My Makeup Wishlist #1

Hello there lovelies

Now I have a pretty extensive makeup wishlist (no I really have written out all the products I want and when I get them I put a very big satisfying tick next to them), so I thought I’d share a few items from my list with you lovely lot.

1. Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss. I really like the formula of these and already have the shade Bellini but have been trying to get hold of the shade Peony for AGES! It’s always out of stock and I’m the type of person that if I can’t get hold of something I want it even more. After trawling the Internet in search for this one I think I may have found it on Amazon so will be ordering it ASAP as the colour looks just like my kind of colour and perfect for spring and summer.

2. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette. It’s been so hard to get hold of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder I’ve been after. Having three of them in one compact would be so good and the price isn’t too bad as you’re getting three powders. I like the sound of these powders and the effect that they give to the skin.

3. Georgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. Just the name luminous silk sounds amazing this is one that I wouldn’t even consider buying without being 100% happy with the colour match, I’d make sure I was wearing it for a good few hours in different lighting before committing to the purchase. It looks like it has a good shade range so hopefully I could find a good match for my skin. I always hear good things about this foundation so it’s one that I really want to own soon.

4. Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Powder- Candlelight. I’m a sucker when it comes to highlighters and this one is the daddy of all highlighters. This comes in a slim sleek compact ideal for slipping in your handbag. I think this could be used to highlight others areas as well as the cheeks and is just a real luxury item to have.

5. Dior Addict Lip Glow. Just look at it it’s so pretty. This is a lip balm which is another item that I seem to always want more of but it claims to enhance your lips own natural colour while providing hydration and reacting to your lips own moisture levels. I’m going to be needing one of these beauts before summer.

6. Benefit Posie Tint. I like a pink pop of colour on my cheeks and this is just the item I’m after, I’ve used the original Benetint before and liked it but I think a prettier pink shade is more my style.

7. bareMinerals SPF15 Original Foundation. This intrigues me, a powder with the same coverage as a liquid foundation, I’ve never used mineral makeup but I really want to try this especially now we’re heading for better weather and I’m turning to a lighter base. It looks like it has a really good range of shades too.

If I have my way these items won’t be on my wishlist for long and I’m hoping I can get my hands on them very soon. Think I’d better start saving.

What makeup items are you lusting over?

Until next time

From Day to Night with Antipodes

Hello there lovelies

So this post was meant to go up yesterday but somebody may have forgot to hit the publish button which is why you’re getting it a day late.

Do you find that when you discover a skincare brand that you love you want to own the entire collection- well that’s me and how I feel about Antipodes. Ever since I first started using the amazing eye cream I knew I was on to a winner with the brand and have since purchased the Aura Manuka Honey Mask and Joyful Hand and Body Cream both of which I absolutely love. A few weeks ago I decided to take the plunge and make the (all be it expensive) purchase of the day and night cream in the hope that they would live up to the high expectations I had placed on them.

Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream. This has a lovely light fragrance that smells like the Aura Manuka Honey Mask. It leaves my skin feeling deeply moisturised and like its natural ingredients are really benefiting my skin. Containing avocado oil for its antioxidant properties, manuka honey which has antibacterial properties and Vinanza Grape to keep skin healthy and energised its packed full of beneficial ingredients for your skin. It provides a lovely base for makeup without causing it move throughout the day. I don’t feel this cream would be suitable for those with oily skin but of you have normal to dry skin I think it could work well, I certainly enjoy using it.

Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream. In a nutshell I don’t like it, this makes me cry on the inside due to the fact that it's pretty expensive. I’m so disappointed that I don’t like it but I’m not disappointed in the product itself. The thing I don’t like about it is the smell. It’s fragranced with sandalwood, ylang ylang and patchouli all fragrances that I really don’t like. I find it smells really heavy and I wasn’t expecting it to be so strongly fragranced. I thought it would have a nice light fragrance being called avocado pear, which is more like the types of scents I like, I don’t like heavy herbal opulent scents, I like light floral fruity scents and this is definitely not in that category. It’s my own fault and I probably should have read the ingredients before buying- lesson learned. All is not lost though as the scent is right up my mum’s street and she’s chuffed that she’s going to be inheriting it. That’s all down to my personal preference. As for the product itself it’s most definitely nourishing, I don’t think it would suit oily skin as it’s extremely rich but if you suffer with dry skin I think it could work wonders. After applying it at night when I wake up in the morning I can still feel it on my skin, it leaves it feeling really moisturised and like its been well fed overnight. If this was fragrance free I’m sure I would love it, I just can’t get over the smell enough to continue using it. It’s purely my personal preference with regards to the smell, I would recommend trying a sample if you can before buying as it’s so expensive. I may be disappointed but my mum is one happy bunny.

