REVIEW: Dainty Doll Blushers

Hello lovelies! Sorry the posts haven't been so regular recently, I've been revising non-stop for my soon approaching AS Level exams!! Anyway, a little while back I was reading Bell-aimie's review on these lovely little blushers, after learning that they are currently just £1.99 (as opposed to the RRP £13.50 price tag) on Fragrance Direct I could not resist ordering a couple to try out for myself! I picked up a powder blusher in the shade 'You Are My Sunshine' along with a cream blusher in the shade 'Billion Dollar Babies'.

'You Are My Sunshine' is a beautiful pink shade with lots of gold glitter running through it. It looks so lovely and glowy on the cheeks and would be perfect for a night out or healthy, glowing makeup in the summertime! It blends onto the skin nicely and lasts really well, I am definitely thinking of buying some more powder blushes in different colours.

'Billion Dollar Babies' is much more subtle, it is completely matte and just adds a little 'something' to the cheeks during the day. I've been wearing this blusher to work and school constantly since I've had it, similarly the powder blush it blends onto the skin really well and has great staying power.

Overall I am very impressed with these blushers and would definitely like to pick up a few more colours - any you would recommend? Thank you for reading!

REVIEW: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

Hello lovelies! I haven't spoken to you about my skincare routine in a while, so expect a fully detailed post on that soon. But for now, I want to tell you about a fairly new product to my skincare routine that has changed it for the better. 

This moisturiser is recommended for those with problem or acne-prone skin, I'd say I sort of fit this barrier, I've been known to break out badly in the past and although I haven't had a bad breakout recently, I'm prone to the odd hormonal spot here and there. I also have scars from where my skin has been bad in the past, and that's one of the biggest issues I have with my skin.

When this moisturiser is first applied I find it feels really thin and refreshing (badly said but that's the only way I can think to explain it). In the morning I find it gives my skin enough moisture to be worn alone underneath make-up, but at night time I use it like a serum underneath a heavier moisturiser. 

This product, as well as feeling lovely on the skin, really has made a positive difference. I found at first it made my skin worse because it was bringing out all of the dirt and yuckiness, but now I have been using it for a month or so I have really started to see improvements. It even seems to have taken down some of the redness in my scarring which I am rather chuffed about.

I think this is going to become a staple in my skincare routine and remain there for a long time. I bought my Effaclar Duo here and they have 15% at the moment so I'd say get it whilst you can!

Thank you for reading xx

March Favourites!

Hi lovelies! Isn't this year flying by! I cannot believe Easter has just passed and it's already time to be posting my March Favourites.

Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush: I absolutely love a thick black winged eye and I find a gel eyeliner the best way to achieve this. I have always just used the little brush that comes with the Maybelline Gel Liner, this Real Techniques brush, however, is miles better. Apart from anything it makes applying the liner so much easier and allows for more precise lines to be drawn.

bareMinerals Prime Time Primer: I got this primer in the Get Started Kit, I rarely bother with a primer so I wasn't expecting to be wow-ed by this. But it actually works wonderfully as a base under both the bareMinerals Original Foundation and other liquid foundations I have in my make-up collection. I will be buying the full sized product when this has run out!

TRESemme Divine Definition Spray & Tousled Wave Spray and Toni & Guy Sea Salt Texturising Spray: I want to talk about these products together because the three of them combined have completely changed my hair-styling routine for the better. I have thin, flat, boring hair and the combination of these products gives it a voluminous, messy look that I love. The products work well on their own, but together they are perfect.

Yankee Candle in 'Wild Passion Fruit': A bit of a random, non-beauty related one to finish things off but I have to mention this because I have literally been burning this candle every day. My friend bought me this for my birthday back in February and it literally smells heavenly. Big love for this candle!

What have your favourite products been this month? Thank you for reading!

Instagrammin'

Hello lovelies! Bit of a random post today - just a snippet into my Instagram from the past few weeks!

You can follow me on Instagram here 

Or on Twitter here

That's all for today, isn't the world of social media a fun place! I hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend. Thank you for reading :)

LUSH Dragon's Egg Bath Bomb

Hello lovelies! I do love a nice bath and think there's nothing better throwing Lush bath bomb in and letting it fizz away. I've tried a lot of Lush bath bombs over the years but never before had I bought Dragon's Egg. My friend bought me a load of Lush products for my birthday and this bath bomb was amongst the goodies.

