Sweat Proof makeup

Bonjour my little Beauties! Day 3 of August Already? It was December 2 hours ago! I honestly cant believe how fast this years flown by so far, and now we are left in the thick of summer! Since its that sweaty time again, i thought I'd share with you my 'Sweat Proof Makeup' mmm, sounds delicious, i know! Anyway, on with the post!

FACE BASE:

T-Zone Anti-blemish BB cream: I picked this up for 99p in Home Bargains, not knowing what to expect! I do quite like it, obviously i didn't hope for miracles but i'm pretty happy! It doesn't offer the best spot coverage but evens out the skin tone, and doesn't leave me looking too shiny (i do still however need to powder) Just nice and glowy!

Natural Collection pressed powder: I LOVE this stuff! It mattifies my skin without looking cakey or heavy (no what you want on a summer day) As you can see, I've hit pan, and this is my third one I've had so surely that's saying something? I even think it beats Rimmel's Stay Matte Powder!

Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer: Stick form concealers the best for summer in my opinion, because liquid can leave you looking a little sweaty. I bought this one last year when i was unfortunate enough to end up with a massive scab on my chin (gross i know) but this covered it perfectly! Its brilliant for those pesky spots!

MUA bronzer: I've heard quite a few beauty bloggers rave about this recently, so i thought i'd give it a go. And yeah, i can see why it was hyped! It leaves a soft bronzed look on the face, and can be built up to make a strong contour. And for only a pound, i definitely think its worth a try!

EYES:

MUA Pro Brow Ultimate Kit: I have a full review on this coming soon, so i'm not going to give too much away, but i do really like this, it gives a great natural looking brow!

P.S Love (Primark) liquid eyeliner: I've searched high and low for a good eyeliner, and honestly i got sick of searching! I picked this up in Primark (as a complete impulse buy) and its the best one I've tried yet! The thin applicator brush makes doing cat eyes and winged liner such a dream! I'm quite a novice when it comes o liner, so if i can use it anyone can!

Helen E Kohl Eyeliner: I'd never heard of the brand 'Helen E' until i received a goody bag for a makeup event a while back. I like to use this eyeliner to fill in my waterline for a dramatic eye look. However it doesn't have the greatest stain power, which is a real shame, but for a couple of hours it lasts pretty well!

H&M Twisted curves mascara: I know I've talked about this before, as i really do lurvee it! The brush makes its application smooth ans simple, and it leaves my lashes looking long and voluminous without looking clumpy or spider leg like!

LIPS:

Avon Lipstick (Nude peach): Although i love bright lipsticks in summer, but i'm also big fan of light peachy colours! I received this one quite a while ago, and i think it really compliments any summer look, especially with a heavy eye look!

Hope you enjoyed this post!
Leanne :)xx

A BEAUTY TAG!

Hello, my little lovelies, i thought i'd do a tag today! ENJOY!!

How many times do you wash your face daily?

-Twice a day, once in a morning and at night!

What skin type do you have? (dry, oily or combination)

- I have oily skin, which can be a right old pain!

What is your current facial wash?

- Simple moisturizing face wash~i love it

Do you exfoliate?

- Yes, 2-3 times a week, with a harsh facial scrub

What brand do you use?

- T-Zone

What moisturizer do you use? 

-  A Cutacura one!

Do you have freckles?

- nope!

Do you use eye cream?

- I do, Benefits It's Potent

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

-Not really, i was quite lucky!

What foundation do you use?

- Maybelline Dream Matte mouse (sand)

- Rimmel Match perfection (200)

How about concealer?

- MUA Liquid concealer (fair and almond)

- Rimmel cover the blemish (sand)

Do you know your undertone colour?

- I believe its Red

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

- I have never tried them, but i think worn correctly, they look lovely!

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

-I did, but actually doing it is a different matter.

What brand of mascara do you use?

-My current mascaras are H & M (which is actually really good) and Collection

Sephora or Mac?

- Over here in Britain we don't have Sephora, so I'm going to have say Mac

Do you have a MAC Pro-Card?

- Nope.

What make-up tools do you use in make-up application?

