Benefit Buys

I'm a new lover of Benefit and after recently purchasing the POREfessional and being very impressed I had to try the POREfessional Agent Zero Shine. Again, i'm so happy with the results and my skin is prone to shine across my T-zone and this product has done wonders to reduce this. It's packaging is also extremely convenient in that I don't need to carry around the product and a brush to apply it on the go, the brush is stored in the under side of the tube and the product is dispensed into the lid for a relatively clean application.

As I recently mentioned in my Summer Wants blog post I mentioned that I really wanted to try the 'They're Real!' Mascara and seeing as I was purchasing online and wanted free delivery I couldn't think of any excuse as to why this wasn't the perfect opportunity. I must say this mascara is everything I was expecting and more, it makes my eyelashes look super long however not in a way that they look fake and what's more is that the product stays, I've tried mascara's before that need to be 'topped up' for them to continue to look as they did when you left the house - this is not one of them.

I've read quite a few blog posts on the new hydrating tinted lip balms and although I've never tried any of the cheek and lip tints because I felt it was a waste as I don't think I suit 'coloured' cheeks, when I saw they were releasing lip balms I knew these would be perfect for me. I much prefer to wear a lip balm over a lipstick on an everyday basis because it's a lot more subtle and that's exactly what this BeneBalm is. It feels amazing on my lips and even smells great, not only that it's so easy to apply and just enhances the natural colour of my lips. I know this will become a new favourite of mine!

Have you tried any of these products? What did you think?

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Summer Haul

This season I've become quite the lover of statement and floral prints. This River Island Summer Dress is a lovely light material - perfect for summer, it's just what I wanted from a day dress that'll be great for wearing down to the beach and around the pool. These Black River Island Sandals are hands down the comfiest pair of footwear I've ever purchased, they go with any number of outfits, I'm paired them with jeans, dresses and tights. I can't wait to start catching a tan because these Topshop bikini's (Blue-Pink-Black) will look even nicer. Year after year I will buy a new pair of sunglasses and more often than not these are the shape I will go for and I personally feel this is the shape that suits me the best. This year I went for these New Look Floral Sunglasses as I've already mentioned I'm like a magpie to floral this season. All I need now is for my A Level exams to be over and my holiday to hurry up!

What are you loving this summer?

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Summer Wants

Here are some products that I'm dying to get my hands on this summer.

St Tropez Gradual Tan Everyday Mousse - I used the instant tan equivalent of this and was highly impressed (if I looked past the way I actually applied it - I'll have to get tips from a tutorial before my next go!). When I go away at the end of June I don't want to go looking like a bed sheet and so I believe this is the answer - a helpful start that won't be as in your face as an instant tan. It's also currently on offer at Boots!

Revlon Parfumerie Scented Nail Enamel - I love nail polish, but scented nail polish even more! I think these colours will look gorgeous in these summer months and will go with basically anything in my wardrobe - not only that they're bottles are adorable and I've heard so many people rave about them! I've picked out the colours Lime Basil, Ginger Melon and Apricot Nectar, as these with provide a nice burst of colour to any outfit and will smell amazing.

Benefit 'They're Real!' Mascara - I've heard so many good things about this mascara and I can't wait to try it out for myself and I think it's about time!

Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster - Whatever I try and do fake tan will never turn my face the same shade as the rest of my body and believe me when I say I've tried everything! I was beginning to admit defeat until a friend of mine recently brought this product (she wrote a review here) which is a specific tanning product for your face and had nothing but praise for this product and I'm hoping I will too.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer - The bronzer I am currently in possession of has a 'sparkly' finish that oxidizes horrendously throughout the day turning me into something I can only liken to an Oompa Loompa. This Benefit bronzer claims to be the best selling bronzer for 5 years with no sparkle and no shine - which is exactly what I need. I've read nothing but great review on this product and so I'm excited to try it.

Have you tried any of these products? What are your summer wants?

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Bourjois Foundation

A couple of months ago I found a new love for the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation that replaced my now second favourite Rimmel Match Perfection. I've now come to the end of my first bottle and decided I'd try more of the Bourjois Foundations and see if they met my now high expectations.

Healthy Mix - Healthy Mix Serum - Happy Light

I had quite a few advantage card points on my Boots advantage card and decided to treat myself to all three. They all smell amazing out of the bottle, which is more apparent at this time of year with the sun out and the heat wave we're currently experiencing in England, because it's quite a summery/fresh smell.

Happy Light Foundation was the most expensive at £11.99 and so I was expecting good things in particular for this one, however my favourite still lies with both the 'Healthy Mix's. I felt that although they're supposedly all the same shade, it just didn't match much skin as well and was quite 'sticky'. I love the happy light concealer and so this not meeting my expectations was a little disappointing.

However that said, I really can't fault the other two. They blend perfectly they sit on my face just the way I like, and not only that - they also stay there! (Bourjois aren't lying when they say it's 16hrs radiance). The Healthy Mix foundation retails at £9.99 and the serum normally retails at £10.99 however at the moment Boots have got a deal on this product bring it down to £7.99 meaning you're saving yourself £3 and just me when I say that this product won't disappoint. I would highly recommend - especially for summer as they product is so light on the skin that it's hardly noticeable.

Have you tried any of the Bourjois Foundations? What were your thoughts?

