LIZ EARLE'S GOT ME BLUSHING



Liz Earle Blush in Peony 07 | Liz Earle

This Liz Earle blush is really stunning. Just like the bronzer, which I reviewed a few weeks ago (here), this blush is so natural and subtle. It has the tiniest bit of shimmer which I like because it just adds the right amount of 'glowyness' to your cheeks. This shade has come out a little darker than in really life sadly but it is really build-able and I would recommend it for all skin types- it's perfect for a everyday blusher. Like all of Liz Earle make-up they are beautifully pigmented and the packaging is effortlessly classy. 

Have you tried any of Liz Earle make-up? What did you think? 

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LIZ EARLE SUPERBALM

Liz Earle Superbalm | Liz Earle

If you follow by blog you will know how obsessed I am with Liz Earle! Today's pick is their superbalm- it is defiantly super! I mainly use it on my lips but occasional on my nails and cuticles too. It's very moisturising and includes lots of natural goodness. The 5g pot is very useful to just chuck in your bag when you are about to leave too. It isn't 'floral scented' or something which is really highly scented which I am not to keen on. This smells very neutral (if that makes sense) and not overpowering. The only down side is that I find it has a rather 'oily' feel which is completely fine if you are wearing it on its own but as a lipstick primer it isn't. That said, it isn't too thick. 

Have you tried any Liz Earle products? Which one is your favourite?

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BLUSHING?

MUA Blusher in Bon Bon | Superdrug

I have never tried anything from MUA before but when I saw this for £1 I just couldn't resist. I had been on a hunt to find a drug store blusher with no shimmer and I think this is the one. It is very highly pigmented- you only have to tap your brush in it and you will already have enough. It's perfect for everyday- especially for school- as it doesn't have any shimmer and looks completely natural. Staying power is okay but if I want it to stay all day I would have to reapply it throughout the day. However, apart from that, for a few pounds I don't think you can go wrong!


Have you tried any MUA products- I have heard the primer is really good? What do you think?

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THE BEST LIPBALM EVER



BURT'S BEES Lip Balm can be purchased at Boots

I have loved this lip balm for ages- it's sooo good! It is 100% natural and includes vitamin E, peppermint and obviously bees wax. Whenever my lips feel dry then I put this on and, in no time at all, they are back to normal. You don't have to keep applying it throughout the day because it almost works if you only use it once! As soon as you put this on your lips they go all tingling- it feels like you can actually feel it working. It's also perfect for under lipstick. It makes your lips feel and look healthy. It isn't too thick either which I have found with many lip balms. However the flavoured ones aren't as good so I would defiantly recommend getting the original! It may be slightly expensive for a drug store lip balm but it is far the best!

Have you tried any burt's bees products? What did you think?

GIRL ONLINE



Girl Online (By Zoe Sugg aka Zoella)

I was given this book from Father Christmas and I finished it a few days ago so I thought I would do a quick review on what I thought about it! At my primary school we used to do 2 stars and a wish where we would give two things we liked about our work and one thing we didn't like (improvement). So I am going to do just that...

 ★ | This book was so easy to read! It may have been because it was written in a 'blog' style or because it's ranged at a younger audience to me but I couldn't put it down! Also the chapter sizes are really short which I like because no matter how much time you have, you always will have time to quickly read a chapter or two!

★ |  When I was reading this book it kept reminding me a Zoe. I don't really know why but if I had read this, without knowing who the author was, I would have guessed Zoe. I love books which remind you of the author because it makes them unique and individual. She included so many different issues about adolescence too which I think is really nice because it raises awareness of them (eg. anxiety, spots, boys, friendship, relationships)

☁ | This would have probably made the story boring but I thought it was a little unrealistic. It's very much a girly chic flick book, which I suppose isn't a bad thing, but I would have liked it to be in more depth- If that makes sense? I bit more 'grit'. Ahaha!

That said I can't wait to read book two this year (that sounds really weird- 2015!)  and I can really see this book turning into a film one day!

Have you read this book? What do you think? What's your favourite book?  

 

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LIZ EARLE BRONZER



Liz Earle Radiant Glow Bronzer

Liz Earle's Radiant Glow Bronzer is so beautiful! I love that it adds so much glow and highlight to your face and it looks so natural. It also makes your skin look incredibly healthy and alive- I have also noticed this with the blush that Liz Earle also do. It can double up as an eye shadow as well. This bronzer is very build-able meaning it can go with lots of different looks and lipsticks! Even though this is expensive it is defiantly worth it!  I like that it has a mixture of matte and shimmery shades too as it adds to the natural 'glow'. Your skin but better! I am really looking forward to wearing this in the summer! 

