Beauty Wishlist..

Now that you have seen my 

Autumn Wishlist 

I'm bringing out the Beauty Wishlist too! 

 

Autumn is the usual time of year for 

darker lipsticks/nail polishes 

and intense moisturizer's

Well not for me, as I like to mix things up a bit and not go with the normal.

:)

1. 

 Topshop Lip Bullet - £8.00

Autumn will not put me off getting this gorgeous light pink shade in There She Goes. 

My fellow bloggers have been raving about Topshop lipstick for a while now and I have been putting it off for too long now!

 You can see in my Lipstick Collection here I have a slight obsession with nudeish colours already and this will be adding to this problem I have.

Haha.

2.

Boujois BB Cream 8 in 1 

BB Cream is one of my 2013  

'Thank God I found this product'

This product appears as though it will give just a gentle glow under a normal foundation base and during the Autumn/Winter months we still need to keep the tanning up to date!

 The 8 in 1 formula is a bit daunting at first but it includes:

1. Evens skin tone

2. Sheer tint

3. Boosts radiance

4. 16-hour moisturisation

5. Smoothes skin

6. Prolongs tan

7. SPF 15

8. Refreshing sensation

Now apart from the baffling last point this all sounds perfect to me. Can someone explain why a BB Cream will contain a refreshing sensation?

3.

Essie in Vanity Fairest & Miss Fancy Pants - $8.00

 May I ask??

Who wouldn't want Essie in their Wishlist!

 So many colours! I sometimes feel there too much to choose from!

Both colours I've picked are very pale and neutral tones but I think with the perfect outfit would look stunning!

I've only found one problem with the Essie polishes, they take forever to dry! And I generally end up smudging them :(

However they barely chip and have super staying power!

 

4.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush - $9.00

I've been eying these brushes up for a while now! 

Recently I have been using sponges for an even application but the amount of positive reviews & people using these are incredible.

I love that the two lovely ladies who created this brand were just like me and you once. They started out small and have grown they're own name/empire. Well Done Pixiwoo :)

5.

 Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss - £3.99

I am a little late on the band wagon with this product but every time I'm in town it either appears to be sold out or I have two grumpy boys hurrying me up.

I certainly prefer the Peach Kiss as it appears as though it would show a beautiful warm colour with that hint of cheekyness to it!

I also think it needs to be more known that the brand is Maybelline, all I've heard is 'Baby Lips' and was unsure which stand to look at to find them.

Or is it just me being silly??

 6.

Sanctuary 5 Minute Detox - £10.20 

This product for me is a bit of an indulgence, I love to wrap my hair & face in a mask and sit back and let it work it's magic.

After the Summer months of caking our faces in Sun Cream, Cosmetics and Tanning Lotion I think the Autumn time is a great moment to let your skin relax and clean out all the mess.

Next year I think I might also take a trip down to the 

Covent Garden Spa and just chill for the day!  

What are you buying especially for Autumn??

30 Day Snap.. Number 4.. Getting Ready!

I've decided that now I have a bit more time on my hands

 

I'm gonna start doing more tutorials

for you guys.

I choose to take a picture of this 

as I am seeing Daniel tonight

and I like to make an effort!

Following shortly is a post I've been meaning to write about for a while now.

Including this makeup look!

Don't forget to check out DaisyDays21 

30 Day Challenge too!

Day 3 

Go manicure yourself!

While I write this blog today, I would like to add that my dog is being annoying and very distracting! As he and the dogs next door will not stop debating their views about the recent budget cuts at each other!

Yes I am talking about dogs!

I'm a bit odd like that!

Anyway

The average cost of a high street manicure will be around £20/£30

depending on what it includes!

I will talk you through the step by step 

at home

mini manicure!

With bonus added pictures!! (as I do not like the sound of my voice in videos)

 Equipment:

From left to right -

Cotton Pads 

Nail Polish Remover

Nail File

Nail Buffer

Cuticle Knife

Cuticle Clippers

Orange Stick

The Body Shop - Vitamin E Hand and Nail Cream

Barry M - Base and Top Coat

Rimmel London - Lasting Finish (Pear Drop)

Before:

  Before, polish chipped, dry cuticles etc...

Step 1

 

 Remove all traces of old polish

Tip: For quick erasing, hold pad on nail for 5 seconds, then wipe away excess.

It helps pull the paint off if you soak it!

Step 2

File your nails into shape.

Personally I like the Squoval shape.

The safest way to file is to swipe each movement towards the centre of the nail.

If you go back and forth and back

you can break down the nail fibres and damage them.

Step 3

Moisturisation is KEY when looking after your hands and nails.

Rub the cream or oil of your choice into the skin and showing special attention of the cuticles!

It is a manicure after all! 

Step 4

With the orange stick (you can buy from Boots) 

push back your cuticles on each finger.

Step 5

 

I think you can get Cuticle Knifes in Boots too.

