My Everyday Face

I love looking at other bloggers and other Youtubers everyday face. Just seeing all the different product people use and how they apply it. I have taken a few pictures to show you what I used on a daily basis. 

It looks like quite a lot but I use them in moderation of course.

I recommend getting the Sleek Contour Kit!! They have three shades to choose from, so you can get the right shade for you. Just remember to blend, blend and blend :)

So many mascaras have come and go but L'Oreal's Volume Million Lashes will always be the one that I run back to. The consistency stays the same for many months and helps create a fanned out lash look.

I use two separate concealers, I use the Fit Me concealer for the inner part of my eyes and the Revlon for any blemishes as it's a medium coverage.

Heather Shimmer is a perfect shimmery nude, perfect for an Olive skin tone. I have on and off days about this lipstick as I prefer a Matte lipstick and this lipstick has a subtle shimmer and gloss.

If you want to see an actual photo of me wearing these lovely items, I should post one up soon.

- kristalovesx -

Superdrug and Matalan Haul

Hey guys, I know I haven't been the most attentive blogger. But I have been trying to think of possible blog posts that I could posts. I'd rather create well though out post's than pathetic little posts which will bore you. Ok. That's enough rambling on, let's get to it.

I took a trip to the wonderful Superdrug and Matalan and got myself a few bits and bobs. Both things I needed and didn't actually need, but ohh well :)

Here are the lovely things that I bought from Superdrug. 

I got myself two lovely bottles of hairspray. I can never go wrong with Pantene Pro-V hairspray. I've bought the VO5 hairspray before but I weren't impressed. I got the 'Volume & Body' which I can use for when I tease my roots, and the 'Extra Strong' is to hold the curls in. Superdrug is currently doing a deal, 2 for £4 so I grabbed them while they were on this offer.

YAY! I got myself a Baby Lips! From my 'September Wishlist', I told you guys that I really wanted these. I grabbed the 'Intense Care'. Guys, this is the best lipbalm if you have dry lips/cracked lips. It is so moisturising and I could just keep applying it over and over and over again. It doesn't tastes of anything or smell like anything which is a plus point for me. I got this bad boy for £2.99. But there is a deal at the moment, 2 for £5!

Mmmm who doesn't live a bit of lipgloss. I got this little beauty for £4.99. The colour is so beautiful so darker skin tones. This is in the shade Cosmic -730. It has a slight glitter so you can use it both for casual look teamed with a winged liner or a night out with a smokey eye.

I finally found a concealer that matches my skintone, in the shade Deep Foncé - 06. When I try on concealers they are either too orange or too light for my skin. I bought this concealer to conceal the little spots that appear all over my face. This was £6.99, a little pricey but I don't care seeing as it is the perfect shade!

Swatches for the Vinyl Gloss and the Colourstay Concealer.

Now for the Matalan haul. I didn't really need to buy any earrings, but they were so cheap! I got 5 pair of earrings for £2 and another for £1! How could you possibly say no?

- kristalovesx -

September Wishlist

1. Millie Mackintosh's False Lashes - Shoreditch - £8.99

I've always had a major girl crush on Millie Mackintosh, so when she announced that she was coming out with her own brand of lashes, I went mad. I'm particularly drawn to the Shoreditch lashes because they remind me of the Ardell's Wispie lashes. Plus it's Millie Mackintosh, I have to buy something that is remotely connected with her. Obsessed is not the word.

2. MAC's Studio Fix Fluid - £21.50

Everyone talks about MAC Foundations are amazing and the quality and finish are flawless. I'm more of a fan of a semi matte finish because that's my preference and the Studio Fix Fluid is perfect for that. Another reason why I want to get a MAC Foundation is because of the range of colours they have, from cool shades to warmer shades. So it makes it that much easier to find your perfect shade.

3. Maybelline Baby Lips - £2.99

Now this has been the rage in the States for quite some time now. It's actually frustrating when they get beauty product's earlier than us Brits. At the moment I'm using the original Carmex and it's getting quite boring, the Baby Lip's comes in a range of smells, hydrations and shades depending on your mood. I'd prefer to get the 'Cherry Me' and 'Intense Care' for both the colour and moisture.

What is your wishlist for next month?

- kristalovesx -

Barry M Gelly Nail Polish Review

If you read my Superdrug haul you'd know that I recently bought Barry M's Gelly Nail Polish in the shades 'Blood Orange' and 'Lychee'. I tried them both out for a whole week. Both colours were out of my comfort zone, the Blood Orange was very bright and the Lychee was a light shade of nude. Here are the swatches :)

Barry M. Gelly Hi-Shine in the shade 'Blood Orange'.

Barry M. Gelly Hi-Shine in the shade 'Lychee'.

