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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Glow from head to toe with REN clean skincare, ESPA, Show Beauty and Becca Cosmetics
November 21, 2018 Haircare•Skin Care•Skin Deep

Glow from Head to Toe

Now that we’re getting into the colder months I really need to step up my game when it comes to keeping my hair and skin in good condition. I love a good glow but importantly I want that to radiance to come from within. 

When it comes to keeping my skin soft and hair nourished I want products that really work and that I can rely on time and time again, so  here are my top picks for getting that glow from head to toe.

REN Clean Skincare Radiance Collection*

REN Skincare has always been one of those brands that ticks every beauty box for me. As well as never testing on animals and free from any nasties, the products really work.

In particular the Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream from the Radiance collection is my ultimate skin saviour. Being an oily skin gal, I don’t like anything too heavy but when it gets colder I still want to feel like my moisturiser is… well moisturising! This gel cream is really just that and is ideal for all skin types. Super lightweight it doesn’t clog up your pores but still has a really creamy luxurious texture. It has an almost indulgent quality to it that makes my skin feel instantly hydrated and nourished without any heaviness.

The scent is light, fresh and citrusy but not too overpowering. Filled with Tara pod extract that activates on contact with the skin to illuminate the complexion, this moisturiser also has vitamin C and magnesium so you get immediate and long-term radiance.

Unlike other moisturisers I’ve tried, this one sinks in quick but stays around all day. The handy pump bottle allows you to dispense the correct amount and makes application a doddle. Combined with other products from the Radiance range, my skin has never looked better and this is my favourite moisturiser to date! Yup really!

REN Clean Skincare Radiance collection with Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream
REN Clean Skincare Radiance collection with Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream
REN Clean Skincare Radiance collection with Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream
REN Clean Skincare Radiance collection with Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream

Becca Cosmetics Backlight Priming Filter

I can’t rave enough about Becca Cosmetics for getting that gorgeous glow and when it comes to the Backlight Priming Filter, frankly no other primer has managed to knock it off it’s beauty pedestal. 

It’s like liquid gold that glides onto your skin for that soft filter finish. On top of your REN radiance skincare, it creates the perfect base and the ultimate lit from within glow. Worn alone or under foundation, just one pump is enough to perk your complexion up during the winter months.

Becca Cosmetics Backlight Priming Filter
Becca Cosmetics Backlight Priming Filter

ESPA Recover and Revive Collection

Put your hand up if you don’t put the same attention into your body care as you do your face! I can safely put both dry arms and scaly legs up in the air because the neglect is real.

When you don’t have the time or in my case moola to get regular full body massages, these beauties from ESPA are a sure fire way to feel body beautiful. 

Start off with dry body brushing. It seems like an effort but the reality is it takes 30 seconds before your shower to brush your whole body. Firm and quick movements up to the heart help improve circulation and remove dead skin cells. I’m ashamed to say the first few times I used the ESPA Skin Brush I could actually see dry skin flying off all over the place but with regular use my skin already looks and feels better than it has in ages.

Next, the ESPA Fitness Body Oil is a real game changer. If you’re like me and suffer from really dry skin, using an oil in the shower helps add that extra bit of much needed moisture. Massage into damp skin to create a soft lather and take some time to breathe in the restorative scents of West Indian Bay and Clove Bud oils which help to soothe and relax. The lavender also helps calm a busy mind, while deeply nourishing coconut oil leaves skin soft and supple. It’s a lovely treat to use in the morning and adds a little bit of luxury to an otherwise hectic and busy day.

Finish off with the matching Fitness Body oil and muscle rescue balm to soothe sore muscles and give yourself and your skin a fresh lease of life. 

ESPA Recover and Revive Collection including muscle rescue balm and fitness body oil
ESPA dry body skin brush
  • ESPA Recover and Revive Collection including fitness body oil
  • ESPA Recover and Revive Collection including fitness body oil
ESPA Recover and Revive Collection including muscle rescue balm
ESPA Recover and Revive Collection including fitness body oil, Show Beauty hair oil

Show Beauty Treatment Oil

So you’ve got the bod, but what about that crown. You can’t get any better than Show Beauty Treatment Oil. I mean look at that damn bottle! It’s the swankiest hair product I’ve ever seen. However, it’s not just what’s on the outside, it’s the inside that really counts and this stuff is amazing. A combination of Argan oil, Omega 6 and coffee extract it the perfect hair repair.

It is super pricey (£50! ouch) but a little goes a really, really, really long way. Seriously, just collecting the excess off the dropper is enough to finish off your style and smooth any fly aways without weighing down your do. When you want something more intense, a few drops left to sink in for half an hour or overnight before washing leaves you with silky soft, conditioned hair.

Just because the weather has got colder and the nights darker doesn’t mean you should skimp on your beauty care. These simple steps and effective products keep you looking your best and have you glowing from head to toe. B x

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*This post contains gifted products. However all views and opinions are my own.

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  1. Alice Spake says

    November 25, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    I loveeeeee the orange Ren Skincare range so much!! xx

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  2. Lady Writes says

    November 26, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    I love the REN Clean Skincare products and they’re so good for glowy skin x

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  3. Mel says

    November 27, 2018 at 10:48 am

    I’d love to try the Ren and Espa range as they sound amazing.

    http://littlemissmelanie.com

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  4. Jess says

    November 27, 2018 at 11:45 am

    Ten beauty is one of my fave skin care products. Might need to stock up on more haha x

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  5. Laura Owen says

    November 27, 2018 at 6:38 pm

    Your photos are just absolutely gorgeous as always! The products look lovely too!

    Reply
  6. Bethan says

    December 2, 2018 at 10:04 pm

    I always hear people rave about REN! Maybe 2019 will be the year I try them out!

    Reply
  7. plainsarahjayne says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    I absolutely LOVE Ren Skincare products! xx

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  8. alicia says

    December 7, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    Ren products are amaaaazing I love anything that helps radiance

    Alicia Xo

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