ILLAMASQUA LIGHT LIQUID FOUNDATION

The Illamasqua Light Liquid foundation is another one of my favourites, it gives you a lighter coverage than the Rich liquid foundation that I did a review on a little while ago, if you haven't seen that yet you can click here.
Wierdly I buy my foundation in bulk and I order it online, I get 3-4 bottles at a time so I don't run out because I just hate running low. I brought this foundation when Illamasqua was last on sale and I actually got them for £5 a bottle which is what I love about Illamasqua, their products are absolutely amazing but that doesn't stop them going on sale but to be fair I am so addicted to their products I would keep buying it even if they didn't go on sale.

Depending on how you apply this foundation will determine the coverage you get, applied with the fingers gives you that light "no make up" make up look that is always good for those days when you want to keep it natural, if you want a light-medium coverage applying it with a stippling brush allows you to build up to the desired coverage.

This foundation goes on so smoothly and blends in effortlessly and flawlessly, it gives my skin glow and when I have it on I totally forget that I'm wearing any foundation it's so light but I would definitely say it's a satin finish and doesn't leave your skin feeling greasy or tacky.

Like the Rich Liquid Foundation this one also comes with a nozzle opening which I like but I'd probably say my only issues with the packaging is because it's such a fluid foundation having it stood upside down when I do open it the foundation sometimes tends to come out faster than I want it to.
This doesn't happen extremely often but when it does i just put any excess into a tester pot and take it with me for if I need reapplying later.

This foundation was in no way made to cover imperfections but if you want to use it and still need imperfections covered I have found that it can be used with the Rich Liquid Foundation and I don't mean mixing the two, I have tried and it doesn't work the consistencies of the two foundations are not compatible and don't blend well! If you use the Rich Liquid as a concealer on any imperfections and blend out and then apply the Light Liquid anywhere you haven't put the Rich Liquid and use a stippling brush to blend out any edged it gives you a flawless finish topped off with a little of the Illamasqua Loose Translucent Powder and you set for the day.

 
I could talk about Illamasqua foundations for hours that's how much I love them, they on your face over 8 hours without needing a touchup. This foundation lasts due to you needing the smallest amount so regardless of the price it is a must have.
What's your favourite foundation? as you can probably tell by now mine is Illamasqua

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WINTER WARMERS

Im a huge fan of the Winter mostly because I love wrapping up or staying at home watching a movie with a duvet and a cup of tea so I figured I would share a few of my winter warmer favourites of this year.

Firstly this Herringbone oversized scarf (£18) I got from asos a few weeks ago is like my baby I love it. Its so warm and cosy, it compliments every outfit and I love the herringbone print because it makes the simplest coat look a little more dressed up.

Second is Whittard's Dream time instant tea (£5.50). I havn't had this tea in a few years but one day after work I was walking to Tottenham Court Road and I passed the Whittard of Chelsea store and I had to go in and see if they still did this tea, which they did.

The girl that served me told me they no longer displayed it on the shelf in that particular store but they had it behind the counter.

I love this tea it smells so yummy, its honey, apricot and vanilla flavoured and is perfect on a cold winter night just before bed.

Lastly candles. I'm a huge fan of candles especially scented ones they make your house feel so homely and cosy and they make me want to stay in that much more. this big one I got from United Colours Of Benetton (£7) which has a subtle talc scent and it leaves my room smelling like baby powder which I am liking a lot right now.

I have had this candle for a while now and I but didn't want to burn it because it smells so good unlit. I got it as a gift with purchase buying a Kenzo fragrance and the candle is the same scent as the Kenzo Amor fragrance.
I decided it was time to burn it and I wish I had from the start, it smells so much better burning and it gives my room that warm cosy feeling I love.

These are only a few of my favourites Im sure there will be loads more as winter continues.
Do you have any winter warmer favourites?

Until next time xx





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MINI CHRISTMAS LUSH HAUL

I always get extremely excited about The Lush Christmas Range, more so about the shower gel's than the bath bombs just because I shower a lot more than I bath generally I stick to what I know and just get a large Snow Fairy, so this year I decided I would get a little adventurous and try something new.

