Today's lippy 👄

Today I am wearing MAC kinda sexy with A Kiko lipgloss called Super gloss number 112. What's on your lips today? 

Batiste Heavenly volume dry shampoo💆🏽💁🏽

Happy February lovelies! Hope you've all had a fabulous weekend, I am going to be reviewing Batiste's Heavenly Volume Dry Shampoo,

 As you can see the can is super pretty with pink and purple patterns that really catch your eye, it also looks pretty in your bag or on your dressing table.

Batiste is pretty much the only dry shampoo I turn to when I'm not washing my hair, Not only does it refresh your hair, but it gives it a bit of life too! I was a bit sceptical to the claim at first that it can also add volume, but since I have naturally straight, flat hair i thought I had nothing to lose.

I used this on Saturday night before I went out and yes, it does deliver show stopping volume, if you know me you know I like my back combing and height, so this is perfect for me. Like all other dry shampoo's in there range it is white but does disapear at the stroke of a brush. 

I picked this up from tesco for £2.99 but I'm sure you can get it from all kinds of retailers, boots, super drug etc. This is my hair on Sunday after using it on the Saturday night and as you can see it is still full of volume. 

I think this may be my new favourite from Batiste. I had a thing for the coloured deep brown spray. I'll hold tight and wait until hey make a brown volume spray! 😏

Thanks for stopping by

Fran xxx

Brush wash!

Time to wash the brushes! 

If any of you are like me cleaning makeup brushes doesn't sound like the most appealing job but I can't stress how important it is, I can't stand it when your brushes get clogged full of makeup, just think of all the oil and bacteria that starts to build up inside the bristles  GROSS! and then we go and swirl it on our faces! 

I tend to wash them every three weeks or if I feel one needs a more regular wash I will wash inbetween, for example my foundation brush takes a beating and is one of the main brushes so i usually do that every other week. Clean brushes is the key to clean looking makeup.  

There are tonnes of makeup removers on the market that you can use and even tutorials on how to but it's really not that complicated! 

Firstly, run your brush under Luke warm water with the bristles facing downwards, avoid getting water into the very base of the brush as this is where the glue holds your brush together! 

Dispence some of your chosen product into the palm of your hand, about a penny size will do. I'm doing this at work so I can use a deep cleansing shampoo. You can use anything from antibacterial hand soap to your hair shampoo. Some makeup products such as oil based foundations  can be hard to wash out of your brushes , applying Washing up liquid before you dampen your brushes Is great for this as it will loosen that up before you wash it. 

Next swirl it in your hand into a nice lather and rinse, repeat this step until the water runs clear. Rinse again under Luke warm water. 

When your happy that it's all out, Squeeze off the excess with a paper towel or a towel and leave to dry lying down to allow the water to drain off them! 

Et voila!!! 

So next time you look at your brushes, give this a go! I can assure you your makeup will go on smoother!! 

Do you wash yours? What's your routine? Xxx

Today's buys

Today's boots trip...

Lee Stafford flat iron spray! 

Wow, I haven't bought this for years! The smell reminds me of my childhood I used to use bottles of the stuff when I was younger, my mum used to preach good hair. I can't wait to try it see if it's the same as it used to be. Not only does it smell gorgeous it makes your hair soft and shiny whilst protecting it from hear damage! 

Batiste Dry Shampoo!

My lifesaver. My 5 more minutes in bed aid. What would I do without this! God love the stuff. I love how they have bought out coloured ones, i have the medium brown to brunette one so there's no more white roots! One obvious sign you couldn't be bothered! 

No7 Quick thinking wipes!

These wipes are brilliant. I loveeee them, Bought my  first pack of these with the voucher and with my discount card they go from £7.00 to 43p! I never looked back. Excellent for getting make up off and leaving skin clean and smooth, even heavy make up. I have used other make up remover wipes, but these are the best I have tried. I Always have a pack open and one in the drawer, as I could not do without them now, The scent is clean and subtle and they do not dry my skin or irritate the eye area. I usually follow cleansing with a cool rinse of water and the toner for dry skin.

The Comforter Bubble bar! 

