Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doi Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doing ok?
I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to do over this time period and how to get the most out of it.
Being the final 6 months of my PhD, I will have to start writing my thesis now instead of later but to break that time up with more fun things (not that science isn’t fun 🙄). I’m thinking baking, play the piano and experimenting with makeup! It doesn’t matter that no one is going to see my makeup or hear me play, I’m doing it for me but at the same time I’m not going to force myself to do to anything I don’t feel like or feel pressured to learn something new or start something big just because we have this time. 
I think it’s important to take a break and reset without anything or anyone sucking your energy. Only do things that you really want to and help you feel better now and for the future when this is over.
What are your plans for lockdown?
For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and the fact you can take any colour/finish/texture and create something that completely reflects your personality and mood is amazing and yes maybe it also fuels my need to have so many pretty palettes!! The @jackieaina @anastasiabeverlyhills eyeshadow palette is incredible! The colours are soooooo pigmented but still really wearable. It’s like a work of art itself.
What’s your favourite ABH palette?
It’s a leg up kinda Sunday! Currently away on a It’s a leg up kinda Sunday! 
Currently away on a mini weekend trip with @openingupcricket and loving all the things to see and do (and eat) in Glasgow. I’ve always loved Scotland and Glasgow is my all time favourite Scottish city. Is there a way to become an honorary Scotsman please?!
Have you ever been to Glasgow? If you could pick any other nationality to be, what would you go for? 📸 @lifeofpingkan 
#scotland #glasgow #scotsman #travel #traveltheworld #travelbug #sundayfunday #relaxandunwind #weekendaway #weekendbreak #liverpool #polkadots #isawitfirst #whatiwore #highstreetfashion #ootd #topshop #strikeapose #weblognorth #lpoolgirls
#ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me #ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me on a day-to-day basis, you’d have absolutely no idea! There’s enough to do in the mornings before work without having to spend half an hour doing up your face. However, when I do wear makeup, even just a little, I feel more confident, put together and ready to tackle the day. 
That’s why I’m loving @Primark.Beauty to create a super quick, everyday look to help me look glowing and more importantly, at really affordable prices.
Prep + Perfect Priming Hydrator Base -£3
Prep + Perfect Skin Illuminator -£3.50
Perfect Finish Foundation -£2.50
Brow Sketch -£2
Colour Grid Eyeshadow Palette -£3.50
Matte Bronzing Powder -£1
Blush -£1.50
Falsh Lash Queen Mascara -£3
Velvet Matte Longwear Lip Crayon -£2

Whether you’re an expert or makeup novice, all of the products from #Primark are easy to use and fantastic quality as well as being cruelty free. Everything blends onto my skin beautifully, with a couple of standouts being the foundation which lasted all day and matches me perfectly (hello, £2.50!!!!!), the £1 bronzer to add some much needed life into my skin and the Velvet Matte Lip Crayon that is beyond comfortable and lasts through eating and coffee drinking. In just 5 minutes, you can achieve the simplest of looks, that’s suitable for any occasion. #IWorkWithPrimark @Primark
Check out my Instastories to see my quick and easy morning makeup!
Who else loves earrings?! I really need to wear th Who else loves earrings?! I really need to wear them more often because 1. Jabbing them through the piercing that has been empty for months is no fun and games 😂 and 2. They just elevate your look to the next level!! Seriously, whether they’re long, studs, gold, sparkly, colourful, patterned, they make me feel so put together. 2020 is my year for accessorising!
Gifted| Back to work and I’m really not here for Gifted| Back to work and I’m really not here for it! What I am here for is these natural Wispies eyelashes from @ardellbeauty. I do love false lashes but because I don’t have a lot of lid space, I find they always look heavy and unnatural on me so I give up and they get shoved in a drawer. That’s why I was dubious at first with these but the second I put them on, I fell in love. The natural style adds volume to my lashes without looking heavy and really do pass as being my own, even in person!! They’re easy to put on as the band is nice and flexible and stay put throughout the day. These are my lashes for sure! Have you tried Ardell lashes before?
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Rodial Skincare
September 3, 2016 Skin Care•Skin Deep

Not my First Rodial

Rodial is a luxury skincare brand created by Maria Hatzistefanis, one of those effortlessly chic woman I am always trying to emulate, and who you must follow on instagram @mrsrodial for your fix of inspiration, beauty tips and tricks, and insight into her journey on building a beauty empire!

