The Long Wearing Foundation Duo

I briefly mentioned my foundation mixing habits in my February Favourites and promised I would do a whole post on which foundations I like to mix and why.  Enter the Long Wearing Duo. The L'oreal True Match and the Rimmel Lasting Finish are 2 of my favourite foundations and one day, I randomly decided to mix the two together, for the lolz. I was astonished with the results and I was immediately hooked on the look they give me when worn together.  Not only does my foundation last all day without looking oily and cakey, but it gives me a beautifully natural and radiant look whilst making sure that any imperfections are kept out of sight. I simply put a pump of each on the back of my hand, mix them together with my finger, dollop them all over my face and blend in with any brush that I feel like using on that particular day, et voila, job done! Mixing foundations is the perfect way to get your desired look and being able to take advantage of all of the positives of your foundation. If you have oily/combination/problematic skin like mine, I definitely recommend giving these 2 a go, either on their own or mixed like mine.

Which foundations do you think work well together?

Emily xx

The Sunday Edit #42

This post is up slightly later due to lack of wifi and being up and out very early! This week as been pretty uneventful, a few exams and loads of revision, nothing much to speak of!

The other day, I got back in touch with my old friend Charleigh who I used to go dancing with many moons ago! She too is obsessed with makeup and has a blog, so I thought I would share a few pictures of her work with you and give you something new to read on a Sunday night! Her blog is called the glossy truth and you can find it here!

I would love it if you could check out her blog, and be sure to leave a comment on one of her posts letting her know that Emily sent you!

I am sorry for the short post, I have been seriously pushed for time today!

Emily xx

Love Me Beauty Box | Unboxing and Review

Love Me Beauty is a rather new concept that I was introduced to by Becca Rose. It is a monthly subscription box where you can pick your items yourself! This ensures that you don't waste your money on products you don't like and aren't taking a gamble each month on whether you are going to be pleased with what you are given. Once you sign up, you have to go through a questionnaire and based on your answers, they will create a boutique of products specially catered for you which you then choose from to put in your box.  As well as this, you are not tied to a subscription! You can buy a one off box to see if you like it before you commit to one of their subscription packages.  A one off box costs £10, but you can use the discount code BB50 to get 50% off.

I was pleased with the products I picked. I have to admit, I am quite fussy which put a harsh limit on the products available in my boutique and I didn't have a great selection to choose from, but the products I did opt for have certainly been winners.

Organic Surge Deep Cleansing Face Mask // This is essentially just a clay mask.  It helps to lift out impurities and keep skin clear, as well as balancing out oils.  I have only used this once so I will report back when I have used it enough to notice results.

Organic Surge Skin Perfection Face Polish // This is quite a chunky exfloliator, but I don't find it to be massively abrasive at all.  It gently lifts away dead skin cells to reveal a glowing complexion without irritating the skin or stripping it of its natural oils.

Monu Micro Exfoliant // I find this to be a very harsh scrub. The particles are very small and finely milled but it really does get deep down into your skin and do some hardcore exfoliating! The smell is horrible in my opinion, which puts me off of using it regularly along with the fact that it leaves my skin feeling quite sore. Nevertheless, I shall persevere and see what results I can gain from this product.

Mirabella Lipstick - Fever // Mirabella is a brand which specialises in mineral makeup, which I haven't really tried before! This lipstick is a true red with pink undertones which makes it a little harder to wear because it is a lot more vibrant. The formula is quite glossy and moisturising which means it doesnt stay on for an awfully long time.  What I will say though, is that it wears off evenly to a stain which means that you don't end up with weird patches or lines on your lips, just a pink stain which looks deliberate.

Nails Inc Upper Cheyne Row // This seems to be a shade that has not yet launched with nails inc because I can't find it anywhere other than Love Me Beauty.  I will do a full review and swatches on this polish in due course, but it is a very pretty baby pink colour with a hint of lilac. The formula is very glossy and long lasting. I currently have this on my toes and I absolutely love it!

Will you be giving this box a go?

