Top 3 summer 2014 beauty essentials

These beauty essentials that I’m going to recommend to you are a MUST. They’re like your leg, that’s how important they are. My essential are;

1) Garnier Naturals Summer Body Moisturising Lotion: I’d be lost without this. Apply this after you’ve been sunbathing to add that extra sun kissed affect. I use this a lot as I live in Ireland and the sun is scarce. It works really well without having a natural sun tan underneath and it leaves you streak free, which is amazing. Apply after a shower every night and you’ll definitely notice a change the next day.  It currently costs €9.99 and is available in light/ medium.

2) Benefit ultra radiance facial re-hydrating mist: During the summer season all girls dread that their make up will come off since it’s so warm and humid outside. This mist created by Benefit is a lifesaver!! Apply this before and after your make up and it actually helps the make up stay perfectly on your face. I was slightly hesitant when buying this as I thought it would leave your face feeling sticky, but Benefit proved me wrong once again. I highly recommend it to all my friends, especially those who need a little refreshing break during the day. It  leaves skin fresh, crisp and bright. It costs €30.

3) Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Balm with SPF 15: During summer time my lips always get chapped or sun burnt. SPF lip balms are fantastic as they help prevent and protect chapped, cracked or wind-burned lips. I don’t know 1 person who uses sun cream on their lips as the taste and texture is horrible. With SPF lip balms you never have to put sun cream near your lips ever again. It lasts for hours and it leaves your lips moisturised and healthy-looking. It’s a bargain at only €2.69 and can be bought in any drug store/ pharmacy.

So that’s it folks. I highly recommend these 3 items for summer as I use them and could not fault them. If you’ve any quires just pop me a message and I’d be happy to help. Hope you enjoy!

Helen x

 

 

 

SEVENTEEN Instant Glow Bronzing Powder

I love applying bronzer to my skin once I have my make up completed. I think it gives your make up an extra finish and adds that finishing spark. I’m familiar with lots of different bronzers such as Rimmel, Wet ‘n’ wild, Maybelline and much more. I decided to try Seventeens “Instant glow bronzing powder” since it’s a great price and I love this brand. This smooth buildable powder gives you the tan that you want to be. You can apply lots of this bronzer and look like an oompa loompa or add a little and look natural and sun kissed. A lot of people I know only use bronzer on their neck so it blends in with their face make up, but I think a layer of it looks amazing on top of your make up. I love the shiny finish. It doesn’t appear too orange and blends well to give an even application. It only €6.49 which is a fantastic price for such good quality. 

Helen x 

Rimmel London Colour Rush Balm

So I’ve been lucky enough to have gotten these lip crayons from Suzanne Jackson, who owns the blog SoSueMe. I was delighted when I got these, as I’m obsessed with lipsticks. These lip balms are long lasting, and have a moist consistency. At €7.99, the Rimmel lasting finish colour rush balms or crayons as I would call them, are affordable and amazing. They’re pigmented, look like lipsticks, but keep my lips hydrated and they’re an absolute joy to wear. I love these so much because they have so many different shades, and they’re all pretty and feminine. They make my lips feel like I’ve lots of lip balm on and still have the colour of normal lipsticks.They apply really nicely, look super natural on the lips and have a soft vanilla scent which is really pleasant. You don’t even need a mirror to apply these as they go on your lips so evenly and lightly. I would 100% recommend these, as they’re affordable and available in a ray of colours.

Helen x

 

 

No7 beautiful skin cleansing brush

I’ve wanted this No7 cleansing brush for the past few months and I GOT IT. I tried it out and it’s incredible. A lot of people say that all of these products are a scam or a myth, but they actually work. This brush gently exfoliates and deeply cleanses the skin, removing more dirt, oil and make up than manual cleansing alone. It’s easy and quick to use, and you can see results within 60 seconds.

How to Use: 

1) Remove any eye make up. 

2) Apply cleanser as normally instructed, leaving your cleanser generously covering your forehead, cheeks and chin. 

3) Wet the brush head and press the power button. The Cleansing Brush offers a choice of 2 speeds. Pressing the power button twice will increase the brush speed and will offer a deeper clean.

4) Gently massage your face with small circular movements focusing on your forehead, cheeks and chin for about 30 seconds.

5) Wash away cleanser with warm water. 

It’s really as simple as that! It currently costs €33, and it available to buy at Boots. 

Helen x 

 

How I cover blemishes and spots

Ever get some spots that are quite visible? Come on girls, I think every one of us gets spots every now and again. I raise my hand and admit that I get them and some do not look pleasant. When I get them, I use many different processes that actually make them look invisible. I’m going to show you my cover up routine. Step 1: I use “Triple performing facial lotion” by Benefit. This is a moisturiser that makes your skin feeling smooth, and also prevents dry skin. Step 2: I dab “L’Oreal Lumi Magique Concealer” on my spot itself and a small bit of this concealer on the area around it. Step 3: I then add “No7 stay perfect blemish cover” to try and reduce the redness of the spot itself. The great thing about this product is that it has a dry consistency and it reduces the shine. Step 4: To finish off I add some powder around the region of the blemish or spot to blend in the concealer or reduce the redness. Any facial powder should work. Loose powder works better, but a compact powder will also work. Thank you for reading. A photo below shows my skin before and after I used these techniques. 

Helen x

 

Bourjois “Colour Edition 24hr”

So I was shopping in Boots recently, and I saw the “Colour Edition 24hr” by Bourjois. I was immediately attracted by the shine/sparkles in these eyeshadows. Available in 6 colours, this collection is perfect if you want big, bold and noticeable eyes. They’re a bargain at only €8.99. Such a good price for such good quality. This formula glides onto your eyelids effortlessly with a metallic effect, and also has 24 hour hold. The amazing thing about these eyeshadows is that they do not smudge. The colours are fabulous and the pigmentation is incredible. They’re easy to use as a base and also great for a simple wash of colour above or below the eye. They make a simple smokey eye look a bit more interesting with an added pop of colour. I recommend these 100%. 

 

Helen x