-. I use a Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to blend my blusher, the RT stippling brush for foundation, RT Powder brush for powder and bronzer and RT setting brush for concealer and highlighter 

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

-yes, the MUA one.

For the face?

- NYC Face primer, but I'm not sure whether i like it or not.

What is your favourite eye shadow? (Colour or Shade)

- I have so many, it's impossible to choose!

Do you use pencil or liquid eye-liner?

-I have both, liquid for more full faced makeup, and pencil for lighter makeup days.

How often do you poke your eyes with an eye liner pencil?

-I don't think i ever have to be honest...

Do you use mineral make-up? 

- Nope :|

What is your favourite lipstick?

- Natural Collection, Moisture Shine : Raspberry

How about lip gloss? 

- I'm not a big fan of lip gloss really.

What is your favourite blush?

-Top shop, head over heals

Do you buy make-up on e-bay?

-Never

Do you like high street make-up?

-Of course i do! 90% of my makeup is drugstore!

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

-I once took a Benefit, makeup masterclass, which was pretty fun!

Are you clumsy in putting on make-up?

-Sometimes i can be, yeah haaha!

Name a make-up crime that you hate?

-Bright eyes with bright lips (ew.)

Do you like colourful shades of make-up or neutral tones?

-Neutral. I think it looks more sleek and sophisticated!

Which always has great make-up?

-Mila Kunis has nice makeup. Always. 

If you could leave the house with just ONE Make-up item, what would you use?

- Bright Lipstick

Could you ever leave the house without any make-up on?

- NO

Do you think you look good even without any make-up on?

- NO, i don't even with makeup!

In your opinion, what is the BEST make-up line?

- I'm quite the fan of Rimmel

What do you think of Make-up?

- I LOVE it

Hope you enjoyed today's tag post today guys! I hope it has gave you a little insight into my Makeup Life!

Leanne :)xx

February Wishlist..

Hello my little lovelies! So instead of doing 'Wishlists' here there and everywhere, i thought i'd just do one each month and combine all the things i want and share with you!

1. Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation:- This was raved about last year, and i was considering buying it, however once i bought my Match Perfection foundation i didn't feel the need to give it a try. But now the springs coming back around again, i want to stretch out and try it! £8.99

2. Mac Eye shadow in Naked Lunch:- Now, I've been drooling over this for a number of months, as its just so beautiful, its a nude-ish colour with a pink-y tone! Its a lovely everyday eye shadow! £12.50

3. Sleek Blush By 3 Lace:- I saw this in one of Zoella's video months ago, and instantly wanted it, its a palette of three highly pigmented (tested and swatched by me in store) blushes, that work perfectly to shape the face and add definition! The three blushes in this palette look like they are perfect for spring. £9.99

4. Naked 3 Palette:- We all know what this is don't we! Yeah, its The Naked 3 palette, this came out in November time and everybody was instantly yearning for it, and obviously its enticed me too! I think the tones in this palette are different to any others that Urban Decay have ever before released £37.00

5. Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer:- Yet another hyped about product that everyone was going crazy about! Lot's of my friends have recommended it to me and I've read about it on other beauty blogs, and i think its about time i jumped on the band wagon and tried this out! £4.19

6. Maybelline Colour Tattoo Eye shadow, Pink Gold:-The first reason why i want this is because according to the beauty community, these are fantastic, and the second reason, i would want this if i buy some of the stuff (like The Naked 3 palette) above, this will work as a fantastic eye shadow base! I'd also like to try this out in a few of there colours! £4.99

7. Maybelline The Falsies:- Abbie got this in October, and has recommended it to numerous times, and i thought it was worth a look at! Abbie's posting a Review soon so watch out for that! £7.99

Just so you all know, i'm not going to be running out to the shops and buying this stuff straight away, and i might not buy some of this at all. This is just a wishlist!

Anyway, i hope you enjoyed today's post guys!

Leanne! :)xx

Purchase of the week #1

Sleek Pomegranate Blush

Hello, my little lovelies! Today i thought i'd share with you a new series i'm hoping to introduce to our area of the interweb, 'Purchase Of The Week'. There not going to be long rambly posts, they will be short snappy snippits, and hopefully you'll enjoy them! Alrighty then, on to the post!!

