Beauty Flash

A familiar daily routine for oily skin can be you cleanse and prime your skin every morning, use your oil free products and by the time you actually arrive at your office/school etc. you need MORE powder. What is that about? There are plenty of anti shine busting products to help those of us with oily skin, but do they actually work? Try using a gentle cleanser, avoide products with alcohol, and choosing oil-free make up. Here is a list of some that I feel might actually benefit you. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Brilliant product, keeps eyeshadow in place really well. Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets These are really inexpensive and soak up the oil really well, great for hanbag emergencies! The Body Shop Seaweed Mattifying Day Cream Lightweight, really hydrating product good primer as well. Revlon ColorStay Makeup with Softflex for Combination/Oily Skin Long lasting, great coverage.   Urban Decay De-Slick Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray One spray and

I, like many others am a huge fan of Marilyn Monroe. I loved the way she came across on screen and how she had a vulnerability but was so outgoing. I also thought she was a great role model for women, she had envious curves and of course, was stunning, in my opinion. So, I am super excited that MAC are paying tribute with their exciting new collection; Lipstick Deeply Adored - Deep scarlet (Matte) Charmed I'm Sure - Dark true red (Matte) Pure Zen - Warm nude (Cremesheen) Love Goddess - Mid-tone pink red (Satin) Scarlet Ibis - Bright orange red (Matte) Dazzleglass Phiff! - Sheer yellow peach Little Rock - Soft sheer white with pearlized pigments Lip Pencil Beet - Vivid reddish-pink Redd - Clearly red Cherry - Vivid bright blue/red Eyeshadow How to Marry - Soft White (Veluxe Pearl) Preferred Blonde - Pale champagne beige (Veluxe Pearl) Silver Screen - True silver (Veluxe Pearl) Showgirl - Dark blue grey (Veluxe Pearl) Eye Kohl

I have to admit, The Body Shop is a favourite of mine but its a shop I always forget about mainly because its a little out of my way in my local city centre. However, I popped in last week and had a look and was really impressed! First of all they had redone the whole interior and it was really nice and bright, I liked the layout and how all the products where well organised. There was also a lot of testers which I like, including all the fragrances and body products and their make up range. I've always known the body shop for their lovely fragrance and body mists, but they have really brought in so many new products. I purchased the Amazonian Wild Lily Fragrance Mist and Indian Night Jasmine Body Lotion. I decided I like both the scents of them so got one of each. This body lotion smells amazing! Its a really lightweight lotion which at first I wasn't sure if I liked, but after application it sinks into your skin and leaves your skin feeling really soft. The smell