I went into Lush and got lured in by this lovely looking bubble bar! It looks so dreamy with the pink and white stripes. It smells amazing! This fruity bubble bar gives the feeling of being hugged by a
jolly blackcurrant. When life is getting you down, crumble The Comforter under hot, running water for purple water and creamy bubbles. The warm aroma of cassis absolute is relaxing so relaxing that you’ll go to bed feeling happier and the world will seem brighter the next day.

LUSH snow fairy

SNOW FAIRY!

OK! I did it, I jumped in the band wagon... I bought this product in the tiniest size because I kept hearing people rave about it! and it kept selling out in my local LUSH store.... 
However, when I visited my dad in Cheltenham i dived in to LUSH and they had it! yippeee. That was the first time I had smelt it... it was SOOOOO SWEET!

I can just imagine the smell now as I write this. Oh my sweet goodness! It Smells of sweeties, tis' such a  pretty pink colour and has little slimmery bits inside the bottle. It reminds me of my childhood! abit like that looney tunes toothpaste you used to be able to get?! It makes the bathroom smell of it for ages after I have used it. I am yet to try it on my hair as it says hair and body but I'm bit skeptical to use it as I don't know how it fairs on hair. Do any of you guys use it on your hair?

It's not cheap, It's £3.95 for 100g which for a shower gel is pretty expensive if you ask me! It defo smells amazing and I do look forward to using it each time I hop in the shower.

All in all, I love it, and would defo like to get a bath bomb of this fragrance, will certainly be asking for a bottle as a stocking filler! <3

Fran xxx

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WHY YOU NEED GARNIER MICELLAR WATER

WHY YOU NEED GARNIER MICELLAR WATER

This is  100% the best value micellar solution. It easily removes foundation, concealer, blush/bronze and lipstick without me needing to rub on my skin to hard. While I doubt you'll get 200 uses (as advertised), it still works out the cheapest and it's the most effective. Make-up is easily removed and it's  very gentle on the skin - far better removal than wipes. I like to use it with large oval pads so that you can take it off in large sections as taking your makeup this way can be quite time consuming. It also doesn't take a lot of product to work successfully, just enough to dampen a cotton pad. Even if you use this aswell as makeup wipes you won't be disappointed. Like other micellar solutions. It's not the best at removing waterproof make-up (doable, but leaves a bit of residue) but is otherwise very effective. Skin is slightly tacky for a few seconds and then you can safely slap on some face cream and crawl into bed.It leaves my skin feeling really clean and does not dry out my skin like some toners do.

overall i love this product and am stocking up as my mum has taken a liking to it also! 

I hope they sell a smaller version, like half size, as it would be ideal for travel.

Fran xxx

Look what came in the post today! 😍

Lipstick- Bond girl 

Lip liner- Pillow Talk

I'm so excited to try these out! 😍

Charlotte Tilbury Contour Kit

Charlotte Tilbury Contour Kit

WOW! This contour kit is so good.

I have had this set for quite a while so I think it's time to review it!This is amazing!! Probably one of the best sets on the market.

Firstly,the packaging. It's BEAUTIFUL and makes you feel totally glamourous when you whip it out of your bag. The two best things about this product are the colors, and then the formulation of the product itself. 

I have the Light to Medium version (Medium to Dark is now available...may have to get it for summer time). The bronzer is the perfect shade of bronze. It isn't too orange, brown, red, or pink. I have used it with a heavier hand to sculpt my face and also with a lighter hand as a bronzer to warm up my cheeks and it does both of these with aplomb. It also looks great with a rose or peach colored blush layered on top. The highlighter isn't gold, there is some iridescence and perhaps a hint of light peach mixed in, making it multi tonal and creates a beautiful glow on every skin. There isn't any glitter, just a nice sheen and glow.

The formula of it is powder but isn't "powdery" - it's creamy and buttery. The texture reminds me a lot of eye shadows. Both the bronzer and the highlighter colours in this set can be used as eyeshadow. 

I've had this set for about 3 months now but still have alot of product left. I think I paid about £50 for it but this is a good deal to me since I will likely never hit pan (although I would buy this again in a heartbeat if I did). Highly recommend this set, and other Charlotte Tilbury makeup as they are a high-end makeup company that does not test on animals, yay!!

