Collection 2000 Sheer Loose Powder - Translucent

I bought this randomly when I seriously needed to powder and didn't bring anything with me and it's actually turned out not bad. 

The packaging is similar to the Chanel loose powder but less bulky and easier to carry around with you. I wasn't expecting much from this powder but I have found using it with  a brush rather than the silly sponge they supply you with it works really well. I tap a small amount of product into the pot and swirl my brush to pick up the product. I only use a light dusting of this on my fore head and t zone but it definitely keeps shine at bay when needed. However it does only last around 3 hours and if you are too heavy handed it will cake a bit. 

I chose translucent and it doesn't alter the colour of my base in any way. For £2.99 you can't really go wrong here it doesn't replace my Chanel but if you are on a low budget and prefer loose powders to pressed then its definitely for you. 

Have you tried this before? Whats your favourite powder?

Leigh

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Christmas Beauty Wishlist

I thought I would do a beauty christmas wish list for you all but would love to know if you'd like to see a non beauty wish list too. 

I seem to have gone a bit palette mad recently with lusting over this gorgeous Bobbi Brown palette - it is the perfect size for popping in your hand bag for a night out not to mention the colours are gorgeous. I probably really do not need the Clarins essential palette as I already own Urban Decay naked 1 and 2 and currently wanting 3! But after swatching this palette it feels amazing and super buttery soft I think I have to have it. 

Every year Soap and Glory release there big skin care bundle and this year is it the Yule Monty set. I am pretty sure this will go into one of Boots offer of the week when I'll be picking it up for someone and hopefully my mum does the same for me - I don't think this has to be justified it just screams christmas! 

I have heard so many great things about the Bobbi Brown Make up Manual that I know my mum has already got me as she asked me to remind her what it was again. I just thought it was an appropriate thing to have as a make up hoarder and who knows better than Bobbi Brown. 

I curl my hair a lot using my GHD straighteners but as my hair in pretty thick and getting longer and longer it is beginning to take ages and a curl isn't holding very well. I have seen amazing results with these enrapture curlers and with Argos doing them for only £33.99 just now there couldn't be a better time to purchase them. 

Last but definitely not least I have wanted a Tom Ford lipstick for ages and ages but due to how expensive they are it just not something I could justify. I don't usually shy away from spending a lot on my make up I could spend £25 on a lipstick and £45 on a powder but £36 for a lipstick just seemed way too much. I think christmas is a good time to ask for things you would not usually buy yourself so I would love to see this under the tree is the shade Spanish Pink or Nude Vanille. 

I would love to know what on your list to Santa this year although it will probably only make mine longer!

Leigh

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Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara

Although I already featured this in my October favourites I felt it merited a full post as I had previously disregarded it. As I said in my October favourites I thought it was dryer out and useless but for some reason after wiggling the brush about it seems to work. 

The maybelline brow drama comes in three shades and I went for the middle shade. I have found that it actually gives off very little colour and it's sole purpose isn't to fill in my brows but to help shape and hold them in place. The brush is the perfect shape in helping me tame by brows and once dry it doesn't flake or feel crispy throughout the day. I apply after I have filled in my brows using the MUA brow kit.

I will definitely be repurchasing this as it works much better than a clear mascara for me but I may try the dark brown this time to see if it gives me a bit more colour. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for something to help keep your brows in place all day or if you prefer a more natural brow. 

for £4.99 you can't really go wrong. You can purchase here from boots.

Have you tried this? Whats your eyebrow routine? 

Leigh

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Winter Blush

L to R: Bobbi Brown Apricot, Mac Well Dressed, Revlon Flushed 

For me, as soon as it hits the colder months I love to change up my make up. When it comes to blush I put away my peaches and oranges and bring outs the pinks. I definitely think pinks look gorgeous in winter as they give that natural flush to the cheeks like your that little bit cold.

I absolutely love Bobbi Brown blushes they are so pigmented and last all day without fading. Apricot is very oddly named as it is most definitely not an apricot shade. It is more a bright fuchsia pink that you can go a bit overboard with if your not careful. Apply with a light hand and its gorgeous, you can see me wearing it - here. 

A beauty favourite is Macs well dressed  blush. Probably most people who love make up already own this blush so if you do its time to whip it out for winter! It is pale girly pink with a subtle hint of shimmer and I love using it on my more natural make up days. 

Lastly if powder blushes aren't your thing then I love this revlon blush in the shade flushed. Again it looks super scary in the pan but once applied it is quite subtle and pretty similar to apricot. These blushes need a bit of building but it means you can't go wrong with them. Again these last all day on me and are a steal at only £7.99. 