The first thing that caught my eye was the So White bath bomb, it was the only neutral coloured item in the collection, when I smelt it I instantly knew I had to have it, it has an apple scent which is really delicate, crisp and refreshing and I cant wait to use it and have my bathroom smelling of this almost edible scent.

 When the associate told me the same scent was also in a shower gel I got so excited I think I was more excited about this than I was about Snow Fairy this year. 

I keep forgetting to use it though so I finally remembered this morning and it is actually amazing I think So White is my new found favourite shower gel from the lush range. It left my skin smelling of the delicious apple scent as well as the bathroom I can't get enough I will be repurchasing before they sell out so i don't run out and regret it.

The next thing I got was the Snow Angel bath melt it smells delicious as well, it reminded me of marzipan or Amaretto it has a yummy almond scent and I'm so tempted to take a bite to see if it tastes as good as it smells. 

Like I said previously I'm more into showers but I feel like when I do bath as its getting colder I may as well go all out and use a bath bomb and a bath melt to make the experience that much nicer. 

I picked up the Snow Angel and instantly it started melting and felt so moisturising and I loved the shimmer it left behind, you can never go wrong with a little shimmer during the festive period.

  

I couldn't leave without getting my hands on a bottle of Snow Fairy, Its probably one of those items all Lush fans wish wasn't just limited to Christmas. Every time I smell it I have to remind myself it isn't edible, it smells good enough to eat. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to sweeten up their showers a little this Christmas.

   

Lastly I got the Dirty Springwash which wasn't part of the christmas range.

This shower gel had a spearmint scent to it, which leaves you feeling minty fresh after using it, and I love it because its amazing for when you have a cold and really clears your nose right up and it also really good for headaches.

Lush as a whole has an extremely overpowering scent so thats why I tend to go more for the shower gels, I feel like they are a lot cleaner to handle and as much as I love lush I generally get sidetracked my everything so when I go there I plan to just get shower gels and leave which almost never happens but it doesn't hurt to try.  

What are your favourite Lush products and what will you be treating yourself to this Christmas?

Until next time xx

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ILLAMASQUA RICH LIQUID FOUNDATION REVIEW

For ages I have been trying to find a foundation that was full coverage but didn't look too heavy once applied and it's safe to say I've found it.!
Illamasqua's Rich Liquid foundation is absolutely amazing just like it stated in the name it is Rich in pigment, texture and moisture and since finding this product I use it religiously, I am so hooked I refuse to let it run out and always have two and three spares in my make up collection.

Like everyone I have imperfections that I want covered and I have tried several different brands but couldn't find a product with the desired coverage and the perfect finish I wanted all in one product until I came across Illamasqua one day I was at a photo shoot. The make up artist was using Illamasqua on the models so I tried a bit of the foundation on my tattoo I have on my wrist, thats generally where I test my foundation to see how pigmented they actually are, I took the smallest amount thinking it would only cover a section of the tattoo and it covered the whole thing. You couldn't even tell I had a tattoo to begin with and from that moment I was sold. I searched for an Illamasqua store and went the following day to get colour matched and I haven't looked back ever since.

I have tried several foundations and this one has to be the fullest coverage foundation I have come across, it has a creamy paste like consistency, from my experience using it I have found that if I apply a pea sized amount on the back of my hand and warm it up slightly I end up using less but still get that perfectly defined coverage. I generally use my fingers once its warm to get it on and then blend it in with a Real Techniques stippling brush and when I'm done a still have a reasonable amount left over.
In the photo above I have done a swatch of both the colours I have and I took the smallest blob of each. I used this wrist because I have pigmentation and I wanted to show you just how good the coverage is.
In the photo below I blended the two colours together and as you can see the pigmentation is totally covered you wouldn't even know it's there

The foundation comes in transparent plastic packaging that helps you see when you're about to run out which I love, it has a tiny nozzle, which makes it easy to use you don't squeeze out too much and it's more hygienic compared to other foundations that open fully and it comes with a black screw on lid which keeps the nozzle clean and it helps you to stand the foundation up nozzle downwards so you don't need to shake the foundation before use its ready to squeeze.  