Fran xx

Glo mineral lash thickener and conditioner

Glo minerals lash thickener and conditioner

What it is:
Treat and nourish your way to thicker, longer and softer lashes.

What it's used for:
gloLash Thickener and Conditioner is a nutrient-rich base that wraps the lashes in a conditioning, vitamin-rich formulation. Botanical waxes, green tea leaf extract and vitamins nourish, protect and condition the lashes, helping them to grow longer, thicker and healthier.  Use prior to gloLach Lengthening Mascara for a defined finish.

This stuff is amazing!

 I saw my mum the other day and wondered how her lashes were so thick and full and this Is what she had been using. 

It does exactly what it says on the tin which is thicken's, seperates and lifts lashes. It goes on white and then you apply your mascara over the top, it's abit like a primer. It's full of vitamins to keep your lashes healthy. There is no itchiness or flaking, making it comfortable to wear. When applied under mascara, your mascara not only goes on smoother but comes off with one wipe. Even when you take off your mascara lashes look fuller and thicker, you feel like you haven't washed off all of your makeup! I've noticed a difference in my mascara also. I usually get one eye that behaves itself and one eye that they all just clump together and that's that. With this they are all seperated and lifted. 

I personally hate false eyelashes so finding something like this is a great alternative. I can't be dealing with them falling off all the time and I don't like to see the join line.

The price is not bad at all at just £9.90 and £3.73 delivery from Amazon! Get yours here!

This pic is one coat of thickener and one coat of mascara.

My Charlotte Tilbury Experience!

My Charlotte Tilbury Experience!

On Friday It was my birthday and my lovely boyfriend treated me to having my makeup done at the Charlotte Tilbury counter in Selfridges. 

 Charlotte Tilbury has 10 signature looks to choose from when you have your makeup done. 

The Rebel

The Golden Goddess

The Ingene

The Uptown Girl

The Sophisticate

The Rock Chick

The Dolce Vita 

The Bombshell

The Vintage Vamp

The Glamour Muse 

I'd done some research before I went as I wanted a rough idea of what I'd like done. I was torn between the Dolce Vita & The Bombshell. The lips on the Bombshell really grabbed me.

In the end after some guidance from the makeup artist I went for the Dolce Vita. I explained I didn't wear foundation on a daily basis and had been to MAC previously and been unhappy with the results as i felt like a dressed up christmas tree, just too much. They insist on applying fake eyelashes and things that just arent you!

THE DOLCE VITA

ULTRA FEMININE AND UTTERLY ALLURING, THE DOLCE VITA PLAYS THE MUSE FOR VERY GOOD REASON. HER LOOK IS ALL ABOUT UNBRIDLED GLAMOUR: SEDUCTIVE LIPS, CHISELLED CHEEKS AND A SMOULDERING STARE.

First she prepped my skin with their Wonder glow primer. This was so lightweight and felt lovely on my skin. This creates the illusion of youthful, healthy skin that is hydrated and effervescent. It can be used underneath foundation or on its own for effortless looking skin.  It retails at £38.50 You can get it here!

Next she applied there Magic Foundation with a brush, A brand new full coverage foundation that morphs to your face in a weightless texture, for a perfect second skin that lasts all day. It comes in 15 different shades and retails at £29.50 here.

Eyeshadow was next! She used an amazing palette of 4 colours.

The champagne, brown, umber and bronze 'Dolce Vita' shades in Charlotte Tilbury's eyeshadow palette are designed to harmonize with each other and suit any skin tone. She created a smooth base with the 'Prime' shade, built up definition with the 'Enhance' color, then added definition and drama for evening with the highly pigmented 'Smoke' and 'Pop' shades. This kit retails at £38.00. You can get yours here

She then filled in my brows with their 3 way lift,shade and shape tool. I don't usually get on with eyebrow pencils but this one was quite nice and did not create any harsh lines. This retails at £22.50. Get yours here.

My favourite part now, The Charlotte Tilbury Highlight and contour compact called Filmstar bronze and glow. This is AMAZING. You can slim, sculpt, shorten, trim and highlight your features. She used the dark on my cheek hollows, temples, jaw line and the sides and tip on my nose. The lighter on the top of my cheek bones, centre of nose, bow of lips and brow bone. I was so pleased with how this product worked I bought one myself. These sets retail at £49.00 here.

