Make-up starter kit

Hello All,

For those who are fairly new to make-up it can be quite a daunting experience, there are so many products out there and it is difficult to know what to use and how to use it. I would suggest that the best thing to do is purchase simple products that are easy to apply and create effortless, minimal makeup - we don't want to be looking like drag queens.

Bourjois CC 1,2,3

I chose this as a based because it is lightweight but provides a decent amount of coverage and really evens out the skin tone. It is easy to apply and can be applied with fingers if you don't want to pay out for brushes.

Kick Ass Concealer

This is a multi-tasking wonder product. There is a heavy duty yellow toned concealer for spots and a lighter pink toned shade for under eyes, then to top it all off there is a setting powder hidden in there too!

Healthy Balance Powder

Powder is not always an essential for everyone, those with drier skin may not need it, but for the oiler gals it is an essential. I find that I need a powder with the Bourjois CC cream as it is verging on the sweaty side of the scale. I recently bought this powder and it has been fab, its light, no caking in sight and doesn't add any further coverage to the skin.

Soap and Glory Solar Powder

I love to look a little bronzed and I really do think this bronzer is absolutely fab. It provides a good amount of bronze without being too orange or too grey and also doesn't have any shimmer in it.

Sleek Blusher - Rose Gold

When I first started out with make-up I never really wore blusher but this is simply beautiful, it is subtle (fine for the heavy handed among us) and it gives a really lift to the face.

L'oreal brow artist plumper

Brows are a difficult one to deal with and even more so as a beginner. This product is a brow gel so will keep those pesky hairs in place but it also contains fibers to make the brows look fuller and more even. It is far easier that trying to fill them in with a powder or pencil.

Lash Potion Revlon

Mascara is an essential but something I feel is quite personal, different mascaras work for different people and I am not particularly loyal to any one in particular, but this is my second tube of the stuff so it must be doing something right.

MUA palette - Undress Me Too

When starting out eyeshadows can be a difficult one to conquer, I still don't really know what I am doing now! The first palette I ever bought was this one from MUA, there are an absolute steal at around the £4 mark and for the price they are decent eyeshadows. There is a good range of shades in here so you can create daytime or evening looks from this.

Revlon Lip Butters

There are so many lip products on the market and I would say they are the fun part. For a beginner though there is no need to go out and by every bold lip out there or something which is extremely high maintenance which is why I suggest these. They are sheer, hydrating lipsticks that are fuss free but add a little something.





Real Techniques Brushes


For me the one thing that really changed my make-up was brushes. I never knew how different make-up could look if applied with the correct tool. Pretty much all of my brushes are Real Techniques, they are an amazing product at an amazing price and give you everything you need as a beginner. I suggest the core collection and the eye brush collection to start as then you have all the basic brushes you need. I don't think I could live without my buffing brush.





So here is the final result...I think it is pretty but also fairly minimal. Let me know what you think of the look!

Until next time,

RebeccaAnn.

November Favourites

Hello All,

Long time no speak. So it has been a considerable amount of time since I last posted something and I can only apologise, I have just been so busy, time has just run away with itself.

I thought I would come back and share a favourites with you as it has been a few months since my last one. Now things have changed a little and I have really had to curb my spending habits as I have reduce the amount of hours I am working in my part time job and this equals a seriously poor Bexx. Because of this I haven't been able to try out too many new products as my bank balance just won't allow it but I have uncovered some old favourites as well as some fashion and lifestyle favourites too.

Bare minerals mineral veil powder

I stole this from my mums make-up bag as she never uses it! I really like this powder, it provides great lasting power but doesn't look cakey on the skin. Also it is transparent so there isn't any added colour here.

MAC dark deed

I got this lipstick as a gift last christmas, and quite frankly was a little scared by just how dark it was. However this month I discovered it and thought I would give it another go, and know I am in love! I just pat this in with my finger, as it is so dark a little goes a long way but it is such a gorgeous plum shade I can't believe it has taken me a year to realise it!

Body shop tea tree cool and creamy face wash

This was in my September Favourties so I won't ramble on about it too much but this stuff has reached holy grail status for me. I does an amazing job of really purifying the skin and keeping the blemishes at bay but is not at all drying, I use this every morning and absolutely love it!

Vo5 Plump it up Mousse

As I have expressed in previous posts, my hair sometimes resembles a pancake. I was a little fearful of putting mousse in my hair as I always associate it with crispy, crunchy hair from my teenage days but in an attempt to get more volume I thought I would give it a go. I put some of this on freshly washed hair and it just adds a really nice lift to the roots. This is also a heat defence - added bonus!