The knife has to be on its side, but still able to scrape the cuticle away.

If not on it's side you can easily slip and it may cut you!

Step 6

To get the removal of those nasty cuticles 

you must clip!

I have cut myself a few times so be careful.

Just cut along the long side and remove any

extra skin on the sides of the nail.

Step 7

 

Once the cuticle work is finished 

you can buff the nail in a back and forth motion

so it creates a smooth platform for the paint 

you can also do it in this downward motion too.

Step 8

If you use remover again on the nails 

it will prolong the length the paint will stick!

This is because you are removing the oil or cream from before!

Without this step 

you can just imagine the paint slipping off within hours of applying!

Step 9

 

Using you base coat, add one layer onto the nail and leave it to dry.

Best application to cover the whole nail:

 

Paint a line down the centre of the nail

Another one side and another the other side.

 Sounds simple but a lot of people over coat,

and therefore it will never dry!

Step 10

This is what you have been waiting for!!

PAINT!

Using the same technique as above, paint the colour of your choice!

 Mine was Rimmel London, Pear Drop.

Make sure you let each layer dry before applying the next.

I always use two layers of colour. 

Don't forget to apply one layer of top coat when they have dried and ...

 

 

Complete!

There we are!

At home manicure!

Who am i? 

Music

Live your life,

live your life

  Let that love inside

  It's your life,

 it's your life

  The beauty's deep inside,

 inside you

 

Heather

 

The Body Shop Treatment

The Vitamin E treatment.

When I've blogged previously 

my favorite products we're

 

products!

 

I still use Simple Toner and Cleanser from time to time.

But I tried 

The Body Shop 

Vitamin E Brand

It's really delicate, has a nice consistency and most importantly it all works!

     

 

This is the Hand and Nail Treatment

If you get very dry hands and nails 

this is perfect!

It moisturises your hands without making it greasy.

Some hand creams can also leave a residue and take forever to soak in but this doesn't do any of that!

 

The Vitamin E Cleanser is thick and creamy.

It would be really good for people with dry skin.

Is gentle and leaves your skin soft!  

The Vitamin E Moisturising Day Cream 

Is light and soaks in quickly 

and is great for if you are about to put makeup on! 

The only problem I have

it's only 50ml which is really small 

and for that size it is £10

which is a little too pricey for the size!    

    

Moringa Body Scrub

This last product I have been using for a while now and can't get enough of it!

I would not recommend you do this 

but I use this as an exfoliator for the face.

 It smells nice and is perfect to use with self tan! 

Another reason I love The Body Shop 

They are Against Animal Testing

Support Community Fair Trade

Activate Self Esteem 

Defend Human Rights

Protect The Plant

This is Only My Opinion

Heather

 

So how about your skin type?

The facts, there are 4 main skin types 

We have -

 Normal 

Dry

Oily

and 

Sensitive 

Some people then add on Combination but personally that is just a mixture of the above list and can't be classed as a different one?! 

The additions are

Dehydrated 

and

Mature  

Before I started College studying Beauty Therapy I didn't understand skin types fully and I didn't even know what you did with Cleansers and Toners. 

Lets start with Normal -

You will find that there is no excess oil

Your skin will not dry easily 

and

 Will not react badly to harsh products 

If this is your skin type you can use any products, lotions, oils, gels exfoliators etc.. you get the point!

Dry -

You will find flaking on the surface of your skin when is at it's worst

It may have a rough texture

and

May be slightly sensitive 

Dry skin means your skin has a lack of oil.

This doesn't mean smoother your face in olive oil! 

Haha

But try to find an oil based Cleanser and you may find it helps.

Another point is with Dry skin it is important to exfoliate and obviously Moisturise.

  

Oily - 

There will be a general shiny appearance 

and

Your pores may be larger and more visible

As you may know Oily skin means there is excess oil

For this I recommend you avoid Oil based products like the Plague!!

Also Toner will be good as this helps reduce the appearance of pores.

and

Witch Hazel products may help as well

 

Sensitive - 

If you have this skin type I'm guessing you will already know about it

The skins surface has a very red appearance 

and

Any different products used to the skin you may react badly with

The products worth using should be perfume free!

and

Avoid harsh exfoliants as this may hurt

 

Dehydrated and Mature are types more effected by your lifestyle rather than what is natural.

Dehydrated -

If you are surrounded by air conditioned systems this can bring on dehydration

This is not a lack of oil it is more lack of hydration, a simple change of drinking more water could make a difference. 

Appearance can be as simple as when the skin is pushed it creates a orange peel effect.

 

 

     

   Mature -

This is a natural progression for our skin 

Prevention is key! Don't smoke and don't drink too much!

It's as simple as that! 

 

The whole prevention of wrinkles does start when your younger the more you look after your skin now, it will pay you back when your older.

 

I hope this helps :)

HeatherE 


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