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NEW YEAR NAILS

Rimmel London Rita Ora- Lose Your Lingerie
Sally Hansen- Razzle Dazzle

 I don't know if these nails are too sparkly or not? But I thought you could never go too sparkly for the party season?! I am in love with the Rimmel London nail polishes- especially this colour! I wore this so much last year and whenever I wore it I always got so many compliments about it. I have never tried any of Sally Hansen's nail polishes only there nail care and I was really impressed. In one coat it covers your nails with glitter. Both these nail polishes also dry pretty quickly too. There staying power is okay- it probably stays un-chipped for about 3-5 days. 

What's your favourite nail polish?

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The Best Beauty Product Ever

Source

Water!

Yep, water, the product which you don't need to leave the house to get but you should always leave the house with! But do you? 

The European Food Safety Authority recommends that women should drink about 1.6 litres of fluid and men should drink about 2.0 litres of fluid per day. That's about eight glasses of 200ml each for a woman, and 10 glasses of 200ml each for a man. However this can obviously change depending on you and the environment! When you feel thirsty it means you have lost 1% of your total water (70% of your body is made up of water!) So, get up and go and get a glass of water, and then carry on reading this. I can wait.... Are you back? Okay, I will let you carry on now!

10 benefits of water (and tips)

1. Luckily in the UK water is free | (However over 780 million people lack the access to clean water.)

2. Drinking water can help you lose weight | by increasing your metabolism, which helps burn calories faster.

3. The average person could live without food for nearly a month, but we could only survive about one week without water | if there wasn't any water then we wouldn't be here!

4. Water is essential for healthy skin | The more you drink the more hydrated and healthy your skin will look because water flushes out all the nasty toxins that cause spots. Drinking water can also reduce wrinkles and help moisturise your skin.

5.  Increases hair and nail growth and makes them stronger! 

6.  Good hydration can prevent arthritis | With plenty of water in your body, there is less friction in your joints, thus less chance of developing arthritis. Water can help reduce heart disease and cancer | Water helps flush toxins out of your body.

7. If you have the courage, just before you turn the shower off, turn it to the coolest setting | This will make your hair shiner! The cold temperature constricts the cuticle layer of your hair so it lies flatter; making strands smoother and more reflective. 

8. More water means a brighter smile and teeth | Good hydration can help reduce cavities and tooth decay. Water helps produce saliva, which keeps your mouth and teeth clean.

9. Natural Headache Remedy 

10.  Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue | Since your brain is mostly water (80%), drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added bonus, your energy levels are also boosted!

TIP: Always have a bottle of water next to you, expecially when you are working or studying. If it is right next to you, you just seem to drink more of it! That probably doesn't make sense | oh well! 

What is your favourite beauty product? 

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References: 
http://www.culligan.com/en-us/d/blog/drinking-water-facts/
http://water.org/water-crisis/water-facts/water/
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4287/10-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Drink-More-Water.html

Pretty Pink Paint



All products are available at Boots

(Above: 2-coats)

Recently I have been on the hunt for a nudish/pinkish nail paint and after starting a bit of a collection I thought I would show you.

My favourite has to be the Rimmel London Rita Ora Nail Polish as it applies really easily and quickly. I have always been a big fan of the Rimmel London 60 Secs collection- there is such a good range of colours too! I wouldn't say that it drys in 60 seconds but whenever I where it I always get lots of compliments. It has the tiniest shimmer in it too. For more shimmer I tend to opt for etheral. It is basically the same just with more shimmer and sparkle!

Another of my favourites is the Barry M Nail Paint (Aquarium). I love this range because it looks like you have spent way more time on your nails then you actually have. Over the summer I was wearing this none stop, especially when I went on holiday. It looks so cool when you are in the sea or just chilling on the beach. I also love that Barry M have so many different ranges; matte, gelly, silk..... (the list goes on) and whenever I go into boots there always seems to be a different colour or a different collection. It applies easily, goes opaque in one coat and is so glittery! That said, the nude shade didn't rock my boat. It didn't go opaque and when it dried lots of air bubbles started building up in it but I suppose not everything is perfect! I was really disappointed with the Models Own one as well. It was very similar to the Barry M nude as it was very 'gluppy' and transparent. Hay ho!

What is your favourite nail polish?

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the tmi tag

Hello! As a mid-week post I thought I would do a quick tag so yeah!

What are you wearing? | My pyjamas because I'm so stylish! 

Ever been in love? | Nope

Ever had a terrible breakup? | Nah

How tall are you? | 5ft 4

How much do you weigh? | I have no idea

Any tattoos? | Nope

Any piercings? | Nope nope no

OTP? | I don't think i actually have one! I know that is probably bad. Hay ho!

