Liz Earle | Special Edition

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Recently I posted about Liz Earle bringing out a Limited Edition version of their famous Cleanse and Polish. So me being the Liz Earle fiend that I am, I had to get my hands on it as soon as I could.

I was worried that the formula would have changed and that it would make me break out, but once I read about the new cleanser on the website Liz Earle said that it was still the original formula just with the addition of Lavender & Rose into it.

Now first things first can we take a moment to appriciate the packaging? Pink and Purple and general pretty packaging! It's a nice change from the normal mint and it looks really pretty in my bathroom. A really shallow thing to like in a cleanser but that's me!

On to the actual cleanser itself. There is alot more product in this special edition Cleanse & Polish which makes me feel better about paying the extra few euros, some of which goes towards the Princes Trust, so buying this can be your good deed for the day!

It smells devine, very relaxing for just before bedtime which is when I tend to use it most! It is the exact same formula as the original Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, it still does an amazing job of removing all my make up (water-proof eye make up and all!)

I would have to say I do prefer the original just slightly but this is always nice for a change.

If you are interested in trying out this new type (plus it's for charity!) it's available on the Liz Earle website for €23.50!

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Instagram Diary

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I haven't done an Instagram post in a while and I've actually been quite Instagram obsessed lately. If you want to follow me my Instagram name is _danielleom come join me!

• Messing with the Boyf • Seasonal Chocolate! • Eskimo Day • Bahama Mama •

 • Pasta Carbonara • Autumn! • My Night! • Feeling Autumnal • 

 • My Cute Penguin • New Candle • Too Soon? • My Nail Polish Haul • 

 • Random Leaf • This is my purdy face • Lunch! •  Old Picture! • 

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Skin-Care Routine | Autumn/Winter Edition

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Since we have moved into the colder-crisper months I have subconsciously been changing my skin care routine to suit my new needs. I find that my skin becomes very dry and prone to breakouts during the colder months. I'm not sure why this is but dry, spotty skin is not a look I would normally go for so I thought I would show you what I've been doing with my skin recently to try and combat this.

First thing I do is remove my eye make up. For this I have been using my newly purchased Bioderma (yes I caved to the hype!) I just pour a small bit on a cotton pad and gently wipe away my mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow etc. I find it a really gentle, effective way of removing all my eye make up.

Then I do a proper cleanse of my face, for this I use my trusty Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, since I've started using the Bioderma I find that I don't need to use as much product to remove all my make up so one pump of the Cleanse and Polish normally does my whole face. I use a muslin cloth to remove this but I am looking into investing in a Clarasonic! If you have one please let me know if it's worth is as I would love to hear your thoughts!

After my cleanse I always use a toner. At the moment I've been switching between my Liz Earle Instant Tonic Boost and my Boots Glycerin and Rose water toner. I love both of these as much as the other but I find the Boots one abit more moisturising so on nights that I think I need a little bit more moisture and care I apply that one and for every other night I use my Liz Earle.

Finally for moisturising I have switched to the Oilatum Natural Repair Face Cream. I find during the winter my skin gets so unbelievably dry so I've heard that this moisturiser is amazing for dry skin, and I have to say I 100% agree. It's such an amazing rich moisturiser. It does amazingly well at combating my dry skin. I use this for night time because it is more moisturising than my Liz Earle moisturiser which I use for during the day.

Once a week I like to have a deep exfoliation because like I said I find my skin becomes very dry and sometimes abit flakey throughout the winter so for this I use my Vichy Detoxifying Exfoliating Cream.

I'm getting more and more obsessed with my skin care and beginning to invest abit more in it. If you have any recommendations for face masks please leave them below because I'm looking for a new one to try!

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Essie | Bahama Mama

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Sorry I've been abit out of the loop with blogging recently, I was kind of lacking inspiration for blog posts and I literally didn't know what to write about. But I've been getting so excited about the change in seasons lately and yes I am one of those annoying people who is counting down to Christmas already...don't shoot me!

Since it has been getting abit colder and darker in the evenings I have been searching for the past few weeks for the perfect Autumnal-Winter nail polish shade. I dabbled in black, navy, metallics and many many deep reds but I found that alot of them just didn't look right with my skin tone. They would make me look alot paler than I am already and that is not a look I'm going for!

I was in Dublin recently and literally pounced on the Essie stand because I don't have Essie anywhere near where I live so I spent a while at it! Also it was 3 for 2..I couldn't pass it up!

I found this gorgeous shade called Bahama Mama. It's not a shade I would normally pick out but it was on the top shelf of the 'most popular' shades of the week or whatever and I kind of picked it up on a whim. (also thought I was picking up Mint Candy Apple but it turned out to be Turquoise & Caicos but in the Mint Candy Apple space..annoying!)