As you can see by the picture above, this weeks purchase was a Sleek Blusher,  in the shade Pomegranate. It a dark, cranberry shade with shimmer running through it. Its highly pigmented, and is great for that rosy cheeked winter glow. However, you do have to e light handed, and apply with care as you can go from white as a ghost, to a glowy as a tomato in seconds. To apply this i would probably use the Real Techniques Setting Brush, as it picks up the picks up the pigment perfectly. I bought it from Superdrug, for £4.49, not too bad for a good blusher! Available HERE 

If my opinion on this blusher doesn't change, i will definitely be purchasing more Sleek Blushers!

Leanne :) xx

What's My Face Worth?

Hello, my lovelies!

I've recently noticed that this 'What's My Face Worth?' has become very popular amongst the blogging community, and i though 'Hey, why not?' and decided to give it a go! I'm intrigued to find out how much i used on my face today, as i think its really interesting! And also there's a couple of products that i used that aren't photographed i will mention them though haha! And this 'Whats My Face Worth?' Is mainly drugstore based, i warn thee!

Face:-

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation: £6.99

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder: £3.99

Miss Sporty Liquid Concealer: £2.99

MUA Cover & Conceal : £1.50

NYC Cosmetics Primer (not pictured) : £3.49

MUA Cream Blush- Dolly : £2.00

Eyes:-

Natural Collection Clear mascara: £1.99

Bella Pierre Black Mascara: £19.99

MUA Extreme Felt Eye Liner: £2.00

MUA Undress Me Too Palette (Not Pictured) : £4.00

Collection Lasting Colour Gel Eyeliner: £4.99

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil: : £2.99

Lips:-

(Sorry About the yellowy photo)

Vaseline: £1.99

Red Lip liner: Similar £2.99

Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses: £5.99

Tools:-

Seventeen Eye shadow Brush: £2.00

Real Techniques Powder Brush: £12.99

Real Techniques Stippling Brush: £11.99

Real Techniques Setting Brush: £8.99

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush: £9.99

And now time for the big count up!

Grand Total: £113.85

WOW! I would have never expected that! But i do think it's put into perspective just how much makeup i use in one go!

Hope you enjoyed today's post lovelies!

Leanne :)xx

My Top 5 Makeup Brushes!

Hello my little lovelies!!! Today i thought i'd show you my favorite 5 makeup brushes. Now i know this post is a little crammed with Real Techniques Brushes, but hey, these are the brushes i like! I've not tried hundreds of makeup brushes, but I've tried a fair few, and these are the ones that turned out tops! This might change overtime, as i try more and more brushes (i.e. Mac, but my budget doesn't stretch that far yet)

Real Techniques Powder Brush:- £12.99 

I love the softness of this brush, and its perfect for applying powder, (I use it with my Stay Matte powder that everyone raves about, but personally i think the natural collection pressed powder is much better myself.) It applies a nice even layer of powder across my face, leaving a natural look.

Real Techniques Setting Brush:- £8.99 

I know that its not meant to be a contouring brush but that's what i use it for and it works perfectly. It fits under my cheek bones, and leaves a really nice contoured look. I tend to use this with a matte bronzer as im not keen of the shimmery ones. And its relatively cheap compared to most makeup brushes. This one is also very soft!

Seventeen Eye shadow Brush:- £2.00

Firstly can we all just appreciate the price? £2 for an excellent eye shadow brush! It picks up the product well and evenly dispenses it across your eyelid. I actually can use this for 'crease work' but this can be rather tricky and i wouldn't try this if your only a beginner! I definitely advise you try this brush though!

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush:- £9.99

This brush is really dense, and very soft yet again! That's one think i love about the Real Techniques collection, their all SO soft! I find that this brush is great to apply cream and powder blush. I especially love the finish that is given when i use this brush to apply cream blush. If you want a higher coverage foundation brush.

Real Techniques Stippling Brush:- £11.99

I use this brush to 'buff' in my foundation and concealer, and it works a treat! Its good if you want a low-medium coverage. It leaves your foundation looking really nice and glow-y. I  think this is probably my favorite brush of all time as its really that good!! I LOVE it!

