Beauty Flash

The womens facial skincare market is worth millions of pounds,we all read about the newest products, and miracle creams and although some may benefit our skin, the best and most effective way to keep your skin looking and feeling great is to ALWAYS protect it from the sun and keep it as hydrated as possible. Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Cleansing regularly will keep your skin clean and healthy. Do not use cleansers that have high amounts of alcohol or other drying agents. Always moisturise. As we get older, our skin naturally becomes more dry. The skin care regime you have in your 20's may completely different to what you need to be doing in your 30's and up. You may find that your favourite moisturiser will change as you age. Women over 30 may want to consider anti-ageing skin products, including make up, eye creams and day/night creams.  Protect yourself from the sun. Many products have SPF in them now, but its an idea to always check. No matter w

Your skincare regime is very important, and a lot more young ladies are wearing make up these days, so i though I would post some tips about making the most of that skin! If possible, you don't really need to be using foundation as a teenager. Foundation is usually for older women to help cover up! Instead try a concealer/blemish skip and maybe a powder, or even a light tinted moisturiser should be fine. Foundations can be really heavy on skin and usually aren't needed. Never use a different shade of lip liner to your lipstick/lipgloss. Lips or eyes, not both in general. If you have a strong lip, keep your eyes natural and vice versa. Acne is very common in teens, some tips to help are; Wash your face (gently) twice a day in warm water. As tempting as it be try never to pop spots.Wash your hands before and after applying anything to your face. Vaseline is great for lips, eyes and face! In general all you really need is a good mascara, lip balm/gloss and a good

Popped into Boots today, was only going in to get a facial scrub came out with a bit more ;S. I got some bits from Collection 2000, really loving there collection at the moment and everything was on 3 for 2! Then, because I'd spent £10 I also got a free No. 7 voucher with £5.00 off, so of course I had to buy something else, got a new lippie, reviews on all to follow! Happy Monday!

Just saw on www.boots.com the Revlon Lip Butters are on their way to the UK! I have read soooo much about these and am really looking forward to trying them out.  Available in 14 shades and offer "softening, smoothing and hydrating lip colours that glide on and hydrate like a balm, delivering a variety of colour intensities and finishes to suit you"... roll on release date, which is in a few weeks according to boots.com.

I'd have to say my essential part of my make up and general daily routine is mascara. It can just open up your eyes and even its all your wearing, choosing the right one can have a massive difference on looking just that lil bit more human! This post is mainly focusing on the 'promise' we have all seen to achieve that false lash effect with a mascara and no glue or stickyness in sight! 1. Collection 2000 Big Fake Lash Mascara - MY FAVE! This mascara is absoloutely brilliant! Its really reasonably priced and although on opening you might wonder how on earth you will fit that MASSIVE brush anywhere near your eye, you really can! I bought this for £4.99 when it first came out (quite a while ago) which is a fantastic price for such a great product. It is available in Black, Ultra Black and Brown. It really does add length and volume and comes pretty darn close to false lash effect in a mascara. I usually only need 2 coats and is will last the whole night! This makes you

So I have been a little quite of late, had a horrible cold :( but! I'm on the mend now and will be reviewing my favourite mascaras of all time! Also, reviewing and trying out some brill new products on the market... stay tuned, and of course, gorgeous!

This is my first primer I have to admit. I had read really good things about this and as I'm a bridesmaid in a few days time, and have decided to do my own make up!, I really wanted something that would be good for an all day set on my make up. This is a fantastic product. Its soooo smooth hence the velvet touch name. It also has quite a nice fragrance as well. I only needed a tiny amount and my make up stayed on all night with no touch up needed.This primer provides a great finish and evens out everything. It dries in really quickly as well and soaks great into the skin. I used this after moisturising, under my foundation and then set it with a loose powder. There are so many primers on the market and I dont use it every day only really on nights out and things but it definetely does what it says. This product is available at www.superdrug.com , www.goshcosmetics.com  RRP £9.99

We all multi task every day. I dont know about you but I have way too much make up! And sometimes its handy to just be able to get ready and go without taking a whole make up bag with. For those times when your travelling or heading for a girls night out or a date its handy to have something that does everything! Here I am reviewing what are, in my opinion, some staple items for on the go gals! 1. The Nars Multiple. This is a great product, can be used on eyes, cheeks and lips. Its creamy consistency glides onto skin easily, and has a little shimmer as well for a nice glow. Available in 13 shades. And small enough for even the tiniest clutch bags :) RRP £29.00 2. Barry M Shimmering Eye & Lip Crayon. One of my favourite products and a bargain price. Can be used on eyes and lips, as an eyeshadow or lip base.  It has a creamy effect and great for on the go. Available in seven shades and a steal at just £4.59 3. Bobbi Brown Rouge for Lips & Cheeks. Can be used for a bea

I 'm a little late in reviewing this as I've had this palette for quite a while, there is now a NAKED 2 palette out. However, this is one of the best palette's i've ever used and to not mention it would be a crime against make up lovers ;) This palette is so good for many reasons, the range of colours, before I bought it I thought it was just very neutral colours, boy was I wrong. The range of colours goes from neutral to bold and everything in between. Offering the most versatile use in one palette. Another plus is that you really could just use this one palette to create so many looks, day to night, weddings, natural etc. The colours range is; Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck, Half Baked, Smog, Darkhorse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep and Gunmetal. The pigment, as in all Urban Decay eyeshadows, I find, is just fantastic. There are also matte colours in the palette so you can mix and match. Its really lightweight and would fit in a handbag no problem! This

This mascara offers 'high volume and definition' and it does both very well. I would have to say this is one of my favourite mascaras. The brush is quite small, not too small though, its not fiddly. And it does grab each lash, it lengthens and there is no clumping at all. Its a brilliant product and I would buy it again and again. Mine's was on special around a month or so ago at www.boots.com for around £5.00 so look out for specials, in saying that I would pay more because its a fantastic mascara! I use Black.