Benefit Posietint

I got this mini in a little set with sun beam and cha-cha tint. I was a little confused by this to start with, mostly about how to apply it so it got thrust to the back of the draw for a while. I have found that if I put it on my hand and then pat it into my cheeks, this way it leaves a really natural flush that really brightens the face.

Turtle neck jumpers

Roll neck, turtle neck, whatever you want to call them, I love them. I find them very warm but also very easy to wear and layer up. They have become my go to thing to chuck on when I am not sure what to wear.

How to get away with murder

If you haven't watched this yet, then you are seriously missing out. I know I am a law student so this immediately appealed to me, but I do really think it would appeal to a lot of people. It is set in a university law school and is based around 4 law students who have murdered someone. It is a true murder mystery, I am now 6 episodes in an still none the wiser as to who killed the victim and why!

So there it is, my monthly favourites. I seriously cannot believe it is nearly the end of 2014, I know we all say it every year but this one really has flown by. I will try my best to start uploading regular posts again.

Until next time,

RebeccaAnn.

Beauty Wishlist

Hello All,

Sorry for being a little MIA recently, I have been feeling slightly uninspired lately and also rather busy, but I am back and will be trying my best to bring you regular posts.

Right, now I cannot be the only one who has started making a Christmas List, maybe I am but I just like to think of myself as organised. Regardless of how weird it may be, I have put together a Beauty Wishlist of the things I will be asking Santa for this year.

NARS SheerGlow

This was on my last beauty wishlist and it is here once again as I sadly still do not own this. It seems to be every bbloggers holy grail foundation and I simply need to try this. I am a huge foundation lover and I have read enough about this to know that it will be love at first application. I just need to get my hands on it.

Bumble&Bumble Texture Hair (un)dressing Creme 

I suffer with flat, lifeless hair and am willing to try anything and everything that gives my hair texture and volume. This product seems completely different to anything else I have ever used as it is designed to give hair that "I woke up like this" feel, which is something I lust after. It is pricey but if I worked then it would be well worth the price tag.

Naked Flushed Palette 

These were released earlier this year and I have been wanting it ever since. It is such a perfect little compact with a gorgeous bronzer, highlighter and blush all wrapped up in some pretty package...what more needs to be said?

MAC 217 Brush 

I don't feel like I am able to call myself a true beauty addict until I own one of these. Dubbed the perfect blending brush, I have some seriously high expectations for this brush, I have come so close to buying this on so many occasions but sensible Bexx always steps in.

Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Quad in Bronze Goddess 

WOW, just wow. This is luxury at it's finest. I went into Selfridges the other day whilst in Birmingham to have a little swatch of the different palettes and generally drool over the beauty of all of the products. My Christmas List will simply say "anything Charlotte Tilbury" but I think this Bronze Goddess Quad is just perfection.

Please let me know what products you are lusting over and also if you own any of these products let me know what you think of them! I would love to know if you think they are worthy of my wishlist.

Until next time,

RebeccaAnn.

Cult beauty buys: worth the hype?

For this I thought I would consider some products which are classic staples in most beauty lovers collections and are raved about by everyone and their dog. The question is are they actually worth the hype or not? I have selected 4 products from my collection that absolutely everyone raves about and I will review them to consider if they live up the the esteem thrust upon them.

La Roche Posay - Effaclar Duo

This is an anti-blemish cream designed to control blemishes, reduce shine and unclog pores among other things. I bought this as I have always had problem skin and after reading all the amazing reviews I thought this could potentially be exactly what I needed. I have persevered with this for around 2 months now and I don't feel that it has made too much of a difference, I would say that it has helped to some extent to keep the spots at bay.

Bourjois - Magic Nail Polish Remover 

This is a true wonder product and I believe the first of its kind. This stuff removes nail polish in seconds and makes the whole experience of removing nail varnish a whole lot more enjoyable. There are quite a few dupes to this out on the market now, which I haven't personally tried but I would imagine they all do the same job. I think this is a staple in every beauty lovers stash.

NARS - Laguna Bronzer

I got this for Christmas last year and I must say that had it not been a present I probably wouldn't have splurged on this, but now that I own it I can honestly say I will buy this time and time again. To me this bronzer is perfect, there is a subtle shimmer which is just enough to give a glow yet it is matte enough to contour with. Although this is pricey I can most certainly understand why this is loved by so many.

Tangle Teezer

I actually bought this for my mum for Christmas and have stolen it from her (OOPS). This odd shaped device is fabulous it doesn't tug or hurt at all when brushing your hair no matter how matted.  The only issue I have with this is that it is not fantastic when your hair is really knotty, it kind of just brushes over them. Other than that I use this all the time and would never look back.

So there we are my opinion on some "cult" products, let me know if you own any of these and what you think of them. Or if you liked this post, then I could maybe create a mini series with this theme.

