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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The Best Beauty Product Ever

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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. ☺

My Skin Care Saviours!

Hello! After going through months of changing my skin care routine I think I have finally found one that I love and have realised a change in my skin! Ho-ray!

Now, before I get started I just wanted to say that even though this worked for my skin it may not work for you because everybodys skin type is different! As I am 15 I do suffer with a few spots and some redness. My t-zone does get a little oil through out the day but apart from that my skin is combination/normal. So, the boring bit is over, lets get rocking! 

I cleanse my face using the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. I don't have to bore you about how fabulous this product is-  I have always come back to it! If you wear heavy eye make-up I would suggest that you get a special eye makeup remover because it doesn't always break it all down. That said, it removes the rest of my make-up, it smells really lovely(calming scent?!) and leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh! It also includes lots of natural ingredients! I just smooth it onto my face and remove it will a muslin cloth which I love because it gently exfoliates your face. If you don't have one you need to get one- there so good! I then splash my face with cold water to close all my pores. 

I  used to then use a toner but having ran out of my Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic I have never really purchased another one. My skin seems to be improving without it? So I just go straight to the very important stage of moisturising. I think it is so so important to get a good moisturiser to match your skin. Why? Because if you don't moisturise your skin will produce more oil which results in more spots. Moisturisers also helps add moisture back into your skin after washing it all away. I use the Simple Spotless Skin Anti-Blemish one. I love the way that it isn't to heavy on my skin so it does't block my pores. If you have acne I would not recommend this because I think it would be too light. For skin that always has those few spots I would defiantly recommend this though! Even though it doesn't get rid of all your spots (nothing can!) it does calm redness and prevents those pesky blemishes! It isn't strongly scented and it includes lots of 'good' stuff and no perfumes, like all Simple products. 

I then use the Simple Spotless Skin Spot Zapper on my spots. This really helps calm redness and prevent spots. It claims that it 'zaps spots in 4 hours' I wouldn't say that is true but it defiantly calms down the spot. It's very light on my skin, so like I said before if you do suffer with acne I don't think this is for you. But I am not a skin expert so don't quote me on that!!

Twice a week I exfoliate and use a face mask. I use the Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator and the Sanctuary 5-minute thermal mask in between cleansing and moisturising. If you want to know more go check out my Pamper Essentials post because I have mentioned them there too.
 

That's it! I think the key is to keep it simple! Try to only put things on your skin that you would eat. I know that sounds weired and I wouldn't want to eat any of these products, but if I had to choose between a brand which contain lots of chemicals and simple/liz earle I would much prefer to eat simple/liz earle products! Do you get me? I don't know how you can ramble on a blog post but I think I may have just done! Shut up Polly! 

Aha! Hope you liked it!

Bye! X