My New Face Routine

Some times I feel like make up removing products don't always take everything off. I feel limited to what I use as my skin tends to have reactions to certain products so I try not to over do the amount of products I use or change them around a lot.

Most days I don't wear that much make up and some days I don't even bother. I like to give my skin a break once or twice a week from make up. On night's out I do wear a good amount and sometimes break out after even though I have removed it all and cleansed my face. This is where I feel it's not removing it all.

So on a recent trip to Penney's ( I know it sounds like I'm there a lot) I saw these and thought I have to buy them. I think these thoughts a lot and this is why I'm always broke, well that and I keep leaving the country and flying to the other side of the world for a few months. At first the brush felt a little stiff and I wasn't sure if it would be to rough on my skin but once I used it I noticed it was much softer then I first thought and the sponges feel very similar to ones I have bought in the beauty shops. Not bad for €2.50 for both. 

After removing my makeup with makeup remover I applied my usual cleanser to my face and then using the brush I used a circular motion to rub the cleanser into my skin. After I was finished I dipped the sponged in some luck warm water and and removed the cleanser. Each time I wiped of some cleanser of my face with the sponge I used a different part for the next area of my face and rinse the sponge when I needed to. I felt like my face was so clean after and all I needed to do was apply some moisturiser and I was done. 

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February Favourites

I haven't ever done a favourites post before but this month I have had so much that I like that I decided to do one. I have six products that I would like to talk about, some I have already reviewed and some I have only just found or repurchased.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

I know that everyone and their mother must know about this product by now and actually my own mother has actually started to use it and really likes it and mainly for the same reason that I do. It's not the first time I've used this. I have actually just repurchased it after not using it for a month or so and have started to love it all over again. This is so gentle on my skin but also leaves a really nice clean feeling. I use it to remove my make up as well as a cleanser for daily use when I'm not even wearing makeup. I suffer from eczema especially around my eyes which flares up very easily and I find a lot of cleanser or make up removers sting my eyes leaving them irritated and red for a while. Once something does irritate it it takes a few day to clam down. I haven't had any irritation from this at all which is such a relief. It also lasts forever, well not actually forever but takes a lot of use to even make a good dent in it. I use it every morning before putting on anything on my face and again at night when taking off make up.

Boots Time Delay.

This is a double action containing Instant Tautening Gel and Anti Aging Cream.

This month I tuned 27 and I know that's not old or anything (please don't tell me it is, I'm still trying to convince my self its not) but I know I should start using some anti aging products to prevent aging and I have always taken care of my skin and don't want to neglect it now. My sister recommended this and the fact that I should be using it ( thanks Ais if your reading this :/) and at first I was maybe a little insulted but then relished I should be in fact be using something like this.

It smells nice which is what I first noticed. It feels lovely on, it's not a heavy cream or gel and its not sticky. It absorbs really well and leaves my skin soft and although it has an instant tightening effect form the taunting gel it doesn't feel like my skin is tight and stuck. I use it twice daily once in the morning and once in the evening. It's not an expensive product and it's definitely cheaper then similar product from different brands. I have always liked boots brand products and found them good quality this is included in this.

Essence XXXL Long Lasting lip gloss 

Shade 07 Silky Red

I recently posted a review of this which you can have a look at HERE so I won't go on to much about it. What I will say is that the Matt Effect of this lipgloss is great and it is definitely long lasting I have no faults with it what so ever and being Essence is not going to make a dent on your pocket either. 

Essence Like an unforgettable kiss fragrance

This definitely makes it to the favourite list because I just can't stop using it. I love the smell so much I can't get enough of it. It's fruity and floraly and to me smells of summer and so girly. Yet again not expensive at all. It was under €8 another reason to love Essence. I did a full review recently which you can check out HERE .

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Essence XXXL longlasting Matt effect lipgloss review

I recently bought this Lipgloss from Essence and had to do a review of it after wearing it I love it so much. This is the Shade 07 Silky Red.

This is my favourite lip product at the moment for three reasons.