Hope you enjoyed this post, my little pumpkin pies! 

Leanne :) xx

2013 Favourites!!! :)

Now where do i start? Yeah, 2013 was one heck of a year! It seemed to pass by within the blink of an eye. 2013 was the year for beauty, as my obsession for all things makeup grew (it sounds so swish saying that, seems like only last week, oh what a wonderful sense of humor i have tehee!) And, just a quick warning, this isn't a full review of each and every product just an overview!

Skincare:

• No7 cleansing water £9.00
• Clearasil Daily Clear Superfruit Oil and Shine wash £4.99
• Nivea Cleansing face wipes £2.99 ( not photographed)
• Simple Moisturiser £3.99
• Soap & Glory Hand Food £2.50/ £5.00

Makeup:

• Real Techniques Stippling brush £11.99
• Real Techniques Expert Face Brush £9.99
• MUA Undress Me Too palette £4.00
• MUA Felt Eyeliner £2.00
• Barry M nail polishes in general £2-£5.00 

Bath Time:

• Soap & Glory Breakfast Scrub £8.00
• Lush space girl £2.25
• Pecksniffs shower gel £12.00

Random:

• Right guard 72h deodorant £2.29 (not photographed)
• Next Adore perfume £10 (100ml)

Okay, so i hope you all had a great year, a great Christmas , and a good start to 2014! What are your favourites?

Leanne :) xx

This or That Beauty Tag

Okay, so this is a post that we are both contributing to! Yay! Abbie's answers are in purple And Leanne's answers are in light blue.

Makeup

  Blush or Bronzer:   Definitely I'm naturally quite tanned anyway so i tend to use bronzers as definition Blush, i   hardly ever use bronzer as i find it looks a bit strange as i am so pale.         
  Lip gloss or Lipstick: Lipstick easy! Lipstick, lip gloss is too sticky, my hair always ends up sticking to it :L
  Eye liner or Mascara: I'm going with eyeliner, as i think you can create a better definition! Eyeliner, i agree, it     makes more of an impact!
  Foundation or Concealer: A high coverage Foundation? Can i say that? It will double up as concealer too! I       think foundation, because i sometimes use mine as concealer also.
  Neutral or Color eye shadow: Neutral, you can wear it on an everyday basis! Neutral
  Pressed or Loose eye shadows: Pressed! It doesn't get all messy! Pressed, yup i end up making a big mess   if its loose!
  Brushes or Sponges: Brushes, i especially love the Real Techniques ones! Brushes, i never use a sponge

Nails

  Long or short: Long but neat I actually think they look better when they're quite short

  Acrylic or natural: I think acrylic looks nice for fancy occasions, but natural for everyday. Natural
  Brights or darks : Dark for winter, lights for summer! Bright colours, like pastel blue and purple. I think they         look really pretty!

Body

  perfume or body splash: Perfume for winter, fruity body splashes for summer! I prefer perfume, because its       usually a lot stronger and stays with you all day
  lotion or body butter : Body Lotion It depends, you can get so many nice scents in body butters, but i prefer     to use lotions because they seem to be easier to apply
  body wash or soap : Body wash, soap can clog up your pores! Definitely body wash, i never use soap ever! 

Fashion

  jeans or sweat pants: Jeans! Jeans for going out somewhere but sweatpants for lounging because they're         super comfy!
  long sleeve of short: Short Short
  dresses or skirts: Dresses, there more roomy! Dresses
  scarves or hats: Hats they cover bad hair days! Scarves, i don't think hats suit me
  studs or dangly earrings: Studs! Studs, dangly earrings get in the way and can get uncomfortable
  necklaces or bracelets: Statement Necklaces Necklaces, i agree
  heels or flats : Flats Flats just because they're comfier, although heels can look nice too
  jacket or hoodie: Hoodies! Hoodie

Hair

  curly or straight: Textured! Leanne that isn't one of the answers! I prefer straight on me, but curly hair can look   really nice on others
  bun or ponytail: Bun Long ponytails look nice
  bobby pins or butterfly clips:Bobby Pins, or 'hair grips' in the UK Bobby pins
  hair spray or gel : Hair spray Hair spray, i've never used gel
  long or short :Long Long, but short hair can look pretty
  light or dark :Light and dark, it depends! Personally i like dark hair, but both can look nice
  up or down : Down! Easy peasy! Down

My Beauty Wishlist

Hello my little beauties!!! So this post is going to be my 'beauty wishlist', as its getting super near to Christmas i thought i'd write a quick list, of 5 beauty items that i like the look of! Okay, so lets get this party started!

