May 2013 UK Magazine Freebies

If you know me or you follow this blog, you KNOW, I love a magazine freebie. There are some lovely ones in the magazines right now. Depending on where you purchase your magazines, they might have already hit the shelves or be on their way. No fear I am here to tell you what pickings are available. 

Marie Claire Magazine (£3.80 on sale 2nd May) - Choice of  3 products, Avon Smitten Red Lipstick, Brow Definer or Gel Eyeliner, plus a sample of BB Cream with each magazine.

Elle Magazine (£4.00 on sale 1st May)  - Mini Benefit They're Real Mascara worth £9.50

InStyle Mag (£3.80 on sale 2nd May) - Choice of 3 full size Nail Inc Nail Polishes

Harpers Bazaar (£4.20 on sale 1st May) - REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Cream 50ml

Cosmopolitan Magazine - is currently on sale for £2 (usual price £3.80) 

The Cosmopolitan offer is the one which is calling my name. At the moment I have too many lotions, potions and mascaras. I am going to read the Glamour mag for June and let Jessica Alba tell me her secrets to becoming rich.

wherever in the world you are, have a great day my lovelies.

xx

February Favourites 2013

Avon Advances Techniques 360 Nourishment Hair Care Range Shampoo/Conditioner/Deep Treatment

Emporio Armani Sunglasses

Converse Clite Ox Colbalt

Kleenex Tissues (got to love the 4 ply)

Kurt Geiger Ballet Flats

Dune - for their after sale shoe service

Zara Rose EDT 

Soap and Glory Mist you Madly Body Spray

ORS Deep Moisturizing Hair Lotion

The Richest man in Babylon - by George Clayson  I cannot even tell you how good this book is.

Cod Liver oil Tablets

Mac Studio Fix + Powder

Almond Oil

My woolly hat (it has been freezing cold)

xx

Current Skincare Routine - Morning

My arsenal of skincare items

    Here we are my first post for the new year. It has been a while since I made a full blog post, but I like most of you, I was having a little break for the festive season. Sometimes it is good to sit back and just hit the reset button. My skincare routine has changed recently so I thought I would share with you all what I have been using. 

Cleanse

Sk:n Vitamin Rich cleanser for oily skin

This cleanser contains glycolic acid, evening primrose oil and Vitmamins A, C and E, because of the glycolic acid it produces a slight peeling/exfoliating effect. I always double cleanse my skin so that I am able to get deep down inside the pores to dry up spots and get rid of the dirt.  It is very gentle on my skin and leaves it feeling very clean, but not tight or stripped. My experience with breakouts while using this facewash is that when I have been on my game (aka properly carrying out my cleansing morning and night, double cleansing at night) the spots/ dry up in no time. Having properly cleansed skin enables the other products which I use in my daily/nightly skincare regime to work better.
There is the exfoliating face wash to this which contains a higher percentage of glycolic acid. I plan to purchase it later and incorporate it into my routine

Double cleansing method - Apply cleanser to dry face and massage it in for 2 minutes (yes count 60 seconds x2) then rinse and repeat. It might sound like a lot  of effort, but to have clear blemish free skin one must not only invest in  products but time. The longer products are able to be in contact with your skin the better they are able to work. 

Tone

Clarins Daily Energiser wake up Booster

This is a radiance booting gel with moisturising properties, I apply this with a cotton pad, wipe my face and then apply  moisturiser. 

Avene Eau de Thermal Spring Water

I did a review on this product already in a blog post here. I use this as an alternative to my toner if I do not have my toner with me or sometimes I just spray my face to freshen up. 

Moisturise

Avon Refreshing Face Gel -Cream

I use this on days when I am not leaving the abode. Since I have oily skin I have to be careful with moisturisers especially during the day. This formula is light and refreshing, also it absorbs very quickly. It contains cucumber and green tea which are known for their calming properties. 

Nivea Sunblock spf 30

Sun damage occurs every day and over time, to prevent this and premature ageing I apply this sunblock on days when I am leaving the house. I purchase the small 50ml bottle, so that I can take it around in my handbag with me for top ups. 

Marie Claire Magazine Freebies - August 2012

Decisions decisions Marie claire will have a few of you girlies pondering with their next issue. They will be offering 3 FULL SIZED mascaras as a free with the mag.  (I know mascara seems to be the in thing at the moment.) Choices are Avon Super shock max mascara, Avon Super curlacious Mascara and the Avon Super extreme mascara. Good Job Avon, this is a great way to advertise and generate some awareness about your products. 

xx

Lipstick Faves for Autumn/Winter

   Hey guys and gals long time no blog. This is just a quick list to tell you my Lipsticks that I will be wearing for the winter months. Now even though not all of my readers are in a cold climate like I am they will be sure to take away something from this post. 

Avon - A kiss of pink , this is a hybrid between a lipstick and a lipglos, it goes on smoothly and gives a great finish.

Sleek True colour  - Majestic, this is a gorgeous deep berry/plum shade it gives a matte finish, so you may want to pair with a gloss. 

Pics of my wearing Sleek Stiletto lipstick to a prohibition party....xx

Sleek True Colour - Stiletto, this is a lovely red matte lipstick with a tiny hint of an orange undertone, but not garish. You may pair with a gloss.

M.A.C. - Ruby woo this is a red liptick with blue undertones, it  also has a matte finish. This is the holy holy holy grail of red lipsticks, it looks great on every skin tone under the sun. I have it on good authority that it tends to be very drying so please make sure lips are well moist to prevent chapping, pairs well with Cherry lipliner also from MAC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waDA_WaU6TA&feature=channel_video_title M.A.C Artist Caroline D. Creating a look that is as much red carpet glamorous as rock and roll rebel, she demonstrates the secrets to achieving an iconic red mouth. She is using RubyWoo lipstick from M.A.C.

Estee Lauder Pure Colour - Red apple, this is another berry lipstick it is a lighter berry, and has a lustre finish.

Rimmel London Lasting finish by Kate Lipstick - #01 this is a gorgeous true red lipstick which has a lustre finish. It is not too bright nor too dark, it is just perfect and at £5.49. with this baby you are guaranteed to turn heads and stop a few roads of traffic. 

Here they are  Red Apple, Kate Moss #01, Ruby Woo, and Majestic, Stiletto has pulled a disappearing act on me at the moment. 

Special mentions :

Sleek tinted lip conditioner in Scandal which is a delicious blood red lip conditioner.

Revlon superloustrous lipgloss in Firecracker.

I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and... I believe in miracles.

Audrey Hepburn