July Beauty Favourites!

Hey beaut's!

Hmmm how can I sum up July....Oh I know, hot, sticky, sweaty oh and did I mention HOT!!!! Wow this never ending heatwave is actually insane, we did finally get a storm and a little bit of rain in Norfolk over the weekend but literally it's been steaming hot! 

Firstly this month I've been using my Barry M Mist & Fix Makeup Setting Spray like it's going out of fashion, as I said the heat has been crazy and this little beauty has kept my makeup in place and looking fresh for a lot longer in the heat! Honestly beaut's if you haven't tried this setting spray then I urge you to treat yourself to one, it's my all time favourite setting spray and I even prefer it to the expensive ones I've tried!

The Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette has made it's way into my monthly favourites AGAIN!! I just cant help but be obsessed with this palette, the quality is phenomenal and those peachy vibes are so pretty! I've been using the shades Just Peachy, Candied Peach and Nectar all together to create such a summery peachy look and teamed with winged liner...oh my I just cant cope! 

Keeping with the heatwave theme is my sun protection of choice, I've been using the Hawaiian Tropic Ultra Radiance sun cream in SPF 30 everyday when I've been out and about because I cant stress enough how important it is to use sun SPF! I particularly like this one because it contains shimmer particles within the cream so it leaves my skin so glowy and radiant and a major plus is that it doesn't feel sticky or greasy, woohoo!

Next up is the Revolution Soph Lipstick in the shade Cake! I have a full review on this HERE if you fancy it but I've basically been using this lippie so much since I bought it, it's the perfect pink toned nude which works with any outfit, makeup look or occasion and it has a super creamy satin finish which is so comfortable to wear, I love it!

My final favourites this month is this little nail polish duo by Barry M! The shades In A Heart Beat and Pinktail go hand in hand with each other, In A Heart Beat is a gorgeous pinky-coral perfect for the summer and Pinktail is also a pinky -coral bit it has a stunning gold duo-chrome shift to it. Pinktail takes a lot of building up to get full opacity but popping it over the top of In A Heart Beat makes it look fully opaque after one coat, arhh I love it!

What have you been loving this month beaut's? I'd love to know!

July Beauty Favourites!

Hey beaut's!

It's monthly favourites time....I cant quite believe another month has whizzed past already, it's crazy how quick the time goes! I must admit I'm kind of over Summer now, I've never really been a Summer girl to be honest, I'm all about Autumn and Winter, how about you? 

This month I have a whole heap of new finds that have quickly turned into favourites, firstly I have to talk all about my beautiful Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette! Now I know this is a bit of cheat because I've only been using the Heat Palette for just over a week now but I couldn't not feature it because it's the best thing I've put on my eyeballs in July hands down! It's crammed full of stunning warm tones that will see me through the rest of Summer and then the Autumn and the quality is amazing, check out my first impressions and swatches HERE beaut's! For lips I've been obsessed with the Kylie Jenner Liquid Lipstick in Candy K, this is such a stand out liquid lipstick for me because it isn't super drying like the other liquid lippies I have, it lasts like nothing else - I'm talking all day through eating, drinking, kissing and the colour is the prettiest pinky nude which is right up my street. Base makeup wise the Joan Collins First Base Foundation teamed with the PUR Skin Perfecting Foundation Brush is like a match made in heaven for me. The foundation is just beautiful, it has a medium coverage, it smooths over my pores and fine lines whilst still feeling super lightweight and comfortable on my skin, it has a natural finish with a glow that never looks heavy or cakey and I've not experienced any clinging to my dry patches either, it literally perfect for me! The PUR oval brush though (insert love heart eyes emoji), it's literally the best thing I've ever blended my foundation in with, I'm talking flawless blending in about 5 seconds, it's incredible! My final favourite this month is the Rimmel #Insta Fix & Go Makeup Priming & Setting Spray, I love a good makeup spray and Rimmel's offering keeps things set and looking cake-free all day, I love it!

What have you been loving this month beaut's?? I'd love to know

July Beauty Favourites ♥

Hey beaut's!

Its that time again.... Monthly favourites time! Wow hasn't this month gone quick, I know I say that every month but I cant quite believe how quick these months are whizzing past, it will be Christmas before we know it he he! This month I have a mix of a couple of old faithfuls and some new things that I've been using that I'm in absolute love with.

