Beauty Product Empties

I have come to the end of a few beauty products recently, so I thought that I would do another empties post for you! 

Benefit Fakeup concealer 

This is probably one of my holy grail products at the moment. I really love this concealer, in fact when I was coming to the end of this one I told myself that I would try and use up some of the other concealers I have before buying a new one. However that didn't quite work out and I have already repurchased! Whoops! I also have a review on this if you want to know some more about it. 

Did I like using this product? Yes
Will I repurchase this? Yes (already have!)
Product rating out of 5: 5/5

Benefit They're real mascara

Much like fakeup this has been my go to mascara for a while. I always have one in my makeup collection. However there are so many mascaras that I hear are really good so I have put off repurchasing to try some others. 

Did I like using this product? Yes
Will I repurchase this? Not at the moment as want to try other mascaras, but in the future yes
Product rating out of 5: 4/5

TRESemme Ultimate hold hairspray

I don't tend to use hairspray a lot but when I do this is the one I always go for. I don't like the sticky or crunchy feel that some hairspray can be. However this one holds my hair in place and doesn't leave that horrible sticky or crunchy feel, hooray! 

Did I like using this product? Yes
Will I repurchase this? Yes
Product rating out of 5: 5/5

Sanex Zero deodorant

The reason I bought this deodorant was because I heard that normal deodorants contain quite a few bad for skin ingredients, so when I read a review on this one I thought I would give it a try. I think that it was well worth trying, I really like this deodorant and I also like knowing that I'm using something that is better for my skin too!

Did I like using this product? Yes
Will I repurchase this? Yes (already have!)
Product rating out of 5: 4/5

Boots Build up removal shampoo

I also bought this after reading a few good reviews. I like to use this around once a month or when ever I feel my hair needs an extra refresh. It basically removes any build up of hair products left leaving hair squeaky clean. It is a bit of a tricky product to get hold of though as it is difficult to find online so going in store is your best bet!

Did I like using this product? Yes
Will I repurchase this? Yes (already have!)
Product rating out of 5: 4/5

Have you tried any of these products? What products have you come to the end of recently? 

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Benefit It's Potent Eye Cream

I realised recently that even though I also use Benefit's skincare products as well as their make up I haven't actually reviewed any of it. So for today's post I am making up for this by reviewing their eye cream 'It's Potent'. 

This was actually the first proper eye cream I have used, as before this I had only tried eye gels/rollers from cheaper brands. It was when I heard a bit more talk about the importance of eye cream that I started looking around for one. I had also recently started using/collecting make up from Benefit. So naturally when I saw that they also did skin care, and an eye cream I had to try it out!  

I liked this eye cream from the moment I tried it. It wasn't too heavy under my eyes and applied smoothly. It also didn't take a long time at all to skin into my skin. I could feel that my under eyes were more moisturised but they didn't feel greasy or anything. After I had used it I was told that my eyes looked brighter (this was after the first use!) and that my under eyes improved with each use. 

I have since tried another eye cream but for me it doesn't compare to this one. The only down side for me about this eye cream is the price! However after trying another cheaper alternative and not liking it as much I would say that it was worth investing in!

Have you tried this eye cream? Which eye cream do you use? 
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Friday Five

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With the spring months edging nearer I have been getting quite excited about refreshing my wardrobe. With a wardrobe refresh, of course you can not forget about your accessories! So  have put together five bags that I am lusting after for the spring months! I really love the lighter, pastel colours and as you may have noticed I am being more drawn to pastel blues, dusty pinks and light stone colours. 

Are you excited to refresh your wardrobe for spring? Which bag do you like best?
Love Bella x 

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Hairstyle Inspiration

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When it comes to trying out new hairstyles I never know where to start, so Pinterest becomes my best friend for inspiration. There are so many pretty hairstyles to try and I have put together a few of my favourite braided hairstyles.  There are also so many useful how to pins on creating so many different hairstyles for all types of hair too. 