I've heard quite a bit of about this bath bomb through various beauty blogs, so I was interested to try it. When I first put it into my bath it let off a layer of foam, then it carried on fizzing and began to turn my bath an orangey colour. When it had almost fully fizzed away, a load of gold glitter was released along with some popping candy. The bath bomb itself smelt really fresh and lovely but not too overpowering at all (excuse my inability to describe a smell of something!).

Overall I thought this was a lovely bath bomb that left my skin feeling nice and soft. This is one that I would definitely repurchase and use again and again!

Have you tried this bath bomb? What's your favourite Lush product? Thank you for reading :)

25 Facts About Me!

Hello lovelies! A little bit of a random post today, but I love watching these types of videos on Youtube or reading these types of posts online so I thought I would post one myself. Also, it's a nice get-to-know-me opportunity for you guys!

1. So, starting with the basics... I'm seventeen years old. My birthday is February the 2^nd .
2. I'm currently studying my AS Levels in school. The subjects I'm taking are English Literature, Philosophy, Psychology and ICT. I hope to drop ICT next year and carry on with the other three as full A Level's.
3. I can't go a day without listening to music. I find it so difficult to name my favourite band or artist because I love so many, but at the moment it is probably between The Vaccines and Bastille.
4. When I leave school I would like to go to university to study Law and Business Administration.
5. I decided to start my blog after months of watching various beauty bloggers on Youtube.
6. I'm the eldest of three children. I have a younger brother and sister aged 14 and 12.
7. My favourite colours are bright orange and red.
8. I'm painfully shy and awkward when I first meet someone and for a while after. It's only when I know a person very well that I can be myself around them.
9. Only a select few of my friends know I write a blog. I don't know why but I feel embarrassed by the idea of loads of people I know reading it. One day I want everyone I know to know about my blog, though.
10. I have a part-time job in Sainsbury's. My mum calls me a "checkout chic" embarrassing, really. 
11. I have an irrational fear of dogs. There really is no reason for this fear, but they petrify me. 
12. I think I have some kind of OCD. I'm constantly cleaning out my bedroom because I can't stand the clutter. Sometimes I wake up really early in the morning with the urge to sort out my entire bedroom.
13. I have two sentimental family rings that I can't not wear when I leave the house. I feel completely lost and naked without them.
14. I'm only 5"4 but for some reason I'm convinced that I'm really tall. Standing next to taller people or looking at my height in photos tells me I'm not so tall, however.
15. When I was 14 I shaved a section of the right side of my hair off so it was super short. I thought I looked cool at the time.
16. I'm just a little bit scared of both elbows and feet. They just make me cringe and feel sick.
17. My auntie lives in the South of France and where she lives is my favourite place to visit on holiday.
18. I've got a scar on my hand that looks like bubbles and feels strange. It's from a mysterious rash I had on my hand that lasted for literally weeks if not months a year or two ago.
19. One of my bedroom walls used to be completely covered with old train tickets, photos, posters and other things. In some ways I regret taking it down because it was basically a wall full of memories.
20. I have a cousin who lives in Australia, we were really close when we were younger and I miss her more than you could imagine.
21. I rarely drink fizzy drinks. There's not really a reason for this, I'm just not overly keen on them.
22. Autumn is my favourite season of the year.
23. Penguins are my favourite animals.
24. I have a beach hut on my local beach. It's a lovely getaway in the warmer months of the year.
25. And finally, my middle name is Eleanor. After my great grandma.

Thank you for reading! :)

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain vs. Clinique Chubby Stick - Is there a difference?!

Hello lovelies! Here lies two products that look almost identical, right?! Well I'll tell you one thing, they are pretty similar in application, too. Both of these products are really moisturising and add colour that isn't too bold yet not too sheer or subtle either. They are ideal for drier lips in the daytime. The only real difference in these products is that the Revlon Just Bitten tends to last longer in terms of colour, however this is a given as it is a lip stain, after all. I really enjoy using both of these products and will definitely be looking into buying more colours.

Have you tried these? What colours do you recommend?! Thank you for reading :)

Above - Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey Douce
Below - Clinique Chubby Stick in Mega Melon