Firstly this month I have been obsessed with the new Tanya Burr Birthday Suit Eyeshadow Palette, I must admit when I first bought this I wasn't expecting that much because I have an older Tanya Burr palette that I was really unimpressed with but this one I love, maybe shes changed the formula now as these eyeshadow's are buttery soft, nicely pigmented and easy to use! My favourite shade is Cocoa Sugar which is a highly shimmery deep bronze, I've been wearing this alone all over my lids recently and just blending out the crease and I'm done, it's so pretty.

Sticking with eyes my next favourite is the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara, I've featured this in a favourites before but after recently getting a new tube I'm head over heels in love with it again. It just gives me so much length, separation and curve to my lashes but also volumises and defines at the same time without any clumping or smudging at all, I absolutely love it and would highly recommend it if your looking for a new high street mascara! 

I bought the travel size Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray a little while ago as I had been wanting to try it for so long but never got round to it, so I figured the travel size was the best way to start and I love it! It definitely keeps my makeup looking better for longer and set in place for longer and it also helps with keeping shine at bay! I'll be reviewing this in full soon so keep your eyes peeled!

For nails this month it's no surprised that I've been reaching for my favourite Barry M formula Coconut Infusion, I had been using the shade Aloha a lot but I've switched things up during July and started using Surfboard a pretty pastel dusty pink, borderline lilac shade, I love it and it's perfect for Summer!

My Mum and Dad kindly bought me a bottle of perfume back from there holiday's and went for YSL's Black Opium (good choice Mum), surprisingly before my Mum and Dad bought me this I had never smelt it before so I had no idea what it would be like, but I love it! It's definitely a musky, sexy, warm scent perfect for the winter months really but I just cant resist using it at the moment because I love it sooo much. Also look how stunning that bottle is! 

My last favourite this month is the gorgeous Soap & Glory Pulp Friction Foamy Fruity Body Scrub! This scrub is like no other, it literally foams and lathers up just like shower gel as I'm rubbing it all over your body, its amazing and actually so much fun to use! It gently exfoliates too without being too abrasive so it's a joy to use on my sensitive skin!

What have you been loving this month beaut's? I'd love to know!

July Beauty Wishlist

Hey beaut's!

Can you believe I didn't post a wishlist in June... I know, I've actually shocked myself he he. Anywhoooo I couldn't not post a wishlist this month because theres quite a few makeup and beauty products that have caught my eye recently and I just had to share them with you all.

ZOEVA Rose Golden Vol. 2 Luxury Brush Set £63.00 / Sinful Colors Kylie Jenner Nail Polish Kreme De La Kreme £3.00 / Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Face Palette / MAC Cosmetics Mineral Skinfinish Face Powder £24.00 / Too Faced Born This Way Naturally Radiant Concealer / MAC Face and Body Foundation £22.00 / Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Mascara £25.00 / MAC Cosmetics Soar Lip Pencil £12.50 / Tanya Burr Birthday Suit Eye Shadow Palette £5.99 / Tanya Burr Martha Moo Luxe Lip Gloss £5.99 / Sleek MakeUP Matte Me Lip Gloss £4.99 / Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation & Brush / NYX Sculpt and Highlight Face Duo £9.00

Whats on your wishlist at the moment beaut's? I'd love to know!

July Beauty Wishlist #2 ♥

Hey beaut's!

Today I'm back with another beauty wish list, I know, I know, this is my second beauty wishlist during July but I just cant help it, theres so many pretty things I'm lusting after at the moment so I thought why not do another post on them all. Firstly I just NEED the new Real Techniques Limited Edition Eyeliner Brush Set in my life, I couldn't quite believe it when I just stumbled across the set on the Escentual website as I hadn't heard a single thing about a new set at all, but it will most certainly have to be mine he he. I'm really lusting after a list of things from Barry M at the moment, their recently released makeup all looks so good so I'm definitely going to have to pick a few things up from them soon. Something else I'm now dying to get my hands on is the MAC Pro Longwear Foundation, I got a sample of this a while back in my local MAC store and my goodness I'm in love with it and need the full size bottle in my life soon he he. Other things on my wishlist this month include a gorgeous Zoeva Eyeshadow Palette, some more goodies from Zoella's Tutti Frutti line, a Ciaté London nail polish from the Olivia Palermo line and the Body Shop's Fuji Green Tea Body Scrub. Please do let me know if you've tried anything on my wish list and what you thought of it as I'd love to know.

