Everyday Makeup:Summer edition

Everyday Makeup:Summer Edition

1) Clinique moisture surge tinted moisturiser:

During this time of the year i find foundation too heavy and i want something more natural so i normally go for a tinted moisturiser just for a little bit of coverage. My favourite is this clinique one because it gives a very even finish but is light on the skin, it also has an SPF 15 so is perfect for the summer weather.

2) Wake me up concealer:

The next product i use is the wake me up concealer, this concealer is low coverage and lightweight which again is what i want during the hotter weather. I like to wear this under my eyes for a little bit of brightening and to cover any small blemishes without looking too cakey.

3) Bourjois Healthy balance powder:

Powder is so important during the hot weather because you don't want to be shiny in all those pretty summer pictures! My favourite at the moment is the bourjois healthy balance because it lasts all day and gives a nice healthy glow rather than looking very powdery. I also love that is comes with a big mirror so is great to carry around everywhere.

4&5) Benefit Hoola bronzer, Benefit Rockateur

These two products are probably one of my favourites things to wear at the moment because they instantly give me some colour and make me look glowing and healthy. I don't tan very well so a bit of bronzer all over my face gives me a sun kissed look and makes me feel a lot more confident.

6) Soap and glory archery

Eyebrows! Filling in your brows really helps shape you face and can make a massive difference, I'm loving the soap and glory archery because its very natural so matches my brows perfectly and really finishes of my makeup look.

7&8) Benefit Roller lash&Mac prunella

For my eyes i like to use these two products, i smudge macs prunella on my lower lash line/waterline and by using a plummy coloured eyeliner it makes the green in my eyes really stand out and makes them look brighter. I then use lots of my favourite mascara which is the benefit roller lash to really open my eyes and i can't go anywhere without it on.

9&10) NYX butter gloss in strawberry parfait &Carmex moisture plus

Finally my favourite thing about doing my makeup is lips, i love choosing a lip colour everyday and i definitely own too many lip products. My two favourites at them moment are the nyx butter gloss in strawberry parfait and the carmen moisture plus. I love the NYX butter gloss because its very bright and great for summer, it feels so smooth on the lips and not sticky at all. The carmex lip balm is more for when I'm feeling more natural and just want a slight tint to my lips, it keeps my lips feeling soft and looks very pretty.

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Lydia<3

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Beauty Haul

Beauty Haul

Hello Everyone, i hope you are all well and enjoying the sun. Today i have a beauty haul for you but for once there is no makeup involved which is good for me because i normally find it very hard to go into my local drugstore without coming home with a bag full of makeup i really don't need. I'm sure many girls have that problem though!

The first items i got were the Aussie shampoo and conditioner which i had just run out off and i needed to get some more. I love the Aussie range because the smell is incredible, it always reminds me of holiday and summer which is why i use it this time of the year. I always get the 3 minute miracle deep conditioner because i feel it leaves my hair in a better condition and a lot softer. This time i went  for the repair miracle shampoo because during summer my hair can become quite dry so i like to look after it. This range keeps my hair fresh for a 2-3 days and it is definitely one of my favourite brands for haircare.

Buy them here:
Aussie 3 minute miracle reconstructor deep conditioner
Aussie miracle repair shampoo





The next couple of bits i got were from soap and glory, i got the sugar crush body scrub and body buttercream. This is my favourite scent from soap and glory because its smells very fresh and sweet so is perfect for the summertime. I use the scrub a few times a week when i feel like pampering my skin and before i wear any tan which is why i bought it this time because i have very fair skin and i don't tan very well so i like to wear a subtle self tan occasionally throughout summer. I use the buttercream when ever i have a shower to moisturise my skin, this product leaves my skin feeling very smooth and smelling lovely. They aren't that expensive and can be picked from boots or online, i payed £8 for the scrub and £10.50 for the buttercream.

Soap and glory sugar crush body scrub
Soap and glory sugar crush body buttercream






The last product i picked up was the st tropez bronzing mousse, as i said before during summer i like to occasionally wear some self tan but usually i use a gradual tanning moisturiser because i find it more natural but this year i thought i would try out a proper self tan and see what the fuss was about. I did some research and this one seemed very popular and had some good reviews so i decided to try it. Most of the reviews recommended using a mitt to avoid streaks so i picked up the St tropez one aswell and it is very soft so I'm excited to try this out, a review with follow from the product and i will let you know how i feel about it after i've used it a few times.

St Tropez bronzing mousse
St Tropez Applicator Mitt

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Lydia<3

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Diorskin Star foundation review

Diorskin Star Foundation review

Hello everyone, I hope you are ok and are looking forward to the summer. I just finished all my exams and I'm off for two and a half months so i am back to blogging and i have a few exciting post planned. In the UK most year 11's are finishing exams and are looking forward to prom after a very stressful few months, i am one of them and recently i went into my local shopping centre to get a few bits for my prom and for a bit of retail therapy which ended up in me buying myself a new foundation, whoops! This foundation has been very popular recently and i do believe it won the award for best foundation this year so i was very excited to try it out.

The foundation i got was the Diorskin star foundation. It was £32.50 which is the most expensive makeup product i have ever owned and i bought it from John Lewis. When i went i didn't expect to buy it that day because with it being so expensive i wanted to make sure i was certain i wanted it and the shade was perfect. I had a lovely lady who used a small devise to match my skin to a foundation colour and i got the shade 010 ivory which is the palest. I asked her to try it on my skin and this is very important to do before you pay for such an expensive product and i instantly loved it however I already had a bit of makeup on so i couldn't tell straightaway whether it was going to look right on my skin but i decided to take the risk and buy it.

It gives a medium to full coverage depending on how much you build it up but is still very light on the face and i can barely feel it on my skin. It's has a very luxurious feeling and makes my skin feel great and sort of silky feeling after applying.  It is a brightening foundation and i can honestly say it gives my face the perfect glow without making me look shiny, i have fairly oily skin at the moment so I'm always a bit wary of luminating foundations but this was fine. I wore it on my birthday and i got many compliments on my makeup, it was fairly hot on the day and i thought i was going to look shiny in photos because of the foundation being illuminating but the pictures came out great and I've never been so happy with the look of my skin. I absolutely love the packaging and i think its very glamorous and sleek looking, it comes with a pump so is very hygienic and is a fairly good size for travelling. 

After a few hours i did notice that the foundation started to come off around my nose and around my chin so i think you would definitely have to powder any oily patches well or it may need a top up throughout the day but apart from that i haven't had any problems with it so far. I do recommend being careful with this product because the glass would be very easy to break and for an expensive product i wouldn't want that happening, so when I'm travelling and i want to take it i put it in my makeup bag with something soft so its not likely to smash and break. Overall this has become one of my favourite foundations and i will definitely repurchase and i look forward to wearing it on my prom day.

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Lydia<3

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