Hi Guys,
This is just a (very) quick post to for everyone collecting their GCSE's today. I hope everyone achieves their goals! Just remember GCSE's don't define a person, or their ability. If you put in your all, then you should be proud of your results whatever you get! Once again, Good Luck!
Love Beauty Journey x
25 August 2016
14 August 2016
My Everyday Makeup Routine
I have to admit, I don't do my makeup everyday. Either I don't have time, or I just can't be bothered. But that's okay, because it's important to understand that you shouldn't be ashamed to show the world what you look like without makeup on! So, if we are going to be picky, I should have named this blog post - My Every Day Makeup Routine If I Can Be Bothered. But, I think we can ALL agree that it's a bit lengthy! I also think its good to not continuously wear makeup excessively, as it can make your skin worse than it might have been before. So, this means that it is extremely important to wash and cleanse your face when removing your makeup. Anyway, enough with the chit chat! Let's get on with my routine...
Firstly, I apply a primer. I change my primer frequently, as I am still trying to find one that is perfect for my skin. I feel like the perfect primer should be moisturising for you skin with an SPF to protect your skin and to be able to keep your makeup on throughout the day.
I then gently tap/rub in my foundation. I use my hands to apply my foundation as I think it helps the foundation give an even coverage and doesn't leave any brush marks. The foundation I am currently using is the Nars Sheer Glow foundation. I got my Nars foundation in Sephora and where I was served by a very kind lady, who chose a colour that she thought suited my skin tone and then showed me what it looked like with all of the Nars products. I really recommend going to Sephora (If you are passing by) and trying out the makeup there, as I found that the staff at the Sephora I went to were very helpful and polite.
After Foundation I then apply my concealer, at the moment I am also using the Nars concealer, as I find that using the same brand insures that the consistency and coverage of the product is the same as the foundation ( However, this is only in my opinion), I usually get concealer in a slightly lighter shade than my foundation to lighten under my eyes. I tend to blend this in using my ring fingers as your touch is lighter. I apply my concealer under my eyes and then on any spots or blemishes I may have.
Then it's time for contouring, which I think is really important for bringing life back into your face. I usually use a matte bronzer just underneath my cheek bones to make them look more define and then down the side of my nose, as well of around the edges of my forehead. I then use a shimmery highlight at the top of my cheekbones and down the bridge of my nose. I then apply Blusher to the apples of my cheeks and use a blending brush to (yep you guessed it!) blend all the powders.
Once I am happy with how my contour looks, I then move on to my favourite part, the eyes! For my everyday makeup, I usually use a light pink eyeshadow all over the lid, as I think it is subtle and really complements my brown eyes! I think use either a darker pink or light purple in the crease of my eye and I use a small blending brush to (yep you guess it again!) blend out the eyeshadow. To define my eyebrows I usually add a matte highlight just underneath them. However, I don't fill in my eyebrows as I feel I don't have to, it's personal preference. I then apply my everyday N07 Mascara and my eyes are finished.
Lastly, Lips. I usually apply a light pink or nude lipstick with my everyday makeup look, my favourite lipstick for this look is velvet teddy. Or sometimes, I use a lip gloss.
Then My everyday Makeup Routine is finished, it usually takes me around half an hour (sometimes less) to complete this makeup look. Thank you soo much for reading this blog post!
Love Beauty Journey
Firstly, I apply a primer. I change my primer frequently, as I am still trying to find one that is perfect for my skin. I feel like the perfect primer should be moisturising for you skin with an SPF to protect your skin and to be able to keep your makeup on throughout the day.
I then gently tap/rub in my foundation. I use my hands to apply my foundation as I think it helps the foundation give an even coverage and doesn't leave any brush marks. The foundation I am currently using is the Nars Sheer Glow foundation. I got my Nars foundation in Sephora and where I was served by a very kind lady, who chose a colour that she thought suited my skin tone and then showed me what it looked like with all of the Nars products. I really recommend going to Sephora (If you are passing by) and trying out the makeup there, as I found that the staff at the Sephora I went to were very helpful and polite.