What do you think guys? I'm really warming up to the Blood Orange rather than the Lychee. Just need to get used to them. Just the quality of these nail polishes are amazing!! So shiny and opaque. I didn't really need the clear coat afterwards, but I wanted them to last for a week. The clear polish definitely helped :)

 My next two purchases would have to be the Plum and Blackberry. What shade would you want to get?

- kristalovesx -

Day Out to The Doctor Who Experience

If you didn't know already I am a massive Doctor Who fan! So the other day I took a little trip from London to Cardiff. And let me tell you, this was not a short journey. Me and my friends took a coach all the way to Cardiff, and let me tell you it wasn't a short journey. 

It took us 3 hours and 30 minutes to get there but it was worth it!

Which way to see the Daleks?

We're HEREEEEEEE!

DO NOT BLINK. 

The Pandorica opens

The Silence are probably my favourite alien ever invented! They make you forget and they have sexy suits on! What's not to like?

River's belongings. I really want that book!

"All of time and space; everywhere and anywhere: every star that ever was. Where do you want to start?" - The Doctor

GIFT SHOP TIME! We spent ages in this shop. Picking things up. Putting them down. Then picking them back up again. I finally narrowed it to 4 things. 

I bought the 11th Doctor's Sonic screwdriver (because he's my favourite). I also got the spinning Tardis, the door open and it makes the take off sound and the landing sound. The little lantern also flashes! I'm actually obsessed it's really bad. I also got a little Tardis keyring because no trip is complete without a keyring!

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 After our Experience, we went around Cardiff like little tourists. We got on the Ferris Wheel next to the Experience. The weather was absolutely perfect. The sky's were clear and not a cloud in sight.

The view's from the Ferris Wheel. 

Cardiff is so beautiful.

A little boat trip to the City Centre.

On the way back. London Town!!!

Beautiful full moon to finish the night.

- kristalovesx -

Review -Sleek Contour Kit

I have finally bought the Sleek Contour Kit in the shade medium. I bought this from Superdrug for £6.49 :) 

Every time I put my face of make up on now, I have got to put this on! It genuinely puts the whole look together. It makes your face look sleek and chiselled, especially with a chubby face like mine haa. The medium shade is perfect for olive to darker skin tones, perfect for indian/asian skins. 

The darker shade is matte, which means you can create that flawless contour without the dreaded glitter or shimmer. I find that although a shimmer gives you a more bronzed look; I'd rather have a matte finish that creates a more chiseled look. I just need to find that perfect brush to apply the contour with. I'm thinking that I should either get the Real Techniques Contour brush, but that comes with the Core Collection. So I'm thinking that I could use the Elf Blush Brush or any tapered brush, just to get into the hollows of the cheekbone. If you have any suggestions let me know :)

- kristalovesx - 

A Small Superdrug Haul

Went for a cheeky little trip to Superdrug. I was only meant to get face cream and I came out with a bit more haa. My skin is currently feeling quite crap at the moment. I'm breaking out and my skin is looking quite dull. This is probably because I've been drinking too much Coca-Cola :( 

  So I have bought three face masks (99p each)  just to pamper my skin after a long day. I got two different makes of Dead Sea face masks just to see which one suited my skin properly. I also got a peel off mask because they're just fun to use aha. Does anyone else try to peel it all in one piece?

My skin is feeling rather dry due to the weather, eczema is a bitch in the summer. I use the body wash from Aveeno, it's a clear liquid and foams up when worked into wet skin. I've have no problem with the body wash, so I thought wouldn't the face cream must be good as well. Aveeno is known to be very beneficial for dry skin as it has Oatmeal. Oatmeal has soothing element which helps to relieve irritated skin. I bought the Moisturising Cream for £6.99, which is quite a bump but it's worth it due to the dryness of my skin.

I also said my skin is also breaking out so I needed a semi-heavy duty face wash to help get rid of excess bacteria which causes spots and huge breakouts. The reason why I bought this face wash is because of the Exfoliating Brush that comes with it. The soft yet ductile bristles help work with the skin and face wash and leave a clean and clear skin. I've always found that Garnier's Pure Active range works really well with my skin especially when I break out. (£5.05)

Last but not least, NAIL VARNISH! I am an addict to nail varnish especially the Barry M range. From the normal nail paint to the gellies! I found that the Gelly collection has a quite range of colours, from brights to pastels to the deep dark colours. I want to collect all of them even though some might not suit me. When I saw these two colours I was in love!! The boldness of the 'Blood Orange' was incredible I've never seen such a beautiful shade of red. Now the 'Lychee' is making me quite sceptical just because of all the swatches I've seen, have been either on a colour wheel or a paler skin tone. But it's a matter of trying it and wearing it for a while to get used to the colour. 

I'll probably buy the Plum or Pomegranate next! Get your Gelly's in Superdrug now, they're are '2 for £6' at the moment. Get it quick!!

- kristalovesx -