1. The Real Techniques core collection brush set.

2. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

3. Rimmel Apocolyps

4. Red and gold glitter nail polish

5. Maybelline Baby lips

I know this was only a short post, but none the less, its the bipits and bopits i want.. 

          Leanne :)xx

Everyday makeup collection

Okay, so this is a little bit of something different! I thought i'd show you  my everyday makeup pieces. Now, this isn't where my makeup is usually stored, but i thought that this looked a little bit more 'scenic' than the plastic drawers that i usually keep my makeup in!

From the picture above you can see the main 'swing' of things! Obviously when all is away as it normally would be the lipsticks are neatly in the drawer, and the drawer is pushed inside the jewelry box, which i bought at a boot sale for 50p! Bargain... it was in immaculate condition too!

Okay, in the large pull out drawer, I have all my other bits and bobs, eye shadow etc.

• MUA Undress me two palette (review coming soon!)
• 2 MUA cream blushers :- Dolly and Yummy
• A light pink blush that I need to give to Abbie
• A collection black gel eyeliner
• Kate Moss by Rimmel lipstick :-02
• Avon push up lipstick :- Nude Peach

On the plate which i staged my 'Winter Essentials' on earlier in the month i keep my basic even no makeup day products! As well as a MUA nail polish thrown in for good measure! So on the plate i have:

• Next adore perfume which is running dangerously low
• Maybelline Baby Lips :- Cherry Me
• The Body Shop Born Lippy Lip balm :- Guava
• Simple light hydrating moisturizer
• MUA nail polish :- Koala Bear

The plate is also from a boot sale, and for 25p i couldn't leave it!

So in the lift up top section, i keep all my face base everyday makeup in here:

• Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation:- 200
• Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse :- Sand
• Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer:- Sand
• Miss Sporty Concealer:- Medium
• 2 MUA Cover and Concealer Concealers, in different shades:- Light and fair
• Natural Collection Green Concealer
• The remains of the Natural Collection Pressed Powder:- Warm

Hope you enjoyed this little insight into my everyday makeup collection!

Leanne :) xx

I Heart Drugstore Makeup Tag

Before anyone starts, I know 'tag' videos are usually only done on YouTube... But I thought i'd bend the rules! Let's go!!!! :)

1. What is your favourite drugstore makeup brand?


I really like Rimmel and  Maybelline, I can't really choose between! I have a variety of both brands and there's hardly any I dislike! I also really like MUA and Sleek!

2. What are your favourite face, cheek and lip products?


    I like the MUA cream blushers, natural collection pressed powder and the Rimmel Match Perfection foundation.  I LOVE the Kate Moss lipsticks from Rimmel and the collection lipsticks.

3. Least favourite product?


    Personally, I don't like the MUA pressed powder, I have really oily skin so the product isn't for my skin type. That's not to say, I won't work for you, everybody's skin types are different!!

4. What is the best makeup bargain?


    I think that the MUA pro palette's are amazingly pigmented for the price (£4). The Sleek palettes are really good too!

    

5. What is your favourite underdog product? (Something you love that often gets overlooked?)


    I don't really know if it counts as an 'underdog' product. But the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation. I think it gets overlooked as in most drugstores, it stands next to the Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation (the infamous foundation, that EVERY 'beauty guru' On YouTube raves about).

6. A drugstore product that is overpriced?

    Definitely Mascara... Its extortionate!  L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara is £10.99, going on for high end prices!  

7. Show your best drugstore dupe(s)

    I haven't personally got my very own 'drugstore dupe' that I've found myself, I do know of one. The MUA Undress me and Undress Me Too palettes are supposedly really good dupes for the Naked 1 & 2 palette!     