I feel that I need to be a bit more adventurous with my hairstyles sometimes as it can get a bit boring wearing my hair the same way all the time. So I have decided that I will try out some different styles, you never know I may find my new go to hair look! If you are interested in the hairstyles and hairstyle how to's I have pinned you can have a look over at my Pinterest 'Hair' board.

What is your favourite place to find hairstyle inspiration? 
Love Bella x 

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Nails Of The Day

Valentine's Day is getting closer, so what better time than to do a Valentine's inspired nail design. Last year I painted my nails with a cute little heart pattern, so this year I have decided to create a design with lips. 

To create this design I used these polishes:
For base colour - Sally Hansen 'shell we dance'
For pink lips - Sally Hansen 'back to the fucshia'
For red glitter lips - Orly 'star spangled'
I also used a base coat and top coat to seal in the design. 

Firstly I used a base coat then painted my nails with a light pink polish. When that had dried I used a dotting tool to create the lips. To do this I created an 'm' shape then connected a curved line underneath. Then when that had dried I finished the design with a top coat. 

What do you think of this nail design? How are you painting your nails this Valentine's Day?
Love Bella x 

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Benefit Dandelion Powder

Hello beauty, another Benefit product review for you today! If you have been reading my blog for a while you may already know that I love Benefit products. Whenever I'm near a Benefit counter I can't help going over and having a little browse at their products, and of course their selection of box o' powders always catches my eye. 

I have pale skin, and so find it quite difficult to find products that will suit me and not be too dark. This is why I choose dandelion. It is a beautiful soft ballerina pink and is perfect for my pale skin. It is a brightening face powder and can be used all over your face as well as a blush. The colour can be built up easily as well so you could have a soft light dusting or add more for a 'darker' colour. 

I find that this powder does last most of the day and only a light touch up is needed. The only thing I am not so crazy about is the brush that is included. For me and my sensitive skin I find that the brush can feel a little scratchy, so I just use my normal blush brush to apply it. Although this little brush is good if you wanted to pop this powder in your bag for touch ups on the go.

I like to use dandelion for both a finishing powder and a blush. For this I lightly dust over my face with a powder brush and the use a blush brush to build up the colour on my cheeks. 

Have you tried any of Benefit's box o' powders? Which one is your favourite? 
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Friday Five

Bobbi Brown Face Touch Up Palette I Benefit Roller Lash Mascara I Clarins Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector I Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Renewal I Clarins Garden Escape Eye Palette

There are quite a few new beauty releases at the moment and I have created quite a wishlist from them! So while I'm saving up my pennies I thought I would put together my top five favourite products for today's Friday five post! 

To start of with is this lovely palette from Bobbie Brown. It is a face touch up palette and includes everything you need for a flawless base. It is the perfect palette to pop into your bag for touch ups on the go or for taking on your travels. 

Next up Benefits roller lash mascara. It is said to curl and set your lashes as well as 'grabbing' even the smallest lashes. It will be interesting to see if this pretty little mascara is as good as Benefits' they're real'! 

Out of all of these products this lip balm perfector from Clarins has to be the one I am most excited about! Which is strange when if you know me you will know that I am not the biggest lip product lover! However I really like the sound of this lip balm which is said to be natural looking as well as having lots of nourishing ingredients!

Another mascara! Yes I have two mascaras on here, however this mascara from Givenchy really caught my eye. I am very intrigued by the circular brush, and would love to see how well it works and the difference between this and the 'normal' brush shapes. 

Lastly this beautiful eyeshadow palette from Clarins. I love so many things about this palette. The packaging, the pattern on the eyeshadows and of course the beautiful eyeshadow shades! 

So there are my top five favourite new beauty releases! What new beauty release do you want to try?

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Nails of the Day

Hello beauties! I hope you are all having a lovely weekend. This weekend I have been busy painting my nails so I thought that I would share with you all a new polish I am wearing. This new polish is one of the Nails inc foil effect polishes. This is a new kind of polish for me to wear but I really like it, and can already see so many nail art designs including this polish. The shade that I am wearing is called 'Kings Road' which is a really pretty rose gold colour. One thing about this polish is that it is a little bit trickier to apply than normal polishes but with a bit of practice you get the hang of it. 

