A Sprinkling of Thoughts
Revlon Insta-Blush, ‘an instant kiss of colour – anytime, anywhere’. Well, at least that’s what their website says. This versatile blusher can be used ‘anywhere’, either on your cheeks like standard blusher, as a highlighter or to help with contouring. It’s also meant to be used ‘anytime’, not only meaning it’s suitable for day to night but also, thanks to its compact design you can pop it in your bag ready to top up your makeup wherever your day takes you.
Berry lips are one of my favourite looks at the moment. A basic base with a little colour on the lips, as though you’ve just bitten in to the most delicious, juicy berry!
I used to be so self-conscious about lip colours and was honestly scared to wear them. But lately I’ve started to experiment with more and more colours and I’m starting to love them! It’s such a simple way to instantly feel a little more ‘polished’!
Concealer is by far one of my favourite pieces of makeup. I can have a day where the only makeup I put on my face is concealer and a bit of powder. It’s one of those things that can be used in so many different ways; to cover under eye circles, conceal spots or any unwanted blemishes. But when you’re first starting out it can be pretty confusing. There’s liquid, matte, crayon-like sticks, skin coloured, green ones, purple ones and the whole thing can feel a bit daunting! So, let’s take it back to basics and look at concealer 101.
First up, what type of concealer to use? There are honestly so many different types and colours to choose from, I know in the beginning I found myself blankly staring at the makeup counters trying work out the difference! First of all, it really depends what type of texture you prefer; do you want a liquid based product or a creamy stick?
Personally, I prefer liquid. I feel like it rubs and blends in better and is easier to use. I also suffer from dry skin on my face and find that sometimes when I apply a more matte cream type concealer, it can sometimes leave me with flaky skin and uneven patches around the area that I’ve applied it to. But, as with everything it did take a bit of trial and error to find my perfect product.
My favourite type of pudding has to be ice cream, I think it’s definitely my weakness. I’ve even been known to be an ice cream before dinner kind of person, why would you want to be too full up for ice cream??
But surprisingly, the amount of ice cream I can have is pretty limited. A lot of ice creams are bulked out with wheat (great!), or have the whole ‘may contain traces…’ written on the back; meaning as a coeliac, you have to steer clear. And honestly, the gluten free ice-cream market is fairly small. Not that there’s not a lot of variety; it’s just that most of the free from options are not very nice.
I know, I know I’ve said it before. But this truly is the BEST shampoo and conditioner that I have ever used. Herbal Essence Cucumber and Green Tea shampoo and conditioner leaves your hair feeling soft, smooth, bouncy and undeniably clean. That may sound silly, but you know how sometimes you wash your hair and it still feels dirty? Not with this duo.