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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La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser and La Prairie skincare
July 21, 2019 Skin Care•Skin Deep

Cleansing with La Prairie

Who would have thought that washing your face could be such a controversial topic! Whether you’re into skincare or not, I’m sure you will have seen the videos floating round the social media-sphere of Kylie Jenner using her new Kylie Skin Foaming Face Wash to “wash” her face.

Less than ten seconds application, completely skipping her forehead with makeup still on the towel after a few splashes of water and don’t even get me started on that flower filter. Why Kylie, why?!

We were outraged, confused and just when all the face wash drama started to die down, her sister Kendall posted her own equally flawed How-to waste water… sorry cleansing clip. Now to be fair to Kendall, she did at least apply the cleanser to every part of her face but seriously ladies what is with these short washes? Are your phones on 1% battery?

La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser
La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser
La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser spatula

So I’m here to provide a few tips and explanations on how to properly cleanse your skin using one of my favourite cleansing balms by La Prairie.

First of all, face wipes are trash. Don’t buy them, get rid of them (just not down your toilet please) and invest in a proper cleanser. In case you’re still not clear why, wipes do literally that, wipe. There’s not enough product to properly break down your makeup, all the oils and dirt on your skin to properly remove it. Instead you’re mostly smearing it round your face, removing surface level dirt and not cleaning.

Using a proper cleansing balm not only breaks down that daily buildup, the ingredients inside a good cleanser help remove dead skin, clear pores whilst maintaining moisture levels and preparing your skin for the rest of your skincare regime.

La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser on spatula
La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser
Applying La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser
Applying La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser

This is why it’s so important to take your time when applying and removing your cleanser and if necessary do the double cleanse! This is where you do an initial cleanse, usually with an oil based balm to remove makeup and go in with a lighter cream/foam face wash to thoroughly cleanse your skin.

La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser is amazing for this crucial first step. It may be pricey (best you don’t look if you want a relaxing day) but it works wonders. It comes with a spatula that slots in at the side, to pick up the perfect amount to apply.

When using a cleansing balm, always apply to onto dry skin. It’s recommended that you massage ANY cleanser for at least 30 seconds up to a minute to give time for the balm to break down the dirt. Don’t forget to massage along your jawline, along your neck and near your hairline where product can buildup easily. Without properly spending the time to cleanse, you’re not fully washing your face, fact.

The best thing about the La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser is that it melts like a dream. The texture is so silky, as soon as it touches your skin, the balm turns into a lightweight oil that’s not too thick for my combination skin and allows me to really get it into all those nooks and crannies. Followed with some lukewarm water, the oil transforms into a milky emulsion that is super easy to remove and doesn’t leave any residue.

Applying La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser
La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser
Removing La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser with a cotton face cloth
Removing La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser with a cotton face cloth

Speaking of cleanser removal, I think one of the big reasons wipes are so popular is that they seem quicker and create less mess. This couldn’t be more false and when done properly, a cleansing balm is far more effective and faster than making your way through half a pack of wipes.

Don’t get me wrong, the thought of splashing my face with water, it all running down my arms and getting in my hair is enough to make me sleep in my makeup but that’s why I always use a cloth to take it off. So what’s the difference between this and a wipe? Since you’ve properly broken down any makeup/dirt, it’s mixed in with the cleanser so when you apply a cloth, it effectively removes everything from your face. Plus they’re reusable.

The La Prairie Supreme Balm Cleanser also comes with some lovely muslin clothes that not only allow for quick cleaning but provide a little bit of gentle exfoliation. Simply run your cloth under warm water, squeeze out any excess and wipe across your face. Then it’s just a case of rinse and repeat until the cloth is clear and your skin clean.

Remember to use a fresh cloth every day to stop build up of bacteria. For this reason, I own eight separate clothes so I never run out when they all go in the washing machine.

Cleansing your skin is the first step to beautiful skin. You’d never apply wax to a dirty car, so why would you do the same with your face. Taking the time to cleanse and allow it to work it’s magic will not only clear your skin but allow you to unwind and clear your mind. Clean skin helps other products penetrate the dermis more effectively (always apply eye cream before moisturiser btw) and when done properly takes no more than two minutes. Now I’m off to watch Keeping up with the Kardashians. Bye! B x

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  1. Faye Boulton says

    July 21, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    Gorgeous post, as always Yasmina.

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  2. Danielle says

    August 8, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    Ooo La Prairie looks so luxurious! I’m dying to try them out!

    Danielle Levy | Liverpool Lifestyle Blog

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  3. Sarah says

    September 16, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    This cleanser looks amazing. I didn’t understand the Kylie Skin hype either, that walnut scrub… no thank you!

    xxx

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