The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Body Scrub £15.00 / Zoella Fresh Fizz Bath Bombs £5.00 / Ciaté London Olivia Palermo x Ciaté London Nail Collection £15.00 / Mac Pro Longwear Foundation £25.50 / Real Techniques Limited Edition Eyeliner Brush Set £19.99 / Zoeva Cocoa Blend Eyeshadow Palette £17.50/ Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara £7.99 / Barry M Deep Glow Bronzer £5.69 / Barry M Radiant Rod Highlighter £3.99 / Collection Work The Colour Eyebrow Kit £3.99

What's on your beauty wish list at the moment beaut's?? I'd love to know!!

Don't forget I'm currently giving away two Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick's, you can enter the HERE.

July Glossybox Review | Vive La France Edition ♥

Hey beaut's!

So its that time again... Glossybox time!!! This month Glossybox have gone with a 'Vive La France' theme which I absolutely adore, the box is just gorgeous and features some stunning illustrations by Jamie Lee Reardin, I'd even go as far as saying the actual design of the box itself is my favourite I've ever received, and that's saying something considering I've been getting Glossybox for years and have seen a far few themed boxes. As for the contents this month.... Although I am happy with what I got I am really let down by the fact I only receiving one full size product this month, I think the cuteness of the theme has definitely overtook the actual product contents but hey ho, you win some you lose some.

 Anywhoo lets see what I received inside my July Glossybox...

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light Cream | Sample | Full Size £31.00

Vichy is a brand I adore, I've tried a few things from their skincare range and makeup range and have always been blown away by the results so I cant wait to give their Aqualia Thermal Light Cream a go. This light cream has a gel like formula and is designed to smooth lines, plumps up the skin, moisturise whilst also adding radiance, sounds good to me.

Lollipops Lip Balm Dèlicieuse | Full Size | £4.15

How pretty does this lip balm by Lollipops look, arrhh so cute! The balm itself is described as a rich and creamy lip balm which soothes and softens the lips, it also contains antioxidants, vitamin E and it also protects the lips against UV damage too. Since trying the balm I've found a little goes a long way because it does have quite a thick consistency but it really does nourish the lips and the scent.... well it's incredible, it's so sweet and has a big kick of vanilla in there too and juts reminds on the smell of cakes, yum!

Noxidoxi Enhancing Serum Base | Sample | Full Size £33.46

The Noxidoxi Enhancing Serum Base is said to offer complete hydration, tightens those pores and is an antioxidant shield if you smoke or are exposed to pollution and is to be layered under your daily moisturiser. Although I don't smoke and am rarely around people that do smoke I'm not too sure how much this will benefit me but of course ill give this a go and see what I think, it's also quite a pricey product when buying the full size so my instincts tell me it must be rather good.

Teoxane Cosmeceuticals Perfect Skin Refiner | Sample | Full Size £70.00

Next we have the Teoxane Cosmeceuticals Perfect Skin Refiner which is a night cream that contains hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate the skin, 10% glycolic acid which helps to resurface the skin and calming ingredients to reduce irritation. The full size of this little cream is a hefty £70.00 so I'm expecting very good things from this, it does state that it's quite a potent treatment so a high SPF is a must for during the day.

Glossybox Exclusive Travel Pouch £3.99

Lastly we have a Glossybox branded plastic travel pouch which is just beautiful, I really like the fact that it's somewhat clear to so you can see exactly whats in there.

 What did you think of this month's box beaut's?? I'd love to know.

July Beauty Wishlist ♥

Hey beaut's!

Today I'm back with another beauty wish list, theres so many things I'm lusting after at the moment so I thought I would share them with you all. Please do let me know if you've tried anything on my wish list and what you thought of it as I'd love to know.

Blistex Happy Lips in Strawberry £2.49 / Zoella Beauty Bath Lily £3.00 / Lush Love Soap '#GayIsOK' Edition £4.00 / Urban Decay Lip Vault / Topshop Lipstick in Rio Rio £8.00 / Sleek MakeUP Crème To Powder Blush in Carnation £5.99 / Emporio Armani Diamonds Violet £30.00 / Max Factor Smokey Eye Eyeshadow Palette in Opulent Nudes £8.99 / Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray / Soap & Glory Supercat Felt Tip Eyeliner

What's on your beauty wish list at the moment beaut's?? I'd love to know!!

 Don't forget I'm currently giving away a Nanshy 'Gobsmack Glamorous' Face Makeup Brush Set, you can enter the giveaway HERE.

