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Sunday, 18 May 2014

You Tube | My Updated Skin Care Routine


My Updated Skin Care Routine

Hi Everyone! I've been busy filming again and this time the You Tube video I've got for you is my updated skin care routine. 

The lighting situation when it comes to filming is starting to get very frustrating because I still can't seem to find a spot i'm happy with so it looks like I may have to consider investing in some lighting if You Tube is going to be a regular thing. I don't think it's too bad in this video, though, just not as good as I would like, still it's all a learning curve!

I really enjoyed filming this video because I'm passionate about every product I speak out. I've used most of them for a long period of time so I've given them a good try and they all work very well with my combination skin. I will also be writing a blog post about them so which this space if you're not a fan of videos!

So, if you do fancy a peak at my video, grab a cuppa, snuggle on the sofa and get watching.. it's a long one! (around 15 minutes).

I would love it if you could please give my video a thumbs up and leave a comment if you enjoyed watching. Also subscribe to my channel if you want to keep up to date with when new ones go live!



What do you think of my skin care routine?

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Tuesday, 1 April 2014

March Favourites


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You guessed it, it's that time where I share the products I've been loving over the past month.  Once again, the time has rushed by in a flash but during March I discovered some new products which I absolutely love as well as some old favourites. Here they are:

MAC Bare My Soul Eyeshadow Quad

I bought this beautiful quad from MAC last year and if I'm honest after I initially bought it I didn't show it as much love as I should have. I recently re-discovered it, however, and I've been using it almost every day over the past couple of weeks. My favourite shade is the brown taupe called Romantico which looks gorgeous on it's own all over the lid or when teamed with the darker brown named Friendly. I've been using this as a simple every day look but you could easily wear it in the evening too. It's a really pretty shade and really makes my blue eyes stand out. Read my review of the Bare My Soul quad here.

Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm

Anyone who follows me on Twitter (@KimberleyJ77) will know I've been lusting after the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm for over six months but I was keen to finish my REN Cleansing Balm before buying another. This month, whilst in Debenhams, I finally gave in and now there's no looking back.

I've used the Emma Hardie cleansing balm every day (sometimes twice) and I absolutely love it. It smells gorgeous, the texture is soft and luxurious and it removes my make-up without irritating my eyes or skin. After use my skin even seems to have a healthy glow.  The only downside is, sometimes it does become a little oily in the pot. I'm not too sure if it's because the house is too warm or because of the product itself but time will tell. Once I've used this product for longer I will do a full review on the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm.. keep an eye out for it guys!

*Seascape Sleep Oil

Unfortunately, most of the time I'm not a particularly good sleeper so I'm keen to try things that may help. I don't like the idea of sleeping tablets as the idea of them scares me a little so I prefer to stick to more natural remedies like soothing oils. The product I seem to be reaching for more and more is the Seascape sleep oil which contains lavender so it is relaxing and smells lovely. Read my review here.

MAC Syrup Lipstick

When I go to work I like to wear minimal make-up so it is important the make-up I choose is as natural looking as possible. Outside of work I love wearing a bright lip like MAC Girl About Town but my go to lipstick for during the week is MAC Syrup which can be described as a 'Your lips but better colour'. It gives the lip a nice splash of colour but it is subtle and pulls together a make-up look perfectly.

Benefit Porefessional

Two benefit products made it into my favourites this month, the first being their well known primer, Porefessional. This is one of my favourite primers because it reduces the size of pores, helps my make-up stay on for longer and makes my foundation apply better.  The texture is silky smooth and it blends perfectly over my skin and as you only need to use a little at a time a little goes a very long way. Read my review here.

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation

It's no secret I love the foundation Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua but this month I discovered another foundation I love, Benefit Hello Flawless. I've had this foundation in my collection for some time but it was overlooked a little so I didn't realise how good it was until this month. The formulation is so light it doesn't feel like I'm wearing any make-up and I love the natural glow it gives my skin. Read my review here.

Clinique Chubby Stick in 07 Super Strawberry

I have been loving my Clinique chubby sticks over the past month and my favourite shade is Super Strawberry as it is a really pretty pink. It is a beautiful colour to wear during the day or evening and I find the formulation to be really smooth and hydrating. There will be a review coming soon on all the Clinique Chubby Sticks in my collection.

What do you think of my March favourites?
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Monday, 24 February 2014

BEAUTY HAUL


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I haven't splashed out on any beauty products for a while so when pay day came along this month I decided to treat myself to some products I have had on my wish list for a while and others that needed to be replaced as they had run out (read my empties post here).

First on my list was the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm which I have been wanting to try for as long as I can remember.  Don't get me wrong, I still love the REN Cleansing Balm but I fancied something different to try so when I finished my last bottle I decided it was the perfect time to pick up a new one.  I've heard nothing but good things about the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm and even when I purchased it in Debenhams using my beauty points the lady who served me raved about it.. I have very high hopes for this product and I will be using it for the first time later on today.

Next on my shopping list was the Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm as my Burts Bees one is finished and I wanted a more concentrated one to treat my dry lips.  My lips are not severely chapped but I have noticed they haven't been as smooth as normal over the past few weeks so I wanted to start using a new lip balm as soon as possible to prevent them from getting worse.  I have already started using the Nuxe lip balm and although it is early days so far I am loving it. The formula is very thick, creamy and nourishing plus it smells gorgeous.

In my empties post last week I mentioned I had run out of my Benefit Erase Paste. This concealer has lasted me a very long time, It has been a staple in my make-up bag for around 18 months so I definitely had to re-purchase it. Benefit Erase Paste has a very thick and creamy formula which is perfect for covering blemishes or dark under eye circles.  It also works really well with my Chanel Vital Lumiere Aqua Foundation.  

As well as buying the Benefit concealer I decided to re-invest in my Collection Lasting Perfection concealer. This is a product I have used in the past and loved but sadly I accidentally left it in the bathroom on a night out and I never saw it again.  It isn't quite as thick as the Benefit Erase Paste but it my favourite drug store concealer and I have really missed it so while I was in Superdrug I decided to buy another one.

Lastly, I invested in quite a few nail polishes.  I was on the look out for a glitter to add as an accent nail with my Essie Maximillian Strasse Her polish and at the time I couldn't decide on whether I wanted to go with pink or silver.  As I change my nail colour once a week I knew I would get use out of any colours I choose so I decided to go for a selection so I could swatch them and see which one worked best with my outfit.  The ones I got were Hors d'Oeuvres (silver) and A Cut Above (chunky pink) by Essie and Pink Silver Glitter by Barry M. Whilst at the Barry M stand I also noticed the new Silk collection which looked stunning so I also picked up these pretty pink in shade Blossom. I can't wait to use them!

What do you think of my beauty haul?
 

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