Current Favourites

Apologies for the lack of posts but I am finally back with a current favourites. As I have missed a couple monthly favourites I thought I would show you what I have been loving lately.

HAIRCARE

John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Moisturising shampoo and conditioner (Boots)

I recently reverted back to my brunette hair after having blonde put underneath. I therefore thought I'd try out a shampoo and conditioner specifically for brown hair. So far I am really liking the combination of these, they leave my hair really soft, shiny and manageable. It claims to bring out multi-dimensional brunette tones, I haven't noticed this as yet though.

Toni&Guy Prep, leave in conditioner (manageability and frizz control) (Boots)

I apply this before drying and it is a really nice leave in conditioner that doesn't weigh my hair down or make it greasy and smells lovely too.

Toni&Guy Prep, Smoothing Detangler (Anti-Breakage) (Boots)

I apply this also before drying and it just helps my hair not to tangle.

Loreal Mythic Oil (Glossybox)

I apply this to the ends of my hair when dry, this just adds shine and softness to my hair.

Toni&Guy shine gloss serum (Boots)

I use this if I don't use my mythic oil, its great for taming fly aways and to add shine to dry hair.

Denman Tangle Teezer (Boots)

I cannot rave about tangle teezers enough, they just brush through my hair so much easier than normal brushes. I prefer this one as it has a longer handle.

SKINCARE

No7 Beautiful Skin Melting Gel Cleanser (Normal/dry) (Boots)

This cleanser is just lovely, it is really gentle and takes all my makeup off with just a small amount of product.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir (Caudalie.com)

Now, this has been raved about EVERYWHERE and I was sceptical but I thought id give it a go and I love it, the main reason I love it is because it has really cleared up my blemishes and kept them at bay, I had to get used to the smell but now I don't mind it too much. You can use it both under and over makeup but I just apply a few sprays before my moisturiser morning and night.

No7 Beautiful Skin dry skin rescue moisturiser (Boots)

I use this when my skin is really dry and needs extra moisture. Its quite thick so I apply this at night when needed.

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre (love-makeup.co.uk)

This is my everyday moisturiser andI  really like it, its just the right consistency, sinks into the skin quickly and keeps my skin hydrated.

Nivea Daily Essentials Rich Regenerating night cream (Boots)

This is quite new to me but I love it. Its really thick but doesn't feel it on the skin and I just wake up to my skin feeling really hydrated and smooth and I love the smell of Nivea products.

Boots Cucumber cleaning wipes

I use these wipes before using my cleanser and these work really well, smell great and don't cause breakouts.

MAKE-UP

Beauty Blender (ebay)

I had heard so much about this and thought Id give it a go but never did I think I would love this little thing but I do, I thought it was "just a makeup sponge" and thought it would never replace my brushes but it has, its amazing, you wet the sponge before using and it expands a little. It just applies foundation so flawlessly and is very helps it look more natural looking and as the sponge is wet it applies a dewy effect, I LOVE IT!

The Body Shop Vitamin C Energising Face Spritz

I apply this over my face after applying my makeup as I feel it takes away the powdery look and helps it to look dewy and fresh.

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup (27 Alabaster) (Boots)

I have never had a bad experience with Clinique foundations but this is by far the best, I love it, Its a great colour match, doesn't break me out, gives good coverage and works really well with my beauty blender.

Fashionista Ready-to-wear shine stopper loose powder (translucent) (Superdrug)

Nothing too much to say about this except its a good little setting powder.

Revlon Lip butter (055 cupcake) (Boots)

I love the texture of these and this is a really lovely light pink colour.

Revlon Matte lipstick (002 pink pout) (Boots)

Love this colour and matte finish.

Mac Hue

This is the perfect nude, so easy to wear.

Eco Tools angled brush (Boots)

This is a great brush for filling in eyebrows.

No7 Summer of dreams bronzer (Boots)

I really like this bronzer, it has slight shimmer but nothing too drastic.

Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer (nc15)

This is a great concealer for blemishes and under the eyes and doesn't crease. Its quite thick and I find it is best applied with fingers.

Maxfactor False Lash Effect Fushion (volume&length) (Boots)

This is AMAZING and is now my favourite mascara, I never knew my lashes could look so long and full until this mascara!

No7 nourishing lip shine (peach shade) (Boots)

This is like a lip gloss and lip balm in one, it feels lovely.

Collection 2000 shimmer shades (2 blushalicious) (Superdrug)

I love these shades individually and mixed together and stays on my skin all day.

E.L.F shimmering facial whip (spotlight)

This is great for highlighting the cheekbones, I love it.

Real Techniques stippling brush & blush brush (Boots)

As my beauty blender has now taken over my brushes these are the main brushes I use, I use the stippling brush for blusher (its especially good with cream blush) and the blush brush for powder.

NAILS

Essie Fiji (14)

Essie Cute as a button (73)

Models Own Hed Kandi - Ibiza mix (All Boots)

I love these three polishes at the moment, Essie polishes are great, apply so smoothly and last very well. This models own one is just gorgeous.

Have you tried any of these, what are your thoughts? Or have you seen something that you would like to now try?