8. Drugstore product that isn't worth the hype?

    The Nivea lip butters. They taste nice and there not dreadful. They just don't work for me. I think this product would be much more effective for people with dryer lips than mine! :)

                                                  Leanne :) xx

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation

Hey everyone! This product i'm about to rave about is by far my favourite foundation that i am using at the moment! It is....the Rimmel Match Perfection foundation. 

First of all, in my opinion, the main crucial points you need to consider before purchasing a foundation are shade and skin type. For me i am quite pale and i have oily/combination skin. I find these very hard to cater for. However, the Rimmel Match Perfection foundation seems to do the job! Although, it is not perfect as it appears quite dewy on my skin, it does give a natural look perfect for everyday or school (especially if you're not allowed to wear makeup!) I use the shade 010 Light Porcelain, which i believe is the lightest shade in the collection.

One benefit of this product is that you are almost guaranteed to find a shade to match your skin tone, hence the name! It is actually a perfect match for my skin. This could be down to the "advanced Smart-Tone technology" which makes your skin look flawless under any light, as it says on the bottle. I can't disagree with this statement, i think it works a treat! And after you have applied it to your face, your skin still looks like skin (which is always a bonus) without it looking cakey. Another great thing about this foundation is that it has SPF 18, which is ideal so no damage is done to the skin throughout the day. It keeps your skin nice and healthy! I also like the bottle as it feels and looks quite expensive, with it being made out of glass. And even though it looks expensive, it is at a fair price of £6.99 RRP. You can buy this from HERE

As i have said before, a negative to this product is that it can appear shiny and dewy on the skin, which is not ideal for you out there with oily skin (like me). And that is why i used a long lasting matte powder over the top, to keep it from looking oily. 

Thank you if you're a trooper and you read all of this post! And be sure to leave us a comment or two telling us how you find this product, or even if you have any questions at all! We're always happy to help! 

:)xxx

MUA - Intense Kisses

                                                       Kiss & Tell

Okay, so i thought i'd write a quick post about this 'high intensity gloss' for MUA. And wow its well worth its money!  Who can go wrong for £2?              Available here

I don't exactly know how to describe this 'gloss'. Its a cross between a lipstick, lip stain and a lip gloss. Its very long lasting, just like a stain, very high shine, like a lip gloss, and non sticky, just like a lipstick.I know that this lip.... product, has been compared to the Rimmel Apocalips, which a slightly more pricey opition. You can get a brilliant range of colours, some shimmery, some matte, and the best thing theres practically a shade for every skin tone! Bonus! And, sorry for the photography, um well i wanted to get this post up, and there was a storm at the time i was taking the photo, hence the awful background! It can last for a good 2-3 hours, but if your eating take into consideration that this time might be shortened. I've tried this out many times now, and i definitely think is does the job and more for the price. The colours a beautiful, cross between cherry and a dark pink. So if your trying to find a luscious lipstick, then i'd check this out!

        Leanne :) xx 

A little bit about me and my makeup habits!

Okay, so to kick this blog off with a bang i thought i'd share a few bits and pieces with you! All the questions are beauty based, so all related to what will be posted up on this little space! Anyway, i hope you REALLY enjoy reading my content! Anyway let's hope that's the case! :)

Heels or flats?

Flats for daytime, Heels for night time

Favorite moisturizer?

The daily one from simple

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

Primark and New Look

Favourite Shop?

Probably boots, i could spend hours looking round.... Sad i know

Favourite (s) makeup brand?

Urban Decay

Favourite drugstore makeup brand?

MUA and collection

Favourite nail polish brand?

Barry M, they are amazing for the price!

What was your first makeup item?

A lipgloss that smelt like plastic, from poundland

If you had your own makeup line what would you call it?

Lelan 

What are you into the most, if you HAD to choose one..Jewellery, Makeup, Shoes, Clothes?

Easy peasy... Makeup

Do you wear falsies? If so which brand?

I don't wear false lashes, they irritate my eyes 

Lipgloss or mascara?

Mascara

Whats the colour of your natural hair & highlights?

Mousey Brown-ish


                                                        Leanne :) xx