1. The Look and feel.

It feels silky and creamy on, it's not sticky or thick. The texture feels really nice on and light. It's not a lipgloss that makes your lips feel like they might stick to each other or a glass. Then there's the Matt effect. I have seen so many people wearing Matt lips but wasn't sure if it was for me. The words lipgloss and Matt effect don't sound to me like they go together but actually they do and the Matt finish is fantastic. It's no lie that I love my lip glosses, who doesn't love a nice creamy shiny lipgloss ( maybe just me lol) but sometimes it's nice to mix things up a little and I do love my lipsticks and matts these day a little more then shiny. 

2. The Colour

The colour is just right. It's just the right shade of red, not to dark and not orangey toned like some other reds. I think this shade is good for my skin tone. I'm quite pale especially right now since my tan seems to have disappeared already :(. There is nothing worse then a red that makes you look so pale someone asked if your feeling all right. This has happened to me before and I've learnt my lesson.

3.It Lasts

 It is actually long lasting. The first time I wore this I only had to reapply once over the whole night, even after sipping away on a few drinks. I hate when you apply a lipstick or gloss take one sip of a drink and have to reapply constantly.  

Overall this is a great lipgloss and it's such a bargain it was under €4. I bought this in Penney's as an impulse buy because who can walk past the makeup stands in Penney's and not pick up something on the way to the tills.... no one, well not me anyway. I think I'd like to try some of the other shades of this too maybe pink because I do love pink lol. 

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Essence "Like and Unforgettable Kiss" Fragrance Review

The first thing I thought of when I first had a smell of this was "this is what summer smells like". If your anything like myself then you can't get through summer with out a gorgeous summer fragrance. First of all I know it's not actually summer right now but it's so cold and miserable out during these winter days that spraying this all over myself makes me feel a little better about the cold. 

This cost me just under €8 and for the price I'm very impressed it lasts so long on, I would have assumed it would fade quite quickly but no it's long lasting. The smell is the biggest plus of course and then there's the packaging its so adorable and the little ribbon on the bottle of so cute. 

My best way to describe this is fruity and floral at the same time. I love fruity and floral fragrances they always remind me of fresh summer days or holidays. I picked this up in Penney's and it was the only one left. I have a feeling that I might want to pick up another to put away as I'm already going through this one fast. 

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Australis Primer Review

I picked this primer up in Priceline while I was in Australia and have been using it alot so thought I would do a little review of it.

What it says:

• Prevents foundation fading
• Smooths and refines skin texture
• Locks in moisture

A specialized foundation primer that fills fine lines, preventing skin from absorbing foundation to extend we arability for longer lasting, flawless finish.

How to use:

Using fingertips, apply a layer of primer. Cover the face concentrating on the eye area and skin zones that are deeply lined or rough in texture. This will provide a smooth base for your foundation. Use primer prior to the application of foundation.

My thoughts:

The texture is different to other primers I have used. It feels more like a moisturiser. it does feel nice to apply and doesn't leave a sticky or thick feeling on the skin. It actually feels like having nothing on the skin which is nice. My skin feels so soft after applying this. I have worn this a lot and it definitely does make my foundation last longer as it says. When I first bought it my make up was almost melting off my face by the end of a hot day. I do suffer from oily and dry sensitive skin and for me this worked well for both. It's a 40ml tube and even after using it this last while it's still pretty full. You really only need a little of this as it spends quite well and leaves my skin soft and foundation goes on very well over this. 

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My first You Tube tutorial

I have been thinking about starting some you tube tutorials for a while but never did get around to it. Finally I actually have. So here is my first ever one. Its a combination of two of my most popular cakes right now rainbow and sprinkles. Hope you like it. 😃

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What I bought in New Look

This outfit looks so 90's and I love it. I was in NewLook having a browse around and I saw this skirt which I have seen before in a different colour and regretted not buying it. Its high wasted and sort of like a soft tweed. The high waist part about it remind me of a school skirt but still its fantastic.

 I saw the top and instantly new it would go together. It's like a polo but not to big at the neck if that makes sense. I also think I had one just like it when I was little. Strange how these things come back in style.