When I got home and painted my nails with this shade I fell in love! It's basically a deep red/burgandy colour and it just screams autumn at me.

I find the formulation perfect, I'd use two coats to get the coverage, colour I want. I've had this on for 3 days so far and I've not got any chips yet! The brush is also something I love! I can't stand the smaller brushes, the new Essie polishes have the 'fan' brushes that just take one swipe and your nail is coated.

I love this colour and I know I will be using this for a long time. I did pay €12.99 which made me die a little inside but I will get the wear out of it...Definitely on the hunt for a dupe though!

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Random Beauty Tag

Hello Lovelies!

 

I decided to do a tag today as I love reading them myself. I think it gives a nice insight to the person behind the blog..although this more of a beauty related tag than a personal one I still really enjoy doing them and I hope you enjoy reading it!

 

SKINCARE

 

What is your skin type?
I have normal to combination skin, I tend to get dry down the sides of my nose and more oily on my chin & forehead.

 

What is your morning skincare routine?
I tend to just splash water on my face in the morning and use my Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturiser in Normal/Combination for the daytime as I find it nice & lightweight on my skin for under make up.

 

What is your evening skincare routine?
I use my Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish to cleanse my face and to remove all make up. Then I use my Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic toner on a cotton pad all over my face. Finally I use my Oilatum Natural Repair Face Cream.

 

Do you exfoliate?
Even though when I cleanse with my Liz Earle I'd lightly be exfoliating my skin with the muslin cloth I do like to do a proper exfoliation once a week both on my face & on my body. For my face I use the Vichy Detoxifying Exfoliating Cream and for my body I love the Soap & Glory Flake Away!

What skincare products are on your shopping list?

The Bioderma has been on my to buy list for quite a while and I also really want to try the Liquid Gold that so many people have been raving about!

What is your favourite product that you use?

Definatly my Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish..It is my holy grail cleanser and I literally can not live with out this! 

What is your favourite face mask?
I normally just buy the cheapy face masks from Tesco, I'm loving the Montagne Jeunesse in Dark Chocolate at the moment. I got the little bottle of it and it's taking me quite a while to use up!

 

What moisturiser do you use?

For during the day I like to use the Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturiser in Normal/Combination, I think its light enough for under my foundation. At night then I like to wear a heavier moisturiser, I love the Oilatum Natural Repair Face Cream its so lovely and thick so it really does the job!

 

Do you use an eye cream?
No but I'm looking to try one!

 

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

When I was younger I used to break out alot but I wouldnt call it acne

How much money are you willing to spend on a skincare product?

As much as I felt needed..I am a skincare fiend and I feel the more I invest in my skin the better it will look.

MAKE-UP

 

What foundation do you use?
At the moment I'm loving No.7 Stay Perfect Foundation, It's fast becoming my favourite foundation!

What is your favourite concealer?
I love Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection for blemishes and for under my eyes I love the Maybelline Lumi Touch.

Do you know your undertone colour?
I haven't got a clue! I should really find that out!

What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I love them for a bit of drama on a night out but I wouldn't wear them everyday!

Which mascara do you use?
Benefit's They're Real mascara! Couldn't be without it!

What is your favourite MAC product?
I adore the lipstick in Hue! I've repurchased it twice already.

Which brushes do you use?
A mixture really, I have some Real Technique's, MAC and Sigma. I'd love to invest in some more though!

What are your thoughts on primers?
I love them! At the moment I'm using the Rimmel one and I love it!

What is your favorite eyeshadow/palette?
Oh I have way too many to choose! I love my Inglot pallets and my MAC, and who could forget the NAKED pallet?

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Both! Pencil for my waterline and liquid eyeliner for my flick!

What is your favourite Lipstick?

My MAC Hue!

Do you wear lipgloss?
I've actually started to wear it alot more recently but I never used to be into lipglosses!

Do you prefer bronzer or blusher?
Both! I love the MAC blushers and my NARS Laguna!

Do you like to contour?
Hells yeah! I might not be the best at it though!

 

Do you use drugstore or high end cosmetics?

A mixture of both really, I'd spend more money on basics like foundation and concealer etc

What's the worst makeup crime you've committed?
I used to go quite heavy on the eyeliner when I was younger...shaaame! 

Do you prefer bold or neutral shades?
Again a bit of both, I'd either go bold on the lips and neutral eyes or the other way round!

Which celebrity always has great makeup?
Millie Mackintosh! I love her!

If you could leave the house wearing only one item of makeup, what would you use?I think mascara, lashings of mascara!

Do you think you look good without any makeup on?
I wouldn't say I look good with no make-up but I would get away with not wearing any, I'd just rather not!

