Favourite Foundation? Hello Flawless by Benefit!

In the summer, for my birthday, I decided to treat myself to a new foundation. Hearing great things about the Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation, and instantly falling in love with it's packaging - I thought I would try out the product! 

The product itself is amazing - I bought the shade Ivory:“I'm pure 4 sure” (the yellow toned lightest colour.) And even though it's yellow toned, it is one of the few foundations which doesn't  give me the tangoed face!

The creamy liquid applies smoothly with a brush, though for this product I love using either my hands to “melt” the foundation into my skin or using my beautyblender. 

This product gives me a healthy glow, like it says on the packaging - it is a “Brightening Makeup” item. It builds from a light to medium coverage and contains vitamins C and E which are known to prevent aging. It also has an SPF of 25. The only downside I have for this product, is that I feel that the product can run out quite quickly - after buying my first bottle in mid-August it ran out by the end of October, but maybe that was because I was constantly using this while doing my makeup!

The foundation feels so light on, but feels very moisturising. It gives a smooth, flawless finish, and feels great while you are wearing it. The foundation is quite long lasting, but for me, after about 5 hours it needed touching up. 

If you need a hydrating, brightening, light foundation - this is the one.

EOS Lip Balm Review

After watching so many youtubers raving on about the EOS lipbalms, I decided it was finally time for me to buy one in the summer, since I was in the US, and I could'nt find them anywhere in the UK! When I spotted the irrestible, cute, pale pink, egg like packaging - I couldn't resist, I just had to get the strawberry scented one! At only $4.99, (roughly about £3.50ish,) I've bought one of the best lipbalms I've ever had. 

There are a lot of mixed views on this lipbalm range though, with reviewers saying that ''it's just the packaging that's good, not the product,'' but I have to say that I completely disagree, for me, this lipbalm is really hydrating, though I find I have to re-apply through-out the day, because of I'm addicted to it's gorgeus strawberry scent, which leaves a lovely, smooth, delicous feeling to your lips! 

Out of 10? 10.

REVIEW: Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Concealer

REVIEW: Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Concealer

It can take ages to find a reasonable concealer that actually conceals under-eye circles and blemishes, without looking orange, cakey or sliding off, which gave me a great suprise when I found the Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Concealer, a product I'ld heard great things about, actually did all the jobs a concealer is supposed to do!

This concealer  has a light consistencey, but gives medium to full coverage. It blends exceptionally well, and highlights and brightens under the eye. But I've heard that it can look dry under the eye, so thats why I use either my balence Me. daily essentials moisture-rich face cream or my Forever Aloe Moisturizing Lotion to moisturize and prime my under eye.

I like the peachy yellow undertone of this product, it will suit people with fair/light skin, but there are only six shades of this concealor, Fair,  Medium, Honey, Neutralizer, Brightener and Light, which I have. This concealer only comes in  lighter shades so won't suit people with darker skintones.

The Instant Age Rewind has a puff at the top, which makes this product really easily blend into the skin, but some people argue that this isn't hygenic and bacteria can spread easily, for me, this isn't a problem, as with a wipe, I can easily clean the puff.

The problem for me is that you don't get a whole lot of product for the price. I bought this concealer for £7.99 at Boots last week, and already half of this product has gone! 

This product is definately quality over quantity, and I will definately be buying this product again, it is long-lasting and covers well, but maybe next time,I'll  just be saving it for special occasions! 

What are your thoughts on this concealor? Comment below!

Nuala Lomax

OUTFIT: Classy Chic Casual with Retro Twist

Perfect for a day out shopping, a coffee morning, casual lunch - daytime look...

All items are from Topshop.

This top is a simple, yet elegant top, which can be dressed up or down. The main feature is its lace detail - with a little sparkle from its  all over sequins, it also has a scalloped edge at the bottom of this cute crop top.

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=10720699&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208524&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=200&refinements=category~[715507|208524]&noOfRefinements=1

These ''denim look'' jersey  leggings have a retro feel to them, with their high waistline - they bring us back to the 80s. They also have a bleach wash, which makes these light blue leggings have a light summery feel. They dress down the outfit, for a more casual event.

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=10105635&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=928188&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=2000

This blazer is even more retro, with its quirky postage stamp design - what's not to love? The bright colours on this jacket, pull this whole outfit together, tying in the light blues and whites. I'm loving this statement piece! It does all the talking!

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&parent_categoryId=203984&categoryId=208526&productId=10493661

These shoes, are a bright white. They dress up the outfit a little, and bring a fresh feel to the look with their simplicity.

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&parent_categoryId=208492&categoryId=208542&productId=10891813

This satchel too,  has a simple, smart approach to it. This white accesory, also adds the clean, fresh vibe to the outfit.

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&parent_categoryId=204484&categoryId=208548&productId=10350371

I had to add this bracelet to the outfit, with its white diamonte stones embedded in a rose gold metal, I couldn't resist adding a little bling to this outfit!..

