Since around December last year I have been making changes to my skin care routine...as gradually as I can but at the same time just paying attention to what my skin needs and so far it's working out ok! As much as I want to re-update my skin care routine blog, I want to give … Continue reading Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
As I mentioned in my Morning Skincare Update blog, I have been trying different products recently and have made some changes to my routine that I thought I would share my opinion on. This is my current evening routine: Step 1 will depend on whether or not I have been wearing makeup or SPF......as most days I … Continue reading Nighttime skincare routine – updated
Recently I have started trying other skin care products, not to replace my routine, but to add to it. Since I last wrote a blog about my skincare, I have added a couple of products to help my skin through the winter, which is something I haven't done in the past. As I have oily/combination … Continue reading Morning Skincare Update
Happy New Year!!! Last night I stayed home for a change on New Year's Eve, hence no blog for makeup ....PJs and Snowball cocktails...perfect 🙂 Today I thought I'd have a play with my Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette and create a look with some bright colours on such a miserably rainy grey day! Following … Continue reading New Year’s Day Makeup 🙂
Getting ready on Christmas Day.....sparkly makeup, my new mirror with lights and a glass of bubbles and I'm happy 🙂 I never really know what I'm going to do until I'm applying my makeup but for Christmas I usually try to incorporate glitter or glittery eyeshadows and a bold lip. Base Diorskin Forever and Ever … Continue reading Christmas Day Makeup 🙂
I've mentioned in a blog previously that just one element of dancing is looking the part. The tan, the dresses, the shoes, the hair, the bling, the makeup!! The makeup that I have used over the years for dancing has changed as I have learned what I like and don't like, what didn't look good … Continue reading Ballroom Dance Competition Makeup
Nighttime skincare is so important as the skin repairs itself while you sleep. The most vital step is makeup removal. No matter how tired I am, the one thing I ALWAYS do is remove my makeup! Years ago, I didn't really care and would frequently go to bed with a face full of makeup, … Continue reading Skincare…My Nighttime routine
Layering skin care is something I like to do as I can chose products that will target different concerns rather than choosing one. My skin type is combination / oily and I suffer with large pores, dry skin under my eyes and also fine lines as well as slight hormone related acne on my chin … Continue reading Layering Skin care…my morning routine!
I like to have as much time as I can to get ready for a night out so that I can have a play with colours and decide what makeup I want to use. The look in this blog was done with the type of event I was going to in mind. Heading to the … Continue reading Evening makeup look
Heading for town during the day, looking like rubbish and not much time to sort it out! This is pretty much what I use whenever I don't have much time but need to cover the redness and tiredness staring back at me in the mirror! After my skincare routine, finishing with Moisturiser, I apply a … Continue reading Quick Daytime Makeup
Beauty and the Ballroom 