What is your favourite makeup brand?
Oh I couldn't possibly choose! I love MAC, Inglot, Maybelline, Benefit...I could go on and on!

Which makeup brand do you think is overrated?
Ummm I don't really know, I like different brands for different things, so I think some items from certain brands may be over-rated but not the whole line!

What's the most you'll spend on an item of makeup?

Again as much as I felt needed...I may begrudge paying it but if it does the job I'll pay what is needed!

 

If you have done this tag please link it below because like I said I really do love reading these tags!

 

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Jemma Kidd All Over Radience Creme

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I recently put in an order on beautybay.com...it was free postage so it would have been rude not to really! I have been eyeing up a couple of the Jemma Kidd products for ages! I decided to bite the bullet and order the All Over Radience Creme. It did take longer than expected to arrive but I was soooo excited when it did.

First impressions- the packaging is very sleek and neat looking. But I found it impossible to get open! Its similar to the NARS products in the way that the packaging will get really grubby really quicky! I do like the style of the packing it is really nice and the pink writing gets a big thumbs up from me!

This is going to sound abit weird but when I first applied the product I expected it to be alot softer than it was. It was very firm when I rubbed my finger on it which I definately wasn't expecting. It is extremely pigmented so you don't need alot of product to get the look you want. I got mine in 'Iced Gold'. There is another shade called 'Rose Gold' which is a more pinky highlight and I am now eyeing up. *slap on wrist*

I apply this on the tops of my cheeks, my brow bone, down the centre of my nose and on my cupids bow. I am loving this compared to the more liquidy highlighters that I have been using recently such as the MeMeMe Beat the Blues.

Like I said I bought this on Beauty Bay online here for €20.80. Such a bargain and it's my new favourite highlighter. I think it will last me such a long time as you really do need the smallest amount! I can't wait to try out the Rose Gold one now! If you have it please tell me what you think of it!

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September Favourites!

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OMG it's October! Absolute craziness! It feels like only a week ago I was doing my August favourites.

Soap & Glory Righteous Butter- I recently repurchased this body lotion and I have fallen in love with it all over again. It is such an amazing lotion. I use it in conjunction with my Soap & Glory Flake Away. It is the most moisturising body lotion I have used. It doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy. Its just the right amount of moisture. Also the smell is absolutely devine! Its the exact same scent as the Flake Away and alot of people think it smells like Miss Dior Cherie which I adore too!

Oilatum Natural Repair Face Cream- I finally got my hands on this at the start of the month. Ever since the Pixiwoo sisters said it was their favourite moisturisor I knew I had to try it but sadly it was never to be found in my local Boots. So recently when I was in a bigger Boots I found it and snapped it up! I have been in love ever since. It doesn't have a smell which I like but it's a lovely thick moisturiser. I tend to use it for night time moisturising and my Liz Earle in the mornings and this combination has been working miracles for my skin!

Bourjois 1 Second Nail Polish- Now you all know I love nothing more than painting my nails, and I tend to do it many times during the week..alot more than the average person! But I loath having to take off my nail polish, I don't even know why. It's definatly abit laziness related, the sheer effort of putting nail polish remover on a cotton pad and cleaning my nails is simply too much for me so this is perfect for people like me! You just put your nail in the hole in the sponge and when you take it out the nail polish will be gone! It does take longer than 1 second but such an amazing thing! I love it! Laziness forever!

NARS Isolde- I have actually been quite boring with my eyeshadow choices for the past month and have reached for this duo almost everyday. Its such an easy look to wear for everyday and not alot of work is needed (Bringing in my laziness again..oops!) when applying. The colours are absolutely gorgeous and I think they look really well with blue eyes!

Topshop Infared- I have paired this with my Isolde eyeshadow this month. I think they look really well together. As I have said many times before I am trying to get out of my comfort zone with lipstick and I have started to use more brighter lip colours for day to day looks! I love this lipstick but I'm abit scared because I went on to the Topshop website and I couldn't find it anywhere so I'm PRAYING that it hasn't been discontinued. It makes my teeth look whiter than they are and I love how it just lifts my whole face of make up even if I don't have anything else on!

Real Techniques Powder Brush- It is becoming my mission in life to own every single Real Techniques brush there is. I love them all so much and the most recent addition to the family is the Powder brush. It is the softest brush ever! It gently applies my powder evenly and lightly. I've even been using this to apply my bronzer and it does a lovely job. I really really recommend this brush. It's a total bargain and I use it every single day!

So they are my favourites for this month, I'm sure the next month is going to fly by too!..So roll on my October Favourites..and Halloween! Its the first year in a long time I'm looking forward to it!

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