What blushes to do love to wear in the winters?

Leigh

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October Favourites

Better late than never I guess! The weather and general real life has been getting in the way of me blogging. I am hoping to be a bit more organised this week so expect some more frequent posts. 

October was definitely a quick month, here we are 50 days until christmas - I am so excited ! First thing I have been using throughout the whole month has been the Urban Decay Vice 2 palette. It is such a gorgeous palette with everything you need from neutrals to not that scary brights. Cannot wait to try out more of the colours as it nears christmas nights outs. See full swatches here.  

I like to think I have quite a good idea of what make up I like and what works for me. When it comes to skincare I really am lost and rely on other bloggers to recommend things to me. I have been using the St Ives famous Apricot Scrub and for the price it is amazing. It leaves my skin feeling so soft and clean but also my skin has been looking a lot brighter and generally all round better looking. As I said I am definitely no expert but this seems to be working for me! 

For blush I have been loving mac's well dressed as it adds a flush to the cheeks that looks very natural for the colder months. This paired with a red lipstick goes perfectly. My current favourite red lipstick is Kate Moss 107 but annoyingly couldn't find it for the pictures. It is such a gorgeous deep red that makes me feel so wintery. I am currently giving one away all you have to do is follow me on twitter - @lilpbeauty and RT this tweet. 

My last favourite this month has a bit of a story and if you follow me on twitter you will know I had issues with the Maybelline brow drama. Mine felt completely dry and nothing was happening and then I randomly decided to try it again and wiggled the brush about and it seems to be working. It doesn't give all that much colour but is perfect for holding my brows in place and not flaking. 

What were you loving in October? What skincare do you love?

Leigh

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Sunjunkie Tanning Products

I don't know if its just me but I know it definitely winter when my natural tan is completely gone and its time to whip out the fake tan. My skin tone is quite sallow but without a tan and a some sun I do feel I look a bit drained. I am always up for trying new tans and finding ones that work well and I had to share these products by Sunjunkie as they really have become a favourite. 

Sunjunkie sent me their sunless body mist* and instant tanning mousse in deliciously dark* to try. I have tried tanning mousses before and have liked them but many left green stains that look dirty around your hands and feet which is definitely not a look I am going for. I always use a mitt to apply tan as I feel it gives the best results and after applying the tanning mousse* I could already see a lovely light brown. I left it on overnight and in the morning there were some streaks on my hands and inner parts of my arms but as the instructions tell you this is normal and after a shower I was streak free and left with a golden tan. 

The body mist* was also a lovely product to use and virtually did not streak at all for me. I simply sprayed the skin a rubbed in again with a mitt. I would definitely recommend this product if you are after a more subtle golden tan that looks really natural even in the winter. 

A question I think most girls have about tan is not about its application its the smell. These products have such a gorgeous coconut smell that reminds me of a malibu drink, it smells gorgeous. Once dried and washed you are left with a subtle tan smell but its is nothing I can't handle as I have smelt some seriously bad ones in the past.

These are not wash off tans but if you want to keep your tan I would recommend applying every second  night and having a complete scrub and exfoliate around once a week to keep it looking fresh and not patchy. 

If you are looking for affordable tanning products that work just as well in the winter as they do in the summer then I totally recommend sun junkie. For just over £10 you can have a gorgeous looking tan here and just now you are receiving a free tan safe shower gel free with a value of £18.99! 

Perfect for the upcoming party season.

Are you are winter tanner? 

Leigh

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Sinful Nail Polish

L to R: Toyko Pearl, Rich in Heart, Frenzy

My nail polish collection is no where near as big as my make up collection. Its never something I have been completely obsessed with but now and then if colours catch my eye I do like to pick them up. I think Sinful nail polishes are perfect for someone like me who can't keep it on for more than a few days. They have a huge selection of colours all at only £1.99 and you are getting your moneys worth too as I find them to be of a great quality! 

The three colours I went for were Tokyo pearl a gorgeous pearl white, if you are like me and not a huge fan of the tippex white nails then this is such a great alternative reminds me of the sun against the snow. Next is Rich in Heart which is such an unusual colour it is a very deep almost black wine colour but in the light there are gorgeous red shimmers which I found extremely difficult to pick up on camera. Lastly I picked up frenzy which is a glitter polish including pinks purples and blues which I think could look lovely layered over Tokyo Pearl. 

I don't really like to comment on the wear time of nail polishes as I don't keep them on long enough but I have worn Sinful nail varnishes for 2/3 days without chipping. 

You can purchase these from Boots for £1.99 

Have you tried Sinful nail polish before?