 I then picked up the shoes. The shoes ended up being a bargain and the cheapest part of this outfit at only €7. I don't normally where black shoes I actually hate black shoes normally and don't think I've owned a pair in years. Apart from work/school shoes I would never willing buy a pair so this did surprise me that I went straight for them. I also haven't worn any heels in about a year since I hurt my calf and knee. I'm very accident prone and was a bit worried but when I did wear them out I brought flats and changed as soon as my leg start to hurt a bit.  I really don't need to spend a month on crutches this year lol. 

I wore this with black tights and a long necklace with a leaf design. I unfortunately didn't take any photo's of the outfit on which is typical me lol.

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Recent Baking

At the start of the month was my youngest sisters 21st. I was in charge of the cake making. I knew I had to do something different for this one so I went with black icing and neon colours. The best part was the inside. I wanted it to look great when it was cut open. This is why I went with multicoloured cake and cut a hole in the middle and filled it with smarties. I also iced it in chocolate fudge before putting the sugarpaste on. The cake didn't last very long with everyone at the party, which I take as a complement. 

This is the second cake I made which was for my Aunty's 40th Birthday last weekend. I wanted to do something different but girly at the same time. I have been dying to give a sprinkles cake a go for so long. I was afraid that it might go all wrong but in the end it turned out great and I found it really fun to make. I did however get sprinkles everywhere in the kitchen including under the dryer and even found some in my hair later on lol. It seems to be like glitter it gets everywhere. I bought the big bag of sprinkles in Decobake on Bachelors Walk a couple of weeks ago thinking I would need it all but surprisingly I didn't actually need loads. I may have over estimated it aswell and bought a 1kg bag of sprinkles. I have since bought a jar to store them all in and I'm already working out ideas to use them up.

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Models prefer. Party Glam shadows palette review.

I bought this eye shadow palette in Priceline while I was in Sydney. It looked good and was only $10. I thought the shades looked like good quality and I was right, I'm actually really impressed with this if not a little obsessed to be honest. I think its the fact that it was only ten dollars that had me shocked. I'm not saying I was expecting to be let down as I've come across great bargain price products that have really impressed me, I just didn't expect it to be this good lol.

I had bought a couple of things from this brand before but hadn't used them all that much which then got me round to trying them and the same thing happened I loved them. It came with a double ended brush aswell and the blending brush end is fantastic its so soft and does a good job of blending.

The shades in this palette are gorgeous and I have tried them all several time and trying them with each other to find some nice ways of wearing them together. But I do have some favourites which are princess, tease and highheels, which is basically the fourth, fifth and sixth in from the left. 

It's been a while. Australia Part 1

Well it's been months since I last posted and I did plan on keeping it up while I was travelling but it wasn't as easy to do as I had first thought. I left Ireland on the 18th of August and arrived in Sydney on the 19th, I then flew back to Ireland on the 7th of December arriving on the 8th and then spent the day surprising everyone as only a few people knew I was coming back.

It was a crazy few months and I absolutely loved it. I moved a lot, worked a bit, traveled the east coast on a ten day road trip (Sydney to Cairns and back again in ten days is a little crazy but fun) and had a lot of great nights out with some great friends I made along the way. I still find it funny that I had to travel to the other side of the world to make friends with people who are from places not so far from here. I spent most of my time in Sydney and although I wasn't a huge fan of it at first (I think it was all the giant buildings) I ended up loving the place and was really sad to leave it. If I was to write about everything I did I would be here forever so I might just go on and on about the highlights of my trip. This is just part one which is all about my first two weeks in Australia.

Getting to Sydney, then leaving Sydney.

When I first got to Australia I was so excited about being there. The weather was a bit crap though. It was summer here and still winter there so was cold and raining, something you don't really think of when looking through the catalogs in the travel agents. My first hostel room was great everyone was so nice and got along really well. After all the planning of getting there when I did eventually arrive I got this weird well I'm here now so what do I do feeling. It turns out I'm not the only one who does this. I was in Sydney just a few days and decided to rent a car and drive to Cairns with a friend. So we did and left the next morning. Still can't believe it as that easy to rent a car, oh and her name was Janice the car I mean and she was new with only 162km and didn't stay that low for long poor Janice. The main plan was drive to Cairns, so we did. Well not exactly I did none of the driving because 1) I don't have a full licence or one that is in date and 2) it would have just been a disaster as I have the attention span of a fish and those roads are really long and everything looked the same for miles. 