What polish are you wearing at the moment? Have you tried any of the foil effect polishes?
Love Bella x 

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Eyebrows 101

Hello beauties, for today's post I'm going to be sharing my eyebrow tips. 
'Eyebrows are what frame your whole face, you wouldn't put a pretty picture in an ugly frame.' This is a very good eyebrow quote and is very true. Eyebrows are often forgotten about, but having good eyebrows can really help your whole look.

What do I do with them? How do I shape them? What products/shades should I use? 
These are questions I hear a lot, and even questions I have asked myself. Now I am no brow expert but I thought that I would share some of the answers to these from my on experiences. 

Brow shape
Finding the right shape for your brows can be a difficult task. But never fear there are two easy ways to find out. 
The first is to go and have your brows shaped by a professional. This is the best and easiest way to go about finding your brow shape. You will want to do a little research first to find a good and trusted place to have them shaped. Look online, read reviews of places or even ask friends and family for a recommendation. 
Secondly, if you are more confident and have some brow experience already, you could find your brow shape yourself. There are plenty of helpful brow shaping tutorials out there to help you find your perfect brow shape. I personally find this pin really helpful.

Brow upkeep
Keeping your brows in shape can be a bit of a chore some times but when you find the right way for you it really helps. There are a few ways to keep unruly brows in shape, these are, plucking, waxing and threading. Again you can do this yourself or get a professional to do it for you. 

Filling in brows - what product/ shade should I use?
There are many different brow products out there so I can be quite daunting to know which product it the best for you. My advice, try a few and see how you get on with it. For beginners and those that want an easier product to use I would recommend using a pencil or gel (like the ones pictures above). These are quick and easy to use. With a bit of practice using a powder is also good. There are also many other products including mousse products, wax products, even brow tints. 
Shade wise it is always best to go for a shade that is close to your natural hair colour. There is a lot of theory's about how you should choose your shade but I personally like to take the advice of Benefit's Lisa Potter-Dixon and choose the shade that matches the hair from the back of your head (in other words your natural hair colour).

Brow tools
Pictured above are the brow tools that I like to use. These are a brow comb and spoolie. These are used for combing your brows into place, and keeping them looking neat and tidy. Tweezers are also another useful tool to have. It is really worth investing in some good quality tweezers. They are perfect to have to hand when you want to tidy up your brows or even if a rogue brow hair appears.  

My brow routine
I have my brows professionally shaped, and prefer to get them waxed. Waxing isn't as scary as it sounds, it tingles more than hurts. Personally I find that tweezing hurts more than waxing. For any rogue brow hairs I use my Benefit tweezers by tweezerman. 
As for brow products I like to use Benefit's gimme brow for everyday wear and the instant brow pencil for when I want my brows more defined. I also use my brow comb and spoolie to comb my brows into place each day.

My brow tips
- Always ask a professional for help, when shaping or choosing a product/shade. Especially if you are unsure, you don't want to regret it later when you have a brow disaster! 
- If tweezing brows try and tweeze them when they are 'young' (just growing). It will hurt less and also help you keep the shape of your brows. 
- Make sure that any tools you use are clean, you don't want to be using dirty tools or even rusty old tweezers!
- Keep up your brow maintenance. This will help you keep a better brow shape and also you will get into a good habit of keeping them. 

So there is my eyebrow 101 guide! I hope that this is helpful for you and if you have any other useful brow tips son't forget to share them in the comments below! 

What are your best eyebrow care tips?
Love Bella x 

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New Blog Design

Hello there! I have some exciting news for you today, (in fact you might have already guessed what it is from the title of this post) I have a new blog design, that has been created for me by the lovely Becky from Lipgloss and Lashes.

I have changed the design of my blog a few times now and although I quite liked my blog design before, I was getting a little bored of it. So when I logged onto twitter and saw that Becky from Lipgloss and Lashes was holding a competition to win a blog design I entered, not really thinking that I would win. Then when I got a tweet saying I had won I was so excited! It wasn't long before Becky had created my new blog design and I was putting it live on my blog.

I really love my new blog look! What do you think?

Love Bella x 

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