After identifying a gap in the market she decided a skincare brand that targets specific skin concerns was necessary, one that uses high performing ingredients that really work, and thus Rodial was born.

There are six main ranges for facial skincare:

  1. Bee venom – Yes you read that right! This range targets advanced signs of ageing through an award-winning peptide technology combined with bee venom for younger looking skin.
  2. Dragons blood – Another great name for a range that is all about combatting loss of skin elasticity, dehydration and redness.
  3. Superacids – This is one of my particular favourites of Rodial as it tackles breakouts, uneven skintone and dull skin.
  4. Snake – Mimicking the effects of snake venom, this range is for anyone concerned with wrinkles, lines and the smoothness of their skin.
  5. Pink Diamond – Created to firm and lift  and of course add radiance.
  6. Stem Cell – My mum is a big fan of this range. Perfect for dry, dull skin, the stem cell range is full of vitamins and omegas to nourish and repair.

That’s the great thing with Rodial, all the products have been expertly formulated with innovative technology that means business whilst still being a fun, modern skincare brand.

I first experienced Rodial skincare during a complimentary facial offered at a beauty event hosted by Harvey Nichols. Tailoring the products to suit my skin needs, my Rodial expert explained to me what she was using as well as the long-lasting benefits that come from each product. Since then, Rodial skincare makes a daily appearance in my beauty routine.

Here are my top three Rodial picks:

Super Acids x-treme exfoliating glycolic cleanser

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I have spoken about my love for this chartreuse clad cleanser in my post Giving up Makeup! This gentle but hard-working gel is the reason why for the first time EVER, I feel confident to go out without foundation. One pump every morning and night has revealed even and blemish free skin. At £29, it is 100% worth it.

Dragons Blood hyaluronic tonic

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This handy spray contains hyaluronic acid to provide hydration, vitamin b3 to brighten and the famous dragons blood from the Croton Uechleri trees, which reduces redness and protects skin from pollutants. I love to spritz this delicious rose scented tonic just after applying my morning moisturiser to set me up for the day as it leaves my skin feeling really supple and hydrated.

Snake Mask

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The second I saw this I knew I had to try it. A peel off mask that was inspired by the effects of the temple viper venom to reduce the look of lines was just too apPEALing (pardon the pun). The consistency of this mask is very viscous and if you want it to peel off properly you need to apply a reasonably thick layer, so I like to use a foundation brush which makes the whole experience a lot less messy! It has quite a strong scent, due to the liquorice extract meant to reduce the appearance of age spots, which does make the eyes sting a little so be careful if you have sensitive eyes, but after a minute or two that begins to subside. While I waited for it to dry, around 20-30 minutes, I read about how the kaolin french clay draws out impurities and reduces enlarged pores, perfect for my overly oily skin. Time for the fun part! This really is so fun to remove and peels off with relative ease. I managed to get mine off all in one weird face mask piece, just like a snake shedding it’s skin. My skin definitely looked brighter, and my t-zone was far less oily without being dry. Success. Now I am not going to lie, at £68 this mask is definitely not cheap. You can get around 5-6 applications out of one bottle (with a decent layer thickness), which still works out at around £11-14 per mask. However the results have definitely been worth it for me, and to stop my bank account from hating me so much, I only use this before a really special occasion or when I have an ultra home pampering evening.

Have you discovered the benefits of Rodial?

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