When this post goes up I will be sat in the sun sipping on a cocktail as I will be on holiday!!!

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Until next time,

RebeccaAnn.

June Favourites

Hello everyone,

I have missed out favourites for a few months now so apologies for that but I haven't really felt as though I had too many favourites to rave about, this month however I have plenty to chat about.

Dove shampoo and conditioner
I know this is a little random but my mum recently picked up dove shampoo, conditioner and bodywash and I think they are seriously nice products. When I think of dove I immediately think of the classic dove soap smell (you know the one?) and thats not something I am really a fan of, but this smells amazing and left my hair super soft, I was so impressed.

Shy girl - MAC
I don't own many MAC lipsticks but I was on the hunt for the perfect nude and I figured with MAC's huge shad range I was bound to find something and sure enough I did! This shade is a beautiful peachy nude which I think compliments my skin tone really well. I wear this near enough every day. An all over winner for me and likely to be a favourite for a long time to come.

L'oreal true match foundation
I picked this up after hearing some pretty fantastic things about it and I must say this really is a lovely foundation. It is a very runny liquid, I find it is best applied with the Real Techniques miracle complexion sponge as this gives the most flawless finish. It is medium coverage and looks really lovely and dewy on the skin. They also have a pretty impressive shade range for a drugstore foundation.

Naked 3
I got this for my birthday at the beginning of the month and it was love at first swatch. I had been lusting after this for so long and it truly is just the most beautiful thing ever! I am generally not a day to day eyeshadow wearer but this has converted me and I have worn eyeshadow nearly everyday since receiving this!

Non Beauty Favourites

Birkenstocks
I recently did a post on these so check it out for more info but I am literally obsessed! I wear them all the time, they are so comfortable and I feel literally go with everything. These are most certainly a summer staple for me.

Reading //




The fault in our stars
Since finishing uni I have had a lot more spare time on my hands and I have really got back into reading. I read the fault in our stars knowing that the film was coming out soon and hearing lots of great things about it. Although a very sad book (had to put it down I cried so much) it is also very real and heartwarming, I thoroughly enjoyed it.






Fractured
I have also just finished reading Fractured which was a very good book that takes some surprising twists and turns, I don't want to say much more or give too much away but a very good book and something a little different to the sort of thing I would usually choose which was nice.






Arden Rose
I thought I would start including a youtuber/blogger favourite of the month to share the love a little. Arden Rose is frickin' hilarious and she also has great style. I just love her channel and if you haven't heard of her I would recommending going and watching a few of her videos, you'll be hooked like me before long.


What products have you been loving this month? Also if you have any other book recommendations please let me know as I am going on holiday soon and need something new to sink my teeth into.

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Until next time,

RebeccaAnn.

SPF's // The lowdown

Hello again,

I am going on holiday with my friends soon to Faliraki, I am super excited and sun worshiper to sun worshiper I thought I would share with you what SPF's I have chosen to take with me. I will openly admit that being tanned is one of by favourite things ever and when I am on holiday I am practically glued to a sunbed (not even ashamed). In previous years I probably haven't taken the best care of my skin on holiday, never burning or anything but not choosing the sun tan lotions best suited to my skin. Now I am older and wiser and feel that I should make the effort to take better care of my skin.

I have always suffered with prickly heat every summer holiday for as long as I can remember. It is irritating itchy and quite frankly embarrassing and I have made it my mission to prevent this from happening again. I have read up about it and decided that an allergy sun tan cream would probably be my best bet as one of the causes of prickly heat is your skin reacting with your sun tan lotion. I have chosen a completely fragrance free one by Uvistat. This stuff is usually about £15 a bottle in places like Boots but I found it in savers for just £2.99!!!! (insane, I know).

For my face I have chosen the Garnier Miracle Skin Cream as this is sort of like a tinted moisturiser with an SPF 20 in. I thought this would be great as it would give a little bit of coverage which is much needed with the way my skin is looking right now.

I have also been cheeky and bought a Malibu dry oil spray which is only for my legs as they never suffer irritation just to top up my tan for the last few days (naughty I know but I couldn't resist).

Then for after the sun has gone down I have chosen the Piz Buin tan intensifier after sun. As you can imagine after seeing the words tan instensifying, it was immediately thrown in the basket. This stuff has some special ingredient which is meant to speed up the pigments which tan to make you browner quicker, sounds fabulous right? I am really excited to try this and I am really hoping it works.

Let me know if you are going on holiday anywhere! Also if you suffer prickly heat like me and have found a solution please let me know, I would really appreciate it!

I will let you know whether the fragrance free lotion does the trick or not and obviously how my holiday goes, although I am certain it will be fabulous!

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Until next time,

RebeccaAnn.