Lash time! Charlotte Tilbury's Full Fat lashes mascara. This promises curl, seperation, volume, legnth and drama. I wasn't overly impressed with the mascara as I like my lashes to look really seperate and long and this seemed to clump mine up therefore making them look shorter, I'd like to try it myself to see what it's like when used yourself. This is £22.00 from their website.

Last but not least, my lips, I'm not sure on the shade of lip liner she used, but the lipstick was called bond girl. The colour was lovely and stayed on all night until I went to bed! This is £23.00 online.

HOW WAS IT!? 10\10.

Overall I was so pleased with the look, I felt like she really listened to what I was after and what I didn't like. I felt as though I had makeup on, but still felt really natural. I really didn't want to take it off at bedtime, but you know these things have to be done. I will certainly be going back to try the other looks. It was £35.00 to have your make -up done but that was redeemable against products, which was great but I wanted the lot! You can buy it all, but thats £165! I'll be asking Father 

Christmas for that this year I think.. haha.

Here are some photos of my finished look. The first two pictures are as soon as I got back to the hotel after I'd had it done and the other two are just before bed a few drinkies later! You can see how well the eyeshadow has lasted.

Have any of you girls been and had a CT makeover? I'd love to know which look you went for and what your fave products are!

Chanel universal bronze

Hey girllllls. 

The one thing that really bugs me about summer is when you just get your shade right then you go on holiday and come back a completely different colour. In the summer months I stay away from the foundation and opt for a lighter option. I am LOVING Chanel's soleil tan de Chanel, bronze universal.

It's very velvety to touch and is a light creamy bronzer that leaves your skin with a sunkissed look. I'm usually quite scared when it comes to bronzers as some of them can make you look like you've rubbed your face in mud. Or worse you look like a girl who fell asleep under a sunbed for too long! But this one is so velvety and light that it is perfect for a nice even sunkissed finish. It also blends really well leaving no lines on the face atall. It has a very creamy smell almost smells of holidays! 

 

It is £32.00 which for what it is, isn't bad atall, it also lasts so long!! I've been ont he same pot now for soo long. For me it's the next best thing to foundation and when you want that sunkissed look it certainly works.

Which is your fav bronzer ? 

Fran xx

In my bag

hi guys hope your all okay, I thought i'd do a quick blog on what I carry around with me each day in my bag!

So the first thing that goes in my bag is my purse,I have quite a big purse with way too many cards in there, I clean it out all the time but i always seem to accumulate more.

Second is my phone, of course, my third arm. I feel so lost without it. I honestly don't know how people coped without one. Oh and of course, my charger!

Next is my makeup bag, i go nowhere with that! You can read what is in there on my previous post. I have linked it here.

Soap and Glory Anti bacterial hand gel, love this stuff! I hate the thought of germs, so this is great when your not by a toilet. Smells  lushhhhh. 

There's usually a Twirl in my bag, my favourite chocolate bar, I'm  a little obsessed with these.

A £5note, In my side pocket for if i am ever stuck somewhere or desperate for something, I've had to replace this a few times. It's a life saver!

A vitamin Water lip balm, I love these, had this one for ages they last for a very long time, smells delicious too!

blue mirrored aviators! I loveee these i saw them on someone and i just thought to myself i must have those. I got mine from eBay for like £2! I've linked it here.

Michael Kors Sexy Amber perfume. I had this perfume for christmas and it's still going strong! It's such a lovely scent and I'm forever getting compliments when i wear it. It also lasts quite a while which is rare for perfumes as I find they fade very quickly.

My Favourite key ring! The fluffy pom pom! I had this from ebay too but unfortunately i can't find the link, I'm sure you could find it if you typed it in! It's so cute and it also helps you to find your keys when your in a rush as it's so big you can't miss it!

a weird one now, Plasters!! In my job I'm constantly cutting my self and taking nice chunks out my knuckles. So these are always good to carry around with me as I get through so many. 

My iPad❤️ I Have the IPad mini 2, I love the mini as it's the perfect size to carry around with you in your bag.

Thanks for reading make sure you follow me on bloglovin and tell me whats in your bags on the comments section! xxx