Love

Ashlie x

Mac Face and Body Foundation Review

 Mac Face and Body Foundation - C1

120ml £25.50

swatch

I have wanted to try this foundation for a long time but was in too minds. I had read reviews etc and was aware that the coverage was low. I hate foundations which are cakey and much prefer lighter foundations such as tinted moisturisers but I don't have the most amazing skin so was sceptical. After a lot of humming and hahing I thought with a good concealer Id give it a go. So as a treat from my boyfriend I went for it and I am so glad I did. I know us girls are always trying new things and even when we find something we like we cant help trying other things but I can safely say I love this foundation and this will now always be my fall back foundation.

Product

Its £25.50 but you get 120ml (its seriously humongous!) I'm in the colour C1 (my local mac counter doesn't actually stock it so had to buy it online, luckily the shade was right, phew)

Mac says: It is a water based/water resistant foundation that provides natural coverage for face and body,provides sheer, natural looking coverage in an easy to blend formula, it contains several emollients to help moisturise the skin.

How I apply

As its water based you have to give it a good shake before applying. The consistency is very watery but as you blend it into the skin it thickens up. It does have a smell to it but isn't anything horrible and it doesn't stay on the skin. I first applied this with a real technique buffing brush but have recently found that applying with the fingers leaves amazing coverage and an even better finish.

Finish

It is definitely a very natural looking foundation that gives a glowing dewy finish.Its definitely a 'my skin but better' foundation.

My thoughts

Overall I really love this foundation, even though the coverage isn't high I love the finish it gives and I just use concealer on the areas I need it and its perfect.  Its so lightweight, moisturising and easy to apply. I definitely recommend powder (mainly t zone area) as it can look overly shiny in these areas but when left on its own on the cheeks the glow is really pretty. My skin type is usually dry/sensitive and this hasn't affected my skin at all unlike some foundations in the past. The bottle is huge so should last quite a while. I have found it long lasting, I usually just have to top up with a little powder later in the day to avoid looking too shiny.I haven't used this yet as a body foundation but know many people love it for that too.

Hope this has helped anyone who is thinking about purchasing this or you are now just want to give it a try, my advice....buy it now :)

Love

Ashlie x

Birthday Haul

Yummy cupcakes made by my mum :)

As it was my birthday on Friday I thought I would show you a few of the things I got:

 Mac palate including rice paper, soba, sable, satin taupe

(makes me giggle when I imagine my boyfriend wandering around the MAC counter) 

  Soap and glory wish upon a jar overhaul cream 

(I will definitely review this after the 21 day)

 Moroccan hair oil (light)

Ive been wanting this for soooooo long, thanks mum and dad :)

Mini Casio watch

After ALOT of hints my boyfriend got me this which I have been wanting for a while - yay!

 Soleil Tan De Chanel

This has already been in a previous post as Georgia gave me this early, I love it!

The boyfriend and I had a lovely stay over in Birmingham and I had no problem spending some of my birthday money, here are some of the things I got:

 Leather bag - TK Maxx

 MAC Hue lipstick - FINALLY got it!

 Real Techniques Core Collection and Blush Brush

Love

Ashlie x

Blog Sale

Like most girls out there we buy things on a whim or just because we like the look of it but then end up not using them or forgetting about them. Instead of having the items sat there doing nothing I thought Id do a blog sale.

T&C
UK P&P is £1.50 for one item and £2.00 for two (or more). The first comment gets the item, just add the item you are wanting and your email address for me to invoice you. Please pay within 24 hours of invoice. No returns. I will clean all products appropriately.

 MAC studio moisture tint,colour - medium, used once, £15

 Bourjois 10 hour sleep effect foundation, colour - 71 abricote clair, used twice, £4,

Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation, colour - 51 light vanilla, used around 3/4 times, £4

 Natural Collection shineaway foundation, colour porcelain, unused, £1

ELF tinted moisturiser, colour - porcelain, used once, £2

 Rimmel match perfection foundation, colour -100 ivory, used twice, £3.50

Avon ideal shade foundation, colour - ivory, used once, £3

 Elizabeth Arden eight hour cream (50ml), used once, £14

Revlon matte lipstick colour - 001 nude attitude, used once, £2

 New cid cosmetics i-dazzle shimmering loose powder, colour - 01 gold pearl, used once, £8

Urban Decay brow box, colour - gingersnap, both colours swatched and also the wax, includes angled brush but without tweezers, £5

 Avon true colour eyeshadow palate, tiger's eye, colours swatched once, £3

Love

Ashlie x

Mini haul

Just a mini haul of what I've purchased recently... enjoy!

Yankee candle - Christmas cupcake

Barry m - base coat & nail hardener

- blue glitter

- red wine

Andrea Fulerton - petrol in the water

Benefit - powder wowza

 

M.A.C - hue lipstick (glaze)

M.A.C - breath of plum blusher

Georgia xoxo

New additions!

Yesterday I took a trip to Liverpool town centre, Christmas shopping with my mum. I bought a few pressies for myself as my boyfriend gave me some money to treat myself, so I did!! Didn't really see many make up products that jumped out at me but here's what I got...

 Leopard print top from Primark

 Gharani Strok leather purse from TK Maxx

Mac lustre lipstick in politely pink

 MUA blush in shade 1 and shade 6 (sorry this pic isn't better)

 MUA nail varnish in shade 23

 Lipcote

Just a few things that I thought Id share.

Have any of you tried any of these products, what's your opinion?

Love

Ashlie x