Favourite show? | At the moment Strictly Come Dancing

Favourite bands? | Maroon 5, The Noisettes, Abba?? 

Something you miss? | Primary school and this residential me and all my friends went on. 

Favourite songs? | They are changing all the time but at the moment Never forget you, all of me, I know I'm not the only one. 

How old are you? | 15

Zodiac sign? | Cancer

Qualities you look for in a partner? | ambitious, happy, funny, caring, relaxed

Favourite quote? | I can think of so many but my favourite at the moment is : "Don't regret anything because at one time that was exactly what you wanted"

Favourite actor? | Meryl Streep

Favourite colour? | Sky blue

Loud music or soft? | Soft

Where do you go when you are sad? | Home, to my family

How long does it take you to shower? | 10-15 minutes

How long does it take for you to get ready in the morning? | From waking up to leaving the house minimum 1hour 15 mins, preferable 1 1/2 hour- 2 hours.

Ever been in a physical fight? | Nope, I don't think so.

Turn on? | Laughter and ambition (good looking?? mwhaha)

Turn off? | Smoking

The reason I made a blog? | I have been getting very anxious recently so this has really helped me get it off my mind and has acted like a little friend. 

Fears? | The dark

Last thing that made you cry? | Friendships

Last time you said you loved someone? | This morning when I said goodbye to my mum when I went to school.

Meaning behind your blog name? | Umm... It kinda rhymed? I will probably hate it in a years time! Hay ho! Ahaha!

Last book you read? | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The book you are currently reading? | I Capture the Castle

Last show you watched? | TOWIE

Last person you talked to? | My mum

The relationship between you and the last person you text? | My friend, Amelia

Favourite food? | Pizza

Place you want to visit? | The world

Last place you were? | Country: Portugal. Room: Sitting room ??

Do you have a crush? | Well that would be telling :]

Last time you kissed someone? | Never

Last time you were insulted? | I try not to remember insults

Favourite flavour of sweets? | All of them! Blackcurrent? 

What instrument do you play? | Flute and I used to play piano. 

Favourite piece of jewellery? | My 'P' necklace which my dad got me for christmas a few years ago. 

Last sport you played? | Netball

Last song you sang? | All of you

Favourite chat-up line? | Sorry, I'm boring, i don't have a favourite!! 

Have you ever used it? | Noooooooo

Last time you hung out with someone? | Saturday (or just school?)

Who should answer these questions next? | YOU! 

I know this was a long one but hope you liked it! 

Polly X

Let's be pen palls- pollywallyblog@gmail.com 

Primer Perfection?

Hello! This drugstore primer proves a lot of things! It claims that it smooths, resurfaces, brightens, mattifies and protects your skin so I was so excited to try this out. It is okay but I suppose for  £6.99 it's great. This primer keeps my make-up on my face all day. Surprisingly, i didn't think it made my make-up apply more easily though. After applying the Rimmel London Fix and Perfect Pro Primer it left a 'oilyness' on my fingers however it does help matiffy your face throughout the day(even though I wouldn't risk just using this and no powder). Like I said, it does not feel oily on your face and leaves your skin feeling quite moisturised and smooth. However, I felt, this product didn't make my pores less visible. Even though I don't think I will repurchase this product again, it defiantly wasn't bad and didn't make me break out. 

What is your perfect primer? 

My Hair Care Heros

Hello! A few years ago I never went to the hairdressers and my hair became very very thin at the ends, so I decided that I would brave a trip to the hairdressers! After getting it cut my hairdresser recommended these products to keep my hair in good condition. And they have literally saved my hair!

The first hero is the Nioxin Hair Cleanser. This smells c]kinda minty and really refreshing. It completely cleanses my hair and you only have to use a tiny bit.

The best of the best hero is the Nioxin Scalp Revitaliser. You massage this into wet hair from root to end, like the shampoo and you only have to use a tiny amount. This basically makes your hair stronger from the roots, meaning by the time your roots, now, are your ends they will be super strong. Does that even make sense? Anyway, this has made my hair shiner, thicker and healthier! It's incredible! This with the cleanser works insane together.

The last hero in the triplet is the Nioxin Scalp Treatment. I only put this on my hair probably twice a month, or if my hair is feeling a bit dull. This also works by strengthen your hair at the roots. I am not to sure on the smell- it's like a smoky scent (a bit like a muscle relief cream?) The smell doesn't stay though and goes within a few hours. I just spray this into my roots around my scalp and massage it in.

Tah-rah! What hair product can you not live without? ❄

☺For more information about the science behind these products click here- All these products are prescribed to my hair type. Depending on your hair type the different system you buy. My hair is not coloured or chemically treated. ☺