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Focus Friday: My Skincare Regime

Bonjour!

Another late Focus Friday, but better late than never.

This weeks is all about my skincare regime.

Over the last 6 months I have migrated to an organic regime free from all nasty things such as parabens which are used to extend shelf life, but interfere with hormones, and petrochemicals.

Firstly I like to cleanse my face with warm water and the Yes to Blueberries fine lines and wrinkles cleanser, I'm 25 and now is the time to worry about them appearing... I also like how moisturised my face feels after using it.

Then I like to spritz my face with the Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner which contains rosewater. This feels really refreshing on my face and Sukin are an amazing brand free from all nasty chemicals and allergens. It also contains chamomile which helps soothe tired and inflamed skin.

After I have cleansed and spritzed, I like to use Dr Organic's Pomegranate Cream, I use this for both day and night because it has the right consistency for both and helps with my dry skin, again I'm helping fight ageing with the pomegranate in this product as it has brilliant antioxidant properties.

Then to top the whole regime off I use Beauty Kitchen's Seahorse Plankton High Definition Facial Oil, this helps to promote collagen stimulation and adds that bit more moisture for my dry skin. It smells gorgeous too!

NYX BUYS: Lip Cream

Delving into the world of NYX starting with my new matt lip creams, from left to right starting with Amsterdam, Ibiza and finally Abu Dhabi.

I like the fact each tube is named after a city, god knows why.

I must admit Abu Dhabi is the shade I wear the most as it goes with almost everything and then Ibiza would be my second favourite as it is not like any pink I already have.

They dry fairly quick and last a while but they do tend to feel like they're peeling a bit on the inner part of the lip which makes you re apply, even though the colour looks solid.

One thing that does bother me though is after a few uses they start to feel like they're empty, and you don't get much product on the applicator in the beginning, and they're around £6 each.

All in all I would buy other colours from the range because they do look pretty on and they fit easily into your day/evening bag.

Recent Treats

My Mary-Lou Manizer highlighter is pretty much on the blink and I was desperate for either a replacement or a brand new highlighter. I decided to give MAC Mineralise Skinfinish a ago as the tester in store was just dreamy. I haven't given it a proper go yet, but I hope that my money hasn't gone to waste.

As for the candles, well... you can never have too many!

Summer Tag!

A quick tag video again, I quite enjoy filming these, however awkward I find them. Enjoy!

Birthday Wishlist

Yes that's right the ol' Birthday Wishlist! I am around a month away from turning 24 (oh dear) and if there was a magic birthday pixie who dropped off presents for you it would probably be one of these.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,

Can't Stop Wearing: RED

Sorry for the half arsed post today but I feel ashamed at my loss of motivation to blog. But as you can tell from my incredibly worn out lipsticks, I cant stop wearing red.

Especially my Rimmel Red Nose Red, lord have mercy when it does actually run out because I have never come across a colour like it.

The L'Oreal Julianne's red is simply stunning but lacks the elegant feel on the lips compared to the Rimmel stick, which is a little disappointing as it really is out of this world.

As for my nails I would call this a long awaited re-stock, as I'm pretty sure I've purchased Double Decker Red in the past and I'm really impressed with the application and pigmentation of the varnish, quick to apply and you can get away with one coat.

Rimmel Kate Red Nose Red

Rimmel Double Decker Red

L'Oreal Julianne's Pure Red

What's in My Makeup Bag

KIKO Buys

The last time I walked past a KIKO store was in Spain and I vowed to actually buy something the next time I went in. Two years later I walked into the Reading store and walked out with these two lovely eyeshadows.

The left is no 130 and is a gold glittery bronze which I can see my self wearing all summer, the right is no 31 and just a base I needed as my Sleek palette base is nearly out.

I highly recommend taking a visit to your local store as most of the range is super cheap and very, very pretty!

Currently listening to:

February Favourites

Valentine's Gift Ideas for Her

From left to right; A beautiful customised locket for your lady friend from Loquet London
A lovely bathing treat from the new blogger favourite FIG+YARROW.
An elegant peach dress from one of my favourite designers Alexander Wang.
The dreamiest perfume from Viktor & Rolf.
And to match the dress, a lovely pair of heels from ZARA.

From left to right again; 5 Alarm from MAC Cosmetics.

Love Birds Wink Clutch from Kate Spade.

Love Heart Stanley mug from Cath Kidston.

Mischief Managed nail polish from Tanya Burr.

Red Raspberry pillar candle from Yankee Candle.

Christmas Tag Video

Dec/Nov Buys

Nails of the Week- Berry Cosmo

Moving on from Octobers black and glitter, I stumbled upon this lovely gem at Barry M called Berry Cosmo.

It's a lovely cool toned purple and looks great with autumnal knitwear, or even a LBD. I'm getting rather attached to the colour so much that I'm not looking forward to those in your face spring colours next year, leave me in my gothic corner alone with this one.

Nextmas Wishlist

Did I hear somebody say "If you could have 10 items from NEXT what would they be"?

Here is my top 10 wish list from NEXT.CO.UK

Set Of 3 Silver Crackle Effect Tealight Holders

I'm a sucker for silver flecked bottles/candle holders and ornaments, so this is definitely going on my Christmas list!

Toulouse Large Sofa in Tonal Blend Grey Mid

I'm too broke to afford a new sofa, but if I could this is what I would buy.

High Back Sandals

Who doesn't love a pair of coloured sandals?

Zip Top Clutch Bag

This gorgeous clutch is a lovely festive red, but one that will work throughout the year as well.

Maxi Cardigan

All things soft and warming, I need them!

Grey Faux Mohair Throw

Can you see the colour theme here?

Pewter Twigs Wallpaper

I think this would look lovely in a living room.

Snoopy Nightshirt

I'm a huge fan of Snoopy, I already have a Snoopy nightie... but one more wont hurt will it?

Leather Strap Watch

I haven't worn a watch in years and the site has a few really nice looking watches, I'd go for this one.

Gold And Crystal Effect Open Oval Ring

NAILS OF THE DAY: Witchy Sparkle

As you may have noticed summer has been and gone, we're (us girls anyway) putting away our worn to death shorts and swapping them for our favourite winter coat. Those autumnal colours are rising to the surface once again. Goodbye candy corals, garish green and hello pomegranates and plums!

This also applies to nail varnish, as all summer I've been coating my talons with the peachiest colours on the market with the odd hint of neon, so on my lunch break last week I stopped off at my local Boots and had a browse. Now when it comes to Barry M I'd like to think I'm well acquainted but when it comes to Maybelline varnish I am a bit of a newbie, I had previously bought a neon pink from the Colour Show collection and wanted to try more.
I was fixated on one of their bottles of black, gothic, about as emo as you can get black varnish. Why not relive your emo days eh?
As I love a bit of glitter who was I to turn to but Barry M? I found a lovely bottle of dark multi coloured glitter and would hope to team it with my black...