Showing posts with label Winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Winter. Show all posts

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Sensitive Skin Essentials


 Recently I have started to take a real interest in skincare. 

I very rarely get spots (lucky, I know!), however I am prone to patches of very dry skin, pimples around my nose and extremely dry lips. Adding to all those things, I have very sensitive skin, so have to be careful with perfumed products.

To combat my dry skin issues, I decided to buy +Tanya Burr 's Glamour Magazine issue. She is one of my favourite YouTubers; her make-up tutorials are amazing. I made sure to buy the magazine that came with a free Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion tester tube. A 50ml bottle costs £18, and I could not recommend more. It is fabulously moisturizing and has made my skin feel like a baby's bottom. I am in love. No more dry patches for me.


Having moaned to my friends about the little red pimples and dry patches over my nose, they suggested I try nose pore strips. I wanted a cheap option for my first every try of this type of skin care. So I looked around Wilkinson's and found they have their own range of skincare. I was able to to buy the Spotless Skincare Nose Pore Strips for £1, with 6 strips in a packet. All you need is 15 minutes of time chilling in front of some YouTube videos to apply these. I am in the habit of applying one per week, and my nose is thanking me. Now when I apply make-up to my nose it has a much more flawless look.

I discovered my favourite skincare product 2 years ago now, L'Oreal Paris Skin Perfection Micellar Water. It can be bought from Boots for the brilliant price of £3.33. It will last forever, is such a soothing way of removing my make-up and cleansing my skin.


Applying  Aloe Vera Vaseline at every opportunity during the day has been the best part of my new found love for skin care. Applying lipstick has never been easier. However, I really need to stick with this one, as my lips do like to play up. If any of my readers have a longer lasting lip balm suggestion, please let me know?



Thursday, 19 November 2015

New Look Pure Colour Lipstick

Last weekend I went out and bought a New Look Pure Colour lipstick in the shade of Mid Pink. 

I had been looking for a winter lipstick that I could work into a day and night look. This shade is more of a berry colour in my opinion, so was perfect for me!


Previously I have bought Topshop lipsticks, which are fabulous! However, I am a student again this year, so looked for a cheaper option. The lipstick itself cost £3.99 and the lip liner cost £1.99. New Look also offer 10% student discount. What a bargain?!

Unfortunately, these are not as pigmented as Topshop lipsticks. They also do not last for long before another application is needed to top up the colour. However, I think initially the colour and lip liner looked fabulous for the Winter look I was going for. Therefore, I think for this price, it is worth investing in the pair and keep the lipstick in your bag/clutch for top ups.

Here is a before and after the winter makeover:


I used Vaseline to moisturise my lips before I applied the lip liner and lipstick.

Such a cosy winter day look!



 XOXO

Daydreamer Girl