What I Got For My Birthday 2015

So as it was my birthday earlier on this month and I've decided to write a blog post on some of the things I got from my friends. I love every single thing I received and can't wait to start using them :) I can now say I have enough bath/shower products that will last me a lifetime. Also, the 'Fearne' nail polishes are my favourite brand and was so happy when I saw them. I definitely recomend them, they're so good.

Love Leah 

40 Beauty Questions Tag

SKINCARE

- How many times a day do you wash your face?

Twice a day :)

-What skin type do you have?

Very dry, especially in winter.

-What is your current facial wash?

Clinique - liquid facial soap.

- Do you exfoliate?

I sometimes do, if my skin is feeling grubby.

-What brand do you use?

St. Ives

-What moisturiser do you use?

In the morning I use Simple kind to skin illuminating radiance cream. At night I use 
Garnier moisture match dry to very dry skin cream.

-Do you have freckles?

Yep, you can really tell in the summer.

-Do you use an eye cream?

I used to when I had dry patches under my eyes but not anymore.

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

Nope.

MAKEUP

-What foundation do you use?

It varies but atm I use L'oreal True Match

-How about concealer?

Maybelline Fit me concealer.

-Do you know your undertone colour?

I knew a while ago but I've forgotten.

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?

I don't know really, it depends. They suit certain people but I prefer the much more 
natural looking ones.

-Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

I did.

-What brand of mascara do you use?

L'oreal, Kiko, Natural Collection, Benefit (on the go atm)

-Sephora or MAC?

MAC as i've never tried Sephora.

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

Nope.

-What makeup tools do you use in makeup application?

Foundation brush, contour brush, eyebrow brush and blusher brush.

-Do you use a makeup base/primer for the eyes?

Yep!

-For the face?

I sometimes do if i'm going somewhere nice.

-What is your favorite eye-shadow (colour or shade)?

Oooh probably a pinky colour. 

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

Neither.

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

Never, It's rare I wear eyeliner.

-Do you use mineral makeup?

No I don't.

-What is your favorite lipstick?

Collection - Little Mix's collection = Perrie Edwards Purple lipstick!

-How about lipgloss?

A nude colour by Accessorize.

-What is your favorite blush to use?

The body shop - 04 Shimmerwaves.

-Do you buy makeup on eBay?

Nope.

-Do you like drugstore makeup?

Yeah I do :) 

-Do you go to CCO'S (cosmetic company outlets)?

Don't have a clue.

-Did you ever consider taking makeup classes?

Yeah, in the future I'm thinking of going to makeup school so yeah! 

-Are you clumsy putting makeup on?

Definitely with mascara, I always get it on my eyelids!! 

-Name a makeup crime you hate?

People applying mascara too thickly.

-Do you like colourful shades of makeup (lipstick..eyeshadow...) or neutral ones?

I literally like both! I suppose it depends what colour matches my outfit better.

-What celebrity always has great makeup?

Hmmm.... I can't think! So I'm going to say Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix :)

-If you could leave the house with ONE makeup item on, what would you use?

My eyebrows! 

-Could you ever leave the house with no make up on?

Of course I would, but wearing makeup makes me look more awake.

-Do you think you look good without any makeup on?

Yeah, I suppose.

-In your opinion, what do you think is the BEST makeup line?

Oooh The Body Shop, my favourite!

-What do you think of makeup?

I love it! I love creating different looks and just generally experimenting with it!

I tag YOU to answer these 40 beauty questions! 

Love Leah 

L'OREAL first impressions

Firstly, Happy new year to you all! I definitely know 2015 will be a tough year for me but hopefully I will create many amazing memories & meet some lovely people along the way so happy 2015! 

Now onto my first impressions... 
Recently I took a trip to boots where they held an offer if you spent £14.99 you would get a free gift box with four different products in it (lipstick, mascara, kohl liner and nail varnish.) I thought this was an amazing offer as it should have been worth over £30 so I had to go buy some more makeup asap! I am so pleased with my purchases so far as each product is good quality & worth the price. 

First of all I tried the 'True Match' foundation which I bought in the shade rose vanilla. (£9.99) The reason I bought this was because I heard so many good reviews about it & have been meaning to try it out for ages. My first impression was that it was quite light & watery compared to the other foundations I have previously used. However it's very nice looking on the skin, blendable & light so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for something with a fuller coverage. But altogether It's a lovely product & I would give it 9/10. 

Secondly, I decided to buy a mono eyeshadow in the shade 'Cameleon'. (£5.49) The reason I bought this was because of how pretty the colour & texture is, It was almost to gorgeous to use! The colour is almost a bluey green however looks light blue when you apply it, another advantage is that it's very pigmented. I would give it a 6/10.

From the box I tried the lipstick in the shade 'Scarlette Creme 461' (£6.99) which is a gorgeous bold red colour & lasts for a few hours. I was very happy with the colour payoff because I wasn't really expecting much from it & will definitely be purchasing this lipstick in other colours - 8/10.

The 'Volume Million Lashes: So Couture Black' mascara (£10.99) is what I was looking forward to try the most as I do love a good mascara & have never tried any of the l'oreal mascaras before but I have to say the first time I tried it I wasn't wowed by it. I mean, it's good but i wouldn't say it's anything special. So then I decided to try it with my Kiko Milano 'Overblown Volume' mascara & it looks amazing! - 6/10.

Lastly, the product I was most surprised by was the red nail varnish 'Exquisite Scarlet 408' (£4.99) & I have to say this is one of the best nail varnishes I have ever used as mostly because it doesn't chip in atleast a day of wearing it. Most of the nail varnishes I use chip very easily. Also it leaves a glossy finish & only needs around two coats. I am very, very pleased with this nail varnish & honestly cannot wait to get a whole collection of them! I would give it a 10/10.

                                                        Love Leah