The Face Mask Lowdown

After struggling with 'bloggers block' for a month or two, I'm back with an honest lowdown on 6 face masks I've used lately. It can be hard to find a decent face mask that suits not just your skin type but your beauty budget too, so the ones im going to talk about are all purse friendly choices that won't break the bank. Hopefully this will help you if you've been looking for a new product to freshen up your skincare routine!

Christmas Beauty Wishlist - Debenhams

If you've got a beauty obsessive in your family or need some inspiration to tell that auntie that's always stuck with what to buy for you, look no further. I've done some research to find the best new beauty related products that are available this Christmas.

My 4 top picks from Debenhams:

#EOTD

Thought I'd post an Eye Of The Day post tonight... something a little bit different to my normal blog posts.

Makeup Brush Cleaning 101

Washing makeup brushes is a bit of a chore, but a completely necessary one. I always find that after cleaning my brushes, they apply makeup much smoother and feel so much nicer on my face and eyes. I found a quicker way of cleaning my brushes which I wanted to share with you, and its all thanks to a couple of cheap and cheerful mini face massage mitts, one from Soap & Glory at Boots, and a slightly larger one from good old primark. Here is my technique in a little pictorial, which I'll summarise in 9 simple steps at the bottom of this post.

My Favourite Instagram Makeup & Nail Accounts

We all love getting a bit of insta inspiration every now and again, in terms of makeup and nail art. I have a few favourite accounts that I'd class as my go-to's when I want ideas or just to browse through gorgeous makeup and nail pictures. All of the people I'm going to share with you are incredibly talented and my personal favourites.

Things I'd tell my younger self about makeup & beauty

I often think about this topic when applying makeup, looking at old pictures from my early teens or giving my younger sister makeup tips. Experimenting with makeup is a huge part of growing up, and I think making mistakes helps you to learn what looks good on you and what doesn't.

Swatches & Review: Makeup Revolution Ultimate Pro Contour Palette

I have dabbled with contouring products before but I've never really found one that suits my skin type, is easy to apply and blend, and is actually within my budget! I decided to buy the new contouring palette from Makeup Revolution while I was looking through the new products page on their website.