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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ESPA optimal skin promoisturiser and pure & light organic skin face cream
March 12, 2017 Skin Care•Skin Deep

Battle of the Moisturisers – Part 2 (Espa vs Pure & Light)

Last year, after finding my preferred cleanser and facial oil, I decided it was time to go on a hunt for the perfect moisturiser. A daunting task considering the many many on sale. So to stop myself going into moisturiser meltdown, I decided the best way was to pick two at a time and use them morning and night for a month each to really see if they worked. My first duo (Caudalie vs Benefit) certainly had their plus points but I was still left feeling like something was missing. Not to be disheartened, I swiftly moved on to two more and began my search.

First up is natural skincare brand ESPA’s Optimal Skin Promoisturiser.

ESPA optimal skin Promoisturiser

I have spoken about my love for ESPA’s Proserum, a light but seriously nourishing facial oil that leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated, so I was excited to try the moisturiser from the same range. Claiming to hydrate the skin where it is most needed using a combination of natural plant extracts and inca inchi oil, it sounded perfect for my oily skin that still cried out for some serious hydration.

Consistency-wise this moisturiser is beautifully lightweight and just fluid enough that it glides over the skin without running everywhere.

ESPA optimal skin Promoisturiser

It has that classic ESPA scent of natural herbs and flowers, that transports me to a luxury spa within seconds of applying (oh if only I could stay there), but it’s certainly not a subtle scent. This isn’t a big deal, unless I use it in combination with my Proserum, which has a similar scent. Together, the fragrance is a bit overwhelming for me, and it just depends on whether you are sensitive to strong perfumes in your skincare.

This is where things started going down hill for me with this moisturiser. I think the problem is when there is one thing you don’t like about a product it makes other thing that you wouldn’t necessarily notice more obvious.

Once applied I found that although it was absorbed quickly into my skin, it made my skin feel what I can only describe as “chalky”. Almost like my skin felt wafer thin and fragile. I used this moisturiser for two weeks out of the four I intended and every time my skin was left feeling the same.

I personally could not give up the ESPA facial oil, I find it really works wonders, so for me although it has a lot of the qualities I look for in a moisturiser, it’s a no from me.

Next up, is the Pure & Light Organic Skincare Essential Face Cream. I  received this in one of my Birchbox’s  and immediately was curious. I hadn’t heard of this brand before, and being packed full of lots of gorgeous oils such as argan, rosehip and orange blossom I started to wonder was this face cream the answer to my prayers and eagerly opened the tube to find out.

pure & light organic skincare face cream

This moisturiser is thicker than the one from ESPA, something I am wary of when it comes to my skin, as a heavy cream makes my oily skin go into grease overload. However, it still absorbed quickly into my skin and left it feeling very soft.

pure & light organic skincare mosituriser

The downside for me was the scent (am I just being too picky when it comes to fragrance!?).

Although it’s not a strong scent, it smells to me like talcum powder and dare I say, a bit elderly lady-ish. This meant after a couple days use, it got shoved it a cupboard never to see the light of day again… or so I thought.

After months of sitting in a drawer, this little beauty was a life saver, but not for my face. It was following my monthly leg shave, when the skin on my shins was feelings so dry and sensitive. I rummaged through all my skincare only to find lotions that were too thin, or gradual tannings creams. What was a girl to do? Spotting this, I figured why not? I wasn’t going to use it on my face anyway, so I slathered it all over my legs.

Best leg moisturiser ever!

It really sorted out all the dry patches and didn’t make my freshly shaved legs sting one bit. Obviously I understand it would be impractical to use a face cream for your body all the time, but a little search revealed Pure & Light Organic Skincare also do a body lotion, hurrah!!

Unfortunately my search for the perfect moisturiser is not over, but I have some really good ones lined up.

Fingers crossed,

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  1. Jessica Emily says

    March 15, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    I really like Espa it works really well for my skin type! This is a great review thanks for sharing your views! Xx

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      March 15, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks for commenting. I will continue buying their Proserum as long as I’m alive I love it that much haha, but the moisturiser didn’t work as well for me. Everyone has different skin though I guess!

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  2. A love affair with Beauty says

    March 15, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    Thanks for commenting:)
    Everyone has different skin needs, so I’d definitely give these a try if they sound good to you. They had definite plus points, but just weren’t quite right for me. I’ve got loads still to try, but there are a couple that are ticking all the boxes so far and I’ll try to get the reviews up asap!

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