That first day we made it to just a couple of hours away from Brisbane and stayed in a motel that became known as "the murder motel". Nobody has actually been murdered in this motel well that I know of but it sort of looked murdery. You know a place someone might go to get murdered or murder someone or so I was told while driving up to it. Stopped in Byron bay the next day for lunch then onto Brisbane where I stayed for a couple of nights, did some sight seeing and visited the koala sanctuary. Next was on to Airlie Beach where we did get to just didn't expect all the hostels receptions to close 50 minutes before we got there so well ended up driving a bit more and stopping to sleep here and there. Got to Cairns the next morning and yes stayed in a hostel. This hostel was so nice and the rooms had balcony's. Only stayed in Cairns for one night leaving the next evening. But not before I got a tattoo. I was so excited to get it as it's the tattoo I've been wanting for so long just never actually got.

On the way back I stayed in Townsville. Got there late so only really stopped to sleep and drive around for ages looking for Pieface (I miss Pieface). The next night I did eventually get to stay in Airlie Beach. I spent most of the time there hiding from the sun as I was very sunburnt thanks to my very pale skin and hot Cairns weather. The next day we stopped in Brisbane again to go to Australia Zoo we arrived at 3am, it doesn't open till 9am and the security guy in the car park was very confused to why we where 6 hours early. The look on his face was priceless when he was told that we drove from Cairns and where just really excited to see the crocodiles lol. After the zoo we drove to Byron Bay and stayed there. I have only since realized that it was the same hostel that was in The Inbetweners 2. It was so nice there and really glad we ended up there as we where meant to stay in Surfers Paradise but changed our minds once we got there. The next day we drove back to Sydney. So that's it in a nutshell my first two weeks in Australia. There is so much more I could write about but for now this is it, but here is a list of the things I'll always remember.

Things I'll never forget about travelling up and down the east coast.

1. The excitement of getting in the car and setting off not knowing whats going to happen.
2. Getting pulled over for speeding less then two hours later. 
3. The rain and having no lights on the road except for cats eyes (when it rains it pours).
4. The Murder Motel. Didn't sleep well that night I was so freaked out and the weird noises outside. I locked all the doors then the radio came on by it's self. In fairness it didn't looks so bad the next morning.
5. Seeing the sun set while driving over some mountainy areas.
6. Pulling over in the pitch black in the middle of absolute nowhere miles from anywhere to look at the stars. It was amazing I've never seen so many in my life.
7. Freaking out and trying to get back in the car because I then thought I saw a snake moving near me. It wasn't a snake it was a stick that someone moved with their foot. It was really dark and I saw it move.
8. The road kill it was pretty bad so many dead kangaroos. 
9. The trains that we passed, they go on forever. One was full of cows.
10. Passing the banana and sugar cane fields. Feels like a different world.
11. The sugar museum. A fecking sugar museum! so some reason this made me laugh until I cried. 
12. The names of all the creeks that we passed along the way. Jackass creek lol. 
13. The road signs. Some had trivia questions while other just baffled me like no sleeping and driving I would have though that was hard to do all at once.
14. All the places we stopped at along the way from the city's to the small towns and even the rest areas and beaches. 
15. Finally getting to Cairns, getting my tattoo and getting really sunburnt.
16. Sitting outside a small shop with a petrol pump at 4am waiting for it to open at 6am because we had feck all left. Thankfully the man was there and opened for us yay.
17. The bush fires. I never realized we would see so many in such a short time. Some where small and some bigger. One we drove passed and could feel the heat inside the car I thought the window might melt.
18. Billy Joel's "We didn't start the fire" coming on in the car as we drove passed that big fire.
19. Realizing that not planning ahead meant sleeping in the car at a rest area then noticing a motel across the road when it got bright. Wasn't the happiest person in the world at first but I lived.
20. Arriving back in Sydney. Then trying to figure out where to park and what to do with a car in a city lol.

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