Spring Skin

Hi guys! I'm writing this post whilst on the way to France (expect a haul in the next few days!). I used to be all for heavy coverage, matte foundation but recently I've been enjoying dewy, fresh looking skin so I want to share my 3 favourite bases and blushes with you as I think they're the key products to achieve a glowing, natural look perfect for spring and summer time!

Revlon Balms// Review

I have just wrote up 5 new beauty posts that will be up next week so that's my apology for being the worst blogger ever! But mock exams and my birthday and driving lessons and general life just gets in the way sometimes but I will make up for it with a review on one of my favourite drugstore products, Revlon Balm Stains.

As far as I am aware, there are 3 different variations of this product; the colour boost matte balms, the colour boost lacquer balms and the original balm stain. I have tried out all 3 formulas and if you keep reading, you will find out which one came out on top!

From left to right, I have the shades 001 honey, 005 crush, 115 whimsical, 220 showy and 205 elusive. 

Beverly Hills Formula// Review

For those of you who don't know, Beverly Hills Formula is a dental health care/toothpaste brand and you can find their website here: http://www.beverlyhillsformula.com/perfect-white/

I know what you might be thinking, what does toothpaste have to do with beauty? Well the answer is everything! For starters, a great smile can make you look a million times better, but what is a great smile without sparkling white teeth?

If you're an avid tea drinker like me, after you power through your 10th cuppa, the last thing on your mind is probably 'I wonder if this is going to stain my teeth?'. The truth is, every time you drink tea or fizzy drinks or anything corrosive, it stains your teeth, which is never a good look.

However, I think I may of found your miracle saviour in the form of the new Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White Black Toothpaste. Yes, I know it may seem weird because it is a black toothpaste for whitening the teeth, but trust me, this stuff is so good! The black is just the charcoal which is an active stain remover.

The best thing about this toothpaste is that you see results instantly, after only using it for 2 days, i began to receive compliments about how white my teeth were looking, which made me realise how fats the product gets to work. It is powerful without being abbrasive and isn't gritty like most whitening toothpastes. Another bonus is that it gives you minty fresh breath for hours on end!

This product isn't actually out in stores yet, but as soon as it is, I highly reccomend that you pick up a tube. Beverly Hills Formula is available in Superdrug from just £2.99, so is really affordable too :)

I will be doing a HUGE New Years Giveaway which will include 2 tubes of their perfect white black toothpaste, so keep a lookout for that!

Disclaimer: although I am sometimes lucky enough to receive products to review, all the opinions and views given are 100% my own.

Jess x

Guest Post// Drugstore Look// A Topsy Turvy Blog

Hey Everyone! My name’s Casey. I run A Topsy Turvy Blog. I'm really excited to share this Drug store Look with you all.

There are so many great products in drug stores nowadays - it isn't difficult to create a lovely look for less! The products I'm using are all my favourite drug store picks, and I highly recommend them.

I started off this look using the Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer - this one is targeted at drier skin, though they do a matte version for more oily skin types. This is the best drug store primer I've found for us with drier skin types.

For a light base, I've chosen the L’Oreal True Match Foundation - I love this foundation, and it’s the best drug store one I've personally come across. It’s coverage is decent, it isn't cakey, and doesn't settle into pores. It’s just everything I want from a foundation - More dewy/natural over matte.

To conceal under my eyes, I use the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer - I'm not a fan of the Collection one, and I know there’s another one like the YSL Touche Eclat, but this is just right for my skin tone, type and conceals dark circles perfectly. I don’t suffer from blemishes, so if you do, don’t go for this as it’ll enhance/highlight any blemish.

I’m a big fan of peach blushes, and the Sleek Pan Tao Blush one is to die for. It does took so intense in the pan, and the pigmentation is great for a drug store brand, but this, and all their blushes are really worth looking at if you've never tried them. They’re only £5, or you can get a blush by 3 palette for £10.

Eyes time! The Max Factor mascaras are perfect for those of us who are picky. They have a mascara for everyone - even though they’re more of a high price tag, I think they’re worth what you pay for. I've been using the Max Factor Clump Defy Waterproof Mascra for a few months now and haven’t found myself using anything else. I'm not a big fan of the curvy wand, but I can forgive it because of the look it gives.

Finally on my lips, I used the 17 Mirror Shine Lipstick in Beehive - This is a cult favourite and was raved about so much last year - though it’s seemed to have died down now, I still love this lipstick as it’s a great, cheap light pink lipstick for those who want a natural nude lip.

I hope you've all enjoyed this tutorial (of sorts). I used the Real Techniques brushes to apply all of my make up - If you haven’t heard about these, you've been under a rock! They’re the best drug store brushes (next to Ecotools).

What’s your favourite drug store make-up pick?

Don’t forget to hop over to A Topsy Turvy Blog to say Hello!

Hope you guys liked Casey's post, go check out her blog here: caseyslifeandotherstuff.blogspot.co.uk

Jess x

Beauty UK Review

Hi guys! Now, I was always a bit of a 'makeup snob', thinking that products are only worth buying if they cost at least £15. Anything less is going to be bad quality right? WRONG! You can find some amazing makeup and other cosmetics for a fraction of the price in the drugstore, and the brand Beauty UK (available in Superdrug) just goes to show this!

You can find their website here: http://www.beautyukcosmetics.com

I tried out the lipstick in the shade Cupcake and the eyeshadow/eyeliner palette in Amazon. I was so impressed at the quality of both of these products.

To start off with, the eyeshadow and gel liner palette (RRP £3.99) is an absolute bargain. Not only does this lovely set cost less than a fiver, but the quality is amazing too. All 6 eyeshadows are soooo pigmented! And the gel liners glide on really smooth too. I was even impressed with the double ended brush for application. So there are 6 shades, a shimmery bronze, a lighter bronze/gold shade, a deep purpley brown, a glittery white, an orange/rust colour and a dark grey shade. The gel liners are black and brown. All 6 of these shades are so wearable, especially for the holiday season because they're so shimmery and warm toned. They really bring out my green eyes so I tried a look using all the colours and I love it! 

I really love the lipstick too! Again, it's very pigmented which is great. I started off by exfoliating my lips with sugar so there was no dry skin on my lips, I then lightly dabbed the lipstick all over and blended it out with my finger. I really love this colour, a pale 'barbie' pink, as it provides an alternative to the classic red lip at Christmas time. It smells slightly minty which is a nice touch and lasted really well on the lips.

Overall, I am so impressed with the products I have tried and I will definitely be picking up some more makeup from their brand in the future!

Disclaimer- I was lucky enough to receive these products from Beauty UK to review, but all the views and opinions are 100% my own.

Jess x