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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Travel essentials - Trinny London, Floral Street, Clinique, The Body Shop, YSL Beauty, Magnitone
October 7, 2018 Secret Rendezvous•Skin Care•Skin Deep

Travel Essentials – defeating that ziplock bag!

Ok so your hotel is booked, flights paid for and you’ve said goodbye to work colleagues in the hopes you never have to come back, now it’s time for the stressful bit, packing! As I’ve mentioned in my post ‘How to pack for a Beach Holiday’, I find the whole thing a nightmare. I always like to take my luggage in a suitcase that will fit in the cabin, rather than check it into the hold. Mostly because I fear my bag will go missing and secondly so I don’t have to deal with all the people impatiently waiting at the bag carousel. Yes I am a nightmare travel companion.

Having all my stuff packed into one neat suitcase makes me feel like I’m on top of things but it doesn’t come without drawbacks. Even after I’ve consolidated my outfits down to a few kaftans and my trusty pair of Hotter shoes, packing is a struggle, especially when it comes to the liquids!

I get we have to have tighter security these days and I’d never complain about that but for a girl who has a ten product skincare regime, that teeny weeny plastic bag is my worst enemy. By the time I’ve got my cleanse, tone, moisturise, haircare (3 products at least), deodorant, primer, foundation, mascara, closing that bag is like a challenge from the Crystal Maze.

So this holiday, instead of me breaking down in tears along with breaking several zip lock bags, I’ve come up with a foolproof list of travel essentials that will have you gliding through security like a pro.

Magnitone Wipe Out MicroFibre Cleansing Cloth
  • Magnitone Wipe Out MicroFibre Cleansing Cloth
  • Magnitone Wipe Out MicroFibre Cleansing Cloth

Cleanse

First thing first, cleanse. My secret weapon to travelling light is the Wipe Out MicroFibre Cleansing Cloth by Magnitone. This gorgeously soft, fluffy cloth is a godsend when it comes to removing makeup and cleansing my face. The microfibres are able to remove even the most stubborn of mascara (mine is pretty heavy duty!) and leaves skin feeling fresh. I’m not left with any fibres on my face and the soft material feels incredibly gentle. In fact the almost velvety texture does wonders to help me relax and wind down as I remove my makeup at the end of the day.

It’s double-sided so there’s plenty of room to take off a full face and doesn’t just smear my makeup round as I go. One of the best things about the Magnitone cleansing cloth, is that you can reuse it up to 1000 times! Not only does this make it far more eco-friendly than traditional wipes, at under £15 it’s also much more cost savvy.

However, the best thing about this cloth is that you only need water to use it. I do have to thoroughly wet it to remove eye makeup but it works wonderfully. Plus, since you don’t need any cleansing products, the Magnitone cleansing cloth doesn’t need to go in your liquid allowance!

Trinny London BFF Cream and makeup stack

Moisturise and Prime

Ok, so you’ve still not added to that infamous plastic bag and now you’re going to nail your moisturiser and primer in just one teeny pot, fantastic!

For a beautifully light yet still hydrating cream, I can’t recommend the BFF skin perfector by Trinny London enough. It contains porcelain flower which tones down redness and boosts your skins radiance. It also has clever little microspheres that adapt to your own skin tone, for a smooth natural base. Along with SPF 30 to protect you from UV damage and pollution, this really is a one tube wonder. Actually, it’s a one pot wonder as you can easily decant it into it’s very own T-Pot which can be added to your Trinny London stack.

Trinny London makeup is the perfect solution to travelling light. Bronze, eyeshadow, blush, lipstick and more, Trinny London has everything you need. Made to match colours that come in creamy formulas mean you don’t have to include it in your liquids and the stackable pots take up very little room.

If I do fancy a bit more coverage, my current go to foundation has to be Even Better Glow by Clinique. This medium coverage foundation glides onto the skin beautifully without being too runny and leaves a gorgeous dewy finish. Even with my oily skin, this foundation doesn’t look too greasy and feels like I’m wearing nothing. The small and slim bottle is also an added travel bonus.

John Frieda Frizz ease serum travel version and The Body Shop Banana shampoo miniature
  • John Frieda Frizz ease serum travel version and The Body Shop Banana shampoo miniature
  • John Frieda Frizz Ease serum 5 ml vs normal bottle
  • Regenerate Advanced Toothpaste 14 ml
YSL Faux Cils mascara miniature and original

Miniatures

Unfortunately, there are just some products you can’t substitute for, so praise the beauty gods for miniatures. If I’m totally truthful, because I have very dry hair, I would usually wash it before my holiday and leave it all week. However, if you do want to pack shampoo and conditioner, I’d always recommend The Body Shop. The banana miniatures work wonders on holiday weathered hair and they smell fantastic. To style, you can’t go wrong with John Frieda Frizz Ease serum, which comes in a dinky 5 ml bottle! A penny sized amount is perfect for taming any frizz and keeping my curls soft.

I don’t bother taking shower gel as this just takes up space and most hotels have these included in the rooms.

Finish off with some toothpaste, spray deodorant and a miniature of my favourite mascara and I’m good to go.

A Little Something Floral

Now that you’ve consolidated all the essentials with room to spare, it’s time for a little luxury. I love to wear perfume but often have to leave it out when I travel. Not any more with Floral Street fragrances which you can read about here. If you haven’t heard of this brand before then trust me you’re missing out! Unique and distinctive, Floral Street has a scent for everyone. I’m obsessed with every perfume in the collection (my particular favourite is Ylang-Ylang espresso),  and with a discovery set containing 1 ml bottles of all eight fragrances for only £12, you can mix and match throughout your entire holiday.

Floral Street Perfume Harvey Nichols
Floral Street Perfume Discovery Set

Fitting everything you need into a cabin sized suitcase is always troublesome, especially when it comes to the liquid allowance. Just because there is a limit doesn’t mean you should have to skimp on your skincare and beauty regime. Take the stress out of packing by using my travel essentials checklist below. At most you’ll have ten items (including two perfumes) that will easily fit in that ziplock bag.   B x

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Travel essentials List

*The Magnitone Cleansing Cloth was gifted to me in exchange for a review. I always give an honest review where all opinions are 100% my own. 

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  1. Lady Writes says

    October 7, 2018 at 11:42 am

    I’ve got the Magnitone cloth to try actually – you’ve reminded me to give it a go! x

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  2. Alice Spake says

    October 8, 2018 at 10:33 am

    The Magnitone clothes are amazing! xx

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  3. Rosie Ireland says

    October 8, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    Ok so thus post has just become my holy grail! I can’t wait to get away again!
    Rosie

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  4. Alicia says

    October 10, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    This is such a good post! How soft is that cloth?! I have it, it is insane!

    Alicia XO

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  5. plainsarahjayne says

    October 11, 2018 at 9:15 am

    I’m loving all these minis! Such a good travel set! xx

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  6. Katie says

    October 22, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    This is such a handy post and I love the little checklist at the end! I also love my magnitone cloth, super handy!

    Katie x

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  7. Jess Want says

    October 24, 2018 at 8:12 am

    These are great tips, long haul flights are where I really need this minis. So nice to have a freshen up after spending hours on a cramped plane x

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