

It honestly looks like your wearing nothing, and it feels like it too. It's definitely a favourite of mine in the summer, when you don't want heavy foundations

Here it is! My all time favourite foundation. I think I'm on my third bottle of this now. 

NARS Sheer Glow gives a medium to full coverage and is just simply flawless. It's typically my everyday foundation, and has been since 2012. 

I honestly can't praise this foundation enough, especially for NARS' colour matching too! 

Ahh, how I love this foundation. When I was in Sixth Form, this foundation was a life saver. Seriously, my foundation would be applied in about 30 seconds. Time saver or what?!

Not only does it have the fastest application I've ever had, but it also gives a great coverage, It's just amazing.

And no, you won't get it all in your hair, trust me!

Now, for a cheeky extra edition. 

I realised that my top 3 foundations were all high end, which is why I wanted to include my favourite drug store foundation; Revlon's colorstay foundation.

This foundation has a thick consistency and a great coverage, which is why it's a great go to for me. 

Also, what's great is that this foundation is altered to your skin type, which is why I have the combination/oily version. Nice one Revlon!

So, that was my top 3 foundations, plus one!

Question of the post, what is your all time favourite foundation? Let me know in the comments below! I'm always interested in trying new products!

As always, thank you so much for reading & I hope you have a lovely day! 

Lots of Love

Blogmas Day 9 - I'M FINALLY CURED

Hey hey lovely people!

Now, I know the title seems weird, but hear me out!

Okay, so as you know by now, since getting my braces on in April this year, I've had chapped lips. Now, initially, it was fine, I'd get bouts every 2 weeks or so, but it was completely manageable.

Then, about a month ago, it became extreme. I constantly had chapped lips without a break. My lip skin was peeling everyday and began stinging when I applied certain lip balms.

It's sounds so stupid but it was actually making be feel pretty sad, like it was never ending.

Well, that was until a few days ago, thank to a tip from my cousin: Use Vaseline.

No, I'm not talking about that little Vaseline lip therapy you get in a tin, I'm talking about full on, straight up Vaseline.

So, the next day, I popped into Boots and picked up a tub of Vaseline for just over £2, so already, I'm getting a better value for money, look at the size on it!!

Low and behold, ever since, my lips haven't cracked or peeled once. IT'S A MIRACLE!

So, to everyone suffering from really bad chapped lips, seriously, go out and get some Vaseline. It sounds so simple, and it is!

So, how many of you have ever had really bad chapped lips? Let me know in the comments below!

As always, thank you so much for reading & I hope you have a lovely day!

Lots of Love

Blogmas Day 7: Five Reasons Why....You Should Exfoliate

Hey hey lovely people! We're already one week into Blogmas. I know the posts are kinda mediocre at the moment, but as soon as my uni deadline week is over, expect some extreme, photo filled, #SplitsOnTrees realness posts! (Okay, maybe not the last point, but still, be prepared)

Now, let's begin today post with the start of a new series, named 'Five Reasons Why'.

Today, 5 reasons why....You should exfoliate. 

1) To Improve Your Skin's Texture

Okay, let's start with the obvious one. Exfoliation will remove all of the dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, therefore letting the newer cells take their place and leave your skin feeling lovely and smooth. 

2) To Stay Looking Young For Longer

So now you know that when your dead skin cells are renewed, newer ones take their place. Well, over time, with regular exfoliation, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles can be reduced. 

3) Helps Clear Spots

This is especially for acne prone/oily skin, as these skin types shed more skin cells, but they stick to the skin a lot easier. This can lead to them building up and the skin producing more oils, which in turn can both block your pores up. 

4) Reduce The Size Of Pores

So, we just discussed that lack of exfoliation can lead to blocked pores. Well, blocked pores appear bigger because of all that's in them. Unblock the pore and it will reduce in size!

5) To Moisturise Properly

This one is especially true for those with dry skin. Now, when we get dry skin, we tend to slap on some moisturiser, thinking it'll cure it. Now, look at it like this. Dry skin happens from a buildup of dry skin cells, which, in turn, you're trying to hydrate?! Instead, exfoliate those cells away, and then, moisturise the new cells underneath. 

Voila! Lovely skin for all! 

So, what do you like to exfoliate with?

 Personally, I love to use LUSH's Ocean Salt and my Olay exfoliating brush, but deep down, I'd kill for a Clarasonic! 

As always, thank you so much for reading & I hope you have a lovely day!

Lots of Love