So do you have any recommendations for a good night cream as I’m now on the hunt for a new one (insert wailing emoji)

Until next time 

POTW 13 Scrubbing My Way To Summer Skin

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This weeks POTW is the Boots Extracts Cranberry Body Scrub. Now that we’re in May and summer is fast approaching (well hopefully) I thought it was about time I paid a bit more attention to the condition of my skin all over my body and in particular my legs. I’m always looking for products to help me achieve perfectly polished pins so that they look good when exposed in the warmer weather and I find one product that helps is a body scrub. I love this one from Boots mainly because of the smell but unfortunately it’s not available all year round but the almond one is very nice too. I find this one exfoliates really well removing dead skin cells without leaving skin feeling raw or looking red, the scrub particles are contained within a lovely soft rich cream that helps to buffer them some what so they aren’t too harsh. If it was my choice this would be a bit more dense with the particles as I find I have to use quite a lot of product to get a good covering all over but saying that it has definitely made a difference to the condition of my skin since I’ve been using it, I’ve really noticed it on my thighs, which has been the area I’ve been concentrating on, they are much softer and smoother and just generally look more “polished” glowy almost especially when a body butter is used afterwards. As I have to use so much of this it is definitely going to need repurchasing in the next couple of weeks but it’s a really good price for the quality of the product.

What body scrubs do recommend to achieve perfectly polished pins for summer exposure?

Until next time

Love From April

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It’s that time again to give a round up of things I’ve been enjoying in April. Firstly can I just say where the heck did April disappear to, it went in a flash didn’t it. It’s been a bit of a manic month for me this month, it feels like all I’ve done is work which has resulted in me being ever so absent, or feeling it anyway, with regards to my blog and twitter returning likes, follows and comments etc. Anyways here are a few things that I’ve been enjoying throughout the month of April.

Midi rings. I never really saw the point in midi rings until a couple of months ago and now I absolutely love them. They’re so dainty and feminine but add a modern twist on ordinary rings and I’m always looking out for more to add to the collection now I’m hooked.

Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Varnish. I’ve only had this a couple of weeks but it’s barely been off my nails since I got it. I got the shade Mary Mary Quite Contrary and it’s so pretty, it’s not quite a lilac colour, I think it has slightly more pink tone in it to be a true lilac and it’s a really pretty pastel colour that’s great for spring.

Kinder Bueno White. I seriously have been eating way too many of these this month. I love white chocolate and these have the added bonus if a yummy hazelnut cream encased in a crispy wafer shell then covered in sweet white chocolate. These have been great when I’ve needed that late afternoon sugar boost.

MAC All That Glitters Eyeshadow. When I got this I knew it would be a great shade for this time of year. Despite the name it’s not at all glittery. I’ve been wearing this most days over Brule just to add a bit of colour to my lids and it’s such a great colour for a barely there makeup day.

Moringa Body Spray. I’ve said before this is my favourite scent form the Body Shop. It’s so light and refreshing and perfect for spring with is delicate floral fragrance. I just love this.

Bioderma Sensibio Light. This is only a mini trial size of this gem that I got from Escentual but it’s a really great light day cream that provides an excellent base for makeup and keeps skin hydrated. One I’ll definitely be buying the full size of.

Calvin Harris Summer. I LOVE this song. It’s not my usual taste in music but I really like Calvin Harris and this song is one of those ones that going to be great to crank up the volume at the summer BBQs. I actually pre-ordered this, as I couldn’t wait for it to go into my playlist. Whenever it comes on the radio in the car the volume goes up and the windows go down. A true summer anthem that’s going to be played quite a few times.

Who knows what May will bring, hopefully more sunshine, less working and plenty more beauty products.

What have you been loving during April?

Until next time