July Glossybox | Stars and Stripes Edition

Hey beaut's!

So its that time again... Glossybox time!!! This month Glossybox have gone stateside with a special edition Stars and Stripes Box, showcasing exciting beauty brands born in the USA. The limited edition box is pretty impressive, I love the stars and stripes design and cant wait to reuse it somehow. One downside though is that I immeditly noticed I had no Glossy magazine?? I dont know if it's just my box or if there was no magazine this month but hey ho! 

 So lets see what I received inside my 'Stars and Stripes' Glossybox...

Carmex Lip Balm | Full Size | £2.69

This couldn't have come at a better time as I've literally just used up my pot of Carmex, this is definitely a handbag staple for all year round.

Absolute New York Perfecting Eyeshadow Primer | Full Size | $4.99

I cant wait to try this! I have horrid oily eyelids and the only primer that has ever worked for me is by Benefit so I cant wait to see how this fairs. The Primer claims to have an ultra-creamy formula that evens out the skin tone around the eye area and keeps your eyeshadow crease-free and colour-true all day long... Ohhh I sure hope so!

Bellapierre Cosmetics Mineral Lipstick in Catwalk | Full Size | £20 

This cult American favourite is formulated with natural waxes, mineral pigments and antioxidants including Vitamin C and E, providing long lasting coverage and protection against the sun. I must admit this lipstick certainly sounds like the business doesn't it ha ha, when I swatched it on the back of my hand it felt super creamy and smelt just like the vanilla scent MAC lipsticks have which is nice. As for the shade... I received Catwalk which is a natural-coral shade that I can see being a great everyday wearable shade.

Color Club Nail Polish in Glossy Seal | Full Size | $8

Colour Club is proudly made in New York with only non-toxic, cruelty free ingredients. The shade 'Glossy Seal' has been formulated especially for the July Glossybox which I think is pretty cool. I have actually tried this nail polish out already and the consistancy is very thick and hard wearing, it also leaves you with an incredible shine just like what you would get from a top coat.

Dr Bronner's Magic Liquid Soaps in Lavender | Sample | £3.99 for 140g

I cant see myself getting much use out of this little sample of soap as I hate the Lavender scent and as soon as I opened my Glossybox I was hit with that potent Lavender scent which was abit yukky! Scent aside it does sound very nice as Dr Bronner's Soap works to help calm nerves and sooth the body through a relaxing blend of organic coconut, palm, olive hemp, and jojoba oil as well as pure vitamin E and Lavender. If your a fan of Lavender you'll love this if not you'll probably give it to your Mum like I will ha ha.

Overall I'm really happy with this months box, it was actaully a freebie for me as I had collected enough of my Glossy dots to make me eligible for a free box so I just had to pay the P&P which was abit of a bonus he he! As for the contence... I'm really happy, I love trying out products that I'd never usally get to try being as im in the UK and the Limitd Edtion designed box is great too. I also love the fact that this month I only got one sample and my box contents averages at about £34.00 which I think is pretty good!!

What did you think of this month's box beaut's?? I'd love to know.

July Favourites ♥

Hey girlie's!!!

I cant quite believe its that time again.... July favourites time. I honestly cant believe how quick July has gone although i do love the fact that August is just around the corner as i have lots planned in August he he anywhooo... I thought i would share with you all my favourite beauty products I've been loving throughout this past month... So here goes...

Ive been addicted to this nail polish recently... The shade is just so pretty and versatile for all seasons and the quality of the actual polish itself is amazing!!! The Gelly Hi-Shine range is completely faultless in my opinion, i have done a full review on 'Pomegranate' you can take a peek here.

Superdrug's B.Pure Micellar Water is the only micellar water I've ever tried so i cant compare this to something like Bioderma but what i do know is i love this B.Pure little gem. It cleanses your skin so gently and removes all traces of makeup with ease, its kept my skin completely clear from spots and i can honestly say i can see an improvement in my skin too. I'm so happy to have discovered this as i can see it being in my skin care routine for a long time.

This Collection Cream Puff in 'Cotton Candy' has become my new best friend ha ha. I honestly thought when i bought it 'how could a matte lip cream be moisturising??? But its blooming lovely!! Its not drying at all and has such amazing staying power, i also love the fact that's its the perfect shade for daytime or evening wear. Check out my full review here.