Emily xx

February Favourites 2015

 China Glaze Sunset Sail

 NYX Blush in Peach

 Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation

 Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Heather Shimmer

Michael Kors MK5353 Watch 

I wish time could stop for just a week so I can catch up with myself! March has arrived which means there is only 2 months until exams start! The pressure is on and its safe to say, I'm feeling rather stressed at the moment! I don't have a huge amount of favourites this month, I haven't really bought anything new so it is really just a shop my stash this month apart from the odd one or two things.  I haven't had time to try new things this month so I have been sticking to what I know and rediscovering old favourites.

China Glaze Sunset Sail // It's very rare that I have a nail polish favourite in my favourites so this is quite a new feature this month.  I am not allowed to wear nail polish to school so I never really have time to find new favourites.  I have been stretching the rules slightly this month and I have been wearing this polish pretty much all month.  I have had this for about 2 years now and never really paid it much attention.  It is the perfect everyday shade, and it goes with pretty much everything! It lasts about 5 days without too much noticeable chipping which is brilliant considering my nails take quite a beating throughout the week. China Glaze is definitely a brand to check out if you are on a budget.

NYX Blush - Peach // This is an old favourite of mine that I bought back in the Summer.  I have been opting for blushes that are a little bit more pink this month, I'm not sure why, maybe I'm trying to tempt spring to come along a little bit faster. This blush is definitely not peach as the name would suggest, it is definitely more pink and adds a really pretty pop of colour to the cheeks.

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation // When I bought this back in the summer, I wasn't totally convinced that it was worth the hype. I wrote a review on it here when I first got it, and I loved it then but completely went off it.  After a while, I found the shade was too dark, it wouldn't blend and was too thick.  After my Mac Studio Fix Fluid ran out a few weeks ago, I decided to give this another go. I fell in love with it straight away, I don't know what has changed my mind but I am really impressed with this now.  The finish is quite dewy which is very rare for a foundation that is supposed to last.  It has phenomenal coverage and works well either on its own or mixed with loreal true match (a whole post on foundation mixing coming soon). It lasts all day without any patchiness or oiliness and I will definitely continue to use it.  I am currently trying out the new Loreal Infallible 24 Hour Matte Foundation so we will see how the 2 compare.

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick - Heather Shimmer // I wrote a whole post on this lipstick here when the whole Kylie Jenner Lip thing was the talk of the town.  This is incredibly similar to the shades she wears and I seem to have been wearing it an awful lot this month. I fake tanned last week and it complimented a tan so nicely, it would be great for summer as well as winter and is a very versatile shade.  The formula is highly moisturising, and although its not very long lasting, it is easy to throw on when you're out and about.

Michael Kors Watch // I was saving up for ages and ages before I finally got this back at the beginning of the month! It hasn't left my wrist all month and I am in love with it, it is such a classy watch and the silver makes it look sophisticated and expensive.  This compliments the rest of my jewellery a lot better than my gold watch did and it looks perfect paired with anything. I have received so many compliments on it and I definitely think Michael Kors is worth the splurge.

That is everything that I have to share with you this month, hopefully next month will be a lot more exciting!

Emily xx

Bargain Alert - No7 Deals

Lip Crayon in Delicate Pink, Eyeshadow, Skin illuminator

I was in boots with my mum the other day, and whilst I was hunting for the Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection so I could have a quick look, my mum was in her usual place over at the No7 Counter.  Ever since she got her foundation and lipstick matched at the No7 counter, she seems to have developed quite an interest in their products. I went over to have a look myself and the lady told us that all mascaras are now £10 and you get a free gift with every mascara purchase.  My mum was in need of a new mascara so didn't take much tempting! The lady steered her towards the Lash Impact Mascara so she took that along with a little box of goodies! Inside the box, we received a miniature lip crayon in the shade Delicate Pink, the Exceptional Definition Mascara, and Eyeshadow which unfortunately doesn't have a shade name (such a shame because I would have bought it in full size!) and a skin illuminator. My mum said that the lash impact doesn't give her any length and just gives subtle volume, so she has been layering it the the exceptional definition to add that extra bit of oomph. She has also been mixing in the illuminator with her foundation to give her a little bit of glow and she has used the eyeshadow all over her lid and just blended it out.  She is holding off until the summer to use the lip crayon, I have had a little dabble thought and it seems like something I may have to take ownership of! Overall, she is pleased with her products and I think this is an amazing bargain from No7!

Have you been making the most of their fab offers?

Emily xx