Get Prepped For Summer Sun!

Summer has finally arrived (first time in a few years for us Brits and we're loving it!) And of course everyone wants to look gorgeous whilst at the beach. But who wants to cake on a full face of make up when your going to the beach?! Well want to know the trick to beauty at the beach, then read on!

After you've cleansed your face, and done all your skincare (make sure you apply lots of moisturiser, you need to keep your skin hydrated throughout the d

ay!), apply a good SPF, I like using children's ones because they are usually have high factor's and they do not contain as many nasty ingredients (for lighter skins your need to be using around factor 30 minimum, darker skins can get away with a lower factor but whatever you feel!)

For a base I would recommend a tinted moisturiser rather then foundation that will melt of your face in the sun.

I use Benefit's tinted moisturiser, you rebel (£21.50ish), this is great tinted moisiturisor and it also contains SPF 15 so if you don't like a lot of sun protection on your face (I know i hate the feel of the grease, and it can make you look a bit ghostly!).

A cheaper alternative would be The Natural Collection's tinted moisturiser (£1.99 bargain or what!?) I have not personally tried this product but I have been reassured by a friend that it is an excellent product.

Apply a bronzer rather then using a face powder and a bronzer, make the bronzer your face powder! My faveorite bronzer is Rimmel Sunshimmer Bronzer in 001 Blonde (£5.49) I've always thought rimmel did great with face powders and this is another sucess! Apply the bronzer on the points of your face wheret the sun would naturally hit using a bronzer brush (if you don't have one try a large powder brush like QVS Compact Powder Brush - £3.99)

For eyes, just go for a bit of light creme shadow on the lids, If your not willing to purchase exspensive ones like MAC or Benefit, I would go for Maybelline Dream Mousse Eyeshadow in Beige, this will stay on much easier then powder which is more likely to sweat off

Use pencil liner rather then liquid or gel as both are liable to sweat off. Then apply a coat of mascara to the lashes, I like Rimmel Sexy Curves for daytime (£7.99)

Apply a little of Maybelline's Dream Mousse Blush, in 01 Dollypink (Around £6.99) on the apples of the cheek and blend upwards using fingers.

Apply a lipgloss of your choice and your ready to... Oh no wait a minute heres some quick extra ideas!

- Keep a mini spray deodorant/body spray in your bag this will keep you from sweating and also help you to smell nice without carrying perfume around

- Throw your sun cream in there too and keep applying it at regular intervals!

- Make sure to keep your sunnies near by, eyes need protection too!

- Take a water bottle with you if there's no food facilities near by to keep you hydrated.

Now your prepped for summer sun

Thanks for Reading

Rosie x

Review: W7 Paintbox 77 Colour Eyeshadow Palette

The W7 paintbox, contains 77 eyeshadows as you would exspect from the name. Most of the shadows i have applied contain shimmer, but in some of the darker shadows the shimmer is not as easily seen.

The packaging is black reflective casing with clear windows showing the shadows, the lid has a strip of mirror, which is not very useful for doing a full face, but if you only want to use it for the eyes then it could work. There is also a clear sheet of plastic containing the numbers of each shadows which is handy if you ever need to name the shadows, the sheet also helps to protect them from getting messy. It also contains 2 double-sided sponge applicators.

The palette ranges in colours from neutral shadows, to pastel blues and gree

ns. There are also some golds, pinks, purples and terracotta colours.

The majority of the shadows that i've used blend easily and are soft and not chalky to use.

They have a good pigmentation, I have included a picture of a sample of

swatches, however I do not think the picture gives the shadows justice. All shadows swatched were used with Urban Decay Primer Potion.

Another amazing aspect of this product is the price. I purchased this product in a small beauty supply shop, when i saw it i was amazed by the price and had to buy it. It cost me £5.00, which is fantastic considering there i

s 77 shadow's in the palette and they are of such a good quality.

If you like the Coastal Scents 88 Palette's i would definantly recommend giving this product a try, i know it can be found on amazon for a similar price (i've actutally seen it for less on amazon).

Overall, this is an excellent palette and it's great for beginners who don't want to spend a lot of money on shadows that will take up alot of space.

Thanks for reading.

Rosie x

My Everyday Routine

So today I was thinking, about what kind of make-up I actually wear every day, so I thought why not do a blog post, so here goes :)

After I've cleansed my face I use Clean and Clear Blackhead Clearing Cleanser (liquid form) on a cotton pad to help prevent me from blackheads, I've never had much trouble with blackheads, so I don't really know if helps clear them, but its definitely preventing.

After that I'll apply Avon Clear skin Professional Invisible Blemish Treatment, basically because

my skin is not very amazing, I use this to help my blemishes and I wasn't expecting much from this considering when i bought it was about £2.00 but its done quite well.

Then I apply a toner, it is usually a drugstore one, I don't think i really need to buy an expensive toner, but what I use works for me.

My final step of "skincare" would obviously be a moisturiser, I use Lacura Aqua Complete (with sea minerals) this is about £3/£4 from Aldi (i'm not sure if you have Aldi in the us) I've used this for a long time and its a great moisturiser, its of a good thickness, and it takes little time to absorb which is good if your in a rush.

Depending on the day, I either use Maybelline dream satin liquid in 001 ivory (Around £7), or benefit you rebel lite (around £21). I use both with a stippling brush, I'm more likely to use you rebel if I'm at home. I really like Maybelline dream satin liquid, panacea81 has compared it to the Bobbi Brown liquid foundation, i love the texture and think it blends well and its great value for money.

The next thing I'll do is using my maxfactor pan-stik (£6.45) I'll conceal any blemishes and dark circles, I use my fingers, because it helps to warm the product up a little, and it applies in the places you want it rather then a brush that covers a wider area.

For eyes, i start by applying Urban Decay Primer Potion (£11.50ish) and then i use my Rimmel quad 002 Smokey Brun (£4-£6) on my eyes using the lightest colour on my lid second darkest in the crease and so on. I like this because its small and great for travelling and also the shadows have a good pigmentation and work extra well with UDPP

The last step for my eyes, is mascara, i use Max Factor False Lash Effect (£11) I lovee this mascara, it has a synthetic brush, which helps to separate and volumise lashes the formulation is also great, and it doesn't transfer onto the face unless provoked

Next for the face I apply Rimmel Sun Shimmer Bronzer (£5.50) in 001 Blonde with a large powder brush using the 3-E technique, along the cheekbones i use a peachy blush such as Rimmel's 001 Santa Rose and 016 Misty Rose (both retail for around £3) blended in with the Bronzer this adds a nice glow to the cheeks, both of the two have shimmers in them, matted out with some pressed powder in summer to get rid of the reflections they look great, or can be left with the shimmer for a dazzling look.

Then after applying some clear lip gloss I'm set for the day :)

Thanks for reading

Rosie x