Usually I'm strictly all about the Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes but a while ago i was rummaging through all my makeup and i came across the 'MUA Undressed Palette' so thought id give it a go again, I'm so happy i did as its gorgeous. Its an amazing dupe for the 'Naked' palette but I've actually found the lasting power of the MUA eye shadows in this palette to be alot better than the Urban Decay ones, i couldn't quite believe it. The quality of each eyeshadow is amazing, the pigmentation is great even on the matte shades and the palette is priced at only £4 yup that's right £4.... Bargain Alert!!!

When the weathers been hot in the UK recently I've been enjoying adding a pop of colour to my lips and Revlon's Kiss Me Coral has done just that... Its such a pretty summer shade and although I'm not a massive gloss fan this is among my very few favourite glosses. If you want gorgeous summer time lips then this is your shade.  

Usually I'm addicted to this stuff in Autumn/Winter when the weathers frosty and your skin need lots of TLC but for some reason i just slapped a load on when i got out the shower a few weeks ago and it reminded me just how much i love it and I've been addicted again ever since. Its smells amazing and the scent lingers on your skin the next day which i love, its super thick so you feel completely moisturised and leaves it your skin feeling super duper soft. If you haven't tried this before then you need to get yourself to Boots as your missing out on a beauty must have he he.

What's been your favourite beauty products this month?? I'd love to know :)

Glossybox July 2013 | Review

Hey girlie's!!!

So its Glossybox time again and i cant tell you how excited I've been waiting for this box to arrive, theres something about a summer themed box that just gets me all happy. It also couldn't have come at a better time considering the temperatures are souring in the UK at the moment so it all seems rather fitting for the 'Seaside Splash' box.

Last month its fair to say i was pretty disappointed with the boxes contents but this month Glossybox are back on form and i love my goodies, anyway onto what inside......

 Alterna Boho Waves Tousled Texture Mist 25ml

I was super excited to see this, I've been wearing my hair curly or wavy everyday recently so I'm always on the look out for a good tousling spray to help give me some more texture. Ive only used this once so far but i like it already. I sprayed it into my dry hair (you can also spray this into wet hair for a more beachy look) and gave it a good scrunch and it instantly gave me wavy texturised locks without weighing my hair down or leaving it crunchy and sticky so I'm really looking forward to experimenting more with this. The full size of 125ml retails for £23.oo.

Coola Mineral Face Sunscreen Unscented 7ml

Ive got high hopes for this little beauty. Its an organic facial sunscreen with SPF 20 that is hypoallergenic, free of parabens and packed with antioxidants. It provides complete UVA protection while soothing, toning and minimising pores, sounds amazing right!!!! I cant wait to try this out this week since the weathers going to be super hot and i definitely think I'm going to love it. The full size of 50ml retails for £29.99.

Anatomicals Spray Misty For Me Facial Spritz 100ml

Anatomicals Spray Misty For Me is a facial spritz that helps rehydrate and calm skin. When i first spritzed this i hated its lavender and peppermint scent but... it actually does make your skin look and feel instantly hydrated and refreshed. I think this would be perfect on holiday by the pool or on the beach, during flights and for general day to day use to just make you feel and look that little bit more refreshed. This is the full size and it retails for £6.00.

Essie Sleek Sticks in 02 Croc'n Chic

These gorgeous nail wraps are new to Essie and i cant wait to give them a go. I got 'Croc'n Chic' not the most summery option but i still like the affect. These seem so easy to use too, simply match the sticker size to your nail, peel them off an apply, before buffing away any excess with a nail file and they last up to 10 days too woohoo. These are a full size set and retail for £9.99 a packet.

Sleek Makeup Pout Paints in 'Milkshake' and 'Peek-A-Bloo' 8ml

I wasn't sure if i was supposed to get two of these or not ha ha but I'm glad i did as if id only got the blue one id have been gutted!!! I was totally miffed when i saw the Blue but as i looked into it more and noticed its meant for mixing to create different shades. I love Sleek Makeup as a brand but have never tried their 'Pout Paints' and after using 'Milkshake' I'm in love. They are highly pigmented lip stains that last for hours and smell so fruity too. Ill definitely get lots of use out of 'Milkshake' but not so sure on the Blue ha ha although when mixed together they create quite a pretty shade. Both of these are full size and retail at £4.99 each.

On a whole I'm super happy with what i received in this months box, even the design of the box itself it lush and i will be using it for storage in my bathroom. 

Did you like this months box??? What did you receive???