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 Dragon's blood moisturiser and Dermalogica active moist
July 16, 2017 Skin Care•Skin Deep

Battle of the Moisturisers – Part 3 (Rodial vs Dermalogica)

For the next instalment of Battle of the Moisturisers (Part 1 & Part 2 here), I will be reviewing and comparing Rodial Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Moisturiser and Dermalogica Active Moist.

As always, I test each moisturiser for a month each, unless I really don’t like it, to properly see the results.

First up is Rodial Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Moisturiser.

Just like all the other products in this range, it contains the sap of the Croton Lechleri tree which soothes and protects sensitive skin. Hyaluronic acid plumps up your skin and provides long lasting moisture throughout the day. It also contains Chromabright and vitamin B3 to even out skin tone, something I need, as blemishes on my skin tend to leave marks that take ages to fade.

So far so good!

It sinks into my skin like a dream, and considering it also contains the added bonus of SPF 15, it leaves no white residue, just a smooth base to apply makeup. It smells like peach and roses, which is not to everyones taste and definitely leans towards a more feminine fragrance.



Rodial dragons blood moisturiser

Rodial Dragon's Blood moisturiser

However, the main problem with this moisturiser is the dispenser. It’s hard for me to say this as I love all Rodial products, but the pump on the bottle is not very effective. It doesn’t contain a long tube, like you get with other pump dispensers, so no matter how much you press the moisturiser just doesn’t come out. On top of that, because it is a thin tube, getting the moisturiser out after taking the pump off is also not easy. It’s not the most expensive Rodial product, but for £59 you expect to get your money’s worth and actually use all the product. I quick scan of the reviews on the website show other customers have had the same problems as me, resulting in Rodial updating this item with new pump packaging!!

So if anyone has tried with new pump please let me know if it works because the moisturiser is beautiful.

Rodial dragons blood moisturiser



Next up is Dermalogica Active Moist. At nearly half the price of the Rodial product, this oil-free moisturiser is specially formulated for combination skin. It claims to combat skin dehydration whilst smoothing your skin complexion with a combination of botanical extracts.

Dermalogica Active Moist Moisturiser

It’s an extremely lightweight moisturiser, which gives it a slightly runnier consistency than the one from Rodial. Fortunately, it has the right balance between creaminess and being liquid enough to evenly distribute over your skin. It’s sinks in super easy, with no residue and leaves my skin feel moisturised throughout the day.

I really like this moisturiser, except I am going to be overly harsh on the scent. It smells of lemon and burdock, natural astringents to help refine the skin. For me though, it’s not my favourite fragrance, and even though the Rodial one is stronger and fruitier I still prefer its scent to Active Moist.

Dermalogica Active Moist moisturiser

Although I haven’t necessarily noticed a decrease in my monthly blemish attacks with these moisturisers, I noticed a reduction in oil and my skin felt and looked much smoother.

However, I still don’t feel either these moisturisers are the one.

Once again the search continues for the perfect moisturiser,

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