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End of an Era

I've been at my current school since September 2007 and last Wednesday, May 14th, I passed through the gates for one last time. 7 years was an extremely long time, and I had begun counting down the days until it was over, this however didn't make it any less emotional.
I've shared many memories at that place and met some of the most amazing people - friends I hope to be in contact with forever. These are the people I've grown up with and we're now all going our separate ways to university and work, right across the country. Without sounding really cliche One Direction's song - Don't Forget Where You Belong is extremely fitting for the end of this chapter in all of our lives, because these are the people that shaped who I am today.
All that said I'm excited for the future and what it brings!
It's a tradition at my school that on the last day everyone dresses up, this lead to me and my group of friends arriving as cavewomen - I also had an AM exam and so you can imagine the look on the faces of the invigilators and the other candidates when 6 students walked into the examination hall in fancy dress.

These are iPhone quality pictures so apologies for that

Chatham Grammar School for Girls 2007-2014
I wish you all the best of luck for your exams and everything in the future! I love and will miss you all!

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April Favourites

Wow, it's May already? This means it's just under two weeks before I finish school and that's honestly quite frightening, this year is going so fast. This month there are a few products that I have been loving and thought I would share with you.

Bourjois Health Mix Foundation

I've written a full review here and I can't express enough how much I love this foundation, the way it sits on my skin, the coverage and how long it lasts. I wear this foundation daily and have yet to find any faults in it, it also smells delicious while you're applying it and at £8.99 you can't really go wrong.

Bourjois Happy Light Concealer

I've written a full review here. Before trying this concealer I wasn't really a huge Bourjois fan, however this concealer is the reason I choose to try the healthy mix foundation and I think I may have found my new favourite high street brand. This concealer is extremely blend able, making it so easy to wear and the smallest amount goes a long way making this product great value for money - which is great for me as I tend to get a bit concealer happy when I'm applying it.

One Direction That Moment Perfume

I'm a fan of One Direction and the thought of them bringing out a perfume in September last year really excited me, and you can imagine how happy it made me to receive a bottle of 'Our Moment' in October for my 18th Birthday. I loved the scent and the bottle was emptied late January and the curiosity in me just went for a different perfume, however the release of a second fragrance was just too good resist and so I brought it and have worn it every day this month. It's so fresh and just reminds me of spring and blossom.

Vaseline Spray & Go Essential Body Moisturiser

I've used the bottled moisturiser for absolutely ages now and have enjoyed it and how it leaves my skin feeling and was satisfied with the product until they brought out these spray & go 'aerosols' which are so convenient and once I finished my first one last summer, for some reason I never replaced it and I'm not sure why. However I re-found this product on a recent trip to Boots and picked it straight up, after realising what I'd been missing as it leaves my skin feeling fresh, alive and glowing - as well as also smelling amazing.

Gossip Girl Box Set Seasons 1-6

I watched Gossip Girl religiously when it was on TV and was devastated when it finished and we found out who Gossip Girl was. I asked for the complete box set for Christmas and was lucky enough to receive it, however could never find the time to go back and watch from the beginning all over again. Until this Easter Holiday, when in the evening I just sat in my bed and watched it, with a completely different outlook now I knew. I would definitely recommend this TV series to anyone interested in blogging, fashion and how the other side live.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

I've been using a foundation brush for a while now and when I found out Sam & Nic of Real Techniques had released a sponge I just had to try it, knowing that from Real Techniques it would be assured to be of a high quality. I haven't looked back to my brush since, the finish is so much more effortless and streak-free. As well as application being a whole lot easier and I've been loving this, this month and would again highly recommend.

Have you tried any of these products? What are your monthly favourites?

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Beauty Haul

Benefit POREfessional, Benefit High Beam and YSL Rouge Volupte Shine - 12

So me a few friends decided retail therapy was very much needed de-stress from A2 revision. So on Wednesday after we'd finished sixth form, that's exactly what we did. I went with the intention of just window shopping, however me being me it didn't end that way.

I've wanted to try more of Benefit's products for a while now after trying their foundation a couple of months back and I've seen rave reviews for both the POREfessional and High Beam and I'm so glad they didn't disappoint. I'm prone to 'wrinkles' under my eyes and after wearing it today I've been so pleased with the results I also used it on my nose, chin and eye lids and my make-up has stayed put and it's made feel so much more confident when they say they're the 'UK's Best Selling Primer' I can definitely see why. I've also fallen in love with this highlighter I just love the way it sits on my skin and the shine it adds to both my cheek and brow bones. I've used highlighters before and have liked the results however with this one i'm more than impressed and can tell it's going to last me a while, as is the POREfessional however both will become a staple piece in my everyday make-up.

A couple of weeks ago I brought the YSL Touche Eclat and I was pleased with the quality of not only the packaging, but also the product itself. So when I found myself at the YSL counter in House of Fraser looking at their Rouge Volupte Shine lipsticks, I feel in love with this sheen coral colour, once that I knew I'd be able to wear with most of my day to day looks. It retails at £24 and as expensive as I knew it was I felt it was a worth while investment because I knew I was paying for quality as well as the name. I'm so pleased I took the plunge as this feels beautiful onto my lips and smells amazing. It's got such a full colour which it achieved extremely easy. As much as I'd love to own more than one, I know this will probably be the only one, however would still highly recommend these lipsticks.

Have you tried any of these products? What were your thoughts?

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