The finish is semi-matte which is perfect for all skin types and because it is so moisturising you don't need to worry about you're skin drying out like you would with other full coverage foundations I have tried in the past.

I recommend this foundation to everyone because it literally comes in every shade and if they can't find your shade they show you how to mix to find your perfect shade, which is what they did for me because my shade was sold old because it is such a popular colour this is why I have two shades pictured above at the time when I was colour matched they were out of stock of my colour so I got matched with two shades and I stuck with it, mostly due to the fact that during the winter I'm lighter so I use more of the light shade than the darker one, and then in the summer I'm obviously darker so I vary it according to the seasons.

For those who are a little weary of the full coverage foundations I will be doing a review of the Light Liquid Foundation very soon.
Thanks for reading, let me know if you've tried any of the Illamasqua foundations and what you think of them...

Until next time xx

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THE LIEBSTER AWARD

 I was nominated to do the Liebster Award by Grace make sure to check out her blog.

The Rules 

Mention the person who nominated you with a link to their blog.

Post eleven facts about yourself

Answer the eleven questions provided by the blogger who nominated you

choose five to eleven blogs to nominate and link them in the post

create eleven of your own questions for them to answer

Let the bloggers know you have nominated them - No tag backs

Nominate blogs with under 200 followers

 now we've got that out of the way lets get started.

Eleven facts about me:

1.When I was little I wanted to be a figure skater, mostly because they were so graceful and elegant and I was really awkward and clumsy and tripped over my own feet.

2. If I could I would eat nutella with every meal.

3. If it were up to me i'd stay in bed all day watching youtube videos.

4. I spend money quicker than I earn it, I then regret my purchases and start thinking of things that are wrong with it and why I shouldn't keep it.

5. Clueless is my all time favourite movie I can watch it over and over again.

6. I love smell of coffee way more than I like the taste.

7. I love winter because I get to wear knitted jumpers and cardigans, snuggle up under a duvet and drink tea while watching movies.

8. I either want a Pomeranian or a french bulldog.

9. If I had to eat one thing for the rest of my life it would have to be chips.

10. I'm probably still just as clumsy as I was when I was little but I just hide it better now.

11. I can never just watch one episode of a Tv show I have to watch it all.  

Grace's Questions:

1. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

I would be a Giraffe because their amazingly tall and I was just as awkward as a Giraffe baby when I was small.

2. Sweet or Savoury?

Definitely savoury, you can eat as much as you like without feeling like your teeth are going to fall out.

3. What inspired you to start blogging?

I've always read other peoples blogs and watched youtube channels and it's been something i've wanted to do for a while but I never got round to it until now.

4. What drives you to carry on blogging?

Blogging gives me an excuse to do what I love, shopping and eating and I also get to document it which makes it even more enjoyable and the face that others enjoy reading about it is what drives me to continue.

5. Favourite place in the world?

Cape Town, Id love to live there, it would be amazing.

6. Do you have a nickname?

My friends call me Angie or Ang and relatives call me Leens or Lena.

7. what is your favourite animal?

A Giraffe Just incase you didn't know.

8. Flats or heels?

Flats, heels are so much effort and as much as they make your legs look longer mine are already long so I'm good. 

9. Favourite bloggers? 

Essie Button, Paledivision and Angelica Blick

10. What are your pet peeves?

People who have body odour in the winter, how is that even humanly possible its cold outside!

11. What makes you smile? 

When I have an amazing meal after being hungry for so long.

I nominate Only the brave blog, Paisley-may says, Kate Elizabeth, Not your average style blog, Charlie-Rhianne, Peppermint and Panda Eyes, Bethany's Bling , Too Primadonna For you and Isabelmary. 

My Questions are:

1. What is your favourite season?

2. Tea or Coffee?

3. If you could travel anywhere in the would where would you go?

4. Favourite song right now?

5. Mornings or Nights?

7. What is your favourite meal of the day?

8. Favourite blogger?

9. What made you start blogging?

10. What is your biggest fear?

11. If you were stuck on a desert island and could only bring three things what would they be?

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed it and let me know what you think and if you've been nominated in the comments below.

xx

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