After Foundation I then apply my concealer, at the moment I am also using the Nars concealer, as I find that using the same brand insures that the consistency and coverage of the product is the same as the foundation ( However, this is only in my opinion), I usually get concealer in a slightly lighter shade than my foundation to lighten under my eyes. I tend to blend this in using my ring fingers as your touch is lighter. I apply my concealer under my eyes and then on any spots or blemishes I may have.
Then it's time for contouring, which I think is really important for bringing life back into your face. I usually use a matte bronzer just underneath my cheek bones to make them look more define and then down the side of my nose, as well of around the edges of my forehead. I then use a shimmery highlight at the top of my cheekbones and down the bridge of my nose. I then apply Blusher to the apples of my cheeks and use a blending brush to (yep you guessed it!) blend all the powders.
Once I am happy with how my contour looks, I then move on to my favourite part, the eyes! For my everyday makeup, I usually use a light pink eyeshadow all over the lid, as I think it is subtle and really complements my brown eyes! I think use either a darker pink or light purple in the crease of my eye and I use a small blending brush to (yep you guess it again!) blend out the eyeshadow. To define my eyebrows I usually add a matte highlight just underneath them. However, I don't fill in my eyebrows as I feel I don't have to, it's personal preference. I then apply my everyday N07 Mascara and my eyes are finished.
Lastly, Lips. I usually apply a light pink or nude lipstick with my everyday makeup look, my favourite lipstick for this look is velvet teddy. Or sometimes, I use a lip gloss.
Then My everyday Makeup Routine is finished, it usually takes me around half an hour (sometimes less) to complete this makeup look. Thank you soo much for reading this blog post!
Love Beauty Journey
13 August 2016
Favourite summer smoothie
Hi guys,
I decided to post a short extra blog post on my favourite summer smoothie! I recommend trying this recipe! I used the Breville VBL075 Blend Active Blender, I think this product is really quick and easy to use. I use this product on a daily basis and I highly recommend it, I leave a link to it at the end of this post, for you guys to check out!!
My First smoothie is this Exotic smoothie. The ingredients are:
Frozen Papaya
Frozen Pineapple
Frozen Mango
Frozen Strawberries
Fresh Banana (I used half of the banana)
Frozen Blueberries
Milk (I used Semi-Skinned milk)
I haven't included any ingredients measurements, as I think that it really depends on the amount of smoothie that you would like to make and how many people the smoothie is being made for. I just try to use the same amount of each fruit.
Firstly I blend all of the fruit together, and then I slowly add the milk and continue blending, until I reach the desired consistency.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
Love Beauty Journey
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Top 5 things to do this summer
Summer is finally here, There's no school and it's time to relax!
After the first few days of relaxing (Hopefully) in the sun, it's time to start being active! During my Summer break, I love to travel. Whether it's flying across the globe or taking a train, you can count me in! So, here are my top 5 things to do this summer!
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After the first few days of relaxing (Hopefully) in the sun, it's time to start being active! During my Summer break, I love to travel. Whether it's flying across the globe or taking a train, you can count me in! So, here are my top 5 things to do this summer!
- Hang out with friends, this can be anything from a shopping trip to visiting skate parks. I love to go shopping and see a movie with my favourite girls, it means I get to catch up on everything they've been up to and have fun.
- Go Swimming, If you live near a beach then this one is perfect for you! If not then you go to your nearest indoor or outdoor pool and have a splash! Swimming can be really fun and a great way to cool down, as well as being an amazing form of exercise.
- Get creative, Summer is the perfect time to start being creative! You can paint a picture, create a collage or try some DIY. I love taking photographs, so during the summer I take my camera with me everywhere I go and capture all my memories to put into my scrap book. I think its important to keep a scrap book or diary, so you can look back on everything you have done and show other people how you are lining your life!
- Create a bucket list, on this list write down all the things you would like to have experienced in your summer break and then go and live them! An example could be to go sky diving, or enter and take part in a marathon. You can do anything you set your mind to and if you work hard enough, you will be sure to accomplish it!
- Create a website or a photo journal, show people across the globe what you are passionate about and don't be afraid to be yourself! Whether its Beauty, Sports, Art or even Skateboarding, express your passion through a website or photo journal!
You only have one life, Go live it!!!
Love, Beauty Journey
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