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&parent_categoryId=204484&categoryId=208556&productId=10749210

Outfit Complete! What do you think? 

                                                                                                       Nuala Lomax

Make-up Musthaves for Beauty Beginners - Top Ten

Just starting a make-up collection? Or want to cut down on products, these are my top ten drugstore makeup products, which are the beauty essentials, needed for your make-up bag...

1. Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer

2. Hide the Blemish Concealer (Blemishes)

3. Maybelline Fit Me Concealor (Under-Eye Circles/Bags)

4. Revlon Nearly Naked Foudation 

5. Collection Fix Me Up Makeup Fixer (Setting Spray)

6. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara 

7 .Revlon Lip Butter (Peach Parfait - Lipstick)

8. Accessorize Merged Baked Blusher (5-Sensation)

9.Rimmel Clear Complexion Powder

10. Nivea Lip Butter (Caramel Cream - Lipbalm)

Has boredom struck you? Things to do!

Make the most of your Summer....

1. Recycle clothing - Reinvent your wardrobe! Be creative!

2.Organize stuff.. files,desk,makeup,jewellry,wardrobe,bag,drawyers..

3. Call a friend - talk to someone you havn't talked to in a while..

4.Write a story

5. Take creative pictures

6. Try out a sport

7. See a movie in the cinema

8. Try out a new food

9. Go out and see a pretty landscape.

10. Organize a gathering with friends

11. Go shopping in town/local shopping centre/mall

12.Create a blog!

13. Make a video diary

14. Clean your room (not great fun I know, but you'll feel better for it!)

15. Turn out the lights, light some candles, sit on the floor, and reflect upon your life.

16. Write a letter to your future self.

17. Read a book ( get off facebook for 10 minutes, and read of some paper pages!)

18. Pamper yourself by taking a nice refreshing and relaxing bath.

19. Put on a facemask

20. Try out a new facemask

21. Give your hands and feet some loooovvvee <3

22. Try to teach yourself a new instrument/language

23.Do Yoga

24.Paint a picture

25. Create a mindmap of what you want to have achieved in your life in the future.

26. Go back to nature - climb a tree.

27. Buy a new outfit for yourself

28. Have a night in with friends

29. Get rid of old junk, lying uselessly around for no particular reason..

30. Sit back, relax, and watch some good old TV!.... :)

REVIEW: Nivea Lipbutters (Caramel Cream and Raspberry Rose)

HEAVEN, is the best word I can use to describe these lipbutters, two of the best lip products I could ever recommend! I have tried many different lip care products, as I get pretty dry lips, and these creamy wonders healed them instantly! 

 

They also taste and smell absolutely divine!  Caramel Cream - a fudgey caramely sweet sundae, and Raspberry Rose - a pink fruity cocktail... 

I am such a sweettooth, and I was intrigued to find out more about these delicious dessert inspired balms.

This was my second time purchasing the Caramel Cream lip butter, and I've been trying out the Raspberry Rose for a week now, these Lip butters do last a long time, which is incredible for me, a lip product junkie, as a whole load of my lipbalms disappear within a couple of days!.. :O

 

I first tried out the Caramel Cream Lip Butter in the Easter Holidays April and the pot was only scraped of its last bit of product early last week - which was a pleasant suprise to notice that it did not hit pan for an incredible almost two months, even though myself (and my two little four year old twin cuzzies,) could not help ourselves  to dipping our fingers into our little jar of joy..

     

This product is a must have - I can not recommend this enough. I will definately be buying this again and again. 11/10 for me. AMAZING PRODUCT!

                                                                                                            Nuala Lomax

A Little Poem for you all today.. The Ice City

This afternoon, as I was looking through old papers and junk in my bookcase, a little sheet of lined paper fell down. On this piece of paper, I found an old poem I wrote a few years back, when I was in Year 6, based on a magic wintery city.. the complete opposite of this lovely sun we're getting now in June - but hey I had a lot of imagination for an 11 year old...

The Ice City

As I step off the silver ship,

I forget that I am bitterly cold,

I look around the serene city.

I see pale children, calling and laughing,

Bells ringing from the finely carved ice tower.

Fresh snow, scattered all over the cobbled streets,

Flowers dancing to singing.

Twinkling stars in the night sky, smiling,

The silver moon, sparkling, like a diamond in the sky.

Strange trees, with icy leaves,

The Iridescent snow, covering the city like icing,

With icicles like melting sugar lumps.

Leaves, whispering to the ground,

Branches suffocated by hail.

The lake is frozen, with a light cover of frost,

so light - I can't touch it.

Smoke poofing out of white washed houses,

as wintery magic brings snowmen to life.

I take in the fresh night air around me,

and stare out into the shimmering city.

A tiny faraway landscape,

White and shining.  

 

I hope you enjoyed that magical, mysterious, snowy scene!

Look out for some new Blog Posts comming soon! 

I'll keep you posted! :)

Nuala Lomax