I'm a true romantic at heart, although maybe a little doubtful as I get older. But I still love make up and today is my favourite as I can wear as much pink (my favourite colour) as I like, no judgement ;) Here is a few of my top cosmetics for this day of love, single or not you can still celebrate! Barry M Dazzle Dust in 58 Candy Barry M Lip Gloss in LG8 Strawberry Glitter Barry M Lip Gloss in 12 Strawberry Milkshake OPI Nail Polish in I Think Pink Nails Inc. Nail Polish in Shoreditch Have a gorgeous day whatever you are doing! 

Have to mention the looks of the stars at the Grammys, here are some of my faves... Adele loves here black eyeliner and flicks but I'm loving the bold lip think it works really well with her colouring and is a bit different from her normal look. Old hollywood at its best. I would have liked to see a little more contouring on those fantastic cheekbones. Love, love, love Carrie Underwood's look. Classic beauty, simple and elegant with some lashes for extra va va voom! It looks like she has used a sparkly pink/nude shadow with some black liner on the water line and a nude lip to finish.  I loved Rhianna's smokey eye and pale pink lip. I thought that a few of the stars where quite understated with their make up which is nice, I guess a lot of their fabulous dresses speak out rather than make up. Even Lady Gaga was pretty subdued, apart from the net of course ;)  I think my favourite out of all the above looks is Carrie Underwood. I'll try recreate it and

So as promised a little catch up of some of the things I bought the other day on my shopping spree! I picked up some nail polishes and a gorgeous scarf! I also got a free! Soap and Glory mascara with Elle Magazine, happy days :) 1. Models Own Nail Polish in NP031 Feeling Blue £5.00 @ www.boots.com I'm not sure that my pictures do this justice but this colour is so pretty! Its really vibrant and after only applying one coat it stayed put for 3 days and hardly chipped at all, I think this is pretty good with no top coat. Its a little bit more than I would usually pay but the colour was really unsual and I do like to try new brands. Would buy again! 2. Leopard/Heart Print Scarf from Primark @£4.00 As soon as I spotted this scarf I had to have it! I'm a big fan of scarfs and have far too many, but when they are a steal like this then I feel its allowed ;) Primark is a good place for picking up many items that are designer copies and this reminded me a little of the Lou

Done some shopping today, make up and clothes ;) review to follow! Stay gorgeous!!

So I was in Boots today (always dangerous lol) picking up some things and I saw THE most beautiful make up at the DIOR counter. This in itself is not unsual but the main event was the beautiful collection (GARDEN PARTY) of pastel colours this includes a beautiful palette which is limited edition, see below;  PIC 1 - Granville Garden PIC 2 - Milly Garden The palette includes 3 eyeshadows and 2 lip glosses. The case is pale pink with delicate and two gorgeous silver-plated rosebud clasps. The palette retail at £55.00 ($87.00) DIOR are high end cosmetics hence the big pricetag but if your looking for a treat then you do get what you pay for, of course remember Valentines Day is just around the corner too!  The popular 5 shade Dior palette (GARDEN ROSES) and (GARDEN PASTELS) also has some gorgeous shades, with lovely greens, violets and pinks. Price is £41.00 ($64.00). Finally are these limited edition, scented(!) nail polishes. PIC 1 - Waterlily PIC 2 - Forget me Not Pric

Sooo my lush bf treated me to this yesterday :D I had seen it advertised quite a lot recently in Boots etc and had a sample last week and loved it. I do have a lot of perfume but it was an early Valentines pressy so who was I to argue. I got the 60ml bottle from John Lewis and as well as getting some free samples I also got this gorgeous Jimmy Choo Tote Bag!! Bargain or what. The tote bag comes free with 60ml plus bottles I believe, but just check first. The perfume cost £39.50. Its quite a fun fruity fragrance but quite subtle and you dont need much, I really like it but I know that perfume is quite personal taste. I like perfumes like Victor and Rolfe Flowebomb which I find this kind of similar.

I love make up. I like high end brands (although mostly can't afford them) but I also like high street and low end brands. I've never tried collection 2000 foundation as I usually like Bourjois and Maybelline but thought I would try it out. I firstly bought the Lasting Perfection Concealer (review to come!) my shade is light and it is AMAZING! After purchasing that I was looking for a long lasting good coverage foundation that wasn't too expensive as I am a bridesmaid in a few weeks. So I decided to try the foundation as the concealer really impressed me my shade is Vanilla. This picture is me wearing the foundation and concealer, with eye make up on but no lip colour or blush/highlight. The consistency of this is quite light and a smooth and it feels amazing on your skin, I feel its as smooth as say Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse. The coverage I felt was really good and it lasted me all night. I must also add that I used Gosh Primer underneath but having used the foundati

I haven't been on this for far too long!! Taking a new approach and will be updating this daily hopefully. I'll be doing make up reviews, make up tutorials and general chat!